1. Ephraim Hester Freeman, Jr., born 20 Nov 1902 in Norwood, East Feliciana, LA; died 21 May 1961 in Ruston, Lincoln, LA. He was the son of 2. Ephraim Hester Freeman and 3. Mary Ellett Lindsay. He married (1) Edna May James 28 Sep 1924 in Rayville, Richland, LA. She was born 07 Oct 1904 in Grenada, Grenada, MS, and died 01 May 1982 in West Monroe, Ouachita, LA. She was the daughter of Virgil Robert James and Lillian Mayes Carr.

Notes for Ephraim Hester Freeman, Jr.:

When he was engaged, he was the booking agent for a band. He was later a salesman. Resided at Hattiesburg, MS, Baton Rouge, LA and Ruston, LA.

Notes for Edna May James:

Edna May James was raised by her grandmother for many years, and then for two years by her great-aunt, Jeffersonia Elizabeth Davidson Coats. Edna May's mother had died when she was only 7. She resided in Bastrop, Louisiana for several years, before attending Mississippi State College for Women in eastern Mississippi. She and her boyfriend took a train to elope, marrying a few stops southwest in northern Louisiana. She raised her children in Ruston, Louisiana in a home near Louisiana Tech University. The family attended the Presbyterian church. Four children each earned university degrees.

2. Ephraim Hester Freeman, born 14 Jun 1868 in Barlow Community, Copiah, MS; died 13 Mar 1929 in Norwood, East Feliciana, LA. He was the son of 4. John Thomas Freeman and 5. Kizziah Elizabeth McLemore. He married 3. Mary Ellett Lindsay 01 Mar 1898.

3. Mary Ellett Lindsay, born 14 Aug 1872 in Amite Co., MS; died 26 Sep 1949 in Norwood, East Feliciana, LA. She was the daughter of 6. George Matthew Lindsay and 7. Ann Eliza Graves.

Notes for Ephraim Hester Freeman:

Owned large house and land near Norwood, LA, about 50 miles from Baton Rouge and next to the Mississippi border. Buried at a cemetery in Amite Co., MS only a few miles from the house. Grew cotton, had a store and blacksmith shop, a cane break, and was one of the wealthier people in East Feliciana Parish, LA. Said to have died about a month after an auto accident.

Children of Ephraim Freeman and Mary Lindsay are:

4. John Thomas Freeman, born 26 Aug 1835 in Bladen Co., NC; died 23 Jun 1917 in Hamburg, Franklin, MS. He was the son of 8. William Freeman and 9. Amelia Hester. He married 5. Kizziah Elizabeth McLemore 14 Mar 1861 in Hazelhurst, Copiah, MS.

5. Kizziah Elizabeth McLemore, born 01 Dec 1845 in Perry Co., MS; died 16 Mar 1924 in Hamburg, Franklin, MS. She was the daughter of 10. John T. McLemore and 11. Agnes Smith.

Notes for John Thomas Freeman:

John Thomas Freeman served in the Confederate Army after the birth of his daughter Emily, in Co. "C" Capt. Brown's 7 Stars Mississippi Artillery. He was captured, but was paroled or escaped within days. His captor and he were both said to be Masons. He then joined Wirt Adams Brigade of Calvary to the end of the war and discharged at Macon, MS. He received a pension in his old age from the State of Mississippi for his service. He was a planter, and he moved his family from Copiah Co., MS (Barlow community) to Franklin Co., MS (Hamburg, MS), where some descendants live in the area in 2002. Reunion of his descendants held 2nd Saturday in June almost every year in Hamburg. He owned a store, and his property was used for cotton farming. John Thomas Freeman died 23 June 1917, and is buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, located two miles east of Hamburg, MS. This town is not on the state-issued highway map in 1995, but is shown on most published atlas maps of Mississippi.

Children of John Freeman and Kizziah McLemore are:

6. George Matthew Lindsay, born 01 Nov 1838 in Morgan Co., AL; died 16 Nov 1896 in Amite Co., MS. He was the son of 12. Robert Moses Lindsay and 13. Mary Ann Eliza Ellett. He married 7. Ann Eliza Graves 10 Mar 1864 in Comite, Amite, MS.

7. Ann Eliza Graves, born 12 Nov 1840 in Amite Co., MS; died 29 May 1927 in Amite Co., MS. She was the daughter of 14. Samuel James 'Jim' Graves and 15. Althea Eugenia Poole.

Notes for George Matthew Lindsay:

George Lindsay was educated as a Lawyer, and was the son of a Judge. He grew up in Bowie Co., TX and was County Clerk of Bowie Co., TX in 1860. He enlisted at Boston, TX in Confederate Army 19 Feb 1862, and from Apr 1862 served 1st Texas Battallion until surrender. He was wounded at Battle of Chickamauga Sep 1863. He was said to have been a Texas Ranger, and was buried at Old Lindsay Cemetery in Amite Co., MS. Members of Comite Presbyterian and Rose Hill Presbyterian Churches.

Notes for Ann Eliza Graves:

or Ann Elizabeth Graves.

Children of George Lindsay and Ann Graves are:

8. William Freeman, born 09 Mar 1815 in Bladen Co., NC; died Abt. 1849 in Bladen Co., NC. He was the son of 16. John Freeman and 17. Eleanor <Unknown>. He married 9. Amelia Hester 1834 in Bladen Co., NC.

9. Amelia Hester, born Abt. 1820 in Bladen Co., NC; died Aft. 1860 in Prob. MS. She was the daughter of 18. Thomas Hester and 19. Martha Regan.

Notes for William Freeman:

William was killed returning from town after selling slaves. His family soon thereafter removed to Copiah Co., MS with his wife's brother, Ephraim Hester, who had moved earlier. Birth date estimate of 1810-1820 based on 1840 census information and known age of his wife, Amelia Hester.

May 1833, Bladen Co., NC deed:

"This indenture made this fifth day November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight-hundred and thirty two Between John Freeman Sen. of the State of North Carolina and county of Bladen of the one part and William Freeman of the County and State aforesaid of the other part - WItnesseth that the said John Freeman Sen for and in consideration of the Sum of one hundred and fifty dollars Current monty to him in hand paid by the said William Freeman .. and before the Sealing and delivering of these premesis the receipt whereof is hereby fully acknowledged hath granted bargained Sold confirmed and conveyed and by these presents doth grant bargain Sell confirm and convey unto the said William Freeman, his heirs and assigns forever the following pieces or parcels of land viz - First- piece is a tract of land patented by William Russ beginning at a large pine on Shaws line about five chains SouthWest of Shaws corner and runs So 23 W 24 chains 50 links to John Freemans line then with his line No 6 .. 7 chs to a stake in ... then with his other line So. 25 E 30 chs to a stake Edmund Russ's corner then north his line S 45 W 42 chs to his corner then with his other line So. 45 E 35 chs to a stake in said line then So 71 W 28 chs to a stake in Shaws line then with his line Ne 1 W 18 chs to a stake in Shaws line then the same course containing 35 chs to his corner with line to the Beginning containing two hundred and twenty acres

One other piece patented by William Guitan beginning at a pine on the South Side of Crawley Swamp and runs So 45 W 35 chs to a stake in Shaws line then south his line N 45 W 31 chs to a stake then 52 E 18 chs and 50 links to the intersection of a line of the first mentoined piece then with this line N 71 E 17 chs and 75 links to the beginning containing ninety five acres.

Also one piece conveyed by Benjamin Singletary Beginning at a stake in the forke of the ready branch on J. Freemans Sen. line and runs N 65 E 18 chs then N 30 W 22 chs then So 45 W 18 chs then direct to the beginning containing thirty five acres being part of a tract. To have and to hold the aforesaid premesis to the said William Freeman his heirs and assigns forever and the said John Freeman Sen for him self his heirs .. and Adm ... dorth cov ... and agree ... with the said William Freeman his heirs exe ... adm ... and assignsthat the said John Freeman Sen ... the above described premesis with the her ... and appurtenances there ... belonging from and against the lawful claims of all and every person or persons shall and will warrant and forever defend provided never theless that the said John Freeman Sen and his wife Nancy shall have the free use and benefits of the said premesis during their natural life time. In witness where of the said John Freeman Sen. hath hereunto set his hand and Seal the day and date above written. Signed and sealed in presents of:

Joshua Singletary

John Hester

/s/ John Freeman (sealed) May term 1833

This deed was proven in open court by the oath of John Hester and to be registered.

Attest P. Kelley, clerk

Feb 1838, Bladen Co.

This indenture made this ___ day of Feb One Thousand Eight hundred thirty eight between William Freeman & his wife Amelia Freeman of the state of N.C. County of Bladen on the one part & Daniel Hester of the State & county aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that the said WIlliam Freeman and his wife Amelia Freeman for and in consideration of the one hundred & seventy dollars to them in part paid by the said Daniel Hester the receipt & payment whereof is hereby acknowledged for ourselves & heirs do hearby bargain sell ... to him the said Daniel Hester his heirs & assigns forever four certain pieces or parcel of land ... in the county aforesaid, the first tract beginning at a stake Wm Woods corner & ...

(This was Thomas Hester's land division, naming wife Martha, Son Daniel, who buys share from sister Amelia and her husband William Freeman)

28 Aug 1839, Book 22 p. 484 Bladen Co., NC (likely between John Freeman Jr. and William Freeman, as Sr. is not mentioned.)

This indenture made the 28th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty nine between John Freeman of the county of Bladen & state of North Carolina of teh one part and William Freeman of the same county & state of the other part witnesseth that the said John Freeman for & in consideration of the sum of sixty dollars to him the said John Freeman in hand paid by the said William Freeman have bargained & sold confirmed & delivered to the said William Freeman a certain piece or parcel of land lying & being in the county & state aforesaid situated on the ... swamp beginning at a line Rayfords corner & ... North fifty five East forty eight chains to a stake in ... line So 45 E 78 chs to a stake then west to Joseph Guitons corner a stake then No 20 chs to a pine then West twenty five chs to a pine then 20 c east 4 chs to a pine in Rayfords line then So 45 East 3 chs to the beginning containing one hundred acres excepting ten acres where the said John Freeman son lives to the same more or less & the said John Freeman do warrant and forever defend the above described land to the said William Freeman his heirs & assigns forever from the lawful claims of all persons whatsovever ... the said Wm Freeman his heirs & assigns forever. In witness whereof the said John Freeman hath hereunto set my hand & seal the day & date first above written signed sealed & delivered in presence of thse witnesses

/s/ John Freeman (seal)

Joseph R. Guiton

Alfred Devin (his mark)

November term 1839 this deed was acknowledged in open court and ordered to be registered.

Witness: Daniel Lewis, clk

Notes for Amelia Hester:

Amelia Hester's mother Martha Regan is described in the Mississippi biography of her son Ephraim and grandson John T. as having returned to North Carolina, where she died. Whether Amelia returned with her or not is uncertain. She is not found after 1860.

Children of William Freeman and Amelia Hester are:

10. John T. McLemore, born 08 Mar 1817 in NC; died Nov 1863 in Copiah Co., MS. He was the son of 20. Moses McLemore and 21. Nancy Vinnie Batiste. He married 11. Agnes Smith 22 Mar 1836 in Copiah Co., MS.

11. Agnes Smith, born 1821 in MS; died Abt. 1849. She was the daughter of 22. Isaac Luther Smith and 23. Sarah A. Kingsley.

Notes for John T. McLemore:

One record says born Covington Co., MS.

Notes for Agnes Smith:

Children of John McLemore and Agnes Smith are:

12. Robert Moses Lindsay, born 10 Nov 1817 in Knoxville, TN; died 11 Nov 1860 in Old Boston, Bowie, TX. He was the son of 24. Robert Lindsay and 25. Asenath McNutt. He married 13. Mary Ann Eliza Ellett 16 Jan 1838 in Morgan Co., AL.

13. Mary Ann Eliza Ellett, born 22 Jul 1819 in Morgan Co., AL; died 18 Feb 1867 in Boston, Bowie, TX. She was the daughter of 26. William Ellett and 27. Elizabeth 'Betsy' King.

Notes for Robert Moses Lindsay:

Judge of Bowie Co., TX (Republic of Texas)

Baptism record: 1st Presbyterian Knoxville, TN. Bible record obtained from granddaughter of Cora Morrow. Some descendants still live at DeKalb, Bowie, TX in 1990s.

Children of Robert Lindsay and Mary Ellett are:

14. Samuel James 'Jim' Graves, born Abt. 1818 in MS; died Bef. 1870. He was the son of 28. Benjamin Graves and 29. Elizabeth O. 'Bessie' Nesmith. He married 15. Althea Eugenia Poole 14 Mar 1838 in Clinton, E. Feliciana, LA.

15. Althea Eugenia Poole, born 12 Jan 1818 in LA; died 20 Nov 1900 in E. Feliciana Par., LA. She was the daughter of 30. Col. Robert Poole and 31. Ann Eliza Tynes.

Notes for Samuel James 'Jim' Graves:

Jim Graves was not named in his father's will, since he had already died. He was designated as son in Conveyance Bk. 7, p. 190, Amite Co., MS 8 July 1847.

Notes for Althea Eugenia Poole:

Child of Samuel Graves and Althea Poole is:

16. John Freeman, born Bef. 1775; died Abt. 1838 in Bladen Co., NC. He married 17. Eleanor <Unknown> Bef. 1800.

17. Eleanor <Unknown>, born Aft. 1775; died Bef. 1822 in prob. Bladen Co., NC.

Notes for John Freeman:

THIS JOHN FREEMAN, SR.'s RECORDS

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One record indicates that Mary Freeman's mother was "Nancy or Eleanor". Nancy is seen twice in deed records. It is probable that John married twice, and that Eleanor was the first spouse.

John Sr. did not appear on the 1840 census, but was mentioned in land records of 1834 and 1836, indicating his intent to live on land "the rest of his life" that he gave to his son.

In 1834 this John Freeman sold land to his son John Freeman, Jr.

In 1822 this John Freeman gave land to his daughter Mary Singletary.

No surviving deeds have been located linking Stephen Freeman to this family. Only the proximity of his widow during the 1840 census and DNA results indicating common ancestry of descendants of William Freeman and Stephen Freeman indicates the relationship. Descendants of Stephen indicate that he was born in England.

DNA records indicate that a somewhat closely related family emigrated from London to Philadelphia in 1830, and that family had baptisms at St. John the Martyr, Parish, Southwark, Surrey (near London). Southwark was adjacent Surrey, and near Deptford, on the southeast side of London. The "first" 12 genealogical markers match, but there are three mutations noted in the next 13.

OTHER BLADEN, ROBESON and COLUMBUS COUNTY FREEMAN INFORMATION:

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Several Freeman families, possibly related, were in Bladen County througout the 18th century. Deed records listed below track the progression of names and dates.

A John Freeman received two land grants in 1735 on the "NE side of the NW River." These grants are not thought to be adjacent to the land described by most other deeds.

In 1753 in Bladen Co., NC, one John Freeman's estate was inventoried by Thomas Tully and Neill Beard, with Ruth Freeman admrx. It was appraised by the same men, and was attested before Benjamin Fitz Randolph, though no relationship is known.

Stephen Freeman received his land, 100 acres upon Mine Creek in 1767. Mines Creek is today located northwest of Tarheel, almost to the Cumberland Co. line. Stephen was listed (along with Thomas Freeman) in the 1763 census of Bladen Co. Another Stephen Freeman was in the county later,thought to be a son of this John Freeman, Sr.

A Benjamin Freeman, in the western part of the county that became Robeson Co., was probably born by 1750. His will, dated 25 Aug 1819, mentions son Benjamin, daughters Elizabeth and Mary, sons Jacob, Hardy, and grandson Evan Freeman Bryan. His land was sold to Sion Pittman in 1819. His land, described as "on the west side of the Great Swamp" and "on the east side of Drowning Creek" and "between the Great Swamp and Drowning Creek" was granted in from 1779 to 1787.

Jacob Freeman was issued land in 1792 was on the west side of the Great Swamp, which resembles a deed description of Benjamin Freeman, Sr. - this is likely Benjamin's son Jacob.

William Freeman received land in 1778 and 1779 on the east side of Drowning Creek, indicating he was adjacent Benjamin Freeman. Benjamin, William and Jacob may have been related.

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Another family, though to be mulatto, resided some distance from Bladenboro, and is included as a research aid for other Bladen Co. Freeman researchers:

Abraham Freeman lived southeast of present-day Bladenboro, several miles. He received a land grant in 1765 "between the fork of Fryers Swamp and Slapass Swamp." The land was later in Columbus Co., and several deeds were recorded there. One lists his heirs: Isaac, Jacob, Samuel, Moses, Abraham (Jr.), Alexander, and Eady Freeman. Eady was previously listed as Eady Jacobs.

The tax lists of 1768 lists free black Freemans in Bladen County of Abraham, Samuel, Roger and Susanna. These may be the same family that is mentioned above. They were working for Daniel Bahoon.

Roger Freeman received two land grants totalling 100 acres on the west side of Fryer swamp in 1779-1780. This is south and/or west of Council. Nothing more has been found about this Roger Freeman.

In 1799 Abraham Freeman sold land on the Platt Swamp, which had been patented by Peter Simmons, which is not currently shown on the Bladen Co. map. It is probably in Columbus Co. A large, proud family of Freeman is documented in Columbus County, descended from mulatto ancestors.

Land grants in Bladen Co. were issued to Isaac Freeman - 1805, 1808 (between Bogue and Slapass Swamps) and Samuel Freeman - 1810, which may be the heirs of Abraham Freeman, Sr.

A land transaction in 1822 indicates that Moses Freeman sold "part of the Abraham Freeman land where he lived and died" adjacent to Samuel Freeman.

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The following Freeman families have left deed and census records into the 1800's. Most are thought to be white, unless otherwise indicated.

A John Freeman received two land grants totalling 500 acres on the east side of the Great Swamp in 1784, which he applied for in 1780. This may be my ancestor.

The 1800 census includes two James Freemans, apparently single, one page apart. They did not live adjacent to other Freemans on the census. Three land grants were issued to James Freemans in 1801 and 1802 "on the south side of the Lake Road". John Freeman also appeared in the 1800 census, (possibly John Freeman, Sr., with a wife, one young boy, possibly Stephen Freeman, and one young girl, probably Mary Freeman).

Lukey Freeman (black) was in the 1800 census.

The 1810 census included John Freeman, Sr.

The 1810 census also included Samuel Freeman, not yet 26, residing with two women. One may have been his wife. This Samuel Freeman is recorded as white. He appears to have left the county before 1820, although much of the land owned by Abraham (possibly his father) was in the "new" Columbus county.

The 1820 census lists this John Freeman aged over 45, his wife slightly younger. In addition, the family included 5 girls under 10, 2 boys under 16, and a young man 16-26.

The 1820 census also indicates a Risen Freeman not yet 45 with two women, probably his wife and mother. School records indicate that Risen's children were James Freeman and Moses Freeman, who were attending school in 1827 in Bladen Co. at Lennon's crossroads, south of Bladenboro.

In the 1820 census, Mathew Freeman was 18-25 with a young woman, probably his wife. However, this family does not appear to be a neighbor to other Freemans.

A 1798 deed indicates land with a "... patent by William Freeman". This land was sold from Jonadab Russ's son James to William Jones. It appears that James Freeman owned the land described by the patent around 1780. The land was later owned by the Russ family, who sold it to the Jones family before 1800.

In 1838 Risen Freeman, planter and Mary his wife sold land to F. M. Freeman. The 1850 census indicates Risen Freeman and Mary had children William Freeman (1823), Maurice G. Freeman (1827), a girl (1839) and Mary J. Freeman (1837).

A site today is on the Bladen Co. map called "Freeman," across from Galeed Church and Cemetery. This land was once owned by descendants of Stephen Freeman.

The following families appear for the first time in Bladen County, "across the river" in 1850 and are not known to be related to this John Freeman, Sr.

1850 census indicates Maurice H. Freeman and wife Sarah, (1823) had David J. Freeman (1848) and Anna J. Freeman (1850).

1850 census indicates Jacob Freeman (1802) and wife Elizabeth (1802), children Margaret A. Freeman (1829), Amy C. Freeman (1839).

1850 census indicates James H. Freeman (1815) and wife Sarah J. (1817), children Sarah P. Freeman (1846), Ann M. Freeman (1847) and Mary C. Freeman (1850).

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One Nancy Freeman married Jacob Bryan in Robeson Co., by 1805, and named a child Rebecca Hester Bryan. This Mary could be closely related to John Freeman, whose family had marriages with Hester family members.

Memo: 4 generations

Notes for Eleanor <Unknown>:

Children of John Freeman and Eleanor <Unknown> are:

18. Thomas Hester, born Abt. 1778 in Bladen Co., NC; died Bef. Feb 1838 in Bladen Co., NC. He was the son of 36. John Hester and 37. Comfort <Unknown>. He married 19. Martha Regan Bef. 1800 in Robeson Co., NC.

19. Martha Regan, born Abt. 1774 in Bladen Co., NC; died Aft. 1844 in MS. She was the daughter of 38. Capt. Ralph Regan and 39. Amelia 'Millie' <Unknown>.

Notes for Thomas Hester:

1800 census indicates 1 male under 10, 2 males 10-16, 1 male 26-45

1800 census indicates 4 females under 10, 2 females 10-16, 1 female 26-45,1 fem. 45+

1810 census indicates 2 males 10-15, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 45+

1810 census indicates 1 female under 10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 45+

This undated record shows names of children of Thomas Hester & Martha Regan. Amelia is shown as Milly. If there were other children, they must have been desceased.

To the Worshipful Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions of The County of Bladen now setting.

The Petition of Martha Hester respectfully showeth:

That the late Husband Thom. Hester has died intestate seized and possessed of considerable real estate, consisting of several tracts of land all lying and being in the County of Bladen, to wit, one tract of 400 acres on both sides of the Bearford Swamp patented by Wm. Russ, one tract of 180 acres joining the above called the Russ land, one tract of 181 acres joining the last mentioned tract on the West side of the Bearford Swamp, one tract of 425 acres joining the last mentioned tract on the N.W. side of the Bearford Swamp & joining the plantation on which the said Thos. Hester resided in his lifetime, One tract of 619 acres joining the above on the E. side of the Bearford Swamp patented by Thos. Owen dec'd. and 181 acres on the big Cedar Bay patented by Jas. Moorhead, dec'd. Your petitioner further sheweth that the Heirs at Law of said Thos. Hester are Ralph Hester, John Hester, Sarah Jones wife of Reuben Jones, Molsey Hester, Josiah Hester, Milly Hester, Dan'l. Hester, Eliz'th Hester & Ephr'm. Hester. Your petitioner humbly prays the Court to issue there writ of dower to the Sheff. of Bladen County commanding him to allot to your petitioner according to law her dower To-Wit one third of all the real estate as above set forth of which her dec'd. husband , the said Thos. Hester died seized & possessed & or in duty bound she will ever pray &c.

Wm. J. Cowan

Solr. for Petitioner

A copy from the original

Attest. P. Kelly, Clk.

Children of Thomas Hester and Martha Regan are:

20. Moses McLemore, born Abt. 1787 in Cheraw Dist., SC; died 18 Mar 1857 in Crystal Springs, Copiah, MS. He was the son of 40. Amos McLemore and 41. Equilla Byler. He married 21. Nancy Vinnie Batiste Bef. Jul 1816.

21. Nancy Vinnie Batiste, born 1794 in SC; died 31 Aug 1868 in MS.

Notes for Moses McLemore:

Moses, Amos' son was the first McLemore to pay taxes in Giles County Tennessee in 1815.

Paraphrased from "Ole Rosinheels"

Moses and brother Richard McLemore were born in SC, and probably moved from Giles Co., TN to Wayne Co., MS at the end of hostilities in the War of 1812. They settled in that part of Wayne County which, in 1819, became Covington County and, still later, in 1826, became Jones County. They were both listed in the 1816 census of Wayne County, but neither was on the 1810 census of the same area.

They settled in the Leaf River country of what is now Jones, Perry, Forrest and Covington counties, in south-eastern Mississippi. They lived in close proximity, and John McLemore joined them in 1820. In 1836, Richard moved to Lauderdale County.

Moses served as an officer in the Tennessee militia under the command of General Andrew Jackson during the war of 1812 and the Creek War.

Notes for Nancy Vinnie Batiste:

or Nancy Vinnie Baptiste

Children of Moses McLemore and Nancy Batiste are:

22. Isaac Luther Smith, born Abt. 1793 in GA; died Bet. 1853 - 1860 in Copiah Co., MS. He was the son of 44. William Smith and 45. Elizabeth <Unknown>. He married 23. Sarah A. Kingsley 23 Mar 1817 in Pulaski Co., GA.

23. Sarah A. Kingsley, born 19 Jan 1802 in Montgomery Co., GA; died 06 Dec 1869 in Copiah Co., MS. She was the daughter of 46. Jeremiah Kingsley II and 47. Agnes Humphries.

Notes for Isaac Luther Smith:

Came to MS from GA abt 1817

Children of Isaac Smith and Sarah Kingsley are:

24. Robert Lindsay, born Bet. 1770 - 1780 in VA; died 1829 in Knoxville, Knox, TN. He was the son of 48. Matthew Lindsay and 49. Flora Williams. He married 25. Asenath McNutt 26 Dec 1810 in Knoxville, Knox, TN.

25. Asenath McNutt, born 1792 in Knox Co., TN; died Bet. 1852 - 1855 in Monroe Co., MS. She was the daughter of 50. George McNutt and 51. Isabella Callison.

Notes for Robert Lindsay:

Obit. in 1829 Nashville paper per Margaret Brokaw. Note: check Bible Record and Baptisms in Knoxville First Presbyterian Church.

Notes for Asenath McNutt:

Children of Robert Lindsay and Asenath McNutt are:

26. William Ellett, born Bet. 1771 - 1779 in Hanover Co., VA; died Abt. 1855 in Harrison or Gregg Co., TX. He was the son of 52. <Unknown> Ellett and 53. <Unknown>. He married 27. Elizabeth 'Betsy' King Bef. 1805 in Hanover Co., VA.

27. Elizabeth 'Betsy' King, born 1783 in poss. Hanover Co., VA; died Aft. 1850 in Bowie Co., TX. She was the daughter of 54. Ambrose King and 55. Sarah Chiles.

Notes for William Ellett:

He may have been born in Lunenburg Co., VA. One proposed father does not indicate that he resided in Virginia after the Revolution, but was born in Augusta Co. and resided in Guilford Co., NC at the time of the war.

William Ellett went before 1820 from Hanover Co., VA to Morgan Co., Alabama. In 1838 he sold land to the Methodist Church in Morgan Co., AL. In 1839 he moved from Alabama to the part of Red River Co., TX that became Bowie Co., TX (1850 census in TX). He died or moved from Bowie Co. before the 1860 census. A daughter lived in Harrison Co., TX, near where he is said to be buried.

Another William Ellett has indicated on his tombstone that he was born 1804 in Hanover Co., VA and died 1854 in Harrison Co., TX ; he is presumed to be a nephew of this man, but the tombstone's dates & places may have caused confusion due to the coincidences.

Children of William Ellett and Elizabeth King are:

28. Benjamin Graves, born 07 Mar 1792 in GA; died 06 Jul 1870 in Amite Co., MS. He was the son of 56. John Graves and 57. Sarah Warren. He married 29. Elizabeth O. 'Bessie' Nesmith 05 Apr 1810 in Wilkinson Co., MS.

29. Elizabeth O. 'Bessie' Nesmith, born Abt. 1784 in Charleston, SC; died 1865 in Amite Co., MS. She was the daughter of 58. Maj. John Nesmith IV and 59. Sarah <Unknown>.

Notes for Benjamin Graves:

Note: For years, family has indicated that Ben Graves was the son of Francis Graves because Ben's children were mentioned in Francis' will. A family Bible indicates that one Benjamin Graves was actually the son of John Graves, Francis' brother. Another indication giving the wrong impression that he was of Francis Graves (this quote from Ken V. Graves, long-time researcher):

"File no. 70, Amite Co., contains the petition of John F. Graves, minor heir of James J. Graves, deceased, naming his uncle Benjamin Graves as guardian. There is also the petition of Benjamin Graves that he be appointed the guardian of John F. Graves; also his final statement of account. Benjamin was appointed 12 Dec. 1854 and made final settlement 13 Jan. 1857, Amite Co., Miss. This John F. Graves, son of J. J. Graves, is the grandson named in Rebecca's will. [according to a cousin] The item proves that Benjamin Graves was the son of Francis and Rebecca Graves, corroborated by the associations found in the many other legal documents concerning the activities of these people and by the fact that the legacy to John F. Graves by his grandmother Rebecca Graves is the same as that enumerated in his petition that his uncle Benjamin Graves be his guardian, effected 12 Dec. 1854."

Also, records in Wilkinson Co., MS indicate that Benjamin received permission from his father to marry; the signature / initial of the father is said to look like a J or an F, continuing the confusion. I am informed it is "definitely John" who is his father by a cousin with access to the records, BFlynt2193@aol.com Brian Flynt.

Provided by a distant cousin, H. H. "Mickey" Forrester, Jr. Some is paraphrased from "East Feliciana Past & Present" by Skipwith.

Owned all of the land where Centreville, MS now stands, that portion of Wilkinson Co. However, he ultimately settled down on Comite Creek, just above the Louisiana / Mississippi line in Amite Co. There he established his water mill (c 1839) often referred to as Graves' Mill, others of today calling it Graves Old Mill. He was a plantation operator, but also built and sold cotton gins. His old homesite, dating to 1816, has been located. His cemetery, which once contained as many as 15 brick vaults, has been diminished to only four tombstones, those of his Gay grandchildren. The oldest grave is dated 1844.

Estate records indicate Amite Co., MS 1870.

Thanks to Mickey Forrester, from "Tidbits on Benjamin Graves", 1998.

"Early and conspicuous in the Keller Town community was the tall, straight figure old Ben Graves, who was not old then, but a handsome single gentleman from South Carolina, who brought with him the family cow and diminutive pony, and founded his home where the fourth and seventh wards meet on the line of demarkation, and where Wilkinson and Amite counties, corner on the line. His rifle kept him abundantly supplied with panther steaks, saddles of venison and haunches of bear and the ubiquitous, oleaginous possum. When sugar, coffee, salt or flour was needed, the pony was saddled with an empty sack and as many dry skins of deer, bears and panthers as could be strapped on, and thus equipped Mr. Graves would strike into a bridle path leading to St. Francisville where he would exchange his peltries for supplies – which was better than giving a lien on the crop. On his return from one of these annual pilgrimages, Ben and the pony received the hospitalities of a settler who had cut down an acre or so of canes and started a clearing close to the line of the bridle path, and in that settlers log cabin was a lovely little barefoot beauty of the canebrakes, the settler being like Jeptha, Judge in Israel, who had one fair daughter and no more. Tradition pleasantly relates that the heart of the tall, handsome Carolinian was not only smitten but completely subjugated, and on blushingly making his doleful dilemma known to his canebrake Dulcinea, she surrendered, not at discretion, but with one important reservation: 'She must have a pair of wedding slippers to stand up in.'

"Most men would have opened negotiations with Paris, New York or New Orleans for a small shipment of dainty wedding slippers the more speedily to raise the embargo on the nuptial ceremony, but Ben trudged home with light heart and elastic step, and visiting his tan yard to give the finishing touch to his hides, commenced to model two lasts, one for the bride's dainty slippers and a larger one for the bridegroom's boots. When the slippers and boots were finished the old Irish Alcalde was invited to accompany him to the cabin which enshrined Ben's heart and sheltered his unexpectant bride. The annals of Amite and Wilkinson Counties and the Fourth and seventh Wards of East Feliciana attest lovingly that none have done more to develope a pure civilization, than old Ben's blushing bride of the canebrakes although her trousseau was nothing more sparkling than a pair of home made buck skin slippers.

"Continuing my portraiture of the growing Fourth Ward, which would not be complete if it should stop before depicting its general adaptability to pastoral and agricultural purposes; its wonderful advantages as a productive home, where the home seeker can chose to dwell amid fertile cultivated fields, on the crown of an elevated plateau with miles of landscape of miraculous beauty, or down in the green valleys in sight of hearing the rippling, joyous waters; and in each locality find a sweet happy home, with a good living annexed, without excessive outlay of cash or sweat of brow.....

"Ben Graves' home was in Section 37 of the southwest quarter of Amite County, Mississippi. It was very close to the Comite river. I located the homesite in April of 1989 with the help of Booty Trask and Tom Netterville, both having passed away since then. Booty said the house was huge and faced south looking over the Louisiana State Line, which was just a stone's throw away. It had at least ten rooms, was of frame construction, erected on brick pillars. Booty said specifically, "The house was two feet off the ground." Tom Netterville said the house had six rooms downstairs and four rooms upstairs. It had a south front porch across the front of the house and a side porch along the east side of the house. A hall ran from the front of the house to the back, with three rooms on either side of the hall. The hall emptied onto the porch of the kitchen, that porch running the length of the kitchen. The kitchen was on the north side of the house, east of kitchen porch.

"There is evidence of the road which Booty said ran in front of the house. It, also, ran along the east side of the house in accordance with field observations. Then toward the cemetery and on out to the State Line Road. There is lots of evidence that a house once stood on the site. Broken bricks, glass, pieces of iron and etc. abound.

"I don't know how long the house stayed in possession of Ben Graves' family after he died, but eventually the Fultons owned it and lived in the house. They sold it to the Cokes and the Cokes were renting it to the Redditts in the 1920s, according to Tom and Booty. Booty thought the old house was still standing when Camp Van Dorn took over 45,000 acres of land in that vicinity for use as a military training ground during WWII. He thought the Army tore the house down. But, that is not what happened. The house was torn down before Camp Van Dorn. Its lumber was used to construct a house out on State Line Road. When Camp Van Dorn did come, that house was physically moved by its owner to the south side of Mississippi State Highway 48, a few hundred feet west of that highway's intersection with the highway from Clinton, Louisiana. Tom Netterville must have told me this story, but for the life of me, I really can't remember. So, some of the old house which was built, maybe as early as 1816, is still in existence.

Notes for Elizabeth O. 'Bessie' Nesmith:

EAST FELICIANA PARISH, LOUISIANA, Vol III Original Conveyances, Bk I, by Mary Ann Smith Sagely 1997 - Elizabeth O Nesmith wife of Benjamin Graves of Amite Co, MS to daughter Harriet A R Gay w of Harvey B Gay.

MINUTES OF EAST FORK BAPTIST CHURCH, AMITE CO, MS - Mar 1847 Met in conference on Saturday before the Second Lord's day. Received Sister Elizabeth Graves into the fellowship of the church by experience. Dismissed in order.

ZION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH, AMITE CO, MS 1855 - Sat Feb 17 Sr Elizabeth Graves from Grand Cane Church, LA recd by let.

Children of Benjamin Graves and Elizabeth Nesmith are:

30. Col. Robert Poole, born 1784 in Sumter, Laurens, SC; died 14 Jan 1854 in near Hallsville, Harrison, TX. He was the son of 60. Seth Pettypool. He married 31. Ann Eliza Tynes in Amite Co., MS.

31. Ann Eliza Tynes, born Bef. 1795 in SC; died 1839 in E. Feliciana Par., LA. She was the daughter of 62. Fleming Tynes and 63. Melissa Watkins.

Notes for Col. Robert Poole:

Much of this info from Miss Minnie Collins, Chipala, LA, forwarded by Margaret Brokaw. He received a Mexican War Pension in 1887.

The following letter (page 1 of 2, missing sender's name) was dated 17 Apr 1930 from Hallsville, Texas, written to Mrs. Hugh McCranie of Dallas, Texas, who is likely Robert's descendant:

"I received your letter ...

"Fort Crawford, which is the most historic burying ground in this vicinity, was my first guess as to where your Great Grand father was buried. This was originally an old fort - build of logs for protection of the women and children in the early days when the whites had to combat with the Indians. Later this was used for a Church and school. My Grand Father came from Charleston, S.C. and settled near where Hallsville now is - in 1850. He died at the age of 36 years leaving my father at the age of 12; also four sisters and a younger brother. I was born and reared on this same place, a nd my father's younger brother now resides on this place at the age of 78 years. My Grand Mother died at the age of 91 years in 1906. My father died at the age of 71 in February 1911. My Father and all his brothers and sisters received all of their schooling at this place known as Fort Crawford. So you can see that by hearing them talk I learned a great deal about the first settling of East Texas. When I first visited this old place there were many tombstones there, but today I visisted the old place and could find only six, there being the largest and most expensive ones. It appears that since the cemetery has long since been abandoned as a burying place, some people have hauled the stones away to be used as house pillows and such like. But I gathered some information this afternoon that leads me to believe that your Great GBrand Father was not buried at Ft. Crawford.

"There are no Pool's residing near this place at this time, but I found that there were two girls who were orphan girls -- named Emma and Zina Pool. These girls were reared by a man named Robert Hall. One of these - Zina - married a Finch; who was in the sadlery business at Longview, Texas, at the beginning of Longview. He was also a singing teacher. The other girl named - Emma - married a Mr. Allison McPherson residing near the Pool place. These are all dead, but it so happened that McPherson left some boys, and while talking with one of them this afternoon I learned that his mother also had an aunt named Emma Pool, whom, it is believed, is a daughter of your Great Grand Father. This girl first married a Motley, and after his death she later married a Morgan. She is now around 90 years of age, and resides at West Mountain, which is near Gilmer, Texas, and about fifty miles from here. She owns a home at this place, but is living with other folks and I am umable to give you her address at this time. I will drive over to see her at my earliest convenience and if it is possible that I'll learn something from her. I also learned this afternoon that there was an old burying ground near the Pool place, which dates back in the fifties, and it is most likely this is where your Great Grand Father was buried. I doubt if there was ever a tomb stone placed at his grave unless it was one hewn from a ntavie rock as were some at Ft. Crawford. There is also a very old laty in Marshall, Texas, who's original name was Melton and who was reared in the neighborhood of the Pool family. I will see her and it's possible ..."

Unfortunately, I don't have the second page.

Never lived anywhere else in Texas except near Hallsville, where he resided by 1840, within a year of his wife's death.

Notes for Ann Eliza Tynes:

Children of Robert Poole and Ann Tynes are:

36. John Hester, born Abt. 1754 in Bladen Co., NC; died 18 Feb 1820 in Bladen Co., NC. He was the son of 72. Thomas Hester and 73. Sarah <Unknown>. He married 37. Comfort <Unknown> Abt. 1774.

37. Comfort <Unknown>, born Bef. 1755; died 06 Mar 1836 in Bladen Co., NC.

Notes for John Hester:

Died Summer 1819.

1800 census indicates 1 male under 10, 2 males 16-26, 1 male 45+.

1800 census indicates 4 females under 10, e females 10-16, 1 female 45+.

Musician during Revolution.

Children of John Hester and Comfort <Unknown> are:

38. Capt. Ralph Regan, born Abt. 1736 in Bladen Co., NC; died 1795 in Robeson Co., NC. He was the son of 76. Joseph Regan, Jr. and 77. Anna <Unknown>. He married 39. Amelia 'Millie' <Unknown> 1768 in Bladen Co., NC.

39. Amelia 'Millie' <Unknown>, born Abt. 1740; died 1808 in NC.

Notes for Capt. Ralph Regan:

Ralph Regan, Sr. (Capt.) probably only married once. Two sources identify this wife as Mellice Thomas and Millie Harrell. These may be the same woman, but her name is not known for sure.

One reported date of death is 14 Aug 1785, Robeson Co., NC

He was reportedly a Major in the Revolution.

Memo: 4 generations

Notes for Amelia 'Millie' <Unknown>:

or Ann ____.

A granddaughter's name is Emily Thomas Parker, leading some to believe this is Emily Thomas or Amelia Thomas or Millie Thomas. Could he have married twice, an Ann and a Millie? Another grandchild is Amelia Hester.

Several researchers have attributed the name "Harrell" to Millie. Other researchers are not sure that her name will ever be known. The Harrell family that is located in Robeson Co., NC was descended from the Isle of Wight, VA family of the 17th Century, of which the compiler of this file is descended through another line (David James).

Children of Ralph Regan and Amelia <Unknown> are:

40. Amos McLemore, born 1760 in Edgecombe Co., NC; died 1817 in Giles Co., TN. He was the son of 80. Moses McLemore and 81. Lavinia <Unknown>. He married 41. Equilla Byler Bef. 1786 in NC.

41. Equilla Byler, born Bet. 1760 - 1762 in NC; died 1865 in MS.

Notes for Amos McLemore:

In the 1790 census of the Cheraw District, SC. Had 400 acres surveyed for himself on 12 Dec 1791. The land was located on Big Beaver Dam Creek swamp on the north side of Black Creek. It was bounded on all sides by vacant land. The grant was dated 2 Sep 1793; today in Marlboro Co., SC.

Amos did not leave Chesterfield District South Carolina until after September 23, 1813 when a survey was made adjacent to his property for John Harrell for 1,000 acres.

The first four of Amos's kids were born either in the old Saxe Gotha Settlement, or Cheraws District when it was formed in 1792. Children born between 1792 & January 1, 1800 were born in Chesterfield County. Children born after 1800 were born in Chesterfield District. The place where Amos lived remained Chesterfield District from December 31, 1799 until South Carolina abolished Districts and converted to Counties on December 31, 1868. (Note that the children are listed as being born in other states, and this is disputed).

Jemima McLemore may be a child of this family - her descendants were also in Copiah Co., MS and she has not yet been "attached" to a likely set of parents. She could, of course, have been a widow of a McLemore.

Notes for Equilla Byler:

Her surname, often repeated, is not certain. May be Aquilla Bierly.

She is also called Aquilla Byler, or Equilla Tiner (1850 census, listed as 90 years old; 1860 census, 98 years). She likely married 2nd Mr. Tiner.

Abraham & Jacob, were neighbors of the McLemores in Bedford & Giles Co. TN. When Amos McLemore bought land in Giles Co. in 1812, Abraham Byler, Jr. was one of the chain bearers for the survey. When Amos sold land there in 1816, Jacob Byler was a witness to the sale.

Byler is often described as a Swiss name, descendants of the Beiler family that immigrated from Bern, Switzerland to Pennsylvania. One family was that of Jacob Franklin Byler, born about 1765 in Pennsylvania - went with his parents to (now Rowan Co.) North Carolina where he later married Bathsheba Oxford, daughter of Samuel Oxford and Bathsheba Barrett.

Samuel Oxford's wife Bathsheba Barrett was the daughter of Jonathan Barrett (Perrot) and Jar Fly Jarman, said to have been a full blood Catawba Indian.

Some of the descendants of this family went through Tennessee. There is not a known link to this Equilla Byler. A lot of info is available on the Byler family.

Children of Amos McLemore and Equilla Byler are:

44. William Smith, born Abt. 1770; died 20 Nov 1812 in Hartford, Pulaski, GA. He married 45. Elizabeth <Unknown> Bef. 1793.

45. Elizabeth <Unknown>, born Abt. 1770; died 1820 in Pulaski Co., GA.

Notes for William Smith:

Thanks to Merritt D. Mullen for sharing the Smith information.

Almost in the geographical center of the state, Pulaski County was created December 13, 1808 from Laurens County. Laurens was created December 10, 1807 from Wilkinson County and Wilkinson County was created May 11, 1803 from Indian lands ceded in 1802 and 1805. The county seat is Hawkinsville.

William Smith was hanged in Pulaski Co., GA for "passing base coin".

One descendant includes this note:

"Grandmothers's Father. Isaac Schmidth [sic Isaac Schmidt], born in Penn. And died in Pulaski Co., Ga.

Isaac Schmidth married Margaret Hunter of Penn. She died in North Carolina." (Ola Pipkin Anderson's Bible record)

Children of William Smith and Elizabeth <Unknown> are:

46. Jeremiah Kingsley II, born Abt. 1760; died Jan 1830 in Union Dist., SC. He was the son of 92. Jeremiah Kingsley I and 93. Mary <Unknown>. He married 47. Agnes Humphries 07 Aug 1789 in SC.

47. Agnes Humphries, born Abt. 1768 in Johnson Co., NC; died Abt. 1845 in Marion Co., MS. She was the daughter of 94. Charles Humphries and 95. Mary Bennett.

Children of Jeremiah Kingsley and Agnes Humphries are:

48. Matthew Lindsay, born 1751 in Augusta Co., VA now Botetourt Co., VA; died 05 Nov 1821 in Knoxville, Knox, TN. He was the son of 96. Samuel Lindsay and 97. Margaret <Uncertain> Smiley. He married 49. Flora Williams.

49. Flora Williams, born 1754 in VA; died 03 Sep 1821 in Knoxville, Knox, TN. She was the daughter of 98. Moses Williams and 99. <Unknown>.

Notes for Matthew Lindsay:

In the 1758 Augusta Co., VA Militia

Also found: 5th Regiment Chester Co., PA Militia

not proven to be the son of Samuel / but Samuel did have sons Matthew, Samuel and Walter.

Records in New Castle, Virginia and Craig Co. (1751)

Records in Montgomery and Wythe Counties, VA. Bought land in Knox Co., TN in 1812. Later advertised for sale - no heirs in the county.

Matthew Lindsay and Samuel Lindsay were mentioned as buyers of the George Doak estate, Wythe Co., VA. George Doak's grand-daughter Letitia Breckenridge married Moses Lindsay in 1787 (b c 1745) and had son John Lindsay.

Matthew Lindsay may also have had children Charles Lindsay and John Lindsay.

Children of Matthew Lindsay and Flora Williams are:

50. George McNutt, born 1751 in Ulster, Ireland; died 05 Jan 1823 in Knoxville, Knox, TN. He was the son of 100. <Unknown> McNutt. He married 51. Isabella Callison Bef. 1780.

51. Isabella Callison, born Abt. 1747; died Bef. 05 Nov 1792 in Knoxville, Knox, TN. She was the daughter of 102. James Callison and 103. Isabella <Unknown>.

Notes for George McNutt:

"George McNutt was living in south-western Virginia in 1779. He was on the 1783 tax list of Montgomery Co., VA. A kinsman, Alexander McNutt, had been given royal grants of land in Nova Scotia, with the understanding that he was to bring settlers into the province. He brought several shiploads of emigrants from northern Ireland, including some of his relatives. Not all of the McNutts liked Nova Scotia. Seeking a warmer climate, they moved into southwestern Virginia." (near Rock Bridge). "Later on, two of them, George and his cousin, Benjamin, would settle in Knox County, TN.

History books are uncertain about McNutt's Revolutionary War record. But it is noted that he was in the Battle of King's Mountain; and as his home at the time was in Virginia, he probably was among soldiers from that state who joined the Tennesseans at Sycamore Shoals on September 25 prior to the march across the mountains into South Carolina.

In his last years, McNutt was in poor health. He signed his will on March 26, 1822, almost a year before his death. In his will he left his farm to his youngest son, George Anderson McNutt. His third wife was to share in the estate, and his interest in the "the old State Bank" was to go to Moses White, his son-in-law, and his heirs. The family slaves were to be divided among lhis heirs, and he asked to buried beside his first wife, Isabella.

His obituary:

Obituary of George McNutt - copied from a paper published in Knoxville, Tennessee, dated January 8, 1823:

"Died on Sunday last the 5th of January, 1823, after a lingering illness, George McNutt, Esq., in the 72 year of his age a Christian and an honest man. The deceased has left a widow and family of children; with a numerous train of connection to mourn his loss, which is deeply lamented by all who know him. He had been for about 40 years a member of the Presbyterian Church and during the greater part of that time a presiding Elder. At an early period of his life he came to America and assisted in establishing the independence of his adopted country. He performed the duties of husband, parent, and friend with indulging charity, tenderness, affection, and brotherly love; and unwavering truth and stern integrity marked his conduct in all his relations with the world."

An inventory of his personal belongings included his library of 26 books and 27 pamphlets; a pair of spectales; four waistcoats; four pair of pantaloons; two hats; and a walking stick.

Among his books were a Bible and hymn book; the Westminster Confession of Faith; John Knox's Essays; the Shorter Catechism; Newton's Works; an arithmetic book; and a volume of Shakespeare's plays."

He was a trustee of Blount College.

In a 1794 will William McMillin of Knox, Territory SW of the Ohio... "I give to my daughter Sarah McNut one cow," indicating that a McNutt married Sarah McMillin. It is not certain that it was a close relative of this family.

"The Annals of Tennessee: The First American Frontier," by Ramsey 1853 on p. 369 indicates:

"The Irish Bottom began to be settled. George McNutt was one of the earliest emigrants. His daughter Jean , afterwards the wife of Col. McFarland, and still living in Jefferson county, was the first white child born south of the French broad."

p.374, continued: "The population accumulated rapidly; being accessible by two rivers, the neighbourhood received many families from the upper counties in boats and canoes. Among these were James Anderson, Moses Brooks and George McNutt, esq., who removed from Chucky and settled on the northside of Holston, above Knoxville."

11 Jun 1792 - The Gov. established Knox Co. & Jefferson from Greene and Hawkins.

16 Jun 1792 - James White, George McNutt ... and others were presented a commissions from Gov. Blount, appointing them Justices of the Peace for Knox County... Robert Houston ... as sheriff.

4 Sep 1794 - Blount College was established ... among the trustees were Daniel Smith, George McNutt, Robert Houston, James White and John Sevier.

The tax list of Knox Co., TN 1806 indicated that George McNutt had 320 acres and 4 slaves, John McNutt had 500 acres and no slaves, Robert McNutt had 0 acres and no slaves.

Children of George McNutt and Isabella Callison are:

52. <Unknown> Ellett, born Bef. 1750 in poss. Hanover Co., VA or Prince WIlliam Co., VA; died in poss. Morgan Co., AL. He was the son of 104. <Unknown> Ellett. He married 53. <Unknown> Bef. 1770.

53. <Unknown>

Notes for <Unknown> Ellett:

I am not convinced that the John Ellett / Elliott born 6 Nov 1755 is the father of the listed children. The coincidence of residing in Morgan Co., AL (as did William Ellett, listed as his son) does not outweigh the fact that this John never claimed to have resided in Hanover Co., VA.

The DAR application of Lucille Baughn Clark submitted in 1993 indicates that John Elliott was the son of William Elliott (Ellitt - Ellett) and includes the death date of Jean ___ , his wife [which is the same date of death as Jean Clark, wife of William Elliott of Augusta Co., VA], and "states in his Revolutionary Pension application (Alabama 26.484), dated June 2, 1834, that he was born on Nov. 6, 1755 in Augusta Co., VA.; that he was living in Guilford County, NC at the time of his enlistment, Feb. 6, 1776 under Capt. George Davidson who belonged to the Regiment commanded by Col. Nash, the brigade by General Moore. Served as a private. He was discharged July 10, 1777; reenlisted Dec. 2, 1777, served nine months, and was discharged Sept. 2, 1778 by Capt. Ramsey. He states that he served in all 2 years and 2 months. He further states that after the war he lived in Kentucky, Tennessee, then Alabama; that he had resided in Morgan Co., Alabama for fifteen years at the time of his application, June 2, 1834. His claim is recorded in Book 6, Vol. 8, p. 45 of War Pension Records. Indications are that John Ellitt died in 1837."

Unfortunately, the family of William Elliott and his wife Jean Clark is well documented, and their son John died in May, 1829 in Kentucky, and cannot be confused with this family..

References included in the DAR appliation to support this John and his children include his pension application and:

"Lost Links", p. 69 - Family of John Ellett & Wife, VA., Chalkey, "Records of Augusta Co., VA., 1745-1800" Vol. 3, p. 119 & p. 175 [includes the wills of William and his wife, who as mentioned above, are not likely this John Ellett's parents]

It is possible that the Joseph F. Ellett that is shown as a son is, in fact, a more distant relative. There is some indication that an Isham Ellett left descendants in Alabama, and that one Joseph Ellett or Joseph Elliott may have married a Winford. Other indications are that descendants of Joseph Fletcher Ellet resided in the 1870's in Rockwall Co., TX in close proximity to descendants of another presumed sibling.

"The Ellett ancestors arrived in America from England about 1700, settling in Richmond and Lunenburg Counties, VA." Helen Mattox Crawford, History of Monroe Co., MS. Records, before 1712, indicate several Ellett families in Prince William Co., VA. Richmond County was an ancestor county to Prince William.

The children listed are shown as children of John based on proximity in Madison Co., AL of descendants, and on the DAR application cited above, without seeing the source info yet. Other children are indicated. Owen's Crossroads, Alabama is just south of Huntsville, and a few miles east of Morgan Co., AL.

Another Virginia Ellett family includes William Ellett and Elizabeth Turner. William's was the son of Thomas Ellett (b c 1726 d bef 18 feb 1799 King William Co., VA) and Judith <Unknown>. They had a son, John, whose family is not accounted for, who may be this man.

Tax Records of Hanover Co., VA:

1803 Benjamin Ellett

1803-1815 Elizabeth Ellett

1782 Francis Ellett

1789-1812 John Ellett

1800-1803 Mildred Ellett

1809-1812 Philip Ellett

1782-1800 Robert Ellett

1786-1815 Robert Ellett, Jr.

1801-1802 Sarah Ellett

1812 William R. Ellett

From a query on rootsweb:

"White Plains is located in Hanover County, off of Rt. 606 near the New Kent County line. The house was originally built by the Ellett family, and Robert Ellett is thought to be the first owner. His name appears on the 1782 tax list with 600 acres. Cornelius Hamilton Dabney also owned White Plains. In 1873 it was sold to John Solomon Wynn, Georgeanna Wynn and Virginia Wynn." Note that the Winn / Wynn and Dabney families are associated with Ellett family in different centuries.

Notes for <Unknown>:

Children of <Unknown> Ellett and <Unknown> are:

54. Ambrose King, born Bef. 1753 in of Goochland Co., VA; died Abt. 1785 in St. Paul's Par., Hanover, VA. He married 55. Sarah Chiles 11 Dec 1773 in Goochland Co., VA.

55. Sarah Chiles, born Abt. 1753 in VA. She was the daughter of 110. <Unknown> Chiles.

Notes for Ambrose King:

William Ronald Cocke's "Chancery Wills of Hanover Co., VA" gives will of Henry King, son of Ambrose. Mentions half-sister Sarah Brown, Brother William King, sisters Betsy Lindsay, sister Nancy King(*) m Simeon Souther.

(*) Baptised "Ann Chiles King" in Douglas Register 1774.

His death date is based on land records of neighbors.

"2 Feb 1786 - John Anthony of Hanover co., to Jesse Anthony his son; 5 shillings; 100 a. bounded by lands of John Norbell, Peter Winn and Estate of Ambrose King, dec'd"

signed: John Anthoney (sic)

wit: John Norvell, John Norvell, Jr, Hugh Norvell

An Ambrose King was born to Zachariah King, who was likely born c 1755 and died abt 1831/32 Surry Co., NC. Zachariah was also the father of Elizabeth King, William King, John King and Robert King.

Note: A descendant is named William Alfred Lindsay - and a William Alfred King may be the ancestor of this man.

In 1751 Daniel King of Hanover Co. bought land in Albemarle Co. On 14 May 1751, three days later, Daniel sold part of the land to John King, of Hanover Co., possibly his brother. This Albemarle land in 1777 wound up in Fluvanna Co. On May 11, 1751, John Bybee and his wife, Jane, sold 407 acres on Ballinger Creek to Daniel King of Hanover County.

By 1723 Henry King owned land in Prince George's County, VA, S of Moccosoneck Creek.

Not known if either of these land records are related to Ambrose King's family. The name Ambrose King and Madison King are both in one family, and Ambrose Madison was related to President James Madison. Any connection?

Memo: 5 generations

Notes for Sarah Chiles:

Sarah Brown nee Chiles ; not a proven daughter of the listed parents.

Sarah Chiles had a child, Sarah Brown, when she married Ambrose King. She was mentioned in Henry King's will but did not inherit.

Another Virginia family without a known origin is that of Chiles Brown, which can be seen on genforum.com.

The following Brown family MAY be closely related to her first husband:

1......Thomas Brown b: Bet. 1735 - 1743 d: 08 Dec 1793 Of Mecklenburg Co., VA

..........+Mary Susan Pettus b: 06 Nov 1746 Lunenburg Co., VA m: Aft. 1763 Father: Thomas Pettus Mother: Amey Walker

................2 William Brown b: Aft. 1765

......................+Sarah 'Sally' Hutcheson Father: Richard Hutcheson Mother: Mary Chiles

...........................3 Ann Chiles Brown b: 01 Dec 1797 VA d: 03 Oct 1866 Hopkins Co., KY

...................................+Charles Taylor Winstead b: 02 May 1802 Persons Co., NC m: 05 Sep 1821 Hopkins Co., KY d: 10 Sep 1862 Hopkins Co., KY Father: Manley Taylor Winstead Mother: <Unknown> Tapp

................2 Amy Brown b: 17 Dec 1770 Hopkins Co., KY d: 28 Jul 1857 Hopkins Co., KY

......................+William Hutcheson m: Bef. 1821 Father: Richard Hutcheson Mother: Mary Chiles

....................*2nd Husband of Amy Brown:

......................+Manley Taylor Winstead b: 29 Oct 1760 Northumberland Co., VA m: 14 Apr 1821 Hopkins Co., KY Father: Samuel Winstead III Mother: Elizabeth Jones

................2 Nancy Anne Brown b: 29 May 1775 Mecklenburg Co., VA d: Bet. 1859 - 1860 Henderson Co., KY

......................+Richard R. Bailey b: 22 Apr 1770 Henrico Co., VA m: 12 Jan 1795 Mecklenburg Co., VA d: Bet. 1825 - 1833 Hopkins Co., KY Father: Roger Cocke Bailey Mother: Mary Renard

...........................3 George Washington Bailey b: 1809

...........................3 Narcissa Bailey

...................................+Chisley D. Key m: 13 Apr 1818 Hopkins Co., KY

...........................3 Queen Tiny Bailey

...................................+Samuel Giles m: 07 Jan 1822 Hopkins Co., KY

...........................3 Thomas Jefferson Bailey b: Abt. 1816 VA

...................................+Eliza Buchanan m: 02 Mar 1841 Hopkins Co., KY

...........................3 Margaret Jane Bailey b: Abt. 1816 VA

...................................+John Lewis Woolfork m: 17 Jul 1830 Hopkins Co., KY

..................................2nd Husband of Margaret Jane Bailey:

...................................+James G. Morton m: 1861

...........................3 John P. Bailey

...................................+Mary Ann Thompson m: 12 Aug 1839 Hopkins Co., KY

...........................3 Alexander Bailey b: 1800

...........................3 Richard H. Bailey b: 1801

...........................3 Drucilla Bailey b: 1806 d: 14 Jun 1889

...................................+Jefferson Key m: 13 Aug 1821 Hopkins Co., KY

..................................2nd Husband of Nancy Anne Brown:

Children of Ambrose King and Sarah Chiles are:

56. John Graves, born 15 Oct 1770 in GA; died 21 Jan 1858 in Simpson Co., MS. He was the son of 112. James Graves and 113. Mary Copeland. He married 57. Sarah Warren 02 Sep 1791 in GA.

57. Sarah Warren, born 10 Aug 1773 in SC; died 29 Aug 1858 in Simpson Co., MS. She was the daughter of 114. Lott Warren and 115. Rebecca <Unknown>.

Notes for John Graves:

John was apparently a surveyor and moved aound as counties opened. He left Amite Co to lay out the town of Columbia Mississippi. Then he moved to Covington Co when it opened and finally to Simpson Co. where he died at age 87. Thanks to Finley Graves FGRAVES@BUSINESS.CBA.KSU.EDU 1999

Resided on Lloyd's Creek in Lincoln Co., GA.

JOURNAL OF LAND COMMISSIONERS - Mon, Mar 19, 1804; Claim No 668. Francis Graves, 325 acres preemption. Witness, John Graves, sworn says that he is the brother of the claimant and knows that he began to inhabit and cultivate the land about the 10th of January, 1803, and has continued to do so ever since. He had a wife and one child at that time, and two children since, and that the improvements now consist of 10 or 12 acres cleared and a dwelling house and kitchen. (Vol 1, p 145)

Children of John Graves and Sarah Warren are:

58. Maj. John Nesmith IV, born Abt. 1750 in Williamsburg Co., SC; died 27 Aug 1826 in Wilkinson Co., MS. He was the son of 116. John Nesmith III and 117. Sarah Barr. He married 59. Sarah <Unknown> Bef. 1774 in prob. Williamsburg Co., SC.

59. Sarah <Unknown>, born Bef. 1758 in Williamsburg Co., SC; died Bef. 1815 in prob. MS.

Notes for Maj. John Nesmith IV:

Source: The David Lewis Phares Bible from Henry Forrester hhforrester@worldnet.att.net

Came to Wilkinson Co., MS c 1808-1810 per Margaret Brokaw. He was mentioned in "Boddie" in 1807, and is not in the 1810 census.

Revolutionary Soldier.

Bethany Church, Wilkinson Co., MS

A NeSmith / Naesmith / Naesmyth family in SC (from Scotland) was documented at:

http://pages.prodigy/net/hhorner/naesmith.htm

by hhomer@prodigy.net (March 1998)

John Nesmith IV's birthdate is often recorded as 21 Dec, 1761. Could he have had three wives? His first child appears to be born some 20 years before the others.

"Rev. Soldier, one of Gen. Francis Marion's guards known as "Major", enlisted 4 Nov. 1775. Last record in SC in 1808. To Wilkinson Co., MS sometime after this. DAR papers state he was a Sergeant. DAR # 749048 Col. Jethro Sumner Chapter 3-018 TN, Gallatin Nel's #. Pam's #756257. Yadkin River Patriots 3-091NC, Albemarle, NC. Was a charter member and elder in Bethany Church in Amite Co., MS near Washington, MS. Family written up in church history. Referred to as Major John Nesmith. Nesmiths buried Serepta Methodist Church near Burnett & Allen, eastern part of Claiborne Co., MS. Inventory of estate 21 Oct 1826 Wilkinson Co., MS, Bk. 5 pg. 390. P. 406 petition of heirs 27 Nov 1826 for sale of real estate since it was not laid out for equal distribution among heirs. Lists Jeannetta S. Nesmith, Isabella P. Nesmith, Robert W. Nesmith, Benjamin Graves for Eliz. O. Graves, Benj. Anderson for Jane C. Anderson, Wm. A. J. Nesmith, Saml. M. Nesmith, Robert Smith, guardian for Jno. J. Nesmith and Margaret Nesmith, guardian for Mary A. Nesmith. Margaret was second wife and they had daughter Mary A." Thanks to Nelwyn Nesmith, March 2001.

Notes for Sarah <Unknown>:

Sarah may be related to a family which intermarried often and shared the common name of Amarintha. Surnames included Frierson, Gordon and Way, and several descended from Osgood and Andersons. Bessie's middle name of "O" may be Osgood.

Amarintha Way, born 13 Oct 1786, daughter of Sarah Armstrong and Joseph Parmenas Way, Jr. ; Sarah was the daughter of James Armstrong and Mary Montgomery, whose children married into families of Frierson, Gordon, and Anderson.

Amarintha Way's niece:

Mary Amarintha Anderson b bef 1822 was daughter of John B. Anderson and Sarah Elizabeth Way; Sarah was the daughter of Sarah Armstrong and Joseph Parmenas Way, Jr., described above. Mary Amarintha Anderson's niece, Laura Amarintha Gayle, born 09 Mar 1842.

Amarintha Frierson b 1792, daughter of Samuel Frierson and Sarah Wilson, and Sarah Wilson was the daughter of Roger Wilson and Sarah Frierson. Samuel was the son of Capt. William Frierson and Margaret Gordon.

Amarintha Susannah Frierson b 02 Oct 1802 daughter of Moses Gordon Frierson and Mary Jane Dickey. Moses was the son of Capt. William Frierson and Margaret Gordon.

Elizabeth Amarintha Williams b 21 Dec 1837 daughter of Erasmus Williams and Lilly Mitchell Wilson, and Lilly was the daughter of Roger Wilson and Susannah FitzPatrick; Roger was the son of Robert Wilson and (perhaps) Mary Gordon.

Amarintha Ann Armstrong b 27 Feb 1842 daughter of William Gordon Armstrong and Amarintha Susannah Frierson (above). William was the son of James Armstrong, Jr. and Mary Agnes Frierson.

Sarah (this record) wife of John Nesmith has granddaughter Margaret Amarintha Desdemonia Graves, daugther of Elizabeth O. Nesmith.

Children of John Nesmith and Sarah <Unknown> are:

60. Seth Pettypool, born Bef. 1755 in NC; died Bef. 01 Jul 1805 in Sumter Co., SC. He was the son of 120. Abraham Pettypool.

Notes for Seth Pettypool:

Often called "Seth Pettypool, Revolutionary War Soldier."

Several later deeds point to the original grant to Seth Pettypool on 2 Jan 1786.

Seth Pettipool - Grant 2nd Jan. 1786 Filed Dec. 30, 1830 (Blk 557 S-6989) Conveyed by Abraham Pettypool, Owner. Conveyed to William Bracey 30 Nov. 1804 on Frog Branch, and bordered by C. Moore, John Holliday, John Odle, Abram Pettipool, J. Moore to Brown's land. (Bracey Estate in Equity)

Pettypool, Seth, dec'd - Bond 1 July 1805 Adm; Robert Pettypool ; Sig. Fleming Watkins and Tyre Jennings.

Robert Pool Administrator of the Estate of Seth Pool vs James Bates

S-6990 Sumter Dist 1805

Filed 21 Sept 1805 Roll 19

Your orator, Robert Pool otherwise known as Robert PettyPool Administrator of the estate of Seth Pool other wise known as Seth PettyPool alledges that Seth is the father of Robert he entered into an agreement with James Bates to Share crope about 1790 or 1791 and that Seth Pool Died Intestate.

Pettypool, Seth, Dec'd: Son; Robert Pettypool Gives receipt for his share of the Estate to Abraham Pettypool. Receipt dated Oct 3rd, 1805. Wit; Joseph Holliday, John Greening

See "Declaration of the Public Defense" - History of SC, chapter on Sumter.

Misc. notes only:

Micajah Pool; Will Sep , 1819 Abbeville Dist., SC., Buyers were Robert Pool, Nancy Pool (dau and wife of Robert Young), Joel Lipscomb, S. Wier.

Children of Seth Pettypool are:

62. Fleming Tynes, born Abt. 1755 in Halifax Co., VA or Henrico Co., VA; died Bef. 22 Jan 1827 in Jackson, E. Feliciana Par., LA. He was the son of 124. William Tynes and 125. Patience Davis. He married 63. Melissa Watkins Bef. 1776.

63. Melissa Watkins, born Bef. 1762. She was the daughter of 126. <Unknown> Watkins.

Notes for Fleming Tynes:

Resided 1790 Camden Dist., Claremont Co., SC. Received land grant 640 acres on Beaver Creek, East Feliciana Par., LA. Resided LA by 1820.

Estate records of Fleming Tynes, E. Feliciana Par., LA confirm he was the father of Ann Eliza Tynes.

SC Revolutionary War records name Robert Tynes and Fleming Tynes, but not together. Also Samuel Tynes.

"He seems to be known mostly as "Fleming Tynes Sr." The full name Robert Fleming Tynes appears only as a signature on the 1776 document, "South Carolina Association for Public Defense" (in the South Carolina Department of Archives and History). His probable brothers, William and Samuel, also signed that declaration."

" ... known in most records simply as Fleming Tynes, was probably named after Robert Fleming, a magistrate and member of the House of Burgesses in Caroline County, Virginia, until his death in about 1738. (His name can be considered one more clue that the William Tynes family came from Caroline County.) Robert Fleming Tynes was probably born in the late 1740s or early 1750s in Caroline County. By the mid-1770s, he was in South Carolina with his brothers. He signed the same "Vallanteer Company of Horse" enlistment with his brother Samuel in August 1775, but unlike Samuel, he appears not to have switched sides."

"Fleming kept his ties to Granville County: On 20 July 1782, he was a witness to a deed of gift from Abraham Mitchel (another Island Creek neighbor) to his two daughters. Fleming is on the 1790 and 1800 census for Clarendon County (Sumter District), South Carolina; but by 1805 he was apparently in Liberty County, Georgia, where his eldest son, John Fleming Tynes, married Jane Warren. The name of Robert Fleming Tynes’s wife is unknown, although colorful family stories state that she was his own niece, the daughter of an unnamed sister and Uriah Watkins. By 1814, Fleming Tynes was in Amite County, Mississippi, where he remarried to a widow, Sylvia Boothe Dixon. He died near Jackson, Louisiana, in about 1829."

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~tmark/Tynes.html Mark Tynes tmark@geocities.com Sept. 2000

Notes for Melissa Watkins:

Children of Fleming Tynes and Melissa Watkins are:

72. Thomas Hester, born Abt. 1715; died Bet. 1779 - 1785. He was the son of 144. <Unknown> Hester. He married 73. Sarah <Unknown>.

73. Sarah <Unknown>

Notes for Thomas Hester:

Received a land grant of 200 acres Bladen Co., NC 22 Nov 1738. All children born in Bladen Co.

Much of the Hester information in this file was provided by Alice Carter of Waxhaw, NC. Additional information from Sam Pait, Sr. of Bladenboro, NC. Extensive linking and editing, and substantial additions from many others.

Notes for Sarah <Unknown>:

Children of Thomas Hester and Sarah <Unknown> are:

76. Joseph Regan, Jr., born Abt. 1709 in Surry Co., VA; died 1783 in Bladen Co., NC. He was the son of 152. Joseph Regan and 153. Elizabeth Gad. He married 77. Anna <Unknown> Abt. 1735 in NC.

77. Anna <Unknown>, born Abt. 1715; died 1796 in Robeson Co., NC.

Notes for Joseph Regan, Jr.:

One reported date of death is 4 Jan 1773 Robeson Co., NC.

Ralph E. Connor 55390@email.msn.com shows that John and Richard Regan are the sons of Joseph Regan, not his brothers (as shown in this report).

Children of Joseph Regan and Anna <Unknown> are:

80. Moses McLemore, born Abt. 1738 in VA; died Dec 1787 in Old Cheraw Dist., SC. He was the son of 160. Wright Macklemore and 161. <Unknown>. He married 81. Lavinia <Unknown>.

81. Lavinia <Unknown>

Notes for Moses McLemore:

Moses is often reported as having died in 1761 in NC. Some dispute the often-reported link to presumed father Wright McLemore or Wright Macklemore.

A deed mentioning a Moses Mclemore or Moses Maclemore dated 1783 can be found. Can he be this man? That deed mentions Duplin Co., William Drake's property, and Joseph Packer, among others.

That Moses, said to be a grandson of William McLemore by either Wright McLemore or his brother Richard, in Darlington County,(Old Cheraws District) SC in December 1787. Moses was living there when he died and his son, Amos, applied for letters of administration on his estate.

Children of Moses McLemore and Lavinia <Unknown> are:

92. Jeremiah Kingsley I, born Abt. 1735 in England; died in GA or SC. He married 93. Mary <Unknown>.

93. Mary <Unknown>, born in England; died 01 Nov 1773 in Croft, Lincolnshire, England.

Notes for Jeremiah Kingsley I:

Memo: 5 Generations.

Children of Jeremiah Kingsley and Mary <Unknown> are:

94. Charles Humphries, born Abt. 1715 in VA; died Jan 1803 in Chester Co., SC. He was the son of 188. John Humphries and 189. Mary White. He married 95. Mary Bennett 1735.

95. Mary Bennett, born Abt. 1720 in Poss. VA.

Notes for Charles Humphries:

Another source indicates Charles Humphries who married Mary Bennett? born about 1726. The early date makes long gaps between presumed children, shown below.

The following info on Charles Humphries, including the comments, was provided by lpoole@dallas.net (JAMES L. POOLE) 1997.

"Charles Humphries Senr. (son of John d. 1738/9) was born ca. 1725... He conveyed land on 22 May 1753, to John Pilkinton, 150 acres, part of 324 acres, granted to John Humphries, and which his mother Mary and step-father William White had conveyed to him (see above). Mary, wife of Charles, relinquished her dower interest in the property. Therefore, they were married prior to that date. The land entry which was left to Charles and his brothers in the will of their father John lay in the area that became Lunenburg County, Virginia. All four of them (John, William, Thomas and Charles) of Lunenburg County, sold a portion of this land on Allens Creek on 1 January 1749, to Lewis Delony. They sold the remainder to James Tucker of Amelia County on 1 October 1750. Allen's Creek is in present Mecklenburg and Halifax Counties, Virginia."

"An Humphreys family was living in Lunenburg County, Virginia, during the 1740's, 1750's, and 1760's. William, John, Thomas, and Charles Humphries jointly patented 366 acres of land on both sides of Allen's Creek 20 August 1747, in Lunenburg County. They were listed on the Lunenburg tax list in 1748. Charles Humphreys was still living on Allen's Creek in 1766 which was then Mecklenburg County.

"These four men were evidently brothers, and brothers of Amey Humphreys, who married David Halliburton and lived in the Lunenburg-Mecklenburg area during the same period of time, and who named her sons David, William, John, Thomas, and Charles.

"Also living in the same area during the same period of time was John Humphreys, Sr., who was probably the father of William, John, Thomas, Charles, and Amey Humphreys.

"Charles Humphries is said to have been the grandson of one of three gentlemen by the name of Humphries, who came from Wales and settled in Virginia. It is claimed that their ancestor was Ralph Humphreys, a cavalier of Wales, who was driven thence to Ireland, and his descendants to America.

"Charles was born in Virginia, about 1710-15. He married about 1735 - a daughter of Mr. Bennet, a Virginia farmer. They had ten children. The sons were all born in Virginia, except Richard. A short time before the Revolutionary War, he settled with all his family near Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, and at a later date, in Chester District, South Carolina, where he and three of his sons died and were buried.

"Children (besides three daughters): John, Charles, Thomas, b. 18 Dec 1756, Absolom, James, Bennet, and Richard."

[I have been able to independently confirm some of the above information. Charles, John, Thomas, and William Humphreys were listed in the 1748 Mecklenburg County, Virginia, Tithe List with one tithe each. But only John Humphreys was listed in the 1752 tithe list.]

Their presence was also indicated in a set of curious (curious because of the way the supposed brothers acted together) deeds recorded in Mecklenburg County, Virginia:

"20 Aug 1747. Patent: Humphreys, William & John, Thomas & Charles .. 366 acres on both sides of Allens Creek."

"3 Oct 1748. William Humphreys to Christopher Hudson, Planter .. in consideration of £40 .. 90 acres on upper side of Allens Creek .. part of land granted to William, John, Thomas and Charles Humphreys."

"1 Jan 1749. William, John, Thomas and Charles Humphreys to Lewis Delong .. £48 .. 91½ acres .. one fourth part of patent 20 Aug 1747 to William, John, Thomas and Charles Humphreys .. on lower side of Al-lens Creek .. signed John (X) Humphreys."

"2 Oct 1750. Benjamin Lanier to John Humphreys .. in consideration of £40 .. 368 acres on both sides of Allens Creek .. witnessed John Mayse (Mayes) [Book 4]"

"(no date) John, William, Thomas and Charles Humphreys to James Tucker .. in consideration of £96 .. 183 acres .. on both sides of Allens Creek .. signed John (I) Humphrey, William Humphrey, Thomas (X) Humphrey, Charles (C) Humphey"

Notes for Mary Bennett:

Children of Charles Humphries and Mary Bennett are:

96. Samuel Lindsay, born Abt. 1720; died 1784 in Augusta Co., VA. He was the son of 192. Matthew Lindsay. He married 97. Margaret <Uncertain> Smiley Abt. 1740.

97. Margaret <Uncertain> Smiley, born Abt. 1720; died 1804 in Botetourt Co. VA.

Notes for Samuel Lindsay:

Samuel Lindsay's will mentions sons Matthew, Samuel and Walter. Matthew and Samuel were in the 5th Reg. Chester Co. in the Revolution.

His father is thought to be Matthew Lindsay. 1764 court records indicate Matthew was an "old man" horse jockey. In the 1770's, intestate records of Robert Lindsay's property include a saddle.

It is not certain that Moses Lindsey is a child of this marriage.

See Newcastle, Craig Co., VA in 1752 for another Matthew Lindsay, possibly the brother or father of Samuel.

Memo: 6 generations

Notes for Margaret <Uncertain> Smiley:

Children of Samuel Lindsay and Margaret Smiley are:

98. Moses Williams, born Bef. 1734; died 1791 in Augusta Co., VA. He married 99. <Unknown>.

99. <Unknown>

Notes for Moses Williams:

CHALKLEY'S CHRONICLES; Vol 3

Page 424.--15th April, 1791. Moses Williams' will, planter--Executors. sons David and Alexander; to 3 sons, David, Alexander, John, home plantation, 300 acres; David's part where Gabriel Pendle now lives; Alexander's part where he now lives; John's part where he now lives; to daughter, Ann Williams; to daughter, Flow Lindsey, 5 shillings; to daughter, Margaret Pendle, 5 shillings; to 3 sons, David, Alexander, John. Teste: Patrick, Mary, David Buchanan. Proved, 18th October, 1791, by Patrick and David Buchanan.

p. 394 - 9th February, 1763. William ( ) Ledgewood and Rebecca ( ) to Moses Williams, L27, 300 acres in Beverley Manor on Buchanan's Mill Creek; John Begam's line; corner John Buchanan's land; Elijah McClenachan's land, formerly James McCorkle's; corner John Henderson; Nathan Gillilan's land, formerly John Lyon's. Teste: Abraham Biss. Delivered: Moses Williams, 5th August, 1783. DB 11:160.

Said to have come from Bath Co., VA to Borders tract. His will was recorded in Augusta Co., VA. He had 300 acres in Beverly's Manor on Buchanan's Mill Creek. In 1784, Moses and David Williams were in Capt. Wilson's Company.

According to naming convention, his wife's name should be Charlotte Elkins.

20th March, 1763. Thomas Peerie's will: (Mark ): To wife Mary; to son John; to daughter Elizabeth; to children, Margaret, Agness, Thomas, George, William, Robert and Mary. Teste: Moses Williams, Henry Cartmill. Proved, 15th February, 1763, by the witnesses. Mary qualifies (her mark ), with James Young, James Peerie.

Page 217.--22d October, 177fl. John Buchanan's will--To wife, Margaret, executrix; to daughter, Martha, wife of John Buchanan; to son, William Buchanan; to son, Patrick, £3, executor; to son, Robert; to son, John; to son, James, executor; to sons, Alexander and David; to daughters, Mary and Catherine. Robert Gnear (now in my care) to be taught the art and mystery of a Taylor. Teste: Elijah McClenachan, Moses Williams. Proved, 20th April, 1790, by the witnesses. Patrick qualifies. 20th April, 1790. Margaret refuses to execute. Teste: John Gregory and Jno. Wallace.

Washington County Surveyors Record 1781-1797

Page 297 - Alexander McNutt - 300 ac - Commissioners Certificate - on both sides of the south fork of Holstein River - beginning adjoining to Moses Buchanan's land - in John McCutcheons line - on the south side of the river - by a roaring spring - May 26, 1782...Alexander McNutt, assignee of Archibald Blackburn, assignee of Thomas Ray - 300 ac - on both sides of south fork of Holstein, includes improvements, actual settlement made in 1771 - August 25, 1781

Page 297 - John Widner - 200 ac - Commissioners Certificate - on the south side of the south fork of Holstein river - beginning on the south side of a branch - May 20, 1784...Andrew Burton, assignee of John Buchanan - 200 ac - on the waters of the south fork of Holstein, includes improvements, actual settlement made in 1772 - August 18, 1781...April 15, 1782, assigned to John Widner. Witnessed: Moses Williams. Signed: Andrew Bunton

Notes for <Unknown>:

Children of Moses Williams and <Unknown> are:

100. <Unknown> McNutt, born Bet. 1715 - 1730. He was the son of 200. Alexander McNutt and 201. Jane <Unknown>.

Notes for <Unknown> McNutt:

This is a composite record. One man may not be the father of all the listed children.

It is NOT certain that George McNutt was a brother or cousin of the other McNutts in Augusta and Rockbridge Co., VA, but he is said to have "followed relatives" to America. He is "known to be the brother of a William McNutt."

Children of <Unknown> McNutt are:

102. James Callison, born Abt. 1722 in County Armagh, Ireland; died Bef. 16 Jun 1789 in Augusta Co., VA. He was the son of 204. <Unknown> Callison. He married 103. Isabella <Unknown> Abt. 1742 in Prob. Ireland.

103. Isabella <Unknown>, born in Prob. Ireland; died in Prob. VA.

Notes for James Callison:

James and Isabella came over in 1749, was for some time in Albemarle Co., VA, and then settled in Augusta Co, VA. James and Isabella lived for some time in Augusta Co. Virginia and James seems to have made quite a name for himself. He worked on a road construction crew and served as witness for several legal documents in courts. He also owned some land as did some of his sons.

He died in 1789. His will was proved the 16th of June 1789. Some indicate that he died in 1787.

Mentioned in his will were his children : Robert, Dorthy, James, John, William, Jean, Agness,

Mary, Eloner, Isabella, Margaret. He mentioned one grandchild, Isabella daughter of John.

Ref: Chronicle of Scotch Irish Settlers in Virginia. Augusta County Virginia Vol. 1 - 3. There is an indication he resided for some time in Albemarle Co., VA.

16 Sep 1762 in Augusta Co. VA Blackwood vs Callison Know all men and C. that we James Callison and Richard Morris both of Augusta stand indebted to Willam Blackwood, and C. and C. 16th September 1762 test Robert Conningham and Samuel Cloyd. Court Settlement for Albermarle Co. VA Bell vs Callison James Bell vs James Callison (otherwise lately called James Callison in the settlement Albermarle Co. VA) Nov,1752.

VIRGINIA LAND GRANT

Callison, James May 12, 1759 Augusta County 175a. On Jacksons River.

Patents No. 34, 1756-62, p. 358

James sold this land in 1760 for 30 pounds.

On 18 Nov 1767 vice overseer of Road from McCreering's to James Moffett's.

Children of James Callison and Isabella <Unknown> are:

104. <Unknown> Ellett, born Bef. 1730.

Notes for <Unknown> Ellett:

Thomas Ellett, William Ellett and Gilbert Ellett are all in earlier generation(s) to one Virginia Ellett family. Gilbert Ellett was mentioned in the 1705 will of Thomas Swann, father-in-law of one Cornelius Dabney (there were several, and one was the brother-in-law of one James Ellett). St. John's Parish of King William Co., VA is the most common location noted in records.

The following is quoted and paraphrased from F. Claiborne Johnson, Jr.'s "The Pinder / Ellett Families of Virginia and Georgia and Allied Families", 1988.

[Note: King William was created from a part of King and Queen County]

Gideon Macon received a patent of 425 acres in St. John's Parish, King & Queen County, April 25, 1701, for the transportation of 9 individuals including Gilbert "Elliott". Nugent, III, p.46 James Edwards received a patent for 854 acres in the same locality the same day for the transportation of 17 individuals, including James "Elliott." Nugent, III, p.48 George Slaughter received a patent for 200 acres in the same locality in October, 1701 for the transportation of four persons, including Richard Ellett. Nugent, III, p.50. A patent was also granted at the same time to one Thomas Ellett, consisting of 57 acres in Pamunkey Neck, "K&J Co." (King and Queen), Nugent III, p. 54.

In the spring of 1702, a patent was issued to one Matthew Fowler for 107 acres in Pamunkey Neck for the transportation of 3 people, including "Thomas Elliott and Mary Elliott". Nugent, III, p. 56. Whether this was the same Thomas and Mary who were claimed as headrights by Charles Oaks for his patent of 196 acres in St. John's Parish in King William County in 1712 is not clear. Nugent, III, p. 127. It seems likely they were the same. In all events, it is clear that Thomas and Mary Ellett were in King William County before the year 1700. While very few early King William County records have survived, ... [there is] a document dated 8 Jan. 1697/98, by which one Hannah Hewlett, widow, bound her son Martin Hewlett as an apprentice to Thomas and Mary Ellett. Ryland, Abstracts of King William Record Books, 1702-1795. And there is a 21 Jan. 1705/6 deed by which Thomas Ellett conveys to his son-in-law John White and Mary, his wife, 150 acres out of a tract Thomas Ellett purchased from Capt. Thomas Spencer. Ibid, p. 27. It is not clear whether this is the same Thomas Ellett who took the value of the estate of Charles Blancheveil in Henrico County in 1693. Weisiger, Colonial Wills of Henrico County, 1654-1737 (1977), p. 38.

(end of quotes from F. Claiborne Johnson, Jr.)

One Thomas Ellett was likely living by 1630-1646. In 1705 Thomas Ellett deeded land in King William County, to his daughter and son-in-law. In 1730 John White and Mary (Ellett) White were living in St. John's Parish, King William County. John was deceased by 1743. Source: "Our Kin" by Mary Denham Ackerly and Lula Eastman Jeter Parker, p. 21; "History of Hart County," by John William Baker, p. 245; Family Puzzlers Issue 1996 Number 1463 pg.3

http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/w/o/l/Edgar-H-Wolf/

The same or another Thomas Ellett is mentioned here:

from: Old New Kent Co., The Planters, Plantations and Places in King William Co. St. John's Parish by Malcolm H. Harris pgs 793-4 Vol II

Thomas Ellett granted patent Oct 24, 1701 for 151 acres on Pamunkey Neck, King & Queen Co., lying between John's Creek and Acquinton Swamp. Land Patent Book #9, pg 416.

Memo: 5 generations

Children of <Unknown> Ellett are:

110. <Unknown> Chiles, born Aft. 1700. He was the son of 220. Henry Chiles and 221. <Unknown>.

Notes for <Unknown> Chiles:

Sarah Chiles who married 1st Mr. Brown and then Ambrose King is most likely a grandchild or great-grandchild of Henry Chiles, through one of the listed sons. Descendants of Henry and John were in the same area, and circumstantial evidence points to William, son of Henry or a close relative of Amy Chiles, daughter of Walter Chiles III. I believe she is a daughter or granddaughter of William Chiles (b c 1700).

A John Chiles resided next to a Garfield Brown in Louisa County around 1749-1751, and that Garfield Brown (whose wife was Ann) may have been the same man that died in 1795 in Culpeper Co., VA.

Child of <Unknown> Chiles is:

112. James Graves, born Bef. 1730 in Culpeper Co., VA; died 1796 in Lincoln Co., GA. He married 113. Mary Copeland 1750 in VA.

113. Mary Copeland, born Bef. 1732 in VA; died 1801 in Lincoln Co., GA. She was the daughter of 226. Stephen Copeland.

Notes for James Graves:

James Graves is from the same county in VA, Culpeper Co., and his family moved to the same counties in GA and MS with members of another Graves family which is well documented. Though no evidence exists to prove this relationship, DNA indicates the likelihood that he descends from Francis Graves b c 1630 or a close relative. Francis is NOT related closely to Capt. Thomas Graves, as was previously believed.

http://www.gravesfa.org/charts.html#Beeley

James Graves had Revolutionary service from Georgia - the Battle of Kettle Creek.

His will:

In the name of God, Amen. I James Graves of the State of Georgia and county of Lincoln being sick and weak in body but of a perfect mind and memory do make and ordain to be my last will and testament and first of all I will to my son Richard Graves one Shilling Sterling to be raised out of my Estate to him and his heirs forever.

Secondly, I will to my son William Graves one Shilling Sterling to be raised out of my estate to him and his heirs forever.

Thirdly, I will to my son John Graves one Shilling Sterling to be raised out of my estate to him and his heirs forever.

Fourthly, I will to my son Francis Graves two hundred acres of land lying below the big branch including the plantation he is now living on adjoining Matthews and Warren land.

Fifthly I will to my son Thomas Graves one hundred acres of land joining Ballard and Walker.

Sixthly I will to my daughter Mary Whitaker the bull and two cows she has already had and one cow more to be raised out of my estate to her and her heirs forever.

Seventhly, I will to my son Robert Graves the land I now live on after death of my wife to him and his heirs forever.

Lastly I will to my loving wife during her widowhood the land I now live on together with all the household furniture, plantation tools, stock of horses, cattle and hogs and at her decease what property remains to be equally divided between Sally Graves, my daughter and Susannah Graves my daughter.

And last of all I do constitute and ordain my loving wife my Executrix and my son Richard Graves Executor of this my last will and testament the land above mentioned to them and their heirs forever.

Given under my hand this 23rd May 1796

Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Lott Warren & Sally Spinks

James Graves

(will recorded 10 Nov 1796)

Notes for Mary Copeland:

Children of James Graves and Mary Copeland are:

114. Lott Warren, born 1750 in Henry Co., VA; died 16 Jun 1798 in Lincoln Co., GA. He was the son of 228. Hackley Warren and 229. Sarah Shipp. He married 115. Rebecca <Unknown> Bef. 1771 in Prob. SC.

115. Rebecca <Unknown>, born Abt. 1754 in SC; died in Covington Co., MS.

Notes for Lott Warren:

Lincoln Co., GA Wills and Misc. Records Book 13 1796-1808

In the name of god Amen I Lott Warren of the State of Georgia and county of Lincoln being weak of body but sound of mind & memory knowing that it is appointed of God for all men once to die do make constitute and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following

First I recommend my soul to God that gave it

Secondly I recommend my body to the grave to be buried in a decent Christin burial at the discretion of my Executors and trusting my worldly affairs

First my Will is that all my just debts be paid

Secondly I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Jane Carter one bed one cow & calf one sow & pigs, which she has already received whom I appoint executrix of this my last will and testament like wise give and bequeath unto my well beloved daughter Sarah Graves one Cow & calf one bed & one sow & pigs which portion she has already received and likewise I give and bequeath unto all the rest of my sons and daughters To wit, Hackley Warren, Joseph Warren, Mary Ellis, Reuben Warren, Hannah Warren, David Warren, Rebekah Warren, Elizabeth Warren viz one cow & calf, one bed, one sow & pigs.

Secondly it is my will that the remainder part of any property consisting of four hundred acres of land and two head of horses and fourteen head of cattle ... to the plantation utensils and household furniture be and remain in the posession of my beloved wife Rebekah Warren to dispose of among my children as she should think proper for the support and education of my little children also one negroe girl named Ann consider among the rest of my property all which is to remain in her possession in during her widowhood and at her marriage or at any other time no person is to have possession of said property without giving bond and sufficient security for his just performance of this ... until my youngest child comes of age at which time the balance of said property after each son or daughter received their part as above mentioned is to be divided equally among all my children or at her death and equal division of the remainder part of my property among all my children is to be made

Lastly I appoint my son in law Elisha Carter and Jane Carter his wife Executor & Executrix of this my last will and testament

In witness whereof I have set my hand & affixed my seal this sixteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & ninety eight

(wit: Thomas Graves, Moses Matthews) (s) Lott Warren

Georgia, Lincoln County: Personally appeared before me Wm. Harper register of probate for said county duly qualified saith that he saw Lott Warren late of this county deceased sign seal & acknowledge this ... to be his last will and testament and likewise said Moses Matthews sign his name as Witness thereto. Sworn to before me this sixteenth day of June 1798 Thomas Graves

Notes for Rebecca <Unknown>:

Perhaps Rebecca Bussey. The family of Charles Bussey & Mary Hayes was in Edgefield, SC at the right time period and that some of their children went into Lincoln Co., GA at the same time as Lott & Rebecca. No evidence for either name known. In the late 1800's John C. Wade of Copiah County wrote a letter to Isaac Newton Ellis detailing some of the Warrem family genealogy as he knew it. His account has proven to be quite accurate based on records that we have found and he gave Rebecca's maiden name as Bussey.

Children of Lott Warren and Rebecca <Unknown> are:

116. John Nesmith III, born Abt. 1720 in Black Mingo Creek near NeSmith, Williamsburg, SC; died Bef. 1750 in Nesmith, Williamsburg, SC. He was the son of 232. John Nesmith II. He married 117. Sarah Barr.

117. Sarah Barr, born Bef. 1728 in Poss. Ireland; died 21 May 1761 in Black Mingo, Williamsburg, SC. She was the daughter of 234. Gavin Barr and 235. Margaret <Widow> Barr.

Notes for John Nesmith III:

John Nesmith III was dead before 1750, leaving sons John and Samuel. His wife, Sarah Barr, remarried his brother Samuel Nesmith.

Said by some to be the son of James Nesmith and Issobel Broun of Edinburgh, Scotland.

Children of John Nesmith and Sarah Barr are:

120. Abraham Pettypool, born Abt. 1730 in VA; died Bet. 1805 - 1809 in Prob.. Sumter Co., SC. He was the son of 240. William Pettypool and 241. Frances Talley.

Notes for Abraham Pettypool:

Note: Abraham Pettypool's nephew, son of Ephraim, also called Abraham Pettypool, died in 1794 in Fairfield Co., SC. One report says "It looks more like Abraham died in Abbeville Co., SC."

Records from Claremont Co., SC indicate: "Pettipool, Abraham, Snr. Dec. 8, 1789 To grandson; Nazareth Pettypool Deed gift; slave, Prince, age 10 or 11. Wit; Thomas Odle Jnr. before John Horan J.P."

Thanks to : George's Genealogical Research Filing Cabinet (copied in its entirety with permission)

http://www.mindspring.com/~baumbach Oct 2000

Abraham was likely a son of William and Frances Pettypool. His birth can be estimated as occuring before 1734,since his son Abraham Jr of Camden District, South Carolina, was born in 1752. It is not known when Abraham Pettypool came to North Carolina. In 1757, he sold land in Beaufort County, North Carolina, on Hinson's Creek, north side of Tarr River, and later part of Pitt County, North Carolina (1) between Greenville and Tarborough.

1757 September 14. Abraham Pelypool to Isaac Little, for 100 acres, Hinson's Mill Swamp; witnesses: Amos Atkinson, Jacob Little;

1790 January 25. Isaac Little Sr to Pleasant Little, 50 acres formerly Abraham Pettypool, adjoining John Moreing, Isaac Little, on Mill Swamp, north side of the main road; witnesses: Jacob Little, Caleb Griffith, Amos Evans

1797 February 11. Isaac Little and Micah Little, 64 acres for 68 pounds, formerly Abraham Pettypool toIsaac Little and by last will of Isaac Little to Isaac and Micah Little, north side of Tar River on Thoroughfare Swamp and north side of Mill Swamp, adjoining John Williams , Isaac Little, Mooring, Pleasant Little;

Abraham Pettypool Sr appeared closeby in c1757 in Johnston County, later Dobbs County, North Carolina along with Ephraim Pettypool. Neighbors were the Giddings, a family later associated with Abraham Pettypool's family in Sumter District, South Carolina (2).

Grantor Grantee Index

Abraham Geddings to Abraham Pettypool 1757-1758

Abraham Pettypool to Denis McClendon 1765-1769

Ephraim Pettypool to William Bryant 1765-1769

Ephraim Pettypool to William Bryant 1765-1769

These deeds, and others, were also registered in Dobbs County when it was formed in 1758 from Johnston County (3):

Grantor Grantee Book - Page

Abraham Pettypool to Dennis McClendon 7 - 58

Charles Pettypool to Ephraim Pettypool 8 - 111

Abraham Pettypool to Ephraim Pettypool 8 - 361

Ephraim Pettypool to William Bryant 8 - 482

Ephraim Pettypool to William Bryant 8 - 518

Ephraim Pettypool to William Bryant 9 - 363

Grantee Grantor Book - Page

Abram Pettipool from Abram Giddings 5 - 247

Ephraim Pettypool from Charles Pettypool 8 - 111

Ephraim Pettypool from John Turnage 8 - 217

Ephraim Pettypool from Abram Pettypool 8 - 361

Unfortunately, many of these Dobbs County deeds were lost in 1880 in a courthouse fire in Kinston and only the indices exist. The identity of Charles Pettypool is unknown. The area where Abraham Pettypool lived after 1760 was on the south side of the Tar River, along the county line of Dobbs (now Greene) and Pitt Counties, North Carolina, on Middle Swamp Creek, waters of Little Contentnea Creek & the Neuse River.

Ephraim Pettypool and wife Ursula Avent owned land in Dobbs County (now in Greene County) on both sides of Sandy Run (which runs into Middle Swamp Creek), as revealed in the Last Will and Testament of William Bryant, 1772 (4) who purchased the land from Ephraim. Ephraim Pettypool was likely a brother of Abraham Pettypool of Dobbs County, Stephen Pettypool of Edgecombe County, and Philip Pettypool of Edgecombe and Dobbs County. These Pettypool brothers and/or their immediate families, moved to Camden District, South Carolina. The above Dennis McClendon family was associated with the Abraham Pettypool family in Camden (later Sumter) District, South Carolina (5) .

1744 November. Dennis McClendon, entry warrant for 300 acres [Craven County] on the No side of Cotentnea Creek between Jno Rasberys & Wm Jone's land on a marsh

1761 Lord Granville to Dennis McLendon, 2 September 1761, for 320 acres in Dobbs County on south side of Little Contentia Creek and on both sides of the Middle Swamp, joyning McClendon's own line and Abraham Pettipoole, including William Turnage's improvement; chain bearers: Daniel Four, Henry Smith, Chas Young, surveyor.

1762. Lord Granville to Dennis McLendon, 22 June 1761, warrant to Charles Young to survey 700 acres in Dobbs County on both sides of Middle Swamp, joyning Abraham Pettypool including William Turnage's improvements; granted 2 February 1762.

Abraham owned land on Little Contentnea Creek, and was associated with Stephen Pettypool, likely his brother, of Edgecombe County (6).

1761 June 20, Abraham Pettypoole, plat of 600 acres in Dobbs County on the north side of Middle Prong of Little Contentnea Creek, joining the swamp; chain bearers: Stephen Pettypoole, Samuel Hussey, Charles Jones, surveyor.

1761 June 22, Lord Granville to Abraham Pettypool, for 392 acres of land in Dobbs County on the north side of the middle prong of Little Contentnea Creek, joining Isaac Giddins and John White's lines beginning at a white oak Giddens corner running south 240 poles to a white oak then Wt 340 poles to a red oak then No 130 poles to a red oak in or near John White's line then along his line to his corner on then to the beginning; signed: Abraham Pettypool; witnesses: Stephen Cade, Charles Young; chain bearers: Isaac Giddens, Thom. Giddins; Charles Young, surveyor.

1761 July 23. Abraham Pettypool, warrant to Charles Young to survey 700 acres in Dobbs County on the Middle Swamp between the two creeks on both sides of Cabin Branch near William Willson; signed: Charles Young; 8 December 1761; granted: 23 July 1761

The Giddins family moved to South Carolina to Camden District at about the same time as Abraham Pettypool, and so Giddens records are reported here as clues to Abraham Pettypool's family. Thomas P. Giddens died testate in Johnston County, North Carolina, having written his will on 13 July 1747, and naming sons Jacob, William, Isaac, Benjamin and Abraham, and granddaughter Elizabeth, to whom he left the plantation (7). A George Dyche (Dikes) and Thomas Grissard, who were later associated with Abraham Pettypool in Pitt and Dobbs Counties, witnessed Thomas Giddins' last will and testament. The Giddins families were neighbors of Abraham Pettypool (8).

1763 January 7, Lord Granville to Isaac Giddins, for 325 acres in Pitt County on south side of Little Contentney, joining Joseph Sullivan, Abraham Pettepool, John White and the run of said creek; signed: Isaac Giddins; witnesses: Alex Stewart, Abraham Pettipool; examined by Tho Blount and W Churton, surveyed 11 August 1762; sworn chain carriers: Abraham Pettepool, George Bland, John Speir Jr, surveyor.

Lord Granville to Thomas Moore, for 605 acres on north side of Little Contentney, both sides of Giddins Br[anch], joining a point near Jacob Giddins; witnesses: Alexander Stewart, John Tison; sworn chain carriers: Nathan Moor, Joseph Mercer, John Speir, surveyor.

1763 January 7, Lord Granville to Thomas Mercer, for 540 acres in the Parish of St. Michael on the south side of Little Contentney, adjoining Jacob Mercer, Abraham Pettipool, John White, the said Thomas Mercer and said Creek; signed: Thomas (X) Mercer; witnesses: Alex Steward, John Tison; examined: Tho Blount and W Churton, surveyed 11 Aug 1762; sworn chain carriers: Jacob Mercer, Aaron Webb, John Spier Jr, surveyor.

1763 January 7, Lord Granville to John Tison, for 442 acres on north side of Little Contenney, ajoining Tysons old corner by the plantation, the run of said creek, John Windfield, John Major, both sides of Black Swamp, Jacob Giddins Br[anch], Tisons corner and a meadow; witnesses: Alex Stewart, George Moyer; sworn chain carriers: George Bland, Isaac Giddins, John Speir Jr, surveyor.

Abraham Pettepool, along with the Giddins, were on the 1762 and 1763 tax list (1 White Poll) of Pitt County (9).

1762 Pitt County, North Carolina Tax List

Dikes, George

- David McLain 1 WP 1 BP

Dikes, George Jr 1WP 1BP

Giddins, Isaac 1WP 1BP

Giddins, Thomas 1WP 1BP

Giddins, Will'm 1WP 1BP

Giddins, Jacob 1WP 5BP

Giddins, Abraham

-James Giddins 2WP 2BP

Petpool, Abraham 1WP 1BP

1763 Pitt County, North Carolina Tax List

Bryan, William 1WP

Dikes, George

- Samuel Huzzie 2WP

Dikes, George Sr.

- Charles McLain

- David McLain 3WP

Giddins, Isaac

- I. Giddins Jr. 2WP

Giddins, Thomas 1WP

Giddins, Jacob

- Jacob Giddins Jr. 2WP

Giddins, William 1WP

Pettepool, Abraham 1WP

Abraham Pettypool was present in Pitt County through 1769, as indicated in several land patents and deeds (10).

1764 August 6, Isaac Giddings to Abraham Pettypool, North Carolina, Pitt County

...I Isaac Giddings of the County and province

___ plantor for and in consideration of the sum of twenty seven pounds

___ [mon]ey of north Carolina to me in hand paid before the sealing and

___ these presents by Abraham Pettypool of the same County plantor

___ acknowledge my self fully sattisfied have bargained sold...

...a certain tract or

___ of land containing by estimation one hundred and twenty five

___ same more or less Begining at the mouth of a branch of called Isaac

___ [bra]nch and runs up the Creek along Abraham pettypools line unto

___ line and from thence to the Creek side then down the creek side

___ the mouth of sd branch then to the first station for the said complement

___ [hu]ndred and twenty five acres be the same more or less it being part of

___ Lord John Earl Granville to me granted for three hundred and

___ acres the deed bearing date the Seventh day of January in

___ [O]ur Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty three and this deed...

___... this 6th Day of August 1764

Isaac Giddins

___ in presence of us

Elias Bergeron

Hardy Griserd

August Court 1764 ordered to be registered

1764 August, North Carolina, Pitt County

...know ye that I Abraham petty pool of the province &

___ said planter for & in consideration of the sum of fifteen pounds

___ [mon]ey of North Carolina to me in hand paid before the sealing delivered

___ [pr]esents by Hardy Griserd of the province and County aforesaid plantor

___ acknowledge my self satisfied have bargained sold aliened

___ and deliver...

___...a certain tract or Dividend of land

___ by estimation one hundred and twenty five acres be the same

___ the said dividend of land being part of a deed of me Lord John

___ [Gran]ville to me granted, for three hundred and ninety two acres the deed

___ the Third Day of July 1761 and also a part of a deed from Isaac

___ [Giddi]ns given for one hundred & twenty five acres be the same more or less

___ bearing Date August the 6 day 1764 this Deed on the west

___ [Lit]tle Contentnea Creek & thus bounded begining at the Swamp

and runing a Direct cors [course] to the mouth of a branch said the ___

up the said branch to the back line then along the back line ___

and from thence to the Creek and then to the first station for the ___

the said hundred and twenty five acres be the same more or less__

....

Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of

Elias Bergeron

Isaac Giddins

Aug Court 1764 ordered to be registered

1764 George Dikes to Abraham Pettipool, North Carolina, Pitt County

Know ye that I George Dikes of the

___ foresaid and county of Pitt plantor for and in consideration

___ thirty five pounds Proclamation money to me in hand paid be

___ ating and delivery of these presents by Abraham Pettipool

___ & County aforesaid Plantor the receipt whereof I do hereby...

... one messuage

___ Land situate lying and being in Pitt County on the north side

___ [Conte]ntney Creek Butted and bounded as follows and begining at

___ a little branch close between the two plantations coursing up

___ [br]anch thence along a line of marked trees to the back line of

___ line runing So 35 Wt 10 along ye said line to nanie branch thence down

___ [br]anch to Little Contene Creek thence No 30 Et down the said Creek

___ of Jacob Giddings branch to the first station containing one

___ [ac]res be the same more or less which land I hold by a Deed from

___ [Gi]ddings .....set my hand & fixed my seal this 11 day ____

George (his V mark) Dikes

Signed sealed and delivered

John Tison

Ephraim Pettipool

1767 May 20, Isaac Giddins to Benjamin May, 200 acres; witness: Abraham Pettipool

In 1767, Abraham Pettypool sold his 392 acres patent (1761) in two pieces :

1767 May 25, I Abraham Pettypool Planter of the ___

___ & province of No Carolina send greetings

___ that I the said Abraham pettypool ___

___ of fourty five pounds procalmation money to me

___ paid before the ___ hereof and ___

___ in May Saddler of the county & province aforesaid...

... a messuage or parcell

___ land containing by estimation three hundred & ninety

___ be the same more or less lying and being in Pitt County

___ north side of Little Contentnea and being part of Deed

___ two hundred ninety two acres of land bearing date

___ nty third day of July in the year of our Lord one

___ sand seven hundred and sixty one begining at a white

___ aac Geddins corner thence south 240 poles to a white

___ west to Hardee Grissard line thence partly north along

___ Grissards line the line of the Deed thence partly east

___ the line to the first station to have and to hold...

... the said Benjamin May, his heirs......

___ twenty fifth Day of May

___ year of our Lord one housand seven hundred and

___ xty seven.

[signed] Abraham Pettypool (seal)

___ sealed & delivered in presents of us

Hardee Grissard

John Sanders

August Court 1767 ordered to be registered.

1767 May 25, Abraham Pettypool to Benjamin May, 100 acres.

North Carolian, Pitt County. To all people to whom__

___ Pitt & province of North Carolina send greetings

___ that said Abraham pettypool for & in con___

___ of the sum of seventy five pounds proclamation mo__

___ paid before the ___ hereof well and brought paid ___

___ min May Saddler of the county and province afore___

___ receipt in hand __ I hereby acknowledge on ....

...discharge the said Benjamin May his heirs...

...one messuage grant ___

___ of Land containing one hundred acres by est___

be it the same more or less lying and being on waters

___ of Little Contentnea in Pitt County begining at

___ of a Branch called Isaac Giddins Branch having

___ Creek along Abraham Pettypools line to Hardee

___ line thence along his line to the run of the Creek

___ down the Creek to the various courses thereof to

___ station to have and to hold...I have set my hand & seal

...twenty fifth day of May in the year of our Lord

___sand seven hundred and sixty seven

[signed] Abraham Pettypool (seal)

In the presence of Hardy Grisard, John Sanders

Abraham was on a coroner's jury in 1764 (11).

Michael Ward, died of sickness on 1 February 1764. Inquest held on 2 Jan [sic] 1764 at Ward's house in St. Michael's Parish, Pitt County. Abraham Tison, Esq., coroner. Jury: James Lanier, Rich'd Allen, Saml. Stokes, Benj. Ellis, Henry Ellis, Malachi Dickinson, Thos (x) Moore, Wm. (X) Moore, Timothy (X) Harris, Abraham Pettipool, James (X) Baggett.

In the 1764 tax list of Pitt County were Moses and Abraham Pettipool, while Ephraim Pettipool was in Dobbs County. Abraham sold upwards of 515 acres by 1769 and is not found in later records as a resident, suggesting that this was about the time he emigrated to South Carolina (12).

1769 September 26, Abraham Pettypool to Thomas Giddins (Deed).

Know all men by theses presents that I Abraham Pettypool of the province of North Carolina and county of Dobbs County, planter of the one part and Thomas Giddins of Pitt County and province afore sd, Planter of the other part, Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of twenty pounds prock money.... for one mesuage or parcell of land lying and being in the County of Pitt situate on the north side of Little Contentnea Creek being by estimation one hundred acres, be the same more of less in the bounds following. Beginning at the mouth of a little branch between the sd Plantation or running up the s'd Branch thence along a line of marked trees to the back line of the survey which line runing So 35 Wt So along the sd line to Nanes Branch then down the said branch to the Creek then down the Creek to Jacobs Branch at the mouth of the first station which land I hold by a deed from George Dikes the deed bearing date the 11th of February in 1764 granted for the quantity of one hundred acres be the same more or less...this 26 day of September in the year of our Lord 1769.

Abraham Pettipool (seal)

Signed sealed and delivered in presence of us, viz.,

John Harrel

Isac (his X mark) Giddins

January Court 1771. Ordered to be registered.

Ephraim Pettypool was last on the 1769 tax list of Dobbs County.

Camden District, South Carolina

In 1768 the government of the Province of South Carolina offered payments to attract new settlers to the "back country", in the form of transportation costs, supplies and land survey and grant costs. Abraham moved to South Carolina prior to the Revolutionary War, probably in or about 1769. Three Pettypools who were likely his sons where the Poole soldiers who served in Capt. Edward Richardson's Company of Colonel William Thomsons Rangers during the American Revolution. These were Abraham Jr (b.1752 Virginia), William (b.c1758 North Carolina), and Seth (Zeth) Poole (born c1755 North Carolina). All three were on troop returns through November 1775 in Captain Edward Richardson's Company (13). Seth and William also enlisted in the Sixth Regiment in May 1776 (14).

1775. A General Return of Colo Thomson's Regiment of Rangers

Captain Edw'd Richardson

William Poole mustered: 1 July 1775, age 17, born North Carolina, height: 5' 8"

Zeth Poole mustered: 25 June 1775, age 20, born North Carolina, height: 5' 9"

Abraham Poole mustered: 1 July 1775, age 23, born Virginia, height: 5' 10"

Abraham Pool, and Philip & John Pool received Revolutionary War claim indents in 1783 (15). Abraham Pettypool (Jr, see below) signed the South Carolina Association for Public Defence 1776, along with Ephraim Pettypool Jr, and Philip Pettypool (16). Abraham's signature is very difficult to read, between the signatures of Henry Haynsworth and Mason Greening.

Below is the Pettypool signature [See George's Filing Cabinet] after electronically erasing the Haynesworth and Greening signatures. It appears to be Abraham Pettypool or Pittipool. The signature has faded, and those parts of letters where the author had to write over the previous stroke have survived as the darkest.

By following the letters with a drawing tool, Abraham was clearly his name.

Abraham Pettypool lived in St. Marks Parish, which in 1773 was in Craven County, South Carolina (17).

1775 February 8. William Miller, for 1000 acres in Craven County, St. Marks Parish, bounded northeast on land laid out for James Tousiger and vacant land; southeast (the southeast corner in a branch called Privateers Branch) on Jesse Nettle and vacant land; southwest on Abraham Petty-Poole and vacant land; northwest on said Petty-Poole and vacant land, since laid out for James Tousiger. Survey certified 30 April 1773. Wood Furman, D.S.; Delivered this date to memorialist by D. J. L. Also, 150 acres, as above on Hanging Rock Branch. Bounded on south on Mark Cole; west on John Allbey; other sides vacant. Survey certified 1 March 1773; both granted 19 August 1774. Quit rent in 2 years. Wm. Carsen D.S. Delivered 15 March 1775 to Charles Harris.

29 December 1774. James Toussiger, for 300 acres in Craven County, St. Mark's Parish, bounded northwest on Joseph Fogartie; southeast on William Miller and vacant land; southwest on William Miller, Abraham Petty Poll, vacant land and William Maple, dec'd. Survey certified 11 May 1773; granted 8 July 1774. Quit rent in 2 years. Wood Furmas, D.S. Delivered 26 January 1775 to James Toussinger.

Abraham Pettypool Sr. and Jr. were in Camden District, South Carolina in 1782, listed as security for estate records of James Burroughs (18).

4 November 1782. James Burroughs. Mary Burroughs appplied for administration, as next of kin 7 September 1782. Citation published in Meeting, 21 September 1782. Bond: Mary Burroughs, Administratrix, Abraham Pettipool Senr, Abraham Pettipool Jr, security; Witness: Thos. Andrews. Inventory made 23 November 1782 by Leond. Powell, Thomas Andrews, Benjamin Wallis. Sale 25 November 1782, buyers: Mary Burroughs, Mr. Drury Fletcher.

Seth Pettypool, son of Abraham Sr., livedon the waters of the Black River in 1785 (19).

1785 September 20. Seth Petti Pool, planter, of Camden District, to Sarah Singleton, wife of Richard Singleton of District aforesaid, one negro man slave named June, one negro wench named Minder, one negro girl named Darkis, and one negro boy named Jack, also two black rone mares, five head of cattle, three tracts of land granted in in the name of James Brunson, adjoining each other, one of 200 acres, one of 150 acres and one of 50 acres in Camden District on Cane Savannah, waters of Black River, adjoining land granted to Colonel Mathew Singleton, Ambrose Gask [Gayle], also two feather beds and furniture; signed: Seth (X) Petti Pool; witnesses: Saml Reynolds, Louisa (X) Maples. Proved in Charleston District by oath of Samuel Reynolds 8 October 1785 before Dl. Mazyck, J. P. Recorded 8 October 1785.

Abraham, Jr. was listed on a tax roll in 1785 (20) and along with Seth Pettypool, was on the 1790 US Census of Claremont County.

1785 Camden District, Tax District Eastward of the Wateree, William Murrell, returned on 1 Sept 1785

Abraham Petipool 450 acres 6 negros

Philip Petipool 1 negro

1790 US Census, Claremont County, South Carolina

Abraham Pettypool 1mo16, 3mu16, 5 f, 6 slaves

Seth Pettypool 2mo16, 3mu16, 3 f, 12 slaves

Isham Moore 1mo16, 3mu16, 4 f, 145 slaves

Poole, D[avid] 2mo16, 1mu16, 2f [son of Stephen Pettypool]

Abraham Senior and Junior were on a coroner's jury for a murder in Claremont County, Camden District in 1794 (21).

State vs. Sus. Camble. South Carolina, Claremont County. an inquisition taken at the plantation of John Cmbell [sic] in the district aforesaid on the twenty third day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety four before me Jesse Nettles one of the Justice of the County aforesaid, there being no Coroner of the County appointed according the Law upon the view of the body of the afsd John Cambell then & there lying dead upon the oaths of Reuben Long, Abraham Poole Senr., Caleb Gayle, John Odle, Joseph Williams, William Moore, Mathew Moore, Lyne Brown, James Howard, William Clarke, Abraham Poole, Lawrence Manning & Isham Moore good & lawfull men of the County...do say upon their oaths that he was wilfully murdered by being shot as he Lay in his bed by a certain gun belonging to him which gun was found in his house & that Susannah the wife of the said John Cambell was privy to the said murder if not the principle in the same. The said Jurors upon their oaths further say Richard Chewning of the aforesaid County & District was also privy to the intention of the murder of the said John Cambell ... In witness..Jesse Nettles Coroner, Jno Singleton jurors, Reuben Long, Lau. Manning, James Howard, William Moore, Linel Brown, Caleb Gayle, Mattw Moore, Thos Odil, Abraham p. pool, Joseph Williams, William Clark, John Odil, Isham Moore, Abraham (X) Pool Senr. Witnesses: Abm Pool, Asa Pipkins, Wm Linam.

An Abraham Pool died in 1794 in Fairfield County, South Carolina, and William Pettypool of Fairfield County was administrator of his estate (22). Since Ephraim Pettypool, Abraham Sr's brother, was in Fairfield County, Camden District, it is likely that Abraham of Fairfield was the son of Ephraim Pettypool of Dobbs County, North Carolina and Camden District, Fairfield County, South Carolina, and not the son of Abraham Senior of Camden District, Clarendon-Sumter Counties, South Carolina. Abraham Sr of Sumter County, South Carolina died c1805-1809.

Abraham Pettypool Junior, Revolutionary War soldier and son of Abraham Senior, lived in Claremont County, Camden District adjoining the Odel and Giddins families. Abraham married Sarah Eugenia Odel (23). They also had a son named Abraham who was born c1770, thus confusing identities for the following records.

1795 October 20. Abraham Pettipool of Claremont County, South Carolina, planter, to William Bracey of sd county and state, for 277 acres, being part of a tract granted to Matthew Singleton 16 July 1784 for155 pounds sterling, adjoining Abraham Gidden, Thomas Odle, Thos. Odle, Sr, & Matthew Singleton. Signed: Abraham (X) Petty Pool (seal). Witnesses: Isham Moore & Ezekial Evans. Release of all estate and interest, also all right and claim of dower in the above premises, signed by Sarah (X) Pettipool, before John Greening, 28 February 1801. Proved by Ezekiel Evans before John Horan, J. P., 29 August 1800; recorded 27 May 1803.

1799 August 30. Isaac Giddens of Clarendon County, South Carolina, planter, to William Bracey of Claremont Count, South Carolina, a tract of land of 250 acres surveyed 3 September 1771, situated on the east side of Nasty Branch, for $500. Signed: Isaac (X) Giddens, Jemima (X) Giddens; witnesses: Thomas (X) Giddens, Philip Thomson. Release of all interest and estate, also all right and claim of dower signed by Jemima Giddins, wife of within named Isaac Giddins, before John Greening, J. Q., 11 September 17999; recorded 26 May 1803

1799 December 6. Survey. Pursuant to a warrant from Zack Cantey for D. R. Evans, commissioner of locations dated the 23rd day of November 1799. I have ad__ured & laid out unto Abraham Petty Pool a tract of land containing threee hundred and eighteen acres situate in the said district on Nasty branch waters of Black River bounded by a line running NW by lands surveyed for Isaac Brunson NE by land surveyed for John Singleton, NE by Sumter's land and on all other sides by land unknown and hath such form and __ as the above platt represents [also shown are adjoining lands of Edward Wells and Henry Phillips]. Surveyed the 6th day of Decr 1799. Ezekeil Evans, D.S. Recorded 21 Jany 1800

1800 March 14. Isham Moore of Claremont County, South Carolina, planter, to Abraham Pettypool of same place, a tract of land containing 300 acres, more or less, being part of a tract of 4,000 acres granted to Matthew Singleton 16 July 1784, for 64 pounds sterling, adjoining John Odil, Thos.Odil, Thos. Brumby, Isham Moore & Lynn Brown.. Signed: Isham Moore (Seal); Witnesses: Richard Moore & Leonard Moore. Proved by Leonard Moore before John Horan, J. P., 3 September 1803.

Abraham Jr was on the 1800 US Census of Clarendon County, South Carolina.

1800 US Census, Clarendon County, South Carolina

p. 584 - Abram Pool Jr 1mu10, 1m26-45, 1f10-16, 1f26-45 [born c1770, grandson of Abraham Pettypool Sr]

Isham Moore

p. 585 - David Poole 1mu10, 1m26-45, 1f16-26, 1f45+ [son of Stephen Pettypool]

p. 597 - David Pool 1mu10, 1m26-45, 1fu10, 1f26-45, 18 slaves

Abraham Pettypool Junior died c1805-1809 when he gifted slaves from his estate to his nephews William, Nazara and Robert Pettypool (24). These three nephews were sons of Seth Pettypool, Revolutionary War soldier, and brother of Abraham Jr. Seth's descendants moved to Mississippi Territory and East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana.

Children of Abraham Pettypool are:

124. William Tynes, born Abt. 1720; died Bef. 06 Jun 1761 in Granville Co., NC. He married 125. Patience Davis Bef. 1750.

125. Patience Davis, born Abt. 1727 in Prob. Caroline Co., VA; died Abt. 1762. She was the daughter of 250. Richard Davis and 251. <Unknown>.

Notes for William Tynes:

William Tynes could have been from the family of Timothy Tynes, though no evidence exists to support such a claim. Many Tynes families were in Bermuda during the 17th and 18th centuries. William likely resided in Caroline Co., VA for some time, and may have been married there; one of his children was named for a resident of Caroline Co., VA, though no family relationship has been discovered.

William Tynes died sometime between December 1760 (when he obtained a warrant for 700 acres of land in Granville County) and 6 June 1761 (when the survey for that land was returned to his widow Patience).

William Tynes' will was administered in Granville Co., NC - sheriff's sale made 28 Jan 1762 - administered by John Potter (Jno. Potter). The guardian of his son, Samuel Tynes, was Michael Satterwhite. An Isaac Tynes seems to be of the same generation as William - is he a brother?

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~tmark/Tynes.html Mark Tynes provided many notes and descendants (Sept. 2000)

http://www.geocities.com/tmarkjames/Tynes.html

John Powell (powelljp7@aol.com) provided this information on Tynes descendants for three generations.

Other Tynes research info:

Surry Co., VA land grant 1723 to Tines.

A list of early Virginia wills for Tynes:

Halifax Co., VA - William Tynes 1795

No known connection between the Surry / Granville/SC Tynes and Timothy of Isle of Wight Co., VA, but worth pursuing. A Tynes family was in Bermuda for generations (before and after the family of Timothy was in Isle of Wight) and may be related.

Isle of Wight Co., VA:

Timothy Tynes 1752

Thomas Tynes 1771

Robert Tynes, Jr. 1773

Timothy Tynes 1773 inventoried

Martha Tynes 1778

Henry Tynes 1781 inventoried

Celia Tynes 1782

Robert Tynes 1794

Benjamin Tynes 1799

Mentions in Virginia records:

Robert Tynes, vestryman, Buck Church, Isle of Wight, from 7 Nov 1776.

Timothy Tynes, JP 1772-1779, old and infirm - Isle of Wight Co., VA

Timothy Tynes, Major, 5 Nov 1772 - Oath to His Majesty's Government

Robert Tynes, Parish of Newport, Isle of Wight, 28 Sep 1771

Timothy Tyne, Oct 1777, Tax report - 12 slaves, Isle of Wight

Timothy Tyne, Dec 1774 - Committee for Isle of Wight

Timothy Tyne, 17 Jan 1775, Committee of Safety, Isle of Wight

Benjamin Tyne, 2nd Lieut., 1 May 1783, Isle of Wight Militia

1790 Census of VA

.... Benjamin Tynes 4w 8b (page 31) Isle of Wight Co., VA

.... Timothy Tynes 1w 15b (page 31) Isle of Wight Co., VA

.... William Tynes 6 w (p 88) Halifax Co., VA

1782 Tax List of VA

.... West Tynes, Southampton Co., VA

Notes for Patience Davis:

William Tynes' wife was Patience Davis.

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~tmark/RichardDavisWill.html Mark James (Sep. 2000)

Children of William Tynes and Patience Davis are:

126. <Unknown> Watkins

Notes for <Unknown> Watkins:

The family which includes ancestors of Fleming Watkins, who later resided in Amite Co., MS and was a member of Ebenezer Church, was from Buckingham Co., VA. The records of that county burned or were otherwise lost, but the following records have been pieced together in "Some Watkins Families of Virginia and their Kin:" by John Hale Stutesman (Gateway Press 1989)

John Watkins, who was a miller in Henrico Co., VA, was born prior to 1705, has been persistently described as a grandson of Henry Watkins, "The Founder" in the above-mentioned book. The only evidence brought forward is that Henry's son, Henry, had a son named "John Watkins."

John Watkins purchased 50 acres from Richard Parker in 1732. He received a grant of 50 acres in Henrico Co. in June 1733, and bequeathed the land described to his son, John, a decade later. Several of his children were born before 1725. He married Elizabeth _____ (probably Daniels). Michael Sullivan (or Michael Sullavent), named her in his will. Michael Sullivan provided for his wife Joyce and several children in his Brunswick Co., VA will in 1736, saying "I leave my daughter Honour to the care of her aunt Elizabeth Watkins, wife of John Watkins, living in Henrico County near the Brook Bridge." Honour Sullavent witnessed the 1743 will of John Watkins. Another undocumented report stated "John Watkins married Elizabeth Daniels." It is thought that Michael Sullivan's wife Joyce and John Watkins' wife Elizabeth were sisters.

John Watkins probably died in the spring of 1744, as on July 28, 1743, "John Watkins of Henrico County, being Very sick and weak" made his mark to attest his will. He named as heirs his "wife Elizabeth," sons David, Isiah, John, Nathaniel, and daughters Lucy Perkins, Constant Woodson, Elizabeth Watkins and Joyce Watkins. His will left sons David and Isiah only one shilling each, indicating they were likely born before 1725 and had either received their share, or were disinherited. The will was probated in May, 1744. His wife was mentioned in a 1758 record.

Son John Watkins inherited his father's 150 acres in Henrico County. Forty years later, the executors of John Watkins, deceased, of the County of Buckingham, sold 150 acres in Henrico County, it "being the land that John Watkins the Elder devised by his last will to his son, John Watkins." That will was made the 8th day of Feb. 1768 and admitted to record the 9th day of March 1768. Wife is mentioned, but her name is not given. Four sons mentioned: John, Robert Bolling, Fleming, and Lewis. He also refers to David Watkins of Henrico. His son, John Watkins, fought during the Revolution in the Buckingham County militia, and migrated west to Harrison Co., KY with his brother, Robert Bolling Watkins. Fleming Watkins appears in Buckingham County tax lists 1788-1812 (and in Amite Co., MS immediately thereafter). Lewis Watkins appears in Cumberland Co., VA tax lists 1795-1800. The name Lewis Watkins is shared by a contemporary of his presumed great-grandfather, Henry Watkins, thought by some to be his brother.

John Watkins' will of 1743 gave son Nathaniel 400 acres which are today in Cumberland County, which wee sold by the court in April, 1768.

John Watkins' daughter Lucy married William Perkins and settled in that part of Albemarle Co. which became Buckingham County. Constant Watkins married Obadiah Woodson, son of Richard Woodson and Ann Smith. Their first child was born circa 1735, suggesing she was born before 1720-1725.

Obadiah Woodson "of Prince Edward County" made his will in Sept. 1766, naming among his heirs "my dearly beloved wife Constant." She made her will in 1773, naming five sons Obadiah, David, Jacob, Daniel, Charles, and a married daughter, Judith Fuquay.

(end of the paraphrase of the book mentioned above)

[Due to the Woodson family having marriages with Fleming and Tarleton, I propose it is likely that this is the same family that married with the Tynes family and begat Fleming Tynes].

One record indicates that Uriah Watkins married a daughter of William Tynes. I cannot find support for that.

Child of <Unknown> Watkins is:

144. <Unknown> Hester

Notes for <Unknown> Hester:

There is no proof that William Hester and Thomas Hester are brothers, but they received land grants in Bladen Co., NC at the same time.

Children of <Unknown> Hester are:

152. Joseph Regan, born Abt. 1686 in Isle of Wight Co., VA; died 02 Apr 1727 in Bertie Co., NC. He was the son of 304. Francis Regan and 305. Jane Gross. He married 153. Elizabeth Gad Abt. 1704.

153. Elizabeth Gad, born Bef. 1690; died Aft. 1727 in Bertie Co., NC.

Notes for Joseph Regan:

Another source says b 1676 Surry Co., VA, d 1723 Northampton Co., NC m c 1700 Elizabeth (?).

Children of Joseph Regan and Elizabeth Gad are:

160. Wright Macklemore, born Abt. 1713; died Abt. 1766. He was the son of 320. William Macklemore and 321. <Unknown>. He married 161. <Unknown>.

161. <Unknown>

Notes for Wright Macklemore:

Wright MACKLEMORE had 140 acres of land patented to him on the south side of Poplar Swamp in Isle of Wight County (the southwestern part, later Southampton County), Virginia on August 1, 1734 (Patent Book 15, pg. 242). Since Wright was not among the known sons of James and Fortune, and therefore must have been one of, if not THE, oldest grandson. Hence his father had to have been James' eldest son, William, as no one else could have been married by 1713, the latest date possible for Wright's birth.

Wright is known to have had at least four sons (and possibly a fifth) and two daughters. After 1750, he and his sons Wright Jr., William, Moses, and Drewry (and according to Rudy H. Leverett, also a James), and two daughters Judeth, wife of William PITMAN, and ???, wife of James WIGGINS, are found in Edgecombe County on or near land devised to Wright's father William Sr. by James, the original immigrant. Several of these family members moved southward into Duplin (later Sampson) County, North Carolina, in the 1770's, where Wright's son William is credited with founding a large family line. (James L. McLemore, III, p 51).

Notes for <Unknown>:

Children of Wright Macklemore and <Unknown> are:

188. John Humphries, born Abt. 1690 in (may be son of Robert, not Evan) VA; died Bef. 01 Mar 1738/39 in Brunswick Co., VA. He was the son of 376. Evan Humphries and 377. Jane Harris. He married 189. Mary White Abt. 1710 in VA.

189. Mary White, born Bef. 1695. She was the daughter of 378. Charles White and 379. Naomy Naomi Holdsworth.

Notes for John Humphries:

There is quite a bit of dispute among professional researchers about the descendants of this family, and I do not claim accuracy or authorship here. The gedforum.com site has more information (March 1998)

This John Humphries is often listed as a son of Robert Humphries.

The following info on John Humphries, including the comments, was provided by lpoole@dallas.net (JAMES L. POOLE) 1997.

" ... John Humphries. He left a will dated 19 April 1738, in which he left an entry on Allen's Creek of 400 acres to his four sons William, John, Thomas, and Charles, to be equally divided, reserving 100 acres to his wife Mary; he left to his son Richard Humphries a young grey mare. Also the will states that his children may live with his loving wife until they arrive at the age of eighteen years. Mary is named executrix, and the will is signed by mark. The witnesses were William Hagood, Mary Hagood, and Clement Read. The will was proved 1 March 1738/9.

"[Comment: It is very easy to become confused by the counties of residence of our ancestors in southern Virginia. Allens Creek, e.g., in what is now Mecklenburg County, was earlier a part of Lunenburg County, which was created from Brunswick, which was created from Prince George, which was created from Charles City County. Thus, an apparent change of residencies (i.e., county) does not necessarily mean a move - just that the original county was carved up again.]

"If if can be assumed that the oldest of the five named sons was approaching the age of eighteen at the time of the writing of the will, John Humphries may have been about thirty-eight years old at the time of the will. If we assume that the oldest child was only ten, John Humphries may have been about thirty-one at the time he wrote the will. Of course, this assumes that John married and fathered the first child at age twenty-one. He may have been quite a bit older. From the tithable lists mentioned above, John does not appear as a tithable on any of the lists. He would probably be in the household of his father and still under age sixteen as late as 1703. The point of this exercise is to determine if there could be a generation between John Humphries and Evan Humphrey. There was a Robert Humphreys, who died by 1714 in this area, and was probably a son of Evan Humphrey, as stated above. The inventory of Robert Humphreys was made 17 June 1714. However, since Robert Humphries died intestate, no real property is listed. Primogeniture was in effect in Virginia at this time: that is, the eldest son inherited all real property in the case of intestacy. Nothing in the inventory gives any clues about heirs. If Robert were the father of John, several things must have happened: (1) Evan Humphrey married the widow Jane Stringfellow in 1679 or 1680 and had a child (Robert) immediately. (2) Robert married at a young age and had a child (John) immediately. The implications of the tithable lists, as stated above, make this scenario impossible.

"No land descended from Robert Humphries to John Humphries, nor are both names found on any one document. Since there is no proof at all that Robert Humphries was closely connected with John Humphries, and the given name Robert is not used among the descendants of Charles Humphries with any great degree, this writer is forced to assume that John was a son of Evan Humphries and wife Jane, rather than a grandson through Robert Humphries.

"John Humphries (d. 1738/9) married Mary White. The will of John White, dated 14 March 1727/8, names his 'cozen John Humphry son of sister Mary.' Also, this would lead us to believe that John Humphries was the oldest son of John and Mary Humphries, and therefore, John Humphries (d. 1738/9) was probably born 1700 or before. After the death of John Humphries in 1738/9, Mary married William White [no! Wood - see below], as they conveyed land to Charles 'Humphreyes' of Brunswick County, 26 March 1751, one hundred and twenty-four acres of land patented to John Humphreys decd., in 1736, and devised to said Mary relict of John Humphries by will."

An abstract of the will of John Humphreys, dated 19 April 1738, and filed in Brunswick County, is as follows:

"I, John Humphries, of SA in B, sick and weak of body but of sound and perfect sense and memory.

"To my wife Mary Humphries - the tract of land and plantation whereon I now live.

"To my 4 sons, to wit, William, John, Thomas, and Charles Humphries - an entry of land which I have on Allen's Cr containing 400 acres, to be equally divided between them. The 100 acre part of the tract whereon I am no settling shall be for the use of my wife during her natural life, and after her death, I want this 100 acres be & remain to my son, Charles Humphries, as his part of the 400 acres. I wish my son Wil-liam to have his 1st choice of the remaining 300 acres, and the others, according to their seniority.

"To my son William Humphries - my horse colt.

"To my son Richard Humphries - a young gray mare.

"To my son John Humphries - a gun that is now in his possession.

"It is my desire that my children m[a]y live and remain with my wife until they arrive at lawful age, provided she remains a widow. If she remarried, it is my desire that they be for themselves and go free from her at the age of 18 years each.

"It is agreed between me and my wife that she shall sell the land whereon I now live, that I have before this will devised to her, to raise money to pay my debts if she can't pay them without. After paying my debts, the rest of my estate remain hers absolutely to the end she may be the better enabled to support, raise, & maintain herself and children during her life or living single. But if she marries, it is my desire that each child or children have and equal part of such share of such remaining part.

"If my wife remarries, that my son William take care of and see that such parts of my estate as I have in this will devised to my children, be justly rendered to them.

"Executrix: my wife Mary.

"Signed Apr 19, 1738 - Jno (x his mark) Humphries. Wit - Wm Hagood, Mary (x her mark) Hagood, Clement Read. OR."

"Account Current of the estate of John Humphries deced. Apr 26, 1744. Debits include mention of : Mr. Theophilus Feild as per acct, the quitrents of 324 acres for the year 1738, Dr. John Irby as per bill, the levy for the year 1738, Anthony Haynes, Drury Stith, Capt Richard Burch, Colo Drury Stith, Robert Hum-phries, Mr. Leatherdale as per judgment, Moses Dunkley on acct Fitts' execution, Mr. George Wallton, John Scott, Mr. William Gray. Total debits: 38 £ 3 shillings. Credits: inventory and appraisement of the estate, cash received of Richard Tomson, 140 pounds tobacco paid Colo Stith by George Dearden. Total credits: 38 £ 11 shillings 6 pence. Balance due to the estate: 1 £ 8 shillings 6 pence. Signed - Mary (W her mark) Wood, Executrix, Richard (R his mark) Wood. Per court order of Jul 8, 1743, we settled the ac-count of Richard Wood and Mary, his wife, Ex'x of John Humphries deced. Signed - Nicholas Edmunds, James Parrish. At a court held for B Jul 6, 1744, Richard Wood and Mary, his wife, executrix of the will of John Humphries deced, returned this accout, which is OR."

Notes for Mary White:

Mary married 2nd Richard Wood.

Brunswick Co., VA DB 5:66 18 Mar 1750/26 Mar 1751

Children of John Humphries and Mary White are:

192. Matthew Lindsay, born Abt. 1700.

Child of Matthew Lindsay is:

200. Alexander McNutt, born Abt. 1692 in County Donegal, Ireland; died Abt. 1751 in VA. He was the son of 400. Alexander McNutt and 401. Sarah <Unknown>. He married 201. Jane <Unknown>.

201. Jane <Unknown>, born Abt. 1692 in Ireland.

Notes for Alexander McNutt:

He was in Hagerstown, MD by 1735 and in Staunton, Augusta, VA by 1745. One marriage date for Jane and Alexander was shown as 1743; this indicates he may have had another wife.

Memo: 6 generations

Children of Alexander McNutt and Jane <Unknown> are:

204. <Unknown> Callison, born Bef. 1702. He was the son of 408. <Unknown> Callison.

Notes for <Unknown> Callison:

James and Margaret Callison were brother and sister, and were likely closely related to Anthony Callison who married Abigail Wethereld. Anthony died at Mullalelish, Kilmore Par., Co. Armagh, N. Ireland.

Memo: 6 generations

Children of <Unknown> Callison are:

220. Henry Chiles, born Bet. 1661 - 1667 in Jamestown, James Cittie, VA; died Aft. 29 Apr 1718 in Henry Co., VA. He was the son of 440. Walter Chiles II and 441. Susannah <Unknown>. He married 221. <Unknown> Bef. 1690.

221. <Unknown>

Notes for Henry Chiles:

He was "very likely born in the Kemp house at James Cittie (Jamestown)". The family moved to Gloucester County in 1673.

Notes for <Unknown>:

Some show her name as Margaret Littlepage , as the result of this transaction:

Richard Littlepage and wife Frances of King William Co., VA transferred 400 acres of land in King William Co., VA on the north side of the Pamunkey River, to Henry Chiles on November 2, 1702.

Children of Henry Chiles and <Unknown> are:

226. Stephen Copeland, born Bef. 1712.

Child of Stephen Copeland is:

228. Hackley Warren, born 1723 in Spotsylvania Co., VA; died 10 Jun 1807 in Poss. Spartanburg Co., SC. He was the son of 456. Thomas Warren and 457. Mary Hackley. He married 229. Sarah Shipp Bef. 10 Aug 1744 in Prob. Spotsylvania Co., VA.

229. Sarah Shipp, born 1732 in Henry Co., VA; died 29 Oct 1800 in NC. She was the daughter of 458. Thomas Shipp and 459. Sarah <Unknown>.

Notes for Hackley Warren:

Hackley Warren's name first appeared in Spotsylvania Co., VA redcords in 1744, when he brought suit against John Farish; they settled out of court. He inherited the 95 acres once owned by Rachel and John Askew from his father. In May, 1753 he was in court in Halifax County, Virginia in a debt case brought against him by Peter Copeland, a prominent merchant from Caroline County, VA.

Common ancestor of Senator John Edwards, VP and Presidential candidate.

Children of Hackley Warren and Sarah Shipp are:

232. John Nesmith II, born Abt. 1701; died 1743 in Nesmith, Craven, SC. He was the son of 464. John Nesmith and 465. Sarah Brockington.

Notes for John Nesmith II:

Known as John Nesmith, Sr. in South Carolina.

WFT 7-3090 indicates that John's wife Margaret Drew is the mother of Samuel and John. The children of Samuel were listed as John, Lemuel, Samuel and Robert, and the children of John b 1734 were John and Rev. James. Margaret Drew is shown as the daughter of Nathaniel Drew and Margaret Barr. This is not correct, according to the research of Margaret Brokaw.

From Margaret Brokaw: "Lemuel Nesmith must have been the son of John Nesmith and Sarah Brockington. John would have been the one to receive the land grant in 1726."

Some indicate that there is no proof that the same John Nesmith of New Jersey also moved to South Carolina.

Children of John Nesmith II are:

234. Gavin Barr, born Bef. 1708; died Abt. 1735. He married 235. Margaret <Widow> Barr Bef. 1728.

235. Margaret <Widow> Barr, born Bef. 1712; died 1762.

Notes for Gavin Barr:

Said to have died aboard ship on the way to America.

Notes for Margaret <Widow> Barr:

Margaret (widow) Barr married Nathaniel Drew about 1736. Their son Samuel was 13 in 1750.

Her child Mary Drew married John Brockington.

In her will, she mentions her son, Samuel Drew and makes her trusty and well beloved sons-in-law, John Brockinton and Samuel Nesmith, her executors.

Children of Gavin Barr and Margaret Barr are:

240. William Pettypool, born Abt. 1700 in Prince George Co., VA; died Bet. 1783 - 1787 in Lunenburg Co., VA. He was the son of 480. William Pettypool and 481. Elizabeth Tucker. He married 241. Frances Talley.

241. Frances Talley, born Abt. 1700.

Notes for William Pettypool:

Sons Abraham and Ephraim went through Dobbs Co., NC, Pitt Co., NC and resided in SC.

Thanks to : George's Genealogical Research Filing Cabinet (copied in its entirety with permission)

http://www.mindspring.com/~baumbach Sep. 2000

William Pettypool[3] and his wife, Francis, were recorded in the Bristol Parish Vestry Book for the baptisms of several of their children: Stephen born 10/30/1721-bapt. 02/14/1722-23, an unnamed infant born 02/15/1724-5, Tabitha born 10/13/1725-bapt. 07/06/1726, Phillip born 03/13/1730-bapt. 09/12/1731, Frances (daughter) born 04/18/1733-bapt. 12/10/1733, and Henry born 01/27/1740-1-bapt. 11/29/1741 (32). Ephraim Pettypool and Abraham Pettypool were also probable sons. There were older sons, William, Seth, and John of Dinwiddie County, Virginia.

William[3] registered a livestock ear notch pattern in court in 1716 (33). He patented 50 acres in 1722 and 200 acres in 1734 near Monk's Neck Creek, on Sappony Creek (34).

William Pettypool, Junr., patent for 50 acres of new land in Prince George County on both sides of Sappone Creek, adjacent to Joseph Stroud; 22 June 1722

William Pettypoole, patent for 200 acres of new land in Prince George County on both sides of Sappone Creek adjoining his old upper corner and Joseph Stroud's corner; 1 August 1734

In 1732 William moved and patented 276 acres in present Lunenburg County, on Modest Creek [then known as Fucking Creek]. In 1746 he registered two patents for 877 acres. This land was close to that of his brother Seth, who owned land on the north side of Modest Creek in 1743 (35).

William Pettypoole, patent for 276 acres in Brunswick County, on south side of Nottoway River and on south end of a great creek [Modest Creek] running into the river above the falls, [present Lunenburg County]; 28 September 1732

William Pettypool, Sr., of Prince George County, patent for 877 acres on east side of Fucking Creek, 676 acres part formerly granted to the said William Petty Pool by patent dated 1 Jun 1746, 200 acres never before granted; 12 January 1746

William Pettypool, patent for 676 acres, Brunswick County, on east side of Fucking Creek, near the head of the said creek on his own line, 276 acres formerly granted to the said William Petty Pool by patent dated 28 September 1732, 400 acres never before granted; 5 June 1746

William and Frances sold a portion of these lands in 1748 (36).

William Petty Pool of Prince George County., to Robert Wade of Lunenburg County, 676 acres on Fucking Creek in Lunenburg County, part of patents dated 8 September 1732 and 5 June 1746; Francis, wife of Pettypool reliquished dower rights; 3 October 1748

William Pettypool continued to increase his holdings by patenting 680 acres on Sappony Creek in Prince George County in 1745, near Winfield's Mill and Joseph Strouds' land (37).

William Pettepoole, patent for 300 acres in Prince George County on the north side of Sappone Creek at the upper corner of the land he purchased from Joseph Stroud; 20 September 1745

William Pettypoole, patent for 380 acres in Prince George County on the north side of Sappony Creek adjoining Westmoreland to Robert Warren's line; 20 September 1745

Henry Dickson, patent for 233 acres Prince George County on north side of Sappony Creek, bounded by Willliam Pettepools corner, Jacob Jones' line, Robert Warren's line; 20 September 1745

William still owned land on Monk's Neck Creek in 1747 (38). Also, there was a royal grant for land in 1759 in Dinwiddie County (formed 1752 from Prince George County) to William Pettypool (39). The William Pettypool listed in Dinwiddie County tax records in 1782 was possibly this same William. He was missing on the 1787 tax lists, suggesting he died between 1783-1787.

References Cited

(32) Chamberlaine, CG (1898) The Vestry Book and Register of Bristol Parish, Virginia, 1720-1789, Richmond, VA.

(33) Prince George County, Virginia Court Orders 1714-1720, p. 95, In: Weisiger BB III (1983) Virginia

Genealogical Society Quarterly 21, p. 56.

(34) Virginia Land Patent Book 11, p. 122 [Prince George County], In: Nugent NM (1979) Cavaliers and Pioneers. Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants, 1769-1732, vol. 3, Virginia State Library, Richmond, VA, p. 236; Virginia Land Patent Book 15, p. 261 [Prince George County], In: Hopkins WL (1986) Magazine of Virginia Genealogy 24 (1), p. 15.

(35) Virginia Land Patent Book 14, p. 510 [Brunswick County], In: Nugent NM (1979), Cavaliers and Pioneers. Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants, 1769-1732, vol. 3, Virginia State Library, Richmond, VA, p. 424; Virginia Land Patent Book 25, p. 100 [Brunswick County], p. 509 [Lunenburg County], In: Bowry JP III (1990) Magazine of Virginia Genealogy. 28, pp. 120, 197.

(36) Lunenburg County, Virginia Deed Book 1, p. 442-442, In: Evans JP (1989) Lunenburg County, Virginia Deed Books 1 & 2, 1746-1752, Bryn Ffyliaid Publications, New Orleans, LA, p. 27. [return]

(37) Virginia Land Patent Book 22, p. 533 and Book 24, pp. 58, 65-66 [Prince George County], In: Bowry JB III (1989) Magazine of Virginia Genealogy 27, pp. 65, 292-293;.

(38) Virginia Land Patent Book 28, p. 72, In: Bowry, JP III (1991), Magazine of Virginia Genealogy p. 285.

(39) Virginia Land Patent Book 34, p. 357 [Dinwiddie County], In: Hughes TP Jr and Stadefer JB (1973) Land Records, Dinwiddie County, Virginia, 1752-1820, Memphis, TN, p. 3.

Memo - 6 generations

Notes for Frances Talley:

Though commonly reported as Frances Talley, we are not aware of any source to document this. Note: Abraham and Henry are common names in the Talley family of Southside Virginia, and are also names of Pettypool descendants.

One family of Talley found on genforum:

1. William Talle or William Tally or William Talley b. bef 1669 Va.

2. John Tally or John Talley b. 1689 Va.

3. Abraham Talley b. 1721 Va.

4. John Talley, Jr. b. 1760 Va.

Children of William Pettypool and Frances Talley are:

250. Richard Davis, born Bef. 1694 in of Caroline Co., VA; died Bef. Nov 1761 in Granville Co., NC. He married 251. <Unknown>.

251. <Unknown>

Notes for Richard Davis:

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Richard Davis, in his will, claimed to be "of Cariline County", even though his will was probated in Granville County, North Carolina. Caroline County, Virginia, is unfortunately one of the "burned counties" whose local records were destroyed during the Civil War. All that survives from the eighteenth century are a few wills and a set of court order books. Richard Davis and his sons Absalom and Gideon appear in those order books, as does Richard’s son-in-law William Tynes. The Caroline County order books were abstracted during the 1960s and 1970s by John Frederick Dorman. The following items are taken from his abstracts.

The oldest surviving record of a Richard Davis in Caroline County comes from Order Book 1732-1740, page 59 (this is from part 1, page 29 of Dorman’s abstracts), dated 8 March 1732/3:

Robert Baber petitioning for administration of the estate of Joseph Andrews, certificate is granted him for obtaining letters of administration.

It's ordered John Wyatt, James Terry, Henry Issbell and Richd. Davis appraise the estate of Joseph Andrews.

From Order Book 1732-1740, page 341 (part 2, page 40 of Dorman’s abstracts), dated 14 May 1736:

The last will and testament of Thomas Terry was proved by Richard Davenport, John Suillivent and Absalom Davis, witnesses thereto.

Note the association of both Richard and Absalom Davis with the Terry family, and also Richard Davenport; recall that two of Richard’s sons-in-law were named Terry and Davenport.

Richard Davis appears several more times in the order books during the 1740s and 1750s. His last entry may be the most revealing. This is from Order Book 1754-1758, pages 342-343 (part 2, page 78 of Dorman’s abstracts), and is dated 9-10 March 1758:

Action of debt. John Turner agt. James Terry, Richd. Davis, Henry Jones and Absalom Davis. Richd. and Absalom Davis say that they cannot deny they owe £100 current money. This judgment is to be discharged on the defendants' paying £50 current money with interest from 23 Jan 1750.

Later that same year, 1758, Richard’s son Zacharias and son-in-law William Tynes begin appearing on tax lists in Granville County, North Carolina. By 1760 (few tax records survive from 1759), Richard himself and most of his children seem to have relocated to North Carolina. Could this large debt judgment against him have been the proximate cause of Richard’s decision to leave Caroline County? It has been said that debt avoidance was one of the motivating factors during the entire westward expansion, and this may be a case in point.

It is interesting to note that in Richard’s will, two of his daughters are given a share of the estate provided that they come and get it. This suggests that Jeriah Terry and Mary Consolea (or however one reads her name) may have remained in Caroline County, Virginia, when the rest of the family migrated to North Carolina.

Richard may have actually written his will while he was still living in Caroline County, but did not date or sign it, or acquire witnesses, until he was in Granville County. The date, on the last line of the will, appears to have been written in a lighter ink than the rest of the will, although in the same handwriting. If this is the case, perhaps his daughters Jeriah and Mary had already lost touch with their father before Richard’s move to North Carolina, their husbands having migrated elsewhere. For example, Stephen Terry, probable husband of Jeriah, had land transactions in Orange County, Virginia, and so may have moved his family there.

His will:

In the name of God amen I Richard Davis of Cariline County being now in parfick helth mind and memry God be prais for it and calling to mind the fate of fate [sic] and this Life is unsurting is mind to set my bissnes and to setel all in order ??? ??? ??? [1] to late I doo hear by apint this to be my last will and testament - -

Item I lend to my be Loved wife all my hole Estate both parsnel and Reial duering her widowhood but if she shood mary then all my Estate to be Devided amonge my Children as I shall name

Item I lend to my Daugher Kesiah Devnport one negro garl named Lucie[?] and the In Creas as long as my Daugher Kesia liveth and after her deth the negro gal and her Icreas to be devided among her Children born of her one body

Item I lend to my Daugher patien Toyns[2] a negr womad [sic] namd Judy and if the negro wench shood have a child after the date of this my will I give it to my grandator Levinah Davis be it boy or gal. I lend to my daugher patien toyns a negro garl named Isbel and if the negro gal lives to have a child be boy or garl I give it to my gran Daugdaugher [sic] Jeriah Toyns. the negro Judy and the negro garl I leave to my daugher Toyns Dure her Life and after her Death Exceping these to Children before given all Their in Creas to bee devided at my Daugher patien Toyns Death among the children born of her one body

Itm I lend to my Dagter Sofyah Yancy a negro Garl named an dureing her life and after her death the negro garl and her increas to her Childeren to be devided among the Children born of her one body

It I Lend to my daghor Judy Davis a negro boye nameed mericah dure ing her Life I dont Leave her in the Cear of any pertickelar Child but where she likes the best among all my children to her negro boye with her and after her deth the negro boye to be his that she lives and dyes with him or her

Itm I Give to my Daughter Judy Davis the bead where on she lies and if the negro boy lives to be fitting to goo in for [?]shear and is put in for a Crop he shant be moved til the Crop is finised and have sel his part tord maintaing her and him self

It I Give to my son Agustain Davis a negro man named wiser tord maitning of my sons Gidens three boys and I give to my son Agustain Davis one negro boy named winser to him and his hare

It I Give to my son Cyrus Davis a negro Girl named Dol and her incres to him and his hairs

It I Give to my son Sollomon Davis one negro boy named peter to him and his hairs

It I leve my negro felo myner to be sold to the highes bider among my one children I Debare any one biding I wood not have him goe out of the famly and twenty five pounds of the mony to be put in my sons Agustain hands for my son Gidion Children and five pound with it the which makes it thirty pounds to be paid to the Childeren as thay gro up to the age of ninetean as thay grow up if anone dyes his part to go to the liveing and the mony not to be taken out of my son Agustain hands til the Children is growe up to Receave it but not any Interest on it I declare that the five pound to the twenty five pound given makes it thirty pund the five I ??? to the children

It ten pound of the mony to be payd to my son Apsolam Davis for this Land as I now live on my son Apsalam Davis has had his part in Land

It I Give the land and planttation where on I now Live and all the improofments to my Gran son Richard Davis to him and his hare

It and all my other Estate houses stof and stock catel hogs and hors flesh valed and sold and turnd into mony and the over[?] of the mony that is above thirty pound to my son Gidion Children and the ten pound to my son apsalam for the Land to be sum up to the mony that my par of estate is valied to and Eqally Devided betwen my daugter Jeriah Terry my son Zackarias Davis and Mary Consalea[?][3] and my Dauhte Jeria Terry part to be put in to my son absolam hands to pay to her self in parson and to no one els and if ??? ??? ???[4] her one self her part to be his one proper Estate and Mary part to be in my son agostain hands to pay to and no one els and if she never comes to be his one proper Estate and my son Zackarias to have his part as he will and my will is that to of my sons or sons in law to vallu it and my will is that nothing shall be destorb nor mislested[?] of my hole esteat only old winser for the benefit of the children till my wife is Dead and berr[ied?] and my will is that the County Court shall not be consarned with this my will onely to put it on the Record and I dow apint my son Apsolam Davis and my son Agustain Davis to be holy Exetors of this my Last will and testament and pay for the eigh Children be fore name thay have and had ther full part so that I doo Debare any of them a Comin for any of the Last three Leges[?] that I have Given to the Last Children as witnes my hand and seal 16 Day of June 1760[?][5]

[signed in the same hand]

Richard Davis

[signed in different hands]

Teste William Upshaw Jurat

Thomas Upshaw

William W Holly Spa. Jurat

his mark

Granville County ??? Novem.r Court 1761

This Will was proved by the Oath of William Upshaw one of the subscribing Witnesses thereto & Order'd to be Recorded then Absolem Davis & Augustine Davis Executors therein named Qualified as such which was Ordered to be Certified

Teste Danl. Weldon CC

Absolam Davis

Augustine Davis Qualified as Exrs

Feb Court 1762

This Deed [sic] was further proved by the Oath of William Holly a Witness thereto

Teste Danl. Weldon CC

A Thomas Davis died in Granville County sometime between 20 August 1754 (when he made out his will; see below) and 7 March 1758, when the will was probated. The will mentions four sons: John, Thomas, Rubin, and Richard, along with a daughter Mary and wife Elizabeth. Some have assumed that the Richard Davis mentioned in this will was the same Richard Davis who himself died in Granville County in 1761. However, two entries in the Granville County court minutes show that this is not the same Richard. Richard Davis, son of Thomas Davis, was barely ten years old when the other Richard Davis, grandfather, died in 1761. [Thomas could have been a brother or nephew.]

Notes for <Unknown>:

Could her surname be Fleming? Descendants are named Fleming Davis and Fleming Tynes.

Children of Richard Davis and <Unknown> are:

304. Francis Regan, born 1662 in Isle of Wight Co., VA or Ireland; died Bef. 16 Aug 1727 in Surry Co., VA. He was the son of 608. Daniell Regan and 609. Elizabeth <Unknown>. He married 305. Jane Gross 1690.

305. Jane Gross, born Abt. 1662 in VA; died Aft. 1727 in Surry Co., VA. She was the daughter of 610. Richard Gross and 611. Jane Wilson.

Notes for Francis Regan:

Francis's will was probated 16 Aug 1727.

Last Will and Testament of FRANCIS RIGGAN

In the name of God Amen. The Last Will and Testament of Francis Regan being in perfect sense and memory Thanks be to Almighty God for it this 19th day of March 1725/6.

First I give and bequeave my Soul to Almighty God in hopes of a Glorious Resurrection to Eternal life and my body to be decently born to the ground and buried and as for all my worldly goods that God of his great mercy hath bestowed upon me thus I them bestow as followeth (Viz) :

I give and bequeave to my son FRANCIS the plantation whereon he now liveth and bounded as followeth. Beginning at the mouth of a branch known by the name of the Alderbush Branch and up the said branch to a road usually cleared from my plantation to the new road and down the old road to a red oak a line tree and down the said line to a branch known by the name of the Pone Lumber Branch and down the said branch to the Persons branch and down the said Persons Branch to the first station be it fifty acres more or less to him and his heirs.

I give and bequeave to my son DANIEL the plantation on the east side of Meherring River whereon he formerly did live as far as a gut which divided him and the land of Needham Brian to him and his heirs. I give and bequeave to my son Thomas 150 acres of land joining the Mill Swamp one the west side now in possession of my son JOSEPH and desire that he should make him a good right to it to him and his heirs and also I give him one iron pot about three gallons and three good pewter dishes and two good pewter plates.

I give and bequeave to my son JOSEPH one large silver dram cup and one gun.

I give and bequeave to my son RICHASON five pounds current money of Virginia.

I give and bequeave to my four daughters (Viz) ELIZABETH, JANE, MARY, and FAITH one pound five shillings current money of Virginia to each.

I give and bequeave to my son JOHN one iron kettle about three gallons and one iron pot about three gallons and two pewter dishes and one gallon basin and two good pewter plates.

I give and bequeave to my loving wife the plantation whereon I now live and the land thereunto belonging and the land which I have rented of William Thompson and all the rest of my personal estate whatever during her life or widowhood and of in case she should marry then a half of my plantation and land I give to my son JOHN and a half of the land which I rented of William Thompson be paying half of the rent and a third part of the whole estate and after her decrease my plantation and all the land thereunto belonging and the other two thirds to be equally divided to my son FRANCIS, THOMAS, and RICHASON and do make my loving wife JANE whole and sole Executrix of this Last Will and Testament as witness my hand and seal the day and date above ---t-ed.

His Francis FR Regan mark and seal.

Test Martha Thompson, her Elizabeth W. Regan mark.

At a Court held at Southwark for the County of Surry, August ye 16th, 1727. The within mentioned Will of Francis Regan, deceased, was presented in Court by Jane Regan, Executrix thereof who made oath thereto (and give bond with security according to law) and being proved by the oaths of Martha Thompson and Elizabeth Regan [mother of Francis] witnesses thereto the same is ordered to be recorded and is recorded by ...

Notes for Jane Gross:

Deed Book, Isle of Wight, VA 9 Feb., 1696. "Know all men by these presents that I Jane Regan also Jane Gross, widow, ye daughter and sole heiress of ye within named Richard Gross do hereby (for the consideration of five thousand pounds of tobacco in hand as part of ye satisfaction for this land, as also for diverse other considerations me thereunto moving) assign and make over all my right title and interest in ye land and appteures in this patent conveyed to Nicholas Casey and to his heirs and assigns forever, as witness my hand and seal this 9th day of Feb., 1696. Jane Regan (seal)."

Test: George Nosworthy, James Tullagh, Richard Wilkinson, Jr., Richard Reynolds. Acknowledged in open Court held for ye Isle of Wight County ye 9th day of Feb., 1696 by Jane Regan as her act and deed and recorded by order of 9th of June 98. Fra. Chapman Clerk Court.

Children of Francis Regan and Jane Gross are:

320. William Macklemore, born Abt. 1692; died Abt. 1750. He was the son of 640. James Macklemore and 641. Fortune Gilliam. He married 321. <Unknown>.

321. <Unknown>

Notes for <Unknown>:

Children of William Macklemore and <Unknown> are:

376. Evan Humphries, born 1645 in Wales. He married 377. Jane Harris Bef. 1670 in VA.

377. Jane Harris, born Abt. 1650. She was the daughter of 754. Richard Harris and 755. Jane <Unknown>.

Notes for Evan Humphries:

Thanks to Mitzi Perkins rharperwaymark.net :

Evan Humphries came from County Flint Wales on the ship "Assurance Delow" on July 24, 1635. He landed at Virginia, along with his brother John and sister-in-law Annie. He marrried Jane Harris and had three sons: Robert, John, and Charles. This information gathered by Frances Cory Lane, geneaologist from Decatur, GA

Whether John Humphries, shown as a son here, is actually the son of Robert and the grandson of Evan Humpries is the subject of continuing research.

The following info on Evan Humphries, including the notes, was provided by lpoole@dallas.net (JAMES L. POOLE) 1997.

"Although there is no absolute proof of descent from any generation prior to John Humphries, who left a will in Brunswick County, Virginia, in 1738 (see below), the earliest person of this surname in the same area was one Evan Humphreys. Several researchers, working independently of one another, have reached the same conclusion: Evan Humphreys is the progenitor of the Humphries family of Brunswick County, Virginia. The circumstantial evidence for this statement follows.

"Evan Humphreys (Humphry, Humphrey) was imported to Virginia by 1677. The deposition of Rowland Davies, 'aged 24 or thereabouts .. touching his tithables .. he hath 4 men servants, called James Johnson, Jno Collins, Evan Humphreys, and Jno Esquire,' dated 4 September 1677. Evan Humphreys appears on the 1678 list of tithables in Surry County, Virginia, as 'Van Humphry,' and on the 1679 list as 'Evan Humphreys.' Mr. Richard Slatten of Ashland, Virginia, has kindly searched the Surry County, Virginia, tithable lists (which will be published in future articles) and reports that Evan Humphreys ap-pears on the list for 1680, 1685, 1687, 1690, and 1691 as head of his own household, listing only one tithable. On the 1692, 1693, 1694, and 1698 lists he appears with Richd. Stringefellow (probably his step-son) listed as one of his tithables. In 1701, Evan Humphreys is listed as head of household with only one tithable (presumably himself). In 1702 'Evan Humphrey & Evens Humphrey Junr.' are listed; in 1703 'Evens Humphrey & Robt. Humphrey' are listed. In general, a male became a tithable at age six-teen. Therefore, the conclusion is that Evan Humphreys Junr. and Robert Humphreys were sons of Evan, and that they were probably born about 1784-1785. On 3 December 1705, Evan Humphrey and wife Jane, 'in ye lower parish of Surrey County, planter,' sold to Richard Stringfellow, for 1000 pounds of tobacco, a tract of land given to Jane by her father's will of April 1679, 'on Lawnes Creek in ye county above, laid out 12 February 1679, 145 acres.' Both Evan and Jane signed by mark, and the deed was witnessed by Robert Crafford, John Shugars, and Arch. Griffin. It was proved 18 November 1707 [see below]. Although the deed states that Jane inherited the land from her father, the father's name is not mentioned. A page-by-page search of the Surry County will books revealed a will of that date. The will of Richard Harris [Chapter 39], dated 18 April 1679, left land to his son-in-law Walter Tayler [note above that Evan Humphreys was a tithable of Walter Taylor in 1680], and the remainder to his daughter Jane Stringfellow and heirs; his wife, Jane Harris, and son Walter were named executors. This will was proved 16 June 1679. The interpretation of the documents indicates that Jane was a Harris by birth, and a widow String-fellow when she married Evan Humphreys and that the marriage of Evan Humphreys to Jane Stringfellow took place after 18 April 1679. Another item of interest regarding Evan Humphrey is a certificate granted to him 7 November 1710 for fifty acres of land for importation of himself 'into this Colony, having been in 30 years and was a servant when he came in.' By simple arithmetic, there is a three year discrepancy in the year of his arrival. However, the record contemporary with or closer to the event of his arrival is the deposition of Rowland Davies. The number of years mentioned in the certificate might be interpreted to mean at least thirty years, rather than exactly thirty years."

"JanRy. 5th. 1685 ... Exct. Atta. JanRy. 7th. 85. Evan Humphreys being returned Non Est invent. at the suite of Mr. Wm. Williams An Attachment. is therefore granted the said Williams agt. the Estate of the said Humphreys for six hundred pounds of tobo. & Caske & three hundred fivety two pds. of drest porke with Costs ut in als."

Evan Humphrey's name (probably the son) continued in the Surry County record book for several years. Later, that same year (1685), Evan "Humphry" was listed as a freeholder in Southwark Parish, and he was listed again in 1687. In 1688, he appeared again:

"It is Ordrd. that Jno. Griffin doe pay to Evan Humphrys & Wm. Crouch for one days attendance accord-ing to Law they haveing beene sumoned Evidences on his behalfe agt. Wm. Peacock with Costs als. Exec."

On 1 May 1686, Evan "Humphrey" appeared on a list of people owing debts to the estate of Thomas Jordan [Book 1, Part 2]. On 15 August 1690, he was on a Surry County jury.

On 4 May 1689, Evan Humphreys was named to the Grand Jury of Surry County for the "Ensueing yeare."

The deed from Evan Humphreys and his wife, Jane, to her son, Richard Stringfellow, referred to above is abstracted below.

[Comment: Note that the particulars cited above, and those abstracted below, do not agree in the detail, particularly dates. This is really inexcusable, and is provides no end in frustration in "getting the facts," but is certainly an object lesson in the value of reconfirming published material.]

"____ .... Evan Humpherey and wife, Jane Humpherey, of the lower parish of Surry County to Richard Stringfellow of the same for 2000 pounds of tobacco ... 145 acres in Lawnes Creek Parish given to Jane Humphrey by her father's will dated 18 April 1679.

Wit: Robert Caaford and John Shugars Even (X) Humphery

Rec: 18 Nov 1707 Jane (X) Humphery"

"17 Nov 1707... Richard Stringfellow and wife, Susannah Stringfellow, of Lawnes Creek Parish (he being son and heir of Jane Stringfellow the wife of Evan Humphrey ... see previous deed) to Thomas Deren (Drew?) for 6000 pounds tobacco ... 145 acres.

Wit: William Deren (Drew?), John Dren and Richard (X) Stringfellow

Robert (X) Umphrey (Humphrey) Susanna (X) Stringfellow

Rec: 18 Nov 1707"

Children of Evan Humphries and Jane Harris are:

378. Charles White, born Bef. 1668; died Bef. 02 May 1710. He married 379. Naomy Naomi Holdsworth 19 Jan 1690/91 in Surry Co., VA.

379. Naomy Naomi Holdsworth, born Abt. 1673 in prob. Charles City Co., VA. She was the daughter of 758. Walter Holdsworth.

Notes for Charles White:

All info on the White family was provided by lpoole@dallas.net (JAMES L. POOLE) 1997.

"Charles White is the first confirmed member of our White family lineage, but there were at least two earlier Whites from Charles County in southern Virginia who were almost certainly related to our Charles White, and one of whom was probably his father. Until we have better information to confirm our earlier lineage, we will provide here the known records of these earlier Whites.

"I John White do hereby give and freely give unto Charles White for considerancons rec'd in hand of the sd Charles White of London mariner, One hundred acres of land lying and being neere the falls upon dis-tance of three miles from the falls beginning upon my first entry upon the first Survey. Witnes my hand this 13th Day of Aprill 1658 being my owne land per me John White. Test: John Posled [sic], Christoper Batt, Walter Holdsworth Recognit in Cur April 20, 1658 per Edd Mosby and John White suprad't. Rec 12 May 1658."

[Comment: The above record ties John White and Charles White together, and establishes that Charles White was probably a ship's captain. Walter Holdswort, one of the witnesses, was the father-in-law of our Charles White, below, which provides circumstantial evidence that these Whites were definitely related to our Charles White.]

"The Deposition of Wm Justice aged 35 or thereabouts Saith That being at the howse of Edd ffitzgarald about the beginning of 7ber last did heare Edd. Mosby say that he gave his man the taylour Satterdayes in the afternoone for himselfe the first yeare he came in, and for w'th he got the yeare it made a sum when ships came in and the saylours layd it our with his master Charles White that brought him in and gott dim-ity for it and made drawers w'th it and other things Edd Mosby saith for for this that was his owne he gave him leave to trade w'th, and further yo're Dept saith not. Wm Justice Jur in Cur 10br 3, 1658. Test Hoel Pryse. Rec 10br 7."

[Comment: If the reader can accurately interpret the above, he is a better man than I. But it does seem to be referring to Charles White, the mariner, and seems to imply that Charles White was responsible for im-porting the tailor manservant of Edward Fitzgerald. This last fact implies that Charles White was probably ship's master, and not an ordinary sailor.]

["Court at Westover 19 October 1664"] "Abstract. 'For and in consideracon of the full clayme and title of 150 acres of Land or thereabouts belonging to John White the sonne of Charles White dec'd, and Jone now the wife of Robt Rouse of Westover.' Tho Hunt of James Citty surrenders one young mare into the hands of Robt Rouse for the benefit of sd Jno White, the male increase to Rouse for maintenance and good education of sd child. Rouse to guarantee that John White never claim the land, etc."

In the first two records, above, it would seem that John and Charles White were contemporaries, and probably brothers. The John White in the last record was the son of Charles White, who had died before 1664, and this John White was apparently still a minor. Therefore, the John White in the last record is not the same John White in the first two. "Jone" (Joan? or June?) White, the wife of Charles White, had remarried to Robert Rouse of Westover. Both the elder John White and Charles White are, then, very likely candidates for the father of our Charles White, below, but we do not have enough information as yet to state this a fact, much less to chose which of the two was actually the father.

Charles White first appears in the list of tithables of Surry County in 1678, and that same year was listed among the militia of Surry County. In 1683, he was on the Lawne's Creek tithable list with only one tithable. He appeared again in the 1688 list, and in 1694 he was listed with two tithables. In 1704, he appeared in the Surry County Quit Rent rolls with 136 acres.

The land that Charles White was credited with in 1704 was undoubtedly the same that he bought in 1688:

"In 1688 William Gray sold to Mr. Charles White 136 acres which had been patented in 1654 by Eliza Hutton and which had descended to the sd. William Gray as next cousin and heir."

He left a will in Surry County, Virginia, dated 26 January 1709/10 and probated on 2 May 1710, which provides nearly the sum and substance of what we know about this family. The will of Charles White is abstracted as follows:

White, Charles: Leg. - To my eldest son, John White, all my Land and Plantation where I live; if no issue then to next oldest and then to the youngest. My desire is that my wife have the use of my Plantation, and the north part of my land for her life. To son, Charles, livestock and horse sold to Christopher Rowling. To daughter, Elizabeth bed & bedding etc. when 18 years old, or married. If she die to my wife and four youngest children. To daughter, Ann Rawling, a steer. Rest of estate to my wife and four youngest children: Walter, Mary, William and Thomas White. Wife, Exerx. Wit: Roger Williams, John Case. Made: 26 Jan 1709/10. Prob.: 2 May 1710."

"White, Charles: Est. - Appraisement presented by Naomy White. 2 May 1710. Signed: Naomy Case, on 4 July 1710."

Thus, Charles White's young wife, with at least five minor children, and that just a few months after Charles died, married a Case. Note that a John Case witnessed Charles' will, and it is probable that this is who she married.

From the above will we can deduce that Charles White was the father of eight children, some grown and away from home, and some still minors living at home: Since there seems to be an age gap between the two oldest (maybe four oldest) children and the younger ones, and that Naomy, herself, seems to have been relatively young, it is probable that Naomy was Charles' second wife.

The daughter (born c 1668) of John Mooring and sister of Christopher Mooring married a Charles White in Surry Co., VA. Charles White's son John mentions as a cousin Christopher Mooring. Miss Mooring must have been this Charles's first wife, or his father's second wife.

Notes for Naomy Naomi Holdsworth:

Children of Charles White and Naomy Holdsworth are:

400. Alexander McNutt, born 1656 in Laggan, Co. Donegal, Ireland; died 10 Feb 1745/46 in Palmer, MA. He was the son of 800. John MacNaucht and 801. Florence Gordon. He married 401. Sarah <Unknown> Abt. 1691 in Ireland.

401. Sarah <Unknown>, born Abt. 1661 in Donegal, Ulster, Ireland; died 10 May 1744 in Palmer, MA.

Notes for Alexander McNutt:

"In 1720 a brigantine entered the port of Boston with a party of settlers from Ulster that included Alexander McNitt, his wife Sarah, and his son Barnard. The small ships then plying from Londonderry and Belfast to New England usually were brigantines: two-masted, square-rigged vessels without cocktail lounges and orchestras. The price of an ocean ticket for one of these no-luxury liners was generally £9.

"It would be helpful to this history to identify the father of this Alexander and fix his home locality, but doubt must restrain us. ..."

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Woods/8049/saga/bk6ch36.html

Children of Alexander McNutt and Sarah <Unknown> are:

408. <Unknown> Callison, born Bef. 1682.

Notes for <Unknown> Callison:

Not proven that Anthony Callison is James Callison, Sr.'s uncle, but this link is provided to show a likely close relationship.

Children of <Unknown> Callison are:

440. Walter Chiles II, born Abt. 1630 in England; died Bet. 15 - 25 Nov 1671 in Jamestown, VA. He was the son of 880. Lt. Col. Walter Chiles and 881. Elizabeth <Unknown>. He married 441. Susannah <Unknown> Abt. 1647 in Jamestown, James City Co., VA.

441. Susannah <Unknown>, born Abt. 1630.

Notes for Walter Chiles II:

In 1658, he was a Burgess for James City Co., VA, succeeding his father.

Some records about his shipping business:

6 Aug 1654. Walter Chiels, living in the Virginias, now in Amsterdam, gives Ariaen Poulussen in Rotterdam proxy to collect several debts for him here and elsewhere (Gemeente Archief Amsterdam, Notarial Archives 1577, p. 173).

4 Sep 1654. Walter Chiles, going to New Netherlands, gives proxy to Joris Lievens of Haemstede, merchant in Amsterdam, to look after his affairs here (Gemeente Archief Amsterdam, Notarial Archives 1894, pp. 143-44.}

Patented land owned by his father known as Black Point (Black Poynt) at the eastern tip of Jamestown Island.

Notes for Susannah <Unknown>:

It seems likely that Walter Chiles II only married once, and her surname cannot be proved. She was not likely Susannah Page. I believe she was Susannah Dabney, sister of Cornelius Dabney. No records are known to exist that could confirm this.

"John Page was twenty-six years old in 1653 when he named Alice Page, Elizabeth Page and Mary Page as headrights in a land patent. Alice seems to have been his wife and Elizabeth was evidently his sister, as he later identified Elizabeth Diggs (the wife of Edward Diggs)[Nugent I:279] as his sister. The identity of Mary Page is not clear." John Page was too young to be the father of the mother of John Chiles, son of Walter Chiles and Susannah.

All known descendants of the Chiles family who share the name Dabney descend from this woman, through sons John or Henry (and there are quite a few of them). It is in fact surprising that daughter Elizabeth (Chiles) Tyler has no known descendants with the name Dabney.

"It seems likely that the Susanna Chiles claimed as headright by William Drummond (1662) was the wife of Walter Chiles, given the known associations of Drummond. The headright pruported to be Susan Chiles in 1652 by John Worsnan is less certain, but worthy of consideration." Notes of Carol Mitchell from an author who wishes to remain un-cited.

She married 2nd Rev. James Wadding, the minister of the Jamestowne Church. He then moved to Gloucester County and became the minister of Petsworth Church, where he was at the time of Bacon's rebellion.

Children of Walter Chiles and Susannah <Unknown> are:

456. Thomas Warren, born Aft. 1680 in St. George Par., Spotsylvania, VA; died 04 Dec 1750 in Spotsylvania Co., VA. He was the son of 912. John R. Warren and 913. Rachel Williams. He married 457. Mary Hackley Abt. 1703 in Spotsylvania Co., VA.

457. Mary Hackley, born 1686 in Essex Co., VA; died 02 Apr 1751 in Spotsylvania Co., VA. She was the daughter of 914. John Hackley and 915. Elizabeth Lambert.

Notes for Thomas Warren:

P96. 30 Mar 1725.THOMAS WARRIN of Spotsylvania to his dau RACHELL ASKEW, wife of John Askew, a tract of land containing 95 ac on s. side Middle Riv in Spotsylvania. Wit. Austin Ellis, Jacob Brooks, John Elson. Rec. 2 Nov 1725.

Spotsylvania Co., VA: WBB p56.THOMAS WARREN. Sons: HACKLEY WARREN, LANCELOT WARREN. Daus: RACHEL HASKOW (ASKEY?), ELIZABETH BROOK, MARY BUFORD, ROXANNA MORE. Wife MARY. Exec. Wife Mary & Son Hackley. 13 Apr 1749/4 Dec 1750.

P184.31 Jan 1750.THOMAS WARRIN, son and heir at law of THOMAS WARRIN, late of Spotsylvania Co, deceased, to LANCELOT WARRIN, son of the said deceased. THOMAS WARRIN, deceased was at the time of his death seized of a tract of land 210 ac in St Geo Par grantor in this deed believing the testator of the will intended leaving the property herein conveyed, to LANCELOT WARRIN (after the death of said testator's wife, and she being now dead), etc..

for the sum of 5 shillings conveys 210 ac of land to said LANCELOT WARRIN and his heirs and assigns. Wit.Wm Waller, HACKLEY WARRIN, Robert Moor,James Ham 4/2/1751.

DBD 1742„1751: P185.5 June 1751. LANCELOT WARREN of Spotsylvania & MARGARET his wife to Wm

Waller of Spotsylvania, gent... 100 pds 210 ac on s. side Middle Riv of Mattapony in St. Geo. Par., Spotsylvania Co. Richard Tutt, Geo. Stubblefield, Robert Mickleborough. 6 Aug 1751.

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/7590/Misc_Warren_Records_VA.html

Children of Thomas Warren and Mary Hackley are:

458. Thomas Shipp, born Abt. 1695 in St. Ann Par., Essex, VA; died 14 Feb 1745/46 in Caroline Co., VA. He was the son of 916. Josiah Shipp and 917. Elizabeth Brooks. He married 459. Sarah <Unknown> Bef. 1725.

459. Sarah <Unknown>, born Bef. 1700.

Notes for Thomas Shipp:

Ancestor of President Harry S. Truman

In Caroline County, Virginia court in 1744 Hackley Warren and his wife Sarah, along with John and Ann Wilson and Margaret Ship, acknowledged deed of lease and release of land to Thomas Ship.

John F. Dorman, "Caroline County Virgnia Order Book 1740-1746, Part Two, 1742/3-1744," Washington, D.C. 1973. p. 71.

"Apparently Sarah Warren, Ann Wilson, and Margaret Ship were sisters who had inherited the land in question from their father. In two years Margaret Ship was to sue John Warren for slander."

"Warrens and Related Families of North Carolina and Virginia," by Holland D. Warren, Ph.D., 1990.

Notes for Sarah <Unknown>:

Children of Thomas Shipp and Sarah <Unknown> are:

464. John Nesmith, born Bef. 1680 in Poss. Ireland; died 1750 in Nesmith, Craven, SC. He married 465. Sarah Brockington.

465. Sarah Brockington, born Bef. 1684 in Poss. Ireland. She was the daughter of 930. <Unknown> Brockington.

Notes for John Nesmith:

or John Nasmith

Boddie indicates "He was born on the shores of the River Bann in Northern Ireland in 1670 and died in Williamsburg in 1750. He was the progenitor of all the Nesmiths of this section." No other indication of this, however, and most living descendants that are interested find this unlikely.

John Nesmith was party to a lease recorded in Charleston County Court House in 1724 which also refers to a prior lease.

John or his son John was in Craven Co., SC by 30 Jun 1719 as witness to the land sale of Sinclare and Saunders. Again found on 14 Dec 1726 in a land dispute at Black River (Black Mingo Creek).

It seems possible that the Pennsylvania branch and the South Carolina branch are not as closely related as many indicate, but DNA tests are underway which may add evidence of a "fairly close" relationship.

Dougald McKethan or Dugald McKeithan or Dugal McKethan received a land grant in South Carolina, and Frances 'Cookie' Harper has summarized and copied a number of records which mention the Nesmith family:

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~fcharper/mckupdate.html

Copies and summaries of this info are below:

A Record of the Shapes marked trees and bounds of five hundred acres of land in Craven County on the North [sic: South] side of Black Mingo River and is part of 48,000 acres of land granted to John Bayley Esq of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Right Hon John Earl of Bath and the rest of the Proprietors of Carolina by pattent dated the 16th day of August 1698 and accordingly laid out unto Mr John Bayley son and heir of the aforesaid John Bayley and duly certified and delievered. This 500 acres of land belonging to Dugal for Dugal Makeithen.

Makeken was surveyed by Isaac LeGrand(?), deputy (surveyor?).

Above the drawing are the words "Part of William Morris Land". Below the drawing are the words "Part of John Nesmiths land". This plat record was followed by a lease/release for the land from John Bailey dated 22 Jan 1726.

In 1732, a plat was recorded for Dougald McKichan for 390 acres. His neighbors were Eveleigh, John Henlin, James Campbell, and John Nesmith. The land adjoined some of McKeithan's own land.

LDS film, "South Carolina Royal Grants, 1732 - 1735, book AA?

p. 388 Dugald McKichan, recorded 25 April 1735. 94 ac in Craven Co. - butting & bonding: SW Mr. Eveleigh's; SE Mr. Somerhoif's; NE Mr. Nesmith's; NW Dugald McKichan.

Very recently, the following paragraphs were at the top of this list, and have been demoted based on Joe Maccarone's continued research. Some conclusions have been changed in the text below:

There is a family from Scotland that includes a John as the son of Robert Nasmith in Nethertoun, and wife Katherine Allan. Robert is the son of John Nasmith, wright in Nethertoun, and Bessie Hamilton. John in turn is the son of Robert Nasmith, wright in Nethertoun, born c 1575, and wife Gellis Nasmith. The name Walter is used among descendants, and his father's name may have been Walter Nasmith.

Is the same man, known as "Baron John" in New Jersey, the same as the South Carolina John Nesmith? There is nothing beyond dates to includet his speculation.

Joe Maccarrone says " Steen was correct in his New Aberdeen book: there is good reason to believe that Baron John of Nethertoun was the John Nasmith who went to New Jersey. He was the right age, with the right background and circumstances, and had plenty of reason to leave Scotland, as he was facing arrest and prosecution.

"Steen can document many other folks on that Presbyterian Fugitive list who went to Monmouth, NJ. It is also quite significant, I think, that there were few remaining Presbyterians among the Nasmiths; most had given in by that date, and signed oaths agreeing to convert. There were only a few holdouts, and Baron John was among them. Looking for a stalwart Presbyterian John Nasmith, of the correct age and circumstance to be the immigrant, Baron John seems the only viable candidate. Based on the totality of evidence to this point, I feel comfortable calling him the NJ immigrant."

Memo: 7 generations

Notes for Sarah Brockington:

Sarah Brockington is said by some to have married 2nd Thomas Nesmith, John Nesmith's brother. This Thomas Nesmith is not known to have resided in South Carolina, and this record is suspect.

Children of John Nesmith and Sarah Brockington are:

480. William Pettypool, born Abt. 1660 in poss. on High Seas; died 1726 in Prince George Co., VA. He was the son of 960. William Pettypool and 961. Ann Smith. He married 481. Elizabeth Tucker.

481. Elizabeth Tucker, born Bef. 1685.

Notes for William Pettypool:

Thanks to : George's Genealogical Research Filing Cabinet (copied in its entirety with permission)

http://www.mindspring.com/~baumbach Sept 2000

(continued from father William Pettypool's record)

More than one-half century later, in 1720, it was probably William[1] and Ann Smith's son, our William Pettypool[2] who proved a Henrico County, Virginia deed (1) of Charles Russell to John Bolling (1720) in which "He says he knew said Russell in Virginia and that he is same person who married the widow of John Davis." These records may refer to the same John Davis of York County, Virginia, who was the master of William and Ann Smith Pettypool. A Richard Smith and a second John Davis were on the jury for the theft incident in York County, Virginia in 1661. John Davis died in c1764, and his wife, Mary remarried to Thomas Holder who died soon thereafter in c1768.

January Court 1720

William Pettipool proves deed from Oct. 1720 of Charles Russell to John Bolling. He says he knew said Russell in Virginia and that he is same person who married the widow of John Davis.

June Court 1721

Richard Smith proves deed of Oct. 1720 of Charles Russell to John Bolling.

December Court 1721

John Evans proves deed of Oct. 1720 from Charles Russell to John Bolling. Bolling says that when deed was made Russell was a resident of South Carolina.

William Pettypool[2] was on a grand jury (2) in 1694 and the militia in 1701 in Charles City County, Virginia (3).

Charles City County Militia List c1701/1702, Dragoons

Captain Joseph Wynn, William Coxsy, Richard Masy [Massey], Thompson Staple

Lieutenant Peter Jones, George Crooke, James Matthews, John Tally

Cornet Robert Hix, Batt Crowder, Henry Mitchell, Edward Tatem

Sargent James Lundy, William Frost, John Mitchell, Natt Tatem, Sr.

Sargent John More, Gabriel Harrison, Patrick Mitchell, Thomas Thoeoer, Sr

Sargent Isaac Hall, John Gillum, Jr., Edward Murrell, John Tucker

Sargent John Lovesy, Samuel Harwell, Daniel Nance, Joseph Tucker

Henry Ally, Jr., John Hill, Jr., John Oliver, James Vaughan

Thomas Burge, Richard Hudson, William Raines, Samuel Vaughan

William Butler, Ralph Jackson, Henry Reed, Thomas Willingham

John Clarke, Henry King, Edward Parram, William Wells

John Clay, John Lasenby, William Pettipoll, John Woodliefe, Jr

John Cliburn, Francis Mabery, William Raines

William Coleman, William Mallone, George Spell

Richard Smith and John Evans lived in Prince George County which was formed from Charles City County, as noted by Quit Rent Rolls.

1704 Quit Rents, Prince George County, Virginia

Richard Smith

Henry King

Jno Evans

George Tilliman

Jno Tilliman

Robert Munford

Ephraim Parham

Richard Jones

William Pettypool, along with Capt. John Evans (b.1671 - d. 1713, married Sarah Batte), Col. Robert Munford (married Elizabeth Kennon), Capt. Richard Jones, and Richard Smith, were Indian Traders. William Pettypool, John Evans and Richard Smith took out trading licenses in the Colony of Carolina.

March 22d. 1710-11 Rec'd from John Wright Esqr, Agent, Twenty One Bonds for Sundry Indian Traders to take out Licences-----Wm. Dettypoole [sic], Thomas Edwards & Henry Tally of Virginia yr. Bond---cwh,

listed as partners in bond

Mr. Goer & Britts Bond

Wm. Canteyes Do.

Nath. Caines Do.

John Pights Do.

Cards, Sheels, & Wiggins Do.

John Moores Do.

Ricd. Prices Do.

Trumbals & Richardsons Do.

Holford, Peiree, & Giffen Do.

Weaver & Chester Do.

Graves & Cundy Do.

Card & Weavers Bond for Three Indians yt. trade for them

Long thurston & Warrin Bond

Cornelius LeMotts Bond

Benj. Clees Bond

Wm. Bannisters Bond

Dicksons Bond for ye time he Traded wth.out a License

Nathaniel Evans of Virginia his Bond

Ricd. Smith & George Smith of Virginia their Bond

David Crawly John Evans & Ricd Jones of Virginia their bond

These traders not only went into the Carolinas, but also were apparently active in the local Indian trade. The native people in southside Virginia at this time were the Saponi, the Ocaneeche, the Eno, and the Tutelo, part of the eastern Siouan speaking tribes. The Treaty of Fort Christianna on 27 February 1713 led to an era of settlement where these Indians lived at Fort Christianna, including a 36 square mile area set aside for them, located in what is now Brunswick County (4). Richard Smith helped to build Christianna (5).

George II. To all know ye that for diverss good causes & considerations but more specialty for and in consideration of diverss services performed toward making the new settlement for the Saponi Indians at Christ Anna persuant to a treaty with that Nation We have given granted and confirmed and by these presents for us our heirs and successors do give grant and confirm unto Richard Smith of Isle of Wight County one certain tract or parcel of land containing three hundred and ninety acres lying and being on the south side of the Meherrin River in the county aforesaid (and being part of that tract of land whereon the said Indians lately dwelt and which they have surrendered to us in exchange for a like quantity of land which we have assigned them at the aforesaid place of Christ Anna) and bounded followeth, to wit,

Beginning at a pine in the Sapone old field a corner of Edward Brantley...In witness & witness our trusty and beloved Alexander Spotswood out Lt. Governor at Williamsburgh under the seal of our said Colony the twentieth day of February one thousand seven hundred and nineteen in the sixth year of our Reign.

A. Spotswood

William Pettypool lived about 20 miles northeast of Fort Christianna on Mocossoneck (Monk's Neck) Creek. Other Indian Traders, namely Richard Smith and Roger Tillman, lived on adjacent land on Monk's Neck Creek. In 1711 William had 65 acres surveyed on the south side of Monk's Neck Creek, which was adjacent to land he leased to Joseph Stroud in 1711, in Prince George County (formed from Charles City County in 1703) (6).

1689 April 20 Virginia Patent Book 7, pp. 707-708, Charles City County; Roger Tilman, 1060 acres on south side of Appomattox River at a place named Moncus-a-neak Creek, adjoining Thomas Lot.

1690 April 20 Virginia Patent Book 8, p. 824, Charles City County; Henry King & Thomas Parham, 840 acres on south side of Moncusaneak Creek, adjoining Roger Tyllman.

1701 October 24 Virginia Patent Book 9, pp. 381-382, Charles City County; Richard Smith, 550 acres on south side of Moncus Neck Creek at Cattail Branch, adjoining Roger Tilman, John Herbert.

1711 A List of all surveys made in Prince George county from June 1710 to June 10, 1712 by Robert Bolling, Surveyor: March 5, 1711 for William Pettyool on south side of Maccosonock Creek adjacent to his own land, 65 acres

1711 William Pettypoole and Elizabeth of Bristol Parish, Prince George County to Joseph Stroud of same, lease to Stroud, 70 acres on south side of Monkosaneck Creek, bounded by David Williams, for three years; 11 Jun 1711; Signed William (M) Pettypoole, Eliz (C) Pettypoole; witnesses: Richard Smith, Fran. Mallory; recorded 10 July 1711

1717 July 15 Patent Book 10, p. 337, Prince George County; Thomas Parrum, 54 acres on south side of Mocosoneck Creek at Glany's Quarter Branch.

1717 Patent Book No. 10. Richard Smith Senior, 83 ares of new land, Prince George County, on south side of Moccosoneck Creek, adjoining his own land & land of Parrum & Smith; 15 July 1717, p. 339.

Prince George County, Virginia Surveyor's Book, 1711-1724.

p. 81. Maj. Thomas Parrum, 51 ares, 6 March 1711, on south side Moccosoneck Creek, next to Glanceys Quarter Branch

p. 83. Richard Smith, Sr 370 1/2 acres 16 April 1712, on south side of Sappone Creek.

p. 83. Capt. John Evans, 175 acres, 5 March 1711/12, on south side of Stony Creek, next to his land formerly surveyed.

p. 86. Thomas Parrum, 200 acres, surveyed for Parrum on south side of Sappone Creek adjoining Capt. Robert Munford, 15 April 1712. Ordered to Robert Abernathy.

William Pettypoole Sr was a legatee in the 1717 will of Thomas Parham, who left the above 51 acres of land on Mocassoneck Creek to William Pettypool Sr. (7). Thomas Parrham's mother, Susannah Tillman (died c1716), married first to Thomas Parham, Sr. and second to Roger Tillman (died c1690) (8). Susannah's son, George Tillman, witnessed the will of William[2] Pettypool in 1721. The relationship of the Parhams and Tillmans to William [2] Pettypool is unclear.

William Pettypool patented 242 acres on Monk's Neck Creek in 1717 and 1724 (9,10):

William Pettypoole, 65 acres of new land in Prince George County, on south side of Moccosoneck Creek, adjoining his own, formerly Henry King's land; 15 Jul 1717

Let all know ye that for divers & good causes and _____ but _ especially for and in consideration of the sum of Twenty shillings of good and lawful money for a receipt paid to our Receiver General of Our Provinces in this our Colony & Dominion of Virginia. We have given granted and ___ and by therefore profers for us our heirs and ___ do give grant and Confirm unto William Pettypool of Prince George County but a certain Tract or parcell of land containing one hundred and seventy seven acres and lying and being in the Said County on the Lower side of Glancys Quarter Branch adjoining his old land and __ as follows, to wit, Beginning at a Gum on Glancy's Quarter thence along his old line South thirty nine degrees East sixty poles to his old corner red oak thence South twenty three degrees West one hundred and fifty one poles to his old corner pine thence East twenty one degrees South fifty two poles to a corner hickory thence West forty four degrees South ninety five poles to a corner shrub white oak thence North thirty three degrees west one hundred and thirty six poles to a corner red oak and hickory thence North thirty five degrees east thirty two poles to a corner alongside the watercourse of Glancys Quarter thence down the same as it meanders to the beginning. With all & To have hold...in witness our Trusty and well beloved Hugh Drysdale Esqr our Lord Gov'er...the ninth day of July one thousand seven hundred & twenty four... [Robert Bolling, surveyor for William Pettypool, Sr; 17 Nov 1722]

William Pettypool's will, dated 09/13/1721 in Prince George County, named wife, Elizabeth, sons William[3] and Seth[3], and daughters Anne[3] Massey and Mary[3] Broadway (11).

In the Name of God, Amen. The last Will and Testament of William Pettypool, who is now weak in Body but of Sound and Perfect memory, blessed be God for this his unspeakable mercy to me, I do make void and revoke all former Wills, as Verbal and written, and do make this my Last Will and Testament. First, I bequeath my Soul into the hands of Almighty God, and my Body to be interred after the manner of my Executrix, and what small Estate the Lord hath pleased to loan me, in manner and form as follows:

Item: I give and bequeath unto my Son William, two Cows and half my wearing clothes, and one grey colt called Derrick.

Item: I give and bequeath unto my Son Seth, two Cows, three pounds one Shilling which is due to me, and half my wearing clothes, and one Long Gun, and one grey mare and Foal.

Item: I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Anne Mercy, two cows, and one Sorrell mare called Fancy.

Item: I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Mary Broadway, one cow and one Horse called Boy, and three pounds four Shillings.

Item: I give and bequeath unto my Grandson William Mercy, the Land I bought from John Stroud, to him and his heirs forever.

Item: I give and bequeath unto my Granddaughter Martha Mercy, all the remainder of my Land after my Wife's decease, to her and her heirs forever.

Item: I give and bequeath unto my Loving Wife - Elizabeth Pettypool, all the Remainder of my Estate both goods and chattles, within and without during her Life and my Indian Woman then to be Free, and all the rest that is left after my said Wife is dead, to my Granddaughter Martha Mercy.

I do hereby Constitute and appoint my Loving Wife my whole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament. In witness hereof I have set my hand and seal this 13th day of September, 1721

Signed: William (W) Pettypool

Witness: George Tillman, John Patteson, William (W) Gent

March March 14, 1726. Elizabeth Pettypool refused burthen of executrix and William Pettypool, Jr. was made executor.

The birthdates of William[2] and Elizabeth Pettypool's children have not been documented. William bequeathed land on Monk's Neck Creek to grandson William Massey, and "the remainder of my land" to granddaughter Martha Massey "after my wife's death". William and Anne Massey's parents, Richard and Anne[3] Pettypool Massey, also purchased land from Joseph Stroud on Monk's Neck Creek in 1724 (12).

References Cited

(1) Henrico County, Virginia Deeds 1706-1737, pp. 57, 119, 152, In: Weisiger BB III (1985) Henrico County, Virginia Deeds 1706-1733, Richmond, VA, pp. 169, 170, 172.

(2) Charles City County, Virginia Court Order Book 1687-1695, p. 521, In: Weisiger BB III (1980) Charles City County, Virginia Court Orders 1678-1695, Richmond, VA, p. 185.

(3) Bockstruck, LD (1988) Virginia's Colonial Soldiers, Genealogical Publishing. County, Baltimore, MD, p. 215; Journal of the Commissioners of the Indian Trade of South Carolina September 20, 1710 - April 12, 1715, Edited by A.S. Salley, Jr., Secretary of the Historical Commission of South Carolina.

(4) Calendar of Virginia State Papers and Other Manuscripts, William Palmer, ed., Commonwealth of Virginia, 1875, pp. 168-169.

(5) Virginia Patent Book 10, pp. 458-459 [20 February 1719]

(6) Prince George County, Virginia Ledger Book B, p. 50, In: Weisiger BB III (1992) Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds, 1710-1713, Richmond, VA, p. 8; Prince George County, Virginia Record Book Part V, p. 749, In: Weisiger BB III (1973) Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds, 1713-1728, Richmond, VA, p. 90.

(7) Prince George County, Virginia Record Book Part II, p. 168-169, In: Weisiger BB III (1973), Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds, 1713-1728, Richmond, VA, p. 22.

(8) Boddie JB (1957) Kendrick of Gloucester, Co, Viginia and North Carolina, In: Historical Southern Families, vol. I, Genealogical. Publishing. Co, Baltimore, MD, p. 38.

(9) Virginia Land Patent Book 10, p. 338 [Prince George County], In: Nugent NM (1979) Cavaliers and Pioneers. Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants, 1769-1732, vol. 3, Virginia State Library, Richmond, VA, p. 195.

(10) Prince George County, Virginia Record Book Part V, p.760, In: Weisiger BB III (1973) Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds, 1713-1728, Richmond, VA, p. 97; Virginia Land Patent Book 12, p. 62 [Prince George County], In: Nugent NM (1979) Cavaliers and Pioneers. Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants, 1769-1732, vol. 3, Virginia State Library, Richmond, VA, p. 269.

(11) Prince George County, Virginia Record Book Part VI, p. 972, In: Weisiger BB III (1973), Prince George County, Virginia Wills and Deeds 1713-1728, Richmond, VA, pp. 128-129.

(12) Prince George County, Virginia Record Book Part V, pp. 766-768, In: Weisiger BB III (1973) Prince George County, Virginia Wills & Deeds, 1713-1728, Richmond, VA, p. 101.

Notes for Elizabeth Tucker:

No definitive source has been shown for the name Elizabeth Tucker. The Tucker family was, however, in the immediate area and many family trees show Elizabeth Tucker as William Pettypool's wife.

Children of William Pettypool and Elizabeth Tucker are:

608. Daniell Regan, born Abt. 1626 in County Cork, Ireland; died 1687 in Surry Co., VA. He was the son of 1216. Ira Regan. He married 609. Elizabeth <Unknown> 1660.

609. Elizabeth <Unknown>, born Abt. 1635; died Aft. 1727 in Surry Co., VA.

Notes for Daniell Regan:

Daniell Emigrated from Ireland to Virginia. This family information was provided by Randy Regan crr17@exis.net

Last Will and Testament of DANIELL REGAN

In the name of God, Amen. I Daniell Regan being sick and weak of body, but having my perfect senses and memory do make this my Last Will and Testament. Whensoever it shall please God to take me out of this mortal life, I bequeath my soul to God my Creator trusting in the alone Merits of Jesus Christ my Savior and Redeemer trusting in sure and certain hope of resurrection at the last day. And my body to the earth from whence it came to be decently entered. And for what worldly estate hath pleased God to prosper me with all it is my will and desire that it be disposed of as followeth:

Imprimis: I do give unto my eldest son Francis seventy acres of land including my plantation after ye decease of his mother. But further it is my desire if in case that my wife and my said son cannot agree in living together, that then my said plantation and ye parcel of land that I have assigned to it may be equally divided between them and my wife to have her first choice.

Secondly, I do give unto my son Daniell fifty acres of land adjoining unto the land of Francis Sowersby when he comes to the age of eighteen years.

Thirdly, I do give unto my son Jeremiah fifty acres of land next adjoining to my son Daniell's land.

Fourthly, I do give unto my son John fifty acres of land next adjoining to the land I have given my son Francis.

Fifthly, I do give unto my son Daniell my mare called by the name of Roase and the first filly that the said mare brings, I do give unto my son Jeremiah.

Sixthly, I do give unto my son John a mare filly that I now have of six months old.

Seventhly, it is my desire that my old mare and all the increase that she shall bring shall be equally divided between my wife and my daughter Elizabeth when she comes to the age of eighteen years.

Eighthly, it is my desire that my son Daniell may have a barrow of two years old and a sow of two years old and corn to make them fat for to purchase him clothes forthwith.

And ninthly, it is my will and desire that those most of my stock in general, both of hogs and cattle, and all my household goods may be equally divided between my wife and children after my just debts are paid. And whereon I have lately purchased of James Mumford fifty acres of land in Charles City County, it is my desire that my son Francis may sell it to help pay my debts.

And lastly, I do hereby constitute and ordain my wife and son Francis my Executrix and Executor to see that my last Will and Testament be performed, and so God rest my soul in heaven whensoever it shall please him to take me out of this mortal life.

Given under my hand and seal this second day of November, 1686. [markings] (seal)

Signed and sealed in the presence of us John King Richard Merriwether -l-a

Sowersby At a Court held for the County of Surry, July 5, 1687. The above said proved in Court by the oaths of the Witnesses and a probate granted the Executors. (seal) W. Edwards, County Clerk Recorded W. E. County Clerk.

Daniell's will was probated 18 Jul 1687 in Surry County, VA. He lived in Surry County, VA - known dates: 1666 to 1687. He probably could not write - Will was not signed, only a scribble is recorded.

14 May, 1666. Patent Book #5, page 522, 641?, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. The Patent reads as follows: 14 May, 1666. Governor William Berkeley grants John Rogers, 200 acres in Surry County. Begins on South side of Cyprus Swamp, South-South West along Daniell Regan's land, North West over said Swamp, North North-East upon a Reedy branch issuing out of said Swamp and along same to the beginning.

Book I, 1652 to 1672, Surry, VA, page 17. 23 April, 1667 Daniell Regan, 200 acres, Surry County, VA, Begins opposite to land of Colonel Jordan, to Cypress Swamp for trans. of four persons.

Book I, 1652 to 1671, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 286. 24 July, 1667. Francis Sowerby complained of unlawful behaviour of Daniell Regan and his wife Elizabeth towards his himself and his wife, with scandalous words, vile and wicked and several blows and stripes ... turbulance to greatly dethrone God, and high treason to his Majestie.... Desires that Regan and his wife be bound over to peace. Gives bound until investigated. Book I, 1652 to 1671, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 300. 24 July, 1667 Daniell and Elizabeth Regan, bond to Court for peace, and mentions Francis Sorsby and his wife. Daniel and Elizabeth use abusive language.

Book I, 1652 to 1671, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 302. 7 July, 1668. William Thompson, of Surry County, sells to Daniell Regan for 100 acres of land adjoining Francis Sowersby. Witness: James Watson, John Phillips, William Thompson, Katherine Thompson.

Book I, 1652 to 1672, Surry, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 304. 6 Nov., 1668. Daniell Regan assigns contents of this patent to William Thomson, Minister of Surry County, for 900 pounds tobacco and a sow with two piglets. Thomas Candlis his right to one-half as formerly sold him on Oct. 14, 1667. Witness: Jas. Watkins, John Phillips.

Book II, 1671 to 1684, page 19. 30 Oct., 1672. William Thompson and Catherine Thompson his wife of Surry County in Virginia assign patent to Daniel Regan (Patent not designated). Witness: ffrancis Mason, William Edwards.

Order Book, 1671 to 1691, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 365. 3 Mar., 1681/2. Judgement is granted Daniell Regan against John Smith for four hundred and forty pounds of tobacco and caske due by bill with costs. Order Book, 1671 to 1691, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 340. 3 May, 1681. Daniell Regan, on Jury. Order Book, 1671 to 1691, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 371 2 May, 1682 Daniell Regan appearing in Court and acknowledging his deed of gift of a mare of one year old to his son Francis. It is therfore admitted to record.

Order Book, 1671 to 1691, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 379 4 July, 1682 Daniell Regan having cut down and carried away one walnut tree and three timber trees from the Glebe Land of Southwarke Parish as by evidence and his own confession appearth. It is ordered that he the said Regan pay to the Churchwardens of the said Parish 1000 pounds of tobacco and caske with costs. The Churchwardens of Southwarke Parish having made complaints to Lt Coll. William Brown that one of the houses upon the Glebe Land of the said Parish was burnt and the nails taken away and one Daniell Regan vehemently suspected for the burning of the said house and taking away the nails he upon the said complaint issued his warrant to the Counstable to search for the said nails and to bring the person with whom they should be found before him or some other Justice who by virtue of the said warrant searched the said Regan's house and finding the nails caused the said Regan to go before the said Lt. Coll. William Browne who bound the said Regan to answer the same at this Court. And the Churchwardens of the said Parish now petitioning against the said Regan for reparation of the damage the Parish hath sustained in the burning of the house and taking away of the nails. And it appearth to this Court by the testimony of John Watkins, Counstable, that upon his going into the said Regan's house to search for the nails he very earnestly denied he knew anything of them but so soon as they were found confest they were the nails of the said house. It also appearing by very circumstantial evidence that the said Regan did burn the said house but not being sufficient proved. It is ordered that the said Regan pay to the Churchwardens of the aforesaid Parish 1000 pounds of tobacco and caske with costs and that the said Regan remain in the Sheriff's custody until he enter into bond with good security for his futher good abearing. Daniell Regan appeals from this Order to ye next General Court which is granted giving security according to law. Daniell Regan in Court withdraweth his appeal.

Order Book, 1671 to 1691, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 498 Sept., 1685 A Daniell Regan fined 50 lbs. tobacco for profaning the Sabbath day.

Notes for Elizabeth <Unknown>:

One suggestion, unsupported, that this is Elizabeth Wilson.

Order Book, 1671 to 1691. , Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. page

133. 17 Feb., 1676/7. Complaint being made to this Court that one Elizabeth Regan, the wife of Daniell Regan hath several times and in several places fomented many malignant and rebellious words tending to sedition, do hereby order that Samuell Judkins, Constable or his Headborough do forthwith carry the said Regan to the Common Whipping Place, and give her ten lashes on her bare back, well laid on. (Related to Bacon's Rebellion?)

Children of Daniell Regan and Elizabeth <Unknown> are:

610. Richard Gross, born Bef. 1642. He married 611. Jane Wilson.

611. Jane Wilson, born Abt. 1645 in Isle of Wight Co., VA; died in not proven daughter of John Wilson of Henrico Co., VA. She was the daughter of 1222. John Wilson.

Child of Richard Gross and Jane Wilson is:

640. James Macklemore, born Abt. 1670 in Scotland; died Bef. May 1734 in Bertie Co., NC. He was the son of 1280. <Unknown> Macklemore. He married 641. Fortune Gilliam Abt. 1690.

641. Fortune Gilliam, born Abt. 1671 in Surry Co., VA; died Abt. 1736 in Bertie Co., NC. She was the daughter of 1282. John Gilliam and 1283. Margaret 'Margery' Henshaw.

Notes for James Macklemore:

Abraham McLemore, also in this file, likely the brother of James Macklemore. He is listed as "b. Scotland c 1660" ; his children were born to his second wife, after 1720.

Much of this info is from "B. F. McLemore - His Ancestors and Descendants: A History of the McLemore - Westbrook Family of Southside Virginia" by James L. McLemore III (c) 1991.

William McIlmorrow is suggested as a possible parent of James Macklemore in James L. McLemore III's book.

Will, dated 7 Feb 1733/4 Bertie Co., NC:

" ... being sick and weake of body ..."

Son William Macklemore - plantation formerly laid off for George Mosley. Son James Macklemore - plantation where I now live, and the land from the line formerly laid off to Mosley to the riverbank. Son Charles Macklemore - rest of the land from the riverbank to the head. Son Ephraim Macklemore - 70 or 80 acres on Peehill Creek on the upper side of the first branch of the creek. Sons William and James - cattle each. Daughter Margery Macklemore and son Charles Macklemore - cow and calf each. Sons William, James, Charles, and Ephraim - sows and pigs each. Remaining estate to my wife Fortain Macklemore for her lifetime with reversion to my said children.

Ex. wife

Wit. John Doyle, Abraham Macklemore, Thomas Roberson

Notes for Fortune Gilliam:

Fortune is said to have been half - Cherokee, although ancestors from England appear to be in every branch of recorded genealogies.

http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/m/c/l/-Beverly-or-Bill--Mclemore/index.html

Children of James Macklemore and Fortune Gilliam are:

754. Richard Harris, born Bef. 1630; died Bef. 16 Jun 1679 in Surry Co., VA. He was the son of 1508. Richard Harris. He married 755. Jane <Unknown>.

755. Jane <Unknown>

Notes for Richard Harris:

"Richard Harris of Surry County, Virginia, was the progenitor of our Harris family lineage.

"Richard Harris was not one of the wealthiest men in Lawne's Parish, but he was wealthy enough to have rated mention in Boddie's Colonial Surry: "Others fairly well-to-do were: Richard Drew, Richard Harris, Peter Dale, Joseph Rogers (a tanner, later involved in Bacon's Rebellion), Capt. Samuel Swann (son of Col. Thomas Swann), Walter Bartlett, Charles Amry, John Barnes (connected with the unfortunate tax-gathering in 1673), Robert Ruffin (who later married the wealthy widow of Capt. George Watkins), William Newsum, William Chambers, David Williams, Randall Holt, and Capt. Charles Barham."

"Richard Harris filed a will in Surry County, dated 18 April 1679, and probated on 16 June 1679:

"Harris, Richard: Leg. - To son-in-law, Walter Taylor, my land and my daughter, Jane Stringfel-low. To son, Walter Taylor, a black horse. To wife, Jane Harris, the rest of my estate. Wife, Jane Harris, Exerx. 18 April 1679. Prob.: 16 June 1679. Wit: Thos. Waller, Walter Taylor."

"It would thus seem from the will alone that Richard Harris died with only a wife, Jane, and two daughters"

"However, the 1678 list of Surry County tithables lists both Richard Harris, "senr.," and Richard Harris, "junr." We must therefore conclude that Richard Harris had at least one son who, for some reason, was not named in his will:

[Comment: No Richard Harris appears in the next (1688) tithable list, or in subsequent ones, so we might conclude that Richard Harris, Jr., died just before his father in 1679.]

"In the even earlier, 1674 tithable list, Richard Harris is listed with three tithables. One was himself. The other two were probably sons, but they may have been male servants (in any case, they had to be over sixteen years old to be counted). Thus, we have some circumstantial evidence that Richard Harris may have had even one additional son.

"20 Feb. 1662. A survey of the land Capt. Thos. Adams and Roger Delk, deceased, according to Delk's conveyance & survey by Geo. Watkins as witt. 27 Dec. 1662. Wit.: Thos. Culmer, Austin Hunnicutt, Rich-ard Harris, Jno. Bruton, Rich. Drew, Rich. Jarrott, Jno. Hodge, Jno. (?), Thos. Lane, Jno. Phillips, John Mason, Humphrey Brame."

Richard Harris' name on only three deeds, all related:

"(note: the following written in left margin next to this entry): ye 14th. May 1668 a division mde. of ye. Land wth:in Mentioned oute of ye patten as witnes my hand ye. day abovesd. Richd. Drew (mark). Test. Geo. Watkin.

"This Indenture Made ye. Second day of Janry. 1667 & in ye. Ninteenth Yeare of ye. Reigne of our Sovagine Lord Charles ye. Second by ye. Grace of God of greate Brittain France & Ireland King defendr. of ye. faith &c. betweene Richd. Drew & Mabell his wife of ye. one p:te & Richard Harris of ye. other p:te both of ye. p:ish of Lawnes Creek & County of Surry witnesseth that ye. sd. Richd. Drew & Mabell his wife for a vallueable Condidr:ation in hand all redy received of ye. sd. Richd. Harris before ye. ensealing & de-livery hereof where with ye. sd. Richd. Drew & Mabell his wife doth Really Acknowledge themselves fully satisifed & paid & doe by these pr:sents acquit exonerate & discharge ye. sd. Richd. Harris his heirs execrs. Admrs. from ye. same orany p:te or p:cell thereof fully really & absolutely for ever have for themselves their heirs or either of theire heirs Execrs. & Admrs. or assigns sold & allinated & doe by these pr:sents bargaine assigne alien & sell unto ye. sd. Richard Harris fower hundrd. Acres of land Cittueate in ye. sd. p:ish being ye. Eatermost halfe of ye. Eight hundrd. Acres granted to him ye. sd. Richd. Drew by patten bearing date ye. 24?th. Aprill 1667. To Have & to hold ye. sd. Land wth. all houses Edifices buildings orchards gardens Easmts. wayes back sides wth. all woods Marshes heridamts. & all manner of p:fitts gains & advantages whatsoever arising upon ye. same in as ffull & ample Manner to all intents & purposes as I ye. sd. Richd. could Ly (sic) clame unto by vertue of ye. aforesd. pattent wth. sufft. warranty of ye. sd. Saile from him ye. sd. Richd. Drew & Mabell his wife theire heirs execrs. & admrs. & all other p:sons whatsoever unto ye. sd. Richard Harris his heirs Admrs. & assigns full power & Lawfull Authority to Enter upon possess occupie & peaceably & quietly to enjoy ye. sd. fower hundred. Acres of Land wth:oute ye. lett hindr:ance eviction or Molestation of them ye. sd. Richard Drew & Mabell his wife their heirs execrs. Admrs. or assigns & any other p:son or p:sons whatsoe ever & they ye. sd. Richd. Drew & Mabell his wofe doe further bind them-selves to Acknowledge this theire Act & deed in ye. open Court to be held for ye. County of Surry in Witnes whereof yey. have sett theire hand & seales ye. day & yeare abovesd. Mabell Drew her marke (A?), Richard Drew his marke (R) Seales red wax. Test. Edward Bushell, Antho. Spiltimber. Acknowledged in ye. open Courte by ye. subscribed Richd. & Mary (sic) Drew 3d. Mar. 1667. Recdd. 6th.Test. Geo. Watkin Cl. Cur."

"3 March 1672/3. Rich. Harris of L. C. Psh, Surry Co., planter, in consideration of marriage formerly had between Walter Taylor & Mary, wife of sd Walter, one of my daughters, etc., grants to Walter Taylor 100 acres of land now in possession of Walter of L. C. P. pt of tract former by patt. to me Rich. Harris & Rich. Drew, bounding E. on Rich. Drew, N. on Mr. Arthur Allen, W. & son Rich. Harris formerly belonging to one Richd. Blunt, dec.

Wit.: Geo. Proctor, Wm. Sherwood."

[Comment: The proximity of this land to Arthur Allen means that Richard Harris lived very near the present location of "Bacon's Castle," Arthur Allens's home in Surry County, and the site of the headquarters of the Surry contingent in Bacon's Rebellion.]

"1 March 1677. Ind. between Thomas Blunt, only son of Richard Blunt of Surry Co., deceased, and Thos. Drew, son of Richard Drew, both of said County. Whereas 300 acres of land was granted to Robert War-ren, dec., a patent dated 6 August 1649, Robert Warren sold to Richard Blunt, by assignment of patent 2 April 1650, and lived on it. It went to Thomas Blunt at the death of his father, was under age, and Richard Harris held the same and now sells 300 acres to Thos. Drew.

"Henry Briggs and Mary, his wife, make over all their right and title in this estate to Thomas Drew, 5 March 1677."

But his name did appear in one other land record that reader will have make his own assessment as to its meaning:

["Att a Courte houlden att Southwarke for ye. County of Surry ye. 6th. May 1673"] "Capt. Law. Baker haveing ob-tained an extent of one Moiety of ye land of Mr. Richd. Blunt decd. Now in ye. possession of Rich. Harris for paymt. of thirteene hundd. & six pds. of tobb & Caske & ye. whole Land upon Inquistion by a Jury being vallued att three hundd. & fifty pds. of tobb & Caske P: Annum upon ye ptn. of ye. sd. Baker itt is ordrd. that ye. Sherife deliver him possession of one Moyetie thereof Except ye. Pson Now in ye. possess. will make paymt of ye. Annuall Vallue unto ye. sd. Baker."

["9br. 16th. 1677"] "It is Ordered yt. Rich. Harris doe Imediatly give Thomas Blunt quiet possession of the Land he now Lives on it appeareing to the Cort yt. ye. sd. Blunt is Lawfull heire to ye. same."

Richard Harris did, however, appear frequently in the court records, often as a member of a jury. I have copied the results of some of these seventeenth century jury findings below as an example of what juries did in those days. As the reader will see, jurys did not just sit in a courtroom hearing evidence, but acted as a committee to visit the site of a crime or death and to make their findings based on what they saw or who they could interview.

"Gentlemen of the Jury yw. are to make diligent enquiry How Robt. Whittell Came by his death according to what evidence or circumstances yw. can find by ye. best of yr. cunning witt & Judgmt. And to Cause all p:sons by standing to touch ye. sd. Corps & to retourne yr. Verdict accordingly.

"Wee whoese names are heare Undr. written being Impanelled Upon a Jury to Engquire wch. way Robt. Whittell came by his death doe find by all Circums. that he riding in ye. Carte ye. land Wheele run over a stump & over turned ye. Carte ye. rayle & ye. fore sd. wheele ye. oxen drawing forward & crushed oute his braines whereof he dyed. Ap:ill 7th. 1664.

Charles Barham John Gregory Joh. Clay Arthur Long

Tho. Lillicrop James Redick Andrw. Robinson Richard Harris

Allen Mugett Walter Bartlett Rich. Drew Samuel Cornell

Jurs. Jurator. Cora. nobis Arthur Allen, Wm. Cockerham. Recorded 10th. May 1664."

"Gentlemen of ye. Jury yo. are to make dilligent enquiry how yis. dead p:son here ffownd in the waters Came by his Death & therein to Imploy ye. best of yr. Witt & Judgmt. according to What evidence & Sircum-stance yo. have & to bring ye. Inquest accordingly: Wee whose names are hereundr. written be Impanelled Up on a Jury & sworne to enquire how a p:son ffownd floateing & dead upon ye. waters of Lawnes Creeke Came by his death doe ffind & ye. testemony of Mary Sparrow that ye. sd. p:son on Tusday Last ffell over board oute of a small boate & was thereby Drowned. Ap:ill 17th. 1664.

Charles Barham James Reddicke John Clay Rich. Harris

Allen Mugett Rich. Drew Rich. Jarrett Andrw. Robinson

Samuell Cornell Walter Bartlett Tho. Lillicrop John Gregory, Jurors. Jurator Coram nobis Arthur Allen, Wm. Cockerham. recorded the 11th. May 1664 p: Geo Watkin Cl. records."

"Surry County Virginia. An Inquisition Indented & taken this 31th. May 1669 in ye. one & twentith yeare of ye. Reigne of our Sovaigne Lord King Charles ye. Second before me Geo. Watkin by vertue of a Comis-sion directed unto Me from ye. Honrble. Tho. Ludwell Esqr. his Majties. Escheator Generall for ye. Coun-try of Virga. bearing date ye. 20th. of Ap:ill 1669 as alsoe by vertue of a Wart. directed unto Me from ye. Right Honorble Sr. Wm. Berkeley Knt. Govnor &c. bearing alsoe date ye. 20th. of Ap:ill 1699 for making ye. pr:sent Inquistion, In obedience where unto I have Caused an able Jury to be Impanelled & given them in charge to Enquire what Land Partirick Bartley was att ye. time of his death seized of whether he had dis-posed of ye. sd. Land by will or other wise or whether he had to any of theire Certaine Knowledge any heirs in ye. Country to which Upon theire oaths they have returned this Verdict Vizt: wee of ye. Jury whose names are here unto subscribed wth. our han_ & Seales doe declare According to ye. best of our Judgmt. & Accordin_ to ye. charge Laid before us wch. wee have Carefully Considr:ed wee doe find that Partrick Bartley above named was at ye. time of his death seized of one hundrd. Acres of alnd scitueate & Lying in ye. County of Surry upon ye. blackwaters as by Pattent beareing date ye. 20th. of March 166? doth appeare, wee alsoe find that ye. sd. Partrick Made Noe will neither is there any heirs in ye. Country to our Certaine Knowledge thereofre wee find & give verdict that ye. sd. one hundrd. Acres of Land is escheat to his Majtie. According unto wch. verdict I doe hereby Confirme ye. same & togeather wth. ye. Jury have Signed & Sealed two of this pr:sent date ye. Contents & doe here by Certifie ye. same unto his Majties deputy of his treasurer in ye. Country. Geo. Watkin dept. Escheator."

"Law. Baker Seale. John Grove Seale. An Inquistion had & taken ye. sixth day of June in ye. XXIth. yeare of ye. Reigne of our Sovaign Lord King Charles ye. Second over England &c. Annoqr. dom 1669 before Capt. Joh. Grove Sheriffe of Surry County in Virginia & Coronr. assigned for this Inquistion & Capt. Law-rence Baker one of ye. Justices of ye. sd. County Upon ye. Oaths of .... Rich. Harris ... Jurors Inpanelled & Sworne to enquire & true pr:sentmt. make of ye. Cause & Manner of ye. death of Mary Pope Spinster Aged aboute eighteene yeares Sarvt. to one William Cockin of ye. sd. County wch. Jurors doe upon full examina-tion of Such evidence as then appeared & to ye. best of theire Knowledge give & pr: sent ye. Verdict follow-ing Vizt: that ye. sd. Mary Pope some time in March last did run away from her sd. Mrs: Sarvice & that she did that day eate her diner well & hartily & went away supposed to be in good health whose bones being Now found by a Swamp Side neare ye. house of ye. sd. Cockin we caused to be taken up by ye. sd. Cockin & his wife & by them buried & they alsoe doe find that ye. sd. Mary was Accessery to her owne death in testi-mony whereof ye. sd. Jurors have to this inquisition of two p:tes set their hands ye. day & yeare first above writen. ... Rich. Harris..."

All info on the Harris family was provided by lpoole@dallas.net (JAMES L. POOLE) in 1997.

Notes for Jane <Unknown>:

"Jane Harris was still alive, and unmarried, in 1681 (indicating that she was getting on in years; young widows were very much sought after, and therefore did not remain widows for long). All was not well between her and her son-in-law, Walter Taylor, as is evident in the following record:

Children of Richard Harris and Jane <Unknown> are:

758. Walter Holdsworth, born Bef. 1653; died in Charles City Co., VA. He was the son of 1516. Walter Holdsworth and 1517. Amy <Unknown>.

Notes for Walter Holdsworth:

All following info on the Holdsworth family was provided by lpoole@dallas.net (JAMES L. POOLE) 1997.

" ... he appeared often in the Charles City County records, starting in 1656, and on several occasions, in connection with a White family there. It is because of this family association, though it is not perfectly clear how these Whites were related to our Charles White...

"Ordered that the Difference betweene Jo. Hatley plt and Edd ffitzgarret Defte, betweene mr. Stephen Hamelin plt and Cha: Tyoer def'te, betweene mrs Sara Hooe [Chapter 17] plt and ffrancis Redford Defte, be tryed by a Jury. The Jury: Capt Wm Rothwell foreman, Ca: Edd Mathewes, mr James Barker, mr. Wm Sanders, mr. Jo. Banister, mr Morgan Jones, mr Ed Mosby, mr. Walter Holdsworth, mr. ffr. Grey, mr Tho: Mather, mr Cornel' Clemence, mr. Jo: Hodges. Verdict Intr' Hatley plt and ffitzgarret Deft It appeth to the Jury by circumstantiall evidence that the w'thin menconed John Hatley is free, and therefore they do set and adjudge him to be free, as for his damages because the Indenture is lost and the Day of his freedome appe'ling not to the Jury but by circumstances, The Jury in consideracon thereof do allot him three barrells of corne according to custome and double clothing from head to foot, one being a new cloth suite, And Cost of suite cr. Judgm't is graunted according to verdict above sd to be performed by the Defte Edd ffitgar-rett, als exec."

"I, John White do hereby give and freely give unto Charles White for consideracons rec'd in hand of the sd Charles White of London mariner, One hundred acres of land lying and being neere the falls upon dis-tance of three miles from the falls beginning upon my first entry upon the first Survey. Witnes my hand this 13th Day of Aprill 1658 being my owne land per me John White. Test: John Posled [sic], Christopher Batt, Walter Holdsworth Recognit in Cur April 20, 1658 per Edd Mosby and John White suprad't. Rec 12 May 1658."

"Abstract. Deed. 3 June 1658. Thos. Tanner sells to Howell Pryse a bay gelding formerly bought of Wm. Bird. The horse delivered to Walter Holdsworth for use of Pryse. Signed Thomas Tanner. Wit: James Barker, Robert Wynne."

"Ordered that all the members of the Jury of Inquirey impanelled that have absented themselves are amerced and adjudged to pay to the sheriffe as a fine for nonattendance each of them 200 lb tobbo to be levied by distresse [if needfull] except Walter Holdsworth who hath submissively made the just cause of his necessary absence knowne to the Co'rt, And that the full Jury be impanelled and prepared to receive their oath and charge at the next Co'rt the third day of Jan'ry next."

"Abstract. Dif. betw. Richard Carter plt. and Thomas Stevenson deft. to be tried by Jury. Jury impanelled bidzt mr. Geo: Potter foreman, John fflowers, mr ffran: Grey, Morgan Jones, mr. Jo: Drayton, Moris Rose, mr. fferd Aston, John Howell, Wm Justice, Walter Holdsworth, Wm Sanders, Augustin Willyard. The verdict: We find for the plt tenn pounds of tobbo Damages, and the defendt and his wife to ask the plt and his wife forgivenesse in open Co'rt. The Cort giveth Judgmt according to this verdict, wth costs to be pd by the defendt, als exec."

[1661] "Jury inter mr Howse plt and Lucie deft. Capt Otho Southcott, mr Walter Holdsworth, mr Wm Bird, mr Richard Baker, Capt John Wall, mr. Willm Hill, mr. fferd: Aston, mr Patrick Jackson, mr. Wm Hunt, mr Robt Murray, mr. Ellias Osborne, mr John fflowers. Verdict: We find for the plte 600 lb tobbo."

"Abstract. Richd Braine conf judgt to Walter Holdsworth for Edward Curtis for 504 lb tobo."

"Abstract. Deed. 4 March 1661/2. Tho. Busby planter of Surry Co. sells to Wm Rollinson 'one Indian Boy about the age of five yeares.' Signed Tho. Busby. Wit: John Gittings, Mathew Hoggson. Wm Rollinson assigns interest in above Francis Radford. Signed Willi Rollinson. Wit: Walter Holdsworth, Charles Greg-ory. Rec 24 April 1663."

"A List of Jury sworne to Inquire of the death of a Child Drowned the 30th of 7ber 1663 at mr Wm Rollinsons: Mr john Tatem foreman, Mr Edward Beck, Mr Walter Holdsworth, Mr Theophilus Beddenfield, Mr Ellias Osborne, Mr Tho: Stone, Mr Augustine Williard, Mr John Hix, Mr Joseph Osborne, Mr George Marshall, Mr Richd Price, Mr Ben: Wade. Wee the above menconed Jury doe not finde any wayes but that this child came accidentally by its death by Examining the family and causing them to touch the Corps we finde no other wayes. Sworne before me Will Bird." [Note: Touching a Dead Body: It was an ancient su-perstition that the body of a murdered person would bleed freely when touched by the murderer. Hence in old criminal law, this was resorted to as a means of ascertaining the guilt or innocence of a person suspected of murder. B.F.]

"Abstract. Judgt to Walter Holdsworth as atty for Edward Curtis against Onesimus Scriven as security for Joseph Osborne's appearance for 1099 lb. tobo."

"Abstract. Dif betw Robt Scott plt and Edd Richards deft to jury. Jury impannelled: Mr Danniell Clarke foreman, Mr John Barker, Mr John Drayton, Mr James Blamore, Mr fferdinando Aston, Mr James Wallace, Mr Patrick Jackson, Mr Willm Hill, Mr Tho: Mallory, Mr Cutbert Williamson, Mr Walter Holdsworth, Mr Willm Peibles. Verdict, confirmed by judgt, for plt, full debt of 850 lb tobo to be pd at Moris Rose's mill. Also for damages 'in regard of ill president' 350 lb tobo payable next year."

"Abstract. Dif betw Richd Baker plt and Thos Crooke and his wife referred to a Jury. The Jury: Mr Danniell Clarke foreman, Mr John Barker, Mr John Drayton, Mr James Blamore, Mr fferd Aston, Mr James Wallace, Mr Patrick Jackson, Mr Willm Hill, Mr Tho: Mallory, Mr Cutbert Williamson, Mr Walter Holdsworth, Mr Will', Peibles. Verdict: Wee find for the plt that the sd plts wife hath beene very much abused in her reputacon. Unon w'ch Verdict it is the judgem't of the Co'rt that according to Act for her scandalous abuses the deft Ann Crooke be three times ducked and her husband pay costs als exec."

"Abstract. Joseph Osborne ordered to give security to Walter Holdsworth attor of Edw Curtis for pmt of 1089 lb tobo payable 10th October next."

"The difference of defamacon depending betweene Tho Huxe plt and Robt Busby deft is referred to the exaiacon of a Jury. Jury: Mr Daniell Clarke foreman, Mr Tho: Douglas, Mr Robt Nicholson, Mr Silvanus Stokes, Mr Cornel: Clemance, Mr John Marshall, Mr Richd Baker, Mr Martin Quelch, Mr Walter Holdsworth, Mr John Turner, Mr James Wallace, Mr James Blamore. Verdict Wee find for the deft: Judgemt is gratned to the deft upon this Verdict for 40 lb tobbo charges to be pd the plt Hux w'th all Costs hereof als exec. The difference of defamacon betweene Robt Busby plt and Thomas Huxe deft is referred to the exai'acon of a Jury. The same Jury. Verdict Wee finde for the def't. Judgemt is granted to the deft upon this verdict for 40 lb tobbo charges to be pd by the plt Busby w'th all Costs hereof als exec."

"From the above court records we can probably deduce that Walter Holdsworth was not a land owner (at least not a large one). Rather, he seems to have been in the class of tradesmen, and probably was a lawyer, or what passed for a lawyer in those days. The fact that he was on so many juries, and among rather good company, indicates that he was a man of some stature at least.

"All of the above records came from the Charles City court order books. Charles City County, during the Civil War, sent its records to Richmond for "safekeeping," and most of these records were burned with the burning of Richmond. Being a lawyer, or at least familiar with the courts, Walter Holdsworth probably made a will, but his will, if made, would have been among the records destroyed if he filed it in Charles City County. Thus, we may never know more about him or his family."

Child of Walter Holdsworth is:

800. John MacNaucht, born Bef. 1635 in Argyll, Scotland; died 1680. He was the son of 1600. John MacNaucht and 1601. Nicola MacNaucht. He married 801. Florence Gordon.

801. Florence Gordon, born in Scotland.

Notes for John MacNaucht:

The presumed ancestry of John MacNauchtan has been linked by other writers to the Chiefs of the Clan MacNauchtan, whose "approximate" lineage (using some records and a lot of inference) has been documented in 'The Chiefs of the Clan Macnachtan' ; The Scottish Genealogist, Jan 1955, vol II no 1 by Angus Macnaghten. The generation that included John MacNauchtan (and which was ascribed to this individual) died later, and married a woman other than the two listed wives of this John.

Also see: http://www.macnauchtan.com/saugus/MacNauchts_Galloway.html

Acquired title to Kilquhanity in 1668. Was noted for protecting the property rights of women and children during persecutions of the MacNaucht Covenanters. Was stabbed to death in the 1680s. Debts on the estate resulted in a long and unsuccessful stuggle to retain MacNaucht family properties.

Children of John MacNaucht and Florence Gordon are:

880. Lt. Col. Walter Chiles, born Abt. 1606 in Prob. England; died Abt. 1653 in Jamestown, VA. He was the son of 1760. John Chiles and 1761. Alice Wellstedd. He married 881. Elizabeth <Unknown> 1625 in Somerset, England.

881. Elizabeth <Unknown>, born 1602 in Prob. England; died 1672 in VA.

Notes for Lt. Col. Walter Chiles:

1 March 1638, Walter Chiles recieves 400 acres of land in Charles City Co., 200 acres of it for the personal adventure of himself, his wife Elizabeth Chiles, his sons: William and Walter, and 200 acres for transportation of 4 persons: Hen. Tutton, Jon. Gerry, Jon. Shaw, and Sarah Cole.

One time thought to have been the son of Walter Childs and Margaret Payne, which has been proven wrong. They had a son Walter who predeceased his father.

Walter Chiles was elected to the House of Burgesses in 1641,1642 and 1643 from Charles City Co., VA. He resided in the home previously owned by Sir Francis Wyatt and Governor Berkeley. He was a merchant.

"The Bristol Burgess Book 1632/3 April 1st. Walter Chiles is admitted to the liberties of this cittie for that he was the sonne of John Chiles and hath paid 4 shillings & 6 pence."

"It was this Walter Chiles I who petitioned the General Assembly in 1640 for permission to explore the west. He was also Lef't Colonel Walter Chiles, Speaker of the House 5 July 1653."

One Walter Childes had daughter Sara baptized at Temple Parish when "our" Walter Chiles was already in Virginia. A Walter Chiles is said to have died prior to 1647, of St. Mary Redcliff Parish.

Yet it is shown that Walter Chiles indicates that he was of Bristol according to a deposition of 24 Jul 1637.

Some Records of Walter Chiles, Virginia Merchant, in the Netherlands: The Virginia Genealogist July-September 1999 Vol. 43 Number 3 pp. 218-219 by Henry B Hoff, C.G., F.A.S.G. Boston, Massachusetts:

25 Aug 1651. Contract of freighters Ariaen Pouwelsz of Rotterdam and Wouter Selis of Virginia with skipper Jan Pietersz of Rotterdam. Ship de Faam, about 60 lasts, four pieces. Route From Amsterdam to "the English Virginies and the quaters around it." take in cargo, back to Amsterdam, unload Cargo in 10 to 14 days. Freight costs 500 guilders for every month that the ship is sailing for the freighters to Virginia, 6 months minimum. The Skipper will travel on the ship; his salary will be paid by the freighters. Signed "Wouter Chiles" (Gemeente Archief Amsterdam, Notalial Archives, 1535, p. 87; this and the following abstracts are courtesy of Dr. Jaap Jacobs of Leiden)

5 Aug 1654. Poulus Carter, burgher of Nieuw Casteel [New Castle], former skipper of the ship Anna van Nieuw Casteel has sold to Walter Chiels, merchant living in the Virginias, his ship, lying in Amsterdam. It is usual here to have two sureties as bail. How-ever, as he is a stranger here he will give Walter Chiels an act of surety at the first opportunity. James Tellor will be surety (Gemeente Archief Amsterdam, Notarial Archives 1577,

p. 172]

Some say he married 2nd Alice Lukin, who later married John Page. However, wife Elizabeth is said by others to have out-lived him.

Memo: 9 generations

Notes for Elizabeth <Unknown>:

Children of Walter Chiles and Elizabeth <Unknown> are:

912. John R. Warren, born Abt. 1635 in of Old Rappahannock Co., VA; died Bef. 25 Nov 1691 in Westmoreland Co., VA. He was the son of 1824. William Warren and 1825. Ann Becker. He married 913. Rachel Williams Abt. 1670.

913. Rachel Williams, born Abt. 1650; died Bef. 11 Feb 1705/06 in Essex Co., VA. She was the daughter of 1826. John Williams.

Notes for John R. Warren:

The "R" in his name is not an initial, but a mark.

A John Warren was mentioned in deed and headright records of Westmoreland Co., VA from 1660; this may be the same John Warren. Records began in Rappahannock County by 1658, where in 1666 John Warren purchased land along with Richard West, near Occupacia Creek. In 1668 John sold his land to his partner, West, for 1200 pounds of tobacco in casks. Westmoreland and Rappahannock Counties were separated by a stream or river.

The families living in the Ocupacia area belonged to the Sittingbourne Parish of the Anglican Church. Holland D. Warren, PhD in "Warrens and Related Families of North Carolina and Virginia" 1990

There is no evidence to link this John Warren with his often-listed father, Thomas Warren who is said to have married the widow Susan Greenleaf (and this is an error, as described elsewhere in this file). Holland D. Warren, PhD indicates that at least six different Warren families were in Virginia about the time, and no conclusive facts seem to point to any of them being this John's father. His book "Revisited" suggests that Thomas Warren's half-brother, William Warren, who married Ann Becker, is a likely choice, and I have made this speculative link.

Notes for Rachel Williams:

On 2 December 1679 John Williams of Occupacia made a gift to Rebecca Warren the daughter of John Warren, of one cow. For this reason some think Rachel was the daughter of John Williams. Holland D. Warren, PhD in 'Warrens and Related Familis of North Carolina and Virginia" makes a persuasive argument that this is the likely family.

On 14 April 1683 William Sargent of Rappahannock County wrote a will and named John Warren's son William as an inheritor of 100 acres, provided George Sargent, William's son, should die before reaching 20 years of age. For this reason some think this is Rachel Sargent, the daughter of William Sargent.

On 20 Sep 1698 Rachel and sons John and Samuel, and son-in-law Edward Martin purchased adjoining plantations from John Hawkins, only son and heir of Thomas Hawkins of Occupacia.

"In the Name of God Amen being the 18th Day of September in the year of our Lord God one Thousand Seven hundred and five According to ye Computation of the Church of England that I Rachel Warren of Essex County in St. Anns parish being of perfect Memory and remembrance prassed be God doe make and Ordaine this to be my Last Will and Testament in manner and forme following viz: that is to say

First I bequeath my Soul into the hands of Almighty God my Heavenly Father hoping that thorugh the meritorious death and passion of Jesus Christ my only Saviour and Redeemer to receive free pardon and forgiveness of all my Sins And as for my Body to be buried in Christian Burial at the Discretion of my Executor hereafter Nominated as Followeth

Item. I give and bequeath unto my son William Warren 50 acres of Land which I doe live upon together with all houses Orchards and if the said William Warren Should Dye without Heirs of his own begetting then the Said Land to fall to the first Male of my Son Thomas Warren within ten years and if the sd. Thomas Warren has no Male of his own begetting within ten years then the Said Land and Plantation to fall to my Grand Daughter Mary Paker and her heires for Ever.

Item. I give unto my Grand Daughter Jone Martin and Margarit Martin her Sister one Young Mare to run for the good of them both with her Encrease further I doe desire that Elizabeth Martin may live upon the Sd. Plantation without any Molestation and to have house and Ground as much as She and her Little ones can tend during three years.

Item. I give unto Mary Parker and Ann Warren my Grand Children the first Colt my mare brings let it be horse or Mare between them both and the Said mare to bring up the Colt until it be two years old.

Item. I give unto my Son Thomas Warren my Old Mare likewise I doe Order that Mary Parker and Ann Warren my Grand Children be left unto my Son William Warren until they be sixteen year Old each of them. Furthermore if the Sd. William Warren Should trouble his Brother Thomas Warren about his Cattle then the Sd. Cattle to be made good of the Sd. Cattle which belong to the Said plantation.

Children of John Warren and Rachel Williams are:

914. John Hackley, born Bef. 14 Mar 1654/55 in Calbourne, Isle of Wight, England; died Aft. 12 Apr 1697 in Sittingbourne, Essex, VA. He was the son of 1828. Richard Hackley and 1829. Joane Clayden. He married 915. Elizabeth Lambert Abt. 1682 in Rappahannock Co., VA.

915. Elizabeth Lambert, born Abt. 1665. She was the daughter of 1830. John Lambert.

Notes for John Hackley:

It is not certain that Elizabeth, shown to be a daughter, was a Hackley, but there is compelling evidence in the names of her children.

John emigrated to Essex County, VA prior to 1680. Many of his decendents farmed tobacco and many worked as carpenters which seems to have been the family occupations. His will, dated VA 12 Mar 1697/98, was in Essex Co., VA.

Notes for Elizabeth Lambert:

Elizabeth Lambert or Elizabeth Andrews Stallard according to http://www.inficad.com/~cingram/ Aug 1999.

She married first James Andrews, then John Ridgedale, then John Hackley.

Children of John Hackley and Elizabeth Lambert are:

916. Josiah Shipp, born Abt. 1664 in VA; died 24 Jan 1704/05 in St. Ann Par., Essex, VA. He was the son of 1832. William Shipp II and 1833. Sarah Jane Butt. He married 917. Elizabeth Brooks 1684 in Old Rappahannock Co., VA.

917. Elizabeth Brooks, born Bef. 1668; died Aft. 1699 in St. Ann Par., Essex, VA. She was the daughter of 1834. Thomas Brooks and 1835. Susannah Wyatt.

Notes for Josiah Shipp:

Some indicate that Josiah's birth date was as early as 1650, and that he was not likely, therefore, to be the son of William Shipp and Sarah Butt. He is sometimes listed as the son of Richard Shipp and Isbell Martin.

I Josiah Shipp being very sick and weak yett of perfect sense and memory doe make constitute and appoint this to be my Last Will and Testament Revoking all other will or Wills by me formerly made either Virbal or otherwise.

Imprimis I give my Soule into the hands of God that gave it in hopes of a joyfull Resurrection, my body to the Earth decently to be interred with such Christian buriall as time and place will afford. As for my worldly wealth I give and bequeath as followeth:

Item I give my Plantation with all ye Land Appurtenances and privileges thereunto belonging unto my well beloved wife Jane and my son Richard Ship during their naturall life equally to be divided between them, and if sd. Wife should be now with Child that then her part fall to the said child and its heirs lawfully begotten of its body and my Son Richards part to him and his heirs Lawfully begotten in wedlock forever. But further if my wife should not now be with Child my Will is that after her decease the Land and Plantation fall holy to my son Richard and his heirs forever as above sd. But if my son Richard should dye without issue that then the said Land and Plantation aforementioned to be equally divided betwixt my son Josiah Ship and my son Thomas Ship to them and their heires forever Lawfully begotten in Wedlock.

And further my will is that if either of them should die with out issue that the whole fall to ye survivor. As for my Goods and Chattels I give unto my wife Jane one Gray Mare and Mare Colt with all their increase and one black stared horse and three Cows one called Pookat one Cherry one Jackpott and one bull and one pied steere.

Item I give to my son Thomas one young Mare with her increases that I had of John Heale. Item I give to my wife Jane one feather bed & furniture and six plates and four pewter Dishes and one great basin one iron pott about six Gall and six plates more and one Tankard the biggest of ye two and the biggest of ye looking glasses and one warming pan and one pewter Chamber pott and one great Chest and one Small table and Six rush bottom Chairs one table Cloath and six Napkins and one Cattaile bed with two Ruggs,

Item I give my son Thomas one feather bed with the furniture belonging to it and one pied heifer of my one mare and one red heifer with a Star in her forehead and one yearling heifer red. I give to my sone Josiah Ship one red yearling heifer and three pewter dishes and one flore bed one blanket one sheet and a Rugg,

Item I give to my son Thomas two pewter dishes one pye plate and six small plates. I give to my sone Richard one two year old steer and to my son Josiah one iron pott and my sone Thomas also one iron pott and a small table.

And therefore it is my will that my well beloved friends Thomas Meader & William Garnett be joynt Executrs of this my last will and Testament as witness my hand and Seale. Test, Wm. Davis; Richard Harman; Elizabeth Green. Signum, Josiah Ship.

Proved by the oaths of Wm. Davis, Richard Harman and Elizabeth Green the witnesses hereto in Essex County Court the 12th day of February 1705-6 and is recorded. Test, Richard Buckner, Cl Cur.

Comments: See Essex County Virginia Deed Bk. 12, pp 176-77. The above cited from Walter Ray Sanders history of the Shipp family (1946). Jane Ship was second wife of Josiah Ship Sr. His first wife was Elizabeth Brookes. His occupation has been listed as "cooper" in other Virginia documents. He had submitted a petition to the House of Burgesses in 1704 to "keep a ferry on the Rappahannock River". Josiah at that time described as "aged and unable to do other work."

http://members.aol.com/kenshowind/shipp.htm

Yorke Co., VA document: "Mr. Robert Hide by the demise of Josias Shipp of the County of Essex, Cooper, and Eliza his wife, the only daughter and heir att law to Thomas Brookes, late of the COunty of Yorke, haveing brought his action in ejectione firme against Edward Corlew declareing that Corlew with force and armes &c a certaine tract of land ... (prob. 1697?)

Notes for Elizabeth Brooks:

Children of Josiah Shipp and Elizabeth Brooks are:

930. <Unknown> Brockington, born in Ireland.

Children of <Unknown> Brockington are:

960. William Pettypool, born Bef. 20 Oct 1630 in St. Dunstan Par., Stepney, Middlesex, England; died in of York & Surry Co., VA. He was the son of 1920. Samuel Pettypool and 1921. Alice Jackson. He married 961. Ann Smith.

961. Ann Smith, born Bef. 1645; died in VA.

Notes for William Pettypool:

Many of the descendants shown are from WFT 13-2599.

Text thanks to : George's Genealogical Research Filing Cabinet (copied in its entirety with permission)

http://www.mindspring.com/~baumbach Sep 2000

Samuel and Alice's son, William, and his wife Ann, reportedly had a son, William, whose birth was registered in 1660 in Stepney (4). They are suspiciously similar to a William Pettipoole and Ann Smith who were in York County, Virginia in 1660 and released in 1661 from indenture to John Davis, suggesting that they had been in America several years. William and Ann were involved in a tobacco stealing incident (5).

At a Court Held for York County, November 13, 1660

Present: Col. George Reade, Esq., Capt. Ralph Langley, Mr. Edmond Peeters, Lt. Col. William Babar, Capt. Daniel Parke, Mr. William Hay, Maj. Joseph Croshaw, Maj. James Goodwin, Mr. Robert Baldrey, Mr. John Hansford, Mr. Xopher Harris and Mr. Mathew Huberd:

In difference between John Raughan, plt. and John Davis, deft., concerning tobacco plants of said Raughan, bought of Emanuel Alvis and carryed away by order of said Davis by his servants William Pettipoole and Ann Smith, plaintiff craves a jury. Ordered that a jury be impanelled as follows: George Gill, foreman, Daniel Tucker, William Pattison, Nicholas Seabrell, Thomas Whalley, James Moore, Thomas Allin, Alexander Tyre, John Gland, Richard Smith, John Davis and William Walker. Verdict: We find for plaintiff 300 lb. tob.[acco] and order John Davis to pay John Raughan.

In difference between Emanuel Alvis, plt. and John Davis, deft. concerning his stealing and carrying away, by his servants William Pettipoole and Ann Smith, tobacco plants belonging to plt, plt. craved a jury which was impanelled as follows: George Gill, foreman, Daniel Tucker, William Pattison, Nicholas Seabrell, Thomas Whalley, James Moore, Thomas Allin, Alexander Tyre, John Gland, Richard Smith, John Davis and William Walker. Verdict: We find for plt. 300 lb tob.

Whereas it appears to the court that John Davis ordered his servants William Pettipoole and Ann Smith to take away tobacco plants of Emanuel Alvis and John Raughan, it is ordered that they be committed to sheriff's custody till they give bond for good behavior.

John Stanly says he heard John Davis say, about 27 Oct. 1660, that he would give William Pettipoole and James Stanly a seat of land between them for 20 years and 20 head of cattle and a bull and 10 head of hogs, which they to have the increase; and Davis to build deponent a 30 foot dwelling house with deponent's labor and furnish them with too. 13 Nov. 1660.

Ann Smith says that last May she was ordered by her master to go with William Pettipoole, then both servants, to steal plants of Emanuel Alvis and John Raughan in an old field called Burrough's field, denied John Davis and wife, she being her master and dame; and Davis said "No matter, I'll let it alone till a season comes." When season came, Davis came to the bedside and called her in all haste, it then being a cruel tempest of thunder, rain and lightning, that she go with William Pettipoole to steal the plants, but unwilling to go, Davis departed to another room and deponent fell asleep; and Davis came again iwth a darkk lantern and said, "What, are you not up yet?" Than she told him she had no shoes. Davis said, "Take your freedom shoes and wear them, and be careful you keep not in the path." She said she had no knife and Davis gave her his. Having stolen the plants, bare three days later Davis promised her a heifer, which she refused. Then he offered her another which he said was his own. Deponent said, "Truly master, I'll have none of your cattle." She was forewarned of going to Alvis's house. He promised deponent many large gifts [torn] if she not divulge the stealing.

12 Nov. 1660 Ann (x) Smith

Deposition of William Pettipoole [Weisiger: says essentially as above with similar promises by Davis]. 12 Nov 1660 William (W) Pettipoole

Ann (Nann) was named as the wife of William Pettipoole, and both were described as "thieves" with scandalous and dangerous behavior" (6).

At a Court held for York County, 23 May 1661 at Capt. Daniel Parke

Ordered that Mr. Daniel Wild have a warrant from the clerk to bring before us on sight at Capt. Daniel Parke's house, William Pettipoole and Anne his wife.

On request of William Pettipoole and Anne his wife for a discharge from comittment till they give bond for good behavior, court discharges them, they paying all costs.

On petition of John Davis, court discharges him from his bond for good behavior of Nov. last

John Thomas vs. William Pettipoole referred to next Court.

At a Court held for York County, 26 August 1661

James Stainsby, committed by last court to sheriff's custody, and guilty by his own confession, this day craves King's most gracious pardon. Court remits his punishment, but his testimony to be invalid in future in all cases.

Ordered that William Pettipoole and Ann his wife, on William's recovery, being now sick, be taken into custody until thy give bond for good behavior, being persons of scandalous and dangerous behavior.

At a Court held at George Reade's House, 27 August 1661

Present: R. Hon. Governor of Va., Col. Francis Moryson, Esq., Col. George Reade, Maj. Thomas Beale, Esquires, and Lt. Col. Henry Gooch

Deposition of James Stainsby, age 28, examined 1 May 1661, says that in difference between John Davis and John Thomas, by the devilish instigation, vile and cruel persuasions of William Pettipooleand Anne his now wife did suborne your deponent to swear falsely concerning his master Thomas, that he should give your deponent a certain sum of tobacco to swear that John Davis had killed a steer, which now I do here pronounce under oath, that my said master Thomas, nor his wife, nor none belonging to them never offered me no such thing, nor never desired nor persuaded me to swear for or against anyone in any matter, knowing my master Thomas behaving himself civil and honest to all persons; and that William Pettipoole and Nann his wife swore concerning him is false, and proceeded out of malice and envy, because my master Thomas checked them from stealing several bags of tobacco from John Davis and called them "thieves", and forbad them his house. Further saith that what tobacco and other things Pettipoole and his wife stole from John Davis, they sold aboard sloops in Queens Creek and converted it to their own use, and sold a case of drams to the negro Emanuel Anvill. Said Pettipoole often persuaded me to accept stolen tobacco at my master's house but I denied them, thereupon they hid it in a hollow trees about the plantation, and so by night would carry it aboard sloops.

James (~) Stainsby

Sworn before me, Wm Babar

I, William Pettipoole and Anne my wife, name Master John Underwood our attorney in difference depending between John Thomas & us. 24 Aug. 1661. Wm ( ) Pettipoole, Ann (X) Pettipoole

At a Court held for York County, 31 October 1661

William Pettipoole and Anne his wife are by court discharged from their bond for good behavior.

Tobacco exported from York County on sloops went directly to London, including Stepney in adjoining Middlesex County.

John Davis, master of William Pettypool, died about 1665 in York County. His wife, Mary, remarried to Thomas Holder (7). Thomas holder died about 1670, and Mary Davis, widow, remarried Charles Russell. John Davis' name reappeared in records of Henrico County in 1720, along with William Pettypool.

At a Court Held for York County April 1665

George Gill and Robert Weekes are security for Thomas Holder, his being accountable to the children of John Davis, dec'd.

Division of estate of John Davis, dec'd:

To Mary, the relict, livestock to value 10/19/7 2/3

To William Davis, same, to value 27/6/5

To Thomas Davis, same, to value 27/6/5

To Benjamin Davis, same, to value 27/6/5

Signed: John (JT) Thomas, Ralph Graves, Henry (H) White

John Baskervyle to be paid by Thomas Holder, who married the relict of John Davis, dec'd, 800 lbs tobacco for taking the inventory.

Court Held 24 August 1665

Bond of Thomas Holder and George Gill of Maston Parish, York Co., and Robert Weekes of Middletown Parish, York Co. 3 May 1665. Condition is that said Holder married Mary, the relict of John Davis, dec'd, and shall cause estates to be delivered to the children:

To Thomas Davis, 9 head cattle; to Benjamin Davis, 11 head cattle; to William Davis, 9 head cattle and to each of the three 27/6/5 money.

Witness: John Baskervyle, Mr. Chas. [?]

Signed: Thomas Holder, George Gill, Robt. Weekes

Recorded 24 Aug 1665.

I, Thomas Holder, now of Maston Parish in Yourk Co., Planter, apppoint living friend Benjamin Lillingston my attorney, 9 Jan 1670.

Wit: William Woorll, Will Wetherford

Signed: Thomas Holder

At a Court Held for York County, 1 December 1671

Nathaniel Bacon, Esq. is to be paid out of the estate of Thomas Holder 2880 lb tob.

Mr. John Leake is to be paid out of the estate of Thomas Holder 1745 lbs. tob.

At a Court Held for York County, 10 January 1671 [1672]

Upon petition of Mr. Robert Weekes, one of the securities of Thomas Holder, about the orphans of John Davis, dec'd, it is ordered that Benjamin Lillingston, as attorney for Holder, possess Thomas Davis of what part of the estate is belonging to Holder in his hands, and no order is to issue agst Holder's estate until the ophan's dues be served.

In 1665, across the James River from York County, a William Petepole was empaneled on a jury in Surry County, Virginia, to view the body of a man who drowned at Upper Chippoakes Creek at Benjamin Harrison's landing (8, 9), a short distance from the homeplace of our proven William[2] and Elizabeth Pettypool.

Whereas the Corps of an Unknowne young Man was this day found att the Landing of Mr. Benjamin Harrisons which by reason of ye. weather will forth with putrifie & become offencive the Law requiring a Jury first to Enquire the Cause of all accedentall deaths before buriall of such p:sons as doe not dye naturally These are therefore to will & require yo. whose names are here subscribed that yo. repaire to the sd. landing to Morrow Morninge by Sun risinge to Veiw ye. sd. Corps, & to give yr. Verdict undr yr. hands how ye sd. stranger came by his death that he may be buried Whereof yo. may not faile as yo. will answer the Contratry att ye. uttmost p:rll dated at my house this 7th ffeby. Anno 1664 [1665]. Geo. Jordan. Directed to Ffrancis Hogwood Constable Whoe Impannell ye. ds. Jury & bury the dead Mann. Mr. Henry Brigs, foreman. Mr Mathew Battle, Mr. Mathew Hogson, Tho. Webster, Richard Attkins, Wm. Pettepole, Mr. Sam. Coop:, Mr. Ben. Harrison, Robt. Carthrayt, Maruice Burcher, Tho. Harker, Mr. Wm Norwood. Ffrancis Hogwood Constable. You & every of yo. haveing viewed the sd Corps & subscribed to ye. same are alsoe required to come to ye. house of Mr. Henry Brigs to Make oath to ye. Verdict. G. Jordan.

Wee whose names are above Written in Conformaty to this warrant have viewed the Corps herein named, & have seriously Considered what might be the instruementall Cause of his death but he haveing been soe Long dead that his body is putrified & brooke soe that wee are only able to adjudge that he hath been drowned in the River but by what accident or by what means is impsseble to Judge but that he is drowned & Cast up by the tide att ye Landing aforesd he is a Midle aged Man of indiferent stature with sad browne hair he had an old shirte & striped Drawers & this wee subscribe to be our Verdict. The Juries s___tion are on the other side.

Signum Henry Briggs, Mattw. Battle, Sam. Coop:, Ben. Harrison, Robt. Carthwright (R), Maurice Burcher, Thomas Webster (I), Joh. Kepin (I), Richard Atkins, Wm Pettypole (+), Wm Norwood (77) Ffran. Hogwood (H). All sworne to the Verdict within Written the 8th July 1664 before Me Geo. Jordan and pr:sented in the Courte of ye. sd. County by the Constable wth:in named whoe reffers him selfe to yr. Worps. for what yo. will allow for his paines & hinderance of his owne busines att that busy time, for he went to the mens houses to warne them dug ye. Grave & buried ye Corps & was sick from that day for a fort night.

Recorded 5th Octobr. 1664. Test Geo. Watkins, Cl.

Additionally, a William and Ann Pettipool demanded headright in 1665 for themselves and son William in Talbott

County for immigrating to Maryland (10). They apparently did not stay in Maryland, and reassigned the land to a

Daniel Jenifer.

William Pettipoole demands land for transporting himself Ann Pettipoole his wife and William

Pettipoole his son into this Province tho which he assigns away thus,

I William Pettipoole do assigne over all my right title or interest of me to the right aforementioned unto

Daniele Jenifer, Gent, his heirs and assigns for ever from me and my heirs forever,

Witness my hand this eight & twentieth day of November one thousand six hundred sixty five.

The mark of

William + Pettipoole

Witness

Edward Savage

In 1668, Ann filed a civil suit in Baltimore (11). They were likely William and Ann Smith Pettypool of York and Surry County, Virginia. It is also likely that they were the same William and Ann with son William whose birth in 1660 was registered at Stepney, England, since St. Dunstan's Parish registered all births ocurring on the high seas (12), and it is possible William was born during an earlier passage across the Atlantic toYork County, Virginia, or across the Chesapeake, from York Co., VA to Talbott Co., MD.

The composite William Pettypoole, of Maryland and Virginia, will be referred to as William [1].

References Cited

(2) Foster J (1887) London Marriage Licenses Issued From 1521-1869, Publisher: B Quaritch, p. 854.

(3) Information concerning Pettypools of Middlesex County.and London, England were obtained from The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, International Genealogical Index (Feb. 1988, London County, pp.107,068-107,069), kindly provided (1993) by Mary Lasseter (1935-1998), of Jupiter, FL; and from Owens, TP (1986) Tench Carson Pool, His Ancestors And Descendants, Clinton, South Carolina, kindly provided (1993) by Roberta B. (Jones) Pierson, 104 Hemingway Ct. Roseville, CA 95747.

(4) IGI, LDS Entry (Feb 1988) William Petipoole.

(5) York County, Virginia Court Minutes 1659-1662, p. 95 [13 November 1660], In: Weisiger BB III (1989) York County, Virginia, Records 1659- 1662, Richmond, VA, pp. 47-48.

(6) York County, Virginia Court Minutes 1659-1662, pp. 98 [13 November 1660], 119, 120 [23 May 1661],

128-129 [26 August 1661], 133 [31 Oct 1661], In: Weisiger BB III (1989), York County, Virginia, Records 1659 -1662, Richmond, VA pp. 52, 78-79, 87, 89-90, and 96.

(7) York County, Virginia Court Minutes 1665-1672, pp. 4, 7, 10, [April 1665], 27 [24 August 1665], 463-464 [October 1671], 466 [1 December 1671] adn 472 [10 January 1671/2], In: Weisiger BB III (1987), York County, Virginia, Records 1665 - 1672, Richmond, VA pp. 2-4, 8, 218, 219, 224.

(8) Surry County, Virginia Deed Book I, pp. 241-244, In: Packhaven, W (1987) Surry County, Virginia Court Records, 1664-1671, Durham, NC, p.7.

(9). Warner PP (1961) Benjamin Harrison of Berkeley, Walter Cocke of Surry, Family Records I, Tappahannock, VA.

(10) Talbott County, Maryland, Liber EE, Folio 49, In: Skordas, G (1968) The Early Settlers of Maryland,

Genealogical Publishing County, Baltimore, MD, p. 360. The Talbott County, Maryland records were from

transcriptions made in 1720.

(11) Information kindly provided by Mr. James L. Poole, 328 Forest Grove, Richardson, TX 75080 and referenced to Archives of Maryland LVII, Court Series (8) 1666-1670.

(12) Saint Dunstan and All Saints' Church, Stepney, In: Flowers, P.B. Jr, Flowers Chronicles. Studies of Captain John Flower II (1595-1657) Mariner of London, Bermuda and Virginia and Some of His Descendants in the American South, Chapter 2, pp. 17-20.

Children of William Pettypool and Ann Smith are:

1216. Ira Regan, born Bef. 1606 in Ireland; died in prob. VA.

Child of Ira Regan is:

1222. John Wilson, born 1622 in Henrico Co., VA; died 1686 in Isle of Wight Co., VA.

Notes for John Wilson:

http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/b/a/s/Edward-G-Bass-AL/index.html

is the source for John Wilson's info. E-mail aldur@crestviewfl.com

Children of John Wilson are:

1280. <Unknown> Macklemore

Notes for <Unknown> Macklemore:

James and Abraham were likely brothers. Abraham witnessed the will of James, and Abraham's had witnessed William Gilliam's, a relative of James's wife.

"Mun. Macklemore" was in the Virginia colony not later than 23 April 1681, when Colonel Edward Hill, a noted public official and land speculator in Charles City Co., VA, used the headrights of Mun. McLemore and 43 other persons to secure his claim to 2200 acres of land in New Kent Co., VA. Hill had apparently acquired Macklemore's headright (a right to 50 acres of free land bestowed upon each immigrant simply by virtue of his arrival in the colony) in connection with some other business transaction in which the headright was used as payment. Mun. Macklemore could have been in Virginia by about 1675.

Paraphrased from "Ole Rosinheels."

It is thought by some that James' and Abraham's Scottish parents were named William Macklemore and Mary Aitkin Macklemore of Aryshire, Scotland.

Memo: 5 generations

Children of <Unknown> Macklemore are:

1282. John Gilliam, born Abt. 1614 in England; died 1673 in Surry Co. or Prince George Co., VA. He was the son of 2564. Capt. John Gilliam and 2565. <Unknown> Fountayn. He married 1283. Margaret 'Margery' Henshaw.

1283. Margaret 'Margery' Henshaw, born Aft. 1635; died Abt. 1688 in Henrico Co., VA. She was the daughter of 2566. Thomas Henshaw and 2567. Catherine Gower.

Notes for John Gilliam:

Salied from Gravesend, England, bound for Virginia on 21 Aug 1635 on the "George". Names mentioned in patent granted Joseph Royall 20 Aug 1642 in Henrico Co., VA for the transportion of 12 persons, among which John and his brother Thomas Gilliam. Spelled as Thomas Guilham.

Did he first marry Ann Bathurst?

John held a patent for land at James City. He deserted the land or died and Henry Randolph patented it on 17 May 1673, and assigned it to "Margery Guyllam, relict of ye said John, her heirs and assigns forever on 16 Jul. 1673".

Notes for Margaret 'Margery' Henshaw:

Margery (unknown) per McLemore in "B. F. McLemore"

On 1 Oct 1687 a deed was made by Henry Randolph II to Mrs. Margery Guilliam. She married second Henry Briggs (1635-1686) of Surry Co., VA.

Children of John Gilliam and Margaret Henshaw are: