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     David Holt was born circa 1626 at Rochdale, Lancashire, England.¹ He married Elizabeth (?) before 1664 at St. Mary's Co., Maryland, USA.²

David Holt died on 28 August 1679 at St. Mary's Co., Maryland, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "David Holt 6.383 I SM #39385 Aug 28 1679
Appraisers: Mr. William Hatton, Henry Phippes.
List of debts: Henry David Lewis, Abraham Roades, Henry Phippes, William Wherritt, William Fowler, John Barnes, Robert Graham.
Administratrix: Elisabeth Holt.
     "David Holt 7A.222 A SM #39385 Sep 2 1680
Distribution to: widow and orphans (unnamed).
Administratrix: Elisabeth Holt (widow).
     " Old Rappahannock County, Virginia - David & John Holt on list
David Holt Transported 15 June 1675 (98 persons) by Enoch Doughty; 4763 acres on the S. side of Rappa River beg at corner tree of Warwick Cammock on S side of a brach of a beaver dam to John Meader and Henry Peters, to the Doge's path, to a branch called Tuckquako Swamp; Cavaliers & Pioneers pg 164, Patent Book 6 p 561,
     "March 2, 1661/62: David Holt of St. Georges requests that this deed is recorded verbatim...Robert Holt do freely give...to my son David Hold one half of the 100 acres called "Randall's Point"..my son David's part"
July 1661: Petition of Christian Holt for restoration of her share of Robert's estate (MD Archives 3-463)
March 1662: David Holt's writ to arrest Christian Bonnefield for Assault and Battery (MD Archives 41-529)
August 4, 1662: David Holt vs. Christian Bonnefield alias Holte, for taking out a letter of Administration on the estate of Robert Holt, late deceased (Testimentary Proceedings 1-D.19)
September 1662: subpoena to William Wilkerson, Elizabeth Hatton, James Hall, in matter of Bonnefield vs Holt (MD Archives 41-571)
October 1662: David Holt demands letters of administration on estate of (Robert) Holt (name entered in error as "David") Testimentary Proceedings 1-D.36
December 9, 1662: Robert Holt dec'd, Estate. Bonnefield vs Holt results in division of Robert Holt's property between his son David Holt and Christian, referred to as Bonnefield. David Holt to have land, other property to be divided between them. (MD Archives 41-591/593) The court ordered an inventory of the goods of Robert Holt in possession of David Holt which was returned December 9, 1662 (Testimentary Proceedings 1-D.48)
     ""Court and Testamentary Business, Proceedings of the Council of Maryland, 1661-1675" Volume 3, p. 463. (1661)
To the Right Honorable Charles Caluert, Esq., Lt. Generall of Maryland
     "The Humble Peticion of Christian Holt, als Bonmfield, sheweth that whereas your Peticioner to all the Inhabitants adjadcent is well knowne to have brought a considerable estate into your Lordships Province and hath lived in a full and plentifull manner till such time as her unfortunate marriage hapened with Robert Holt. She then having a considrable estate in her possession. And whereas since it hath pleased God to take away the said Robert Holt, he having in his life time confirmed all his worldly good to your Petitioner being inconsidrable to the value of what she had when she was first married to him wince with decease of the said Holt your Petitioner being thus virtually possest by deed of guilt is nevertheless molested and threatened to be turned out of doors into the woods by one David Holt, his said sonne. The premises considered your petitioner humbly begs your Honors Just and pious consideration to redresse her injuries she being always ready to give such just accounts as shall in law be required of the same and she as in duty bound shall pray. Ordered that the Petition is granted and that the petitioner Christian Boniefield als Holte does give the Secretary sufficient security that no part of the estate mentioned either in the deed of guild dated March 2nd 1661 or peticon, be imbezzeled before such time as the Court have determined to whome the said estate belongeth. Att a Councell held at St. Marys the 28th of November 1662, present the Lt. General Chancellour and Secretary
     "Robert mentioned his sons David and Richard in this deed, it cannot be read; however, a month previous he had given one half of the 100 acres called Randalls Point to David. He is the only child who remained in Maryland. A court-ordered inventory of the goods of Robert Holt was returned December 9, 1662. It showed substantial holdings in livestock, farm implements, tools, and household furniture. Except for his land patent of 1649, records of his landholdings have been lost in the destruction of St. Mary's County deed records. From all evidence, Robert existed and achieved some degree of success during his time in Maryland. of his four children, David died in St. Mary's County, Maryland in 1678 or 79. Richard will be discussed later in this research. He died in Essex County, Virginia in 1693. Dorothy, Jr. received the bequest of land in Maryland but went with her mother to Virginia where in 1665 she bound herself to Henry Aubrey, to serve him for five years, to do household work but not "working the ground." She subsequently married and disappeared from record. Elizabeth also received land from her father in Maryland but was in Virginia in 1672 when Edward Hudson left her a cow. No further records have been found.
     "Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records 1757-1759; Liber PP ; Page 261. At the request of Henry Lowe the following Deed was recorded February 17, 1759
     "Indenture made February 17, 1759; John Lowe, planter in consideration of 14 pounds sterling paid by Henry Lowe, innkeeper has sold a tract called the "Inclosure" lying in St. Mary's County, Maryland containing 75 acres and bounded by Weeklife Creek, Coopers Creek and David Hoult's land. Signed John Lowe in the presence of John Hepburn, Benjamin Berry and acknowledged before John Hepburn."¹

     Elizabeth (?) was born before 1646 at St. Mary's Co., Maryland, USA.¹ She married David Holt, son of Robert Holt and Dorothy Heywood, before 1664 at St. Mary's Co., Maryland, USA.¹

Elizabeth (?) died after 1680 at St. Mary's Co., Maryland, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "David Holt 6.383 I SM #39385 Aug 28 1679
Appraisers: Mr. William Hatton, Henry Phippes.
List of debts: Henry David Lewis, Abraham Roades, Henry Phippes, William Wherritt, William Fowler, John Barnes, Robert Graham.
Administratrix: Elisabeth Holt.
     "David Holt 7A.222 A SM #39385 Sep 2 1680
Distribution to: widow and orphans (unnamed).
Administratrix: Elisabeth Holt (widow)."¹

     Richard Holt was born between 1628 and 1632 at Rochdale, Lancashire, England.¹ He married Elizabeth Hudson, daughter of Edward Hudson, circa 1654 at St. Mary's Co., Maryland, USA,
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His 1st wife.^2,1 Richard Holt married Margaret Plunkett, daughter of Thomas Plunkett and (?) Harraway?, in 1688 at Essex Co., Virginia, USA,
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His 2nd wife; her 1st husband.³
Richard Holt died before 10 February 1694 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "1693-1694 Essex Co VA Deed & Will Book; Antient Press: (Page 255)
At a Court held for Essex County February ye April ye 22th 1693
In the name of God amen Aprill ye 22th 1693.
I Richard Holte of Essix County planter being of perfect memory and remembrance praised be God for it, I ordeyne this my last Will and Testtament viz:
     "ffirst I bequath my Soule into the hands of the Almighty God my maker houping throught the mereytoreuous death & passion of Jesus Christ my only Savior & redememer to receve free pardon for all my Sins and as for my body to be beuryed in decent beuryal at the discresin of my Exsexetrix.
     "Item I give unto my Soon Richard Holt twelve pence.
     "Item I give unto my daufter Elizabeth Brasher twelve pence.
     "Item I give unto my Soon Robert Holt twelve pence.
     "Item I give unto my Soon David Holt twelve pence.
     "Item I give unto my Soon Wm. Holte the maire that is running at Mr Bowlers plantattion, Item I give unto my Son Plunkett Holt the Coolte that is now Running with the aforesaid Maire.
     "Item I give unto my wife Margaret Holte the plantation that I now live one for her life and after her deasease the plantation & land to be equally to be divided betwne my Soon Wm Holt & my Soon Plunkett Holt, & rest of my good & Chattles to be equally divided betwne my Wife Margaret Holt and my Soon Wm Holt and my Soon Plunkett Holte, every one of them threy alike one as much as the other. I do by this presents make my Loving wife Margarett Holte my Sole Exsextrix as witness my hand and Seale the day and yeare above written.
his Richard R H Holte Seale marke
Test his William X Jones mark
Robt. Halsey
Essex Cou: ss.
Robt Halsey aged 45 yes or thereabouts upon his Corporall oath deposeth that by direction of the within mentioned Richard Holt being then perfect Sense & Memory he did write the within mentioned will and did se him the sd Richard Holt signe seall & publish the same as his last Will & Testament. Sworne to in Court ffeby 10th
1693/4 Test FM: ClCur. Robt. Halsey
     "Researched by Vickie Holverson
Richard Holt of Rochdale, Lancashire, England was my 6th gr grandfather. My tree is Richard, Plunkett Harraway, Ambrose, Elisha, John, Hiram, Andy
     "The Rochdale Baptismal Register has two baptismal dates for a Richard Holt son of Robert. The Register does not give the mother's name,so it is unclear which one is the correct date.
1. November 30, 1628
2. January 3, 1632
     "1693-1694 Essex Co VA Deed & Will Book; Antient Press: (Page 160)
At a Court held for Essex County Febry: ye 10th: Ano Dom 1693
- Order for Probate on the last Will & Testament of RICHARD HOLT is granted to MARGARET HOLT, En. therein named
     "Title Holt [Holte], Richard.
Publication 1693.
Gen. note Part of index to Essex County Wills and Administrations (1692-1800)
Note p. 255-256 (2nd pagination). Will pro. 10 Feb. 1693.
p. 304 (2nd pagination). Inv. & appr. rec. 10 July 1694.
Note Orders, etc., No. 1, 1692-1695 (Reel 1)
     "Title Holt, Robert.
Publication 1698.
Gen. note Part of index to Essex County Wills and Administrations (1692-1800)
Note p. 173-174. Adms. bond rec. 10 Mar. 1697.
p. 283. Inv. & appr. dated 14 Apr. 1698.
Note Deeds, No. 9, 1695-1699 (Reel 2)
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 1, Part II - 1662-1664; Antient Press; pg 203
TO ALL TO WHOM I FRANCIS MORRISON Esqr. Governour & Capt. General of Virga. send greeting &c. Whereas &c. Now know ye that I the said FRANCIS MORRYSON Esqr. &c. do with the Consent of the Councell of State accordingly give unto WILLM. DENBY Four hundred acres of land on the N. E. side of PASCATACON CREEK & on the S. Side of RAPPA. RIVER extending itself along the Land of OLIVER SEAGER for Breadth by or nigh the side of the main branch of the said Creek Wt. by N. lastly One hundred & sixty poles to the place where it first began the said land due to him the said DENBY by & for the transportacon of Eight persons into this Collony &c T( have & to hold &c To be held &c paying &c. Provided &c. under my hand & seale of the Collony the first day of August 1661 & in the thirteenth year of the Reign of KING CHARLES the Second &c FRANCIS MORRYSON
THO: LUDWELL Sect.,
KNOW ALL MEN that I WM DENBY & JOYCE my Wife do acknowledge to have sould unto EDWARD HUTTSON & RICHARD HOLT their heirs & assignes for ever every part of the Land mentioned in the within written Pattent rattifying by these presents confirmein our said Act & Deed of Sale and delivery of the contents of Four hundred acres of land them the said HUTSON & HOLT their heirs & assignes from all persons wtsoever provide that said HUTSON & HOLT shall yearly pay the Quitrents due to our Sovereign Lord the King In Witness we have sett our hands and seals this 6th day of November 1662
Testis RICHARD DUDLEY, WILLM. DENBY
ROBERT SISSON JOYCE DENBY
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 1, Part II - 1662-1664; Antient Press; pg 356
TO ALL XPIAN PEOPLE to whom this shall come I RICHARD HOLT of PISCATACON in the County of Rappa. Cooper send Greeting. Now know ye that I sd RICHARD HOLT for divers good causes & valluable considerations hath given sold & con firmed unto EDWARD HUDSON of the abovesd Creek & County Planter his heirs & assignes One hundred acres of land begining at a marked Hickory abutting upon a Swamp or Branch comonly called or Runn by the name of KINGS SWAMP & runing for the len th thereof along the main branch of the sd PISCATACON CREEK to the Eastermost part of a Marsh being between JAMES VAUGHAN & the now Plantacion of the sd EDWARD HUDSON & for the breadth thereof straite out into the woods which sd land is part of 400 acres of land formerly granted by Pattent to WILLIAM DENBY for the transportation of Servants & sold by the sd DENBY unto the sd HOLT & HUDSON reference being had unto the sd Pattent doth appear together withall houses edifices buildings lofts barnes mills mill seats woods underwoods rivers waters fishings fowlings waies moors quarryes royalties Franchiches, proffits to the sd land Premises belonging to have and hold unto the sd EDWARD HUDSON his heirs & assignes for ever paying yearly such Impositions taxes & country charges as shall be imposed & layed for the use of our Sovereign Lord the King & the sd RICHD. HOLT doth hereby promise to keep harmless the sd HUDSON from all manner of persons whatsoever In Witness the sd RICHARD HOLT hath put his hand & seal this (blank) day of (blank) 1664
in presence of us FRANCIS PHILLIPS. RICHARD HOULT
(missing) GENEKINS
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 3 - 1663-1668; Antient Press: pg 171-172
TO ALL XPIAN PEOPLE to whom these presents shall come EDWARD HUDSON of Puxaticon in the County of Rappa Planter send greeting in our Lord God Everlasting NOW KNOW YEE that I the said Edward Hudson for divers good causes and valluable consideracons me thereunto especially mooving hath bargained and sold unto RICH: HOLT of the abovesd Creek and County Coop: his heires and assignes all my right title Interrest Clayme and demand wch I the said Hudson now have heretofore have had or hereafter may have unto foure hundred acres of land wch formerly was purchased by the said Hudson and Holt of WM. DENBY refference being had to their title more at large appeareth together with all houses ffruit trees Mills woods etc therenf belonging in wittness whereof the said Hudson bath hereunto put his hand and seale this Sixth day of February 1666
In presents of us THO WRIGHT, Edmund Hudson
EWD JOHNSON
Recognit in Cur Com Rappa. 6th die Febry 1666
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 3 - 1663-1668; Antient Press: pg 276-277
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I RICHD. HOLT of the County of Rappa. Cooper for divers goods causes and consideracons me thereunto mooving have for me my heires bargained and sould made over unto JNO, SOPER of the County aforesd Taylor his heires all my right title and Interrest of two hundred acres of land lying in the County aforesaid and back of the sd Holts Plantacon on the Creek Puscataway & bounding as Followeth begining at a Corner Spanish oake by an INDIAN PATH and runing W: by N: to the KINGS ROADE 213 po; thence E: 189 po: Dividing this land from the land of THOMAS GAINES and JOHN MORAYNE thence So: by W: 40 po: thence parrallell wth the first and second lyne to the land of OLLIVER SEGER and thence 40 po: to the place it begann To Have and To Hold the said two hundred aczres of land to him the sd Soper his heirs with all privilidges as it is granted to me the sd Hoult by Pattent in Testimoney of the same I the sd Rich: Hoult have hereunto sett my hand and Seale this second day of July 1667.
In presence of us GEORGE MORRIS, Rich: Holt
HUGH MEADE his marke; WILLIAM HARDING
Recognit in Cur Com Rappa 5 Die Junii Ano Domini 1667
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 4, Part I - 1668-1670; Antient Press: pg 39-40
TO ALL XPIAN PEOPLE to whom these pntes shall come that I THOMAS GAINES of PISCATTAWAE in the County of Rappa. send Greeting in our Ld, God Everlasting. NOW KNOW YEE that I the sd THOMAS GAINES for divers good causes & valueable consid in thereunto especially moving hath bargained and sold unto JOHN BURNITT of the abovesd Creeke Plantr. his heirs all my right Lytle interest which I the sd THOMAS GAINES now have heertofore had or heerafter may have unto Three hundred sixty & five acres of land Begining at the Lyne of RICHARD HOULT running along the premises as by a Pattent specified as being the part of a Devident of Seaven hundred & thirty acres wth all woods, fishing, fowling royalties to the sd Land belonging or in any wise apperteyning To Have and To Hold the above demised premises wth the appurtenances unto the sd JOHN BURNITT his heirs forever In Witness whereof I the sd THOMAS GAINES have heerunto sett my hand & seale the 28 day of Decembr. 1668
Testes JOHN HEYWARD THOMAS GAINES
RO ARMSTRONG her marke
MARGRETT GAINES
Recognitr. 3d Febr. 1668
KNOW ALL MEN by these pntes that I MARGRM GAINES Wife of THOMAS GAINES doe make my very good Freind RICHARD HOULT to bee my true & lawful! Atturney for me for to acknowledge a pcell of Land wch was sold by JOHN BURNITT to THOMAS GAINES as Witness my hand the 29th of Decembr. 1668
Test JOHN HAYWARD her marke
Recognitr. in Cur Com. Rappa. 3d Die Febr, 1668 MARGRETT GAINES
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 4, Part I - 1668-1670; Antient Press: pg 59
KNOW ALL MEN by these pntes that I ELIZABETH HOULT Wife of RICHD, HOULT doe make constitute and appoynt my loving Friend THOMAS GAINES my lawfull Atturney for mee & in my name (this entry is very faded by appears to be for acknowledging the land sold to WM. LARK)
As witness my hand the 30th day of Janry 1668
Test JOHN HAYWARD ELIZABETH HOULT
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 4, Part II - 1670-1672; Antient Press: pg 239-240
KNOW ALL MEN by these prsents yt I FRANCIS WEBB Planter of ye County of Rappa. for divers good causes and consideracons in hand received do bargaine & sell unto RICHD. HOLT of ye abovesd County Cooper one hundred acres of land whereon I now live with all houses and fences thereunto belonging To Have and to Hold ye sd hundred acres of land unto the sd RICHD; HOLT & his heires forever with all lawful] commodities & aptenances thereunto belonging without ye Lett hindrance or molestation of the sd FRANCIS WEBB his heirs or any pson wtsoever claymeing under him and to deliver ye ad Patten t and to acknowledge it ye next Court held for Rappa which will be July next ye 5th 1671 as Wittness my hand and seale this 26th of June 1671 Test THOMAS GAINES, FRANCIS WEBBE
JOHN SOOPER his marke
Recognitr. in Cur Rappa die 5th July 1671
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 5, Part I - 1672-1674; Antient Press: pg 76-77
KNOW ALL MEN that I DOROTHY HUDSON Widdow of the County of Rappa. and
Parish of Farnham doe for diverse causes me thereunto moving and out of the
natural love and affection I beare doe give and forever make over unto my three Children SERANIN (?) HUDSON, ANNE HUDSON and WILLIAM HUDSON six female cattle with all and every the Increase female alwaies reserving to myself the use of the said Cattle during my naturall life and afterwards to be equally divided amongst them and if either of my said Children should happen to die then the Surviyour or Survivours of them to enjoy the said Cattle equally as abovesaid and the male increase to go towards their maintenance and in confirmation thereof have hereunto wo Cow Calves the one to DEBORAH RANDALL and the other to RICHARD HOLT as witness my hand this 2 of January 1672
Test JOHN DIKE, DOROTHY HUDSON
THOMAS FRESHWATER
Recognitr in Cu: Com Rappa 1 die January 1672/3
     "Old Rappahannock Co VA Deed & Will Book 6, Part II - 1679-1682; Antient Press: pg 206
KNOW ALL MEN by these prsents that I RICHARD HOLT doe appoint my truely welbeloved Friend, Capt. EDMUND CRASK, my true & lawfull Attorney for me and in my place to acknowledge unto WILLIAM COOK a certaine tract of land sold to the said COOK by me and what my said Attorney shal doe in ye prmises I doe by these prsents confirme as valid in the Law to all purposes as if I my selfe were in person prsent and to the truth hereof I doe set to my hand & Seale this 4th day of March 1678/9 (his acknowledgmt, to be made in the County Court of Rappae:)
THOS: GAINES, RICHARD HOLT
HENRY JONES
Recordatr 7 die April 1679
Signed in prsence of us WM. YOUNGE, ELIZABETH HOLT
JNO: SOPER Recordatr 7 die Aprill 1679
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I WM: COOK doe ordaine & appoint JOHN PIGG my true & lawful! Attorney for me & in my place to take an acknowledgmt: of RICHARD HOLT for a tract of land in County of Rappae: and if the said HOLT shall denie by faire meanes to acknowledge the said land in the County Court aforesaid I doe by these prsents give the said PIGG power and lawfull authority to sue the said Holt and implead him in the County Court of Rappae: aforesaid, and doe give my said Attorney my whole sole power and lawfull authority to act & doe whatsoever ye Law requires in such
cases and what my said Attorney shall act & doe I doe confirme and further I doe give my said Attorney full power to sell ye said Land for my use & behoofe & advantage and what bargaine he shall make wth any persons for the said land either for money or tobacco, these shall obleidge me the said COOK to ratefie & confirms & doe hold as good & valid in Law as if I my selfe were personally prsent at the doing thereof and to all the prmises, I doe set my hand & seale this 6th of August 1678
Signed sealed & delivered in ye prsence of RICHD. JONSON, WM, COOK
GEORGE MORRIS
Recordatr 7 die April 1679
     "Old Rappahannock Co VA Deed & Will Book 6, Part II - 1679-1682; Antient Press: pg 319
TO ALL XPIAN PEOPLE to whom these prsents shall come that RICHARD HOULT of PISCATON in ye County of Rappae: Planter, send Greeting. Now Know yee that ye said RICHARD HOULT for divers good causes especially moving hath sould unto WILLIAM LARK, of ye abovesd Creek & County his hres. or assignes forever all my right which I ye sd RICHARD HOULT now have unto One hundred acres of land beginning up-
on ye KINGS SWAMP at ye West side of a white Oako & a Hickory & runing ye breath of ye whole fower hundred acres & ending at a small white Oak at ye Eastermost side of ye Marsh by ye now dwelling plantaiton of ye sd HOULT & soe from ye wt.: Oake right up into ye woods & ye whole breadth of ye line of ye fower hundred acres right a cross wth all underwoods waters fishings fowlings liberties royalties franchises To have and to hould ye above prmises unto sd WM. LARK his hrs. & assignes forever & ye sd RICH: HOULT doe by these prsents grant to warrant & keep harmless sd WILL LARK from all manr: of persons claiming any right under him In Witness whereof ye sd RICHARD HOULT hath put his hand & Seale ye 18th day of December 1668
Signed Sealed & delivered in ye
prsence of us JOHN HEYWARD, RICHARD HOULT
WILLIAM STOCKES
Recognitr in Cur Com Rappae 3 die Febry: 1668
Test ROB: PAYNE
Recordatr Test EDMD, CRASKE Cl Cur
     "Old Rappahannock Co VA Deed & Will Book 6, Part II - 1679-1682; Antient Press: pg 319-321
An Inquisition intended had & taken at ye House of WILLIAM ACRES of ye Pish of Farnham & County aforesaid ye Ninth day of September Ano Dom 1680 & in ye two & thirtieth yeare of ye Reigne of or: Sovereigne Lord Charles ye Second &c. before me ISAAC ALLERTON. Escheatr.. by vertue of his Majties Writt to me directed dated ye 28th day of August 1680 for making ye prsent Inquisition in Evidence whereunto I have caused a Jury to be impannelled & given them in charge to Enquire wt. land WM. LARK late of this County died seized of whether he had disposed of any ye sd Land by Will or otherwise or whether he had to their Certaine knowledg any heire in ye Countrey to wch they upon their oaths brought in this Verdict (Vizt) We of the Jury whose names are hereunto subscribed & Seales sett doe declare & prsent according to or: judgmts. & ye charg laid before us & doe finde that WILL LARK was at ye time of his death seized of One hundred acres of land more or less scituate in ye Pish of Farnham County of Rappae: aforesd as by Bill of Sale from RICHARD HOULT bearing date ye 18th of xber 1668 may appear We alsoe find yt: ye sd WILLIAM LARK made no Will nor no otherwise disposed of his land, nor is there any heires of his in this Countrey to or; knowledg; An therefore wee find ye sd Land to Escheat to his Majtie according to which Verdict I ye said ISACK ALLERTON, Escheatr: doe hereby confirme ye same & together wth ye Jury have signed & sealed two parts of this Inquisition both of this date & tennr. & doe hereby signifie to his Majties Treasur: or Deputy
ISAAC ALLERTON, Escheatr:
JOHN GATEWOOD JAMES BAHNN JOHN WATERS
THO: WHEELER THO: COGGINS FRA: BROWNE
RICH: GREGORY THO: GREENE THO: EDMUNDSON
RICHD: HAILE THO: WOOD WILLIAM JOHNSON
Recordatr x9 die 7bris 1681
KNOW ALL MEN by these prsents yt: I THOMAS GAINES of ye Pish of Farnham & County of Rappae: in Virga: doe by these prsents firmly obleidge my self my heires or assignes to make a firm sale of a tract of land being part of a tract of land Pattented by RICHARD HOULT & now Escheated by me THOMAS GAINES unto ROBT. HALSEY & WILL HALSEY or either of them their heires & these prsents shall oblidg ye sd THO: GAINES my hrs. to procure & deliver unto ye aforesd ROBERT HALSEY and WILLIAM HALSEY or either of them a Pattent of ye abovesd land & to acknowledge in Rappae: Court whensoever yt: ye sd ROBERT & WILL HALSEY or either of them shall require it to be done & likewise to procure sufficient Bill of Sale according to Law & further these prsents shal oblidg me ye sd THO: GAINES to give bond unto ye aforesd, ROBERT & WILLIAM HALSEY yt: they shal peacably enjoy ye land forever As Witness my hand & Seale this fifth day of May 1681
Teste JAMES WHITLOCK, THOMAS GAINES
TOMSON BAHNN her mark
Recordatr x9 die 7bris 1681
TO ALL XPIAN PEOPLE to whome these prsents shall come Greeting, Know yee yt: THOMAS GAINES of ye County of Rappae: Planter, for diverse good causes have sold unto ROBERT HALSEY & WILLIAM HALSEY of GLOCESTER COUNTY in ye Collony of Virginia, Tanners, & either of them their heires & assignes forever all right which lye sd THOMAS GAINES now have unto One hundred acres of land beginning upon ye KING SWAMP at ye Water side and at a wt. oake & hickory & runing ye breadth of ye Fower hundred acres belonging to RICHARD HOULT and ending at ye small wt. Oake at ye Eastermost side of ye Marsh by ye late dwelling house of ye sd RICHARD HOULT & soe from ye wt. Oake right up into ye Woods & ye whole bredth of ye line of ye Fower hundred acres right across with all ye houses orchards woods & water courses fishing fowling liberties and franchises belonging wch sd One hundred acres of land was formorly by ye said RICHARD HOLT unto WILL LARK late of this County by Sale bearing date ye 18th of xber 1668 appeare who died seized of ye same left no heir made no Will nor otherwise disposed thereof so yt: is Escheat to his Sacred Majtie as doth appeare by an Inquisition ye 9th dy of 7ber 1680 wch was humbly petitioned for by ye aforesaid GAINES & granted unto him by his Excellency THOMAS LORD CULPEPER his Majties Lt. Governr: Generll. of Virga: ye 28th of August 1680 To have & to hould ye above premises unto ye sd ROBERT & WILLIAM HALSEY their heires & assignes forever agst ye sd THO: GAINES or any other persons claiming any right to ye same & ye sd THO: GAINES doth hereby for himself & his hrs. together wth his Wife to acknowledge ye sd Land in ye County Court of Rappae: and to deliver a good Pattent when required. In Wittness ye sd THOMAS GAINES path set his hand & seale ye 3 day of August 1681
Signed Sealed & delivered in ye prsence of BENJA: GOODRICH, THOMAS GAINES
EDW ADCOCK
Recognitr in Cur Com Rappae: 7 die 7bris 1681
     "1693-1694 Essex Co VA Deed & Will Book; Antient Press: (Page 167)
At a Court held for Essex County 9th of March 1693/4
- JOHN BRASIER and ELIZABETH his Wife, Daughter of RICHARD HOLT, late deced complaines against JOHN POOLE as Marrying MARGARET, the Relict of the said deced, in an accon of Case for that, that is to say, he the Defendt., as Marrying the Relict aforesaid being possest of all and singular the Estate of the said deced and refuseing to give an account thereof under pretence of a Will, and the said Estate being daily Imbezelled, the Complainants humbly pray tha the said POOLE may be ordered to produce the said pretended Will to the Court if any such, otherwise to render a true and just account of the said Estate whereby the same may be secured for flume pergons to -home of right it belongs and that the Defendt. pay costs, To which the Defendt. by Mr. JOHN EVERITT, his Attorney, appear'd and pleaded no cause of accon, and therefore mov'd for a nonsuit against the Plantiffe which this Court have granted and ordered that the Plaintiffe pay the same to the Defendt. according to Law with costs
     "URL (Click on link) http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=667&last=&g_p=P5&co llection=LO Patent
Title Holt, Richard.
Publication 24 May 1666.
Gen. note Formerly gtd. by Wm. Denby Augt. 1. 1661.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Note Location: County location not given.
Description: 400 acres on the north side of Puscaticon Creek and upon the south side of Rappahannock River. .
Source: Land Office Patents No. 5, 1661-1666 (v.1 & 2 p.1-369), p. 667 (Reel 5).
     "CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 5; Pg 568
RICHARD HOLT, 400 acs. on N. side of Puscaticon Cr., upon S. side of Rappa. Riv., 24 May 1666, p. 544, (667). Extending along land of Oliver Segar for breadth 400 po., by or nigh the side of the maine Br. of said Cr. W. by N. &c. Granted to Wm. Denby 1 Aug. 1661 & sould to Edward Hudson & Rich. Holt, & by sd. Hudson his part thereof sould to sd. Holt.
     "CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 6; Pg 74
RICH. HOULT, 600 acs. Rappa. Co., S. side the Riv., upon Pascattaway Cr., & the main pocoson thereof, beg. at Kings Sw., to the horse path, along Tho. Gaines & John Moraine (?), by James land to James Booughan, &c; 25 Oct. 1669, p. 291. Part granted to Will. Denby 1 Aug. 1661; 200 acs. for trans. of 4 pers: John Brett, Wm. Mayes, Hen. Goose. Saml. Strong.
     "CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 7; Pg 293
MR. RICHARD HOULT (Holt), 620 acs., Rappa. Co., upon Piscataway Cr. maine pocoson; being the devident bee formerly lived on; 4 Nov. 1685, p. 480. Beg, at King's Sw. below Piscataway Mill; adj. Oliver Seager; by the horse path, to Thomas Gaines & John Moraine, &c. 400 acs. granted to William Danby; 220 acs. granted sd. Hoult, 25 Oct. 1669."¹

     Elizabeth Hudson was born circa 1641 at Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Richard Holt, son of Robert Holt and Dorothy Heywood, circa 1654 at St. Mary's Co., Maryland, USA,
;
His 1st wife.^1,2
Elizabeth Hudson died circa 1687 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=va_holt&id=I10279
Robert mentioned his sons David and Richard in this deed, it cannot be read; however, a month previous he had given one half of the 100 acres called Randalls Point to David. He is the only child who remained in Maryland. A court-ordered inventory of the goods of Robert Holt was returned December 9, 1662. It showed substantial holdings in livestock, farm implements, tools, and household furniture. Except for his land patent of 1649, records of his landholdings have been lost in the destruction of St. Mary's County deed records. From all evidence, Robert existed and achieved some degree of success during his time in Maryland. of his four children, David died in St. Mary's County, Maryland in 1678 or 79. Richard will be discussed later in this research. He died in Essex County, Virginia in 1693. Dorothy, received the bequest of land in Maryland but went with her mother to Virginia where in 1665 she bound herself to Henry Aubrey, to serve him for five years, to do household work but not "working the ground." She subsequently married and disappeared from record. Elizabeth also received land from her father in Maryland but was in Virginia in 1672 when Edward Hudson left her a cow. No further records have been found.
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 4, Part I - 1668-1670; Antient Press: pg 59
KNOW ALL MEN by these pntes that I ELIZABETH HOULT Wife of RICHD, HOULT doe make constitute and appoynt my loving Friend THOMAS GAINES my lawfull Atturney for mee & in my name (this entry is very faded by appears to be for acknowledging the land sold to WM. LARK)
As witness my hand the 30th day of Janry 1668
Test JOHN HAYWARD ELIZABETH HOULT
     "Old Rappahannock Co VA Deed & Will Book 6, Part II - 1679-1682; Antient Press: pg 206
KNOW ALL MEN by these prsents that I RICHARD HOLT doe appoint my truely welbeloved Friend, Capt. EDMUND CRASK, my true & lawfull Attorney for me and in my place to acknowledge unto WILLIAM COOK a certaine tract of land sold to the said COOK by me and what my said Attorney shal doe in ye prmises I doe by these prsents confirme as valid in the Law to all purposes as if I my selfe were in person prsent and to the truth hereof I doe set to my hand & Seale this 4th day of March 1678/9 (his acknowledgmt, to be made in the County Court of Rappae:)
THOS: GAINES, RICHARD HOLT
HENRY JONES
Recordatr 7 die April 1679
Signed in prsence of us WM. YOUNGE, ELIZABETH HOLT
JNO: SOPER Recordatr 7 die Aprill 1679
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I WM: COOK doe ordaine & appoint JOHN PIGG my true & lawful! Attorney for me & in my place to take an acknowledgmt: of RICHARD HOLT for a tract of land in County of Rappae: and if the said HOLT shall denie by faire meanes to acknowledge the said land in the County Court aforesaid I doe by these prsents give the said PIGG power and lawfull authority to sue the said Holt and implead him in the County Court of Rappae: aforesaid, and doe give my said Attorney my whole sole power and lawfull authority to act & doe whatsoever ye Law requires in such
cases and what my said Attorney shall act & doe I doe confirme and further I doe give my said Attorney full power to sell ye said Land for my use & behoofe & advantage and what bargaine he shall make wth any persons for the said land either for money or tobacco, these shall obleidge me the said COOK to ratefie & confirms & doe hold as good & valid in Law as if I my selfe were personally prsent at the doing thereof and to all the prmises, I doe set my hand & seale this 6th of August 1678
Signed sealed & delivered in ye prsence of RICHD. JONSON, WM, COOK
GEORGE MORRIS
Recordatr 7 die April 1679."¹

     Margaret Plunkett was born before 1660.¹ She married Richard Holt, son of Robert Holt and Dorothy Heywood, in 1688 at Essex Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd wife; her 1st husband.¹ Margaret Plunkett married John Poole before 9 March 1694 at Essex Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 2nd husband.^4,1
Margaret Plunkett died in 1705/6 at Essex Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Will of Richard Holt, 1693
Essex County, Virginia Order Book 1, pp. 255b-256b
In the name of God amen Aprill ye 22th 1693.
I Richard Holte of Essix County planter being of perfect memory and remembrance praised be God for it, I ordeyne this my last Will and Testtament viz:
     "ffirst I bequath my Soule into the hands of the Almighty God my maker houping throught the mereytoreuous death & passion of Jesus Christ my only Savior & redememer to receve free pardon for all my Sins and as for my body to be beuryed in decent beuryal at the discresin of my Exsexetrix.
     "Item I give unto my Soon Richard Holt twelve pence.
     "Item I give unto my daufter Elizabeth Brasher twelve pence.
     "Item I give unto my Soon Robert Holt twelve pence.
     "Item I give unto my Soon David Holt twelve pence.
     "Item I give unto my Soon Wm. Holte the maire that is running at Mr Bowlers plantattion, Item I give unto my Soon Plunkett Holt the Coolte that is now Running with the aforesaid Maire.
     "Item I give unto my wife Margaret Holte the plantation that I now live one for her life and after her deasease the plantation & land to be equally to be divided betwne my Soon Wm Holt & my Soon Plunkett Holt, & rest of my good & Chattles to be equally divided betwne my Wife Margaret Holt and my Soon Wm Holt and my Soon Plunkett Holte, every one of them threy alike one as much as the other. I do by this presents make my Loving wife Margarett Holte my Sole Exsextrix as witness my hand and Seale the day and yeare above written.
his Richard R H Holte Seale marke
Test his William X Jones mark
Robt. Halsey
Essex Cou: ss.
Robt Halsey aged 45 yes or thereabouts upon his Corporall oath deposeth that by direction of the within mentioned Richard Holt being then perfect Sense & Memory he did write the within mentioned will and did se him the sd Richard Holt signe seall & publish the same as his last Will & Testament. Sworne to in Court ffeby 10th
1693/4 Test FM: ClCur. Robt. Halsey
     "1693-1694 Essex Co VA Deed & Will Book; Antient Press: (Page 160)
At a Court held for Essex County Febry: ye 10th: Ano Dom 1693
- Order for Probate on the last Will & Testament of RICHARD HOLT is granted to MARGARET HOLT, En. therein named
     "1693-1694 Essex Co VA Deed & Will Book; Antient Press: (Page 163)
At a Court held for Essex County March ye 9th Anno Dom 1693
Upon the mocon of Mr. JOHN EVERITT, Attorney of JOHN POOLE, who Intermarryed with MARGARET, Executrix of RICHARD HOLT deceased, It is ordered that Mr. ROBERT HALSEY, Mr. WILLIAM JOHNSON, FRANCIS BROWN and WILLIAM LEAKE or any three of them do on the 22d of this Instant March mete at the House of the sd deced and then and there (being first sworn) inventory and appraise all such Estate of the said deceds as shall be presented to their view by the said Executrix and its likewise ordered that she present the Inventory and appraismt. which shall be taken and made by the said appraisers, to the next Court to be held for this County upon Oath, and Mr. THOMAS EDMONDSON is hereby requested to be at the time and place aforesd, to swear the said appraisers."¹

     John Poole was born before 1660.¹
John Poole died after 1694 at Essex Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Margaret Plunkett, daughter of Thomas Plunkett and (?) Harraway?, before 9 March 1694 at Essex Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 2nd husband.^1,2
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 3 - 1663-1668; Antient Press: pg 310-312
BE IT KNOWNE UNTO ALL MEN by these presents that I WM. RICHARDS of the Parish of Farnham in the County of Rappa. Planter wth the Free & Voluntary Consent of my lawful Wife KATHERIN RICHARDS doe for a valluable consideracon to me in hand paid by JOHN POOLE of Rappa aforesd for me my heires bargaine and sell unto the sd John Poole his heires for Ever the full and Just Halfe of my now Dwelling Plantacon wth the Just Halfe of the Housing standing thereon & the Full halfe of all the Land thereunto belonging be it 100 acres more or less scituate and being at the head of Puscatacon Creeke in Rappa. County aforesd to be equally divided when the said John Poole abovemenconed shall demand it To Have and To Hold the abovemenconed wth all the rites and privilidges thereunto belonging IN WITTNESS whereof wee the above menconed have hereunto sett our hands and Seales 23d day of February 1666 my dwelling house excepted.
In presents of us RICH: GLOVER, William Richards
FRANCIS BROWNE Kath: Richards
I JOHN POOLE doe assigne over unto WM. RICHARDS all my right and Interrest of this within menconed conveyance from me and my heirs for Ever and to accknowledge the same in Court wth the Consent of my Wife. Wittness my hand this 6th 9br 1667,
Test THO: GAINES, John Poole
WM. ACRES his marke
Recognit in Cur Com Rappa 7 Die 9bris 1667
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I MARY POOLE doe acknowledge & confirme JOHN KILMAN to be my Lawfull Attorney to acknowledge & confirme all my right and title in all that land wch John Poole formerly bought of Wm, Richards and now sould by the sd Poole to Richards again I the said Mary Poole confirme and consent to doe what my Lawfull Attorney shall doe in that case. As Wittness my hand the 7th Day of 9br 1667
     "1693-1694 Essex Co VA Deed & Will Book; Antient Press: (Page 163)
At a Court held for Essex County March ye 9th Anno Dom 1693
Upon the mocon of Mr. JOHN EVERITT, Attorney of JOHN POOLE, who Intermarryed with MARGARET, Executrix of RICHARD HOLT deceased, It is ordered that Mr. ROBERT HALSEY, Mr. WILLIAM JOHNSON, FRANCIS BROWN and WILLIAM LEAKE or any three of them do on the 22d of this Instant March mete at the House of the sd deced and then and there (being first sworn) inventory and appraise all such Estate of the said deceds as shall be presented to their view by the said Executrix and its likewise ordered that she present the Inventory and appraismt. which shall be taken and made by the said appraisers, to the next Court to be held for this County upon Oath, and Mr. THOMAS EDMONDSON is hereby requested to be at the time and place aforesd, to swear the said appraisers."¹

     Thomas Plunkett was born before 1634 at England.¹ He married (?) Harraway? in 1654 at Virginia, USA.²
Thomas Plunkett married Mary Smith before 1685 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.^3,1

Thomas Plunkett died before 17 July 1717 at Prince George's Co., Maryland, USA; Date of probate of will.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Plunket (Plinket), Thos., Prince George's County, 5th Oct.. 1716; 17th July 1717.
To godson Edward Brawner, goddaus. Violetta Harrison, Frances Barnes and Sarah Coffer, personalty, and to godson and servant Henry Barnes, personalty at 20 yrs. of age, to which age sd. Henry is to be maintained.
goddau. Henrietta Barnes and hrs., water mill at Mattawoman; she dying without issue, to pass to godson Thos. Barnes. Also to sd, Henrietta, servant tailor, Thos. Lloyd, Anne and Benj., dau. and son of friend Henry Barnes; Barbara Barnes, Thos. Coffer and Mary his wife, Rev. Wm. Maconachie, Rev, John Fraser, Eliz, Clements, Benj. Henson, Jacob, Charles, Francis and Joseph Clements and Alex. Contee, mourning rings.
     "Thomas Plunket 1.292 CH £244.16,0 Aug 19 1717 Sep 26 1718
Servants mentioned: Thomas Lloyd, Alexander Wilson, John Wilson, Ken. Barnes
(boy), Robert Fannell, Di Flempred and Nicholas Kenneda.
Appraisers: Robert Hanson, Matthew Stone.
Creditors: A. Contee, Marcellus Littlejohn.
     "Wenman, Mary, Chas. Co., 11th Feb., 1685-6 ; 25th Aug., 1686.
To Thomas Plouket, Winifrede Fardenand, and Margaret Hammons, personalty.
To Mary Wolfe at age, residue of estate, real and personal. Ex.: Jno, Godson.
Test: Richard Sarbut, Susanna Evens, Philip Hoskins. 4. 211
     "Britt, George, Chas. County, 26th Feb., 1704; 26th May, 1705.
To wife Eliza, extx., dower rights.
dau. Susanna Noble and to Mary Hewlitt., personalty. sons William., George, Henry and Richard and dau. Martha Baker, residue of estate., real and personal.
Test: Robt. Hanson, Thomas Plunkett, Jno. Hanson, 3. 485.
     "Henry Brawner 18,65 1 CH £43,16.0 Apr 23 1698
Appraisers: Francis Frampton, Thomas Plunkett.
     "1650-1652 Deed-Will Book Northumberland Co Va; Antient Press: Pg 79
November 1652
According to sufficient proofe made to this Court that there is due to Mr. RICHARD TURNEY Six hundred acres of Land due for the transportacon of the following p:sons into this Colony, Vitt, PERCY HAMEN, THO: JONES, THOMAS PLUNKETT, JOHN QUESENBERY, THO: GRIFFITH, JOHN BLITTO, SAMUEL WELDING, ELIZA: WOOTON, Sgon, the Turk, Manual the Negro, Jorie the Negro
     "Contributed by Ralph D. Smith
Aug. 1699/1700 - George Scroggens, another orphan of George Scroggen, deceased; bound to Thomas Plunkett to age 21 years.
Source: Charles Co., Md. Circuit Court, Liber A No. 2, pp. 208-9.
Jan. 11, 1681/2-Mar. 14, 1681/2 - Thomas Plunckett is summoned as a witness in the case, William Theobalds vs. John Lemaire. Sheriff's return: I have summoned Thomas Plunckett.
Source: Charles Co., Md. Circuit Court, Liber I, p. 252.
     "Charles County Land Records, Liber Q, Page 77
14 Jan 1695; Indenture from John Clement, tailor, and Elizabeth his wife, to Thomas Plunkett and Francis Cofer; for 4,000# tobacco; a parcel called Middletons Kindness on the south side of Mattawoman Run; laid out for 60 acres in Manor of Zachia; /s/ John Clement, Elizab. Clement (mark);
     "Charles County Land Records, Liber F#2, Page 21
19 Aug 1714; Recorded at request of Thomas Plunker, planter:
10 Aug 1714; Indenture from Philemon Hemsley and Mary his wife, to Thomas Plunket, planter; for 2,000# tobacco; part a parcel called [blank]; formerly in possession of William Barton and part of the tract Barton formerly dwelled on in Mattawoman on the north side of Piscataway River commonly called Potomac River; adj. to a parcel laid out for John Wheeler, now in possession of John Sanders of Mattawoman; bounded by Daniel's Branch; containing 20 acres; sd. parcel containing water mill; /s/ Philemon Hemsley, Mary Hemsly; wit. Gerard Fowke, Jo. Harrison; Thomas Plunkett paid alienation; 30 Aug 1714 Philemon Hemsley and Mary his, wife ack. deed
     "Charles County Land Records, Liber M#2 Page 34615. At the request of Pryor Smallwood of CC, the following release was recorded Jun 19, 1733.
I, Thomas Barnes of CC, hereby release Pryor Smallwood and Richd Hodgson, both of CC, from any acts or actions or causes of actions that might arise upon their being securities upon a testamentary bond for the due administration of the estate of Thomas Plunkett, decd, the subscriber being a legatee of the decd. Signed Jun 13, 1733
     "Charles County Court Records, 9 November 1736 Court, Liber T#2, Page 264
The Justices here do describe the following Main Roads, and do appoint the several persons hereafter named, overseers of sd Roads for the ensuing year:
The Main Road from the head of Portobacco to Mattawoman Swamp, and from the head of Portobacco to the Main Run by Semmes', and the Road that strikes out of Piscataway Road by David Southerlands to Richard Wheeler's Mill, and the Road called Annapolis Road from old Pomfret Race 'til it falls into the Road that leads from Portob:o to the Huckleberry Branch, and the Road that strikes out of Piscataway Road near old Pomfret Race & leads to Mattawoman near the plantation of Thos: Plunkett decd, William McPherson, tailor, Overseer.
     "Charles County Court Records, November 1738 Court, Liber T#2, Page 508
The Main Road from the head of Portobacco Cr to Mattawoman Swamp, and from the head of Portob'o to the Main Run by Semmes', and from Capt. Sam'l Hanson's into the Main Road below the Widow Speake's, and the Road that strikes out of Piscataway Road by David Southerland's to Rich'd Wheeler's Mill, and Annapolis Road from old Pomfret Race 'til it falls into the Road that leads from Portobacco to the Huckleberry Branch, and the Road that strikes out of Piscataway Road near old Pomfret Race and leads to Mattawoman near the Plantation of Thos: Plunkett, decd. William Hagan, Overseer.
     "Charles County Court Records, November 1741 Court, Liber T#2, Page 283
Pursuant to the order of last Aug CC Court, Commission issued to examine witnesses touching the bounds of a tract of land called Middletons Kindness, in the possession of Thomas Barnes, as follows - To Samuel Hanson, William Eilbeck, Edward Brawner, and Richard Gambra of CC, Gent, (not being any way related to the petitioner, contiguous proprietor, nor interested in sd land). Thomas Barnes, seized of a tract of land called Middletons Kindness, in CC on the south side of Mattawoman Main Swamp, did, on Aug 11 in the 27th year of our Dominion, prefer his petition in writing to CC Court before Robert Hanson, Gent, and his Associates, CC Justices, for Commission to examine witnesses to prove and perpetuate the memory of the bounds of sd tract of land.
. Signed Aug 14, 1741 - Edmd Porteus.
And now here, William Eilbeck and Edward Brawner, return the Commission afd with the following certificate and depositions, viz -
Oct 26, 1741. We certify that we have executed the within Commission, as may appear by the depositions thereunto annexed. Signed - Will Eilbeck, Edwd (T his mark) Brawner.
We met at Thomas Barns' Quarter on Oct 15, 1741, according to appointment, and being carried from thence into the woods to a locust, and several other trees, being duly qualified, we proceeded to take the following depositions, viz -
     "John Garner Jr, age about 49, declares that about 20 years ago, John Coffer Sr, decd, told this deponent that this locust that we are now at, being now fallen down, was a bounded tree of a tract of land belonging to Thomas Plunket and Francis Coffer, and further says that John Coffer Jr, decd, to the best of his remembrance, has been with him at the above mentioned locust and told him it was a bound tree of the afd land, and further says that about 15-16 years ago, at the request of Francis Coffer, part owner of sd land, this deponent was brought in company with John Clements Sr and several others to a large hickory which we are now at, standing about 80 yards distant from some apple trees where Thomas Plunket formerly lived, and sd John Clements, who came there at the request of sd Francis Coffer to show the sd Coffer the dividing line of the afd land between the sd Francis Coffer and Henry Barnes, the sd Barnes then held Plunket's part of sd land and the afd Clemence showed the above mentioned hickory for a dividing line between sd Francis Coffer and sd Barnes, and from the sd hickory carried them to a white oak then standing but is now cut down, it being about 100 yards from the now dwelling house of John Garner Jr, and the afd Clemence showed this to be the dividing line from the sd hickory to the sd white oak between the sd Francis Coffer and Henry Barnes.
     "Henry Coffer, age about 37, declares that about 20 years ago, being along with his father, John Coffer, getting a timber tree, the stump of sd timber tree being about 50-60 yards from the locust mentioned in John Garner's deposition, that the sd John Coffer showed this deponent a locust tree, and to the best of his remembrance, fairly bounded on 2 sides for a bound tree of Plunket's lands, and believes the locust mentioned in John Garner's deposition to be the tree or stood very near that place, and further says he heard his father say it stood within his father's line, and further says that about 15-16 years ago, at the request of Francis Coffer, who was part owner of sd land as he understood by sd Coffer, and John Clemence Sr, this deponent, was in company with sd Francis Coffer, John Clemence Sr, and John Garner Jr and others, and the sd John Clemence Sr showed the hickory which we are now at, being the hickory mentioned in John Garner's deposition; also the white oak mentioned by John Garner to be the division between sd Francis Coffer and Henry Barnes referring to John Garner's deposition.
     "Then adjourned until Oct 26 and met at the above mentioned place and took the following deposition, viz -
Benjamin Gardiner, age about 38, declares that to the best of his remembrance, near 20 years ago, Francis Coffer came out of Virginia to get John Clements Sr to show him the bounds of a tract of land which sd John Clements had some time before sold to Thomas Plunket and the afd Coffer, and says that the afd Clemence brought the sd Coffer and this deponent with several others in company into the place we are now at, or to the best of his remembrance, within 10-15 yards of this place, and told them that there stood a black oak or swamp oak, but he does not perfectly remember which, but that the sd Clemence told them that it was a bound tree of the above mentioned land, but he does not remember whether he told them it was the first bound tree of the sd land or not, and further says he carried them to the hickory we are now at, being the hickory mentioned in John Garner's and Henry Coffer's depositions, and told them that from sd hickory to the white oak mentioned in the afd depositions, was the dividing line between Francis Coffer and Plunket, and when at the before mentioned hickory, Francis Coffer cut a large hickory switch to whip the sd deponent, and either did hit him with it or tried to hit him, and told him to remember the sd hickory was a dividing tree between the sd Coffer and Plunket, and further says he understood by them that at that time, the south end of sd land from sd hickory was Plunket's, and the north end, Coffer's.
     "The above depositions were taken and ack. before us - Will Eilbeck, Edward (1 his mark) Brawner.
     "Charles County Court Records, November 1741 Court, Liber T#2, Page 292
The Justices here do describe the following main Roads, and do appoint the several persons hereafter named overseers of sd Roads for the ensuing year according to the several precincts and divisions following, viz - The main Road from the head of Portobacco to Mattawoman Swamp, and from the head of Portobacco to the main Run by Semmes' and from Cap: Samuel Hanson's into the main Road below the widow Speaks', and the road that strikes out of Piscataway Road by David Southland's to Richard Wheelers Mill, and Annapolis Road from old Pomfret Race 'til it falls into the Road that leads from Portobacco to the Huckleberry branch, and the road that strikes out of Piscataway Road near old Pomfret Race and leads to Mattawoman near the plantation of Thomas Plunket, decd. Charles Neale & Jacob Clements, Overseer:
     "In Greer's book, "Early Virginia Immigrants," he mentions a Thomas Plunckett transported to VA in 1654 by John Withers and Stephen Gary of Westmoreland County.
     "1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County MD Hundred - Chicamuxen: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 352-7: WENTWORTH WOODHOUSE: 300 acres; Possession of - 300 Acres - Barton, William: Surveyed 9 March 1660 for Thomas Wentworth on the South side of Mattawoman Creek adjoining to the land of John Wheeler: Other Conveyance notes - 20 Acres - John Contee Esq from William Barton 8 June 1708, 20 Acres - Thomas Plunkett from Philemon Hensley 10 Aug 1714,
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
Note: http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=238&last=&g_p=P7&collec tion=LO Patent
Title Plunkett, Thomas.
Publication 16 April 1683.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Note Location: New Kent County.
Description: 582 acres adjoining land of Gizage, Richason, Mich. Abbot, and Willm. Burches.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 7, 1679-1689 (v.1 & 2 p.1-719), p. 238 (Reel 7)."¹ GAV-7.

     (?) Harraway? was born before 1638.¹ She married Thomas Plunkett in 1654 at Virginia, USA.¹

      ;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...": The identification of the name of Thomas wife is "unproven."¹

     Elizabeth Plunkett was born circa 1654 at Clopton, co. Middlesex, England.¹ She married John Clements in 1677 at Clopton, co. Middlesex, England.²

Elizabeth Plunkett died in 1728 at Port Tobacco Hundred, Charles Co., Maryland, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Charles County Land Records, Liber Q, Page 77
14 Jan 1695; Indenture from John Clement, tailor, and Elizabeth his wife, to Thomas Plunkett and Francis Cofer; for 4,000# tobacco; a parcel called MiddWons Kindness on the south side of Mattawoman Run; laid out for 60 acres in Manor of Zachia; /s/ John Clement, Elizab. Clement (mark);
     "Plunket (Plinket), Thos., Prince George's County, 5th Oct.. 1716;
17th July 1717.
To godson Edward Brawner, goddaus. Violetta Harrison, Frances Barnes and Sarah Coffer, personalty, and to godson and servant Henry Barnes, personalty at 20 yrs. of age, to which age sd. Henry is to be maintained.
goddau. Henrietta Barnes and hrs., water mill at Mattawoman; she dying without issue, to pass to godson Thos. Barnes. Also to sd, Henrietta, servant tailor, Thos. Lloyd, Anne and Benj., dau. and son of friend Henry Barnes; Barbara Barnes, Thos. Coffer and Mary his wife, Rev. Wm. Maconachie, Rev, John Fraser, Eliz, Clements, Benj. Henson, Jacob, Charles, Francis and Joseph Clements and Alex. Contee, mourning rings.
     "Charles County, Maryland Liber L#2, Page 426. At the request of Jacob Clements of CC, the following deed was recorded this Aug 16, 1728.
Aug 6, 1728 from John Clements Sr of CC, planter, to Jacob Clements, son of the sd John, of CC, planter,'for the affection that John has for Jacob, and that _Jacob, at the request of John, shall pay 5000 lbs of tobacco for Samuel Clements, another son of the sd John, John has granted Jacob all that tract of land called Wickham, lying in CC, and now in the tenure and occupation of sd John, containing about 112 acres. John Clements and his wife may quietly hold and enjoy sd tract of land during their or either of their natural lives. Signed - John Clements. Wit - Waltr Pye, John Nelson.
I hereby acknowledge that sd Jacob Clements has paid or secured to be paid, 5000 lbs of tobacco. Signed Aug 10, 1728 - John Clement.
This deed was acknowledged on Aug 13, 1728 by John Clements and Eliza, his wife, before Robert Hanson and John Briscoe. agrees within a close fence. Signed - Bart Smoot, Alexandr his mark) Wilson. Wit - Geo Dent*, Gust Brown*.
     "1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County MD Hundred - Port Tobacco: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 310-61: WICKHAM: 112 acres; Possession of - 112 Acres - Clements, John: Surveyed 14 July 1679 for Robert Middleton at the exterior bound tree of PANGUYA Manor run thence S. by W.: Other Tracts Mentioned: PANGUYA MANOR; WITTEN ENLARGED; Conveyance notes - Included in Resurvey of WITTEN ENLARGED escheat, folio 409, 112 Acres - Jacob Clements from John Clements; 6 Aug 1724."¹

     John Clements was born in 1648 at Clopton, co. Middlesex, England.¹ He married Elizabeth Plunkett, daughter of Thomas Plunkett and (?) Harraway?, in 1677 at Clopton, co. Middlesex, England.¹

John Clements died in 1728 at Port Tobacco Hundred, Charles Co., Maryland, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
Children of John CLEMENTS and Elizabeth PLUNKETT
1. John Clements, b. 1678, Port Tobacco Hundred, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location, d. 13 Feb 1732/33, Mattawoman, Charles County, Maryland - Probate Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 55 years)
2. Jacob Clements, b. 1681, Port Tobacco Hundred, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location, d. 24 Nov 1755, Port Tobacco Hundred, Charles County, Maryland - Probate Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years)
3. William 'Sr' Clements, b. 1685, Port Tobacco Hundred, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location, d. 6 Aug 1754, Prince George's County, Maryland - Probate Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years)
4. Sarah Clements, b. Abt 1686, Port Tobacco Hundred, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location, d. 1724, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 38 years)
5. Edward Clements, b. 1687, Port Tobacco Hundred, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location, d. 3 Sep 1751, Port Tobacco Hundred, Charles County, Maryland - Probate Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 64 years)
6. Joseph Clements, b. 1692, Port Tobacco Hundred, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location, d. 17 May 1766, Pomonkey Hundred, Charles County, Maryland - Probate Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years)
7. Samuel Clements, b. 1694, St Mary's Parish, Bryantown, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location, d. Aft 1744, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age > 51 years)
8. Charles Clements, b. Between 1696 and 1704, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location, d. 2 Jul 1755, Charles County, Maryland - Probate Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 59 years)
9. Raphael Clements, b. Bef 1697, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location, d. Aft 1717, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age > 22 years)
10. Francis Clements, b. Abt 1699, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location, d. 16 Aug 1758, Charles County, Maryland - Probate Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 59 years)
     "This Clements Family History is found in the book by J W S Clements 1928 "Origins of Clements - Spalding and Allied families of Maryland and Kentucky". There are other references which refer to Clements in the Mudd Family. Thomas W Spalding book, "Early Settlers of of Maryland by Skordas, and across the years in Prince Geroge's Co, Maryland by Effie Bowie.
     "In the "Complete Book of Emigrants" by Peter Wilson Coldham from Genealogical Publishing Company is the following information;
Feb 27, 1644, Shippers by the Elizabeth (name of the ship) Mr Nicolas Jasper from London to New England, John Clements.
This is only an educated guess that this John is the John Sr in my line as the individual mentioned would have been approximately 12 years old at the time.
Another source reveals that John possibly came to Maryland about 1678.
     "John Sr and his wife Elizabeth;
To his son Jacob Clements a tract called "Wickham", 112 acres; Jacob to pay Samuel Clements, another son of John, 5000 lbs of tobacco;
Recorded 10 August 1728
     "Thomas Rigge 10.208 I CH £7.12.8 Sep 5 1688
Appraisers: John Clement, Francis Adams.
     "Anne Brown 16,4 1 £36.0.0 Apr 30 1698
Servants mentioned: Robert Ferriell,
Appraisers: John Clement, John Saunders,
     "John Ward 17.3 I CH May 15 1698
Appraisers: Henry Moore, John Clement.
     "Charles County Circuit Court Liber G, Page 49
9 Aug 1677; Indenture from John Ward, planter, to Robert Goodrick and John Clement; for 2,000# tobacco; a parcel of land called Pomfrett; bounded by land of Thomas Matthews, Gent; containing 150 acres; /s/ John Ward (mark); wit. ]blank]
     "Charles County Circuit Court Liber H, Page 175;7 Jun 1679;
Indenture from John Clement, tailor, to James Browne; for a sum of tobacco; half of a parcel of land called Pomphrett, adjoining land of Thomas Matthews and John Wheeler's land called Wheeler's Adventure; containing 150 acres; /s/ John Clement; wit. Thomas Lomax, William Standover (mark)
     "Charles County Circuit Court Liber M, Page 98; 5 Mar 1685;
Indenture from Gerrard Fowke, Gent., to Thomas Mudd of St. Mary's County, Gent; for 17,000# tobacco; a parcel of land called Beyerwood; lying on the main fresh of Mattawoman Creek; bounded by Thomas Mathews, laid laid out for Richard William and John Wheeler; containing 650 acres; /s/ Gerrard Fowke; wit. John Clemens, James Browne (mark), William Hall (mark)
     "Charles County Land Records, Liber Q, Page 77
14 Jan 1695; Indenture from John Clement, tailor, and Elizabeth his wife, to Thomas Plunkett and Francis Cofer; for 4,000# tobacco; a parcel called Middletons Kindness on the south side of Mattawoman Run; laid out for 60 acres in Manor of Zachia; /s/ John Clement, Elizab. Clement (mark);
     "Charles County Circuit Court Liber S, Page 127
18 Jul 1692; recorded 16 Jun 1693; Indenture from Robert Middleton, planter, and Mary his wife, to John Clement; fo 8,000# tobacco; a parcel of land called Wickham in Piscataway Manor; bounded by Francis Adames' Primar, John Wheeler; containing 112 acres; /s/ Robert Middleton, Mary Middleton; wit. John Addison, Will Hutchison
     "Charles County, Maryland Liber L#2, Page 426. At the request of Jacob Clements of CC, the following deed was recorded this Aug 16, 1728.
Aug 6, 1728 from John Clements Sr of CC, planter, to Jacob Clements, son of the sd John, of CC, planter,'for the affection that John has for Jacob, and that _Jacob, at the request of John, shall pay 5000 lbs of tobacco for Samuel Clements, another son of the sd John, John has granted Jacob all that tract of land called Wickham, lying in CC, and now in the tenure and occupation of sd John, containing about 112 acres. John Clements and his wife may quietly hold and enjoy sd tract of land during their or either of their natural lives. Signed - John Clements. Wit - Waltr Pye, John Nelson.
I hereby acknowledge that sd Jacob Clements has paid or secured to be paid, 5000 lbs of tobacco. Signed Aug 10, 1728 - John Clement.
This deed was acknowledged on Aug 13, 1728 by John Clements and Eliza, his wife, before Robert Hanson and John Briscoe. agrees within a close fence. Signed - Bart Smoot, Alexandr his mark) Wilson. Wit - Geo Dent*, Gust Brown*.
     "Charles County Court Records, November 1741 Court, Liber T#2, Page 283
Pursuant to the order of last Aug CC Court, Commission issued to examine witnesses touching the bounds of a tract of land called Middletons Kindness, in the possession of Thomas Barnes, as follows - To Samuel Hanson, William Eilbeck, Edward Brawner, and Richard Gambra of CC, Gent, (not being any way related to the petitioner, contiguous proprietor, nor interested in sd land). Thomas Barnes, seized of a tract of land called Middletons Kindness, in CC on the south side of Mattawoman Main Swamp, did, on Aug 11 in the 27th year of our Dominion, prefer his petition in writing to CC Court before Robert Hanson, Gent, and his Associates, CC Justices, for Commission to examine witnesses to prove and perpetuate the memory of the bounds of sd tract of land.
. Signed Aug 14, 1741 - Edmd Porteus.
And now here, William Eilbeck and Edward Brawner, return the Commission afd with the following certificate and depositions, viz -
Oct 26, 1741. We certify that we have executed the within Commission, as may appear by the depositions thereunto annexed. Signed - Will Eilbeck, Edwd (T his mark) Brawner.
We met at Thomas Barns' Quarter on Oct 15, 1741, according to appointment, and being carried from thence into the woods to a locust, and several other trees, being duly qualified, we proceeded to take the following depositions, viz - John Garner Jr, age about 49, declares that about 20 years ago, John Coffer Sr, decd, told this deponent that this locust that we are now at, being now fallen down, was a bounded tree of a tract of land belonging to Thomas Plunket and Francis Coffer, and further says that John Coffer Jr, decd, to the best of his remembrance, has been with him at the above mentioned locust and told him it was a bound tree of the afd land, and further says that about 15-16 years ago, at the request of Francis Coffer, part owner of sd land, this deponent was brought in company with John Clements Sr and several others to a large hickory which we are now at, standing about 80 yards distant from some apple trees where Thomas Plunket formerly lived, and sd John Clements, who came there at the request of sd Francis Coffer to show the sd Coffer the dividing line of the afd land between the sd Francis Coffer and Henry Barnes, the sd Barnes then held Plunket's part of sd land and the afd Clemence showed the above mentioned hickory for a dividing line between sd Francis Coffer and sd Barnes, and from the sd hickory carried them to a white oak then standing but is now cut down, it being about 100 yards from the now dwelling house of John Garner Jr, and the afd Clemence showed this to be the dividing line from the sd hickory to the sd white oak between the sd Francis Coffer and Henry Barnes.
     "Henry Coffer, age about 37, declares that about 20 years ago, being along with his father, John Coffer, getting a timber tree, the stump of sd timber tree being about 50-60 yards from the locust mentioned in John Garner's deposition, that the sd John Coffer showed this deponent a locust tree, and to the best of his remembrance, fairly bounded on 2 sides for a bound tree of Plunket's lands, and believes the locust mentioned in John Garner's deposition to be the tree or stood very near that place, and further says he heard his father say it stood within his father's line, and further says that about 15-16 years ago, at the request of Francis Coffer, who was part owner of sd land as he understood by sd Coffer, and John Clemence Sr, this deponent, was in company with sd Francis Coffer, John Clemence Sr, and John Garner Jr and others, and the sd John Clemence Sr showed the hickory which we are now at, being the hickory mentioned in John Garner's deposition; also the white oak mentioned by John Garner to be the division between sd Francis Coffer and Henry Barnes referring to John Garner's deposition.
     "Then adjourned until Oct 26 and met at the above mentioned place and took the following deposition, viz -
Benjamin Gardiner, age about 38, declares that to the best of his remembrance, near 20 years ago, Francis Coffer came out of Virginia to get John Clements Sr to show him the bounds of a tract of land which sd John Clements had some time before sold to Thomas Plunket and the afd Coffer, and says that the afd Clemence brought the sd Coffer and this deponent with several others in company into the place we are now at, or to the best of his remembrance, within 10-15 yards of this place, and told them that there stood a black oak or swamp oak, but he does not perfectly remember which, but that the sd Clemence told them that it was a bound tree of the above mentioned land, but he does not remember whether he told them it was the first bound tree of the sd land or not, and further says he carried them to the hickory we are now at, being the hickory mentioned in John Garner's and Henry Coffer's depositions, and told them that from sd hickory to the white oak mentioned in the afd depositions, was the dividing line between Francis Coffer and Plunket, and when at the before mentioned hickory, Francis Coffer cut a large hickory switch to whip the sd deponent, and either did hit him with it or tried to hit him, and told him to remember the sd hickory was a dividing tree between the sd Coffer and Plunket, and further says he understood by them that at that time, the south end of sd land from sd hickory was Plunket's, and the north end, Coffer's.
     "The above depositions were taken and ack. before us - Will Eilbeck, Edward (1 his mark) Brawner.
     "1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County MD Hundred - Port Tobacco: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 319-122: POMFRETT: 150 acres; Possession of - 75 Acres - Duvink (sp?): 75 Acres - Maggatee, Patrick: Surveyed 29 July 1666 for John Ward in the woods beginning at a Marked Oak to a bound tree of Thomas Mathews land. This land is in PANGUYA MANOR and granted him at 7-1/2 bushels Indian corn yearly.: Other Tracts Mentioned: PANGUYA MANOR; ; ; Conveyance notes - 150 Acres - Archibald Johnson from George Shenstone; 13 Feb 1722,
     "1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County MD Hundred - Port Tobacco: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 310-61: WICKHAM: 112 acres; Possession of - 112 Acres - Clements, John: Surveyed 14 July 1679 for Robert Middleton at the exterior bound tree of PANGUYA Manor run thence S. by W.: Other Tracts Mentioned: PANGUYA MANOR; WITTEN ENLARGED; Conveyance notes - Included in Resurvey of WITTEN ENLARGED escheat, folio 409, 112 Acres - Jacob Clements from John Clements; 6 Aug 1724,
     "1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County, Maryland Hundred - Port Tobacco: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 307-32: BACHELORS HOPE: 100 acres; Possession of - 33-1/3 Acres - Clements, John : 33-1/3 Acres - Coffer, John : 33-1/3 Acres - Thomas, James: Surveyed 21 July 1668 for Francis Adams on the South side of St. Francis branch near the land of Bryan.:
     "1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County, Maryland Hundred - Port Tobacco: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 315-94: RICHARDS DELIGHT: 196 acres; Possession of - 65 Acres - Clements, John : 65 Acres - Coffer, John : 65 Acres - Thomas, Joseph: Surveyed 24 March 1687 for Richard Jones:
     "1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County, Maryland Hundred - Port Tobacco: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 315-92: WHITE OAK PLAINE: 101 acres; Possession of - 34 Acres - Clements, John : 34 Acres - Coffer, John : 34 Acres - Thomas, Joseph: Surveyed 5 May 1687 for Richard Jones."¹

     Mary Smith was born before 1668 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Thomas Plunkett before 1685 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2

     GAV-7.

     Robert Frank was born circa 1644 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Elizabeth (?) before 1664 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.^2,1

Robert Frank died after 1719 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Father: Robert FRANK
Mother: Elizabeth WOODBRIDGE
     "Westmoreland Co. Va Order Book 1705-1721 by John Frederick Dorman
page 345a - [25 June 1719]
The last will nuncupative of Joseph Hemmings was presented by Thomas Harvey and Elizabeth his wife relict of Joseph and proved by Eliza Frank and Martha Thompson, wittnessess thereto. Certificate is granted them for obtaining letters of administration with the will annext. It is ordered that Robert Frank, Robert Frank Jr, John Read and Samuel Rawlins appraise the estate in money.
Westmoreland County, Virginia RECORDS-Dorman
Westmoreland County, Virginia March 11,1662/1663 At a Court held for Westmoreland County, Robert Frank, a child, ordered to serve his master, John Watts, for fourteene (sic)(14) yrs.
     "Patent to John Watts, 1664, 750 AC Westmoreland County, Virginia. for transportation 14 of persons into Colony:: Himself, John Carpenter, John Hoult, Jane Charles, Tho. Floyd, Jone Powell, Sibel Press, Mary Smith, John Greene, John Daby/Daly , Tho. Bigg, Martin Fisher, Charles Pearkes, John Ellis, Robert Francke
     "Cavaliers & Pioneers Patent Bk 5, P 447 Mar 23, 1664
Robert Alexander, John Alexander, Jr & Xtopher Kundm 1454 Ac, Westmoreland County, S/S Attapin Cr Dam, to N/S of small run that falls into Appamattocks Cr., for Transp. of 29 persons: Incl Rober(t) Franck
Apr 5, 1664 Pat Bk 5, P 442 John Gibbs, 250 Acs Rappahannock Co-s/s Rapp Riv., for transp. of 5 persons: Robert Franck, Eliz. Woodbridge, Giles Salem, John Pstrick, Jno. Guy
Aug 26, 1674 Robert X Frank & Jno. X Dixon-wit Will of John Boocock, John Watts, EXR
Northern Neck Grants, P 2,3- Robert Hayes of Westmoreland County, Virginia, (now of Stafford Co) 335 AC on Appomatox Crk- (1671), Nov. 23, 1684 Sold to Robert Frank of West. Co, Deed acknow. 3/31/1686
1704 Quit Rents, Virginia: Robert Franke, 1694 Westmoreland Co, 335 Ac
John Frank, Northampton Co-500 Ac
Thomas Frank, Essex Co, 175 Ac (1715 Will, Essex Co)
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK, 1705-1707 : pg 72-73
Westmoreland County Court 26th ofMarch 1707
- WRIGHT's Acknowledgment to FRANK JOHN WRIGHT, Gent., acknowledged a certaine Deed of Release ofland from him to ROBERT FRANK to bee his act and deed, Ordered the same bee recorded
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY ORDER BOOK, 1716-1718; pg 15
Westmoreland County Court 28th of November 1716
BLAGGE's Will proved
The Last Will and Testament of ABRAHAM BLAGGE, deced. was presented into Court by MARGRETT BLAGGE, his Executrix,
who made Oath thereto and being proved by the Oath of JOSEPH HEMMINGS, one ofthe witnesses thereto, is admitt to Record; and upon motion of the Executrix and her performing what is usuall in such cases, Certificate is granted her for obtaining a Probate thereofin due form and it is ordered JOSEPH HEMMINGS, ROBERT FRANK, ROBERT FRANK, JUNR. and JOHN REEDS or any three ofthem being first sworn before one of his Majesties Justices for this County, doe some time before
the next Court value and appraise the Estate of the Testtor in money and make report thereof to the next Court
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
Note: http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=25&last=26&g_p=G2&colle ction=NN Grant
Title Franke, Robert.
Publication 8 October 1694.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Northern Neck Grants, reels 288-311.
Note Location: Westmoreland County.
Description: 335 acres upon the branches of Appamattocks Creek. Beg.g &c extending west to the line of Mavis Smith.
Source: Northern Neck Grants No. 2, 1694-1700, p. 25-26 (Reel 288).
     "http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=366&last=&g_p=GF&co llection=NN Grant
Title Bailey, John.
Publication 24 September 17--.¹ GAV-8.

     Elizabeth (?) married Robert Frank, son of Robert Frank and Elizabeth Woodbridge, before 1664 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2

Elizabeth (?) died after 1720 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Father: Robert FRANK
Mother: Elizabeth WOODBRIDGE
     "Westmoreland Co. Va Order Book 1705-1721 by John Frederick Dorman
page 345a - [25 June 1719]
The last will nuncupative of Joseph Hemmings was presented by Thomas Harvey and Elizabeth his wife relict of Joseph and proved by Eliza Frank and Martha Thompson, wittnessess thereto. Certificate is granted them for obtaining letters of administration with the will annext. It is ordered that Robert Frank, Robert Frank Jr, John Read and Samuel Rawlins appraise the estate in money."¹ GAV-8.

     (?) Frank married (?) Greening.²

     (?) Greening married (?) Frank, daughter of Robert Beasley Frank.¹

     John Greening married Elizabeth (?)²
John Greening was born circa 1705 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
John Greening died before 24 February 1729/30 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA; Date of Inventory for probate.¹

His estate was probated on 24 February 1729/30
;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Westmoreland County, Virginia, In obedience to a Court Order bearing date of 24th day of February, 1730, we the subscribers, being appointed by said Court and sworn before Capt. John Elliott, Gent, one of His Majesty's Justices for said County, have valued and appraised the Estate of John Greening, dec'd as follows:
February 24, 1730-Inventory of the Estate of John Greening, Dec'd, of Westmoreland County, Virginia:
--- Sow & three pigs
--- 1 spinning wheel
--- 21 ___ and parcel of old Pewter
--- 1 old broad Axe
--- 1 old pr cards, and 1 old pott
--- 1 parcell of old cloathes
--- 1 parcell cotton
--- 1 parcell of woll and yarn and baskitt
--- 1 old bed and furnishings
--- 1 young mare
--- 1 yew
--- 2 shocks of corn
--- 1 cow and yearling
--- 1 yr old calf
At a Court held for the said County this 31st day of March, 1731, Authorized into Court on the Oath of Elizabeth Greening, his relic, and Admx; this Inventory ordered to be recorded.
Appraisers:
Thomas Smith, Jr
Sam'l. Rollins
John Dogin, his mark
Eliza. Grinin, her mark
Recorded this 13th day of April, 1731 B. Turberville, Clk. of ct.
Westmoreland County, Virginia.-At a Court held for said County, this 31st day of March, 1731-Samuel Thornbury presented into Court this account against the Estate of John Grinnin and having made an Oath thereto, this amount is allowed and ordered to be recorded: Thornbury 's acctg of Greening's Estate:
--- Burying of Grining and all charges incidental thereto: $3.00
--- Other charges: (1 Barl. of Indian corn.80 and ___ $1.00 =1.80
Total of $4.80
Errors Escepted by Samuel Thornbury *-Sworn to this 31st day of March, 1731
G. Turberville, Clerk of Crt."¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "GREENING -( And Variants) EARLY RECORDS, by Sadie Greening Sparks. COPYRIGHT October 18, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
     "Research Period 1976-2003 For NON-COMMERCIAL Use ONLY
     "Elizabeth Knighton mentioned
Westmoreland County, Virginia-Will of Robert Frank (Sr) Bk 8, P 76- Nov. 17, 1725 Pro Feb. 22, 1726
Being in perfect sense and memory , thou weak in body, but Blessed be God in perfect ___, as followeth:
Imprimis: I bequeath my Soul to God in Jesus Christ who was my Creator and Redeemer, in whom I trust to be my Creator, to save me again at the last day in Glory. I also bequeath my body to the earth from whence it had its being, to be orderly and decently buried and my worldly goods, as follows:
Imprimis: I give unto my grand daughter Margaret Spilman, a certain parcel of land lying on E/S Modoro Branch, commonly known as Whitins during her lifetime; and after her decease to return to my grandson Robert Frank., and if my grandson Robert Frank should die without issue lawfully begotten of his own body, to return to my grandson, William Plunkett
Impremis: I give unto my grandson John Grinning, a certain parcel of land lying between the Church path and Modoro branch, to him and his heirs forever..
Impremis: I give unto my grandson Robert Frank, my plantation and land belonging thereto, and to inherit the same at the age one and twenty, to him and his heirs forever; said land to be in possession of John Plunkett, until such time he comes of age.. If he should die without heirs of his body, this land to return to my grandson William Plunkett
Impremis: I give unto my grand daughter Margaret Spilman , one cow and calf.
Impremis: I give unto my grandson, William Plunkett, bed and funishings, which I commonly ly on.
Impremis: I give unto my grand daughter Elizabeth Knighton, my next best bed and furnishings.
Impremis: I give unto my grandsons, Thomas Grinning and John Grinning, all my wearing cloathes, after my decease, to be equally divided between them.
Impremis: I give unto my grandson Thomas Frank, my horse, bridle, and saddle.
All the rest of my personal effects I give to my friend, John Plunkett .
Also, I make my loving friend, John Plunkett my whole and sole Exr of this last Will & Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and fixed my Seal this 17th day of November, 1725.
Signed: Robert (His R Mark) Frank (Seal)
Attest: The mark of John Pipor
The Mark of John Doggins /Dargain
Westmoreland County, At a Court held for this County the 22nd day of February, 1726, John Plunkett, the Executor named in the last Will & Testament of Robert Frank, took Oath as Executor and the will being proved by the Oath of the Witnesses, therefore ordered to be recorded. this 9th day of March, 1726. Sig: G. Turberville, CC Westmoreland Co Recorded the ninth day of March 1726
     "Name: sadie sparks
Email: sadie@inu dot net:
Note:
The John Greening who died 1730 Westmoreland Co, Va was the grandson of Robert Frank, SR, not his son-in-law."¹ John Greening was also known as John Grinning.¹
In Robert Beasley Frank's will dated 17 November 1725 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA, John Greening was named as an heir;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Westmoreland County, Virginia-Will of Robert Frank (Sr) Bk 8, P 76- Nov. 17, 1725 Pro Feb. 22, 1726
Being in perfect sense and memory , thou weak in body, but Blessed be God in perfect ___, as followeth:
--- Imprimis: I bequeath my Soul to God in Jesus Christ who was my Creator and Redeemer, in whom I trust to be my Creator, to save me again at the last day in Glory. I also bequeath my body to the earth from whence it had its being, to be orderly and decently buried and my worldly goods, as follows:
--- Imprimis: I give unto my grand daughter Margaret Spilman, a certain parcel of land lying on E/S Modoro Branch, commonly known as Whitins during her lifetime; and after her decease to return to my grandson Robert Frank., and if my grandson Robert Frank should die without issue lawfully begotten of his own body, to return to my grandson, William Plunkett
--- Impremis: I give unto my grandson John Grinning, a certain parcel of land lying between the Church path and Modoro branch, to him and his heirs forever..
--- Impremis: I give unto my grandson Robert Frank, my plantation and land belonging thereto, and to inherit the same at the age one and twenty, to him and his heirs forever; said land to be in possession of John Plunkett, until such time he comes of age.. If he should die without heirs of his body, this land to return to my grandson William Plunkett
--- Impremis: I give unto my grand daughter Margaret Spilman, one cow and calf.
--- Impremis: I give unto my grandson, William Plunkett, bed and funishings, which I commonly ly on.
--- Impremis: I give unto my grand daughter Elizabeth Knighton, my next best bed and furnishings.
--- Impremis: I give unto my grandsons, Thomas Grinning and John Grinning, all my wearing cloathes, after my decease, to be equally divided between them.
--- Impremis: I give unto my grandson Thomas Frank, my horse, bridle, and saddle.
--- All the rest of my personal effects I give to my friend, John Plunkett.
Also, I make my loving friend, John Plunkett my whole and sole Exr of this last Will & Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and fixed my Seal this 17th day of November, 1725.
Signed: Robert (His R Mark) Frank (Seal)
Attest: The mark of John Pipor
The Mark of John Doggins /Dargain
Westmoreland County, At a Court held for this County the 22nd day of February, 1726, John Plunkett, the Executor named in the last Will & Testament of Robert Frank, took Oath as Executor and the will being proved by the Oath of the Witnesses, therefore ordered to be recorded. this 9th day of March, 1726. Sig: G. Turberville, CC Westmoreland Co Recorded the ninth day of March 1726"
     "Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia , Page 86
FRANK, ROBERT, 17 Nov. 1725; 22 Feb. 1726.
--- Granddau. Margaret Spillman my land;
--- grandson Robert Frank;
--- grandson William Plunkett;
--- grandson John Grinning;
--- granddau. Elizabeth Knighton;
--- grandson Thomas Grinning and grandson Thomas Frank;
--- exr. John Plunkett.
Bk 1, P 49-Inventory of the Estate of Robert Frank-Westmoreland co:: In obedience to an Order of the Court dated November 30, 1726, we ye appraisers being duly sworn before Mr. Augustine Washington, December 9th, 1726, one of his Majesty's Justices, in the aforesaid County, have appraised the Estate of the Dec'd Robert Frank, as follows:
--- ten hedd of cattle , 17 hogs and shoates
--- 1 bed and furnishings, bedstead,
--- 1 bed and furnishings, bedstead,
--- 1 bed and furnishings, bedstead
--- etc, incl 1 old trunk, grid iron, frying pan, parcel of lumber, 2 coats, 2 jackets, and 1 pr of breeches, 10 barrels of corn, eleven hundred pds tobacco, 1 pr small stilliards, old table w/table cloath, etc.
Sig: John Pipor, John X Dogains, James X Legg?
Filed for record, by G. Turberville, C/C 22nd day of Feby, 1726."³

     Elizabeth (?) married John Greening, son of (?) Greening and (?) Frank.¹

Elizabeth (?) died after 1730 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     She was the administrator of John Greening's estate on 24 February 1729/30;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Westmoreland County, Virginia, In obedience to a Court Order bearing date of 24th day of February, 1730, we the subscribers, being appointed by said Court and sworn before Capt. John Elliott, Gent, one of His Majesty's Justices for said County, have valued and appraised the Estate of John Greening, dec'd as follows:
February 24, 1730-Inventory of the Estate of John Greening, Dec'd, of Westmoreland County, Virginia:
--- Sow & three pigs
--- 1 spinning wheel
--- 21 ___ and parcel of old Pewter
--- 1 old broad Axe
--- 1 old pr cards, and 1 old pott
--- 1 parcell of old cloathes
--- 1 parcell cotton
--- 1 parcell of woll and yarn and baskitt
--- 1 old bed and furnishings
--- 1 young mare
--- 1 yew
--- 2 shocks of corn
--- 1 cow and yearling
--- 1 yr old calf
At a Court held for the said County this 31st day of March, 1731, Authorized into Court on the Oath of Elizabeth Greening, his relic, and Admx; this Inventory ordered to be recorded.
Appraisers:
Thomas Smith, Jr
Sam'l. Rollins
John Dogin, his mark
Eliza. Grinin, her mark
Recorded this 13th day of April, 1731 B. Turberville, Clk. of ct.
Westmoreland County, Virginia.-At a Court held for said County, this 31st day of March, 1731-Samuel Thornbury presented into Court this account against the Estate of John Grinnin and having made an Oath thereto, this amount is allowed and ordered to be recorded: Thornbury 's acctg of Greening's Estate:
--- Burying of Grining and all charges incidental thereto: $3.00
--- Other charges: (1 Barl. of Indian corn.80 and ___ $1.00 =1.80
Total of $4.80
Errors Escepted by Samuel Thornbury *-Sworn to this 31st day of March, 1731
G. Turberville, Clerk of Crt."²

     Thomas Greening was born before November 1725 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Mary Duncan before 2 November 1752 at St. Mark's Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 2nd husband.²
Thomas Greening died after 1793 at St. Mark's Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Westmoreland County, Virginia, In obedience to a Court Order bearing date of 24th day of February, 1730, we the subscribers, being appointed by said.¹ Thomas Greening was also known as Thomas Grinning. Thomas Greening was also known as Thomas Grinnan.¹
In Robert Beasley Frank's will dated 17 November 1725 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA, Thomas Greening was named as an heir;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Westmoreland County, Virginia-Will of Robert Frank (Sr) Bk 8, P 76- Nov. 17, 1725 Pro Feb. 22, 1726
Being in perfect sense and memory , thou weak in body, but Blessed be God in perfect ___, as followeth:
--- Imprimis: I bequeath my Soul to God in Jesus Christ who was my Creator and Redeemer, in whom I trust to be my Creator, to save me again at the last day in Glory. I also bequeath my body to the earth from whence it had its being, to be orderly and decently buried and my worldly goods, as follows:
--- Imprimis: I give unto my grand daughter Margaret Spilman, a certain parcel of land lying on E/S Modoro Branch, commonly known as Whitins during her lifetime; and after her decease to return to my grandson Robert Frank., and if my grandson Robert Frank should die without issue lawfully begotten of his own body, to return to my grandson, William Plunkett
--- Impremis: I give unto my grandson John Grinning, a certain parcel of land lying between the Church path and Modoro branch, to him and his heirs forever..
--- Impremis: I give unto my grandson Robert Frank, my plantation and land belonging thereto, and to inherit the same at the age one and twenty, to him and his heirs forever; said land to be in possession of John Plunkett, until such time he comes of age.. If he should die without heirs of his body, this land to return to my grandson William Plunkett
--- Impremis: I give unto my grand daughter Margaret Spilman, one cow and calf.
--- Impremis: I give unto my grandson, William Plunkett, bed and funishings, which I commonly ly on.
--- Impremis: I give unto my grand daughter Elizabeth Knighton, my next best bed and furnishings.
--- Impremis: I give unto my grandsons, Thomas Grinning and John Grinning, all my wearing cloathes, after my decease, to be equally divided between them.
--- Impremis: I give unto my grandson Thomas Frank, my horse, bridle, and saddle.
--- All the rest of my personal effects I give to my friend, John Plunkett.
Also, I make my loving friend, John Plunkett my whole and sole Exr of this last Will & Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and fixed my Seal this 17th day of November, 1725.
Signed: Robert (His R Mark) Frank (Seal)
Attest: The mark of John Pipor
The Mark of John Doggins /Dargain
Westmoreland County, At a Court held for this County the 22nd day of February, 1726, John Plunkett, the Executor named in the last Will & Testament of Robert Frank, took Oath as Executor and the will being proved by the Oath of the Witnesses, therefore ordered to be recorded. this 9th day of March, 1726. Sig: G. Turberville, CC Westmoreland Co Recorded the ninth day of March 1726"
     "Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia , Page 86
FRANK, ROBERT, 17 Nov. 1725; 22 Feb. 1726.
--- Granddau. Margaret Spillman my land;
--- grandson Robert Frank;
--- grandson William Plunkett;
--- grandson John Grinning;
--- granddau. Elizabeth Knighton;
--- grandson Thomas Grinning and grandson Thomas Frank;
--- exr. John Plunkett.
Bk 1, P 49-Inventory of the Estate of Robert Frank-Westmoreland co:: In obedience to an Order of the Court dated November 30, 1726, we ye appraisers being duly sworn before Mr. Augustine Washington, December 9th, 1726, one of his Majesty's Justices, in the aforesaid County, have appraised the Estate of the Dec'd Robert Frank, as follows:
--- ten hedd of cattle , 17 hogs and shoates
--- 1 bed and furnishings, bedstead,
--- 1 bed and furnishings, bedstead,
--- 1 bed and furnishings, bedstead
--- etc, incl 1 old trunk, grid iron, frying pan, parcel of lumber, 2 coats, 2 jackets, and 1 pr of breeches, 10 barrels of corn, eleven hundred pds tobacco, 1 pr small stilliards, old table w/table cloath, etc.
Sig: John Pipor, John X Dogains, James X Legg?
Filed for record, by G. Turberville, C/C 22nd day of Feby, 1726."³

     Mary Duncan was born before 1732 at King George Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Joseph Hackley, son of James Hackley and Elizabeth Shippey, before 1748 at St. Mark's Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 1st husband.² Mary Duncan married Thomas Greening, son of (?) Greening and (?) Frank, before 2 November 1752 at St. Mark's Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 2nd husband.¹
Mary Duncan died after 1793 at St. Mark's Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Joseph Hackley was born before 1728 at King George Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Mary Duncan before 1748 at St. Mark's Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 1st husband.¹
Joseph Hackley died before 27 November 1752 at Prince William Co., Virginia, USA; Date of adminstration of will.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "6 May 1748: I James Hackley...Loving son John land in Essex County...equal share of my land in Prince William with my other five sons...loving sons Joseph, Lott, Richard, James & Francis all my land in Prince William County...my Loving wife Elizabeth have the use & advantage of all my labouring Negroes Captain, Dinah, & Pender during her natural life and after her decease them and all the rest of my Negro's to be equally divided...wife have the use of my stock of Hogs, Cattle, Sheep upon both my plantations...horses and mares...as to the Ready Cash which I have by me with which I intended to buy two young Negro boys, I desire it may be put to the same use by my executors & executrix...2 November 1741. (signed). Proved 6 May 1748. King George Co., VA, Will Book A-1, pp. 203-4.
     "King George County, Virginia Will Book A-1 1721- 1752 page 234
In the Name of God Amen. I Samuel REEDS of King George County being sick and weak but of perfect sense and memory thanks to mighty God for the same, hoping to have a joy full resurrection my desire is to be buried in a Christian manner by my executors hereafter names, as touching my worldly estate that it hath pleased Almighty God to Bless me with do leave as followeth, vix
Item: I give to my loving son Samuel Reeds my young horse called Spark and my saddle and bridle.
Item My desire is such that my loving wife Gale (Jael) Reed is to keep all the rest of my estate in her hands during her natural life, then to be equally divided amongst my three children, Samuel reeds, Gale Reeds, and Mildred Reeds, my desire is that my loving son in law William Underwood and my wife Jale Executors of this my last will and Testament revoking all other wills by me made.
My desire is that my estate shall not be appraised. As witness my hand this 4th day of November 1749. Sam REEDS
Signed Sealed & Delivered
In the presence of
Josiah Farguson
Joseph Hackley
Elias Powell
Thomas Schooler
At a court held for King George County on Friday March 2, 1749 (1749-1750.
The Last Will and Testament of Samuel Reeds, deceased was presented in to court by William Underwood, his Executor, who made oath thereto and the same was proved by the oaths of Josiah Farguson and Elias Powell and admitted to record.
Copa Test Harry Turner Cl Cur
     "this may be for an older Joseph Hackley
1722-1730 Essex Co Virginia Will Deeds (pg 65)
Abstracted and compiled by John Frederick Dorman
Pages 35-36. Samue Stallord..Estate account 1721
Signed by John Hawkins
(heir of Eliza. Mathews; legatee of Jno. Boulware, Mr. Jno. Clark, Dr. Henry Oswald, estate belonging to orphans of Jno. Boulware, Thos. Jones, Mr. Paul Micou, Mr. Jno; Vawter, Allen
Frazier, Jno Rouse,Tho White, Joseph Leemon, Richard Goode, Col. Robinson (as attorney), James Master's.
Mentioned is bill to John Hord, Mr. Tunstall.
Receipts from William Andrees, Thos. Burk:, James Allen (rent and other dues 1720] Edward Conoly, Mr. Brown, Richd. Goode, Henry Dungon[?], Richard Edwards, Mrs. Lee, Joseph Hackley, Mrs. Boughan, tobacco received of James Masters on Charles Higdon.
18 sept. 1723. Admitted to record.
     "1753-1777 King George Co VA Deed Book 4; pp. 440-441
Indenture made 29th April 1760 between JOHN HACKLEY Executor of the last will and testament of ELIZABETH HACKLEY deced of one part and JOHN CURTIS .. whereas Elizabeth Hackley was in her life time and at time of her death possessed of a certain parcel of land whereon PHILIP ROBINSON
then dwelt in county King George containing 150 acres made her last will and testament in writing by her duly published bearing date 28th September 1755 did devise: "It is my will that my land whereon Philip Robinson now lives be sold and money put to interest for the use of my three grandchildren (that is) JAMES HACKLEY. JOSEPH HACKLEY and ANNE HACKLEY the sons and daughter of my son Joseph Hackley deceased
She appointed JOHN HACKLEY her son party to these presents Executor .. soon after making her wiII ELIZABETH HACKLEY departed this life without revoking the same .. John Hackley exposed to Publick Sale the above tract for which JOHN CURTIS party to these presents being highest bidder
having offer'd sum Forty pounds currt. money of Virginia . Now This Indenture Witnesseth that for sum Forty pounds John Hackley sold John Curtis the right of said Elizabeth Hackley deceased to the said parcel of land above described
Presence Robt. White. John Hackley
Matthew Bowin, John x Payne
At a court held 1st Nay 1760 .. Indenture of Bargain and Sale acknowledged admitted to record.
     "Prince William County, Virginia Minute Book : 1752 - 1753; Page 75 (27 November 1752)
On the motion of THOMAS GRINAN and MARY his Wife who was the Wife of JOSEPH HACKLEY deceased Ordered that CHARLES MORGAN JUNR, JOHN HOPPER, DANIEL DELASHUMACK and MORRIS JACOBS or any three of them set apart and deliver the said
Thomas and his Wife their part of the said decedents Estate."¹

     James Hackley was born in 1691 at Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Elizabeth Shippey circa 1711 at Sittenbourne Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.²

James Hackley died on 6 May 1748 at Brunswick Parish, King George Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "KING GEORGE COUNTY ORDERS 1721- 1723
p. 103 King George County Court 1st of March 1722/3
- DOROTHY KERCHIVALL. Widdow. came into Court and made Oath that SAMUEL KERCHIVALL deced. departed this Life intestate so far as she know and believes. And on her motion and giving security for her just and faithful administration of the said Decedents Estate. Certificate is therefore granted her for obtaining Letters of Administration in due form
- DOROTHY KERCHIVALL. Widdow, and JOHN DINWIDDIE Gent. acknowledged their bond for Fifty pounds Sterling for the said DOROTHY KERCHIVALL due administration of the Estate of SAMUEL KERCHIVALL deced.. according to Law - JEREMIA BRONAUGH. JAMES HACKLEY. JAMES GRANT and RICHARD PEARL or any three of them are appointed some time between this and next Court to Inventory and appraise all and singular the Estate of SAMUEL KERCHIVALL deced which shall be presented to their view and make report thereof to the next Court; WILLIAM THORNTON Gent. or any other justice of the peace for this Court is requested to administer an Oath to the said Appraisors for their true appraisement of the said Decedents Estate
     "URL (Click on link) http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=80&last=&g_p=GA&col lection=NN Grant
Title Hackly, James.
Publication 30 September 1724.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Northern Neck Grants, reels 288-311.
Note Location: King George County.
Description: 740 acres beginning at Robert Carters corner on the lower side of the said land and on the westermost side of Summer Duck Run.
Source: Northern Neck Grants A, 1722-1726, p. 80, folio (Reel 290).
     "http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=245&last=&g_p=GE&co llection=NN Grant
Title Hackley, James.
Publication 18 April 1741.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Northern Neck Grants, reels 288-311.
Note Location: Prince William County.
Description: 126 acres on the Westerly Branch of Summer Duck Run adjoining his own, and Col. Carters land.
Source: Northern Neck Grants E, 1736-1742, p. 246 (Reel 291).
Recorded survey available. Northern Neck Grants E, 1736-1742, p. 245 (Reel 291).
     "ESSEX COUNTY, VIRGINIA RECORDS, 1717-1722
Deeds, Etc., No. 16, 1718-1721
Wills, Inventories and Settlements of Estates No, 3, 1717-1722
Abstracted and compiled by John Frederick Dorman
Pages 153-55. 19 Dec. 1719, Robert Pain 'of St. Ann's Parish, Essex County, to James Daniel of same. For 5400 pounds of tobacco and., 33.15.- sterling.
270 acres in said parish upon the south side of Spearman's Swamp ... line of James Hackley on the aforesaid swamp by the run side ... land of Nathal. Conduit Job Spearman's land; Ro. Payne
Wit: Thomas Spiers, Cornelious Clousum, John Tomee
15 Dec, 1719, Possession and seizin delivered to James Daniel.
19 Jan. 1719 [1720]. Acknowledged by Robert Payne. Moneca Payne relinquished her right of dower.
     "1721-1723 King George Co VA Order Book
pg 10 King George County Court 4th of August 1721
- In an action upon the Case between THOMAS FOXHALL PIt. and JOHN JONES Defendt. for Five hundred pounds of tobacco due for Carpenters work, the Defendant by HENRY CONNYERS his Attorney pleads that he owes nothing and moves that persons privy be appointed to view the said work, Whereupon it is considered by the Court and accordingly ordered that JAMES HACKLEY view the said Work and make report to the next Court
     "1721-1723 King George Co VA Order Book
p.20 King George County Court 6th of October 1721
- JAMES HACKLEY being summoned an Evidence for JOHN JONES JUNR. against THOMAS FOXHALL and making oath that he has attended one day on the said suit, it is therefore ordered that the said JOHN JONES pay him for the same according to Law with cost
     "1721-1723 King George Co VA Order Book
- At a Court held for King George County on Friday the Second day of February Anno Dom: 1721
- Ordered that THOMAS TADLOCK, a minor of the age of Fourteen years, continue and remain with JAMES HACKLYuntil he come of age, he the said HACKLY assumeing here in Court to teach him the Trade ofa Carpenter and to do and perform all such other things as the Law directs
     "1721-1723 King George Co VA Order Book
pg 50 King George County Court of Claims 8J1d Propositions & Grievances 4th of May 1722
- JAMES HACKLY produced a Certificate under the hand of WILLIAM THORNTON Gent. that he had taken up a Runaway Negro belonging to MORIS VEAL of STAFFORD County and made oath that he never received any satisfaction for the same, which is ordered to be Certified to the next General Assembly for allowance
     "1721-1723 King George Co VA Order Book
King George County Court 1st of February 1722/3
-RICHARD PEARLE. ROBERT DONIPHAN, JAMES HACKLY and JAMES GRANT or any three of them are appointed some time between this and the next Court to Inventory and appraise all and singular the Estate of WILLIAM BROWN deceased which shall be presented to their view. WILLIAM THORNTON Gent. or any other justices of the peace for this County isrequested to administer an Oath to the said Appraisors for their true appraisement of the said decedents Estate
     "1721-1723 King George Co VA Order Book
King George County Court 1st of March 1722/3
- DOROTHY KERCHIVALL. Widdow. came into Court and made Oath that SAMUEL KERCHIVALL deced. departed this Life intestate so far as she know and believes. And on her motion and giving security for her just and faithful administration of the said Decedents Estate. Certificate is therefore granted her for obtaining Letters of Administration in due form
- DOROTHY KERCHIVALL. Widdow, and JOHN DINWIDDIE Gent. acknowledged their bond for Fifty pounds Sterling for the said DOROTHY KERCHIVALL due administration of the Estate of SAMUEL KERCHIVALL deced.. according to Law
- JEREMIA BRONAUGH. JAMES HACKLEY. JAMES GRANT and RICHARD PEARL or any three of them are appointed some time between this and next Court to Inventory and appraise all and singular the Estate of SAMUEL KERCHIVALL deced which shall be presented to their view and make report thereof to the next Court; WILLIAM THORNTON Gent. or any other justice of the peace for this Court is requested to administer an Oath to the said Appraisors for their true appraisement of the said Decedents Estate
     "1723-1725 King George Co VA Order Book
King George County Court 7th of December 1723
pg 150 - In the accon: brought by BENJAMIN BERRYMAN against RICHARD LONG for Three hundred pounds of tobacco due by Bill. the Deft. being called and not appearing. judgment is therefore granted to the Pit. against JAMES HACKLEY security returned for his appearance, unless the said Defendt. appear at the next Court and answer the said accon:
     "1723-1725 King George Co VA Order Book
King George County Court 7th of December 1723
- In the suit brought by JOHN CATLETT against JAMES HACKLEY for twelve hundred pounds of tobacco due by Account. the Deft. being returned non est inventus and failing to appear. at the PIts. motion an Attachment is granted him against the said Defts. Estate for the said sum returnable to the next Court for judgment
     "1723-1725 King George Co VA Order Book
King George County Court 7th of March 1723/4
- In the suit brought by BENJAMIN BERRYMAN agst. RICHARD LONG for Three hundred pounds of tobacco due by Bill, the last Courts judgmt. is confirmed agst. JAMES HACKLEY, security for the sd. LONG for the said sum which is order'd to be paid with costs
     "1723-1725 King George Co VA Order Book
King George County Court 7th of March 1723/4
- In the Attachment obtained by JOHN CATlEIT upon a honest Invoice returned agst. JAMES HACKLEY for twelve hundred pounds of tobacco due by Account. judgment is granted the PIt. for the sd. sum of twelve hundred pounds of tobacco which is ordered to be paid with one attorneys fee and cost
     "1723-1725 King George Co VA Order Book
Kina George County Court 4th of September 1724
- JOHN HARMAN came into Court and acknowledged his Indenture to JAMES HACKLEY four years service wch: was ordered to be recorded
     "1723-1725 King George Co VA Order Book
King George County Court 6th of April 1725
- Special Imparlance is granted to FRANCIS HARKLEY in ye suit brought agst. him by JAMES HACKLEY
     "1723-1725 King George Co VA Order Book
King George County Court 8th of May 1725
- The suit brought by JAMES HACKLEY agt. agt. FRANCIS KIRKLEY, the Deft. pleads Not Guilty and the PIt. joines the issue
     "1723-1725 King George Co VA Order Book
Kina George County Court 4th of June 1725
- The suit brought by JAMES HACKLEY agt, FRANCIS KIRKLEY is ord:d to be contd, at the PIts, cost
     "1723-1725 King George Co VA Order Book
King George County Court 6th of August 1725
- In the action upon the Case between JOHN DINWIDDIE Gent. Plt. and WILLIAM
RUSSELL Deft., a Jury being impanelled and sworne to try the matter in issue joined, Vizt., DANIEL WHITE, JOHN GILBERT, JAMES KAY, JAMES HACKLEY, ROWLAND THORNTON, WILLM. ROWLEY, PETER JETT, JOHN WILLIS, WM. PATTISHALL, SAML. WHARTON, ]NO: PLUNKETT & ROBERT STRUTHER, who having heard the evidence and the
arguments of both partys withdrew and sometime after return'd the following verdict, Vizt, We find fot the Plt. One hundred and sixty six pounds of tobacco, WM. PATTISHALL foreman; wch: verdict at the PIts. motion was admitted to Record and judgment is granted to the Plt. against the said Deft. for the sd. sum of One hundred and sixty six
pounds of tobacco which is order'd to be paid wth: cost als. E:lo
     "1723-1725 King George Co VA Order Book
King George County Court 4th of September 1725
- In the action upon the Case brought by JAMES HACKLEY against FRANCIS KIRKLEY for detaining a Horse belonging to the PIt. of Fifteen pounds Sterling, the Deft. pleaded Not Guilty, Whereupon the Sheriff was ordered to summon an able Jury to try the matter in issue joined Vizt., JAMES MARKHAM, ROBERT DONIPHAN, ABRAHAM KENYAN. WILLIAM ROWLEY, WILLIAM PATTISHALL, JOHN FARGUSON, JOHN AMBROSE.
WILLIAM TAYLOR, CHARLES DEAN. FRANCIS WOFFENDALE. JOHN PLUNKET and ROBERT JOHNSON. who having heard the arguments of both partys withdrew & some time after return'd the following verdict Vizt. We find for the PIt. the Horse in the Declaration mentioned of the price of Eight pounds Sterling and Four pounds Sterling damage.
JAMES MARKHAM foreman, which verdict at the PIts. motion was admitted to Record and judgment is granted the PIt. against the said Deft. for the said sum of Twelve pounds Sterling which is order'd to be paid wth: cost also Exo.
     "1723-1725 King George Co VA Order Book
King George County Court 4th Qf September 1725
- GOODRICH LIGHTFOOT Gent. being summoned an evidence for JAMES HACKLEY against FRANCIS KIRKLEY and making Oath that he had attended three days on the said suit and it appears to the Court that he lived in SPOTSILVANIA County and five and forty miles from the sd. Court. Order'd that he be paid for the same and Coming and going
twice according to Law also Exo.
- WAUGH DARNEL being summoned an Evidence for JAMES HACKLEY against FRANCIS KIRKLEY and making Oath that he attended five days on the said suit. it is Qrdered that the sd. HACKLEY pay him for the same also Exo -THOMAS STONE being summoned an Evidence by JAMES HACKLEY against FRANCIS KIRKLEY and making Oath that he attended five days on the said suit, And it appearing that he lived in STAFFORD County and fifty miles distance from the said Court, it is ordered that he pay him for the same and coming and going four times according to Law als. Exo.
- GEORGE CLARK being summoned an Evidence for JAMES HACKLEY against FRANCIS KIRKLEY and making oath that he attended four days on the said suit and it appearing to the Court that he lived in STAFFORD County and Sixteen miles distant from the said Court, it is ordered that he pay him for the same and coming and going three times according to Law also Exo.
     "King George County Deed Book 1; pg 253
Indenture 24th August 1724 between JOHN HERMAN Planter of Hanover Parish King George County and JAMES HACKLEY of same .. JOHN HERMAN doth put himself of own ffree will .. an apprentice .. to learn the Art and Mistery of a house carpenter to serve from day of these presents .. term of ffour years next ensuing .. shall ffaithfully serve .. not absent without leave but in all things behave himself as ffaithfull apprentice ought to do .. JAMES HACKLEY obliges himself .. instruct him .. provide sufficient meat, drink, apparrel, lodging and washing ffitting ffor an Apprentice .. at Expiration give house carpenter's tools ffitt ffor any comon works and a ffashonable Suit of Holyday new cloaths ffrom head to ffoot .. bind themselves ..
Presence Wm. Thornton, John x Herman
Rich'd. Curtis James Hackley
4th September 1724 .. Indenture acknowledged ffor ffour years Service.
     "1725-1728 King George Co VA Order Book
King George County Court 7th of January 1725/6
Administration of the Estate of DENNIS RAREDAN is granted unto JEREMIAH BRONAUGH JUNR.
- JEREMIAH BRONAUGH JUNR. and JEREMIAH BRONAUGH acknowledge their Bond for Fifty pounds Sterling for JEREMIAH BRONAUGHs faithfull administration of the Estate of DENNIS RAREDON and for saving the Court harmless
- WILLIAM PROCTOR, ROBERT DONIPHAN, JAMES HACKLEY and JAMES GRANT or any three of them are appointed some time between this and the next Court to appraise in money all and singular the Estate of DENNIS RAREDAN deced., that shall be presented to their view and make report to the next Court; WILLIAM THORNTON Gent. or any other Justice of the Peace for this County is requested to administer an Oath to the said Appraisers for their true performance thereof
     "1725-1728 King George Co VA Order Book
King George County Court 4th of March 1725/6
- The Last Will and Testament of ADAM EDGAR deced was presented into Court by JAMES HACKLEY, his Exr., who made Oath thereto and the same was also proved by the Oathes of PETER LOUD and JOHN HINSHAR, two of the Evidences, which was admitted to Record
- JEREMIAH BRONAUGH, WILLIAM PROCTER, JAMES GRANT and JEREMH: BRONAUGH jUNR. or any three of them are appointed some time between this and the next Court to appraise in money all and singular the Estate of ADAM EDGAR deced., which shall be presented to their view and make report thereof to the next Court; WILLIAM THORNTON Gent. or any other justice of the Peace for this County is requested to administer an Oath to the said appraisers for their true performance thereof
     "1725-1728 King George Co VA Order Book
King George County Court 1st of July 1726
- JAMES HACKLEY return'd the Inventory of the Estate of ADAM EDGAR deced., and made Oath thereto, which was admitted to Record
     "1725-1728 King George Co VA Order Book
King George County Court 4th of August 1727
- Administration with the Will annext of the Estate of JOHN DINWIDDIE Gent. deced.. is granted unto JEREMIAH BRONAUGH and ROSE his Wife, the sd. JEREMIAH with JOHN AMBROSE and JEREMIAH BRONAUGH SENR. acknowledged their Bond for One thousand pounds Sterling for the said JEREMIAH and ROSE's true and faithfull administration thereof
- RICHARD BRYANT, WILLIAM PROCTER, JOHN FARGUSON and JAMES HACKLEY or any three of them are appointed being first Sworn to appraise all and singular the Estate of JOHN DINWIDDIE Gent. deced., that shall come to their view in money and make their report to the next Court
     "1725-1728 King George Co VA Order Book
King George County court 7th of March 1728/9
- Administration of the Estate of DAVID CALDWELL's is granted unto JAMES JONES, he having with JAMES HACKLEY acknowledged their Bond for Twenty pounds for the said JONES true & faithfull administration of the said CALDWELLs Estate
- JOHN FARGUSON, JOHN OWEN, JOHN DISKINS & WILLIAM PROCTER or any three of them are appointed some time between this and the next Court to appraise in money all and singular the Estate of DAVID CALDWELL deced. that shall be brought to their view &. make report to the next Court
     "1735-1752 King George Co VA Deed Book; pp. 290 -293
Indenture made 3rd/4th October 1739 between MASON FRENCH JUNR. of Prince William County & JOHN JETT of County King George by deeds of lease & release .. for sum of one Negro & ffifteen pounds current money sold 200 acres on Branches of Muddy Creek bounded by lands of HENRY FITZHUGH Esqr., FARQR: MATHENSON, JAMES STROTHER & the Glebe land of Brunswick Parish being the land whereon John Jett now lives (according to the division bounds made & agreed on between the sd Mason French's Father & the then several Owners of the other Tracts mentioned)
Presence Antho: Strother, Mason French
James Hackley, Samuel Reeds
At a court held 7th December 1739 Deeds of lease &release recorded
     "1735-1752 King George Co VA Deed Book; pp. 144 -148
GEORGE MORTON & SAMUEL DONNE - Plan of Lands in Dispute (refer page 80)
The Table (of survey plan)
In obedience to an order of Worshipfull Court of King George dated 2nd May 1746 to Survey & layoff the Lands in Dispute in Parish Brunswick King George County Between George Morton Gent. Plaintiff and Samuel Donne Gent. Deft. have in Company with a Jury of Freeholders and Sheriff of the sd County proceeded to layoff the lands in dispute and first at the Request of the Plaintiff Beginning at A - Standing on Bank of Rappahannock River Sworn to by Mr. JAS. HACKLEY •. marked caeder sworn to by Mr. THOMAS MONTEITH & Mr. James Hackley •• B - to C - Tended ground within the Defendants Quarter •• to D - a Stump in the county Road to E - Bank of the River being a fteputed corner of the Plaintiffs Land containing 214 acres 98 Perches. Then at Defendants request began at B - to E then run the line EF thence up the river to A the Plaintiffs Beginning containing 25~ acres .•
Secondly for the Defendant Beginning at G - from E at or near the place that stood a Locust Post in PROCTERS line Sworn to by Mr. Thomas Monteith &Mr. JEREMIAH BRONAUGH SENR. & Extending thence .• to H -- a Stump on North side of the County road within the Defendants fence the Road hath been altred by Colo. WILLIAM THORNTON .. appears in Monteith's deposition .. to I .. to K the Plaintiff corn field containing 180 acres 58 perches .• Then at the Jurys Request Began at L - Marked Red Oak •• sworn to by ~. Thomas Monteith &Mr. RICHARD ELKINS •• to B the place began at for the Defendant here we left off. for further Directions must refer to the Jurys Report. The Depositions
& the Platt hereto annexed with other papers relating thereto.
pr JAMES KENNY Surveyor of King George County.
in part
JAMES HACKLEY aged about fifty five years •• being first sworn .. Deposeth that a Markt Spanish oak shown to this jury & Surveyor & Standing upon the top of the Bank of Rappahannock River was Showeth him •• by ROBERT DONIPHAN to be the Corner &begining of some Land sold by MOTT DONIPHAN to JOHN DINWIDDIE •. further sayeth that Robert Doniphan show'd him •• a Markt caeder
tree which is also shown to this Jury & Surveyor to be a Line tree betwixt •• R. Doniphan & John Dinwiddie .• but this Deponant •• knows it no otherwise than by sd Doniphan's Information & that Robert Doniphans Orchard fence stood on the West side of said caeder
James Hackley
Sworn to before me this 9th May 1746 Richard Bryan.
     "1735-1752 King George Co VA Deed Book; pp. 281-284
Indenture made 27th/28th February 1748 between SAMUEL REIDS & JAEL his Wife of Brunswick Parish King George County of one part & GEORGE MORTON of same by deeds of lease & release for sum Twenty pounds Sterling sold 15 acres lying on the Little Falls Run binds as follows •• on land of JAMES HACKLEY where PHILLIP ROBERTSON now lives and on the land of Fitzhugh & Burwell the same land being the sale property of said Jael Reid by the Inheritance of her Mother ELLINOR SHIPPY Daughter & Coheir to GEORGE MOTT
Presence Andr. Doniphan, Samuel Reids
Josiah Farguson, Wtn.Underwood Jael x Reeds
At a court held 3rd March 1748/9 deeds of lease & release, the said
Jael being Privily examined acknowledged her free consent •• recorded.
     "1743-1753 King George County Deed Book 3 (Antient Press); pp. 284-286
This Indenture between ELIZABETH HACKLEY of Brunswick Parish King George County & PHILLIP ROBERTSON this 25th December 1748 the said Elizabeth hath granted to farm lett .. 75 acres to be laid off conveniently joining to the house where the said Robertson now lives in which lots Mr. JAMES HACKLEY in his lifetime possessioned the said Robertson with lying on the little Falls Run to Philip Robertson and MARGARET his Wife & their Son GEORGE ROBERTSON during their Natural lives .. paying annual rent of five hundred fifty pounds Tobacco .. also Robertson build one Dwelling house 16 feet square, 1 Tobacco house 30 feet long, 20 feet wide, one Corn house 16 feet long, 8 feet wide, one Meat house 8 feet square. The buildings to be done in workman like manner & kept in good repair, also to plant 100 apple trees, 200 peach trees, 25 cherry trees all to be set out at usual distance hands & seals
this 11the February 1748/9.
Presence—George Morton, Elizabeth x Hackley
Samuel Reeds, Philip x Robertson
Elizabeth x Hackley junr.
Memo that the said above Philip Robertson is not to work but two Tithables besides himself on the Leased Premises.
At a court held 3rd March 1748 .. Lease recorded.
     "1735-1752 King George Co VA Deed Book; pp. 345-349
Indenture made 30th/31st May 1750 between JAEL REEDS of Brunswick Parish King George County Widow &Relict of SAMUEL REEDS of same deced and WILLIAM UNDERWOOD her Son of the one part and JOHN TALIAFERRO of Parish St. George & county Spotsylvania Gent. of other part .. by deeds of lease & release .. for sum One hundred ten pounds current money of Virginia .. sold 100 acres in Brunswick Parish •. bounded •• beginning at white oak corner to land of Colo. JOHN TAYLOE •• to corner of land belonging to said John Taliaferro •. land of ELIZABETH HACKLEY thence .. corner tree between land of JAMES HACKLEY & SAMUEL REEDS thence South along Rappahanock River
side to beginning .
Presence Richard Tutt, Jael x Reeds
Thomas Schooler, Lott Hackley, William Underwood
Elias Powell, Anthony Ficklin, William x Runolds
At a court held 1st June 1750 •• Deeds of lease & release recorded."¹

James Hackley left a will on 2 November 1741 at King George Co., Virginia, USA;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "KING GEORGE COUNTY VIRGINIA WILL BOOK A-1;1721-1752 ; Pages 203-204
WILL OF JAMES HACKLEY
In the name of God Amen. I James Hackley of the Parish of Brunswick in the County of King George being sick and weak of body but of perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following.
     "Item: I give and bequeath to my loving son John Hackley all that dividend of land lying in Essex County to him and his heirs forever, and if any dispute should arise and the said land be tak- en away then I give my loving son John Hackley and equal share of my land in Prince William with my other five sons to him and his heirs forever.
     "Item: I give and bequeath unto my loving sons Joseph, Lott, Richard, James and Francis Hackley all my land lying in Prince William County to be equally divided between them, to them and their heirs forever, but if it chance that any of my aforesaid sons should dye before they arrive to the age of Twenty One years their parts so dying shall be equally divided amongst the survivors.
     "Item: It is my desire that my loving wife Elizabeth Hackley have the use and advantage of all my labouring Negroes (viz) Captain, Dinah and Pender during her natural life and after her decease them and all the rest of my Negroes to be equally divided amongst all my children then living.
     "Item; It is my desire that my loving wife Elizabeth Hackley have the use and advantage of all my stock of hogs, cattle and sheep upon both my plantations during her natural life and after to be divided amongst all my children then living.
     "Item: And as to the horses and mares which I have not yet given to my children, I leave to the disposal of my loving wife Elizabeth Hackley.
     "Item: It is my will and desire that my loving wife Elizabeth Hackley have the use and advantage of all the rest of my personal estate during her natural life and after her decease to be equally divided amongst all my children then living, but as to the ready cash which I have by me with which I intended to buy two young Negro boys, I desire it may be put to the samewSe by my Executors and Executrix hereafter mentioned.
     "It is my desire that my loving wife Elizabeth Hackley, my sons John and Joseph Hackley be Exexutrix and Executors of this my last Will and Testament, utterly revoking all former wills by me at any time made, I do hereby acknowledge this my last Will and Testament. As witness my hand and seale this second day of November 1741.
It is my will and desire that my estate may not be appraised.
James Hackley
Signed Sealed & Acknowledged in the Presence of us John Gilbert Samuel Reeds John Carter
At a Court held for King George County on Friday the 6th day of May 1748.
The Last Will & Testament of James Hackley, Deceased, was presented into Court by his Executors who made oath thereto and the same was proved by the oaths of Samuel Reeds and John Carter and admitted to record.
Cop.a
Test. Harry Turner Cl: Cur."¹

     Elizabeth Shippey was born circa 1695 at Sittenbourne Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married James Hackley circa 1711 at Sittenbourne Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.¹

Elizabeth Shippey died circa October 1755 at Brunswick Parish, King George Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Children of Elizabeth SHIPPEY and James HACKLEY are:
i. Richard HACKLEY was born ABT. 1706. He married Elizabeth HACKLEY.
ii. John HACKLEY was born BEF. 1713 in King George County, Virginia, and died in King George County, Virginia. He married Judith BALL 1734 in Culpeper County, Virginia.
iii. Joseph HACKLEY was born ABT. 1728 in Virginia, and died BEF. 1788 in Culpeper County, Virginia.
iv. Lancelott HACKLEY was born ABT. 1730 in Virginia, and died 1798. He married Jael REEDS.
v. Ellen HACKLEY was born ABT. 1732 in King George County, Virginia, and died ABT. 1791. She married William UNDERWOOD V ABT. 1758 in King George County, Virginia, son of William UNDERWOOD IV and Jael SHIPPEY. He was born in Virginia, and died ABT. 1774 in Culpeper County, Virginia.
vi. Mary HACKLEY was born ABT. 1734 in King George County, Virginia. She married Lott UNDERWOOD, son of William UNDERWOOD IV and Jael SHIPPEY. He was born 1730 in Virginia, and died ABT. 1773.
vii. Lucy HACKLEY was born ABT. 1736. She married William JOHNSON.
viii. Francis HACKLEY was born 16 MAY 1740 in King George County, Virginia, and died in Anderson County, Kentucky. He married Fannie LIGHTFOOT.
ix. James HACKLEY was born 1742.
     "ESSEX COUNTY, VIRGINIA RECORDS, 1717-1722
Deeds, Etc., No. 16, 1718-1721
Wills, Inventories and Settlements of Estates No, 3, 1717-1722
Abstracted and compiled by John Frederick Dorman
Pages 254-655 Will of Mary Sheppey; widow, of the County of Essex, yeoman, being sick and weak in body, dated 15 Oct, 1720.
Unto my son in law Robert Pain one gold ring of 15 s. price.
Unto my daughter Moneca Pain one gold ring of the same price and £ 5. current money to buy her a sute of mourning and the best feather bed upstairs and his furniture and half of my plate.
If my son James Sheppey should die before he comes to the age of eighteen years, my cozin Jealy Underwood shall have ten pounds current out of my part of my estate and ten pounds to my cozn Mary Powell and ten pounds to my cozen Eliza Hackley.
One article more that is my daughter Pain 6 head of cattle, to wit two cows, 2. calves and two young cattIe
All the rest of my estate unto my loving son James Sheppey. Make him executer,
My ,son James Sheppey may at my death have all my estate in his hands, and to be of perfect age and at his own disposing.
I humbly beg and request the favour of Capt. Salvat Muscoe, Gent., if he pleases to assist my son ifhe should have occasion in the manageing of his business in his minority which I hope he will take it into his mercifull compassionate consideration if occasion should be to assist a poor orfaint and I hope that God will reward him for it, and humbIe desire the same of Mr James Bouth and my son Mr. Robert Pain.
My estate may not be appraised.
Wit: John Nance, Wm. (W)Griffin. Ann(A)Griffin, _:Richd. (X) PhilIips.
16 May 1721. Presented in Court byThomas Waring, Gent. guardian of James Sheppey, Executor Proved by John Nance and Richard PhiIlips
     "ESSEX COUNTY, VIRGINIA RECORDS, Deeds & Wills No. 15, 1716-1718 (pg 65)
Abstracted and compiled by John Frederick Dorman
Page 154-159. 18 March 1717/18. Moneca Payne of Essex County authorize Sauluato Musco of same attorney to acknowledge my right of dower to a tract
Moneca Payne
Wit: Elizabeth [x] Hackley, Christopher [O] Askue.
17-18 March 1717/18. Robert Payne of St. Ann's Parish Essex County, planter to John Hinds of same, boatright.
Lease and release; for 10.
80 acres of land, swamp and marsh, in St. Ann's Parish on the south side the mouth of Occupation Creek... part of 2000 acres granted to Epaphraditus Lawson 22 May 1650.
Robert Payne
Wit Wm. Thompson, Anto Samuell Jr. John Colquitt.
18 March 1717/18. Acknowledged by Robert Paine.
Moneca the wife of Robert by Sal. Muscoe her attorney relinquished her right of dower.
     "1735-1752 King George Co VA Deed Book; pp. 281-284
This Indenture between ELIZABETH HACKLEY of Brunswick Parish King George County & PHILLIP ROBERTSON this 25th December 1748 the said Elizabeth hath granted to farm lett •• 15 acres to be laid off conveniently joining to the house where the said Robertson now lives in which lott Mr. JAMES HACKLEY in his lifetime possessioned the said Robertson with lying on the little Falls Run to Philip Robertson and MARGARET his Wife & their Son GEORGE ROBERTSON during their Natural lives •• paying annual rent of five hundred fifty pounds Tobacco •• also Robertson build one Dwelling house 16 feet square, 1 Tobacco house 30 feet long, 20' feet wide, one Corn house 16 feet long, 8
feet wide, one Meat house 8 feet square. The buildings to be done in workman like manner &kept in good repair, also to plant 100 apple trees, 200 peach trees, 25 cherry trees all to be set out at usual distance hands & seals
this 11th February 1748/9.
Presence- George Morton, Elizabeth x Hackley
Samuel Reeds, Philip x Robertson
Elizabeth x Hackley junr.
Memo that the said above Philip Robertson is not to work but two Titbables
besides himself on the Leased Premises.
At a court held 3rd March 1748 •• Lease recorded
     "1743-1753 King George County Deed Book 3 (Antient Press); pp. 284-286
This Indenture between ELIZABETH HACKLEY of Brunswick Parish King George County & PHILLIP ROBERTSON this 25th December 1748 the said Elizabeth hath granted to farm lett .. 75 acres to be laid off conveniently joining to the house where the said Robertson now lives in which lots Mr. JAMES HACKLEY in his lifetime possessioned the said Robertson with lying on the little Falls Run to Philip Robertson and MARGARET his Wife & their Son GEORGE ROBERTSON during their Natural lives .. paying annual rent of five hundred fifty pounds Tobacco .. also Robertson build one Dwelling house 16 feet square, 1 Tobacco house 30 feet long, 20 feet wide, one Corn house 16 feet long, 8 feet wide, one Meat house 8 feet square. The buildings to be done in workman like manner & kept in good repair, also to plant 100 apple trees, 200 peach trees, 25 cherry trees all to be set out at usual distance hands & seals
this 11the February 1748/9.
Presence—George Morton, Elizabeth x Hackley
Samuel Reeds, Philip x Robertson
Elizabeth x Hackley junr.
Memo that the said above Philip Robertson is not to work but two Tithables besides himself on the Leased Premises.
At a court held 3rd March 1748 .. Lease recorded.
     "1753-1777 King George Co VA Deed Book 4; pp. 440-441
Indenture made 29th April 1760 between JOHN HACKLEY Executor of the last will and testament of ELIZABETH HACKLEY deced of one part and JOHN CURTIS .. whereas Elizabeth Hackley was in her life time and at time of her death possessed of a certain parcel of land whereon PHILIP ROBINSON then dwelt in county King George containing 150 acres made her last will and testament in writing by her duly published bearing date 28th September 1755 did devise: "It is my will that my land whereon Philip Robinson now lives be sold and money put to interest for the use of my three grandchildren (that is) JAMES HACKLEY. JOSEPH HACKLEY and ANNE HACKLEY the sons and daughter of my son Joseph Hackley deceased She appointed JOHN HACKLEY her son party to these presents Executor .. soon after making her wiII ELIZABETH HACKLEY departed this life without revoking the same .. John Hackley exposed to Publick Sale the above tract for which JOHN CURTIS party to these presents being highest bidder having offer'd sum Forty pounds currt. money of Virginia . Now This Indenture Witnesseth that for sum Forty pounds John Hackley sold John Curtis the right of said Elizabeth Hackley deceased to the said parcel of land above described
Presence Robt. White. John Hackley
Matthew Bowin, John x Payne
At a court held 1st Nay 1760 .. Indenture of Bargain and Sale acknowledged admitted to record."¹
In James Hackley's will dated 2 November 1741 at King George Co., Virginia, USA, Elizabeth Shippey was named as executor;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "KING GEORGE COUNTY VIRGINIA WILL BOOK A-1;1721-1752 ; Pages 203-204
WILL OF JAMES HACKLEY
In the name of God Amen. I James Hackley of the Parish of Brunswick in the County of King George being sick and weak of body but of perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following.
     "Item: I give and bequeath to my loving son John Hackley all that dividend of land lying in Essex County to him and his heirs forever, and if any dispute should arise and the said land be tak- en away then I give my loving son John Hackley and equal share of my land in Prince William with my other five sons to him and his heirs forever.
     "Item: I give and bequeath unto my loving sons Joseph, Lott, Richard, James and Francis Hackley all my land lying in Prince William County to be equally divided between them, to them and their heirs forever, but if it chance that any of my aforesaid sons should dye before they arrive to the age of Twenty One years their parts so dying shall be equally divided amongst the survivors.
     "Item: It is my desire that my loving wife Elizabeth Hackley have the use and advantage of all my labouring Negroes (viz) Captain, Dinah and Pender during her natural life and after her decease them and all the rest of my Negroes to be equally divided amongst all my children then living.
     "Item; It is my desire that my loving wife Elizabeth Hackley have the use and advantage of all my stock of hogs, cattle and sheep upon both my plantations during her natural life and after to be divided amongst all my children then living.
     "Item: And as to the horses and mares which I have not yet given to my children, I leave to the disposal of my loving wife Elizabeth Hackley.
     "Item: It is my will and desire that my loving wife Elizabeth Hackley have the use and advantage of all the rest of my personal estate during her natural life and after her decease to be equally divided amongst all my children then living, but as to the ready cash which I have by me with which I intended to buy two young Negro boys, I desire it may be put to the samewSe by my Executors and Executrix hereafter mentioned.
     "It is my desire that my loving wife Elizabeth Hackley, my sons John and Joseph Hackley be Exexutrix and Executors of this my last Will and Testament, utterly revoking all former wills by me at any time made, I do hereby acknowledge this my last Will and Testament. As witness my hand and seale this second day of November 1741.
It is my will and desire that my estate may not be appraised.
James Hackley
Signed Sealed & Acknowledged in the Presence of us John Gilbert Samuel Reeds John Carter
At a Court held for King George County on Friday the 6th day of May 1748.
The Last Will & Testament of James Hackley, Deceased, was presented into Court by his Executors who made oath thereto and the same was proved by the oaths of Samuel Reeds and John Carter and admitted to record.
Cop.a
Test. Harry Turner Cl: Cur."²

     Thomas Jameson was born circa 1718 at St. Anne's Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Unknown (?) circa 1738 at St. Anne's Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.^2,1

Thomas Jameson died before 20 July 1765 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA; Date of administration of will.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "1722-1730 Essex County Virginia Wills, Inventories and Settlements of Estates No. 4; : Pages 14-15:
Will of Richard Edwards of the County of Essex, dated 13 June 1722.
To my beloved wife Mary whom I also make executrix all my estate during her naturall life.
To Thomas Lillie 70 acres of land, one cow, and calf, one sow and piggs, one fether with furniture [sic], one pot and one pan. If he should dye without heirs of his own body, Thomas Jameson enjoy the same forever.
All the rest of my estate after my wife's decease to Thomas Jameson. If he should dye without issue, to James Jameson.
James Jameson stand executor with my wife.
Richard (R) Edwards
Wit: John (J.) Boulware, David (T) Colburn, John Whiser. 19 Feb. 1722 [1723]. Presented in Court by Mary Edwards and James Jameson. Proved by the witnesses."¹

     Unknown (?) was born circa 1722 at St. Anne's Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Thomas Jameson circa 1738 at St. Anne's Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2

     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Children of UNK and Thomas JAMESON are:
--- i. James JAMESON was born AFT 1740 in Culpeper County, Virginia. He married Lucy HACKLY.
--- ii. Thomas JAMESON was born 03 MAY 1743, and died 13 AUG 1827. He married Judith B HACKLY.
--- iii. Margaret JAMESON was born 1747, and died 12 SEP 1770. She married John HAWKINS MAR 1767, son of Philemon HAWKINS and Sarah (or Mary) SMITH. He was born 29 AUG 1744 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, and died 1806 in Georgetown, Kentucky.
--- iv. John JAMESON LTC was born 1751, and died 20 NOV 1810. He married Rachel BERRIM 1785. He married Elizabeth DAVENPORT.
--- v. David JAMESON was born 18 AUG 1752, and died 02 OCT 1839. He married Mary MENNIS 1792. She was born 1777, and died 1807.
--- vi. William JAMESON was born 1785.¹

     Robert Frank was born circa 1684.¹ He married Sarah Marshall, daughter of Thomas Marshall and Martha Sherwood, before 1710 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.²

Robert Frank died before 20 June 1725 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia , Page 81
FRANK, SARAH, widow of Robert * * * 20 June 1725.
(Nuncupative.) Eldest son Thomas; children Robert, Samuel, Martha and Neremiah to John Piper and his wife Mary until they come of age. Attested to by John Plunkett
     "Westmoreland Co. Va Order Book 1705-1721 by John Frederick Dorman
page 345a - [25 June 1719]
The last will nuncupative of Joseph Hemmings was presented by Thomas Harvey and Elizabeth his wife relict of Joseph and proved by Eliza Frank and Martha Thompson, wittnessess thereto. Certificate is granted them for obtaining letters of administration with the will annext. It is ordered that Robert Frank, Robert Frank Jr, John Read and Samuel Rawlins appraise the estate in money.
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://pages.prodigy dot net/procyon/swepson/earlygrn.htm
URL title: GREENING -( And Variants)
Note: Westmoreland County, Virginia deeds
DB 5, p 304-305- July 25, 1714-Westmoreland Co- To all Christian People, to whom these presents shall come, Greeting: Know ye that I, Robert Frank, Senr, of the County of Westmoreland, of Washington Parish, Have in consideration of the natural love and affection which I beare to my son Robert Frank Junr, Give, Grant, Devise, and impress a certain messuage of land containing one hundred acres whereon he now lives, the said land to have and to hold to him and his heirs forever, with all privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging as houses orchards gardens and all other liberties and privileges thereunto belonging to the said hundred acres of land in manner and form aforesaid whereby I do acquitt and release all my right title and interest of the said land from me my heirs, Exrs, and assigns unto my son Robert Frank to him his heirs, or assigns, quietly to occupy and enjoy without any trouble or molestation for by or under me. In witness , I sett to my hand and seale! this 25th day of July, 1714. Sealed and Delivered in the presence of Alexander Thompson, Joseph Hemmings Signed: Robert (His Mark) Frank (Seal) Westmoreland County-At a Court held for the said County the 28th day of July, 1714, Joseph Hemmings, by virtue of a power from Robert Frank acknowledged the above written instrument to be his proper act and deed to be and more to the uses in the same contained which on motion of Robert Frank Junr. is admitted to record. Test: Thos. Sorrell, DCC, Recorded Aug 1st, 1714.
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK, 1714-1716 : pg 2
Westmoreland County Court 28th ofJuly 1714
- FRANK's ackno. to FRANK
JOSEPH HEMMINGS by vertue of a Letter of Attorney from ROBERT FRANK acknowledged a Deed of Gift ofLand from him to ROBERT FRANK, JUNR., to be his proper act and deed which together with the Power on motion of ROBERT the Younger is ordered to be recorded
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEEDS & WILLS. No. 8. Part 2; 1723-1738 : pp 252-253
THIS INDENTURE made the Twenty ninth day of October in the Eighth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second by the grace of God of Great Britain France and Ireland. King, Defender of the faith &c., and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and thirty four. Between THOMAS FRANK of County of Westmorland of one part and THOMAS THOMSON of the County of KING GEORGE of other part, Witnesseth that THOMAS FRANK in consideration of the sum of Five shillings of lawful money to him in hand paid by THOMAS THOMSON, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath and by these presents doth bargain and sell unto THOMAS THOMSON all that parcel of land containing One hundred acres sittuate in Parish of Washington in County of Westmorland being on the Branches of APPAMATTOX CREEK being formerly sold by FRANCIS WRIGHT, Gent., unto THOMAS ROBBINS as by the Deed in the County Court more fully appears, and said ROBBINS haveing sold the Land unto ROBERT FRANK. SENR., of aforesaid County as pr. a Deed of the said ROBBINS in the County Court acknowledged may more fully appear, and said ROBERT FRANK, SENR. acknowledged the Land unto ROBERT FRANK, JUNR., as pr. a Deed of Gift bearing date the Twelfth day of August one thousand seven hundred and fourteen, it being the land where THOMAS FRANK now lives, Together with all houses orchards, commodities and appurtenances belonging; To have and to hold the land and premises with appurtenances unto THOMAS THOMSON and assigns paying therefore the Rent of one Ear of Indian Corn upon the last day of the said term if lawfully demanded to the intent that key vertue of these presents and of the Statute for transfering uses into possession, THOMAS THOMSON may be in the actual possession of the premises and be thereby the better enabled to take a grant and release of the inheritance thereof; In Witness whereof the partyes to these presents have interchangeably set their hands & seals the day and year first above written
SAMUELL RALLINS, THOMAS FRANK PATRICK MATHENEY, JOHN BAILEY
Westmorland ss. At a Court held for the said County the 29th day of October 1734 THOMAS FRANK personally acknowledged this Deed of Lease of Land by him passed to THOMAS THOMSON to be his proper act and deed. which at the instance of the said THOMSON is admitted to Record Test G TURBERVILE. C. C. W.
Recorded the 8th day of November 1734 pr G. T.. C. C, W."¹

     Sarah Marshall was born circa 1688 at Sittenbourne Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Robert Frank, son of Robert Beasley Frank, before 1710 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹

Sarah Marshall died before 20 June 1725 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA; Date of probate of will.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia , Page 81
FRANK, SARAH, widow of Robert * * * 20 June 1725.
(Nuncupative.) Eldest son Thomas; children Robert, Samuel, Martha and Neremiah to John Piper and his wife Mary until they come of age. Attested to by John Plunkett.
     "From: James Hughes [mailto:]
Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2005 12:31 AM
Subject: RE: Will of Sarah Franks
WILL OF SARAH FRANKS, WIFE OF ROBERT FRANKS, JR.
From the book of Wills & Abstracts of Westmoreland, County, Virginia.
Franks, Sarah, widow of Robert, 20 June 1725, eldest son thomas, should be declared of age upon my death. Children Robert, Samuel, Martha, Mehemiah to John Piper and wife Mary until they come of age. Attested by John Plunkett.
FINAL WILL OF SARAH FRANKS. From her death bed it seems, John Plunket saith that on the 6th of this Instant time he was desired by Sara Frank, late wife of Robert Frank, now deced. to be witness that it was her desire that John Marshall & John Piper should together with her Eldest son, Thomas Frank, be her executors & desired that John Marshall should have the care and education of her two sons, Robert and Samuel, and her other two chilren Martha and Nehemiah should be under the care of John Piper and his wife, Mary, and that the said John Marshall and John Piper should see the Estate equally divided among her children and that her son Thomas, should imediately be of age and for himself after her death. And further saith not.
signed John Marshall.
In an extra note it stated that she also declared Elizabeth and Sara along with Thomas of age after her death. She declared this from her sick bed.
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     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEEDS & WILLS. No. 8. Part 1
1723-1738 : pp 39
JOHN PLUNKET saith that on the 6th of this Instant time he was desired by SARA FRANK. late Wife of ROBERT FRANK, now deced, to be a wittness that it was her desire that JOHN MARSHALL & JOHN PIPER should together with her Eldest Son, THOMAS FRANI:. be her Executors & desired that JOHN MARSHALL should have the care educacon of her two Sons, ROBERT & SAMUEL, And that her other two Children, MARTHA & NEHEMIAH should be under the care of JOHN PIPER & his Wife, MARY: and that the said JOHN MARSHALL & JOHN PIPER should see the Estate equally divided among her Children and that her Son, THOMAS, should imediately be of age and for himself after her death and further saith not JOHN PLUNKET
ANDREW FLETCHER saith that on the Sixth of this Instant June he was at the House of SARA, late Wife of ROBERT FRANK, deced., who then lay on her death bed who desired him to be a wittness that it was her Will & desire that JOHN MARSHALL & JOHN PIPER should be her Exrs. and that the said MARSHALL should have the care and tuition of her two Sons, ROBERT & SAMUEL and that JOHN PIPER & MARY his Wife should have the care of her Son, NEHEMIAH, & Daughter. MARTHA, And that the said JOHN PIPER & JOHN MARSHALL should see her Estate equally divided among her Children, and that her two Daughters. ELIZABETH & SARA, together with her Son, THOMAS, should be of age imediately after her death and further saith not.
ANDREW FLETCHER
Westmoreland ss. At a Court held for the sd County the 3Uth day of June 1725
The Will nun cupative of SARAH FRANK. deced, was produced into Court by JOHN PIPER JOHN MARSHALL. her Exrs., who made Oath thereto, and being proved by the Oaths of the witnesses thereto is admitted to Record. And upon the moron of the sd. Ears and their performing what is usual in such cases, Certificate is granted them for obtaining a Probate thereof in due form Test THOS: SORRELL Cl
Recordat quinto die July 1725."¹

     Martha Sherwood was born in 1662 at Sittenbourne Parish, Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Thomas Marshall circa 30 April 1685 at Sittenbourne Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 1st husband.
"Early Colonial Settlers..." cites:
     "The Virginia Magazine, Vol XXXIV 1926, page 82/83
Essex Co. Va Feb 8, 1685/6, Book 7, p443
Thomas Marshall of Sittenburn Parish, Old Rappahannock Co. & wife Martha.
Deed to Francis James, [Land was occupied by Thomas & Martha Marshall.)
     "it has been shown that Thomas married Martha not Sarah 1685,
MARSHALL, THOMAS Married Sarah, daughter of Philip Sherwood
Book: O 1, Page: 173
Essex County, Virginia Marriages, 1655-1900."² Martha Sherwood married Alexander Thompson before 25 July 1705 at Richmond Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 2nd husband.³
Martha Sherwood died on 4 July 1749 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Order Book - 1685-1687; Antient Press: pg 122
- Rappahannock County Court 4th of September 1685
- Whereas PHILLIP SHERWOOD late of this County dyed seized in fee of a certain tract of land lying and being on the North side of Rappa: River in the freshes thereof which sd land doth now lawfully come vest in MARY, MARTHA, SARAH and ANN, the foure Daughters & coheirs of the sd PHILLIP SHERWOOD; And Whereas THOMAS MARSHALL who marryed SARAH, one of the coheirs, did in right of his Wife bring his action in this Court against FRANCIS JAMES, who marryed MARY, the Eldest of the sd Daughters, and shows that the sd JAMES did contrary to Law and without the mutual consent of the sd Sisters & coheirs make devision of the land aforesd., But it being made appeare that MARY & MARTHA, the two Eldest Daughters of the sd PHILLIP SHERWOOD were of full age & did consent to the division aforesd. the Court seriously weighing the matter have ordered the division of the sd land already made do continue good & firme until! such time as the Youngest Daughter of the sd SHERWOOD shall move for a new division thereof
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 7, Part II - 1686-1688; Antient Press: pg 370
THIS INDENTURE made this Eighth day of February 1685 Between THOMAS MARSHALL of the Parish of Sittenburne in the County of Rappahannock, Carpentr:, and MARTHA his Wife on the one part and FRANCIS JAMES of the same Parish and County aforesd, on the other part Witnesseth that the sd THOMAS MARSHALL and MARTHA his Wife for the sum of Three thousand pounds of good sound Merchantable Tobb: and caske to contain the same to us in hand paid have granted unto the sd FRANCIS JAMES his heires forever all that parcell of land conteyning One hundred Twenty and five acers late in the tenure or occupation of the sd THOMAS MARSHALL and MARTHA his Wife To have and to hold the sd land and premisses unto the sd FRANCIS JAMES forever with warranty against all persons whatsoever claiming interest thereof and the sd THOMAS MARSHALL and MARTHA his Wife for themselves agree that they will acknowledge the sd land in Court at the request of the sd FRANCIS JAMES and will make such other assurance as Coun cell learned in the Law shall require if these presents not
thought fitt. In Witness whereof the sd THO: MARSHALL and MARTHA his Wife have sett their hands and seales the day and year above said
Sealed and delivered in the presence of
THO: PAPWACT, THO MARSHALL
JOSEPH BECKLEY MARTHA + the mark of ye sd.
JNO. NICKOLLS
Recognitr in Cur Com Rappa: 6 die Julii 1687 et record xx die
     "[Paxton.FTW]
P. 701 of "VA Vital Records' Page 288 of VA Will Records shows that Pendleton was not the wife of Thos. Marshall, but Sherwood was.
     "Westmoreland Co. Va Order Book 1698-1705 by John Frederick Dorman
page 205a - [24 November 1703]
John Evans, servant to Martha Marshall, adjudged to be 13 years of age
     "Westmoreland Co. Va Order Book 1698-1705 by John Frederick Dorman
page 227 - [31 May 1704]
The last will and testament of Thomas Marshall was proved by John Tayler and Jno Oxford and a probate thereof granted Martha Marshall his relict and executrix. It is also ordered that Michll. Halbert, Joseph Hemmings, Anthony Rawlins and Richard Rawlins appraize the estate.
     "Westmoreland Co. Va Order Book 1698-1705 by John Frederick Dorman
page 268a - [25 May 1705]
It is ordered that Alexander Thompson and Martha his wife, relict of Tho. Marshall do return a true inventory of the estate of Thomas Marshall. It is also ordered that Michll. Halbert, Joseph Hemmings, Anthony Rawlins and Richard Rawlins appraize the estate.
     "Alexander Thomson & Martha Thompson returned the inventory of her dec'd husband , Thomas Marshall on 15 August 1705. " [Circuit Court of Westmoreland county; in Deed and Will Book no. 3 page 368]
     "Westmoreland Co. Va Order Book 1705-1721 by John Frederick Dorman
page 349 - [26 June 1718]
Wm Marshall vs Alexander Thompson. Chancery. The defendent not answering a summons. an attachment is granted against him.
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY ORDER BOOK, 1718-1721; pg 71
Westmoreland County Court 26th November 1719.
In the difference brought in Chancery before this Count by WILLIAM
MARSHALL son of THOMAS MARSHALL, decd. against ALEX. THOMPSON who intermarried with MARTHA the Exorx. of the said THOMAS MARSHALL. Upon hearing the Bill replyacon answer and replycacon &c. and mature consideration thereon had together with the arguments of both parties Attorneys It is considered by the Court and accordingly decreed that the aforesaid WILLIAM MARSHALL shall have and receive from the aforesaid ALEX THOMPSON one child's part of the personal Estate of the said THOMAS MARSHALL and moreover It is decreed and ordered that the said THOMPSON do deliver to the complainant aforesaid all and singular the land Deeds Writeings and Evidences that in any manner or sort do or may relate to the title of the land devised to the said WILLIAM by his aforesaid father and that the said THOMPSON pay costs.
     "Westmoreland Co. Va Order Book 1705-1721 by John Frederick Dorman
page 345a - [25 June 1719]
The last will nuncupative of Joseph Hemmings was presented by Thomas Harvey and Elizabeth his wife relict of Joseph and proved by Eliza Frank and Martha Thompson, wittnessess thereto. Certificate is granted them for obtaining letters of administration with the will annext. It is ordered that Robert Frank, Robert Frank Jr, John Read and Samuel Rawlins appraise the estate in money.
     "WILL OF FRANCIS JAMES
In the name of God Amen I Francis James of Sittenburn Parish in the County of Richmond being sick and weak of body but of perfect mind and memory do make and Ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following.
Imprimis: I give and bequeath my Soul to the hands of God that gave it hoping thro the merits and mediation of my Dear Redeemer Jesus Christ to receive the same at the General Resurrection with free pardon and Remission of all my Sins My body to the Earth to be decently buried as my Executrix hereafter named shall think fit. And astouching my worldly Estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me with, I do dispose of after the following manner, Viz.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my Loving son Sherwood James all that Plantation whereon I now Live being fifty acres to him his heirs and assigns forevermore.
Item: I give and bequeath to my Loving son Sherwood James that fifty acres of land that I bought of my Sister in law Martha Marshall adjoining upon the above fifty acres and also upon the branches of Thatcher's Dam to him and his heirs and assigns forever-more.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my Loving son Sherwood James one young bay Mare branded with I F on the near buttock when he shall arrive and come to the age of 21 years.
Item: It is my Will and Desire that all the rest and residue of my personal estate should be equally divided between my Loving Daughter Jane James and my Loving wife Margaret James. I do also hereby nominate and appoint my Loving wife Margaret James whole and sole executrix of this my last Will and Testament hereby utterly Revokeing all former Wills by me heretofore at any time made do own and acknowledge this my last Will and Testament as witness my hand and Seale this 24th day of October 1717.
Sign
Fra James *Seale*
     "Signd Seald and Acknowledged
in the presence of
John Gilbert
Peter Martha Sherwood Jett, his mark Mary [M] Hasell, her mark
At a Court held for King George County the Seventh day of July in the year of our Lord 1721: The last Will and Testament of Francis James dec. was presented into Court by Margaret James widdow his Executrix who made oath thereto and being proved by the oaths of Peter Jett and Mary Hasell witnesses thereto is admited to Record. And on the Motion of the said Margaret James and her performing what is usual in such cases, Certificate is granted her for obtaining a Probat thereof in due form.
Test."¹ She was mentioned regarding the death of Philip Sherwood Esq. before 4 September 1684 at Sittenbourne Parish, Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "According to 'The Phillip Sherwood Family' from Elroy Christenson's Family Records, the earliest record of Philip Sherwood is a notation in the Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Order Book 1, (1683-1686), pp. 173 - 174. "4 September 1685: Whereas Philip Sherwood late of this County dyed seized and possessed in Fee of a certain tract of Land Lying and bing on the north side of (the) Rappahannock River in the freshes therof which said land doth now lawfully come and Vest in Mary, Martha, Sarah and Anne the four daughters and coheirs of the said Philip Sherwood and whereas Thomas Marshall who marryed Sarah one of the said cohiers did in right of his wife bring this action in this Court against Francis James who marred Mary the Eldest of the said daughters and shows that the said James did marry contrary to law and without the mutual consent of the said Sisters and coheirs make division of the Land aforesaid. But it evidently made appear that Mary and Martha the two eldest daughters of the sd Philip Sherwood were of full age and did Consent to the division of the land and seriously weighing the matter have ordered that the division of the sd land already made to continue good and firme untill such time as the youngest Sister, daughter of the sd Phillip Sherwood shall move for a new division thereof. It is believed that the land Phillip owned was located in Sittenburne Parish of Richmond County, Virginia."^4,5

     Thomas Marshall was born circa 1648.¹ He married Jane (?) circa 1668 at Charles Co., Maryland, USA,
;
His 1st wife (unproven).² Thomas Marshall married Martha Sherwood, daughter of Philip Sherwood Esq. and Martha Jane Pendleton, circa 30 April 1685 at Sittenbourne Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 1st husband.
"Early Colonial Settlers..." cites:
     "The Virginia Magazine, Vol XXXIV 1926, page 82/83
Essex Co. Va Feb 8, 1685/6, Book 7, p443
Thomas Marshall of Sittenburn Parish, Old Rappahannock Co. & wife Martha.
Deed to Francis James, [Land was occupied by Thomas & Martha Marshall.)
     "it has been shown that Thomas married Martha not Sarah 1685,
MARSHALL, THOMAS Married Sarah, daughter of Philip Sherwood
Book: O 1, Page: 173
Essex County, Virginia Marriages, 1655-1900."¹
Thomas Marshall died before 31 May 1704 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA; Date of probate of will.¹
     Reference:
Records Set #3: From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "James Hughes 2006-06-04 10:24:27
The Washington Ancestry and Records of the McClain, Johnson and Forty Other Colonial American Families, Volume 1, Page 375
Richmond County, Deed Book No. 2, p.
[153]: WRIGHT'S | THIS INDENTURE DEED TO | made the eight day of October WASHINGTON | one thousand seven hundred & nine and in the Eight year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lady Anne by the Grace of God of Great Brittain, ffrance & Ireland Queen Defender of the faith &c. Between ffrancis WRIGHT and John WRIGHT of Cople Pish in Westmoreland County, Gent., and John WASHINGTON of the Pish of Washington in the said County, late of Stafford County, Gent. . . . for eight thousand pounds of good Tobacco . . . do by these presents give grant bargain sell [etc.] . . . to the said John WASHINGTON 171 1/2 acres of Land Scituate part in Richmond County and part in Westmorland County beginning in St. Mary's Pish in the County of Richmond at a stake standing nigh a small red oak Saplin and running from thence north one hundred twenty eight poles, deviding this land from the land of John Riper (PIPER), Dec'd, to the line of Thomas MARSHALL dec'd, thence west two degrees Southerly along the line of the sd MARSHALL and Thomas ROBINS one hundred and twenty poles to a markt Chesnutt tree, being Corner to the said ROBINS, thence north one hundred seventy six poles along another line of the said ROBINS, thence west twenty poles to the Corner tree of Major Francis THORNTON, thence south along his line three hundred poles to a stake standing in the line of John WILLIS Senr., thence East one hundred & ninety poles along the said WILLIS'es line to the place where it began....
FFRA: WRIGHT JOHN WRIGHT
[Seals] NATH: POPE [Jr.] JOHN CHAMPE
At a Court held for Richmond County November 2d 1709 Daniell McCarty Gent. by vertue of a power of Attorney from ffrancis WRIGHT and John WRIGHT to him in that behalf made acknowledged this deed for land unto John WASHINGTON, Gent: &c. Test. M: BECKWITH C.C. Cur.
     "STAFFORD COUNTY VA DEED & WILL BOOK 1686 - 1689; THE ANTIENT PRESS
pp 96a TO ALL CHRISTIAN PEOPLE to whom these presents shall come I JONAH REVETT of ye County of Stafford Planter this fourth day of August in ye yeare 1688 Now Know yee that I for ye some of Twenty one thousande poundes of Tobacco and Caske paid by WM. FITZHUGH of ye aforesaid County doe by these presents sell unto ye said WILLM FITZHUGH his heires forever a tract of land in Stafford County contininge Three or Four hundred acres Descending and comeinge to me JONAH REVETT as Son and heire of my Father JONAH REVETT late of this County the said land being part of a Pattent of Sixteene hundred acres of land granted to JERVAS DODSON the first of February 1650 Ye Patent being bounded Buttinge Easterly upon POTOMACK RIVER Southerly upon ye main Woods and said Three or Four hundred acres of land part thereof being granted by ye said DODSON to ye said REVETT Deced by a Deed bearing date 29th of October 1653 and bounding West upon ye land Pattented by STEPHEN NORMAN South upon ye mouth of MACHODICK RIVER North Easterly upon a small Creek well divides it from ye rest of ye said Sixteene hundred acres wch said Bounds more particularly the divideing line between DODSON & NORMANs Patents & which is now in possession of VINCENT YOUNGE by an able Jury of ye Neighbourhood and Two Surveyors Mr. GEORGE BRENT and Mr. WILLIAM HORTEN berg appointed by the Generall Court who did betwixt that and September following Court In Obedience thereunto lay out ye said land and make report thereof in September Generall Court 1681 which said Survey and Re-port of ye jury and Surveyr was confirmed in said Court and farther expressed in ye Order to bee a finall Intermicmacon of all matters about their said Bounds w oh said Order report-and Survey is further confirmed also by an Order of ye General! Court bearing date ye 28th of November 1682 as pr ye said Patten t Deed Survey and General! Orders relacon being had. In Wittness whereof I have hereunto sett my hande and fixed my Seale
In presence of WM. BUCKNER, JONAH REVETT HENRY MEREST, THOMAS GILSON, GEORGE READE
     "I ELIZABETH REVETT Wife of ye above named JONAH REVETT doe appoint Mr. WM. BUCKNER to acknowledge my third to ye above menconed Deed. Wittness my hande this 5th day of October 1688.
GEORGE READE, THOMAS MARSHALL ELIZABETH REVETT 3
Memorandum this 5th day of Octobr 1688 Livery and Seize!, of ye wthin tract of land was delivered to WM. FITHUGH by delivery of ye Mansion House and by Turfe and Twigge upon part of ye said Land before us hereunde written
WM. BUCKNER HENRY MEREST
THOMAS GYLSON GEORGE READE
This Sale of Lande was acknowledged by ye wthin named JONAH REVETT and by Mr. WM.. BUCKNER Atturney of his said Wife unto Coll. WM. FITZHUGH in ye County Court of Stafford this 10th day of October 1688 And was then recorded
     "STAFFORD COUNTY VA DEED & WILL BOOK 1689 - 1693; THE ANTIENT PRESS
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I JONAH REVET of Stafford County do appoint my Father in Law HENRY MEREST to be my true & lawfull Attorney to implead any case or cases whatsoever my said Attorney shall doe l doe confirme as if I my selfe were psona ly there as Wittness my hande & Seale this 10th day of Febry 1690/1
JAMES REDDISH JONAH REVETT THOMAS MARSHALL Recorded ye 12th day o March 1690/1
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY ORDER BOOK, 1718-1721; pg 71
Westmoreland County Court 26th November 1719.
In the difference brought in Chancery before this Count by WILLIAM
MARSHALL son of THOMAS MARSHALL, decd. against ALEX. THOMPSON who intermarried with MARTHA the Exorx. of the said THOMAS MARSHALL. Upon hearing the Bill replyacon answer and replycacon &c. and mature consideration thereon had together with the arguments of both parties Attorneys It is considered by the Court and accordingly decreed that the aforesaid WILLIAM MARSHALL shall have and receive from the aforesaid ALEX THOMPSON one child's part of the personal Estate of the said THOMAS MARSHALL and moreover It is decreed and ordered that the said THOMPSON do deliver to the complainant aforesaid all and singular the land Deeds Writeings and Evidences that in any manner or sort do or may relate to the title of the land devised to the said WILLIAM by his aforesaid father and that the said THOMPSON pay costs."

Reference:
Records Set #2: From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
The Marshall Family , Page 12
Note: Mr. M. L. Hutt, the gentlemanly clerk of Westmoreland County, Virginia., under date of June 11, 1885, among other statements, says:
The parish records of this county were destroyed in the Revolution -- other records date back to 1652. Thomas Marshall is the oldest of that name on record. He purchased of Francis Wright 200 acres of land. No administration was granted on Thos. Marshall's estate. His 200 acres of land fell to his son William. He is the only child mentioned in the will, but he may have had others. William afterward moved to King and Queen County, Virginia., and he sold the land to John Marshall, perhaps one of his brothers, by deed dated Oct. 23, 1727. I find inventory and appraisement of John Marshall's estate returned and recorded April 22, 1751. Said John Marshall died before August, 1751 (yet the will is dated 1752, No. 12), from the fact that James Berryman, the administrator, signed the inventory of his property about that time; but said inventory and appraisement were not returned and recorded
Page 13
until the 22d of April, 1751, as above stated. (Could this have been another John Marshall, son of John, of Ireland, for Thos. Marshall and Elizabeth Marshall were executors of John Marshall of the Forest, No. 12?) I find inventory and apprisement of James Marshall's estate returned and recorded May 3, 1751. (This may have been another son of Thomas, who died 1704). I find John Marshall's inventory and appraisement returned and recorded July 13, 1752. (Above, it is April 22, 1751). John Marshall's will is dated April 1, 1752. (These discrepancies can be reconciled only by supposing two John Marshalls). John Marshall's widow's name was Elizabeth, and she made a deed of gift for 100 acres to Thomas Marshall, dated May 25, 1752. I can find nothing of Capt. John Marshall, emigrant. The records don't date far enough back. The will of Peter McClanahan is dated January, 1775. His children are 1, Peter, 2, Thomas, 3, James, 4, Mary, 5, John -- wife not mentioned. John Smith's will is dated January 7, 1771. Children, 1, Edward, 2, Matthew -- wife not named. There is no index to the old marriage bonds, and it would be much trouble to look over them.
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://www.rockystrickland.com/marshall.htm
URL title: Rock Stirckland's Genealogy: MARSHALL
Note: W. M. Paxton, in his book "The Marshall Family," said that the Marshall family was from Ireland. Later, in letters written to G. C. Marshall in 1886 and 1895, Paxton said that the Marshall family came "from central or northern England, beyond question." He said that he "made a grand mistake in deriving the Marshalls from Ireland."
     ""Now I believe it to be a fact that none of the Marshalls mentioned by Paxton as descendants of William Marshall, the eldest son of Thomas Marshall of Westmoreland, are descendants from him. The truth or error of this assumption turns upon the paternity of the so-called William Marshall of Mecklenburg. Thomas Marshall (Lieut.-Col.), the son of John Marshall of (Isle of Wright), is recorded by Paxton as born 1655. His son William Marshall was said to have been born about 1685. His father was then about thirty years old. If the so-called William of Mecklenburg was his son and born in 1757 then his father, William of King and Queen County was seventy-two years old at the date of his birth-but it is known that the first William Marshall (born 1685) had a son William Marshall, born about 1707, who lived in King and Queen County who married one Elizabeth Williams. This couple had also a son William Marshall who lived for a time in Caroline County, Virginia. He was born 1744 and married Anne McLeod, a daughter of Furquil McLeod and Anne Clark, an aunt of Gen. George Rogers Clark, Lieut.-Col. Johathan Clark and Governor Wm. Clark, of Lewis and Clark fame. This couple married about 1768 and removed from Caroline County, Virginia to Fairhope, Jefferson County, Kentucky about 1780."
Source:
Walker, Anne Kendrick.
The storied Kendalls : with historical and genealogical records of Scottish and allied families
Richmond, Virginia.: Dietz Press, 1947, 209 pgs
     "Virginia Historical Magazine of History and Biography, June 1905, Volume XII, pages 328-331
     "THE MARSHALL TRADITION.
By Major-General Thomas M. Anderson, U. S. A.
There is a notable uncertainty in family history, when unconnected with hereditary titles, or the transmission of landed estate.
This finds singular illustration in the history of the Marshall family.
     "For several generations this sept has produced men of such indisputable talent, and force of character, that the name has become prominent in our national annals. Yet, even in this country, the line of one branch has been made the subject of no little controversy.
And when we follow the line back beyond the sea, we get into a realm of uncertainty and conjecture.
     "The tradition is that they are descended from William le Mareschal, shown by the Domes Day Book to have fought at Hastings and to have received an estate on the border of the Wales. In time the representatives of this family became Earls of Pembroke. They had estates in Ireland. During the War of Roses all of the direct male line of Pembroke Marshalls were killed oft; and the title and estates passed to the female line. But it is claimed by tradition that a Captain John Marshall, of Ireland, who claimed collateral kinship with the Pembroke branch, fought and was wounded at the siege of Calais, 1557. It is claimed that, he went back to Ireland, and that a grandson of his, also a Captain Marshall, commanded a troop in king Charles' (Stuart's) army at the battle of Edge Hill, 1642. Tradition again has it that he came to Virginia about 1650. It was of him that old Dr. Humphrey Marshall said we were descended from an Irish captain, and a d..d poor captain at that.
     "Campbell's History of Virginia mentions a John Marshall who was a captain of Virginia troops in the Indian wars. It is assumed that he was the Edge Hill Marshall and the father of Thomas Marshall, of Westmoreland County, Virginia., whose will, probated in 1704, is the first authentic Marshall of record in Virginia. In O'Hara's Landed Gentry of Ireland there is mention of a Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Marshall and a Captain John Marshall who received grants of land in Ireland from Charles II after the Restoration, for services rendered presumably during the Round Head Revolution. It may be, therefore, that the Thomas Marshall, of Westmoreland, was this Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas, of Ireland, and that he did not come to Virginia until after the Restoration; or it may be that this Captain John Marshall who received a grant of land in Ireland was the same John who came to Virginia, for he may not have come to the colony until after the accession of Charles II; or he may have come before--even as early as 1645---and have received the grant of land in his absence. It is just as probable, however, that the Virginia Marshalls descend neither from the Pembroke or the Irish Marshalls, for in Hotten's Book of Immigrants to the colonies from 1600 to 1700, no less than six names of Marshalls appear as having migrated to Virginia before 1642.
     "In the absence of official or family records It is not apparent why Thomas, of Westmoreland, may not have descended from one of these earlier immigrants. Thomas, of Westmoreland, left a son, William, born about 1685, who was still a minor of nineteen at the time of his father's death in 1704. Tradition has it again, but this time of undoubted tradition, that he left a younger son, John, who was known as John of the Forest, who married Elizabeth Markham, and lived and died in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He was the father of Colonel Thomas Marshall, the colonel of the 3d Virginia regiment in the Continental Army and the grandfather of Chief Justice Marshall.
     "Paxton's record of the Marshall family in this country is only a genealogical record of this branch of the family, that is, of the descendants of John Marshall of the Forest and Elizabeth Markham, his wife. But he mentions, parenthetically, that there was an elder branch of the descendants of William Marshall, the oldest son of Thomas, of Dumfries, and the only child designated by name in his will, probated in 1704. This will appears on the tenth page of his book. Immediately after appears the statement that this William Marshall had a son who was known as Colonel William Marshall, of Mecklenburg, Virginia., who married Lucy Goode, of Powhatan county. He states positively that this Colonel William Marshall was one of the signers of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, and an officer of the Revolutionary War_ To the best of my information he was born 1757, and died at Henderson, Kentucky, about 1810. His name does not appear among the Mecklenburg signers, nor does his name appear on any roster of Virginia soldiers. The records of the pension office show that there was a Private William Marshall who received a pension for eight months service in 1781. I cannot ascertain whether this William was the man who married Miss Goode or not. Paxton gives as his decendants his son, William J. Marshall, of Henderson, Kentucky, who married Sarah Lyne Holloway, and their children, John H., William J., James B. and Lucy Marshall Lyne. This he says is the only branch of Colonel William Marshall's family he can trace. He gives the names of Dr. J. M. Marshall of Knoxville, Tennessee, Joseph Marshall of North Carolina, and of H. D., V. E. and Neal B. of Union, Missouri, and of J. W. Marshall of Remez, West Virginia, as probable decendants of this branch. Yet on page 7 of his book he publishes an extract from Mr. Thomas Marshall Green's book who states explicitly that the Andersons of Kentucky and Ohio, and the Samuels and Tompkins of Kentucky were descendants of this elder branch of the Marshall family.
     "Now I believe it to be a fact that none of the Marshalls mentioned by Paxton as descendants of William Marshall, the eldest son of Thomas of Westmoreland, are descendants from him. The truth or error of this assumption turns upon the paternity of the so called William of Mecklenburg. Thomas, (Lientenant-Colonel) the son of John, is recorded by Paxton as born in 1655. His son William was said to have been born about 1685. His father was then about 30 years old. If the so called William of Mecklenburg was his son, and born in 1757, then his father, William of King and Queen, was 72 years old at the date of his birth. But it is known that the first William had a son William, born about 1707, who lived in King and Queen, and who married an Elizabeth Williams. This couple had also a son William who lived for a time in Caroline county, Virginia. He was born in 1744 and married Anne McLeod, a daughter of Turquil McLeod and Anne Clarke an aunt of General George Rogers Clark, Lieutenant-Colonel Johnathan Clark and Governor William Clark of Lewis and Clark fame. This couple married about 1768 and removed from Caroline county, Virginia, to Fairhope, Jefferson county, Kentucky, about 1780. By successive divisions of Jefferson county their home successively fell under the subdivisions of Henry county and Trimble county, Kentucky.
     "They had four daughters, who married a Samuel, a Webb, a Thompkins, and an Anderson. The youngest daughter, Sarah, married Lieutenant Colonel Richard Clough Anderson, of the Virginia Continental line, who had served in the Revolutionary War with her cousin, John Marshall, subsequently Chief Justice. It must appear from this statement that if Colonel William, of Mecklenburg, was a son of William the son of Thomas, of Westmoreland, then that William must have had two sons named William, one of whom married a Williams and another a Goode, or that he had two wives, a Williams and a Goode, successively. This quite possible hypothesis is made untenable from the fact that neither branch of the family has any record of a double marriage or any knowledge of each other.
     "Our acceptance of one or the other of these claims of descent, will depend upon our inclination to accept the authority of Paxton or of Green. But what does it matter ? We have now the gratifying knowledge that we are in an ascending series from a primeval atom. For we have now the assurance of science that God made radium and rested on the seventh day."

Reference:
Records Set #1: From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "mm 30 May, 07 June 2005: 2010: March 2011 update:
I believe Paxton got it wrong in his 1885 publication on the Marshall family and mixed up the Isle of Wright Marshall's with the Westmoreland Marshall's. It appears the 1635 transportation of 20 year old John Marshall to VA was the one who married Jane McCarthy. From naming conventions, no William or Thomas figures into the Isle of Wight Family.
There is another line of Marshall's that was in Lancaster Co. VA on the Rappanhannock River near Leedstown that would have been a better match for the 1655 Thomas Marshall. However, they are all accounted for with land records and wills/inventories. This family appears to be the ancestors of the King George County, Virginia and "Berry Plains", and were early overseers for the Carter family. I'm currently focusing on the John Marshall that died in Lancaster county and had orphans.
The Thomas Marshall millwright, living in "Allens Fresh", Charles County Maryland that moved to Virginia abt 1684 to avoid prosecution by the St. Mary's MD courts after Fendall's Rebellion, is the Thomas was living in Northumberland and after 1695 per the "1695 Col. Nehemiah Blackiston inventory, where Thomas is referred to as "of Virginia". This Thomas appears to have died in Stafford county.
The Families of Brown, Rozier, Chandler, Harrison, & Pope all had property on both sides of the Potomac directly across from "Allens Fresh" at Pope's Creek in Westmoreland Co. Va, and the Marshall's married into most of them. Coincidently, Thomas' move to Virginia was the same time Martha Sherwood of Westmoreland Co. Va. married a Thomas Marshall and her sister Sarah married a David Rozier, a nephew of Col. Benjamin Rosier.
Thomas Marshall b 1655 would have been one of the first sons of William Marshall & Catherine Payne widow of Thomas Dr. Hebden who died 1649, or from an earlier marriage to Margaret Bayne who died about 1650. However DNA testing show no relationship between the MD and VA lines.
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Order Book - 1683-1685; Antient Press: pg 21
Rappahannock County Court 7th of May 1684
- Ordrd that THOMAS MARSHALL pay and satisfie to JOS: BERKLEY for one days attendance at his Subpa. according to Act
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Order Book - 1683-1685; Antient Press: pg 89
Rappahannock County Court 7th of May 1685
- Reference granted between THO: MARSHALL Plant: & FRANCIS JAMES Deft, till next North side Court being in behalf of the Orphants of PHILLIP SHERWOOD
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Order Book - 1683-1685; Antient Press: pg 102
Att a Court held for Rappa: County July ye 2d 1685
- Reference continued between THOMAS MARSHALL in behalf of the Orphans of PHILLIP SHERWOOD Pit. & FRANCIS JAMES Deft., till next North side Court & it is ordered that the difference betwen them be then & there finally determined
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 7, Part II - 1686-1688; Antient Press: pg 370
THIS INDENTURE made this Eighth day of February 1685 Between THOMAS MARSHALL of the Parish of Sittenburne in the County of Rappahannock, Carpentr:, and MARTHA his Wife on the one part and FRANCIS JAMES of the same Parish and County aforesd, on the other part Witnesseth that the sd THOMAS MARSHALL and MARTHA his Wife for the sum of Three thousand pounds of good sound Merchantable Tobb: and caske to contain the same to us in hand paid have granted unto the sd FRANCIS JAMES his heires forever all that parcell of land conteyning One hundred Twenty and five acers late in the tenure or occupation of the sd THOMAS MARSHALL and MARTHA his Wife To have and to hold the sd land and premisses unto the sd FRANCIS JAMES forever with warranty against all persons whatsoever claiming interest thereof and the sd THOMAS MARSHALL and MARTHA his Wife for themselves agree that they will acknowledge the sd land in Court at the request of the sd FRANCIS JAMES and will make such other assurance as Councell learned in the Law shall require if these presents not
thought fitt. In Witness whereof the sd THO: MARSHALL and MARTHA his Wife have sett their hands and seales the day and year above said
Sealed and delivered in the presence of
THO: PAPWACT, THO MARSHALL
JOSEPH BECKLEY MARTHA + the mark of ye sd.
JNO. NICKOLLS
Recognitr in Cur Com Rappa: 6 die Julii 1687 et record xx die
     "Westmoreland Co. Va Order Book 1675/6-1685/6 by John Frederick Dorman
page 396 - [26 March 1685]
Thomas Marshall administrator of Samuel Raspin vs John Cockrell. The defendent nonsuites the plaintiff.
     "Westmoreland Co. Va Order Book 1675/6-1685/6 by John Frederick Dorman
page 400 - [26 March 1685]
Thomas Marshall vs Charles Porter. Dismissed.
     "Westmoreland Co. Va Order Book 1690-1698 by John Frederick Dorman
page 261a - [30 March 1698]
Mr. William Horton by his letter entered a caveat that a commission of administration might not be granted to the estates of Thomas Gillock or John Jones (except to the widow of Jones) until he were called.
-page 265 - [30 March 1698]
Gillock's administration granted Marshall
     "Westmoreland Co. Va Order Book 1698-1699 by John Frederick Dorman
page 30a - [30 March 1699]
Timothy Coffer servant to Thomas Marshall is adjudged ten years of age and ordered to serve according to the law.
     "Westmoreland Co. Va Order Book 1698-1699 by John Frederick Dorman
page 30a - [30 March 1699]
Thomas Swillivant servant to Thomas Marshall doe serve his master seven months after his tyme by indenture of cusome expired, in compensation of loss of service by running away, charge and expense in pursuit of recovery.
     "Westmoreland Co. Va Order Book 1701-1703 by John Frederick Dorman
page 189a - [28 April 1703]
Thomas Marshall listed as been on the grand jury for the last year.
     "Westmoreland Co. Va Order Book 1698-1705 by John Frederick Dorman
page 227 - [31 May 1704]
The last will and testament of Thomas Marshall was proved by John Tayler and Jno Oxford and a probate thereof granted Martha Marshall his relict and executrix. It is also ordered that Michll. Halbert, Joseph Hemmings, Anthonhy Rawlins and Richard Rawlins appraize the estate.
     "Westmoreland Co. Va Order Book 1698-1705 by John Frederick Dorman
page 268a - [31 May 1704]
It is ordered that Alexander Thompson and Martha his wife, relict of Tho. Marshall do return a true inventory of the estate of Thomas Marshall. It is also ordered that Michll. Halbert, Joseph Hemmings, Anthonhy Rawlins and Richard Rawlins appraize the estate.
     "Westmoreland Co. Va Order Book 1705-1707 by John Frederick Dorman
page 568a - [28 May 17074]
John Wright, Gent., acknowldeged a writeing under his hand importing a discharge and discliamer of right to a parcell of land formerly sold by Francis Wright to Tho. Marshall
     "[Paxton.FTW]
He was a farmer & carpenter P. 701 of "VA Vital Records"...Ancestor of John Marshall, the first Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court
11 (a) THOMAS MARSHALL, son of Captain John Marshall (10), emigrant, was born in eastern Virginia about 1655, d. May --, 1704, in Washington parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia. He was a small farmer and a zealous Episcopalian. His will is of record in Westmoreland County, and I subjoin a copy:
In the name of God, Amen! I, Thomas Marshall, of the County of Westmoreland, of Washington parish, carpenter, being very weak, but of perfect memory, thanks be to God for it, doth ordain this my last will and testament, in the manner and form following:
(b) First: I give and bequeath my soul into the hands of my Blessed Creator and Redeemer, hoping, through merits of my Blessed Savior, to receive full pardon and remission of all my sins; and my body to the earth, to be decently buried according to the direction of my executor, which hereafter shall be named.
(c) Item: I will and ordain that my well beloved wife, Martha Marshall, shall be my full and whole executrix.
(d) Item: I will that my estate shall remain in the hands of my wife as long as she remains single; but in case she marries, then, she is to have her lawful share, and the rest to be taken out of her hands, equally to be divided among my children.
(e) Item: I will that if my wife marry, that David Brown, Sr., and John Brown be guardians over my children, and to take the estate into their hands, bringing it to appraisement, giving good security to what it is valued, and to pay my children their dues as they become of age.
(f) Item: I will that Elizabeth Rosser is to have a heifer, delivered by my wife, called "Whitebelly," to be delivered as soon as I am deceased.
(g) Item: I will that my son William Marshall have my plantation, as soon as he comes of age, to him and his heirs forever, but in case my son William die before he comes of age, or die without issue, then my plantation is to fall to the next heir apparent at law. (No date.)
THOMAS MARSHALL. [ SEAL. ]
Witnesses: EDW'D TAYLOR, JOHN OXFORD
Probated May 31, 1704. and JOHN TAYLOR.
(h) The maiden name of Mrs. Martha Marshall is unknown, and William and John are the only children we can trace. John married Elizabeth Markham, and, with them, I begin my chart. William was the father of the celebrated Col. William Marshall of Mecklenburg, who served in the Revolutionary war, and was one of the patriots who, in 1775, promulgated the Declaration of Independence, which served as a model for the Continental Manifesto. The posterity of Col. William Marshall has already been referred to (10) and it may be useful to trace one branch of his posterity.
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://www.next1000.com/family/EC/marshll.thom2.html
URL title: Thomas Marshall II Family
Note: 1705, July 25, Westmoreland County, Records
" It is ordered that Alexander Thomason and Martha, his wife, relict of Thomas Marshall, do return a true inventory of the estate of Tomas Marshall. It is also ordered that Joseph Hemmings, Anthony Rawlins, Richd Rawlins and Michll. Halbert appraize the estate. " [Circuit Court of Westmoreland county; in Deed and Will Book no. 3 at page 268a] "... Alexander Thomson & Martha Thompson returned the inventory of her dec'd husband , Thomas Marshall on 15 August 1705. " [Circuit Court of Westmoreland county; in Deed and Will Book no. 3 page 368]
     "James Hughes 2005-05-03 20:38:55
The Washington Ancestry and Records of the McClain, Johnson and Forty Other Colonial American Families, Volume 1, Page 348
Anne (Washington) Wright had died before the date of this will, March 11, 1697/8, hence no bequest to her, and hence the reference of the testator to being buried "by the side of my Father and Mother & near my Brothers and Sisters," in the family burying ground on the original Washington estate near Bridges' Creek in Washington Parish, Westmoreland, two-thirds of a mile from the spot where now stands the tall granite shaft erected by an act of Congress. The death of Anne (Washington) Wright, when aged under thirty-eight, is also established by the deed of sale, executed by her only son John Wright and his father, of land she had inherited from her father Colonel John Washington viz.:
[Westmoreland County, Deeds & Wills, No. 4, p. 175]: WRIGHT'S RELEASE TO ROBINS
THIS INDENTURE made the twenty second day of February one thousand seven hundred and Eight and in the seventh year of the reign of our Sovereign Lady Anne by the Grace of God of England, Scotland, France and Ireland Queen Defender of the faith &c Between Francis Wright and John Wright of Cople parish in the County of Westmorld Gentl. of the one part and Thomas Robins of Washington Parish in the said County planter of the other party--
Witnesseth that the said Francis Wright and John Wright for . . . one thousand pounds of good tobacco do by these presents give, grant, bargain, alien, sell, remise, release and forever confirm unto the said Thomas Robins and his heirs the said Thomas Robins being in the actual possession thereof by virtue of a lease made of the same bearing date the day before the date of these presents and statute for transferring uses into possessions all that two hundred acres of land situate in Washington Parish in the County aforesaid which the said Francis Wright and Anne his wife then sole owner of the said land sold to William Booth(*) Decd. and recd. a consideration for the same but the said Anne dying before the same was legally conveyed the said William Booth had not any right to the same and now is the proper Estate of the said John Wright son and heir to the said Anne the said two hundred acres of land beginning at a corner marked hickory of the land of Thomas Marshall (etc.) To have and to hold (etc.)
In witness whereof the parties to these presents hath interchangably sett their hands and seals the day & year first mentioned.
FRANCIS WRIGHT [Seal]
JOHN WRIGHT [Seal]
Signed, Sealed & delivered in the presence of N. POPE, JNO. BELFIELD.
Recordate 28 die Febry. pred Pr. Eund'm Cler'um.
     "[Richmond County, Deed Book No. 2, p.
[153]: WRIGHT'S | THIS INDENTURE DEED TO | made the eight day of October WASHINGTON | one thousand seven hundred & nine and in the Eight year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lady Anne by the Grace of God of Great Brittain, ffrance & Ireland Queen Defender of the faith &c. Between ffrancis WRIGHT and John WRIGHT of Cople Parish in Westmoreland County, Gent., and John WASHINGTON of the Parish of Washington in the said County, late of Stafford County, Gent. . . . for eight thousand pounds of good Tobacco . . . do by these presents give grant bargain sell [etc.] . . . to the said John WASHINGTON 171 1/2 acres of Land Scituate part in Richmond County and part in Westmorland County beginning in St. Mary's Parish in the County of Richmond at a stake standing nigh a small red oak Saplin and running from thence north one hundred twenty eight poles, deviding this land from the land of John PIPER, Dec'd, to the line of Thomas MARSHALL dec'd, thence west two degrees Southerly along the line of the sd MARSHALL and Thomas ROBINS one hundred and twenty poles to a markt Chesnutt tree, being Corner to the said ROBINS, thence north one hundred seventy six poles along another line of the said ROBINS, thence west twenty poles to the Corner tree of Major Francis THORNTON, thence south along his line three hundred poles to a stake standing in the line of John WILLIS Senr., thence East one hundred & ninety poles along the said Willis'es line to the place where it began....
FFRA: WRIGHT JOHN WRIGHT
[Seals] NATH: POPE [Jr.] JOHN CHAMPE
At a Court held for Richmond County November 2d 1709 Daniell McCARTY Gent. by vertue of a power of Attorney from ffrancis WRIGHT and John WRIGHT to him in that behalf made acknowledged this deed for land unto John WASHINGTON, Gent: &c. Test. M: BECKWITH C.C. Cur.
     "Sent: 1/30/2005 9:26 PM
Contributed by: James Hughes
Note: 1686-March 23- Westmoreland County (Montross) Virginia: "Wright's Conveyance to Michael HALBERT"
"To all Christian people to whom these presents shall come.
Francis Wright and Anne his wife send greeting in our Lord God everlasting."
Know ye that I Francis Wright of the County of Westmoreland in Virginia, Gent. And I the said Anne daughter of Col. John Washington of the county aforesaid deceased now, wife to the said Francis Wright for good cause and consideration as thereunto moving and more especially for the sum of four thousands pounds of tobacco in cask to us in hand delivered and wherewith, we do grant, bargain sell, alien enfeolf and confirm unto Michael HALBERT one hundred acres of land situate in Westmoreland County, Virginia at the head of Madox, granted to the said John Washington by patent and now by the death of the said Washington devoling and dissending to Anne his daughter, now wife to the said Wright by hereditary right together with all buildings, fences, orchards, woods, rivers, waters, privileges members and appurtenances to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining.
To have and to hold the said messuages or hundred acres of land with its members and appurtenances above recited to him the said Michael HALBERT his heirs and assigns forever and the said Francis Wright and the said Anne his wife do for themselves, their heirs, Executors and Admr's. to and for either and every of them covenant, promise grant and agree to and with the said Michael HALBERT, his heirs and assigns that the said hundred acres of land now is and from time to time and at all times hereafter shall be and remain free and clear and freely and clearly acquited and discharged of and from all and all manner of person or persons whatsoever lawfully claiming the said message or hundred acres of land with its members and appurtenances aforesaid.
In witness whereof we the said Francis Wright and Anne Wright have hereto put our hands and seals this 25th day of the reign of Our Sovereign Lord James the second Ammoque Dom. 1685.
"Francis Wright (Seal) Anne Wright (Seal) "John Wright"
Signed, Sealed and delivered in the presents of us:
"Thomas Baker, Thomas Marshall, Anne Read"
March the 31st. 1686 Acknowledged in Court by Francis Wright and then recorded.
"Thomas Marson, D.C.C.P.
     "Westmoreland County Court Deeds & Wills 1707 -1709, page 35 & 41
pages 1-3
25 Feb 1685/6. Francis Wright of Westmoreland Co. Gent and Anne Dau of John Washington of same now wife of Francis Wright, to Michael Halbert. for 4000# tob, 100 acres head of Maddox granted to John Washington by patent and by the death of Washington descending to Anne his daughter. signed Francis Wright, Anne Wright, John Wright, Wit Thomas Baker, Thomas Marshall, Anne Read.
31March 1686 Ack by Francis Wright
26March 1707 John Wright gent son and heir apparent of Francis Wright Gent , vol disclaimes any right to above land
25Feb 1685/6, Bond of Francis Wright of Westmoreland to Michael Halbert. For 10,00# tob. to defend Halbert in poss of 100 acres which he holds in right of Anne his wife and by deed confirmed to Halbert. Francis & John Wright signed
pages 3-4
26 March 1707. Jno Wright of Westmoreland Co wll knowing that a tract of land on or near Appomattox Cr was formerly sold by father Francis Wright to Thomas Robins of same but my late mother the then wife of Francis Wright not ack, the title to the land that not be securred and Robins having sold par of the land to Robert Frank of same, doe discharge Frank from all interest I have by inheritance. signed John Wright. Wit by Alex Thompson & William ton.
pages 4-7
25March1707 Francis Wright of Westmoreland and John Wright, son and heir apparent of the said Francis, to Thomas Goff of Richmond co, Planter. For 5000# tob. 200 acres surveyed by Mr. Horton late of Westmoreland decd, by the order of Francis Wright, unto Thomas Goff and Wm Goff, late deceased, adjoining land of Wm Boothe in Washington Parish. signed Francis and John Wright. Wit Thomas Sorrell, Geo Eskridge.
26March1707 Ack by Francis and John Wright.
pages 26-27
27May1707 To all christian people to whom these presents shall come I, Jno. Wright of Westmorld County well knowing that a certain tract of land lying on or near Appamattox Creek was formerly sold by my father Francis Wright to Thomas Marshall his heirs &c as by the said Francis Wright's deed to the said Marshall may more fully appear, the said land containing two hundred acres and the part of the said Marshall in the said deed well and truly performed. But my late mother the then wife of the said Francis Wright not acknowledging acting and doing as on her part ought to have been done by means whereof the said Thomas Marshall in his right and title to the said land hath not been secured and confirmed as he ought to have been and the said Marshall dying before such security made,
Now know yee that I, the said John Wright in conscience knowing that the heirs Exccutors Administrators or assigns of the said Marshall the said land ought to have and to hold do hereby exonerate acquit, discharge and disclaim the said Marshall's heirs &c of and from all and all manner of right, title or interest which I, my heirs &c may have to the said virtue of my right of inheritance and other right or title whatsoever. signed John Wright, Wit Wm Brown and John Pratt
28May1707 ack by John Wright
     "James Hughes 2005-05-02 09:34:35
Charles Earl CHANCE Ancestors
Francis Wright the same as Major Francis Wright married to Anne Washington and had a dau. Anne b. 1687 PWC married to Gerrard Davis
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY DEEDS & WILLS. 1740-1742: Pg 157-161
THIS INDENTURE made the Thirtieth day of June in the fourteenth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second by the grace of God of Great Brittain France and Ireland, king, Defender of the faith &c., And in the year of our Lord God one thousand seven hundred & forty one Between JAMES HAMILTON of the Parish of Truro in County of PRINCE WILLIAM, Planter, of one part and JOHN MARSHALL of the Parish of Washington in County of Westmoreland, Planter, of other part; Witnesseth that JAMES HAMILTON in consideration of the sum of five shillings current money of Virginia to him in hand paid by JOHN MARSHALL, the receipt hereof JAMES HAMILTON doth hereby acknowledge, hath and by these presents doth bargain and sell unto JOHN MARSHALL One hundred acres of Land scituate in Parish of Washington and County of Westmoreland, it being part of a Patent for twelve hundred acres formerly granted unto Colo, NICHOLAS SPENCER, dated the twenty second day of September one thousand six hundred and sixty eight, and bounded, Begining at a small red Oak a corner tree of the land of THOMAS ROBINS, extending North along his line ninety two poles to a marked red Oak a corner tree to the land of the said ROBBINS and the land of GOOFE. from thence extending North along the line of said GOOFE fifty poles to a marked red Oak. from thence East one hundred and eleven poles to the line that divides this Land from the Land of THOMAS ASBURY. from thence South along ASBURYs line one hundred and fourty four poles to the land of THOMAS MARSHALL, from thence West along MARSHALLs line one hundred and eleven poles and five links to the place it began, Together with all houses rents and profits thereof, To have and to hold the land and other the premises with appurtenances unto JOHN MARSHALL his heirs during the term of one whole year paying the rent of one Ear of Indian Corn on the Nativity of our Blessed Lord and Saviour next ensuing to the intent that by virtue of these presents and of the Statute for transfering uses into possession, JOHN MARSHALL may be in the actual possession of the premises & be hereby enabled to take a release of the inheritance thereof to him and his heirs; In Witness whereof JAMES HAMILTON to this present Indenture hath set his hand and seal the day month and year first above written Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of us
JAMES BALEY, JAMES CARR, JAMES HAMILTON
JOHN COOMBS
Westmoreland ss. At a Court held for the said County the 30th day of June 1741 JAMES HAMILTON personally acknowledged this Deed of Lease for Land by him passed sold and conveyed to JOHN MARSHALL to be his proper act and deed which at the instance of the said MARSHALL is admitted to Record
Recorded the Tenth day of July 1741
Test GEORGE TURBERVILLE, C. W. C.
THIS INDENTURE made the Thirtieth day of June in the fourteenth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second by the grace of God of Great Brittain France and Ireland, King, Defender of the faith &c., And in the year of our Lord God one thousand seven hundred and forty one; Between JAMES HAMILTON and PRISILLA his Wife of the Parish of Trurow in County of PRINCE WILLIAM of one part and JOHN MARSHALL. of the Parish of Washington in County of Westmoreland, Planter, of other part; Witnesseth that JAMES HAMILTON and PRISILLA his Wife in consideration of the sum of Twenty seven pounds, Ten shillings current money to them in hand paid by JOHN MARSHALL the receipt whereof JAMES HAMILTON and PRISCILLA his Wife doth hereby acknowledge. hath and by these presents do bargain and sell unto JOHN MARSHALL and his heirs. the said JOHN MARSHALL being in actuall possession of the premises by virtue of a Lease thereof made for one whole year and by force of the Statute for transfering uses into possession one hundred acres of Land lying in County of Westmoreland and Parish of Washington it being part of a Pattent for twelve hundred acres formerly granted unto Colo. NICHOLAS SPENCER, dated the 22nd day of September 1668 and bounded, Begining ithe bounds of the land repeated as in the Lease); to hold the parcel of land and premises unto JOHN MARSHALL his heirs, And JAMES HAMILTON and PRISCILLA his Wife for themselves their heirs shall warrant & forever defend the land against the claim of every person. In Witness whereof the partys to these presents have interchangeably set their hand and seals the day and year first above written
Sealed and Delivered in presence of
JAS: BALY. JAMES CARR, JAMES HAMILTON
JOHN COOMBS
Received of JOHN MARSHALL this 30th day of June 1741 the sum of Twenty seven pounds, ten shillings current money being the consideration money within mentioned to he by the said JOHN MARSHALL paid to me
Teste JAMES BALY. JAMES CARR, JAMES HAMILTON
JOHN COOMBS
Westmoreland ss. At a Court held for the said County the 30th day of June 1741
JAMES HAMILTON personally acknowledged this Deed of Release for land by him passed sold and conveyed to JOHN MARSHALL, together with the receipt for the consideration money endorsed to be his proper act and deed, which at the instance of the said MARSHALL is admitted to Record."¹

     Alexander Thompson was born circa 1662.¹ He married Martha Sherwood, daughter of Philip Sherwood Esq. and Martha Jane Pendleton, before 25 July 1705 at Richmond Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 2nd husband.¹
Alexander Thompson died after 1719 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Robert is probably the grandfather of Alexander. Temp placeholder until proofed
     "Westmoreland Co. Va Order Book 1698-1705 by John Frederick Dorman
page 268a - [31 May 1704]
It is ordered that Alexander Thompson and Martha his wife, relict of Tho. Marshall do return a true inventory of the estate of Thomas Marshall. It is also ordered that Michll. Halbert, Joseph Hemmings, Anthonhy Rawlins and Richard Rawlins appraize the estate.
     "Westmoreland Co. Va Order Book 1705-1721 by John Frederick Dorman
page 349 - [26 June 1718]
Wm Marshall vs Alexander Thompson. Chancery. The defendent not answering a summons. an attachment is granted against him.
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY ORDER BOOK, 1718-1721; pg 71
Westmoreland County Court 26th November 1719.
In the difference brought in Chancery before this Count by WILLIAM
MARSHALL son of THOMAS MARSHALL, decd. against ALEX. THOMPSON who intermarried with MARTHA the Exorx. of the said THOMAS MARSHALL. Upon hearing the Bill replyacon answer and replycacon &c. and mature consideration thereon had together with the arguments of both parties Attorneys It is considered by the Court and accordingly decreed that the aforesaid WILLIAM MARSHALL shall have and receive from the aforesaid ALEX THOMPSON one child's part of the personal Estate of the said THOMAS MARSHALL and moreover It is decreed and ordered that the said THOMPSON do deliver to the complainant aforesaid all and singular the land Deeds Writeings and Evidences that in any manner or sort do or may relate to the title of the land devised to the said WILLIAM by his aforesaid father and that the said THOMPSON pay costs.
     "Westmoreland Co. Va Order Book 1705-1721 by John Frederick Dorman
page 299a - [26 Sept 1716]
Judgement is granted Alexr Parker against Simon Lutterill for 1.3.11 sterling due by account. Ordered he pay the same with costs.
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://pages.prodigy dot net/procyon/swepson/earlygrn.htm
URL title: GREENING -( And Variants)
Note: Westmoreland County, Virginia deeds
DB 5, p 304-305- July 25, 1714-Westmoreland Co- To all Christian People, to whom these presents shall come, Greeting: Know ye that I, Robert Frank, Senr, of the County of Westmoreland, of Washington Parish, Have in consideration of the natural love and affection which I beare to my son Robert Frank Junr, Give, Grant, Devise, and impress a certain messuage of land containing one hundred acres whereon he now lives, the said land to have and to hold to him and his heirs forever, with all privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging as houses orchards gardens and all other liberties and privileges thereunto belonging to the said hundred acres of land in manner and form aforesaid whereby I do acquitt and release all my right title and interest of the said land from me my heirs, Exrs, and assigns unto my son Robert Frank to him his heirs, or assigns, quietly to occupy and enjoy without any trouble or molestation for by or under me. In witness , I sett to my hand and seale! this 25th day of July, 1714. Sealed and Delivered in the presence of Alexander Thompson, Joseph Hemmings Signed: Robert (His Mark) Frank (Seal) Westmoreland County-At a Court held for the said County the 28th day of July, 1714, Joseph Hemmings, by virtue of a power from Robert Frank acknowledged the above written instrument to be his proper act and deed to be and more to the uses in the same contained which on motion of Robert Frank Junr. is admitted to record. Test: Thos. Sorrell, DCC, Recorded Aug 1st, 1714.
     "P. R. O. Colonial Entry Book No. S3; Talbot County, Maryland; Proceedings and Acts of the General Assembly, April 1666-June 1676
Volume 2, Page 230-231
To Alexander Thompson 01337
To Thomas Newton 0500
     "3 Nov 1708-6 Jul 1709 Richmond Co, Virginia
Wills, f131r.
Will of Abraham MARSHALL, blacksmith.
Wife Thomasin use of plant. and lands in North Farnham Parish, after her death to daughter Mary CAMPBELL, if she has no heirs, to brother John MARSHALL of Bradfield in Berkshire in the Kingdom of England, and if he has no heirs to go to John DURHAM (son of Thomas DURHAM) of North Farnham Parish; son in law Alexander CAMBELL;
exec: wife;
wits: Thomas MORGAN, Alexander THOMPSON, [Mil.] WALTERS.
     "1707-1708 Richmond Co VA Order Book 4; Antient Press: (Page 342)
Richmond County Court 7th of April 1708
- In an Ejectione Firma depending in this Court betweene WILLIAM HAMITT Plt., and JOHN WASHINGTON, admitted Defendt., in the roome and stead of THOMAS TIBBETT for fifty pounds Sterling damage by meanes of the Defendt.'s ousting Plt. from one messuage, one garden, one Orchard, four hundred acres of Marsh, five hundred acres of Pasture, five hundred acres of woodland, one Barne, one tobbo. house one dwelling house with the appurtenances scituate lying and being in Parish
of St. Maryes and County of Richmond now or late in the possession of ALEXR. THOMPSON wch: FRANCIS THORNTON demised to WILLIAM HAMMITT for a terme of yeares not yett expired, Defendt. pleading Not Guilty for tryall putt himselfe upon the Country, and Plt. likewise, and a Jury being impannelled and sworne att last Court to try the issue joyned, by name
BERNARD GAINES JAMES INGO MOORE FANTLEROY
ARTHUR DYE JOHN RANKIN DAVID BERRICK
JOHN DALTON FRANCIS WILLIAMS JOB HAMON, SENR.
JOB HAMON, JUNR. FRANCIS STONE WILLIAM JENKINS
an especial] Verdict being then agreed on between the parties in the suite, and the Jury being returned brought in, Wee find that Colo. JNO: WASHINGTON being seized in fee of fourteene hundred acres of land in RAPPAHANNOCK County, since Richmond, whereof the land in dispute is part, who by his Last Will and Testament in Writeing gave the same to ANNE his Daughter, in fee, who intermarryed with FRANCIS WRIGHT, Gent., by whome he had issue JOHN, and we find that FRANCIS WRIGHT did by Deed duely executed convey unto LAWRENCE WASHINGTON two hundred acres thereof, being the land in dispute, to him and his heirs. Now here we pray the advice of the Court, that if said WASHINGTON and his heires may hold the Estate by virtue of the Deed dureing the life of said FRANCIS, then we find for the Defendt., else for the Plt. one shilling damage, which being read and heard, together with the severall arguments pleaded and insisted upon, as well by Plt. as by Defendt. in this behalfe the Court upon consideration of the whole matter are of Judgment that FRANCIS WRIGHT named in the Verdict by his Deed in fee made to LAWRENCE WASHINGTON hath forfeited his Estate (as Tenant by the Courtesie) in two hundred acres of land and that LAWRENCE WASHINGTON cannot hold the said Estate by virtue of said Deed dureing the life of said FRANCIS, and do therefore confirme the Verdict and do thereupon order and adjudge that LAWRENCE WASHINGTON do pay unto WILLIAM HAMMETT the summe of one shilling damage together with costs of suite als exo and that WILLIAM HAMMETT have his terme yett to come and unexpired and that her Majties Writt of habere facias possessionem do issue directed to the Sheriff requireing and comanding him to putt WILLIAM HAMITT into the quiet and peaceable possession of the land."¹

     Jane (?) was born circa 1651 at Charles Co., Maryland, USA.¹ She married Thomas Marshall circa 1668 at Charles Co., Maryland, USA,
;
His 1st wife (unproven).¹
Jane (?) died circa 1685 at Charles Co., Maryland, USA.¹