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     Sarah Franklin married Thomas Gwyn Thurmond.¹

     Thomas Gwyn Thurmond married Sarah Franklin, daughter of Meshach Franklin and Mildred "Melley" Edwards.¹
Thomas Gwyn Thurmond was born in 1811.¹
Thomas Gwyn Thurmond died in 1853.¹

     John Davis married Jane Clendenin.¹

     Jane Clendenin married John Davis.¹

     James Hudson was born circa 1755 at Culpeper, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA; Hudson Conwright Family Tree cites no sources for this date or place.^1,5,3 He married Sarah "Salley" Gentry, daughter of Nicholas Gentry III and Elizabeth Stringer, circa 1776
; The Hudson Conwright Family Tree on Ancestry cites no sources for this date. DAR App #105189 gives wife's name as "Sarah", without her surname. HFA Bulleting [119:5] names her as "Sarah (Sally) GENTRY?", suggesting that her maiden name is in doubt.^6,1,5,7
James Hudson died between 16 March 1820 and 18 April 1820 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA; Died between date of will and date of probate.^1,5

His estate was probated on 18 April 1820 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA.⁸

     James Hudson began military service at Revolutionary War, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA, Ancestry.com - U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783
     Name:     James Hudson
     Military Place:     Virginia, USA
     State or Army Served:     Continental Troops
     Rank:     CORPORAL
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007.
     Original data: Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M246, 138 rolls); War Department Collection of Revolutionary War Records, Record Group 93; National Archives, Washington. D.C.^9,5

James Hudson appeared in the census at Land Tax Record, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA; Cited on Hudson Conwright Family Tree as:
     Citation Information - Other information: Brunsfields, Old Glebe, Devils Run 12 miles West of Culpeper (old name Fairfax)
     Source Information
     Title: 1815 Culpeper Land tax Records
     Repository Information: No repository specified for this source.¹ GAV-4.²

James Hudson appeared in the census of 1810 at Culpeper, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA;      [N. B. There is an Ezekiel HUDSON (line 12) and a Walter HUDSON (line 16) listed on the same page. Ezekiel is aged 45 and over, so of roughly the same generation as James. Walter is aged 16 thru 25 so possibly Jame's son, "Waller".]
p. 97, line 2
     
     Name:     Jas Hudson
     Home in 1810 (City, County, State):     Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia
     Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25:     2 [1785-94]
     Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over:     1 [bef 1766]
     Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over :     1 [bef 1766]
     Numbers of Slaves:     6
     Number of Household Members Over 25:     2
     Number of Household Members:     10.¹⁰

James Hudson left a will on 16 March 1820 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA; Ancestry.com - Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1983
Source
Source Citation:      Mixed Probate Records, 1749-1870; Index, 1749-1930; Author: Virginia. Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery (Culpeper County); Probate Place: Culpeper, Virginia


Record transcribed by G. A. Vaut, 17 April 2023:
Page 181: "James Hudson Will
"In the name of God amen, I James Hudson of the County of Culpeper and State of Virginia being weak in body but of sound mind and memory blessed be Almighty God for the same do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following [illegible].
First my desire is that out of my estate all my just debts be paid
Secondly I give and bequeath unto my son David Hudson one hundred acres if land part of the tract of land I now live on to be laid of as follows [illegible] Beginning at the [illegible] ford leading to Maj Henry Towle's flour house to [illegible] live so as to include one hundred acres in the south part of said land to him and his heirs forever at ten dollars per acre.
Thirdly I deed to my beloved wife Sarah Hudson during her life in widowhood the residual of my land also four negroes to wit Malinda Larken Hannah & Lewis & their increase also my bed of furniture one cow & calf one sorel mare purchased of Mr. Ambrose Smith two ewes & lambs one unmarked sow with her six shoats one [illegible] one shelled with woolen ware sufficient for the kitchen four chairs one desk and one table…"
Page 182
"…one cut board one set of nives [sic] & forks a half dozen [illegible] plates and two dishes one bowl one table [illegible] one piece[illegible] two judgs [sic] one butter pot one bible & song book the balances of my estate to be sold immediately after my decease or [illegible] months [illegible] for the benefit of my creditors and what is over to be divided between each of my Legatees that are [illegible] [illegible] part of advancement as follows [illegible]
Reuben Hudson          $671.34
James J. (F.?) Hudson     431.34
Waller Hudson               1047.50
Alexander Hudson          718.00
Robert Hudson          1049.42
Polly Bragg               540.00
Caly Garrett               593.67
The land I here bequeath to David Hudson around 1000.00
Fourthly I give an bequeath what may be coming to Polly Bragg to her son James W. Bragg to him and his heirs forever.
Fifthly I give and bequeath the part that will be coming to my daughter Caly Garrett to the heirs of her body in case they be found within the course of [illegible] years after my decd Otherwise to be equally divided amongst the rest of my legatees the personals estate [illegible] to my wife Sarah Hudson during her life in widowhood to be sold at her decease [illegible] or marriage in twelve months ceded the land [illegible] but to her to be sold on three equal annual payments and the money owing therefrom to be equally divided so as to make all their portions equal.
Lastly I do nominate & appoint my sons Reuben Hudson & James J. Hudson executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former will by me made.
In the [illegible] whereof I have hereunder my hand and affixed my seal this the sixteenth day of March in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty.
Signed sealsed & acknowledged                    James Hudson
In the presence of us     John Covington          David Brown          Thos Brown

At a court [illegible] and held for Culpeper County the 18th day of Aptil 1820
This Last Will and Testament of James Hudson decd was exhibited to the Court and proved by the oaths of John Covington and David Brown two of the witnesses hereto and ordered to be records and on the [illegible] of Reuben Hudson & James J. Hudson the exceutors therein named certificate is granted them for [illegible] [illegible] thereof in due form of law they having made oath thereto and given [illegible] with security according to law
Teste Th [illegible] Lightfoot CCC"


Abstract of Will of James Hudson seen in Hudson Family Associal Notes:
     "Page 47: Will Book H., page 181, 182
     "16 March 1820, Will of James HUDSON, provides for wife Sarah. Son: David HUDSON, Reuben HUDSON, James J. HUDSON, Waller HUDSON, Alexander HUDSON, Robert HUDSON, grandson James F. BRAGG, son of daughter Polly BRAGG, Caty GARRETT.
     "The Jame HUDSON, whose will is noted just above, was the son of David HUDSON and Keziah PLUNKETT and he had married Sara GENTRY."


Abstract of Will of James Hudson seen on Ancestry.com:
     James Hudson of the County of Culpeper, State of Virginia
     Date: 16 March 1820
     Names: Son David Hudson - Leaves 100 acres of land past the tract of that I now live on… description of boundaries – mentions Henry Towle’s from there to Wheghts …
     Beloved wife – Sarah Hudson - Leaves 4 negroes – Lelie & Malinda, Larken Hannah of Lewis
     …what is left over to be divided between each of my Legalies that are behind in there part of advancement as follows…
      Reuben Hudson $671.34
      James F Hudson 431.34
      Waller Hudson 1047.50
      Alexander Hudson 718.50
      Robert Hudson 1049.42
      Polly Bragg 540.42
      Caly Garriott 593.67
     Polly Bragg’s son – Frances W Bragg
     Names daughter Caly Garriott
     Nominate and appoint my sons Reuben Hudson, James F Hudson executors…
     Witnesses – John Covington, David Brown, Thomas Brown

From HFA Bulletin [2009:141:25]: "Page 47, "Hudson Records of Virginia", Vol. II by Donald Claire Hart, p. 47: Will Book H, pp. 181-2: "16 March 1820 - 18 April 1820. The Wil of James HUDSON, provides for wife Sarah, and sons David HUDSON, Reuben HUDSON, James J. HUDSON, Waller HUDSON, Alexander HUDSON, Robert HUDSON, grandson James F. BRAGG, son of daughter Polly BRAGG, daughter Caty GARRETT."^8,11,12

     David Hudson Sr. was born circa 1725 at Hanover Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA; Hudson Conwright Family Tree cites no sources for this date or place.^1,5,6 He married Keziah Plunkett, daughter of John Plunkett and Frances Frank, circa 1745 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA,
; Hudson Conwright Family Tree cites no sources for this date or place.^7,1,6
David Hudson Sr. died on 14 November 1811 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA; Hudson Conwright Family Tree cites no sources for this date or place.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Orange Co, Virginia-Will of John Plunket, (JR) planter, very sick of body, dated June 11, 1758
Names Wife Mildred, all my estate during widowhood to support her and to maintain and school my children, part of which is one horse in my father's hands, to return to me at his decease.
When my children come of age or marry, if any of my estte remains, it to be equally divided between my wife and children.
My loving wife Mildred, Ruth Hudson, John Morton, and Benjamin Hawkins, Jr., Executors.
Wts: Wm. Price, David Hudson, Benja. Hawkins
     "Orange County Virginia Families vol 3 , Page 98
John Willis who died testate in Orange County, Virginia in 1762, married in 1735, in King George County, Va. Elizabeth Plunkett. (Ref. St. Paul's Parish Reg.) He was born about 1710, and was the son of William and Sarah Willis of Richmond & King George County, Va. His mother as the young widow of William Willis married a 2nd time to Henry Wood by whom she had one son, Henry Wood. As her third husband Rush Hudson, she had other children, named in her will. This Sarah maiden name unknown married a fourth time, as his 2nd wife, Mr. Edward Turberville. Edward Turberville had one daughter by his first wife, who married Walter Shropshire of King George County, Va. In the settlement of the estate of Edward Tuberville in Orange County, Va., the widow, Mrs. Sarah Turberville, received one third of his estate and Walter Shropshire received the other two thirds in right of his wife. The will of Sarah Turberville is recorded in Book 2, page 310, Orange County, Va., dated June 18, 1760, and probated May 28, 1761. She named her children as follows, My son John Willis 1 shilling; my son, William Willis, 10 shillings; my son, Henry Wood, 1 shilling; my son David Hudson, 1 shilling; my son, Joshua Hudson, 1 shilling. To my daughter, Sarah Hawkins, all my wearing clothes. To Rush Hudson's daughter, Sarah, 1 sheet; to Rush Hudson's daughter, 1 trunk. My son, Rush Hudson to be Executor of my estate. Wit: Benj. Hawkins, Moses Harwood, Kezia Rosser.
     "1749-1770 Will Book A Culpeper Co Va; pg 46
In the Name of God Amen the 26th of April 1748 I THOMAS SALMON being sick and weak but of perfect mind and memory do make my last Will and Testament Imprimis and first of all my desire is that all my just Debts be paid and all the remainder of my Estate I lend to my beloved Wife MARY SALMON during her natural life in and for the better support of my small children and after her death my desire is that all my Estate be it of what nature kind or property soever be equally divied among my children Vizt. MARY, MILLEY, AIRE, ANNTHRIT, SARAH, ANNE and JONATHAN SALMON and I do apoint my loving Wife Mary Salmon my whole and sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament and likewise I do desire that all my children be of age of sixteen years old in Testimony whereof ..
Presence JOHN STAPP, Thos Salmon
DAVID HUDSON
At a Court held for County of Culpeper on Friday the 22d November 1751
This last Will and Testament of Thomas Salmon decd was proved by the Oath of David Hudson a witness thereto Sworn to by Mary Salmon the Executrix and ordered to be recorded and on her motion Certificate is granted her for obtaining a Probat thereof she having given security as the Law dirests."⁶ GAV-5.
In Sarah Rozier's will dated 18 June 1760 at King George Co., Virginia, USA, David Hudson Sr. was named as an heir;
Joan Allen Peyton & Kircherr Family Tree cites:
     Will Bk A, pp 41-43
     Title: Will Abstracts of King George County, Va. Will Bk 1 (1752-1780) Virginia County Court Records Incl 1721-1744 from Bk A-1 1721-1752
     Author: Sparacio, Ruth & Sam,
     Publisher: Sparacio, Ruth & Sam, 1986, McLean, Va. 22101
     Repository Information: Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia

Per "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     Sarah (Willis - Wood - Hudson - Tuberville) wrote her will in Orange County, Virginia on 18 June 1760 and it was entered for probate on 28 May 1761. It was produced for probate on 25 March 1762.
     "In the name of God Amen, I Sarah Tuberville (sic) of Orange County in the colony of Virginia being sick of Body but of perfect mind and memory Thanks be to God for all, do make and ordain this mylast Will and Testament in Manner and form following viz:
     Item, I give to my son John Willis One shilling sterling.
     Item, I give to my son William Willis Ten shillings. (one source suggests that William received only one shilling ?)
     Item, I give to my son Henry Wood Two pounds.
     Item, I give to my son David Hudson one shilling sterling.
     Item, I give to my son Joshua Hudson one shilling sterling.
     Item, I give to my daughter Sarah Hawkins [NB I assume this is a dau of Sarah by her husband Rush HUDSON and that HAWKINS was her married name. G. Vaut] all my wearing clothes with a book called William Beverage Sermons.
     Item, I give to Rush Hudson's daughter Mary one chest and his daughter Elizabeth one trunk.
     I give to my son Rush Hudson one Negro Woman named Winny during his life and afgterwards I give the said Winny and her increase to Rush Hudson Jr. [NB I assume this is a son of Sarah's son, Rush. G. Vaut] I give to my son Rush all the rest of my goods to dispose with as he shall think proper and
     (finally) I make and ordain my son Rush Hudson full and whole Executor of his my last Will and Testament Revoking all other will or wills by me made in witness whereof I have herunto set my hand and seal this 18th day of June in the year of our Lord God 1760.
     Signed: Sarah (her mark) Tuberville. Signed, sealed and delivered by the said Sarah Tubderville for her last will and Testament in the presence of Benjamin Hawkins Jr., Moses (his mark) Harwood, Kezia (her mark) Rosser (one reference suggests that Kezia's last name may have been Roper ?).
     N.B. it is my desire that my Estate shall not be appraised. Signed Sarah (her mark) Tuberville.
     N.B. interlined before signed (I give Winnys First born to Elizabeth Hudson and the next to Mary Hudson)
     Ref: Orange County, Virginia Will Book 2, pg 310 and 319: At a Court held for Orange County on Thursday the 28th day of May 1761, This Last Will and Testament of Sarah Tuberville decd, was presented into Court by Rush Hudson the Executor herein named and proved by the oaths of Benjamin Hawkins Jr., Moses Harwood and Kezia Rosser witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor who made oath according to law certificate was granted him for obtaining Letters of probate thereof in due form giving security on which he with Joshua Hudson and John Morton his Securities entered into and acknowledged their Bond for the same in the sum of Twenty pounds current money. Teste: Geo. Taylor C.O.C."⁸

     Rush Hudson Sr. was born between 1678 and 1680 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA; bodine [2010] syas b "perhaps 1678-80, as the 4th son...⁷'" He married Unknown (?) before 1698
; His 1st wife.⁷ Rush Hudson Sr. married Sarah Rozier, daughter of David Rozier and Sarah Sherwood, before 6 July 1722 at Hanover Parish, King George Co., Virginia, USA,
;      Her 3rd husband. HIs 2nd wife
Bodine [2010] says he married "before 6 July 1722...It was on that date that administration on the estate of Henry Wood was granted to Rush Hudson and his wife, Sarah, widow of the deceased."
Ancestry.com - Virginia, Marriages of the Northern Neck of Virginia, 1649-1800
     Name:     Rush Hudson Sr
     Marriage Date:     Abt 1722
     Spouse Name:     Sarah Wood
     Marriage Location:     Virginia, United States
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriages of the Northern Neck of Virginia, 1649-1800 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
     Original data: Headley, Robert K. Married Well and Often: Marriages of the Northern Neck of Virginia, 1649–1800. Baltimore, MD, USA: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2003.

     from Hudson Conkwright Family Tree: "CONFLICT in wives: Sarah HAWKSFORD or Sarah Hudson? or Sarah Rosser? Father: David ROSSER and Mother: Sarah SHERWOOD
     Marriage 1 William Willis b: ABT. 1680 in Orange Co., VA
     Marriage 2 Henry Wood
     Marriage 3 Edward Turberville
     Marriage 4 Rush Hudson
     "Will proved, Orange Co, VA. Her will is in Orange Co. VA. WB II p. 310-11; 18 June 1760 , proved 28 May 1761. Some have said without any proof that her parents were John and Saints Hawksford (Hoxford). Others felt she was possibly a Willis who married (first) her cousin. Sources for dates: HFA Bulletin #19 page 57 by Dr. Newman HALL. It is also possible she was related to the Jones family who settled in this area. So far no one has been able to find the birth name of the Much Married Sarah.
     "Dr. Newman Hall also has an article in the Oct. 1991 Hudson Family Association Bulletin No. 76, on pages 105-108 titled, "SARAH of Richmond County, VA. Widow of WILLIAM WILLIS - HENRY WOOD - RUSH HUDSON - EDWARD TURBERVILLE". He has on pages 108-114 of this same publication an article on her son David Hudson. In his article Dr. Newman has written, "The family identity of the four times married Sarah is unknown and resists determination. Circumstantial evidence is strong in implying that she was one of a group of families living in the area where her father-in-law, John WILLIS, settled in upper Richmond County.
     "However, even a critical examination of many likely families provides inconclusive information." (Pages 105-6 HFA Bulletin #76) Dr. Hall has the order of her children's birth by Rush Hudson thus: Rush b. ca 1723, Joshua b. ca 1725, and David b. ca 1727. This order does not, however, follow the naming pattern usally used in which the eldest son was named after the paternal grandfather (Joshua in this case), the next son after the maternal grandfather (unknown at this time), and the third son after the father himself (Rush in this case.)"
     kat1127chap originally shared this on 10 May 2010."^8,9,10,7,3
Rush Hudson Sr. died before November 1735 at King George Co., Virginia, USA; Hudson Conwright Family Tree cites no sources for date or place.^5,7

His estate was probated on 7 November 1735
; per Joan Allen Peyton & Kircherr Family Tree: "Rush Sr. died in 1735 and soon after, his widow (his 2nd wife) married Edward Turbervile. On 7 Nov 1735, administration on the estate of Rush Hudson was granted to Edward Turbervile and Sarah, his wife. [Court Order Book 2, p. 36]"^11,7

His estate was probated on 5 December 1735
; per bodine [2010]: "An inventory and appraisal was submitted to the court on 5 Dec 1735 showing a valuation of 238 pounds, 8 shillings and 8 pence. The inventory included 7 slaves."
     He was Quaker.⁷

Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "KING GEORGE COUNTY VIRGINIA INVENTORIES;1721-1744 ; Pages 200-202
Inventory of the Estate of RUSH HUDSON deced .. items valued and
totalled, £ 238.8.0 .. made by appraisers JOHN WREN, THOS. BARTLETT, WM. MARSHALL ..
At a court held 5th December 1735 .. inventory returned into court and admitted to record.
     "KING GEORGE COUNTY VIRGINIA INVENTORIES;1721-1744 ; Pages 210-211
An additional inventory of the Estate of RUSH HUDSON deced .. items
valued but not totalled .. shows 90 pounds of bacon to FRAN. SETTLE @ 4d per pound or thereabouts; to WM. KNIGHTON; mentions JOHN GRIMES, SAMUEL MOON, Mr. Turner for the Gleeb; JOHN WILLIS, WM. MARSHALL, WM. HUDSON, WM. HARISON, one pistole lent JERE. STROTHER son of JAS. STROTHER; BENJAMIN HAWKINS: JAMES JONES owes some some money; ANN PITMAN .. made by appraisers JOHN WREN, WM. MARSHALL, THOS. BARTLET
At a court held 2nd April 1736 .. this additional inventory of Estate of RUSH HUDSON returned and admitted to record.
     "1721-1723 King George County, Virginia Order Book; : Page 118-119
King George County Court 3rd of May 1723
Ordered that RUSH HUTSON be Surveyor of the Highways from INDIAN NEDS CREEK and that he forthwith take care that the same be well cleared and cleared according to Law
- WILLIAM STROTHER, JEREMIA STROTHER, ISAAC ARNOLD, WILLIAM TRIPLET, PETER JETT, JOHN PAINE, JAMES KEY, THOMAS jEFFRYS, CHRISTOPHER EDRINGTON, JAMES WHITE, JOHN WILLIS, SAMUEL WHARTON, ROWLAND THORNTON, CHRISTOPHER ROGERS, JOHN JETT, JOHN GRIMSLY and JOHN OWENS were sworn a Grand jury for the body of this County and having received their charge went out and they being again returned into Court having made several Presentments,
- Ordered that RUSH HUDSON, THOMAS JAMES, THOMAS GREEN. WILLIAM TRIPLET, JOHN HARVEY, JOHN CHRISTOPHER and JOHN SEBASTIAN be severally summoned by the Sherif to appear at the next Court to answer the Presentment of the Grand jury
     "On 5 March 1734/35, William Wood (son of Henry Wood by his first wife) deeded two parcels of land in King George County to Rush Hudson Sr. One of these tracts of 40 acres was the land 'whereon Rush Hudson now dwells and whereon Henry Wood formerly lived.
The inventory of the estate of Rush Hudson included seven slaves, five beds, livestock, nearly 200 lbs. of pot iron and 60 lbs. of 'best pewter', cooper and carpenter tools, and other items commonly found in inventoris at that time. (Ref: King George County Order Book 2, p. 39 and Inventory Book, p. 200). The Hoffman-Broks Genealogy: Robert J. Hoffman, 5 March 2004 - rjhcarmel@aol.com genealogy suggests that Rush Sr. died 5 December 1735. Newman A. Hall estimated that the instant Rush may have been born as late as 1695. Sarah 'Rosser' Rozier is reported to be the second wife of Rush Hudson Sr.
     "The Willis Genealogy, Peggy Rush, p. 98: references that Hudson family researcher Newman A. Hall has suggested that Anne was the sister of Rush Hudson Sr. This is supported by the Hoffman-Brooks Genealogy: Robert J. Hoffman, 5 March 2004 - rjhcarmel@aol.com
     "HUDSON, RUSH (d.i., 1735). COB#2, p. 36: 7 November 1735 = Administration on the estate of Rush Hudson, deceased, is granted to Edward Turbervile and Sarah, his wife, and they entered into bond 7 November 1735 with Thomas Thatcher, Benjamin Berryman, Isaac Arnold and Neal McCormick, their securities BB#2, p. 8b.J. On 5 December 1735 the initial inventory of the estate of Rush Hudson, deceased, was recorded in I#1, pages 200-202 and on 2 April 1736 and additional inventory was recorded in I#l, pages 210-211. See, G.H.S.King, Marriages of Richmond County[, Virginia, 1668 - 1853, page 219.
     "1743-1753 King George County Deed Book 3 (Antient Press); pp. 504-8b
Know all men .. We EDWARD TURBERVILLE, THOS. THATCHER, BENJA: BERRYMAN, ISAAC ARNOLD and NEALE McCORMACK .. are bound unto WILLIAM ROBINSON Gent. on behalf of ye Court of King George ..- in sum Six hundred pounds current money .. 7th November 1735. Condition .. if above bound Edward Turberville Administrar. of all ye goods & chattles & Credits of RUSH HUDSON Deceased do make true inventory of all goods chattles and credits of ye sd Deceased .. the same do Exhibit into ye County Court for King Geo: further make just & true account of his Actings & Doings therein .. and if it shall hereafter appear that any Last Will & Testament was made by ye sd Deceased .. and if Exr: or EXRS: therein named do exhibit same .. making request that it be recorded .. ye sd Edward Turberville being required to render & deliver up
his letters of Administration .. this obligation to be void .. or else remain ..
Presence Harry Turner E: Turbervile
7th Novemr. 1735 Thos. Thatcher
Ordered to be recorded. Benja. Berryman
Isaac Arnold
Neal McCormack
Know all men .. We WILLM. MUMFORD and JAMES STIGLER .. are bound unto WILLIAM ROBINSON Gent. .. on behalf of ye Court of King George .. in sum One hundred pounds current money .. 5th December 1735. Condition .. if William Mumford Administrator of ye goods chattles and credits of RICHD. PRICE Deceased .. do make perfect inventory of all goods chattles and credits of sd Deceased .. cause to be Exhibited in ye County Court of King George .. further do make a just & true account of his Actings & Doings therein .. deliver & pay unto such person or persons ...as ye said Justices shall direct .. if any Last Will & Testament was made by ye sd Deced & ye Executor or Executors therein named do exhibit same .. ye sd Willm. Mumford being therein required deliver up his Letter of Administration .. Then this obligation be void, else to remain .Presence Harry Turner William x Mumford
5th December 1735 James x Stigler
Ordered to be recorded.
     "King George County Inventories
pp. 76-77 Inventory and appraisement of the Estate of DAVID JONES decd . items valued and totalled 95.5.1.. includes two negro women and a negro girl., made by appraisers Saml. Wharton Richd. Tankersley, Wm. Marshall ..
At a court held 1st July 1726 .. MARTHA JONES widow and administratrix of DAVID JONES deed presented this inventory •• which was ordered to be recorded.
Bond of MARTHA JONES in the sum of 200 pounds Sterling dated 6th May
1726. Bondsmen Rush Hudson, Neal McCormack
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://cotati.sjsu.edu/cockrill/d0003/I4.html
URL title: Walter ANDERSON
Note:
King George County Order Book Abstracts 1723-1725 (Antient Press Sam Sparacio, 1992):
Page 157, 8 Feb 1723/4, "Thomas Monteith being brought before the court on a warrant undeer the hads and seals of Joseph Strother and Samule Skinker gent justices of the Peace, for violently stabbing John Ferguson (Farguson) in the body with a pen knife; he also having entered into recognizane to answer the same which fact was fairly proved by the depositions of Walter Anderson. Robert Taliaferro, and James Markham and Montieth being of very ill behavior to this court. (Monteith has to post money for his good behavior for l year)."
Page 191, "King George Court 2 May 1724 upon the motion of Walter Anderson, ordered that he be admited to renew his licency to keep ordinary of this court house he giving security for same according to law. Whereupon said Walter Anderson and James Markham acknowledged their bond for 1000 pounds of tobacco to our soverign Lord the King for his due compliance with the law in this case made and provided."
Page 195, "King George County, 5 Jun 1724 In an action upon the case brought by Walter Anderson against John Prince, clerk. A jury being in pannelled and sworn to try the matter in issue joyned vizt Richard Elkin, William Rowley, Abraham Kenyan, Rush Hutson, Rowland Thornton, James Kay, Richard Tutt, James Markham, John Price, Nathaniel Elkin, Francis Woffendale and William Brooks who have heard the matter debated and the evidence withdrew and some time after returned the following verdict Vizt we fin by the defendate .28 currency for the plantiff."
Page 248, 7 May 1724/5 "on the motion of Walter Anderson and he complying with the law in that case and made and provided it is ordered that he keep ordinary atthe courthouse of this county for one year. Walter Anderson and James Markham acknowledged their bond for 10,000 lbs tobacco for said Anderson duly keeping his said ordinary."
     "From: James Hughes [mailto:]
Sent: Monday, December 05, 2005 9:46 PM
Cc: John M. Prewitt
Subject: RE: William Gillespie/Anne Hudson
You gotta wonder if this could be the parents of William Gilleaspie that married Frances Marshall. I believe this Anne Hudson to be the daughter of Joshua Hudson who was the son of Rush Hudson who was the son of Joshua Hudson and Elizabeth Rush.
Dec 23 1777 William Gillespie Anne Hudson Amherst County
Surety Joshua Hudson
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia , Page 38
HUDSON, JOSHUA, 6 June 1704; 26 July 1704.
Son John plantation he now lives on;
son Joshua 100 acres of land I live upon adjoining William Rush;
sons Caleb and Rush Hudson land;
wife Elizabeth exx. and residue of estate.
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
Note:
Deed Bk. 1-A, pp 324-327, March 5, 1734, King Geo. County, Virginia. William WOOD of St. Mark's Parish, Orange County, Virginia. and RUSH HUDSON of Hanover Par., King Geo. County, Virginia., planter...Wm. WOOD "sells to said HUDSON those two tracts of land
(1) contains 140 acres binding on lands of Col. PAGE, John TAYLOR, and on land on which said RUSH HUDSON now dwells... and whereon Henry WOOD, dec'd formerly lived... and bounding on a creek...
(2) contains 100 acres whereon George PARSONS now dwells,adjacent to land of Rowland THORNTON (brother of Francis THORNTON), JOHN WILLIS, and Edmund DONOHOE... being formerly purchased by said HENRY WOOD, father of the said WILLIAM WOOD from John HANSFORD.. and both tracts of land descended to said Wm. WOOD as heir at laf of the aforesaid Henry WOOD , dec'd....sells for one ear of corn. This 100 acres was sold by WM. WILLIS to HANSFORD 1709.
Wit.:
Benj. Adie
JOHN WREN (m widow Elizabeth FERGUSON)
George Parsons..
     "1721-1723 King George County, Virginia Order Book; : Page 123
King George County Court 7th of lune 1723
- The Grand Jury Presentment against RUSH HUTSON for not going to Church is ordered to be dismist with cost, he alledging to the Court that he belongs to the QUAKER Communion
- The Grand jury Presentment against JOHN CHRISTOPHER for not going to Church is ordered to be dismist with cost, he alledging to the Court that he is a Dissenter and of the LUTHERIANs Communion
     "1721-1735 King George Co VA Deed Book 1: pg 217-221
Indenture 1st/2nd April 1723/4 between GEORGE GREEN Parish of Hanover King George County and RUSH HUDSON of same .. by deeds of Lease and Release.. for six thousand pounds of good tobacco sold land on lower side of the western main branch of Poulbridges Creek adjoining upon the land of RUSH HUTSON and RiCHARD BUTLER alIso upon land of Mr. ROWLAND THORNTON dividing ffrom the land of ELIZABETH GREEN Mother to the said GEORGE GREEN her orchard or housing to the said branch of Poultridges creek which is called by the name of Bald Eagle Run to include sixty and ffive acres of land being part of a Patent granted by the Proprietors of the Northern Neck of Virginia unto GEORGE GREEN late of the said County deceased ffather to the said GEORGE GREEN party to these presents for 885 acres ..
Presence Isaac Arnold, George Green
John x Kendall
SARAH the wife of the said GREEN relinquished her right of dower and thirds in and to the same ..
3rd April 1724 .. Deeds of Lease and Release recorded
     "1735-1752 King George Co VA Deed Book 3
pp. 173-178 Indenture made 5th/6th February 1746 between RUSH HUDSON of Parish St. Marks County of Orange Planter & SARAH his wife of one part and FRANCIS THORNTON Gent. Hanover Parish King George County .. by deeds of lease & release .. for sum One hundred and ten pounds current money sold all those four pieces of land containing in whole 265 acres ..
the first .. 40 acres binding on land of Colo. WILLIAM RANDOLPH, JOSEPH TUTT & land whereon DAVID JONES now dwells & being the land whereon RUSH HUDSON SENIOR formerly lived & joining on Westernside of Portridges creek
the Second piece containing 100 acres adjoining land of Capt. Francis Thornton .. party to these presents & to JOHN WILLIS and EDMOND DONAHOE lying on lower side main branch of Portridges Creek ..
Third parcel - 30 acres being part of a pattent granted by Proprietors of Northern Neck unto JOHN WASHINGTON for 170 acres .. in Hanover Parish King George County on the lower side of Bald Eagle Run & adjoining lands of GEORGE GREEN, WILLIAM TIPPET & CAPT. FRANCIS THORNTON ..
the fourth piece .. 65 acres being land Rush Hudson Senior purchased of George Green on lower side of the western main Branch of Portridges Creek & adjoining land of said Rush Hudson, RICHARD BUTLER & land of Capt. Thornton & from the land of Thornton dividing this land from the land of ELIZABETH GREEN nigh & by a small branch not touching any part of the sd Elizabeth her orchard or Houses to the Branch of Portridges Creek which is called Bald Eagle Run .. down said Branch to land of RUSH HUDSON JUNR. & is part of Patent granted by Proprietors of Northern Neck of Virginia unto GEORGE GREEN SENR. for 885 acres by said pattent which four parcels was purchased by RUSH HUDSON SENR. and said Rush Senr. dying Intestate the same became the property of his Son Rush Hudson Junr., party to these presents as Heir at Law ..
Presence Wm. Longmire, Rush Hudson
John Wren, Wm. Wren Sarah Hudson
At a court held 6th February 1746 .. Deeds of lease & release together with Receipt of consideration money recorded.
1st July 1748. .. said Sarah being privily examined .. acknowledged her free consent .. (Antient Press)
     "Orange County Virginia Families vol 3 , Page 98
John Willis who died testate in Orange County, Virginia in 1762, married in 1735, in King George County, Va. Elizabeth Plunkett. (Ref. St. Paul's Parish Reg.) He was born about 1710, and was the son of William and Sarah Willis of Richmond & King George County, Va. His mother as the young widow of William Willis married a 2nd time to Henry Wood by whom she had one son, Henry Wood. As her third husband Rush Hudson, she had other children, named in her will. This Sarah maiden name unknown married a fourth time, as his 2nd wife, Mr. Edward Turberville. Edward Turberville had one daughter by his first wife, who married Walter Shropshire of King George County, Va. In the settlement of the estate of Edward Tuberville in Orange County, Va., the widow, Mrs. Sarah Turberville, received one third of his estate and Walter Shropshire received the other two thirds in right of his wife. The will of Sarah Turberville is recorded in Book 2, page 310, Orange County, Va., dated June 18, 1760, and probated May 28, 1761. She named her children as follows, My son John Willis 1 shilling; my son, William Willis, 10 shillings; my son, Henry Wood, 1 shilling; my son David Hudson, 1 shilling; my son, Joshua Hudson, 1 shilling. To my daughter, Sarah Hawkins, all my wearing clothes. To Rush Hudson's daughter, Sarah, 1 sheet; to Rush Hudson's daughter, 1 trunk. My son, Rush Hudson to be Executor of my estate. Wit: Benj. Hawkins, Moses Harwood, Kezia Rosser."⁴ GAV-6.
In Joshua Hudson Sr.'s will dated 6 June 1704 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA, Rush Hudson Sr. was named as an heir; Ancestry.com - Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills, 1654-1800
     Name:     Rush Hudson
     Description:     Son
     Date:     6 Jun 1704
     Notes:     Hudson, Joshua, 6 June 1704; 26 July 1704. Son John plantation he now lives on; son Joshua 100 acres of land I live upon adjoining William Rush; sons Caleb and Rush Hudson land; wife Elizabeth exx. and residue of estate.
     Prove Date:     26 Jul 1704
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills, 1654-1800 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.
     Original data: Lineages, Inc., comp.. Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills, 1654-1800. Records transcribed from LDS Family History Library microfilm copies of wills for this locality.

     Transcription of will from Hudson Conkwright Family Tree:
     "WILL OF JOSHUA1 HUDSON
     Signed 6 Jun 1704, presented and proved 26 July 1704
     Deed & Will Book 3, p. 246-247, Westmoreland County, Virginia[1]
     Transcribed by Craig M. Kilby, April 2014
     "In the name of God amen! The six day of June in the year of our Lord God 1704, I, Joshua Hudson of the county of Westmoreland being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be given unto God therefore, calling unto mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will & testament, that is to say principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul into the hands of God that gave it and for my body I commend it to the Earth to be buried in a Christian like and decent manner, at the discretion of my Executors and as touching such worldy estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this life, I give and dispose of the same in the following manner and form.
     "Imprimis. I give unto my son John Hudson the plantation he now lives on with all the land belonging to it to him his heirs or assigns or Executors forever.
     "Item. I give unto Joshua Hudson one hundred acres of land that I now live upon to him and his heirs or assigns or Executors forever, bounding East upon the Creek and South East upon the line of Capt. Charles Ashton & West upon the land of William Rush.
     "Item. I give unto Caleb Hudson and Rush Hudson the remainder part of my land lying between John Hudson and Joshua Hudson to be equally divided between them my son Caleb to have his first choice to them and their heirs or assigns or Executors forever.
     "Item. I give unto my well beloved wife Eliz:a Hudson all the remainder part of my Estate movables and immovables which hath pleased God to endow me with.
     "Item. I leave my well beloved wife with my well beloved son Joshua Hudson my sole Executor and Executrix of this my last will and testament and I do hereby utterly disallow, revoke and disannul all and every other former testaments, wills, legacies, bequests and Ext: by me in any ways before this time named willed and bequeathed, ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written. /s/ Joshua Hudson (seal)
     Signed, seal’d, published, pronounced & declared
     by the sd as his last will & testament in the presence of us the subscribers
     /s/ Jno Lilley     /s/ Wm Ramsey     /s/ Hannah Baker
     Westmoreland: S.S. ) At a Court held for the said County the 25th day of July 1704.
     The last will and testament of Joshua Hudson within written was proved by the oaths of all the witnesses thereto subscribed and a probate thereof granted Eliz:a his relict and one of the Executors (Joshua Hudson his son and the other Executor in the said will named having in open Court relinquished his Executorship) ordered the same together with the said will be recorded.
     Test: Ja: Westcomb, Cler. Court
     Recorded 2do die Augt 1704
     ruhu22 originally shared this on 10 Dec 2016.^12,13

Rush Hudson Sr. witnessed the will of John Hudson on 8 June 1704 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA; There seem to be two different sets of dates for the will and probate of John Hudson, one in 1704 and a second in 1708.
bodine [2010] cites Deeds and Wills, 1707-09, p. 137-8
per Joan Allen Peyton & Kircherr Family Tree: Margaret " Named in will of father, John Hudson, son of Joshua & Eliz Rush(dau Wm)) as underage of 16 daughter to receive plantation that Her father John Hudson lives on. Underage sister Mary to receive the other plantation girls to share equally the rest
per Joan Allen Peyton & Kircherr Family Tree:
     Will of Joshua Hudson, 6 June 1704 probated 26 July 1704, Deed and Will Book 3, 1701-1707, Page 246 Westmoreland Co., VA
     I give to my son John Hudson the plantation he now lives on with all the lands belonging to it to him and his heirs or assigns or Executors forever.
     I give unto Joshua Hudson one hundred acres of land that i now live upon to him an his heirs.
     I give unto Caleb Hudson and Rush Hudson the remainder part of my land.
     I give unto my beloved wife Elizabeth Hudson all the remainder of my estate moveable and immoveable which hath pleased God to endow me with.^7,14,15 Rush Hudson Sr. is mentioned in the probate of the estate of Joshua Hudson Sr. on 26 July 1704 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA; per "Ancestry of Ann Hudson": "Joshua Hudson died leaving a will written 6 June 1704 and proved 26 July 1704. Therein he made bequests to sons John Hudson, Joshua Hudson, Caleb Hudson and Rush Hudson. He appointed his wife Elizabeth and son Joshua Hudson as executors."^12,7 Rush Hudson Sr. was the administrator of Henry Wood's estate on 6 July 1722; per bodine [2010]: "It was on [6 July 1722] that administration on the estate of Henry Wood was granted to Rush Hudson and his wife, Sarah, widow of the deceased."⁷

; per bodine [2010]: "On 7 June 1723, the King George County Court dismissed charges against Rush Hudson for not attending church after Hudson stated he was a member of the Quaker Communion. [King George Co. Order Book, 1721-23, p. 92]"⁷

     Sarah "Salley" Gentry was born after 1755 at Louisa Co., Virginia, USA; Hudson Conwright Family Tree cites no sources for this date or place.¹ She married James Hudson, son of David Hudson Sr. and Keziah Plunkett, circa 1776
; The Hudson Conwright Family Tree on Ancestry cites no sources for this date. DAR App #105189 gives wife's name as "Sarah", without her surname. HFA Bulleting [119:5] names her as "Sarah (Sally) GENTRY?", suggesting that her maiden name is in doubt.^1,5,6,7
Sarah "Salley" Gentry died in 1827 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA; Hudson Conwright Family Tree says died 1860, but cites no sources for date of or place. DAR App #105189 says she died in 1827 in Culpeper Co.^1,6
     GAV-4.⁸
In James Hudson's will dated 16 March 1820 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA, Sarah "Salley" Gentry was named as an heir; Ancestry.com - Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1983
Source
Source Citation:      Mixed Probate Records, 1749-1870; Index, 1749-1930; Author: Virginia. Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery (Culpeper County); Probate Place: Culpeper, Virginia


Record transcribed by G. A. Vaut, 17 April 2023:
Page 181: "James Hudson Will
"In the name of God amen, I James Hudson of the County of Culpeper and State of Virginia being weak in body but of sound mind and memory blessed be Almighty God for the same do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following [illegible].
First my desire is that out of my estate all my just debts be paid
Secondly I give and bequeath unto my son David Hudson one hundred acres if land part of the tract of land I now live on to be laid of as follows [illegible] Beginning at the [illegible] ford leading to Maj Henry Towle's flour house to [illegible] live so as to include one hundred acres in the south part of said land to him and his heirs forever at ten dollars per acre.
Thirdly I deed to my beloved wife Sarah Hudson during her life in widowhood the residual of my land also four negroes to wit Malinda Larken Hannah & Lewis & their increase also my bed of furniture one cow & calf one sorel mare purchased of Mr. Ambrose Smith two ewes & lambs one unmarked sow with her six shoats one [illegible] one shelled with woolen ware sufficient for the kitchen four chairs one desk and one table…"
Page 182
"…one cut board one set of nives [sic] & forks a half dozen [illegible] plates and two dishes one bowl one table [illegible] one piece[illegible] two judgs [sic] one butter pot one bible & song book the balances of my estate to be sold immediately after my decease or [illegible] months [illegible] for the benefit of my creditors and what is over to be divided between each of my Legatees that are [illegible] [illegible] part of advancement as follows [illegible]
Reuben Hudson          $671.34
James J. (F.?) Hudson     431.34
Waller Hudson               1047.50
Alexander Hudson          718.00
Robert Hudson          1049.42
Polly Bragg               540.00
Caly Garrett               593.67
The land I here bequeath to David Hudson around 1000.00
Fourthly I give an bequeath what may be coming to Polly Bragg to her son James W. Bragg to him and his heirs forever.
Fifthly I give and bequeath the part that will be coming to my daughter Caly Garrett to the heirs of her body in case they be found within the course of [illegible] years after my decd Otherwise to be equally divided amongst the rest of my legatees the personals estate [illegible] to my wife Sarah Hudson during her life in widowhood to be sold at her decease [illegible] or marriage in twelve months ceded the land [illegible] but to her to be sold on three equal annual payments and the money owing therefrom to be equally divided so as to make all their portions equal.
Lastly I do nominate & appoint my sons Reuben Hudson & James J. Hudson executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former will by me made.
In the [illegible] whereof I have hereunder my hand and affixed my seal this the sixteenth day of March in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty.
Signed sealsed & acknowledged                    James Hudson
In the presence of us     John Covington          David Brown          Thos Brown

At a court [illegible] and held for Culpeper County the 18th day of Aptil 1820
This Last Will and Testament of James Hudson decd was exhibited to the Court and proved by the oaths of John Covington and David Brown two of the witnesses hereto and ordered to be records and on the [illegible] of Reuben Hudson & James J. Hudson the exceutors therein named certificate is granted them for [illegible] [illegible] thereof in due form of law they having made oath thereto and given [illegible] with security according to law
Teste Th [illegible] Lightfoot CCC"


Abstract of Will of James Hudson seen in Hudson Family Associal Notes:
     "Page 47: Will Book H., page 181, 182
     "16 March 1820, Will of James HUDSON, provides for wife Sarah. Son: David HUDSON, Reuben HUDSON, James J. HUDSON, Waller HUDSON, Alexander HUDSON, Robert HUDSON, grandson James F. BRAGG, son of daughter Polly BRAGG, Caty GARRETT.
     "The Jame HUDSON, whose will is noted just above, was the son of David HUDSON and Keziah PLUNKETT and he had married Sara GENTRY."


Abstract of Will of James Hudson seen on Ancestry.com:
     James Hudson of the County of Culpeper, State of Virginia
     Date: 16 March 1820
     Names: Son David Hudson - Leaves 100 acres of land past the tract of that I now live on… description of boundaries – mentions Henry Towle’s from there to Wheghts …
     Beloved wife – Sarah Hudson - Leaves 4 negroes – Lelie & Malinda, Larken Hannah of Lewis
     …what is left over to be divided between each of my Legalies that are behind in there part of advancement as follows…
      Reuben Hudson $671.34
      James F Hudson 431.34
      Waller Hudson 1047.50
      Alexander Hudson 718.50
      Robert Hudson 1049.42
      Polly Bragg 540.42
      Caly Garriott 593.67
     Polly Bragg’s son – Frances W Bragg
     Names daughter Caly Garriott
     Nominate and appoint my sons Reuben Hudson, James F Hudson executors…
     Witnesses – John Covington, David Brown, Thomas Brown

From HFA Bulletin [2009:141:25]: "Page 47, "Hudson Records of Virginia", Vol. II by Donald Claire Hart, p. 47: Will Book H, pp. 181-2: "16 March 1820 - 18 April 1820. The Wil of James HUDSON, provides for wife Sarah, and sons David HUDSON, Reuben HUDSON, James J. HUDSON, Waller HUDSON, Alexander HUDSON, Robert HUDSON, grandson James F. BRAGG, son of daughter Polly BRAGG, daughter Caty GARRETT."^9,10,11

Sarah "Salley" Gentry was listed as a resident in David Hudson and Ann/Anna Pratt's household in the census report on 7 August 1820 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA;
The older woman in this household (aged 45 and over) could be David's mother, Sarah (Gentry) Hudson, but there is no evidence of this.
p. 232, line 13
     Name:     David Hudson
     Home in 1820 (City, County, State):     Culpeper, Virginia
     Enumeration Date:     August 7, 1820
     Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44:     1 [1776-94] David?
     Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25:     1 [1795-1804] Ann (Pratt)
     Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over :     1 [bef 1776] Unidentified?
     Slaves - Males - Under 14:     2
     Slaves - Males - 26 thru 44:     1
     Slaves - Females - Under 14:     2
     Slaves - Females - 14 thru 25:     1
     Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture:     5
     Free White Persons - Over 25:     2
     Total Free White Persons:     3
     Total Slaves:     6
     Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other:     9.¹²

     Keziah Plunkett was born circa 1728 at King George Co., Virginia, USA; Hudson Conwright Family Tree cites no sources for this date or place. HFA Bulleting 2003 says b ca 1728.^1,4 She married David Hudson Sr., son of Rush Hudson Sr. and Sarah Rozier, circa 1745 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA,
; Hudson Conwright Family Tree cites no sources for this date or place.^1,5,6
Keziah Plunkett died in 1807 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA; Hudson Conwright Family Tree cites no sources for this date or place.¹
     GAV-5.

     James Ira Hudson was born in 1780 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Martha Hudson on 27 May 1802.¹
James Ira Hudson married Lucy Gibbs on 27 September 1828
; His 2nd wife.¹
James Ira Hudson died on 17 June 1845 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     In James Hudson's will dated 16 March 1820 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA, James Ira Hudson was named as executor; Ancestry.com - Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1983
Source
Source Citation:      Mixed Probate Records, 1749-1870; Index, 1749-1930; Author: Virginia. Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery (Culpeper County); Probate Place: Culpeper, Virginia


Record transcribed by G. A. Vaut, 17 April 2023:
Page 181: "James Hudson Will
"In the name of God amen, I James Hudson of the County of Culpeper and State of Virginia being weak in body but of sound mind and memory blessed be Almighty God for the same do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following [illegible].
First my desire is that out of my estate all my just debts be paid
Secondly I give and bequeath unto my son David Hudson one hundred acres if land part of the tract of land I now live on to be laid of as follows [illegible] Beginning at the [illegible] ford leading to Maj Henry Towle's flour house to [illegible] live so as to include one hundred acres in the south part of said land to him and his heirs forever at ten dollars per acre.
Thirdly I deed to my beloved wife Sarah Hudson during her life in widowhood the residual of my land also four negroes to wit Malinda Larken Hannah & Lewis & their increase also my bed of furniture one cow & calf one sorel mare purchased of Mr. Ambrose Smith two ewes & lambs one unmarked sow with her six shoats one [illegible] one shelled with woolen ware sufficient for the kitchen four chairs one desk and one table…"
Page 182
"…one cut board one set of nives [sic] & forks a half dozen [illegible] plates and two dishes one bowl one table [illegible] one piece[illegible] two judgs [sic] one butter pot one bible & song book the balances of my estate to be sold immediately after my decease or [illegible] months [illegible] for the benefit of my creditors and what is over to be divided between each of my Legatees that are [illegible] [illegible] part of advancement as follows [illegible]
Reuben Hudson          $671.34
James J. (F.?) Hudson     431.34
Waller Hudson               1047.50
Alexander Hudson          718.00
Robert Hudson          1049.42
Polly Bragg               540.00
Caly Garrett               593.67
The land I here bequeath to David Hudson around 1000.00
Fourthly I give an bequeath what may be coming to Polly Bragg to her son James W. Bragg to him and his heirs forever.
Fifthly I give and bequeath the part that will be coming to my daughter Caly Garrett to the heirs of her body in case they be found within the course of [illegible] years after my decd Otherwise to be equally divided amongst the rest of my legatees the personals estate [illegible] to my wife Sarah Hudson during her life in widowhood to be sold at her decease [illegible] or marriage in twelve months ceded the land [illegible] but to her to be sold on three equal annual payments and the money owing therefrom to be equally divided so as to make all their portions equal.
Lastly I do nominate & appoint my sons Reuben Hudson & James J. Hudson executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former will by me made.
In the [illegible] whereof I have hereunder my hand and affixed my seal this the sixteenth day of March in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty.
Signed sealsed & acknowledged                    James Hudson
In the presence of us     John Covington          David Brown          Thos Brown

At a court [illegible] and held for Culpeper County the 18th day of Aptil 1820
This Last Will and Testament of James Hudson decd was exhibited to the Court and proved by the oaths of John Covington and David Brown two of the witnesses hereto and ordered to be records and on the [illegible] of Reuben Hudson & James J. Hudson the exceutors therein named certificate is granted them for [illegible] [illegible] thereof in due form of law they having made oath thereto and given [illegible] with security according to law
Teste Th [illegible] Lightfoot CCC"


Abstract of Will of James Hudson seen in Hudson Family Associal Notes:
     "Page 47: Will Book H., page 181, 182
     "16 March 1820, Will of James HUDSON, provides for wife Sarah. Son: David HUDSON, Reuben HUDSON, James J. HUDSON, Waller HUDSON, Alexander HUDSON, Robert HUDSON, grandson James F. BRAGG, son of daughter Polly BRAGG, Caty GARRETT.
     "The Jame HUDSON, whose will is noted just above, was the son of David HUDSON and Keziah PLUNKETT and he had married Sara GENTRY."


Abstract of Will of James Hudson seen on Ancestry.com:
     James Hudson of the County of Culpeper, State of Virginia
     Date: 16 March 1820
     Names: Son David Hudson - Leaves 100 acres of land past the tract of that I now live on… description of boundaries – mentions Henry Towle’s from there to Wheghts …
     Beloved wife – Sarah Hudson - Leaves 4 negroes – Lelie & Malinda, Larken Hannah of Lewis
     …what is left over to be divided between each of my Legalies that are behind in there part of advancement as follows…
      Reuben Hudson $671.34
      James F Hudson 431.34
      Waller Hudson 1047.50
      Alexander Hudson 718.50
      Robert Hudson 1049.42
      Polly Bragg 540.42
      Caly Garriott 593.67
     Polly Bragg’s son – Frances W Bragg
     Names daughter Caly Garriott
     Nominate and appoint my sons Reuben Hudson, James F Hudson executors…
     Witnesses – John Covington, David Brown, Thomas Brown

From HFA Bulletin [2009:141:25]: "Page 47, "Hudson Records of Virginia", Vol. II by Donald Claire Hart, p. 47: Will Book H, pp. 181-2: "16 March 1820 - 18 April 1820. The Wil of James HUDSON, provides for wife Sarah, and sons David HUDSON, Reuben HUDSON, James J. HUDSON, Waller HUDSON, Alexander HUDSON, Robert HUDSON, grandson James F. BRAGG, son of daughter Polly BRAGG, daughter Caty GARRETT."^2,3,4

     Reuben Hudson married Mary "Polly" Garnett on 9 May 1798 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA,
; His 1st wife.^1,2,3
Reuben Hudson died in 1846 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA.³

His estate was probated on 16 November 1846 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA.³

     In James Hudson's will dated 16 March 1820 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA, Reuben Hudson was named as executor; Ancestry.com - Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1983
Source
Source Citation:      Mixed Probate Records, 1749-1870; Index, 1749-1930; Author: Virginia. Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery (Culpeper County); Probate Place: Culpeper, Virginia


Record transcribed by G. A. Vaut, 17 April 2023:
Page 181: "James Hudson Will
"In the name of God amen, I James Hudson of the County of Culpeper and State of Virginia being weak in body but of sound mind and memory blessed be Almighty God for the same do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following [illegible].
First my desire is that out of my estate all my just debts be paid
Secondly I give and bequeath unto my son David Hudson one hundred acres if land part of the tract of land I now live on to be laid of as follows [illegible] Beginning at the [illegible] ford leading to Maj Henry Towle's flour house to [illegible] live so as to include one hundred acres in the south part of said land to him and his heirs forever at ten dollars per acre.
Thirdly I deed to my beloved wife Sarah Hudson during her life in widowhood the residual of my land also four negroes to wit Malinda Larken Hannah & Lewis & their increase also my bed of furniture one cow & calf one sorel mare purchased of Mr. Ambrose Smith two ewes & lambs one unmarked sow with her six shoats one [illegible] one shelled with woolen ware sufficient for the kitchen four chairs one desk and one table…"
Page 182
"…one cut board one set of nives [sic] & forks a half dozen [illegible] plates and two dishes one bowl one table [illegible] one piece[illegible] two judgs [sic] one butter pot one bible & song book the balances of my estate to be sold immediately after my decease or [illegible] months [illegible] for the benefit of my creditors and what is over to be divided between each of my Legatees that are [illegible] [illegible] part of advancement as follows [illegible]
Reuben Hudson          $671.34
James J. (F.?) Hudson     431.34
Waller Hudson               1047.50
Alexander Hudson          718.00
Robert Hudson          1049.42
Polly Bragg               540.00
Caly Garrett               593.67
The land I here bequeath to David Hudson around 1000.00
Fourthly I give an bequeath what may be coming to Polly Bragg to her son James W. Bragg to him and his heirs forever.
Fifthly I give and bequeath the part that will be coming to my daughter Caly Garrett to the heirs of her body in case they be found within the course of [illegible] years after my decd Otherwise to be equally divided amongst the rest of my legatees the personals estate [illegible] to my wife Sarah Hudson during her life in widowhood to be sold at her decease [illegible] or marriage in twelve months ceded the land [illegible] but to her to be sold on three equal annual payments and the money owing therefrom to be equally divided so as to make all their portions equal.
Lastly I do nominate & appoint my sons Reuben Hudson & James J. Hudson executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former will by me made.
In the [illegible] whereof I have hereunder my hand and affixed my seal this the sixteenth day of March in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty.
Signed sealsed & acknowledged                    James Hudson
In the presence of us     John Covington          David Brown          Thos Brown

At a court [illegible] and held for Culpeper County the 18th day of Aptil 1820
This Last Will and Testament of James Hudson decd was exhibited to the Court and proved by the oaths of John Covington and David Brown two of the witnesses hereto and ordered to be records and on the [illegible] of Reuben Hudson & James J. Hudson the exceutors therein named certificate is granted them for [illegible] [illegible] thereof in due form of law they having made oath thereto and given [illegible] with security according to law
Teste Th [illegible] Lightfoot CCC"


Abstract of Will of James Hudson seen in Hudson Family Associal Notes:
     "Page 47: Will Book H., page 181, 182
     "16 March 1820, Will of James HUDSON, provides for wife Sarah. Son: David HUDSON, Reuben HUDSON, James J. HUDSON, Waller HUDSON, Alexander HUDSON, Robert HUDSON, grandson James F. BRAGG, son of daughter Polly BRAGG, Caty GARRETT.
     "The Jame HUDSON, whose will is noted just above, was the son of David HUDSON and Keziah PLUNKETT and he had married Sara GENTRY."


Abstract of Will of James Hudson seen on Ancestry.com:
     James Hudson of the County of Culpeper, State of Virginia
     Date: 16 March 1820
     Names: Son David Hudson - Leaves 100 acres of land past the tract of that I now live on… description of boundaries – mentions Henry Towle’s from there to Wheghts …
     Beloved wife – Sarah Hudson - Leaves 4 negroes – Lelie & Malinda, Larken Hannah of Lewis
     …what is left over to be divided between each of my Legalies that are behind in there part of advancement as follows…
      Reuben Hudson $671.34
      James F Hudson 431.34
      Waller Hudson 1047.50
      Alexander Hudson 718.50
      Robert Hudson 1049.42
      Polly Bragg 540.42
      Caly Garriott 593.67
     Polly Bragg’s son – Frances W Bragg
     Names daughter Caly Garriott
     Nominate and appoint my sons Reuben Hudson, James F Hudson executors…
     Witnesses – John Covington, David Brown, Thomas Brown

From HFA Bulletin [2009:141:25]: "Page 47, "Hudson Records of Virginia", Vol. II by Donald Claire Hart, p. 47: Will Book H, pp. 181-2: "16 March 1820 - 18 April 1820. The Wil of James HUDSON, provides for wife Sarah, and sons David HUDSON, Reuben HUDSON, James J. HUDSON, Waller HUDSON, Alexander HUDSON, Robert HUDSON, grandson James F. BRAGG, son of daughter Polly BRAGG, daughter Caty GARRETT."^4,5,6

Reuben Hudson left a will on 17 June 1846 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA.³

     Mary "Polly" Garnett was born circa 1777 at Virginia, USA.² She married Reuben Hudson, son of James Hudson and Sarah "Salley" Gentry, on 9 May 1798 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA,
; His 1st wife.^1,2,3

     Martha Hudson married James Ira Hudson, son of James Hudson and Sarah "Salley" Gentry, on 27 May 1802.²

     Waller Hudson married Elizabeth Mason on 21 May 1810.¹

     Waller Hudson and Elizabeth Mason appeared in the census of 1810 at Culpeper, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA;      [N. B. There are a Jas HUDSON (line 2) and an Ezekiel HUDSON (line 12) listed on the same page. Jas and Ezekiel are aged 45 and over, so of roughly the same generation. Walter is aged 16 thru 25 so possibly Jame's son, "Waller", with his new wife.]
p. 97, line 16
     Name:     Walter Hudson
     Home in 1810 (City, County, State):     Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia
     Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25:     1 [1785-94] Walter?
     Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25:     1 [1785-94] Elisabeth (Mason)?
     Numbers of Slaves:     3
     Number of Household Members:     5.²
In James Hudson's will dated 16 March 1820 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA, Waller Hudson was named as an heir; Ancestry.com - Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1983
Source
Source Citation:      Mixed Probate Records, 1749-1870; Index, 1749-1930; Author: Virginia. Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery (Culpeper County); Probate Place: Culpeper, Virginia


Record transcribed by G. A. Vaut, 17 April 2023:
Page 181: "James Hudson Will
"In the name of God amen, I James Hudson of the County of Culpeper and State of Virginia being weak in body but of sound mind and memory blessed be Almighty God for the same do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following [illegible].
First my desire is that out of my estate all my just debts be paid
Secondly I give and bequeath unto my son David Hudson one hundred acres if land part of the tract of land I now live on to be laid of as follows [illegible] Beginning at the [illegible] ford leading to Maj Henry Towle's flour house to [illegible] live so as to include one hundred acres in the south part of said land to him and his heirs forever at ten dollars per acre.
Thirdly I deed to my beloved wife Sarah Hudson during her life in widowhood the residual of my land also four negroes to wit Malinda Larken Hannah & Lewis & their increase also my bed of furniture one cow & calf one sorel mare purchased of Mr. Ambrose Smith two ewes & lambs one unmarked sow with her six shoats one [illegible] one shelled with woolen ware sufficient for the kitchen four chairs one desk and one table…"
Page 182
"…one cut board one set of nives [sic] & forks a half dozen [illegible] plates and two dishes one bowl one table [illegible] one piece[illegible] two judgs [sic] one butter pot one bible & song book the balances of my estate to be sold immediately after my decease or [illegible] months [illegible] for the benefit of my creditors and what is over to be divided between each of my Legatees that are [illegible] [illegible] part of advancement as follows [illegible]
Reuben Hudson          $671.34
James J. (F.?) Hudson     431.34
Waller Hudson               1047.50
Alexander Hudson          718.00
Robert Hudson          1049.42
Polly Bragg               540.00
Caly Garrett               593.67
The land I here bequeath to David Hudson around 1000.00
Fourthly I give an bequeath what may be coming to Polly Bragg to her son James W. Bragg to him and his heirs forever.
Fifthly I give and bequeath the part that will be coming to my daughter Caly Garrett to the heirs of her body in case they be found within the course of [illegible] years after my decd Otherwise to be equally divided amongst the rest of my legatees the personals estate [illegible] to my wife Sarah Hudson during her life in widowhood to be sold at her decease [illegible] or marriage in twelve months ceded the land [illegible] but to her to be sold on three equal annual payments and the money owing therefrom to be equally divided so as to make all their portions equal.
Lastly I do nominate & appoint my sons Reuben Hudson & James J. Hudson executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former will by me made.
In the [illegible] whereof I have hereunder my hand and affixed my seal this the sixteenth day of March in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty.
Signed sealsed & acknowledged                    James Hudson
In the presence of us     John Covington          David Brown          Thos Brown

At a court [illegible] and held for Culpeper County the 18th day of Aptil 1820
This Last Will and Testament of James Hudson decd was exhibited to the Court and proved by the oaths of John Covington and David Brown two of the witnesses hereto and ordered to be records and on the [illegible] of Reuben Hudson & James J. Hudson the exceutors therein named certificate is granted them for [illegible] [illegible] thereof in due form of law they having made oath thereto and given [illegible] with security according to law
Teste Th [illegible] Lightfoot CCC"


Abstract of Will of James Hudson seen in Hudson Family Associal Notes:
     "Page 47: Will Book H., page 181, 182
     "16 March 1820, Will of James HUDSON, provides for wife Sarah. Son: David HUDSON, Reuben HUDSON, James J. HUDSON, Waller HUDSON, Alexander HUDSON, Robert HUDSON, grandson James F. BRAGG, son of daughter Polly BRAGG, Caty GARRETT.
     "The Jame HUDSON, whose will is noted just above, was the son of David HUDSON and Keziah PLUNKETT and he had married Sara GENTRY."


Abstract of Will of James Hudson seen on Ancestry.com:
     James Hudson of the County of Culpeper, State of Virginia
     Date: 16 March 1820
     Names: Son David Hudson - Leaves 100 acres of land past the tract of that I now live on… description of boundaries – mentions Henry Towle’s from there to Wheghts …
     Beloved wife – Sarah Hudson - Leaves 4 negroes – Lelie & Malinda, Larken Hannah of Lewis
     …what is left over to be divided between each of my Legalies that are behind in there part of advancement as follows…
      Reuben Hudson $671.34
      James F Hudson 431.34
      Waller Hudson 1047.50
      Alexander Hudson 718.50
      Robert Hudson 1049.42
      Polly Bragg 540.42
      Caly Garriott 593.67
     Polly Bragg’s son – Frances W Bragg
     Names daughter Caly Garriott
     Nominate and appoint my sons Reuben Hudson, James F Hudson executors…
     Witnesses – John Covington, David Brown, Thomas Brown

From HFA Bulletin [2009:141:25]: "Page 47, "Hudson Records of Virginia", Vol. II by Donald Claire Hart, p. 47: Will Book H, pp. 181-2: "16 March 1820 - 18 April 1820. The Wil of James HUDSON, provides for wife Sarah, and sons David HUDSON, Reuben HUDSON, James J. HUDSON, Waller HUDSON, Alexander HUDSON, Robert HUDSON, grandson James F. BRAGG, son of daughter Polly BRAGG, daughter Caty GARRETT."^3,4,5

     Alexander Hudson married Polly Jones on 25 December 1804.¹

     In James Hudson's will dated 16 March 1820 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA, Alexander Hudson was named as an heir; Ancestry.com - Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1983
Source
Source Citation:      Mixed Probate Records, 1749-1870; Index, 1749-1930; Author: Virginia. Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery (Culpeper County); Probate Place: Culpeper, Virginia


Record transcribed by G. A. Vaut, 17 April 2023:
Page 181: "James Hudson Will
"In the name of God amen, I James Hudson of the County of Culpeper and State of Virginia being weak in body but of sound mind and memory blessed be Almighty God for the same do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following [illegible].
First my desire is that out of my estate all my just debts be paid
Secondly I give and bequeath unto my son David Hudson one hundred acres if land part of the tract of land I now live on to be laid of as follows [illegible] Beginning at the [illegible] ford leading to Maj Henry Towle's flour house to [illegible] live so as to include one hundred acres in the south part of said land to him and his heirs forever at ten dollars per acre.
Thirdly I deed to my beloved wife Sarah Hudson during her life in widowhood the residual of my land also four negroes to wit Malinda Larken Hannah & Lewis & their increase also my bed of furniture one cow & calf one sorel mare purchased of Mr. Ambrose Smith two ewes & lambs one unmarked sow with her six shoats one [illegible] one shelled with woolen ware sufficient for the kitchen four chairs one desk and one table…"
Page 182
"…one cut board one set of nives [sic] & forks a half dozen [illegible] plates and two dishes one bowl one table [illegible] one piece[illegible] two judgs [sic] one butter pot one bible & song book the balances of my estate to be sold immediately after my decease or [illegible] months [illegible] for the benefit of my creditors and what is over to be divided between each of my Legatees that are [illegible] [illegible] part of advancement as follows [illegible]
Reuben Hudson          $671.34
James J. (F.?) Hudson     431.34
Waller Hudson               1047.50
Alexander Hudson          718.00
Robert Hudson          1049.42
Polly Bragg               540.00
Caly Garrett               593.67
The land I here bequeath to David Hudson around 1000.00
Fourthly I give an bequeath what may be coming to Polly Bragg to her son James W. Bragg to him and his heirs forever.
Fifthly I give and bequeath the part that will be coming to my daughter Caly Garrett to the heirs of her body in case they be found within the course of [illegible] years after my decd Otherwise to be equally divided amongst the rest of my legatees the personals estate [illegible] to my wife Sarah Hudson during her life in widowhood to be sold at her decease [illegible] or marriage in twelve months ceded the land [illegible] but to her to be sold on three equal annual payments and the money owing therefrom to be equally divided so as to make all their portions equal.
Lastly I do nominate & appoint my sons Reuben Hudson & James J. Hudson executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former will by me made.
In the [illegible] whereof I have hereunder my hand and affixed my seal this the sixteenth day of March in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty.
Signed sealsed & acknowledged                    James Hudson
In the presence of us     John Covington          David Brown          Thos Brown

At a court [illegible] and held for Culpeper County the 18th day of Aptil 1820
This Last Will and Testament of James Hudson decd was exhibited to the Court and proved by the oaths of John Covington and David Brown two of the witnesses hereto and ordered to be records and on the [illegible] of Reuben Hudson & James J. Hudson the exceutors therein named certificate is granted them for [illegible] [illegible] thereof in due form of law they having made oath thereto and given [illegible] with security according to law
Teste Th [illegible] Lightfoot CCC"


Abstract of Will of James Hudson seen in Hudson Family Associal Notes:
     "Page 47: Will Book H., page 181, 182
     "16 March 1820, Will of James HUDSON, provides for wife Sarah. Son: David HUDSON, Reuben HUDSON, James J. HUDSON, Waller HUDSON, Alexander HUDSON, Robert HUDSON, grandson James F. BRAGG, son of daughter Polly BRAGG, Caty GARRETT.
     "The Jame HUDSON, whose will is noted just above, was the son of David HUDSON and Keziah PLUNKETT and he had married Sara GENTRY."


Abstract of Will of James Hudson seen on Ancestry.com:
     James Hudson of the County of Culpeper, State of Virginia
     Date: 16 March 1820
     Names: Son David Hudson - Leaves 100 acres of land past the tract of that I now live on… description of boundaries – mentions Henry Towle’s from there to Wheghts …
     Beloved wife – Sarah Hudson - Leaves 4 negroes – Lelie & Malinda, Larken Hannah of Lewis
     …what is left over to be divided between each of my Legalies that are behind in there part of advancement as follows…
      Reuben Hudson $671.34
      James F Hudson 431.34
      Waller Hudson 1047.50
      Alexander Hudson 718.50
      Robert Hudson 1049.42
      Polly Bragg 540.42
      Caly Garriott 593.67
     Polly Bragg’s son – Frances W Bragg
     Names daughter Caly Garriott
     Nominate and appoint my sons Reuben Hudson, James F Hudson executors…
     Witnesses – John Covington, David Brown, Thomas Brown

From HFA Bulletin [2009:141:25]: "Page 47, "Hudson Records of Virginia", Vol. II by Donald Claire Hart, p. 47: Will Book H, pp. 181-2: "16 March 1820 - 18 April 1820. The Wil of James HUDSON, provides for wife Sarah, and sons David HUDSON, Reuben HUDSON, James J. HUDSON, Waller HUDSON, Alexander HUDSON, Robert HUDSON, grandson James F. BRAGG, son of daughter Polly BRAGG, daughter Caty GARRETT."^2,3,4

     Polly Jones married Alexander Hudson, son of James Hudson and Sarah "Salley" Gentry, on 25 December 1804.¹

     Robert Hudson married Elizabeth Jones on 20 December 1803.¹

     In James Hudson's will dated 16 March 1820 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA, Robert Hudson was named as an heir; Ancestry.com - Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1983
Source
Source Citation:      Mixed Probate Records, 1749-1870; Index, 1749-1930; Author: Virginia. Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery (Culpeper County); Probate Place: Culpeper, Virginia


Record transcribed by G. A. Vaut, 17 April 2023:
Page 181: "James Hudson Will
"In the name of God amen, I James Hudson of the County of Culpeper and State of Virginia being weak in body but of sound mind and memory blessed be Almighty God for the same do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following [illegible].
First my desire is that out of my estate all my just debts be paid
Secondly I give and bequeath unto my son David Hudson one hundred acres if land part of the tract of land I now live on to be laid of as follows [illegible] Beginning at the [illegible] ford leading to Maj Henry Towle's flour house to [illegible] live so as to include one hundred acres in the south part of said land to him and his heirs forever at ten dollars per acre.
Thirdly I deed to my beloved wife Sarah Hudson during her life in widowhood the residual of my land also four negroes to wit Malinda Larken Hannah & Lewis & their increase also my bed of furniture one cow & calf one sorel mare purchased of Mr. Ambrose Smith two ewes & lambs one unmarked sow with her six shoats one [illegible] one shelled with woolen ware sufficient for the kitchen four chairs one desk and one table…"
Page 182
"…one cut board one set of nives [sic] & forks a half dozen [illegible] plates and two dishes one bowl one table [illegible] one piece[illegible] two judgs [sic] one butter pot one bible & song book the balances of my estate to be sold immediately after my decease or [illegible] months [illegible] for the benefit of my creditors and what is over to be divided between each of my Legatees that are [illegible] [illegible] part of advancement as follows [illegible]
Reuben Hudson          $671.34
James J. (F.?) Hudson     431.34
Waller Hudson               1047.50
Alexander Hudson          718.00
Robert Hudson          1049.42
Polly Bragg               540.00
Caly Garrett               593.67
The land I here bequeath to David Hudson around 1000.00
Fourthly I give an bequeath what may be coming to Polly Bragg to her son James W. Bragg to him and his heirs forever.
Fifthly I give and bequeath the part that will be coming to my daughter Caly Garrett to the heirs of her body in case they be found within the course of [illegible] years after my decd Otherwise to be equally divided amongst the rest of my legatees the personals estate [illegible] to my wife Sarah Hudson during her life in widowhood to be sold at her decease [illegible] or marriage in twelve months ceded the land [illegible] but to her to be sold on three equal annual payments and the money owing therefrom to be equally divided so as to make all their portions equal.
Lastly I do nominate & appoint my sons Reuben Hudson & James J. Hudson executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former will by me made.
In the [illegible] whereof I have hereunder my hand and affixed my seal this the sixteenth day of March in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty.
Signed sealsed & acknowledged                    James Hudson
In the presence of us     John Covington          David Brown          Thos Brown

At a court [illegible] and held for Culpeper County the 18th day of Aptil 1820
This Last Will and Testament of James Hudson decd was exhibited to the Court and proved by the oaths of John Covington and David Brown two of the witnesses hereto and ordered to be records and on the [illegible] of Reuben Hudson & James J. Hudson the exceutors therein named certificate is granted them for [illegible] [illegible] thereof in due form of law they having made oath thereto and given [illegible] with security according to law
Teste Th [illegible] Lightfoot CCC"


Abstract of Will of James Hudson seen in Hudson Family Associal Notes:
     "Page 47: Will Book H., page 181, 182
     "16 March 1820, Will of James HUDSON, provides for wife Sarah. Son: David HUDSON, Reuben HUDSON, James J. HUDSON, Waller HUDSON, Alexander HUDSON, Robert HUDSON, grandson James F. BRAGG, son of daughter Polly BRAGG, Caty GARRETT.
     "The Jame HUDSON, whose will is noted just above, was the son of David HUDSON and Keziah PLUNKETT and he had married Sara GENTRY."


Abstract of Will of James Hudson seen on Ancestry.com:
     James Hudson of the County of Culpeper, State of Virginia
     Date: 16 March 1820
     Names: Son David Hudson - Leaves 100 acres of land past the tract of that I now live on… description of boundaries – mentions Henry Towle’s from there to Wheghts …
     Beloved wife – Sarah Hudson - Leaves 4 negroes – Lelie & Malinda, Larken Hannah of Lewis
     …what is left over to be divided between each of my Legalies that are behind in there part of advancement as follows…
      Reuben Hudson $671.34
      James F Hudson 431.34
      Waller Hudson 1047.50
      Alexander Hudson 718.50
      Robert Hudson 1049.42
      Polly Bragg 540.42
      Caly Garriott 593.67
     Polly Bragg’s son – Frances W Bragg
     Names daughter Caly Garriott
     Nominate and appoint my sons Reuben Hudson, James F Hudson executors…
     Witnesses – John Covington, David Brown, Thomas Brown

From HFA Bulletin [2009:141:25]: "Page 47, "Hudson Records of Virginia", Vol. II by Donald Claire Hart, p. 47: Will Book H, pp. 181-2: "16 March 1820 - 18 April 1820. The Wil of James HUDSON, provides for wife Sarah, and sons David HUDSON, Reuben HUDSON, James J. HUDSON, Waller HUDSON, Alexander HUDSON, Robert HUDSON, grandson James F. BRAGG, son of daughter Polly BRAGG, daughter Caty GARRETT."^2,3,4

     Polly Hudson married Evans Bragg on 11 March 1809.¹

     In James Hudson's will dated 16 March 1820 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA, Polly Hudson was named as an heir; Ancestry.com - Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1983
Source
Source Citation:      Mixed Probate Records, 1749-1870; Index, 1749-1930; Author: Virginia. Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery (Culpeper County); Probate Place: Culpeper, Virginia


Record transcribed by G. A. Vaut, 17 April 2023:
Page 181: "James Hudson Will
"In the name of God amen, I James Hudson of the County of Culpeper and State of Virginia being weak in body but of sound mind and memory blessed be Almighty God for the same do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following [illegible].
First my desire is that out of my estate all my just debts be paid
Secondly I give and bequeath unto my son David Hudson one hundred acres if land part of the tract of land I now live on to be laid of as follows [illegible] Beginning at the [illegible] ford leading to Maj Henry Towle's flour house to [illegible] live so as to include one hundred acres in the south part of said land to him and his heirs forever at ten dollars per acre.
Thirdly I deed to my beloved wife Sarah Hudson during her life in widowhood the residual of my land also four negroes to wit Malinda Larken Hannah & Lewis & their increase also my bed of furniture one cow & calf one sorel mare purchased of Mr. Ambrose Smith two ewes & lambs one unmarked sow with her six shoats one [illegible] one shelled with woolen ware sufficient for the kitchen four chairs one desk and one table…"
Page 182
"…one cut board one set of nives [sic] & forks a half dozen [illegible] plates and two dishes one bowl one table [illegible] one piece[illegible] two judgs [sic] one butter pot one bible & song book the balances of my estate to be sold immediately after my decease or [illegible] months [illegible] for the benefit of my creditors and what is over to be divided between each of my Legatees that are [illegible] [illegible] part of advancement as follows [illegible]
Reuben Hudson          $671.34
James J. (F.?) Hudson     431.34
Waller Hudson               1047.50
Alexander Hudson          718.00
Robert Hudson          1049.42
Polly Bragg               540.00
Caly Garrett               593.67
The land I here bequeath to David Hudson around 1000.00
Fourthly I give an bequeath what may be coming to Polly Bragg to her son James W. Bragg to him and his heirs forever.
Fifthly I give and bequeath the part that will be coming to my daughter Caly Garrett to the heirs of her body in case they be found within the course of [illegible] years after my decd Otherwise to be equally divided amongst the rest of my legatees the personals estate [illegible] to my wife Sarah Hudson during her life in widowhood to be sold at her decease [illegible] or marriage in twelve months ceded the land [illegible] but to her to be sold on three equal annual payments and the money owing therefrom to be equally divided so as to make all their portions equal.
Lastly I do nominate & appoint my sons Reuben Hudson & James J. Hudson executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former will by me made.
In the [illegible] whereof I have hereunder my hand and affixed my seal this the sixteenth day of March in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty.
Signed sealsed & acknowledged                    James Hudson
In the presence of us     John Covington          David Brown          Thos Brown

At a court [illegible] and held for Culpeper County the 18th day of Aptil 1820
This Last Will and Testament of James Hudson decd was exhibited to the Court and proved by the oaths of John Covington and David Brown two of the witnesses hereto and ordered to be records and on the [illegible] of Reuben Hudson & James J. Hudson the exceutors therein named certificate is granted them for [illegible] [illegible] thereof in due form of law they having made oath thereto and given [illegible] with security according to law
Teste Th [illegible] Lightfoot CCC"


Abstract of Will of James Hudson seen in Hudson Family Associal Notes:
     "Page 47: Will Book H., page 181, 182
     "16 March 1820, Will of James HUDSON, provides for wife Sarah. Son: David HUDSON, Reuben HUDSON, James J. HUDSON, Waller HUDSON, Alexander HUDSON, Robert HUDSON, grandson James F. BRAGG, son of daughter Polly BRAGG, Caty GARRETT.
     "The Jame HUDSON, whose will is noted just above, was the son of David HUDSON and Keziah PLUNKETT and he had married Sara GENTRY."


Abstract of Will of James Hudson seen on Ancestry.com:
     James Hudson of the County of Culpeper, State of Virginia
     Date: 16 March 1820
     Names: Son David Hudson - Leaves 100 acres of land past the tract of that I now live on… description of boundaries – mentions Henry Towle’s from there to Wheghts …
     Beloved wife – Sarah Hudson - Leaves 4 negroes – Lelie & Malinda, Larken Hannah of Lewis
     …what is left over to be divided between each of my Legalies that are behind in there part of advancement as follows…
      Reuben Hudson $671.34
      James F Hudson 431.34
      Waller Hudson 1047.50
      Alexander Hudson 718.50
      Robert Hudson 1049.42
      Polly Bragg 540.42
      Caly Garriott 593.67
     Polly Bragg’s son – Frances W Bragg
     Names daughter Caly Garriott
     Nominate and appoint my sons Reuben Hudson, James F Hudson executors…
     Witnesses – John Covington, David Brown, Thomas Brown

From HFA Bulletin [2009:141:25]: "Page 47, "Hudson Records of Virginia", Vol. II by Donald Claire Hart, p. 47: Will Book H, pp. 181-2: "16 March 1820 - 18 April 1820. The Wil of James HUDSON, provides for wife Sarah, and sons David HUDSON, Reuben HUDSON, James J. HUDSON, Waller HUDSON, Alexander HUDSON, Robert HUDSON, grandson James F. BRAGG, son of daughter Polly BRAGG, daughter Caty GARRETT."^2,3,4

     Evans Bragg married Polly Hudson, daughter of James Hudson and Sarah "Salley" Gentry, on 11 March 1809.¹

     Caty Hudson married Joseph Garrett on 28 January 1802.¹

     In James Hudson's will dated 16 March 1820 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA, Caty Hudson was named as an heir; Ancestry.com - Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1983
Source
Source Citation:      Mixed Probate Records, 1749-1870; Index, 1749-1930; Author: Virginia. Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery (Culpeper County); Probate Place: Culpeper, Virginia


Record transcribed by G. A. Vaut, 17 April 2023:
Page 181: "James Hudson Will
"In the name of God amen, I James Hudson of the County of Culpeper and State of Virginia being weak in body but of sound mind and memory blessed be Almighty God for the same do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following [illegible].
First my desire is that out of my estate all my just debts be paid
Secondly I give and bequeath unto my son David Hudson one hundred acres if land part of the tract of land I now live on to be laid of as follows [illegible] Beginning at the [illegible] ford leading to Maj Henry Towle's flour house to [illegible] live so as to include one hundred acres in the south part of said land to him and his heirs forever at ten dollars per acre.
Thirdly I deed to my beloved wife Sarah Hudson during her life in widowhood the residual of my land also four negroes to wit Malinda Larken Hannah & Lewis & their increase also my bed of furniture one cow & calf one sorel mare purchased of Mr. Ambrose Smith two ewes & lambs one unmarked sow with her six shoats one [illegible] one shelled with woolen ware sufficient for the kitchen four chairs one desk and one table…"
Page 182
"…one cut board one set of nives [sic] & forks a half dozen [illegible] plates and two dishes one bowl one table [illegible] one piece[illegible] two judgs [sic] one butter pot one bible & song book the balances of my estate to be sold immediately after my decease or [illegible] months [illegible] for the benefit of my creditors and what is over to be divided between each of my Legatees that are [illegible] [illegible] part of advancement as follows [illegible]
Reuben Hudson          $671.34
James J. (F.?) Hudson     431.34
Waller Hudson               1047.50
Alexander Hudson          718.00
Robert Hudson          1049.42
Polly Bragg               540.00
Caly Garrett               593.67
The land I here bequeath to David Hudson around 1000.00
Fourthly I give an bequeath what may be coming to Polly Bragg to her son James W. Bragg to him and his heirs forever.
Fifthly I give and bequeath the part that will be coming to my daughter Caly Garrett to the heirs of her body in case they be found within the course of [illegible] years after my decd Otherwise to be equally divided amongst the rest of my legatees the personals estate [illegible] to my wife Sarah Hudson during her life in widowhood to be sold at her decease [illegible] or marriage in twelve months ceded the land [illegible] but to her to be sold on three equal annual payments and the money owing therefrom to be equally divided so as to make all their portions equal.
Lastly I do nominate & appoint my sons Reuben Hudson & James J. Hudson executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former will by me made.
In the [illegible] whereof I have hereunder my hand and affixed my seal this the sixteenth day of March in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty.
Signed sealsed & acknowledged                    James Hudson
In the presence of us     John Covington          David Brown          Thos Brown

At a court [illegible] and held for Culpeper County the 18th day of Aptil 1820
This Last Will and Testament of James Hudson decd was exhibited to the Court and proved by the oaths of John Covington and David Brown two of the witnesses hereto and ordered to be records and on the [illegible] of Reuben Hudson & James J. Hudson the exceutors therein named certificate is granted them for [illegible] [illegible] thereof in due form of law they having made oath thereto and given [illegible] with security according to law
Teste Th [illegible] Lightfoot CCC"


Abstract of Will of James Hudson seen in Hudson Family Associal Notes:
     "Page 47: Will Book H., page 181, 182
     "16 March 1820, Will of James HUDSON, provides for wife Sarah. Son: David HUDSON, Reuben HUDSON, James J. HUDSON, Waller HUDSON, Alexander HUDSON, Robert HUDSON, grandson James F. BRAGG, son of daughter Polly BRAGG, Caty GARRETT.
     "The Jame HUDSON, whose will is noted just above, was the son of David HUDSON and Keziah PLUNKETT and he had married Sara GENTRY."


Abstract of Will of James Hudson seen on Ancestry.com:
     James Hudson of the County of Culpeper, State of Virginia
     Date: 16 March 1820
     Names: Son David Hudson - Leaves 100 acres of land past the tract of that I now live on… description of boundaries – mentions Henry Towle’s from there to Wheghts …
     Beloved wife – Sarah Hudson - Leaves 4 negroes – Lelie & Malinda, Larken Hannah of Lewis
     …what is left over to be divided between each of my Legalies that are behind in there part of advancement as follows…
      Reuben Hudson $671.34
      James F Hudson 431.34
      Waller Hudson 1047.50
      Alexander Hudson 718.50
      Robert Hudson 1049.42
      Polly Bragg 540.42
      Caly Garriott 593.67
     Polly Bragg’s son – Frances W Bragg
     Names daughter Caly Garriott
     Nominate and appoint my sons Reuben Hudson, James F Hudson executors…
     Witnesses – John Covington, David Brown, Thomas Brown

From HFA Bulletin [2009:141:25]: "Page 47, "Hudson Records of Virginia", Vol. II by Donald Claire Hart, p. 47: Will Book H, pp. 181-2: "16 March 1820 - 18 April 1820. The Wil of James HUDSON, provides for wife Sarah, and sons David HUDSON, Reuben HUDSON, James J. HUDSON, Waller HUDSON, Alexander HUDSON, Robert HUDSON, grandson James F. BRAGG, son of daughter Polly BRAGG, daughter Caty GARRETT."^2,3,4

     Joseph Garrett married Caty Hudson, daughter of James Hudson and Sarah "Salley" Gentry, on 28 January 1802.²

     Joseph Garrett was also known as Joseph Garriott.²

     John Plunkett was born after 1705 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA;
"Early Colonial Settlers..." says b ca 1700. Hudson Conkwright Family Tree says b. aft 1705, but cites no sources for date or place.^1,2 He married Frances Frank, daughter of Robert Beasley Frank, in 1725 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
"Early Colonial Settlers..." says m ca 1715, Westmoreland Co., VA. Hudson Conwright Family Tree says m. 1725, but cites no sources for date or place.^5,1,2,6
John Plunkett died on 11 June 1758 at Hanover Parish, King George Co., Virginia, USA;
"Early Colonial Settlers..." says d aft 1750 Hanover Parish, King George Co., VA. Hudson Conkwright Family Tree says d. 11 June 1758 in Orance Co., VA, but cites no sources for date or place.^1,2
     GAV-6.

Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia , Page 81
FRANK, SARAH, widow of Robert * * * 20 June 1725.
(Nuncupative.) Eldest son Thomas; children Robert, Samuel, Martha and Neremiah to John Piper and his wife Mary until they come of age. Attested to by John Plunkett.
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEEDS & WILLS. No. 8. Part 1
1723-1738 : pp 39
JOHN PLUNKET saith that on the 6th of this Instant time he was desired by SARA FRANK. late Wife of ROBERT FRANK, now deced, to be a wittness that it was her desire that JOHN MARSHALL & JOHN PIPER should together with her Eldest Son, THOMAS FRANK be her Executors & desired that JOHN MARSHALL should have the care educacon of her two Sons, ROBERT & SAMUEL, And that her other two Children, MARTHA & NEHEMIAH should be under the care of JOHN PIPER & his Wife, MARY: and that the said JOHN MARSHALL & JOHN PIPER should see the Estate equally divided among her Children and that her Son, THOMAS, should imediately be of age and for himself after her death and further saith not
JOHN PLUNKET
ANDREW FLETCHER saith that on the Sixth of this Instant June he was at the House of SARA, late Wife of ROBERT FRANK, deced., who then lay on her death bed who desired him to be a wittness that it was her Will & desire that JOHN MARSHALL & JOHN PIPER should be her Exrs. and that the said MARSHALL should have the care and tuition of her two Sons, ROBERT & SAMUEL and that JOHN PIPER & MARY his Wife should have the care of her Son, NEHEMIAH, & Daughter. MARTHA, And that the said JOHN PIPER & JOHN MARSHALL should see her Estate equally divided among her Children, and that her two Daughters. ELIZABETH & SARA, together with her Son, THOMAS, should be of age imediately after her death and further saith not.
ANDREW FLETCHER
Westmoreland ss. At a Court held for the sd County the 3Uth day of June 1725
The Will nun cupative of SARAH FRANK. deced, was produced into Court by JOHN PIPER JOHN MARSHALL. her Exrs., who made Oath thereto, and being proved by the Oaths of the witnesses thereto is admitted to Record. And upon the moron of the sd. Exrs and their performing what is usual in such cases, Certificate is granted them for obtaining a Probate thereof in due form Test THOS: SORRELL Cl
Recordat quinto die July 1725
     "Westmoreland County, Virginia-Will of Robert Frank (Sr) Bk 8, P 76- Nov. 17, 1725 Pro Feb. 22, 1726
Being in perfect sense and memory , thou weak in body, but Blessed be God in perfect ___, as followeth:
Imprimis: I bequeath my Soul to God in Jesus Christ who was my Creator and Redeemer, in whom I trust to be my Creator, to save me again at the last day in Glory. I also bequeath my body to the earth from whence it had its being, to be orderly and decently buried and my worldly goods, as follows:
Imprimis: I give unto my grand daughter Margaret Spilman, a certain parcel of land lying on E/S Modoro Branch, commonly known as Whitins during her lifetime; and after her decease to return to my grandson Robert Frank., and if my grandson Robert Frank should die without issue lawfully begotten of his own body, to return to my grandson, William Plunkett
Impremis: I give unto my grandson John Grinning, a certain parcel of land lying between the Church path and Modoro branch, to him and his heirs forever..
Impremis: I give unto my grandson Robert Frank, my plantation and land belonging thereto, and to inherit the same at the age one and twenty, to him and his heirs forever; said land to be in possession of John Plunkett, until such time he comes of age.. If he should die without heirs of his body, this land to return to my grandson William Plunkett
Impremis: I give unto my grand daughter Margaret Spilman , one cow and calf.
Impremis: I give unto my grandson, William Plunkett, bed and funishings, which I commonly ly on.
Impremis: I give unto my grand daughter Elizabeth Knighton, my next best bed and furnishings.
Impremis: I give unto my grandsons, Thomas Grinning and John Grinning, all my wearing cloathes, after my decease, to be equally divided between them.
Impremis: I give unto my grandson Thomas Frank, my horse, bridle, and saddle.
All the rest of my personal effects I give to my friend, John Plunkett .
Also, I make my loving friend, John Plunkett my whole and sole Exr of this last Will & Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and fixed my Seal this 17th day of November, 1725.
Signed: Robert (His R Mark) Frank (Seal)
Attest: The mark of John Pipor
The Mark of John Doggins /Dargain
Westmoreland County, At a Court held for this County the 22nd day of February, 1726, John Plunkett, the Executor named in the last Will & Testament of Robert Frank, took Oath as Executor and the will being proved by the Oath of the Witnesses, therefore ordered to be recorded. this 9th day of March, 1726. Sig: G. Turberville, CC Westmoreland Co Recorded the ninth day of March 1726
     "Will of Joshua Farguson, Nov 15, 1749 King Geo. Co
Dtr: Mary Pitman, and her son William Pitman
S-in-law: Thos. Pitman
dtrs: Anne Farguson, Peggy Farguson, Sarah Farguson
Dtr Anne shall raise up my "youngest dtr" and my "young son" John Farguson
Son: Joshua Farguson
Exrs: Son, Joshua & dtr Anne
Wts: Wm. Wharton, John Plunkett, John Knighton
     "1743-1753 King George County Deed Book 3 (Antient Press); pp. 393
To all Christian People .. I JOHN PLUNKETT Hannover Parish King George County for natural love for my Son WILLIAM PLUNKETT and for his advancement in the world give all land whereon I now dwell 150 acres together with two Negros .. stock of horses cattle Hogs and sheep with all my household goods and personal estate upon this express condition that William shall pay to his Brother JOHN PLUNKETT in his arriving to age twenty one years the sum of Sixty pounds and moreover find unto myself and my present wife MARY during our natural lives a full and sufficient maintenance and support .. 12th December 1750.
Presence Z. Wharton, John Plunkett
Wm. x Furlong, Chrisr. Collins
At a court held 1st March 1750 .. Deed of Gift to Son recorded."
In Robert Beasley Frank's will dated 17 November 1725 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA, John Plunkett was named as executor;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Westmoreland County, Virginia-Will of Robert Frank (Sr) Bk 8, P 76- Nov. 17, 1725 Pro Feb. 22, 1726
Being in perfect sense and memory , thou weak in body, but Blessed be God in perfect ___, as followeth:
--- Imprimis: I bequeath my Soul to God in Jesus Christ who was my Creator and Redeemer, in whom I trust to be my Creator, to save me again at the last day in Glory. I also bequeath my body to the earth from whence it had its being, to be orderly and decently buried and my worldly goods, as follows:
--- Imprimis: I give unto my grand daughter Margaret Spilman, a certain parcel of land lying on E/S Modoro Branch, commonly known as Whitins during her lifetime; and after her decease to return to my grandson Robert Frank., and if my grandson Robert Frank should die without issue lawfully begotten of his own body, to return to my grandson, William Plunkett
--- Impremis: I give unto my grandson John Grinning, a certain parcel of land lying between the Church path and Modoro branch, to him and his heirs forever..
--- Impremis: I give unto my grandson Robert Frank, my plantation and land belonging thereto, and to inherit the same at the age one and twenty, to him and his heirs forever; said land to be in possession of John Plunkett, until such time he comes of age.. If he should die without heirs of his body, this land to return to my grandson William Plunkett
--- Impremis: I give unto my grand daughter Margaret Spilman, one cow and calf.
--- Impremis: I give unto my grandson, William Plunkett, bed and funishings, which I commonly ly on.
--- Impremis: I give unto my grand daughter Elizabeth Knighton, my next best bed and furnishings.
--- Impremis: I give unto my grandsons, Thomas Grinning and John Grinning, all my wearing cloathes, after my decease, to be equally divided between them.
--- Impremis: I give unto my grandson Thomas Frank, my horse, bridle, and saddle.
--- All the rest of my personal effects I give to my friend, John Plunkett.
Also, I make my loving friend, John Plunkett my whole and sole Exr of this last Will & Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and fixed my Seal this 17th day of November, 1725.
Signed: Robert (His R Mark) Frank (Seal)
Attest: The mark of John Pipor
The Mark of John Doggins /Dargain
Westmoreland County, At a Court held for this County the 22nd day of February, 1726, John Plunkett, the Executor named in the last Will & Testament of Robert Frank, took Oath as Executor and the will being proved by the Oath of the Witnesses, therefore ordered to be recorded. this 9th day of March, 1726. Sig: G. Turberville, CC Westmoreland Co Recorded the ninth day of March 1726"
     "Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia , Page 86
FRANK, ROBERT, 17 Nov. 1725; 22 Feb. 1726.
--- Granddau. Margaret Spillman my land;
--- grandson Robert Frank;
--- grandson William Plunkett;
--- grandson John Grinning;
--- granddau. Elizabeth Knighton;
--- grandson Thomas Grinning and grandson Thomas Frank;
--- exr. John Plunkett.
Bk 1, P 49-Inventory of the Estate of Robert Frank-Westmoreland co:: In obedience to an Order of the Court dated November 30, 1726, we ye appraisers being duly sworn before Mr. Augustine Washington, December 9th, 1726, one of his Majesty's Justices, in the aforesaid County, have appraised the Estate of the Dec'd Robert Frank, as follows:
--- ten hedd of cattle , 17 hogs and shoates
--- 1 bed and furnishings, bedstead,
--- 1 bed and furnishings, bedstead,
--- 1 bed and furnishings, bedstead
--- etc, incl 1 old trunk, grid iron, frying pan, parcel of lumber, 2 coats, 2 jackets, and 1 pr of breeches, 10 barrels of corn, eleven hundred pds tobacco, 1 pr small stilliards, old table w/table cloath, etc.
Sig: John Pipor, John X Dogains, James X Legg?
Filed for record, by G. Turberville, C/C 22nd day of Feby, 1726."⁷

     Frances Frank was born in 1688 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA;
"Early Colonial Settlers..." says b. ca 1705 in Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., VA, but this would be too late for a marriage date of c1715. Hudson Conwright Family Tree says b. 1688. but cites no sources for date or place.^3,4 She married John Plunkett, son of Thomas Plunkett and Mary Smith, in 1725 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
"Early Colonial Settlers..." says m ca 1715, Westmoreland Co., VA. Hudson Conwright Family Tree says m. 1725, but cites no sources for date or place.^3,5,6,4
Frances Frank died in 1750 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA; Hudson Conwright Family Tree cites no sources for date or place.³
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Westmoreland County, Virginia-Will of Robert Frank (Sr) Bk 8, P 76- Nov. 17, 1725 Pro Feb. 22, 1726
Being in perfect sense and memory , thou weak in body, but Blessed be God in perfect ___, as followeth:
--- Imprimis: I bequeath my Soul to God in Jesus Christ who was my Creator and Redeemer, in whom I trust to be my Creator, to save me again at the last day in Glory. I also bequeath my body to the earth from whence it had its being, to be orderly and decently buried and my worldly goods, as follows:
--- Imprimis: I give unto my grand daughter Margaret Spilman, a certain parcel of land lying on E/S Modoro Branch, commonly known as Whitins during her lifetime; and after her decease to return to my grandson Robert Frank., and if my grandson Robert Frank should die without issue lawfully begotten of his own body, to return to my grandson, William Plunkett
--- Impremis: I give unto my grandson John Grinning, a certain parcel of land lying between the Church path and Modoro branch, to him and his heirs forever..
--- Impremis: I give unto my grandson Robert Frank, my plantation and land belonging thereto, and to inherit the same at the age one and twenty, to him and his heirs forever; said land to be in possession of John Plunkett, until such time he comes of age.. If he should die without heirs of his body, this land to return to my grandson William Plunkett
--- Impremis: I give unto my grand daughter Margaret Spilman, one cow and calf.
--- Impremis: I give unto my grandson, William Plunkett, bed and funishings, which I commonly ly on.
--- Impremis: I give unto my grand daughter Elizabeth Knighton, my next best bed and furnishings.
--- Impremis: I give unto my grandsons, Thomas Grinning and John Grinning, all my wearing cloathes, after my decease, to be equally divided between them.
--- Impremis: I give unto my grandson Thomas Frank, my horse, bridle, and saddle.
--- All the rest of my personal effects I give to my friend, John Plunkett.
Also, I make my loving friend, John Plunkett my whole and sole Exr of this last Will & Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and fixed my Seal this 17th day of November, 1725.
Signed: Robert (His R Mark) Frank (Seal)
Attest: The mark of John Pipor
The Mark of John Doggins /Dargain
Westmoreland County, At a Court held for this County the 22nd day of February, 1726, John Plunkett, the Executor named in the last Will & Testament of Robert Frank, took Oath as Executor and the will being proved by the Oath of the Witnesses, therefore ordered to be recorded. this 9th day of March, 1726. Sig: G. Turberville, CC Westmoreland Co Recorded the ninth day of March 1726."

     Robert Beasley Frank was born circa 1655 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA;
Hudson Conkwright Family Tree says b. ca 1655, but cites no sources for date or place. "Earley Colonial Settlers..." says b. bef 1664.^1,4

His estate was probated on 22 February 1726 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.⁴

Robert Beasley Frank died before 22 February 1725/26 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA; Date of probate of will.^1,4
     GAV-7.

Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Plunkett Family records show John Plunkett's wife as Frances Frank, dtr of Robert, SR- John Sr. was still living 1758 when his son John made his will Orange Co, Virginia
     "June 20, 1725-West. Co-Will of Sarah Frank Widow, (of Robert, Jr) (Nuncupative)
Eldest son, Thomas Frank
Children: Robert Frank*, Samuel Frank, Martha Frank, and Nehemiah Frank, to John Pipor and his wife, Mary until they come of age Attest: John Plunkett
*Named in gr/Father's will of 1726.
(some of this family (Thomas & Robert) can be found in Spottsylvania Co Rec-Nehemiah in Lunenburg Co Rec-later Laurens, SC- Robert Frank III left will Westmoreland Co, 1776.
Land Grants Charlotte County Book 37P 13 Nehemiah Frank 870 Ac-Yr1767
     "Westmoreland Co. Va Order Book 1705-1721 by John Frederick Dorman
page 345a - [25 June 1719]
The last will nuncupative of Joseph Hemmings was presented by Thomas Harvey and Elizabeth his wife relict of Joseph and proved by Eliza Frank and Martha Thompson, wittnessess thereto. Certificate is granted them for obtaining letters of administration with the will annext. It is ordered that Robert Frank, Robert Frank Jr, John Read and Samuel Rawlins appraise the estate in money.
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://pages.prodigy dot net/procyon/swepson/earlygrn.htm
URL title: GREENING -( And Variants)
Note: Westmoreland County, Virginia deeds
DB 5, p 304-305- July 25, 1714-Westmoreland Co- To all Christian People, to whom these presents shall come, Greeting: Know ye that I, Robert Frank, Senr, of the County of Westmoreland, of Washington Parish, Have in consideration of the natural love and affection which I beare to my son Robert Frank Junr, Give, Grant, Devise, and impress a certain messuage of land containing one hundred acres whereon he now lives, the said land to have and to hold to him and his heirs forever, with all privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging as houses orchards gardens and all other liberties and privileges thereunto belonging to the said hundred acres of land in manner and form aforesaid whereby I do acquitt and release all my right title and interest of the said land from me my heirs, Exrs, and assigns unto my son Robert Frank to him his heirs, or assigns, quietly to occupy and enjoy without any trouble or molestation for by or under me. In witness , I sett to my hand and seale this 25th day of July, 1714. Sealed and Delivered in the presence of Alexander Thompson, Joseph Hemmings Signed: Robert (His Mark) Frank (Seal) Westmoreland County-At a Court held for the said County the 28th day of July, 1714, Joseph Hemmings, by virtue of a power from Robert Frank acknowledged the above written instrument to be his proper act and deed to be and more to the uses in the same contained which on motion of Robert Frank Junr. is admitted to record. Test: Thos. Sorrell, DCC, Recorded Aug 1st, 1714.
     "James Hughes 2005-08-21 19:02:13
Greening
Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records-Dorman
Deed-June 29, 1699-Thomas Robbins of West Co to Robert Frank of same, for 3300 pounds tobacco, 100 AC located in fork of Beaver Dam of Appomattox Cr, side of the southernmost branch, branch in the northernmost line of 1200 acres, the 1200 acres formerly belonging to Lt. Col. John Washington, and he left it to his dtr Anne, who married Francis Wright, the survey of the 100 ACRES surveyed by Mr. William Horton. Wrights sold same to Robins. Sig: Thomas Robins, Wts: Joshua Davis, John Brickle, Richard Tankersley
June 29, 1699-Received of Robert Frank full satisfaction. Sig: Isabella Robins, Wts: Joshua Davis
June 28, 1699-Acknowledged by Thomas Robins, Isabella, wife of Thomas Robins, relinq. dower rights. Bk 2, P 88 A
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK, 1714-1716 : pg 2
Westmoreland County Court 28th ofJuly 1714
- FRANK's ackno. to FRANK
JOSEPH HEMMINGS by vertue of a Letter of Attorney from ROBERT FRANK acknowledged a Deed of Gift ofLand from him to ROBERT FRANK, JUNR., to be his proper act and deed which together with the Power on motion of ROBERT the Younger is ordered to be recorded
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY ORDER BOOK, 1716-1718; pg 15
Westmoreland County Court 28th of November 1716
BLAGGE's Will proved
The Last Will and Testament of ABRAHAM BLAGGE, deced. was presented into Court by MARGRETT BLAGGE, his Executrix, who made Oath thereto and being proved by the Oath of JOSEPH HEMMINGS, one ofthe witnesses thereto, is admitt to Record; and upon motion of the Executrix and her performing what is usuall in such cases, Certificate is granted her for obtaining a Probate thereofin due form and it is ordered JOSEPH HEMMINGS, ROBERT FRANK, ROBERT FRANK, JUNR. and JOHN REEDS or any three ofthem being first sworn before one of his Majesties Justices for this County, doe some time before
the next Court value and appraise the Estate of the Testtor in money and make report thereof to the next Court
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY DEEDS & WILLS. 1726-1729; Pg 117
THIS INDENTURE made this Twenty third day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seaven hundred twenty and nine By and between OWIN BRINHAM of Cople Parish in Westmoreland County of one part and STEPHEN BALEY of the aforesaid Parish and County of other part; Wittnesseth that OWIN BRINHAM in consideration of the sum of seven thousand pounds of good sound lawful tobacco in cask to him in hand already paid by STEPHEN BALEY, the receipt whereof he cloth hereby acknowledge, bath and by these presents doth bargaine and sell unto STEPHEN BALEY his heirs all that parcell of land containing by estimation One hundred fifty five acres be the same more or less scituate in Washington Parish in County aforesaid as by a Pattent from the Proprietors Office granted to said OWIN BRINHAM dated ye 15th day of December 1716, said one hundred fifty five acres of land be the same more or less is bounded; Begining at the North Eastern out corner of one hundred acres of land which did formerly belong to one RANDAL DEVENPORT, deced., on the Southard of APPAMATTOX BEVERDAMS with ye line of Mr. STORK, decd and extending down ys sd. Dams the several courses thereof to a corner marked white Oak, thence S. E. 80 poles to a marked Spanish Oak standing in or near ye line of ROBT. FRANK. thence S. 38d. W. 60 poles crossing a Branch, thence No. 35d. W. 4 pc), to a marked red Oak, thence S. 50d, W. 81 poles to two
marked white Oak saplins standing on the N. E. side of a Swamp falling into MATTOX BEVERDAMS, thence up ye Swamp N. 33d W. 18 po thence W. N. W. 18 po: W. S. W, 26 po:, No. 55d. W. 22 po:, No, 12d. W. 10 po, to DEVENPORTs corner, thence along his line N. N. E 178 pa. thence No. 39d. W. 102 po, to the begining place, Together with all houses orchards and appurtenances to the same belonging; To have and to hold the percell of land and all the premises unto STEPHEN BALEY his heirs: And OWIN BRINHAM for himself his heirs the one hundred fifty five acres of land hereby granted unto STEPHEN BALEY his heirs against the claim of any person shall warrant and for ever defend by these presents; In Witness whereof the parties to these presents have interchangeably set their hand and seals the day and year first above written
Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of
WILLOUGHBY NEWTON, OWIN his mark BRINEN
JAMES THOMAS,
SAMUELL OLDAM, PETER RUST
Memorandm. That on the 26th day of May in ye year of our Lord one thousand seven
hundred twenty and nine the within named OWIN BRINHAM made livery and seizin of the lands and appurtenances within mentioned according to the form and effect of the
within Deed unto STEPHEN BALEY in presence of us
WILLOUGHBY NEWTON SAMUELL OLDAM
JAMES THOMAS PETER RUST
Westmoreld. ss. At a Court held for the sd. County the 28th day of May 1729
OWIN BRINHAM personally acknowledged this Deed of Feoffment of Land by him passed to STEPHEN BALEY together with the livery of seizin thereon endorsed to be his proper act and deed, which at the instance of sd. BALEY are admitted to Record
Test G. TURBERVILE, C. C, W.
Recorded the thirtieth day of May 1729 pr. G. T., C. C. W."

Robert Beasley Frank left a will on 17 November 1725 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Westmoreland County, Virginia-Will of Robert Frank (Sr) Bk 8, P 76- Nov. 17, 1725 Pro Feb. 22, 1726
Being in perfect sense and memory , thou weak in body, but Blessed be God in perfect ___, as followeth:
--- Imprimis: I bequeath my Soul to God in Jesus Christ who was my Creator and Redeemer, in whom I trust to be my Creator, to save me again at the last day in Glory. I also bequeath my body to the earth from whence it had its being, to be orderly and decently buried and my worldly goods, as follows:
--- Imprimis: I give unto my grand daughter Margaret Spilman, a certain parcel of land lying on E/S Modoro Branch, commonly known as Whitins during her lifetime; and after her decease to return to my grandson Robert Frank., and if my grandson Robert Frank should die without issue lawfully begotten of his own body, to return to my grandson, William Plunkett
--- Impremis: I give unto my grandson John Grinning, a certain parcel of land lying between the Church path and Modoro branch, to him and his heirs forever..
--- Impremis: I give unto my grandson Robert Frank, my plantation and land belonging thereto, and to inherit the same at the age one and twenty, to him and his heirs forever; said land to be in possession of John Plunkett, until such time he comes of age.. If he should die without heirs of his body, this land to return to my grandson William Plunkett
--- Impremis: I give unto my grand daughter Margaret Spilman, one cow and calf.
--- Impremis: I give unto my grandson, William Plunkett, bed and funishings, which I commonly ly on.
--- Impremis: I give unto my grand daughter Elizabeth Knighton, my next best bed and furnishings.
--- Impremis: I give unto my grandsons, Thomas Grinning and John Grinning, all my wearing cloathes, after my decease, to be equally divided between them.
--- Impremis: I give unto my grandson Thomas Frank, my horse, bridle, and saddle.
--- All the rest of my personal effects I give to my friend, John Plunkett.
Also, I make my loving friend, John Plunkett my whole and sole Exr of this last Will & Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and fixed my Seal this 17th day of November, 1725.
Signed: Robert (His R Mark) Frank (Seal)
Attest: The mark of John Pipor
The Mark of John Doggins /Dargain
Westmoreland County, At a Court held for this County the 22nd day of February, 1726, John Plunkett, the Executor named in the last Will & Testament of Robert Frank, took Oath as Executor and the will being proved by the Oath of the Witnesses, therefore ordered to be recorded. this 9th day of March, 1726. Sig: G. Turberville, CC Westmoreland Co Recorded the ninth day of March 1726"
     "Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia , Page 86
FRANK, ROBERT, 17 Nov. 1725; 22 Feb. 1726.
--- Granddau. Margaret Spillman my land;
--- grandson Robert Frank;
--- grandson William Plunkett;
--- grandson John Grinning;
--- granddau. Elizabeth Knighton;
--- grandson Thomas Grinning and grandson Thomas Frank;
--- exr. John Plunkett.
Bk 1, P 49-Inventory of the Estate of Robert Frank-Westmoreland co:: In obedience to an Order of the Court dated November 30, 1726, we ye appraisers being duly sworn before Mr. Augustine Washington, December 9th, 1726, one of his Majesty's Justices, in the aforesaid County, have appraised the Estate of the Dec'd Robert Frank, as follows:
--- ten hedd of cattle , 17 hogs and shoates
--- 1 bed and furnishings, bedstead,
--- 1 bed and furnishings, bedstead,
--- 1 bed and furnishings, bedstead
--- etc, incl 1 old trunk, grid iron, frying pan, parcel of lumber, 2 coats, 2 jackets, and 1 pr of breeches, 10 barrels of corn, eleven hundred pds tobacco, 1 pr small stilliards, old table w/table cloath, etc.
Sig: John Pipor, John X Dogains, James X Legg?
Filed for record, by G. Turberville, C/C 22nd day of Feby, 1726."⁴

     Robert Frank was born in 1625 at Danby, Yorkshire, England;
Hudson Conkwright Family Tree cites no sources for date or place. "Early Colonial Settlers..." says b ca 1624.^1,2 He married Elizabeth Woodbridge circa 1644 at England
;
Hudson Conkwright Family Tree says m. in Westmoreland, Co., VA, but cites no sources for date or place. "Early Colonial Settlers..." says m. ca 1644 in England.^3,1,2
Robert Frank died in 1685 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA; Hudson Conwright Family Tree cites no sources for date or place.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Cavaliers & Pioneers (Nugent)
Patent Bk No 1-Part II, P 135-Jan 6, 1642-Humphrey Tabb, 150 acs Eliz. City Co. (P825) Adj land of Dr. Calvert, Comfort Cr., David Poole; Trans. of 3 persons, Robert Franke, Eliz. Woodbridge, Gyles Sallett
     "Early Virginia Immigrants, (Greer)
Hen. Franke, 1653 by Richard Slaughter, Nansemond Co.
Robt. Franke, 1642 by Humphrey Tabb, Elizabeth City
     "Patent Bk 2, P 223 Jan 9, 1651-Humphrey Tabb, 1000 acs Northumberland Co (P354) In Fleets Bay abutting N. upon Haddaways Cr-for Transp. of 20 persons; Incl: Robert Frank, Elizabeth Woodbridge, Giles Sallett, John Guy, Thomas Parteete, John Fisher, John Patrick, Glogs Blaze
     "CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 4; Pg 356
GEORGE THOMPSON, 400 acs. Lancaster Co., 1I Mar. I657, p. 140, (207). Wly. upon Tabbs Cr., Ely. upon Fleets bay & Sly. upon Nantipolzey Cr. Trans. of 8 pers: Robert Franke, Elizabeth Woolbridge, Giles Sallett, Jno. Patriarch, Gloys Blaze, Jno. Guy, Tho. Peteete, James Fisher.
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
Note: http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=25&last=26&g_p=G2&colle ction=NN Grant
Title Franke, Robert.
Publication 8 October 1694.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Northern Neck Grants, reels 288-311.
Note Location: Westmoreland County.
Description: 335 acres upon the branches of Appamattocks Creek. Beg.g &c extending west to the line of Mavis Smith.
Source: Northern Neck Grants No. 2, 1694-1700, p. 25-26 (Reel 288).
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://www.inu dot net/sadie/greeningearlyrecords.htm
URL title: Greening
Note:
Patent Bk 4, P 370 Sept 1, 1657 George Chapman 1500 acs New Kent County, for Trans. of 20 persons-Incl Tho. Frank, Mary Woodbridge, Robert Sallitt, John Fisher
     "Cavaliers & Pioneers Patent Book 5 page 447
Robt. Alexander, John Alexander, Jr. & Xtopher Lund, Jr., 1464 acres Westmoreland County, 23 Mar 1664, page 162, (41), south side of Attapin Creek Dam beginning at corner tree of George Weading sic George Weedon, Daniel White & Miles Phillips, extend west by south &c to North side of a small runn that falls into Appomattocks Creek &c trans, of 29 persons: Roger Korman (or Norman), Ann Phillips, Edward Massey, Henry Coplyn, Charles Perches, John Ellis, Robert Franck, Lawrence Tomkins, Thomas Webb, Joyce Axell, Wm. Butler, Robert Cockerell, Thomas Wilkenson, Daniel Liss, Thomas Moore, Wm West, Rachaell Hailes, Richard Huff, John Gayle, Thomas Butler, Henry Vincent, Ellen Browne, Thomas Lund, Jno Walton, Maurice Smith, Wm Hills, Samll. Mottershead, Lucy Stratton, Judeth Beach." GAV-9.

Robert Frank and Elizabeth Woodbridge immigrated in 1642 to Virginia, USA;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Cavaliers & Pioneers (Nugent)
Patent Bk No 1-Part II, P 135-Jan 6, 1642-Humphrey Tabb, 150 acs Eliz. City Co. (P825) Adj land of Dr. Calvert, Comfort Cr., David Poole; Trans. of 3 persons, Robert Franke, Eliz. Woodbridge, Gyles Sallett
     "Early Virginia Immigrants, (Greer)
Hen. Franke, 1653 by Richard Slaughter, Nansemond Co.
Robt. Franke, 1642 by Humphrey Tabb, Elizabeth City
     "Patent Bk 2, P 223 Jan 9, 1651-Humphrey Tabb, 1000 acs Northumberland Co (P354) In Fleets Bay abutting N. upon Haddaways Cr-for Transp. of 20 persons; Incl: Robert Frank, Elizabeth Woodbridge, Giles Sallett, John Guy, Thomas Parteete, John Fisher, John Patrick, Glogs Blaze
     "Patent Bk 4, P 357Mar. 11, 1657-George Thompson, 400 acs Lancaster County, for Transp. of 8 pers: Robert Franke, Elizabeth Woolbridge, Giles Sallett, Jno. Patriarch, Gloys. Blaze, Jno. Guy, Tho. Peteete, James Fisher
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://www5.familytreemaker.com/cgi-bin/texis/find/search30/?query=early+v irginia+immigrants++woodbridge&db=online&areas=10&head=online&booknum=&cat egory=&words=early+virginia+immigrants&first=&last=woodbridge&cmd=context& id=37c21b2f5#hit1
URL title: Early Virginia Immigrants, 1623 -1666 , Page 369
Note: Woodbridge, Eliz., 1651, by Humphry Tabb, Northumberland Co. Woodbridge, Eliza., 1642, by Humphry Tabb, Elizabeth City Co.^4,2

     Elizabeth Woodbridge was born in 1625 at Elsworth, Cambridgeshire, England; Hudson Conkwright Family Tree says b. 1625 in Elsworth, Cambridgeshire, England, butg cites no sources for date or place. "Early colonial Settlers..." says b c 1628.^1,2 She married Robert Frank circa 1644 at England
;
Hudson Conkwright Family Tree says m. in Westmoreland, Co., VA, but cites no sources for date or place. "Early Colonial Settlers..." says m. ca 1644 in England.^1,3,4
Elizabeth Woodbridge died in 1685 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA; Hudson Conwright Family Tree cites no sources for date or place.¹
     GAV-9.

Elizabeth Woodbridge and Robert Frank immigrated in 1642 to Virginia, USA;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Cavaliers & Pioneers (Nugent)
Patent Bk No 1-Part II, P 135-Jan 6, 1642-Humphrey Tabb, 150 acs Eliz. City Co. (P825) Adj land of Dr. Calvert, Comfort Cr., David Poole; Trans. of 3 persons, Robert Franke, Eliz. Woodbridge, Gyles Sallett
     "Early Virginia Immigrants, (Greer)
Hen. Franke, 1653 by Richard Slaughter, Nansemond Co.
Robt. Franke, 1642 by Humphrey Tabb, Elizabeth City
     "Patent Bk 2, P 223 Jan 9, 1651-Humphrey Tabb, 1000 acs Northumberland Co (P354) In Fleets Bay abutting N. upon Haddaways Cr-for Transp. of 20 persons; Incl: Robert Frank, Elizabeth Woodbridge, Giles Sallett, John Guy, Thomas Parteete, John Fisher, John Patrick, Glogs Blaze
     "Patent Bk 4, P 357Mar. 11, 1657-George Thompson, 400 acs Lancaster County, for Transp. of 8 pers: Robert Franke, Elizabeth Woolbridge, Giles Sallett, Jno. Patriarch, Gloys. Blaze, Jno. Guy, Tho. Peteete, James Fisher
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://www5.familytreemaker.com/cgi-bin/texis/find/search30/?query=early+v irginia+immigrants++woodbridge&db=online&areas=10&head=online&booknum=&cat egory=&words=early+virginia+immigrants&first=&last=woodbridge&cmd=context& id=37c21b2f5#hit1
URL title: Early Virginia Immigrants, 1623 -1666 , Page 369
Note: Woodbridge, Eliz., 1651, by Humphry Tabb, Northumberland Co. Woodbridge, Eliza., 1642, by Humphry Tabb, Elizabeth City Co.^2,4

     Sarah Rozier was born in 1690 at Sittenbourne Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA; Hudson Conwright Family Tree cites no sources for date or place.^5,6,1 She married William Willis circa September 1709 at St. Mary's Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 1st husband. Hudson Conwright Family Tree cites no sources for date or place. HFA Bulletin [2007:135:18] syas m. ca Sep 1709 Richmond Co., VA.^7,6,1 Sarah Rozier married Henry Wood before December 1717 at St. Mary's Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 2nd husband. Hudson Conwright Family Tree cites no sources for date or place. HFA Bulletin [2007:135:18] syas m. ca 1718 Richmond Co., VA. "Early colonial Settlers..." says m. bef Dec 1717.^8,6,9 Sarah Rozier married Rush Hudson Sr., son of Joshua Hudson Sr. and Elizabeth Rush, before 6 July 1722 at Hanover Parish, King George Co., Virginia, USA,
;      Her 3rd husband. HIs 2nd wife
Bodine [2010] says he married "before 6 July 1722...It was on that date that administration on the estate of Henry Wood was granted to Rush Hudson and his wife, Sarah, widow of the deceased."
Ancestry.com - Virginia, Marriages of the Northern Neck of Virginia, 1649-1800
     Name:     Rush Hudson Sr
     Marriage Date:     Abt 1722
     Spouse Name:     Sarah Wood
     Marriage Location:     Virginia, United States
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriages of the Northern Neck of Virginia, 1649-1800 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
     Original data: Headley, Robert K. Married Well and Often: Marriages of the Northern Neck of Virginia, 1649–1800. Baltimore, MD, USA: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2003.

     from Hudson Conkwright Family Tree: "CONFLICT in wives: Sarah HAWKSFORD or Sarah Hudson? or Sarah Rosser? Father: David ROSSER and Mother: Sarah SHERWOOD
     Marriage 1 William Willis b: ABT. 1680 in Orange Co., VA
     Marriage 2 Henry Wood
     Marriage 3 Edward Turberville
     Marriage 4 Rush Hudson
     "Will proved, Orange Co, VA. Her will is in Orange Co. VA. WB II p. 310-11; 18 June 1760 , proved 28 May 1761. Some have said without any proof that her parents were John and Saints Hawksford (Hoxford). Others felt she was possibly a Willis who married (first) her cousin. Sources for dates: HFA Bulletin #19 page 57 by Dr. Newman HALL. It is also possible she was related to the Jones family who settled in this area. So far no one has been able to find the birth name of the Much Married Sarah.
     "Dr. Newman Hall also has an article in the Oct. 1991 Hudson Family Association Bulletin No. 76, on pages 105-108 titled, "SARAH of Richmond County, VA. Widow of WILLIAM WILLIS - HENRY WOOD - RUSH HUDSON - EDWARD TURBERVILLE". He has on pages 108-114 of this same publication an article on her son David Hudson. In his article Dr. Newman has written, "The family identity of the four times married Sarah is unknown and resists determination. Circumstantial evidence is strong in implying that she was one of a group of families living in the area where her father-in-law, John WILLIS, settled in upper Richmond County.
     "However, even a critical examination of many likely families provides inconclusive information." (Pages 105-6 HFA Bulletin #76) Dr. Hall has the order of her children's birth by Rush Hudson thus: Rush b. ca 1723, Joshua b. ca 1725, and David b. ca 1727. This order does not, however, follow the naming pattern usally used in which the eldest son was named after the paternal grandfather (Joshua in this case), the next son after the maternal grandfather (unknown at this time), and the third son after the father himself (Rush in this case.)"
     kat1127chap originally shared this on 10 May 2010."^5,10,11,12,6 Sarah Rozier married Edward Tuberville circa 1737 at King George Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 4th husband. Hudson Conwright Family Tree cites no sources for date or place. HFA Bulletin [2007:135:18] syas m. ca 1737 King George Co., VA.^13,6,1
Sarah Rozier died before 28 May 1761 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA; Date will was entered for probate.¹

Her estate was probated on 28 May 1761 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Per Joan Allen Peyton & Kircherr Family Tree: "Sarah Hudson Turbervile died shortly before 28 May 1761 on which date her son, Rush Hudson, presented his mother’s will of 18 June 1760, before the court of Orange County, Virginia. Therein, Sarah Turbervile, of Orange County named her sons as John Willis, William Willis, Henry Wood, David Hudson, Joshua Hudson, and Rush Hudson and daughter Sarah Hawkins, and Rush Hudson’s children Rush, Mary and Elizabeth. [Orange Co. Will Book 2 (1744-78), p. 310-311]"

Per "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     Ref: Orange County, Virginia Will Book 2, pg 310 and 319: At a Court held for Orange County on Thursday the 28th day of May 1761, This Last Will and Testament of Sarah Tuberville decd, was presented into Court by Rush Hudson the Executor herein named and proved by the oaths of Benjamin Hawkins Jr., Moses Harwood and Kezia Rosser witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor who made oath according to law certificate was granted him for obtaining Letters of probate thereof in due form giving security on which he with Joshua Hudson and John Morton his Securities entered into and acknowledged their Bond for the same in the sum of Twenty pounds current money. Teste: Geo. Taylor C.O.C."^14,1
     GAV-6.

; from Joan Allen Peyton & Kircherr Family Tree - Posted 08 Sep 2015 by PAllen7783
     Name: Sarah Rozier
     Given Name: Sarah
     Surname: Rozier
     Sex: F
     Birth: Bet 1685 and 1690 in Middlesex Co., Virginia
     Death: Bef 28 May 1761 in Orange Co., Virginia
     _UID: F1521AE204674BBD836249E97C96C8AB4EEA
     Note: Some references suggest that Sarah may have been born as early as 1675. Sarah has been referenced as Sarah 'much married' in several sources. The Wayland 'Terrill' site suggests that Sarah may have been the daughter of Joshua Hudson and Elizabeth Rush. LDS searches indicate that she was born prior to 1689 in Hanover Parrish, King George, Virginia. Wayland also supports the fact that she married Willis, Wood, Hudson and Tuberville, but indicates that she may actually have been the daughter of John Hawksford. Michael John Neills Genealogy Database at Rootsweb / Worldconnect also suggests that she was born in 1690 and died in 1761 and that she was the daughter of John Hauxford.
Williams widow Sarah, married a second time, to Henry Wood; and a third time to Rush Hudson; Finally as a fourth marriage, she became the wife of Edward Turberville of Orange County. Sarah wrote her Will on June 18, 1760, and it was probated in Orange County, May 27, 1761.
A second inventory of William Willis's estate was submitted by Sarah and Rush Hudson on 6 July 1722 (Ref: King George County Order Gook 1721 - 1734, p. 52) By that time, Sarah's second husband, Henry Wood was deceased.
     Sarah named her children as follows; My son John Willis 1 shilling, my son William Willis 10 shillings; my son, David Hudson 1 shilling; my son Joshua Hudson 1 shilling. To my daughter, Sarah Hawkins, all my wearing clothes. To Rush Hudson's daughter, Sarah, 1 sheet, to Rush Hudson's daughter, one trunk. My son Rush Hudon to be Executor of my estate. Witnessed: Benjamin Hawkins, Moses Harwood and Kezia Rosser. Much of the information was taken from Potter, Maud. The Willis of Virginia Mars Hill, NC, 1964/1968. Several additional sources suggest that she actually bore the surname 'Rosser'.
     Sarah (Willis - Wood - Hudson - Tuberville) wrote her will in Orange County, Virginia on 18 June 1760 and it was entered for probate on 28 May 1761. It was produced for probate on 25 March 1762.
     "In the name of God Amen, I Sarah Tuberville (sic) of Orange County in the colony of Virginia being sick of Body but of perfect mind and memory Thanks be to God for all, do make and ordain this mylast Will and Testament in Manner and form following viz:
     Item, I give to my son John Willis One shilling sterling.Item, I give to my son William Willis Ten shillings. (one source suggests that William received only one shilling ?)
     Item, I give to my son Henry Wood Two pounds.
     Item, I give to my son David Hudson one shilling sterling.
     Item, I give to my son Joshua Hudson one shilling sterling.Item, I give to my daughter Sarah Hawkins all my wearing clothes with a book called William Beverage Sermons.Item, I give to Rush      Hudson's daughter Mary one chest and his daughter Elizabeth one trunk. I give to my son Rush Hudson one Negro Woman named Winny duringhis life and afgterwards I give the said Winny and her increase to Rush Hudson Jr. I give to my son Rush all the rest of my goods to dispose with as he shall think proper and (finally) I make and ordain my son Rush Hudson full and whole Executor of his my last Will and Testament Revoking all other will or wills by me made in witness whereof I have herunto set my hand and seal this 18th day of June in the year of our Lord God 1760. Signed: Sarah (her mark) Tuberville. Signed, sealed and delivered by the said Sarah Tubderville for her last will and Testament in the presence of Benjamin Hawkins Jr., Moses (his mark) Harwood, Kezia (her mark) Rosser (one reference suggests that Kezia's last name may have been Roper ?).
     N.B. it is my desire that my Estate shall not be appraised. Signed Sarah (her mark) Tuberville.N.B. interlined before signed (I give Winnys First born to Elizabeth Hudson and the next to Mary Hudson)
     Ref: Orange County, Virginia Will Book 2, pg 310 and 319: At a Court held for Orange County on Thursday the 28th day of May 1761, This Last Will and Testament of Sarah Tuberville decd, was presented into Court by Rush Hudson the Executor herein named and proved by the oaths of Benjamin Hawkins Jr., Moses Harwood and Kezia Rosser witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor who made oath according to law certificate was granted him for obtaining Letters of probate thereof in due form giving security on which he with Joshua Hudson and John Morton his Securities entered into and acknowledged their Bond for the same in the sum of Twenty pounds current money. Teste: Geo. Taylor C.O.C."
1
     Father: David Rozier b: Abt 1669 in Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia
     Mother: Sarah Sherwood b: Abt 1664 in Sittenbourne Parish, Rappahannock Co., Virginia
     Marriage 1 William Willisb: 1680
     Married: Abt 1708
     Change Date: 5 Aug 2007
     Children
     William Willis
     Sarah Willis
     John Willis b: 1709 in King George Co., Virginia
     Marriage 2 Henry Wood
     Married: Bef Dec 1717 in Virginia
     Change Date: 5 Aug 2007
     Children
     Henry Wood
     Marriage 3 Rush Hudsonb: Abt 1680 in King George Co., Virginia
     Married: 6 Jul 1722 in Virginia
     Change Date: 5 Aug 2007
     Children
     Rush Hudson b: Bet 1722 and 1735 in Hanover Parish, King George Co., Virginia
     Joshua Hudson b: Bet 1725 and 1735 in Hanover Parish, King George Co., Virginia
     Marriage 4 Edward Turberville
     Married: Bef 1727-7 Nov 1735 in King George Co., Virginia
     Change Date: 5 Aug 2007
     Sources:
     Abbrev: The Lager Diebolt Rausch Laub Genealogy Page
     Title: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=flager&id=I11075
     Author: Fred Lager
     Date: 2/28/06
     Page: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db= flager&id=I11075.¹⁵

Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "1697-1699 Richmond Co VA Orders; Antient Press: (Page 314)
Richmond County Court 6th of July 1698
- Ordered that ELIZABETH, SARAH, DAVID and MARY ROSERs, Orphans of DAVID ROSER deced. do abide with FRANCIS JAMES and MARY his Wife and that the said FRANCIS JAMES do take into his Custody and possession of all & singular the Estate belonging unto the said Children & be accountable therefore when lawfully required
     "James Hughes 2005-05-16 16:10:52
The Lager Diebolt Rausch Laub Genealogy Page
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=flager&id=I1107 5
Name: Sarah Rozier
Sex: F
Birth: BET 1685 AND 1690 inMiddlesex County, Virginia. 4 5
Death: AFT 18 JUN 1760 in Orange County, Virginia. 6 7 8 9
Probate: 28 MAY 1761 Orange County, Virginia. 10
Will: 18 JUN 1760 Orange County, Virginia. 11 12
Event: Administrator 7 NOV 1735 King George County, Virginia. 13
Event: Administrator NOV 1750 Orange County, Virginia. 14
Event: Migration AFT 1737 King George to Orange County, Virginia.
Note:
Some references suggest that Sarah may have been born as early as 1675. Sarah has been referenced as Sarah 'much married' in several sources. The Wayland 'Terrill' site suggests that Sarah may have been the daughter of Joshua Hudson and Elizabeth Rush. LDS searches indicate that she was born prior to 1689 in Hanover Parish, King George, Virginia. Wayland also supports the fact that she married Willis, Wood, Hudson and Tuberville, but indicates that she may actually have been the daughter of John Hawksford. Michael John Neills Genealogy Database at Rootsweb / Worldconnect also suggests that she was born in 1690 and died in 1761 and that she was the daughter of John Hauxford.
     "Williams widow Sarah, married a second time, to Henry Wood; and a third time to Rush Hudson; Finally as a fourth marriage, she became the wife of Edward Turberville of Orange County. Sarah wrote her Will on June 18, 1760, and it was probated in Orange County, May 27, 1761.
     "A second inventory of William Willis's estate was submitted by Sarah and Rush Hudson on 6 July 1722 (Ref: King George County Order Gook 1721 - 1734, p. 52) By that time, Sarah's second husband, Henry Wood was deceased.
     "Sarah named her children as follows; My son John Willis 1 shilling, my son William Willis 10 shillings; my son, David Hudson 1 shilling; my son Joshua Hudson 1 shilling. To my daughter, Sarah Hawkins, all my wearing clothes. To Rush Hudson's daughter, Sarah, 1 sheet, to Rush Hudson's daughter, one trunk. My son Rush Hudon to be Executor of my estate. Witnessed: Benjamin Hawkins, Moses Harwood and Kezia Rosser. Much of the information was taken from Potter, Maud. The Willis of Virginia Mars Hill, NC, 1964/1968. Several additional sources suggest that she actually bore the surname 'Rosser'.
     "Father: David Rozier b: BET 1652 AND 1669 in Old Rappahannock County, Virginia
Mother: Sarah Sherwood b: ABT 1664 in Sittenbourne Parish, Rappahannock, Virginia.
Marriage 1 William Willis b: ABT 1680 in Richmond County, Virginia. (now King George County, Virginia.)
Married: ABT 1708 6 15 16 17 18
Children
John Willis b: BET 1709 AND 1710 in Hanover Parish, Richmond (later King George), Virginia.
Sarah Willis b: BET 1710 AND 1713 in Richmond County, Virginia.
William Willis b: BET 1710 AND 1716 in VA.
Marriage 2 Henry Wood
Married: BEF DEC 1717 in VA. 16
Children
Henry Wood b: BET 1718 AND 1722 in VA.
Marriage 3 Rush 'Sr.' Hudson b: BET 1683 AND 1690 in Westmoreland County, Virginia.
Married: 6 JUL 1722 in VA. 16
Children
Rush 'Jr.' Hudson b: BET 1722 AND 1735 in Hanover Parish, King George, Virginia.
David Hudson b: ABT 1727 in Hanover Parish, King George, Virginia.
Joshua Hudson b: BET 1725 AND 1735 in Hanover Parish, King George, Virginia.
Marriage 4 Edward Tuberville b: ABT 1671 in King George County, Virginia.
Married: BET 1727 AND 7 NOV 1735 16
Sources:
Title: Genealogy of the Willis Family
Author: Peggy Francis Rush
Publication: Heritage Books, Inc. - 1996, 1540E Pointer Ridge Place, Bowie, Md. 20716 - 1996
Note: Complete Title: 'The willis Family of the Northern Neck in Virginia 1669 - 1737'
Page: p. 90, 101-104, 127
Text: references work of Judson family researcher Newman A. Hall who suggests that Sarah was the daughter of David Rosser Sr. and his first wife Sarah Sherwood.
Page: John Terrill Wayland Jr.
Text: As Sarah ?, suggests that she may have been born as early as 1675 and that her name may have been Sarah Huxford (rather than Sarah Rozier) daughter of John Hauxford. as daughter of John Hauxford
Page: Hoffman-Broks Genealogy: Robert J. Hoffman, 5 March 2004 - rjhcarmel@aol.com
Text: Suggests that Sarah's surname may actually have been spelled 'Rosser'
Media: Electronic
Page: John Terrill Wayland Jr.
Text: suggests that Sarah died after 18 June 1760
Title: Family Group Sheet - William Willis (b. 1680)
Author: Peggy Frances Rush
Media: Manuscript
Text: Ref: Orange County, Virginia Will Book # 2, p. 153 for the apprasial of the estate of Edward Tuberville
Title: Genealogy of the Willis Family
Author: Peggy Francis Rush
Publication: Heritage Books, Inc. - 1996, 1540E Pointer Ridge Place, Bowie, Md. 20716 - 1996
Note: Complete Title: 'The willis Family of the Northern Neck in Virginia 1669 - 1737'
Page: p. 15
Text: Reference: Orange County Will Book 2, p. 310 and Book 2, p. 319. This information is also abstracted by Sparacio, 'Digest of Orange County, Virginia Will Books 1734 - 1838, p. 114
Page: Katherine Cox Gottschalk, 650 E Capitol St, NE, Washington 3, D C
Text: Polly Willis's information suggests that the probate of Sarah's will occured 28 June 1761 in Orange County, Virginia. (Orange County Will Book 2, p. 310 - 311, 319). One reference suggests that the Probate date was 28 March rather than 27 March
Title: Electronic Internet (unverified)
Note: Central Rappahannock Regional Library: Fredericksburg, Virginia
Call Number: 929.2 Wil
Media: Book
Page: p. viii
Text: reference Orange County Will Book II, p. 310, on 28 June 1760
Title: Genealogy of the Willis Family
Author: Peggy Francis Rush
Publication: Heritage Books, Inc. - 1996, 1540E Pointer Ridge Place, Bowie, Md. 20716 - 1996
Note: Complete Title: 'The willis Family of the Northern Neck in Virginia 1669 - 1737'
Page: p. 95
Text: References Sparacio, King George County Deeds 1735-1752, p. 133 and King George County Order Book 2, p. 4 and p. 36. Sarah and Edward Tuberville were granted letters of administration fo the estate of Rush Hudson. Benjmain Berryman, Gent., Thomas Thatcher, Isaac Arnold and Neal McCormack provided bond in the amount of 600 lbs. for the administration of the estate
Title: Genealogy of the Willis Family
Author: Peggy Francis Rush
Publication: Heritage Books, Inc. - 1996, 1540E Pointer Ridge Place, Bowie, Md. 20716 - 1996
Note: Complete Title: 'The willis Family of the Northern Neck in Virginia 1669 - 1737'
Page: p. 100
Text: Sarah was granted letters of Administration in November 1750 with Francis Moore, Gent., and William Willis (her son) as her securities in the amount of 600 lbs.
     "John Willis Sr. patented land on Oct. 21, 1669 next to land patented to John Washington which now lies in Hanover Parish, King George County, Virginia. This is referred to in a deed made by his grandson (Order Bk. I, p 607, King Geo. County, Virginia., 1729-30).
     "1714-1720 Richmond Co VA Deed Book 7; Antient Press: (Page 173)
KNOW ALL MEN by these p:sents that we SARAH WILLIS, JOHN WILLIS and CHARLES WILLIS of County of Richmond are held and firmly bound unto the Worspll. his Maties Justices of the peace for sd: County in the full & just sume of One hundred pounds Sterling, to the which payment well and truely to be made we bind ourselves our heirs firmly by these p:sents; Sealed with our Seales and Dated the 5th day of Decembr. 1716
THE CONDITION of this Obligation is such that if the above bound SARAH WILLIS, Admrx. of all the goods chattells & creditts of WM: WILLIS deced., do make a true & perfect Inventory of all the goods chattells & creditts of the sd: deced., and the same so made do exhibit into the County Court of Richmond att such time as she shall be thereto required by sd: Court and the same goods chattells & creditts shall well and truely administer according to Law, And further do make a just and true account of her actings and doings therein when thereto required by sd: Court, and shall well and truely deliver and pay unto such persons respectively as the Justices shall direct by their Order or Judgment pursuant. to the Laws in such case made and provided; And if it shall hereafter appear that an Last Will and Testment was made by the sd: deced. and the Ezr. or Exrs. therein named do exhibit the wine in the sd. Court making request to have it allowd & approved accordingly if the sd: SARAH WILLIS being thereunto required do render and deliver up her Letters of Admon: approbation of such Testamt. being first had and made in sd: Court, Then this Obligation to be void and of none effect, otherwise to remaine in full force and virtue
Signed Sealed and Delivered in the p:sence of
(no witnesses recorded) SARAH sign WILLIS
JOHN WILLIS
Acknowledged in Richmond County Court the CHARLES signe WILLIS
Fifth day of December 1716 by SARAH WILLIS, JOHN WILLIS and CHARLES WILLIS and ordered to be recorded Test M. BECKWITH Cl Cur
     "JOHN WILLIS of Hanover Par., King Geo. County, Virginia., Planter to William Robinson, Gent, of same place...
"... whereas JOHN WILLIS SR., Dec’d, grandfather of the said JOHN WILLIS party to these presents was in his lifetime seized in Fee of 261 acres of land with all the appurtenances..situate lying and being in the aforesaid Parish of Hanover and County of King George which was granted unto him by letters Patent bearing the date of Oct. 21, 1669 and being so seized by deed or assignment indorsed on the back of the said letters Patent bearing the date of April 26, 1701 did give and grant unto his son WILLIAM WILLIS, now deceased and his heirs lawfully begotten of his body 161 acres of land part of the said 260 acres by the name of ALL THE REMAINING LAND OF THE WITHIN PATENT of land except 100 acres formerly given to his son JOHN WILLIS as by the said letters of Patent and assignment recorded in the County of Richmond relation thereunto my more at large appear and WHEREAS the said WILLIAM WILLIS is now dead and the 161 acres of land are descended and come to the said JOHN WILLIS party to these presents, thel eldest son and heir of the body of the said WILLIAM WILLIS whereby the said JOHN WILLIS is seized of the said premises in Fee tail and whereas by an inquisition taken before BENJ. BERRYMAN, Gent., Sheriff of sd King Geo. Co. on March last by birtue of a writ in the nature of and ad quod damnum to him directed pursuiant to the act of the Assembly in such cases made and provided it is found that the said 161 acres of land are of the value of 60 pounds sterling and no more and that same are a separate parcel and a parcel of or contigueous to other entailed alnds in the possession and seizen of the said JOHN WILLIS as by the inquisition now remaining in the Secretary’s office of this Colony relation being thereunto had may more at large apear... JOHN WILLIS doth hereby grant bargain and sell to said Wm. Robinson. Release is signed by ELIZABETH, wife of JOHN WILLIS. Deed Bk. 2, pp 126-127, June 1, 1737, King George County, Virginia.
     "JOHN WILLIS, of Hanover Par., King Geo. County, Virginia., Planter and William Robinson, gent, and Joseph Strother and Maximilian Robinson, gent.. church wardens of the parish on the other part...JOHN WILLIS and Wm. Robinson... do grant bargain and sell to said Strother and Max: Robinson.. all that tract and parcel of land containing by estimation 261 acres of land in Hanover Par., King Geo. County, Virginia...which said land was granted to JOHN WILLIS SR. grandfather of the said JOHN WILLIS party to these presents...by letters of patent dated Oct. 21, 1669... and 100 acres thereof were given by the said JOHN WILLIS SR., dec’d to his son JOHN WILLIS (dec’d) in feetail by a deed dated Dec. 10, 1694 and by the death of the said JOHN WILLIS, the son without issue are reverted and come to the said JOHN WILLIS party to these presents as heir-at-law of the said JOHN WILLIS the grandfather and the residue of the said premises were given by the said JOHN WILLIS (SR.) the grandfather to his son WILLIAM WILLIS father of the said JOHN WILLIS who is party to these presents....
     "1708-1709 Richmond Co VA Order Book 5; Antient Press: (Page 79)
Richmond County Court 7th of September 1709
- JOHN COOMBS came into Court and by vertue of a Power of Attorney from WILLIAM WILLIS, acknowledged a Deed for Land from sd. WILLIS to JOHN HAUXFORD, wch: is admitted to Record. Also sd. COOMBS by vertue of a Power of Attorney from SARAH WILLIS, the Wife of sd. WILLIAM, to him in that behalf made, relinquished her, sd. SARAH's, right of Dower in the land conveyed in said Deed unto said HAUXFORD wch: is also admitted to Record
- JOHN COOMBS by vertue of a Power of Attorney from WILLIAM WILLIS came into Court and acknowledged the said WILLIS's Bond for performance of Covenants unto JOHN HAUXFORD wch: is admitted to Record
- JOHN HAUXFORD came into Court and acknowledged a Deed for land unto JOHN WILLIS, JUNR., which is admitted to Record. Also LANCE HAUXFORD, the Wife of JOHN HAUXFORD, appeared and relinquished her Dower in the land wch: is also admitted to Record
     "Sep 1709 (Richmond Deed Book 5:131-133)
William WILLIS of of County of Richmond of the Pish. Of St. Marys, Planter, to John HOKFORD of the aforesaid County & Pish.. Land lying in ye County of Richmond and Pish: of St. Marys on the North side of the River which is called Rappahanock River … Francis THORNTON… Francis WRIGHTS and John WRIGHTS… twelve acres… part of a Patten of land granted to John WILLIS Senior by sd William BARKLEY for 201 acres bearing date 21 Oct 1669… and William WILLIS and Sarah WILLIS his now Wife … this (blank) day of September 1709.
Will: WILLIS. Sarah [her marke + ] WILLIS.
In presence of: Isaac ARNOLD, John WILLIS.
At Richmond County Court on 7 Sep 1709, John COOMBS Attorney of William WILLIS came this day into Court and acknowledged the within Deed. Also the said COOMBS by vertue of a letter of Attorney from Sarah WILLIS, the wife of sd. William WILLIS, to him in that behalf made relinquished her the said Sarah's right of Dower… unto the said HAUKFORD…
(Deed Abstracts of Richmond VA, 1708-1711, Sam and Ruth Sparacio, Antient Press, McLean, Virginia)
     "Orange County Virginia Families vol 3 , Page 98
John Willis who died testate in Orange County, Virginia in 1762, married in 1735, in King George County, Va. Elizabeth Plunkett. (Ref. St. Paul's Parish Reg.) He was born about 1710, and was the son of William and Sarah Willis of Richmond & King George County, Va. His mother as the young widow of William Willis married a 2nd time to Henry Wood by whom she had one son, Henry Wood. As her third husband Rush Hudson, she had other children, named in her will. This Sarah maiden name unknown married a fourth time, as his 2nd wife, Mr. Edward Turberville. Edward Turberville had one daughter by his first wife, who married Walter Shropshire of King George County, Va. In the settlement of the estate of Edward Tuberville in Orange County, Va., the widow, Mrs. Sarah Turberville, received one third of his estate and Walter Shropshire received the other two thirds in right of his wife. The will of Sarah Turberville is recorded in Book 2, page 310, Orange County, Va., dated June 18, 1760, and probated May 28, 1761. She named her children as follows, My son John Willis 1 shilling; my son, William Willis, 10 shillings; my son, Henry Wood, 1 shilling; my son David Hudson, 1 shilling; my son, Joshua Hudson, 1 shilling. To my daughter, Sarah Hawkins, all my wearing clothes. To Ruch Hudson's daughter, Sarah, 1 sheet; to Rush Hudson's daughter, 1 trunk. My son, Rush Hudson to be Executor of my estate. Wit: Benj. Hawkins, Moses Harwood, Kezia Rosser.
     "1716-1717 Richmond Co VA Order Book 7; Antient Press: (Page 76)
Richmond County Court 5th of December 1716
- WILLIS p Admon.
WILLIS's Estate SARAH WILLIS, Relict of WILLIAM WILLIS, deced. came into Court and made Oath that WILLIAM WILLIS departed this life without makeing any Will sue farr as she knows or believes, and on her Petition, and giveing security for her just and faithfull administration of the Decedent's Estate, Certificate is granted her for obtaining Letters of Administration in due form
- WILLIS &c, Ack. Bond
SARAH WILLIS, JOHN WILLIS and CHARLES WILLIS came into Court and acknowledged their Bond for the said SARAH WILLIS's just and faithfull administration of the Estate of WILLIAM WILLIS, deced., which is ordered to be recorded
- WILLIS's Estate to be Appraised
JOHN COOMBS, JOHN GREEN, WILLIAM PITMAN and WILLIAM REED or any three of them sometime between this and the next Court are appointed to appraise all and singular the Estate of WILLIAM WILLIS, deced., which shall be presented to their view in money, and make report thereof to the next Court. WILLIAM THORNTON, Gent., or any other Justice of the Peace for this County, is requested to administer an Oath to the Appraisers for their true appra;sment of the deced.'s Estate as also to SARAH WILLIS, the Executrix, for her true discovery thereof
v1735-1743 King George County Deed Book 2 (Antient Press); pp. 137 I EDWARD TURBERVILE do authorize Capt: JOSEPH BERRY in King George County .. to relinquish all Right of Dower and thirds .. I have in tract of Land by virtue of my marriage with SARAH the late Widdow and Relict of WILLIAM WILLIS her former Husband Deceased, and now sold by her Son JOHN WILLIS to Churchwardens of Parish Hanover Deed equal
date with these Presents .. 2nd June 1737.
Presence Thomas Catlett, E: Turbervile
Wm. Bartlett, Archd: McPherson
At a court held 2nd September 1737 .. Joseph Berry by Virtue of this Power
of Attorney acknowledged Right of Dower .."¹ Sarah Rozier was also known as Sarah Rosser.⁵ She is mentioned in the probate of the estate of David Rozier on 6 July 1698 at Richmond Co., Virginia, USA;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "1697-1699 Richmond Co VA Orders; Antient Press: (Page 314)
Richmond County Court 6th of July 1698
- Ordered that ELIZABETH, SARAH, DAVID and MARY ROSERs, Orphans of DAVID ROSER deced. do abide with FRANCIS JAMES and MARY his Wife and that the said FRANCIS JAMES do take into his Custody and possession of all & singular the Estate belonging unto the said Children & be accountable therefore when lawfully required."¹⁶ Sarah Rozier was the administrator of Henry Wood's estate on 6 July 1722; per bodine [2010]: "It was on [6 July 1722] that administration on the estate of Henry Wood was granted to Rush Hudson and his wife, Sarah, widow of the deceased."¹² Sarah Rozier was the administrator of Rush Hudson Sr.'s estate on 7 November 1735; per Joan Allen Peyton & Kircherr Family Tree: "Rush Sr. died in 1735 and soon after, his widow (his 2nd wife) married Edward Turbervile. On 7 Nov 1735, administration on the estate of Rush Hudson was granted to Edward Turbervile and Sarah, his wife. [Court Order Book 2, p. 36]"^14,12
Sarah Rozier was mentioned in a land transaction on 2 January 1755 at King George Co., Virginia, USA,
Memo: per Joan Allen Peyton & Kircherr Family Tree: "02 Jan 1755 • King George Co., Va.
one half of 160 acres given Sarah by her father. Sarah unknown Hudson Settle bequeaths to grandson, William Allen, and Sarah's son, William Hudson. Grandson Wn Allen not disturb Lucy Hudson on land where Archibald Allen lives. 1755 02 Jan Bk A-1 41-43." Will Abstracts of King George County, Va. Will Bk 1 (1752-1780) Virginia County Court Records Incl 1721-1744 from Bk A-1 1721-1752
Will Bk A, pp 41-43.¹⁷

Sarah Rozier left a will on 18 June 1760 at King George Co., Virginia, USA;
Joan Allen Peyton & Kircherr Family Tree cites:
     Will Bk A, pp 41-43
     Title: Will Abstracts of King George County, Va. Will Bk 1 (1752-1780) Virginia County Court Records Incl 1721-1744 from Bk A-1 1721-1752
     Author: Sparacio, Ruth & Sam,
     Publisher: Sparacio, Ruth & Sam, 1986, McLean, Va. 22101
     Repository Information: Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia

Per "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     Sarah (Willis - Wood - Hudson - Tuberville) wrote her will in Orange County, Virginia on 18 June 1760 and it was entered for probate on 28 May 1761. It was produced for probate on 25 March 1762.
     "In the name of God Amen, I Sarah Tuberville (sic) of Orange County in the colony of Virginia being sick of Body but of perfect mind and memory Thanks be to God for all, do make and ordain this mylast Will and Testament in Manner and form following viz:
     Item, I give to my son John Willis One shilling sterling.
     Item, I give to my son William Willis Ten shillings. (one source suggests that William received only one shilling ?)
     Item, I give to my son Henry Wood Two pounds.
     Item, I give to my son David Hudson one shilling sterling.
     Item, I give to my son Joshua Hudson one shilling sterling.
     Item, I give to my daughter Sarah Hawkins [NB I assume this is a dau of Sarah by her husband Rush HUDSON and that HAWKINS was her married name. G. Vaut] all my wearing clothes with a book called William Beverage Sermons.
     Item, I give to Rush Hudson's daughter Mary one chest and his daughter Elizabeth one trunk.
     I give to my son Rush Hudson one Negro Woman named Winny during his life and afgterwards I give the said Winny and her increase to Rush Hudson Jr. [NB I assume this is a son of Sarah's son, Rush. G. Vaut] I give to my son Rush all the rest of my goods to dispose with as he shall think proper and
     (finally) I make and ordain my son Rush Hudson full and whole Executor of his my last Will and Testament Revoking all other will or wills by me made in witness whereof I have herunto set my hand and seal this 18th day of June in the year of our Lord God 1760.
     Signed: Sarah (her mark) Tuberville. Signed, sealed and delivered by the said Sarah Tubderville for her last will and Testament in the presence of Benjamin Hawkins Jr., Moses (his mark) Harwood, Kezia (her mark) Rosser (one reference suggests that Kezia's last name may have been Roper ?).
     N.B. it is my desire that my Estate shall not be appraised. Signed Sarah (her mark) Tuberville.
     N.B. interlined before signed (I give Winnys First born to Elizabeth Hudson and the next to Mary Hudson)
     Ref: Orange County, Virginia Will Book 2, pg 310 and 319: At a Court held for Orange County on Thursday the 28th day of May 1761, This Last Will and Testament of Sarah Tuberville decd, was presented into Court by Rush Hudson the Executor herein named and proved by the oaths of Benjamin Hawkins Jr., Moses Harwood and Kezia Rosser witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor who made oath according to law certificate was granted him for obtaining Letters of probate thereof in due form giving security on which he with Joshua Hudson and John Morton his Securities entered into and acknowledged their Bond for the same in the sum of Twenty pounds current money. Teste: Geo. Taylor C.O.C."¹⁷

     William Willis was born before 1674 at Hanover, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA; Hudson Conwright Family Tree cites no sources for date or place.^1,2 He married Sarah Rozier, daughter of David Rozier and Sarah Sherwood, circa September 1709 at St. Mary's Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 1st husband. Hudson Conwright Family Tree cites no sources for date or place. HFA Bulletin [2007:135:18] syas m. ca Sep 1709 Richmond Co., VA.^1,3,4
William Willis died on 31 March 1714 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.²
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "1714-1720 Richmond Co VA Deed Book 7; Antient Press: (Page 173)
KNOW ALL MEN by these p:sents that we SARAH WILLIS, JOHN WILLIS and CHARLES WILLIS of County of Richmond are held and firmly bound unto the Worspll. his Maties Justices of the peace for sd: County in the full & just sume of One hundred pounds Sterling, to the which payment well and truely to be made we bind ourselves our heirs firmly by these p:sents; Sealed with our Seales and Dated the 5th day of Decembr. 1716
THE CONDITION of this Obligation is such that if the above bound SARAH WILLIS, Admrx. of all the goods chattells & creditts of WM: WILLIS deced., do make a true & perfect Inventory of all the goods chattells & creditts of the sd: deced., and the same so made do exhibit into the County Court of Richmond att such time as she shall be thereto required by sd: Court and the same goods chattells & creditts shall well and truely administer according to Law, And further do make a just and true account of her actings and doings therein when thereto required by sd: Court, and shall well and truely deliver and pay unto such persons respectively as the Justices shall direct by their Order or Judgment pursuant. to the Laws in such case made and provided; And if it shall hereafter appear that an Last Will and Testment was made by the sd: deced. and the Ezr. or Exrs. therein named do exhibit the wine in the sd. Court making request to have it allowd & approved accordingly if the sd: SARAH WILLIS being thereunto required do render and deliver up her Letters of Admon: approbation of such Testamt. being first had and made in sd: Court, Then this Obligation to be void and of none effect, otherwise to remaine in full force and virtue
Signed Sealed and Delivered in the p:sence of
(no witnesses recorded) SARAH sign WILLIS
JOHN WILLIS
Acknowledged in Richmond County Court the CHARLES signe WILLIS
Fifth day of December 1716 by SARAH WILLIS, JOHN WILLIS and CHARLES WILLIS and ordered to be recorded Test M. BECKWITH Cl Cur
     "1716-1717 Richmond Co VA Order Book 7; Antient Press: (Page 76)
Richmond County Court 5th of December 1716
- WILLIS p Admon.
WILLIS's Estate SARAH WILLIS, Relict of WILLIAM WILLIS, deced. came into Court and made Oath that WILLIAM WILLIS departed this life without makeing any Will sue farr as she knows or believes, and on her Petition, and giveing security for her just and faithfull administration of the Decedent's Estate, Certificate is granted her for obtaining Letters of Administration in due form
- WILLIS &c, Ack. Bond
SARAH WILLIS, JOHN WILLIS and CHARLES WILLIS came into Court and acknowledged their Bond for the said SARAH WILLIS's just and faithfull administration of the Estate of WILLIAM WILLIS, deced., which is ordered to be recorded
- WILLIS's Estate to be Appraised
JOHN COOMBS, JOHN GREEN, WILLIAM PITMAN and WILLIAM REED or any three of them sometime between this and the next Court are appointed to appraise all and singular the Estate of WILLIAM WILLIS, deced., which shall be presented to their view in money, and make report thereof to the next Court. WILLIAM THORNTON, Gent., or any other Justice of the Peace for this County, is requested to administer an Oath to the Appraisers for their true appra;sment of the deced.'s Estate as also to SARAH WILLIS, the Executrix, for her true discovery thereof
     "Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia , Page 52
WILLIS, WILLIAM, 31 March 1714. Inventory returned
     "Richmond County, Virginia Wills and Inventories 1707-1719; :
p.306 - William WILLIS, inv; 3 Apr 1717.
     "A second inventory of William Willis's estate was submitted by Sarah and Rush Hudson on 6 July 1722 (Ref: King George County Order Gook 1721 - 1734, p. 52) By that time, Sarah's second husband, Henry Wood was deceased.
     "Sep 1709 (Richmond Deed Book 5:131-133)
William WILLIS of of County of Richmond of the Pish. Of St. Marys, Planter, to John HOKFORD of the aforesaid County & Pish…. Land lying in ye County of Richmond and Pish: of St. Marys on the North side of the River which is called Rappahanock River … Francis THORNTON… Francis WRIGHTS and John WRIGHTS… twelve acres… part of a Patten of land granted to John WILLIS Seaneor by sd William BARKLEY for 201 acres bearing date 21 Oct 1669… and William WILLIS and Sarah WILLIS his now Wife … this (blank) day of September 1709.
Will: WILLIS. Sarah [her marke + ] WILLIS.
In presence of: Isaac ARNOLD, John WILLIS.
At Richmond County Court on 7 Sep 1709, John COOMBS Attorney of William WILLIS came this day into Court and acknowledged the within Deed. Also the said COOMBS by vertue of a letter of Attorney from Sarah WILLIS, the wife of sd. William WILLIS, to him in that behalf made relinquished her the said Sarah's right of Dower… unto the said HAUKFORD…
(Deed Abstracts of Richmond VA, 1708-1711, Sam and Ruth Sparacio, Antient Press, McLean, Virginia)
     "James Hughes 2006-01-19 19:03:43
Willis-Wilkins Genealogy History
His child Mary born out of wedlock. Records Filed Richmond County Orders1702-1704 p. 84 Catherine Cullins, servant to Wm Willis as ordered to serve her master eight months past her stated indenture for having a child out of wedlock. (Mary Cullins). William appeared and confest judgment to the Church Wardens of St. Maryes Parish for the use of said parish five hundred pound of tobacco in caske, the same being the find of Catherine Cullins.
     "WILLIS, WILLIAM (d. i., 1716 in Richmond County). His widow, Sarah, m(2) Henry Wood (q.v.) and (3) Rush Hudson (q.v.), and at the motion of Saarah Hudson 6 July 1722 there are two recordings on 3 August 1722 in I#1, pages 15-16 in which she appears as administratrix of her first two husbands and proceeds to sign her name Sarah Willis, Sarah Wood and Sarah Hudson. The landed estate of This Willis family in Richmond County fell into Hanover Parish, King George County, upon its formation in 1721.
James Hughes 2006-01-20 13:27:39
The Washington Ancestry and Records of the McClain, Johnson and Forty Other Colonial American Families, Volume 1, Page 365
[Richmond County, Deed Book No. 4, p. 11d. Abstract]: TO ALL CHRISTIAN people to whome these presents shall come, I, John Wright of the County of Westmoreland Gent. Send Greeting in our Lord God Everlasting this fifth day of September in the year of our Lord 1705, Now know yee that I the said John Wright for and in Consideration of the Sume of two hundred and fifty pounds Sterl. by ffrancis Thornton in hand paid (etc.) . . . Do give grant sell (etc.) . . . unto the said ffrancis Thornton . . . one Messuage tenement or Tract of Land Containeing one Thousand acres being part of a patent formerly granted to Majr John Washington for seventeen hundred acres of Land dated the first of June Ano Domini 1664 . . . bounded by land sold to William ffreake, Wm Wallis's(WILLIS?) land in in [sic] possession of John Houxford and Thomas Tippitt, including the plantation called by the name of Andrew Harrison's plantation--Scituate . . . within the Parish of St. Maryes in the County of Richmond ... [Witnesses] George Tayler, Alexa Doniphan
JOHN WRIGHT [Seal]
Acknowledged in Richmond County Court by the within named John Wright Sept. 5, 1705. Recorded Sept. 11, 1705 wch acknowledgment Wm Thornton son of the said ffrancis Thornton in behalfe of his said ffather did Receive.
[Page 13.] TO ALL to whome these presents shall come: Know yee that I ffrancis Wright father of the within mentioned John Wright haveing good Right title and Interest by the Courtesie of England to all and singular the within mentioned Lands sold by my Son John Wright . . . to ffrancis Thornton, do . . . acquitt all my Right (etc.) of the within mentioned Lands to the said ffrancis Thornton (etc.) . . . I have hereunto sett my hand and seale this fifth day of September 1705
WRIGHT [Seal]
[Witnesses] GEORGE TAYLER, ALLEXA DONIPHAN. (Acknowledged & recorded as aforesaid.)
In addition to the deed John3 Wright also gave a bond of 1,000 sterling to the said "ffrancis Thornton of the County of Stafford" to further secure the title, as did also Francis2 Wright in 200.
     "John Willis Sr. patented land on Oct. 21, 1669 next to land patented to John Washington which now lies in Hanover Parish, King George County, Virginia. This is referred to in a deed made by his grandson (Order Bk. I, p 607, King Geo. County, Virginia., 1729-30).
JOHN WILLIS of Hanover Par., King Geo. County, Virginia., Planter to William Robinson, Gent, of same place...
"... whereas JOHN WILLIS SR., Dec’d, grandfather of the said JOHN WILLIS party to these presents was in his lifetime seized in Fee of 261 acres of land with all the appurtenances..situate lying and being in the aforesaid Parish of Hanover and County of King George which was granted unto him by letters Patent bearing the date of Oct. 21, 1669 and being so seized by deed or assignment indorsed on the back of the said letters Patent bearing the date of April 26, 1701 did give and grant unto his son WILLIAM WILLIS, now deceased and his heirs lawfully begotten of his body 161 acres of land part of the said 260 acres by the name of ALL THE REMAINING LAND OF THE WITHIN PATENT of land except 100 acres formerly given to his son JOHN WILLIS as by the said letters of Patent and assignment recorded in the County of Richmond relation thereunto my more at large appear and WHEREAS the said WILLIAM WILLIS is now dead and the 161 acres of land are descended and come to the said JOHN WILLIS party to these presents, thel eldest son and heir of the body of the said WILLIAM WILLIS whereby the said JOHN WILLIS is seized of the said premises in Fee tail and whereas by an inquisition taken before BENJ. BERRYMAN, Gent., Sheriff of sd King Geo. Co. on March last by birtue of a writ in the nature of and ad quod damnum to him directed pursuiant to the act of the Assembly in such cases made and provided it is found that the said 161 acres of land are of the value of 60 pounds sterling and no more and that same are a separate parcel and a parcel of or contigueous to other entailed alnds in the possession and seizen of the said JOHN WILLIS as by the inquisition now remaining in the Secretary’s office of this Colony relation being thereunto had may more at large apear... JOHN WILLIS doth hereby grant bargain and sell to said Wm. Robinson. Release is signed by ELIZABETH, wife of JOHN WILLIS. Deed Bk. 2, pp 126-127, June 1, 1737, King George County, Virginia.
     "JOHN WILLIS, of Hanover Par., King Geo. County, Virginia., Planter and William Robinson, gent, and Joseph Strother and Maximilian Robinson, gent.. church wardens of the parish on the other part...JOHN WILLIS and Wm. Robinson... do grant bargain and sell to said Strother and Max: Robinson.. all that tract and parcel of land containing by estimation 261 acres of land in Hanover Par., King Geo. County, Virginia...which said land was granted to JOHN WILLIS SR. grandfather of the said JOHN WILLIS party to these presents...by letters of patent dated Oct. 21, 1669... and 100 acres thereof were given by the said JOHN WILLIS SR., dec’d to his son JOHN WILLIS (dec’d) in feetail by a deed dated Dec. 10, 1694 and by the death of the said JOHN WILLIS, the son without issue are reverted and come to the said JOHN WILLIS party to these presents as heir-at-law of the said JOHN WILLIS the grandfather and the residue of the said premises were given by the said JOHN WILLIS (SR.) the grandfather to his son WILLIAM WILLIS father of the said JOHN WILLIS who is party to these presents....
Richmond County, Order Bk. 5, p78, Sept. 7, 1709.
John COMBS came into Court and by virgue of Power of Attorney from WILLIAM WILLIS acknowledged a deed for land from the said WILLIAM WILLIS to John Hansford and same was admitted to record. Also by Power of Attorney from SARAH, wife of WILLIAM WILLIS to him in her behalf, relinquished the said SARAH’S right of dower in land conveyed to Hanxford, and deed was admitted to record.
Source:
DeHuff, Elizabeth Willis,
Descendants of John Willis, of will in Richmond County, Virginia, 1715
Augusta, Ga.: unknown, 1962, 98 pgs.
     "1692-1694 Richmond County, VA, Deed Book 2; Antient Press: (Page 81)
TO ALL XPIAN PEOPLE to whom this present writing shall come, I JOHN WILLIS do sent Greeting in our Lord God everlasting. Know ye that I the said JOHN WILLIS SENR. of the County of Richmond in ST. MARYs Parish in Virginia, Plan tr, for divers good causes me hereunto moving especially for the natural love and affection I bear unto my loving Son, JOHN WILLIS JIJNR., of the County & Parish aforesaid, do give and grant and make over unto the said JOHN WILLIS JUNR, all the whole parcell of land belonging to and now in my possession that was taken up between myself and JOHN PERSONS SENR., late of this County, deced., as Patent will appear bearing date the 27th day of February 1690/1 under the hand of PHILLIP LUDWELL, Deputy to the Proprietors in England. And likewise One hundred acres of land more to be laid out next and adjoining to the land above mentioned being part of a Patent of Land containing Two hundred sixty and one acres granted to the said WILLIS SENR. p Sr. WM. BERKLEY as p Patent will appear bearing date the 21st of October 1669, the abovesd. Land I the said JOHN WILLIS SENT do give and confirm unto the said JOHN WILLIS JUNR. with all appurtenances fences houses orchards woods timber with all minerals whatsoever from me and my heirs unto the said JOHN WILLIS JUNR., and his heirs lawfully begotten of his Body, And if in case that the said JOHN WILLIS JUNR, should die without issue lawfully begotten of his body that then the said parcell of land to return to me and my heirs. But if in case the said JOHN WILLIS JUNR. should marry and die without issue that then the said JOHN WILLIS Wife to have and enjoy the said parcells of land during her natural life and no long but to return as aforesd, But if in case when the hundred acres of land be laid out which is last given p this Instrument of Writing that Old House and Land should fall within the said JOHN WILLIS Line as it is supposed it will that the sd WILLIS SENR is to have occupy and enjoy the said Plantation as far as the Branch that runs between that and the said Plantation called THE INDIAN FEILD, And the said JOHN WILLIS JUNR cloth agree if he should have occasion to make any fencing upon the North East side of the MAIN ROAD which comes through the INDIAN FEILD, to make a Lane for free passage for the said JOHN WILLIS SENRs. Stock to the Plantation where the said JOHN WILLIS SENR. did formerly live. In Witness my hand and seal this 1st day of when 1694
Signed sealed & delivered in presence of us
NATHI.. POPE JOHN WILLIS SENR,
WM WILLIS his mark
(WILLIS Relinquishmt, of Dower)
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I MATILDA WILLIS true and lawfull Wife of JOHN WILLIS SENR, do assign over all my right of my thirds and Dower of the above mentioned Land unto JOHN WILLIS JUNR as abovesd. Witness my hand and seal this 1st day of December 1694
Signed Sealed & delivered in presence of us
NATHLL. POPE MATILDA WILLIS
WILLM: WILLIS
Recognitr. in Cur Com Richmond 5th die lObr: Ano: 1694 et record 14th
(WILLIS Powr. of Attorney)
KNOW ALL. MEN by these presents that we JOHN WILLIS & MATILDA WILLIS do appoint NATHANL: POPE our Attorney to acknowledge in Court a parcell of land unto JOHN WILLIS JUNR as pr. Instrumt. of Writing will appear bearing date with these presents. Witness our hands this 1st day of !Ober: 1694
Test WM. WILLIS his mark JOHN WILLIS his mark
JOHN WILLIS JUNR. his mark MATILDA WILLIS her mark
Record Test WILLIAM COLSTON, Cl Cur
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1701-1704 Richmond Co VA Deed Book 3; Antient Press: (Page 135)
TO ALL XPIAN PEOPLE to whom this pr:sent writing shall come, I JOHN WILLIS of ST: MARYES Parish in Richmond County in Virginia, Plantr., send Greeting.
Now Know yee that I the said JOHN WILLIS for diverse good causes me hereunto moving but more espetially for the natural love & affection I beare unto my loving Son, WILLIAM WILLIS, of the same place, Plantr., do give & grant unto my said Son & the heirs lawfully begotten or to be begotten of his Body forever, all the remaining part of the within Patent of Land except One hundred acres formerly given to my Eldest Son, JOHN, as by Record of Richmond County will appeare, And if the said WM: WILLIS should Marry & die without issue, then the said Land to remaine to my Son, JOHN WILLIS & his heirs forever after the death of her the said WM. WILLIS should intermarry with, who shall enjoy the same during her Life, the said JOHN WILLIS only reserving to himselfe the Liberty of Timber of the said Land during his Life. Witness my hand & seale
26 nth of April 1701
Sealed & delivered in presence of
XPHER: BUTLER, JOHN WILLIS, his marke
NATHLL. POPE
Recognitr: in Cur Com Richmond 7:d. die Maii Ano: Dom: 1701 et recordr: 28th die
Test WM. COLSTON, Cl Cur
I the Subscriber do by these pr:sens authorize & appoint & depute my friend, NATHANLL: POPE, of Richmond County my Attorney to acknowledge the above Deed of Land to my Son, WM: WILLIS, & for so doing this shall be his Warrant, 26th of April! 1701
Teste JAMES COMPELL JOHN WILLIS, his marke
XPHER: BUTLER
Recordatr in Cur: Com: Richmond 28:d, die Maii Ano: Dom: 1701
Teste WM, COLSTON, Cl Cur
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1708-1709 Richmond Co VA Order Book 5; Antient Press: (Page 79)
Richmond County Court 7th of September 1709
- JOHN COOMBS came into Court and by vertue of a Power of Attorney from WILLIAM WILLIS, acknowledged a Deed for Land from sd. WILLIS to JOHN HAUXFORD, wch: is admitted to Record. Also sd. COOMBS by vertue of a Power of Attorney from SARAH WILLIS, the Wife of sd. WILLIAM, to him in that behalf made, relinquished her, sd. SARAH's, right of Dower in the land conveyed in said Deed unto said HAUXFORD wch: is also admitted to Record
- JOHN COOMBS by vertue of a Power of Attorney from WILLIAM WILLIS came into Court and acknowledged the said WILLIS's Bond for performance of Covenants unto JOHN HAUXFORD wch: is admitted to Record
- JOHN HAUXFORD came into Court and acknowledged a Deed for land unto JOHN WILLIS, JUNR., which is admitted to Record. Also LANCE HAUXFORD, the Wife of JOHN HAUXFORD, appeared and relinquished her Dower in the land wch: is also admitted to Record
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jcat2/mh16751730.html
URL title: Mothershead Timeline
Note:
1713 - John MOTTERSHEAD, Wm. QUISSENBURY, William WILLIS, Brookes ABBINGTON, Garrard NEELE are jurors seated investigating a drowning death; the inquest is run by Joseph BAYLY; Westmoreland County VA [source: Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds and Wills No.5 1712 - 1716, by John Frederick Dorman; Washington D.C; 1989]."²

; See "Early colonial Settlers..." for more information on William's ancestry.²

     Henry Wood was born between 1685 and 1690.² He married Sarah Rozier, daughter of David Rozier and Sarah Sherwood, before December 1717 at St. Mary's Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 2nd husband. Hudson Conwright Family Tree cites no sources for date or place. HFA Bulletin [2007:135:18] syas m. ca 1718 Richmond Co., VA. "Early colonial Settlers..." says m. bef Dec 1717.^1,3,2

His estate was probated on 6 July 1722
; per bodine [2010]: "It was on [6 July 1722] that administration on the estate of Henry Wood was granted to Rush Hudson and his wife, Sarah, widow of the deceased."⁴
Henry Wood died before 6 July 1772 at Richmond Co., Virginia, USA; Hudson Conwright Family Tree cites no sources for date or place.^1,5,2
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "On 5 March 1734/35, William Wood (son of Henry Wood by his first wife) deeded two parcels of land in King George County to Rush Hudson Sr. One of these tracts of 40 acres was the land 'whereon Rush Hudson now dwells and whereon Henry Wood formerly lived.
The inventory of the estate of Rush Hudson included seven slaves, five beds, livestock, nearly 200 lbs. of pot iron and 60 lbs. of 'best pewter', cooper and carpenter tools, and other items commonly found in inventoris at that time. (Ref: King George County Order Book 2, p. 39 and Inventory Book, p. 200). The Hoffman-Broks Genealogy: Robert J. Hoffman, 5 March 2004 - rjhcarmel@aol.com genealogy suggests that Rush Sr. died 5 December 1735. Newman A. Hall estimated that the instant Rush may have been born as late as 1695. Sarah 'Rosser' Rozier is reported to be the second wife of Rush Hudson Sr.
     "Richmond County, Virginia Wills
p.235 - John [HOAKINS], Han. Par., will; 16 Jan 1715/16, 7 mar 1715/16
now wife Elizabeth, being at this. time very sick and weak; if she dies, freeman John SUTTLE Jr, which now liveth with me, to remain and live on the plant. where-on my family now liveth;
sons William, John, Benjamin, and James;
daus. Sarah and Elizabeth;
Richard and James BUTLER to care for six children, but, in case Henry WOOD doth think fit to take son William, I desire he may have him, providing the said Henry will learn him the trade and calling of a plasterer;
Richard BUTLER to take son John and daus. Sarah and Elizabeth;
James BUTLER to take sons Benjamin and James until age 20.
ex: ft. Isaac ARNOLD; wits: Isaac ARNOLD, Rebecca BUTLER, John SUTTLE.
     "1699-1701 Essex Co VA Deed & Will Book; Antient Press: (Page 38)
TO ALL TO WHOM these pr:sents shall come I JOHN WOOD of ye Parish of Sittenborne in ye County of Essex within ye Colony of Virginia, Planter, send greeting Now Know ye that I ye sd. JOHN WOOD as well for ye good will love & affection wch: I have unto my loveing Grandchild, JNO: WOOD, Sonne of HENRY WOOD deced, as alsoe for divers other considerations hath given unto him ye sd JNO: WOOD all that parcell of land being in ye Parish & County aforesd. containing One hundred & seventy acres wch: sd. tract of land I purchased of ROBERT & THOMAS MOSS as by Assignment of a Deed of Sale bearing date ye 11th day of July 1674; And also twenty & nine acres of land more granted to me by Patent bearing date ye 3d day of Octobr: 1690, adjoyning to ye aforesd. One hundred & seventy acres wch: sd. Conveyance & Patten together containes One hundred Ninety & nine acres bounded as will appear by ye aforesd. Conveyance & Patent relation being had together wth: all appurtenances & alsoe all ye Estate, tight to ye same which sd tracts or parcells of land are now in ye occupation of CASANDER WOOD, Widow, and Mother of ye sd JOHN WOOD, To have & to hold ye sd parcells of land wth: all houses orchards gardens & other ye premisses unto ye sd JNO. WOOD & ye heirs of his body lawfully to be begotten for ever And if it soe happen ye sd JNO. WOOD dye without issue then I give ye aforesd. land to his Brother, HENRY WOOD, & his heirs lawfully to be begotten forever & if ye sd HENRY should dye without such lawful! heir then to ELIZ: WOOD, Sister of ye sd JOHN & HENRY WOOD and her heirs lawfully begotten for ever, And if it happen that ye sd ELIZ: WOOD should dye without such lawfull heir as aforesd. then after ye decease of CASANDER WOOD (Mother of ye aforesd, JOHN, HENRY & ELIZA ) 1 give ye aforesd. land unto my Sonne, THOMAS WOOD, & his heirs lawfully to be begotten And ye said JNO: WOOD for himselfe and his heirs ye sd parcel! of land hereby granted & sold wth: the appurtenances unto ye sd JNO: WOOD his heirs & assignes and ye heirs of his body lawfully to be begotten forever against him ye sd JNO: WOOD and all other p:sons wt:soever claiming under him In Wiliness whereof ye sd JOHN WOOD, Grand Father of ye above named JOHN, HENRY &ELIZABETH WOOD, hath hereunto sett his hand and affixed his seale ye 10th day of May 1700
Signed sealed & delivered in ye presence of us
JOHN PEATLE, JOHN WOOD
THOMAS MUNDAY
JOHN SPIRES
Acknowledged in Essex County Court ye 10th day of May 1700 truely recorded
     "1711-1714 Richmond Co VA Deed Book 6; Antient Press: (Page 122)
THIS INDENTURE made the third day of March and in the yeare of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and 12/thirteen and in the eleventh yeare of the Reign of our Sovereign Lady Queen Ann by the grace of God of Great Brittaine France and Ireland, Queene defender of the faith &c., Between RICHARD BUTLER of County of Richmond and Parish of St. Marys, Planter, of one part and JAMES BUTLER of the aforesaid Parish and County, Planter, of the other part; Wittnesseth that RICHARD BUTLER as well in consideration of the summe of Two thousand pounds of good sound merchantable leave tobbacco in caske paid to him in hand; as also for severall other good causes and considerations him thereunto att this time especially moveing, by these presents doth bargaine and sell release and confirme unto JAMES BUTLER and his heirs, said JAMES BUTLER being in actuall possession of the premises herein mentioned by virtue of a Lease bearing date the day before the date of these presents and of the Statute for transferring uses into possession, all that tract of land which JAMES BUTLER now hath in his possession and custody containing Sixty six acres (this Release continue with the bounds repeated as in the foregoing Lease); To have and to hold the premises aforesaid unto JAMES BUTLER his heirs; And further RICHARD BUTTLER and SUSANNA his Wife their heirs shall att any Court or Courts to be held and kept in and for the County of Richmond within six months after the date of these presents upon the request of said JAMES BUTLER personally or by Power of Attorney acknowledge these presents in Court to the end that the same may be recorded; In Wittnesse whereof the parties aforesaid have either to other to these presents sett their hands and seals the day month and yeare
first above written
Signed Sealed and Delivo ed in the presence of
HENRY his mar WOOD, RICHARD BUTLER
JOHN his marke KENDALL
Att a Court held for Richmond County 5i4th day of March 1712
SUSANNA BUTLER, the Wife of ye sd. RICHARD BUTLER, to him in that behalfe made, relinquished her ye said SUSANNA's Right of Dower in the Land conveyed in this Deed unto the said JAMES BUTLER which also is admitted to record
Test M. BECKWITH, Cl Cur
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I SUSANNA BUTLER, the Wife of RICHARD BUTLER do put in my place my loving Friend and Brother, my Attorney in Richmond County Court to acknowledge a certain Deed made by the said RICHARD BUTLER to JAMES BUTLER for Sixty six acres of Land as appears by Deed bearing date with these presents, and I the said SUSANNA do of ray own free will and proper accord hereby relinquish all my right of Dower and Thirds att the Comon Law of in and to any part of the aforesaid Land and premises and do impower my loving Friend and Brother, HENRY WOOD, as aforesaid my Attorney for me and in my name to make acknowledgment of this my Relinquishment, as Wittness my hand and seale this third day of March 1712/13,
     "1714-1720 Richmond Co VA Deed Book 7; Antient Press: (Page 276)
THIS INDENTURE made the Twenty third day of December in the Fourth year of the Reigne of our Sovereigne Lord King George of Great Brittaine and Ireland King, Defender of the faith &c, and in the year of our Lord God one thousand seven hundred and Seventeen; Between JOHN HAXFORD of Parish of Hanover in County of Richmond, Planter, of one part and HENRY WOOD of aforesaid Parish and County , Plaisterer, of other part. Wittnesseth that JOHN HAXFORD for sum of Five shillings of good and lawfull money of In hand paid to him in hand by HENRY WOOD, by these presents doth bargain and sell unto HENRY WOOD all that percell of land whearon RICHARD BUTLER and PETER FORLONG now liveth and inhabitteth being One hundred acres of land or thereabouts which tract of land is situate in Parish of Hanover in County of Richmond on the Eastern and lower side of POULTRIDGES CREEK att the head of said Creek, which Creek devideth this land from the land of JOHN HAXFORD, party to these presents and the said hundred acres of land hearby sould by JOHN HAXFORD to HENRY WOOD joyns on the Land of Major FRANCIS THORNTON and upon the Land of JOHN WILLIS and upon the Land of TIPITT with all houses tobacco houses orchards and comodities belonging; To have and to hould all the premises unto HENRY WOOD his heirs dureing the term of one whole year paying the Rent of one ear of Indian Corne on the first day of the Birth of Lord God next Insueing if lawfully demanded to the end that by vertue of these presents and of the Statute for transfering uses into possession HENRY WOOD may bee in actuall and sole possession of all the p:misses and bee theirby the beter Inabled to take a release of the freehould and Inherittance theirof; In Wittness whereof the parties aforesaid have either to the other to these presents interchangeably sett their hands and seals the day month and year first above wrighten Signed Sealed and Delivered in p:sents of us
ISAAC ARNOLD, JOHN his mark HAXFORD
JNO. TAYLOR, NEALL McCORMICK ELIZABETH HAXFORD
Att a Court held for Richmond County the Fourth day of June 1718
JOHN HAXFORD & ELIZABETH his Wife came into Court and acknowledged this their Deed to HENRY WOOD and it was admitted to Record."

     Edward Tuberville was born in 1671 at King George Co., Virginia, USA; Hudson Conwright Family Tree cites no sources for date or place.¹
Edward Tuberville died on 12 December 1704 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA; Hudson Conwright Family Tree cites no sources for date or place.¹ He married Sarah Rozier, daughter of David Rozier and Sarah Sherwood, circa 1737 at King George Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 4th husband. Hudson Conwright Family Tree cites no sources for date or place. HFA Bulletin [2007:135:18] syas m. ca 1737 King George Co., VA.^1,2,3
Edward Tuberville died in 1750.⁴
     He was the administrator of Rush Hudson Sr.'s estate on 7 November 1735; per Joan Allen Peyton & Kircherr Family Tree: "Rush Sr. died in 1735 and soon after, his widow (his 2nd wife) married Edward Turbervile. On 7 Nov 1735, administration on the estate of Rush Hudson was granted to Edward Turbervile and Sarah, his wife. [Court Order Book 2, p. 36]"^4,5