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     Anne Terrell married (?) Moore.¹
Anne Terrell was born circa 1731 at St. Mark's Parish, Orange Co., Virginia, USA.²
Anne Terrell died before 13 February 1786 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA; According to Barnhill [1934:6] "not living at date of her father's will..."^5,2
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
A DIGEST OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA WILL BOOKS 1734-1838
Terrell, Robert
3. 100-103. Will made 13 Feb 1786; rec 23 Mar 1786.
EXS. sons John & William.
WIT. Nathaniel Welch, James Taylor.
CH. Robert, Ann (Moore) deced, Sarah (Moore), John, William, Mary (Hudson), Elizabeth,
Ch of Ann Moore deced: Robert, Francis, Bernard, Alexander;
Ch. of Sarah Moore decd: Lyda, Elizabeth Murray; William son of dau Ann Moore deced; Mary, Ann, Joseph, Jane, Fanny and Sarah Towle's children of dau Sarah decd which she had with Joseph Towles deced; Ephraim & Reuben Rucker, Mary (Creed), Elizabeth (Herring) Ch of dau Elizabeth deced; g-son Rush Hudson.
BN. James Taylor, Benjamin Porter.
3. 106-108. Est inv taken 28 Mar 1786; rec 28 Apr 1786.
3. 195-197. Est acct with John & William Terrell Exs; rec 28 Apr 1789.
Sources:      [S84] Genealogies of Virginia Families Vol. V, from the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.²
Anne Terrell is mentioned in the will of Robert Terrell on 13 February 1786 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1778-1801 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 3: Antient Press]; Page 100-103
WILL OF ROBERT Terrell, OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Contributed and annotated by Mrs. Joseph P. Wiggins, Indianapolis, Indiana, together with data on the Terrells, obtained by- Mrs. Wiggins from England..
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday 23rd March 1786. This last Will of and Testament of Robert Terrell, deceased, Being presented into Court by John Terrell, one of the Executors therein named and proved by the oaths of James Taylor and Nathaniel Welch witnesses thereunto, and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor, who made oath according to law, Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form, whereupon he, with James Taylor and Benjamin Porter, his Securities, entered into and acknowledged their Bond for the same in the sum of four thousand pounds Currency.
Teste.
James Taylor, C. 0. C.
A copy Teste (signed by C. W. Woolfolk) Certified copy.

Will abstract from Barnhill [1934:235-6]:
     "Will of Robert Terrell of Orange Co., Va.
     "Dated 2-13-1786.
     "Names William Moore, Robert Moore, Francis Moore, Bernhard Moore and Alexander Moore, children of his daughter Ann Terrell Moore.
     "To Lyda Murry and Elizabeth Murry, children of his dau. Saray Murry. Sons Robert Terrell, John Terrill, William Terrill and daughter Mary Hudson. To Rush Hudson, son of Mary Hudson.
     "Mary Towles, Ann Towles, Joseph Towles, Jane Towles, Fanny Towles, chil. of his daughter Sarah by her husband, Joseph Towles.
     "The surviving children of his son Edmund Terrill, dec'd.
     "To Ephram Rucker, Reuben Rucker, Mary Creed and Elizabeth Herring. Chldren of his dec'd daughter Elizabeth."¹

     In Robert Terrell's will dated 13 February 1786 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA, William Moore was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1778-1801 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 3: Antient Press]; Page 100-103
WILL OF ROBERT Terrell, OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Contributed and annotated by Mrs. Joseph P. Wiggins, Indianapolis, Indiana, together with data on the Terrells, obtained by- Mrs. Wiggins from England..
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday 23rd March 1786. This last Will of and Testament of Robert Terrell, deceased, Being presented into Court by John Terrell, one of the Executors therein named and proved by the oaths of James Taylor and Nathaniel Welch witnesses thereunto, and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor, who made oath according to law, Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form, whereupon he, with James Taylor and Benjamin Porter, his Securities, entered into and acknowledged their Bond for the same in the sum of four thousand pounds Currency.
Teste.
James Taylor, C. 0. C.
A copy Teste (signed by C. W. Woolfolk) Certified copy.

Will abstract from Barnhill [1934:235-6]:
     "Will of Robert Terrell of Orange Co., Va.
     "Dated 2-13-1786.
     "Names William Moore, Robert Moore, Francis Moore, Bernhard Moore and Alexander Moore, children of his daughter Ann Terrell Moore.
     "To Lyda Murry and Elizabeth Murry, children of his dau. Saray Murry. Sons Robert Terrell, John Terrill, William Terrill and daughter Mary Hudson. To Rush Hudson, son of Mary Hudson.
     "Mary Towles, Ann Towles, Joseph Towles, Jane Towles, Fanny Towles, chil. of his daughter Sarah by her husband, Joseph Towles.
     "The surviving children of his son Edmund Terrill, dec'd.
     "To Ephram Rucker, Reuben Rucker, Mary Creed and Elizabeth Herring. Chldren of his dec'd daughter Elizabeth."¹

     In Robert Terrell's will dated 13 February 1786 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA, Robert Moore was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1778-1801 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 3: Antient Press]; Page 100-103
WILL OF ROBERT Terrell, OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Contributed and annotated by Mrs. Joseph P. Wiggins, Indianapolis, Indiana, together with data on the Terrells, obtained by- Mrs. Wiggins from England..
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday 23rd March 1786. This last Will of and Testament of Robert Terrell, deceased, Being presented into Court by John Terrell, one of the Executors therein named and proved by the oaths of James Taylor and Nathaniel Welch witnesses thereunto, and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor, who made oath according to law, Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form, whereupon he, with James Taylor and Benjamin Porter, his Securities, entered into and acknowledged their Bond for the same in the sum of four thousand pounds Currency.
Teste.
James Taylor, C. 0. C.
A copy Teste (signed by C. W. Woolfolk) Certified copy.

Will abstract from Barnhill [1934:235-6]:
     "Will of Robert Terrell of Orange Co., Va.
     "Dated 2-13-1786.
     "Names William Moore, Robert Moore, Francis Moore, Bernhard Moore and Alexander Moore, children of his daughter Ann Terrell Moore.
     "To Lyda Murry and Elizabeth Murry, children of his dau. Saray Murry. Sons Robert Terrell, John Terrill, William Terrill and daughter Mary Hudson. To Rush Hudson, son of Mary Hudson.
     "Mary Towles, Ann Towles, Joseph Towles, Jane Towles, Fanny Towles, chil. of his daughter Sarah by her husband, Joseph Towles.
     "The surviving children of his son Edmund Terrill, dec'd.
     "To Ephram Rucker, Reuben Rucker, Mary Creed and Elizabeth Herring. Chldren of his dec'd daughter Elizabeth."¹

     In Robert Terrell's will dated 13 February 1786 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA, Francis Moore was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1778-1801 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 3: Antient Press]; Page 100-103
WILL OF ROBERT Terrell, OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Contributed and annotated by Mrs. Joseph P. Wiggins, Indianapolis, Indiana, together with data on the Terrells, obtained by- Mrs. Wiggins from England..
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday 23rd March 1786. This last Will of and Testament of Robert Terrell, deceased, Being presented into Court by John Terrell, one of the Executors therein named and proved by the oaths of James Taylor and Nathaniel Welch witnesses thereunto, and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor, who made oath according to law, Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form, whereupon he, with James Taylor and Benjamin Porter, his Securities, entered into and acknowledged their Bond for the same in the sum of four thousand pounds Currency.
Teste.
James Taylor, C. 0. C.
A copy Teste (signed by C. W. Woolfolk) Certified copy.

Will abstract from Barnhill [1934:235-6]:
     "Will of Robert Terrell of Orange Co., Va.
     "Dated 2-13-1786.
     "Names William Moore, Robert Moore, Francis Moore, Bernhard Moore and Alexander Moore, children of his daughter Ann Terrell Moore.
     "To Lyda Murry and Elizabeth Murry, children of his dau. Saray Murry. Sons Robert Terrell, John Terrill, William Terrill and daughter Mary Hudson. To Rush Hudson, son of Mary Hudson.
     "Mary Towles, Ann Towles, Joseph Towles, Jane Towles, Fanny Towles, chil. of his daughter Sarah by her husband, Joseph Towles.
     "The surviving children of his son Edmund Terrill, dec'd.
     "To Ephram Rucker, Reuben Rucker, Mary Creed and Elizabeth Herring. Chldren of his dec'd daughter Elizabeth."¹

     In Robert Terrell's will dated 13 February 1786 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA, Bernhard Moore was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1778-1801 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 3: Antient Press]; Page 100-103
WILL OF ROBERT Terrell, OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Contributed and annotated by Mrs. Joseph P. Wiggins, Indianapolis, Indiana, together with data on the Terrells, obtained by- Mrs. Wiggins from England..
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday 23rd March 1786. This last Will of and Testament of Robert Terrell, deceased, Being presented into Court by John Terrell, one of the Executors therein named and proved by the oaths of James Taylor and Nathaniel Welch witnesses thereunto, and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor, who made oath according to law, Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form, whereupon he, with James Taylor and Benjamin Porter, his Securities, entered into and acknowledged their Bond for the same in the sum of four thousand pounds Currency.
Teste.
James Taylor, C. 0. C.
A copy Teste (signed by C. W. Woolfolk) Certified copy.

Will abstract from Barnhill [1934:235-6]:
     "Will of Robert Terrell of Orange Co., Va.
     "Dated 2-13-1786.
     "Names William Moore, Robert Moore, Francis Moore, Bernhard Moore and Alexander Moore, children of his daughter Ann Terrell Moore.
     "To Lyda Murry and Elizabeth Murry, children of his dau. Saray Murry. Sons Robert Terrell, John Terrill, William Terrill and daughter Mary Hudson. To Rush Hudson, son of Mary Hudson.
     "Mary Towles, Ann Towles, Joseph Towles, Jane Towles, Fanny Towles, chil. of his daughter Sarah by her husband, Joseph Towles.
     "The surviving children of his son Edmund Terrill, dec'd.
     "To Ephram Rucker, Reuben Rucker, Mary Creed and Elizabeth Herring. Chldren of his dec'd daughter Elizabeth."¹

     In Robert Terrell's will dated 13 February 1786 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA, Alexander Moore was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1778-1801 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 3: Antient Press]; Page 100-103
WILL OF ROBERT Terrell, OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Contributed and annotated by Mrs. Joseph P. Wiggins, Indianapolis, Indiana, together with data on the Terrells, obtained by- Mrs. Wiggins from England..
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday 23rd March 1786. This last Will of and Testament of Robert Terrell, deceased, Being presented into Court by John Terrell, one of the Executors therein named and proved by the oaths of James Taylor and Nathaniel Welch witnesses thereunto, and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor, who made oath according to law, Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form, whereupon he, with James Taylor and Benjamin Porter, his Securities, entered into and acknowledged their Bond for the same in the sum of four thousand pounds Currency.
Teste.
James Taylor, C. 0. C.
A copy Teste (signed by C. W. Woolfolk) Certified copy.

Will abstract from Barnhill [1934:235-6]:
     "Will of Robert Terrell of Orange Co., Va.
     "Dated 2-13-1786.
     "Names William Moore, Robert Moore, Francis Moore, Bernhard Moore and Alexander Moore, children of his daughter Ann Terrell Moore.
     "To Lyda Murry and Elizabeth Murry, children of his dau. Saray Murry. Sons Robert Terrell, John Terrill, William Terrill and daughter Mary Hudson. To Rush Hudson, son of Mary Hudson.
     "Mary Towles, Ann Towles, Joseph Towles, Jane Towles, Fanny Towles, chil. of his daughter Sarah by her husband, Joseph Towles.
     "The surviving children of his son Edmund Terrill, dec'd.
     "To Ephram Rucker, Reuben Rucker, Mary Creed and Elizabeth Herring. Chldren of his dec'd daughter Elizabeth."¹

     Sarah Terrell married (?) Murry
; Her 1st of 2 husbands.^1,4,8 Sarah Terrell was born circa 1729 at St. Mark's Parish, Orange Co., Virginia, USA.⁶ She married Joseph Towles (I), son of Stokeley Towles and Anne Vallot, circa 1748 at St. Mark's Parish, Orange Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 2nd husband.^1,4,9,6
Sarah Terrell died before 1786 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA.⁶
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
A DIGEST OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA WILL BOOKS 1734-1838
Terrell, Robert
3. 100-103. Will made 13 Feb 1786; rec 23 Mar 1786.
EXS. sons John & William.
WIT. Nathaniel Welch, James Taylor.
CH. Robert, Ann (Moore) deced, Sarah (Moore), John, William, Mary (Hudson), Elizabeth,
Ch of Ann Moore deced: Robert, Francis, Bernard, Alexander;
Ch. of Sarah Moore decd: Lyda, Elizabeth Murray; William son of dau Ann Moore deced; Mary, Ann, Joseph, Jane, Fanny and Sarah Towle's children of dau Sarah decd which she had with Joseph Towles deced; Ephraim & Reuben Rucker, Mary (Creed), Elizabeth (Herring) Ch of dau Elizabeth deced; g-son Rush Hudson.
BN. James Taylor, Benjamin Porter.
3. 106-108. Est inv taken 28 Mar 1786; rec 28 Apr 1786.
3. 195-197. Est acct with John & William Terrell Exs; rec 28 Apr 1789.

Sources:      [S84] Genealogies of Virginia Families Vol. V, from the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.⁶
Sarah Terrell is mentioned in the will of Robert Terrell on 13 February 1786 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1778-1801 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 3: Antient Press]; Page 100-103
WILL OF ROBERT Terrell, OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Contributed and annotated by Mrs. Joseph P. Wiggins, Indianapolis, Indiana, together with data on the Terrells, obtained by- Mrs. Wiggins from England..
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday 23rd March 1786. This last Will of and Testament of Robert Terrell, deceased, Being presented into Court by John Terrell, one of the Executors therein named and proved by the oaths of James Taylor and Nathaniel Welch witnesses thereunto, and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor, who made oath according to law, Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form, whereupon he, with James Taylor and Benjamin Porter, his Securities, entered into and acknowledged their Bond for the same in the sum of four thousand pounds Currency.
Teste.
James Taylor, C. 0. C.
A copy Teste (signed by C. W. Woolfolk) Certified copy.

Will abstract from Barnhill [1934:235-6]:
     "Will of Robert Terrell of Orange Co., Va.
     "Dated 2-13-1786.
     "Names William Moore, Robert Moore, Francis Moore, Bernhard Moore and Alexander Moore, children of his daughter Ann Terrell Moore.
     "To Lyda Murry and Elizabeth Murry, children of his dau. Saray Murry. Sons Robert Terrell, John Terrill, William Terrill and daughter Mary Hudson. To Rush Hudson, son of Mary Hudson.
     "Mary Towles, Ann Towles, Joseph Towles, Jane Towles, Fanny Towles, chil. of his daughter Sarah by her husband, Joseph Towles.
     "The surviving children of his son Edmund Terrill, dec'd.
     "To Ephram Rucker, Reuben Rucker, Mary Creed and Elizabeth Herring. Chldren of his dec'd daughter Elizabeth."¹

     (?) Murry died at Orange Co., Virginia, USA.² He married Sarah Terrell, daughter of Robert Terrell and Mary Foster,
; Her 1st of 2 husbands.^1,3,2
     (?) Murry was also known as (?) Moore.²

     In Robert Terrell's will dated 13 February 1786 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA, Lyda Murry was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1778-1801 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 3: Antient Press]; Page 100-103
WILL OF ROBERT Terrell, OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Contributed and annotated by Mrs. Joseph P. Wiggins, Indianapolis, Indiana, together with data on the Terrells, obtained by- Mrs. Wiggins from England..
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday 23rd March 1786. This last Will of and Testament of Robert Terrell, deceased, Being presented into Court by John Terrell, one of the Executors therein named and proved by the oaths of James Taylor and Nathaniel Welch witnesses thereunto, and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor, who made oath according to law, Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form, whereupon he, with James Taylor and Benjamin Porter, his Securities, entered into and acknowledged their Bond for the same in the sum of four thousand pounds Currency.
Teste.
James Taylor, C. 0. C.
A copy Teste (signed by C. W. Woolfolk) Certified copy.

Will abstract from Barnhill [1934:235-6]:
     "Will of Robert Terrell of Orange Co., Va.
     "Dated 2-13-1786.
     "Names William Moore, Robert Moore, Francis Moore, Bernhard Moore and Alexander Moore, children of his daughter Ann Terrell Moore.
     "To Lyda Murry and Elizabeth Murry, children of his dau. Saray Murry. Sons Robert Terrell, John Terrill, William Terrill and daughter Mary Hudson. To Rush Hudson, son of Mary Hudson.
     "Mary Towles, Ann Towles, Joseph Towles, Jane Towles, Fanny Towles, chil. of his daughter Sarah by her husband, Joseph Towles.
     "The surviving children of his son Edmund Terrill, dec'd.
     "To Ephram Rucker, Reuben Rucker, Mary Creed and Elizabeth Herring. Chldren of his dec'd daughter Elizabeth."¹

     In Robert Terrell's will dated 13 February 1786 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA, Elizabeth Murry was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1778-1801 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 3: Antient Press]; Page 100-103
WILL OF ROBERT Terrell, OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Contributed and annotated by Mrs. Joseph P. Wiggins, Indianapolis, Indiana, together with data on the Terrells, obtained by- Mrs. Wiggins from England..
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday 23rd March 1786. This last Will of and Testament of Robert Terrell, deceased, Being presented into Court by John Terrell, one of the Executors therein named and proved by the oaths of James Taylor and Nathaniel Welch witnesses thereunto, and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor, who made oath according to law, Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form, whereupon he, with James Taylor and Benjamin Porter, his Securities, entered into and acknowledged their Bond for the same in the sum of four thousand pounds Currency.
Teste.
James Taylor, C. 0. C.
A copy Teste (signed by C. W. Woolfolk) Certified copy.

Will abstract from Barnhill [1934:235-6]:
     "Will of Robert Terrell of Orange Co., Va.
     "Dated 2-13-1786.
     "Names William Moore, Robert Moore, Francis Moore, Bernhard Moore and Alexander Moore, children of his daughter Ann Terrell Moore.
     "To Lyda Murry and Elizabeth Murry, children of his dau. Saray Murry. Sons Robert Terrell, John Terrill, William Terrill and daughter Mary Hudson. To Rush Hudson, son of Mary Hudson.
     "Mary Towles, Ann Towles, Joseph Towles, Jane Towles, Fanny Towles, chil. of his daughter Sarah by her husband, Joseph Towles.
     "The surviving children of his son Edmund Terrill, dec'd.
     "To Ephram Rucker, Reuben Rucker, Mary Creed and Elizabeth Herring. Chldren of his dec'd daughter Elizabeth."¹

     Capt. Robert Terrell was born circa 1761 at St. Thomas Parish, Orange Co., Virginia, USA.³ He married Ann Mallory, daughter of Uriel Mallory and Hannah Cave, in 1798 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA.^6,2,3,7

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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1788-1789 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book O; [Antient Press]; Page 50-53
THIS INDENTURE TRIPARTITE made the eighteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighty seven Between JOHN TERRILL and WILLIAM TERRILL, Executors of the Last Will and Testament of ROBERT TERRILL, late of the County of ORANGE. Gentleman, deceased, of the first part, the said JOHN TERRILL of Culpeper of the second part and ROBERT TERRILL, Son of the said JOHN, of Culpeper of the third part; Whereas the said ROBERT TERRILL deced., and JOHN TERRILL, party hereto, formerly purchased of CHARLES and BENJAMIN GRYMES a tract of One thousand acres of land in said County of Culpeper which was conveyed to them in fee as Tenants in Common and not as Joint Tenants, as by Deed duly recorded in Culpeper Court reference being had unto will more fully appear, by virtue whereof the said ROBERT and JOHN TERRILL entered into and became possessed of the said land and occupied the same as Tenants in Common as aforementioned and Whereas the said ROBERT TERRILL having by his Will directed his land which he held in Culpeper and that he purchased of said CHARLES GRYMES to be sold by his, the said ROBERT's Executors, and the money arising by the sale and the money arrising to be applied as he the said Will should direct meaning the land held in common with said JOHN TERRILL and their having been no regular partition of said lands made between said ROBERT and JOHN TERRILL in the life time of the said ROBERT and sundry others being concerned it was judged necessary that a suit in Chancery should be institute in order to obtain a just and equitable division and partition thereof; Whereupon such suit was instituted by JOSHUA HUDSON and MARY his Wife and others Complainants against the aforenamed Executors and others Defendant; And onthe 23rd of August 1786 an Interlocutory Decree was obtained in the Court of the County of Culpeper which was made perpetual the 21st of November following whereby among other things it was decreed that the aforesaid land sold to said ROBERT and JOHN should be divided equally so as to allot the upper part begining at the ROBINSON RIVER near the mouth of a Gut adjoining the land of HENRY FRY to him said JOHN TERRILL and that the Executors of the said ROBERT should sell the lower part (containing by survey thereof Five hundred and one acres and by the decree said to be only Five hundred agreeable to the Will of said ROBERT TERRILL upon one years Credit as by the said Decree reference thereto had will more fully appear; And Whereas since the said decree the said Executors have at public auction actually sold the land according to said decree having advertised the sale thereof when the said JOHN TERRILL himself having offered the sum of Eight hundred and seventy pounds of the present current money of Virginia became the highest bidder for the said land being also the best price that could be got for the same, since which said JOHN TERRILL by and with the consent and concurrence of said WILLIAM TERRILL, testified by his being a party to and executing these presents hath for the uses and purposes herein after declared, hath sold the said Land to ROBERT TERRILL (Son of sand JOHN). This Indenture Witnesseth that said JOHN and WILLIAM TERRILL in consideration of the sum of Eighty hundred and seventy pounds present current money of Virginia to them in hand paid by said ROBERT, Son of said JOHN, of the proper money of said JOHN TERRILL to be applied by the said ROBERT TERRILL to the purposes of his Will and also for the sum of Five shillings current money in hand paid to said JOHN and WILLIAM TERRILL the proper money of said ROBERT TERRILL, Son of said JOHN, they the said JOHN and WILLIAM TERRILL by these presents do bargin and sell unto ROBERT TERRILL, Son of JOHN, and party hereto, and to his heirs the said tract of land belonging to the Estate of said ROBERT TERRILL deceased and directed to be sold by his Will and the Decree herein before mentioned; and by survey thereof lately made is bounded, Begining at a Hicory and Spanish Oak on the West side the ROBINSON RIVER at the mouth of the Long Branch, thence down the said River as it meanders to two Hycories white and red Oaks by a large Rock on the said River, corner to CHARLES GRYMES, thence with his line North sixty eight degrees West two hundred and forty poles, corner to two box and two black Oaks in said line on the New Road, thence North thirty degrees East three hundred and thirty poles to the begining; containing by the Plan Five hundred and one acres, Together with all houses Improvements rents services and profits thereof, also all estate right title and demand of said JOHN and WILLIAM TERRILL in the said Five hundred and one acres of land; To have and to hold with all the appurtenances unto the said ROBERT TERRILL, Son of said JOHN TERRILL, party hereto and to the heirs of said ROBERT TER-RILL forever; In Trust to and for the use of said JOHN TERRILL his heirs and to no other use whatsoever; In Witness whereof the parties to these presents have hereunto set their hands and their seals the day and year first aforewritten
Sealed and Delivered in presence of JOHN TERRILL
(no witnesses shown) WM. TERRILL
JOHN TERRILL
ROBERT TERRILL Son of JOHN
At a Court held for Culpeper County June 18th 1787
This Indenture Deed Tripartite between JOHN TERRILL and WILLIAM TERRILL, Sons of ROBERT TERRILL deced., of the first part, and the said JOHN of the second part & ROBERT TERRILL, Son of the said JOHN of the third part was acknowledged by the parties and
ordered to be recorded
Teste JOHN JAMESON, CI Cur
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1788-1789 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book O; [Antient Press]; Page 92-94
THIS INDENTURE TRIPARTITE made the Sixteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighty seven Between JOHN TERRELL of the County of Culpeper of the first part; ROBERT TERRELL, Son of said JOHN, of the second part; and NATHANIEL WELCH of the County aforesaid of the third part Whereas JOHN TERRILL hath lately purchased of the Estate of ROBERT TERRELL deceased a tract of five hundred and one acres which was conveyed to said ROBERT, party hereto, and to his heirs in Trust to and for the use of said JOHN TERRELL his heirs & the said JOHN TERRELL hath lately sold part of said tract of land to NATHANIEL WELCH; This Indenture therefore witnesseth that JOHN TERRELL in consideration of the sum of Four hundred and thirty five pounds of the present money of Virginia to him in hand paid by NATHANIEL WELCH, by these presents doth bargain and sell unto NATHANIEL WELCH his heirs one certain tract or parcel of land lying in County of Culpeper and by a plan and survey thereof lately made the same contains Two hundred and fifty acres; and is bounded; Begining at two Hicories and white Oak on a Rock on the ROBINSON RIVER, corner to CHARLES GRYMES, thence up the several courses of said River to two white Oaks, Maple and Ash on the said River at the mouth of a Gut, corner to said JOHN TER-RELL, thence South eighty four degrees West three hundred & twenty poles to two black Oaks in the said TERRELLs line, thence with his line South thirty degrees West fifty three poles to two box Oak and two black Oaks, corner to said JOHN TERRELL in CHARLES GRYMES;s line, thence with his line South sixty eight degrees East two hundred and forty poles to the begining; Together with all houses Improvements rents services and profits and also all estate right title claim and demand of JOHN TERRELL in and to the said two hundred and fifty acres of land; To have and to hold the above mentioned land and premises with all appurtenances thereto belonging unto NATHANIEL WELCH his heirs; And this Indenture further witnesseth that. ROBERT TERRELL party hereto, by and with the consent and desire of said JOHN TERRELL testified by his being a party hereto and sealing and delivering these presents for the sum of Five shillings current money of Virginia to him the said ROBERT in hand paid by NATHANIEL WELCH doth release and forever quit claim all right & interest that he hath either in Law or Equity in and to the said tract of land hereby conveyed to NATHANIEL WELCH his heirs; In • Witness whereof the parties to these presents have hereunto interchangeably set their hands and affixed their seals the day and year first afore written
Sealed and Delivered in presence of JOHN TERRELL
(no witnesses shown) ROBERT TERRELL
ANN TERRELL
At a Court held for Culpeper County July 16th 1787
This Indenture of Bargain and Sale from JOHN TERRELL and ROBERT TERRELL, Son of said JOHN, to NATHANIEL WELCH was acknowledged by the parties and ordered to be recorded, previous to which ANN TERRELL was first privly examined as the Law directs
Teste JOHN JAMESON, Cl Cur
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1788-1789 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book O; [Antient Press]; Page 98
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I JOHN TERRELL of the County of Culpeper in consideration of the love and affection which I have for my Son, ROBERT TERRELL, of the aforesaid county have given granted and conveyed to said ROBERT TERRELL his heirs the following slaves (to wit), Betty, Sharper, Edmund, Sally; To have and to hold the said slaves and their future increase to said ROBERT TERRELL from henceforth as his own property, In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the Sixteenth day of July one thousand seven hundred and Eighty seven Sealed & Delivered in the presence of
(no witnesses shown) JOHN TERRELL
At a Court held for Culpeper County July 16th 1787
This Deed of Gift from JOHN TERRELL to ROBERT TERRELL was acknowledged and ordered
to be recorded
Teste JOHN JAMESON, Cl Cur.³
In Robert Terrell's will dated 13 February 1786 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA, Capt. Robert Terrell was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1778-1801 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 3: Antient Press]; Page 100-103
WILL OF ROBERT Terrell, OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Contributed and annotated by Mrs. Joseph P. Wiggins, Indianapolis, Indiana, together with data on the Terrells, obtained by- Mrs. Wiggins from England..
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday 23rd March 1786. This last Will of and Testament of Robert Terrell, deceased, Being presented into Court by John Terrell, one of the Executors therein named and proved by the oaths of James Taylor and Nathaniel Welch witnesses thereunto, and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor, who made oath according to law, Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form, whereupon he, with James Taylor and Benjamin Porter, his Securities, entered into and acknowledged their Bond for the same in the sum of four thousand pounds Currency.
Teste.
James Taylor, C. 0. C.
A copy Teste (signed by C. W. Woolfolk) Certified copy.

Will abstract from Barnhill [1934:235-6]:
     "Will of Robert Terrell of Orange Co., Va.
     "Dated 2-13-1786.
     "Names William Moore, Robert Moore, Francis Moore, Bernhard Moore and Alexander Moore, children of his daughter Ann Terrell Moore.
     "To Lyda Murry and Elizabeth Murry, children of his dau. Saray Murry. Sons Robert Terrell, John Terrill, William Terrill and daughter Mary Hudson. To Rush Hudson, son of Mary Hudson.
     "Mary Towles, Ann Towles, Joseph Towles, Jane Towles, Fanny Towles, chil. of his daughter Sarah by her husband, Joseph Towles.
     "The surviving children of his son Edmund Terrill, dec'd.
     "To Ephram Rucker, Reuben Rucker, Mary Creed and Elizabeth Herring. Chldren of his dec'd daughter Elizabeth."¹

     John Terrell was born in 1727 at St. Mark's Parish, Orange Co., Virginia, USA.^6,2 He married Anne Towles, daughter of John Towles and Margaret Daniel, circa 1756 at St. Thomas Parish, Orange Co., Virginia, USA.^3,7,2

John Terrell died between 18 January 1803 and 24 March 1803 at Madison Co., Virginia, USA; Died between date of will and probate.^6,2

His estate was probated on 24 March 1803 at Madison Co., Virginia, USA.⁶

      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
A DIGEST OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA WILL BOOKS 1734-1838
Terrell, Robert
3. 100-103. Will made 13 Feb 1786; rec 23 Mar 1786.
EXS. sons John & William.
WIT. Nathaniel Welch, James Taylor.
CH. Robert, Ann (Moore) deced, Sarah (Moore), John, William, Mary (Hudson), Elizabeth,
Ch of Ann Moore deced: Robert, Francis, Bernard, Alexander;
Ch. of Sarah Moore decd: Lyda, Elizabeth Murray; William son of dau Ann Moore deced; Mary, Ann, Joseph, Jane, Fanny and Sarah Towle's children of dau Sarah decd which she had with Joseph Towles deced; Ephraim & Reuben Rucker, Mary (Creed), Elizabeth (Herring) Ch of dau Elizabeth deced; g-son Rush Hudson.
BN. James Taylor, Benjamin Porter.
3. 106-108. Est inv taken 28 Mar 1786; rec 28 Apr 1786.
3. 195-197. Est acct with John & William Terrell Exs; rec 28 Apr 1789.
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1741 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 6; [John Frederick Dorman]; Pages 101-05.
25 Aug. 1741. Buttler Spotswood, Elliott Benger and Robert Rose, Clerk, executors of the last will and testament of Alexr. Spotswood, late of Orange County, Esq. to Robert Terrell. Lease of 150 acres in St. Mark's Parish on the north side of the River Rappidanne, part of 40,000 acres called the Spotsylvania Tract. For lives of Robert Terrell junr. and John Terrell, cone to Robert Terrell. Yearly rent, 800 pounds of tobacco to be delivered in one hogshead at some convenient landing on Rappahannock River in Spotsylvania County, to commence 25 Dec. 1744. Terrell shall plant 300 good fruit trees, whereof one third to be apple trees, and the farm inclose with a fence and maintain all buildings and fences ...
Buttler Spotswood
Elliott Benger
Robt. Rose
Wit: Aiexr. Waugh, Leonard Dozier.
Plat of 150 acres surveyed by George Home, assistant surveyor of Orange County ... north side the Robinson River 27 Aug. 1741. Acknowledged by Elliott Benger Gent. and Robt. Rose, Clerk.
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1759-1765 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 13; [Antient Press]; Page 144-145
Indenture 23 Apr 1761 between ROBERT Terrell, St. Mark's Parish, Orange County, and JOHN Terrell, his son, of same .. for natural love .. confirm certain tract, part of tract purchased from Dunkin Bohannon .. bounded .. Col. John Baylor .. John Terrell .. Spring branch.
Witnesses: Robt. Terrell
Alexr. Waugh,
Richard Waugh, Alexr. Waugh Junr.
Recorded Orange County 23rd April 1761.
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1775-1778 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book H; [Antient Press]; Page 644-648
THIS INDENTURE TRIPARTITE made Sixth day of December 1777 Between CHARLES GRYMES of the Town and County of YORK of first part, BENJAMIN GRYMES of County of ORANGE and his Wife of second part, and ROBERT TERRILL and JOHN TERRILL both of said County of Orange of third part Witnesseth that Whereas the Honourable PHILIP GRYMES Esquire at his Death was seised of about twelve thousand acres of land in County of Culpeper formerly Orange County and by his Will did devise the same to this Sons Charles & Benjamin to be equally divided between them as by said Will recorded in County Court of MIDDLESEX and Whereas said Charles Grymes for consideration hereafter mentioned sold to said Robert Terrill and John Terrill one thousand acres described as mentioned being part of the said twelve thousand acres of land to which sale Benjamin Grymes hath consented NOW THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH that said Charles Grymes for sum Eight Hundred pounds current money and said Benjamin Grymes and Sarah his Wife for Five shillings current money have granted unto said Robert Terrill and John Terrill their heirs forever the said One thousand acres of land in County of Culpeper which by Survey and plan made by JOSEPH WOOD Gent is bounded Begining at two hikories at a large rock on the West side of Robinson River thence up the said River as it meanders to a large poplar Corner to HENRY FRY Gent thence South to two pines and a white oak Corner to JOHN CLARKE in said Frys line thence South to the Begining to them the said John and Robert Terrill their heirs forever as Tenants in Common and not as Joint Tenants
Presence ALEX. WAUGH, ROBT. ALCOCK, Ch. Grymes
GEO. THORNTON, NICHL. PORTER, Benjamin Grymes
BIRKETT DAVENPORT, ROBT. CLARKE, Salley Grymes
FRENCH SMOTHER, WM. MOORE,
JAMES WALKER, MARTIN PICKETT
Culpeper SCT: In the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia unto ROWLAND THOMAS and CATLEIT CONWAY Whereas Charles Grymes of GLOUCESTER and Benjamin Grymes and Salley his Wife of County of Orange have sold unto Robert Terrill and John Terrill land in Culpeper County and Whereas said Salley Grymes cannot conveniently travel to our County Court of Culpeper to make acknowledgement of said conveyance we give you power to examine her privily and apart from her husband whether she doth the same freely and when you have received her acknowledgement that you Certifie us thereof in our said Court. Witness JOHN JAMESON Clerk the 28 February in the second year of the Commonwealth.
Orange to wit: By virtue of the Commission we did on 28 day of February in 1778 go to Salley Grymes and privately examined her do Certifie that she freely acknowledged the conveyance and was willing same should be recorded in Court of Culpeper . .
ROWLAND THOMAS CATLETTCONWAY
At a Court held for Culpeper County 20 April 1778
Indenture ordered to be recorded.
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1781-1783 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book L (Part 2); [Antient Press]; Page 312-315
THIS INDENTURE made the Twenty Third day of August in year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and Eighty One Between ROBERT TERILL & JUDAH his Wife of the County of Culpeper of one part & JOHN TERRILL of the County of the other part Witnesseth that they the said ROBERT TERRILL & JUDY his Wife for and in consideration of the sum of Four thousand pounds current money of Virginia by these presents do bargain and sell unto JOHN TERRILL his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in the County aforesaid and on the North side of the ROBINSON RIVER containing Two hundred and sixty acres more or less Beginning at Locust in LEWIS CONNERs line, running thence with said line South Fifty degrees East sixty five poles to the ROBINSON RIVER, thence up the several Courses of the sd RIVER three hundred & ninety pole to a Maple, Corner to ADAM UTZ, running thence UTZ line North sixty degrees East two hundred and fifty two Pole to a red Oak and Hickory Corner to JOHN PINCE and LEWIS CONNER, thence with CONNERs line One hundred and sevinty Pole to the beginning,and all houses orchards profits & appurtenances whatsoever to the said premises hereby granted To have and to hold the said Two hundred & sixty and a half acres of land be the same more or less and all the other the premises hereby granted with the appurtenances unto JOHN TERRILL his heirs and assigns forever and ROBERT TERRILL will forever warrent and defend by these presents In Witness whereof the said ROBERT TERRILL and JUDAH his Wife hath hereunto set their hands and Seals the day and year first above written
in presence of HUMPHREY SPARKS, ROBERT TERRILL
LEWIS CONNER, JOHN PHILLIPS JUDY TERRILL
At a Court held for Culpeper County the 19th day of May 1783
This Indenture was proved by the Oaths of HUMPHREY SPARKS, LEWIS CONNER & JOHN PHILLIPS witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded
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1783-1785 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book M; [Antient Press]; Page 436-437
THIS INDENTURE made the Fifteenth day of August in year of our Lord God One thousand seven hundred and Eighty five Between JOHN TERRILL of one part of County of Culpeper & FRANCIS COLEMAN of County of SPOTSYLVANIA of other part Witnesseth that JOHN TERRILL for sum of Five Shillings current money of Virginia to him paid by these presents have bargained and sold unto FRANCIS COLEMAN his heirs One acre of land lying on the North side the ROBINSON & is bounded Begining at the mouth of a Spring Branch & runing North 13 2/3 pole thence West 13 2/3 pole, thence South 13 2/3 pole thence to the Begining containing One acre and all houses buildings Orchards gardens, meadows, pastures & appurtenances to the same belonging To have and to hold the sd Acre of land unto FRANS. COLEMAN his heirs and JOHN TERRILL shall warrant & defend by these presents In Witness whereof JOHN TERRILL have hereunto set his hand and Seal the day and year first above written
in the presence of JOHN TERRILL
At a Court held for Culpeper County the 15th day of August 1785
This Indenture was acknowledged by the party and ordered to be recorded
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1788-1789 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book O; [Antient Press]; Page 50-53
THIS INDENTURE TRIPARTITE made the eighteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighty seven Between JOHN TERRILL and WILLIAM TERRILL, Executors of the Last Will and Testament of ROBERT TERRILL, late of the County of ORANGE. Gentleman, deceased, of the first part, the said JOHN TERRILL of Culpeper of the second part and ROBERT TERRILL, Son of the said JOHN, of Culpeper of the third part; Whereas the said ROBERT TERRILL deced., and JOHN TERRILL, party hereto, formerly purchased of CHARLES and BENJAMIN GRYMES a tract of One thousand acres of land in said County of Culpeper which was conveyed to them in fee as Tenants in Common and not as Joint Tenants, as by Deed duly recorded in Culpeper Court reference being had unto will more fully appear, by virtue whereof the said ROBERT and JOHN TERRILL entered into and became possessed of the said land and occupied the same as Tenants in Common as aforementioned and Whereas the said ROBERT TERRILL having by his Will directed his land which he held in Culpeper and that he purchased of said CHARLES GRYMES to be sold by his, the said ROBERT's Executors, and the money arising by the sale and the money arrising to be applied as he the said Will should direct meaning the land held in common with said JOHN TERRILL and their having been no regular partition of said lands made between said ROBERT and JOHN TERRILL in the life time of the said ROBERT and sundry others being concerned it was judged necessary that a suit in Chancery should be institute in order to obtain a just and equitable division and partition thereof; Whereupon such suit was instituted by JOSHUA HUDSON and MARY his Wife and others Complainants against the aforenamed Executors and others Defendant; And onthe 23rd of August 1786 an Interlocutory Decree was obtained in the Court of the County of Culpeper which was made perpetual the 21st of November following whereby among other things it was decreed that the aforesaid land sold to said ROBERT and JOHN should be divided equally so as to allot the upper part begining at the ROBINSON RIVER near the mouth of a Gut adjoining the land of HENRY FRY to him said JOHN TERRILL and that the Executors of the said ROBERT should sell the lower part (containing by survey thereof Five hundred and one acres and by the decree said to be only Five hundred agreeable to the Will of said ROBERT TERRILL upon one years Credit as by the said Decree reference thereto had will more fully appear; And Whereas since the said decree the said Executors have at public auction actually sold the land according to said decree having advertised the sale thereof when the said JOHN TERRILL himself having offered the sum of Eight hundred and seventy pounds of the present current money of Virginia became the highest bidder for the said land being also the best price that could be got for the same, since which said JOHN TERRILL by and with the consent and concurrence of said WILLIAM TERRILL, testified by his being a party to and executing these presents hath for the uses and purposes herein after declared, hath sold the said Land to ROBERT TERRILL (Son of sand JOHN). This Indenture Witnesseth that said JOHN and WILLIAM TERRILL in consideration of the sum of Eighty hundred and seventy pounds present current money of Virginia to them in hand paid by said ROBERT, Son of said JOHN, of the proper money of said JOHN TERRILL to be applied by the said ROBERT TERRILL to the purposes of his Will and also for the sum of Five shillings current money in hand paid to said JOHN and WILLIAM TERRILL the proper money of said ROBERT TERRILL, Son of said JOHN, they the said JOHN and WILLIAM TERRILL by these presents do bargin and sell unto ROBERT TERRILL, Son of JOHN, and party hereto, and to his heirs the said tract of land belonging to the Estate of said ROBERT TERRILL deceased and directed to be sold by his Will and the Decree herein before mentioned; and by survey thereof lately made is bounded, Begining at a Hicory and Spanish Oak on the West side the ROBINSON RIVER at the mouth of the Long Branch, thence down the said River as it meanders to two Hycories white and red Oaks by a large Rock on the said River, corner to CHARLES GRYMES, thence with his line North sixty eight degrees West two hundred and forty poles, corner to two box and two black Oaks in said line on the New Road, thence North thirty degrees East three hundred and thirty poles to the begining; containing by the Plan Five hundred and one acres, Together with all houses Improvements rents services and profits thereof, also all estate right title and demand of said JOHN and WILLIAM TERRILL in the said Five hundred and one acres of land; To have and to hold with all the appurtenances unto the said ROBERT TERRILL, Son of said JOHN TERRILL, party hereto and to the heirs of said ROBERT TER-RILL forever; In Trust to and for the use of said JOHN TERRILL his heirs and to no other use whatsoever; In Witness whereof the parties to these presents have hereunto set their hands and their seals the day and year first aforewritten
Sealed and Delivered in presence of JOHN TERRILL
(no witnesses shown) WM. TERRILL
JOHN TERRILL
ROBERT TERRILL Son of JOHN
At a Court held for Culpeper County June 18th 1787
This Indenture Deed Tripartite between JOHN TERRILL and WILLIAM TERRILL, Sons of ROBERT TERRILL deced., of the first part, and the said JOHN of the second part & ROBERT TERRILL, Son of the said JOHN of the third part was acknowledged by the parties and
ordered to be recorded
Teste JOHN JAMESON, CI Cur
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1788-1789 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book O; [Antient Press]; Page 92-94
THIS INDENTURE TRIPARTITE made the Sixteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighty seven Between JOHN TERRELL of the County of Culpeper of the first part; ROBERT TERRELL, Son of said JOHN, of the second part; and NATHANIEL WELCH of the County aforesaid of the third part Whereas JOHN TERRILL hath lately purchased of the Estate of ROBERT TERRELL deceased a tract of five hundred and one acres which was conveyed to said ROBERT, party hereto, and to his heirs in Trust to and for the use of said JOHN TERRELL his heirs & the said JOHN TERRELL hath lately sold part of said tract of land to NATHANIEL WELCH; This Indenture therefore witnesseth that JOHN TERRELL in consideration of the sum of Four hundred and thirty five pounds of the present money of Virginia to him in hand paid by NATHANIEL WELCH, by these presents doth bargain and sell unto NATHANIEL WELCH his heirs one certain tract or parcel of land lying in County of Culpeper and by a plan and survey thereof lately made the same contains Two hundred and fifty acres; and is bounded; Begining at two Hicories and white Oak on a Rock on the ROBINSON RIVER, corner to CHARLES GRYMES, thence up the several courses of said River to two white Oaks, Maple and Ash on the said River at the mouth of a Gut, corner to said JOHN TER-RELL, thence South eighty four degrees West three hundred & twenty poles to two black Oaks in the said TERRELLs line, thence with his line South thirty degrees West fifty three poles to two box Oak and two black Oaks, corner to said JOHN TERRELL in CHARLES GRYMES;s line, thence with his line South sixty eight degrees East two hundred and forty poles to the begining; Together with all houses Improvements rents services and profits and also all estate right title claim and demand of JOHN TERRELL in and to the said two hundred and fifty acres of land; To have and to hold the above mentioned land and premises with all appurtenances thereto belonging unto NATHANIEL WELCH his heirs; And this Indenture further witnesseth that. ROBERT TERRELL party hereto, by and with the consent and desire of said JOHN TERRELL testified by his being a party hereto and sealing and delivering these presents for the sum of Five shillings current money of Virginia to him the said ROBERT in hand paid by NATHANIEL WELCH doth release and forever quit claim all right & interest that he hath either in Law or Equity in and to the said tract of land hereby conveyed to NATHANIEL WELCH his heirs; In • Witness whereof the parties to these presents have hereunto interchangeably set their hands and affixed their seals the day and year first afore written
Sealed and Delivered in presence of JOHN TERRELL
(no witnesses shown) ROBERT TERRELL
ANN TERRELL
At a Court held for Culpeper County July 16th 1787
This Indenture of Bargain and Sale from JOHN TERRELL and ROBERT TERRELL, Son of said JOHN, to NATHANIEL WELCH was acknowledged by the parties and ordered to be recorded, previous to which ANN TERRELL was first privly examined as the Law directs
Teste JOHN JAMESON, Cl Cur
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1788-1789 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book O; [Antient Press]; Page 95-96
THIS INDENTURE made the Sixteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighty seven Between JOHN TERRELL of County of Culpeper of one part and OLIVER TERRELL of said County, Son of said JOHN, of the other part; Witnesseth that JOHN TERRELL in consideration of the love and natural affection that he hath and beareth to his said Son, to promote and advance his fortune in the world, and in consideration of the sum of Five shillings current money to said JOHN TERRELL in hand paid by OLIVER TERRELL, by these presents doth give bargain and sell unto OLIVER TERRELL his heirs one certain parcel of land lying in County aforesaid and by a plan and survey thereof lately made by JOHN HUME, Surveyor, the same contains Two hundred acres and is bounded, Begining at four white Oaks on the Road that leads to DOGANS FORD on the ROBINSON RIVER, corner in the said JOHN TERRELLs lower line, thence North sixty eight degrees West two hundred and forty four poles to three Hicories and two red Oaks, corner to WILLIAM CLARK, thence with said CLARKs line North five degrees West seventy five poles to two Pines and white Oak corner to said CLARK, thence North eighty seven degrees West one hundred and eighty poles to three Pines, corner to Mr. HENRY FRY, thence with his line North sixty three degrees East eighty poles to two Pines and box Oak, corner to said JOHN TERRELL in said FRYs line, thence South five degrees West two hundred and ten poles to the begining; Together with all houses improvements priviledges rents services and profits and also all estate right title and demand of said JOHN TERRELL in and to the said Two hundred acres of land be it more or less and being also a part of the same tract of land which JOHN TER-RELL now dwells, To have and to hold the two hundred acres of land and premises with all appurtenances unto OLIVER TERRELL his heirs; In Witness whereof the said JOHN TERRELL hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and year first afore written
Sealed and Delivered in presence of JOHN TERRELL
(no witnesses shown) ANN TERRELL
At a Court held for Culpeper County July 16th 1787
This Indented Deed of Gift from JOHN TERRELL to OLIVER TERRELL was acknowledged by the said JOHN & ordered to be recorded, previous to which ANN TERRELL was first privily examined as the Law directs Teste JOHN JAMESON, Cl Cur
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1788-1789 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book O; [Antient Press]; Page 97
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that. I JOHN TERRELL of the County of Culpeper in consideration of the love and affection which I have for my Son, EDMUND TERRELL of the County of MADISON have given granted and conveyed to EDMUND TERRELL his heirs the following slaves, to wit, Sarah, Rachel, Harry, Ben. To have and to hold the said slaves and future increase to said EDMUND TERRELL from henceforth as his own property; In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this Sixteenth day of July one thousand seven hundred and eighty seven
Sealed and Delivered in the presence of
(no witnesses shown) JOHN TERRELL
At a Court held for Culpeper County July 16th 1787
This Deed of Gift from JOHN TERRELL to EDMUND TERRELL was acknowledged and
ordered to be recorded Teste JOHN JAMESON, CI Cur
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1788-1789 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book O; [Antient Press]; Page 98
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I JOHN TERRELL of the County of Culpeper in consideration of the love and affection which I have for my Son, OLIVER TERRELL of the County aforesaid, have given granted and conveyed to said OLIVER TERRELL his heirs the following slaves, to wit, Polly, Isbel, Gloster. To have and to hold the said slaves and their future increase to said OLIVER TERRELL from henceforth as his own property; In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this Sixteenth day of July one thousand seven hundred and eighty seven
Sealed and delivered in presence of
(no witnesses shown) JOHN TERRELL
At a Court held for Culpeper County July 16th 1787
This Deed of Gift from JOHN TERRELL to OLIVER TERRELL was acknowledged and ordered
to be recorded
Teste JOHN JAMESON, Cl Cur
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1788-1789 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book O; [Antient Press]; Page 98
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I JOHN TERRELL of the County of Culpeper in consideration of the love and affection which I have for my Son, ROBERT TERRELL, of the aforesaid county have given granted and conveyed to said ROBERT TERRELL his heirs the following slaves (to wit), Betty, Sharper, Edmund, Sally; To have and to hold the said slaves and their future increase to said ROBERT TERRELL from henceforth as his own property, In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the Sixteenth day of July one thousand seven hundred and Eighty seven Sealed & Delivered in the presence of
(no witnesses shown) JOHN TERRELL
At a Court held for Culpeper County July 16th 1787
This Deed of Gift from JOHN TERRELL to ROBERT TERRELL was acknowledged and ordered
to be recorded
Teste JOHN JAMESON, Cl Cur

Sources:      [S84] Genealogies of Virginia Families Vol. V, from the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.²
John Terrell was also known as John Terrill.¹
In Robert Terrell's will dated 13 February 1786 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA, John Terrell was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1778-1801 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 3: Antient Press]; Page 100-103
WILL OF ROBERT Terrell, OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Contributed and annotated by Mrs. Joseph P. Wiggins, Indianapolis, Indiana, together with data on the Terrells, obtained by- Mrs. Wiggins from England..
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday 23rd March 1786. This last Will of and Testament of Robert Terrell, deceased, Being presented into Court by John Terrell, one of the Executors therein named and proved by the oaths of James Taylor and Nathaniel Welch witnesses thereunto, and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor, who made oath according to law, Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form, whereupon he, with James Taylor and Benjamin Porter, his Securities, entered into and acknowledged their Bond for the same in the sum of four thousand pounds Currency.
Teste.
James Taylor, C. 0. C.
A copy Teste (signed by C. W. Woolfolk) Certified copy.

Will abstract from Barnhill [1934:235-6]:
     "Will of Robert Terrell of Orange Co., Va.
     "Dated 2-13-1786.
     "Names William Moore, Robert Moore, Francis Moore, Bernhard Moore and Alexander Moore, children of his daughter Ann Terrell Moore.
     "To Lyda Murry and Elizabeth Murry, children of his dau. Saray Murry. Sons Robert Terrell, John Terrill, William Terrill and daughter Mary Hudson. To Rush Hudson, son of Mary Hudson.
     "Mary Towles, Ann Towles, Joseph Towles, Jane Towles, Fanny Towles, chil. of his daughter Sarah by her husband, Joseph Towles.
     "The surviving children of his son Edmund Terrill, dec'd.
     "To Ephram Rucker, Reuben Rucker, Mary Creed and Elizabeth Herring. Chldren of his dec'd daughter Elizabeth."¹

John Terrell left a will on 18 January 1803 at Madison Co., Virginia, USA.⁶

     William Terrell was born in 1733 at St. Mark's Parish, Orange Co., Virginia, USA.² He married Mary Mallory circa 1753 at St. Mark's Parish, Orange Co., Virginia, USA,
; His 1st of 2 wives.^3,2 William Terrell married Ann Daniel on 23 November 1780 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA,
; His 1st wife.^3,2
William Terrell died on 29 June 1830 at Virginia, USA.²
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
A DIGEST OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA WILL BOOKS 1734-1838
Terrell, Robert
3. 100-103. Will made 13 Feb 1786; rec 23 Mar 1786.
EXS. sons John & William.
WIT. Nathaniel Welch, James Taylor.
CH. Robert, Ann (Moore) deced, Sarah (Moore), John, William, Mary (Hudson), Elizabeth,
Ch of Ann Moore deced: Robert, Francis, Bernard, Alexander;
Ch. of Sarah Moore decd: Lyda, Elizabeth Murray; William son of dau Ann Moore deced; Mary, Ann, Joseph, Jane, Fanny and Sarah Towle's children of dau Sarah decd which she had with Joseph Towles deced; Ephraim & Reuben Rucker, Mary (Creed), Elizabeth (Herring) Ch of dau Elizabeth deced; g-son Rush Hudson.
BN. James Taylor, Benjamin Porter.
3. 106-108. Est inv taken 28 Mar 1786; rec 28 Apr 1786.
3. 195-197. Est acct with John & William Terrell Exs; rec 28 Apr 1789.
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1765-1768 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 14; [Antient Press]; Page 335-337
Indenture 26 Sept 1768 between ROBERT TERREL and WILLIAM TERREL .. for five shillings .. love and affection bear unto his son, William Terrel, give two tracts in Orange County .. first North
side of Pamunkey River .. Stephen I.K. Smith .. Wm. Moore .. Elijah Morton .. Road .. Second tract beginning Valley on the Road by the side of Elijah Morton's Plantation .. two tracts containing 387 acres .
Witnesses: Robert Terrell
Reuben Terrell, Roger Mallory
Recorded Orange County 26th September 1768.
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1778-1781 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 17; [Antient Press]; Page 34-36
Indenture 25 June 1778 between WILLIAM MOORE and MARY, his wife, and WILLIAM TERRIL .. for £50 .. sell part of tract sold to sd Moore by Richard Thomas 11-1/2 acres on Morton's line ..
Recorded Orange County William Moore
23rd July 1778. Mary Moore
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1788-1789 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book O; [Antient Press]; Page 50-53
THIS INDENTURE TRIPARTITE made the eighteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighty seven Between JOHN TERRILL and WILLIAM TERRILL, Executors of the Last Will and Testament of ROBERT TERRILL, late of the County of ORANGE. Gentleman, deceased, of the first part, the said JOHN TERRILL of Culpeper of the second part and ROBERT TERRILL, Son of the said JOHN, of Culpeper of the third part; Whereas the said ROBERT TERRILL deced., and JOHN TERRILL, party hereto, formerly purchased of CHARLES and BENJAMIN GRYMES a tract of One thousand acres of land in said County of Culpeper which was conveyed to them in fee as Tenants in Common and not as Joint Tenants, as by Deed duly recorded in Culpeper Court reference being had unto will more fully appear, by virtue whereof the said ROBERT and JOHN TERRILL entered into and became possessed of the said land and occupied the same as Tenants in Common as aforementioned and Whereas the said ROBERT TERRILL having by his Will directed his land which he held in Culpeper and that he purchased of said CHARLES GRYMES to be sold by his, the said ROBERT's Executors, and the money arising by the sale and the money arrising to be applied as he the said Will should direct meaning the land held in common with said JOHN TERRILL and their having been no regular partition of said lands made between said ROBERT and JOHN TERRILL in the life time of the said ROBERT and sundry others being concerned it was judged necessary that a suit in Chancery should be institute in order to obtain a just and equitable division and partition thereof; Whereupon such suit was instituted by JOSHUA HUDSON and MARY his Wife and others Complainants against the aforenamed Executors and others Defendant; And onthe 23rd of August 1786 an Interlocutory Decree was obtained in the Court of the County of Culpeper which was made perpetual the 21st of November following whereby among other things it was decreed that the aforesaid land sold to said ROBERT and JOHN should be divided equally so as to allot the upper part begining at the ROBINSON RIVER near the mouth of a Gut adjoining the land of HENRY FRY to him said JOHN TERRILL and that the Executors of the said ROBERT should sell the lower part (containing by survey thereof Five hundred and one acres and by the decree said to be only Five hundred agreeable to the Will of said ROBERT TERRILL upon one years Credit as by the said Decree reference thereto had will more fully appear; And Whereas since the said decree the said Executors have at public auction actually sold the land according to said decree having advertised the sale thereof when the said JOHN TERRILL himself having offered the sum of Eight hundred and seventy pounds of the present current money of Virginia became the highest bidder for the said land being also the best price that could be got for the same, since which said JOHN TERRILL by and with the consent and concurrence of said WILLIAM TERRILL, testified by his being a party to and executing these presents hath for the uses and purposes herein after declared, hath sold the said Land to ROBERT TERRILL (Son of sand JOHN). This Indenture Witnesseth that said JOHN and WILLIAM TERRILL in consideration of the sum of Eighty hundred and seventy pounds present current money of Virginia to them in hand paid by said ROBERT, Son of said JOHN, of the proper money of said JOHN TERRILL to be applied by the said ROBERT TERRILL to the purposes of his Will and also for the sum of Five shillings current money in hand paid to said JOHN and WILLIAM TERRILL the proper money of said ROBERT TERRILL, Son of said JOHN, they the said JOHN and WILLIAM TERRILL by these presents do bargin and sell unto ROBERT TERRILL, Son of JOHN, and party hereto, and to his heirs the said tract of land belonging to the Estate of said ROBERT TERRILL deceased and directed to be sold by his Will and the Decree herein before mentioned; and by survey thereof lately made is bounded, Begining at a Hicory and Spanish Oak on the West side the ROBINSON RIVER at the mouth of the Long Branch, thence down the said River as it meanders to two Hycories white and red Oaks by a large Rock on the said River, corner to CHARLES GRYMES, thence with his line North sixty eight degrees West two hundred and forty poles, corner to two box and two black Oaks in said line on the New Road, thence North thirty degrees East three hundred and thirty poles to the begining; containing by the Plan Five hundred and one acres, Together with all houses Improvements rents services and profits thereof, also all estate right title and demand of said JOHN and WILLIAM TERRILL in the said Five hundred and one acres of land; To have and to hold with all the appurtenances unto the said ROBERT TERRILL, Son of said JOHN TERRILL, party hereto and to the heirs of said ROBERT TER-RILL forever; In Trust to and for the use of said JOHN TERRILL his heirs and to no other use whatsoever; In Witness whereof the parties to these presents have hereunto set their hands and their seals the day and year first aforewritten
Sealed and Delivered in presence of JOHN TERRILL
(no witnesses shown) WM. TERRILL
JOHN TERRILL
ROBERT TERRILL Son of JOHN
At a Court held for Culpeper County June 18th 1787
This Indenture Deed Tripartite between JOHN TERRILL and WILLIAM TERRILL, Sons of ROBERT TERRILL deced., of the first part, and the said JOHN of the second part & ROBERT TERRILL, Son of the said JOHN of the third part was acknowledged by the parties and
ordered to be recorded
Teste JOHN JAMESON, CI Cur
Sources:      [S84] Genealogies of Virginia Families Vol. V, from the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.² William Terrell was also known as William Terrill.¹
In Robert Terrell's will dated 13 February 1786 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA, William Terrell was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1778-1801 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 3: Antient Press]; Page 100-103
WILL OF ROBERT Terrell, OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Contributed and annotated by Mrs. Joseph P. Wiggins, Indianapolis, Indiana, together with data on the Terrells, obtained by- Mrs. Wiggins from England..
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday 23rd March 1786. This last Will of and Testament of Robert Terrell, deceased, Being presented into Court by John Terrell, one of the Executors therein named and proved by the oaths of James Taylor and Nathaniel Welch witnesses thereunto, and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor, who made oath according to law, Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form, whereupon he, with James Taylor and Benjamin Porter, his Securities, entered into and acknowledged their Bond for the same in the sum of four thousand pounds Currency.
Teste.
James Taylor, C. 0. C.
A copy Teste (signed by C. W. Woolfolk) Certified copy.

Will abstract from Barnhill [1934:235-6]:
     "Will of Robert Terrell of Orange Co., Va.
     "Dated 2-13-1786.
     "Names William Moore, Robert Moore, Francis Moore, Bernhard Moore and Alexander Moore, children of his daughter Ann Terrell Moore.
     "To Lyda Murry and Elizabeth Murry, children of his dau. Saray Murry. Sons Robert Terrell, John Terrill, William Terrill and daughter Mary Hudson. To Rush Hudson, son of Mary Hudson.
     "Mary Towles, Ann Towles, Joseph Towles, Jane Towles, Fanny Towles, chil. of his daughter Sarah by her husband, Joseph Towles.
     "The surviving children of his son Edmund Terrill, dec'd.
     "To Ephram Rucker, Reuben Rucker, Mary Creed and Elizabeth Herring. Chldren of his dec'd daughter Elizabeth."¹

     Bailie Peyton Brackin was born on 24 July 1829 at Sumner Co., Kentucky, USA.¹ He married Mary Ann Terrell, daughter of Henry "Harry" Towles Terrell Jr. and Mary Boyle, on 21 October 1857 at Sumner Co., Kentucky, USA.¹

Bailie Peyton Brackin died on 15 February 1912 at Sumner Co., Kentucky, USA, at age 82.¹

     Joseph Towles (I) was born on 23 February 1728 at Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA.³ He married Sarah Terrell, daughter of Robert Terrell and Mary Foster, circa 1748 at St. Mark's Parish, Orange Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 2nd husband.^1,5,3,6
Joseph Towles (I) died before 20 August 1770 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA; date of probate.³
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Title Towles, Joseph.
Publication 1770
Gen. note Part of index to Culpeper County Wills and Administrations (1749 - 1800)
Note P. 15-16. Inv. & Appr. rec. Mar. 18, 1771
Page 545. Will pro. 20 Aug 1770
Note Will Book B, 1770-1783 (Reel 31
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1770-1783 Culpeper County, Virginia Will Book B; [Dorothy Ford Wulfeck];
Will of Joseph Towles of Bromfield Parish, Culpeper Co.
Dated 27 Jan., 1770, Proven 20 Aug., 1770.
Legatees: Sons: Henry Towles, William Towles, Joseph Towles, Robert Towles (all minors),
Other children: Mary Towles, Jane Towles, Ann Towles, Frances Towles, Sarah Towles,
Executors: Oliver Towles, Reubin Terrell.
Wit.: Ware Long.
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Towles, Joseph.
Publication 1770
Gen. note Part of index to Culpeper County Wills and Administrations (1749 - 1800)
Note Page 142. Guardian’s accounts rec. 17 Oct. 1785
Note Will Book C, 1783-1791 (Reel 32)
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1749-1770 Culpeper County, Virginia Will Book A; [Sparacio]; Page 172-173
In the Name of God Amen. I STOKELY TOWLES of County of Cuilpepper and Parish of Brumfield being sick and weak of body but in perfect Sence and memory do make this my last Will and Testament .. Item I give and bequeath to my son JOSEPH TOWLES my dividend of land begining at the mouth of the Little Run and runing from thence the several courses up the said Run to the Mountain ground, from thence up the Hollow to JOHN LAYTONs line .. And the -rest of the land which I had of THOS. WALKER from the South side of sd run and so up the run the several courses of the sd John Laytons line I give to ISAAC MEDLEY .. Item I give to my youngest Son HENRY TOWLES the old negro man named Charles. Item I give to my well beloved Wife JANE TOWLES and the Towle children which I had by her, MARY TOWLES & HENRY TOWLES, three feather beds and furniture; Item I give to my wife and the two children I had by her fourteen head of cattle such as she thinks proper; and likewise all my sheep, Horse & Mair & Saddles, Cart and wheels; also my crop of Tobacco, Corn and Wheat and all other grain with all the fodder , and likewise all the goods that I have sent for to Liverpool by Capt. GAYWORTH; all my hoggs & the crop of cotten. Item I give to my wife and the two children I had by her my chest of Draws Walnut chest one looking glass three iron potts such as she thinks fit to chuse; also two scillets and two tables and half my chairs to her liking; and half of my pewter all my Tin pans and all my Bee hives and all my wodden ware with all fowls and all the Fowles upon the Plantation and all the Beef and Bacon that is killed in the House and about Four Pistoles I have owing to me which I give to my youngest son Henry Towles which I desire for to give him Learning; and two Spining wheels one Linnen wheel and the other a woollan one; And three glass bottles, and if either of those two children Mary Towles or Henry Towles should die before they come to Man and Woman Estate that part of the said Estate shall to the other; And my desire is that the rest of my Estate Except the above mentioned Legaces may be equally devided amongst all my children old & young but I desire that the said Estate may not come to an appraisement, and I appoint SPENCER BOBO and my Wife Jane Towles Executer and Executress to this my last Will and Testament As witness my hand this Fifteenth day of January 1757.
Presence: JOHN LAYTON, Stokely Towles
THOS. LAYTON
N. B. I give to my son JOHN TOWLES my best coat Jacket & Breeches, and my great coat and fine hatt to my son JOSEPH TOWLES.
At Court held for County of Culpeper on Thursday the 15th day of December 1757
This Last Will and Testament of Stokely Towles deceased was this day exhibited in Court by Jane Towles Widow and Executrix therein named which was proved by the oaths of .. witnesses and ordered to be recorded, Spencer Bobo the other Executor in the said Will mentioned personally
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1770-1783 Culpeper County, Virginia Will Book B; [Dorothy Ford Wulfeck];
Inventory of Estate of Joseph Towles, dec'd., 18 March, 1771.
Appraisers: Ambrose Powel, Thomas Graves, Russell Hill, Thos. Porter.
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A DIGEST OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA WILL BOOKS 1734-1838
Terrell, Robert
3. 100-103. Will made 13 Feb 1786; rec 23 Mar 1786.
EXS. sons John & William.
WIT. Nathaniel Welch, James Taylor.
CH. Robert, Ann (Moore) deced, Sarah (Moore), John, William, Mary (Hudson), Elizabeth,
Ch of Ann Moore deced: Robert, Francis, Bernard, Alexander;
Ch. of Sarah Moore decd: Lyda, Elizabeth Murray; William son of dau Ann Moore deced; Mary, Ann, Joseph, Jane, Fanny and Sarah Towle's children of dau Sarah decd which she had with Joseph Towles deced; Ephraim & Reuben Rucker, Mary (Creed), Elizabeth (Herring) Ch of dau Elizabeth deced; g-son Rush Hudson.
BN. James Taylor, Benjamin Porter.
3. 106-108. Est inv taken 28 Mar 1786; rec 28 Apr 1786.
3. 195-197. Est acct with John & William Terrell Exs; rec 28 Apr 1789.
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1757-1762 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book C; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 519-22.
8 Nov. 1760. Tunstall Banks and Sarah his wife, Richard Banks and Elizabeth his wife and William Banks of King and Queen County to Joseph Towles of Orange County. For £60 current money. 400 acres ... corner to Ceriacus Fleshman ... on the top of a ridge ...
Tunstall Banks
Richd. Banks
Wm. Banks
Wit: Robt. Terrill, Absalom Bobo, Robt.. Edwards.
18 June 1761. Proved by Robert Terrill, Absolem Bobo, Robert Edwards.
N.B. The commission for the privy examination of Sarah, wife of Tunstall Banks and Elizabeth Banks wife of Richard Banks is recorded in fol. 710.

Sources:      [S84] Genealogies of Virginia Families Vol. V, from the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.³
Joseph Towles (I) is mentioned in the will of Robert Terrell on 13 February 1786 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1778-1801 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 3: Antient Press]; Page 100-103
WILL OF ROBERT Terrell, OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Contributed and annotated by Mrs. Joseph P. Wiggins, Indianapolis, Indiana, together with data on the Terrells, obtained by- Mrs. Wiggins from England..
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday 23rd March 1786. This last Will of and Testament of Robert Terrell, deceased, Being presented into Court by John Terrell, one of the Executors therein named and proved by the oaths of James Taylor and Nathaniel Welch witnesses thereunto, and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor, who made oath according to law, Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form, whereupon he, with James Taylor and Benjamin Porter, his Securities, entered into and acknowledged their Bond for the same in the sum of four thousand pounds Currency.
Teste.
James Taylor, C. 0. C.
A copy Teste (signed by C. W. Woolfolk) Certified copy.

Will abstract from Barnhill [1934:235-6]:
     "Will of Robert Terrell of Orange Co., Va.
     "Dated 2-13-1786.
     "Names William Moore, Robert Moore, Francis Moore, Bernhard Moore and Alexander Moore, children of his daughter Ann Terrell Moore.
     "To Lyda Murry and Elizabeth Murry, children of his dau. Saray Murry. Sons Robert Terrell, John Terrill, William Terrill and daughter Mary Hudson. To Rush Hudson, son of Mary Hudson.
     "Mary Towles, Ann Towles, Joseph Towles, Jane Towles, Fanny Towles, chil. of his daughter Sarah by her husband, Joseph Towles.
     "The surviving children of his son Edmund Terrill, dec'd.
     "To Ephram Rucker, Reuben Rucker, Mary Creed and Elizabeth Herring. Chldren of his dec'd daughter Elizabeth."¹

     Mary Towles was born circa 1746 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA.² She married Richard Sims, son of Thomas Sims and Rebecca Petty, circa 1762 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA,
;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Mary Towles, b. Abt 1746, Orange County, Virginia d. Aft 1809, Culpeper County, Virginia (Age ~ 64 years)
Marriage     Abt 1762      Culpeper County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Joseph T. Sims, b. Aft 1762, Culpeper County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     2. Edmund Sims, b. Aft 1763, Culpeper County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     3. Sarah Sims, b. Aft 1763, Culpeper County, Virginia d. Aft 1809, Culpeper County, Virginia (Age > 46 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     4. Garnett Sims, b. Aft 1764, Culpeper County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     5. Robert Sims, b. Aft 1765, Culpeper County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     6. Richard Merlin Sims, b. Aft 1766, Culpeper County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     7. Averilla 'Avee' Sims, b. Aft 1767, Culpeper County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     8. Anne 'Nancy' Sims, b. Aft 1768, Culpeper County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     9. Mary Sims, b. Aft 1762, Culpeper County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     10. Henry Sims, b. 1780, Culpeper County, Virginia d. 10 Dec 1849, Scary, Putnam County, (West) Virginia (Age 69 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].⁵
Mary Towles died after 1809 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA.²
     In Robert Terrell's will dated 13 February 1786 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA, Mary Towles was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1778-1801 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 3: Antient Press]; Page 100-103
WILL OF ROBERT Terrell, OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Contributed and annotated by Mrs. Joseph P. Wiggins, Indianapolis, Indiana, together with data on the Terrells, obtained by- Mrs. Wiggins from England..
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday 23rd March 1786. This last Will of and Testament of Robert Terrell, deceased, Being presented into Court by John Terrell, one of the Executors therein named and proved by the oaths of James Taylor and Nathaniel Welch witnesses thereunto, and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor, who made oath according to law, Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form, whereupon he, with James Taylor and Benjamin Porter, his Securities, entered into and acknowledged their Bond for the same in the sum of four thousand pounds Currency.
Teste.
James Taylor, C. 0. C.
A copy Teste (signed by C. W. Woolfolk) Certified copy.

Will abstract from Barnhill [1934:235-6]:
     "Will of Robert Terrell of Orange Co., Va.
     "Dated 2-13-1786.
     "Names William Moore, Robert Moore, Francis Moore, Bernhard Moore and Alexander Moore, children of his daughter Ann Terrell Moore.
     "To Lyda Murry and Elizabeth Murry, children of his dau. Saray Murry. Sons Robert Terrell, John Terrill, William Terrill and daughter Mary Hudson. To Rush Hudson, son of Mary Hudson.
     "Mary Towles, Ann Towles, Joseph Towles, Jane Towles, Fanny Towles, chil. of his daughter Sarah by her husband, Joseph Towles.
     "The surviving children of his son Edmund Terrill, dec'd.
     "To Ephram Rucker, Reuben Rucker, Mary Creed and Elizabeth Herring. Chldren of his dec'd daughter Elizabeth."¹

     Anne Towles was born on 19 January 1739/40 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Dicken.^5,6 She married John Terrell, son of Robert Terrell and Mary Foster, circa 1756 at St. Thomas Parish, Orange Co., Virginia, USA.^7,2,8

Anne Towles died in 1805 at Madison Co., Virginia, USA.^6,2
     Anne Towles was also known as Ann Elizabeth Towles.⁶ Anne Towles was also known as Elizabeth Ann Towles.⁷
In Robert Terrell's will dated 13 February 1786 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA, Anne Towles was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1778-1801 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 3: Antient Press]; Page 100-103
WILL OF ROBERT Terrell, OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Contributed and annotated by Mrs. Joseph P. Wiggins, Indianapolis, Indiana, together with data on the Terrells, obtained by- Mrs. Wiggins from England..
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday 23rd March 1786. This last Will of and Testament of Robert Terrell, deceased, Being presented into Court by John Terrell, one of the Executors therein named and proved by the oaths of James Taylor and Nathaniel Welch witnesses thereunto, and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor, who made oath according to law, Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form, whereupon he, with James Taylor and Benjamin Porter, his Securities, entered into and acknowledged their Bond for the same in the sum of four thousand pounds Currency.
Teste.
James Taylor, C. 0. C.
A copy Teste (signed by C. W. Woolfolk) Certified copy.

Will abstract from Barnhill [1934:235-6]:
     "Will of Robert Terrell of Orange Co., Va.
     "Dated 2-13-1786.
     "Names William Moore, Robert Moore, Francis Moore, Bernhard Moore and Alexander Moore, children of his daughter Ann Terrell Moore.
     "To Lyda Murry and Elizabeth Murry, children of his dau. Saray Murry. Sons Robert Terrell, John Terrill, William Terrill and daughter Mary Hudson. To Rush Hudson, son of Mary Hudson.
     "Mary Towles, Ann Towles, Joseph Towles, Jane Towles, Fanny Towles, chil. of his daughter Sarah by her husband, Joseph Towles.
     "The surviving children of his son Edmund Terrill, dec'd.
     "To Ephram Rucker, Reuben Rucker, Mary Creed and Elizabeth Herring. Chldren of his dec'd daughter Elizabeth."¹

     Joseph Towles (II) was born between 1745 and 1755 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA.² He married Mary Wetherall, daughter of George Wetherall and Millicent Bledsoe, on 16 February 1786 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA.⁵

Joseph Towles (II) died after 1791 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA.²
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1790-1791 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book Q (Part 1); [Antient Press]; Page 302-303
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I JOSEPH EDDINS of Culpeper County hath this day bargained sold & delivered unto JOSEPH TOWLES of County aforesaid, two feather beds and furniture, one bay Mare branded thus, two sows, eleven pigs & four shotes, one chest and table, six pewter plates, one dish and bason one flax wheel, six earthen plates, one water pail, twelve barrels of Corn in consideration of the just sum of Nineteen pounds, seventeen shillings & nine pence current money of Virginia to me in hand paid by JOSEPH TOWLES, which property the said JOSEPH EDDINS do warrant and defend unto JOSEPH TOWLES to be free and clear from the claim of any person; Given under my hand and seal this first day of January 1791
Teste JOHN BALL, JOSEPH EDDINS
JOHN ONEEL, ELNATHAN MOORE
An Inventory of JOSEPH EDDINS Property appraised by JOHN BALL, JOHN ONEEL &
ELNATHAN MOORE.
Two feather beds and furniture 4 0 0
One bay Mare 5...10 0
Two sows eleven pigs and four shotes 3...10 0
Six pewter plates dish and bason 0...15 0
One flax wheel 0...10 0
Six earthen plates 0 2 3
One water pail 0 3 6
Twelve barrels of Corn @ 8/ pr Barrel 4..16 0 19 17 9
At a Court held for Culpeper County the 18th day of July 1791
This Bill of Sale from JOSEPH EDDINS to JOSEPH TOWLES, together with an Inventory thereto annexed was proved by the Oaths of JOHN ONEEL & ELNATHAN MOORE, two of the witnesses thereto & ordered to be recorded
Teste JOHN JAMESON, Cl Cur.²
In Robert Terrell's will dated 13 February 1786 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA, Joseph Towles (II) was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1778-1801 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 3: Antient Press]; Page 100-103
WILL OF ROBERT Terrell, OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Contributed and annotated by Mrs. Joseph P. Wiggins, Indianapolis, Indiana, together with data on the Terrells, obtained by- Mrs. Wiggins from England..
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday 23rd March 1786. This last Will of and Testament of Robert Terrell, deceased, Being presented into Court by John Terrell, one of the Executors therein named and proved by the oaths of James Taylor and Nathaniel Welch witnesses thereunto, and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor, who made oath according to law, Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form, whereupon he, with James Taylor and Benjamin Porter, his Securities, entered into and acknowledged their Bond for the same in the sum of four thousand pounds Currency.
Teste.
James Taylor, C. 0. C.
A copy Teste (signed by C. W. Woolfolk) Certified copy.

Will abstract from Barnhill [1934:235-6]:
     "Will of Robert Terrell of Orange Co., Va.
     "Dated 2-13-1786.
     "Names William Moore, Robert Moore, Francis Moore, Bernhard Moore and Alexander Moore, children of his daughter Ann Terrell Moore.
     "To Lyda Murry and Elizabeth Murry, children of his dau. Saray Murry. Sons Robert Terrell, John Terrill, William Terrill and daughter Mary Hudson. To Rush Hudson, son of Mary Hudson.
     "Mary Towles, Ann Towles, Joseph Towles, Jane Towles, Fanny Towles, chil. of his daughter Sarah by her husband, Joseph Towles.
     "The surviving children of his son Edmund Terrill, dec'd.
     "To Ephram Rucker, Reuben Rucker, Mary Creed and Elizabeth Herring. Chldren of his dec'd daughter Elizabeth."¹

     Jane Towles was born circa 1747 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA.⁴ She married James Sims, son of Thomas Sims Sr. and Rebecca Harrelson, on 19 December 1790 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA,
; Family 2     
Children      
     1. George Sims, b. Bef 1752, Spotsylvania County, Virginia d. Aft 1792, Bromfield Parish, Culpeper County, Virginia (Age > 42 years) [Father: natural]
     2. John Sims, b. Abt 1743, Bromfield Parish, Culpeper County, Virginia d. Aft 1768, Bromfield Parish, Culpeper County, Virginia (Age ~ 26 years) [Father: natural]
     3. Robert Sims, b. Bef 1745, Bromfield Parish, Culpeper County, Virginia d. Aft 1765, Bromfield Parish, Culpeper County, Virginia (Age > 22 years) [Father: natural]
     4. Bartlett Sims, b. Bef 1745, Bromfield Parish, Culpeper County, Virginia d. Aft 1774, Bromfield Parish, Culpeper County, Virginia (Age > 31 years) [Father: natural].⁴
     Jane Towles was also known as Jane Towles.⁴
In Robert Terrell's will dated 13 February 1786 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA, Jane Towles was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1778-1801 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 3: Antient Press]; Page 100-103
WILL OF ROBERT Terrell, OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Contributed and annotated by Mrs. Joseph P. Wiggins, Indianapolis, Indiana, together with data on the Terrells, obtained by- Mrs. Wiggins from England..
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday 23rd March 1786. This last Will of and Testament of Robert Terrell, deceased, Being presented into Court by John Terrell, one of the Executors therein named and proved by the oaths of James Taylor and Nathaniel Welch witnesses thereunto, and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor, who made oath according to law, Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form, whereupon he, with James Taylor and Benjamin Porter, his Securities, entered into and acknowledged their Bond for the same in the sum of four thousand pounds Currency.
Teste.
James Taylor, C. 0. C.
A copy Teste (signed by C. W. Woolfolk) Certified copy.

Will abstract from Barnhill [1934:235-6]:
     "Will of Robert Terrell of Orange Co., Va.
     "Dated 2-13-1786.
     "Names William Moore, Robert Moore, Francis Moore, Bernhard Moore and Alexander Moore, children of his daughter Ann Terrell Moore.
     "To Lyda Murry and Elizabeth Murry, children of his dau. Saray Murry. Sons Robert Terrell, John Terrill, William Terrill and daughter Mary Hudson. To Rush Hudson, son of Mary Hudson.
     "Mary Towles, Ann Towles, Joseph Towles, Jane Towles, Fanny Towles, chil. of his daughter Sarah by her husband, Joseph Towles.
     "The surviving children of his son Edmund Terrill, dec'd.
     "To Ephram Rucker, Reuben Rucker, Mary Creed and Elizabeth Herring. Chldren of his dec'd daughter Elizabeth."¹

     Frances "Fanny" Towles was born in 1765 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA.² She married Edmund Terrell Willis, son of William Plunkett Willis and Elizabeth Garnett, on 18 January 1787 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA.⁶

Frances "Fanny" Towles died after 1850.²
     In Robert Terrell's will dated 13 February 1786 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA, Frances "Fanny" Towles was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1778-1801 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 3: Antient Press]; Page 100-103
WILL OF ROBERT Terrell, OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Contributed and annotated by Mrs. Joseph P. Wiggins, Indianapolis, Indiana, together with data on the Terrells, obtained by- Mrs. Wiggins from England..
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday 23rd March 1786. This last Will of and Testament of Robert Terrell, deceased, Being presented into Court by John Terrell, one of the Executors therein named and proved by the oaths of James Taylor and Nathaniel Welch witnesses thereunto, and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor, who made oath according to law, Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form, whereupon he, with James Taylor and Benjamin Porter, his Securities, entered into and acknowledged their Bond for the same in the sum of four thousand pounds Currency.
Teste.
James Taylor, C. 0. C.
A copy Teste (signed by C. W. Woolfolk) Certified copy.

Will abstract from Barnhill [1934:235-6]:
     "Will of Robert Terrell of Orange Co., Va.
     "Dated 2-13-1786.
     "Names William Moore, Robert Moore, Francis Moore, Bernhard Moore and Alexander Moore, children of his daughter Ann Terrell Moore.
     "To Lyda Murry and Elizabeth Murry, children of his dau. Saray Murry. Sons Robert Terrell, John Terrill, William Terrill and daughter Mary Hudson. To Rush Hudson, son of Mary Hudson.
     "Mary Towles, Ann Towles, Joseph Towles, Jane Towles, Fanny Towles, chil. of his daughter Sarah by her husband, Joseph Towles.
     "The surviving children of his son Edmund Terrill, dec'd.
     "To Ephram Rucker, Reuben Rucker, Mary Creed and Elizabeth Herring. Chldren of his dec'd daughter Elizabeth."¹

     Edmund Terrell married Margaret "Peggy" Willis, daughter of John Willis and Elizabeth Plunkett.²
Edmund Terrell was born on 21 March 1740.²
Edmund Terrell died in 1784.⁵
Edmund Terrell died before February 1786; Edmund was mentioned as deceased in his father's will.¹

His estate was probated on 15 November 1789 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA,
; According to Barnhill [1934:7] "Edmund Terrell d. 1784; his will was probated Nov. 15, 1789, as appears in will Book "C", Culpepper [sic] Co., Va."⁵
     He is mentioned in the probate of the estate of John Willis in 1760; According to Barnhill [1934:7] "John Willis mentioned Edmund Terrell in hi will, probated 1760."⁵
Edmund Terrell is mentioned in the will of Robert Terrell on 13 February 1786 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1778-1801 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 3: Antient Press]; Page 100-103
WILL OF ROBERT Terrell, OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Contributed and annotated by Mrs. Joseph P. Wiggins, Indianapolis, Indiana, together with data on the Terrells, obtained by- Mrs. Wiggins from England..
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday 23rd March 1786. This last Will of and Testament of Robert Terrell, deceased, Being presented into Court by John Terrell, one of the Executors therein named and proved by the oaths of James Taylor and Nathaniel Welch witnesses thereunto, and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor, who made oath according to law, Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form, whereupon he, with James Taylor and Benjamin Porter, his Securities, entered into and acknowledged their Bond for the same in the sum of four thousand pounds Currency.
Teste.
James Taylor, C. 0. C.
A copy Teste (signed by C. W. Woolfolk) Certified copy.

Will abstract from Barnhill [1934:235-6]:
     "Will of Robert Terrell of Orange Co., Va.
     "Dated 2-13-1786.
     "Names William Moore, Robert Moore, Francis Moore, Bernhard Moore and Alexander Moore, children of his daughter Ann Terrell Moore.
     "To Lyda Murry and Elizabeth Murry, children of his dau. Saray Murry. Sons Robert Terrell, John Terrill, William Terrill and daughter Mary Hudson. To Rush Hudson, son of Mary Hudson.
     "Mary Towles, Ann Towles, Joseph Towles, Jane Towles, Fanny Towles, chil. of his daughter Sarah by her husband, Joseph Towles.
     "The surviving children of his son Edmund Terrill, dec'd.
     "To Ephram Rucker, Reuben Rucker, Mary Creed and Elizabeth Herring. Chldren of his dec'd daughter Elizabeth."⁶

     Elizabeth Terrell was born circa 1744 at St. Mark's Parish, Orange Co., Virginia, USA.² She married Peter Rucker circa 1760 at St. Mark's Parish, Orange Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2,6

Elizabeth Terrell died before February 1786; Elizabeth was mentioned as deceased in her father's will.^1,2
      ;
The will of Elizabeth's father, Robert, states: "To Ephram Rucker, Reuben Rucker, Mary Creed and Elizabeth Herring. Chldren of his dec'd daughter Elizabeth." This could iimply that Elizabeth had children by three different husbands (RUCKER, CREEN and HERRING) or that Elizabeth married a RUCKER and CREED and HERRING were the married names of her daughters Mary and Elizabeth, respectively.⁷
Elizabeth Terrell is mentioned in the will of Robert Terrell on 13 February 1786 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1778-1801 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 3: Antient Press]; Page 100-103
WILL OF ROBERT Terrell, OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Contributed and annotated by Mrs. Joseph P. Wiggins, Indianapolis, Indiana, together with data on the Terrells, obtained by- Mrs. Wiggins from England..
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday 23rd March 1786. This last Will of and Testament of Robert Terrell, deceased, Being presented into Court by John Terrell, one of the Executors therein named and proved by the oaths of James Taylor and Nathaniel Welch witnesses thereunto, and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor, who made oath according to law, Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form, whereupon he, with James Taylor and Benjamin Porter, his Securities, entered into and acknowledged their Bond for the same in the sum of four thousand pounds Currency.
Teste.
James Taylor, C. 0. C.
A copy Teste (signed by C. W. Woolfolk) Certified copy.

Will abstract from Barnhill [1934:235-6]:
     "Will of Robert Terrell of Orange Co., Va.
     "Dated 2-13-1786.
     "Names William Moore, Robert Moore, Francis Moore, Bernhard Moore and Alexander Moore, children of his daughter Ann Terrell Moore.
     "To Lyda Murry and Elizabeth Murry, children of his dau. Saray Murry. Sons Robert Terrell, John Terrill, William Terrill and daughter Mary Hudson. To Rush Hudson, son of Mary Hudson.
     "Mary Towles, Ann Towles, Joseph Towles, Jane Towles, Fanny Towles, chil. of his daughter Sarah by her husband, Joseph Towles.
     "The surviving children of his son Edmund Terrill, dec'd.
     "To Ephram Rucker, Reuben Rucker, Mary Creed and Elizabeth Herring. Chldren of his dec'd daughter Elizabeth."⁸

     Peter Rucker was born before 1728 at St. Mark's Parish, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Elizabeth Terrell, daughter of Robert Terrell and Mary Foster, circa 1760 at St. Mark's Parish, Orange Co., Virginia, USA.^2,3,1

Peter Rucker died on 5 May 1794 at Greene Co., Virginia, USA.¹
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1747-1751 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 11, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 179-180
Indenture 19 Sept 1748 between WILLIAM McDONOUGH, Orange County and PETER RUCKER of same .. for forty pounds .. grants 60 acres, all tract of land whereupon McDonough now lives .. which he bought of Zachary Taylor .. to pay intire sum of forty pounds with lawfull interest at the 15th day of Oct 1750 . .
Witnesses: Wm. McDonough
Geo. Taylor, D. Bohannan, Wm. Isbell
Recorded Orange County 22nd March 1749
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1747-1751 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 11, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 217-219
Indenture 21 Nov 1750 between JOHN GOFF of St. Mark's Parish, Orange County, Planter, and PETER RUCKER of same .. deeds lease and release .. for a certain tract of land in County of Albemarle .. grants 115 acres in Orange County adjoining lands of Susannah Rucker, John Baylor, Timothy Crosthwait and William Golding, part of a larger tract granted to James Taylor, dec'd, and sold to one Edward Tinsley and by the said Edward Tinsley sold to William Crawford, dec'd, and by his last will and testament given to Thomas Crawford and by him sold to John Howard .. by John Howard sold to John Goff .. together with an additional divident of 15 acres purchased of Zachary Taylor .
Witnesses: John (X) Goff
Thos. Chew
Richard Vawter, Tully Choice
Recorded 22nd November 1750.
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1751-1759 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 12; [Antient Press]; Page 117-118
To all Christian People: I, SUSANNAH RUCKER and PETER RUCKER, Acting Executors of last will and testament of JOHN RUCKER, late of Orange County, dec'd, had this present day of ISAAC SMITH of
Culpeper County, the sum of £100, being the ballance of £600 due John Rucker for all lands, tenements and plantations, together with all Negroes, horses, cattle, hoggs, potts, pewter goods, which Isaac Smith by deed 26 Oct 1742 mortgaged unto John Rucker for sum of £600. We assign our interest, right and that Isaac Smith is thereof seised to the use, as in his former estate ..
we have released .. 1 July 1752 . .
Witnesses: Susanna (X) Rucker
Eras. Taylor Peter Rucker
Richd. Tyler, Tavnr. Beale, Thos. Chew Recorded Orange County 23rd November 1752
===
1765-1769 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book E (Part 2); [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 395-96.
20 Aug. 1767. Peter Rucker of Orange County to Ambrose Booton of Culpeper County. For £50 current money. 210 acres in Bromfield Parish on a branch of Elk Run in the fork of the Rappidanne and Robinson Rivera ... corner in John Stockdall's line ... in Twvran's line ... corner in Jeremiah Early's line ...
Peter Rucker
Wit: W. Vawter, Robert Gaines, Lewis Booton.
20 Aug. 1767. Acknowledged by Peter.

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1768-1772 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 15; [Antient Press]; Page 23-25
Indenture 26 Jan 1769 between PETER RUCKER and ANDREW SHEPHERD .. for £85 .. grants 115 acres whereon Peter Rucker now lives .. bounded .. Susannah Rucker .. Colo. John Baylor .. William Bell . Erasmus Taylor .. Andrew Shepherd ..
Recorded Orange County Peter Rucker
26th January 1769.
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1768-1772 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 15; [Antient Press]; Page 94-96
Indenture 27 May 1769 between SUSANNAH RUCKER, late of Orange County, and PETER RUCKER, Extrx., and Extr. to the Last Will and Testament of John Rucker, dec'd, and ANDREW SHEPHERD .. for £70 .. have (agreeable to the Last Will and Testament of the above mentioned John Rucker, & every Person concerned) granted .. 130 acres whereon Susannah formerly lived and joyning to Colo. John Baylor, Mr. Thomas Bell, Mr. William Moore which he purchased of Mr. Richard Taylor and Mr. Hancock Taylor, Mr. Zachery Taylor and the sd Shepherd ..
Presence: William Bell Susannah Rucker
Henry Gibbens, Samuel Garner Peter Rucker
Robert Garnett, John Garnett, Alexr. Marr .. witnesses to Mrs. Rucker.
Recorded Orange County 27th July 1769.
23 Novr. 1769 proved by oaths of Alexr. Marr and Robert Garnett, and April Court 1771 -- oath of John Garnett.
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1768-1772 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 15; [Antient Press]; Page 206-208
Indenture 26 April 1770 between CHRISTOPHER SINGLETON and SARAH, his wife, of County of Caroline, and PETER RUCKER of orange County for £100 .. sell 372 acres .. being part of land sold by Carter Braxton, Gent. to Mr. Ambrose Lee joyning the lands which Peter Rucker now liveth on bought of Mr. John Lewis .. being part of Estate of Collo. James Littlepage and bounded .. Octuna line .
Recorded Orange County Christopher Singleton
26th April 1770 Sarah Singleton
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1768-1772 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 15; [Antient Press]; Page 430-431
Indenture 28 Novr 1771 between PETER RUCKER and THOMAS BURBAGE, County of Culpeper .. for £100 .. sells 372 acres part of Brooksby Tract .. sold by Mr. Braxton to Ambrose Lee and bounded .. Octona Line
Recorded Orange County Peter Rucker
28th November 1771.
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1772-1778 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 16; [Antient Press]; Page 98-99
Indenture 25 Jan 1773 between PETER RUCKER, Culpeper County, and JOHN RUCKER of Orange County of one part and CHARLES PEARSEY of other .. for £50 .. with interest from 12th November 1771 past to Peter and John Rucker his securities .. hath delivered land bounded Charles Neal; Joseph Eddins and Cal. Anthony Thornton containing 185 acres ..
Presence: May Burton Junr., Charles (X) Pearsey
Geo. Rucker, William Rucker
Recorded Orange County 24th June 1773.¹ Peter Rucker was also known as Reuben Rucker.^2,4

     (?) Creed married Mary Rucker, daughter of Peter Rucker and Elizabeth Terrell, before February 1786.¹

     (?) Herring married Elizabeth Rucker, daughter of Peter Rucker and Elizabeth Terrell, before February 1786.¹

     Elizabeth Rucker married (?) Herring before February 1786.¹

     ;
The will of Elizabeth's father, Robert, states: "To Ephram Rucker, Reuben Rucker, Mary Creed and Elizabeth Herring. Chldren of his dec'd daughter Elizabeth." This could iimply that Elizabeth had children by three different husbands (RUCKER, CREEN and HERRING) or that Elizabeth married a RUCKER and CREED and HERRING were the married names of her daughters Mary and Elizabeth, respectively.²
In Robert Terrell's will dated 13 February 1786 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA, Elizabeth Rucker was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1778-1801 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 3: Antient Press]; Page 100-103
WILL OF ROBERT Terrell, OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Contributed and annotated by Mrs. Joseph P. Wiggins, Indianapolis, Indiana, together with data on the Terrells, obtained by- Mrs. Wiggins from England..
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday 23rd March 1786. This last Will of and Testament of Robert Terrell, deceased, Being presented into Court by John Terrell, one of the Executors therein named and proved by the oaths of James Taylor and Nathaniel Welch witnesses thereunto, and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor, who made oath according to law, Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form, whereupon he, with James Taylor and Benjamin Porter, his Securities, entered into and acknowledged their Bond for the same in the sum of four thousand pounds Currency.
Teste.
James Taylor, C. 0. C.
A copy Teste (signed by C. W. Woolfolk) Certified copy.

Will abstract from Barnhill [1934:235-6]:
     "Will of Robert Terrell of Orange Co., Va.
     "Dated 2-13-1786.
     "Names William Moore, Robert Moore, Francis Moore, Bernhard Moore and Alexander Moore, children of his daughter Ann Terrell Moore.
     "To Lyda Murry and Elizabeth Murry, children of his dau. Saray Murry. Sons Robert Terrell, John Terrill, William Terrill and daughter Mary Hudson. To Rush Hudson, son of Mary Hudson.
     "Mary Towles, Ann Towles, Joseph Towles, Jane Towles, Fanny Towles, chil. of his daughter Sarah by her husband, Joseph Towles.
     "The surviving children of his son Edmund Terrill, dec'd.
     "To Ephram Rucker, Reuben Rucker, Mary Creed and Elizabeth Herring. Chldren of his dec'd daughter Elizabeth."³

     Mary Rucker married (?) Creed before February 1786.¹

     ;
The will of Elizabeth's father, Robert, states: "To Ephram Rucker, Reuben Rucker, Mary Creed and Elizabeth Herring. Chldren of his dec'd daughter Elizabeth." This could iimply that Elizabeth had children by three different husbands (RUCKER, CREEN and HERRING) or that Elizabeth married a RUCKER and CREED and HERRING were the married names of her daughters Mary and Elizabeth, respectively.²
In Robert Terrell's will dated 13 February 1786 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA, Mary Rucker was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1778-1801 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 3: Antient Press]; Page 100-103
WILL OF ROBERT Terrell, OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Contributed and annotated by Mrs. Joseph P. Wiggins, Indianapolis, Indiana, together with data on the Terrells, obtained by- Mrs. Wiggins from England..
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday 23rd March 1786. This last Will of and Testament of Robert Terrell, deceased, Being presented into Court by John Terrell, one of the Executors therein named and proved by the oaths of James Taylor and Nathaniel Welch witnesses thereunto, and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor, who made oath according to law, Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form, whereupon he, with James Taylor and Benjamin Porter, his Securities, entered into and acknowledged their Bond for the same in the sum of four thousand pounds Currency.
Teste.
James Taylor, C. 0. C.
A copy Teste (signed by C. W. Woolfolk) Certified copy.

Will abstract from Barnhill [1934:235-6]:
     "Will of Robert Terrell of Orange Co., Va.
     "Dated 2-13-1786.
     "Names William Moore, Robert Moore, Francis Moore, Bernhard Moore and Alexander Moore, children of his daughter Ann Terrell Moore.
     "To Lyda Murry and Elizabeth Murry, children of his dau. Saray Murry. Sons Robert Terrell, John Terrill, William Terrill and daughter Mary Hudson. To Rush Hudson, son of Mary Hudson.
     "Mary Towles, Ann Towles, Joseph Towles, Jane Towles, Fanny Towles, chil. of his daughter Sarah by her husband, Joseph Towles.
     "The surviving children of his son Edmund Terrill, dec'd.
     "To Ephram Rucker, Reuben Rucker, Mary Creed and Elizabeth Herring. Chldren of his dec'd daughter Elizabeth."³

     In Robert Terrell's will dated 13 February 1786 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA, Ephram Rucker was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1778-1801 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 3: Antient Press]; Page 100-103
WILL OF ROBERT Terrell, OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Contributed and annotated by Mrs. Joseph P. Wiggins, Indianapolis, Indiana, together with data on the Terrells, obtained by- Mrs. Wiggins from England..
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday 23rd March 1786. This last Will of and Testament of Robert Terrell, deceased, Being presented into Court by John Terrell, one of the Executors therein named and proved by the oaths of James Taylor and Nathaniel Welch witnesses thereunto, and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor, who made oath according to law, Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form, whereupon he, with James Taylor and Benjamin Porter, his Securities, entered into and acknowledged their Bond for the same in the sum of four thousand pounds Currency.
Teste.
James Taylor, C. 0. C.
A copy Teste (signed by C. W. Woolfolk) Certified copy.

Will abstract from Barnhill [1934:235-6]:
     "Will of Robert Terrell of Orange Co., Va.
     "Dated 2-13-1786.
     "Names William Moore, Robert Moore, Francis Moore, Bernhard Moore and Alexander Moore, children of his daughter Ann Terrell Moore.
     "To Lyda Murry and Elizabeth Murry, children of his dau. Saray Murry. Sons Robert Terrell, John Terrill, William Terrill and daughter Mary Hudson. To Rush Hudson, son of Mary Hudson.
     "Mary Towles, Ann Towles, Joseph Towles, Jane Towles, Fanny Towles, chil. of his daughter Sarah by her husband, Joseph Towles.
     "The surviving children of his son Edmund Terrill, dec'd.
     "To Ephram Rucker, Reuben Rucker, Mary Creed and Elizabeth Herring. Chldren of his dec'd daughter Elizabeth."²

     Reuben Rucker was born circa 1762 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA.² He married Mary Foster Terrell, daughter of Edmund Terrell and Margaret "Peggy" Willis, on 28 December 1785 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA.⁴

     In Robert Terrell's will dated 13 February 1786 at Orange Co., Virginia, USA, Reuben Rucker was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1778-1801 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 3: Antient Press]; Page 100-103
WILL OF ROBERT Terrell, OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Contributed and annotated by Mrs. Joseph P. Wiggins, Indianapolis, Indiana, together with data on the Terrells, obtained by- Mrs. Wiggins from England..
At a court held for Orange County on Thursday 23rd March 1786. This last Will of and Testament of Robert Terrell, deceased, Being presented into Court by John Terrell, one of the Executors therein named and proved by the oaths of James Taylor and Nathaniel Welch witnesses thereunto, and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor, who made oath according to law, Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form, whereupon he, with James Taylor and Benjamin Porter, his Securities, entered into and acknowledged their Bond for the same in the sum of four thousand pounds Currency.
Teste.
James Taylor, C. 0. C.
A copy Teste (signed by C. W. Woolfolk) Certified copy.

Will abstract from Barnhill [1934:235-6]:
     "Will of Robert Terrell of Orange Co., Va.
     "Dated 2-13-1786.
     "Names William Moore, Robert Moore, Francis Moore, Bernhard Moore and Alexander Moore, children of his daughter Ann Terrell Moore.
     "To Lyda Murry and Elizabeth Murry, children of his dau. Saray Murry. Sons Robert Terrell, John Terrill, William Terrill and daughter Mary Hudson. To Rush Hudson, son of Mary Hudson.
     "Mary Towles, Ann Towles, Joseph Towles, Jane Towles, Fanny Towles, chil. of his daughter Sarah by her husband, Joseph Towles.
     "The surviving children of his son Edmund Terrill, dec'd.
     "To Ephram Rucker, Reuben Rucker, Mary Creed and Elizabeth Herring. Chldren of his dec'd daughter Elizabeth."⁵