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York Co., Virginia Morlands

Formed 1634 Original Shire

1. Thomas Morland was born 1602 in England and died abt. 1663 in VA. Some new findings by Lessa Moreland Clayton will be marked LC

1621 There was a Thomas Morland, age 19, who arrived in James City, VA on the Abigail as a servant to John Haney. Inhabitant of Elizabeth Citie Co., age 22 living on Buck's Row Plantation and is a servant to John Haney in the Census of Virginia after the 1622 Indian attack. Adventurers of Purse and Person, VA page 68.

August 29, 1637 Charles River County page 475 Capt. Robert Felgate, 250 acs. E. upon land of Capt. John Wst, N. upon the Gleabland, N. by W. upon the land of John Waine, W. by S. into the woods and S. upon the land of William Barber. Due for the adv. of himself & 4 personal the first year to the said plantation of Charles River: Erasmus Felgate, Robert Syler, Mary Mooreland, Henry Thorne. Cavaliers and Pioneers, Abstracts of VA Land Patents and Grants, 1623-1666 - Patent Book No. 1, Part II, page 70. LC who is Mary Mooreland??

Aug. 10, 1642 York Co., VA. the land grant to Thomas Morland for the 100 acres of land on Capt. John West's Creek in York Co., adjacent to William Sawyer, due for the advance of himself and Christopher Browne to Chiskiacke the first year. Cavaliers and Pioneers page 132. LC

1645 Thomas Morland witnessed a deed in York Co.

1645 Court judgement: Thomas Morley have attachment against the estate of Lt. Nicholas Steelwill for debt of 929 lb. tobacco in regard is gone for Maryland to live. LC

1646 Court judgement: The lands and plantation of Lieutenant Nicholas Steelwill to be appraised as to what it be yearly worth by William Barber. Thomas Borne, John Hansford and Elias Richardson. That Thomas Morland to have receipts till paid 929 lb. tobacco. Parties to be sworn by Mr. Francis Morgan. LC

1648 Sept. Satisfaction, York Co., VA Court page 415, Thomas Morland.

1662 York Co., VA Deeds, etc. page 357. Settlement of estate of John Hansford ordered Thomas Moreland, William Barber and William Townsend to make a fair division among the four orphans of their father's personal property.Also says "To my godson John Morley, son to my neighbor Thomas Morley..." LC

1662, Oct. 24 John Shelton in York County ordered to serve his master one whole yeare after expiration of his indenture according to Act of Assembly for useing threatening speeches to his master Thomas Morley (Moreland) and striking his overseer, his master's son William. Tyler's Q Vol. 1, Issue 4, page 273. LC

January 28 1663 Thomas Moreland bought 400 acres in New Kent County, VA from Richard Scruggs for a sum in hand. (His son William sells 100 of the 400 acres in 1665 to Robert Shore after his father's death). LC

1665 Thomas Morland York Co., VA deed

1665 Johnathan Morland, son of Thomas, mentioned in a deed of William and Eada Moreland in York Co. Morelands of York Co., VA LDS 1728879 page 2 and 3.

1666 William Moreland of Hampton Parish, York County, sold to Robert Shore of Martins Hundred Parish, James City County, 100A in New Kent County, bounded as by Richard Scruggs bill of sale to my late deceased father Thomas Morland for 400A, 28 January 1663 for a sum in hand 12 March 1665. Witnesses: David Crafford, William Woodland, Thomas Wardrobe, John Moor. Signed William (M) Morland, Alice (A) Morland, recorded 21 August 1666. Court Book, page 1. LC

No will for Thomas has been found.

Children:

    2. Jonathan Morland
    3. William Morland born ca 1650. Morelands of York Co., VA LDS 1728879 page 3.

    1665 Johnathan Morland, son of Thomas, mentioned in a deed of William and Eada Moreland in York Co. Morelands of York Co., VA LDS 1728879 page 2 and 3.

    1672 York Co., VA Deeds, etc No. 5 page 32 William Moreland and Thomas Sharp - settlement.

    4. John Morland born ca 1654 in York Co., VA, died 1706 in York Co., VA

    5. Thomas Morland born ca 1623 York Co.

    Jan 10, 1665 Charles City, York Co., VA. Thomas Moreland age 42 or therabouts was examined and sworn as follows being at M Es I have 500 pounds in M Es Aswollo Company before being arrested. As Mr. Wyatts stated, he did inquire who enjoined an arrow against him and I told him of Indians of his in Pomunkey, named in M E Wyatts sister of Isle of Amarow, whom upon he fell into a passion so he assailed his olde dogg and Groaned. He would spend 500 pounds but he could and Anthony Wyatt Tobacco 200 goods out of his ship and say no more. signed Thomas Moreland. LC

    Feb. 1665 Charles City, York Co., VA. That whosoever hath legal debt of the same to pay of debt claim lists/Thomas Moreland. LC

    Feb. 12, 1665 Charles City, York Co., VA, To whom these presents shall come, know ye that I Thomas Moreland in hand and bargained and sold any by these presents bargain and sell until Robert Bartlett all the estate which I have in 100 acres of land situate lying and being in this County bounding (viz) begginning at corner John Smith's line the same for this and from Md's on the other side (land description) I Thomas Moreland do acknowledge in court and have this day set my hand and seal this 12th day of February 1665 signed Thomas (his mark) Moreland. Wit. Nicholas Lewis. LC

Generation 2

4. John Morland [son of Thomas Morland] was born ca 1654 in York Co., VA and died 1706 in York Co., VA. He Married Ann Bell ca 1677, daughter of William Bell and Mary Unknown. She was born ca 1660 and died 1721 York Co., VA. Morelands of York Co., VA LDS 1728879 page 3,4,5. York Co. Wills, Library of VA Reel 6 page 6 and 10.

24 May 1687 Rurall Husher a servant Boye to John Morland was brought before the Court, and did Confess that hee did absent himselfe about 26 days by Runing away, it is therefore Ordered that the said servant to serve his said Master after his first indentured time of servise be Expired, the full time of 52 days being Duble the time he was absent from his said Master Servis. York County Deeds, Orders, and Wills p 315. LC

1689 John Moreland appointed surveyor of the highways for Hampton Parish, York Co., VA. York Co. Deed Book 8 page 368.

1704 York Co. rent roll John Moreland with 100 acres.

1704 York Co., VA Orders, etc. No. 14 page 104. Will of William Bell left John Moreland Sr. one shilling as "having married my daughter Ann."

1706 York Deeds and Wills No. 13, page 6. John's will was written May 21, 1706 and probated Sept. 24, 1706. Mentions wife Ann and son Francis, executors. Son Matthew, daughter Elizabeth, not of age, daughter Jane married to Faircloth, son John and Edward. Son, John, recieved the 100 acre tract of land.

When Francis qualified as executor he was from James City Co.

1721 York Co., Wills, Lib. of VA Reel 8, page 70. Inventory of Ann Morland filed. Mentions Thomas, Edward, Matthew Morland, John Morland's orphans, Francis Morland executor.

Children:

    6. Thomas Morland born ca 1678

    Jan. 1731 Thomas Morland was plaintiff against John Ballard admin. of Jane Mchins, York Co. Morelands of York Co., VA LDS 1728879 page 5. York Orders No. 17, page 256.

    7. Francis Morland born ca 1680 in York Co., VA; died after 1732. Married [1] Anne Unknown [2] Mary Unknown. Morelands of York Co., VA LDS 1728879 page 5.

    8. Jane Morland born ca 1682. She married Thomas Faircloth. Morelands of York Co., VA LDS 1728879 page 17.

    9. Elizabeth Morland born ca 1684.

    10. John Morland, Jr. born ca 1692 in York Co., VA; died 1717 in York Co., VA. Married Jane Young. Morelands of York Co., VA LDS 1728879 page 6.

    11. Edward Morland born ca 1686. Married Jane Fuller. Morelands of York Co., VA LDS 1728879 page 10.

    1708 York Co., Wills, etc. No. 13, page 255. Will of Edward Fuller named daughter Jane Moreland. Edward Moreland was a witness to the will.

    1719 York Co., VA Order Book 15, page 548. Edward was named guardian for his younger brother, Matthew Moreland.

    12. Matthew Morland born ca 1701 in York Co. Va; died 1735 in York Co., VA. Married Ann Wright ca 1720; born ca 1704 and died before 1735 in York Co., VA. Morelands of York Co., VA LDS 1728879 page 10. York Co. Order Book 19, page 130.

Generation 3

7. Francis Morland [son of John Morland and Ann Bell] born ca 1680 in York Co., VA; died after 1732 probably James City Co., VA. Married [1] Anne Unknown [2] Mary Unknown. Morelands of York Co., VA LDS 1728879 page 5.

Sept. 11, 1717 Francis Moreland and Anne, his wife, 50 acres James City Co., in Merchants Hundred Parish.Cavaliers and Pioneers, page 218, patent book 10.

Possible child of Francis and Anne:

    14. Francis Moreland, Jr. Born 1736, possibly died 1781 in Surry Co., VA. Married Elizabeth Unknown who died Surry Co., VA ca 1784. Morelands of York Co. Two inventories in Surry Co., VA for a Francis Moreland dated 1782 and 1784.

10. John Morland, Jr. [son of John Morland and Ann Bell] born 1692 in York Co., VA and died 1717 in York Co., VA. Married Jane Young, daughter of John Young.

1711 John Morland mentioned as owning land in York Co. adjacent to Philip Dunford. Cavaliers and Pioneers, page 113.

Dec. 1712 York Co. Orders page 207. Edward Lofty vs. John Moreland regarding debt.

1717 York Co., Va Wills, etc. Library of VA Reel 7, page 109. "Jane Moreland came into court and made oath that her husband John Moreland departed this life without making any will and she knows or believes on her....and entering into bond together with John Young and Richard Roby her security for her just and faithfull administration of his estate and is admitted into record. Certificate is granted her for obtaining letters of administration in due course."

1719 Jane Morland named as executrix in her father, John Young's estate. York Co., VA Orders, etc No. 15, page 551.

1720 York Co., VA Order Book No. 15, page 584. Charles Hansford, William Lee, William Fuller and Richard Burt were named to appraise the estate of John Moreland.

1726 York Co., VA Order Book. Guardian bond for William Lee guardian of Young Morland.

1728 York Co. Order Book, page 557. Settlement of the estate of John Morland mentions Young Morland, Ann Morland and Britton Morland.

Children of John Morland and Jane Young are:

    15. Young Morland born ca 1712 in York Co., VA, died 1774 York Co., VA.
    16. Ann Morland
    17. Britton Morland

12. Matthew Morland [son of John Morland and Ann Bell] born ca 1701 in York Co., VA and died 1735 in York Co., VA. Married Ann Wright ca 1720, daughter of John J. Wright. She was born ca 1704 and died before 1735 in York Co., VA.

1733 York Orders, etc. No. 18 page 62 and 74. Ann Williams chose Matthew Moreland to be her guardian. Library of VA Reel 9.

Matthew's will was written Feb. 1734 and probated Feb. 1736. Mentions daughter Ann Morland, sons John, Matthew, Edward and Wright Morland. York Wills page 175. Young Morland sole executor. Library of VA Reel 9. York Co. Deeds, etc. No. 18, page 248.

1735 York Co., VA Orders, etc. No. 18 page 212. Matthew Moreland, son of Matthew Moreland, deceased was bound to John Core to learn a trade. Library of VA Reel 9.

1735 York Co., VA Orders, etc. No. 18 page 244. Sheriff was ordered to take into custody the Negros belonging to the estate of Matthew Moreland which are now in the possession of John Wright and bind them out to the best advantage.

1735 York Co. Deeds, etc. No. 18, page 247. Ordered that the estate of Matthew Morland pay a debt to the estate of John Wormsley. Library of VA Reel 9.

1735 York Co., VA Deeds, etc. No. 18. Sheriff ordered public sale of the estate of Matthew Morland. Library of VA Reel 9.

1736 York Co., VA Deeds, etc. No. 18, page 336. Ordered that Richard Bellamer and Sophia Clarke witnesses to the will of Matthew Morland appear in the next court. Library of VA Reel 9.

1736 York Co., VA Deeds, etc. No. 18, page 343. Will of Matthew Morland proved in court by the oath of Richard Bellamer, witness. Library of VA Reel 9.

1737 York Co., VA Deeds, etc. No. 18 page 409. John Morland, orphan bound to Benjamin Moss. Nego boy belonging to orphan should be delivered to Benjamin Moss. Library of VA Reel 9.

1742 York Co. Order Book 19 page 137. John Wright settling the estate of Matthew Morland.

1742 York Co. Order Book, Library of VA Reel 10, page 141. "Matthew Morland orphan of Matthew Morland, dec'd. this day made his choice of John Morris for his guardian and is asking for a bond for his care of this orphan's estate is admitted."

1746 York Co., VA Wills, Lib. of VA Reel 10, page 17. Edward and Wright Morland, infants, John Wooten their guardian vs William Cannon and Ann his wife vs. Matthew Morland and Young Morland, Ex of Matthew Morland deceased.

1751 York Co., VA Wills page 273. Will of John Wright left a legacy to the heirs of his daughter, Ann Moreland.

Children of Matthew Morland and Ann Wright are:

    18. Ann Morland born 1721, died before 1771.
    19. John Morland born ca 1723.

    1735 York Co. Records No. 18 page 409. John was bound to Benjamin Moss to learn to read and write after his father's death.

    20. Edward Morland born ca 1724.
    21. Matthew Morland, Jr. born 1725; died 1755 in York Co., VA.
    22. Wright Morland born ca 1727 in York Co., VA; died ca 1807 in Goochland Co., VA.

Generation 4

14. Francis Moreland, Jr. [son of Francis Moreland] Born 1736, possibly died 1781 in Surry Co., VA. Married Elizabeth Unknown who died Surry Co., VA ca 1784. Morelands of York Co. Two inventories in Surry Co., VA for a Francis Moreland dated 1782 and 1784.

1743 York Co., VA Order Book 19, page 222. "In the suit in Chancery between Francis Morland an infant by Robert Hubbard his guardian, complt. and John Henritt, defendant; this cause was this day heard on the bill and the answer of the defendant in his proper person on consideration whereof. It is ordered that the defendant pay unto the complt. the sum of 7.16.8 pounds together with his costs by him about his suit in this behalf expended."

1755 Francis Moreland, Sgt. 5' 8", Lt. Thompson, VA, shoemaker, Winchester, Surry, fair complexion, scar on his forehead, light hair, well made.Viginia's Colonial Soldiers, page 98.

January 9, 1756 Winchester, VA. Letter from George Washington to Adam Stephen. Francis Moreland mentioned as a possibility for being an officer.The George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress.

1756 Francis Moreland, age 22, 5' 7", shoemaker, enlisted in Surry Co., VA.Viginia Military Records, page 384.

1757 Francis Moreland age 21, 5'8" shoemaker from VA, enlisted in the VA Regiment in Surry Co. in 1755.Colonial Soldiers of the South 1732-1774, page 453.

1769 Francis Moreland took oath to be a Constable. Surry Co. Orders, Lib. of VA Reel 32, page 203.

1770 Francis Moreland was granted permission to keep an ordinary at Cabin Point. Surry Co. Orders, Lib. of VA Reel 32, page 229.

1770 William Jordon vs Francis Moreland Surry Co. Orders, Lib. of VA Reel 32, page 334.

1774 Ordered that Archibald Dunlop pay Francis Moreland for 8 days attendance as a witness for him. Surry Co. Court Orders, Lib. of VA Reel 32, page 442.

1777 Francis Moreland and John Wilson summoned to appear in court to be sworn constables. Surry Co. Orders, Lib. of VA Reel 32, page 55.

1778 Francis Moreland of Surry Co. sold 241 acres. Wife, Elizabeth, signed off.Library of VA Reel 7 Surry Co. Deed Book 11 page 19.

1781 Ordered appraisal of slaves and personal estate of Francis Moreland Surry Co Orders, Lib. of VA Reel 32, page 124.

1781 Elizabeth Moreland security bond for administering the estate of Francis Moreland Surry Co. Orders, Lib. of VA Reel 32, page 123.

1782 Inventory of Francis Moreland. Value 563/0/0. Library of VA Reel 7 Surry Co. Will Book 11, page 282

1782 John Verell, attorney for the Commonwealth in this county ordered to prosecute several tavern keepers for not keeping set up in their respective taverns the rates of liquors. Among the named are: John Moring, Elizabeth Moreland. Surry Co. Orders, Lib. of VA Reel 32, page 156.

1782 Elizabeth Moreland proved security for bond for an ordinary license. Lib. of VA Reel 32, Surry Co. Orders, page 127.

1782 Ordered that the Negro tithes belonging to Elizabeth Moreland be added to the list of tithes taken las June - Charles, Venus, Nanny and Nell. Surry Co. Court Orders, Lib. of VA Reel 32, page 187.

1784 William Payton Short, exec. of William Short vs. Elizabeth Moreland and James Willison. Surry Co. Orders, Lib. of VA Reel 32, page 322.

1784 Motion of James Willison bond for obtaining letters of administration on the estate of Elizabeth Moreland. Surry Co. Orders, Lib. of VA Reel 32, page 288.

1784 Order to appraise the slaves and personal estate of Elizabeth Moreland. Surry Co. Orders, Lib. of VA Reel 32, page 288.

1787 Francis Moreland Account of estate of Francis Moreland, Archibald Dunlop, administrator. Benjamin Moring and Ann Moreland mentioned. Surry Co., Lib. of VA Reel 8, page 165.

1789 Benjamin Moreland orphan of Francis Moreland bound to overseers of the poor. Liv. of VA Reel 33, Surry Co. Orders, page 89.

Sept. 1789, Prince George Co., VA. A Francis Moreland, deceased is mentioned in the estate account of James Fletcher. Prince George Co. Records LDS 6100412.

1793 Archibald Dunlop, admin. of Francis Moreland vs. John Finnie. Lib. of VA Reel 33, Surry Co. Orders, page 422.

Children of Francis Moreland and Elizabeth Unknown:

    23. Benjamin Moreland.

    1789 Benjamin Moreland, orphan of Francis Moreland bound to Overseers of the Poor. Surry Co. Orders, page 89.

    1797 Benjamin Moreland presented by the grand jury for profane swearing and fined 87 cents. Lib. of VA Reel 34 Surry Co. Orders page 155.

    24. Ann Moreland.

15. Young Morland [son of John Morland and Jane Young] was born ca 1712 in York Co., VA and died 1774 in York Co., VA. He married [1] Elizabeth Wright before 1751, daughter of John J. Wright. He married [2] Mary Unknown. She died 1774 in York Co., VA.

1726 York Co. Order Book No. 15, page 432. Young Moreland made choice of William Lee his guardian and arranged to serve Lee five years so that he would be taught the trade of carpenter and learn to read.

1735 York Co. Deeds, etc. No. 18, page 226, 244 and 265. Young Morland vs John Cartin. Library of VA Reel 9.

1736 York Co. Deeds, etc. No. 18. Young Morland was sole executor of the estate of Matthew Morland. Library of VA Reel 9.

1741 York Co., VA Order Book 19, page 117. "Phillis a Negro girl belonging to Young Morland was brought before the Court and adjudged to be two years of age."

1743 York Co., VA Order Book 19, page 210. "Upon the petition of Young Morland for liberty to rebuild a mill formerly built by Charles Hansford and setting forth that the said Charles Hansford doth refuse to let him have an acre of his land on the other side of the swamp convenient for the rebuilding this mill at a reasonable rate. Upon hearing the whole matter of the said petition, the law in such cases.....and the said Charles Hansford in his proper person. It's ordered that the said petition have liberty to rebuild the said mill and that Isaac Collin, Nathaniel Buck and Francis Sec or any two of them lay off and value an acre of ground of the said Charles Hansford's convenient to the place for rebuilding the aforesaid mill provided it takes not away housing, orchards, or other conveniences and that they put the petition is possession thereof."

1745 Young Morland on list of people who had damage to tobacco in the York Warehouse.Statutes at Large, page 370.

1751 York Co., VA Wills page 273. Will of John Wright mentions "my daughter" Elizabeth Moreland, wife of Young Moreland.

1760 York Co. Deed Book 6 page 271, Lib. of VA Reel 15. Young Morland purchased 150 acres from the executors of Thomas Reynolds.

Jan. 1761 York Co., VA Wills Lib. of VA Reel 11 page 54. Young Moreland signed a court order to appraise the estate of John Baptist, ded'd. Matthew Hubbard also signed this order.

Nov. 1762 York Co. Orders page 449 Young Moreland vs Hubbard.

Sept. 1765 York Co. Orders page 13. Young Morland vs Samuel Roberts for debt on notes.

Young's will was probated in York Co. March 21, 1774. Mentions daughter Mary Morland, executrix, daughter Elizabeth Thomas' children, grand daughters Betty Coke, Nancy and Sally Skinner. Morelands of York Co., VA page 7. Library of VA Reel 11 page 214 York Co. Wills.

July 1787 York Co., VA Wills, Lib. of VA Reel 12, page 143. Estate settlement of Young Moreland by Samuel Thomas, admin. There are 5 pages to this settlement filled with names of people that the estate paid money to. The estate paid for a copy of John Moreland's will. Paid money to Nathaniel Moreland in 1778 and received money from Nathaniel in 1776.

Comment: Wondering if Nathaniel was a brother to Young?

Sept. 1774, York Co. Wills, Lib. of VA Reel 11, page 240. Mary's will was probated and mentioned Sally Skinner, Henry Lee, Elizabeth Thomas, Betty Coke and friend Samuel Thomas, executor. "...bequeath to George and John Thomas after my debts paid that part of my money as mentioned given in my father's will to them.....

January 1775 York Co. Wills, Lib. of VA Reel 11, page 251. Appraisal of estate of Mary Moreland. Total 110.8.11.

May 1788 York Co. Orders page 49. Samuel Thomas exec. of Mary Moreland vs Matthew Moody.

October 1790 York Co. Wills, Lib of VA Reel 11, page 221. Settlement of estate of Mary Moreland. Money paid to Henry Lee, Charles Hansford, W. Dunsford, among others. Also mentions balance due estate of Young Moreland in her hands.

March 1792 Samuel Thomas exec. of Mary Moreland, dec'd vs Matthew Moody.

Children of Young Morland and Mary Unknown are:

    25. Elizabeth Morland. She married Samuel Thomas.Morelands of York Co., VA page 9.
    26. Female Morland died before 1774. She married Thomas Skinner.Morelands of York Co., VA page 9.
Children of Female Morland and Thomas Skinner are:

    38. Elizabeth Skinner.
    39. Nancy Skinner.
    40. Sally Skinner.

Children of Young Morland and Elizabeth Wright:

    27. Mary Morland born before 1753 in York Co., VA.Morelands of York Co., VA page 9.

19. John Morland [son of Matthew Morland and Ann Wright]was born ca 1723.

1735 York Co. Records No. 18 page 409. John was bound to Benjamin Moss to learn to read and write after his father's death.

1737 York Co. Records No. 18, page 409. Ordered that the negroe boy belonging to orphan John Morland be delivered to Benjamin Moss. Library of VA Reel 9.

1740 York Co., VA Order Book 19 page 82. "The suit on the petition brought by John Morland against Benjamin Peppit is continued."

Is this the John in North Carolina who married Dorothy?

21. Matthew Morland [son of John Morland and Ann Wright] was born 1725 and died 1755 in York Co., VA. He married Ruth Wright ca 1747. She probably died by 1771.Morelands of York Co., VA, page 12.

Matthew's will was written Jan. 1755 and probated Feb. 1755 in York Co., VA. He lived in Charles Parish. Mentions wife Ruth, 4 children: Elizabeth, John, Mary and the one my wife is now with. York Co., VA Wills, page 344, Lib. of VA Reel 10.

March 1755 York Co. Wills, Lib. of VA Reel 10, page 345. Appraisal of the estate of Matthew Morland. Total 159.15.0.

January 1772 York Co. Wills, Lib. of VA Reel 11, page 54. Estate settlement of Matthew Moreland. Division of slaves: John Mooreland [sic] received Sarah and Agnes; Mary Moreland received Frank, James, and some cash; Anne Mooreland [sic] received Amy, Bob and cash. Each valued at 90.13.0.

Children of Matthew Morland and Ruth Wright are:

    29. Elizabeth Morland born ca 1748.

    1771 Elizabeth did not receive a portion of the slave property of her father, so she may have died by 1771.Final Settlement of the estate of Matthew Moreland, York Wills, No. 22 page 54.

    30. John Morland born ca 1750; died 1780 in York Co., VA.

    1765 York Co. Deed Book 7 page 130. John Moreland, son of Matthew Morland deceased, apprentice to Matthew Hatton, house carpenter.

    31. Mary Morland born ca 1753. She married Richard Garrett Jan. 13, 1774 in York Co., VA.Morelands of York Co., VA page 16.
    32. Anne Morland born 1755 in York Co., VA.

22. Wright Morland [son of Matthew Morland and Ann Wight] was born ca 1727 in York Co., VA and died ca 1807 in Goochland Co., VA. He married Ann Wilson.The Douglas Register, page 255. Comment: Is she Sarah Ann Wilson? His wife is named Sarah in deeds below.

Dec. 15, 1761 Goochland Co., VA Wright Moreland purchased 100 acres of land from William Swanson. Library of VA Reel 3, Goochland Co. Deed Book 8, page 194.

June 1771 Goochland Co., VA Order Book 12, Lib. of VA Reel 25. Wright Mourland was paid for being a witness for Exolheath Page.

1782-1800 Wright Mourland was on the personal property tax list for Goochland Co., VA, usually with 1 horse and no slaves. He was always listed as "exempt" which could mean they gave him an exemption for homesteading. His sons Dudley and Charles were also listed along with a Thomas - which must be a son also.Lib. of VA Reel 136.

March, 1802-August 1803 Goochland Co. Order Book 23, pages 166, 216, 223, 367, 423, 598; Lib. of VA Reel 30. William Wilburn was ordered to pay Wright Moreland for attending court for him.

March and May 1803 Goochland Co. Order Book 23 Lib. of VA Reel 30; pages 425 and 527. Thomas Randolph vs. Wright Moreland.

March 1803 Goochland Co. Order Book 23, Lib. of VA Reel 30; pages 453 and 598. William Scott ordered to pay Wright Moreland for court attendance.

Dec. 1803 Goochland Co., VA Deed Book 19 page 66, Lib. of VA Reel 8. Wright and Sally Moreland sold a tract of land.

June 1804 Goochland Co. Deed Book 19 page 181, Lib. of VA Reel 8. Wright and Sarah Moreland sold a tract of land.

1805 Goochland Co., Deed Book 19 page 238, Lib. of VA Reel 8. Wright and Sarah Moreland sold 15 acres.

Aug. 18, 1807 Goochland Co., Order Book 26, Lib. of VA Reel 32 page 19. James Saloman vs Wright Moreland, writ of right.

Nov. 17, 1807, Ibid page 115. Thomas Randolph vs Wright Moreland, writ of right.

March 24, 1808, page 297 Ibid. Thomas Rand vs. Wright Moreland, deceased.

Dec. 17, 1810 Goochland Co. Order Book 28, page 2, Lib. of VA Reel 33. Court ordered survey of Sally Moreland's dower, land of Wright Moreland.

July 18, 1811, page 23, Ibid. Sally Moreland's survey was certified.

July 13, 1813, page 523, Ibid. Sally, Charles and Dudley Moreland, Major Hancock and Nancy; Meshack and Elizabeth Hicks, children of Wright Moreland vs Thomas, John, Sally Moreland and Jack and Lucy Ryan, William, Sally, Nancy, Polly, Wright and John Moreland infant childen of William Moreland, deceased and Sally Moreland widow of William Moreland, son of Wright Moreland, deceased. Court ordered sale of land of Wright Moreland, deceased.

July 15, 1813, page 523 Ibid. Sally Moreland, widow of Wright Moreland on poor list.

Children of Wright Morland and Ann Wilson:

    31. William Moreland born ca 1757.
    34. Thomas Moreland born ca 1761 Goochland Co., VA.

    Dec. 1810 Goochland Co., VA Deed Book 21 page 134. Thomas Moreland, Atty. sold land in Goochland Co. to Alexander Fowler.

    35. Charles Morland born Sept. 8, 1764. He married Susan Hancock Nov. 12, 1790 in Goochland Co., VA; born Aug. 27, 1770.

    Charles was in the Revolutionary War.

    1787 Goochland Co., VA Personal Property Tax List
    Mourland, Charles - person charged with tax is Thomas Bernard.

    1790-1794 Charles Mourland appears on the Dinwiddie Co., VA personal property tax list. Lib. of VA Reel 136.

    Dec. 1809 Charles and Dudley Moreland, of Carter Co., TN gave power of attorney to William Hancock in Goochland Co., VA for their interests in their father's estate. Lib. of VA Reel 8, Deed Book 20 page 514.

    Jan. 1810 Charles and Dudley Moreland and Major Hancock who married Mary Moreland daughter of Wright Moreland sold land in Goochland Co. to Alexander Fowler. Lib. of VA Reel 8 Deed Book 20, page 567.

    36. Elizabeth Morland born Dec. 24, 1766. She married Meshack Hicks.
    37. Lucy Morland born Jan. 8, 1769. Married Jack Ryan.
    38. Ann Morland born Nov. 17, 1771.
    39. Dudley Morland born April 4, 1762 Goochland o., VA. Said to have died 1839 Wayne Co., KY.

    1788-1799 Dudley Mourland on Goochland Co., VA personal property tax list. Lib. of VA Reel 136.

    January 1795 Goochland Co. Order Book 20, page 19; Lib. of VA Reel 29. Commonwealth vs Dudley Mourland who plead not guilty.

    Dec. 1809 Charles and Dudley Moreland, of Carter Co., TN gave power of attorney to William Hancock in Goochland Co., VA for their interests in their father's estate. Lib. of VA Reel 8, Deed Book 20 page 514.

    Jan. 1810 Charles and Dudley Moreland and Major Hancock who married Mary Moreland daughter of Wright Moreland sold land in Goochland Co. to Alexander Fowler. Lib. of VA Reel 8 Deed Book 20, page 567.

    1787 Goochland Co., VA Personal Property Tax List
    Mourland, Dudley
    Person charged with tax is Wright Mourland.

    40. Mary Morland. She married Major Hancock ca 1781. Called Nancy in 1813 court record.

Generation 5

30. John Morland [son of Matthew Morland and Ruth Wright] was born ca 1750 and died 1780 in York Co., VA He married Frances Stroud Dec. 8, 1772 in York Co., VA. She was born ca 1753.Morelands of York Co., VA page 13.

Aug. 1765 York Co. Orders page 450. Indenture of apprenticeship between John Moreland and Matthew Hatton.

April 1780 order in York Court for the appraisal of the estate of John Moreland. Total 4293.5.0York Wills, etc. No. 22, page 492.

1784 York Orders No. 4 page 514-515. The sheriff was instructed to sell the estate of John Moreland, deceased.

Aug. 1784 York Co. Orders page 48. Payment from the estate of John Moreland to Allen Chapman, Admin. August 1784 York Wills, etc. No. 23, page 52. Inventory of John Moreland's estate. Francis Moreland was a purchaser.

August 1784 York Wills, etc. Lib. of VA Reel 12, page 53. Estate settlement of John Moland.

Children of John Morland and Frances Stroud are:

    41. Matthew Morland born ca 1773 in York Co., VA.Morelands of York Co., VA page 15.

    1789, York Co. Order Book 6, page 93. Matthew Moreland, orphan of John Moreland, deceased, regarding welfare and employment of Matthew. Later in that year Matthew and Richard Moreland, orphans were bound out.

    42. Richard Morland born ca 1775.
    43. William Morland born March 18, 1777.Morelands of York Co., VA page 15. Charles Parish Church Reg. LDS 1065176, page 137.

33. William Moreland [son of Wright Moreland] born ca 1757. Married Sally Unknown. He died before July 1813.

Children of William Moreland and Sally Unknown:

    44. Sarah Moreland
    45. William Moreland
    46. Nancy Moreland
    47. Wright Moreland
    48. John Moreland
    49. Polly Moreland

Stray Records in York County

Sept. 1659 Inventory for Gowin Moulin. York Co.., VA Wills, Library of VA Reel 2A page 83.

1758 There was an Ishumael Moreland born before 1758. Morelands of York Co., VA page 17.

Aug. 1784 William Moring and Ann Barber his wife. Sale between them and James Hill. York Co. Orders page 48.

Dec. 1767 Jonathan Beck, executor of estate of Joseph Morland vs James Hubbard and Jerman Baker.

Dec. 1789 York Co. Orders, page 195. James Vaughn, Ben Hansford, John Moody and William Ellis appraise estate of Robert Moreland. This makes two stray Robert Morlands. Wonder if this one is the brother of Francis who died in GA 1797?

1789 Nathaniel Moreland died, he was married but left no male heirs. He was mentioned in the settlement of Young Moreland's estate in 1778. Morelands of York Co., VA page 17.

Aug. 1766 York Co. Orders page 139. Nathaniel Morland asignee of James Hubbard vs William Hewatt.

Oct. 1785 York Co. Orders page 245. Nathaniel Moreland paid for being a witness for Matthew Hubbard.

1788 York Co., VA Personal Property Tax List
Moreland, Nathaniel
1 white 1 horse

July 1789 York Co. Wills, Lib. of VA Reel 12 page 189. Will of Nathaniel Morland of York Co. proved. Mentions loving wife [not named]. Leaves Matthew Hubbard, younger "my land with 1/2 of the rest of my estate..." The other half is divided equally between Elizabeth and Liddia Maney. Francis Lee is the executor. [Henry Lee is mentioned in the will of Mary Morland who died 1774, wife of Young Morland.] Commment: What is the connection between Nathaniel and Young Morland?

August 1789 York Co. Wills, Lib. of VA Reel 12, page 230. Account of Sales of the estate of Nathaniel Moreland. No Morelands on list. Matthew Hubbard, Jr. did purchase a few items.

April 1790 York Co. Wills, Lib. of VA Reel 12, page 199. Aprraisal of estate of Nathaniel Moreland. Total 35.3.6.

April 1791 York Co. Wills, Lib. of VA Reel 12, page 229. Settlement of the estate of Nathaniel Moreland.

Robert Moreland born ca 1750, died 1801. Married Diana Tabb before 1773. Diana died 1822. Morelands of York Co., VA pages 18-26.

1783 York Order Book 4, page 321. The York Co. Treasurer was ordered to pay Robert Moreland for repairing the Courthouse.

1784 York Co. Order Book, page 11. Robert Moreland vs. James Davis, admin. of John Davis.

1784 York Co. Deed Book 6 page 255 Robert Moreland purchased 1/2 acre from Thomas Letty.

1784 York Co. Tax List, Robert Moreland 172 acres.

1784 York Deed Book 6, page 249. Robert Moreland accepted Robert Noblin a boy under 21 to teach him the trade of bricklaying.

1788 York Order Book 6, page 86. Thomas Drake served an apprenticeship under Robert Moreland.

Dec. 1789 York Co. Orders, page 196. Morgage between Robert and Diane Moreland and William Vale.

1793 York Co. Order Book 6, page 459. Robert Moreland was a witness for Kemp Charles in a Court case.

1801 York Co. Order Book, page 463. Martha Moreland, infant orphan of Robert Moreland, deceased, chose her guardian.

1822 York Co. Will Book 10, page 419. Will of Diana Moreland was probated. Will mentions daughter Elizabeth Powell, son John C. Moreland, son Edward Moreland, son Robert Moreland, son Lewis Moreland, grand daughters Diana Curtis, Martha Curtis and Nancy Curtis.

    1. Elizabeth born before 1773, married Unknown Powell.
    2. John C. born ca 1783
    3. Edward born ca 1786
    4. Martha born ca 1787, married 1] Unknown Chisman 2] Edmund Curtis. Per Cary Adams
    5. Robert Bray born 1794. Robert B. and brother John C. signed a bond for th hire of a slave from Marry Gattett of Williamsburg. Contributed by "Matt" Garrett Family Papers
    6. Lewis born 1800 married Lucy Tabb May 13, 1823 in York Co., VA. Lib. of VA Reel 43 York Marriage Bonds, page 242. He married Lucy M. Mountforth Nov. 12, 1827, York Co. York Co. Marriage Bonds 1772-1848, page 417. They had a son Lewis Jr.

1788 York Co., VA Personal Property Tax List
Moreland, Robert
1 black 1 horse

Virginia Revolutionary Public Claims

1780 York Co. Nathaniel Moreland 812# beef.

Negative Research

Charles Parish Registers LDS 1065176
Deeds Lib. of VA Reel 13, 13A, 14
Land Causes Lib. of VA Reel 44

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