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     Alice (?) married John Churchill.¹

Alice (?) died after 1684 at Sittingbourne Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Robert Carter was born in 1704 at Corotoman, Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Priscilla Churchill, daughter of William Churchill and Elizabeth Armistead, in 1725 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 1st husband.¹
Robert Carter died on 6 May 1732 at Nomini Hall, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers..." cites: Robert Carter of Nomini Hall, by Lewis Morton, published by Colonial Williamsburg 1941
     "http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=27&last=&g_p=GB&collect ion=NN Grant
Title Carter, Robert, Jr.
Publication 29 November 1726.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Northern Neck Grants, reels 288-311.
Note Location: Westmoreland County.
Description: 1000 acres escheat land. Formerly belonging to George Ludlow, son of Thomas Ludlow. On the south side of Potomac. River.
Source: Northern Neck Grants B, 1726-1729, p. 27, folio (Reel 290).
     "1721-1735 King George County Deed Book 1, Part II, (Antient Press); pp. 558-559
Indenture 1st October 1728 between ROBERT CARTER, WILLIAM THORNTON, JOHN FITZHUGH and CHARLES CARTER Directors & Trustees of the Town of Falmouth County of King George of one part and ROBERT CARTER JUNR. Esq. of Lancaster County of other part .. for sum of Seven pounds current money of Virginia .. conveyed two Lotts or half acres lying within Falmouth Town numbered 16 & 24 according to Platt .. To have and to hold .. (See folio 553 to Mann Page) ..
Presence Catesby Cocke, Robert Carter
Robert Jones, Jno. Warner, William Thornton
Jno. Harvey John Fitzhugh
Charles Carter
Memo - Livery & Seizin .. Deed for Two Lotts No. 16 & 24 presented into Court by WM. THORNTON Gent. October ye first 1728 ..
     "Maclane, Hector, Baltimore Co., 2nd July, 1722; 1st Oct., 1722.
To dau. Sarah Bailley and hrs., 80 A. of "Athold," where Geo. Bailley dwells, and £1.
To son. John and dau. Maclane and their hrs., 300 A. of "Hector's Chance," on. Bens Run, n. side Patapsco R., equally; personalty.
To son William and hrs., 40 A. of "Bought Well," 20 A. of "Athold" and 40 A. of "Hector's Fancy."
To dau. Sarah and hrs., 60 A. the residue of "Hector 'a Fancy."
To 3 child. William, Nathaniel and Sarah, residue of personal estate equally.
To each child of former wife Anne, 1s.
Wife Amy extx.
Test: Wm. Hamilton, John Price, Robert Carter. 18,37."

     Robert Throckmorton was born in 1693 at Ware Parish, Gloucester Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Mary Lewis, daughter of Major John Lewis and Elizabeth Warner, in 1713 at Ware Parish, Gloucester Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 1st wife.¹ Robert Throckmorton married Sarah Smith in 1749 at Kingston Parish, Gloucester Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd wife; her 2nd husband.²
Robert Throckmorton died after 1754 at Ware Parish, Gloucester Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
"Early Colonial Settlers..." cites: Genealogies of Virginia Families Vol. V, from the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.¹

     Sarah Smith was born on 8 September 1717 at Purton, Abingdon Parish, Gloucester Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Robert Throckmorton in 1749 at Kingston Parish, Gloucester Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd wife; her 2nd husband.¹
Sarah Smith died after 1769 at Gloucester Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Martha Bassett was born on 28 December 1694 at Eltham, New Kent Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Hon. Gawin Corbin, son of Henry Corbin Gent. and Alice Eltonhead, after 1715 at King & Queen Co., Virginia, USA,
; His 3rd wife.¹
Martha Bassett died on 12 June 1738 at Lanesville, King & Queen Co., Virginia, USA, at age 43.¹

     John Washington was born on 15 March 1691/92 at Chotank, King George Co., Virginia, USA.² He married Mary Massey in 1721 at St. Paul's Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.³

John Washington died on 27 February 1741/42 at St. Paul's Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA, at age 49.²
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Stafford County, Virginia Will Book M page 11-13
Stafford Co. In Obedience to an Order of Court 13th May 1730 We Subscribers being first sworn before Capt John Washington one of his Majesties Justices for this County have Inventoriede and Apraised ye Estate of Mr Thomas Marshall Decd Vizt. Items listed and valued 37.17.7
The Above is the whole that came to our view to be appraised whereunto we ye said appraisers by vertue of Order of court have set our hands this 13 day of 1730.
Townsend Washington
Henry Washington
Philip Alexander
James Seaton
At a court held for Stafford County 9th Sept 1730, Henry Washington Executor of Thomas Marshall deceased returned Inventory. ordered to be recorded.
     "STAFFORD COUNTY VA WILL BOOK M; 1729-1748; THE ANTIENT PRESS pp. 329-330 In Name of God Amen I JOHN WASHINGTON of Stafford County do make this to be my Last Will and Testament .. First I give my Soul into hands of Almighty Cod .. and my body to the Earth .. as for what worldly Estate I give as Follaweth Vizt.
I give to my son LAWRENCE WASHINGTON all my lands, to him and his heirs Lawfully begotten and in case of his death with-out heirs I give all my lands to my daughters MILDRED and ANNE WASHINGTON Equally betwixt to them and their heirs as afsd and if any of my said daughters should die without lawfull heirs then the share of the daughter so dieing to devolve to my next oldest daughter and so down in course according to their Seniority. Provided always that any one of my daughters shall not inherit more then the half of my said Land if any other of my daughters or Lawful heirs .. Survive.
Item I give to my son Lawrence Four Slaves (named) and in case one or more of the said Slaves should dye before he comes at age then the same number to be Supplied of equal value as near as can be judged out of the rest of my Slaves in the hands of my Executors.
Item I give to my daughters MILDRED ANNE, MARY, FRANCIS, ELIZABETH and CATHERINE WASHINGTON all the rest of my Negroes and Mullattoos to be Equally divided amongst at the discretion of my Executors. and in case of the death of any of the said daughters before marriage then her or their Shares to fall to the rest of my daughters Equally among them. Item I give to my said daughters my house clock and copper Still to be equally divided among therm at the discretion of my Exers. Item I give to my Son Lawrence My Silver watch my will and desire is that the mullato wench old Hanna and her husband Mingo be part of my wife's thirds and remain on the plantation where I now live till they both dye and whatever children the said wench old Hanna may bring, henceforth I give and devise to my daughters to be divided equally as afsd. Item I give to each of my said daughters a feather bed and furniture and the remainder of my household stuff after my wife's thirds to my said Son. Item I give to my said Son Lawrence all my Stock of cattle sheep and hoggs (always excepting qty Wife's thirds) which I intend for the maintenance of my younger children and such as remain on this plantation till he is of age. Item I give to my son Lawrence the black mare and colt (called his) and the bay horse called Watt, also the horse he now Rides on called Bob. Item I likewise give to each of my said daughters an horse or mare as far as those left undevised will go to begin with my daughter Mildred who is to have the first choice and so down and to each of them a dozen pewter plates, three dishes and an Iron pot. Item I give to my loving wife my Riding chair and furniture likewise all my geese and Poultry and to my daughter Anne the best Side Saddle and furniture now on the plantation. Item I also give and transfer to my daughter Mildred what ballance may be due to me in Mr. JOHN BUCHANAN of London, his hands when he has received and disposed of an hogshead of Stemed Tobacco now under prize which I ordain to be shipt to him by the first opportunity. Item I will them when any of my said daughters shall chance to marry that my Exers do divide the Slaves etc as above directed and after she has received her portion that the rest shall be thrown together in common till the marriage of the next, and so to proceed till the Last. My will is that my Estate shall not be appraised, and I hereby constitute and appoint MARY WASHINCTON my Loving wife, TOWNSHEND WASHINGTON, ROBERT WASHINGTON, SIGISMOND MASSEY and my on LAWRENCE WASHINGTON Executors Revoking all other
will .. this 27th day of February 1741/2. Jno. Washington Presence David Stuart, Tho. Atchison,
Henry Washington Junr., Robert Scott
At Court held for Stafford County June the 8th 1742 Last Will .. produced by Executors .. made oath .. further proved .. admitted to record .. Certificate granted for obtaining Probate, and MARY WASHINGTON one of the Executors in the saad will mentioned in open Court declared that her taking the oath of an Executor should be no prejudice to her claim of Dower and thirds, the other Executors consenting thereto and ordered to be Certified."²

     Mary Massey was born in 1702 at Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married John Washington, son of John Washington and Mary Townshend, in 1721 at St. Paul's Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.¹

Mary Massey died on 11 May 1746 at St. Paul's Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Mary MASSEY was born 1702 in Stafford County, Virginia, and died 11 MAY 1746 in Stafford County, Virginia. She married John WASHINGTON, son of John WASHINGTON and Mary (Langhorne) TOWNSEND. He was born 15 MAR 1691 in King George County, Virginia, and died 6 AUG 1742
     "Stafford Count Will Book M Page 172, an abstract of which reads:
Will of Dade Massey, of Stafford County, dated 16 April 1735.
Bequests to my son Robert Massey;
o my son Thomas Massy;
to my son Sigismund Massey.
To "my daughter, Mary Washington wife to John Washington."
To my Daughter Anne Massey. [She married Francis Wright, grandson of Anne (Washington) Wright, daughter of Col. John Washington of Bridges Creek].
To my daughter Frances Massey; t
o my daughter Beheathland Massey.
This Will was proved on 13 May 1735.
The testator's son, Dade Massey Junior, predeceased his father, and left a will dated 2 February, 1734, proved 11 March 1734.
     "STAFFORD COUNTY VA WILL BOOK M; 1729-1748; THE ANTIENT PRESS pp. 329-330 In Name of God Amen I JOHN WASHINGTON of Stafford County do make this to be my Last Will and Testament .. First I give my Soul into hands of Almighty Cod .. and my body to the Earth .. as for what worldly Estate I give as Follaweth Vizt.
I give to my son LAWRENCE WASHINGTON all my lands, to him and his heirs Lawfully begotten and in case of his death with-out heirs I give all my lands to my daughters MILDRED and ANNE WASHINGTON Equally betwixt to them and their heirs as afsd and if any of my said daughters should die without lawfull heirs then the share of the daughter so dieing to devolve to my next oldest daughter and so down in course according to their Seniority. Provided always that any one of my daughters shall not inherit more then the half of my said Land if any other of my daughters or Lawful heirs .. Survive.
Item I give to my son Lawrence Four Slaves (named) and in case one or more of the said Slaves should dye before he comes at age then the same number to be Supplied of equal value as near as can be judged out of the rest of my Slaves in the hands of my Executors.
Item I give to my daughters MILDRED ANNE, MARY, FRANCIS, ELIZABETH and CATHERINE WASHINGTON all the rest of my Negroes and Mullattoos to be Equally divided amongst at the discretion of my Executors. and in case of the death of any of the said daughters before marriage then her or their Shares to fall to the rest of my daughters Equally among them. Item I give to my said daughters my house clock and copper Still to be equally divided among therm at the discretion of my Exers. Item I give to my Son Lawrence My Silver watch my will and desire is that the mullato wench old Hanna and her husband Mingo be part of my wife's thirds and remain on the plantation where I now live till they both dye and whatever children the said wench old Hanna may bring, henceforth I give and devise to my daughters to be divided equally as afsd. Item I give to each of my said daughters a feather bed and furniture and the remainder of my household stuff after my wife's thirds to my said Son. Item I give to my said Son Lawrence all my Stock of cattle sheep and hoggs (always excepting qty Wife's thirds) which I intend for the maintenance of my younger children and such as remain on this plantation till he is of age. Item I give to my son Lawrence the black mare and colt (called his) and the bay horse called Watt, also the horse he now Rides on called Bob. Item I likewise give to each of my said daughters an horse or mare as far as those left undevised will go to begin with my daughter Mildred who is to have the first choice and so down and to each of them a dozen pewter plates, three dishes and an Iron pot. Item I give to my loving wife my Riding chair and furniture likewise all my geese and Poultry and to my daughter Anne the best Side Saddle and furniture now on the plantation. Item I also give and transfer to my daughter Mildred what ballance may be due to me in Mr. JOHN BUCHANAN of London, his hands when he has received and disposed of an hogshead of Stemed Tobacco now under prize which I ordain to be shipt to him by the first opportunity. Item I will them when any of my said daughters shall chance to marry that my Exers do divide the Slaves etc as above directed and after she has received her portion that the rest shall be thrown together in common till the marriage of the next, and so to proceed till the Last. My will is that my Estate shall not be appraised, and I hereby constitute and appoint MARY WASHINCTON my Loving wife, TOWNSHEND WASHINGTON, ROBERT WASHINGTON, SIGISMOND MASSEY and my on LAWRENCE WASHINGTON Executors Revoking all other wills .. this 27th day of February 1741/2. Jno. Washington Presence David Stuart, Tho. Atchison,
Henry Washington Junr., Robert Scott
At Court held for Stafford County June the 8th 1742 Last Will .. produced by Executors .. made oath .. further proved .. admitted to record .. Certificate granted for obtaining Probate, and MARY WASHINGTON one of the Executors in the saad will mentioned in open Court declared that her taking the oath of an Executor should be no prejudice to her claim of Dower and thirds, the other Executors consenting thereto and ordered to be Certified."¹

     Mildred Washington was born on 3 August 1721 at St. Paul's Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Langhorne Dade on 14 February 1742/43 at St. Paul's Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 1st husband.² Mildred Washington married Bayley Seaton before 1749 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 2nd husband.³ Mildred Washington married Dr. Walter Williamson on 1 March 1755 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 3rd husband.⁴ Mildred Washington married Col. John Bushrod II, son of John Bushrod I and Hannah Keene, circa 1758 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd wife; her 4th husband.^1,5
Mildred Washington died between 13 March 1785 and 30 June 1785 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "STAFFORD COUNTY VA WILL BOOK M; 1729-1748; THE ANTIENT PRESS pp. 329-330 In Name of God Amen I JOHN WASHINGTON of Stafford County do make this to be my Last Will and Testament .. First I give my Soul into hands of Almighty Cod .. and my body to the Earth .. as for what worldly Estate I give as Follaweth Vizt.
I give to my son LAWRENCE WASHINGTON all my lands, to him and his heirs Lawfully begotten and in case of his death with-out heirs I give all my lands to my daughters MILDRED and ANNE WASHINGTON Equally betwixt to them and their heirs as afsd and if any of my said daughters should die without lawfull heirs then the share of the daughter so dieing to devolve to my next oldest daughter and so down in course according to their Seniority. Provided always that any one of my daughters shall not inherit more then the half of my said Land if any other of my daughters or Lawful heirs .. Survive.
Item I give to my son Lawrence Four Slaves (named) and in case one or more of the said Slaves should dye before he comes at age then the same number to be Supplied of equal value as near as can be judged out of the rest of my Slaves in the hands of my Executors.
Item I give to my daughters MILDRED ANNE, MARY, FRANCIS, ELIZABETH and CATHERINE WASHINGTON all the rest of my Negroes and Mullattoos to be Equally divided amongst at the discretion of my Executors. and in case of the death of any of the said daughters before marriage then her or their Shares to fall to the rest of my daughters Equally among them. Item I give to my said daughters my house clock and copper Still to be equally divided among therm at the discretion of my Exers. Item I give to my Son Lawrence My Silver watch my will and desire is that the mullato wench old Hanna and her husband Mingo be part of my wife's thirds and remain on the plantation where I now live till they both dye and whatever children the said wench old Hanna may bring, henceforth I give and devise to my daughters to be divided equally as afsd. Item I give to each of my said daughters a feather bed and furniture and the remainder of my household stuff after my wife's thirds to my said Son. Item I give to my said Son Lawrence all my Stock of cattle sheep and hoggs (always excepting qty Wife's thirds) which I intend for the maintenance of my younger children and such as remain on this plantation till he is of age. Item I give to my son Lawrence the black mare and colt (called his) and the bay horse called Watt, also the horse he now Rides on called Bob. Item I likewise give to each of my said daughters an horse or mare as far as those left undevised will go to begin with my daughter Mildred who is to have the first choice and so down and to each of them a dozen pewter plates, three dishes and an Iron pot. Item I give to my loving wife my Riding chair and furniture likewise all my geese and Poultry and to my daughter Anne the best Side Saddle and furniture now on the plantation. Item I also give and transfer to my daughter Mildred what ballance may be due to me in Mr. JOHN BUCHANAN of London, his hands when he has received and disposed of an hogshead of Stemed Tobacco now under prize which I ordain to be shipt to him by the first opportunity. Item I will them when any of my said daughters shall chance to marry that my Exers do divide the Slaves etc as above directed and after she has received her portion that the rest shall be thrown together in common till the marriage of the next, and so to proceed till the Last. My will is that my Estate shall not be appraised, and I hereby constitute and appoint MARY WASHINCTON my Loving wife, TOWNSHEND WASHINGTON, ROBERT WASHINGTON, SIGISMOND MASSEY and my on LAWRENCE WASHINGTON Executors Revoking all other
will .. this 27th day of February 1741/2. Jno. Washington Presence David Stuart, Tho. Atchison,
Henry Washington Junr., Robert Scott
At Court held for Stafford County June the 8th 1742 Last Will .. produced by Executors .. made oath .. further proved .. admitted to record .. Certificate granted for obtaining Probate, and MARY WASHINGTON one of the Executors in the saad will mentioned in open Court declared that her taking the oath of an Executor should be no prejudice to her claim of Dower and thirds, the other Executors consenting thereto and ordered to be Certified.
     "STAFFORD COUNTY VA WILL BOOK O; 1748-1767; THE ANTIENT PRESS
pp. 242-243 In the name of God Amen I LANGHORN DADE of County Stafford do make my last will & Testament. First I give soul hands of God ., body to Earth .. as for what goods .. I give as followeth Vizt. Item I give to my dear wife MILDRED DADE all the Estate that it hath pleas'd God to bestow on me during her widowhood if she marries I desire that my whole Estate be equally divided between my dear Wife and my two sons TOWNSHEND & CADWALLADER JONES DADE My desire is that my wife's part may be hers for ever. My will is that land whereon I now live I purchased of Mr. ROBERT MASSEY may be acknowledged by him to my son Cadwallader Jones Dade and I desire that my dear wife may have it in her possession during her widowhood but if she marrys I desire she may be moved off immediately. I desire that if my son Cadwallader Jones Dade attempts to mishirt or disturb her of her right in the time of her widowhood - he may forfeit his part of my Estate. My will is that my dear wife keep my two sons Townshend & Cadwallader Jones Dade & their Estate during her widowhood and if she marries before they come of age I desire that my Brother BALDWIN DADE take my son Townshend & his Estate into his possession till he comes of age, and I desire that my good friend LAWRENCE WASHINGTON take my son Cadwallader Jones & his Estate into his possession till he comes of age, & in case Lawrence Washington should die then my Brother HORATIO DADE to take my son Cadwallader Jones & his Estate into his possession till he comes of age. My desire that if my son Townshend should Inherit the Land whereon my Father lives that my dear Wife during her widowhood may put what Negroes she thinks proper provided they are not above have to work the said Land for the benefit of she & the children but if she should marry before they come of age co be left to the discretion of my Exrs. My will is that my Estate may no't be apprais'd or Inventoried. Lastly I appoint my loving Wife & my good friend LAW'R. WASHINGTON & my two Brothers BALDWIN & HORATIO DADE Exrs of this my last will. October 9th day 1752.
Sign'd in pr of us Langhorn Dade Cadwr. Dade, Jacob T Johnson,
Jno. Washington, Robert Yates
AC Court held for Stafford County 9th May 1752 This last will & Testament of Langhorn Dade deced presented by MILDRED DADE one of the Executors named .. proved by witnesses .. admitted to record .. Certificate granted her for obtaining Probate .."¹

     Langhorne Dade was born circa 1719 at St. Paul's Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Mildred Washington, daughter of John Washington and Mary Massey, on 14 February 1742/43 at St. Paul's Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 1st husband.¹
Langhorne Dade died on 9 May 1753 at Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "STAFFORD COUNTY VA WILL BOOK O; 1748-1767; THE ANTIENT PRESS
pp. 242-243 In the name of God Amen I LANGHORN DADE of County Stafford do make my last will & Testament. First I give soul hands of God ., body to Earth .. as for what goods .. I give as followeth Vizt. Item I give to my dear wife MILDRED DADE all the Estate that it hath pleas'd God to bestow on me during her widowhood if she marries I desire that my whole Estate be equally divided between my dear Wife and my two sons TOWNSHEND & CADWALLADER JONES DADE My desire is that my wife's part may be hers for ever. My will is that land whereon I now live I purchased of Mr. ROBERT MASSEY may be acknowledged by him to my son Cadwallader Jones Dade and I desire that my dear wife may have it in her possession during her widowhood but if she marrys I desire she may be moved off immediately. I desire that if my son Cadwallader Jones Dade attempts to mishirt or disturb her of her right in the time of her widowhood - he may forfeit his part of my Estate. My will is that my dear wife keep my two sons Townshend & Cadwallader Jones Dade & their Estate during her widowhood and if she marries before they come of age I desire that my Brother BALDWIN DADE take my son Townshend & his Estate into his possession till he comes of age, and I desire that my good friend LAWRENCE WASHINGTON take my son Cadwallader Jones & his Estate into his possession till he comes of age, & in case Lawrence Washington should die then my Brother HORATIO DADE to take my son Cadwallader Jones & his Estate into his possession till he comes of age. My desire that if my son Townshend should Inherit the Land whereon my Father lives that my dear Wife during her widowhood may put what Negroes she thinks proper provided they are not above have to work the said Land for the benefit of she & the children but if she should marry before they come of age co be left to the discretion of my Exrs. My will is that my Estate may no't be apprais'd or Inventoried. Lastly I appoint my loving Wife & my good friend LAW'R. WASHINGTON & my two Brothers BALDWIN & HORATIO DADE Exrs of this my last will. October 9th day 1752.
Sign'd in pr of us Langhorn Dade Cadwr. Dade, Jacob T Johnson,
Jno. Washington, Robert Yates
AC Court held for Stafford County 9th May 1752 This last will & Testament of Langhorn Dade deced presented by MILDRED DADE one of the Executors named .. proved by witnesses .. admitted to record .. Certificate granted her for obtaining Probate ..
     "STAFFORD COUNTY VA WILL BOOK M; 1729-1748; THE ANTIENT PRESS pp. 537-537 In Name of God Amen I JOHN BUCKNER of Town and County of York being sick and weak in body but of perfect memory do make this my last will and Testament. Imprimis
I give to my beloved Nephew BUCKNER STITH four Negroes little James and Jenny of my Estate in York, Charles & Juda in Stafford.
I give unto my beloved Nephew DRURY STITH, one Negro boy called Jack, Son of Gegg at Yorke in order to satisfie a debt 7 owe him.
I give to my beloved Niece KATHERINE STITH four Negroe girls named Pegg, Betty, May & Bridgett. Pegg being at GRIFFIN STITH'S & Betty at Drury Stith's the other two in York County.
I give to LANGHORN DADE Negro girl called Sarah, Daughter of Beck in Stafford County.
I give to my beloved Nephew Griffin Stith on the Eastern Shore in Virginia my tract or parcel of land in County of York to him and his heirs forever.
I give unto Griffin Stith my six Lotts in York Town my wind mill with the Lott of ground it stands on & my warehouses under the Hill to him and his heirs ..
I give to the said Griffin Stith all my Negroes in County and Town of York except what is given as aforesaid to Drury, Buckner and Katherine Stith.
I give to the said Griffin Stith all my stock of what kind soever belonging to my Estate at York.
I give to my beloved Nephew JOHN STITH all my Tract or parcel of land lying in Parish of St. Paul in County of Stafford to him and his heirs lawfully begotten forever.
I give to said John Stith all my Negroes in Parish of St. Pauls, County Stafford except what is given as aforesaid to Buckner Stith and Longhorn Dade together with all the horses and stock of what kind soever. 1 give to John Stith my tract or parcel of land in County of Caroline containing 1500 acres more or less to him and his heirs forever with all the Negroes and stock of what kind soever there unto belonging.
I give the said John Stith my boy JACK HOPE, with my chair and chair horses.
I give to the said John Stith all my Books in my house in York Town. in case John Stith should die without issue then I give to my Nephew Buckner Stith, my tract or palcell of land in Parish of St. Pauls in County of Stafford to him and his heirs lawfully begotten.
It is my will that my Estate shall not be divided between Griffin and John Stith untill all my debts be fully paid.
I do appoint my Nephew John Stith and Griffin Stith ExEs of this my Last will and Testament ., hereby revoking all other wills .. this 27th day of April 1748.
Presence Henry Fitzhugh, John Buckner Lawrence Washington, Will. Fitzhugh, Longhorn Dade
At Court held for Stafford County July 12th 1748 Will presented .. being proven .. admitted to record .. Certificate granted for obtaining Probate .. pp. 538-539 Pursuant to an Order of Stafford Court dated 12th July 1748 to us directed to value and appraise Estate of JOHN BUCKNER Gent deced being first sworn .. items listed and valued .. Henry Washington
This day came Henry Washington, Robt. Massey Jno. Washington Robert Massey and John Washington Gent appraisers made oath before me this 27th July 1748.
R. Bernard
At Court held for Stafford County August the Ith 1748 Inventory admitted to record
     "STAFFORD COUNTY VA WILL BOOK O; 1748-1767; THE ANTIENT PRESS
p. 391 In Name of God I TOWNSHEND DADE of County of Stafford and Parish of saint Pauls being at this time sick but of perfect sense .. First I give to my Daughter ELIZABETH WASHINGTON, Dinah, Virgin & their increase which she has in her possession. Secondly I give to my Grandson LANGHORN DADE one negro man named Juba. Thirdley I give to my son BALDWIN DADE, two Negro men called Solomon & George. Fourthly I give to SARAH DADE Widow of CADWALLADER DADE two Negroes Ben & Suckey. Fifthly I give to my daughter FRANCES STUART the following Negroes (3 named) which she has in her possession. Sixthly I give to my Son HORATIO DADE the following Negroes (5 named) Seventhly I give to my Loving Wife ROSE DADE 12 Ews & ram. Lastly I give to my son Horatio Dade all the rest of my Estate of what kind so ever both real & personal. My will is that Tobacco in Grants hands & the crop tobacco I have by me, be equally divided between my wife ROSE DADE, and my son HORATIO DADE Lastly I appoint my loving wife, and my son Horatio Dade Executors .. 9th April 1761. Townshend Dade
Will Young,
Richd. McClannen
At Court held for Stafford County June 9:th 1761 Will presented by Horatio Dade .. proved .. admitted to record .. Certificate granted for obtaining Probate ."¹

     Bayley Seaton was born circa 1717 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Mildred Washington, daughter of John Washington and Mary Massey, before 1749 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 2nd husband.¹
Bayley Seaton died before 4 September 1751 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Dr. Walter Williamson was born circa 1718 at Scotland.¹ He married Mildred Washington, daughter of John Washington and Mary Massey, on 1 March 1755 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 3rd husband.¹
Dr. Walter Williamson died in July 1792 at King George Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "STAFFORD COUNTY VA WILL BOOK O; 1748-1767; THE ANTIENT PRESS pp. 424-427 At Court held for Stafford County the 9th June 1761 A writing purporting to be the last will and Testament of BURDIT CLIFTON deced was presented into Court by WALTER WILLIAMSON named an Executor therein, who moved that the same might be admitted to record whereupon THOMAS CLIFTON heir at Law to the said Burdit Clifton contested the same, and upon hearing of the Testimony of the witnesses & arguments of the parties by their attorneys, the Court are of the opinion that the same is not sufficiently proved, and that the motion of the said Walter be rejected and at a Court held for the sd County the 14th July in year aforsd administration in the Estate of the said Burditt was granted Thomas, having entered into bond with BURDIT CLIFTON and FRANCIS DADE his Securitys.
In Name of God Amen, I BURDIT CLIFTON of Parish of Saint Paul and County of Stafford, being sick, but of perfect memory, do make this my last will & Testament. I do recommend my soul into hands of God .. and my body to the Earth to be buried.
I give to my son THOMAS CLIFTON; all that land I purchased of JOSEPH KING, together with a negro man named Ben, also that negro woman I am now at Law for, with JOHN ALEXANDER JUNR, if recovered to him and his heirs.
I give unto my loving wife MILDRED, during her natural life, the Plantation whereon I now live, together with a Negro man named Matt, a Mulatto woman named Lyd with her future increase, my cart and oxen and third part of my stock of Hogs, cattle & sheep, the black mare, the sorrell horse, the Bay horse 6 puppy with the Plow Tarkell, and likewise three of the best beds & furniture in the house. And if my wife should be disturbed in the peaceable possession of said Plantation, then and in that case I allow her the same priviledge, in the land i purchased of WILLIAM ROSE and HAYWARD TODD.
I give to my son WILLIAM CLIFTON this Plantation in which I now live after his mothers death and should he be disturbed in the possession of it, then he shall have the land purchased of William Rose and Hayward Todd both which parts I give to him the said William and his heirs for ever. I do Impower my Executors to purchase two small female slaves about 40 pounds price each out of the money now in the house allowing them to make the remainder of the profits of my Estate; which said slaves shall work for my wife, and be equally divided together with their increase between my younger son William, and Daughter ANN when they arrive at age, or marry-
I give to my Daughter ELIZABETH CLIFTON the young black mare & side saddle, As also a share of my stocks, household furniture and Negroes not given away which I desire may be equally divided between her the said Elizabeth and my sons HENRY & CHARLES CLIFTON.
It is my desire, that if any of my children do offer to molest or disturb my wife from peaceable possession and enjoying the said mentioned, in that case I do revoke any gift made by this will in his, her or their favour whether real or personal and I do that the children that shall so disturb her may forfeit all and every part of their Share of my Estate to my friend WALTER WILLIAMSON he paying, the said disturber the sum of five shillings current money in full and for the whole of his, her or their share of my Estate.
I give my son BURDIT CLIFTON Two pounds four shillings current money.
Lastly I appoint my wife Mildred Clifton and my friend Walter Williamson Executors of this my last will .. revoking all wills heretofore made . 2nd December 1760. Burdit Clifton
John Barratt,
Johni Holland, Dennis Mahorney
At Court held for Stafford County July 13th 1762 Pursuant to a Mandamus, issued at the Secretarys Office of this Colony by virtue of an Order of the Lonble Genl. Court, bearing date the 24th of October 1761 (concerning a writeing purporting to be the last will and Testament of Burdit Clifton deced) to the Justices of our said County Court of Stafford directed preemptorily comanding them to cause the said writeing to be recorded in the Court of sd County of Stafford, as the true last will & Testament of the said Burdit. Walter Williamson one of the Executors in the said will named having taken the oath of an Executor, and entered into bond with HENRY FITZHUGH Esqr, and JOHN WASHINGTON
Gent his Securitys the said will is ordered to be recorded, and Certificate granted for obtaining Probate ..
     "STAFFORD COUNTY VA WILL BOOK O; 1748-1767; THE ANTIENT PRESS pp. 468-469 In Name of God Amen I JOHN SHORT of Parish of St. Pauls & County of Stafford being sick & weak but in perfect sense do make this my last will & Testament .. I give to my dear Wife THEODOSIA SHORT, the riding Chair and two horses called Silver Springs and White Stockings exclusive of her thirds by Law allowed. I give to mv Eldest Son JAMES SHORT all that part of land in the Indian Town formerly purchased of EDWARD HUMSTON & WITHERS CONWAY to him James & heirs and if he should die before he arrives at age, or without heirs Lawfully begotten and my Second son THOMAS become heir to the Land above devised to said James, then I give the lands purchased of THOS. VIVION and THOS. CLIFTON to my Youngest son JOHN and his heirs. I give to my second son Thomas Short all that part of land purchased of Thomas Vivion containing 95 acres more or less. As also 91 acres purchased of Thomas Clifton to him Thomas & heirs and in failure of such heirs, then to my third son John Short. I give unto my third son John Short all that land purchased of Doctor WILLIAM ALLASON containing 200 acres more or less, to him John & heirs, and if failure of such heirs, then co my second son Thomas. Its my will that my slaves & their future increase be equally divided among my children vizt. MARY, SARAH, JAMES, MARGARET, ELIZABETH, ANN, THOMAS & JOHN as they arrive at age or Marry, that is to say when any of the aforsd children do arrive at age, or marry, I do impower my Exrs oftermentioned to pay to each child their just & full proportion of my slaves, the remainder to be put together till another child arrives at age or marrys & get his or her share. And so on till they the said children are all paid off & my Negroes distributed as above. My household goods & stocks I desire may be kept in the house & on the Plantation for the more decent support of my wife and children which Stocks and household goods are to be equally divided in the same manner as my Negroes and I likewise desire my w1fes thirds may he distributed the same way ea above after her Death. I do desire that my slaves may work promnisciously on the Plantations as they usually have done in my lifetime till my Sons arrive at age, and the crops to be applied to the Support of the family as above. Lastly I nominate my dear wife THEODOSIA SHORT, my friends JOHN MATHEWS of Charles County in the Province of Maryland, ANDREW GRANT JUNR. and WALTER WILLIAMSON to be Exx & Exrs of this .. 7th August 1763. John Short
John Stuart, Wm. Scott, Baldwn. Dade
At Court held for Stafford County July 9th 1764 Will presented .. proved . admitted to record. Certificate granted for obtaining Probate."¹

     Richard III Bushrod was born before 1654 at York Co., Virginia, USA.¹
Richard III Bushrod died after 1674 at York Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     GAV-8.

     Henry Whiting was born circa 1630 at England.¹ He married Apphia/Apphira Hughes?? circa 1668 at York Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 2nd husband.¹
Henry Whiting died on 18 July 1694 at Gloucester Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Contributed by Pamela Pearson
I have never seen any credible evidence that Apphia's surname was Hughes. Seems to be an urban myth. Also, while Richard Bushrod purchased land in Westmoreland Co, there's no evidence he lived, died, or was buried there. In fact, all records for him say he was "of" Gloucester or York Co. In the last record that mentions him, dtd in 1670 after his death, Henry Whiting brought suit in Gloucester Co in right of his wife Apphia, widow of "Richard Bushrod of York County." (VA Magazine of History and Biography, vol. 18)
     "CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 7; Pg 249
MR. JOHN BUCKNER & MAJOR HENRY WHITEING, 2673 acs., Gloster Co., 22 Dec. 1682, p. 212. Beg, on S. side of a cr. parting land of Mr. Abraham Iveson & Henry Rawlins; to Jno. Reade's old feild; through Cow Cr. Sw; to the mouth of Back Cr., &c. 2400 acs. granted Mr. Edward Dawber 28 Nov. 1642; conveyed to Mr. Richard Young, & due the abovenamed as purchasers of Mr. Samll. Young, his heire at law; 273 acs, found within, &c., due for trans. of 6 pers: Robt. Ellyson, Jon. Walton, Wm. Morgan, Danll. Whitby, Jon. Lirgson, Joan Cole.
     "CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 7; Pg 299
MAJOR HENRY WHITEING & MR. JOHN BUCKNER, 280 acs., Gloster Co., in Ware Par., upon WNW side of North Riv., 30 Oct. 1686, n. 513. Beg. at Edward Dauber's pat:. of 2400 acs dated 28 Nov. 1642, on S. side of cr. in the N'most river in Mobjack Bay, dividing Dauber & George Levitt, &c.
     "CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 7; Pg 300
MR. JOHN BUCKNER & MAJ. HENRY WHITEING, 2400 acs., on S. side of a cr. on the northermost river of Mockjeck Bay, dividing this & land of George Levitt; 30 Oct, 1686, p. 518. Granted to Edmund Dawber, 28 Nov, 1642, deserted, & granted Mr. Henry Wareing, by order, & assigned to the above, 16 Oct. 1686; trans. of 48 pers.¹

     Thomas Bushrod was born in 1662 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Anne (?) before 1680 at St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.²

Thomas Bushrod died on 20 April 1698 at St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹

His estate was probated on 20 April 1698 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "1687-1699 Order Book Part 2 - Northumberland Co Va; Hamrick: Pg 478
Northumberland County Court November 6, 1689
Upon the petition of Mr. THOMAS BUSHROD Executor of the Will of Mr. NICHOLAS OWEN a probate is granted him of the said Mr. OWEN's Last Will and Testament, the said Will being proven by the oaths of JOHN LEWIS, Mr. THOMAS BANKS, Mrs. ELIZABETH BANKS, and ELIZABETH SMYTH the witnesses to the said Will and is recorded.
     "1687-1699 Order Book Part 2 - Northumberland Co Va; Hamrick: Pg 816
Northumberland County Court April 20, 1698
Upon the Motion of Mr. JOHN BUSHROD Executor, a Probate is granted him of the Last Will and Testament of Mr. THOMAS BUSHROD deceased, the Will being proved by the oaths of WILLIAM KNOTT, VINCENT GARNER and RICHARD PRICE Witnesses thereto and is Recorded
     "1708-1711 Richmond Co VA Deed Book 5; Antient Press: (Page 195)
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that wee GRIFFIN FANTLEROY and MOORE FANTLEROY of County of Richmond, Gent., are obliged and firmly bounden unto JOHN BUSHROD of County of WESTMORELAND, Gent. in the sum of Seven hundred pounds of good and lawfull money of England to the which payment well and truely to be made we do oblidge our selves by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated this 21st day of Aprill 1709
WHEREAS THOMAS BUSHROD late of the Pish: of BEAUTRACY in the County of NORTHUMBERLAND Gent. did by his last Will and Testament in writeing bearing date the first day of September 1697 (amongst other things) will and require that what Negroes or English Servants he should dye possed of should not be sold but kept & preserved for the use of the said THOMAS BUSHRODs Son & Daughter, RICHARD and ANNE, to be equally divided betwixt them when the said RICHARD shall arrive to the age of 21 years and the said ANNE to the age of Eighteen, And Whereas the said JOHN BUSHROD hath at the request. of sd GRIFFIN FANTLEROY consented and agreed to pay and deliver unto sd GRIFFIN FANTLEROY whatsoever is due or belonging to him by venue of his intermarriage with the said ANNE (with whom he is lately intermarryed and the said JOHN BUSHROD not obliged to deliver the estate of said ANNE untill she arrive to the age of Eighteen as aforesaid), Now the Condition of the above written obligation is such that is GRIFFIN FANTLEROY & MOORE FANTLEROY their heirs shall Indemnifye said JOHN BUSHROD his heirs &c. for such delivery of said ANNE's Estate so by her Father bequeathed from all claims which shall or may be made by vertue of sd Will according to the true intent & meaning thereof then this obligation to be void and of none effect, otherwise to be & remain in full force power and vertue Sealed and delivered in the presence of
G. ESKRIDGE, GRIFFIN FANTLEROY
SAMLL. GODWIN MOORE FANTLEROY.¹

Thomas Bushrod left a will on 1 September 1697.¹

     Anne (?) married Thomas Bushrod, son of Richard II Bushrod and Apphia/Apphira Hughes??, before 1680 at St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹

Anne (?) died before 1709 at St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Richard Bushrod was born on 10 February 1690/91 at St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Elizabeth Kenner, daughter of Col. Rodham Kenner Sr. and Hannah Fox, before 22 July 1708 at St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 1st husband.^2,3
Richard Bushrod died before 15 February 1710 at St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "1708-1711 Richmond Co VA Deed Book 5; Antient Press: (Page 195)
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that wee GRIFFIN FANTLEROY and MOORE FANTLEROY of County of Richmond, Gent., are obliged and firmly bounden unto JOHN BUSHROD of County of WESTMORELAND, Gent. in the sum of Seven hundred pounds of good and lawfull money of England to the which payment well and truely to be made we do oblidge our selves by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated this 21st day of Aprill 1709
WHEREAS THOMAS BUSHROD late of the Pish: of BEAUTRACY in the County of NORTHUMBERLAND Gent. did by his last Will and Testament in writeing bearing date the first day of September 1697 (amongst other things) will and require that what Negroes or English Servants he should dye possed of should not be sold but kept & preserved for the use of the said THOMAS BUSHRODs Son & Daughter, RICHARD and ANNE, to be equally divided betwixt them when the said RICHARD shall arrive to the age of 21 years and the said ANNE to the age of Eighteen, And Whereas the said JOHN BUSHROD hath at the request. of sd GRIFFIN FANTLEROY consented and agreed to pay and deliver unto sd GRIFFIN FANTLEROY whatsoever is due or belonging to him by venue of his intermarriage with the said ANNE (with whom he is lately intermarryed and the said JOHN BUSHROD not obliged to deliver the estate of said ANNE untill she arrive to the age of Eighteen as aforesaid), Now the Condition of the above written obligation is such that is GRIFFIN FANTLEROY & MOORE FANTLEROY their heirs shall Indemnifye said JOHN BUSHROD his heirs &c. for such delivery of said ANNE's Estate so by her Father bequeathed from all claims which shall or may be made by vertue of sd Will according to the true intent & meaning thereof then this obligation to be void and of none effect, otherwise to be & remain in full force power and vertue Sealed and delivered in the presence of
G. ESKRIDGE, GRIFFIN FANTLEROY
SAMLL. GODWIN MOORE FANTLEROY
     "1706-1713 Order Book Part 2 - Northumberland Co Va; Hamrick: Pg 635
Northumberland County Court - 15th day of Feb. 1710
- Mr. HENRY LINTON Petitioning this Court for Administration on the Estate of Mr. RICHARD BUSHROD deceased It is Ordered the Sheriff Summon Ms. ELIZABETH BUSHROD to the next Court to show reasons ( if any she can) why Administration may not be Granted the said LINTON.¹

     Elizabeth Kenner was born circa 1692 at St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Richard Bushrod, son of Thomas Bushrod and Anne (?), before 22 July 1708 at St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 1st husband.^1,2 Elizabeth Kenner married Robert Vaulx, son of Robert Vaulx and Mary Foxall, before July 1711 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd wife; her 2nd husband.³ Elizabeth Kenner married Rev. Lawrence DeButts after 1721 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 3rd husband.⁴
Elizabeth Kenner died on 2 May 1754 at St. Mary's Co., Maryland, USA.¹
     Reference:
"Early Colonial Settlers..." cites: Genealogies of Virginia Families Vol. III, from the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.
     "Mrs. Elisabeth Debutts 58.193 SM £719.16.2 May 2 1754
Appraisers: Enoch Combs, William Williams.
Creditors: Enoch Combs, William Williams.
Next of kin: John Clarke, Hannah Clarke.
Robert Vauls.
     "Rev. Lawrence Debutts 54.54 SM £888.18.2 Jun 11 1753
Appraisers: William Williams, Enoch Combs.
Creditors: Thomas Reeder, Robert Chesle.
Next of kin: James Smith Blide, Elisabeth Smith.
Administratrix/Executrix: Elisabeth DuButts.
     "We have discussed on this list many times who Hannah, the wife of John Attaway Clarke, might be. I had really thought she was Hannah Clarke, his first cousin, but now I've changed my mind. This is what I found:
     "In 1721 Rev. Lawrence de Butts received the customary bounty of 20 lbs. to sail to VA and soon after reported to Gov. Spotswood who assigned him to Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co. He also served in St. Stephen's Parish in Northumberland, Farnham in Richmond and Cople Parish in Westmoreland. In 1735 Mr. de Butts removed to MD, and describing himself as "of the parish of William and Mary in St. Mary's County, in the Province of Maryland," he in 1752 made a deed for 450 ac. in Prince William Co., VA to Wharton Randsdell (Pr. Wm. Co. Records). In the same year, Robert de Butts of Frederick Co., in MD, gave a power of attorney to Henry Lee, stating that his brother Rev. Lawrence de Butts, late of SMC, MD, had died intestate. (Northumberland Co. Records). (CD 186, Family History, VA Genealogies #2).
     "NOTE: Robert DeButts, brother of Rev. Lawrence DeButts married a daughter of Rev. John Donaldson and wife, Elizabeth ____of St. Mary's Co. He moved to Frederick Co., MD and married second, Abagail White, daughter of John White. His will is below. Notice that he devised personal estate to John Hattaway Clark (this, of course, must be John Attaway Clark).
     "Will of Robert DeButts, FR Co., Gent., 12/10/1752-12/18/1752.
Son: John Donaldson Debutts and my unborn child, land.
Daughter: Margaret Barnard, slaves.
Son: John, slaves.
Daughter: Mary Ann Christian
Abagail Debutts, slaves.
Wife: Abagail, slaves and one lot in Frederick Town. I make over to John Hattaway Clark and my wife, Abagail
Debutts, the balance of my personal estate, after debts being paid, whom
with Kennedy Farrell, I constitute and ordain my sole exs. of my will
and disallow all former testaments. Wit: P. Butler, Philip Murphy, John
Radford, Robert DeButts.
     "Elizabeth Kenner, dau. of Rodham Kenner and Hannah Fox, married (1) Richard Bushrod, son of Thomas B. (they had a son named Richard, b. 1712); (2) Robert Vaulx of Westmoreland Co. (Robert Vaulx and Elizabeth, his wife, one of the daughters and legatees of Rodham Kenner, 8/21/1712) ; and (3) Rev. Lawrence De Butts. In his will dated 1/18/1727, Richard Kenner mentions his sister, Elizabeth DeButts. (CD 186, VA Genealogies #2).
     "I believe that Rev. Lawrence DeButts and Elizabeth Kenner had two daughters. One was Elizabeth DeButts who married Arthur Sinclair by 1753. The other daughter was, in my opinion, Hannah DeButts (named for her grandmother, Hannah Fox) who married John Attaway Clarke.
     "5/2/1754: Admin. accts. of Mrs. Elizabeth De Butts. Next of kin, John and Hannah Clarke. Exec: Robert Vauls. (This would be Robert Vaulx, her son who died in Westmoreland Co., VA in 1755).
Linda Reno
     "1706-1713 Order Book Part 2 - Northumberland Co Va; Hamrick: Pg 533
Northumberland County Court - 22th day of July 1708
- RICHARD BUSHROD and ELIZABETH his wife One of the daughters of Col. RODHAM KENNER late of this County deceased bringing their Bill in Chancery against FRANCIS KENNER and CHRISTOPHER NEALE Executors of the Last Will and Testament of the said deceased and praying a Subpoena to be directed etc. It is Ordered the said KENNER and NEALE Executors as aforesaid Appear the next Court and Answer the said Complainant's Bill or that an Attachment Issue for their Default returnable to the Ensuing Court.
     "1706-1713 Order Book Part 2 - Northumberland Co Va; Hamrick: Pg 636
Northumberland County Court - 16th day of Feb. 1710
Capt. GEORGE ESKRIDGE with the desire and Consent of ELIZABETH BUSHROD Widow and Relict of RICHARD BUSHROD deceased is by the Court admitted Guardian to her Infant Son RICHARD BUSHROD He giving Caution according to Law.
Capt. GEORGE ESKRIDGE PHILLIP SHAPLEIGH and RICHARD HEWS do bind themselves their heirs Executors etc. Jointly and separately in the penal sum of Five hundred pound Sterling to the Justices of the Peace for this County that he the said Capt. ESKRIDGE shall render unto the said Orphan (or any other) the said Orphan's Estate when Qualified to receive the same.
     "From Craig M. Kilby, Westmoreland County Virginia Deeds & Wills No. 7, 1720-1722
DW 7-p 252-254 13 Nov 1721. Will of Robert Vaulx, Gent, of Washington Parish. Presented in court 29 November 1721 by Eliz Vaulx, relict and one of the executors, Augustine Washington and Richard Kenner, the other executors, and proved by Alexander Parker and Jane Washington, two of the witnesses. Washington and Kenner refused the executorship and probate was granted to Eliza Vaulx. Recorded 5 December 1721.
Legatees: (1) to sons Robert and James Vaulx, "all my land that I hold of the patent called Vaulxes" adjacent to "my forest Plantation" to be equally divided, reserving to son James his first choice; (2) to son Robert Vaulx, the plantation at the head of Pope's Creek 'whereon I now live" with all the land appertaining to him and his heirs forever; (3) remainder of estate to be equally divided between wife Eliza and "my three children." (4) beloved wife Eliza Vaulx and two friends Augustine Washington and Richard Kenner executors. Signed by signature. Witnesssed by /s/ W. Sturman, /s/ Alexander Parker, and /s/ Jane Washington.
     "1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills and Administrations: 1726-1729 Record Book, Page 35
Kenner, Richard, of St. Stephens Parish
W. W. 2 February 1725---W0 P. 18 January 1726/7
Wife Elizabeth Kenner-two parts of my personal estate during her natural life and after her decease to go to my daughter Hannah Kenner, the other part of my personal estate to be divided equally between my two sons Rodham and Richard Kenner.
Son Rodham Kenner all the tract of land called old "Rodham's" land, to him and the heirs lawfully begotten of his body.
Son Richard Kenner-all the tract of land called old "Suche's" •land, to him and the heirs lawfully begotten of his body.
Son Richard Kenner-tract of land in Lancaster County which I had by my wife. If my son Rodham Kenner should sue and recover the land from my son Richard Kenner, the land I gave to him to go to my son Richard Kenner.
Sons Rodham and Richard Kenner to be sent to England at the age of fourteen to be educated, if my executors think their estates can afford ito
Wife Elizabeth-nine negroes vizt: Lieutenant, young Andrew,Sherry, Rose, Jude, Kate, Tom, Mary, and little Hannah.
Godson Richard Straughan-two cows and calves to be delivered
next fall and one cow and calf the spring followingv two ewes, and one ram
Negro Nick-twelve months after my decease to go and live with my sister Elizabeth Debutts during her natural life, and after her decease to be free from bondage.
Rest of my negroes to be divided equally between my son Rodham and Richard Kenner and my daughter Hannah Kenner, and to their heirs, to be divided when my son Rodham shall attain the age of twenty one years.
Wife Elizabeth, and friend Robert Clark, executors. My wife to act as my executrix only during her widowhood, and if Robert Clark should die, I appoint my two uncles my executors.
Sister Frances Spellman-negro girl Carolina and her future increase, to her and her heirs.
Sister Hannah Cralle-negro girl Rachell and her future increase
to her and her heirs.
Witness: Christopher. Neale. Allen Harvey, and David Straughan
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEEDS & WILLS. No. 12; 1753-1756 : pp 4-5
TO ALL CHRISTIAN PEOPLE to whim this present writing shall come,
Greeting. Know ye that I ELIZABETH DeBUTTS of the Province of MARYLAND, Widow, for divers good causes and considerations to me at this time especially moveing, have and by these presents do give and confirm unto my Son, ROBERT VAULX of the Colony of Virginia all that parcel of land devised to me by my Father, RODHAM KENNER as by the Last Will and Testament of the said KENNER remaining of Record in the County Court of NORTHUMBERLAND will make appear, lying in the Neck called and known by the name of MECHOOIQUE in the Parish of Cople and County of Westmorland containing by estimation five hundred acres be the same more or less with all houses profits commodities and hereditaments to the same belonging; To have and to hold to ROBERT VAULX, which parcel of land I do warrant ROBERT VAULX his heirs against all persons, And further know ye that I ELIZABETH DeBUTTS do by these presents also authorize and impower my two Friends, JOHN McCOLLOCK and WILLIAM ROCHESTER of the Colony of Virginia or either of them in my name to put ROBERT VAULX his heirs into possession of the land and appurtenances thereto belonging; In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal tis 21st day of June Anno Dom. 1753 Sealed and Delivered in the presence of us
JOHN McCOLLOCK
WILLIAM xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
County the 26th day of 1753
This Deed of Guif passed from ELIZA: DeBUTTS to ROBERT VAULX, Gent., also the Power of Attorney from the said ELIZABETH to JOHN McCOLLOCK and WILLIAM ROCHESTER to oput the said VAULX in possession was proved by the Oaths of the said JOHN McCOLLOCK and WILLIAM ROCHESTER, two of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and on mocon of the said ROBERT VAULX are admitted to Record
Recorded the 2d day of Test GEORGE LEE, C. C. W.
July Anno Dom: 1753 per G. L., C. C. W."¹ She was the executor of Robert Vaulx's estate on 29 November 1721 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "From Craig M. Kilby, Westmoreland County Virginia Deeds & Wills No. 7, 1720-1722
     "DW 7-p 252-254 13 Nov 1721. Will of Robert Vaulx, Gent, of Washington Parish. Presented in court 29 November 1721 by Eliza Vaulx, relict and one of the executors, Augustine Washington and Richard Kenner, the other executors, and proved by Alexander Parker and Jane Washington, two of the witnesses. Washington and Kenner refused the executorship and probate was granted to Eliza Vaulx. Recorded 5 December 1721.
Legatees: (1) to sons Robert and James Vaulx, "all my land that I hold of the patent called Vaulxes" adjacent to "my forest Plantation" to be equally divided, reserving to son James his first choice; (2) to son Robert Vaulx, the plantation at the head of Pope's Creek 'whereon I now live" with all the land appertaining to him and his heirs forever; (3) remainder of estate to be equally divided between wife Eliza and "my three children." (4) beloved wife Eliza Vaulx and two friends Augustine Washington and Richard Kenner executors. Signed by signature. Witnesssed by /s/ W. Sturman, /s/ Alexander Parker, and /s/ Jane Washington.
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK, 1709-1712 : pg 74
Westmoreland County Court 29th of Augt 1711
- VAULX his Will proved
The Last Will and Testament of JAMES VAULX deced was presented into Court by ROBERT VAULX, his Executor, who made Oath thereto and being proved by the Oaths of GEORGE ALDERSON and FRANCES
FRANKLIN, wittnesses thereto, is admitted to Record and on motion of ROBERT VAULX and his performing what is usuall in such cases, Certifycate is granted himfor obtaining a Probat thereof in due form; and he is ordered to return an Inventory of the Testator's Estate to the next Court upon Oath. It is alsoe ordered Mr. HUMPHREY POPE, Mr. LAWRENCE POPE, Mr. JOHN ELLIOTT, Mr. JOSEPH WEEKES and Mr. AUGUSTINE HIGGINS or any four ofthem being first sworn before
one ofher Majties Justices of the Peace for this County doe some tyme before the next Court value and appraise the Estate and make return thereof to the nextCourt
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK, 1712-1714 : pg 103
Westmoreland County Court 27th of May 1714
- BRIDGES's Guardian Upon the Petition of WILLIAM BRIDGES and
MARY BRIDGES, Son and Daughter of WILLIAM BRIDGES, Gent., deced.,
Mr. ROBERT VAULX is admitt their Guardian he haveing entered into Bond with security for the due performance ofthe Trust reposed in him; ordered he be imediately possessed with the Estates left them by their deceased Father ofwhat nature or kindsoever the same be or in whose hands the same shall remaine
     "http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=148&last=&g_p=G1&co llection=NN Grant
Title Fisher, Martin.
Publication 21 March 1691/1692.
Gen. note "On page 148 is the record of the conveyance of the land to Martin Fisher from Captn. John Lord.".
Other Format Available on microfilm. Northern Neck Grants, reels 288-311.
Note Location: Westmoreland County.
Description: 726 acres in the forrest. Adjoins the land of Robert Vaulx and John Butler, extending &c. by a path called Majr. Wards Path.
Source: Northern Neck Grants No. 1, 1690-1692, p. 146-147 (Reel 288).
Recorded survey available. Northern Neck Grants No. 1, 1690-1692, p. 148 (Reel 288)."
In Richard Kenner's will dated 2 February 1725 at St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, Elizabeth Kenner was named as an heir;
From "Early Colonial Settlers..."
     "1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills and Administrations: 1726-1729 Record Book, Page 35
Kenner, Richard, of St. Stephens Parish
W. W. 2 February 1725---W0 P. 18 January 1726/7
     "Wife Elizabeth Kenner - two parts of my personal estate during her natural life and after her decease to go to my daughter Hannah Kenner, the other part of my personal estate to be divided equally between my two sons Rodham and Richard Kenner.
     "Son Rodham Kenner - all the tract of land called old "Rodham's" land, to him and the heirs lawfully begotten of his body.
     "Son Richard Kenner - all the tract of land called old "Suche's" •land, to him and the heirs lawfully begotten of his body.
     "Son Richard Kenner - tract of land in Lancaster County which I had by my wife. If my son Rodham Kenner should sue and recover the land from my son Richard Kenner, the land I gave to him to go to my son Richard Kenner.
     "Sons Rodham and Richard Kenner to be sent to England at the age of fourteen to be educated, if my executors think their estates can afford ito
     "Wife Elizabeth - nine negroes vizt: Lieutenant, young Andrew,Sherry, Rose, Jude, Kate, Tom, Mary, and little Hannah.
     "Godson Richard Straughan - two cows and calves to be delivered next fall and one cow and calf the spring followingv two ewes, and one ram
     "Negro Nick-twelve months after my decease to go and live with my sister Elizabeth Debutts during her natural life, and after her decease to be free from bondage.
     "Rest of my negroes to be divided equally between my son Rodham and Richard Kenner and my daughter Hannah Kenner, and to their heirs, to be divided when my son Rodham shall attain the age of twenty one years.
     "Wife Elizabeth, and friend Robert Clark, executors. My wife to act as my executrix only during her widowhood, and if Robert Clark should die, I appoint my two uncles my executors.
     "Sister Frances Spellman - negro girl Carolina and her future increase, to her and her heirs.
     "Sister Hannah Cralle - negro girl Rachell and her future increase to her and her heirs.
Witness: Christopher. Neale. Allen Harvey, and David Straughan.⁵

     Richard Bushrod (Jr.) was born in 1710 at St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
Richard Bushrod (Jr.) died in 1723 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "1706-1713 Order Book Part 2 - Northumberland Co Va; Hamrick: Pg 636
Northumberland County Court - 16th day of Feb. 1710
Capt. GEORGE ESKRIDGE with the desire and Consent of ELIZABETH BUSHROD Widow and Relict of RICHARD BUSHROD deceased is by the Court admitted Guardian to her Infant Son RICHARD BUSHROD He giving Caution according to Law.
Capt. GEORGE ESKRIDGE PHILLIP SHAPLEIGH and RICHARD HEWS do bind themselves their heirs Executors etc. Jointly and separately in the penal sum of Five hundred pound Sterling to the Justices of the Peace for this County that he the said Capt. ESKRIDGE shall render unto the said Orphan (or any other) the said Orphan's Estate when Qualified to receive the same."¹

     Robert Vaulx was born circa 1680 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Unknown (?) before 1705 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 1st wife.¹ Robert Vaulx married Elizabeth Kenner, daughter of Col. Rodham Kenner Sr. and Hannah Fox, before July 1711 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd wife; her 2nd husband.¹
Robert Vaulx died between 13 November 1721 and 29 November 1721 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA; Presumablyo died between date of will and date of probate.¹

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

     Unknown (?) married Robert Vaulx, son of Robert Vaulx and Mary Foxall, before 1705 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 1st wife.¹
Unknown (?) died before 1711 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Mary Ball was born circa 1720 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Capt. Robert Vaulx, son of Robert Vaulx and Unknown (?), circa 1743 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd wife.¹
Mary Ball died between 1743 and 1748 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
      ;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Children:
      Milly VAULX b: ABT 1733
      Mary "Molly" VAULX b: ABT 1735
      Katy VAULX b: ABT 1737
      Kenner VAULX b: ABT 1738
      Elizabeth VAULX b: ABT 1740
      Sally VAULX b: ABT 1742."¹

     James Vaulx was born before 1711 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
James Vaulx died after 1722 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
      ;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Children:
      Milly VAULX b: ABT 1733
      Mary "Molly" VAULX b: ABT 1735
      Katy VAULX b: ABT 1737
      Kenner VAULX b: AB.¹ He was listed as a beneficiary in Robert Vaulx's will on 29 November 1721 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "From Craig M. Kilby, Westmoreland County Virginia Deeds & Wills No. 7, 1720-1722
     "DW 7-p 252-254 13 Nov 1721. Will of Robert Vaulx, Gent, of Washington Parish. Presented in court 29 November 1721 by Eliza Vaulx, relict and one of the executors, Augustine Washington and Richard Kenner, the other executors, and proved by Alexander Parker and Jane Washington, two of the witnesses. Washington and Kenner refused the executorship and probate was granted to Eliza Vaulx. Recorded 5 December 1721.
Legatees: (1) to sons Robert and James Vaulx, "all my land that I hold of the patent called Vaulxes" adjacent to "my forest Plantation" to be equally divided, reserving to son James his first choice; (2) to son Robert Vaulx, the plantation at the head of Pope's Creek 'whereon I now live" with all the land appertaining to him and his heirs forever; (3) remainder of estate to be equally divided between wife Eliza and "my three children." (4) beloved wife Eliza Vaulx and two friends Augustine Washington and Richard Kenner executors. Signed by signature. Witnesssed by /s/ W. Sturman, /s/ Alexander Parker, and /s/ Jane Washington.
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK, 1709-1712 : pg 74
Westmoreland County Court 29th of Augt 1711
- VAULX his Will proved
The Last Will and Testament of JAMES VAULX deced was presented into Court by ROBERT VAULX, his Executor, who made Oath thereto and being proved by the Oaths of GEORGE ALDERSON and FRANCES
FRANKLIN, wittnesses thereto, is admitted to Record and on motion of ROBERT VAULX and his performing what is usuall in such cases, Certifycate is granted himfor obtaining a Probat thereof in due form; and he is ordered to return an Inventory of the Testator's Estate to the next Court upon Oath. It is alsoe ordered Mr. HUMPHREY POPE, Mr. LAWRENCE POPE, Mr. JOHN ELLIOTT, Mr. JOSEPH WEEKES and Mr. AUGUSTINE HIGGINS or any four ofthem being first sworn before
one ofher Majties Justices of the Peace for this County doe some tyme before the next Court value and appraise the Estate and make return thereof to the nextCourt
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK, 1712-1714 : pg 103
Westmoreland County Court 27th of May 1714
- BRIDGES's Guardian Upon the Petition of WILLIAM BRIDGES and
MARY BRIDGES, Son and Daughter of WILLIAM BRIDGES, Gent., deced.,
Mr. ROBERT VAULX is admitt their Guardian he haveing entered into Bond with security for the due performance ofthe Trust reposed in him; ordered he be imediately possessed with the Estates left them by their deceased Father ofwhat nature or kindsoever the same be or in whose hands the same shall remaine
     "http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=148&last=&g_p=G1&co llection=NN Grant
Title Fisher, Martin.
Publication 21 March 1691/1692.
Gen. note "On page 148 is the record of the conveyance of the land to Martin Fisher from Captn. John Lord.".
Other Format Available on microfilm. Northern Neck Grants, reels 288-311.
Note Location: Westmoreland County.
Description: 726 acres in the forrest. Adjoins the land of Robert Vaulx and John Butler, extending &c. by a path called Majr. Wards Path.
Source: Northern Neck Grants No. 1, 1690-1692, p. 146-147 (Reel 288).
Recorded survey available. Northern Neck Grants No. 1, 1690-1692, p. 148 (Reel 288)."

     Rev. Lawrence DeButts was born before 1700.¹ He married Elizabeth Kenner, daughter of Col. Rodham Kenner Sr. and Hannah Fox, after 1721 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 3rd husband.¹
Rev. Lawrence DeButts died on 11 June 1753 at St. Mary's Co., Maryland, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Rev. Lawrence Debutts 54.54 SM £888.18.2 Jun 11 1753
Appraisers: William Williams, Enoch Combs.
Creditors: Thomas Reeder, Robert Chesle.
Next of kin: James Smith Blide, Elisabeth Smith.
Administratrix/Executrix: Elisabeth DuButts.
     "Elinor Asters 24.241 A SM £106.16.6 £53.13.1 Nov 2 1747
Sureties: Thomas Guither, George Jenkins.
Received from: Capt. Gilbert Ireland, William Poxey.
Payments to: Robert Chesley, John Stiles, Richard Farthing, James Granan, Vitus Harbert, William Hall, Capt. Gilbert Ireland, William Williams, John Hudman, Darby Haley, Daniel Sulliven, Rachel Green, Absolom Tennison, James Smith, John Griggs, John Buttler, Rev. Lawrence Debutts, Absolom Tennison & John Guyther.
Executor: John Smoote.
     "Henry Bacon 27.24 A SM £503.13.8 £29.7.4 Jun 29 1749
Sureties: James Pike, Cornelius Manning.
Received from: Thomas Vowles.
Payments to: Capt. Robert Chesley, John Smith, Richard Hackett, John Medley, John Medley, Jr., John Renalds, John Hughs, Rev. Laurence DeButts.
Mentions: children (unnamed, of age).
Executrix: Ann Pike, wife of James Pike.
     "Patrick Forrest 28.119 A SM £123.13.9 £134.18.1 Apr 27 1750
Sureties: William Hebb, Jr., Matthew Hebb.
Received from: John Moore, Benjamin Salley, Sarah Lee, Henry Collin, Richard Carter.
Payments to: William Hebb, John Morriss, Samuel Batson, William Morgan, Ann Forrest, Faith Daffin, Thomas Rigg, Thomas Reeder, William Welch, Capt. Robert Chesley, Richard Carter, John Mackelvie, John Morriss & John Mackelvie, Mr. Philip Key, James Armstrong, William Cartwright, Rev. Lawrence Debutts, Richard Rose, Stourton Edwards, William Geather, Thomas Craton, Mrs. Draden Forbes, William Hebb, Jr., Andrew Eaton, Mr. Edward Diggs.
Distribution to: widow (unnamed), children: Richard Forrest (at age), Catherine (at age), Hineritta (b. 8 November 1732), Sarah (b. 24 September 1736), Elisabeth (b. 18 March 1738).
Administrator: Robert Forrest.
     "John Batson 44.41 SM £31.2.6 Oct 2 1750 Oct 30 1750
Appraisers: John Baker, Mark Stevens.
Creditors: Law. DeButts, Thomas Aisquith.
Next of kin: Thomas Battson, Richard Battson,
Administrators/Executors: Joseph Miller and his wife Ann Miller.
     "John Batson 30.96 A SM £31.2.6 £41.13.1 May 20 1751
Received from: John Evans.
Payments to: Rev. Lawrence DoeButts, Capt. Robert Chesley, Thomas Aisquith.
Administratrix: Ann Miller, wife of Joseph Miller,
     "John Williams 30.202 A SM £182.0.3 £224.7.3 Jul 18 1751
Sureties: Edward Abell, James Adams, Jr.
Received from: Rev. Lawrence DeeButts, John Mackey, John Armsworthy, Judiah Hinning, Isaac Denis, Sarah Leigh, Richard Wise, James Burnet James King, John Moor, Thomas Kirley, Joseph Waters, John Clarke, James Bredin, Richard Wise, Jr., John Joy.
Payments to: John Wheatley, James King, John Newton, Capt. Robert Chesley, William Horner, James Armstrong, Elisabeth Hayle, William Hebb, Rev. Lawrence DeeButts, Thomas Cooke, Hugh Hopewell, John Haywood,- John Clarke, John Joy. Distribution to: widow (unnamed), John Williams (at age), Susannah Williams (at age), Jeremiah Williams (aged 15), Mary Williams (aged 12), Sarah Williams (aged 11).
Executors: Elisabeth Williams, John Williams.
     "John Sikes 31.52 A SM £86.12.0 £84.13.6 Aug 3 1751
Received from: Anthony Simms, William Askins.
Payments to: William Hebb, Anthony Simms, Capt. Robert Chesley, Rev. Lawrence DeButts, John Reader & John Smoot.
Administrator: William Morgan.
     "Mary Sledmore 30.205 A SM £130.3.3 £140.2.3 Jul 22 1751
Sureties: Edward Hilliard Hebb, William Baxter.
Payments to: Abram Barnes, James McClaland, John Smoote & John Morriss, Capt. Robert Chesley, Rev. Lawrence DeeButts, William Sword, William Corbin (orphan of Henry Corbin, balance of his father's estate).
Distribution to: Matthew Broomer (accountant, son), Mary Broomer (daughter) wife of Thomas Russill, Jane Watson (daughter) paid to her daughters Mary Hawkins & Martha Hawkins & Elisabeth Watson.
Administrator: Matthew Broomer.
     "We have discussed on this list many times who Hannah, the wife of John Attaway Clarke, might be. I had really thought she was Hannah Clarke, his first cousin, but now I've changed my mind. This is what I found:
     "In 1721 Rev. Lawrence de Butts received the customary bounty of 20 lbs. to sail to VA and soon after reported to Gov. Spotswood who assigned him to Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co. He also served in St. Stephen's Parish in Northumberland, Farnham in Richmond and Cople Parish in Westmoreland. In 1735 Mr. de Butts removed to MD, and describing himself as "of the parish of William and Mary in St. Mary's County, in the Province of Maryland," he in 1752 made a deed for 450 ac. in Prince William Co., VA to Wharton Randsdell (Pr. Wm. Co. Records). In the same year, Robert de Butts of Frederick Co., in MD, gave a power of attorney to Henry Lee, stating that his brother Rev. Lawrence de Butts, late of SMC, MD, had died intestate. (Northumberland Co. Records). (CD 186, Family History, VA Genealogies #2).
     "NOTE: Robert DeButts, brother of Rev. Lawrence DeButts married a daughter of Rev. John Donaldson and wife, Elizabeth ____of St. Mary's Co. He moved to Frederick Co., MD and married second, Abagail White, daughter of John White. His will is below. Notice that he devised personal estate to John Hattaway Clark (this, of course, must be John Attaway Clark).
     "Will of Robert DeButts, FR Co., Gent., 12/10/1752-12/18/1752. Son:
John Donaldson Debutts and my unborn child, land. Daughter: Margaret
Barnard, slaves. Son: John, slaves. Daughter: Mary Ann Christian
Abagail Debutts, slaves. Wife: Abagail, slaves and one lot in
Frederick Town. I make over to John Hattaway Clark and my wife, Abagail
Debutts, the balance of my personal estate, after debts being paid, whom
with Kennedy Farrell, I constitute and ordain my sole exs. of my will
and disallow all former testaments. Wit: P. Butler, Philip Murphy, John
Radford, Robert DeButts.
     "Elizabeth Kenner, dau. of Rodham Kenner and Hannah Fox, married (1) Richard Bushrod, son of Thomas B. (they had a son named Richard, b. 1712); (2) Robert Vaulx of Westmoreland Co. (Robert Vaulx and Elizabeth, his wife, one of the daughters and legatees of Rodham Kenner, 8/21/1712) ; and (3) Rev. Lawrence De Butts. In his will dated 1/18/1727, Richard Kenner mentions his sister, Elizabeth DeButts. (CD 186, VA Genealogies #2).
     "I believe that Rev. Lawrence DeButts and Elizabeth Kenner had two daughters. One was Elizabeth DeButts who married Arthur Sinclair by 1753. The other daughter was, in my opinion, Hannah DeButts (named for her grandmother, Hannah Fox) who married John Attaway Clarke.
     "5/2/1754: Admin. accts. of Mrs. Elizabeth De Butts. Next of kin, John
and Hannah Clarke. Exec: Robert Vauls. (This would be Robert Vaulx,
her son who died in Westmoreland Co., VA in 1755).
Linda Reno
     "Prince William Co VA Bond Book 1732-1847
March 20th 1733(D-B1-207)
Know all men by these presents that I Timothy Dorgan of the Parish of Hamilton in the County of Prince William Planter am held and firmly unto Lawrence Debutts clerk in one hundred pounds sterling to be paid by the said Lawrence or his certain attorney executors or administrators to which payment well and truly to be made I bind my heirs executors & administrators firmly by these presents. Sealed with my seal dated the twentieth day of March 1733. The Condition of this Obligation such that whereas the above bound Timothy Dorgan by Indentures of Lease & Release the lease bearing date the day before and the release the same day with these presents hath granted and conveyed unto the above named Lawrence DeButts a certain tract or parcel of land containing ninety two acres situate lying and being in the Parish and County aforesaid. Now if the above bound timothy Dorgan his heirs executors and administrators do and shall well and truly observe perform faithful and keep all and singular the covenants grants articles & agreements which on his part and behalf are and ought to be observed performed fulfilled and kept mentioned and comprised in the aforesaid Indenture of Release according to the true intent and meaning of that Indenture and likewise if the said Timothy Dorgan & his heirs shall and will repay to the said Lawrence DeButts his heirs executors or administrators the sum of fifteen hundred pounds of tobacco whenever the said tract or parcel of land should be included in any survey hereafter to be made by the proprietors of Brent Town Patent then this obligation to be void otherwise to be and remain in full force and virtue.
Timothy Dorgan (SEAL)
Sealed & Delivered in presence of:
John Graham
Stephen Delisle
August Smith
     "Prince William Co VA Bond Book 1732-1847
June 19th 1733(D-B1-260)
Know all men by these presents that I Leonard Barker of the Parish of Hamilton in the County of Prince William Gentleman am held and firmly unto Lawrence Debutts clerk in one hundred pounds sterling to be paid by the said Lawrence or his certain attorney executors or administrators to which payment well and truly to be made I bind my heirs executors & administrators firmly by these presents. Sealed with my seal dated the 19th day of June 1734. The Condition of this Obligation is such that whereas the above bound Leonard Barker by Indentures of Lease & Release the said bearing date the day before and the release the same day with these presents hath granted and conveyed unto the above named Lawrence DeButts a certain tract or parcel of land containing three hundred and ninety nine acres situate lying and being in the Parish and County aforesaid. Now if the above bound timothy Leonard Barker his heirs executors and administrators do and shall well and truly observe perform faithful and keep all and singular the covenants grants articles & agreements which on his part and behalf are and ought to be observed performed fulfilled and kept mentioned and comprised in the aforesaid Indenture of Release according to the true intent and meaning of that Indenture and likewise if the said Leonard Barker & his heirs shall and will warrant and forever defend the aforesaid tract or parcel of land conveyed to the said Lawrence DeButts as aforesaid against him the said Leonard and his heirs and all other persons whatsoever then this Obligation to be void otherwise to be and remain in full force and virtue. Leo Barker (SEAL)
Sealed & Delivered in presence of: R. S------ William Harrison John Gregg
At a Court held for Prince William County the nineteenth day of June 1734 Leonard Barker Gentleman acknowledged this bond for performance of covenants to Lawrence DeButts clerk which on his motion is admitted to record.
Teste – John Gregg, Deputy C.C.
     "LAND RECORDS, FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, Liber A
(by Mrs. Eula K. Woodward, Washington, D. C.)
5 July, 1743. Lease Lawrence De Buts, St. Mary's Co.. Md. clerk, to Samuel Renny , Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co. planter. 409 A. Truro Par. Fairfax Co. Named in boundaries, branches of Occoquon to land granted Walter Griffins 1 Oct. 1728.
Wit. Gabriel Johnston, Daniel Marmaduke, Denne (or Demse?) Carroll.
17 Nov. 1743, p. 96.
     "Prince William County, Virginia Deeds : Liber B; 1732-1735;
Pages 255-259. June 19, 1734. Leonard Barker of Pr. William Co., Gent, to Lawrence Debutts of same, clerk... ,for 4900 lbs. of Tob. ....399 a. granted to Leonard Barker by Proprietors on Powells Run corner to George Calvert....deed of lease and release.
Leo. Barker Wit: R. Stace, Will. Harrison, John Gregg. Rec'd. of Lawrence DeButts 4900 lbs. of Tob. June 19, 1734.
At court June 19, 1734 Leoward Barker acknowledged this release with receipt endorsed to Lawrence DeButts.
At court Nov. 20, 1734 Lydia Barker wife of Leonard Barker relinquished her right of Dower to 399 a. conveyed to Lawrence DeButts.
     "Prince William County, Virginia Deeds : Liber B; 1732-1735;
Pages 307-309. June 18, 1734. Lewis Ellzey and Mary his wife both of Parish of Truro in Pr. Wm. to Lawrence Debutts, Clerk in Parish of William and Mary, St. Marys' Co., Maryland.... for 4150 lbs. of Tob. and 52 shillings, 9 pence....409 a. in Truro Parish on upper side of Piney Br. falling into Popes Head Run....deed of lease and release.
Lewis Ellzey, Mary (her mark) Ellzey
Wit: Geo. Mason, Wm. Thompson.
Rec'd. of Lawrence DeButts sum of 4150 lbs. of Tob, 52 shillings, and 9 pence.
At court July 18, 1734 Lewis Elzey and Mary his wife acknowledgec this release with receipt endorsed as also a bond to Lawrence DeButts.
Pages 309-310. Lewis Ellzey and Mary husband and wife of Parish of Truro are held and firmly bound unto Lawrence DeButts of Hamilton Parish in 80 lbs. sterl. June 19, 1734. The conditions of this obligation is such that the above bound Lewis Ellzey and Mary his wife by indentures of lease and release granted unto the aforesaid a certain tract of land in Truro Parish, shall observe all covenants and agreements which they ought to be observed mentioned in the indenture of release according to the true intent of that indenture then this obligation to be void otherwise to be and remain in full force and virtue.
Lewis Ellzey, Mary (her mark) Ellzey
Wit: Geo: Mason, Wm. Thompson.
At court July 18, 1734 Lewis Ellzey and Mary his wife acknowledged this bond to Lawrence DeButts.
     "Prince William Co VA Deed Book E; 1740-1741; pg 39-43
THIS INDENTURE made the 28th & 29th day of July in the Fourteenth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord KING GEORGE & in the year of our Lord 1740 Between LAWRENCE DEBUTS of the Parrish of William & Mary in the County of ST. MARYes in the Province of MARYLAND Clerk of the one part and THO. DODSON of the Parrish of Hamilton Prince William County Virginia Planter of other part Witnesseth that said LAWRENCE DEBUTS for sum of Twenty eight thousand one hundred & seventy pds. Tobo, to him the sd THO. DODSON hath granted unto said THO. DODSON in his actual possession now being by virtue of a bargain and sale to him & by the force of the Statute for transferring uses into possession & to his heirs one parcel of land containing one thousand seven hundred & eighty six acres in the Parrish of Hamilton in the County of Prince William Virginia except six hundred & fifty nine acres belonging to the REVD. DAVID STUART granted unto said DEBUTS by Deed from the PROPRIETORS OFFICE bearing date the 19th day of October 1727, and is bounded beginning at a Stone in COLL. CARTERs line & corner to another tract of land belonging to said DEBUTS & runing with said CARTERs line N. E. to a large white oak by the South run of BROAD RUN & in said CARTERs line belonging to another tract of land thence along said line N. W. to said CARTERs Corner thence along another of said line N, W. to a Red oak in a poyson field & corner to WILLM. DUFF thence along said DUFFs line S. E. to a parcel of Saplins Corner to said DUFF thence along another of DUFFs lines So. E. to a a parcel of Saplins Corner to said DUFF thence along another of DUFFs lines So. E. to a red oak Corner of said DUFF thence along another of said DUFFs lines S. W. to DUFFs Beginning thence along another of said DUFFs line W. to the first beginning, To Have and To Hold unto the said THOS. DODSON forever. In Witness whereof the said parties have set their hands & Seals in presence of us BENJA. RUSH, LAW. DE BUTTS
CHARLES ONEAL, EDWARD YOUNG
At a Court continued & held for Prince William County July the 29th 1740
LAWRENCE DEBUTTS Clerk acknowledged this Lease/Release with the Receit endorsed to be his acts and deed and they were thereupon admitted to record
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I LAWRENCE DE BUTTS of ST. MARYS COUNTY in Province of MARYLAND am held and firmly bound unto THOMAS DODSON JUNR. of Prince William Planter in sum of Eleven hundred pounds Sterl. this 29th day of July Anno Domini 1740. THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that if LAWRENCE DE BUTTS will come before his Majesties Justices of Prince William Court when sitting & there acknowledge Deeds of Lease & Release so as they be admitted to Record for a parcel of land containing by Estimation according to the Surveyors plott one thousand one hundred and twenty seven acres be the same more or less to him the said THOMAS DODSON & his heirs & will warrant the said tract of land & continue to defend the same against any right of Dower that may hereafter be claimed & likewise against all other claims whatsoever that then this obligation to be void otherwise to be in full force
BENJA. RUSH, LAW. DEBUTTS
CHARLES ONEALE, EDWARD YOUNG
At a Court continued and held for Prince William County July the 29th 1740 LAWRENCE DEBUTTS Clerk acknowledged this Bond to be his act & deed and it was thereupon admitted to record
     "Prince William County, Virginia Deeds : Liber E; 1740 - 1741; pp 369-373
THIS INDENTURE made the 26 day and 27th day of July in the 14th year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord GEORGE & in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty one Between THOMAS DODSON of the Parish of Hambilton in County of Prince William Planter of one part and HENRY TAYLER of the aforesaid Parish & County Planter of other part Witnesseth that said THOMAS DODSON for sum of two thousand pounds of tobacco to him paid doth sell unto the said HENRY TAYLER in his actual possession now being by vertue of a bargain and Sale for one year and by force of the Statute for transferring uses into possession & to his heirs one parcel of land containing one hundred acres being in the Parish of Hambilton in the County of Prince William being part of a tract of land containing one thousand one hundred & twenty seven acres bought by the aforesaid THOMAS DODSON of the REVEREND LAWRENCE DEBUTS granted unto the said LAWRENCE DEBUTS by Deed from the PROPRIETORS OFFICE dated the 19th day of October 1727 & is bounded beginning at a white Oak corner to COLL. CARTER thence South West to a red Oak in DAVID STEWARTs
line thence South East to a white Oak corner to the aforesaid STEWART thence North East to a white Oak another of STEWARTs Corners thence to the beginning with all houses & appurtenances whatsoever unto him the said HENRY TAYLER his heirs and assigns forever. In Witness whereof the aforesaid parties have set their hands and Seals
in presence of THOMAS DAVIS, THOS,DODSON ABRAHAM RAW
At a Court held for Prince William County the 27th day of July 1741 THOMAS DODSON acknowledged this Lease and Release for himself to HENRY TAYLER to be his act and deed which thereupon is admitted to Record, & ELIZABETH the Wife of the said THOMAS DODSON being first privately Examined relinquished her right of Dower to the land conveyed which is also admitted to Record."¹

     Richard I Bushrod was born before 3 February 1576 at Sherborne, Dorsetshire, England.¹ He was baptized between 3 February 1576 and 1577 at Sherborne Abbey, Sherborne, Dorsetshire, England.² He married Dorothy Watts, daughter of John Watts Sr., in 1603/4 at Sherborne, Dorsetshire, England.^3,1,2

Richard I Bushrod died on 1 July 1628 at Dorchester, Dorsetshire, England.^1,2

His estate was probated on 3 January 1628/29 at Dorchester, Dorsetshire, England,
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From Dorset Online Parish Clerks:
     "Will of Richard BUSHROD Haberdasher of Dorchester - Dated 10th June 1626 - Codicil dated 28 June 1628 - Died 1 July 1628 - Will proved 3rd Jan 1628. Ref PROB 11/155
     "In the name of God Amen: I Richard BUSHROD of Dorchester in the County of Dorset Haberdasher being in perfect health and memory do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following
     "First: I bequeath my soul into the hands of my most merciful God and loving father that gave it me and redeemed it by the blood of his dear son my only Saviour whose merits I assure myself of that glorious inheritance that the Lord hath of his free mercie granted to all the faithful As to my body I do appoint to be buried according to the discretion of my executors for my estate that God hath blessed me withall I appoint to be divided and bestowed as followeth
     "Unto: my Executors Mr John WHITE Clerk, Mr William WHITEWAY the elder merchant, Mr William DERBY Gentleman of Dorchester, Mr Henry MANIFORD of Long Suton Town? and my brother John WATTS the haberdasher the sum of Forty shillings servant money during their natural lives and after the decease of them or any of them forever unto such persons as by them or the greatest part of them shall be successively named or chosen forty shillings per annum to be paid to them or to their assigns yearly out of my lands in Glandfield & Wooten als Wooten Glandfield at the feast of Annunciation of the Virgin Mary [Note: 25th March] and St Michael the Archangel [Note 29th September] by several portions which rent charge or annuity I will and appoint to be employed by them or the greater part of them or their assigns to such charitable uses as shall be then the most convenient.
     "And: if the said sum of forty shillings be behind and unpaid by the space of forty days after such forty days as it ought to be paid Then the owner of the said lands shall forfeit for such default twenty shillings by distress or other means.
     "Item: I give and devise to my said executors and their heirs and assigns forever one annuity or yearly rent charge of forty shillings by the year to be issuing and growing and to be pertained and taken at the Feast of St Michael the Archangel yearly and out of my messuage & tenements lands and grounds and appurtenances situate at Wooton Glandfield als Glandfield Wooten within the County of Dorset for and towards the better and more comfortable maintenance of the Schoolmaster of the 'Free School' in Dorchester aforesaid the said annuity to commence and begin at such Feast of St Michael the Archangel and shall next happen after there shall be as many Capital Burgesses of the Borough of Dorchester in the County of Dorset as there be others dwelling out of the said Borough that shall be Ffeoffee of the Schoolhouse and lands belonging thereto and not before
     "Item: I give to the poor of each Parish in Dorchester Forty shillings to be distributed by the Overseers of each Parish in Clothes for them.
     "Item: I give unto my son John BUSHROD the sum of five hundred pounds I do give to my daughter Anne BUSHROD three hundred and fifty pounds to be paid in some living for her and her children if the Lord do bless her with any I do give unto my son Samuel Three hundred pounds I do give to my son Richard two hundred and fifty pounds I do give unto my daughter Elizabeth two hundred and fifty pounds I do give unto my daughter Dorothie two hundred and fifty pounds and all these sums to be paid unto them in manner and form following All my sons portions on the day of marriage or the age of twenty four years All my daughters at the day of marriage or the age of one and twenty years which shall first happen and in the meantime the monies shall be employed? for their better maintenance and training? of them up in learning?
     "Item: I give to my brother Robert BUSHROD his son William BUSHROD the sum of twenty pounds more than the legacy given him by my uncle Henry BUSHROD late deceased of Craford [i.e. Tarrant Crawford] my will is that my executors shall give good security? for the performance? of this will and legacies therein before he shall be possessed of this my estate and be admitted hereunto unto my Overseers
     "Item: I do give all my lands household stuff goods moveable and unmovable unto my son Thomas BUSHROD whom I make my whole and sole executor of this my Last Will and Testament
     "The 10th day of June Anno Domini 1626
     "The 28th day of June Anno Domini 1628 I Richard BUSHROD of Dorchester in the County of Dorset haberdasher being sick and weak of body but good and perfect memory I praise my God and having already made my Last Will and Testament do now further declare in my will which I appoint to be added to my Last will as a codicil in manner and form following
     "Vizt: that whereas I have already ordained and appointed my son Thomas to be executor of my said will, I do now will and ordaine that my said son before he does my said will, shall enter into bonds to my loving friends whom I have already nominated and appointed to be overseers of my said will, in the sum of two thousand pounds well and truly to perform my said will and to pay in unto them or to the survivor or survivors of them within six months next: after they or the survivor or survivors of them shall require on demand the same such and to raise of the legacies in or by my said will given or bequeathed to the ( benefit??) of my children as my said friends or ye survivor or survivors of them shall appoint to be by them employed or disposed for the use and benefit of this to them I give by my said will given or bequeathed the same lagacies which my said son shall so pay in
     "Also: I give to the town of Shafton in the county of Dorset the sum of fifty pounds of lawful money of England towards the building of a schoolhouse there to be paid within three months next after the foundation of the same school shall be paid
     "Also: I give and bequeath over and above the money which I have given to good uses by my said will fifty pounds of lawful money of England to be paid to my said overseers within 12 months after my death and to be then employed and bestowed to such good use as overseers and they the survivors of them or the majority of them shall think fit.
     "Also: I do appoint for the maintenance of all my said children except my executor to whom I have by my said will given, any legacy shall be had and raised out of the benefit of their said legacies until the same legacies shall be paid
     "In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year above said in the presence of Richard BUSHROD signed and published in the presence of :-
     "John WHITE; Simon WHETCOMBE; John HUMFREY; George WAY; William DERBIE [DERBY]
     "Probate: of this written testament with a codicil was granted at London before William James doctor at law surrogate of Henry Martin doctor of law of the prerogative court of Canterbury on the third day of the month of January Anno domini one thousand six hundred twenty eight.² "
     Reference:
From Dorset Online Parish Clerks:
     "Richardus Bushrodd (1576/7-1628) bap 3rd Feb 1576/7. He is the main beneficiary and executor of his uncle Henry Bushrode's will in 1614 when he is referred to as Richard Bushrode of Dorchester..."
     "Richard BUSHROD (1575-1628) - As outlined in section 1 above Richard BUSHROD was baptised at Sherborne Abbey on 3rd Feb 1576/7 and in his youth would have served an apprenticeship as earliest records (1.14) refer to him as a haberdasher of hats and local bye laws typically required a 7 or 10 year apprenticeship with a Master before becoming a freeman and being allowed to trade within the borough. In all probability this would have been served in Dorchester where the trade was more prevalent and he would have been well known around the town by the time he gained his freedom towards the very end of the century. Unfortunately we will never know for sure as Apprenticeship records only survive from 1613 and Freemen membership records from 1621.
     "Dorchester at the turn of the century was a prosperous trading community, a good place for a young man with a bit of capital to make his way in the world. With it's close proximity to the significant trading port of Weymouth (1.10) and sitting on the junction of a major crossroads to Exeter, Sherborne and the other large port of Poole he was ideally situated and he quickly prospered and gained a position of prominence in the town. When John Roper a gentleman of Dorchester wrote his will on 8th Feb 1597 he thought sufficiently well of the young 22 year old Richard to leave him 10 shillings, usefully referring to him as 'Richard Bushrode the hatter' a phrase he would not have used if he was not already a freeman trading in the town.
     "4. Marriage c 1604 - to Dorothy WATTS (d.1627)
     "Around the year 1604 Richard Bushrod married Dorothy WATTS (d.1627) the daughter of John Watts Senior of Dorchester (1.4 & 1.5) . We are denied knowledge of the actual date as they would have married in her parish which was St Peters and none of the parish registers survive prior to 1653. They settled to live in Holy Trinity Parish however and as shown in Section 11 below they had eleven children there between 1605 and 1626.
Her father John WATTS Senior (d.1627) was a well established and prosperous merchant in Dorchester and a member of the Corporation. We know he owned a house behind South street adjoining the backside of the 'Antelope' as this was one of the 170 houses or so that were destroyed in the great fire at Dorchester in 1613. He had two children that I know of, John and Dorothy. When his son John Watts junior became a Freeman of Dorchester on 12th January 1625/6 he gave his trade as that of a haberdasher so perhaps they were both apprenticed to John Watts Senior. According to Rose-Troup in her biography 'John White the Founder of Massachusetts' , "Richard Bushrod had numerous dealings in connection with his trading in New England with a 'John WATTS of Dorchester' who sailed to Cape Ann and was later accused of stealing salt from one of the islands offshore". It's fairly clear therefore that Richard Bushrod developed his trading with New England with his brother-in-law whom he named as one of the executors of his will.
There is an entry in William Whiteway's diary for the 22nd November 1627 which reads ' The 22nd hereof died Mr John WATS, and the 30th hereof died his daughter Mrs BUSHRODE'. The Parish registers for Holy Trinity confirm that John WATTS was buried on the 23rd November followed by Dorothy the wife of Richard Bushrod on 4th December 1627. Richard therefore lost his wife and father-in-law in the space of 11 days.
Richard and Dorothy's first child Thomas was baptised at Holy Trinity by the curate Richard Everard in June 1605 (1.8). The following November a new Rector was appointed by the King and the Revd John WHITE (1574/5-1648) arrived in Dorchester in late summer of 1606 and started to spread his vision of a 'Godly Community' throughout the town. Not everyone immediately warmed to John White and we find the names of the existing churchwardens (John Baylie and Henry Edwards) disappear from the parish registers in 1607 and only John White's signature is evident on returns for the next couple of years. By July 1610 however the churchwardens have been replaced by Richard Bushrod and Jo. Perkins. Richard was still serving as Churchwarden at the end of 1611 but was by then partnered by the wealthy baker Henry CORBIN (1564-1654).
     "5. The Great Fire of Dorchester - 1613
     "The Great Fire of Dorchester occurred on 6th August 1613, destroyed about half the town, two of the main churches and most of the civic buildings (1.4). This crisis forever established John White's reputation in the town as he tirelessly fought to bring relief to the destitute and raise the funds necessary for rebuilding. David Underdown in his book Fire from Heaven says:-
"The result was a sort of spiritual mass conversion. After the great crisis of the fire came the recognition that what was needed was a total reformation of the town. Fanned by the eloquent preaching of John White, the new civic spirit was to turn Dorchester from a run-of-the-mill provincial backwater into the most 'puritan' town in England".
It's not clear whether Richard's own house was among the 170 houses destroyed by the fire, but we know from the Will left by John Green, and Municipal records that survive, that both John White's and his father-in-law John Watts houses were both lost. Inspired by John White, Richard worked with other leading members of the Corporation, not only to restore the town, but take forward their vision for the future.
     "6. MP for Dorchester - 1614 - 1624 and 1626
     "Following the fire It's no co-incidence that the very next representative of the town in Parliament in 1614 was John White's 38 year old churchwarden Richard Bushrod (1.13) The other MP returned for Dorchester that year was Sir Frances Ashley JP (1569-1635) so it's easy to see that by this date he is moving in the very top circles of the ruling elite in Dorchester. According to John Hutchins, Richard Bushrod was to be returned to Parliament a second time for Dorchester during the 21st year of the reign of James I (3) when he accompanied William Whiteway Senior (1570-1640) and for a third time during the 2nd Parliament of the reign of Charles I . His Parliamentary Career for these last two appearances is more accurately portrayed on the History of Parliament website (1.9) which states: "Bushrod was returned for Dorchester to the 1624 Parliament, but contributed little to its proceedings. Appointed on 22 Mar. to help scrutinize the clerical leases bill, he also exercised his right as a Dorset Member to attend the committee for the bill to settle the customs of Beaminster Secunda manor. However, his primary concern was probably the bill to relieve the members of the London Feltmakers’ Company from the effects of a decree in Chancery. On 14 Apr. he complained in the House about the recent arrest of the Feltmakers’ master, ensuring that this matter was referred to the committee for courts of justice. Named to the bill’s committee on 30 Apr., he attended four of its meetings. He also tendered a proviso to the bill for free fishing in North American waters, but this was rejected (3 May). Bushrod did not serve in the first Caroline Parliament, but recovered his seat in 1626, when he also attended the disputed Dorset election, held at Dorchester. On 17 Feb. he confirmed in the Commons that some of the supporters of John Browne II* had been prevented from voting. Three days later Michael Humfrey, Dorchester’s junior Member, successfully claimed privilege for one of Bushrod’s servants, who had been arrested at Weymouth, Dorset. Bushrod showed a keen interest in the case of the St. Peter of Le Havre, twice commenting on goods reportedly removed from the ship after its controversial arrest in England (23 Feb. and 1 March). Perhaps on this account, he was named on 22 Mar. to help consider defects in the Navy. In his final speech, on the following day, he argued against rushing into a debate on supply, apparently because he wanted more time for Members to digest the Crown’s financial demands, which had just been outlined by Sir John Coke."
     "7. Founding of the Dorchester Hospital - 1616 (1.13)
     "In 1616 John White as a part of his godly reformation set about dealing with the great numbers of poor and needy people who lived by begging and idleness in the town. He turned to the wealthy members of the Corporation and asked for their support in this endeavour and quickly established a fund to enable them to purchase property. In typical fashion John White himself chipped in £10 from his rather meager stipend and Richard Bushrod generously gave £24. The Bailiff William Whiteway senior was the most generous contributing £75 and the rich widow Joan Gould gave £66. 13s. 4d. Two of the capital burgesses John Gould the elder and John Parkins contributed £60 and £40 respectively and the Recorder of Dorchester Sir Francis Ashley gave £20.
     "Having established a fund these major contributors (including Richard Bushrod) purchased on behalf of the Corporation six messuages which lay together on the West side of High South Street. I have marked their location with the Letter 'H' on the black and white copy at the bottom of John Speed's 1611 map of Dorchester. These six houses were converted to form 'The Dorchester Hospital and working house for the relief and setting to work of 50 poor children of the borough'.
     "John White's schemes were always well founded and to guarantee it's future he made collections each year and encouraged the rich to make a bequest or grant annuities to the Hospital in their Wills. His success in this regard is recorded by John Hutchins. The surplus raised in this way was invested in establishing a brewhouse, the profits from which went back to support the hospital. Whilst on the face of it today this may seem strange for a puritan preacher things were very different in the 17th century. Water was not safe to drink so the vast majority drank ale. The first and strongest mash was generally for men, the second brewing was weaker and usually drunk by women, the third and weakest mash was drunk by children. By making a quality brew available at reasonable prices within the town John White was primarily trying to improve the health of the poor and guarantee a permanent income to the hospital.
     "Having set the Hospital on a firm financial footing the corporation employed a discreet man and a sober women to oversee and instruct the children. Whilst their education was no doubt basic and the skills they were taught straightforward it was a significant improvement and the numbers of destitute beggars around Dorchester decreased significantly.
     "8. Bailiff of the Dorchester - 1617, 1624 and 1627 (1.13)
     "Made Capital Burgess - 1623/4
     "Throughout this period Richard Bushrod was steadily adding to his wealth and influence and expanding his business interests. We know from Hutchins that he was first elected Bailiff of Dorchester with Richard Blachford in 1617 and from William Whiteway's Diary that they were both chosen together again on 2nd Oct 1621 to serve for the following year. On 26th January 1623/4 Richard was made a capital burgess of Dorchester.
     "On the 30th January however there was another serious fire in Dorchester which broke out in a malthouse owned by John Adyn, it quickly spread and destroyed about 30 houses in Holy Trinity Parish. This time however relief for the survivors was quickly arranged with some of the homeless being given beer, cheese, other victuals and small sums of money the following day. As before a fund was established and a collection by John White at St Peters Church the following Sunday raised nearly £58. They eventually raised £555 but this took time to bring in with 14 counties for example making a contribution. On 14th April 1623 Richard Bushrod brought in £100 which he said was "to be lent unto those that had lost by the late fyre" but was to be repaid midsummer next out of the monies that shall come in by the collection. Whether he was repaid or not we do not know but he lived in Holy Trinity Parish so could have been affected himself.
     "As mentioned in section 6 above he was elected MP for Dorchester in 1626. His third and final year as Bailiff also came that year when he was elected again on 2nd Oct 1626 (1.11) . With his increasing prosperity Richard steadily purchased properties elsewhere in Dorset but the only place I have managed to identify so far is Glanvilles Wootton which is mentioned in his will. He had been a merchant adventurer for many years however by 1624, investing in the fur trade and fishing for Cod in New England. The fish was salted and together with a variety of cured pelts brought back to be sold on the continent where the fish & furs fetched a higher price. He then bought dowlis, treager and other types of linen cloth which he imported via Weymouth. This triangular trading proved very profitable
     "9. The Dorchester Company 1624-1626
     "A strong supporter of the puritan movement and the ideals espoused by John White his knowledge of New England and the opportunities it presented was crucial to what followed. White persuaded him that a colony could be formed of the surplus men required for fishing who were then employed to double man his ships. They formed a plan to leave them on the coast subsisting off the land and growing crops so that they would become self sufficient and be able to rejoin the fishing fleet next season.
     "John White felt that this could form the nucleus for a larger colony and a refuge for those persecuted for their religion, both from those wishing to leave the separatists at Plymouth and from England. They together with other like minded friends and traders came together to take the issue forward and formed the Dorchester Company so Richard Bushrod was one of its founding and most influential members. He acted as their representative in applying for the necessary authority for a patent to settle a plantation in New England which was granted by the Council for New England on 18th February 1622/3 (5 & 6) .
     "We have a small insight into the trading being done when the ‘Amytie’ and the ‘Fellowship’ two ships employed by the Dorchester company return from New England on 1st August and the 15th September 1625. They bring with them ‘dry fish, corfish [codfish] , train oil, quarters of oak and skins of Fox, racons [raccoons] , martyn’s [pine marten], otter, muskuatche [muskrat], and beaver’ and are unloaded by Richard Bushrod and William Derby. Even after some of his business ventures, and the Dorchester Company failed in 1626 Richard persisted with John White and others in setting up the foundations for, and was listed as a member of, the New England Company (1627-1628).
     "On the 11th April 1628 Soldiers which had been billeted in Dorset were sent to Plymouth on their way to the siege of La Rochelle under the command of the Earle of Denbigh. Unfortunately they were left behind and returned to Dorset again. 23 of these were due to return to Dorchester, but were refused entry. Richard Bushrod was named as the main cause of the resistance to re-billiting. However a sympathetic commission of enquiry into his conduct consisting of Sir Thomas Trenchard, Sir John Brewen, John Browne and Henry Drak Esq concluded in May that he had simply disputed the authority of the billeting warrants.
10. Death and Will - 1628
     "Unfortunately Richard BUSHROD only outlived his wife and father-in-law by 7 months and died at the age of 52 on 1st July 1628 (1.11) . I would have expected him to be buried at Holy Trinity Church with his wife and father-in-law but he is not in the parish register so was probably interred at St Peters as he gave his executors discretion over where he was to be buried in his will which I have transcribed below."² GAV-9. He was a mentioned with John Bushrod;
Genealogical Notes and Sources cited by Richard Bushrod page on Dorset Online Parish Clerks:
     "(1). Sources:
          "1.1 British History On Line website
          "1.2 Dorset Quarter Sessions Order Book 1625- 1638 Volume 14 of Dorset Record Society Published 2006
          "1.3 Dorset Visitation of 1623 page 3;
          "1.4 Fire From Heaven Life in an English Town in the 17th Century by David Underdown published by Pimlico 1992 (Great Fire Page 1: Bushrod Family: 39, 43, 44, 52, 110, 132, 133, 145, 182, 187, 228 : Family 206 : Watts Family 42; John Watts 5, 141]
          "1.5 John White The Patriarch of Dorchester [Dorset] and Founder of Massachusetts by Frances Rose-Troup published by GP Putnam's Sons in 1930. Additional comments from her in addition to the main biographical listing.
          "1.6 Municipal Records of Dorchester by Charles Herbert Mayo - 1908:
          "1.7 National Archives - Documents on Line - Wills Prerogative Court of Canterbury and related Probate Jurisdictions [PROB 11/75 John Bushrot; PROB 11/155 Richard Bushrod : PROB Will Sarah BUSHROD wife of John Bushrod 5 Jan 1671] Taxation Richard Bushrode 1625 E/115/57/115 & 1626 E115/438/144 Certificates of Residence (latter hundreds of Brownshall and Dorchester)
          "1.8 Parish Registers for Holy Trinity & St Peters in Dorchester and Sherborne Abbey:
          "1.9 History of Parliament Website under Members Section
          "1.10 Studies in Dorset History by Maureen Weinstock M.A. F.R.Hist.S. published by Longmans (Dorchester) Ltd 1953 a study of the Weymouth Port & Petty Customs Books and the role of Dorchester Merchants
          "1.11 William Whiteway of Dorchester - His diary 1618-1635 based on notes compiled by Thomas D Murphy Dorset Record Society - factual account by an eye witness
          "1.12 Wiltshire Archives [Robert Bushrod(1610); William (1677)Bushrod]
          "1.13 The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset by John Hutchins 3rd Edition published 1868: Parliamentary Representation Pages 356-361: Contribution to Hospital 1616 page 397
          "1.14. Abstract of Wills PCC Somerset House Register Soame 1620 published by the New England Historical society Boston 1904 [Page 39 Will 106 Edward VYNE of Bloxworth a yeoman, Richard Bushrod of Dorchester haberdasher of hattes executor ]
          "1.15. Church of Latter Day Saints Parish Register Film 917548 Name: Sarah Cornish Gender:     Female Marriage Date: 18 Feb 1635 Marriage Place: Uffculme,Devon,England Spouse:     Peter Atkins
          "1.16. He was a beneficiary under the will of John Roper of Dorchester written 8th Feb 1597 PROB 11/91
          "1.17. He was a witness to the Will of Jerome Harris a Tailor of Dorchester dated 26th Dec 1616 PROB 11/129
     "(2). His father Johis [John] BUSHRODE married his mother Margerie FFELTONS at Sherborne on 7th Oct 1571 See :- Sherborne Parish Register:- Mensis Octobris.² Richard I Bushrod was a mentioned with John Bushrod and Margery Feltons;
From Dorset Online Parish Clerks:
     1. His Parents
His father was John BUSHROD (d.1590) Senior a husbandman who operated a smallholding at Sherborne where he lived with his family. We know from his Will that they were reasonably comfortable by standards of the day as they had at least 8 acres of ground on which they grew their own wheat, maize, barley and a crop called dredge which was a mixture of different types of corn like wheat and barley but often included oats. They had an old wayne or cart and had at least one heifer, 24 sheep and some ewes which were probably grazed on the village common.
     He also had an uncle, his fathers brother Henry BUSHROD (d.1614) a yeoman who lived at Tarrent Crawford in Dorset who died in 1614. He left a will (PROB 11/124) dated 10th Sep 1612 which was proved on 12th July 1614 in which he asked to be buried in the churchyard at Tarrent Crawford and left bequests to the children of Robert Bushrod (1580-1610) and to Margeri Bushrod (b1582/3) the children of his deceased brother John (see 5 & 6 immediately below) .
     His father had married his mother Margery nee FELTONS in Sherborne Abbey on 7th Oct 1571 (2) when the ceremony was in all probability carried out by the resident vicar Revd. George Holman (d.1580) . At least six children were born from the marriage, the four survivors being named in John's will which was proved in 1590. They were all baptised in Sherborne Abbey:-
(1) John Bushroodes [Bushrod] (b.1572) bap 16th August 1572; son and heir who inherited the smallholding from his father in 1590. His children appear to be a beneficiaries under his Uncle Henry Bushrode's will in 1614 where he is referred to as John Bushrode late of Sherborne and they are left £5 each when they are 21.
      (2) Richardus Bushrod (1575-1575/6) bap 22 May 1575 and buried at Sherborne 29 Feb 1575/6
      (3) Richardus Bushrodd (1576/7-1628) bap 3rd Feb 1576/7. He is the main beneficiary and executor of his uncle Henry Bushrode's will in 1614 when he is referred to as Richard Bushrode of Dorchester. . (subject of biography see Section 3 below)
      (4) William Bushrod (1578-1578) bap 10th Aug 1578 and buried at Sherborne 17th same month
      (5) Robert Bushrot [Bushrod] (1580-1610) bap 15th May 1580; he was left £5, ten sheep and a silver spoon in his fathers will in 1590. He lived in Castleton, a parish which surrounds most of Sherborne, where he worked as a cordwainer and died at the young age of 30 in 1610. There is a grant of administration concerning his estate at the Wiltshire Archives with an inventory of his goods which we need to obtain but their website is currently (Aug 2015) being revised and copies of wills are not likely to be available until next year. Robert obviously married and had at least 3 children. They are referred to in two wills. His uncle Henry Bushrod's will in 1614 leaves £30 to 'Henry Bushrode the son of Robert Bushrode of Sherborne lately deceased to be paid at the age of one and twenty years, '. A second bequest leaves £20 to each of Robert's other two sons but they are not named. Henry receiving the larger amount probably meant he was the eldest and possibly named after his uncle. We do know the name of one of the other sons as Richard Bushrod (1576/7-1628)'s will in 1628 states "I give to my brother Robert BUSHROD his son William BUSHROD the sum of twenty pounds more than the legacy given him by my uncle Henry BUSHROD late deceased of Craford [i.e. Tarrant Crawford] "
      (6) Margeri [Margery] Bushrod (b.1582/3) bap 16th March 1582/3 she was left £6. 13s 4d in her fathers will in 1590 and married aged 15 to Robert Rapsey in Sherborne on 13th June 1597. She is a beneficiary under her uncle Henry Bushrode's will in 1614 when she is described as being of Taunton when she received £20 to be paid seven years after his decease but the interest in the meantime employed for her benefit.
     John BUSHROD Senior was buried at Sherborne Abbey on 26th March 1590 and Richard's elder brother John BUSHROD Junior was to inherit most of their fathers estate (see transcription of will in the next section below). Richard and his brother Robert receiving five pounds of lawful English money, ten sheep and a silver spoon each. Second and third sons of families like this were often apprenticed into suitable trades and they had to be between the ages of 10 and 18. Richard was 13 when his father died and if not already apprenticed Margery would have arranged for his indentures as we know he became a haberdasher by trade operating in Dorchester. His younger brother Robert was only just 10 when his father died and he appears to have become a cordwainer operating in Castleton a parish which virtually surrounds Sherborne. His sister Margery then only 7 years old had a higher cash sum of six pounds thirteen shillings and four pence but no other bequests and as can be seen above was married at the young age of 15. John's widow Margerie died just before the turn of the century being buried at Sherborne on 1st Nov 1599.² "
In John Bushrod's will dated 17 March 1589/90 at Sherborne, Dorsetshire, England, Richard I Bushrod was named as an heir;
From Dorset Online Parish Clerks:
     "John BUSHROT [BUSHROD] Senior's Will, Dated 17th March 1589/90 - buried at Sherborne Abbey on 26 Mar 1590 - Probate 5th May 1590. Ref: PROB 11/75
     In the name of God Amen the seventeenth day of March in the two and thirtieth year (3) of the reign of our Sovereign Lady Elizabeth by the grace of God Queen of England, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, I Johannis [John] BUSHROT [BUSHROD] of Sherborne in the County of Dorset Husbandman being sick in body but perfect of remembrance thanks be given unto Almighty God do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say
     First: I do bequeath into ye hands of the Almighty my soul which he of his fatherlie goodness gave unto me when as he fashioned me in my mothers womb
     And as to my body I commend it to the earth from whence it came knowing that in the last day I shall receive yet again perfect and immortal life to the glorious body of Jesus Christ
     Impremis: I give unto my son John two acres of wheat; two acres of mescaine?; two acres of Barley; two acres of dredge; my old wayne with furniture to the same; a little heifer; a featherbed which was my fathers; ten sheep, two platters; two pottingers; two saucers; a cauldron that was my fathers; a Silver spoon and all my wearing apparel saving my best cloak to be delivered unto him within three years next after my decease. But if my wife Margerye, whom I will make my executrix, shall happen to contract herself in marriage within the said three years that then the said portion to be taken from my said executrix by my overseers and they to keep it to the use of my said son until the three years be full ended and then to deliver it unto my said son (4).
     Item: I do give unto my son Richard five pounds of lawful English money; ten sheep and a Silver spoon to be delivered at his day of marriage or at the age of twenty one years.
     Item: I do give unto my son Robert five pounds of lawful English money; ten sheep and a Silver spoon to be delivered in such sort as last before rehearsed
     Item: I give unto my daughter Margery six pounds and thirteen shillings and four pence of Lawful English money to be delivered as is aforesaid.
     Item: I do give unto Charles WHIFFEN two sheep
     Item: I do give unto my godson John WAYE two sheep
     Item: I do give unto Luce DOWLE two children the ewes
     Item: I do give John YETMAN three shillings four pence
     Item: I do give unto the Parish Church of Sherborne two shillings
     Item: My will is that if Margery my wife shall happen to marry or contract herself in marriage within three years next after my decease that then such portion or portions as I have given unto Richard, Robert and Margery my children then my overseers shall take all such portions into their hands and use it to the preferment of my said children until the time of their marriages or one and twenty years of age as is aforesaid.
     And: if any of my said children do decease before the time of receiving their said legacy that then such portion or portions shall remain unto those of my children that then shall be living to be equally divided among them.
     All: the rest of my goods not before given nor bequeathed as well moveable and unmovable I do give unto Margery my wife whom I do make whole [sole] executrix of this My Last Will and Testament.
     And: I do appoint John CUPPER, John WYNNYFFE, William MORRIS and Henry BUSHROT [BUSHROD] my brother to be overseers of this my Last Will and Testament and for their pains I do give them four pence a piece. Witnessed to this same John YETMAN; Anthonye INNHAM; Henry BUSHROT [BUSHROD]
     Proved in London 5th day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand five hundred and ninety before Thomas LOVELL public notary by Margerie relict and executrix of the deceased."

Reference:
From Dorset Online Parish Clerks:
     "Children Baptised Holy Trinity Church Dorchester (1605-1626)
     Richard and Dorothy had the following children. All those shown as living at Richards death are mentioned in his will. Where I have some additional confirmation I have commented in brackets in italics.
     (1) Thomas BUSHROD [1605-1677] Baptised 12 June 1605 at Holy Trinity Church in Dorchester: He married Wilmot PARKINS the sister-in-law of William WHITEWAY the diarist on 21 July 1629, presumably at St Peters where records do not survive, but their marriage is recorded in William Whiteway's diary. Thomas was admitted as a Freeman of Dorchester on 7 Jan 1629/30 by which time he is described as a merchant. Whiteway's diary also states against their marriage that 'he went bankrupt within a year and a half'.They nevertheless had a son John Bushrod baptised at Holy Trinity on the 9th September 1632. He is referred to in William Whiteway's diary as being born on 31 Aug 1632 but he died on 1 April 1633 and was buried at Holy Trinity Church the next day. There may have been complications with the birth because his wife Wilmot died on 21 April 1633 and was buried 2 days later. Thomas emigrated to New England arriving about 1635 and was a beneficiary under his brother Samuel's will in 1647. He married again to a Mary Piersey in York Virginia about 1656 and later to Elizabeth Nowell in 1661. He died there 24 April 1677.
     (2) John BUSHROD [1606/7 - Bef 1612] Baptised 8 Jan 1606/7 Holy Trinity Dorchester, died pre 1612 (See 4 below) he may have been buried at St Peters.
     (3) Anne BUSHROD - Baptised 21 April 1608 Holy Trinity Dorchester, She married Rev. Samuel WHITFEILD [WHITFELDE] the rector of All Saints church in Dorchester in her own parish church of Holy Trinity on 24 Apr 1628. Unfortunately Samuel became ill and died on the 5th July 1628. They had a posthumous daughter named Mary Whitfield baptised at Holy Trinity on 15th March 1628/9 and she was living in 1646 when she is mentioned as a potential beneficiary under the will of Samuel Bushrod (para 6 below) . Ann now a widow is said to have remarried on 21 May 1631 to a Mr Marshall and Ann is the 'sister Marshall' also referred to in Samuel's Will.
     (4) John BUSHROD [1612-1683/4] The Elder - Baptised 23 April 1612 Holy Trinity Dorchester. It is difficult to know exactly when John was born as we have a large gap between the baptism of his sister Anne in 1608 and his own baptism here in 1612. We do however have a nice steady progression in births from the outset, apart from this gap, and the most likely explanation is that Dorothy lost a pregnancy around the year 1610. On the face of it therefore I have had to assume that John was only about 14 or 15 when he married Mary TILSED in St John the Baptist's church at Bere Regis on 4th day of October 1626 (7).
     There is a further indication that John Bushrode was very young when he married as 15 days after the wedding on 19th Oct 1626 he is admitted as a full member of the Company of Freemen. His membership entry however unusually has a side note that he was still 'apprenticed to the clothier John DALE '. Normally admission to the Company was reserved until after they had served their apprenticeship which would not have started until he was at least 10 years old and typically lasted for 7 or even 10 years. Some Apprenticeship records for Dorchester survive from 1613 and have been listed in the Municipal Records but it is not clear how complete these are. Two apprentices for John Dale the Clothier are recorded in 1619 and 1622 but not one for John Bushrod? I think his elevation may have been because of ill health in his family as his youngest sibling was born that year and his maternal grandfather John Watt's and his mother Dorothy both died in 1627 followed by his father in 1628 so he was probably having to help run his fathers business with his elder brother Thomas. His brother Thomas ends up emigrating to New England c1635 so he may have been away in 1626 dealing with their business interests in France or New England, leaving John in charge at Dorchester. By 1635 when Thomas emigrated John Bushrod was already well established in the Corporation in Dorchester, and given the triangular trading of Cod and furs from New England to France and continental goods to Dorchester carried out by the family, it makes a great deal of business sense, but we are getting ahead of ourselves.
     After marriage at Bere Regis John brought Mary to Dorchester where they settled initially to live in Holy Trinity Parish. The following year Mary gave birth to a son :-
     (4.1) John Bushrod (1627-1670/1) the younger who was baptised at Holy Trinity Church on 16th Dec 1627. It is also difficult to follow his career because of the interruption of the Civil War (1642-1651) and disruption to the church records during the Parliamentary period. He appears to have married a Catherine some time after the end of the war. She may well have been a native of Dorchester as it was traditional to marry in the brides parish and parish records for All Saints and St Peters have not survived prior to 1653 and those for Fordington are missing for the entire period 1640 to 1663. We know of Catherine from her burial at All Saints church in Dorchester on 24th July 1667 when she is recorded as "Cathren the wife of John BUSHROD yunyer" [i.e. the younger] tragically she probably died of the plague as there was great mortality that year. When records for All Saints parish commence in December 1653 we have three children which appear to relate to the family:-
     (4.1.1) Mary Bushrod luckily recorded as 'Mary the daughter of John Bushrod the younger' was born on 26th Sep 1656 and baptised at All Saints Church on 10th Nov 1656
     (4.1.2) Elizabeth Bushrod born and baptised at All Saints Parish on 27th Nov 1658 recorded as the daughter of John Bushrod. probably buried All Saints 4th Dec 1671
     (4.1.3) George Bushrod recorded as the son of John Bushrod he was baptised at All Saints Church during Nov 1662.
     It was traditional to name your first children after the parents so Mary at paragraph (4.1.1) above might well have been the first girl born to the couple, but I think there was an earlier son named John after his father who died as there is a burial record at All Saints Church for John BUSHROD Junior on 24th Nov 1670.
     John Bushrod and Mary may well have had other children as when his brother Samuel died in 1646 he left £200 to his daughter Martha but in the event of her death £20 of the £200 was to go to 'ye children of my brother John Bushrod which shall be living at my decease'. The others may be missing because they appear to have moved to live in All Saints parish (where records only survive from 1653) as Mary recorded as the wife of John Bushrod the Elder was buried at All Saints Church on 5th Feb 1654/5.
     Returning to his career after marriage, John soon became an enthusiastic constable for Dorchester being elected in both 1631 and 1632 and is often referred to in both William Whiteway's diary and 'Fire from Heaven'. He is recorded as a clothier by trade and assistant governor of the Company of Freemen in 1633 and was elected a Capital Burgess on 4 Sep 1639 to replace John Blatchford who had been absent in France for 3 years. He was elected Bailiff of Dorchester in 1640 and took on the Stewardship of the Brewhouse when Benjamin Devenish died in 1643. He was named as one of the executors of the will of John Allambridge, a wealthy clothier of Dorchester when he wrote his will on 31st Oct 1644, which he proved the following year. He was elected Mayor of Dorchester twice in 1644 and 1655, and MP for Dorchester in 1659. From the quarter session records it appears that he lived in a house just west of Dorchester goal.
     John re-married to Sarah ATKINS nee CORNISH. Her first marriage had been to a Gentleman Peter ATKINS of Tiverton in Devon whom she married on 18th Feb 1635 at Uffculme in Devon (1.15). Peter's long and complicated Will survives dated 5th May 1657 and this is referred to in Sarah's will dated 13 Feb 1669 wherein she is referred to as 'Sarah now wife of John BUSHROD the elder of Dorchester in the County of Dorset Clothier and formerly the widow relict and executrix of Peter Atkin's of Tiverton in the county of Devon '. I have not found Sarah's marriage to John or her burial. Her will was proved on 5th Jan 1671 when she left all her estate to her kinsman Mr Nicholas Hitchcock a mercer of Tiverton. There are no bequests to any children. She may therefore have been returned to Devon for burial with her 1st husband.
     John BUSHROD was buried in All Saints church Dorchester 3rd Jan 1683/4 as John Bushrod senior.
     (5) Elizabeth BUSHROD [1614-1618] Baptised 17 Sep 1614 Holy Trinity Church in Dorchester & buried there 9 Aug 1618
     (6) Samuel BUSHROD [1616-1646] Baptised 9 Oct 1616 in Holy Trinity Church in Dorchester. He married there on 1st September 1640 to Martha the eldest daughter of another wealthy clothier John ALLAMBRIDGE who had married Euroth WILSON at Holy Trinity Church on 28th Sep 1615. John Allambridge was constable of Dorchester in 1628, Capital Burgess of the town in the early 1630's and was to become Mayor in 1642/3. Samuel's brother John was one of the executors of her father's will and Martha was left £10 when he died in 1645. Her siblings received £150 each, Martha having received her dowry at marriage. Samuel & Martha had 2 children; Mary baptised at Holy Trinity on 20 Nov 1642 and Martha on 9th Nov 1645 before at the young age of 30 Samuel died and was buried at Holy Trinity on 31 July 1646. He was shortly followed by his daughter Martha on 17th October the same year. Link to Will dated 13th April 1646 which has numerous bequests. It was not proved until 1st June 1647.
     (7) Deborah BUSHROD [1618-1619] Baptised 20 July 1618 at Holy Trinity and buried there 5 Nov 1619
     (8) Elizabeth BUSHROD [1620-?] Baptised 24 Sep 1620 at Holy Trinity Dorchester
     (9) Dorothy BUSHROD [1622-?]- Baptised 22 Dec 1622 Holy Trinity Dorchester
     (10) Mary BUSHROD [1624-1627] Baptised 27 Feb 1624/5 Holy Trinity Dorchester and buried there 7 April 1627
     (11) Richard BUSHROD [1626-1667] Baptised 25 Jun 1626 Holy Trinity Dorchester. He was a beneficiary under the Will of his elder brother Samuel in 1646 and elected Bailiff of Dorchester in 1649 before he followed his older brother Thomas and emigrated to New England. He married there to an Apphia Hughes and was later buried in Bushfield Westmourland Virginia in 1667 between 1605 and 1626 at Holy Trinity Church, Dorchester, Dorsetshire, England.² He was MP for Dorchester - 1614 - 1624 and 1626 between 1614 and 1626 at Dorchester, Dorsetshire, England.² He was Bailiff of Dorchester in 1617 at Dorchester, Dorsetshire, England.² He was Bailiff of Dorchester in 1624 at Dorchester, Dorsetshire, England.² He was Made Capital Burgess - 1623/4 in 1623/24 at Dorchester, Dorsetshire, England.²

Richard I Bushrod left a will on 10 June 1626 at Sherborne, Dorsetshire, England;
From Dorset Online Parish Clerks:
     "Will of Richard BUSHROD, Haberdasher of Dorchester, Dorset
     "3 January 1629
     "PROB 11/155
     "Richard BUSHROD [1575 –1628] Merchant Adventurer of Dorchester includes transcription of his Will.^2,4

Richard I Bushrod left a will on 28 June 1626 at Dorchester, Dorsetshire, England; Date of Codicil to will.² He was Bailiff of Dorchester in 1627 at Dorchester, Dorsetshire, England.²

     Dorothy Watts was born circa 1582 at Dorsetshire, England.¹ She married Richard I Bushrod, son of John Bushrod and Margery Feltons, in 1603/4 at Sherborne, Dorsetshire, England.^1,3,2

Dorothy Watts died on 30 November 1627 at Dorchester, Dorsetshire, England.^1,2
Dorothy Watts was buried on 4 December 1627 at Holy Trinity Church, Dorchester, Dorsetshire, England.²
     GAV-9.

     Thomas Bushrod was born in 1604 at Sherborne, Dorsetshire, England.¹ He was baptized on 12 June 1605 at Holy Trinity Church, Dorchester, Dorsetshire, England.² He married Wilmot Parkins on 21 July 1629 at England.²
Thomas Bushrod married Mary Piersey in September 1657 at York Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd wife; her 2nd husband.^3,2 Thomas Bushrod married Elizabeth Nowell in 1661 at Virginia, USA,
;
His 3rd wife.²
Thomas Bushrod died on 24 April 1977 at York Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "VIRGINIA GLEANINGS IN ENGLAND; The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, pp 375
     "SAMUEL BUSHROD in the countie of Dorset, clothier. Will 13 April 1647; proved 1 June 1647.
     "I give unto the ministers herafter named viz; to Mr. William Bon £5, Mr. John White the elder £3, Mr. Hugh Thompson 40s., Mr. Peter Ince 40s, Mr. Gundry, clerke 40s, and Mr. John Barnard 40s. Also I give unto Mr. Frederick Losse £3, and to Mr. John Forward 40s. To my daughter Martha £200 to be employed for her education and maintenance, and to be paid over to her together with the increase and benefit thereof, at her age of 21 or marriage. If she die before I give £100 thereof to my wife Martha, £20 to the children of my brother John Bushrod living at the tyme of my decease, £5 to my sister Mary Allambridge, £10 to my cousen Mary Whitfield and the residue to the children of my sister Marshall living at the time of my decease Also I give to the three children of my cosin John Gilbert which are now living, and to the five children of my cosen Henry Bushrod now living, 20s. apiece. To Ann Squib 20s. To the poor of Trinity parish in Dorchester 40s. To the poor of St. Peters and All Saints there 20s. severally. To my brother John Bushrod to be re covered at his cost, all the debt due to me by Thomas Whitle, merchant, and the moiety of of all the judgements recovered by my father Mr. John Allambridge deceased, against the said Thomas Whitle given me under the last will of the said John Allambridge. To my brother Thomas Bushrod halfe the summes of money that he oweth me, the other halfe I give to my brother Richard Bushrod, for the recovery whereof the said Richard is to bear the cost and charge, To my brother Marsh all's children equally among them, all debts due unto me from Joseph Cole and Nathaniel White, merchants, save only £20 thereof, which I give unto my cousin Mary Whitfield. To my three cosens John, Elizabeth, and Joseph Scovile, the money owing unto me by John Stansby, mariner, who was heretofore master of the barque called the George of Weymouth, whereof Mr. George Churchey was owner or part owner, which money is for the proceed and provenue of three serges, costing £12. 15s. delivered by me upon adventure unto the said John Stans bye. All the rest of my goods I give to my wife Martha, whom I make my executrix, and I desire my kinsman John Bushrod clothier, my friend George Cole, marchaunt and my brother Scovile to be overseers of this my will, and to take security of
my executrix in behalf of my daughter. And as ao testimony of love and thankfulness to my overseers I bequeath unto them 20s. apeece to be bestowed in rings. Witnesses: Ri : Scovile, Richard Rapson of Dorcester, clothier, Mary Coke of Dorchester spinster. Proved by the executrix. Fines, 120.
     "This will at least gives a clue to the English ancestry of the Virginia Bushrods and very probably is that of a brother of the emigrants. These emigrants were two brothers Thomas and Richard. Thomas came first to Mass. and afterwards to Virginia. He was long a prominent man in York County and was Burgess for the county 1658 60. His frequent clashes with the parish clergy' and the direction in his will that there should be no "common prayer" at his burial would indicate that he was a Puritan. The numerous legacies made by Samuel Bushrod to ministers would indicate that he was of the same faith. Thomas Bushrod married twice but left no children. His will was probated in York Co. in 1677. Richard Bushrod, his brother, lived in Gloucester County, and according to a[ deposition was born in 1626. He married Apphia-, and was ancestor of the Virginia family of the name. See Wm. & Mary Quarterly, XIV, 177.
George Scovel, born "infra the Isle of Purbeek, Dorset" about 1601, was a merchant in Virginia 1640.
     "http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=15&last=&g_p=P5&col lection=LO Patent
Title Bushrod, Thomas.
Publication 10 April 1665.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Note Location: Northumberland County.
Grantee(s): Bushrod, Richard & Bushrod, Thomas.
Description: 300 acres.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 5, 1661-1666 (v.1 & 2 p.1-369), p. 15 (Reel 5).
     "URL (Click on link) http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=235&last=&g_p=P6&co llection=LO Patent
Title Searles, Richard.
Publication 2 July 1669.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Note Location: Westmoreland County.
Description: 345 acres upon the south east side of Nominy River adjoining Thomas Bushrod.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 6, 1666-1679 (pt.1 & 2 p.1-692), p. 235 (Reel 6).
     "http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=15&last=&g_p=P5&col lection=LO Patent
Title Bushrod, Richard.
Publication 10 April 1665.
Gen. note "Formerly gtd. to Thomas Youell Sept. 16th, 1651."
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Note Location: Northumberland County.
Grantee(s): Bushrod, Richard & Bushrod, Thomas.
Description: 300 acres on the South side of Potomac River. Westerly on Nominy Bay; Northerly on a creek which divideth this land from the land of John Armsby.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 5, 1661-1666 (v.1 & 2 p.1-369), p. 15 (Reel 5).
     "CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 5; Pg 442
RICHARD BUSHROD & THOMAS BUSHROD, 300 acs. Northumberland Co., 10 Apr. 1665, p. 145, (15). S. side Potomack Riv., Wly. upon Nomeny bay, N. upon Cr. dividing this from land of Jno. Armsby. Granted unto Thomas Youell 16 Sept. 1651, assigned to Rice Maddocks, who assigned to Ralph Horsly, who reassigned to sd. Maddocks, who sold to George Durant, by whom it was sold unto sd. Bushrod
     "CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 6; Pg 60
MR. RICH. SEARLES, 345 acs. W'moreland Co., S. E. side of Nominy Riv., 2 July 1669, p. 235. Adj. Mr. Tho. Bushrod & a pond dividing this & land of Wm. Spence. 150 acs. by pats. 10 Apr. 1665; & 195 acs. for trans. of 4 pers: Rich. Searles, Tho. Read, Wm, Harris, Mary Middleton.
SAME. 278 acs., same Co. & date, p. 236. Flood's Cr. dividing this & land of Peter Dunken. Assigned by Rich. Kennor & Eliz. his wife, 26 Feb. 1667.¹ He was a mentioned with John Bushrod;
Genealogical Notes and Sources cited by Richard Bushrod page on Dorset Online Parish Clerks:
     "(1). Sources:
          "1.1 British History On Line website
          "1.2 Dorset Quarter Sessions Order Book 1625- 1638 Volume 14 of Dorset Record Society Published 2006
          "1.3 Dorset Visitation of 1623 page 3;
          "1.4 Fire From Heaven Life in an English Town in the 17th Century by David Underdown published by Pimlico 1992 (Great Fire Page 1: Bushrod Family: 39, 43, 44, 52, 110, 132, 133, 145, 182, 187, 228 : Family 206 : Watts Family 42; John Watts 5, 141]
          "1.5 John White The Patriarch of Dorchester [Dorset] and Founder of Massachusetts by Frances Rose-Troup published by GP Putnam's Sons in 1930. Additional comments from her in addition to the main biographical listing.
          "1.6 Municipal Records of Dorchester by Charles Herbert Mayo - 1908:
          "1.7 National Archives - Documents on Line - Wills Prerogative Court of Canterbury and related Probate Jurisdictions [PROB 11/75 John Bushrot; PROB 11/155 Richard Bushrod : PROB Will Sarah BUSHROD wife of John Bushrod 5 Jan 1671] Taxation Richard Bushrode 1625 E/115/57/115 & 1626 E115/438/144 Certificates of Residence (latter hundreds of Brownshall and Dorchester)
          "1.8 Parish Registers for Holy Trinity & St Peters in Dorchester and Sherborne Abbey:
          "1.9 History of Parliament Website under Members Section
          "1.10 Studies in Dorset History by Maureen Weinstock M.A. F.R.Hist.S. published by Longmans (Dorchester) Ltd 1953 a study of the Weymouth Port & Petty Customs Books and the role of Dorchester Merchants
          "1.11 William Whiteway of Dorchester - His diary 1618-1635 based on notes compiled by Thomas D Murphy Dorset Record Society - factual account by an eye witness
          "1.12 Wiltshire Archives [Robert Bushrod(1610); William (1677)Bushrod]
          "1.13 The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset by John Hutchins 3rd Edition published 1868: Parliamentary Representation Pages 356-361: Contribution to Hospital 1616 page 397
          "1.14. Abstract of Wills PCC Somerset House Register Soame 1620 published by the New England Historical society Boston 1904 [Page 39 Will 106 Edward VYNE of Bloxworth a yeoman, Richard Bushrod of Dorchester haberdasher of hattes executor ]
          "1.15. Church of Latter Day Saints Parish Register Film 917548 Name: Sarah Cornish Gender:     Female Marriage Date: 18 Feb 1635 Marriage Place: Uffculme,Devon,England Spouse:     Peter Atkins
          "1.16. He was a beneficiary under the will of John Roper of Dorchester written 8th Feb 1597 PROB 11/91
          "1.17. He was a witness to the Will of Jerome Harris a Tailor of Dorchester dated 26th Dec 1616 PROB 11/129
     "(2). His father Johis [John] BUSHRODE married his mother Margerie FFELTONS at Sherborne on 7th Oct 1571 See :- Sherborne Parish Register:- Mensis Octobris.²

Reference:
From Dorset Online Parish Clerks:
     "Thomas BUSHROD [1605-1677] Baptised 12 June 1605 at Holy Trinity Church in Dorchester: He married Wilmot PARKINS the sister-in-law of William WHITEWAY the diarist on 21 July 1629, presumably at St Peters where records do not survive, but their marriage is recorded in William Whiteway's diary. Thomas was admitted as a Freeman of Dorchester on 7 Jan 1629/30 by which time he is described as a merchant. Whiteway's diary also states against their marriage that 'he went bankrupt within a year and a half'.They nevertheless had a son John Bushrod baptised at Holy Trinity on the 9th September 1632. He is referred to in William Whiteway's diary as being born on 31 Aug 1632 but he died on 1 April 1633 and was buried at Holy Trinity Church the next day. There may have been complications with the birth because his wife Wilmot died on 21 April 1633 and was buried 2 days later. Thomas emigrated to New England arriving about 1635 and was a beneficiary under his brother Samuel's will in 1647. He married again to a Mary Piersey in York Virginia about 1656 and later to Elizabeth Nowell in 1661. He died there 24 April 1677." Thomas Bushrod was the executor of Richard I Bushrod's estate on 3 January 1628/29 at Dorchester, Dorsetshire, England;
From Dorset Online Parish Clerks:
     "Will of Richard BUSHROD Haberdasher of Dorchester - Dated 10th June 1626 - Codicil dated 28 June 1628 - Died 1 July 1628 - Will proved 3rd Jan 1628. Ref PROB 11/155
     "In the name of God Amen: I Richard BUSHROD of Dorchester in the County of Dorset Haberdasher being in perfect health and memory do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following
     "First: I bequeath my soul into the hands of my most merciful God and loving father that gave it me and redeemed it by the blood of his dear son my only Saviour whose merits I assure myself of that glorious inheritance that the Lord hath of his free mercie granted to all the faithful As to my body I do appoint to be buried according to the discretion of my executors for my estate that God hath blessed me withall I appoint to be divided and bestowed as followeth
     "Unto: my Executors Mr John WHITE Clerk, Mr William WHITEWAY the elder merchant, Mr William DERBY Gentleman of Dorchester, Mr Henry MANIFORD of Long Suton Town? and my brother John WATTS the haberdasher the sum of Forty shillings servant money during their natural lives and after the decease of them or any of them forever unto such persons as by them or the greatest part of them shall be successively named or chosen forty shillings per annum to be paid to them or to their assigns yearly out of my lands in Glandfield & Wooten als Wooten Glandfield at the feast of Annunciation of the Virgin Mary [Note: 25th March] and St Michael the Archangel [Note 29th September] by several portions which rent charge or annuity I will and appoint to be employed by them or the greater part of them or their assigns to such charitable uses as shall be then the most convenient.
     "And: if the said sum of forty shillings be behind and unpaid by the space of forty days after such forty days as it ought to be paid Then the owner of the said lands shall forfeit for such default twenty shillings by distress or other means.
     "Item: I give and devise to my said executors and their heirs and assigns forever one annuity or yearly rent charge of forty shillings by the year to be issuing and growing and to be pertained and taken at the Feast of St Michael the Archangel yearly and out of my messuage & tenements lands and grounds and appurtenances situate at Wooton Glandfield als Glandfield Wooten within the County of Dorset for and towards the better and more comfortable maintenance of the Schoolmaster of the 'Free School' in Dorchester aforesaid the said annuity to commence and begin at such Feast of St Michael the Archangel and shall next happen after there shall be as many Capital Burgesses of the Borough of Dorchester in the County of Dorset as there be others dwelling out of the said Borough that shall be Ffeoffee of the Schoolhouse and lands belonging thereto and not before
     "Item: I give to the poor of each Parish in Dorchester Forty shillings to be distributed by the Overseers of each Parish in Clothes for them.
     "Item: I give unto my son John BUSHROD the sum of five hundred pounds I do give to my daughter Anne BUSHROD three hundred and fifty pounds to be paid in some living for her and her children if the Lord do bless her with any I do give unto my son Samuel Three hundred pounds I do give to my son Richard two hundred and fifty pounds I do give unto my daughter Elizabeth two hundred and fifty pounds I do give unto my daughter Dorothie two hundred and fifty pounds and all these sums to be paid unto them in manner and form following All my sons portions on the day of marriage or the age of twenty four years All my daughters at the day of marriage or the age of one and twenty years which shall first happen and in the meantime the monies shall be employed? for their better maintenance and training? of them up in learning?
     "Item: I give to my brother Robert BUSHROD his son William BUSHROD the sum of twenty pounds more than the legacy given him by my uncle Henry BUSHROD late deceased of Craford [i.e. Tarrant Crawford] my will is that my executors shall give good security? for the performance? of this will and legacies therein before he shall be possessed of this my estate and be admitted hereunto unto my Overseers
     "Item: I do give all my lands household stuff goods moveable and unmovable unto my son Thomas BUSHROD whom I make my whole and sole executor of this my Last Will and Testament
     "The 10th day of June Anno Domini 1626
     "The 28th day of June Anno Domini 1628 I Richard BUSHROD of Dorchester in the County of Dorset haberdasher being sick and weak of body but good and perfect memory I praise my God and having already made my Last Will and Testament do now further declare in my will which I appoint to be added to my Last will as a codicil in manner and form following
     "Vizt: that whereas I have already ordained and appointed my son Thomas to be executor of my said will, I do now will and ordaine that my said son before he does my said will, shall enter into bonds to my loving friends whom I have already nominated and appointed to be overseers of my said will, in the sum of two thousand pounds well and truly to perform my said will and to pay in unto them or to the survivor or survivors of them within six months next: after they or the survivor or survivors of them shall require on demand the same such and to raise of the legacies in or by my said will given or bequeathed to the ( benefit??) of my children as my said friends or ye survivor or survivors of them shall appoint to be by them employed or disposed for the use and benefit of this to them I give by my said will given or bequeathed the same lagacies which my said son shall so pay in
     "Also: I give to the town of Shafton in the county of Dorset the sum of fifty pounds of lawful money of England towards the building of a schoolhouse there to be paid within three months next after the foundation of the same school shall be paid
     "Also: I give and bequeath over and above the money which I have given to good uses by my said will fifty pounds of lawful money of England to be paid to my said overseers within 12 months after my death and to be then employed and bestowed to such good use as overseers and they the survivors of them or the majority of them shall think fit.
     "Also: I do appoint for the maintenance of all my said children except my executor to whom I have by my said will given, any legacy shall be had and raised out of the benefit of their said legacies until the same legacies shall be paid
     "In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year above said in the presence of Richard BUSHROD signed and published in the presence of :-
     "John WHITE; Simon WHETCOMBE; John HUMFREY; George WAY; William DERBIE [DERBY]
     "Probate: of this written testament with a codicil was granted at London before William James doctor at law surrogate of Henry Martin doctor of law of the prerogative court of Canterbury on the third day of the month of January Anno domini one thousand six hundred twenty eight.² "

Thomas Bushrod immigrated circa 1635 to Virginia, USA.²

     Mary Piersey was born in 1613 at Maidstone, co. Kent, England.¹ She married Thomas Hill before 1632 at York Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 1st husband; his 2nd? wife.² Mary Piersey married Thomas Bushrod, son of Richard I Bushrod and Dorothy Watts, in September 1657 at York Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd wife; her 2nd husband.^1,3
Mary Piersey died at Warwick Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     She was a mentioned with Wilmot Parkins and Thomas Bushrod;
From Dorset Online Parish Clerks:
     "Thomas BUSHROD [1605-1677] Baptised 12 June 1605 at Holy Trinity Church in Dorchester: He married Wilmot PARKINS the sister-in-law of William WHITEWAY the diarist on 21 July 1629, presumably at St Peters where records do not survive, but their marriage is recorded in William Whiteway's diary. Thomas was admitted as a Freeman of Dorchester on 7 Jan 1629/30 by which time he is described as a merchant. Whiteway's diary also states against their marriage that 'he went bankrupt within a year and a half'.They nevertheless had a son John Bushrod baptised at Holy Trinity on the 9th September 1632. He is referred to in William Whiteway's diary as being born on 31 Aug 1632 but he died on 1 April 1633 and was buried at Holy Trinity Church the next day. There may have been complications with the birth because his wife Wilmot died on 21 April 1633 and was buried 2 days later. Thomas emigrated to New England arriving about 1635 and was a beneficiary under his brother Samuel's will in 1647. He married again to a Mary Piersey in York Virginia about 1656 and later to Elizabeth Nowell in 1661. He died there 24 April 1677."

Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Father: Abraham Piersey b: 1585 in Maidstone, Kent, England
Mother: Elizabeth Draper b: 7 Dec 1583
     "CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 4; Pg 350
THOMAS HILL, 500 acres. in Petomeek freshes, on S. W. side of Aquaconde Riv., beg. about half a mile below the falls on S. W. side of John Wood's land assigned to a Scottish man & running W. S. W. &c. 18 Sept. 1657, p. 122, (181). Trans. of 10 pers: Capt. Thomas Hill 3 times, Mary Bushrode twice, Jno. Hill, Georg Hill, Thomas Hill, Mary Hill, Francis Hill." in 1657.¹

     Thomas Hill was born in 1586 at England.¹ He married Mary Piersey before 1632 at York Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 1st husband; his 2nd? wife.¹
Thomas Hill died before 1657 at Warwick Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=588&last=&g_p=P1&co llection=LO Patent
Title Hill, Thomas.
Publication 1 August 1638.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Related See also the following surname(s): Hills.
Note Location: James City County.
Description: 48 poles in James City Island; adjoin.g the land of Richard Kemp.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 1, 1623-1643 (v.1 & 2), p. 588 (Reel 1).
     http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=587&last=&g_p=P1&co llection=LO Patent
Title Kemp, Richard.
Publication 1 August 1638.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Note Location: James City County.
Description: 80 pols. in James City Island. Between the land of Thomas Hill and Richard Tree.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 1, 1623-1643 (v.1 & 2), p. 587 (Reel 1).
     http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=877&last=&g_p=P1&co llection=LO Patent
Title Kempe, Richard.
Publication 17 April 1643.
Gen. note At the foot of the record are the follow.g Memos. 600 acres of the within mentioned 1200 acres is granted to Thos. Hill and the rent &c. Fifty acres of the said hundred acres granted Jany. 1638 is gtd. to Captn. Francis Pott, by order of June 13, 1642 and by him assigned over to Willm. Davis.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Note Location: James City County.
Description: 4332 acres at the head of Archers Hope Creek. .
Source: Land Office Patents No. 1, 1623-1643 (v.1 & 2), p. 877 (Reel 1).
     http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=46&last=&g_p=P2&col lection=LO Patent
Title Hill, Thomas.
Publication 10 October 1645.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Related See also the following surname(s): Hills.
Note Location: James City County.
Description: 600 acres lying at the rich neck. By purchase from Richard Kemp it being part of a patt. of 1200 acres dated Feby, 23, 1636, gtd. to George Menefie as by patt. &c.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 2, 1643-1651, p. 46 (Reel 2).
     CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 1 Part II; Pg 95
RICHARD KEMP, Esqr., a parcell of land in James Citty conteyning 10 pole in length towards the water side & 8 pole in breadth, the total! being 80 pole, bet. land of Mr. Thomas Hill & Richard Tree. 1 Aug. 1638, p. 587. Fee Ikent: 1 Capon yearely at the feast of St. Thomas the Apostle. Provided &c. By Act. of Assembly 20 Feb. 1636.
     CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 1 Part II; Pg 95
MR. THOMAS HILL, 6 po. in breadth & 8 po. in length., in a direct line on the W. side to land of Richard Kemp, Esqr. 1 Aug. 1638, p. 588. As above.
     CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 4; Pg 350
THOMAS HILL, 500 acres. in Petomeek freshes, on S. W. side of Aquaconde Riv., beg. about half a mile below the falls on S. W. side of John Wood's land assigned to a Scottish man & running W. S. W. &c. 18 Sept. 1657, p. 122, (181). Trans. of 10 pers: Capt. Thomas Hill 3 times, Mary Bushrode twice, Jno. Hill, Georg Hill, Thomas Hill, Mary Hill, Francis Hill.¹

     Anne Bushrod was born before 1612 at Sherborne, Dorsetshire, England.¹ She married Rev. Samuel Whitfield on 24 April 1628 at Holy Trinity Church, Dorchester, Dorsetshire, England.²
Anne Bushrod married (?) Marshall on 21 May 1631 at England
;
Her 2nd husband.^3,2
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "VIRGINIA GLEANINGS IN ENGLAND; The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, pp 375
     "SAMUEL BUSHROD in the countie of Dorset, clothier. Will 13 April 1647; proved 1 June 1647.
     "I give unto the ministers herafter named viz; to Mr. William Bon £5, Mr. John White the elder £3, Mr. Hugh Thompson 40s., Mr. Peter Ince 40s, Mr. Gundry, clerke 40s, and Mr. John Barnard 40s. Also I give unto Mr. Frederick Losse £3, and to Mr. John Forward 40s. To my daughter Martha £200 to be employed for her education and maintenance, and to be paid over to her together with the increase and benefit thereof, at her age of 21 or marriage. If she die before I give £100 thereof to my wife Martha, £20 to the children of my brother John Bushrod living at the tyme of my decease, £5 to my sister Mary Allambridge, £10 to my cousen Mary Whitfield and the residue to the children of my sister Marshall living at the time of my decease Also I give to the three children of my cosin John Gilbert which are now living, and to the five children of my cosen Henry Bushrod now living, 20s. apiece. To Ann Squib 20s. To the poor of Trinity parish in Dorchester 40s. To the poor of St. Peters and All Saints there 20s. severally. To my brother John Bushrod to be re covered at his cost, all the debt due to me by Thomas Whitle, merchant, and the moiety of of all the judgements recovered by my father Mr. John Allambridge deceased, against the said Thomas Whitle given me under the last will of the said John Allambridge. To my brother Thomas Bushrod halfe the summes of money that he oweth me, the other halfe I give to my brother Richard Bushrod, for the recovery whereof the said Richard is to bear the cost and charge, To my brother Marsh all's children equally among them, all debts due unto me from Joseph Cole and Nathaniel White, merchants, save only £20 thereof, which I give unto my cousin Mary Whitfield. To my three cosens John, Elizabeth, and Joseph Scovile, the money owing unto me by John Stansby, mariner, who was heretofore master of the barque called the George of Weymouth, whereof Mr. George Churchey was owner or part owner, which money is for the proceed and provenue of three serges, costing £12. 15s. delivered by me upon adventure unto the said John Stans bye. All the rest of my goods I give to my wife Martha, whom I make my executrix, and I desire my kinsman John Bushrod clothier, my friend George Cole, marchaunt and my brother Scovile to be overseers of this my will, and to take security of
my executrix in behalf of my daughter. And as ao testimony of love and thankfulness to my overseers I bequeath unto them 20s. apeece to be bestowed in rings. Witnesses: Ri : Scovile, Richard Rapson of Dorcester, clothier, Mary Coke of Dorchester spinster. Proved by the executrix. Fines, 120.
     "This will at least gives a clue to the English ancestry of the Virginia Bushrods and very probably is that of a brother of the emigrants. These emigrants were two brothers Thomas and Richard. Thomas came first to Mass. and afterwards to Virginia. He was long a prominent man in York County and was Burgess for the county 1658 60. His frequent clashes with the parish clergy' and the direction in his will that there should be no "common prayer" at his burial would indicate that he was a Puritan. The numerous legacies made by Samuel Bushrod to ministers would indicate that he was of the same faith. Thomas Bushrod married twice but left no children. His will was probated in York Co. in 1677. Richard Bushrod, his brother, lived in Gloucester County, and according to a deposition was born in 1626. He married Apphia-, and was ancestor of the Virginia family of the name. See Wm. & Mary Quarterly, XIV, 177.
George Scovel, born "infra the Isle of Purbeek, Dorset" about 1601, was a merchant in Virginia 1640."¹

Reference:
From Dorset Online Parish Clerks:
     "Anne BUSHROD - Baptised 21 April 1608 Holy Trinity Dorchester, She married Rev. Samuel WHITFEILD [WHITFELDE] the rector of All Saints church in Dorchester in her own parish church of Holy Trinity on 24 Apr 1628. Unfortunately Samuel became ill and died on the 5th July 1628. They had a posthumous daughter named Mary Whitfield baptised at Holy Trinity on 15th March 1628/9 and she was living in 1646 when she is mentioned as a potential beneficiary under the will of Samuel Bushrod (para 6 below) . Ann now a widow is said to have remarried on 21 May 1631 to a Mr Marshall and Ann is the 'sister Marshall' also referred to in Samuel's Will." Anne Bushrod was a mentioned with John Bushrod;
Genealogical Notes and Sources cited by Richard Bushrod page on Dorset Online Parish Clerks:
     "(1). Sources:
          "1.1 British History On Line website
          "1.2 Dorset Quarter Sessions Order Book 1625- 1638 Volume 14 of Dorset Record Society Published 2006
          "1.3 Dorset Visitation of 1623 page 3;
          "1.4 Fire From Heaven Life in an English Town in the 17th Century by David Underdown published by Pimlico 1992 (Great Fire Page 1: Bushrod Family: 39, 43, 44, 52, 110, 132, 133, 145, 182, 187, 228 : Family 206 : Watts Family 42; John Watts 5, 141]
          "1.5 John White The Patriarch of Dorchester [Dorset] and Founder of Massachusetts by Frances Rose-Troup published by GP Putnam's Sons in 1930. Additional comments from her in addition to the main biographical listing.
          "1.6 Municipal Records of Dorchester by Charles Herbert Mayo - 1908:
          "1.7 National Archives - Documents on Line - Wills Prerogative Court of Canterbury and related Probate Jurisdictions [PROB 11/75 John Bushrot; PROB 11/155 Richard Bushrod : PROB Will Sarah BUSHROD wife of John Bushrod 5 Jan 1671] Taxation Richard Bushrode 1625 E/115/57/115 & 1626 E115/438/144 Certificates of Residence (latter hundreds of Brownshall and Dorchester)
          "1.8 Parish Registers for Holy Trinity & St Peters in Dorchester and Sherborne Abbey:
          "1.9 History of Parliament Website under Members Section
          "1.10 Studies in Dorset History by Maureen Weinstock M.A. F.R.Hist.S. published by Longmans (Dorchester) Ltd 1953 a study of the Weymouth Port & Petty Customs Books and the role of Dorchester Merchants
          "1.11 William Whiteway of Dorchester - His diary 1618-1635 based on notes compiled by Thomas D Murphy Dorset Record Society - factual account by an eye witness
          "1.12 Wiltshire Archives [Robert Bushrod(1610); William (1677)Bushrod]
          "1.13 The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset by John Hutchins 3rd Edition published 1868: Parliamentary Representation Pages 356-361: Contribution to Hospital 1616 page 397
          "1.14. Abstract of Wills PCC Somerset House Register Soame 1620 published by the New England Historical society Boston 1904 [Page 39 Will 106 Edward VYNE of Bloxworth a yeoman, Richard Bushrod of Dorchester haberdasher of hattes executor ]
          "1.15. Church of Latter Day Saints Parish Register Film 917548 Name: Sarah Cornish Gender:     Female Marriage Date: 18 Feb 1635 Marriage Place: Uffculme,Devon,England Spouse:     Peter Atkins
          "1.16. He was a beneficiary under the will of John Roper of Dorchester written 8th Feb 1597 PROB 11/91
          "1.17. He was a witness to the Will of Jerome Harris a Tailor of Dorchester dated 26th Dec 1616 PROB 11/129
     "(2). His father Johis [John] BUSHRODE married his mother Margerie FFELTONS at Sherborne on 7th Oct 1571 See :- Sherborne Parish Register:- Mensis Octobris.²
In Samuel Bushrod's will dated 13 April 1646, Anne Bushrod was named as an heir;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "VIRGINIA GLEANINGS IN ENGLAND; The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, pp 375
     "SAMUEL BUSHROD in the countie of Dorset, clothier. Will 13 April 1647; proved 1 June 1647.
     "I give unto the ministers herafter named viz; to Mr. William Bon £5, Mr. John White the elder £3, Mr. Hugh Thompson 40s., Mr. Peter Ince 40s, Mr. Gundry, clerke 40s, and Mr. John Barnard 40s. Also I give unto Mr. Frederick Losse £3, and to Mr. John Forward 40s. To my daughter Martha £200 to be employed for her education and maintenance, and to be paid over to her together with the increase and benefit thereof, at her age of 21 or marriage. If she die before I give £100 thereof to my wife Martha, £20 to the children of my brother John Bushrod living at the tyme of my decease, £5 to my sister Mary Allambridge, £10 to my cousen Mary Whitfield and the residue to the children of my sister Marshall living at the time of my decease Also I give to the three children of my cosin John Gilbert which are now living, and to the five children of my cosen Henry Bushrod now living, 20s. apiece. To Ann Squib 20s. To the poor of Trinity parish in Dorchester 40s. To the poor of St. Peters and All Saints there 20s. severally.
     "To my brother John Bushrod to be re covered at his cost, all the debt due to me by Thomas Whitle, merchant, and the moiety of of all the judgements recovered by my father Mr. John Allambridge deceased, against the said Thomas Whitle given me under the last will of the said John Allambridge. To my brother Thomas Bushrod halfe the summes of money that he oweth me, the other halfe I give to my brother Richard Bushrod, for the recovery whereof the said Richard is to bear the cost and charge, To my brother Marshall's children equally among them, all debts due unto me from Joseph Cole and Nathaniel White, merchants, save only £20 thereof, which I give unto my cousin Mary Whitfield. To my three cosens John, Elizabeth, and Joseph Scovile, the money owing unto me by John Stansby, mariner, who was heretofore master of the barque called the George of Weymouth, whereof Mr. George Churchey was owner or part owner, which money is for the proceed and provenue of three serges, costing £12. 15s. delivered by me upon adventure unto the said John Stans bye. All the rest of my goods I give to my wife Martha, whom I make my executrix, and I desire my kinsman John Bushrod clothier, my friend George Cole, marchaunt and my brother Scovile to be overseers of this my will, and to take security of my executrix in behalf of my daughter. And as ao testimony of love and thankfulness to my overseers I bequeath unto them 20s. apeece to be bestowed in rings. Witnesses: Ri : Scovile, Richard Rapson of Dorcester, clothier, Mary Coke of Dorchester spinster. Proved by the executrix. Fines, 120.
     "This will at least gives a clue to the English ancestry of the Virginia Bushrods and very probably is that of a brother of the emigrants. These emigrants were two brothers Thomas and Richard. Thomas came first to Mass. and afterwards to Virginia. He was long a prominent man in York County and was Burgess for the county 1658 60. His frequent clashes with the parish clergy' and the direction in his will that there should be no "common prayer" at his burial would indicate that he was a Puritan. The numerous legacies made by Samuel Bushrod to ministers would indicate that he was of the same faith. Thomas Bushrod married twice but left no children. His will was probated in York Co. in 1677. Richard Bushrod, his brother, lived in Gloucester County, and according to a[ deposition was born in 1626. He married Apphia-, and was ancestor of the Virginia family of the name. See Wm. & Mary Quarterly, XIV, 177.
George Scovel, born "infra the Isle of Purbeek, Dorset" about 1601, was a merchant in Virginia 1640."

From Dorset Online Parish Clerks:
     "Will of Samuel BUSHROD, Clothier of [Dorchester in], Dorset
[Note:-Samuel BUSHROD was the son of Richard BUSHROD 1576-1628 Habadasher & Merchant Adventurer of Dorchester and was buried at Holy Trinity Church in Dorchester on 31st July 1646
     "Dated 13 Apr 1646, Buried 31 July 1646, Proved 01 June 1647 admin granted to Martha Bushrod relict
     "PROB 11/200
     "Bequests:- Unto Rev John White the elder £3; Rev William Ben £5; Mr Hugh Thomson £10; Mr Peter Juce £10; Mr Gundrey Clerk £10; Mr John Barnard £10; Frederick Hoppe £3; Mr John FForward £10; My daughter Martha £200 for her education & maintenance & paid at 21 or marriage, if she die 1st £100 to wife Martha £20 to children of brother John Bushrod; £5 to sister Mary Allambridge; £10 to cosin Mary Whitfield; rest to children of his sister Marshall - My will is that 2 months after decease wife to be bound to his overseers in the sum of £400 to pay legacies to daughter - to 3 children of Cosen John Gilbert 20 shillings each; 5 children of my cosen Henry Bushrod 20 shillings each; To Anne Squibb 20 shillings; To poor of Trinity Parish Dorchester £10; To Poor of St Peters Parish £20 To poor of All Saints Parish £20; To brother John Bushrod to be recorded at his cost and charges all that debt owing to me by Thomas Whitli merchant and also the moietie [from?] Mr John Allambridge deceased given to him by his will; To brother Thomas Bushrod half of other debts owing to him To brother Richard Bushrod the other half of the debt ; To brother Marshalls children debts owing by Joseph Cole & Nathaniel White Merchant with £20 of this debt to Cosen Mary Whitfield; To 3 cosens John, Elizabeth and Joseph Scoville the debt owing to him from John Stansby Mariner the master of the barque called the George of Weymouth whereof Mr George Churchey was owner : Rest to wife Martha sole executrix Overseers Kinsman John Bushrod ; friend George Cole merchant and brother Scovile Witnesses Richard Scovile Richard Rapson of Dorchester Clotheir the mark of Mary Cole of Dorchester spinster.^4,5

     (?) Marshall was born before 1608 at Dorsetshire, England.¹ He married Anne Bushrod, daughter of Richard I Bushrod and Dorothy Watts, on 21 May 1631 at England
;
Her 2nd husband.^1,2
     (?) Marshall was a mentioned with Anne Bushrod and Rev. Samuel Whitfield;
From Dorset Online Parish Clerks:
     "Anne BUSHROD - Baptised 21 April 1608 Holy Trinity Dorchester, She married Rev. Samuel WHITFEILD [WHITFELDE] the rector of All Saints church in Dorchester in her own parish church of Holy Trinity on 24 Apr 1628. Unfortunately Samuel became ill and died on the 5th July 1628. They had a posthumous daughter named Mary Whitfield baptised at Holy Trinity on 15th March 1628/9 and she was living in 1646 when she is mentioned as a potential beneficiary under the will of Samuel Bushrod (para 6 below) . Ann now a widow is said to have remarried on 21 May 1631 to a Mr Marshall and Ann is the 'sister Marshall' also referred to in Samuel's Will."