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     Robert Tarrant was born circa 1604 at Bishops Canning, Wiltshire, England.¹ He married Jone Sloper, daughter of Thomas Sloper and Mary Bailey, on 8 March 1630 at Bishops Canning, Wiltshire, England.¹

Robert Tarrant died circa 5 January 1676 at Bromham, Wiltshire, England.¹
     GKJ-9.

     Rodham Kenner Sr. and Elenore (Northern) Wroe were divorced; N.¹ Rodham Kenner Sr. was born on 3 August 1763 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Jemima Barker on 26 November 1787 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA,
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His 1st? of 2?/3? wives.
From Early Col. Settlers:
Family     Rodham Kenner, b. Abt 1762, Fauquier County, Virginia d. 28 Jan 1793, Fauquier County, Virginia - probate (Age ~ 31 years)
Marriage     26 Nov 1787      Fauquier County, Virginia
Notes      
Kenner, Rodham Barker, Jemima 26 Nov. 1787 Ph. Mallory
Children      
     1. Lucy Kenner, b. Abt 1788, Fauquier County, Virginia
     2. Lawrence Kenner, b. Abt 1790, Fauquier County, Virginia
     3. Judith Kenner, b. Abt 1792, Fauquier County, Virginia.^4,2 Rodham Kenner Sr. married Elenore (Northern) Wroe, daughter of William Hyrum Wroe and Grace Chancellor, on 29 December 1790 at Frederick Co., Virginia, USA,
; His 2nd? of 2?/3? wives.¹ Rodham Kenner Sr. married Elizabeth Haddox after 1799
; His 3rd? of 2?/3? wives.²
Rodham Kenner Sr. died on 24 August 1842 at Logan Co., Kentucky, USA, at age 79.¹
      ; Rodham (1763-1842) m. 1790 Frederick Co. VA Eleanor Wroe (1769-1799) they had 3 children. After Eleanore died he had seven more by second wife Elizabeth Haddox.¹

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From Early Colonial Settlers:
FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA WILLS, INVENTORIES AND ACCOUNTS 1759 - 1800: ; Pages 252-253:
Date: 5 June 1792
RODHAM KENNER (Will)
dau.: Lucy - when she comes of age, 200 acres of land whereon I now live, which I purchased of James Markham.
dau.: Judith - the ballance of the land whereon I now live and as much of my other tract of land left me by my father whereon Moses Harrill now lives as will make her up 200 acres.
son: Lawrence - all the rest of my land, that I have not already given to him. And with dau. Judith to have their estate when they marry or come of age.
children: Lucy, Lawrence and Judith - when they come of age - all my Negroes and movable estate to be equally divided between them. It is my desire that my son Lawrence at ten years old shall be given up to his uncle Rodham Kenner if he inclines to take him, to be put by him to a well Instructed Seminary of learning where he may be well Ingrafted in the french language only and the principles of the Mathematicks
exors: Rodham Kenner, Sam'l. Blackwell and Judith Kenner.
signed: R. Kenner
Samll. Blackwell, James Seaton, Jonathan Brown
Proved: 28 January 1793 by o. of Jonathan Brown and James Seaton. Judith Kenner, the Executrix therein named, made oath, and with Rodham Kenner and Wily Roy her security, granted certificate to obtain probate.
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FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA WILLS, INVENTORIES AND ACCOUNTS 1759 - 1800: ; Pages 452-453:
Date: 8 May 1782
WILLIAM SEATON: (Will) of the County of Fauquier and Parish of Hamilton ... my body to be buried after a decent and Christian manner at the burying place of my children ... at the marriage of either & each of my Daughters that their mother give them such part of each of my stock as she can conveniently spare with a feather bed and furniture
Sons:. Item I give and bequeath to be equally divided between my son James Seaton and William Seaton at the time when my youngest son William arrives at age of twenty one." (sic)
..• residue of my estate at that time be equally divided between all my children, making an allowance for the girls parts which they may have already received-
... in case of my wifes marriage and my my (sic) children , or their estates be improperly managed that then my said wife Mary be put to her thirds
Exors:. Wife Mary with my Friends Rodham Kenner and Thomas
Conway
Signed: William Seaton
Wit.: George Marshall, William Conway, Robert Kenner,
Geo. Turberville, David Wickliffe
Proved: 28 October 1782, by o. of George Marshall, William
Conway, and Robert Kenner. Mary Seaton granted Cert. to obtain probate..²

; Rodham was a GUNNER for the VA State Navy. REV. WAR SOLDIERS – LEWIS, LINCOLN, LIVINGSTON, LOGAN, & McCRACKEN CO.'s; KENNER, Rodham, Gunner, VA Navy, 30 May 1833, $100, age 72. KENTUCKY PENSION ROLL OF 1835; REPORT FROM THE SECRETARY OF WAR IN RELATION TO THE PENSION ESTABLISMENT OF THE UNITED STATES 1835: RODHAM KENNER, LOGAN COUNTY, GUNNER OF ARTILLERY, VIRGINIA NAVY, $100.00 ANNUAL ALLOWANCE, $250.00 AMOUNT RECEIVED, MAY 30, 1833 PENSION STARTED, AGE 71. Virginia Gelealogies by Rev Horace Edwin Hayden p83 ref24. Alotted 100 acres. Rodham Kenner Born 1AUG1763 Fauquier Co VA died 1842 Logan Co KY(son of Geo T) married (1) 1790 Frederick Co. VA, Eleanor Rowe she dau of Wm and Grace (Chancellor) Wroe and died 21 Oct 1799 leaving 3 small children: Rodham, Catherine, Robert [Harrison]. Rodham (son of Geo T) was also mentioned in Howson's will. Catherine married Luckett and is mentioned in Martha's will. Rodham's 1839/1842 Logan Co will did not list his children. Just gave them each a dollar.¹
In Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner's will dated 7 April 1778 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA, Rodham Kenner Sr. was named as an heir;
Howson's will is dated 9 Apr 1778, Faquier Co., VA pp 358-631. will (Fauquier Co 9Apr1778/28Sep1778). Proved 28 Sep 1778, will book 1 Faquier Co., VA. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp21 ref#426. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp24 ref#852. Virginia Gelealogies by Rev Horace Edwin Hayden p83 ref24.1

Howson Kenner's will is as follows (from Unknown 4 databse):
IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN. I Howson Kenner being in sound memory and good health do at this time Ordain and Make this my last will and testament in manner and form following.
     Item, I give unto my Elder son Francis Kenner and his heirs forever all the money in my son in law's hands William Seaton but forty pounds the ballance of Money the said William Seaton owes me is two hundred and ten pounds for that Tract of Land where John Bials, and John Harrel now live which I sold to the said William Seaton for Two hundred and fifty pounds and no more of my Estate. I give to the above Francis but the above sum, of Two hundred and ten pounds.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Betty Seaton Twenty pounds and no more.
     Item. unto my daughter Rebecca Clifton Ten pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Mary Seaton Ten pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my sone George Turberville Kenner the negroe man James he has now in possession and no more.
     Item. I give to my grandson Rodham Kenner, son of my son George Tur[bervil]le That Tract or parcel of Land where young Moses Cumings now lives. Being the reversion of Two hundred Acres that I bought of John Latimore and son, the said Land I give to the said Rodham and his heirs forever.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Peggy and her husband Stephen Pritchard a negroe women Lucy and her son Jacob, as also I give to ny daughter Peggy my old house wench Letty after the decease of my wife also I give to my daughter Peggy Ten pounds, the above legacies before given to my Daughter Peggy and her husband I give unto them and their heirs and assigns forever.
     Item. I give unto my grandson Howson Son of my son Francis twenty pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my son Rodham and his heirs forever all Tract of Land I live on and where he now lives to him the said Rodham and his heirs and assigns forever.
     Item. I give also to my son Rodham the two long tables and the great glass and the Dozen Large leather chairs that is in my hall and Twenty pounds cash and no more.
     Item. I give to my son George Turberville Kenner two cows and calves and no more.
     Item. I give to my grandson George Seaton son of my daughter Betty Seaton Two Cows and Calves and His choice of my young mares, and one good bed and furniture and my wearing apparel, also I give to said grandson George Seaton Twenty pounds Cash and no more.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Catey Markham and her daughter Mary Ann two negroe men Jonathan and Abraham and to her and Daughter Mary Ann to them and their heirs forever.
     Item. I give her my said daughter three Cows and Calves, six head of sheep, and two good beds and furniture, as is also I give to the said Catey Markham two young mares of the youngest kind also I give to her my said Daughter Catey six grown hogs, and one sow and pigs and no more of my Estate.
     Item. I give to my Grandson Samuel Eskridge Alias Kenner son of my daughter Susannah two negroe Vix. Cate and her Increase forever, also a negroe boy Fortune, to him the said Samuel and his heirs forever. Also I give to the said Samuel one hundred pounds cash to be applied to Educate him, but in case the said Samuel should die before he comes of age of Eighteen then in that case I give the Estate before given to my grandson Samuel to the disposal of my said Daughter Susannah.
     Item. I give to the said Samuel two cows and calves and the youngest of my mare colts.
     Item. I give to my Daughter three negroe men, Isaac, Anthony, and Moses, and all my cash and the rest of my Estate not before mentioned as also it is my will that all my Estate be kept together for three years to raise cash to pay of my debts that my wife of iving and my Daughter Susannah have the whole management of my Estate paying off and receiving.
     It is also my Will that my wife have the whole of my Estate during the natural life. Ten in three years he deceases, then my Daughter Susannah pay off every Legasy and Debts before given by me, it is also my will that my wife and Daughter Susannah pay all my just debts and Legacies. It is also my will that my Daughter Susannah have the whole of my Estate bith real and personal for three years after the longest liver of my wife or self in order to enable her to pay off all my just Debts and Legasies and then at the end of the three years to be divided and every person to have his or her part or parts as is before directed, by my said will.
     I also desire that no appraisment be of Estate but be Divided as I have before directed I desire that my Grandson Samuel Eskridge son of my Daughter Susannah be kept at school for Ten years, and kept there after the best manner as the hundred pounds before given will keep him, and the over plush of my Estate if any will keep him after paying of my just Debts and Legacies.
     I do hereby Disown and, make void all wills and wil heretofore made by me, and do declare this to be the Last Will and Testament now to stand in full force and Power and Virtue, here unto made by me.
     I do appoint my good friend Mr. Joseph Blackwell as Executor with my wife and Daughter Susannah. I desire that my hereby will be strictly to the true and Intent meaning of it be abided and kept to In Witness whereby I do hereby fix my hand and seal this ninth day April 1778. [Signed] Howson Kenner.

CODICIL:
     I so impower my good friend Mr. Blackwell to make such deeds to my son in law William Seaton of the Lands sold to him by me wherenow John Bail's and John Harril now lives when he pays off the money that he and I agree for the said Land and the said deed by the said Joseph Blackwell be as official as if I had given and acknowledged myself As witness my hand the day and date above many places interlined as above and with the other side. The above codicil I desire to be as affectial as any part of my will.
Original Young. William Pope.

PROBATE:
     At a court held for Fauquier County the 28 day of Septenber, 1778 this will was proved by the oaths of Original Young and William Pope Witness thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Margaret Kennner and Susannah Kenner Executrix's therein named who made oath and executed and acknowledged bond as the Law directs Certificate is granted them for abstaining a probate thereof in due form.
Signed Brooks.

From Early Colonial Settlers:
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills and Administrations:
Page 98a
Kenner, Francis, of St. Stephen's Parish, gent.
W. W. 21 April 1725--Codicil 23 April 1725--W.P. 17 April 1728
Son Rodham Kenner-slaves Jack, Doll, Jenny, Dick, Mall, Willoughb and Matthew. He is to be kept in school until he attains the full age of twenty one years at the expense of my whole estate, and if need be my brother Matthew Kenner my sell any two of the above slaves.
Daughter Eliza Kenner-my two best feather beds and furniture, and 1 confirm the slaves which I had given her by deed, and my roan paceing horse.
Son Rodham Kenner-the next two best feather beds and furniture.
Son Howson Kenner-all my lands to him and his heirs lawfully begotten of his body.
To my godson Francis Kenner, the son of my brother Matthew Kenner negro girl Keizia and her future increase.
To my godson David Straughan-one thousand pounds of tobacco and all my wearing apparrel both linnen and woolen.
Son Howson Kenner-slaves Will, Pegg, Brottom, Nick, George, little Will, and Billy Cook.
My slave Bess which I have made over to my daughter Elizabeth, to he employed about the house until my daughter is married or of age.
Sons Rodham and Howson Kenner-all my stock of cattle and sheep to be divided between them when my son Rodham is of full age. Rest of my estate to my son Howson Kenner.
Brother Matthew Kenner, brother in law Capt. George Turbervile, cousin Capt. Richard Kenner, executors.
Witness: Thomas Cralle, David Straughan, and James Farned.
CODICIL: If my son Rodham Kenner as my heir at law should bother the property left my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner by any means, the property I have left to him shall become the estate of my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner and their heirs, to be divided equally between them and my son Rodham Kenner to have one shilling current money if demand
Witness: Hannah Cralle and Daniel Garies.


From 'The Kenner Family' by Laura Davis Worley.
     Howson was a vestryman of Dettinger Parish, Prince William County, November 27, 1749. Howson's will, dated April 9, 1778, made Joseph Blackwell, his wife Margaret, and daughter Susannah as the executors. Howson's wife Margaret Eskridge, was a daughter of Col. Eskridge of Sandy Point, Westmoreland County, Virginia. Col. Eskridge's will, probated in 1735, mentions Howson Kenner and wife Margaret. (See the notes of George Eskridge.)1
     In Capt. Francis Kenner's will dated between 21 April 1725 and 23 April 1725 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner was named as an heir.^1,5

     Grace Chancellor and William Hyrum Wroe were divorced; N.¹ Grace Chancellor was born in 1734/35 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2 She married William Hyrum Wroe, son of Original Wroe and Eleanor (?), circa 1758 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
; Early Colonial Settlers says m. ca 1750 in Washington Parish. Unknown4 Database says m. ca 1758 in Culpeper, Cuplpeper Co.^1,3,2
Grace Chancellor died in February 1804 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2
      ; Grace Chancellor b in W Co VA 1734. d Feb 1804 in W Co VA Married William Wroe. William b Sept 15, 1729 in W Co VA. son of Original Wroe and Eleanor (surname unknown) William d. 1781 in W Co Va. Grace Chancellor and Wm Wroe had the following children: i Original Wroe b ca 1760. ii William b W Co VA ca 1762. iii Catherine Wroe b W Co VA ca 1764 d. 1809 iv Eleanor Wroe b in W Co VA ca 1766. v Rebecca Wroe b W Co VA ca 1768. vi Jane Chancellor Wroe b W Co VA ca 1771, died 1842. vii Grace Wroe b W Co VA ca 1772.¹ GKJ-5.

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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1761-1768 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 14 [Mike Marshall]; Page 3. Thomas Chancellor’s Will
In the name of God Amen, I Thomas Chancellor of the County of Westmoreland being very sick and weak but of sound and perfect memory do constitute make and appoint this to be my last will and testament in manner and form following.
I give and bequeath unto my wife Katherine Chancellor place whereon I now live during her life as widow, and Negro Will, Litte, and Ned.
I give and bequeath unto my son John Chancellor all my land after my wife’s decease and Negro Moses.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Katherine Chancellor Negro boy Ben.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Grace Negro boy Dick.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Rebeccah Negro girl Frank and feather bed and furniture.
I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Negro boy James in the horse colt that he now lays claim to and a feather bed and furniture.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Sarah Negro girl Maney and a feather bed and furniture.
The remaining part of my estate that is not already given to be equally divided after my wife’s decease.
I do constitute and appoint my loving wife Katherine Chancellor and my son John Chancellor to be my executors of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 19th day of November 1760.
Signed sealed and acknowledge in the presence of us Thomas Chancellor
John Omohundro, Jr.
William Wroe
Augustine Weedon
Westmoreland Sct. At a Court held for the said county the 31st day of March 1761 this last will of Thomas Chancellor, deceased was presented into Court and sworn to by John Chancellor one of the executors therein named, the same being proved by the oath of all the witnesses thereto is admitted to record, and on motion of the said executor and his performing what the law in such cases require certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.
Recorded the ninth day of April 1761 Test: George Lee CCW
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FROM VIRGINIA COUNTY RECORDS. 1913. 1654-1800 Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills [Augusta B. Fothergill];
Page 76.
Wroe, Wm. 18 Jan. 1781; 27 Nov. 1781.
Son, Original, land in King Geo. Son Wm. and in Culpepper; my 6 children, Wm., Katherine, Elenor, Rebecca, Jenny, and Gracey, wife Grace. (Wm. Wroe probably son of Original).²
In William Hyrum Wroe's will dated January 1781 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA, Grace Chancellor was named as executor;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1768-1773 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 15 [Mike Marshall]; DB-16 Page 162 & DB-17 Page 179.
William Wroe's Will
     In the Name of God Amen, I William Wroe of Westmoreland County and Parish of Washington, planter being very sick and low and in perfect sense and memory make and ordain this to be my will and testament in manner and form followeth.
     Imprimis, I give and bequeath to my son Original Wroe all my land in King George County and his heirs forever and if he die without heirs then the land to descend to my son William Wroe.
     I give to my son Original Wroe Negro man Dick, one feather bed and furniture.
     I give and bequeath to my son William Wroe my tract of land in Culpeper County, also the first colt that shall be folded from any of my beasts.
     I give and bequeath to my loving wife all my estate that is not given and if she should marry or die in the whole of my estate to be sold and equally divided among my six children namely; William Wroe, Katherine Wroe, Eleanor Wroe, Rebecca Wroe, Jenny Wroe, and Gracey Wroe.
     I do appoint my wife and my son Original Wroe, executrix and Executora of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed my seal this 18th day of January 1781
William Wroe
John Tancill
Henry Roe
Daniel Kelly

At a court held for Westmoreland County the 27th day of November 1781 this will was proved according to law by the oaths of John Tancill, Henry Roe and Daniel Kelly, the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded; and on the motion of Grace Wroe and Original Wroe the executors therein named who made oath thereto according to law and together with John Tancill and Thomas Wroe their securities entered into and acknowledged bond with condition as the law directs, certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.
Test Richard Bernard CWC
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FROM VIRGINIA COUNTY RECORDS. 1913. 1654-1800 Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills [Augusta B. Fothergill];
Page 76.
Wroe, Wm. 18 Jan. 1781; 27 Nov. 1781.
Son, Original, land in King Geo. Son Wm. land in Culpepper; my 6 children, Wm., Katherine, Elenor, Rebecca, Jenny, and Gracey, wife Grace. (Wm. Wroe probably son of Original).³
      She was the executor of William Hyrum Wroe's estate on 27 November 1781 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.³

     Richard Kenner III was born on 3 March 1672/73 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2 He married Elizabeth Winder, daughter of Capt. Thomas Winder and Elizabeth Brereton, on 30 March 1690 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹

Richard Kenner III died before 27 May 1719 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.⁶

His estate was probated on 27 May 1719 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.⁶

      ; G326, p253 b: Wm & Mary Qtly, (1909-1910), vol 18, p131. d: per Virginia Cottrell * 2013 Cherry Lane * Durant, OK 74701 (June 1994). 'Genealogies of Virginia Families', Vol III, He->M, pg 258 had a will proven date in Westmoreland, VA of 27 May 1719.¹

; From Ron Kinner Melbourne Beach FL 32951: Richard Kenner and Elizabeth Winder had four children that I know of: Winder, Richard, Rodham, Elizabeth, and Frances. Winder m. Elizabeth Brereton ( I'm thinking she was a Brereton anyway since they had Brereton, Richard, Winder, and Mary) , Richard m. his cousin Hannah Kenner dau. of Matthew per her father's will, Frances m. Ewell (or Yowell). Nothing on the other two except they were mentioned in Daddy's will (of 1718 - not 1725 as many people will have it - That one was a son of Rodham.) so I suppose they may have died young. All children were under 21 when the will was written. Supposedly Richard and Hannah had a son Rodham who had an 1801/2 will in Northumberland Co, VA. I believe this is my line as well as the line of the William Kenner who founded the LA branch of the family but have no real proof of this 1801/2 Rodham being the son of Richard and Hannah. All I have is a claim from the Brent family (descendants of William) in an old SAR book that this is so. Has anybody seen any original records or transcripts/abstracts of same which would prove or disprove this connection? Also interested in any other descendants of this Eliz. Winder line since I have another family I'm trying to connect up. There were two brother Winder and Rodham born in Old Salem (now Marshall) VA supposedly sons of Rodham Kenner and Jemimah Barker (wrongly transcribed as Jenny Burke in some records). Winder moved to Front Royal VA and Rodham went to MO. From the name Winder it would appear that this is probably the same line but no connection yet.¹

; The Kenner Family History, compiled by Lois Colleen Hindman Kenner. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp27 ref#1704. The Wickenkamp-Thorn(e) Connection by Floyd W. Wickenkamp. A SEATON-ZENOR FAMILY HISTORY 2nd ed.1983 pp 116.¹ He was a mentioned with Capt. Richard Kenner Jr. and Elizabeth Rodham; History of the KENNER family from Genealogies of Virginia Families.⁷

Richard Kenner III left a will before 27 May 1719;
from Genealogies of Virginia Familiesp. 259: "He mentions, in his will proved in Westmorelancl Co., May 27, 1719., his brother John Kenner, Mother-in-law Elizabeth Winder and children: 16 Winder 17 Elizabeth, 18 Richard, 19 Rodham, 20 Francis." He was the executor of Robert Vaulx's estate on 29 November 1721 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "From Craig M. Kilby, Westmoreland County Virginia Deeds & Wills No. 7, 1720-1722
     "DW 7-p 252-254 13 Nov 1721. Will of Robert Vaulx, Gent, of Washington Parish. Presented in court 29 November 1721 by Eliza Vaulx, relict and one of the executors, Augustine Washington and Richard Kenner, the other executors, and proved by Alexander Parker and Jane Washington, two of the witnesses. Washington and Kenner refused the executorship and probate was granted to Eliza Vaulx. Recorded 5 December 1721.
Legatees: (1) to sons Robert and James Vaulx, "all my land that I hold of the patent called Vaulxes" adjacent to "my forest Plantation" to be equally divided, reserving to son James his first choice; (2) to son Robert Vaulx, the plantation at the head of Pope's Creek 'whereon I now live" with all the land appertaining to him and his heirs forever; (3) remainder of estate to be equally divided between wife Eliza and "my three children." (4) beloved wife Eliza Vaulx and two friends Augustine Washington and Richard Kenner executors. Signed by signature. Witnesssed by /s/ W. Sturman, /s/ Alexander Parker, and /s/ Jane Washington.
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK, 1709-1712 : pg 74
Westmoreland County Court 29th of Augt 1711
- VAULX his Will proved
The Last Will and Testament of JAMES VAULX deced was presented into Court by ROBERT VAULX, his Executor, who made Oath thereto and being proved by the Oaths of GEORGE ALDERSON and FRANCES
FRANKLIN, wittnesses thereto, is admitted to Record and on motion of ROBERT VAULX and his performing what is usuall in such cases, Certifycate is granted himfor obtaining a Probat thereof in due form; and he is ordered to return an Inventory of the Testator's Estate to the next Court upon Oath. It is alsoe ordered Mr. HUMPHREY POPE, Mr. LAWRENCE POPE, Mr. JOHN ELLIOTT, Mr. JOSEPH WEEKES and Mr. AUGUSTINE HIGGINS or any four ofthem being first sworn before
one ofher Majties Justices of the Peace for this County doe some tyme before the next Court value and appraise the Estate and make return thereof to the nextCourt
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK, 1712-1714 : pg 103
Westmoreland County Court 27th of May 1714
- BRIDGES's Guardian Upon the Petition of WILLIAM BRIDGES and
MARY BRIDGES, Son and Daughter of WILLIAM BRIDGES, Gent., deced.,
Mr. ROBERT VAULX is admitt their Guardian he haveing entered into Bond with security for the due performance ofthe Trust reposed in him; ordered he be imediately possessed with the Estates left them by their deceased Father ofwhat nature or kindsoever the same be or in whose hands the same shall remaine
     "http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=148&last=&g_p=G1&co llection=NN Grant
Title Fisher, Martin.
Publication 21 March 1691/1692.
Gen. note "On page 148 is the record of the conveyance of the land to Martin Fisher from Captn. John Lord.".
Other Format Available on microfilm. Northern Neck Grants, reels 288-311.
Note Location: Westmoreland County.
Description: 726 acres in the forrest. Adjoins the land of Robert Vaulx and John Butler, extending &c. by a path called Majr. Wards Path.
Source: Northern Neck Grants No. 1, 1690-1692, p. 146-147 (Reel 288).
Recorded survey available. Northern Neck Grants No. 1, 1690-1692, p. 148 (Reel 288)."

     Capt. Richard Kenner Jr. was born between 1635 and 1641 at Oxford, Oxfordshire, England; Early Col. Settlers says b. 1636 in Lower Norfolk Co., VA.^1,2 He was christened in 1642.¹ He married Elizabeth Rodham, daughter of Matthew Rodham and Elizabeth Hewitt, before 20 July 1665 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
; Deed of gift from brides father, St Stephens, Northumberland, VA. is used to prove marriage. Source: Everton Publisher Computerized file #10651.^1,2,4
Capt. Richard Kenner Jr. died before 20 January 1692 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2
      ; Richard Kenner II (Richard1) was born in Oxfordshire, England 1635. Richard died before 20 JAN 1692 in St Stephen's Parish, Northumberland, VA, at approximately 56 years of age.¹

; Member of House of Burgesses in 1688, 1691, & 1692 with rank of Captain. From Genealogies of VA Families, vol III, He->M, (Wm & Mary Qtly), G326, p253 b: per Virginia Cottrell * 2013 Cherry Lane * Durant, OK 74701, (June 1994) Margaret Stubblefield's group sheet, dated 28 Aug 1995, has Richard KENNER's birth as 1635, Norfolk, VA; marriage as c1664 and death 1692, Northumberland, VA.¹

Reference: Source of Information: Virginia Vital Records, Judith McGhan pp 407. The Kenner Family History, compiled by Lois Colleen Hindman Kenner. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp27 ref#1704. The Wickenkamp-Thorn(e) Connection by Floyd W. Wickenkamp. A SEATON-ZENOR FAMILY HISTORY 2nd ed.1983 pp 116.¹

; He married Elizabeth Rodham in St Stephen's Parish, Northumberland, VA, 1664. Elizabeth was born in Kent Island, St Marys, VA 1649/1651. Elizabeth was the daughter of Matthew Rodham and Elizabeth Hewitt. Elizabeth died 20 APR 1709 in Northumberland, VA, at 58 years of age. Deed of gift from bride's father, St Stephens Parish, Northumberland, VA is used to prove the marriage. soruce: Everton Publisher Computerized Famil File #10651.¹

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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1687-1698 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 2; [Hamrick]; Page 577
Northumberland County Court January 20, 1692
Upon the Petition of Mrs. ELIZABETH KENNER Executrix of Capt. RICHARD KENNER, deceased, a probate is granted her of the said deceased's Last Will and Testament, the Will being proved by the oaths of Mr. RICHARD FLYNT, RICHARD FLYNT Jr. and JOHN JEANS witnesses to the said Will and the Will is recorded
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Kenner Family

The William and Mary Quarterly, Vol. 14, No. 3 (Jan., 1906), Page 173-181 (article consists of 9 pages)

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1701-1707 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 3; [Antient Press]; Page 40-41. 29 April 1700.
Richard Kenner of Westmoreland County to John Kenner of same.
Capt. Richard Kenner did by his last will give to Richard and John a tract of land of 1700 acres being on Machotick River to be equally divided. Richard Kenner and John Kenner have mett and by a unanimous consent have equally divided the land as follows: ... marsh nears the head of Machotick river into the maine woods including the old field commonly called Hoskinses ... all the land on the northeaetermost side of the line to be the share of Richard Kenner ... all on the southwest side is the share of John Kenner.
Richard Kenner
John Kenner
Wit: Thomas Currey, Wm, Canenett, Eliza. Curry.
28 Jan. 1701 [1702]. Produced in Court by Richard Kenner and John Kenner and mutually acknowledged,

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1658-1659 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 132.
18 March 16[ 1. George Durant doe invest my loveing friend Mr. John Lord to bee my attornye to receive a parcell of [ ] by bills belonging to mee which bills now lye in the hands of Richard Kenner.
Geo: Durant
Wit: Francis Gray, Sam Bonam.
11 May 1659. Recorded.
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1663-1668 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 1, Part 1; [John Frederick Dorman];
Page 282. 6 Oct. 1665. Richard Kenner of Nomony in Westmore, land County unto Peter Dunkin of same. Parcel of land in Nomony river ... on the east side of the river ... at a creeke which issueth southeast of the same river ... to the head thereof ... creeke which divideth this land from the land of
Mr. Hall's ...
Richard Kenner
Eliza: Kenner
Wit: Mathew Rodham, John Smith.
15 Nov. 1665. Acknowledged by Richard Kenner.
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1663-1668 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 1, Part 1; [John Frederick Dorman];
Pages 285-86. 2 Oct. 1665. Richard Kenner of Nomony in Westmoreland County to William Spence. For a valuable consideration. Land formerly sold to Richard Searles and now resold from Richard Searles unto William Spence and now is escheated by Richard Kenner ... upon Nomony River and on the east side of the river ... at a marsh point on the south side of a creeke issuing out of the river, which divideth this land from the land which formerly belonged to John Bennett ... near to the poplar neck ... according to my pattent to the mile's end ...
Richard Kenner
Elizabeth Kenner
Wit: John Stoneing, William Tilsn [Filser?].
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1662-1666 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book, Part 2; [Antient Press]; Page 154
TO ALL XPIAN PEOPLE to whome these p:sents shall come, I MATHEW RHODEN sendeth Greeting in or: Lord God everlasting, Know ye yt: I ye sd: MATH: RHODEN for & in consideration of Marriage already had & solemnized betwixt ELIZABETH, my Daughter, & RICH: KENNER, & for diverse other good causes, have granted unto ye sd: RICH: KENNER all yt: Plantacon whereon I now live scituate in ye County of Northumberid: together with Seaven hundred & fifty acres of land thereunto belongings, bounded on ye Southwest by a line of m:ked trees, devidinge this Land & ye Land of JOHN TRUSSELL., Northwest & Northeast with CLAUGHTONS CREEKE, South on the CHICK CONE RIVER; South with HEWETTS CREKE; To have and to hold the Plantacon & Seaven hundred & fifty acres of land wth: ye appurtenances (except yt: pt., thereof wch: was in ye possession & occupation of HUGH LEE deced., & is a devident from ye other pt: of this Land by a Swamp. yt: falleth into CLAUGHTONS CREEKE) imediately from & after my decease unto ye sd: RICH: KENNER & to ye heyres of his body on ye body of ELIZABETH his now Wife lawfully begotten or to be begotten; for want of such issue, then to him ye sd. RICH. KENNER his heyres & assignes for ever and I ye sd: MATHEW doe by these p:sents for my selfe my heyres grant wt.h; ye sd: RICH: KENNER yt: it shall be lawful for ye sd: RICH: KENNER to have possess & injoy ye p:mbes hereby granted (except as before excepted) & all priviledges therein belonging. during. my life and ye sd: RICH: KENNER for him selfe his heyres & assignes grant to & wth: ye sd. MATH: RHODEN his heyres yt: in case ye sd. MATHEW RHODEN should happen to dept: this life before ELIZABETH RHODEN, his now Wife, yt: it shall be lawfull for ye sd: ELIZ: RHODEN to hold any pt: of ye p:mises hereby devised (except as before excepted) in as ample manner as ye sd: RICH: KENNER may or can enjoy; And it is further mutually agreed yt: ye sd: RICH: may at any time hearafter sell the aforesd: land or nay pt: thereof fully as I ye sd: MATH: RHODEN hearby these p:sents given ye ( ) to ye sd: RICH: KENNER & to ye heyres of his now Wife notwithstandinge any clause herein to ye contrary alwayes rvided yt. ye p:duce of ye sd: Land or any pt: thereof as shall be disposed of by ye sd: RICH: KENNER shall be & remaine to ye only benefitt of ye now Wife of ye sd: KENNER & ye heyres of her body lawfully begotten & for want of such issue to ye sd: RICH: KENNER his heyres & assignes; In Witnesse whereof I ye sd: MATHEW RHODEN have hereuntn sett my hand
& wale ye 20th of 7br: in ye year. of or: Lord God 1665, I ELIZ: ye Wife of ye sd, MATHEW doe give my free consent to ye pr;mises
Sealed & delivered in ye presence of us
WM: THOMAS MATH: RHODON ye Seale
WM: THORNBURY ELIZ: RHODON ye Seale
20 die 7br; 1665. This Deed of Gift was acknowledged in Cort: by MATH: RHODON & ELIZA: RHODON & admitted to Record
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1663-1668 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 1, Part 1; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 322. 26 Feb. 1667 [1668]. Richard Kenner of Northumberland County, planter, unto Richard Searles of Nomony, Westmoreland County. For a valuable consideration. Land commonly known by the name of John Tasker's and upon the eastermost side of Nomony ... land of William Frinces [?] [sic Spence] ... to Peter Dunkin'screeke ... unto the mile's end ...
Richard Kenner
Eliza: Kenner
Wit: John Samways, Wm. Overed.
26 Feb. 1667. Acknowledged by Richard Kenner and Eliza. his wife.
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1674-1677 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 3; [Antient Press]; Page 236
Northumberland County Court 18th of August 1675
- Mr. KENNER agt HANAH LEE
Mr. RICHARD KENNER being arrested to this Court at ye suite of MRS. HANAH LEE and noe cause of action appeareing, a non suite is granted RICHARD KENNER agt MRS HANAH LEE with costs als Exo.

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1680-1683 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 2; [Antient Press]; Page 155
Northumberland County Court 17th of January 1682/3
- Mr. KENNER's Certificate for land
Certificate is granted Mr. RICHARD KENNER for thirteen hundred fifty acres of land for ye importation of twenty seaven persons into this Colony, vizt.
THOMAS CROSSE THOMAS CHEWES MATHEW WINBERRY
DOROTHY HUST JOHN JANES MOUGHLEY
ELIZABETH WHITE JOIIN OSBORN SUSANNA PENOTH
JONATHAN FRANCIS MARGARET SPARKATT ROWLAND OSLEN
THOMAS WINSTON JOHN MAUGHLEY Sambo, a Negro
CHRISTOPHER WADE BENJAMIN JOHNSON Toney, a Negro
MARY WADE THOMAS JONES Lawrence, a Negro
PHILLIP NEWMAN ANNE GILL Maddam, a Negro
ROBERT CHEWES JAMES CROSSE Rachell, a Negro

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1666-1679 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 6; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 60
MR. RICH. SEARLES, 345 acs. W'moreland Co., S. E. side of Nominy Riv., 2 July 1669, Page 235. Adj. Mr. Tho. Bushrod & a pond dividing this & land of Wm. Spence. 150 acs. by pats. 10 Apr. 1665; & 195 acs. for trans. of 4 pers: Rich. Searles, Tho. Read, Wm, Harris, Mary Middleton.
SAME. 278 acs., same Co. & date, Page 236. Flood's Cr. dividing this & land of Peter Dunken. Assigned by Rich. Kennor & Eliz. his wife, 26 Feb. 1667.
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1687/6-1688/9 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 6 [John Frederick Dorman];
Page 609 [28 Sept. 1687]
Richard Kenner desireing that a survey may be made of his land by a jury of the neighbourhood, the Court grant the same provided the land be surveyed by the surveyor of this County or his deputy and that the next inhabitants have timely notice when this survey shall be made.
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1687-1698 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 2; [Hamrick]; Page 553/2
Northumberland County Court June 17, 1691
In obedience to the Right Honorable the Lt. Governor's Commission to Mr. RHODHAM KENNER granted He was this day sworn High Sheriff of this County and Mr. PETER FLYNT Sub-sheriff. Capt. RICHARD KENNER does in Court oblige himself his heirs Executors and Administrators jointly and separately in the penal sum of one hundred thousand pounds of tobacco and cask with Mr. RHODHAM KENNER his heirs Executors and Administrators To our sovereign Lord and Lady the King and Queen their heirs and successors that the said Mr. RHODHAM KENNER shall render unto Mr. Auditor or such other as shall be appointed to receive the same a particular, perfect and full account of all their Majesties' revenues and dues in this County during the time of his Sheriffalty and due payment make of all such public dues as shall be levied in
this County unto the several persons shall be appointed to receive the same, and well and fully to execute all warrants proclamations or precepts which shall come to him from the Right Honorable the Lt. Governor, and Council or the Lt. Governor or Commander in Chief or any of the Council, and diligently inquire to find out the true quantity of Land-holds in this County by any person or persons whatsoever, and that he shall return a true and perfect list or Rent-roll of the same to their Majesties' Auditor of this Country upon oath at such time and place as he shall appoint.

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1666-1679 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 6; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 60
PETER DUNKEN, 140 acs. W'moreland Co., S. E. side Nominy Riv., 2 July 1669, Page 237.. N. E. side of Flood's Cr., a cr. dividing this & land of Tho. Yowell. Sold to him by Rich. Kenor (Kennor) & Elizabeth his wife, 6 Oct. 1665.
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1666-1679 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 6; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 60
WM. SPENCE, 180 acs. Wmoreland Co., S. E. side of Nominy Riv., 2 Ply 1669, Page 237. Adj. Rich. Searles. Sold by Rich. Kenner to Rich. Searles, repurchased by Kennor, who with Eliz. his wife sold to sd. Spence, 2 Oct. 1665.² GKJ-8.

; Posted by Jack Kinner on April 01, 1999 at 17:47:54: The Kenner/Kinner/all spellings originated in the Pictish race who arrived in Scotland from northwest France in the 15th century B.C. It is one of the oldest recognized as the founders of the British Isle. The name began to appear in writings such as the Chronicles of the Pics and Scots, the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland (1264-1513),The Ragman Rolls (1291-1296), the Black Book of the Exchequer,in Fifeshire well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William of Hastings in 1066 A.D. The name emerged as a Scotish Clan and appeared as MacEnnor,MacEnnir, and MacEnnire as well as other spellings for nearly two centuries.Scribes and Churches usually selected their own spelling based on what they thought it should be. During the 16th and 17th centuries Scotland was ravaged by religous conflict. Many Scots fled and dropped the Mac in favor of a less hostile spelling.Thus Kennor/Kenner/Kinner/Kinnear/etc. Richard Kenner/Elizabeth Rodham (Rodden,Rodein,Roden etc.) connection through William Kennor, is thought to be from the MacEnnor Clan of Fifeshire. The coat of arms is a black background with a yellow stripe from top/left to bottom/right with three cannaries in the field of yellow. A banner of 'I live in Hope.¹'

; Richard served as a member of the House of Burgesses in 1688, 1691, and 1692. In 1666 his sister in law, Hannah Rodham, married Cpt. Christopher Neale and a land deed was made out to her from her mother and father as a wedding gift. The first of his children was Col. Rodham Kenner, born 22 Mar 1671.¹

; From Genealogies of Virginies Families Vol. III: There is a deed of gift in Northumberland County dated 1664, from Mathew Rodham and his wife Elizabeth, parents of Elizabeth Rodham. The deed is reportedly in consideration of Richard Kenner's marriage to their daughter.¹

; Notes for RICHARD KENNER: From William W. Grier.¹

; OCCUPATION: House Of Burgesses; Tobacco Planters; Shippers.¹

; This document also confirms that the births of 7 of Richard and Elizabeth's children are recorded in the Register of St. Stephens Parish. Also that Richard was a member of the House of Burgessess in 1688, 1691, and 1692, and that he held the rank of Captain.¹

Reference: History of the KENNER family from Genealogies of Virginia Families.⁵
Capt. Richard Kenner Jr. was mentioned in a land transaction in 1664 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
Memo: From Genealogies of Virginies Families Vol. III: There is a deed of gift in Northumberland County dated 1664, from Mathew Rodham and his wife Elizabeth, parents of Elizabeth Rodham. The deed is reportedly in consideration of Richard Kenner's marriage to their daughter.⁶

     Elizabeth Rodham was born in 1648/49 at Kent Island, St Marys Co., Virginia, USA; Another Birth date for Elizabeth Rodham is 1648, Northumberland Co., VA. The Kenner Family History, compiled by Lois Colleen Hindman Kenner. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp27 ref#1705. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp30 ref#3410. The Wickenkamp-Thorn(e) Connection by Floyd W. Wickenkamp. A SEATON-ZENOR FAMILY HISTORY 2nd ed.1983 pp 116.^1,2 She married Capt. Richard Kenner Jr., son of Richard Kenner Sr. and Elizabeth Warsham, before 20 July 1665 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
; Deed of gift from brides father, St Stephens, Northumberland, VA. is used to prove marriage. Source: Everton Publisher Computerized file #10651.^1,5,2
Elizabeth Rodham died before 17 March 1709 at Cherry Point, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA; Date of probate. Elizabeth died at 58 years of age per Unknown4 database.^1,2
     Reference: History of the KENNER family from Genealogies of Virginia Families.⁶

Reference: Genealogies of VA Families, vol III, He->M, (Wm & Mary Qtlt), G326, p253. Marriage per, Ruby S. McNeil's group sheet. Birth & death information from Margaret Stubblefield's group sheet, 8 Aug 1995 (P.O. Box 389 * Pikeville, TN 37367).¹ GKJ-8.

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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1706-1713 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 2; [Hamrick]; Page 571
Northumberland County Court - March the 17th, 1709
- Probate of the Last Will and Testament of Madam ELIZABETH KENNER deceased is granted to Mr. MATTHEW KENNER Executor therein named the said Will being proved by the Oaths of RICHARD RICE and MARY RICE two of the Witnesses thereto and the same is Recorded.
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Elizabeth's son Francis, in his 1725 will, calls George Tuberville "brother-in-law". Since George Tuberville's three wives are known and none of them was a "Kenner", and since George was named "sole heir" in the 1728 will of his father John Tuberville, George must have been half-brother to Francis Kenner. The terms were interchangeable in the 18th century. Thus Elizabeth Rodham Kenner married John Tuberville as her second husband, and they had one child together, George.

does this mean Elizabeth Lee and Elizabeth Hewitt are the same person?
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1662-1666 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book, Part 2; [Antient Press]; Page 154
TO ALL XPIAN PEOPLE to whome these p:sents shall come, I MATHEW RHODEN sendeth Greeting in or: Lord God everlasting, Know ye yt: I ye sd: MATH: RHODEN for & in consideration of Marriage already had & solemnized betwixt ELIZABETH, my Daughter, & RICH: KENNER, & for diverse other good causes, have granted unto ye sd: RICH: KENNER all yt: Plantacon whereon I now live scituate in ye County of Northumberid: together with Seaven hundred & fifty acres of land thereunto belongings, bounded on ye Southwest by a line of m:ked trees, devidinge this Land & ye Land of JOHN TRUSSELL., Northwest & Northeast with CLAUGHTONS CREEKE, South on the CHICK CONE RIVER; South with HEWETTS CREKE; To have and to hold the Plantacon & Seaven hundred & fifty acres of land wth: ye appurtenances (except yt: pt., thereof wch: was in ye possession & occupation of HUGH LEE deced., & is a devident from ye other pt: of this Land by a Swamp. yt: falleth into CLAUGHTONS CREEKE) imediately from & after my decease unto ye sd: RICH: KENNER & to ye heyres of his body on ye body of ELIZABETH his now Wife lawfully begotten or to be begotten; for want of such issue, then to him ye sd. RICH. KENNER his heyres & assignes for ever and I ye sd: MATHEW doe by these p:sents for my selfe my heyres grant wt.h; ye sd: RICH: KENNER yt: it shall be lawful for ye sd: RICH: KENNER to have possess & injoy ye p:mbes hereby granted (except as before excepted) & all priviledges therein belonging. during. my life and ye sd: RICH: KENNER for him selfe his heyres & assignes grant to & wth: ye sd. MATH: RHODEN his heyres yt: in case ye sd. MATHEW RHODEN should happen to dept: this life before ELIZABETH RHODEN, his now Wife, yt: it shall be lawfull for ye sd: ELIZ: RHODEN to hold any pt: of ye p:mises hereby devised (except as before excepted) in as ample manner as ye sd: RICH: KENNER may or can enjoy; And it is further mutually agreed yt: ye sd: RICH: may at any time hearafter sell the aforesd: land or nay pt: thereof fully as I ye sd: MATH: RHODEN hearby these p:sents given ye ( ) to ye sd: RICH: KENNER & to ye heyres of his now Wife notwithstandinge any clause herein to ye contrary alwayes rvided yt. ye p:duce of ye sd: Land or any pt: thereof as shall be disposed of by ye sd: RICH: KENNER shall be & remaine to ye only benefitt of ye now Wife of ye sd: KENNER & ye heyres of her body lawfully begotten & for want of such issue to ye sd: RICH: KENNER his heyres & assignes; In Witnesse whereof I ye sd: MATHEW RHODEN have hereuntn sett my hand
& wale ye 20th of 7br: in ye year. of or: Lord God 1665, I ELIZ: ye Wife of ye sd, MATHEW doe give my free consent to ye pr;mises
Sealed & delivered in ye presence of us
WM: THOMAS MATH: RHODON ye Seale
WM: THORNBURY ELIZ: RHODON ye Seale
20 die 7br; 1665. This Deed of Gift was acknowledged in Cort: by MATH: RHODON & ELIZA: RHODON & admitted to Record
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1663-1668 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 1, Part 1; [John Frederick Dorman];
Pages 285-86. 2 Oct. 1665. Richard Kenner of Nomony in Westmoreland County to William Spence. For a valuable consideration. Land formerly sold to Richard Searles and now resold from Richard Searles unto William Spence and now is escheated by Richard Kenner ... upon Nomony River and on the east side of the river ... at a marsh point on the south side of a creeke issuing out of the river, which divideth this land from the land which formerly belonged to John Bennett ... near to the poplar neck ... according to my pattent to the mile's end ...
Richard Kenner
Elizabeth Kenner
Wit: John Stoneing, William Tilsn [Filser?].
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1663-1668 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 1, Part 1; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 322. 26 Feb. 1667 [1668]. Richard Kenner of Northumberland County, planter, unto Richard Searles of Nomony, Westmoreland County. For a valuable consideration. Land commonly known by the name of John Tasker's and upon the eastermost side of Nomony ... land of William Frinces [?] [sic Spence] ... to Peter Dunkin'screeke ... unto the mile's end ...
Richard Kenner
Eliza: Kenner
Wit: John Samways, Wm. Overed.
26 Feb. 1667. Acknowledged by Richard Kenner and Eliza. his wife.

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1687-1698 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 2; [Hamrick]; Page 577
Northumberland County Court January 20, 1692
Upon the Petition of Mrs. ELIZABETH KENNER Executrix of Capt. RICHARD KENNER, deceased, a probate is granted her of the said deceased's Last Will and Testament, the Will being proved by the oaths of Mr. RICHARD FLYNT, RICHARD FLYNT Jr. and JOHN JEANS witnesses to the said Will and the Will is recorded
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1694-1698 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 3 [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 168a [31 Jan, 1694/5]
In an action of trespass and ejectment brought to the last Court by Eliza Kenner of the County of Northumberland on behalf of herself and as prochein amy to her two sonns Richd, and John Kenner against William Chandler for unlawfully entering upon and keepeing possession of a tract lyeing in the county aforesaid [Westmoreland] containing 1700 acres to their damage 20,000 pounds of tobacco, the defendant by his attorney pleading not guilty, it is ordered that Mr. Alexr. Spence, surveyor of the county, with an able jury of freeholders goe upon the land in difference the first Munday in Aprill and survey and lay out the same according to the most known, antient and reputed bounds thereof, and if they find the defendant a trespasser, that they value the damage and make return of their proceeding
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1699-1706 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 1; [Hamrick]; Page 340
Northumberland County Court - 18th day of July Anno 1705
Upon the Moc'on of RICHARD KENNER on behalfe of his Mother & Wife joynt Exec's a Probate is granted them of the Last Will and Testament of M'r THOMAS HOWSON the said Will being proved by the Oaths of JOSEPH TIPTON, THOMAS HOBSON, WILLIAM WINDER & THOMAS LEECHMAN Witnesses thereto and is Recorded.
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1666-1679 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 6; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 60
MR. RICH. SEARLES, 345 acs. W'moreland Co., S. E. side of Nominy Riv., 2 July 1669, Page 235. Adj. Mr. Tho. Bushrod & a pond dividing this & land of Wm. Spence. 150 acs. by pats. 10 Apr. 1665; & 195 acs. for trans. of 4 pers: Rich. Searles, Tho. Read, Wm, Harris, Mary Middleton.
SAME. 278 acs., same Co. & date, Page 236. Flood's Cr. dividing this & land of Peter Dunken. Assigned by Rich. Kennor & Eliz. his wife, 26 Feb. 1667.
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1666-1679 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 6; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 60
PETER DUNKEN, 140 acs. W'moreland Co., S. E. side Nominy Riv., 2 July 1669, Page 237.. N. E. side of Flood's Cr., a cr. dividing this & land of Tho. Yowell. Sold to him by Rich. Kenor (Kennor) & Elizabeth his wife, 6 Oct. 1665.
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1666-1679 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 6; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 60
WM. SPENCE, 180 acs. Wmoreland Co., S. E. side of Nominy Riv., 2 Ply 1669, Page 237. Adj. Rich. Searles. Sold by Rich. Kenner to Rich. Searles, repurchased by Kennor, who with Eliz. his wife sold to sd. Spence, 2 Oct. 1665.²

; Notes for ELIZABETH RODHAM: From William W. Grier.¹

; Elizabeth's son Francis, in his 1725 will, calls George Tuberville 'brother-in-law'. Since George Tuberville's three wives are known and none of them was a 'Kenner', and since George was named 'sole heir' in the 1728 will of his father John Tuberville, George must have been half-brother to Francis Kenner. The terms were interchangeable in the 18th century. Thus Elizabeth Rodham Kenner married John Tuberville as her second husband, and they had one child together, George.¹

     Col. Rodham Kenner Sr. was born on 22 March 1670/71 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2 He married Hannah Fox, daughter of Capt. David Fox and Hannah Ball, between 1690 and 1693 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA,
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her 1st husband
Genealogies of Virginia Familiesp. 257 citesd Qarterly, VIII., 109; Hayden, Va. Genealogies, 60).^5,1,6
Col. Rodham Kenner Sr. died on 26 July 1706 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, at age 35.^7,6

His estate was probated on 21 August 1706 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
; "His will was proved Aug 1706 and was as follows:
     In the name of God AMEN: I Rodham Kenner of the Parish of St. Stephens in the county of Northumberland. Gentl Being sick and weak in body but of perfect sense and memory praised be the almighty God therefore and calling to rememberance the uncertain Estase of this Transitory life and that all flesh must yeild undo death when it shall please God to call, do make Ordain and declare this to be my last will and testament in manner of form and following hereby revoking all other amd former will and wills testement and testements by me made this and only to be taken for mt last will and testement. First I bequeath my soul to Almighty God my maker in sure and certaine hope of an ever blessed and immortal Salvation throught the merritts of my blessed Savior Christ Jesus, my body to the earth to be decently buried at the discretion of my Exors here after named, and for what Estate God in his great Mercy hath been pleased to bestowe on me. I give and dispose there as the followeth.
     Imprimis, I give to my daughter Elizabeth all my land situated in the county of Westmoreland between lower Machodig River and Nomaine River in the neck commonly called Machodig neck, To her and the heirs of her body, lawfully begotten forever, and for want of such issue to the heirs att law of said Elizabeth forever.
     Item. I give and devise all my lands situated in this county near the head of the Yocomoco River to my daughter Hannah and the heirs of her body lawfully begotten and for want of such to the next heirs at law the said Hannah forever.
     Item. I give and devise to each of my said daughters Elizabeth and Hannah the sum of one hundred pounds of sterl money and four thousand pounds of tobacco. To be paid to each of the respectively upon demand after they and each of them arrive to the age of eighteen years (that is to say) so much to be paid to my daughter Elizabeth upon demand after she arrives to the aforesaid and so much to my daughter Hannah upon demand after she arrived to the foresaid.
     Item. I appoint and ordain my loving brother Capt. Francis Kenner amd my loving cozen Capt. Christopher Neale my whole and sole exors of this my last will and testement to recieve and pay my debts and to manage what Estate my children shall have to the best advantage for my said children and to see my children well educated end brought up. And in condideration of this care and trouble aforesaid."
Also: "Rodham's will was probated 21 Aug 1706; Colonial Abstracts, Northumberland Collectanea, 1645-1720, A-L, pg 559. To dau Elizabeth land in Westmoreland, Co betw Lower Machotig River and Nomaine River in the Neck called Matchotig Neck. She under 18. To dau Hannah. She under 18. Brother Capt Francis Kenner and 'Couzen' Christopher Neale, exors. To Brother John Kenner. To Brother Matthew Kenner. To son Richd Kenner. Wit: Wm Harcum, Danl McCarty, Elizabeth Kenner, Hannah Neale. Proven by Capt Christopher Meale and Capt Francis Kenner, exeors, 15 Aug 1711."⁷
     He was a mentioned with Capt. Richard Kenner Jr. and Elizabeth Rodham; History of the KENNER family from Genealogies of Virginia Families.⁸

; 13 iii. Hannah Kenner do Col Rodham & Hannah Fox was born 31 AUG 1695. She married four times. She married Richard Hull. Richard was born CA 1690. She married John Harriis. John was born CA 1690. She married Thomas Cralle. Thomas was born CA 1690. She married John Cralle. John was born CA 1690.¹

; Richard4 Kenner I so Col Rodham & Hannah Fox (Colonel Rodham3, Richard2, Richard1) was born CA 1691. Richard died 02 FEB 1725 in St Stephen's Parish, Northumberland, VA, at 33 years of age.¹

; + 11 i. Richard4 Kenner I so Col Rodham & Hannah Fox was born CA 1691.¹

; 12 ii. Elizabeth Kenner do Col Rodham & Hannah Fox was born CA 1693. She married three times. She married Richard Bushrod. Richard was born CA 1688. Richard was the son of Thomas Bushrod. She married Robert Vaulz. Robert was born CA 1688. She married Rev Lawrence De Butts. Lawrence was born CA 1688.¹

; He married Elizabeth <----->. Elizabeth was born CA 1696.¹

; + 28 ii. Rodham Kenner so Richard I so Col Rodham was born 02 JAN 1717.¹

; 29 iii. Richard Kenner II gso Col Rodham & Hannah Fox was born CA 1719. Richard died 12 FEB 1729 at 9 years of age.¹

; Richard Kenner I so Col Rodham & Hannah Fox and Elizabeth <-----> had the following children.¹

; 27 i. Hannah5 Kenner do Richard was born CA 1715. She married William Ball 10 JAN 1742. William was born CA 1710.¹

; Colonel Rodham Kenner and Hannah Fox had the following children.¹

; Worthy Sir.¹

Reference: The Kenner Family History, compiled by Lois Colleen Hindman Kenner. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp27 ref#1704. The Wickenkamp-Thorn(e) Connection by Floyd W. Wickenkamp. A SEATON-ZENOR FAMILY HISTORY 2nd ed.1983 pp 116. The FOX Family Bible.
Unknown4 database also cites:
     "From VA Genealogies (Hayden) H414, p118 b: per Wm & Mary Qtly, vol 18, p131 (1909-1910) Member, House of Burgesses from Northumberland Co. in 1697 He was also Justice & Sherrif of Northumberland Co.
     w: wp 21 Aug 1706; Genealogies of VA Families, vol III, He->M, (Wm & Mary Qtly), G326, p253, p262.⁷ Col. Rodham Kenner Sr. was also known as Capt. Rodham Kenner.⁵

; To Mr Robt Carter, Speaker of the House of Burgesses att James City, these.¹

; Colonel Rodham Kenner (Richard2, Richard1) was born in St Stephen's Parish, Northumberland, VA 23 MAR 1671. Colonel died before 21 AUG 1706 in Northumberland, VA, at approximately 35 years of age.¹

; He married Hannah Fox in Lancaster, VA, 1690. Hannah was born 25 JUL 1671. Hannah was the daughter of David Fox and Hannah Ball. Cottrell: cource for Family of Rodham and Hannah 'Fox' Kenner is: T R Peterson, Houston, TX.¹

; He was Sheriff of County in 1692 and 1699 also Justice in 1699.

He died in Aug 1706(Another Death Date is 26 Jul 1706). His will was proved Aug 1706 and was as follows: In the name of God AMEN: I Rodham Kenner of the Parish of St. Stephens in the county of Northumberland. Gentl Being sick and weak in body but of perfect sense and memory praised be the almighty God therefore and calling to rememberance the uncertain Estase of this Transitory life and that all flesh must yeild undo death when it shall please God to call, do make Ordain and declare this to be my last will and testament in manner of form and following hereby revoking all other amd former will and wills testement and testements by me made this and only to be taken for mt last will and testement. First I bequeath my soul to Almighty God my maker in sure and certaine hope of an ever blessed and immortal Salvation throught the merritts of my blessed Savior Christ Jesus, my body to the earth to be decently buried at the discretion of my Exors here after named, and for what Estate God in his great Mercy hath been pleased to bestowe on me. I give and dispose there as the followeth. Imprimis, I give to my daughter Elizabeth all my land situated in the county of Westmoreland between lower Machodig River and Nomaine River in the neck commonly called Machodig neck, To her and the heirs of her body, lawfully begotten forever, and for want of such issue to the heirs att law of said Elizabeth forever. Item. I give and devise all my lands situated in this county near the head of the Yocomoco River to my daughter Hannah and the heirs of her body lawfully begotten and for want of such to the next heirs at law the said Hannah forever. Item. I give and devise to each of my said daughters Elizabeth and Hannah the sum of one hundred pounds of sterl money and four thousand pounds of tobacco. To be paid to each of the respectively upon demand after they and each of them arrive to the age of eighteen years (that is to say) so much to be paid to my daughter Elizabeth upon demand after she arrives to the aforesaid and so much to my daughter Hannah upon demand after she arrived to the foresaid. Item. I appoint and ordain my loving brother Capt. Francis Kenner amd my loving cozen Capt. Christopher Neale my whole and sole exors of this my last will and testement to recieve and pay my debts and to manage what Estate my children shall have to the best advantage for my said children and to see my children well educated end brought up. And in condideration of this care and trouble aforesaid.⁷ He was "Col. Rodham served as a member of the House of Burgesses in the year 1697 from the County of Northumberland. The following letter shows that he was a Burgess early in the year 1697: The letter is dated 26 Apr 1697:
     Note: Worthy Sir,
     This Pms I take to inform you that I have had bread on the side of my neck a Verry grate impostn and it is lately break'd, so that now is a Hole in my Neck that a man may put in three of his fingers. The docter tells me that it will be verry daingerous to goe soe much as about the plantation, soe I am affraide I shall not be able to appeare on the day perfixt, at towne; I therefore humbly request that you will please to inform the house of Burgesses of the occasion of my absence from ye sd House, and that they may ashuredly Conclude that as soone as Ever shall please God to make me able, shall give my true attendance on the House, the Contrary I hope will neither by you nor them be supposed. Sr, ye ffavour herein will oblige Sr. yr Humble Svt, RODHAM KENNER
     To Mr Robt Carter, Speaker of the House of Burgesses att James City, these. in 1697 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
Col. Rodham Kenner Sr. and Capt. Francis Kenner were mentioned in a land transaction in 1702 at Virginia, USA,
Memo:
from Genealogies of Virginia Familiesp. 257: "In 1702 John Kenner, of Westmoreland Co., made a deed to Rodham Kenner, of Northumberland (Westmoreland Co. Records.)⁶"

     John Kenner was born on 26 December 1677 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2 He married Anne (?) before 1720.^1,6,2

John Kenner died before 26 March 1735 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2
     He was a mentioned with Capt. Richard Kenner Jr. and Elizabeth Rodham; History of the KENNER family from Genealogies of Virginia Families.⁷

; G326, p253 b: per Wm & Mary Qtly, 1900-1910, vol 18, p131. d: per 'Genealogies of Virginia Families', Vol III, He->M, pg 258.¹

; The Kenner Family History, compiled by Lois Colleen Hindman Kenner. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp27 ref#1704. The Wickenkamp-Thorn(e) Connection by Floyd W. Wickenkamp. A SEATON-ZENOR FAMILY HISTORY 2nd ed.1983 pp 116.¹

;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1694-1698 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 3 [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 168a [31 Jan, 1694/5]
In an action of trespass and ejectment brought to the last Court by Eliza Kenner of the County of Northumberland on behalf of herself and as prochein amy to her two sonns Richd, and John Kenner against William Chandler for unlawfully entering upon and keepeing possession of a tract lyeing in the county aforesaid [Westmoreland] containing 1700 acres to their damage 20,000 pounds of tobacco, the defendant by his attorney pleading not guilty, it is ordered that Mr. Alexr. Spence, surveyor of the county, with an able jury of freeholders goe upon the land in difference the first Munday in Aprill and survey and lay out the same according to the most known, antient and reputed bounds thereof, and if they find the defendant a trespasser, that they value the damage and make return of their proceeding
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1701-1707 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 3; [Antient Press]; Page 40-41. 29 April 1700.
Richard Kenner of Westmoreland County to John Kenner of same.
Capt. Richard Kenner did by his last will give to Richard and John a tract of land of 1700 acres being on Machotick River to be equally divided. Richard Kenner and John Kenner have mett and by a unanimous consent have equally divided the land as follows: ... marsh nears the head of Machotick river into the maine woods including the old field commonly called Hoskinses ... all the land on the northeaetermost side of the line to be the share of Richard Kenner ... all on the southwest side is the share of John Kenner.
Richard Kenner
John Kenner
Wit: Thomas Currey, Wm, Canenett, Eliza. Curry.
28 Jan. 1701 [1702]. Produced in Court by Richard Kenner and John Kenner and mutually acknowledged,
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1701-1707 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 3; [Antient Press]; Page 149-50. 20 Feb. 1702 [1703].
John Kenner of Westmoreland County to Rodham Kenner of Northumberland County. For 15,000 pounds of tobacco. 350 acres on lower Machotick river and on the westward side of the river, it being the land whereon I now live and part of a pattent of 1700 acre's formerly granted by Saml. Mathews Esq., Governor, unto Mr. Henry Roach and by several conveyances and devises is now belonging to me ... near the head of a western branch of the said river ... down the branch and river ... to the mouth of a branch at ;the farder end of the old field .... along the old and usual 'oad that leads from the said plantation unto a smal1 old field commonly called Hoskinses ... unto the woods
John Kenner
Wit: Peter Cautaunceau, Richd. Kenner.
26 May 1703. Acknowledged by Jo Kenner.
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1712-1716 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 5, [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 240-43. 10 Feb. 1713/4.
John Kenner of Westmoreland County to Richard Kenner of same. For 6000 pounds of tobacco in cask. 60 acres on Lower Machodack River and on the westermost side of the river ... by a small branch of Machodack river opposite to the land of Francis Attwell junr and about fifty poles upp the river from a deep branch and a line of marked trees that parts this land from the land that Wm. Martin now lives on which I formerly sold to Richd. Kenner 8 Jan. 1710 ... beside the rode that goes down from Vaulx quarter to the plantation that is now called Hoskins' which is the begin of the line that parts this land from the land that Mr. Robert Vaulx is now in the possession of and formerly belonged to Rodham Kenner, decd ... as farr as the back line ... houses and orchards ...
John Kenner
Wit: John Southerland, Tamar (X) Martin, Isaack (X) Taylor.
Memorandum that John Kenner is to have the liberty to make use of what timber he has occasion of for the building on his plantation of the above land and for cask for his own use.
24 Feb. 1713 (1714]. Acknowledged by John Awbrey by virtue of a power of attorney from John Kenner.
10 Feb. 1713/4. John Kenner of Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, have constituted my trusty and well beloved friend Mr. John Awbrey of same my attorney to acknowledge 60 acres of land in Cople Parish to Richard Kenner.
John Kenner
Wit: John Southerland, Isaac (X) Taylor.
24 Feb. 1713 [1714]. Proved by the wittnesses.
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1712-1716 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 5, [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 85-89. 25 Feb. 1716 [1717].
John Kenner of Westmoreland County to Richard Kenner of same. For 5000 pounds of tobacco. 100 acres, the dwelling plantation that I now live on at the head and westermost side of Lower Machodack River bounded of the upper side with a small branch belonging to the river that parts this land from the land of Mr. Robert Vaulx ... to the land I last sold to Richard Kenner by deed 10 Feb. 1713 which binds on another plantation I first sold to Richard Kenner by deed 8 Jan. 1710 [1711] which joyns to the dividing line that was between my bro: Richd. Kenner and my self of the whole tract that was given to be divided between us by our deceased father Capt. Richard Kenner ... houses, rents, orchards, damages done to the land. I further oblige myself in 10,000 pounds of tobacco that at the request of Richard Kenner [I] shall acknowledge this indenture.
John Kenner
Wit: Wm. (X) Martin, Matthew (X) Jackman, Isaac (X) Taylor.
27 Feb. 1716 [1717]. Acknowledged by John Awbrey by virtue of a power of attorney from John Kenner.
25 Feb. 1716 [1717]. John Kenner of Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, appoint Mr. John Awbrey of same my attorney to acknowledge my right to the plantation that I now live on with 100 acres to Richard Kenner.
John Kenner
Wit: Wm. (X) Martin, Matthew (X) Jackman, Isaac (X) Taylor.
27 Feb. 1716 [1717]. Proved by Matthew Jackman and Isaac Taylor.
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1716-1720 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 6, [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 213. 3 Feb. 1717 [1718].
Judgment is granted Nicholas Minor against John Kenner for 30 pounds of tobacco.
W. Allerton
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1731-1739 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book [Mike Marshall]; Page 169a
At a court continued and held for the said County the 26th day of March 1735.
- On motion of Mr. Howson Kenner of the County of Northumberland signifying to this court that in the lifetime of his uncle John Kenner late of this County deceased the said John had placed with him his son James Kenner to live and be under the care and tuition of the said Howson the said John’s circumstances being very poor and needy and incapable to support himself and children. Therefore the said Howson prayed the said James Kenner might be now bound to him as the law directs in case of poor orphans least the said James should stole away from him and become a vagabond which premises being considered by the court the said James Kenner is accordingly bound to serve the said Howson Kenner until he attains the age of 21 years during which time he the said James Kenner shall well and truly serve his said master in all things lawful and the said Howson Kenner to find and provide for his said servant all things necessary for his servant in his circumstances and to learn him and cause him to be learned to read and write English, also the trade of a ship carpenter and at the expiration of the said time to give and allow him lawful freedom dues.
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1731-1739 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book [Mike Marshall]; Page 222
At a court held for the said County the 22nd day of February 1736/7.
- Ann Kenner, relict of John Kenner late of Cople Parish in this county, deceased by her petition to this court moving in forma pauperis for her dower of 160 acres of lands in the said parish aforesaid formerly sold by her said husband in his lifetime and since his intermarriage with the petitioner unto Richard Kenner, late of the parish and county aforesaid also deceased, which said land as is suggested being now in the possession of Winder Kenner of the county of Northumberland. Whereupon it is considered by this court that a copy of this order be directed to the sheriff of the said county of Northumberland requiring him to serve the said Winder Kenner with the same to the end he may appear at the next court to be held for this county and answer the petition aforesaid and that the sheriff of the said county of Northumberland make return on hereof in due time as the law directs.²

; John died at 57 years of age.¹
John Kenner is mentioned in the will of Richard Kenner III before 27 May 1719;
from Genealogies of Virginia Familiesp. 259: "He mentions, in his will proved in Westmorelancl Co., May 27, 1719., his brother John Kenner, Mother-in-law Elizabeth Winder and children: 16 Winder 17 Elizabeth, 18 Richard, 19 Rodham, 20 Francis." John Kenner was baptized in the LDS church on 20 January 1981.¹ He received his endowment on 19 February 1981.¹ He was sealed as a child to , son of Capt. Richard Kenner Jr. and Elizabeth Rodham, on 27 May 1981.¹

     Capt. Francis Kenner was born on 16 December 1681 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.^6,2 He married Hannah 'Anna' Howson, daughter of Leonard Howson Sr. and Elizabeth Lee, in 1705/6 at St Stephens, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹

Capt. Francis Kenner died between 23 April 1725 and 17 April 1728 at Cherry Point, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA; Presumably died between date of will and date of probate thereof.^1,2
Capt. Francis Kenner was buried circa 20 July 1726 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹

His estate was probated on 17 April 1728 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.^6,2

     He was a mentioned with Capt. Richard Kenner Jr. and Elizabeth Rodham; History of the KENNER family from Genealogies of Virginia Families.⁷

; At a court held for Northumberland County April 17th 1726 Tarat Hannah Cralle and Daniel Gainey to the codicil C C. July 20th 1726 I David Straughn made oath that he saw Capt Francis Kenner acknowledge the above this will with codicil. April 17th 1726 this will with codicil was proved in Northumberland county court by James Farned Hannah Cralle and Daniel Gainey will --- there to and is admitted to record.¹

; This time Thomas justified his mother's faith because he not only succeeded in gaining control of all of Judith's property, but also embezzeled trust funds belonging to her young son by the Rev. Kenner, without getting caught. Her son's name was George, and to save his inheiritance from Thomas and Dorothy Roy, the court transferred custody of George's property from his mother to his uncle, Howson Kenner. George Kenner died a rich man in 1772, and his widow, Margaret, promptly remarried. Her new spouse was John Dugard, an adventurer, who only recently had moved to Caroline from Baltimore. This marriage displeased her son, Rodham Kenner, II, a sporting youth much given to betting and drink, and when the newly wed pair cut down on his allowance for dissipation, he took a trip to Baltimore to see what dirt he might dig up on his step-father. He dug up plenty. Dugard already had a wife in Maryland when he married Margaret Kenner in Carolina. Yound Rodham got affidavits to prove this from the Rev. Thomas Chase, rector of St. Paul's Parich, Baltimore, and the Governor of Maryland and returned home with these documents. The Caroline court speedily convicted Dugard for bigamy. But, Dugard refused to accept this conviction and employed Patrick Henry to appeal his case in the general court of the colony of Williamsburg. Henery was successful in the appeal and Dugard returned to Caroline a free man. But, he refused to pay Henry his fee, and Henry who was a close collector, turned on him in his wrath and saved the Kenner fortune for Rodham,II. Rodham Kenner,II, later distinguished himself as a naval officer aboard the PROCTOR and the DRAGON during the Revolutionary War.¹

; As mentioned in the will Francis Kenner had three children. Rodham who later became Rev. Rodham, born September 28, 1707 and died about 1735 in Caroline county Virginia and married Judith Beverly, daughter of Harry Beverly. After Rev. Rodham Kenner died, Dorothy Roy, mother of Thomal Roy, a man that did not have much success in business adventure, engeneered a marriage to Judith Beverly Kenner, who through her inheritance from the Beverly's was one of the richest wonen in the county.¹

; Be it known unto all men by these present that whereas I Francis Kenner of St. Stephens Parish in the county of northumberland and collony of Virginia Gent: have make and declared by the above writing my last will and testament herein date the 21st day of April 1725 in which said will I have bequeathed unto my son Rodham Kenner several slaves and several other legasies of good value as by the said will may appear and where, as as also by my said will I have divised unto my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner several legasies as by my said will may also appear NOW if my said son Rodham Kenner should at any time or times here after molest, sue, trouble, Implead or Defiesed under any coulour or poach as heir at law or other way as to either or any lands or Negroes nominated or mentioned in my said will to be given to my before named Howson Kenner or my daughter Elizabeth Kenner by any way means prevety or procurement whatsoever and I do hereby order and determine that all and a singular of the legasies in my said will which I have bequeathed unto my said son Rodham Kenner or is any ways made in his favour shall after revert and become the estate or estates property and properties of my said son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner and their heirs and assignes forever to be Equally divided between then and my said son Howason Kenner (in case aforsaid) to pay unto my said son Rodham Kenner one shilling current money if demanded and my will and desire is that this codicil be faithfully -- as fully in every respect as if the same were to declared mentioned and set down in my last will and testament in testimony where of I do here unto set my hand and affix my seale this 23rd day of April Anno Domini 1725.¹

; Francis Kenner.¹

; Signed sealed published and declared by Francis Kenner in presence of David Straughan Hannah Cralle Daniel Gainey.¹ GKJ-7.

Reference: (an unknown value.)⁶

;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills and Administrations:
Page 98a
Kenner, Francis, of St. Stephen's Parish, gent.
W. W. 21 April 1725--Codicil 23 April 1725--W.P. 17 April 1728
Son Rodham Kenner-slaves Jack, Doll, Jenny, Dick, Mall, Willoughb and Matthew. He is to be kept in school until he attains the full age of twenty one years at the expense of my whole estate, and if need be my brother Matthew Kenner my sell any two of the above slaves.
Daughter Eliza Kenner-my two best feather beds and furniture, and 1 confirm the slaves which I had given her by deed, and my roan paceing horse.
Son Rodham Kenner-the next two best feather beds and furniture.
Son Howson Kenner-all my lands to him and his heirs lawfully begotten of his body.
To my godson Francis Kenner, the son of my brother Matthew Kenner negro girl Keizia and her future increase.
To my godson David Straughan-one thousand pounds of tobacco and all my wearing apparrel both linnen and woolen.
Son Howson Kenner-slaves Will, Pegg, Brottom, Nick, George, little Will, and Billy Cook.
My slave Bess which I have made over to my daughter Elizabeth, to
he employed about the house until my daughter is married or of age.
Sons Rodham and Howson Kenner-all my stock of cattle and sheep to be divided between them when my son Rodham is of full age. Rest of my estate to my son Howson Kenner.
Brother Matthew Kenner, brother in law Capt. George Turbervile, cousin Capt. Richard Kenner, executors.
Witness: Thomas Cralle, David Straughan, and James Farned.
CODICIL: If my son Rodham Kenner as my heir at law should bother the property left my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner by any means, the property I have left to him shall become the estate of my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner and their heirs, to be divided equally between them and my son Rodham Kenner to have one shilling current money if demand
Witness: Hannah Cralle and Daniel Garies.
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Elizabeth's son Francis, in his 1725 will, calls George Tuberville "brother-in-law". Since George Tuberville's three wives are known and none of them was a "Kenner", and since George was named "sole heir" in the 1728 will of his father John Tuberville, George must have been half-brother to Francis Kenner. The terms were interchangeable in the 18th century. Thus Elizabeth Rodham Kenner married John Tuberville as her second husband, and they had one child together, George.

does this mean Elizabeth Lee and Elizabeth Hewitt are the same person?
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Children of Mary Anne Bertrand and Charles Ewell are:

i. Charles Ewell was born 13 Jan 1712. He married Sarah Ball, daughter of Joseph Ball and Mary . She was born 13 Jan 1712.
ii. Bertrand Ewell was born 1715, and died 1795. He married Frances Kenner 1735, daughter of Rodham Kenner and Susanna Opie.
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1707-1709 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 86
Westmoreland County Court 27th ofApril 1709
- KENNER &c. y GOEN Judgment is granted FRANCIS KENNER and CHRISTOPHER NEALE, Executors of the Last Will and Testament ofRODHAM KENNER, against THOMAS GOEN for the surne offive hundred forty pounds of tobacco being ballance ofa Bill ofsix hundred pounds oftobacco passed by said GOEN to RODHAM KENNER. Ordered he pay the same to the Executors together with costs als exo
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1699-1706 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 1; [Hamrick]; Page 397
Northumberland County Court - 18th day of Sept' Anno 1706
Upon the Petic'on of HANNAH KENNER Relict & Widow of RODHAM KENNER Gent. late of this County dec'ed It's Ordered Shee be allowed her owne Weareing Apparrell Rings & Jewells Horse & Saddle & One Bedd and furniture for her Paraphernalia out of her s'd dec'ed husbands Estate And alsoe Ordered (the Estate being Inventaryed) that Capt. FRANCIS KENNER & Capt. CHRIST'R NEALE Exec's of the s'd dec'ed proporc'on the s'd Dec'eds p'sent Estate into four Equal! parts and possesse the said M's HANNAH KENNER with one proportion thereof And One Third part of the s'd dec'eds Negroes according to Law shee giveing Bond with Security for the paym't of her proporc'onable part of the s'd Dec'eds debts.
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1699-1706 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 1; [Hamrick]; Page 397
Northumberland County Court - 18th day of Sept' Anno 1706
Upon the Moc'on of Capt. FRANCIS KENNER & Capt. CHRIST'R NEALE Exec's of RODHAM KENNER Gent. Late of this County dec'ed Capt. JOHN CRALLE, Col. PETER PRESLY, M'r JOHN CLAUGHTON , Capt. RICHARD HAYNIE and M'r THOMAS HUGHLETT any four of them are by the Court appointed to Appraise the Estate of the said dec'ed being first Sworne by the next Justice And Ordered that the said Exec'x exhibit an Inventary thereof to the next Court upon Oath.
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1707-1711 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 13; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 239.
4 June 1709. I doe acknowledge to have received of Mr. William Metcalfe one hhd, of tobacco for which this note doe oblige me to pay £10 sterling at the safe arrival' of the ship Adventure belonging to Biddeford in her safe port of discharge in Great Britain, but in case the ship should happen to be taken by the enemy or come to any other disaster, this obligation to be void.
Edward Collins
Wit: Francis Kenner, Mathew Kenner, Henry Linton.
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1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills-Admin; [Lewis & Booker]; Page 87
Howson, John, will presented to Court 17 September 1714, by Elizabeth Howson and Francis Kenner the executors , and proved by the oaths of witnesses thereto as on page 33
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1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills-Admin; [Lewis & Booker]; Page 101
Howson, Eliza; will presented to Court 16 March 1714/15, by Francis Kenner, Charles Lee, and Richard Wright the executors, and proved by oath of Mathew Kenner, one of witnesses thereto.²

; G326, p253 & p258 b: per Wm & Mary Qtly, 1909-1910, vol 18, pg131 ww 21 Apr 1725, wp 23 Apr 1725 mentions brother Mathew and his son Francis brother-in-law, Capt George TURBERVILE Francis' brother, Rodham, mentioned in his probated will, 21 Aug 1706, that his brother Francis was a Capt. b: per 'Genealogies of Virginia Families, Vol III, He->M', [Wm & Mary Qtly], p256. This data is from Virginia Cottrell * 2013 Cherry Lane * Durant, OK 74701-8923, 15 June 1994: Francis Kenner is listed in records with two different birthdates. One, 27 Dec 1677, which is the birth date given as his brother John, so they may be twins. The other date is 18 Dec 1681. His sister Elizabeth is shown to be born 19 Mar 1682 or 18 Dec 1681, so it appears Frances was a twin to either John or Elizabeth. It is known that twins are found several times in later family lines. (Most Kennner descendants are using the 1681 date as his birthdate.) Francis' will was pro. 18 Apr 1728 in Northumberland Co. VA. He married Hannah Howson, daughter of Leonard & Elizabeth 'Lee' Howson.¹

; Francis and Hannah (Howson) Kenner lived at Cherry Point in Northumberland Co., VA near where the Potomic River flows into the Chesapeake Bay. Francis, as were so many of the plantation owners of that period and area, was a tobacco farmer.¹

; Now the question is....why did Francis Kenner think that his son Rodham would interfere with the legacies to his other son, Howson, and daughter, Elizabeth? I think this is boilerplate that the lawyer put in because Rodham was the oldest son and thus under the old law of primogeniture could have made a claim for all of it. I've seen very similar language in other wills. Is this Rodham Kenner the same that married Judith Beverly? And was he a preacher? Yes to both. He was educated in England. There is a newspaper notice of his return from England by way of Port Royal. (don't have the date handy) Their son George had a son Rodham who m Helen Landrum but had no issue and a daughter Judith who married your Howson's son Rodham who was also a preacher. Rodham and Judith had son Lawrence and daughters Lucy and Judith. After Rodham's death they all moved to Hawkins Co. TN.¹

; CODICIL.¹

; From Genealogies of Virginia Families, Vol II.¹

; Francis' will was proved in Northumberland County April 18, 1728. In the will he directed that his son Rodham, 'should be kept in school and learning till he is 21'.¹

; The statement appears on print that Capt. Francis Kenner married Elizabeth Turberville, but it is doubtful that a woman of that name and generation existed. John Turberville seems to have had but one child, George, and George seems to have been half-brother to Francis, rather than a brother-in-law inn the modern sense. (See notes for Francis' mother, Elizabeth Rodham).¹

; Notes for FRANCIS KENNER: From William W. Grier.¹

; Francis was the executor to the wills of John and Elizabeth Kenner Howson. He was a Vestryman of St. Joseph's Parish in Northumberland County, Virginia. The dates of his children's births are from St. Stephen's Register (Swem 18 W 129-37). He lived at Cherry Point, Northumberland County, Virginia.¹

; In the name of God AMEN: The twenty first day of April 1725. I Francis Kenner of the Parish of St. Stephens in Northumberland county and Collony of Virginia. Gent: Being sick and weake of body but of sound and perfect memory Thanks be to almighty God therefore and calling to mind the uncertain state of this Transitory life and knowing that it is appointed all men once to die I make Ordain and declare this my last will and testament that it is to say principally and first of all give and recommend my soul unto the Almighty God that gave it to me and my body I recommend to the earth to be buried in christian burial at the discretion of my Executors nothing doubting but the general resurrection I shal recieve the same again by the mighty power of God and as Touching such worldly Estate where with it shall please Almighty God to Bless me in this life I give and devise and dispose of in the following manner and form (Vis). Imprimis. I give and bequeath unto my son Rodham Kenner Seven Slaves (Vis) Jack, Doll, Jenny, Dick, Mall, Willowby and Matthew to him the said Rodham and to his heirs ans assignes forever and my will and order is that my son Rodham shall be kept at school of larning until he shall attain the full age of twenty one years at the charge of the yearly produce of my whole estate which yearly produst or revinur if it should happen not to be sufficient to defray the said charges my will is and I do hereby impower my loving brother Matthew Kenner to sell and dispose of to any person or persons any two of the above slaves which are hereby bequeathed unto my son Rodham Kenner and to make as good a right to the persons purchasing the said two slaves as I myself might or could do. Item. I give a bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth my two best feather beds and furniture to me belonging and I do hereby confirm unto her by this my last will and testement the slaves I made over to her by the instrument of writing from me to her and is now recorded to the office kept for the County of Northumberland. Item. I give and bequeath to my said daughter Elizabeth my roan pacing horse. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Rodham Kenner the two next bestfeather beds and furniture. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Howson Kenner all my land whatsoever orr wheresoever to me belonging or appartaining with their appartenances to him the said Howson and to his heirs lawfully begotten of his body forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my Godson Francis Kenner the son of my brother Matthew Kenner one negro girl named Keiria and her future increase to him the said Francis Kenner and to his heirs and assignes forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my Godson David Straughan one thousand pounds of tobacco and all my wearing apparel both linnen and wollen. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Howson Kenner and to his heirs ans assignes forever seven slaves (Vis) Will, Peggy, Boston, Nick, George, Little Will and Betty Cook. Item. My will and order is that my slaves named Bip which among other things I have made over by deed unto my daughter Elizabeth may be employed chiefly in work in and about the house in taking care and keeping the house in order and decent as here tofore until my daughter is married or of age. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Rodham Kenner and Howson Kenner all my stock of cattle and sheep equally to be devided between them when my said Rodham shall be full age. Item. All the rest of my estate not ----- of here in or here by bequeathed I give and bequeath unto mt son Howson Kenner and his heirs and assignes forever. Item. My will is that no part or parsel of my estate be appraised but inventored. Item. I do hereby nominate and appoint my loving brother Matthew Kenner and my brother in law Capt. George Turberville and my cosin Capt. Richard Kenner Executors of this my last will and testement certifing and confirming this to be my last will and testement for witness where of I have hereunto sat my hand and seale the day and date first on. F. Kenner. The other side written: signed, seales, published, and declared by Francis Kenner to be his last will and testement in presense of us the subscribers Thos Cralle, David Straughan, James Farned, Tarat April 10th 1726 Sec. Clk. Cor. Captain Francis Kenner These are to certify thet on the 20th day of July 1726 David Straughn made oath he saw Captain Francis Kenner acknowledge the above to be his last will and testament.¹

; John Waughop.¹

; The will fo Francis KENNER.¹

; Death of Bef 18 Apr 1728. Cherry PT, Northern Neck, Northumberland, VA. Approx 46 years old.¹

; The Kenner Family History, compiled by Lois Colleen Hindman Kenner. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp24 ref#852. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp27 ref#1704. The Wickenkamp-Thorn(e) Connection by Floyd W. Wickenkamp. A SEATON-ZENOR FAMILY HISTORY 2nd ed.1983 pp 116.¹
Capt. Francis Kenner and Col. Rodham Kenner Sr. were mentioned in a land transaction in 1702 at Virginia, USA,
Memo:
from Genealogies of Virginia Familiesp. 257: "In 1702 John Kenner, of Westmoreland Co., made a deed to Rodham Kenner, of Northumberland (Westmoreland Co. Records.)⁸" Capt. Francis Kenner was the executor of Col. Rodham Kenner Sr.'s estate on 21 August 1706 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA; "His will was proved Aug 1706 and was as follows:
     In the name of God AMEN: I Rodham Kenner of the Parish of St. Stephens in the county of Northumberland. Gentl Being sick and weak in body but of perfect sense and memory praised be the almighty God therefore and calling to rememberance the uncertain Estase of this Transitory life and that all flesh must yeild undo death when it shall please God to call, do make Ordain and declare this to be my last will and testament in manner of form and following hereby revoking all other amd former will and wills testement and testements by me made this and only to be taken for mt last will and testement. First I bequeath my soul to Almighty God my maker in sure and certaine hope of an ever blessed and immortal Salvation throught the merritts of my blessed Savior Christ Jesus, my body to the earth to be decently buried at the discretion of my Exors here after named, and for what Estate God in his great Mercy hath been pleased to bestowe on me. I give and dispose there as the followeth.
     Imprimis, I give to my daughter Elizabeth all my land situated in the county of Westmoreland between lower Machodig River and Nomaine River in the neck commonly called Machodig neck, To her and the heirs of her body, lawfully begotten forever, and for want of such issue to the heirs att law of said Elizabeth forever.
     Item. I give and devise all my lands situated in this county near the head of the Yocomoco River to my daughter Hannah and the heirs of her body lawfully begotten and for want of such to the next heirs at law the said Hannah forever.
     Item. I give and devise to each of my said daughters Elizabeth and Hannah the sum of one hundred pounds of sterl money and four thousand pounds of tobacco. To be paid to each of the respectively upon demand after they and each of them arrive to the age of eighteen years (that is to say) so much to be paid to my daughter Elizabeth upon demand after she arrives to the aforesaid and so much to my daughter Hannah upon demand after she arrived to the foresaid.
     Item. I appoint and ordain my loving brother Capt. Francis Kenner amd my loving cozen Capt. Christopher Neale my whole and sole exors of this my last will and testement to recieve and pay my debts and to manage what Estate my children shall have to the best advantage for my said children and to see my children well educated end brought up. And in condideration of this care and trouble aforesaid."
Also: "Rodham's will was probated 21 Aug 1706; Colonial Abstracts, Northumberland Collectanea, 1645-1720, A-L, pg 559. To dau Elizabeth land in Westmoreland, Co betw Lower Machotig River and Nomaine River in the Neck called Matchotig Neck. She under 18. To dau Hannah. She under 18. Brother Capt Francis Kenner and 'Couzen' Christopher Neale, exors. To Brother John Kenner. To Brother Matthew Kenner. To son Richd Kenner. Wit: Wm Harcum, Danl McCarty, Elizabeth Kenner, Hannah Neale. Proven by Capt Christopher Meale and Capt Francis Kenner, exeors, 15 Aug 1711."⁹

Capt. Francis Kenner left a will between 21 April 1725 and 23 April 1725 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills and Administrations:
Page 98a
Kenner, Francis, of St. Stephen's Parish, gent.
W. W. 21 April 1725--Codicil 23 April 1725--W.P. 17 April 1728
Son Rodham Kenner-slaves Jack, Doll, Jenny, Dick, Mall, Willoughb and Matthew. He is to be kept in school until he attains the full age of twenty one years at the expense of my whole estate, and if need be my brother Matthew Kenner my sell any two of the above slaves.
Daughter Eliza Kenner-my two best feather beds and furniture, and 1 confirm the slaves which I had given her by deed, and my roan paceing horse.
Son Rodham Kenner-the next two best feather beds and furniture.
Son Howson Kenner-all my lands to him and his heirs lawfully begotten of his body.
To my godson Francis Kenner, the son of my brother Matthew Kenner negro girl Keizia and her future increase.
To my godson David Straughan-one thousand pounds of tobacco and all my wearing apparrel both linnen and woolen.
Son Howson Kenner-slaves Will, Pegg, Brottom, Nick, George, little Will, and Billy Cook.
My slave Bess which I have made over to my daughter Elizabeth, to he employed about the house until my daughter is married or of age.
Sons Rodham and Howson Kenner-all my stock of cattle and sheep to be divided between them when my son Rodham is of full age. Rest of my estate to my son Howson Kenner.
Brother Matthew Kenner, brother in law Capt. George Turbervile, cousin Capt. Richard Kenner, executors.
Witness: Thomas Cralle, David Straughan, and James Farned.
CODICIL: If my son Rodham Kenner as my heir at law should bother the property left my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner by any means, the property I have left to him shall become the estate of my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner and their heirs, to be divided equally between them and my son Rodham Kenner to have one shilling current money if demand
Witness: Hannah Cralle and Daniel Garies.²

     Elizabeth Kenner married Capt. John Howson, son of Leonard Howson Sr. and Elizabeth Lee,
;
His 1st of 2 wives.^1,7,2 Elizabeth Kenner was born on 18 December 1681 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.^1,3
Elizabeth Kenner died before 16 March 1715 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     She was a mentioned with Capt. Richard Kenner Jr. and Elizabeth Rodham; History of the KENNER family from Genealogies of Virginia Families.⁸

; Elizabeth died at approx 32 years of age.¹

; Elizabeth Kenner do Richard II was born in St Stephen's Parish, Northumberland, VA 19 MAR 1682. Elizabeth died before 16 MAR 1715 in Northumberland, VA, at approximately 32 years of age. She married Captain John Howson. Captain was born in Wicomico Parish, Northumberland, VA 1679. Captain was the son of Leonard Howson Sr and Elizabeth Lee do Richard I. Captain died before 17 SEP 1714 at approximately 35 years of age.¹

;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills-Admin; [Lewis & Booker]; Page 101
Howson, Eliza; will presented to Court 16 March 1714/15, by Francis Kenner, Charles Lee, and Richard Wright the executors, and proved by oath of Mathew Kenner, one of witnesses thereto,
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1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills-Admin; [Lewis & Booker]; Page 33
Howson(John), oathes of witnesses to Howson's will recorded,
viz: Mr. George Turberville, Jno.Graham, Jno Gouch, Isaac Heste and Jno. Taylor--19 May 1714.
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1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills-Admin; [Lewis & Booker]; Page 87
Howson, John, will presented to Court 17 September 1714, by Elizabeth Howson and Francis Kenner the executors , and proved by the oaths of witnesses thereto as on page 33.²

; Elizabeth has 2 possible birth dates: 18 Dec 1681 or 19 Mar 1682 The Kenner Family History, compiled by Lois Colleen Hindman Kenner. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp27 ref#1704. The Wickenkamp-Thorn(e) Connection by Floyd W. Wickenkamp. A SEATON-ZENOR FAMILY HISTORY 2nd ed.1983 pp 116.¹

; G326, p253. b:Wm & Mary Qtly, 1909-1910, vol 18, pg131. b: 'Genealogies of Virginia Families', Vol III, He->M, [Wm & Mary Qtly], pg257 has birth date of Dec 18, 1681. Dates conflict with above information.¹

     Hannah Kenner was born on 13 March 1685 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.² She married William Harcum before 25 May 1716 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
According to Early Col. Settlers, their first born child listed, Elizabeth, was b. 25 May 1716
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Hannah Kenner, b. 13 Mar 1685, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia d. Aft 1731, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia (Age > 47 years)
Marriage     St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia
Notes      
this marriage is not proved
Children      
     1. Elizabeth Harcum, b. 25 May 1716, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia d. Aft 1762, Northumberland County, Virginia (Age > 47 years)
     2. William Harcum, b. 30 Nov 1718, Northumberland County, Virginia
     3. Thomas Harcum, b. 22 Jun 1723, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia d. Aft 1757, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia (Age > 35 years)
     4. Prudence Harcum, b. 11 Aug 1725, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia d. Aft 1762, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia (Age > 38 years)
     5. Female Harcum, b. Abt 1727, Northumberland County, Virginia d. Aft 1745, Northumberland County, Virginia (Age ~ 19 years)
     6. Hannah Harcum, b. 30 Oct 1728, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia
     7. Joseph Harcum, b. 20 Aug 1731, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia d. 13 Feb 1792, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia - Probate (Age 60 years)
     8. John Harcum, b. 18 Jan 1733, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia.^1,6,2
Hannah Kenner died after 1731 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.²
      ; The Kenner Family History, compiled by Lois Colleen Hindman Kenner. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp27 ref#1704. The Wickenkamp-Thorn(e) Connection by Floyd W. Wickenkamp. A SEATON-ZENOR FAMILY HISTORY 2nd ed.1983 pp 116.¹

     Capt. Matthew Kenner was born in 1688 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.³ He married Elizabeth Aldridge circa 1715 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.⁶

Capt. Matthew Kenner died before 13 February 1744 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA; Early Colonial Settlers says this is the date of administrtion of the probate.⁶
      ; The Kenner Family History, compiled by Lois Colleen Hindman Kenner. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp27 ref#1704. The Wickenkamp-Thorn(e) Connection by Floyd W. Wickenkamp. A SEATON-ZENOR FAMILY HISTORY 2nd ed.1983 pp 116.¹

; G326, p253. There is a will of Mathew KENNER, ww 1743, wp 1743/4. Mentions sons; William, Francis, Richard, Rodham, Mathew, daugs; Hannah wife of Richard KENNER, daug Elizabeth, Nanny: from Northumberland Wills & Adm 1713 - 1749, pg145. Birth & death information from Margaret Stubblefield's group sheet, Aug 28, 1995. (P.O. Box 389 * Pikeville, TN 37367).¹

Reference:
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1743-1749 Record Book Northumberland Co Va, (Lewis & Booker): Page 9a
Kenner, Matthew
W. W. 12 April 1743---W. P. 13 February 1743/4
Son William-the plantation I now live on to him and the male heirs of his body to be begotten, and for want of such heirs to my son Francis and the male heirs of his body to be begotten, and for want of such heirs then to my son Richard and the male heirs of his
body to be begotten,
Son Rodham-when he attains the age of twenty one, my plantation in Westmoreland County, If he should die before he attains said age9 I give said plantation to my son Francis.
Son Matthew-five shillings.
Daughter Hannah, wife of Richard Kenner-five shillings
Six children William, Francis, Richard, Rodham, Elizabeth, and Nanny, all my negroes and personal estate, to be equally divided amongst them. Sons William, Francis, and Richard, shall not have their share until they attain the age of twenty six or day of marriage, daughter Elizabeth shall, not have her share until she attains the age of twenty or day of marriage, and s.on Rodham shall not have his share until he attains the age or twenty one. Profits from my estate to be applied towards the education and maintainence of my children Elizabeth, Rodham, and Nanny.
The reason my sons William, Francis, and Richard, are not to receive their estate 'till they attain the age of twenty six or day of marriage, is so that my executors may be enabled with the produce of my whole estate undivided to educate and maintain my three younger children Elizabeth, Rodham, and Nanny, until my son Rodham is of full age to receive his share, and until my said daughters are of the age of twenty years.
if any of my children should die unmarried or childless, their share to go to the survivors as if no such death had happened. My son Rodham to be kept at school and taught, the art of navigation, in order to prepare him for a seafareing life.
If my son William whom I have given an estate-tail in the plantation adjoining where I now live, should disturb my executors from working my negroes on said land before he attains the age of twenty six, he is not to have a share of my negroes or personal estate that I have bequeathed to him, but to have one shilling and no more.
Friends Matthew Zuill, and Richard Hull, executors, and they to be guardians to my children that are underage at my decease, Witness: Thomas Myers, William Gill and William Kerman, Administration granted William Kenner.
=== http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=71&last=&g_p=GD&col lection=NN Grant
Title Thomas, James, Jr.
Publication 16 November 1731.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Northern Neck Grants, reels 288-311.
Note Location: Westmoreland County.
Description: 24 acres beg.g &c. corner to the land of Matthew Kenner and the land formerly Earle’s now Richard Colemans-also adjoins land of Kenner, Thomas-Allison and others.
Source: Northern Neck Grants D, 1731-1732, Page 71, folio (Reel 291).
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1706-1713 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 2; [Hamrick]; Page 571
Northumberland County Court - March the 17th, 1709
- Probate of the Last Will and Testament of Madam ELIZABETH KENNER deceased is granted to Mr. MATTHEW KENNER Executor therein named the said Will being proved by the Oaths of RICHARD RICE and MARY RICE two of the Witnesses thereto and the same is Recorded.
===
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills-Admin; [Lewis & Booker]; Page 101
Howson, Eliza; will presented to Court 16 March 1714/15, by Francis Kenner, Charles Lee, and Richard Wright the executors, and proved by oath of Mathew Kenner, one of witnesses thereto,
===
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills and Administrations: Page 98a
Kenner, Francis, of St. Stephen's Parish, gent.
W. W. 21 April 1725--Codicil 23 April 1725--W.P. 17 April 1728
Son Rodham Kenner-slaves Jack, Doll, Jenny, Dick, Mall, Willoughb and Matthew. He is to be kept in school until he attains the full age of twenty one years at the expense of my whole estate, and if need be my brother Matthew Kenner my sell any two of the above slaves.
Daughter Eliza Kenner-my two best feather beds and furniture, and 1 confirm the slaves which I had given her by deed, and my roan paceing horse.
Son Rodham Kenner-the next two best feather beds and furniture. Son Howson Kenner-all my lands to him and his heirs lawfully begotten of his body.
To my godson Francis Kenner, the son of my brother Matthew Kenner negro girl Keizia and her future increase.
To my godson David Straughan-one thousand pounds of tobacco and all my wearing apparrel both linnen and woolen.
Son Howson Kenner-slaves Will, Pegg, Brottom, Nick, George, little Will, and Billy Cook.
My slave Bess which I have made over to my daughter Elizabeth, to
he employed about the house until my daughter is married or of age. Sons Rodham and Howson Kenner-all my stock of cattle and sheep
to be divided between them when my son Rodham is of full age. Rest of my estate to my son Howson Kenner.
Brother Matthew Kenner, brother in law Capt. George Turbervile, ccousin Capt. Richard Kenner, executors.
Witness: Thomas Cralle, David Straughan, and James Farned.
CODICIL: If my son Rodham Kenner as my heir at law should bother the property left my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner by any means, the property I have left to him shall become the estate of my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner and their heirs, to be divided equally between them and my son Rodham Kenner to have one shilling current money if demand
Witness: Hannah Cralle and Daniel Garies.
=== witness
1707-1711 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 13; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 239.
4 June 1709. I doe acknowledge to have received of Mr. William Metcalfe one hhd, of tobacco for which this note doe oblige me to pay £10 sterling at the safe arrival' of the ship Adventure belonging to Biddeford in her safe port of discharge in Great Britain, but in case the ship should happen to be taken by the enemy or come to any other disaster, this obligation to be void.
Edward Collins
Wit: Francis Kenner, Mathew Kenner, Henry Linton.

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1716-1720 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 6, [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 142-43. 3 Aug. 1716.
In obedience to an order dated 25 July 1716 in an action of trespass between Daniel McCarty and Matthew Kenner admitted defendant in the stead of Henry Wigginton, we, being sworn before Willoughby Allerton, Gent., did meet on the lands in difference with Mr. Henry Netherton, the surveyor. We do say that the defendant is a trespasser and the plaintiff damage hath sustained to 1 shilling sterling.
Youll. Watkins, Charnock Cox Richard Sanford
foreman Wm. Peirce Thomas Asbury
Wm. Chandler Wharton Ransdall Tho: Sanford
Wm. Selfe John Awbrey George South
26 June 1717. Admitt to record at the instance of Danll. McCarty.
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1716-1720 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 6, [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 143-45. 30 July 1716.
In obedience to order of 25 July 1716 in the action of trespass between Daniel McCarty and Matthew Kenner admitted defendant in the stead of Henry Wigginton, I, with a jury, sworn before Coll. Willoughby Allerton, lay of[f] a tract of land lying in Yeocomoco formerly granted to Mr. Wilks Maunders 13 Oct. 1665 ... on the south side of a great branch falling into Rotank Creek .. up the branch ... head of a branch falling into Yeocomoco River ... between this and the land of Ward. By directions of the jury, the begining red oak not being to be found and the plaintiff showing a chestnutt oak stump as end of the first course, I reversed the first course to find the begining ... a great stone lying in Kenner's als. Wigginton's pasture ... line of Mr. Saml. Earle, by whose permission continued the course which ended on the land of Earle now Coatnall ... containing as by the plott herewith return'd 1000 acres of land.
Henry Netherton, surveyor
26 June 1717. At the instance of Danll. McCarty, Esqr., ordered to be recorded.
===
1731-1739 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book [Mike Marshall]; Page 204a
At a court held for the said County the 29th day of June 1736.
- John Waughop, Gent one of the magistrates of the County of Northumberland, produced to this court an order of his said County Court wherein signified their willingness in joining with our county for the making of a good and sufficient bridge across the run at Flint’s Mill being the division of the said two counties; and that the said Waughop and Matthew Kenner, Gent were directed to consort with some gentlemen of the court of this County on proper measures for performing the said work, which premises being considered by this court, Willoughby Newton and John Bushrod, Gent are hereby directed and required to meet the said Waughop and Kenner in such time and place as they shall agree upon before our next court and to consort such measures as they shall adjudge expedient or the speedy carrying on and completing the bridge aforesaid the place as it now is being inconvenient and dangerous for travelers in the said Newton and Bushrod are hereby required to report their proceedings herein to the next court to be held for this aforesaid County of Westmoreland.³ Capt. Matthew Kenner was also known as Captain.¹
In Capt. Francis Kenner's will dated between 21 April 1725 and 23 April 1725 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, Capt. Matthew Kenner was named as executor;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills and Administrations:
Page 98a
Kenner, Francis, of St. Stephen's Parish, gent.
W. W. 21 April 1725--Codicil 23 April 1725--W.P. 17 April 1728
Son Rodham Kenner-slaves Jack, Doll, Jenny, Dick, Mall, Willoughb and Matthew. He is to be kept in school until he attains the full age of twenty one years at the expense of my whole estate, and if need be my brother Matthew Kenner my sell any two of the above slaves.
Daughter Eliza Kenner-my two best feather beds and furniture, and 1 confirm the slaves which I had given her by deed, and my roan paceing horse.
Son Rodham Kenner-the next two best feather beds and furniture.
Son Howson Kenner-all my lands to him and his heirs lawfully begotten of his body.
To my godson Francis Kenner, the son of my brother Matthew Kenner negro girl Keizia and her future increase.
To my godson David Straughan-one thousand pounds of tobacco and all my wearing apparrel both linnen and woolen.
Son Howson Kenner-slaves Will, Pegg, Brottom, Nick, George, little Will, and Billy Cook.
My slave Bess which I have made over to my daughter Elizabeth, to he employed about the house until my daughter is married or of age.
Sons Rodham and Howson Kenner-all my stock of cattle and sheep to be divided between them when my son Rodham is of full age. Rest of my estate to my son Howson Kenner.
Brother Matthew Kenner, brother in law Capt. George Turbervile, cousin Capt. Richard Kenner, executors.
Witness: Thomas Cralle, David Straughan, and James Farned.
CODICIL: If my son Rodham Kenner as my heir at law should bother the property left my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner by any means, the property I have left to him shall become the estate of my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner and their heirs, to be divided equally between them and my son Rodham Kenner to have one shilling current money if demand
Witness: Hannah Cralle and Daniel Garies.⁷

     Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner was buried at 1/2 Mile W. St. Rt. 610, Somerville, Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA.¹ He and Margaret Eskridge were divorced; N.¹ Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner was born on 10 May 1712 at Cherry Point, Northern Neck, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He was christened after 10 May 1712 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Margaret Eskridge, daughter of Col. George Eskridge Sr. and Rebecca Bonum, in 1732 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.^1,3

Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner died on 24 May 1778 at Somerville, Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA, at age 66.¹
Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner was buried after 24 May 1778 at Somerville, Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA;
Howson Kenner's grave is in a woods 1/2 mile north and 300 yeards west of Somerville, Fauquier Co, VA, off State Route 616. The epitaph reads: This Drery Vault Stranger Contains the Bod of Capt Howson Kenner Who Descinded To the Dust In A Good Old Age for He Saw from His Loins the third Genrat. He depated hence 24 may 1778 age 66. This stone from a sece of his goodness is humbly dedicated to his memory by his youngst son Rodham Kenner.' The grave is on land he purchased from Willlam Hackney, 28 mar-1763. Only a few stones and bricks remain from the house which stood a few hundred feet from the grave. Only the one grave is now in evidence. His grave was dedicated to him by his son Rodham and it says: 'This dreary vault, stranger, contains the body of Catain Howson Kenner who descended to the dust on a good old age, for he saw from his lions the third generation. He departed hence 24th of May 1778 age 64. This stone form a sense of his goodness is humbly dedicated to his memory by his youngest son, Rodham Kenner.' (THE KENNER FAMILY HISTORY: compiled by Lois Colleen Hindman Kenner.)¹
      ;
     From 'The Kenner Family' by Laura Davis Worley. Howson was a vestryman of Dettinger Parish, Prince William County, November 27, 1749. Howson's will, dated April 9, 1778, made Joseph Blackwell, his wife Margaret, and daughter Susannah as the executors. Howson's wife Margaret Eskridge, was a daughter of Col. Eskridge of Sandy Point, Westmoreland County, Virginia. Col. Eskridge's will, probated in 1735, mentions Howson Kenner and wife Margaret. (See the notes of George Eskridge)
     He married Margaret Eskridge in Westmoreland, VA, 1732. Margaret was born in Westmoreland, VA 1715. Margaret was the daughter of Colonel George Eskridge and Rebecca Bonum. Margaret died 08 OCT 1801 in Pauquier, Va, at 86 years of age. Some researchers give her maiden name as Morgan instead of Eskridge. Margaret Eskridge Kenner was a patriot in the Revolutionary War for helping the soldiers. This and prior generations of Kenners lived in the Northern Neck of VA. He died near Somerville at the age of 56.
     Notes for HOWSON FRANCIS KENNER: From William W. Grier: In June of 1728 (16 years old), Howson chose John Cralle as his guardian. John Cralle was the 4th husband of Howson's first cousin, Hannah Kenner. He was listed as a voter in Prince William County, Virginia in 1741. It is thought that he settled in that section in 1735. This is part of the Rappahannock watershed that became Fauquier County, Virginia in 1759. He was commissioned Justice of the Peace for Prince William County on November 4, 1742. He was a vestryman of Dettingen Parish in Prince William County on November 27, 1749, along with his cousin Richard Kenner. His home fell into Fauquier County in 1759.
     Howson Kenner was a Justice in 1742 and a vestryman of Dettingen Parish in 1749 in Prince Williiam county VA. The will of Howson Kenner was written 9 apr 1778 and proved 28 SPE 1778 in Fauquier county VA. To eldest son, Francis Kenner all money in hands of my son-in-law William Seaton, but 40 pounds, the balance of the money said Seaton owes me (210 pounds for the 250 acres of land (250 acres) which I sold to him. To daughter Betty Seaton, 20 pounds; to daughter Rebecca Clifton, 10 pounds, no more; to daughter, Mary Seaton, 10 pounds, no more; to son, George Turbervill Kenner, a tract of land and slaves; to granson Rodham Kenner (son of George) a tract of land; to daughter, Peggy and husband, Stephen Pritchard, a slave and 20 pounds; to granson, Howson Kenner, son of Francis, 20 pounds; to son Rodham tract of land I now live on and 20 pounds cur; Grandson George Seaton 10 pounds, no more; to daughter, Catey Markahm and her daughter Mary Ann, slaves and livestock; Grson, Samuel Eskridge aliaas Kenner, son of daughter Susannah, 2 slaves and 100 pounds scash with which to educate him. Exrs Mr Joseph Blackwell and daugher Susannah Wit: Origianl Young, William Pope.
     I read this in a book 'The Compendium of American Genealogy'...Howson Kenner was a midshipman in American Revolution. His father was Francis Kenner. Francis was born in 1677; died in 1728.
     His religion was Church of England. OCCUPATION: Planter. MILITARY: Captian of VA militia.¹

; Posted by Melissa Van Wey on Sun, 13 Dec 1998, in response to George Turberville Kenner, posted by Grace Gilgen on Sat, 28 Nov 1998 Wash Co. KY. Abstracts of Faquier Co., VA by John K Gott, 1972,p.95-96. Howisan Kenner will, 9 Apr. 1778. Elder son Francis, son in law William Seaton, dau Betsy Seaton, dau Rebecca Clifton [husband Baldwin Clifton, Baptist Min], dau Mary Seaton, son George Turberville Kenner & his son Rodham Kenner, dau Peggy & her husband Stephen Pritchard, Howson son of my son Francis; George Seaton, son of dau Betty; dau Catey Markham and her dau Mary Ann; Samuel Eskridge alias Kenner son of my dau Susannah. good friend Joseph Blackwell Exr. Original Young, William Pope wit. Margaret Kenner wife. proved 28 Sep 1778. Negroes listed: James (in posession of George T),Lucy and her son Jacob, 'my old house wench Letty', Jonathon, Abraham, Cate, Fortune.¹ GKJ-6.
In Capt. Francis Kenner's will dated between 21 April 1725 and 23 April 1725 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills and Administrations:
Page 98a
Kenner, Francis, of St. Stephen's Parish, gent.
W. W. 21 April 1725--Codicil 23 April 1725--W.P. 17 April 1728
Son Rodham Kenner-slaves Jack, Doll, Jenny, Dick, Mall, Willoughb and Matthew. He is to be kept in school until he attains the full age of twenty one years at the expense of my whole estate, and if need be my brother Matthew Kenner my sell any two of the above slaves.
Daughter Eliza Kenner-my two best feather beds and furniture, and 1 confirm the slaves which I had given her by deed, and my roan paceing horse.
Son Rodham Kenner-the next two best feather beds and furniture.
Son Howson Kenner-all my lands to him and his heirs lawfully begotten of his body.
To my godson Francis Kenner, the son of my brother Matthew Kenner negro girl Keizia and her future increase.
To my godson David Straughan-one thousand pounds of tobacco and all my wearing apparrel both linnen and woolen.
Son Howson Kenner-slaves Will, Pegg, Brottom, Nick, George, little Will, and Billy Cook.
My slave Bess which I have made over to my daughter Elizabeth, to he employed about the house until my daughter is married or of age.
Sons Rodham and Howson Kenner-all my stock of cattle and sheep to be divided between them when my son Rodham is of full age. Rest of my estate to my son Howson Kenner.
Brother Matthew Kenner, brother in law Capt. George Turbervile, cousin Capt. Richard Kenner, executors.
Witness: Thomas Cralle, David Straughan, and James Farned.
CODICIL: If my son Rodham Kenner as my heir at law should bother the property left my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner by any means, the property I have left to him shall become the estate of my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner and their heirs, to be divided equally between them and my son Rodham Kenner to have one shilling current money if demand
Witness: Hannah Cralle and Daniel Garies.²
In Col. George Eskridge Sr.'s will dated 27 October 1735 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA, Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1734-1736 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 8, Part 5 [Antient Press]; Page 273-273a
     IN THE NAME OF GOD, Amen. I GEORGE ESKRIDGE of the County of Westmorland do make this my Last Will and Testament.
     Imprimis, I give unto my Son, SAMUEL, and his heirs for ever the House & Plantation where I now live containing eight hundred acres be the same more or less bounding upon the Lands of JOHN CRUTCHER & ROBERT BALL, a ditch made by me to divide this Land from another tract upon the River and from the ditch to JOHN KING's CREEK including a parcel of land I bought of one (blank) RUST.
     Item. I give unto my Son, WILLIAM ESKRIDGE, & the heirs of his body lawfully begotten my tract of land upon the River adjoining to the aforesaid tract given to my Son, SAMUEL,
     Item. I give to my Loving Wife the aforesaid House & Plantation and Lands before given to my Son, SAMUEL, during her natural life, also I give to my said Wife all the slaves she brought me in marraige with their increase & ten other of my slaves during her natural life and after her death, I give the said slaves had with her in marriage to my Daughter, ELIZABETH, & her heirs for ever.
     I give my Land at MACHOTIC commonly called MACHOTIC QUARTER in Westmorland County to my Son, ROBERT, and his heirs for ever.
     I give unto the four Sons of my Son, GEORGE, deceased, four slaves a peice when they respectively arrive at the age of twenty one years.
     I give unto my Daughter, ELIZABETH, & her heirs a tract of land I have at POHICK in PRINCE WILLIAM County & all the slaves & Stock upon the same.
     I give to my aforesaid Son, SAMUEL, and his heirs five hundred acres of Land part of a tract at a place called FLATLICK in PRINCE WILLIAM County to be chosen by him in any one place out of the said tract.
     I give unto my Son in Law, WILLIAM (most of this line is scratched on the film) part of the tract at FLATLICK. All the rest of the said tract at FLATLICK I give to be equally divided among the Children of my Son, GEORGE, and the Daughter of my Daughter, MARGARET KENNER, & their heirs.
     I give to my Wife the use of my MACHOTIC Land for five years after my decease,
     I give unto my Son, ROBERT, & his heirs all my Land at the Marsh in PRINCE WILLIAM County upon condition that he pay all my debts I now owe to any person in Whitehaven in Great Britain
     I give to my Son, SAMUEL, ten Negroes;
     to my Son, ROBERT, sixteen Negroes, I mean those of my MACHOTIC QUARTER.
     I give five of the slaves herein before given to my Wife during her life unto my Daughter, ELIZABETH, the other five I give unto my Son, SAMUEL.
     I give unto my Son , WILLIAM, & the heirs of his body ten slaves to be annexed to the Land herebefore given him.
     It is my will that my Loving Wife have the use of all my household stuff during her life & also the use of half the cattle, hogs and horses upon my severall Plantations in Westmorland County during her life.
     All the rest of my Estate, after my debts paid, I give to be equally devided amongst all my Children now living,
     I give unto my son in Law. HOWSON KENNER, & his Wife & their heirs eight hundred acres of Land and also five hundred acres more of the said Land at the Marsh adjoining to that; the rest I give to my Son, ROBERT, upon the condition before mentioned & do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made and declare this to be my Last Will,
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 27th day of October 1735.
     I do appoint my Sons, SAMUEL & ROBERT, & my good Friend Capt. GEORGE TURBERVILE, Executors of this my Will.
Signed Published & declared by the said Testator as his Last Will in presence of us
EDW; BARRADALL, GEORGE mark ESKRIDGE, SAML: COBBS, WILLM. WEBB.⁴

Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner left a will on 7 April 1778 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA;
Howson's will is dated 9 Apr 1778, Faquier Co., VA pp 358-631. will (Fauquier Co 9Apr1778/28Sep1778). Proved 28 Sep 1778, will book 1 Faquier Co., VA. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp21 ref#426. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp24 ref#852. Virginia Gelealogies by Rev Horace Edwin Hayden p83 ref24.1

Howson Kenner's will is as follows (from Unknown 4 databse):
IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN. I Howson Kenner being in sound memory and good health do at this time Ordain and Make this my last will and testament in manner and form following.
     Item, I give unto my Elder son Francis Kenner and his heirs forever all the money in my son in law's hands William Seaton but forty pounds the ballance of Money the said William Seaton owes me is two hundred and ten pounds for that Tract of Land where John Bials, and John Harrel now live which I sold to the said William Seaton for Two hundred and fifty pounds and no more of my Estate. I give to the above Francis but the above sum, of Two hundred and ten pounds.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Betty Seaton Twenty pounds and no more.
     Item. unto my daughter Rebecca Clifton Ten pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Mary Seaton Ten pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my sone George Turberville Kenner the negroe man James he has now in possession and no more.
     Item. I give to my grandson Rodham Kenner, son of my son George Tur[bervil]le That Tract or parcel of Land where young Moses Cumings now lives. Being the reversion of Two hundred Acres that I bought of John Latimore and son, the said Land I give to the said Rodham and his heirs forever.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Peggy and her husband Stephen Pritchard a negroe women Lucy and her son Jacob, as also I give to ny daughter Peggy my old house wench Letty after the decease of my wife also I give to my daughter Peggy Ten pounds, the above legacies before given to my Daughter Peggy and her husband I give unto them and their heirs and assigns forever.
     Item. I give unto my grandson Howson Son of my son Francis twenty pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my son Rodham and his heirs forever all Tract of Land I live on and where he now lives to him the said Rodham and his heirs and assigns forever.
     Item. I give also to my son Rodham the two long tables and the great glass and the Dozen Large leather chairs that is in my hall and Twenty pounds cash and no more.
     Item. I give to my son George Turberville Kenner two cows and calves and no more.
     Item. I give to my grandson George Seaton son of my daughter Betty Seaton Two Cows and Calves and His choice of my young mares, and one good bed and furniture and my wearing apparel, also I give to said grandson George Seaton Twenty pounds Cash and no more.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Catey Markham and her daughter Mary Ann two negroe men Jonathan and Abraham and to her and Daughter Mary Ann to them and their heirs forever.
     Item. I give her my said daughter three Cows and Calves, six head of sheep, and two good beds and furniture, as is also I give to the said Catey Markham two young mares of the youngest kind also I give to her my said Daughter Catey six grown hogs, and one sow and pigs and no more of my Estate.
     Item. I give to my Grandson Samuel Eskridge Alias Kenner son of my daughter Susannah two negroe Vix. Cate and her Increase forever, also a negroe boy Fortune, to him the said Samuel and his heirs forever. Also I give to the said Samuel one hundred pounds cash to be applied to Educate him, but in case the said Samuel should die before he comes of age of Eighteen then in that case I give the Estate before given to my grandson Samuel to the disposal of my said Daughter Susannah.
     Item. I give to the said Samuel two cows and calves and the youngest of my mare colts.
     Item. I give to my Daughter three negroe men, Isaac, Anthony, and Moses, and all my cash and the rest of my Estate not before mentioned as also it is my will that all my Estate be kept together for three years to raise cash to pay of my debts that my wife of iving and my Daughter Susannah have the whole management of my Estate paying off and receiving.
     It is also my Will that my wife have the whole of my Estate during the natural life. Ten in three years he deceases, then my Daughter Susannah pay off every Legasy and Debts before given by me, it is also my will that my wife and Daughter Susannah pay all my just debts and Legacies. It is also my will that my Daughter Susannah have the whole of my Estate bith real and personal for three years after the longest liver of my wife or self in order to enable her to pay off all my just Debts and Legasies and then at the end of the three years to be divided and every person to have his or her part or parts as is before directed, by my said will.
     I also desire that no appraisment be of Estate but be Divided as I have before directed I desire that my Grandson Samuel Eskridge son of my Daughter Susannah be kept at school for Ten years, and kept there after the best manner as the hundred pounds before given will keep him, and the over plush of my Estate if any will keep him after paying of my just Debts and Legacies.
     I do hereby Disown and, make void all wills and wil heretofore made by me, and do declare this to be the Last Will and Testament now to stand in full force and Power and Virtue, here unto made by me.
     I do appoint my good friend Mr. Joseph Blackwell as Executor with my wife and Daughter Susannah. I desire that my hereby will be strictly to the true and Intent meaning of it be abided and kept to In Witness whereby I do hereby fix my hand and seal this ninth day April 1778. [Signed] Howson Kenner.

CODICIL:
     I so impower my good friend Mr. Blackwell to make such deeds to my son in law William Seaton of the Lands sold to him by me wherenow John Bail's and John Harril now lives when he pays off the money that he and I agree for the said Land and the said deed by the said Joseph Blackwell be as official as if I had given and acknowledged myself As witness my hand the day and date above many places interlined as above and with the other side. The above codicil I desire to be as affectial as any part of my will.
Original Young. William Pope.

PROBATE:
     At a court held for Fauquier County the 28 day of Septenber, 1778 this will was proved by the oaths of Original Young and William Pope Witness thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Margaret Kennner and Susannah Kenner Executrix's therein named who made oath and executed and acknowledged bond as the Law directs Certificate is granted them for abstaining a probate thereof in due form.
Signed Brooks.

From Early Colonial Settlers:
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills and Administrations:
Page 98a
Kenner, Francis, of St. Stephen's Parish, gent.
W. W. 21 April 1725--Codicil 23 April 1725--W.P. 17 April 1728
Son Rodham Kenner-slaves Jack, Doll, Jenny, Dick, Mall, Willoughb and Matthew. He is to be kept in school until he attains the full age of twenty one years at the expense of my whole estate, and if need be my brother Matthew Kenner my sell any two of the above slaves.
Daughter Eliza Kenner-my two best feather beds and furniture, and 1 confirm the slaves which I had given her by deed, and my roan paceing horse.
Son Rodham Kenner-the next two best feather beds and furniture.
Son Howson Kenner-all my lands to him and his heirs lawfully begotten of his body.
To my godson Francis Kenner, the son of my brother Matthew Kenner negro girl Keizia and her future increase.
To my godson David Straughan-one thousand pounds of tobacco and all my wearing apparrel both linnen and woolen.
Son Howson Kenner-slaves Will, Pegg, Brottom, Nick, George, little Will, and Billy Cook.
My slave Bess which I have made over to my daughter Elizabeth, to he employed about the house until my daughter is married or of age.
Sons Rodham and Howson Kenner-all my stock of cattle and sheep to be divided between them when my son Rodham is of full age. Rest of my estate to my son Howson Kenner.
Brother Matthew Kenner, brother in law Capt. George Turbervile, cousin Capt. Richard Kenner, executors.
Witness: Thomas Cralle, David Straughan, and James Farned.
CODICIL: If my son Rodham Kenner as my heir at law should bother the property left my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner by any means, the property I have left to him shall become the estate of my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner and their heirs, to be divided equally between them and my son Rodham Kenner to have one shilling current money if demand
Witness: Hannah Cralle and Daniel Garies.


From 'The Kenner Family' by Laura Davis Worley.
     Howson was a vestryman of Dettinger Parish, Prince William County, November 27, 1749. Howson's will, dated April 9, 1778, made Joseph Blackwell, his wife Margaret, and daughter Susannah as the executors. Howson's wife Margaret Eskridge, was a daughter of Col. Eskridge of Sandy Point, Westmoreland County, Virginia. Col. Eskridge's will, probated in 1735, mentions Howson Kenner and wife Margaret. (See the notes of George Eskridge.)1
     In Capt. Francis Kenner's will dated between 21 April 1725 and 23 April 1725 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner was named as an heir.^1,5

     Margaret Eskridge and Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner were divorced; N.¹ Margaret Eskridge was born on 19 May 1712 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2 She married Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner, son of Capt. Francis Kenner and Hannah 'Anna' Howson, in 1732 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2

Margaret Eskridge died on 8 October 1801 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA, at age 89.^1,2
     GKJ-6.

;      Margaret Eskridge in Westmoreland, VA, 1732. Margaret was born in Westmoreland, VA 1715. Margaret(72) was the daughter of Colonel George Eskridge and Rebecca Bonum. Margaret died 08 OCT 1801 in Pauquier, Va, at 86 years of age. Some researchers give her maiden name as Morgan instead of Eskridge.
     Margaret managed their large estate after the death of Howson. She is listed in the DAR Patriot Index as providing 'Patrotic Service during the Revolution'.
     Margaret Eskridge Kenner was a patriot in the Revolutionary War for helping the soldiers. She was one of a very limited number of women to receive the Accolade, (Patrotic Service).
DAR Lineage #211644, Col Dames #6609.
     In 1782, Margaret is listed for supplying 525 pounds of beef for the Revolutionary Army, and her descendants have entered the D.A.R. on this record. Margaret was a patriot in the Revolutionary War for giving aid and food to patriot soldiers. (DAR Patriot Index). Managed their large estate after the death of her husband, Howson. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp21 ref#427.
Notes for Margaret Eskridge: From William W. Grier.¹

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From Early Colonial Settlers:
http://www.lightpatch.com/genealogy/paf/pafg05.htm#138

They had the following children:

F i Elizabeth Kenner
M ii Francis Kenner I (NSDAR)
M iii George Tuberville Kenner
F iv Rebecca Kenner
F v Mary Anne Kenner
F vi Margaret Kenner
M vii Rodham Eskridge Kenner
F viii Catherine Kenner
F ix Susannah Kenner
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1734-1736 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 8, Part 5 [Antient Press]; Page 273-273a
IN THE NAME OF GOD, Amen. I GEORGE ESKRIDGE of the County of Westmorland do make this my Last Will and Testament.
Imprimis, I give unto my Son, SAMUEL, and his heirs for ever the House & Plantation where I now live containing eight hundred acres be the same more or less bounding upon the Lands of JOHN CRUTCHER & ROBERT BALL, a ditch made by me to divide this Land from another tract upon the River and from the ditch to JOHN KING's CREEK including a parcel of land I bought of one (blank) RUST.
Item. I give unto my Son, WILLIAM ESKRIDGE, & the heirs of his body lawfully begotten my tract of land upon the River adjoining to the aforesaid tract given to my Son, SAMUEL,
Item. I give to my Loving Wife the aforesaid House & Plantation and Lands before given to my Son, SAMUEL, during her natural life, also I give to my said Wife all the slaves she brought me in marraige with their increase & ten other of my slaves during her natural life and after her death, I give the said slaves had with her in marriage to my Daughter, ELIZABETH, & her heirs for ever.
I give my Land at MACHOTIC commonly called MACHOTIC QUARTER in Westmorland County to my Son, ROBERT, and his heirs for ever.
I give unto the four Sons of my Son, GEORGE, deceased, four slaves a peice when they respectively arrive at the age of twenty one years.
I give unto my Daughter, ELIZABETH, & her heirs a tract of land I have at POHICK in PRINCE WILLIAM County & all the slaves & Stock upon the same.
I give to my aforesaid Son, SAMUEL, and his heirs five hundred acres of Land part of a tract at a place called FLATLICK in PRINCE WILLIAM County to be chosen by him in any one place out of the said tract.
I give unto my Son in Law, WILLIAM (most of this line is scratched on the film) part of the tract at FLATLICK. All the rest of the said tract at FLATLICK I give to be equally divided among the Children of my Son, GEORGE, and the Daughter of my Daughter, MARGARET KENNER, & their heirs.
I give to my Wife the use of my MACHOTIC Land for five years after my decease,
I give unto my Son, ROBERT, & his heirs all my Land at the Marsh in PRINCE WILLIAM County upon condition that he pay all my debts I now owe to any person in Whitehaven in Great Britain
I give to my Son, SAMUEL, ten Negroes;
to my Son, ROBERT, sixteen Negroes, I mean those of my MACHOTIC QUARTER.
I give five of the slaves herein before given to my Wife during her life unto my Daughter, ELIZABETH, the other five I give unto my Son, SAMUEL.
I give unto my Son , WILLIAM, & the heirs of his body ten slaves to be annexed to the Land herebefore given him.
It is my will that my Loving Wife have the use of all my household stuff during her life & also the use of half the cattle, hogs and horses upon my severall Plantations in Westmorland County during her life.
All the rest of my Estate, after my debts paid, I give to be equally devided amongst all my Children now living,
I give unto my son in Law. HOWSON KENNER, & his Wife & their heirs eight hundred acres of Land and also five hundred acres more of the said Land at the Marsh adjoining to that;
the rest I give to my Son, ROBERT, upon the condition before mentioned & do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made and declare this to be my Last Will,
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 27th day of October 1735.
I do appoint my Sons, SAMUEL & ROBERT, & my good Friend Capt. GEORGE TURBERVILE, Executors of this my Will.
Signed Published & declared by the said
Testator as his Last Will in presence of us
EDW; BARRADALL, GEORGE mark ESKRIDGE
SAML: COBBS, WILLM. WEBB
Westmorland ss, At a Court held for the said County the 25th day of November 1733 This Last. Will and Testament of Colo, GEORGE ESKRIDGE, deced was presented into Court by SAMUEL ESKRIDGE, ROBERT ESKRIDGE and GEORGE TURBERVILE, Gent., his Executors in the said Will named, the said SAMUEL and ROBERT made Oath thereto and the said TURBERVILE prayed further time to consider thereof; And the said Will being proved by the Oath of EDWARD BARRADALL, Gent., who wrote the same, and was one of the witnesses also swore that SAMUEL COBBS and WILLIAM WEBB, the other two witnesses, subscribed their names thereto in his sight; Whereupon the said Will is admitted to Record (WILLIAM ESKRIDGE, the Eldest Son and heir at Law of the said Decedent being present and consenting) upon the mocon of the said Executors and their performing what is usual in such cases, Certificate is granted them for obtaining a Probate thereof in due form
Test G. TURBERVILE, C. C. W.
Recorded the 1st day of December 1731 pr. G. T., C. C. W.
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1745-1746 Prince William County, Virginia Deed Book I [Antient Press]: Page 181-182
THIS INDENTURE made this nineteenth and twentieth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred fourty six Between HOWSON KENNER gent of Prince William County and MARGARET his Wife of one part and JAMES SEATON of STAFFORD COUNTY of other part Witnesseth that the said HOWSON KENNER and MARGARET his Wife for the sum of Sixty four pounds Four shillings and Six pence Current money have sold unto the said JAMES SEATON and to his heirs and assigns all that parcel of land containing One hundred Eighty three & half acres being in Prince William County on the MARSH RUN and is bounded Beginning at a white Oak standing on the MARSH RUN in CORBINs line and extending thence along the sd Line S. Wt, to a small white Oak and several red Oak saplins thence S. Et to a small red oak saplin thence N. Et. to a small box Oak in a glade S. Et. to a box Oak in a drain thence N. Et. to a white Oak on the East side of the aforsaid MARSH RUN thence up the several meanders of the said Run to the beginning Together with all houses and appurtenances whatsoever belonging all which said premises are in the actual possession of him the said JAMES SEATON by virtue of Indenture made for one whole year and by virtue of the Statute for transferring uses into possession To Have and To Hold the said Seat and parcel of land unto the said JAMES SEATON his heirs and assigns for ever In Witness whereof the parties have set their hands and Seals
in presence of SAM. EARLE, HOWSON KENNER
JOS BLACKWELL BRERETON JONES MARGRETT KENNER
At a Court held for the County of Prince William the 25th day of August 1746 HOWSON KENNER gent acknowledged these indentures of Lease Release & Receipt to JAMES SEATON to be his acts and deeds which are admitted to record
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1745-1747 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 10, Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 235-239
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that we SAMUEL ESKRIDGE, JUNIOR, GEORGE ESKRIDGE and the aforesaid SAMUEL ESKRIDGE as Guardian to his Brothers. THOMAS ESERIDGE and WILLIAM ESKRIDGE. Infants under the age of twenty one years, PETER RUST as Guardian to REBECCA ESKRIDGE, and Mr. HOWSEN for an in behalf of his Daughter, BETTY KENNER, am held and firmly bound jointly and severally unto each other in the full and just sume of Five hundred nounds Sterling money of Great Brittain, to which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves our heirs firmly by these presents. Sealed with our Seals and dated this 1st day of April 1746.
THE CONDITION of the above obligation is such that whereas Colo. GEORGE ESKRIDGE, deceased, did by his Last Will and Testament in righting under his hand and seal devise the remainder of his tract of land on FLAT LICK now in FAIRFAX County, to be equally divided between the Children of his Son, GEORGE ESKRIDGE (also deceased) and the Daughter of his Daughter, MARGARET KENNER, and the above bounded SAMUEL ESK-RIDGE, GEORGE ESKRIDGE, PETER RUST and HOWSEN KENNER as above having agreed to draw lotts for the land according to a survey and division made by Mr. WILLOUGHBY NEWTON whereon each lot is layed of and numbered from one to six according to the number of Legatees mentioned in GEORGE ESKRIDGE's Will as may appear by the said Will and Plott. Now if the several Legatees do draw stand to and abide to the several lots according to the numbers in the said plott, now drawn by the above bounden SAMUEL ESKRIDGE, GEORGE ESKRIDGE, PETER RUST and HOWSEN KENNER, That then the above obligation to he void and of none effect, otherwise to be and remain in full force power and virtue
Signed Sealed and delivered in the presence of us
WILLO: NEWTON, SAMUEL ESKRIDGE
RICHARD JACKSON, JOHN STORKE, GEORGE ESKRIDGE
JOHN NEWTON, JOHN CRITCHER, JUNR. PETER RUST
SAMUEL BONUM HOWSEN KENNER
Westmoreland Sct, At a Court held for the said County the 29th day of April 1746
This Bond passed from SAMUEL ESKRIDGE,JUNR., GEORGE ESKRIDGE and the aforesaid GEORGE ESKRIDGE as Guardian to his Brothers, THOMAS and WILLIAM ESKRIDGE, PETER RUST as Guardian to REBECCA ESKRIDGE, and HOWSEN KENNER for an in behalf of his Daughter, BETTY KENNER to each other concerning a division &c. of Lands to them belonging in FAIRFAX County was prsented into Court by all the above named persons except HOWSEN KENNER (Captain WILLOUGHBY NEWTON made Oath on the holy Gospel of God that he saw the said HOWSEN KENNER sign seal and deliver the said Bond as his act and deed and moreover that the said KENNER desired him, the said NEWTON, to inform the Court that he, the said HOWSEN KENNER, was willing the same should be acknowledged as if he were there personally present) as their act and deed and at the joint prayer of the said parties is admitted to Record
Teste GEO: LEE, C. W. C.
(See a Platt of the above land on the other side by W SPENCE) (Page 237 is taken up with a Platt of the Division of the Land) SAMUEL ESE:RIDGE, JUNR.
Lot No. 1 area 318 acres;
No. 2. WILLIAM ESKRIDGE's lott area 318 acres;
Lot No, 3, BETTY KENNER's lott area 318 acres:
Lot No, 4. THOMAS ESKRIDGE's Lott area 318 acres;
Lot No. 5. GEORGE ESKRIDGE's Lott, area 318 acres:
Lot No. 6. REBECKA ESKRIDGE's Lott area 418 acres.
Old Patent 2298 acres
the other 910
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SAM. ESKRIDGE and WILLO: NEWTON, 1300 . Remains 1908. 6 divided into 1908 gives 318 acres a peke, The above lott drawn the ist April 1746, and the names put in each lot as they drew by WILLO: NEWTON.
FAIRFAX Sct.

Beginning for the Lot No. 1 at A., in the Platt a Spanish Oak between a Dogwood and Hiccory standing close on the upper side of GREAT ROCKEY CEDAR RUN lowermost corner marked tree of Mr. WILLOUGHBY NEWTON, thence along his line N. 45d W. 26 poles to B., a marked corner white Oak, thence North 60 poles to C, a marked corner red Oak, thence N. 3d. E. 118 poles to D., thence leaving the said NEWTONs line and extending S. 67d, W to CUB RUN, then down the Run to the mouth of the GREAT ROCKEY CEDAR RUN, thence up the GREAT ROCKEY CEDAR RUN to the beginning at A.,

Then beginning for the Lot No. 2, at D., corner to No. I., in said NEWTON's line. thence thence along the line N. 3d. E. 206 poles to E., then leaving the said line and extending from thence S. 67d, W. to CUB RUN, thence down the Run to the line laid off for No 1., thence along that line No. 67d. E. to the beginning at D.,

Then for the beginning of Lot No 3, at E„ in said NEWTONs line corner to Lott No. 2 and extending along the line No. 3d.E. 124 poles to F., a white Oak a red Oak and Maple in a drape that falls into CUB RUN, corner to WILLOUGHBY NEWTON, thence W. to Mr. SAMUEL ESKRIDGE's line, thence S. 14d. E. to his corner at G.. thence along another of said ESKRIDGEs lines W. 320 poles to CUB RUN, thence down CUB RUN to the line made for lot No. 2, thence along said line N. 67d. E. to the beginning at E..

Then beginning at Lot No. 4 at the letter F„ corner to said NEWTON and extending along his line East 230 poles to a marked red Oak corner to said NEWTON in the back line of Colo. GEORGE ESKRIDGEs Pattent; thence along the line to a corner white Oak, thence along another line of said ESKRIDGEs Patient No. 44d, W. to FLAT LICK RUN. thence down the Run to Mr. SAMUEL ESKRIDGEs land, thence along his line to the line run for No. 3, thence along that line to the beginning at F.,

Then beginning for the Lott No. 5. at H., where Mr. SAMUEL ESKRIDGEs line crosses FLAT LICK RUN and thence running along his lines to SALISBURY PLAIN RUN, thence up the Run to the back line of Colo.ESKRIDGEs Pattent, thence along the lines of the Pattent to FLAT LICK RUN. thence down the Run to the beginning at H.,

Then beginning for the Lott No. 6. at A.. at the mouth of ELK LICKING BRANCH a Hiccory, beginning of Colo. ESKRIDGEs Patent, thence running the several courses of the said ESKRIDGEs Patent including SALISBURY PLAIN to SALISBURY PLAIN RUN, thence down the Run to the beginning at A.. Plotted and divided according to the within by the request of the parties
p. WILLOUGHBY NEWTON
Westmoreland Sct. At a Court held for the said County the 29th day of April 1746 This plotted division &c. of Lands in FAIRFAX County belonging to the parties as will shew by the several plotted dividends in the within plot (recourse being thereunto had) was presented into Court by all the parties concerned except HOWSEN KENNER (for his Daughter. BETTY KENNER), Captain WILLOUGHBY NEWTON declared that the said HOWSEN KENNER desired him to present the same into Court and motion[ for its being admitted to Record) and at their joint prayer the same is admitted to Record
Teste GEO: LEE, C. W. C.
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1759-1800 Fauquier County, Virginia Wills, Inventories & Accounts; [John K. Gott];; Pages 358-361:
Date: 9 April 1778
HOWISON KENNER ( Will)
Elder son: Francis - the money in my son in Law's hands William Seaton, but £40 the Ballance of Money the said William Seaton ows me is £210 for that Tract of Land where John Bails and John Harril now lives which I sold to the said William Seaton for £250 and no more of my Estate I give to the above Francis but the above sum of £210.
Dau.: Betty Seaton £20 and no more
Dau.: Rebecca Clifton £10 and no more
Dau.: Mary Seaton £10 and no more
Son : George Turberville Kenner - the negroe man James he
has now in proceson and no more
Rodham Kenner, son of my son George Tur'le - parcel of land where young Moses Cumings now lives, being the Reversion of 200 a. that I bought of John Latemore and son
Dau.: Peggy and her husband Stephen Prichard - negroe woman Lucy & her son Jacob - my old house wench Letty after the decease of my wife £10
gr.son: Howson, son of my son Francis £20
son: Rodham - all the Tract of Land I live on and where
he now lives - 2 long tables & the great Glass - Dozen large Leather Chairs that is in my hall £20 cash
son: George Turberville Kenner - 2 cows and Calves
gr.son: George Seaton - son of my Dau. Betty Seaton - 2
cows & Calves and his Choice of my young mares and one good bed & furniture and my wearing apparel £10 cash
Dau.: Catey Markham and her dau. Mary Ann - 2 negroe men,
Jonathan & Abraham - 3 cows & calves - 6 head of Sheep - 2 good beds & furniture - 2 of my young mares of the youngest kind - 6 grown hogs and one Sow & pigs
gr.son: Samuel Eskridge Alias Kenner, son of my daughter
Susannah - 2 negroes - Cate & her Increase forever negro boy Fortune £100 cash to be applyed to Educate him, but in case the said Samuel should die before he comes of age of 18 then in that case I give the estate before given to my Grandson Samuel to the disposal of my Dau. Susannah - 2 cows & calves and the youngest of my mare Colts - Item I give to my Dau. .3 negroes - all my Cash and the rest of my Estate not before mentioned - it is my will that all my Estate be kept together for 3 years to raise cash to pay off my debts that my wife if living and my Dau. Susannah have the whole management of my Estate
wife: the whole of my Estate during her natural life, then in 3 years after her decease, then my Dau. Susannah pay off every Legacy & Debts before given by me - I also desire that no appraisement be made of Estate but be divided as I. have before directed
gr.son::. Samuel Eskridge - be kept at School for 10 years and
kept there after the best manner as the £100 will keep him and the over plush of my Estate if any will keep him after paying of my Just Debts
Exors: good friend Mr. Joseph Blackwell, my wife and dau.
Susannah
Signed:. Howson Kenner
Codicil:. (no date) - impower my good friend Mr. Joseph Blackwell to make such deeds to my son in law. William Seaton of the Lsrlds sold to him - when he pay off the money
Signed: H. K.
Wit.: Original Young, William Pope
Proved: 28 September 1778, o of Original Young and William Pope. Margaret Kenner and Susannah Kenner, Executrixs granted cert. to obt. probate
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1733-1743 Charles County, Maryland Land Records; Liber O#2 [TLC]; Page 362.
Recorded Oct 19, 1738. Jan 19, 1737/8) from William Eskridge, Samuel Eskridge, Robert Eskridge, Willoughby Newton and Sarah, his wife, Hawson Kenner and Margret, his wife, William Aylet and Eliza, his wife, which William, Samuel, Robert, Sarah, Margret, and Elizabeth are the devisees and all the children living at the death of Colo George Eskridge, late of West Moreland County in Virginia, to John Lewellin (Llewellin) of St. Mary's County, Gent, for 5 shillings sterling, a tract of land in CC called Westwood Manor), originally granted to Thomas Gerard, Esq. Also 1 other tract of land in St Mary's County called Bast ford Manor, originally granted to the sd Thomas Gerard, Esq. Signed - William Eskridge, Samuel Eskridge, Robert Eskridge, Willoughby Newton, Sarah Newton, Hawson Kenner, Margret Kenner, William Aylett, Elizabeth Aylett. Wit - Richard Jackson, Roger Wiginton, Daniel Crabb, James Lewis, John Olive.
Jan 19, 1737(/8). We, William Eskridge, Samuel Eskridge, Robert Eskridge, Willoughby Newton and Sarah, his wife, Hawson Kenner and Margret, his wife, and Wm Aylett and Eliza, his wife, appoint John Hicks, Justinian Jordain, George Clerk, and John Bond of St Mary's County, Gent, our true and lawful attorneys, to acknowledge this deed.
St Mary's County, May 11, 1738. Then came before me, one of the[ Justices of the Provincial Court, Roger Wiginton, Daniel Crabb, and John Olive, witnesses to the within deed, and made oath that they saw the grantors sign the within deed and power of attorney. Sworn before - John Hicks.[
St. Mary's County. Aug 1, 1738. Then came Justiniam Jordain, one of the persons appointed in the above Power, and acknowledged the within deed.

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1766-1790 King George County, Virginia Order Book 4; [Mike Marshall]; Page 307
At a court of Quarterly Sessions held for King George County the 3rd day of August 1786
- Debt, brought by Thomas Marshall surviving executor of Thomas Marshall and John Chilton, the executors of Richard Hall, deceased, plaintiff against Rodham Kenner and Margaret Dugard, administrators of John Dugard, deceased, defendants. Now this day came the aforesaid plaintiff by John Stuart his attorney and the said defendant being thrice called and failing to appear. Upon the motion of the said plaintiff judgment is granted unto the said plaintiff against the said defendant for the sum of 81 pounds current money together with his costs by him in this behalf expended. To be discharged, the cost excepted, on payment of 40 pounds 10 shillings current money with lawful interest thereon to be computed from the fourteenth day of December 1774 till payment. To be levied of the goods and chattels which were of the said John Dugard at the time of his death in the hands of the said Rodham Kenner to be administered if so much he had thereof in his hands to be administered and if he hath not so much thereof in his hands to be administered then the cost of the proper goods and chattles of the said defendant Rodham Kenner. Memo, the sheriff returning that Margaret Dugard was not a resident.²
In Col. George Eskridge Sr.'s will dated 27 October 1735 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA, Margaret Eskridge was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1734-1736 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 8, Part 5 [Antient Press]; Page 273-273a
     IN THE NAME OF GOD, Amen. I GEORGE ESKRIDGE of the County of Westmorland do make this my Last Will and Testament.
     Imprimis, I give unto my Son, SAMUEL, and his heirs for ever the House & Plantation where I now live containing eight hundred acres be the same more or less bounding upon the Lands of JOHN CRUTCHER & ROBERT BALL, a ditch made by me to divide this Land from another tract upon the River and from the ditch to JOHN KING's CREEK including a parcel of land I bought of one (blank) RUST.
     Item. I give unto my Son, WILLIAM ESKRIDGE, & the heirs of his body lawfully begotten my tract of land upon the River adjoining to the aforesaid tract given to my Son, SAMUEL,
     Item. I give to my Loving Wife the aforesaid House & Plantation and Lands before given to my Son, SAMUEL, during her natural life, also I give to my said Wife all the slaves she brought me in marraige with their increase & ten other of my slaves during her natural life and after her death, I give the said slaves had with her in marriage to my Daughter, ELIZABETH, & her heirs for ever.
     I give my Land at MACHOTIC commonly called MACHOTIC QUARTER in Westmorland County to my Son, ROBERT, and his heirs for ever.
     I give unto the four Sons of my Son, GEORGE, deceased, four slaves a peice when they respectively arrive at the age of twenty one years.
     I give unto my Daughter, ELIZABETH, & her heirs a tract of land I have at POHICK in PRINCE WILLIAM County & all the slaves & Stock upon the same.
     I give to my aforesaid Son, SAMUEL, and his heirs five hundred acres of Land part of a tract at a place called FLATLICK in PRINCE WILLIAM County to be chosen by him in any one place out of the said tract.
     I give unto my Son in Law, WILLIAM (most of this line is scratched on the film) part of the tract at FLATLICK. All the rest of the said tract at FLATLICK I give to be equally divided among the Children of my Son, GEORGE, and the Daughter of my Daughter, MARGARET KENNER, & their heirs.
     I give to my Wife the use of my MACHOTIC Land for five years after my decease,
     I give unto my Son, ROBERT, & his heirs all my Land at the Marsh in PRINCE WILLIAM County upon condition that he pay all my debts I now owe to any person in Whitehaven in Great Britain
     I give to my Son, SAMUEL, ten Negroes;
     to my Son, ROBERT, sixteen Negroes, I mean those of my MACHOTIC QUARTER.
     I give five of the slaves herein before given to my Wife during her life unto my Daughter, ELIZABETH, the other five I give unto my Son, SAMUEL.
     I give unto my Son , WILLIAM, & the heirs of his body ten slaves to be annexed to the Land herebefore given him.
     It is my will that my Loving Wife have the use of all my household stuff during her life & also the use of half the cattle, hogs and horses upon my severall Plantations in Westmorland County during her life.
     All the rest of my Estate, after my debts paid, I give to be equally devided amongst all my Children now living,
     I give unto my son in Law. HOWSON KENNER, & his Wife & their heirs eight hundred acres of Land and also five hundred acres more of the said Land at the Marsh adjoining to that; the rest I give to my Son, ROBERT, upon the condition before mentioned & do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made and declare this to be my Last Will,
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 27th day of October 1735.
     I do appoint my Sons, SAMUEL & ROBERT, & my good Friend Capt. GEORGE TURBERVILE, Executors of this my Will.
Signed Published & declared by the said Testator as his Last Will in presence of us
EDW; BARRADALL, GEORGE mark ESKRIDGE, SAML: COBBS, WILLM. WEBB.⁶
In Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner's will dated 7 April 1778 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA, Margaret Eskridge was named as executor;
Howson's will is dated 9 Apr 1778, Faquier Co., VA pp 358-631. will (Fauquier Co 9Apr1778/28Sep1778). Proved 28 Sep 1778, will book 1 Faquier Co., VA. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp21 ref#426. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp24 ref#852. Virginia Gelealogies by Rev Horace Edwin Hayden p83 ref24.1

Howson Kenner's will is as follows (from Unknown 4 databse):
IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN. I Howson Kenner being in sound memory and good health do at this time Ordain and Make this my last will and testament in manner and form following.
     Item, I give unto my Elder son Francis Kenner and his heirs forever all the money in my son in law's hands William Seaton but forty pounds the ballance of Money the said William Seaton owes me is two hundred and ten pounds for that Tract of Land where John Bials, and John Harrel now live which I sold to the said William Seaton for Two hundred and fifty pounds and no more of my Estate. I give to the above Francis but the above sum, of Two hundred and ten pounds.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Betty Seaton Twenty pounds and no more.
     Item. unto my daughter Rebecca Clifton Ten pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Mary Seaton Ten pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my sone George Turberville Kenner the negroe man James he has now in possession and no more.
     Item. I give to my grandson Rodham Kenner, son of my son George Tur[bervil]le That Tract or parcel of Land where young Moses Cumings now lives. Being the reversion of Two hundred Acres that I bought of John Latimore and son, the said Land I give to the said Rodham and his heirs forever.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Peggy and her husband Stephen Pritchard a negroe women Lucy and her son Jacob, as also I give to ny daughter Peggy my old house wench Letty after the decease of my wife also I give to my daughter Peggy Ten pounds, the above legacies before given to my Daughter Peggy and her husband I give unto them and their heirs and assigns forever.
     Item. I give unto my grandson Howson Son of my son Francis twenty pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my son Rodham and his heirs forever all Tract of Land I live on and where he now lives to him the said Rodham and his heirs and assigns forever.
     Item. I give also to my son Rodham the two long tables and the great glass and the Dozen Large leather chairs that is in my hall and Twenty pounds cash and no more.
     Item. I give to my son George Turberville Kenner two cows and calves and no more.
     Item. I give to my grandson George Seaton son of my daughter Betty Seaton Two Cows and Calves and His choice of my young mares, and one good bed and furniture and my wearing apparel, also I give to said grandson George Seaton Twenty pounds Cash and no more.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Catey Markham and her daughter Mary Ann two negroe men Jonathan and Abraham and to her and Daughter Mary Ann to them and their heirs forever.
     Item. I give her my said daughter three Cows and Calves, six head of sheep, and two good beds and furniture, as is also I give to the said Catey Markham two young mares of the youngest kind also I give to her my said Daughter Catey six grown hogs, and one sow and pigs and no more of my Estate.
     Item. I give to my Grandson Samuel Eskridge Alias Kenner son of my daughter Susannah two negroe Vix. Cate and her Increase forever, also a negroe boy Fortune, to him the said Samuel and his heirs forever. Also I give to the said Samuel one hundred pounds cash to be applied to Educate him, but in case the said Samuel should die before he comes of age of Eighteen then in that case I give the Estate before given to my grandson Samuel to the disposal of my said Daughter Susannah.
     Item. I give to the said Samuel two cows and calves and the youngest of my mare colts.
     Item. I give to my Daughter three negroe men, Isaac, Anthony, and Moses, and all my cash and the rest of my Estate not before mentioned as also it is my will that all my Estate be kept together for three years to raise cash to pay of my debts that my wife of iving and my Daughter Susannah have the whole management of my Estate paying off and receiving.
     It is also my Will that my wife have the whole of my Estate during the natural life. Ten in three years he deceases, then my Daughter Susannah pay off every Legasy and Debts before given by me, it is also my will that my wife and Daughter Susannah pay all my just debts and Legacies. It is also my will that my Daughter Susannah have the whole of my Estate bith real and personal for three years after the longest liver of my wife or self in order to enable her to pay off all my just Debts and Legasies and then at the end of the three years to be divided and every person to have his or her part or parts as is before directed, by my said will.
     I also desire that no appraisment be of Estate but be Divided as I have before directed I desire that my Grandson Samuel Eskridge son of my Daughter Susannah be kept at school for Ten years, and kept there after the best manner as the hundred pounds before given will keep him, and the over plush of my Estate if any will keep him after paying of my just Debts and Legacies.
     I do hereby Disown and, make void all wills and wil heretofore made by me, and do declare this to be the Last Will and Testament now to stand in full force and Power and Virtue, here unto made by me.
     I do appoint my good friend Mr. Joseph Blackwell as Executor with my wife and Daughter Susannah. I desire that my hereby will be strictly to the true and Intent meaning of it be abided and kept to In Witness whereby I do hereby fix my hand and seal this ninth day April 1778. [Signed] Howson Kenner.

CODICIL:
     I so impower my good friend Mr. Blackwell to make such deeds to my son in law William Seaton of the Lands sold to him by me wherenow John Bail's and John Harril now lives when he pays off the money that he and I agree for the said Land and the said deed by the said Joseph Blackwell be as official as if I had given and acknowledged myself As witness my hand the day and date above many places interlined as above and with the other side. The above codicil I desire to be as affectial as any part of my will.
Original Young. William Pope.

PROBATE:
     At a court held for Fauquier County the 28 day of Septenber, 1778 this will was proved by the oaths of Original Young and William Pope Witness thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Margaret Kennner and Susannah Kenner Executrix's therein named who made oath and executed and acknowledged bond as the Law directs Certificate is granted them for abstaining a probate thereof in due form.
Signed Brooks.

From Early Colonial Settlers:
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills and Administrations:
Page 98a
Kenner, Francis, of St. Stephen's Parish, gent.
W. W. 21 April 1725--Codicil 23 April 1725--W.P. 17 April 1728
Son Rodham Kenner-slaves Jack, Doll, Jenny, Dick, Mall, Willoughb and Matthew. He is to be kept in school until he attains the full age of twenty one years at the expense of my whole estate, and if need be my brother Matthew Kenner my sell any two of the above slaves.
Daughter Eliza Kenner-my two best feather beds and furniture, and 1 confirm the slaves which I had given her by deed, and my roan paceing horse.
Son Rodham Kenner-the next two best feather beds and furniture.
Son Howson Kenner-all my lands to him and his heirs lawfully begotten of his body.
To my godson Francis Kenner, the son of my brother Matthew Kenner negro girl Keizia and her future increase.
To my godson David Straughan-one thousand pounds of tobacco and all my wearing apparrel both linnen and woolen.
Son Howson Kenner-slaves Will, Pegg, Brottom, Nick, George, little Will, and Billy Cook.
My slave Bess which I have made over to my daughter Elizabeth, to he employed about the house until my daughter is married or of age.
Sons Rodham and Howson Kenner-all my stock of cattle and sheep to be divided between them when my son Rodham is of full age. Rest of my estate to my son Howson Kenner.
Brother Matthew Kenner, brother in law Capt. George Turbervile, cousin Capt. Richard Kenner, executors.
Witness: Thomas Cralle, David Straughan, and James Farned.
CODICIL: If my son Rodham Kenner as my heir at law should bother the property left my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner by any means, the property I have left to him shall become the estate of my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner and their heirs, to be divided equally between them and my son Rodham Kenner to have one shilling current money if demand
Witness: Hannah Cralle and Daniel Garies.


From 'The Kenner Family' by Laura Davis Worley.
     Howson was a vestryman of Dettinger Parish, Prince William County, November 27, 1749. Howson's will, dated April 9, 1778, made Joseph Blackwell, his wife Margaret, and daughter Susannah as the executors. Howson's wife Margaret Eskridge, was a daughter of Col. Eskridge of Sandy Point, Westmoreland County, Virginia. Col. Eskridge's will, probated in 1735, mentions Howson Kenner and wife Margaret. (See the notes of George Eskridge.)1
     In Capt. Francis Kenner's will dated between 21 April 1725 and 23 April 1725 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner was named as an heir.^1,7

     Rev. Rodham Kenner was born in 1740 at St. Paul's Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2 He married an unknown person in 1778 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA.¹
He married Judith Daguard in 1778 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA.⁴

Rev. Rodham Kenner died in June 1793 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA; Early Colonial Settlers says d. aft 1793.^1,2
      ; At a court held for Fraquier County the 28th day of January 1793 This will was proved by the oaths of Johnathan Brown and James Seaton witnesses thereto and ordered to by recorded, and on the motion of Judith Kenner the executrix therein named who make oath and together Rodham Kenner and Wily Roy her securities entered into and acknowledged bond in the penality of five thousand pounds conditioned as the Law directs certificate is granted her for abstaining a probate thereof in due form.¹

; R Kenner SS.¹

; J. Brooks.¹

;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA WILLS, INVENTORIES AND ACCOUNTS 1759 - 1800: ; Pages 358-361:
Date: 9 April 1778
HOWISON KENNER ( Will)
Elder son: Francis - the money in my son in Law's hands William Seaton, but £40 the Ballance of Money the said William Seaton ows me is £210 for that Tract of Land where John Bails and John Harril now lives which I sold to the said William Seaton for £250 and no more of my Estate I give to the above Francis but the above sum of £210.
Dau.: Betty Seaton £20 and no more
Dau.: Rebecca Clifton £10 and no more
Dau.: Mary Seaton £10 and no more
Son : George Turberville Kenner - the negroe man James he
has now in proceson and no more
Rodham Kenner, son of my son George Tur'le - parcel of land where young Moses Cumings now lives, being the Reversion of 200 a. that I bought of John Latemore and son
Dau.: Peggy and her husband Stephen Prichard - negroe woman Lucy & her son Jacob - my old house wench Letty after the decease of my wife £10
gr.son: Howson, son of my son Francis £20
son: Rodham - all the Tract of Land I live on and where he now lives - 2 long tables & the great Glass - Dozen large Leather Chairs that is in my hall £20 cash
son: George Turberville Kenner - 2 cows and Calves
gr.son: George Seaton - son of my Dau. Betty Seaton - 2 cows & Calves and his Choice of my young mares and one good bed & furniture and my wearing apparel £10 cash
Dau.: Catey Markham and her dau. Mary Ann - 2 negroe men,
Jonathan & Abraham - 3 cows & calves - 6 head of Sheep - 2 good beds & furniture - 2 of my young mares of the youngest kind - 6 grown hogs and one Sow & pigs
gr.son: Samuel Eskridge Alias Kenner, son of my daughter Susannah - 2 negroes - Cate & her Increase forever negro boy Fortune £100 cash to be applyed to Educate him, but in case the said Samuel should die before he comes of age of 18 then in that case I give the estate before given to my Grandson Samuel to the disposal of my Dau. Susannah - 2 cows & calves and the youngest of my mare Colts - Item I give to my Dau. .3 negroes - all my Cash and the rest of my Estate not before mentioned - it is my will that all my Estate be kept together for 3 years to raise cash to pay off my debts that my wife if living and my Dau. Susannah have the whole management of my Estate
wife: the whole of my Estate during her natural life, then in 3 years after her decease, then my Dau. Susannah pay off every Legacy & Debts before given by me - I also desire that no appraisement be made of Estate but be divided as I. have before directed
gr.son::. Samuel Eskridge - be kept at School for 10 years and kept there after the best manner as the £100 will keep him and the over plush of my Estate if any will keep him after paying of my Just Debts
Exors: good friend Mr. Joseph Blackwell, my wife and dau. Susannah
Signed:. Howson Kenner
Codicil:. (no date) - impower my good friend Mr. Joseph Blackwell to make such deeds to my son in law. William Seaton of the Lsrlds sold to him - when he pay off the money
Signed: H. K.
Wit.: Original Young, William Pope
Proved: 28 September 1778, o of Original Young and William Pope. Margaret Kenner and Susannah Kenner, Executrixs granted cert. to obt. probate
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1766-1790 King George County, Virginia Order Book 4; [Mike Marshall]; Page 305
At a court of Quarterly Sessions held for King George County the 3rd day of August 1786
- In the action of trespass on the case between Joseph Timberlake, plaintiff and Rodham Kenner, defendant. This day came the parties aforesaid by their attorneys and thereupon came also a jury, to wit; James Went &c were elected tried and sworn the truth to speak upon the issue joined upon their oaths do say that the defendant did assume upon himself in manner and form as the said plaintiff in his declaration hath set forth and do assess the damages by occasion thereof to 2000 pounds of crop tobacco with legal interest thereon to be computed as columns, on 1000 pounds of tobacco from the thirteenth day of December 1783 till payment and on the other thousand from 23 May 1783 till payment. Therefore it is considered by the court that the plaintiff recover against the said defendant the aforesaid quantity of tobacco by the jurors in their verdict aforesaid assessed and also his costs by him in this behalf expended.
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1766-1790 King George County, Virginia Order Book 4; [Mike Marshall]; Page 307
At a court of Quarterly Sessions held for King George County the 3rd day of August 1786
- Debt, brought by Thomas Marshall surviving executor of Thomas Marshall and John Chilton, the executors of Richard Hall, deceased, plaintiff against Rodham Kenner and Margaret Dugard, administrators of John Dugard, deceased, defendants. Now this day came the aforesaid plaintiff by John Stuart his attorney and the said defendant being thrice called and failing to appear. Upon the motion of the said plaintiff judgment is granted unto the said plaintiff against the said defendant for the sum of 81 pounds current money together with his costs by him in this behalf expended. To be discharged, the cost excepted, on payment of 40 pounds 10 shillings current money with lawful interest thereon to be computed from the fourteenth day of December 1774 till payment. To be levied of the goods and chattels which were of the said John Dugard at the time of his death in the hands of the said Rodham Kenner to be administered if so much he had thereof in his hands to be administered and if he hath not so much thereof in his hands to be administered then the cost of the proper goods and chattles of the said defendant Rodham Kenner. Memo, the sheriff returning that Margaret Dugard was not a resident.
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FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA WILLS, INVENTORIES AND ACCOUNTS 1759 - 1800: ; Pages 252-253:
Date: 5 June 1792
RODHAM KENNER (Will)
dau.: Lucy - when she comes of age, 200 acres of landwhereon I now live, which I purchased of James Markham.
dau.: Judith - the ballance of the land whereon I now live and as much of my other tract of land left me by my father whereon Moses Harrill now lives as will make her up 200 acres.
son: Lawrence - all the rest of my land, that I have
not already given to him. And with dau. Judith to have their estate when they marry or come of age.
children: Lucy, Lawrence and Judith - when they come of age - all my Negroes and movable estate to be equally divided between them. It is my desire that my son Lawrence at ten years old shall be given up to his uncle Rodham Kenner if he inclines to take him, to be put by him to a well Instructed Seminary of learning where he may be well Ingrafted in the french language only and the principles of the Mathematicks
exors: Rodham Kenner, Sam'l. Blackwell and Judith Kenner.
signed: R. Kenner
Samll. Blackwell, James Seaton, Jonathan Brown
Proved: 28 January 1793 by o. of Jonathan Brown and James Seaton. Judith Kenner, the Executrix therein named, made oath, and with Rodham Kenner and Wily Roy her security, granted certificate to obtain probate.
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Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book GG p. 199
24 Sep. 1811. Pricilla Magruder, Dennis Magruder, John Chadwell and Pricilla his wife, Taliafer Duncan and Polly his wife, John Brawner and. Anna his wife of Culpeper Co. of the one part -- Elijah Arnold of the said county of the other part £800 ... land where Pricilla Magruder now lives it being the same tract of land which Pricilla Magruder (and the others) covenanted to convey to the said Elijah Arnold it being the tract of land which Thomas Magruder, dec’d, owned and purchased from William Roberts, Sen. ... 450 a.
Signed: Pricilla Magruder
(and the others)
Wit.: John Waters, Moses Gibson, Lewis Arnold, Burnett Madox, Rodham Kenner, James Barton.²

; District Court Records 1793-1798. STYLE : Voss vs Kenner. PLAINTIFF(s) : Edward Voss. DEFENDANT(s) : Rodham Kenner; Judith Kenner. PLACES MENTIONED : Caroline. REMARK(s) : Slave - Judy & her child Gabariller, prop. of Rodham Kenner. CITATION : Voss vs Kenner / 1798 / CR-DC-L / 393-49.¹

; In the name of God AMEN I Rodham Kenner of the County of Faquir and state of Virginia being in full strength on mind and memory do make this my last will and Testament revoking all others heretofore made in manner and form following Imprimis. I requeath my soul to Almighty God who gave it me hoping through the merits and redemption of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ the Rightous to obtain eternal life, and my temporal estate which it has been pleased God to give me, It is my will and desire that my estate shall be kept together until my just debts are paid. Item. I give and bequeath to my beloved Daughter Lucy Kenner when she comes of age two hundred acres of land whereon I now live which I purchased of James Markham to her and her heirs forever. Item, I give and bequeath to by beloved Daughter Judith Kenner the balance of the Land whereon I now live and asmuch of my other Tract of Land left me by my Father whereon Moses Harrell now lives as will make her up Two hundred acres to her and her heirs forever. Item, I give and bequeath to my beloved son Lawrence at ten years old shall be given up to his uncle Rodham Kenner if he inclines to take him to be put by him to a well instructed Seminary of learning where he may be well ingrafted in the French Language only and the principles of the Mathematicks. and if he does not incline to take him, it is my desire, that my Executors will have him educated agreeable to my desire if his Estate is sufficient. I do hereby appoint Rodham Kenner and Samuel Blackwell Executors and Judith Kenner Executrix of this my last will. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and Seal this 5th day of June 1792 in the presence of Samuel Blackwell James Seaton Johnathan Brown.¹

; Marriage of Rodham and Judith came be found in the book VA Marriages. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp21 ref#426.¹

; Rev Rodham was a Church of England Minister in St George's Parrish, Spotsylvania Co.¹

; Will of Rodham Kenner (Rev married Judith Kenner.)¹
In Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner's will dated 7 April 1778 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA, Rev. Rodham Kenner was named as an heir;
Howson's will is dated 9 Apr 1778, Faquier Co., VA pp 358-631. will (Fauquier Co 9Apr1778/28Sep1778). Proved 28 Sep 1778, will book 1 Faquier Co., VA. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp21 ref#426. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp24 ref#852. Virginia Gelealogies by Rev Horace Edwin Hayden p83 ref24.1

Howson Kenner's will is as follows (from Unknown 4 databse):
IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN. I Howson Kenner being in sound memory and good health do at this time Ordain and Make this my last will and testament in manner and form following.
     Item, I give unto my Elder son Francis Kenner and his heirs forever all the money in my son in law's hands William Seaton but forty pounds the ballance of Money the said William Seaton owes me is two hundred and ten pounds for that Tract of Land where John Bials, and John Harrel now live which I sold to the said William Seaton for Two hundred and fifty pounds and no more of my Estate. I give to the above Francis but the above sum, of Two hundred and ten pounds.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Betty Seaton Twenty pounds and no more.
     Item. unto my daughter Rebecca Clifton Ten pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Mary Seaton Ten pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my sone George Turberville Kenner the negroe man James he has now in possession and no more.
     Item. I give to my grandson Rodham Kenner, son of my son George Tur[bervil]le That Tract or parcel of Land where young Moses Cumings now lives. Being the reversion of Two hundred Acres that I bought of John Latimore and son, the said Land I give to the said Rodham and his heirs forever.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Peggy and her husband Stephen Pritchard a negroe women Lucy and her son Jacob, as also I give to ny daughter Peggy my old house wench Letty after the decease of my wife also I give to my daughter Peggy Ten pounds, the above legacies before given to my Daughter Peggy and her husband I give unto them and their heirs and assigns forever.
     Item. I give unto my grandson Howson Son of my son Francis twenty pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my son Rodham and his heirs forever all Tract of Land I live on and where he now lives to him the said Rodham and his heirs and assigns forever.
     Item. I give also to my son Rodham the two long tables and the great glass and the Dozen Large leather chairs that is in my hall and Twenty pounds cash and no more.
     Item. I give to my son George Turberville Kenner two cows and calves and no more.
     Item. I give to my grandson George Seaton son of my daughter Betty Seaton Two Cows and Calves and His choice of my young mares, and one good bed and furniture and my wearing apparel, also I give to said grandson George Seaton Twenty pounds Cash and no more.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Catey Markham and her daughter Mary Ann two negroe men Jonathan and Abraham and to her and Daughter Mary Ann to them and their heirs forever.
     Item. I give her my said daughter three Cows and Calves, six head of sheep, and two good beds and furniture, as is also I give to the said Catey Markham two young mares of the youngest kind also I give to her my said Daughter Catey six grown hogs, and one sow and pigs and no more of my Estate.
     Item. I give to my Grandson Samuel Eskridge Alias Kenner son of my daughter Susannah two negroe Vix. Cate and her Increase forever, also a negroe boy Fortune, to him the said Samuel and his heirs forever. Also I give to the said Samuel one hundred pounds cash to be applied to Educate him, but in case the said Samuel should die before he comes of age of Eighteen then in that case I give the Estate before given to my grandson Samuel to the disposal of my said Daughter Susannah.
     Item. I give to the said Samuel two cows and calves and the youngest of my mare colts.
     Item. I give to my Daughter three negroe men, Isaac, Anthony, and Moses, and all my cash and the rest of my Estate not before mentioned as also it is my will that all my Estate be kept together for three years to raise cash to pay of my debts that my wife of iving and my Daughter Susannah have the whole management of my Estate paying off and receiving.
     It is also my Will that my wife have the whole of my Estate during the natural life. Ten in three years he deceases, then my Daughter Susannah pay off every Legasy and Debts before given by me, it is also my will that my wife and Daughter Susannah pay all my just debts and Legacies. It is also my will that my Daughter Susannah have the whole of my Estate bith real and personal for three years after the longest liver of my wife or self in order to enable her to pay off all my just Debts and Legasies and then at the end of the three years to be divided and every person to have his or her part or parts as is before directed, by my said will.
     I also desire that no appraisment be of Estate but be Divided as I have before directed I desire that my Grandson Samuel Eskridge son of my Daughter Susannah be kept at school for Ten years, and kept there after the best manner as the hundred pounds before given will keep him, and the over plush of my Estate if any will keep him after paying of my just Debts and Legacies.
     I do hereby Disown and, make void all wills and wil heretofore made by me, and do declare this to be the Last Will and Testament now to stand in full force and Power and Virtue, here unto made by me.
     I do appoint my good friend Mr. Joseph Blackwell as Executor with my wife and Daughter Susannah. I desire that my hereby will be strictly to the true and Intent meaning of it be abided and kept to In Witness whereby I do hereby fix my hand and seal this ninth day April 1778. [Signed] Howson Kenner.

CODICIL:
     I so impower my good friend Mr. Blackwell to make such deeds to my son in law William Seaton of the Lands sold to him by me wherenow John Bail's and John Harril now lives when he pays off the money that he and I agree for the said Land and the said deed by the said Joseph Blackwell be as official as if I had given and acknowledged myself As witness my hand the day and date above many places interlined as above and with the other side. The above codicil I desire to be as affectial as any part of my will.
Original Young. William Pope.

PROBATE:
     At a court held for Fauquier County the 28 day of Septenber, 1778 this will was proved by the oaths of Original Young and William Pope Witness thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Margaret Kennner and Susannah Kenner Executrix's therein named who made oath and executed and acknowledged bond as the Law directs Certificate is granted them for abstaining a probate thereof in due form.
Signed Brooks.

From Early Colonial Settlers:
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills and Administrations:
Page 98a
Kenner, Francis, of St. Stephen's Parish, gent.
W. W. 21 April 1725--Codicil 23 April 1725--W.P. 17 April 1728
Son Rodham Kenner-slaves Jack, Doll, Jenny, Dick, Mall, Willoughb and Matthew. He is to be kept in school until he attains the full age of twenty one years at the expense of my whole estate, and if need be my brother Matthew Kenner my sell any two of the above slaves.
Daughter Eliza Kenner-my two best feather beds and furniture, and 1 confirm the slaves which I had given her by deed, and my roan paceing horse.
Son Rodham Kenner-the next two best feather beds and furniture.
Son Howson Kenner-all my lands to him and his heirs lawfully begotten of his body.
To my godson Francis Kenner, the son of my brother Matthew Kenner negro girl Keizia and her future increase.
To my godson David Straughan-one thousand pounds of tobacco and all my wearing apparrel both linnen and woolen.
Son Howson Kenner-slaves Will, Pegg, Brottom, Nick, George, little Will, and Billy Cook.
My slave Bess which I have made over to my daughter Elizabeth, to he employed about the house until my daughter is married or of age.
Sons Rodham and Howson Kenner-all my stock of cattle and sheep to be divided between them when my son Rodham is of full age. Rest of my estate to my son Howson Kenner.
Brother Matthew Kenner, brother in law Capt. George Turbervile, cousin Capt. Richard Kenner, executors.
Witness: Thomas Cralle, David Straughan, and James Farned.
CODICIL: If my son Rodham Kenner as my heir at law should bother the property left my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner by any means, the property I have left to him shall become the estate of my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner and their heirs, to be divided equally between them and my son Rodham Kenner to have one shilling current money if demand
Witness: Hannah Cralle and Daniel Garies.


From 'The Kenner Family' by Laura Davis Worley.
     Howson was a vestryman of Dettinger Parish, Prince William County, November 27, 1749. Howson's will, dated April 9, 1778, made Joseph Blackwell, his wife Margaret, and daughter Susannah as the executors. Howson's wife Margaret Eskridge, was a daughter of Col. Eskridge of Sandy Point, Westmoreland County, Virginia. Col. Eskridge's will, probated in 1735, mentions Howson Kenner and wife Margaret. (See the notes of George Eskridge.)1
     In Capt. Francis Kenner's will dated between 21 April 1725 and 23 April 1725 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner was named as an heir.^1,5

     Francis Kenner Jr. was born circa 1734 at St. Paul's Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2 He married an unknown person circa 1756 at Hanover Co., North Carolina, USA.¹
He married Unknown (?) before October 1778
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family      [??]
Children      
     1. Eskridge Kenner, b. Oct 1778, Edgecombe County, North Carolinad. 10 Sep 1858, Osage, Carroll County, Arkansas (Age ~ 79 years)
     2. Margaret Kenner, b. Oct 1778, Edgecombe County, North Carolina d. 1806 (Age ~ 27 years.)²
Francis Kenner Jr. died on 8 August 1784 at Watagua, Washington Co., North Carolina (Tennessee now), USA.^1,2
      ; Francis served in the Revolutionary War. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp21 ref#426.¹

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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Francis Kenner was born in 1734 and died on August 8, 1784, in Washington County (North Carolina at that time) of smallpox. He was buried in Watauga Flats, now Hawkins County, TN. Francis Kenner was married to Elizabeth Howard of New Hanover County, Wilmington, NC (related to William Howard, quartermaster to Blackbeard, Edward Teach, the pirate.

His Parents: Captain Howson Francis Kenner, Lawyer and Commissioned Justice of the Peace, Captain by proclamation of Commission and later Major in the VA Militia, DAR Patriotic Ancestor # 064850 was Born: May 10, 1712/Died: May 24, 1778, was Vestryman of Dettinger Parish, Prince William County, VA who was married to Margaret Eskridge, Francis Kenner's mother)

Francis's siblings were: 4 sons/7 daughters-Elizabeth (1732-1790) Francis (1734-1784) George Turberville (1736-1810) Rebecca (1738-1799) Rodham Eskridge (1740-1793) Mary Molly Ann. (1742-1799) Alice Murray (1747-1803) Catherine (1748-1778) Margaret Peggy (10/1778-1806) Colonel Eskridge (C.E.) (10/1778-9/10/1858) TWINS born in Edgecombe County NC (Now Hawkins TN)Suzannah J. (1750)
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FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA WILLS, INVENTORIES AND ACCOUNTS 1759 - 1800: ; Pages 358-361:
Date: 9 April 1778
HOWISON KENNER ( Will)
Elder son: Francis - the money in my son in Law's hands William Seaton, but £40 the Ballance of Money the said William Seaton ows me is £210 for that Tract of Land where John Bails and John Harril now lives which I sold to the said William Seaton for £250 and no more of my Estate I give to the above Francis but the above sum of £210.
Dau.: Betty Seaton £20 and no more
Dau.: Rebecca Clifton £10 and no more
Dau.: Mary Seaton £10 and no more
Son : George Turberville Kenner - the negroe man James he has now in proceson and no more
Rodham Kenner, son of my son George Tur'le - parcel of land where young Moses Cumings now lives, being the Reversion of 200 a. that I bought of John Latemore and son
Dau.: Peggy and her husband Stephen Prichard - negroe woman Lucy & her son Jacob - my old house wench Letty after the decease of my wife £10
gr.son: Howson, son of my son Francis £20
son: Rodham - all the Tract of Land I live on and where he now lives - 2 long tables & the great Glass - Dozen large Leather Chairs that is in my hall £20 cash
son: George Turberville Kenner - 2 cows and Calves
gr.son: George Seaton - son of my Dau. Betty Seaton - 2 cows & Calves and his Choice of my young mares and one good bed & furniture and my wearing apparel £10 cash
Dau.: Catey Markham and her dau. Mary Ann - 2 negroe men, Jonathan & Abraham - 3 cows & calves - 6 head of Sheep - 2 good beds & furniture - 2 of my young mares of the youngest kind - 6 grown hogs and one Sow & pigs
gr.son: Samuel Eskridge Alias Kenner, son of my daughter Susannah - 2 negroes - Cate & her Increase forever negro boy Fortune £100 cash to be applyed to Educate him, but in case the said Samuel should die before he comes of age of 18 then in that case I give the estate before given to my Grandson Samuel to the disposal of my Dau. Susannah - 2 cows & calves and the youngest of my mare Colts -
Item I give to my Dau. .3 negroes - all my Cash and the rest of my Estate not before mentioned - it is my will that all my Estate be kept together for 3 years to raise cash to pay off my debts that my wife if living and my Dau. Susannah have the whole management of my Estate
wife: the whole of my Estate during her natural life, then in 3 years after her decease, then my Dau. Susannah pay off every Legacy & Debts before given by me - I also desire that no appraisement be made of Estate but be divided as I. have before directed
gr.son::. Samuel Eskridge - be kept at School for 10 years and kept there after the best manner as the £100 will keep him and the over plush of my Estate if any will keep him after paying of my Just Debts
Exors: good friend Mr. Joseph Blackwell, my wife and dau.
Susannah
Signed:. Howson Kenner
Codicil:. (no date) - impower my good friend Mr. Joseph Blackwell to make such deeds to my son in law. William Seaton of the Lsrlds sold to him - when he pay off the money
Signed: H. K.
Wit.: Original Young, William Pope
Proved: 28 September 1778, o of Original Young and William Pope. Margaret Kenner and Susannah Kenner, Executrixs granted cert. to obt. probate.²
In Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner's will dated 7 April 1778 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA, Francis Kenner Jr. was named as an heir;
Howson's will is dated 9 Apr 1778, Faquier Co., VA pp 358-631. will (Fauquier Co 9Apr1778/28Sep1778). Proved 28 Sep 1778, will book 1 Faquier Co., VA. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp21 ref#426. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp24 ref#852. Virginia Gelealogies by Rev Horace Edwin Hayden p83 ref24.1

Howson Kenner's will is as follows (from Unknown 4 databse):
IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN. I Howson Kenner being in sound memory and good health do at this time Ordain and Make this my last will and testament in manner and form following.
     Item, I give unto my Elder son Francis Kenner and his heirs forever all the money in my son in law's hands William Seaton but forty pounds the ballance of Money the said William Seaton owes me is two hundred and ten pounds for that Tract of Land where John Bials, and John Harrel now live which I sold to the said William Seaton for Two hundred and fifty pounds and no more of my Estate. I give to the above Francis but the above sum, of Two hundred and ten pounds.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Betty Seaton Twenty pounds and no more.
     Item. unto my daughter Rebecca Clifton Ten pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Mary Seaton Ten pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my sone George Turberville Kenner the negroe man James he has now in possession and no more.
     Item. I give to my grandson Rodham Kenner, son of my son George Tur[bervil]le That Tract or parcel of Land where young Moses Cumings now lives. Being the reversion of Two hundred Acres that I bought of John Latimore and son, the said Land I give to the said Rodham and his heirs forever.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Peggy and her husband Stephen Pritchard a negroe women Lucy and her son Jacob, as also I give to ny daughter Peggy my old house wench Letty after the decease of my wife also I give to my daughter Peggy Ten pounds, the above legacies before given to my Daughter Peggy and her husband I give unto them and their heirs and assigns forever.
     Item. I give unto my grandson Howson Son of my son Francis twenty pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my son Rodham and his heirs forever all Tract of Land I live on and where he now lives to him the said Rodham and his heirs and assigns forever.
     Item. I give also to my son Rodham the two long tables and the great glass and the Dozen Large leather chairs that is in my hall and Twenty pounds cash and no more.
     Item. I give to my son George Turberville Kenner two cows and calves and no more.
     Item. I give to my grandson George Seaton son of my daughter Betty Seaton Two Cows and Calves and His choice of my young mares, and one good bed and furniture and my wearing apparel, also I give to said grandson George Seaton Twenty pounds Cash and no more.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Catey Markham and her daughter Mary Ann two negroe men Jonathan and Abraham and to her and Daughter Mary Ann to them and their heirs forever.
     Item. I give her my said daughter three Cows and Calves, six head of sheep, and two good beds and furniture, as is also I give to the said Catey Markham two young mares of the youngest kind also I give to her my said Daughter Catey six grown hogs, and one sow and pigs and no more of my Estate.
     Item. I give to my Grandson Samuel Eskridge Alias Kenner son of my daughter Susannah two negroe Vix. Cate and her Increase forever, also a negroe boy Fortune, to him the said Samuel and his heirs forever. Also I give to the said Samuel one hundred pounds cash to be applied to Educate him, but in case the said Samuel should die before he comes of age of Eighteen then in that case I give the Estate before given to my grandson Samuel to the disposal of my said Daughter Susannah.
     Item. I give to the said Samuel two cows and calves and the youngest of my mare colts.
     Item. I give to my Daughter three negroe men, Isaac, Anthony, and Moses, and all my cash and the rest of my Estate not before mentioned as also it is my will that all my Estate be kept together for three years to raise cash to pay of my debts that my wife of iving and my Daughter Susannah have the whole management of my Estate paying off and receiving.
     It is also my Will that my wife have the whole of my Estate during the natural life. Ten in three years he deceases, then my Daughter Susannah pay off every Legasy and Debts before given by me, it is also my will that my wife and Daughter Susannah pay all my just debts and Legacies. It is also my will that my Daughter Susannah have the whole of my Estate bith real and personal for three years after the longest liver of my wife or self in order to enable her to pay off all my just Debts and Legasies and then at the end of the three years to be divided and every person to have his or her part or parts as is before directed, by my said will.
     I also desire that no appraisment be of Estate but be Divided as I have before directed I desire that my Grandson Samuel Eskridge son of my Daughter Susannah be kept at school for Ten years, and kept there after the best manner as the hundred pounds before given will keep him, and the over plush of my Estate if any will keep him after paying of my just Debts and Legacies.
     I do hereby Disown and, make void all wills and wil heretofore made by me, and do declare this to be the Last Will and Testament now to stand in full force and Power and Virtue, here unto made by me.
     I do appoint my good friend Mr. Joseph Blackwell as Executor with my wife and Daughter Susannah. I desire that my hereby will be strictly to the true and Intent meaning of it be abided and kept to In Witness whereby I do hereby fix my hand and seal this ninth day April 1778. [Signed] Howson Kenner.

CODICIL:
     I so impower my good friend Mr. Blackwell to make such deeds to my son in law William Seaton of the Lands sold to him by me wherenow John Bail's and John Harril now lives when he pays off the money that he and I agree for the said Land and the said deed by the said Joseph Blackwell be as official as if I had given and acknowledged myself As witness my hand the day and date above many places interlined as above and with the other side. The above codicil I desire to be as affectial as any part of my will.
Original Young. William Pope.

PROBATE:
     At a court held for Fauquier County the 28 day of Septenber, 1778 this will was proved by the oaths of Original Young and William Pope Witness thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Margaret Kennner and Susannah Kenner Executrix's therein named who made oath and executed and acknowledged bond as the Law directs Certificate is granted them for abstaining a probate thereof in due form.
Signed Brooks.

From Early Colonial Settlers:
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills and Administrations:
Page 98a
Kenner, Francis, of St. Stephen's Parish, gent.
W. W. 21 April 1725--Codicil 23 April 1725--W.P. 17 April 1728
Son Rodham Kenner-slaves Jack, Doll, Jenny, Dick, Mall, Willoughb and Matthew. He is to be kept in school until he attains the full age of twenty one years at the expense of my whole estate, and if need be my brother Matthew Kenner my sell any two of the above slaves.
Daughter Eliza Kenner-my two best feather beds and furniture, and 1 confirm the slaves which I had given her by deed, and my roan paceing horse.
Son Rodham Kenner-the next two best feather beds and furniture.
Son Howson Kenner-all my lands to him and his heirs lawfully begotten of his body.
To my godson Francis Kenner, the son of my brother Matthew Kenner negro girl Keizia and her future increase.
To my godson David Straughan-one thousand pounds of tobacco and all my wearing apparrel both linnen and woolen.
Son Howson Kenner-slaves Will, Pegg, Brottom, Nick, George, little Will, and Billy Cook.
My slave Bess which I have made over to my daughter Elizabeth, to he employed about the house until my daughter is married or of age.
Sons Rodham and Howson Kenner-all my stock of cattle and sheep to be divided between them when my son Rodham is of full age. Rest of my estate to my son Howson Kenner.
Brother Matthew Kenner, brother in law Capt. George Turbervile, cousin Capt. Richard Kenner, executors.
Witness: Thomas Cralle, David Straughan, and James Farned.
CODICIL: If my son Rodham Kenner as my heir at law should bother the property left my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner by any means, the property I have left to him shall become the estate of my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner and their heirs, to be divided equally between them and my son Rodham Kenner to have one shilling current money if demand
Witness: Hannah Cralle and Daniel Garies.


From 'The Kenner Family' by Laura Davis Worley.
     Howson was a vestryman of Dettinger Parish, Prince William County, November 27, 1749. Howson's will, dated April 9, 1778, made Joseph Blackwell, his wife Margaret, and daughter Susannah as the executors. Howson's wife Margaret Eskridge, was a daughter of Col. Eskridge of Sandy Point, Westmoreland County, Virginia. Col. Eskridge's will, probated in 1735, mentions Howson Kenner and wife Margaret. (See the notes of George Eskridge.)1
     In Capt. Francis Kenner's will dated between 21 April 1725 and 23 April 1725 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner was named as an heir.^1,4

     Rebecca Kenner was born in 1738 at St. Paul's Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2 She married an unknown person on 2 December 1759 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2
She married Burditt Clifton on 2 December 1759 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA.⁴

Rebecca Kenner died after 1800 at Bardstown, Nelson Co., Kentucky, USA.^1,2
      ; BACK TO WILLIAM DUSTIN (B) 1772 (D) about 1825- his father was Lt. William Dustin (B)1740 (D)1818. Lt. William Dustin was from Hampstead and Weare, NH and married Rhonda Pattee or Pette. Lt. William Dustin's father was Nathaniel Dustin (B)1685 married 1710 to Mary Ayers (B)1687 (D)1725. Nathaniel Dustin's father was Thomas Dustin.¹

; BACK TO RICHARD PILE AND REBECCA CLIFTON: They also had a daughter: Mary (B)1807 (D)1873 and married 1826 to Moody Dustin (B)1805 (D)1872. Moody's father was William Dustin (B)1772 (D)about 1825 from Weare, NH-then to Jeffersonville, IN. William married Mary or Molly Chandler (B)1770 (D) about 1835. Mary (or Molly)'s father was Lt. Joseph Chandler from Concord and Hopkinton, NH. Joseph married Betsy Jewett...his father was Lt. Isaac Chandler. Isaac's father was Capt. Joseph Chandler. Capt. Joseph's father was William Chandler.¹

; BACK TO MARY PILE AND MOODY DUSTIN: They had a son James B. Dustin (B)1829 (D)1898 from Clark Co., IN and married 1850 to Isabelle Sylvester (B)1829 (D)1885. Isabelle's parents were Emory Sylvester and Margaret Scott. Margaret's father was James Scott. James B. Dustin and Isabelle had a daughter Emily (B)1856 and married 1872 to Hugh Hamilton Purkhiser (B)1850 (D)1885. Hugh was an agriculturist. Hugh and Emily's children: Harry W. (B)1873 (D)1903 married Anna Belle Ball; James Burley (B)1875 (D)1929 married Cora M. Hawkins: Cora B. (B)1877 married Fred S. Poasser; Everette E. (B)1883 married Ella Burton; Hugh Hamilton (B)1885 Shoals, IN married 1905 to Hattie Belle Love.¹

Reference:
Early Colonial Settlers cites: [S75] Genealogies of Virginia Families Vol. II, from the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.²

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From Early Colonial Settlers:
FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA WILLS, INVENTORIES AND ACCOUNTS 1759 - 1800: ; Pages 358-361:
Date: 9 April 1778
HOWISON KENNER ( Will)
Elder son: Francis - the money in my son in Law's hands William Seaton, but £40 the Ballance of Money the said William Seaton ows me is £210 for that Tract of Land where John Bails and John Harril now lives which I sold to the said William Seaton for £250 and no more of my Estate I give to the above Francis but the above sum of £210.
Dau.: Betty Seaton £20 and no more
Dau.: Rebecca Clifton £10 and no more
Dau.: Mary Seaton £10 and no more
Son : George Turberville Kenner - the negroe man James he
has now in proceson and no more
Rodham Kenner, son of my son George Tur'le - parcel of land where young Moses Cumings now lives, being the Reversion of 200 a. that I bought of John Latemore and son
Dau.: Peggy and her husband Stephen Prichard - negroe woman Lucy & her son Jacob - my old house wench Letty after the decease of my wife £10
gr.son: Howson, son of my son Francis £20
son: Rodham - all the Tract of Land I live on and where
he now lives - 2 long tables & the great Glass - Dozen large Leather Chairs that is in my hall £20 cash
son: George Turberville Kenner - 2 cows and Calves
gr.son: George Seaton - son of my Dau. Betty Seaton - 2
cows & Calves and his Choice of my young mares and one good bed & furniture and my wearing apparel £10 cash
Dau.: Catey Markham and her dau. Mary Ann - 2 negroe men,
Jonathan & Abraham - 3 cows & calves - 6 head of Sheep - 2 good beds & furniture - 2 of my young mares of the youngest kind - 6 grown hogs and one Sow & pigs
gr.son: Samuel Eskridge Alias Kenner, son of my daughter
Susannah - 2 negroes - Cate & her Increase forever negro boy Fortune £100 cash to be applyed to Educate him, but in case the said Samuel should die before he comes of age of 18 then in that case I give the estate before given to my Grandson Samuel to the disposal of my Dau. Susannah - 2 cows & calves and the youngest of my mare Colts - Item I give to my Dau. .3 negroes - all my Cash and the rest of my Estate not before mentioned - it is my will that all my Estate be kept together for 3 years to raise cash to pay off my debts that my wife if living and my Dau. Susannah have the whole management of my Estate
wife: the whole of my Estate during her natural life, then in 3 years after her decease, then my Dau. Susannah pay off every Legacy & Debts before given by me - I also desire that no appraisement be made of Estate but be divided as I. have before directed
gr.son::. Samuel Eskridge - be kept at School for 10 years and
kept there after the best manner as the £100 will keep him and the over plush of my Estate if any will keep him after paying of my Just Debts
Exors: good friend Mr. Joseph Blackwell, my wife and dau.
Susannah
Signed:. Howson Kenner
Codicil:. (no date) - impower my good friend Mr. Joseph Blackwell to make such deeds to my son in law. William Seaton of the Lsrlds sold to him - when he pay off the money
Signed: H. K.
Wit.: Original Young, William Pope
Proved: 28 September 1778, o of Original Young and William Pope. Margaret Kenner and Susannah Kenner, Executrixs granted cert. to obt. probate.²

; CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp21 ref#426, ref#424.¹

; Resided in Bardtown, Nelson, Kentucky.¹

; HOWSON KENNER AND MARAGARET ESKRIDGE: They had a daughter named Rebecca (B)1740 (D)post 1800. Rebecca married Burdette Clifton (B)1736 (D)1798. Burdette Clifton enlisted in American Revolution and was granted 1,181 acres in Jefferson Co., VA, later KY (1782) for services. Burdette and Rebecca had a daughter: Rebecca (B)1778 (D)1857. This Rebecca married Richard Pile in 1792. Richard was (B)1760 (D)1816. Richard ran off to join American Revolution; sergeant at age 18; he served at Valley Forge, to Westmoreland Co.,(now IN) PA in 1782; later to KY; pioneer settler of Charlestown, IN (about 1799), one of the first trustees to lay out the town of Jefferson, IN (1802). Richard and Rebecca (Clifton) Pile had a son Burdette Clifton Pile (B)1805 (D)1885, was first white child born in Jeffersonville, IN, was also mayor from 1873-1875. Burdette Clifton Pile married 1834 to Mary Ann Cunningham. They had a daughter: Mary Ann Pile (B)1836 and married 1855 to Joseph James Conway (B)1829 (D)1893.¹
In Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner's will dated 7 April 1778 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA, Rebecca Kenner was named as an heir;
Howson's will is dated 9 Apr 1778, Faquier Co., VA pp 358-631. will (Fauquier Co 9Apr1778/28Sep1778). Proved 28 Sep 1778, will book 1 Faquier Co., VA. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp21 ref#426. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp24 ref#852. Virginia Gelealogies by Rev Horace Edwin Hayden p83 ref24.1

Howson Kenner's will is as follows (from Unknown 4 databse):
IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN. I Howson Kenner being in sound memory and good health do at this time Ordain and Make this my last will and testament in manner and form following.
     Item, I give unto my Elder son Francis Kenner and his heirs forever all the money in my son in law's hands William Seaton but forty pounds the ballance of Money the said William Seaton owes me is two hundred and ten pounds for that Tract of Land where John Bials, and John Harrel now live which I sold to the said William Seaton for Two hundred and fifty pounds and no more of my Estate. I give to the above Francis but the above sum, of Two hundred and ten pounds.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Betty Seaton Twenty pounds and no more.
     Item. unto my daughter Rebecca Clifton Ten pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Mary Seaton Ten pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my sone George Turberville Kenner the negroe man James he has now in possession and no more.
     Item. I give to my grandson Rodham Kenner, son of my son George Tur[bervil]le That Tract or parcel of Land where young Moses Cumings now lives. Being the reversion of Two hundred Acres that I bought of John Latimore and son, the said Land I give to the said Rodham and his heirs forever.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Peggy and her husband Stephen Pritchard a negroe women Lucy and her son Jacob, as also I give to ny daughter Peggy my old house wench Letty after the decease of my wife also I give to my daughter Peggy Ten pounds, the above legacies before given to my Daughter Peggy and her husband I give unto them and their heirs and assigns forever.
     Item. I give unto my grandson Howson Son of my son Francis twenty pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my son Rodham and his heirs forever all Tract of Land I live on and where he now lives to him the said Rodham and his heirs and assigns forever.
     Item. I give also to my son Rodham the two long tables and the great glass and the Dozen Large leather chairs that is in my hall and Twenty pounds cash and no more.
     Item. I give to my son George Turberville Kenner two cows and calves and no more.
     Item. I give to my grandson George Seaton son of my daughter Betty Seaton Two Cows and Calves and His choice of my young mares, and one good bed and furniture and my wearing apparel, also I give to said grandson George Seaton Twenty pounds Cash and no more.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Catey Markham and her daughter Mary Ann two negroe men Jonathan and Abraham and to her and Daughter Mary Ann to them and their heirs forever.
     Item. I give her my said daughter three Cows and Calves, six head of sheep, and two good beds and furniture, as is also I give to the said Catey Markham two young mares of the youngest kind also I give to her my said Daughter Catey six grown hogs, and one sow and pigs and no more of my Estate.
     Item. I give to my Grandson Samuel Eskridge Alias Kenner son of my daughter Susannah two negroe Vix. Cate and her Increase forever, also a negroe boy Fortune, to him the said Samuel and his heirs forever. Also I give to the said Samuel one hundred pounds cash to be applied to Educate him, but in case the said Samuel should die before he comes of age of Eighteen then in that case I give the Estate before given to my grandson Samuel to the disposal of my said Daughter Susannah.
     Item. I give to the said Samuel two cows and calves and the youngest of my mare colts.
     Item. I give to my Daughter three negroe men, Isaac, Anthony, and Moses, and all my cash and the rest of my Estate not before mentioned as also it is my will that all my Estate be kept together for three years to raise cash to pay of my debts that my wife of iving and my Daughter Susannah have the whole management of my Estate paying off and receiving.
     It is also my Will that my wife have the whole of my Estate during the natural life. Ten in three years he deceases, then my Daughter Susannah pay off every Legasy and Debts before given by me, it is also my will that my wife and Daughter Susannah pay all my just debts and Legacies. It is also my will that my Daughter Susannah have the whole of my Estate bith real and personal for three years after the longest liver of my wife or self in order to enable her to pay off all my just Debts and Legasies and then at the end of the three years to be divided and every person to have his or her part or parts as is before directed, by my said will.
     I also desire that no appraisment be of Estate but be Divided as I have before directed I desire that my Grandson Samuel Eskridge son of my Daughter Susannah be kept at school for Ten years, and kept there after the best manner as the hundred pounds before given will keep him, and the over plush of my Estate if any will keep him after paying of my just Debts and Legacies.
     I do hereby Disown and, make void all wills and wil heretofore made by me, and do declare this to be the Last Will and Testament now to stand in full force and Power and Virtue, here unto made by me.
     I do appoint my good friend Mr. Joseph Blackwell as Executor with my wife and Daughter Susannah. I desire that my hereby will be strictly to the true and Intent meaning of it be abided and kept to In Witness whereby I do hereby fix my hand and seal this ninth day April 1778. [Signed] Howson Kenner.

CODICIL:
     I so impower my good friend Mr. Blackwell to make such deeds to my son in law William Seaton of the Lands sold to him by me wherenow John Bail's and John Harril now lives when he pays off the money that he and I agree for the said Land and the said deed by the said Joseph Blackwell be as official as if I had given and acknowledged myself As witness my hand the day and date above many places interlined as above and with the other side. The above codicil I desire to be as affectial as any part of my will.
Original Young. William Pope.

PROBATE:
     At a court held for Fauquier County the 28 day of Septenber, 1778 this will was proved by the oaths of Original Young and William Pope Witness thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Margaret Kennner and Susannah Kenner Executrix's therein named who made oath and executed and acknowledged bond as the Law directs Certificate is granted them for abstaining a probate thereof in due form.
Signed Brooks.

From Early Colonial Settlers:
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills and Administrations:
Page 98a
Kenner, Francis, of St. Stephen's Parish, gent.
W. W. 21 April 1725--Codicil 23 April 1725--W.P. 17 April 1728
Son Rodham Kenner-slaves Jack, Doll, Jenny, Dick, Mall, Willoughb and Matthew. He is to be kept in school until he attains the full age of twenty one years at the expense of my whole estate, and if need be my brother Matthew Kenner my sell any two of the above slaves.
Daughter Eliza Kenner-my two best feather beds and furniture, and 1 confirm the slaves which I had given her by deed, and my roan paceing horse.
Son Rodham Kenner-the next two best feather beds and furniture.
Son Howson Kenner-all my lands to him and his heirs lawfully begotten of his body.
To my godson Francis Kenner, the son of my brother Matthew Kenner negro girl Keizia and her future increase.
To my godson David Straughan-one thousand pounds of tobacco and all my wearing apparrel both linnen and woolen.
Son Howson Kenner-slaves Will, Pegg, Brottom, Nick, George, little Will, and Billy Cook.
My slave Bess which I have made over to my daughter Elizabeth, to he employed about the house until my daughter is married or of age.
Sons Rodham and Howson Kenner-all my stock of cattle and sheep to be divided between them when my son Rodham is of full age. Rest of my estate to my son Howson Kenner.
Brother Matthew Kenner, brother in law Capt. George Turbervile, cousin Capt. Richard Kenner, executors.
Witness: Thomas Cralle, David Straughan, and James Farned.
CODICIL: If my son Rodham Kenner as my heir at law should bother the property left my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner by any means, the property I have left to him shall become the estate of my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner and their heirs, to be divided equally between them and my son Rodham Kenner to have one shilling current money if demand
Witness: Hannah Cralle and Daniel Garies.


From 'The Kenner Family' by Laura Davis Worley.
     Howson was a vestryman of Dettinger Parish, Prince William County, November 27, 1749. Howson's will, dated April 9, 1778, made Joseph Blackwell, his wife Margaret, and daughter Susannah as the executors. Howson's wife Margaret Eskridge, was a daughter of Col. Eskridge of Sandy Point, Westmoreland County, Virginia. Col. Eskridge's will, probated in 1735, mentions Howson Kenner and wife Margaret. (See the notes of George Eskridge.)1
     In Capt. Francis Kenner's will dated between 21 April 1725 and 23 April 1725 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner was named as an heir.^1,5

     Mary Anne Kenner was born in 1736 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2 She married Samuel Eskridge, son of William Eskridge and Abigail Colbourn, circa 1750 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 1st of 3 husbands.^4,2 Mary Anne Kenner married William Seaton on 6 February 1764 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA,
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Her 2nd of 3 husbands.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Mary Anne Kenner, b. 1736, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. 1810, Fauquier County, Virginia (Age 74 years)
Marriage     4 Feb 1764      Fauquier County, Virginia
Notes      Seaton, Wm. Kenner, Mary (widow) 6 Feb. 1764 dau. of Howson Kenner
Children      
     1. Margaret Seaton, b. 1 Jan 1765, Fauquier County, Virginia d. 1782, Fauquier County, Virginia (Age 16 years)
     2. Sarah Seaton, b. Bef 1770, Fauquier County, Virginia d. Between 1812 and 1820, Hardinsburg, Breckinridge County, Kentucky (Age > 42 years)
     3. James Seaton, b. Bef 1770, Fauquier County, Virginia
     4. William Seaton, b. Abt 1774, Fauquier County, Virginia.^1,5,2 Mary Anne Kenner married Jonathan Browne on 21 July 1795 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA,
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Her 3rd of 3 husbands.
From Early Colonial Settlers: Brown, Jonathan Seaton, Mary widow 21 July 1795 John Goldsmith.^1,6,2
Mary Anne Kenner died in 1810 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2 She was sealed as a spouse of an unknown person on 26 March 1973.¹
     Reference: CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp21 ref#426, ref#424.¹

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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1759-1800 Fauquier County, Virginia Wills, Inventories & Accounts; [John K. Gott];; Pages 452-453:
Date: 8 May 1782
WILLIAM SEATON: (Will) of the County of Fauquier and Parish of Hamilton ... my body to be buried after a decent and Christian manner at the burying place of my children ... at the marriage of either & each of my Daughters that their mother give them such part of each of my stock as she can conveniently spare with a feather bed and furniture
Sons:. Item I give and bequeath to be equally divided between my son James Seaton and William Seaton at the time when my youngest son William arrives at age of twenty one." (sic)
..• residue of my estate at that time be equally divided between all my children, making an allowance for the girls parts which they may have already received-
... in case of my wifes marriage and my my (sic) children , or their estates be improperly managed that then my said wife Mary be put to her thirds
Exors:. Wife Mary with my Friends Rodham Kenner and Thomas
Conway
Signed: William Seaton
Wit.: George Marshall, William Conway, Robert Kenner,
Geo. Turberville, David Wickliffe
Proved: 28 October 1782, by o. of George Marshall, William
Conway, and Robert Kenner. Mary Seaton granted Cert. to obtain probate..

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1759-1800 Fauquier County, Virginia Wills, Inventories & Accounts; [John K. Gott];; Pages 358-361:
Date: 9 April 1778
HOWISON KENNER ( Will)
Elder son: Francis - the money in my son in Law's hands William Seaton, but £40 the Ballance of Money the said William Seaton ows me is £210 for that Tract of Land where John Bails and John Harril now lives which I sold to the said William Seaton for £250 and no more of my Estate I give to the above Francis but the above sum of £210.
Dau.: Betty Seaton £20 and no more
Dau.: Rebecca Clifton £10 and no more
Dau.: Mary Seaton £10 and no more
Son : George Turberville Kenner - the negroe man James he
has now in proceson and no more
Rodham Kenner, son of my son George Tur'le - parcel of land where young Moses Cumings now lives, being the Reversion of 200 a. that I bought of John Latemore and son
Dau.: Peggy and her husband Stephen Prichard - negroe woman Lucy & her son Jacob - my old house wench Letty after the decease of my wife £10
gr.son: Howson, son of my son Francis £20
son: Rodham - all the Tract of Land I live on and where
he now lives - 2 long tables & the great Glass - Dozen large Leather Chairs that is in my hall £20 cash
son: George Turberville Kenner - 2 cows and Calves
gr.son: George Seaton - son of my Dau. Betty Seaton - 2
cows & Calves and his Choice of my young mares and one good bed & furniture and my wearing apparel £10 cash
Dau.: Catey Markham and her dau. Mary Ann - 2 negroe men,
Jonathan & Abraham - 3 cows & calves - 6 head of Sheep - 2 good beds & furniture - 2 of my young mares of the youngest kind - 6 grown hogs and one Sow & pigs
gr.son: Samuel Eskridge Alias Kenner, son of my daughter
Susannah - 2 negroes - Cate & her Increase forever negro boy Fortune £100 cash to be applyed to Educate him, but in case the said Samuel should die before he comes of age of 18 then in that case I give the estate before given to my Grandson Samuel to the disposal of my Dau. Susannah - 2 cows & calves and the youngest of my mare Colts - Item I give to my Dau. .3 negroes - all my Cash and the rest of my Estate not before mentioned - it is my will that all my Estate be kept together for 3 years to raise cash to pay off my debts that my wife if living and my Dau. Susannah have the whole management of my Estate
wife: the whole of my Estate during her natural life, then in 3 years after her decease, then my Dau. Susannah pay off every Legacy & Debts before given by me - I also desire that no appraisement be made of Estate but be divided as I. have before directed
gr.son::. Samuel Eskridge - be kept at School for 10 years and
kept there after the best manner as the £100 will keep him and the over plush of my Estate if any will keep him after paying of my Just Debts
Exors: good friend Mr. Joseph Blackwell, my wife and dau.
Susannah
Signed:. Howson Kenner
Codicil:. (no date) - impower my good friend Mr. Joseph Blackwell to make such deeds to my son in law. William Seaton of the Lsrlds sold to him - when he pay off the money
Signed: H. K.
Wit.: Original Young, William Pope
Proved: 28 September 1778, o of Original Young and William Pope. Margaret Kenner and Susannah Kenner, Executrixs granted cert. to obt. probate.²

     Elizabeth 'Betty' Kenner was born in 1732 at St. Paul's Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2 She married James Seaton on 20 June 1749 at St. Paul's Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA,
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His 2nd of 2 wives.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 1     Elizabeth 'Betty' Kenner, b. 1732, St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia d. 1790, Greene County Pennsylvania (Age 58 years)
Marriage     20 Jun 1749      St. Paul's Parish, King George County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Elizabeth 'Betty' Seaton, b. 13 Jul 1750, St. Paul's Parish, King George County, Virginia
     2. James Seaton, b. 19 Jul 1751, St. Paul's Parish, King George County, Virginia d. 2 Mar 1830, Greene County Pennsylvania (Age 78 years)
     3. Kenner Seaton, b. 13 Mar 1753, St. Paul's Parish, King George County, Virginia d. 29 Jul 1829, Jefferson County, Kentucky (Age 76 years)
     4. George Seaton, b. 1754, Fauquier County, Virginia d. 28 Oct 1841, Hardinsburg, Breckinridge County, Kentucky (Age 87 years)
     5. Richard Ayliffe Seaton, b. Abt 1756, Fauquier County, Virginia d. Abt 1805, Breckinridge County, Kentucky (Age ~ 49 years)
     6. Rodham Seaton, b. 1757, Fauquier County, Virginia d. 4 Jan 1804, Jefferson County, Virginia (Age 47 years)
     7. Francis Seaton, b. 12 Aug 1758, Fauquier County, Virginia d. 1 Nov 1820, Knox County, Indiana (Age 62 years)
     8. Samuel Seaton, b. Abt 1760, Frederick County, Virginia
     9. Howson Kenner Bonum Seaton, b. Abt 1762, Fauquier County, Virginia d. 2 May 1803, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky - Probate (Age ~ 41 years)
     10. Margaret Seaton, b. Abt 1766, Frederick County, Virginia d. 14 Jan 1779, Frederick County, Virginia (Age ~ 13 years)
     11. Sarah Kenner Seaton, b. 1768, Frederick County, Virginia d. 1814, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Age 46 years)
     12. William Seaton, b. Abt 1770, Frederick County, Virginia d. 1814, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Age ~ 44 years)
     13. Mary Rebecca Seaton, b. 1773, Frederick County, Virginia d. 1846, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Age 73 years.)⁴
Elizabeth 'Betty' Kenner died in 1790 at Greene Co., Pennsylvania, USA.^1,2
      ; She married James Seaton Jr in Overwharton Parish, Stafford, VA, 1756. James was born CA 1728. James was the son of James(?) Seaton Sr and Miss <-----> mo James Seaton. Cottrell: probable birthplace is Northumberland, VA.¹

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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Children of Elizabeth Betty KENNER b: CAL 1733 in Northumberland/Stafford Co.,Va

Married: 20 Jun 1746 in ,Prince William,Va

Elizabeth Betty SEATON b: 13 Jul 1750 in ,Va
James SEATON III b: 19 Jul 1751 in ,Stafford,Va
Mary Rebecca SEATON b: 1752/1756 in ,Frederick,Va
James Kenner SEATON b: 13 Mar 1753 in ,Stafford,Va
George SEATON b: 1754 in ,Fauquier,Va
Richard Ayliffe SEATON b: ABT 1756 in ,Va
Rodham SEATON b: 1757 in ,Fairfax,Va
Ensign Francis SEATON b: 12 Aug 1758 in ,Loudoun,Va
Housen Kenner Bonham SEATON b: ABT 1762 in ,Frederick,Va
Samuel SEATON b: ABT 1760 in ,Pa
Margaret SEATON b: ABT 1766 in ,Va
Sarah Kenner SEATON b: 1768 in ,Frederick,Va

Children of Elizabeth Betty KENNER and James SEATON are:
i. Elizabeth SEATON was born 13 Jul 1750. She married J CARMICHAELS 1780 in Greene,Pennsylvania. She married Jay THOMPSON 1797 in Greene,Pennsylvania.
ii. James SEATON was born 19 Jul 1751 in Winchester,Frederick,Virginia, and died 2 Mar 1830 in Carmichaels,Greene,Pennsylvania. He married Mary Clark 5 Sep 1780 in Carmichaels,Greene,Pennsylvania, daughter of John? CLARKE and Mary ?PRATHER. She was born 19 Sep 1758 in ,Greene, and died 15 Dec 1826 in Carmicheals,Greene,Pennsylvania.
iii. Kenner SEATON was born 13 Mar 1753 in ,Stafford,Virginia, and died 29 Jul 1829 in ,Jefferson,Kentucky. He married Rachel CHENOWETH 1772 in Frederick,Virginia. She was born 1754, and died 1807 in ,Kentucky.
iv. George SEATON was born 1754 in ,Fairfax,Virginia, and died 1841 in Washington,Breckenridge,Kentucky. He married Nancy AMBERSON 23 May 1786 in ,Facquier,Virginia. He married Martha JAMES.
v. Francis SEATON was born 1756 in Winchester,Frederick,Virginia, and died 8 Jun 1820 in ,Knox,Indiana. He married Rebecca GREGG 1780. She was born 1758 in ,Deleware, and died 1822 in ,Indiana.
vi. Richard Ayliffe SEATON was born 1758 in ,Fairfax,Virginia. He married Fatima CUMMINGS 28 Mar 1787 in ,Jefferson,Kentucky.
vii. Rodham SEATON was born 1762 in ,Fairfax,Virginia, and died 1805 in ,Jefferson,Kentucky. He married Mary Elizabeth CURRY 13 Aug 1787 in ,Jefferson,Kentucky.
viii. Howson Kenner Bonum SEATON was born 1762 in ,Frederick,Virginia, and died 3 May 1803 in ,Jefferson,Kentucky. He married Sarah PRICHARD 5 Jan 1789. She was born 1769, and died 1858 in ,Virginia.
ix. Margaret SEATON was born 1766 in ,Fairfax,Virginia, and died 14 Jan 1779.
x. Sarah Kenner SEATON was born 1768 in Fairfax,Virginia, and died 1814. She married John BOREMAN 1787 in ,Greene,Pennsylvania.
xi. William SEATON was born 1770 in Fairfax,Virginia, and died 1813. He married Sarah MEYERS 1792.
xii. Samuel SEATON was born 1772 in Fairfax,Virginia, and died in ,Pennsylvania.
xiii. Mary Rebecca SEATON was born 1773 in Stafford,Virginia, and died 1846 in ,Greene,Pennsylvania. She married Samuel HYDE 1792 in ,Greene,Pennsylvania.
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1745-1747 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 10, Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 235-239
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that we SAMUEL ESKRIDGE, JUNIOR, GEORGE ESKRIDGE and the aforesaid SAMUEL ESKRIDGE as Guardian to his Brothers. THOMAS ESERIDGE and WILLIAM ESKRIDGE. Infants under the age of twenty one years, PETER RUST as Guardian to REBECCA ESKRIDGE, and Mr. HOWSEN for an in behalf of his Daughter, BETTY KENNER, am held and firmly bound jointly and severally unto each other in the full and just sume of Five hundred nounds Sterling money of Great Brittain, to which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves our heirs firmly by these presents. Sealed with our Seals and dated this 1st day of April 1746.
THE CONDITION of the above obligation is such that whereas Colo. GEORGE ESKRIDGE, deceased, did by his Last Will and Testament in righting under his hand and seal devise the remainder of his tract of land on FLAT LICK now in FAIRFAX County, to be equally divided between the Children of his Son, GEORGE ESKRIDGE (also deceased) and the Daughter of his Daughter, MARGARET KENNER, and the above bounded SAMUEL ESK-RIDGE, GEORGE ESKRIDGE, PETER RUST and HOWSEN KENNER as above having agreed to draw lotts for the land according to a survey and division made by Mr. WILLOUGHBY NEWTON whereon each lot is layed of and numbered from one to six according to the number of Legatees mentioned in GEORGE ESKRIDGE's Will as may appear by the said Will and Plott. Now if the several Legatees do draw stand to and abide to the several lots according to the numbers in the said plott, now drawn by the above bounden SAMUEL ESKRIDGE, GEORGE ESKRIDGE, PETER RUST and HOWSEN KENNER, That then the above obligation to he void and of none effect, otherwise to be and remain in full force power and virtue
Signed Sealed and delivered in the presence of us
WILLO: NEWTON, SAMUEL ESKRIDGE
RICHARD JACKSON, JOHN STORKE, GEORGE ESKRIDGE
JOHN NEWTON, JOHN CRITCHER, JUNR. PETER RUST
SAMUEL BONUM HOWSEN KENNER
Westmoreland Sct, At a Court held for the said County the 29th day of April 1746
This Bond passed from SAMUEL ESKRIDGE,JUNR., GEORGE ESKRIDGE and the aforesaid GEORGE ESKRIDGE as Guardian to his Brothers, THOMAS and WILLIAM ESKRIDGE, PETER RUST as Guardian to REBECCA ESKRIDGE, and HOWSEN KENNER for an in behalf of his Daughter, BETTY KENNER to each other concerning a division &c. of Lands to them belonging in FAIRFAX County was prsented into Court by all the above named persons except HOWSEN KENNER (Captain WILLOUGHBY NEWTON made Oath on the holy Gospel of God that he saw the said HOWSEN KENNER sign seal and deliver the said Bond as his act and deed and moreover that the said KENNER desired him, the said NEWTON, to inform the Court that he, the said HOWSEN KENNER, was willing the same should be acknowledged as if he were there personally present) as their act and deed and at the joint prayer of the said parties is admitted to Record
Teste GEO: LEE, C. W. C.
(See a Platt of the above land on the other side by W SPENCE) (Page 237 is taken up with a Platt of the Division of the Land) SAMUEL ESKRIDGE, JUNR.
Lot No. 1 area 318 acres;
No. 2. WILLIAM ESKRIDGE's lott area 318 acres;
Lot No, 3, BETTY KENNER's lott area 318 acres:
Lot No, 4. THOMAS ESKRIDGE's Lott area 318 acres;
Lot No. 5. GEORGE ESKRIDGE's Lott, area 318 acres:
Lot No. 6. REBECKA ESKRIDGE's Lott area 418 acres.
Old Patent 2298 acres
the other 910
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SAM. ESKRIDGE and WILLO: NEWTON, 1300 . Remains 1908. 6 divided into 1908 gives 318 acres a peke, The above lott drawn the ist April 1746, and the names put in each lot as they drew by WILLO: NEWTON.
FAIRFAX Sct.

Beginning for the Lot No. 1 at A., in the Platt a Spanish Oak between a Dogwood and Hiccory standing close on the upper side of GREAT ROCKEY CEDAR RUN lowermost corner marked tree of Mr. WILLOUGHBY NEWTON, thence along his line N. 45d W. 26 poles to B., a marked corner white Oak, thence North 60 poles to C, a marked corner red Oak, thence N. 3d. E. 118 poles to D., thence leaving the said NEWTONs line and extending S. 67d, W to CUB RUN, then down the Run to the mouth of the GREAT ROCKEY CEDAR RUN, thence up the GREAT ROCKEY CEDAR RUN to the beginning at A.,

Then beginning for the Lot No. 2, at D., corner to No. I., in said NEWTON's line. thence thence along the line N. 3d. E. 206 poles to E., then leaving the said line and extending from thence S. 67d, W. to CUB RUN, thence down the Run to the line laid off for No 1., thence along that line No. 67d. E. to the beginning at D.,

Then for the beginning of Lot No 3, at E„ in said NEWTONs line corner to Lott No. 2 and extending along the line No. 3d.E. 124 poles to F., a white Oak a red Oak and Maple in a drape that falls into CUB RUN, corner to WILLOUGHBY NEWTON, thence W. to Mr. SAMUEL ESKRIDGE's line, thence S. 14d. E. to his corner at G.. thence along another of said ESKRIDGEs lines W. 320 poles to CUB RUN, thence down CUB RUN to the line made for lot No. 2, thence along said line N. 67d. E. to the beginning at E..

Then beginning at Lot No. 4 at the letter F„ corner to said NEWTON and extending along his line East 230 poles to a marked red Oak corner to said NEWTON in the back line of Colo. GEORGE ESKRIDGEs Pattent; thence along the line to a corner white Oak, thence along another line of said ESKRIDGEs Patient No. 44d, W. to FLAT LICK RUN. thence down the Run to Mr. SAMUEL ESKRIDGEs land, thence along his line to the line run for No. 3, thence along that line to the beginning at F.,

Then beginning for the Lott No. 5. at H., where Mr. SAMUEL ESKRIDGEs line crosses FLAT LICK RUN and thence running along his lines to SALISBURY PLAIN RUN, thence up the Run to the back line of Colo.ESKRIDGEs Pattent, thence along the lines of the Pattent to FLAT LICK RUN. thence down the Run to the beginning at H.,

Then beginning for the Lott No. 6. at A.. at the mouth of ELK LICKING BRANCH a Hiccory, beginning of Colo. ESKRIDGEs Patent, thence running the several courses of the said ESKRIDGEs Patent including SALISBURY PLAIN to SALISBURY PLAIN RUN, thence down the Run to the beginning at A.. Plotted and divided according to the within by the request of the parties
p. WILLOUGHBY NEWTON
Westmoreland Sct. At a Court held for the said County the 29th day of April 1746 This plotted division &c. of Lands in FAIRFAX County belonging to the parties as will shew by the several plotted dividends in the within plot (recourse being thereunto had) was presented into Court by all the parties concerned except HOWSEN KENNER (for his Daughter. BETTY KENNER), Captain WILLOUGHBY NEWTON declared that the said HOWSEN KENNER desired him to present the same into Court and motion[ for its being admitted to Record) and at their joint prayer the same is admitted to Record
Teste GEO: LEE, C. W. C.
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1759-1800 Fauquier County, Virginia Wills, Inventories & Accounts; [John K. Gott];; Pages 358-361:
Date: 9 April 1778
HOWISON KENNER ( Will)
Elder son: Francis - the money in my son in Law's hands William Seaton, but £40 the Ballance of Money the said William Seaton ows me is £210 for that Tract of Land where John Bails and John Harril now lives which I sold to the said William Seaton for £250 and no more of my Estate I give to the above Francis but the above sum of £210.
Dau.: Betty Seaton £20 and no more
Dau.: Rebecca Clifton £10 and no more
Dau.: Mary Seaton £10 and no more
Son : George Turberville Kenner - the negroe man James he
has now in proceson and no more
Rodham Kenner, son of my son George Tur'le - parcel of land where young Moses Cumings now lives, being the Reversion of 200 a. that I bought of John Latemore and son
Dau.: Peggy and her husband Stephen Prichard - negroe woman Lucy & her son Jacob - my old house wench Letty after the decease of my wife £10
gr.son: Howson, son of my son Francis £20
son: Rodham - all the Tract of Land I live on and where
he now lives - 2 long tables & the great Glass - Dozen large Leather Chairs that is in my hall £20 cash
son: George Turberville Kenner - 2 cows and Calves
gr.son: George Seaton - son of my Dau. Betty Seaton - 2
cows & Calves and his Choice of my young mares and one good bed & furniture and my wearing apparel £10 cash
Dau.: Catey Markham and her dau. Mary Ann - 2 negroe men,
Jonathan & Abraham - 3 cows & calves - 6 head of Sheep - 2 good beds & furniture - 2 of my young mares of the youngest kind - 6 grown hogs and one Sow & pigs
gr.son: Samuel Eskridge Alias Kenner, son of my daughter
Susannah - 2 negroes - Cate & her Increase forever negro boy Fortune £100 cash to be applyed to Educate him, but in case the said Samuel should die before he comes of age of 18 then in that case I give the estate before given to my Grandson Samuel to the disposal of my Dau. Susannah - 2 cows & calves and the youngest of my mare Colts - Item I give to my Dau. .3 negroes - all my Cash and the rest of my Estate not before mentioned - it is my will that all my Estate be kept together for 3 years to raise cash to pay off my debts that my wife if living and my Dau. Susannah have the whole management of my Estate
wife: the whole of my Estate during her natural life, then in 3 years after her decease, then my Dau. Susannah pay off every Legacy & Debts before given by me - I also desire that no appraisement be made of Estate but be divided as I. have before directed
gr.son::. Samuel Eskridge - be kept at School for 10 years and
kept there after the best manner as the £100 will keep him and the over plush of my Estate if any will keep him after paying of my Just Debts
Exors: good friend Mr. Joseph Blackwell, my wife and dau.
Susannah
Signed:. Howson Kenner
Codicil:. (no date) - impower my good friend Mr. Joseph Blackwell to make such deeds to my son in law. William Seaton of the Lsrlds sold to him - when he pay off the money
Signed: H. K.
Wit.: Original Young, William Pope
Proved: 28 September 1778, o of Original Young and William Pope. Margaret Kenner and Susannah Kenner, Executrixs granted cert. to obt. probate.²

Reference:
Early Colonial Settlers cites: [S247] The Virginia Genealogist Volume 44, 2000, 83.²

; Her body was interred in Green, PA, Carmichael.¹

Reference: THE WICKENKAMP-THORN(E) CONNECTION pp 18 Ref# 213. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp21 ref#426, #213.¹
In Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner's will dated 7 April 1778 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA, Elizabeth 'Betty' Kenner was named as an heir;
Howson's will is dated 9 Apr 1778, Faquier Co., VA pp 358-631. will (Fauquier Co 9Apr1778/28Sep1778). Proved 28 Sep 1778, will book 1 Faquier Co., VA. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp21 ref#426. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp24 ref#852. Virginia Gelealogies by Rev Horace Edwin Hayden p83 ref24.1

Howson Kenner's will is as follows (from Unknown 4 databse):
IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN. I Howson Kenner being in sound memory and good health do at this time Ordain and Make this my last will and testament in manner and form following.
     Item, I give unto my Elder son Francis Kenner and his heirs forever all the money in my son in law's hands William Seaton but forty pounds the ballance of Money the said William Seaton owes me is two hundred and ten pounds for that Tract of Land where John Bials, and John Harrel now live which I sold to the said William Seaton for Two hundred and fifty pounds and no more of my Estate. I give to the above Francis but the above sum, of Two hundred and ten pounds.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Betty Seaton Twenty pounds and no more.
     Item. unto my daughter Rebecca Clifton Ten pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Mary Seaton Ten pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my sone George Turberville Kenner the negroe man James he has now in possession and no more.
     Item. I give to my grandson Rodham Kenner, son of my son George Tur[bervil]le That Tract or parcel of Land where young Moses Cumings now lives. Being the reversion of Two hundred Acres that I bought of John Latimore and son, the said Land I give to the said Rodham and his heirs forever.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Peggy and her husband Stephen Pritchard a negroe women Lucy and her son Jacob, as also I give to ny daughter Peggy my old house wench Letty after the decease of my wife also I give to my daughter Peggy Ten pounds, the above legacies before given to my Daughter Peggy and her husband I give unto them and their heirs and assigns forever.
     Item. I give unto my grandson Howson Son of my son Francis twenty pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my son Rodham and his heirs forever all Tract of Land I live on and where he now lives to him the said Rodham and his heirs and assigns forever.
     Item. I give also to my son Rodham the two long tables and the great glass and the Dozen Large leather chairs that is in my hall and Twenty pounds cash and no more.
     Item. I give to my son George Turberville Kenner two cows and calves and no more.
     Item. I give to my grandson George Seaton son of my daughter Betty Seaton Two Cows and Calves and His choice of my young mares, and one good bed and furniture and my wearing apparel, also I give to said grandson George Seaton Twenty pounds Cash and no more.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Catey Markham and her daughter Mary Ann two negroe men Jonathan and Abraham and to her and Daughter Mary Ann to them and their heirs forever.
     Item. I give her my said daughter three Cows and Calves, six head of sheep, and two good beds and furniture, as is also I give to the said Catey Markham two young mares of the youngest kind also I give to her my said Daughter Catey six grown hogs, and one sow and pigs and no more of my Estate.
     Item. I give to my Grandson Samuel Eskridge Alias Kenner son of my daughter Susannah two negroe Vix. Cate and her Increase forever, also a negroe boy Fortune, to him the said Samuel and his heirs forever. Also I give to the said Samuel one hundred pounds cash to be applied to Educate him, but in case the said Samuel should die before he comes of age of Eighteen then in that case I give the Estate before given to my grandson Samuel to the disposal of my said Daughter Susannah.
     Item. I give to the said Samuel two cows and calves and the youngest of my mare colts.
     Item. I give to my Daughter three negroe men, Isaac, Anthony, and Moses, and all my cash and the rest of my Estate not before mentioned as also it is my will that all my Estate be kept together for three years to raise cash to pay of my debts that my wife of iving and my Daughter Susannah have the whole management of my Estate paying off and receiving.
     It is also my Will that my wife have the whole of my Estate during the natural life. Ten in three years he deceases, then my Daughter Susannah pay off every Legasy and Debts before given by me, it is also my will that my wife and Daughter Susannah pay all my just debts and Legacies. It is also my will that my Daughter Susannah have the whole of my Estate bith real and personal for three years after the longest liver of my wife or self in order to enable her to pay off all my just Debts and Legasies and then at the end of the three years to be divided and every person to have his or her part or parts as is before directed, by my said will.
     I also desire that no appraisment be of Estate but be Divided as I have before directed I desire that my Grandson Samuel Eskridge son of my Daughter Susannah be kept at school for Ten years, and kept there after the best manner as the hundred pounds before given will keep him, and the over plush of my Estate if any will keep him after paying of my just Debts and Legacies.
     I do hereby Disown and, make void all wills and wil heretofore made by me, and do declare this to be the Last Will and Testament now to stand in full force and Power and Virtue, here unto made by me.
     I do appoint my good friend Mr. Joseph Blackwell as Executor with my wife and Daughter Susannah. I desire that my hereby will be strictly to the true and Intent meaning of it be abided and kept to In Witness whereby I do hereby fix my hand and seal this ninth day April 1778. [Signed] Howson Kenner.

CODICIL:
     I so impower my good friend Mr. Blackwell to make such deeds to my son in law William Seaton of the Lands sold to him by me wherenow John Bail's and John Harril now lives when he pays off the money that he and I agree for the said Land and the said deed by the said Joseph Blackwell be as official as if I had given and acknowledged myself As witness my hand the day and date above many places interlined as above and with the other side. The above codicil I desire to be as affectial as any part of my will.
Original Young. William Pope.

PROBATE:
     At a court held for Fauquier County the 28 day of Septenber, 1778 this will was proved by the oaths of Original Young and William Pope Witness thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Margaret Kennner and Susannah Kenner Executrix's therein named who made oath and executed and acknowledged bond as the Law directs Certificate is granted them for abstaining a probate thereof in due form.
Signed Brooks.

From Early Colonial Settlers:
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills and Administrations:
Page 98a
Kenner, Francis, of St. Stephen's Parish, gent.
W. W. 21 April 1725--Codicil 23 April 1725--W.P. 17 April 1728
Son Rodham Kenner-slaves Jack, Doll, Jenny, Dick, Mall, Willoughb and Matthew. He is to be kept in school until he attains the full age of twenty one years at the expense of my whole estate, and if need be my brother Matthew Kenner my sell any two of the above slaves.
Daughter Eliza Kenner-my two best feather beds and furniture, and 1 confirm the slaves which I had given her by deed, and my roan paceing horse.
Son Rodham Kenner-the next two best feather beds and furniture.
Son Howson Kenner-all my lands to him and his heirs lawfully begotten of his body.
To my godson Francis Kenner, the son of my brother Matthew Kenner negro girl Keizia and her future increase.
To my godson David Straughan-one thousand pounds of tobacco and all my wearing apparrel both linnen and woolen.
Son Howson Kenner-slaves Will, Pegg, Brottom, Nick, George, little Will, and Billy Cook.
My slave Bess which I have made over to my daughter Elizabeth, to he employed about the house until my daughter is married or of age.
Sons Rodham and Howson Kenner-all my stock of cattle and sheep to be divided between them when my son Rodham is of full age. Rest of my estate to my son Howson Kenner.
Brother Matthew Kenner, brother in law Capt. George Turbervile, cousin Capt. Richard Kenner, executors.
Witness: Thomas Cralle, David Straughan, and James Farned.
CODICIL: If my son Rodham Kenner as my heir at law should bother the property left my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner by any means, the property I have left to him shall become the estate of my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner and their heirs, to be divided equally between them and my son Rodham Kenner to have one shilling current money if demand
Witness: Hannah Cralle and Daniel Garies.


From 'The Kenner Family' by Laura Davis Worley.
     Howson was a vestryman of Dettinger Parish, Prince William County, November 27, 1749. Howson's will, dated April 9, 1778, made Joseph Blackwell, his wife Margaret, and daughter Susannah as the executors. Howson's wife Margaret Eskridge, was a daughter of Col. Eskridge of Sandy Point, Westmoreland County, Virginia. Col. Eskridge's will, probated in 1735, mentions Howson Kenner and wife Margaret. (See the notes of George Eskridge.)1
     In Capt. Francis Kenner's will dated between 21 April 1725 and 23 April 1725 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner was named as an heir.^1,5

     Margaret 'Peggy' Kenner was born in 1748 at St. Paul's Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2 She married Stephen Pritchard on 19 June 1769 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA.^1,4,2

Margaret 'Peggy' Kenner died in 1806 at Kernstown, Frederick Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2
      ; Her body was interred in Kernstown, Frederick, VA, private (destroyed in Civil War). She married twice. She married Stephen Pritchard Sr in Pauquier, Va, 19 JUN 1769. Stephen was born CA 1741. He resided in Frederick, Va. Stephen and Margaret Pritchard lived in Frederick County, VA. Since he is known as 'senior', it may be possible that he had a child ... either with Margaret ... or with a different marriage. She married David Wickliffe 1782. David was born 1741. David Wickliffe received a pension #6409 for his service in the Revolutionary War.¹

;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA WILLS, INVENTORIES AND ACCOUNTS 1759 - 1800: ; Pages 358-361:
Date: 9 April 1778
HOWISON KENNER ( Will)
Elder son: Francis - the money in my son in Law's hands William Seaton, but £40 the Ballance of Money the said William Seaton ows me is £210 for that Tract of Land where John Bails and John Harril now lives which I sold to the said William Seaton for £250 and no more of my Estate I give to the above Francis but the above sum of £210.
Dau.: Betty Seaton £20 and no more
Dau.: Rebecca Clifton £10 and no more
Dau.: Mary Seaton £10 and no more
Son : George Turberville Kenner - the negroe man James he
has now in proceson and no more
Rodham Kenner, son of my son George Tur'le - parcel of land where young Moses Cumings now lives, being the Reversion of 200 a. that I bought of John Latemore and son
Dau.: Peggy and her husband Stephen Prichard - negroe woman Lucy & her son Jacob - my old house wench Letty after the decease of my wife £10
gr.son: Howson, son of my son Francis £20
son: Rodham - all the Tract of Land I live on and where
he now lives - 2 long tables & the great Glass - Dozen large Leather Chairs that is in my hall £20 cash
son: George Turberville Kenner - 2 cows and Calves
gr.son: George Seaton - son of my Dau. Betty Seaton - 2
cows & Calves and his Choice of my young mares and one good bed & furniture and my wearing apparel £10 cash
Dau.: Catey Markham and her dau. Mary Ann - 2 negroe men,
Jonathan & Abraham - 3 cows & calves - 6 head of Sheep - 2 good beds & furniture - 2 of my young mares of the youngest kind - 6 grown hogs and one Sow & pigs
gr.son: Samuel Eskridge Alias Kenner, son of my daughter
Susannah - 2 negroes - Cate & her Increase forever negro boy Fortune £100 cash to be applyed to Educate him, but in case the said Samuel should die before he comes of age of 18 then in that case I give the estate before given to my Grandson Samuel to the disposal of my Dau. Susannah - 2 cows & calves and the youngest of my mare Colts - Item I give to my Dau. .3 negroes - all my Cash and the rest of my Estate not before mentioned - it is my will that all my Estate be kept together for 3 years to raise cash to pay off my debts that my wife if living and my Dau. Susannah have the whole management of my Estate
wife: the whole of my Estate during her natural life, then in 3 years after her decease, then my Dau. Susannah pay off every Legacy & Debts before given by me - I also desire that no appraisement be made of Estate but be divided as I. have before directed
gr.son::. Samuel Eskridge - be kept at School for 10 years and
kept there after the best manner as the £100 will keep him and the over plush of my Estate if any will keep him after paying of my Just Debts
Exors: good friend Mr. Joseph Blackwell, my wife and dau.
Susannah
Signed:. Howson Kenner
Codicil:. (no date) - impower my good friend Mr. Joseph Blackwell to make such deeds to my son in law. William Seaton of the Lsrlds sold to him - when he pay off the money
Signed: H. K.
Wit.: Original Young, William Pope
Proved: 28 September 1778, o of Original Young and William Pope. Margaret Kenner and Susannah Kenner, Executrixs granted cert. to obt. probate.²

; CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp21 ref#426, ref#215.¹
In Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner's will dated 7 April 1778 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA, Margaret 'Peggy' Kenner was named as an heir;
Howson's will is dated 9 Apr 1778, Faquier Co., VA pp 358-631. will (Fauquier Co 9Apr1778/28Sep1778). Proved 28 Sep 1778, will book 1 Faquier Co., VA. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp21 ref#426. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp24 ref#852. Virginia Gelealogies by Rev Horace Edwin Hayden p83 ref24.1

Howson Kenner's will is as follows (from Unknown 4 databse):
IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN. I Howson Kenner being in sound memory and good health do at this time Ordain and Make this my last will and testament in manner and form following.
     Item, I give unto my Elder son Francis Kenner and his heirs forever all the money in my son in law's hands William Seaton but forty pounds the ballance of Money the said William Seaton owes me is two hundred and ten pounds for that Tract of Land where John Bials, and John Harrel now live which I sold to the said William Seaton for Two hundred and fifty pounds and no more of my Estate. I give to the above Francis but the above sum, of Two hundred and ten pounds.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Betty Seaton Twenty pounds and no more.
     Item. unto my daughter Rebecca Clifton Ten pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Mary Seaton Ten pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my sone George Turberville Kenner the negroe man James he has now in possession and no more.
     Item. I give to my grandson Rodham Kenner, son of my son George Tur[bervil]le That Tract or parcel of Land where young Moses Cumings now lives. Being the reversion of Two hundred Acres that I bought of John Latimore and son, the said Land I give to the said Rodham and his heirs forever.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Peggy and her husband Stephen Pritchard a negroe women Lucy and her son Jacob, as also I give to ny daughter Peggy my old house wench Letty after the decease of my wife also I give to my daughter Peggy Ten pounds, the above legacies before given to my Daughter Peggy and her husband I give unto them and their heirs and assigns forever.
     Item. I give unto my grandson Howson Son of my son Francis twenty pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my son Rodham and his heirs forever all Tract of Land I live on and where he now lives to him the said Rodham and his heirs and assigns forever.
     Item. I give also to my son Rodham the two long tables and the great glass and the Dozen Large leather chairs that is in my hall and Twenty pounds cash and no more.
     Item. I give to my son George Turberville Kenner two cows and calves and no more.
     Item. I give to my grandson George Seaton son of my daughter Betty Seaton Two Cows and Calves and His choice of my young mares, and one good bed and furniture and my wearing apparel, also I give to said grandson George Seaton Twenty pounds Cash and no more.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Catey Markham and her daughter Mary Ann two negroe men Jonathan and Abraham and to her and Daughter Mary Ann to them and their heirs forever.
     Item. I give her my said daughter three Cows and Calves, six head of sheep, and two good beds and furniture, as is also I give to the said Catey Markham two young mares of the youngest kind also I give to her my said Daughter Catey six grown hogs, and one sow and pigs and no more of my Estate.
     Item. I give to my Grandson Samuel Eskridge Alias Kenner son of my daughter Susannah two negroe Vix. Cate and her Increase forever, also a negroe boy Fortune, to him the said Samuel and his heirs forever. Also I give to the said Samuel one hundred pounds cash to be applied to Educate him, but in case the said Samuel should die before he comes of age of Eighteen then in that case I give the Estate before given to my grandson Samuel to the disposal of my said Daughter Susannah.
     Item. I give to the said Samuel two cows and calves and the youngest of my mare colts.
     Item. I give to my Daughter three negroe men, Isaac, Anthony, and Moses, and all my cash and the rest of my Estate not before mentioned as also it is my will that all my Estate be kept together for three years to raise cash to pay of my debts that my wife of iving and my Daughter Susannah have the whole management of my Estate paying off and receiving.
     It is also my Will that my wife have the whole of my Estate during the natural life. Ten in three years he deceases, then my Daughter Susannah pay off every Legasy and Debts before given by me, it is also my will that my wife and Daughter Susannah pay all my just debts and Legacies. It is also my will that my Daughter Susannah have the whole of my Estate bith real and personal for three years after the longest liver of my wife or self in order to enable her to pay off all my just Debts and Legasies and then at the end of the three years to be divided and every person to have his or her part or parts as is before directed, by my said will.
     I also desire that no appraisment be of Estate but be Divided as I have before directed I desire that my Grandson Samuel Eskridge son of my Daughter Susannah be kept at school for Ten years, and kept there after the best manner as the hundred pounds before given will keep him, and the over plush of my Estate if any will keep him after paying of my just Debts and Legacies.
     I do hereby Disown and, make void all wills and wil heretofore made by me, and do declare this to be the Last Will and Testament now to stand in full force and Power and Virtue, here unto made by me.
     I do appoint my good friend Mr. Joseph Blackwell as Executor with my wife and Daughter Susannah. I desire that my hereby will be strictly to the true and Intent meaning of it be abided and kept to In Witness whereby I do hereby fix my hand and seal this ninth day April 1778. [Signed] Howson Kenner.

CODICIL:
     I so impower my good friend Mr. Blackwell to make such deeds to my son in law William Seaton of the Lands sold to him by me wherenow John Bail's and John Harril now lives when he pays off the money that he and I agree for the said Land and the said deed by the said Joseph Blackwell be as official as if I had given and acknowledged myself As witness my hand the day and date above many places interlined as above and with the other side. The above codicil I desire to be as affectial as any part of my will.
Original Young. William Pope.

PROBATE:
     At a court held for Fauquier County the 28 day of Septenber, 1778 this will was proved by the oaths of Original Young and William Pope Witness thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Margaret Kennner and Susannah Kenner Executrix's therein named who made oath and executed and acknowledged bond as the Law directs Certificate is granted them for abstaining a probate thereof in due form.
Signed Brooks.

From Early Colonial Settlers:
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills and Administrations:
Page 98a
Kenner, Francis, of St. Stephen's Parish, gent.
W. W. 21 April 1725--Codicil 23 April 1725--W.P. 17 April 1728
Son Rodham Kenner-slaves Jack, Doll, Jenny, Dick, Mall, Willoughb and Matthew. He is to be kept in school until he attains the full age of twenty one years at the expense of my whole estate, and if need be my brother Matthew Kenner my sell any two of the above slaves.
Daughter Eliza Kenner-my two best feather beds and furniture, and 1 confirm the slaves which I had given her by deed, and my roan paceing horse.
Son Rodham Kenner-the next two best feather beds and furniture.
Son Howson Kenner-all my lands to him and his heirs lawfully begotten of his body.
To my godson Francis Kenner, the son of my brother Matthew Kenner negro girl Keizia and her future increase.
To my godson David Straughan-one thousand pounds of tobacco and all my wearing apparrel both linnen and woolen.
Son Howson Kenner-slaves Will, Pegg, Brottom, Nick, George, little Will, and Billy Cook.
My slave Bess which I have made over to my daughter Elizabeth, to he employed about the house until my daughter is married or of age.
Sons Rodham and Howson Kenner-all my stock of cattle and sheep to be divided between them when my son Rodham is of full age. Rest of my estate to my son Howson Kenner.
Brother Matthew Kenner, brother in law Capt. George Turbervile, cousin Capt. Richard Kenner, executors.
Witness: Thomas Cralle, David Straughan, and James Farned.
CODICIL: If my son Rodham Kenner as my heir at law should bother the property left my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner by any means, the property I have left to him shall become the estate of my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner and their heirs, to be divided equally between them and my son Rodham Kenner to have one shilling current money if demand
Witness: Hannah Cralle and Daniel Garies.


From 'The Kenner Family' by Laura Davis Worley.
     Howson was a vestryman of Dettinger Parish, Prince William County, November 27, 1749. Howson's will, dated April 9, 1778, made Joseph Blackwell, his wife Margaret, and daughter Susannah as the executors. Howson's wife Margaret Eskridge, was a daughter of Col. Eskridge of Sandy Point, Westmoreland County, Virginia. Col. Eskridge's will, probated in 1735, mentions Howson Kenner and wife Margaret. (See the notes of George Eskridge.)1
     In Capt. Francis Kenner's will dated between 21 April 1725 and 23 April 1725 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner was named as an heir.^1,5

     Catherine 'Catey' Kenner was born in 1744 at St. Paul's Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2 She married James Markham on 29 November 1770 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA,
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Catherine Kenner, b. 1744, St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia d. 1778, Fauquier County, Virginia (Age 34 years)
Marriage     29 Nov 1770      Fauquier County, Virginia
Notes      
Markham, James Kenner, Cath r.ine 29 Nov. 1770 Wm. Conway
dau. of Howson
Children      
     1. Mary Anne Markham, b. Bef 1782, Fauquier County, Virginia.^1,4,2
Catherine 'Catey' Kenner died in 1778 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA.²
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA WILLS, INVENTORIES AND ACCOUNTS 1759 - 1800: ; Pages 358-361:
Date: 9 April 1778
HOWISON KENNER ( Will)
Elder son: Francis - the money in my son in Law's hands William Seaton, but £40 the Ballance of Money the said William Seaton ows me is £210 for that Tract of Land where John Bails and John Harril now lives which I sold to the said William Seaton for £250 and no more of my Estate I give to the above Francis but the above sum of £210.
Dau.: Betty Seaton £20 and no more
Dau.: Rebecca Clifton £10 and no more
Dau.: Mary Seaton £10 and no more
Son : George Turberville Kenner - the negroe man James he
has now in proceson and no more
Rodham Kenner, son of my son George Tur'le - parcel of land where young Moses Cumings now lives, being the Reversion of 200 a. that I bought of John Latemore and son
Dau.: Peggy and her husband Stephen Prichard - negroe woman Lucy & her son Jacob - my old house wench Letty after the decease of my wife £10
gr.son: Howson, son of my son Francis £20
son: Rodham - all the Tract of Land I live on and where
he now lives - 2 long tables & the great Glass - Dozen large Leather Chairs that is in my hall £20 cash
son: George Turberville Kenner - 2 cows and Calves
gr.son: George Seaton - son of my Dau. Betty Seaton - 2
cows & Calves and his Choice of my young mares and one good bed & furniture and my wearing apparel £10 cash
Dau.: Catey Markham and her dau. Mary Ann - 2 negroe men,
Jonathan & Abraham - 3 cows & calves - 6 head of Sheep - 2 good beds & furniture - 2 of my young mares of the youngest kind - 6 grown hogs and one Sow & pigs
gr.son: Samuel Eskridge Alias Kenner, son of my daughter
Susannah - 2 negroes - Cate & her Increase forever negro boy Fortune £100 cash to be applyed to Educate him, but in case the said Samuel should die before he comes of age of 18 then in that case I give the estate before given to my Grandson Samuel to the disposal of my Dau. Susannah - 2 cows & calves and the youngest of my mare Colts - Item I give to my Dau. .3 negroes - all my Cash and the rest of my Estate not before mentioned - it is my will that all my Estate be kept together for 3 years to raise cash to pay off my debts that my wife if living and my Dau. Susannah have the whole management of my Estate
wife: the whole of my Estate during her natural life, then in 3 years after her decease, then my Dau. Susannah pay off every Legacy & Debts before given by me - I also desire that no appraisement be made of Estate but be divided as I. have before directed
gr.son::. Samuel Eskridge - be kept at School for 10 years and
kept there after the best manner as the £100 will keep him and the over plush of my Estate if any will keep him after paying of my Just Debts
Exors: good friend Mr. Joseph Blackwell, my wife and dau.
Susannah
Signed:. Howson Kenner
Codicil:. (no date) - impower my good friend Mr. Joseph Blackwell to make such deeds to my son in law. William Seaton of the Lsrlds sold to him - when he pay off the money
Signed: H. K.
Wit.: Original Young, William Pope
Proved: 28 September 1778, o of Original Young and William Pope. Margaret Kenner and Susannah Kenner, Executrixs granted cert. to obt. probate.²

Reference: CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp21 ref#426. Marriage information from ABSTRACTS OF WILLS, ADMINISTRATIONS, AND MARRIAGES OF FAQUIER COUNTY VIRGINIA, Marriage Bonds.¹
In Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner's will dated 7 April 1778 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA, Catherine 'Catey' Kenner was named as an heir;
Howson's will is dated 9 Apr 1778, Faquier Co., VA pp 358-631. will (Fauquier Co 9Apr1778/28Sep1778). Proved 28 Sep 1778, will book 1 Faquier Co., VA. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp21 ref#426. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp24 ref#852. Virginia Gelealogies by Rev Horace Edwin Hayden p83 ref24.1

Howson Kenner's will is as follows (from Unknown 4 databse):
IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN. I Howson Kenner being in sound memory and good health do at this time Ordain and Make this my last will and testament in manner and form following.
     Item, I give unto my Elder son Francis Kenner and his heirs forever all the money in my son in law's hands William Seaton but forty pounds the ballance of Money the said William Seaton owes me is two hundred and ten pounds for that Tract of Land where John Bials, and John Harrel now live which I sold to the said William Seaton for Two hundred and fifty pounds and no more of my Estate. I give to the above Francis but the above sum, of Two hundred and ten pounds.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Betty Seaton Twenty pounds and no more.
     Item. unto my daughter Rebecca Clifton Ten pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Mary Seaton Ten pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my sone George Turberville Kenner the negroe man James he has now in possession and no more.
     Item. I give to my grandson Rodham Kenner, son of my son George Tur[bervil]le That Tract or parcel of Land where young Moses Cumings now lives. Being the reversion of Two hundred Acres that I bought of John Latimore and son, the said Land I give to the said Rodham and his heirs forever.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Peggy and her husband Stephen Pritchard a negroe women Lucy and her son Jacob, as also I give to ny daughter Peggy my old house wench Letty after the decease of my wife also I give to my daughter Peggy Ten pounds, the above legacies before given to my Daughter Peggy and her husband I give unto them and their heirs and assigns forever.
     Item. I give unto my grandson Howson Son of my son Francis twenty pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my son Rodham and his heirs forever all Tract of Land I live on and where he now lives to him the said Rodham and his heirs and assigns forever.
     Item. I give also to my son Rodham the two long tables and the great glass and the Dozen Large leather chairs that is in my hall and Twenty pounds cash and no more.
     Item. I give to my son George Turberville Kenner two cows and calves and no more.
     Item. I give to my grandson George Seaton son of my daughter Betty Seaton Two Cows and Calves and His choice of my young mares, and one good bed and furniture and my wearing apparel, also I give to said grandson George Seaton Twenty pounds Cash and no more.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Catey Markham and her daughter Mary Ann two negroe men Jonathan and Abraham and to her and Daughter Mary Ann to them and their heirs forever.
     Item. I give her my said daughter three Cows and Calves, six head of sheep, and two good beds and furniture, as is also I give to the said Catey Markham two young mares of the youngest kind also I give to her my said Daughter Catey six grown hogs, and one sow and pigs and no more of my Estate.
     Item. I give to my Grandson Samuel Eskridge Alias Kenner son of my daughter Susannah two negroe Vix. Cate and her Increase forever, also a negroe boy Fortune, to him the said Samuel and his heirs forever. Also I give to the said Samuel one hundred pounds cash to be applied to Educate him, but in case the said Samuel should die before he comes of age of Eighteen then in that case I give the Estate before given to my grandson Samuel to the disposal of my said Daughter Susannah.
     Item. I give to the said Samuel two cows and calves and the youngest of my mare colts.
     Item. I give to my Daughter three negroe men, Isaac, Anthony, and Moses, and all my cash and the rest of my Estate not before mentioned as also it is my will that all my Estate be kept together for three years to raise cash to pay of my debts that my wife of iving and my Daughter Susannah have the whole management of my Estate paying off and receiving.
     It is also my Will that my wife have the whole of my Estate during the natural life. Ten in three years he deceases, then my Daughter Susannah pay off every Legasy and Debts before given by me, it is also my will that my wife and Daughter Susannah pay all my just debts and Legacies. It is also my will that my Daughter Susannah have the whole of my Estate bith real and personal for three years after the longest liver of my wife or self in order to enable her to pay off all my just Debts and Legasies and then at the end of the three years to be divided and every person to have his or her part or parts as is before directed, by my said will.
     I also desire that no appraisment be of Estate but be Divided as I have before directed I desire that my Grandson Samuel Eskridge son of my Daughter Susannah be kept at school for Ten years, and kept there after the best manner as the hundred pounds before given will keep him, and the over plush of my Estate if any will keep him after paying of my just Debts and Legacies.
     I do hereby Disown and, make void all wills and wil heretofore made by me, and do declare this to be the Last Will and Testament now to stand in full force and Power and Virtue, here unto made by me.
     I do appoint my good friend Mr. Joseph Blackwell as Executor with my wife and Daughter Susannah. I desire that my hereby will be strictly to the true and Intent meaning of it be abided and kept to In Witness whereby I do hereby fix my hand and seal this ninth day April 1778. [Signed] Howson Kenner.

CODICIL:
     I so impower my good friend Mr. Blackwell to make such deeds to my son in law William Seaton of the Lands sold to him by me wherenow John Bail's and John Harril now lives when he pays off the money that he and I agree for the said Land and the said deed by the said Joseph Blackwell be as official as if I had given and acknowledged myself As witness my hand the day and date above many places interlined as above and with the other side. The above codicil I desire to be as affectial as any part of my will.
Original Young. William Pope.

PROBATE:
     At a court held for Fauquier County the 28 day of Septenber, 1778 this will was proved by the oaths of Original Young and William Pope Witness thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Margaret Kennner and Susannah Kenner Executrix's therein named who made oath and executed and acknowledged bond as the Law directs Certificate is granted them for abstaining a probate thereof in due form.
Signed Brooks.

From Early Colonial Settlers:
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills and Administrations:
Page 98a
Kenner, Francis, of St. Stephen's Parish, gent.
W. W. 21 April 1725--Codicil 23 April 1725--W.P. 17 April 1728
Son Rodham Kenner-slaves Jack, Doll, Jenny, Dick, Mall, Willoughb and Matthew. He is to be kept in school until he attains the full age of twenty one years at the expense of my whole estate, and if need be my brother Matthew Kenner my sell any two of the above slaves.
Daughter Eliza Kenner-my two best feather beds and furniture, and 1 confirm the slaves which I had given her by deed, and my roan paceing horse.
Son Rodham Kenner-the next two best feather beds and furniture.
Son Howson Kenner-all my lands to him and his heirs lawfully begotten of his body.
To my godson Francis Kenner, the son of my brother Matthew Kenner negro girl Keizia and her future increase.
To my godson David Straughan-one thousand pounds of tobacco and all my wearing apparrel both linnen and woolen.
Son Howson Kenner-slaves Will, Pegg, Brottom, Nick, George, little Will, and Billy Cook.
My slave Bess which I have made over to my daughter Elizabeth, to he employed about the house until my daughter is married or of age.
Sons Rodham and Howson Kenner-all my stock of cattle and sheep to be divided between them when my son Rodham is of full age. Rest of my estate to my son Howson Kenner.
Brother Matthew Kenner, brother in law Capt. George Turbervile, cousin Capt. Richard Kenner, executors.
Witness: Thomas Cralle, David Straughan, and James Farned.
CODICIL: If my son Rodham Kenner as my heir at law should bother the property left my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner by any means, the property I have left to him shall become the estate of my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner and their heirs, to be divided equally between them and my son Rodham Kenner to have one shilling current money if demand
Witness: Hannah Cralle and Daniel Garies.


From 'The Kenner Family' by Laura Davis Worley.
     Howson was a vestryman of Dettinger Parish, Prince William County, November 27, 1749. Howson's will, dated April 9, 1778, made Joseph Blackwell, his wife Margaret, and daughter Susannah as the executors. Howson's wife Margaret Eskridge, was a daughter of Col. Eskridge of Sandy Point, Westmoreland County, Virginia. Col. Eskridge's will, probated in 1735, mentions Howson Kenner and wife Margaret. (See the notes of George Eskridge.)1
     In Capt. Francis Kenner's will dated between 21 April 1725 and 23 April 1725 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner was named as an heir.^1,5

     Susannah Kenner was born in 1750 at St. Paul's Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2 She married Samuel Eskridge (Jr.), son of Samuel Eskridge (Sr.) and Jane Ashton, circa 1766 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 1st of 2 husbands.^1,4,2 Susannah Kenner married Spencer Morgan on 14 October 1780 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA,
; Morgan, Spencer Kenner, Susanna 14 Oct. 1780 Wm. Bronaugh.^1,5,2
Susannah Kenner died after 1782 at Union Co., South Carolina, USA.²
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1759-1800 Fauquier County, Virginia Wills, Inventories & Accounts; [John K. Gott];; Pages 358-361:
Date: 9 April 1778
HOWISON KENNER ( Will)
Elder son: Francis - the money in my son in Law's hands William Seaton, but £40 the Ballance of Money the said William Seaton ows me is £210 for that Tract of Land where John Bails and John Harril now lives which I sold to the said William Seaton for £250 and no more of my Estate I give to the above Francis but the above sum of £210.
Dau.: Betty Seaton £20 and no more
Dau.: Rebecca Clifton £10 and no more
Dau.: Mary Seaton £10 and no more
Son : George Turberville Kenner - the negroe man James he has now in proceson and no more
Rodham Kenner, son of my son George Tur'le - parcel of land where young Moses Cumings now lives, being the Reversion of 200 a. that I bought of John Latemore and son
Dau.: Peggy and her husband Stephen Prichard - negroe woman Lucy & her son Jacob - my old house wench Letty after the decease of my wife £10
gr.son: Howson, son of my son Francis £20
son: Rodham - all the Tract of Land I live on and where
he now lives - 2 long tables & the great Glass - Dozen large Leather Chairs that is in my hall £20 cash
son: George Turberville Kenner - 2 cows and Calves
gr.son: George Seaton - son of my Dau. Betty Seaton - 2
cows & Calves and his Choice of my young mares and one good bed & furniture and my wearing apparel £10 cash
Dau.: Catey Markham and her dau. Mary Ann - 2 negroe men,
Jonathan & Abraham - 3 cows & calves - 6 head of Sheep - 2 good beds & furniture - 2 of my young mares of the youngest kind - 6 grown hogs and one Sow & pigs
gr.son: Samuel Eskridge Alias Kenner, son of my daughter
Susannah - 2 negroes - Cate & her Increase forever negro boy Fortune £100 cash to be applyed to Educate him, but in case the said Samuel should die before he comes of age of 18 then in that case I give the estate before given to my Grandson Samuel to the disposal of my Dau. Susannah - 2 cows & calves and the youngest of my mare Colts - Item I give to my Dau. .3 negroes - all my Cash and the rest of my Estate not before mentioned - it is my will that all my Estate be kept together for 3 years to raise cash to pay off my debts that my wife if living and my Dau. Susannah have the whole management of my Estate
wife: the whole of my Estate during her natural life, then in 3 years after her decease, then my Dau. Susannah pay off every Legacy & Debts before given by me - I also desire that no appraisement be made of Estate but be divided as I. have before directed
gr.son::. Samuel Eskridge - be kept at School for 10 years and
kept there after the best manner as the £100 will keep him and the over plush of my Estate if any will keep him after paying of my Just Debts
Exors: good friend Mr. Joseph Blackwell, my wife and dau.
Susannah
Signed:. Howson Kenner
Codicil:. (no date) - impower my good friend Mr. Joseph Blackwell to make such deeds to my son in law. William Seaton of the Lsrlds sold to him - when he pay off the money
Signed: H. K.
Wit.: Original Young, William Pope
Proved: 28 September 1778, o of Original Young and William Pope. Margaret Kenner and Susannah Kenner, Executrixs granted cert. to obt. probate.²

; CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp21 ref#426.¹
In Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner's will dated 7 April 1778 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA, Susannah Kenner was named as executor;
Howson's will is dated 9 Apr 1778, Faquier Co., VA pp 358-631. will (Fauquier Co 9Apr1778/28Sep1778). Proved 28 Sep 1778, will book 1 Faquier Co., VA. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp21 ref#426. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp24 ref#852. Virginia Gelealogies by Rev Horace Edwin Hayden p83 ref24.1

Howson Kenner's will is as follows (from Unknown 4 databse):
IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN. I Howson Kenner being in sound memory and good health do at this time Ordain and Make this my last will and testament in manner and form following.
     Item, I give unto my Elder son Francis Kenner and his heirs forever all the money in my son in law's hands William Seaton but forty pounds the ballance of Money the said William Seaton owes me is two hundred and ten pounds for that Tract of Land where John Bials, and John Harrel now live which I sold to the said William Seaton for Two hundred and fifty pounds and no more of my Estate. I give to the above Francis but the above sum, of Two hundred and ten pounds.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Betty Seaton Twenty pounds and no more.
     Item. unto my daughter Rebecca Clifton Ten pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Mary Seaton Ten pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my sone George Turberville Kenner the negroe man James he has now in possession and no more.
     Item. I give to my grandson Rodham Kenner, son of my son George Tur[bervil]le That Tract or parcel of Land where young Moses Cumings now lives. Being the reversion of Two hundred Acres that I bought of John Latimore and son, the said Land I give to the said Rodham and his heirs forever.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Peggy and her husband Stephen Pritchard a negroe women Lucy and her son Jacob, as also I give to ny daughter Peggy my old house wench Letty after the decease of my wife also I give to my daughter Peggy Ten pounds, the above legacies before given to my Daughter Peggy and her husband I give unto them and their heirs and assigns forever.
     Item. I give unto my grandson Howson Son of my son Francis twenty pounds and no more.
     Item. I give unto my son Rodham and his heirs forever all Tract of Land I live on and where he now lives to him the said Rodham and his heirs and assigns forever.
     Item. I give also to my son Rodham the two long tables and the great glass and the Dozen Large leather chairs that is in my hall and Twenty pounds cash and no more.
     Item. I give to my son George Turberville Kenner two cows and calves and no more.
     Item. I give to my grandson George Seaton son of my daughter Betty Seaton Two Cows and Calves and His choice of my young mares, and one good bed and furniture and my wearing apparel, also I give to said grandson George Seaton Twenty pounds Cash and no more.
     Item. I give unto my daughter Catey Markham and her daughter Mary Ann two negroe men Jonathan and Abraham and to her and Daughter Mary Ann to them and their heirs forever.
     Item. I give her my said daughter three Cows and Calves, six head of sheep, and two good beds and furniture, as is also I give to the said Catey Markham two young mares of the youngest kind also I give to her my said Daughter Catey six grown hogs, and one sow and pigs and no more of my Estate.
     Item. I give to my Grandson Samuel Eskridge Alias Kenner son of my daughter Susannah two negroe Vix. Cate and her Increase forever, also a negroe boy Fortune, to him the said Samuel and his heirs forever. Also I give to the said Samuel one hundred pounds cash to be applied to Educate him, but in case the said Samuel should die before he comes of age of Eighteen then in that case I give the Estate before given to my grandson Samuel to the disposal of my said Daughter Susannah.
     Item. I give to the said Samuel two cows and calves and the youngest of my mare colts.
     Item. I give to my Daughter three negroe men, Isaac, Anthony, and Moses, and all my cash and the rest of my Estate not before mentioned as also it is my will that all my Estate be kept together for three years to raise cash to pay of my debts that my wife of iving and my Daughter Susannah have the whole management of my Estate paying off and receiving.
     It is also my Will that my wife have the whole of my Estate during the natural life. Ten in three years he deceases, then my Daughter Susannah pay off every Legasy and Debts before given by me, it is also my will that my wife and Daughter Susannah pay all my just debts and Legacies. It is also my will that my Daughter Susannah have the whole of my Estate bith real and personal for three years after the longest liver of my wife or self in order to enable her to pay off all my just Debts and Legasies and then at the end of the three years to be divided and every person to have his or her part or parts as is before directed, by my said will.
     I also desire that no appraisment be of Estate but be Divided as I have before directed I desire that my Grandson Samuel Eskridge son of my Daughter Susannah be kept at school for Ten years, and kept there after the best manner as the hundred pounds before given will keep him, and the over plush of my Estate if any will keep him after paying of my just Debts and Legacies.
     I do hereby Disown and, make void all wills and wil heretofore made by me, and do declare this to be the Last Will and Testament now to stand in full force and Power and Virtue, here unto made by me.
     I do appoint my good friend Mr. Joseph Blackwell as Executor with my wife and Daughter Susannah. I desire that my hereby will be strictly to the true and Intent meaning of it be abided and kept to In Witness whereby I do hereby fix my hand and seal this ninth day April 1778. [Signed] Howson Kenner.

CODICIL:
     I so impower my good friend Mr. Blackwell to make such deeds to my son in law William Seaton of the Lands sold to him by me wherenow John Bail's and John Harril now lives when he pays off the money that he and I agree for the said Land and the said deed by the said Joseph Blackwell be as official as if I had given and acknowledged myself As witness my hand the day and date above many places interlined as above and with the other side. The above codicil I desire to be as affectial as any part of my will.
Original Young. William Pope.

PROBATE:
     At a court held for Fauquier County the 28 day of Septenber, 1778 this will was proved by the oaths of Original Young and William Pope Witness thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Margaret Kennner and Susannah Kenner Executrix's therein named who made oath and executed and acknowledged bond as the Law directs Certificate is granted them for abstaining a probate thereof in due form.
Signed Brooks.

From Early Colonial Settlers:
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills and Administrations:
Page 98a
Kenner, Francis, of St. Stephen's Parish, gent.
W. W. 21 April 1725--Codicil 23 April 1725--W.P. 17 April 1728
Son Rodham Kenner-slaves Jack, Doll, Jenny, Dick, Mall, Willoughb and Matthew. He is to be kept in school until he attains the full age of twenty one years at the expense of my whole estate, and if need be my brother Matthew Kenner my sell any two of the above slaves.
Daughter Eliza Kenner-my two best feather beds and furniture, and 1 confirm the slaves which I had given her by deed, and my roan paceing horse.
Son Rodham Kenner-the next two best feather beds and furniture.
Son Howson Kenner-all my lands to him and his heirs lawfully begotten of his body.
To my godson Francis Kenner, the son of my brother Matthew Kenner negro girl Keizia and her future increase.
To my godson David Straughan-one thousand pounds of tobacco and all my wearing apparrel both linnen and woolen.
Son Howson Kenner-slaves Will, Pegg, Brottom, Nick, George, little Will, and Billy Cook.
My slave Bess which I have made over to my daughter Elizabeth, to he employed about the house until my daughter is married or of age.
Sons Rodham and Howson Kenner-all my stock of cattle and sheep to be divided between them when my son Rodham is of full age. Rest of my estate to my son Howson Kenner.
Brother Matthew Kenner, brother in law Capt. George Turbervile, cousin Capt. Richard Kenner, executors.
Witness: Thomas Cralle, David Straughan, and James Farned.
CODICIL: If my son Rodham Kenner as my heir at law should bother the property left my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner by any means, the property I have left to him shall become the estate of my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner and their heirs, to be divided equally between them and my son Rodham Kenner to have one shilling current money if demand
Witness: Hannah Cralle and Daniel Garies.


From 'The Kenner Family' by Laura Davis Worley.
     Howson was a vestryman of Dettinger Parish, Prince William County, November 27, 1749. Howson's will, dated April 9, 1778, made Joseph Blackwell, his wife Margaret, and daughter Susannah as the executors. Howson's wife Margaret Eskridge, was a daughter of Col. Eskridge of Sandy Point, Westmoreland County, Virginia. Col. Eskridge's will, probated in 1735, mentions Howson Kenner and wife Margaret. (See the notes of George Eskridge.)1
     In Capt. Francis Kenner's will dated between 21 April 1725 and 23 April 1725 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner was named as an heir.^1,6

     Rev. Rodham Kenner and an unknown person were divorced; N.¹ He was born on 28 September 1707 at Cherry Point, Northern Neck, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married an unknown person between 1 June 1729 and 1730 at Spotsylvania, or Louise, Virginia, USA.¹

Rev. Rodham Kenner died circa April 1735 at Caroline Co., Virginia, USA.¹
      ; As mentioned in the will Francis Kenner had three children. Rodham who later became Fev. Rodham, born September 28, 1707 and died about 1735 in Caroline county Virginia and married Judith Beverly, daughter of Harry Beverly. After Rev. Rodham Kenner died, Dorothy Roy, mother of Thomal Roy, a man that did not have much success in business adventure, engeneered a marriage to Judith Beverly Kenner, who through her inheritance from the Beverly's was one of the richest wonen in the county.¹

; Rodham died approx 26 years of age.¹

; This time Thomas justified his mother's faith because he not only succeeded in gaining control of all of Judith's property, but also embezzeled trust funds belonging to her young son by the Rev. Kenner, without getting caught. Her son's name was George, and to save his inheiritance from Thomas and Dorothy Roy, the court transferred custody of George's property from his mother to his uncle, Howson Kenner. George Kenner died a rich man in 1772, and his widow, Margaret, promptly remarried. Her new spouse was John Dugard, an adventurer, who only recently had moved to Caroline from Baltimore. This marriage displeased her son, Rodham Kenner, II, a sporting youth much given to betting and drink, and when the newly wed pair cut down on his allowance for dissipation, he took a trip to Baltimore to see what dirt he might dig up on his step-father. He dug up plenty. Dugard already had a wife in Maryland when he married Margaret Kenner in Carolina. Yound Rodham got affidavits to prove this from the Rev. Thomas Chase, rector of St. Paul's Parich, Baltimore, and the Governor of Maryland and returned home with these documents. The Caroline court speedily convicted Dugard for bigamy. But, Dugard refused to accept this conviction and employed Patrick Henry to appeal his case in the general court of the colony of Williamsburg. Henery was successful in the appeal and Dugard returned to Caroline a free man. But, he refused to pay Henry his fee, and Henry who was a close collector, turned on him in his wrath and saved the Kenner fortune for Rodham,II. Rodham Kenner,II, later distinguished himself as a naval officer aboard the PROCTOR and the DRAGON during the Revolutionary War.¹

; However, wasn't Capt. F's son Rodham known to be, shall we say 'irresponsible'? Even the very mildly spoken text of Meade's 'Old Churches' portrays him as unable to hold any position for very long. I suppose you mean Meade's comments about him being like '...a rolling stone' and that the parishers were glad to see the last of him. Don't know that because he moved around a lot and wasn't well-liked (maybe he was a little too hard on the sinners) that he was a bad fellow. In any event, he had no need of his dad's money when a year after his dad's death he married into the very rich Beverly family. Then again, he only outlived his father by about 7 years so maybe he was a bad boy.¹

; Rodham was a Church of England Minister in St George's Parish, Spotsylvania Co. He married Judith Beverly in 1730. After the death of Rodham, Judith married Thomas Roy. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp24 ref#852.¹

; Rodham and Judith Beverly Kenner were married by Parson William Douglas.¹

; Another source of Rodham's death is Bef 25 Mar 1734, Spotsylvania Co., VA.¹
In Capt. Francis Kenner's will dated between 21 April 1725 and 23 April 1725 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, Rev. Rodham Kenner was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills and Administrations:
Page 98a
Kenner, Francis, of St. Stephen's Parish, gent.
W. W. 21 April 1725--Codicil 23 April 1725--W.P. 17 April 1728
Son Rodham Kenner-slaves Jack, Doll, Jenny, Dick, Mall, Willoughb and Matthew. He is to be kept in school until he attains the full age of twenty one years at the expense of my whole estate, and if need be my brother Matthew Kenner my sell any two of the above slaves.
Daughter Eliza Kenner-my two best feather beds and furniture, and 1 confirm the slaves which I had given her by deed, and my roan paceing horse.
Son Rodham Kenner-the next two best feather beds and furniture.
Son Howson Kenner-all my lands to him and his heirs lawfully begotten of his body.
To my godson Francis Kenner, the son of my brother Matthew Kenner negro girl Keizia and her future increase.
To my godson David Straughan-one thousand pounds of tobacco and all my wearing apparrel both linnen and woolen.
Son Howson Kenner-slaves Will, Pegg, Brottom, Nick, George, little Will, and Billy Cook.
My slave Bess which I have made over to my daughter Elizabeth, to he employed about the house until my daughter is married or of age.
Sons Rodham and Howson Kenner-all my stock of cattle and sheep to be divided between them when my son Rodham is of full age. Rest of my estate to my son Howson Kenner.
Brother Matthew Kenner, brother in law Capt. George Turbervile, cousin Capt. Richard Kenner, executors.
Witness: Thomas Cralle, David Straughan, and James Farned.
CODICIL: If my son Rodham Kenner as my heir at law should bother the property left my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner by any means, the property I have left to him shall become the estate of my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner and their heirs, to be divided equally between them and my son Rodham Kenner to have one shilling current money if demand
Witness: Hannah Cralle and Daniel Garies.²

     Elizabeth Kenner and an unknown person were divorced; N.¹ She married an unknown person.¹
She and an unknown person were divorced; N.¹ She married an unknown person.¹
She was born on 16 February 1708/9 at Cherry Point, Northern Neck, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
      ; CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp24 ref#852.¹

; Eliz. Kenner orphan dau of Francis Kenner chose George Turberville as her guardian 17Jul1728. She was Howson's sister if I [Ron Kinner] remember correctly. Francis mentions him in his will as his brother-in-law and there was speculation that Francis's second wife may have been a Turberville but there is no proof. I [Ron Kinner] have also seen it stated that Eliz. Rodham Kenner married (2) a Turberville but I [Ron Kinner] think this is incorrect since I [Ron Kinner] have a citation of a will of an Eliz. Kenner which I [Ron Kinner] think is probably hers.¹
In Capt. Francis Kenner's will dated between 21 April 1725 and 23 April 1725 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, Elizabeth Kenner was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills and Administrations:
Page 98a
Kenner, Francis, of St. Stephen's Parish, gent.
W. W. 21 April 1725--Codicil 23 April 1725--W.P. 17 April 1728
Son Rodham Kenner-slaves Jack, Doll, Jenny, Dick, Mall, Willoughb and Matthew. He is to be kept in school until he attains the full age of twenty one years at the expense of my whole estate, and if need be my brother Matthew Kenner my sell any two of the above slaves.
Daughter Eliza Kenner-my two best feather beds and furniture, and 1 confirm the slaves which I had given her by deed, and my roan paceing horse.
Son Rodham Kenner-the next two best feather beds and furniture.
Son Howson Kenner-all my lands to him and his heirs lawfully begotten of his body.
To my godson Francis Kenner, the son of my brother Matthew Kenner negro girl Keizia and her future increase.
To my godson David Straughan-one thousand pounds of tobacco and all my wearing apparrel both linnen and woolen.
Son Howson Kenner-slaves Will, Pegg, Brottom, Nick, George, little Will, and Billy Cook.
My slave Bess which I have made over to my daughter Elizabeth, to he employed about the house until my daughter is married or of age.
Sons Rodham and Howson Kenner-all my stock of cattle and sheep to be divided between them when my son Rodham is of full age. Rest of my estate to my son Howson Kenner.
Brother Matthew Kenner, brother in law Capt. George Turbervile, cousin Capt. Richard Kenner, executors.
Witness: Thomas Cralle, David Straughan, and James Farned.
CODICIL: If my son Rodham Kenner as my heir at law should bother the property left my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner by any means, the property I have left to him shall become the estate of my son Howson Kenner and my daughter Elizabeth Kenner and their heirs, to be divided equally between them and my son Rodham Kenner to have one shilling current money if demand
Witness: Hannah Cralle and Daniel Garies.²

     Capt. John Howson married Elizabeth Kenner, daughter of Capt. Richard Kenner Jr. and Elizabeth Rodham,
;
His 1st of 2 wives.^1,2,5 Capt. John Howson was born circa 1678 at Wicomico Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2 He married Elizabeth Medstand Lee, daughter of Charles C. Lee I and Elizabeth Medstand, at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd?? of 2 wives; her 2nd of 3 husbands.^6,2
Capt. John Howson died before 17 September 1714 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
      ; John died approx 35 years of age.¹

;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills-Admin; [Lewis & Booker]; Page 33
Howson(John), oathes of witnesses to Howson's will recorded,
viz: Mr. George Turberville, Jno.Graham, Jno Gouch, Isaac Heste and Jno. Taylor--19 May 1714.
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1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills-Admin; [Lewis & Booker]; Page 87
Howson, John, will presented to Court 17 September 1714, by Elizabeth Howson and Francis Kenner the executors , and proved by the oaths of witnesses thereto as on page 33
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1716-1718 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 6 [Antient Press]; Page 1098
Westmoreland County Court 31st day of May 1721.
JOHN HOWSON a very aged person upon his Petieon is discharged from future payment of Levies in this County.
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1699-1706 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 1; [Hamrick]; Page 141
Northumberland County Court 15th of January Anno 1700/1
This day the Last Will and Testam't of Capt. WILLIAM HOWSON was proved in Court by the Oaths of M'r LEONARD HOWSON & M'r JOHN HOWSON Witnesses to the said Will and the same is admitted to Record.
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1706-1713 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 2; [Hamrick]; Page 708
Northumberland County Court - 21st day of March 1711
- The Records being burnt and Capt. JOHN HOWSON presenting to this Court a copy of Mr. HANCOCK LEE's Will Attested by the Clerk and also a Copy of the Inventory of the said LEE's Estate Attested by the Appraisers which Appraised the same And on the said HOWSON's Motion the said Will and Inventory are Admitted to Record.
- The Records being burnt and Capt. JOHN HOWSON presenting to this Court an Original Deed for Land from JEOFFRY JOHNSON unto him together with a bond for performance of the Covenants in the said Deed and ELIZA JOHNSON's wife of the said JEOFFRY her power of Attorney for her Relinquishment of her Right of Dower in the said Land On the said Capt. JOHN HOWSON's Motion are All Admitted to Record.
- The Records being burnt and Capt. JOHN HOWSON presenting to this Court an Original Division of Land between him and the Orphan of his Brother Capt. WILLIAM HOWSON's on the said HOWSON's Motion is Admitted to Record.
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1706-1720 Deeds & Wills - Northumberland Co Va; (Antient Press): Page 6-9
IN THE NAME OF GOD Amen December ye 13th: day 1704. I LEONARD HOWSON of ST STEVENS Parish in County of Northumberid. & Colony of Virginia being sick and weak of body but of perfect memory & remembrance praised he Almighty God for the same, doe make constitute & ordaine this and noe other to be my Last Will and Teatamt in forme and manner following Imprs. I commend my Soule unto God that Saviour & Redeemer to receive full remission for all my sins and offences & my body I committ to the earth from whence it was taken to be decently interred at the discretion of my Exrs hereafter nominated and as for my worldly Estate. which God has been pleased to endow me withal" I dispose of as followeth:
First I desire that my Daughter in Law. MARY Nutt, be paid her porcon left to her by her Father & Mother out of my Estate proporconable as by Inventory will my household goods except what my Exrs, shall think fitt to reserve for my Child, desire may he sold at an Outcry for ready tobco to pay my debts and my whole cropp of tobacco if possible to be freighted home for LONDON or BRISTOLL.
Next, I desire that Mrs ANNE WEBB may keep my Child soe long as shee shall think fitt, the said ANNE WEBB for soe doeing to have a cleare maintenance out of my Estate for as long as shee shall live but if the said ANNE WEBB should chance to die in the minority of my Child, I desire shee then may live with my Brother, JOHN HOWSON, or whome he may think fitt to putt her to for her edification
Item. I give unto MARY NUTT one small hoop Ring of Gold:
Item I give unto ELIZABETH BRERETON. two gold rings, the one a small Seale Ring wth her Grandfather, BRERETONs, Coat of Armes & the other an enameld. Ring and a Silver bodkin'
Item. I give unto DAVID WILLI( ) my overseering broad cloth Coat serve vest & hreec h es
Item. I give and bequeath unto my Brother, JOHN HOWSON, a mourning Ring of Gold of Twenty shillings price
Item. I doe give and bequeath unto RICHARD WRIGHT a mourning Ring of Gold of Twenty shillings price
Item. All my parcell or tract of land which I lately bought of Mr, JAMES INNIS. I doe give and bequeath unto my Daughter. HANNAH HOWSON. and to her heires lawfully begotten of her body for ever. But if my Daughter, HANNAH HOWSON, should by chance to die without heire lawfully begotten of her body. then all her portion of Land which I have to her bequeated I doe give unto my Cozen, LEONARD HOWSON, Son to my Brother. JOHN HOWSON to him his heires for ever,
Item. All the rest of my Estate already not bequeathed both reall & personall now belonging to me by any manner of waies whatsoever, I doe give and bequeath unto my Daughter. HANNAH HOWSON, and to her heires for ever, Alsoe I desire that there may he a good Stock of Cattle kept and maintained on the Plantacon I have bequeathed to my Daughter. HANNAH HOWSON, as soone as possible & a good Orchard of Apple Trees & Peach Trees planted thereon: & to be kept under a good sufficient fence: And lastly, I doe authorize and appoint my Brother, JOHN HOWSON, and RICHARD WRIGHT, Exers. in Trust of this my Last Will and Testament but if either of my Exers. should chance to die in the minority of my Child. I desire they may make choise of whome they think fitt to lelave in their room & steed utterly revokeing and disannulling all former Wills & Tcstamts. by me made from time to time and att all times holding &. allowing this & hoe other to he my Last Will & Testament In Testimony whereof I have hereunto sett my hand & seale the day and yeare first above written
Signed and Sealed in prsence of us
RICHARD COCKARILL, his mark
EDWARD COCKARILL LEONARD Howson seale
DAVID WILLIAMS, his mark
Die Febry: 21d 1704/5 This Will was proved in Northumberld County Court to he the Last Will and Testament of Capt. LEOND. HOWSON, deced., by the Oaths of RICHARD COCKRILL. EDWD. COCKRILL & DAVID WILLIAMS. witnesses to the said Will & is admitted to Record Teste THO. HOBSON, Cl Cur
Die Febry! 22d 1710 This Originall Will was produced to ye Court by RICHARD WRIGHT & the record being burnt, (on the said WRIGHTs moron) the same is admitted to Record Test THO: HOBSON, Cl Cur Northumbria
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1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills-Admin; [Lewis & Booker]; 1713-1726 Record Book, Page 135
Wright, Richard, of St. Stephen's Parish
W. W. 13 January 1720/21---W. P. 15 February 1720/21
To Anna Howson, daughter of Capt. Leonard Howson (dec'd)- all my lands in Northumberland County, and if she should die without heir of her body lawfully begotten, to John Howson the son of John Howson, lately deceased.
To Anna Howson-my mare and young horse.
To Grant Cluesberry-my sword, belt, and silver headed cane, three acres of land for to live upon during his natural life, and the said three acres to be laid off next to Wattermans old field, with liberty of timber to build.
To Ann Stowell-ten yards of serge, and nine ells of Dowlass.
To Catherine Coleman-ten yards of serge, and nine ells of Dowlass.
To Thos. Jasup, belonging to Anna Howson, a mullatto fellow-a gray drugget coat, a stript Holland vest and breeches, two fine shirts, a pair of Duroy breeches, and a pair of worsted stockins, To Richard Grant, a muliatto of Anna Howson's some wearing cloaths, a Kersie coat, a broad cloth vest, a jacket and breeches of plaids, a pair of blew broad. °loath breeches and three shirts, three pair of stockins, a pair old plain breeches, and a great coat.
Godson Richard Reed-as much green flowered Callimanco as would make him a jacket and breeches with trimings fit for it, and two shirts.
Rest of my estate to Anna Howson.
Grant Cluesberry-shall live in my dwelling house until he can get one up on his own part of the land.
Edward Coles, executor,
Witness: William Fry, Tho, Hayes, and Arthur Poplerwell
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1706-1711 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 38-41
THIS INDENTURE made the Nineteenth day of November in ye Sixthyear of the Reigne of or: Sovereigne Lady Anne by the grace of God of Great Brittaine, France and Ireland, Queene, Defender of the faith &c., in the yeare of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred & seven; Betweene JEOFFRY JOHNSON of WICCOCOMOCO Parish in Northumberid. County & Colony of Virga:, Planter, of the one part and JOHN HOWSON, Gentl., of the same Parish County & Colony of the other part; Witnesseth that the sd. GEOFFRY JOHNSON for the due consideracon of One hundred and Twenty pounds Sterl., & three thousand pounds of tobacco & cask to him in hand paid, hath sold unto the said JOHN HOWSON and to his heirs and assignes for ever all that par- cell of land now in the tenure of or late in the occupation of the said GEOFFRY JOHNSON, & whereon he now liveth, being on South side of GREAT WICCOCOMOCO RIVER in said Parish and County and on North side of a Creek commonly called CUPIDS CREEK bounded as followeth , vizt„ Running along the meanders of the said CUPIDS CREEK & Branch thereof from the mouth neer to the head of ye sd Branch to a marked red Oak standing nigh to JOHN GOUCHEs SPRING. & on North side of said Branch: thence through an Old Fild to a marked Sassafrick on ye Westermost side of ye sd, Field, thence to a marked Hickory. thence to a marked Pine on or neer to ye descent of a Hill night to a Branch issueing into VULCANS CREEK. thence to a red Oak at the foot of the sd, descent & nigh to the said Branch of ye sd. Creek. being the extent of ye sd. Land conteyning by estimacon Two hundred acres (be the same more or less) the sd. land being part of a Pattent of Five hundred acres of land formerly granted to JEOFFRY GOUCHE dated the Thirtieth day of Janry: Ano. Dom: one thousand six hundred fifty and one, other Pattent for Two hundred acres of land granted to Mr. THOMAS BRERETON dated ye 17th: day of October Anno Domini one thousan dsix hundred and sixty, which sd. JEOFFRY GOUCHE conveyed his land to SAMLL. GOUCHE by Deed dated the 21st day of March 1658, duely acknowledged & the said Mr. THOMAS BRERETON assigned the sd. Pattent of Two hundred acres of land, vizt , ye sd. SAMLL. GOUCHE by Assignement dated ye 20th day of June Anno 1668 duely acknowledged, which sd. GOUGE by Deed acknowledged ye 20th day of December 1666 conveyed the halfe of all his lands held by vertue of the sd. BRERETONs Pattent, & Deed of Conveyance from the said JEOFFRY GOUCHE unto the said GEOFFRY JOHNSON &c., All which by the abovesd. Pattent & Deeds dated as aforesd. (relacon thereunto being had) may more fully & amply appeare, And att a Generall Court held ye 22d day of October 1690. at JAMES CITTY, in a difference there depending betweene JOHN GOUCH, Son and heire of the abovesd. SAMLL. GOUCH. & JEOFFRY JOHNSON aforesd., first party to these prsents. it was determined that the said JEOFFRY JOHNSON had a good Tytle in fee simple by vertue of the sd, SAMLL; GOUCH's Deed to that part of ye Land in controvesy and afterwards (to whitt) the 20th of Janry: lowing, in conformity to the General! Courts order, the sd, JOHN GOUCH, Son & heire &c. as aforesd. & JEOFFRY JOHNSON amicably consented to & did divide their lands as appeares by an Instrument of Partition dated & acknowledged as aforesd., bounding their severall proporcons, the said JEOFFRY JOHNSONs part being the land hereby menconed & intended to be bargained and sold being comprehended within the above specified bounds withall its rights & appurtenances together with all houses orchards stables whatsoever to the said land belonging, To have and to hold the said Two hundred acres of land with their appurtenances unto the said JOHN HOWSON his heires & assignes and the said JEOFFREY JOHNSON doth hereby agree hee the said JOHN HOWSON his heires shall hold ye same from the claims of all manner of persons clayming under him and in Wittness of all ye pr:misses I the said GEOFFRY JOHNSON hath hereunto sett his hand and sale the day & yeare first above written
Signed Sealed & delivered in ye pr:sence of
RICHARD LATTIMORE, GEOFERY JOHNSON. seale
ANTHO. HAYNIE, THOS, HOBSON
Die Decembris• 17th: 1707. This Deed of Indenture was acknowledged in Northumberland County Court by JEOFFREY JOHNSON & ELIZA: his Wife by her Attorney, Capt, THOMAS HOBSON to Captn: JOHN HOWSON, and the same is admitted to Record
Test THOS: HOBSON, Cl Cur
Memorandum. Novembr: ye 28th Anno 1707 That quiett & peaceable possession was this day given by ye within named JEOFFREY JOHNSON, first party to this Instrumt. of Indenture unto the within named JOHN HOWSON, Gent, by ye delivery of Turfe and Twigg upon a part of the within granted land
In the pr:sence of RICHD: HUDNALL,
JOHN GOUCHE
Die Decembr' 17d. 1707, The above peaseable possession was acknowledged in Northumberld. County Court by JEOFFERY JOHNSON unto Captn. JOHN HOWSON, & the same is admitted to Record Test THO: HOBSON, Cl Cur
Die Martii 21: 1710. This Original Deed & Livery of Seizin was pr:sented to the Court by Capt. HOWSON (and the Record being burnt). upon the said HOWSONs motion, the same are admitted to Record Test THO. HOBSON, Cl Cur Northbria
Northumberland County SS. KNOW ALL MEN by these pr:sents that I ELIZABETH JOHNSON. Wife of JEOFFERY JOHNSON doe appoint my Friend, Capt. THOMAS HOBSON, for me to acknowledge & relinquish my Right of Dower to all the tract which I now live on unto JOHN HOWSON, As Witness my hand this 18th day of Novembr: Anno 1707.
Interlined before signed. JOHN DOUCHE,
MALACHI BURBURY ELIZABETH JOHNSON
Decembr• 17th: 1707 This Power of Attorney was proved in Northumberid. County Court by ye Oaths of JOHN GOUCH & MALACHI BURBURY & is admitted to Record
Test THO. HOBSON, CI Cur
Die Martii 21: 1710. This Original! Power of Attorney was pr:sented to ye Court by Captn: JOHN HOWSON (6, ye Record being burnt) upon the sd. HOWSONs mocon, ye sd, Power of Attorney is admitted to Record
Test THO. HOBSON, Cl Cur Northbria
KNOW ALL MEN by these pr:sents that I GEOFFERY JOHNSON of WICCOCOMOCO Pish: in the County of Northumberld am hound unto JOHN HOWSON in the penall summa of Three hundred pounds of lawful! money of England to which paymt. I bind my selfe my heires: Sealed with my seale dated this Nineteenth day of November one thousand seven hundred & seven
THE CONDICON of this obligacon is that if JEOFFERY JOHNSON his heires shall aft all imes truely keepe all the covenants menconed in Deed beareing even date with these pr:sents betweene JEOFFERY JOHNSON & JOHN HOWSON, That then yen above obligacon to be void, otherwise to stand in full force
Signed sealed & delivd: in ye pr:sence of
ANTHO: HAYNIE, GEOFFERY JOHNSON
RICHARD LATTIMORE, THO: HOBSON
Die Decembr. 17d; 1710, This Bond was acknowledged in Northumberld. County Court by JEOFFERY JOHNSON to Captn . JOHN HOWSON & is admitted to Record
Test THO: HOBSON, Cl Cur
Die Martii 21d: 1710. This Original! Bond was pr:sented to the Court by Captn: JOHN HOWSON (& ye Records being burnt), upon ye sd. HOWSONs mocon, the sd. Bond is admitted to Record Test THO: HOBSON, Cl Cur Northbria
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1706-1711 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 42
Northumberld. County April ye 15th: 1706.
By venue of an Order of this County Court impowering us, JOHN TAYLOR, THOMAS GAYLOR. RICHARD LATTIMORE, THOMAS DOWNING & GEO: COOPER, Surveyors, to Survey & divide ye Land formerly ye land of Capt. LEONARD HOWSON, deced., betweene Captn. JOHN HOWSON & ye Orphan of his Bro:, Captn. WILLIAM HOWSON, p:suant thereunto wee the above named persons entred the 15th day of Aprill upon ye sd. Land in order to survey and divide ye sd. land, Beginning for the same at an old corner marked Gum tree standing within three inward notched saplins upon ye North Maine Branch of FISHING CREEK: & extending from thence along the water course of ye sd. Branch & Creek its several' bearings & distances betweene the No: & East points to ye lowermost point of the said Branch of the said FISHING CREEK, running up ye side of ye Land its diverse changes betweene ye South & West poynts to two inward marked red Oakes standing on ye No. side of them sd. small Branch above which two red Oaks upon the bank stands one Hickory & one white Oake marked inwards and from the said two inward marked red Oaks upon a Branch beginning to the line of Division betweene Capt. JOHN HOWSON & ye Orphan of his Bro. Capt. WILLIAM HOWSON, and extending cross ye land by a line running North 13d West 306 poles to two inward marked red Oaks standing upon ye Norly: Branch and wee the abovenamed JOHN TAYLOR, THOMAS GAYLOR, RICHARD LATTIMORE. THO: DOWNING & GEORGE COOPER, Surveyors, doe report & say that in complyan ce with the said Order have laid out & divided ye sd. Land according to the best of or' Judgemt, (that is to say) ye upper most or Westerly pte: lying betweene ye head of ye whole tract which line beginns at ye abovesd. Gum & stretches across ye Land So: So: East to a Maple in ye Soly Branch & ye line of Division for Capn. JOHN HOWSONs part and the lowermost or Easterly part before ye line of Division of the Orphan of Capt. WILLIAM HOWSONs,
Witnesse or: hands GEO: COOPER, Surveyors. RICHD: LATTIMORE, JOHN TAYLOR 1110. DOWNING, THO. GAYLOR
Court Aprill 16d. 1706. The within written was pr:sented to Northumberland County Court as a true Survey & division of the land within menconed betweene Captn, JNO: HOWSON &ye Orphan of his Bro. Capn. WM: HOWSON (pursuant to an order made ye last Court to ye same purpose) by ye within Subscribers and ye same is admitted to Record
Test THO: HOBSON, Cl Cur.²

     Hannah 'Anna' Howson was born on 27 December 1677 at Wicomico Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Capt. Francis Kenner, son of Capt. Richard Kenner Jr. and Elizabeth Rodham, in 1705/6 at St Stephens, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹

Hannah 'Anna' Howson died on 10 May 1712 at Cherry Point, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, at age 34.¹
      ; Hannah was the daughter of Leonard Howson Sr and Elizabeth Lee do Richard I. Hannah died CA 1713 in Northumberland, VA. Alder shows marriage date as 1 JUN 1729 same year as death ... but 3 children all born in the early 1700's makes me think that there's ben an error ... this should be looked into. Birthdate is 27 DEC 1677.¹

; Cottrell shows 18 DEC 1681 with a death date of 1728 (before) Marriage date is 1706 at St Stephens Parish, Northumberland, VA.¹ GKJ-7.

; Hannah's family was the 2nd owners of Mt. Vernon. Hannah died either at the birth of her son, Howson, or shortly thereafter. CURRY DESCENDANTS by Judge Noble K. Littell pp24 ref#852.¹

     Original Wroe was born on 29 August 1697 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2 He married Eleanor (?) on 27 September 1719 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
; His 1st of 2 wives.^1,2,5 Original Wroe married Jane Lyne circa 1735 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
; His 2nd of 2 wives.^1,2,6
Original Wroe died on 30 May 1774 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA, at age 76.^1,2

His estate was probated on 31 May 1774 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
At a court held for Westmoreland County the 31st day of May 1774 this will was proved according to law (in March last) by the oaths of James Baker and Woffendall Kendall two of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded, John Wroe, the heir at law being summoned according to law appeared and consented to the same, and on motion of William Wroe and Richard Wroe two of the executors therein named who made oath thereto and together with Thomas Chilton and John Weaver their securities entered into and acknowledged bond with conditioned as the law directs, certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.
Test James Davenport CWC.²
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From Unknown4 Database:
     Original Wroe b in Westmoreland Co, Va August 29, 1697. Died 1774 in Westmoreland Co Va. He m. twice:
     First -- Eleanor (surname unknown) in Westmoreland Co, Va. Sept 27, 1719. Eleanor b ca 1702 Westmoreland Co, Va. Eleanor d ca 1734 Westmoreland co VA. Their children: John Wroe b. in Westmoreland Co VA April 21, 1721 d. June 14, 1783 at 62 years of age. Jane Wroe b. in Westmoreland Co Va Dec 19, 1793 Eleanor Wroe b. in Westmoreland Co VA Dec 8, 1726. Eleanor d. Oct 8, 1728 in Westmoreland CoVa. age 1 year. William Wroe b. Sept 15, 1729 Reginald Wroe b. in Westmoreland Co VA Aug 19, 1732.
     Second -- m. Jane Lyne in Westmoreland Co, Va. ca 1735. Jane b July 25, 1710 Westmoreland Co Va. D/o of Thomas Lyne and Elizabeth Sanford. Original Wroe and Jane Lyne had the following children. Jane d Oct 21, 1769 Westmoreland Co, Va at 50 years of age. Ellen Wroe b Westmoreland Co, VA Mar 12, 1735/6. died April 19, 1737 Westmoreland Co, VA 1 year of age. Richard Wroe b in Westmoreland Co, VA April 3, 1738. d Sept 18, 1813 in Westmoreland Co VA at 75 years of age. Judith Wroe b Westmoreland Co Va. Nov 18, 1740. died April 1815 in W Co, VA. Elizabeth b Aug 4, 1743. Thomas Wroe b W C Va Jan 10, 1745/6. Susannah Wroe b W CoVA May 5, 1748. Benjamin Wroe b W Co VA Jan 8, 1749/0. D 1819 W Co, VA. Lucetta Wroe b W Co VA July 4, 1753.¹ GKJ-6.

Reference:
Unknown4 Database cites: Original Wroe Bible in Virginia State Library. Will of Original Wroe, s/21 Apr 1772, p/31 May 1774.

Early Col. Settlers cites: [S304] Wroe. Wroe, William Clarke; The Wroe and Chancellor Families; Edgewater MD, 1992.^1,2

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From Early Colonial Settlers:
WROE, ORIGINAL, 21 Apr. 1772; 31 May 1774.
To sons William and Richard lands in Westmoreland and Culpeper Cos;
son Benjamin land;
son John 1 shilling;
son Thomas land in Culpeper;
son Regiland 400 acres land;
his sons Taylor and John;
dau. Judith Briggs 1 negro until David Briggs come of age;
dau. Elizabeth Scott 1 negro, cow and calf ;
dau. Susannah Edwards 1 negro;
dau. Lucretia Wroe 1 negro, bed and furniture, a cow and calf.
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National Genealogical Society Quarterly
THE WROE FAMILY BIBLE RECORD
By Dr. Louise McDowell Browne, Brooldyn, N. Y.
(Oxford. Printed by Thomas Baskett, 1749. Property of Mr. John Catesby Wroe, Baltimore, Maryland.)
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FROM VIRGINIA COUNTY RECORDS. 1913. 1654-1800 Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills [Augusta B. Fothergill];
Page 74.
Wroe, Original. 21 Apt 1772; 31 May 1774.
Sons Wm., Richard, Benj., Jno., Thomas, Reginald; daughters Judith Briggs until David Briggs shall come of age; dau. Elizabeth Scott; dau. Susanna Edwards; dau. Lucetta Wroe.
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1701-1707 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 3; [Antient Press]; Page 114,
Will of James Campbell of Washington Parish in Westmoreland, being sick of body, dated 20 Nov. 1702,
To John Higdon's three sons Original, Daniel and John, each of them a heifer three years old, when they come to twenty one years.
To Nathl, Pope's two children Mary and William, late of Richmond County, two young cows and calves when they come to
twenty one years, one cow and calf each,
To Eliza. Higgins'two sons five shillings each.
To Mary Triplet ten shillings money.
To Original Roe two years schooling.
The .rest of my estate to my wife Jane.
My loving wife Jane executrix.
James Campbell
Wit: Nathl, Pope, Robert Noble, John Higdon.
30 Dec. 1702, Proved by Nathl. Pope and John Higdon.
Probate granted the executrix.
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JAMES MASON (Bk. 8-1; p.138)
In the name of God Amen I James Mason of Washington parish in Westmoreland County being sick & weak but of perfect sense, mind and memory thanks be to God do make appoint and ordain this my last will & testament in manner & form following first & principally I bequeath my soul into the hands of Almighty God not doubting but trusting through the meritts & passion of Jesus Christ my only Savior & redeemer to receive forgiveness of all my manifold sins & wickedness and my body to the earth hoping at the last day to receive a joyful and glorious resurrection. And for what temporal estate it hath pleaed God Parr beyond my deserts to bestow upon me I give and bequeath & devise as followeth
Item, I give & bequeath my land to my cozen John Higdon when he shall arrive to the age of twenty and in case my said cozen die before he become of the age aforesaid Or without an heir lawfully begotten of his own body then my will is that Richard Wroe shall have that part of my land now rented to William Wroe and the other part of my land I give and bequeath to William Browne son of William Browne
Item I give & bequeath unto my said cozen John Higdon all my brass iron & pewter and that it lie in the hands of my Exrs. untill my said Cozen shall arrive to the age aforesaid and then to be delivered in Specia-
Item I give and bequeath unto Mary Browne twenty shillings to buy her a ring
Item I give and bequeath unto Hannah Wroe twenty shillings-
Item I, give as much of the two rents as shall keep my sd. cozen at school as many years as his mother shall think fitt.
Item, I give unto my friend William Brown's son William Browne three years of schooling to be paid out the rents of my land.
Item, I give and bequeath unto Richard Yroe all my working tools-
Item, I give and bequeath to Walter Brown a young heifer-
Item, I give and bequeath unto my cozen John Higdon all my cattle, hogs, horses & bedding, but in case my said cozen should die before he arrives to the age of twenty then my will is that Original Wroe son of- John Wroe to have the half of my personal estate and the other half I give unto Walter Brown- I will ordain & appoint my two living friends Capt. Augustine Washington & William Brown my true & whole and sole Exre of this my last will & testament revoking annulling of all wills & testaments before made by me- Witness my hand & seal this 16th day of Janry. 1725-
JAMES MASON (SEAL)
Signed Sealed & delivered in the presence of.
William Huntley John Binks - William Manning
Westmoreland S.S. At a court held for the sd. County the 23rd day of February 1725- The last will and testament of James Mason decd. was presented into Court by Augustine Washington, Gent. & Wm. Brown his Exrs. who made oath thereto and being proved by the oaths of all the witnesses is admitted to record and upon the mocon of the said Exrs. and their performing what is usual in such cases certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate thereof in due form
Recorded 2 die March 1725.
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08 Feb 1725/6 - 30 Sep 1730 (Westmoreland VA D&W, 1729-1732, Page 139, PI (on margin: WROE's Will)) 139 IN THE NAME OF GOD, Amen, I WILLIAM WROE of Washington Parish in Westmorland County being sick and weak but of perfect sence and memory, thanks be to God, make appoint and ordaine this my Last Will and Testament in manner and forme following; First and principally, I give and bequeave my Soul unto the hands of Almighty God not doubting but trusting through the merritts and passion of Jesus Christ, my only Saviour and Redeemer, to receive forgiveness of all my manyfold sins and wickedness, and my body to the Earth haveing at the Last Day to receive a joyfull and glorious resurrection and as for vhat temporall Estate it hath pleased God for beyond my desarts to bestow upon me, I give bequeave and devise as followeth;
Item. I give and bequeave unto my Loving Wife, my Negro woman, Bess, dureing her natural life and after my Wifes death, I give ye said Negro Bess to my Son, ORIGINALL WROE;
Item. I give and bequeave unto my Loving Son, WILLIAM WROE, my Molato girll Sare;
Item. I give and bequeave unto my Loving Son, RICHARD WROE, my Mealoto girll Jane and my melato boy, Ben;
Item. I give and bequeave unto my said Son, RICHARD WROE, an my Coopers Tooles;
Item, I give and bequeave unto my Daughter, MARY, a Cow and Calf to be paid hur by my Exrs. the next October insuing.
Item, I give and bequeave unto my Daughter, ELIZABETH WROE, a feather bead and furniture to be paid hur upon the day of Marridge;
Item, I give and bequeave unto my Daughter, SARAH WROE, a feather bead and furniture to be paid hur upon the day of Marridge;
Item, I give and bequeave unto my Daughter, JUDEATH WROE, a feather bead and furniture to be paid hur upon the day of Marridge;
Item. My Will and desire is that my Estate be not aprais'd;
Item. I give and bequeave unto my Loving Wife all my personall Estate not before given dureing her naturall life or to the day of Marridge, And my Will is that at either of the said times their may be three honest men not concearned appointed to part ye said Estate left my Wife amongst my Childred.
Item. I give and bequeave unto MARGRETT ANDERSON twenty Shillings;
Item. My Will and desire is that my two youngest Daughters, ELIZABETH WROE and
SARAH WROE stay and remaine with my loving Wife, HANNAH WROE, untill they shall arrive to ye age of Eighteen;
I do appoint my Loveing Wife, HANNAH WROE, Executrx. And my Loving Friend, WILLIAM BROWNE, Executr: of this my last Will and Testament revoking and annulling of all Wills and Testaments before made by me. As Witness my hand and seale this 8th day of February 1725/6. s/WILLIAM his mark ( ) WROE. "Sind. Sald. And Delivered in presents of us" FRANCIS TRIPLETT, ELIZABETH "hur" mark ( ) ANDERSON.
Westmorld. Ss. At a Court held for the sd County the 30th day of September 1730 ORIGINAL WROE, Son of WILLIAM WROE, deced., presented into Court this Last Will and Testament of the sd. Decedent, which was proved by the Oaths of the witnesses thereto and admitted to Record; And forasmuch as WILLIAM BROWN, the surviving Executor of the sd. Will named refused in open Court the burthen of the Execution thereof, On mocon of the said ORIGINAL WROE and his giveing DANIEL HIGDON & ROBERT WICKLIFF his securities according to Law, Certificate is granted him for obtaining Letters of Administration with the Will annexed on the sd. Decedents Estate in due form. Test G. TURBERVILLE, C.C.W. Rec. 13th day of oct. 1730 (Westmoreland County, Virginia Deed & Will Abstracts, 1729-1732, Ruth & Sam Sparacio, McLean, Virginia)
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1731-1739 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book [Mike Marshall]; Page 93a
At a court held for the said County the 26th day of June 1733..
- It is ordered that the sheriff of this County do summon Original Wroe to be and appear at the next court to be held for the said County to answer the petition of Katherine Manspile part of proffered to the court against him for detaining her son John Manspile in service longer than his indented time.
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1729-1735 King George County, Virginia Deed Book 1-A; [Antient Press]; Page 281-282
Indenture 5th April 1734 between JOHN CORDER of County of Prince William & Parish of Hamilton & WILLIAM REMEY of County of King George Parish of Hanover Carpenter .. by Deeds of lease & release .. for 1500 pounds of Tobacco grant 100 acres now in tenure of JOHN CORDER & formerly belonging to WILLIAM SARJANT & by the Last Will & Testament of the sd WILLIAM SARJENT left to his Godson WILLIAM WITTERIDGE & now falls by heir to the within named JOHN CORDER land bounded line of WILLIAM CARTER near MATTOCKS path; line of BROWNS; line of ORIGINAL ROES;: JOHN CHIN; line of THOMAS RANDOLPH to beginning ..
Presence John Grant, John x Cordill (sic)
Wm. Clater Patience x Cordill
Samuel Hackney
5th April 1734 .. Deeds of Lease & Release recorded .. the sd. Patience being Solely examined & JOSEPH HUDNALL by Virtue of Power of Attorney relinquished the Right of Dower of MARY HACKNEY wife of the sd SAMUEL ..
Know all men .. I MARY HACKNEY wife of SAMUEL HACKNEY of New Hambleton Parish & County of Prince William .. appoint Mr. JOSEPH HUDNALL Gent. to acknowledge my Relinquishment of Dower .. 5th April 1734.
Presence John Cordill
Mary x Hackney
Sam'l. Hackney
5th April 1734 .. Power of Attorney recorded.
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1734-1736 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 8, Part 5 [Antient Press]; Page 251-252
THIS INDENTURE made the Twenty seventh day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & thirty four Between JOHN BROWN & WILLIAM BROWN of Parish of Washington in County of Westmorland, Sons of DAVID BROWN, late of the County aforesaid, deceased, of one part and ORIGINAL WROE of the same Parish & County of other part; Witnesseth that JOHN & WILLIAM BROWN in consideration of the sum of five shillings to them in hand paid by ORIGINAL WROE, the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge, have and by these presents do bargain & sell unto ORIGINAL WROE all that parcell of Land situate in Parish of Washington and County of Westmorland containing by estimation One hundred acres of Land; Begining at a Pohickory standing in the back line of Mrs. ANN BARNERD and extending along the line of the said BARNERD for the breadth so in this course as the Land may have three other courses proportionable in length & breadth to this course; tuning thence towards the Beaver Dams belonging to a Creek called ROSIERs CREEK, runing thence parrallel to the first course to the Land of FRANCIS GREY, then up the line of said GREY to the first mentioned begining; Together with all houses water courses advantages and appurtenances belonging; the Land is part of three hundred and forty acres of Land granted DAVID BROWN and MARY his Wife by Patent in the year one thousand six hundred and sixty two or thereabouts and was by DAVID BROWN given to his two Sons, JOHN and WILLIAM BROWN by Will bearing date the Eight day of July in year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and twenty seven by vertue of which Will the Land came and descended to JOHN and WILLIAM BROWN; To have and to hold the land and premises with appurtenances unto ORIGINAL WROE his heirs, during the term of one year paying therefore the Rent of one year of Indian Corn on the Birth day of our Lord God next ensuing if lawfully demanded to the intent that by vertue of these presents & by force of the Statute for transfering uses into possession ORIGINAL WROE may be in actual possession of the premises and be thereby enabled to take a Release of the inheritance thereof; In Witness whereof JOHN BROWN and WILLIAM BROWN have hereunto set their hands and seals the day month and year first above written
Sealed & Delivered in the presence of us
the within Five shillings being first paid
WILLIAM BROWN, SENR. JOHN BROWN
RICHARD WROE WILLIAM BROWN
JOHN WHITE, SENR.
Westmorland ss. At a Court held for the said County the 29th day of October 1734
JOHN BROWN and WILLIAM BROWN personally acknowledged this Deed of Lease of Lands by them passed to ORIGINAL WROE to be their proper act and deed which at the instance
of tho said WROE is admitted to Record
Test G. TURBERVILE, C. C. W. Recorded the 7th day of November 1734, pr. G. T., C. C. W,
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1739-1740 Richmond County, Virginia Order Book 11; Part 1 [Antient Press]; Page 72
Richmond County Court 7th of March 1739/40
- DOD v Clodd
In an Ejectione Finne between JOHN DOD, Plt. and Ralph Clodd Deft. for messuages lands and appurtenances lying and being in the Parish of Lunenburg and County of Richmond which ALVIN MOUNTJOY demised to the Plt. for a terme not yet expired and for twenty pounds for ejecting the Plt. from the same &c., ORIGINALL WROE by WILLIAM KENNAN, his Attorney, at his motion being admitted Deft. he pleaded the generall issue and confest least entry and ouster, whereupon the tryall is referred till next Court
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1740-1741 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 4; [John Frederick Dorman]; Pages 48-52.
24-25 June 1740. John Barnett of St. Mark's Parish, Orange County, planter, to Thomas Lyne of Lunenburg Parish, Richmond County, blacksmith, ard Origina Wroe of Washington Parish, Westmoreland County, planter. Lease and release; for £10 current money. 400 acres in St. Mark's Parish ... corner to Thomas Jones in Colo. Grymes' line near a branch, corner to Jno. and Wm. Booten
John Barnett
Wit: James Barnett, Eliot Bohannon, John Wharton.
26 June 1740. Acknowledged by John Barnett. Marran the wife of Barnett relinquished her right of dower.
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1745-1747 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 10; [Antient Press]; Page 230
Sept the 24th 1745. Then divided a parcel of land containing 400 acres between ORIGINAL WROE and THOMAS LYNE .. which said 400 acres purchased of Mr. John Barnet out of a tract granted to the said Barnet and William Phillips for 1100 acres by Pattent bearing date 20 May 1735 .. binding on Thomas Jones' corner and Colo. Grymes' line .. on Boston line . .
William Bell Seal
Original Wroe Seal
Thomas Lyne Seal
Recorded Orange County 26 September 1745.
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1749-1751 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book S, Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 80-81
IN THE NAME OF GOD, Amen. I ELISABETH BUTLER of Westmoreland 81 County and Washington Parish being in perfect sence & memory, thanks be to God, but calling to mind the transitory Estate of man that all must submitt unto death when it please God to call, do therefore ordain & appoint this to be my Last Will and Testament in manner & form following; First & principally I comitt my Soul into ye hands of Almighty God not doubting but trusting through the mediation of Jesus Christ, my Saviour, to receive forgiveness of my sins, and as for my body to be decently buried by the discretion of my Executors hereafter mention'd, and as for my worldly Estate, I give as followeth;
Imprimis. I give to my Brother in Law, THOMAS BUTLER, after my Husbands & my funeral expences are complyed wth: and our lawful debts paid, all my Estate that came to me by my Husband, WILLM. BUTLER, excepting one Gold Ring & my
Rideing Horse.
Item. I give the abovementioned Gold Ring to CATHARINE HARDIDGE.
Item. I give & bequeath to my Brother, PRESLEY COCKERILL, my abovesaid Riding Horse & my two Negro girls named Rose & Grace.
Item. I give to ELLENER CLINGTON my side saddell.
Item. I give unto my Aunt, JANE WROE, my two Gold Rings & every other of my Estate that I have not willed before. Further more I appoint my loving Brother in Law, THOS: BUTLER, & ORIGLL. WROE, Executors of this my Last Will & Testamt., revoking and disannulling all other Wills. In Witness whereunto I have set my hand & scale this Nineteenth day of January one thousand seven hundred & fourty mne
Signed Seed & Delivered in the presents of us
LAWRENCE DOWNTON, ELIZABETH her mark BUTLER
WILLM. WROE, JUNR.
Westmorland Sct. At a Court held for the said County the 27th day of March 1750
This Last Will and Testamt. of ELIZA: BUTLER, deced., was presented into Court by THOS: BUTLER, one of the Executors therein named, who made Oath thereto as ye Law directs, and being also duly proved by the Oaths of the witnesses thereto is admitted to Record, And on the mocon of the sd. Exor. & his performing what the Law in such cases require, Certificate is granted him for obtaining a Probate thereof in due form
Test GEORGE LEE, C. C. W.
Recorded the 30th day of March, 1750, per G. L., C. C. W.
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1654-1800 Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills [Augusta B. Fothergill]; Page 127
BUTLER, ELIZABETH, 19 Jan. 1749; 27 March 1750. Estate had by my decd. husband William Butler except a gold ring and my riding horse to brother in law Thomas Butler; a gold ring to Catherine Hardidge; horse to my brother Presley Cockrell and also 2 negro girls; to Ellen Clington my side saddle; my aunt Jane Wroe 2 gold rings and residue of estate; exrs. Original Wroe and Thomas Butler
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1749-1751 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book S, Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 84-86
THIS INDENTURE made the Thirteenth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred forty and nine; Between ST. JOHN SHROPSHIRE of Parish of Washington in County of Westmorland, Planter, of one part and ORIGINAL WROE of same Parish & County, Inspector, of other part; Wittnesseth that ST. JOHN SHROPSHIRE for sum of Five shillgs. Sterling to him in hand paid by ORIGINAL WROE, the receipt whereof ST. JOHN SHROPSHIRE doth hereby acknowledge, hath and by these presents doth bargain & sell unto ORIGINAL WROE all that parcel of land scituate upon North side of the Main Branch of ATTOCREEK in Parish of Washington and County of Westmorland and containing by estimation Forty acres, and the Land being part given to RICE WILLIAMS by WILLIAM HORTON out of HORTON's Pattent dated in the year of our Lord one thousand six hundred and fifty three and by RICE WILLIAMS sold to ST. JOHN SHROPSHIRE, Father to said ST. JOHN SHROPSHIRE, party to these presents; and part taken up by a propriated Deed by ST. JOHN SHROPSHIRE, Father to ST. JOHN SHROPSHIRE, party to these presents, by Deed bearing date in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & eleven, the Land begins at a small marked Gum standing on North side the Main Branch of ATTOPIN CREEK and runs thence along the line of LAWRENCE DOWNTON No. 10d. Et. 94 poles to the line of Mr. RICHARD BERNARD & corners at a small Sassifrace in said BERNARD's line, thence along the line of said BERNARD No. 76d. Wt. 61 pole to a corner Stone of said BERNARD, thence along another line of said BERNARD No. 9d. Et. 75 poles to a marked Poplar standing on South side of Main Road and almost against the Gleeb, thence along said Road So. 88d. Wt. 12 poles and 8 links to JOSEPH SMITH's corner, thence along SMITH's line So. 5d. Wt. 180 poles to the aforesaid ATTOPIN DAM, thence along the Dam to the begining, together with all houses barnes orchards & appurtenances thereof belonging; To have and to hold the land and premises unto ORIGINAL WROE his heirs during the term of one whole year paying therefore the rent of one year of Indian Corn on the Birthday of our Lord God next ensueing if lawfully demanded to the intent that by virtue of these presents and of the Statute for transferring uses into possession., ORIGINAL WROE may be in actual possession of the premises and be thereby enabled to take a release of the inheritance thereof to him & his heirs; In Witness whereof ST. JOHN SHROPSHIRE hath hereunto set his
hand and seal the day month & year first within written
Signed Sealed & delivered in the presence of us
/the within Five shillgs. being first paid
LAWRENCE DOWNTON, ST. JOHN SHROPSHIRE
JOSEPH SMITH, SAML. SMITH,
JAMES DISHMAN, W. HORE,
WM. CRAIGHILL
Westmorland Sct. At a Court held for the said County the 24th day of April 1750 This Deed of Lease of Land pass'd from ST. JOHN SHROPSHIRE to ORIGINAL WROE was prov'd by the Oaths of LAWRENCE DOWNTON, JOSEPH SMITH & WM: CRAIGHILL, three of the witnesses thereto, is admitted to Record
Test GEORGE LEE, C. C. W.
Recorded the 10th day of May 1750, per G. L., C. C. W.
THIS INDENTURE made the fourteenth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & forty nine, Between ST. JOHN SHROPSHIRE of Parish of Washington in County of Westmorland, Planter, of one part and ORIGINAL WROE of same Parish and County, Inspector, of other part; Witnesseth that ST. JOHN SHROPSHIRE for sum of Fifteen shillings an acre to him in hand paid by ORIGINAL WROE, the receipt whereof SAINT JOHN SHROPSHIRE doth hereby acknowledge, hath and by these presents doth bargain and sell unto ORIGINAL WROE, in his actual possession now being by virtue of a bargain & sale to him thereof made for one whole year and by force of the Statute for transferring uses into pos-
session, & to his heirs, all that parcel of land scituate upon North side of the Main Branch of ATTOPIN CREEK, in Parish of Washington and County of Westmorland containing by estimation Forty acres, (this Release repeats previous owners and the bounds of the land as in the Lease) To have and to hold the land and premisses unto ORIGINAL WROE his heirs and ST. JOHN SHROPSHIRE for himself his heirs doth warrant & for ever defend the land and premisses unto ORIGL. WROE his heirs against the claims of all persons; In Witness whereof ST. JOHN SHROPSHIRE hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day month and year first before written
Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of
LAWRENCE DOWNTON, ST. JOHN SHROPSHIRE
JOSEPH SMITH, SAML. SMITH,
JAMES DISHMAN, W. HORE,
WM: CRAGHILL
Then recd. of ORIGINAL WROE the within contents, reced. pr. me
Test W. HORE, WM. CRAIGHILL, ST. JOHN SHROPSHIRE
LAWRENCE DOWNTON, JOS: SMITH
Westmorland Sct. At a Court held for the said County the 24th day of April 1750 This Deed of Release of Land (together wth. Receipt thereon endorsed) pass'd from ST. JOHN SHROPSHIRE to ORIGL. WROE was prov'd by the Oaths of LAWRENCE DOWNTON, JOS: SMITH & WM. CRAIGHILL, three of the witnesses thereto, & order'd to be recorded
Test GEORGE LEE, C. C. W.
Recorded the 10th day of May 1750, per G. L., C. C. W.
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1747-1749 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 10, Part 3 [Antient Press]; Page 129-130
(On margin: WHITE Bargain & Sale of a Mill to WROE)
THIS INDENTURE made the Thirtyeth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty one; Between SARAH WHITE, Executrix of the Last Will and Testament of JOHN WHITE, deced., of County of Westmorland of one part and ORIGINAL WROE of County afsd. of other part; Witnesseth that SARAH WHITE for sum of Thirty pounds cunt. money of Virginia to her in hand paid by ORIGL. WROE, the receipt whereof SARAH WHITE doth hereby acknowledge, hath and by these presents doth bargain & sell unto ORIGINL WROE his heirs all that part of a Mill scituate on one of the Branches of ATTOPIN DAM known & commonly called by the name of WHITES MILL of which JOHN WHITE died possess'd and of which sd. Mill sd. JOHN WHITE was tennant in common with ORIGINAL WROE, with all profits commodities advantages and appurtenances to said Mill belonging; And SARAH WHITE for herself & for her heirs that part of the said Mill against her & her heirs to ORIGINAL WROE shall warrant and forever defend by these presents; In Witness whereof SARAH WHITE hath hereunto set her hand & seal the day & year first above written
Signed Seal'd and Deliver'd in the presence of
WITHS: CONWAY, SARAH her mark WHITE
THOS: PEACH, THOS: LYNE
Then received of ORIGINAL WROE the within contents, recd. pr. me
Test WITHS: CONWAY, SARAH her mark + WHITE
THOMAS LYNE, THOMAS PEACH
Westmorland Set. At a Court held for the sd. County the 30th day of April Anno Dom: 1751 SARAH WHITE came into Court and personally acknowledged this her Deed of Bargain and Sale (together wth. Receipt for consideration thereon endorsed) passed to ORIGINAL WROE to be her proper act and deed, and order'd to be recorded Test GEORGE LEE, C. C. W.
Recorded the 9th day of May 1751, per G. L., C. C. W
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1762-1765 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book D; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 376-79.
16 May 1764. Edward Price and Euphamy his wife of Brumfield Parish, Culpeper County, planter, to Original Wroe of Washington Parish, Westmoreland County, planter. For £12 current money. 400 acres in Brumfield Parish ... corner to Thomas Jones in Colo. Grymes' line near a branch ... to Bolaiger white oake by a branch side corner to John and William Booton ... in John and William Booton's line ... Colo. Grymes' line ...
Edward (X) Price
17 May 1764. Acknowledged by Edward. A commission is awarded to take the privy examination of Euphamy.²

Original Wroe left a will on 28 December 1771 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1773-1787 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 16 & 17 [Mike Marshall]; Page 124.
Original Wroe's Will
     In the Name of God Amen, I Original Wroe of Westmoreland County and Washington Parish, planter being in good and in perfet sense and memory and ordain this to be my last will and testament in manner and form as followeth;
     Imprimis, I give to my two sons William Wroe and Richard Wroe the plantation and land I now live on which I bought of John Brown and William Brown and also a parcel of land I purchased of St. John Stropshire adjoining to Joseph Smith’s land and Lawrence Downton’s land and Mr. William Bernard’s land; but if either of them should die without heirs, their part to fall to my son Benjamin Wroe.
     Imprimis, I give to my son John Wroe one shilling and no more.
     Item I give to my two sons William Wroe and Richard Wroe, 100 acres of land in Culpeper County in the little fork of Rappahanock, their first choice out of the tract, and I give to Richard Wroe my set of coopers tools and the rest of my working tools to William Wroe.
     My shoe maker tools to my son Benjamin Wroe.
     I also give to my sons Richard Wroe and William Wroe all my books of every kind.
     Imprimis, I give to my two sons Richard Wroe and William Wroe my grist mill and appurtenances to them, and my still and beaf in like manner.
     Imprimis, I give to my son William Wroe, Negro man Sam, and Negro girls Sarah and Dinah; and as I have a suit commenced against the security of Capt. John Newton, deceased for a false return made by his deputy and if I should die before it is ended, I desire my son William Wroe may pursue it and receive the profits.
     Imprimis, I give and bequeath unto my son Richard Wroe, Negro man Harry, Negro Davie, Negro boy Aaron, one cow and calf, and one mare foal of a mare called Star in 1771.
     Imprimis, I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Wroe, 100 acres of land belonging to me in the little fork in Culpeper County, and Negro girls Moll & Judy, one feather bed and furniture, and one cow and calf.
     Imprimis, I give and bequeath to my son Benjamin Wroe, 100 acres of land of the said tract in the county of Culpeper, his 3rd choice, Negro girls Pegg and Winney, one feather bed and furniture, my gun, and a young horse from a mare called Fly; but if he should die without heirs, then what I have given him to fall to my sons William Wroe and Richard Wroe.
     Imprimis, I give to my son Reginald Wroe the reversion of my 400 acres of land. I also then to his two sons Taylor Wroe and John Wroe, Negro girl Rose but if they should die without heir then the Negro to return to my executors.
     Imprimis, I lend to my daughter Judith Briggs, Negro woman Grace, but if she is ill treated then my executors to keep her in their possession till David Briggs shall come to age but if he should die before that time then the said Negro shall return to my executors.
     Imprimis, I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Scott, one cow and calf, Negro woman Great Sue, but if she should die without heirs then the Negro to fall to my son Benjamin.
     Imprimis, I lend to my daughter Susanna Edwards, Negro woman Jemima.
     Imprimis, I lend to my daughter Lucretia Wroe, Negro girl Little Sue. I also give her one feather bed and furniture, one cow and calf and one young mare that came of a mare called Star.
     I appoint four of my sons to be executors of this my last will and testament namely William Wroe, Richard Wroe, Thomas Wroe and Benjamin Wroe to be my executors of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed my seal this 28th day December 1771.
Signed in presence of Original Wroe
John Weedon, Jr.
Richard Downton
James Baker
Thomas Settle (his mark), David Downton
Nicholas Downton (his mark), William Settle
Woffendall Kendall, Cooper Chancellor

     Item I give to my four sons William Wroe, Richard Wroe, Thomas Wroe and Benjamin Wroe after my just debts and legacies are paid all my personal estate to them and their heirs forever, as witness my hand and seal this 21 April 1772.
John Weedon, Jr. Original Wroe
James Baker
David Downton

At a court held for Westmoreland County the 31st day of May 1774 this will was proved according to law (in March last) by the oaths of James Baker and Woffendall Kendall two of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded, John Wroe, the heir at law being summoned according to law appeared and consented to the same, and on motion of William Wroe and Richard Wroe two of the executors therein named who made oath thereto and together with Thomas Chilton and John Weaver their securities entered into and acknowledged bond with conditioned as the law directs, certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.
Test James Davenport CWC

From Unknown4 Database:
Last Will & Testament: Original Wroe 28 December 1771. In the name of God Amen, I, Original Wroe of Westmoreland County and Washington County being in good and in perfect senes of memory thanks be to the almighty God, but calling to mind the Transotory Estate of man and all flesh must yield unto Death when it shall please God to call him I therefore make with my own hand and ordain this to be my last Will & Testament in manner & form as followeth. First and princalpally I bequeath my soul unto the hands of Almighty God not doubting but trusting through the merits and medation of Jesus Christ my savior to receive forgivings of all my sins, And as for my body to be buried according to the discresion of my Executors hereafter mentioned and in a decent and Christian like manner and as for my worldly Estate which it hath pleased God to bless me with I give and bequeath as followeth ~~ Imprimis I give to my two Son's William Wroe & Rich'd Wroe the Plantation & land I now live on which bought by John & William Browne and also a parcel of Land I purchases of St. John Shropshire adjoining to Joseph Smith's land and xxx Downton's land and Mr. Wiliam Bernard's Land, I bequeath the above said track of land and appertenances to my two above named Sons William & Richard Wroe and the heirs of their bodyes lawfully begotten for ever, but, if either of them should die without such heirs their part to fall to my Son Benjamin Wroe and his lawfull heirs after the following manner now my will is, that if they or any of them should offer to sell any part or parsell of the above mentioned premises to any but the next heir John Wroe excepted it is my will that he shall be the last of my six sons that shall inherit any part of the said Lands or premises and it is my Will that if any of my Sons or lawfull heirs should offer to sell any part or parcell of the above said Lands to but whom I have ordained to inherit the said Land it shall fall to the King & his successors and if the King or Successors should offer to sell any part or parcell of the same shall fall to the next of kin to me in like manner.~~ Impremis I give to my John Wroe one shilling & no more ~~ Item. I give to my two sons Wm. Wroe & Richard Wroe One Hundred acres of land in Culpepper County in the little fork of Papphanoch their first choice out of the tract in quantity & quality and I give to Richard my set of Cooper's tools and the rest of my working tools to William. My shoe makers tools to my son Benjamin Wroe. I also give to my sons Richard & William all my books of every kind all this I give to them their heirs assigns forever ~~Imprimis I give to my above two sons William & Richard Wroe my Grist Mill and apprentices to them & their heirs forever and my still and beef in like manner. Impremis I give to my son William Wroe and his heris forever One negro man known by the name of Sam one negro girl known by the name of Sarah and one negro girl known by the name of Dinah to him his heirs or assigns forever. And as I expect I have a suit commenced against the security of Capt John Newton deceased for a false return made by his deputys if I should die before it is entered I desire my son William Wroe may pursue it & receive the profits, but if he should die before it is tryed that my other Executors shall pursue it and receive the Damage. ~~ Impremis I give and bequeath unto my son Richard Wroe one negro man known by the name of Harry one negroe named Davie one negro boy named Arron and one cow & calf. And one mare came of a mare called Star foaled in 1771. Impremis I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Wroe one hundred acres of Land belonging me in the little fork in Culpepper County, and one negro girl known by the name of Mollor or Mary and one Feather bed and such furniture as belongs in my Reads and one cow and calf and negroe girl known by the name of Judy, to him his heirs or assigns forever~~ Impremis I give and bequeath to my son Benjamin Wroe one hundred acres of land of the said tract above mentioned in the County of Culpepper his third choice and one negroe girl known by the name of Pegg or Margaret, and one negro girl known by the name of Minney to him his heirs or assignes forever. But, if Benjamine should die without such, what I have given to him shall fall to my sons Wm. & Richard & their heirs forever. and one feather bed and such furniture as belongs to my xxxx and my xxxx and a young horse came of a mare called Fly to him his heirs or assigns forever~~ Impremis I give to my son Reginald Wroe the reversion of any Four hundred acres of land to him his heirs or assigns forever. I also lend to his two sons Taylor & John Wroe and their lawfull heirs one negroe girl known by the name of Rose, but if they should without such then the negroe and increase to return to my exor hereafter named~~ Impremis I lend to my daughter Judith Briggs one negro women known by the name of Grace during her natural life, but if she can allow complaint that Briggs should use her ill it shall be in the power of my Exors to take her from him and keep her in their property till David Briggs shall come to age, but if the said David should die before that time that she shall return to my Executors~~ Impremis I give and bequeath to my Daughter Eliz. Scott one cow and calf, I also lend her her lawful heirs one negro woman known by the name of Great Sue, but if she should die without such heirs then the negro & increases to fall to my son Benjamin or them in case of death I have made his heirs. Impremis I lend to my daughter Susanna Edwards one negro woman known by the name of Jemima, I lend her the said negro to her & her lawful heirs, but if she should die without such then the said negro & increase to return to my Executors~~ Impremis I lend to my daughter Lucetta Wroe one negro girl named Little Sue to her and her lawful heirs, but if she should die without such then the said negro & increase to fall to my Executors. I also give her one feather Bed a mat & furniture such as others, one cow and calf, and one young mare came of a mare called Star to her and her heirs forever~~ I appoint four of my sons to be Executors of this my last Will and Testament, namely, William Wroe, Richard Wroe, Thomas Wroe and Benjamin Wroe to be my Executors of this my last Will and Teastament, revoking anuling all other wills by me made. I witness hereunto I have set by hand and fixt my seal this Twenty- eighth of December, One Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy One~~ Signed in presents of John Weedon Jr. Richard Downton Original Wroe (SEAL). James Baker Thomas (X his mark) Settle David Downton Nick (X his mark) Downton William Settle Moffendal Kendal, Cooper Chancellor.^2,1

     Eleanor (?) was born circa 1702 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA; Early Colonial Settlers says b. ca 1703.^1,2 She married Original Wroe, son of William R. Wroe Sr. and Judith Browne, on 27 September 1719 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
; His 1st of 2 wives.^1,3,2
Eleanor (?) died circa 1734 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2
     GKJ-6.

;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Children of Elenor and Original WROE are:
i. John WROE was born 21 APR 1721.
ii. Jane WROE was born 19 DEC 1723.
iii. Eleanor WROE was born 8 DEC 1726.
iv. William WROE was born 15 SEP 1729 in Westmoreland Co. VA, and died 1781 in Westmoreland Co. VA. He married Grace CHANCELLOR Abt 1758 in Westmoreland Co. VA, daughter of Thomas CHANCELLOR and Catherine Fitzgerald COOPER. She was born 1734 in Westmoreland Co. VA, and died 20 FEB 1804 in Shenandoah Co. VA.
v. Reginald WROE was born 19 AUG 1732.²

; From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 2 January 1996.¹

     William R. Wroe Sr. was born on 8 February 1670 at Lancashire, England.^1,2 He married Judith Browne, daughter of Original Browne and Jane Brooks, circa 1692 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
; His 1st of 2 wives.^1,2,4 William R. Wroe Sr. married Hannah Mason circa 1726 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
; His 2nd of 2 wives. Her 2nd of 2 husbands.^1,2,5
William R. Wroe Sr. died before 30 September 1730 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA; Date of probate.^1,2

His estate was probated on 30 September 1730 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
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Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Westmorld. Ss. At a Court held for the sd County the 30th day of September 1730 ORIGINAL WROE, Son of WILLIAM WROE, deced., presented into Court this Last Will and Testament of the sd. Decedent, which was proved by the Oaths of the witnesses thereto and admitted to Record; And forasmuch as WILLIAM BROWN, the surviving Executor of the sd. Will named refused in open Court the burthen of the Execution thereof, On mocon of the said ORIGINAL WROE and his giveing DANIEL HIGDON & ROBERT WICKLIFF his securities according to Law, Certificate is granted him for obtaining Letters of Administration with the Will annexed on the sd. Decedents Estate in due form. Test G. TURBERVILLE, C.C.W. Rec. 13th day of oct. 1730.²
      ; Will of William Wroe, s/8 Feb 1725/26, p/30 Sep 1730.¹

; William's eldest son, Original, has numerous descendants. No record has been found of the other six children or any of their descendants.¹

Reference:
Early Colonial Settlers cites: [S304] Wroe. Wroe, William Clarke; The Wroe and Chancellor Families; Edgewater MD, 1992.²

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Per Early Colonial Settlers:
JAMES MASON (Bk. 8-1; p.138)

In the name of God Amen I James Mason of Washington parish in Westmoreland County being sick & weak but of perfect sense, mind and memory thanks be to God do make appoint and ordain this my last will & testament in manner & form following first & principally I bequeath my soul into the hands of Almighty God not doubting but trusting through the meritts & passion of Jesus Christ my only Savior & redeemer to receive forgiveness of all my manifold sins & wickedness and my body to the earth hoping at the last day to receive a joyful and glorious resurrection. And for what temporal estate it hath pleaed God Parr beyond my deserts to bestow upon me I give and bequeath & devise as followeth

Item, I give & bequeath my land to my cozen John Higdon when he shall arrive to the age of twenty and in case my said cozen die before he become of the age aforesaid Or without an heir lawfully begotten of his own body then my will is that Richard Wroe shall have that part of my land now rented to William Wroe and the other part of my land I give and bequeath to William Browne son of William Browne

Item I give & bequeath unto my said cozen John Higdon all my brass iron & pewter and that it lie in the hands of my Exrs. untill my said Cozen shall arrive to the age aforesaid and then to be delivered in Specia-

Item I give and bequeath unto Mary Browne twenty shillings to buy her a ring

Item I give and bequeath unto Hannah Wroe twenty shillings-

Item I, give as much of the two rents as shall keep my sd. cozen at school as many years as his mother shall think fitt.

Item, I give unto my friend William Brown's son William Browne three years of schooling to be paid out the rents of my land.

Item, I give and bequeath unto Richard Yroe all my working tools-

Item, I give and bequeath to Walter Brown a young heifer-

Item, I give and bequeath unto my cozen John Higdon all my cattle, hogs, horses & bedding, but in case my said cozen should die before he arrives to the age of twenty then my will is that Original Wroe son of- John Wroe to have the half
of my personal estate and the other half I give unto Walter Brown- I will ordain & appoint my two living friends Capt. Augustine Washington & William Brown my true & whole and sole Exre of this my last will & testament revoking annulling of all wills & testaments before made by me- Witness my hand & seal this 16th day of Janry. 1725-

JAMES MASON (SEAL)

Signed Sealed & delivered in the presence of.
William Huntley John Binks - William Manning

Westmoreland S.S. At a court held for the sd. County the 23rd day of February 1725- The last will and testament of James Mason decd. was presented into Court by Augustine Washington, Gent. & Wm. Brown his Exrs. who made oath thereto and being proved by the oaths of all the witnesses is admitted to record and upon the mocon of the said Exrs. and their performing what is usual in such cases certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate thereof in due form

Recorded 2 die March 1725.
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1701-1704 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 3; Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 206-208
KNOW ALL MEN by these pr:sents that I NATHANIELL POPE of WESTMRLD. County, Practioner att Law, for divers good causes and considerations me hereunto moveing but more especially for and in consideration of the Love I beare unto WILLIAM ROE [Wroe] and JUDETH his Wife and theire Children, have given unto the said WILLIAM ROE and JUDETH his Wife, one peice or parcel' of Land scituate and being in the County of Richmond part of the Devident of Land I formerly lived on now in the occupation of WALTER ANDERSON, begining in the line next to POTTOMACK att a marked Hickory standing close by the Path that goes by the burnt Poplar Stump and standing close by the said burnt Poplar Stump and running along the said PATH about one hundred and fifty yards to a small valley called the DOGWOOD VALLEY and so dowse the said Valley and the meanders thereof to the uttmost extent of the said Land by estimation One hundred and fivety acres be the same more or less, I say that part of the said Land next and adjoyning to the land formerly belonging to WILLIAM WHEELER now in the occupation and tenure of JOHN PITTMAN, with all woods and undervoods houses fences orchards and gardens thereon to the said WILLIAM ROE and JUDITH his Wife for and dureing theirs natural! life and after theirs decease to theire Son, ORIGINOLE ROE, and the heires of his body lawfully begotten forever, And for want of such issue to the next male issue of the body of the said WILLIAM and JUDITH forever, And for want of such issue to the Eldest Daughter liveing of the body of the said WILLIAM and JUDITH begotten and her heires forever; To have and to hold the said Land to the said WILLIAM ROE and JUDITH for theire lives as aforesaid and after theirs decease as is aforementioned. Wittness my hand and seale this 2d: of Febry: 1702; And further I do warrant the said Land from the claymes or molestation of any persons yt: may or shall clayme the same by or under me
Signed sealed and delivered In pr:sence of
ROBT. P YNE, NATH: POPE
JONAS SCOTT
Recognitr: in Cur: Com: Richmond 3d: die Febry: 1702 & recordatr: 6th: die
Tests JAMES SHERLOCK, Cl Cur
KNOW ALL MEN by these pr:sents that I JANE POPE do assigns and make over my right of Dower of the within land according to the express Deed within mentioned.
Wittness my hand and seale this 2d: day of Febry: 1702
Sealed and delivered in pr:sence of
ROBT: PAYNE, JANE POPE
JONAS SCOTT
Recognitr: in Cur Com Richmond 3 die Febry: 1702 & recordatr
Teste JAMES SHERLOCK, CI Cur
I doe appoint my good friend, Mr. DANIELL McCARTY, my Attorney to acknowledge the above Deed in Richmond County Court to the end the same may be recorded this 2d: day of Febry: 1702
Sealed and delivered in pr:sence of
ROBT: PAYNE, JANE POPE
JONAS SCOTT
ecordatr: Test JAMES SHERLOCK, CI Cur
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1729-1735 King George County, Virginia Deed Book 1-A; [Antient Press]; Page 64-69
Indenture 3rd/4th August 1730 between JOHN POPE of Parish of Washington County of Westmoreland & JOSHUA FFARGUSON Parish of Hanover King George County .. by deeds of lease and release .. for Thirty pounds current money of Virginia .. sell all that Plantation & land whereon JOSHUA now liveth .. 80 acres .. being all remaining part of 300 acres formerly sold by Capt. WILLIAM UNDERWOOD Gent. of County of Richmond Deced unto NATHANIEL POPE alias BRIDGES Father to said JOHN POPE .. said UNDERWOOD deed bearing date 3rd August 1696 said 80 acres in Parish of Hanover bounded by land of Capt. JEREMIAH MURDOCK; ABRAHAM BLAGG; Blagg's line; along former line of WILLIAM UNDERWOOD deced to NATHANIEL POPE to first mentioned Station .. also with the remaining part of 100 acres bought of WILLIAM UNDERWOOD by WILLIAM WHEELER & by WILLIAM WHEELER sold to NATHANIEL POPE Father to JOHN POPE .. Underwood's deed bearing date 4th December 1689 .. 80 acres as also parcell remaining of the hundred acres .. To have & to hold JOHN POPE doth hereby promise that above sold land against claim of JOHN PIPER & WILLIAM ROE their heirs . . . .
Presence Josiah Farguson, John Pope
Moses x Knighton
7th August 1730 .. Then came JOHN POPE acknowledged .. & THOS. TURNER by virtue of Power of Attorney from ELIZABETH POPE wife of said JOHN .. relinquished her right of Dower ..
Know all Men .. I JOHN POPE am bound unto JOSHUA FARGUSON .. in sum of Sixty pounds current money of Virginia .. 4th August 1730. Condition .. if truly observe all agreement .. obligation to be void otherwise remain in force .. (Same Witnesses) John Pope
I ELIZABETH POPE Wife of JOHN POPE of Westmoreland County .. impower THOMAS TURNER Gent. to acknowledge my Relinquishment of Dower .. 4th August 1730.
Elizabeth x Pope
Presence John x Burch, George Parsons
7th August 1730 .. Bond and Power of Attorney acknowledged & recorded.²

; William married secondly Mrs. Hannah Mason, and died in Westmoreland Co. in 1730. He left a will in which he mentioned his seven children: Original, William, Richard, Mary, Judith, Elizabeth and Sarah. He named his wife, Hannah Wroe, and a friend, William Browne, as Executors of the will, but Hannah apparently died before the will was proved and William Browne declined to act, so the Court appointed William's eldest son, Original, as Administrator of the Estate of his father.¹ GKJ-7.

; William Wroe was born in Lancashire, England, about 1670 and came to America at an early age. He settled in Westmoreland Co. Virginia, where he married Judith Browne, daughter of Origilal Browne of Westmoreland Co. and his wife Jane Brooks.¹

William R. Wroe Sr. left a will on 8 February 1726 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
1729-1732 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 8, Part 3 [Antient Press]; Page 139
     IN THE NAME OF GOD, Amen, I WILLIAM WROE of Washington Parish in Westmorland County being sick and weak but of perfect sence and memory, thanks be to God, make appoint and ordaine this my Last Will and Testament in manner and forme following; First and principally, I give and bequeave my Soul unto the hands of Almighty God not doubting but trusting through the merritts and passion of Jesus Christ, my only Saviour and Redeemer, to receive forgiveness of all my manyfold sins and wickedness, and my body to the Earth haveing at the Last Day to receive a joyfull and glorious resurrection and as for vhat temporall Estate it hath pleased God for beyond my desarts to bestow upon me, I give bequeave and devise as followeth;
     Item. I give and bequeave unto my Loving Wife, my Negro woman, Bess, dureing her natural life and after my Wifes death, I give ye said Negro Bess to my Son, ORIGINALL WROE;
     Item. I give and bequeave unto my Loving Son, WILLIAM WROE, my Molato girll Sare;
     Item. I give and bequeave unto my Loving Son, RICHARD WROE, my Mealoto girll Jane and my melato boy, Ben;
     Item. I give and bequeave unto my said Son, RICHARD WROE, an my Coopers Tooles;
     Item, I give and bequeave unto my Daughter, MARY, a Cow and Calf to be paid hur by my Exrs. the next October insuing.
     Item, I give and bequeave unto my Daughter, ELIZABETH WROE, a feather bead and furniture to be paid hur upon the day of Marridge;
     Item, I give and bequeave unto my Daughter, SARAH WROE, a feather bead and furniture to be paid hur upon the day of Marridge;
     Item, I give and bequeave unto my Daughter, JUDEATH WROE, a feather bead and furniture to be paid hur upon the day of Marridge;
     Item. My Will and desire is that my Estate be not aprais'd;
     Item. I give and bequeave unto my Loving Wife all my personall Estate not before given dureing her naturall life or to the day of Marridge, And my Will is that at either of the said times their may be three honest men not concearned appointed to part ye said Estate left my Wife amongst my Childred.
     Item. I give and bequeave unto MARGRETT ANDERSON twenty Shillings;
     Item. My Will and desire is that my two youngest Daughters, ELIZABETH WROE and SARAH WROE stay and remaine with my loving Wife, HANNAH WROE, untill they shall arrive to ye age of Eighteen;
     I do appoint my Loveing Wife, HANNAH WROE, Executrx. And my Loving Friend, WILLIAM BROWNE, Executr: of this my last Will and Testament revoking and annulling of all Wills and Testaments before made by me. As Witness my hand and seale this 8th day of February 1725/6.
     s/WILLIAM his mark ( ) WROE.
"Sind. Sald. And Delivered in presents of us" FRANCIS TRIPLETT, ELIZABETH "hur" mark ( ) ANDERSON.

Who were Margarett & Elizabeth ANDERSON? Were any of the above children issue by Hannah? Also note that a copy of this inventory should be ordered to compare it to the inventory of John Combs for like items.²

     John Wroe was born on 21 April 1721 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2 He married Sarah Humphries before 1748.^1,5,2

John Wroe died on 14 June 1783 at Lunenberg Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA, at age 62.¹

His estate was probated on 5 February 1802
; Proved by the oath of Andrew Row 'the only witness to be obtained,' February 5, 1802.¹
      ; 'THE FAMILY ROBERT COLEMAN FAMILY' From Virginia to Texas 1652 - 1965 By J. P. COLEMAN.¹

; Richmond Co Will Bk 7 pg 428 dated June 14, 1783.¹

;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1767-1787 Richmond County, Virginia Will Book 7 [Robert K. Headley, jr.]; Page 428
- John WROE, Lun.Par., will; 14 Jun 1783, 4 Aug 1783
sons-in-law Joshua RAMEY, James COATS;
wife Sarah;
daus. Anne RAMEY, Eleanor COATS;
ex: wife;
wits: John WRIGHT, Presley NEALE, Henry SISSON.

=== father of John
1739-1740 Richmond County, Virginia Order Book 11; Part 1 [Antient Press]; Page 72
Richmond County Court 7th of March 1739/40
- DOD v Clodd
In an Ejectione Finne between JOHN DOD, Plt. and Ralph Clodd Deft. for messuages lands and appurtenances lying and being in the Parish of Lunenburg and County of Richmond which ALVIN MOUNTJOY demised to the Plt. for a terme not yet expired and for twenty pounds for ejecting the Plt. from the same &c., ORIGINALL WROE by WILLIAM KENNAN, his Attorney, at his motion being admitted Deft. he pleaded the generall issue and confest least entry and ouster, whereupon the tryall is referred till next Court.²

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From Unknown4 Database:
     John Roe first appears in Halifax County, August 14, 1749. On this date, Book 3, Page 368, William Reeves sold 200 acres of land to John Roe. There were no identifying streams or water courses mentioned in the deed. At this same period, there was another John Roe in nearby Lunenberg County, Virginia. On May 18, 1751, Lunenberg Deed Book 5, Page 124, John Roe and his wife, Frances sold James Tatum 100 acres which John Roe had received by patent dated July 12, 1750. On February 19, 1754, John Roe and Sarah Roe sold to Sherwood Grimsley 200 acres of land 'where Grimsley now liveth.' Book 4, Page 553. Robert Williams and Charles Daniel were witnesses. On the same date, John Moorland and Dorothy, his wife, sold John Roe (spelled Rowe) 300 acres on the West side of Little Creek, South side of Roanoke River. Book 4, Page 555. On October 7, 1776, Book 13, Page 512, John Roe sold this same land to George Morris. No wife signed the deed, and since it would have been necessary to the legal conveyance of a homeplace, it must be presumed that Sarah Roe was dead by this date. Our next record of John Roe is that found in his Will, April 20, 1778, reciting that he then lived in Camden District, South Carolina, but formerly of Craven County, of which Fairfield was later formed. This establishes, of course, that although John Roe sold out in Halifax, North Carolina, more than two years after the date of the Coleman sale, he very promptly joined them in Fairfield County. At some later date, he moved lo Pendleton District, now Anderson County, South Carolina, as shown by the following Will made twenty-four years before his death.
     John's son, Andrew, was in what later became Anderson County earlier than February 9, 1796. On that date, Book C, Page 155, Andrew sold Isaac West 200 acres on Twenty-three Mile Creek. Andrew was still alive on March 29, 1806, for on that date he sold land in the same locality to Richard Robinson, Book H, Page 307. John's son, Solomon Roe, was in the area as early as 1788, as we shall see hereafter. John's son, Benjamin, went along with the others, as shown by a deed in which he sold 69 acres of land to Abraham Duke, Book K, Page 108. Hancil Roe, the ninth son and fourteenth child of John Roe, was in the same area as early as June 25, 1792. Book B, Page 21. On that date, called 'Anselm' Roe, he purchased 150 acres from William Jackson on Twelve Mile Creek. His name regularly appears thereafter in the old Pendleton District Records (now at Anderson, South Carolina) through the year 1827. His wife's name was Mary, and she was the daughter of Thomas Watson. Deed Book L, Page 227. On November 7, 1809, Abraham Duke, Hugh Tatum, John Roe, and Nancy Roe recite themselves to be the heirs of Solomon Roe, deceased. On that date, they sold land on Rock House Fork, Eighteen Mile Creek, Seneca River. The deed recited that Solomon had acquired this land in 1788.
     Rev. Soldiers by Gwathemy p 850. First Light Dragoons of Va; Ref: War Dept Vol 34 pg 5 - Capt James Uphrins Co 2nd Va.

'THE FAMILY ROBERT COLEMAN FAMILY' From Virginia to Texas 1652 - 1965 By J. P. COLEMAN.
     One might wonder if the John Roe of Lunenburg Co. might be the John Roe of Pendleton Co SC while the John Roe of Halifax County might be the John Roe of Fairfield Co SC, BUT: 1) The Bible record that gives the births of the same kids that are named in the will in Pendleton (Anderson) District, is in the pocession of the family of John's daughter Elizabeth (Mrs. Robt. Coleman) of Fairfield Co SC, so the lineage of who owns the Bible shows the Roes of Fairfield are the same Roes of Anderson County and 2) the will of John probabted in Pendleton/Anderson Co has the heading 'Camden District' & reads '... 1778 ... I John Row late of the County of Craven'. Fairfield & Chester Counties were cut from Camden District & Camden District was cut from Craven County. Anderson District was cut from 96 District which was not cut from Craven County. So neither Camden nor Craven overlap either Anderson nor Pendleton Districts, at all. So the will shows John Roe of Camden (Fairfield) District is the same man as John Roe of Pendleton (Anderson) District.
     This Tatum connection makes me think we should look closely at John Roe & Frances of Lunenburg Co VA & see if we can find his parents, relatives, since our John of Halifax Co NC may be the same man or may be a cousin or son of John of Lunenburg. We should also look for where John of Lunenburg went to & what children he had to make sure he is not the same man as our John of Halifax, Fairfield, & Anderson Counties.
     In J.P. Coleman's book, he mentions there is a John Roe & wife Frances nearby in Lunenburg Co VA who sell land to a Tatum in 1751. I think J.P. means this as more of a warning not to confuse the 2 John ROEs who have different wives (Frances & Sarah) in about the same time period (1751 & 1754) but to note that later a daughter of Solomon Roe (son of John Roe of Halifax Co.) marries a Tatum in Pendleton Dist. SC where John Roe of Halifax Co. dies.
     The 1st record of John Roe is 1749 when he bought 200 acres in Halifax Co NC. In 1754, John & his wife Sarah sold that land & bought 300 acres on the west side of Little Creek in Halifax Co. Sarah died & in 1776 John sold the land & moved to Camden District (Fairfield or Chester County) SC. By the late 1780s he & his sons had moved to what became Anderson & Pickens Co. SC where he died ca. Jan. 1802.
     According to the Roe Bible their children were: 1. David ROE b.18 Oct 1747. 2. Elizabeth ROE b.20 Feb 1749 m. Robert COLEMAN Jr. 3. John ROE [Jr.] b.6 Feb 1751. 4. William ROE b.20 Apr 1754. 5. Andrew ROE b.26 Apr 1756. 6. Solomon ROE b.6 Aug 1759. 7. Francis ROE b.18 Dec 1761 One deduces this is Frances in the will 8. Mary ROE b.25 Feb 1763. 9. Pattey ROE b.14 Dec 1764 Webster's dictionary says Patty is a dim. of Martha. 10. Benjamin ROE b.10 Nov 1766. 11. Salley ROE b.13 Jun 1769 Webster's dictionary says Sally is a dim. of Sarah. 12. Joseph ROE b.17 May 1770. 13. Nancy ROE [TWIN] b.3 Oct 1772. 14. Hancil ROE [TWIN] b.3 Oct 1772.¹ John Wroe was also known as John Roe.¹

; Other birth date of Oct 21 1721.¹
In Original Wroe's will dated 28 December 1771 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA, John Wroe was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1773-1787 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 16 & 17 [Mike Marshall]; Page 124.
Original Wroe's Will
     In the Name of God Amen, I Original Wroe of Westmoreland County and Washington Parish, planter being in good and in perfet sense and memory and ordain this to be my last will and testament in manner and form as followeth;
     Imprimis, I give to my two sons William Wroe and Richard Wroe the plantation and land I now live on which I bought of John Brown and William Brown and also a parcel of land I purchased of St. John Stropshire adjoining to Joseph Smith’s land and Lawrence Downton’s land and Mr. William Bernard’s land; but if either of them should die without heirs, their part to fall to my son Benjamin Wroe.
     Imprimis, I give to my son John Wroe one shilling and no more.
     Item I give to my two sons William Wroe and Richard Wroe, 100 acres of land in Culpeper County in the little fork of Rappahanock, their first choice out of the tract, and I give to Richard Wroe my set of coopers tools and the rest of my working tools to William Wroe.
     My shoe maker tools to my son Benjamin Wroe.
     I also give to my sons Richard Wroe and William Wroe all my books of every kind.
     Imprimis, I give to my two sons Richard Wroe and William Wroe my grist mill and appurtenances to them, and my still and beaf in like manner.
     Imprimis, I give to my son William Wroe, Negro man Sam, and Negro girls Sarah and Dinah; and as I have a suit commenced against the security of Capt. John Newton, deceased for a false return made by his deputy and if I should die before it is ended, I desire my son William Wroe may pursue it and receive the profits.
     Imprimis, I give and bequeath unto my son Richard Wroe, Negro man Harry, Negro Davie, Negro boy Aaron, one cow and calf, and one mare foal of a mare called Star in 1771.
     Imprimis, I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Wroe, 100 acres of land belonging to me in the little fork in Culpeper County, and Negro girls Moll & Judy, one feather bed and furniture, and one cow and calf.
     Imprimis, I give and bequeath to my son Benjamin Wroe, 100 acres of land of the said tract in the county of Culpeper, his 3rd choice, Negro girls Pegg and Winney, one feather bed and furniture, my gun, and a young horse from a mare called Fly; but if he should die without heirs, then what I have given him to fall to my sons William Wroe and Richard Wroe.
     Imprimis, I give to my son Reginald Wroe the reversion of my 400 acres of land. I also then to his two sons Taylor Wroe and John Wroe, Negro girl Rose but if they should die without heir then the Negro to return to my executors.
     Imprimis, I lend to my daughter Judith Briggs, Negro woman Grace, but if she is ill treated then my executors to keep her in their possession till David Briggs shall come to age but if he should die before that time then the said Negro shall return to my executors.
     Imprimis, I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Scott, one cow and calf, Negro woman Great Sue, but if she should die without heirs then the Negro to fall to my son Benjamin.
     Imprimis, I lend to my daughter Susanna Edwards, Negro woman Jemima.
     Imprimis, I lend to my daughter Lucretia Wroe, Negro girl Little Sue. I also give her one feather bed and furniture, one cow and calf and one young mare that came of a mare called Star.
     I appoint four of my sons to be executors of this my last will and testament namely William Wroe, Richard Wroe, Thomas Wroe and Benjamin Wroe to be my executors of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed my seal this 28th day December 1771.
Signed in presence of Original Wroe
John Weedon, Jr.
Richard Downton
James Baker
Thomas Settle (his mark), David Downton
Nicholas Downton (his mark), William Settle
Woffendall Kendall, Cooper Chancellor

     Item I give to my four sons William Wroe, Richard Wroe, Thomas Wroe and Benjamin Wroe after my just debts and legacies are paid all my personal estate to them and their heirs forever, as witness my hand and seal this 21 April 1772.
John Weedon, Jr. Original Wroe
James Baker
David Downton

At a court held for Westmoreland County the 31st day of May 1774 this will was proved according to law (in March last) by the oaths of James Baker and Woffendall Kendall two of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded, John Wroe, the heir at law being summoned according to law appeared and consented to the same, and on motion of William Wroe and Richard Wroe two of the executors therein named who made oath thereto and together with Thomas Chilton and John Weaver their securities entered into and acknowledged bond with conditioned as the law directs, certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.
Test James Davenport CWC

From Unknown4 Database:
Last Will & Testament: Original Wroe 28 December 1771. In the name of God Amen, I, Original Wroe of Westmoreland County and Washington County being in good and in perfect senes of memory thanks be to the almighty God, but calling to mind the Transotory Estate of man and all flesh must yield unto Death when it shall please God to call him I therefore make with my own hand and ordain this to be my last Will & Testament in manner & form as followeth. First and princalpally I bequeath my soul unto the hands of Almighty God not doubting but trusting through the merits and medation of Jesus Christ my savior to receive forgivings of all my sins, And as for my body to be buried according to the discresion of my Executors hereafter mentioned and in a decent and Christian like manner and as for my worldly Estate which it hath pleased God to bless me with I give and bequeath as followeth ~~ Imprimis I give to my two Son's William Wroe & Rich'd Wroe the Plantation & land I now live on which bought by John & William Browne and also a parcel of Land I purchases of St. John Shropshire adjoining to Joseph Smith's land and xxx Downton's land and Mr. Wiliam Bernard's Land, I bequeath the above said track of land and appertenances to my two above named Sons William & Richard Wroe and the heirs of their bodyes lawfully begotten for ever, but, if either of them should die without such heirs their part to fall to my Son Benjamin Wroe and his lawfull heirs after the following manner now my will is, that if they or any of them should offer to sell any part or parsell of the above mentioned premises to any but the next heir John Wroe excepted it is my will that he shall be the last of my six sons that shall inherit any part of the said Lands or premises and it is my Will that if any of my Sons or lawfull heirs should offer to sell any part or parcell of the above said Lands to but whom I have ordained to inherit the said Land it shall fall to the King & his successors and if the King or Successors should offer to sell any part or parcell of the same shall fall to the next of kin to me in like manner.~~ Impremis I give to my John Wroe one shilling & no more ~~ Item. I give to my two sons Wm. Wroe & Richard Wroe One Hundred acres of land in Culpepper County in the little fork of Papphanoch their first choice out of the tract in quantity & quality and I give to Richard my set of Cooper's tools and the rest of my working tools to William. My shoe makers tools to my son Benjamin Wroe. I also give to my sons Richard & William all my books of every kind all this I give to them their heirs assigns forever ~~Imprimis I give to my above two sons William & Richard Wroe my Grist Mill and apprentices to them & their heirs forever and my still and beef in like manner. Impremis I give to my son William Wroe and his heris forever One negro man known by the name of Sam one negro girl known by the name of Sarah and one negro girl known by the name of Dinah to him his heirs or assigns forever. And as I expect I have a suit commenced against the security of Capt John Newton deceased for a false return made by his deputys if I should die before it is entered I desire my son William Wroe may pursue it & receive the profits, but if he should die before it is tryed that my other Executors shall pursue it and receive the Damage. ~~ Impremis I give and bequeath unto my son Richard Wroe one negro man known by the name of Harry one negroe named Davie one negro boy named Arron and one cow & calf. And one mare came of a mare called Star foaled in 1771. Impremis I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Wroe one hundred acres of Land belonging me in the little fork in Culpepper County, and one negro girl known by the name of Mollor or Mary and one Feather bed and such furniture as belongs in my Reads and one cow and calf and negroe girl known by the name of Judy, to him his heirs or assigns forever~~ Impremis I give and bequeath to my son Benjamin Wroe one hundred acres of land of the said tract above mentioned in the County of Culpepper his third choice and one negroe girl known by the name of Pegg or Margaret, and one negro girl known by the name of Minney to him his heirs or assignes forever. But, if Benjamine should die without such, what I have given to him shall fall to my sons Wm. & Richard & their heirs forever. and one feather bed and such furniture as belongs to my xxxx and my xxxx and a young horse came of a mare called Fly to him his heirs or assigns forever~~ Impremis I give to my son Reginald Wroe the reversion of any Four hundred acres of land to him his heirs or assigns forever. I also lend to his two sons Taylor & John Wroe and their lawfull heirs one negroe girl known by the name of Rose, but if they should without such then the negroe and increase to return to my exor hereafter named~~ Impremis I lend to my daughter Judith Briggs one negro women known by the name of Grace during her natural life, but if she can allow complaint that Briggs should use her ill it shall be in the power of my Exors to take her from him and keep her in their property till David Briggs shall come to age, but if the said David should die before that time that she shall return to my Executors~~ Impremis I give and bequeath to my Daughter Eliz. Scott one cow and calf, I also lend her her lawful heirs one negro woman known by the name of Great Sue, but if she should die without such heirs then the negro & increases to fall to my son Benjamin or them in case of death I have made his heirs. Impremis I lend to my daughter Susanna Edwards one negro woman known by the name of Jemima, I lend her the said negro to her & her lawful heirs, but if she should die without such then the said negro & increase to return to my Executors~~ Impremis I lend to my daughter Lucetta Wroe one negro girl named Little Sue to her and her lawful heirs, but if she should die without such then the said negro & increase to fall to my Executors. I also give her one feather Bed a mat & furniture such as others, one cow and calf, and one young mare came of a mare called Star to her and her heirs forever~~ I appoint four of my sons to be Executors of this my last Will and Testament, namely, William Wroe, Richard Wroe, Thomas Wroe and Benjamin Wroe to be my Executors of this my last Will and Teastament, revoking anuling all other wills by me made. I witness hereunto I have set by hand and fixt my seal this Twenty- eighth of December, One Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy One~~ Signed in presents of John Weedon Jr. Richard Downton Original Wroe (SEAL). James Baker Thomas (X his mark) Settle David Downton Nick (X his mark) Downton William Settle Moffendal Kendal, Cooper Chancellor.^3,1

John Wroe left a will on 20 April 1778 at Anderson Co., South Carolina, USA;
From Unknown4 Database:

LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JOHN ROW, of Record at Page 32 of Will Book A of Anderson County Records, Anderson, South Carolina, formerly Pendleton District. (Copied by J. P. Coleman and Frank Coleman on July 29, 1961.) South Carolina, Camden District.
     IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN, the twentieth day of April, One Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy and Eight. That I John Row late of the County of Craven in the Province aforesaid, gentleman, being in health and perfect mind and memory, calling to mind that it is appointed for all men to die, I therefore make and ordain my last will and testament as follows: I first recommend my soul into the Hands of God who gave it me, secondly, my body for to be buried in a decent manner at the discretion of my executors and also all my just and lawful debts to be paid out of my estate and the remainder to be divided as follows, to-wit.
     ITEM: I give and bequeath to son, John Row, one Negro girl named Sue.
     ITEM: I give to son, William Row, one Negro boy named Sam to him and his heirs.
     ITEM: I lend to son, Andrew Roe, one Negro girl named Phyllis, to him and his heirs.
     ITEM: I lend to son, Solomon Row, one Negro girl named Karis him and his heirs. I lend to my son, Benjamin Row, 1 Negro girl named Lucy to him and his heirs.
     ITEM: I lend to my son, Joseph Row, one Negro named James to him and his heirs.
     ITEM: I lend to my son Hansile Row, one Negro woman named Hannah and the first child she brings to be given if it lives to my daughter, Mary, and the next child if she lives to bring any more to my daughter, Martha.
     ITEM: I lend to my daughter, Nancy, one Negro woman named Rachel to her (and her) heirs and the first child she brings if it lives to be given to my daughter, Sarah, and if she brings any more children to be given one to my daughter Frances and my house furniture to be equally divided between my daughters at my decease.
     This being my Last Will and Testament whereof I have to set my hand and afffixed my seal the day and date above written.
Witnesses Present: John Row, Andrew Row, Joseph Attoway. his John x Row mark.

Proved by the oath of Andrew Row 'the only witness to be obtained,' February 5, 1802.¹