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     Elizabeth Marshall was born circa 1687 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Bridges Rozier, son of John Rozier and Elizabeth Solley, before 1703 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 1st husband.^2,1 Elizabeth Marshall married Francis Redman after 1708 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 2nd husband.³
Elizabeth Marshall died after 1709 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "WILLS OF Westmoreland County, Virginia 1654-1800 BY AUGUSTA B. FOTHERGILL: Pg 37
ROSIER, BRIDGES, 29 January 1703; 29 March 1704. Son John; my wife Elizabeth exx. and home plantation; son John lands and other estate.
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK, 1707-1709 : pg 2
Westmoreland County Court 26th of October 1709
- CHANCELLOR &c v REDMAN &c.
Upon the Petition of THOMAS CHANCELLOR and KATHERINE his Wife, it is ordered that FRANCIS REDMAN (who intermarred with ELIZABETH Relict and Executrix of BRIDGES ROSSER, late deced.), be summoned to the next Court to be held for this county to answer the same
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY ORDER BOOK, 1716-1718; pg 5
Westmoreland County Court 26th day of September 1716
- ROSIER &c v LOVELL &c.
JOHN ROSIER by ANDREW HARRISON his next Friend exhibited to the Court his certaine Bill of Complaint against ROBERT LOVELL, Executor of the Last Will and Testament of FRANCIS READMAN deced., who intermarried with ELIZABETH, Relict and Executrix of BRIDGES ROSIER,
deced., and prayed his Majesty's most gracious Writt of Subpaena to ROBERT to be directed commanding him at a certaine day &c. to appeare and true answer make to the matters in the Bill contained which is granted
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY ORDER BOOK, 1716-1718; pg 60
Westmoreland Countv Court 29th of August 1717
ROSIER &c v REDMAN's Exrx.
JOHN ROSIER by JOHN ROBINSON his Guardian and next Friend, preferred his Petition to this Court setting forth that BRIDGES ROSIER, the Petitioner's Father, did bequeath the half of his personal Estate to him which Estate amounted to eighteen thousand four hundred seventy and three pounds oftoacco, that ELIZABETH, Executrix ofBRIDGES ROSIER's Will intermarried with FRANCIS REDMAN who possest himselfe with the Estate; that FRANCIS REDMAN appointed ROBERT LOVELL, Executor of his Will, who refuses to pay the Petitioner the Estate so as given to him and prayed the Court's Judgment for the same, upon consideration whereofit is ordered JOHN ROSIER be paid that part of the Estate left him by his Father and that JOHN BAKER, HUGH FRENCH, NATHANIEL GRAY and WILLIAM MUNROE or any three of them separate and sett aside the same from the Estate of FRANCIS REDMAN in the hands of the Executor and that they make report to the next Court to be held for this County
     "[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.
     "The Bolling Album by Price (q.v.) p. 323
Elizabth m. Bridges Rozier (or Rosier). (Will of Bridges Rozier dated 29 Jan.
1703/4, probated 29 March, 1704, Westmoreland County, Virginia. names his wife,
Elizabeth, and son John; wife the Ex. [ Westmo. p. 37])¹
In Bridges Rozier's will dated 29 January 1703 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA, Elizabeth Marshall was named as executor;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "WILLS OF Westmoreland County, Virginia 1654-1800 BY AUGUSTA B. FOTHERGILL: Pg 37
ROSIER, BRIDGES, 29 January 1703; 29 March 1704. Son John; my wife Elizabeth exx. and home plantation; son John lands and other estate."²

     Bridges Rozier was born before 1672 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Elizabeth Marshall, daughter of Thomas Marshall and Martha Sherwood, before 1703 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 1st husband.^1,4
Bridges Rozier died before 29 March 1704 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA; Date of probate of will.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "WILLS OF Westmoreland County, Virginia 1654-1800 BY AUGUSTA B. FOTHERGILL: Pg 15
STOPPER, CHRISTOPHER, No date. Probated 29 September 1691.
Robert Readman to be exr; John and Mary Lancelott
clothes; to Bridges Rosier westcoat, breeches and hat
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK, 1707-1709 : pg 2
Westmoreland County Court 26th of October 1709
- CHANCELLOR &c v REDMAN &c. Upon the Petition of THOMAS
CHANCELLOR and KATHERINE his Wife, it is ordered that FRANCIS REDMAN (who intermarred with ELIZABETH Relict and Executrix of BRIDGES ROSSER, late deced.), be summoned to the next Court to be held for this county to answer the same
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY ORDER BOOK, 1716-1718; pg 5
Westmoreland County Court 26th day of September 1716
- ROSIER &c v LOVELL &c.
JOHN ROSIER by ANDREW HARRISON his next Friend exhibited to the Court his certaine Bill of Complaint against ROBERT LOVELL, Executor of the Last Will and Testament of FRANCIS READMAN deced., who intermarried with ELIZABETH, Relict and Executrix of BRIDGES ROSIER,
deced., and prayed his Majesty's most gracious Writt of Subpaena to ROBERT to be directed commanding him at a certaine day &c. to appeare and true answer make to the matters in the Bill contained which is granted
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://www5.familytreemaker.com/cgi-bin/texis/find/search30/?query=+wills+ +of++westmoreland++county++virginia+&db=online&areas=10&head=online&words= wills+of+westmoreland+county+virginia&first=&last=&cmd=context&id=37c1ed44 15#hit1
URL title: Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia , Page 37
Note: ROZIER, BRIDGES, 29 January 1703; 29 March 1704.
Son John;
my wife Elizabeth exx. and home plantation;
son John lands and other estate.
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://www5.familytreemaker.com/cgi-bin/texis/find/search30/?query=Wills+o f+Westmoreland+County%2C+Virginia+&db=online&areas=10&head=online&booknum= &category=&words=Wills+of+Westmoreland+County%2C+Virginia+&first=&last=&cm d=context&id=37c1ed4318#hit1
URL title: Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia , Page 27 & 28
Note: SMITH, ISAAC, * * *; 31 August 1698. Godson Williamson Rosier, and to Bridges Rosier all movable estate and to have land in his charge until Williamson Rosier comes of age. Bridges Rosier to pay his mother 700 a year for life.
The Bolling Album by Price (q.v.) p. 323
     "Elizabth m. Bridges Rozier (or Rosier). (Will of Bridges Rozier dated 29 Jan.
1703/4, probated 29 March, 1704, Westmoreland County, Virginia. names his wife,
Elizabeth, and son John; wife the Ex. [ Westmo. p. 37])
     "
WESTMORELAND COUNTY ORDER BOOK, 1716-1718; pg 60
Westmoreland Countv Court 29th of August 1717
ROSIER &c v REDMAN's Exrx.
JOHN ROSIER by JOHN ROBINSON his Guardian and next Friend, preferred his Petition to this Court setting forth that BRIDGES ROSIER, the Petitioner's Father, did bequeath the half of his personal Estate to him which Estate amounted to eighteen thousand four hundred seventy
and three pounds oftoacco, that ELIZABETH, Executrix ofBRIDGES ROSIER's Will intermarried with FRANCIS REDMAN who possest himselfe with the Estate; that FRANCIS REDMAN appointed ROBERT LOVELL, Executor of his Will, who refuses to pay the Petitioner the Estate so as given to him and prayed the Court's Judgment for the same, upon consideration whereofit is ordered JOHN ROSIER be
paid that part of the Estate left him by his Father and that JOHN BAKER, HUGH FRENCH, NATHANIEL GRAY and WILLIAM MUNROE or any three of them separate and sett aside the same from the Estate of FRANCIS REDMAN in the hands of the Executor and that they make report to the next Court to be held for this County."¹

Bridges Rozier left a will on 29 January 1703 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "WILLS OF Westmoreland County, Virginia 1654-1800 BY AUGUSTA B. FOTHERGILL: Pg 37
ROSIER, BRIDGES, 29 January 1703; 29 March 1704. Son John; my wife Elizabeth exx. and home plantation; son John lands and other estate."¹

     Unknown (?) married David Rozier, son of John Rozier and Elizabeth Solley, in 1676 at Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 1st wife.¹
Unknown (?) died circa 1687 at Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Elizabeth Rozier was born circa 1683 at Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Robert Rankins circa 1710 at Richmond Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 1st wife.²
Elizabeth Rozier died after 1747 at King George Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Elizabeth Rozier was also known as Elizabeth Rosser.¹ She is mentioned in the probate of the estate of David Rozier on 6 July 1698 at Richmond Co., Virginia, USA;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "1697-1699 Richmond Co VA Orders; Antient Press: (Page 314)
Richmond County Court 6th of July 1698
- Ordered that ELIZABETH, SARAH, DAVID and MARY ROSERs, Orphans of DAVID ROSER deced. do abide with FRANCIS JAMES and MARY his Wife and that the said FRANCIS JAMES do take into his Custody and possession of all & singular the Estate belonging unto the said Children & be accountable therefore when lawfully required."³

     Robert Rankins was born after 1680 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Elizabeth Rozier, daughter of David Rozier and Unknown (?), circa 1710 at Richmond Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 1st wife.¹ Robert Rankins married Elizabeth Hopkins circa 1726 at King George Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd wife.²
Robert Rankins died before 4 March 1747 at King George Co., Virginia, USA; Date of probate of will.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "1709-1710 Richmond Co VA Order Book 5; Antient Press: (Page 146)
Richmond County Court 5th of April 1710
ROSSER p Guardian.
DAVID ROSSER by his Petition setting forth that he is now almost arriv'd to the age of sixteen years. Therefore he prays that ROBERT RANKINS, his Brother in Law, may be admitted his Guardian, and that he may take and receive into his hands what is due to him. The Petition is referred till next Court and ordered that the Sheriff sumon FRANCIS JAMES to shew cause (if any he can) to the contrary
     "1714-1720 Richmond Co VA Deed Book 7; Antient Press: (Page 361)
KNOW ALL MEN by these p:sents that I SUSANAH BUTLER, the Wife of RICHARD BUTLER doe of my own free will and proper accord relinquish all my Right of dower and Thirds att the Common Law of in and to a certaine parcell of land sold by my Husband, the said RICHARD BUTLER, unto ROBERT RANKINS, being about One hundred acres of Land as may appear by Deed for the same bearing even date with these p:sents and doe make and apoint my loving Freind, ISAAC ARNOLD, my Attorney for mee and in my name to make acknowledgment in Richmond County Court of this my Relinquishment and for soe doing this shall bee his sofitient warrant or Power of Attorney; Wittness my hand this 29th day of November 1718
Signed Sealed and Delivered in the p:sents of us
ISAAC ARNOLD, SUSANAN her mark- BUTLER
JOHN STONE, CHARLES POWELL
Att a Court held for Richmond County the Fourth day of March 1718
This Power of Attorney from SUSANNA BUTLER to ISAAC ARNOLD was proved in open Court by the Oaths of JOHN STONE and CHARLES POWELL, two of the witnesses thereto,
and admitted to Record Test M. BECKWITH, Cl Cur
THIS INDENTURE made the Twenty Eighth day of November in the fifth year of the Raigne of our Soveraigae Lord King George by the grace of God of Great Brittaine France and Ireland, King, Defender of the faith &c., And in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighteen; Between RICHARD BUTLER of Parish of Hanover in County of Richmond, Planter, of one part and ROBERT RANKINS of Parish and County aforesaid, Planter. of other part: Wittnesseth that RICHARD BUTLER for summe of Five shillings of good and lawful! money of England to him in hand by these p:sents doth bargaine and sell unto ROBERT RANKINS a certainc percell of land containing One hundred acres being part of a Pattent for Three hundred and Fifty acres of land granted by WILLIAM FITZHUGH and GEORGE BRENT, Proprietors of the Northern Neck of Virginia, unto PETER BUTLER, which bears date the Twenty Third day of Aprill 1696; the hundred acres of land is situate in Parish of Hanover in County of Richmond on lower side of the Western Maine Branch of JENGOTEAGUE joyning upon the land of WILLIAM SUTTLE and upon the Land of JERIMIAH STROTHER and being the upermost hundred acres of land contained in the said Pattent lying upon the lower side of the Branch aforesaid joyning upon the said Branch with all houses orchards timber trees and trees likely to make timber with rents issues and profitts theirof; To have and to hould the p:mises unto ROBERT RANKINS and his heirs dureing the term of one whole year paying theirfore the Rent of an Ear of Indian Corne on the First day of the Birth of our Lord God next insueing if lawfully demanded to the end that by vertue of these p:sents and of the Statute for transfering uses into possession, said ROBERT RANKINS may bee in the actuall and sole possession of all and bee theirby the better enabled to take a release or any other conveyance of the freehould and Inheritance to him and his heirs; In Wittness whearof the parties aforesaid have to these p:sents set their hands and seales the day month and year firstt above writghtne
Signed Sealed and Delivered in the p:sents of us
ISAAC ARNOLD, RICHARD his mark BUTLER
DAVID his mark ROSIER, SUSANAH her mark BUTLER
CHARLES his mark POWELL
Att a Court held for Richmond County the Fourth day of March 1718
RICHARD BUTLER came into Court and acknowledged this his Deed unto ROBERT RANKINS, and it was admitted to Record
     "KING GEORGE COUNTY VIRGINIA WILL BOOK A-1;1721-1752 ; Pages 201-202
WILL OF ROBERT RANKINS
In the name of God Amen. I, Robert Rankins of Hanover Parish in King George County being sick and weak in body but of perfect soundness of memory do make and constitute this my Last Will and Testament as followeth.
Imprimis: I do bequeath my soul to God who gave it and my body to the earth to receive Christian burial in sure and certain hopes of a joyful resurrection.
Item: I do give unto my son William Rankins, and my son John Rankins and my son James Rankins all my land to be equally divided between them, my son William to have his first choice.
Item: I do give unto my daughter Mary Green one shilling sterling.
Item: I do give and bequeath unto my dearly beloved wife Elizabeth Rankins all my whole personal estate.
Item (4): To each of his following four sons he leaves the sum of one shilling sterling, viz: Moses, George, Benjamin and Hopkins Rankins.
Item: I do constitute and appoint my dearly beloved wife Elizabeth Rankins and my son William Rankins Executrix and Executor of this my last Will and Testament.
Robert x Rankins
In the Presence Charles Holdsworth
William Rankins James Rankins
At a court held for King George County on Friday the 4th day of March, 1747, the Last Will and Testament of Robert Rankins, deceased, was presented into court by Thomas Turner, Gent. and the same was proved by oath of Charles Holdsworth and admitted to record, where upon the Executors therein named having resigned their executorship to the said Thomas Turner whereupon administration with the will annexed is granted unto the said Thomas Turner he having with Harry Turner entered into Bond in the sum of One Hundred Pounds for the same.
     "1721-1735 King George County Deed Book 1-A, (Antient Press); pp. 298-300
Indenture 2nd/3rd July 1734 between THOMAS GRIMSLEY of Parish of Hanover King George County & ROBERT RANKIN of same .. by deeds of lease & release .. for 5,100 pounds good & Lawful Tobacco sold all that
tract whereon sd THOMAS GRIMSLEY did formerly live together with 60 acres adjoyning upon the land of ROBERT RANKIN & WILLIAM MARSHALL and JEREMIAH STROTHER as also one other parcel of 38 acres adjoining WM. MARSHALL, FRANCIS WOFENDALL, WILLIAM HUDSON Deceased both in Hanover Parish containing in the whole 100 acres being the half part of 200 acres sold formerly by ADAM WOFENDALL unto THOMAS GRIMSLEY Sentr. Late of the Sd. County deced Grandfather to the sd THOMAS Party to these presents .. sd. WOFENDALL Deed to GRIMSLEY may appear bearing date 22nd April 1676 ..
Presence Isaac Arnold Senr., Thomas Grimsley
Thomas Arnold, Mary x Arnold Jane x Grimsley
5th July 1734 .. Deeds of Lease & Release recorded .. sd JANE being solely examined ..
Know all men .. I THOMAS GRIMSLEY am bound unto ROBERT RANKIN in sum 10,200 pounds good and Lawfull Tobacco .. 3rd July 1734. Condition .. if truly keep all covenants .. obligation to be void .. or else remain in force ..
Presence Isaac Arnold Senr., Thomas Grimsley
Thomas Arnold, Mary x Arnold
5th July 1734 .. Bond recorded.
     "1735-1743 King George County Deed Book 2 (Antient Press); pp. 27-31
Indenture made 29th/30th April 1736 between WILLIAM SETTLE of Parish Hanover King George County Planter and RICHARD GREEN of same county Planter .. for deeds of lease & release .. for sum Thirty & five pounds current money of Virginia sold 50 acres being part of Patent granted by the Proprietors of the Northern Neck of Virginia unto WILLIAM BALTROP, JAMES GREEN & FRANCIS LEWIS for 1050 acres .. which said 50 acres bounded on north side of Western main branch of Gengoteague Creek; near land of WILLIAM DUFF to mouth of small branch which divides this Land from Land of ROBERT RANKINS; line of ALFORD HEAD ..
Presence Clapham Richardson, William Settle
Thomas Arnold
At a court held 7th May 1736 .. Deed of Release recorded.
Know all Men I WILLIAM SETTLE am bound unto RICHARD GREEN .. in sum Seventy pounds current money of Virginia .. 30th April 1736. Condition .. if William Settle truly keep all Covenants .. faithfully observe every the agreements .. Deeds .. above obligation to be void .. otherwise remain in full force ..
Presence Clapham Richardson,
William Settle
Thomas Arnold
At a court held 7th May 1736 .. Bond recorded.
     "1735-1743 King George County Deed Book 2 (Antient Press);
pp. 170- 173 Indenture made 3rd January 1737 between PETER NEWPORT & ELIZABETH his wife of Hanover Parish King George County & ROBERT RANKINS of same .. by deeds of lease & release .. for sum Twenty pounds current money of Virginia sold 50 acres adjoining lands whereon Robert Rankins now lives & left to sd Elizabeth by the Last Will & Testament of JAMES BUTLER her Father & 30 acres adjoyning to land left to Elizabeth by Last Will & Testament of RICHARD BUTLER her Uncle both parcels being part of Tract containing 1050 acres granted by the Proprietors of the Northern Neck of Virginia to WILLIAM BALTHROP, JAMES GREEN & FRANCIS LEWIS ..
Presence Samuel Reeds, Peter Newport
Joseph Tutt, Willm. Duff Junr. Eliza. x Newport
At a court held 3rd February 1737 .. Deeds of lease & release recorded (the said Elizabeth being Solely Examined .. acknowledged her free consent therto)
     "1735-1743 King George County Deed Book 2 (Antient Press); pp. 332-336
Indenture made 2nd/3rd April 1741 between RICHARD GREEN Hanover Parish King George County and HARRY TURNER of same county .. by deeds of lease & release .. for Twenty eight pounds currt. Money sold 50 acres in Hanover Parish .. part of a Patent formerly granted unto WILLIAM BALTROP, JAMES GREEN & FRANCIS LEWIS for 1050 acres as a Patent .. said 50 acres is bounded .. North side of western Main Branch .. of Gingoteague creek .. land of WILLIAM DUFF .. land of ROBERT RANKIN ..
Presence Arthur Spicer, Richard x Green
Nicho: Strother
At a court held 3rd April 1741 .. Deeds of lease & release recorded _also Receipt for Consideration money .."¹

     Elizabeth Hopkins was born circa 1704 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Robert Rankins circa 1726 at King George Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd wife.¹
Elizabeth Hopkins died after 1784 at King George Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Mary Rozier was born after 1685 at Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Mary Rozier was also known as Mary Rosser.¹ She is mentioned in the probate of the estate of David Rozier on 6 July 1698 at Richmond Co., Virginia, USA;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "1697-1699 Richmond Co VA Orders; Antient Press: (Page 314)
Richmond County Court 6th of July 1698
- Ordered that ELIZABETH, SARAH, DAVID and MARY ROSERs, Orphans of DAVID ROSER deced. do abide with FRANCIS JAMES and MARY his Wife and that the said FRANCIS JAMES do take into his Custody and possession of all & singular the Estate belonging unto the said Children & be accountable therefore when lawfully required."²

     Margaret (?) married David Rozier, son of John Rozier and Elizabeth Solley, circa 1695 at Richmond Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 3rd wife.¹
Margaret (?) died after 1698 at Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Margaret Berry widow of Edward George ?
location location location
     "1697-1699 Richmond Co VA Orders; Antient Press: (Page 300)
Richmond County Court 1st of June 1698
- Order of Administration is granted to MARGRETT ROSER upon the Estate of DAVID ROSSER her deced Husband, She giving in security &c,
- This day MARGRETT ROSER together with FRANCIS STONE & FRANCIS TRIPLETT acknowledged themselves indebted unto his Majesties Justice for the said County in the sum of 10000 lbs. of good tobacco in cask to be paid unto the said Justices their Executors or assigns in case the said MARGRETT shall not duly administer the Estate of DAVID ROSER deced and render a true account thereof & surrender up the same to whome it shall more properly belong when thereunto lawfully required
- Ordered that FRANCIS TRIPLETT, FRANCIS STONE, JOHN JETT or any two of them some time between this and the next Court held for this County do meet at the House of DAVID ROSER deced & then and there inventory and appraise all and singular the Estate of the said DAVID and make report thereof under their hands in writing to the said next Court. Mr. WILLIAM UNDERWOOD is requested to administer an Oath to the said appraisers for their due appraisment as also to the said MARGRETT for her due discovery of the said Estate
===
1697-1699 Richmond Co VA Orders; Antient Press: (Page 313)
Richmond County Court 6th of July 1698
- Ordered that MARGRETT ROSER be allowed and paid out of the Estate of her deced Husband, DAVID ROSER, Five hundred and seventy pounds of tobacco in cask for his funerall charges."¹ She was the administrator of David Rozier's estate on 1 June 1698 at Richmond Co., Virginia, USA;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "1697-1699 Richmond Co VA Orders; Antient Press: (Page 300)
Richmond County Court 1st of June 1698
- Order of Administration is granted to MARGRETT ROSER upon the Estate of DAVID ROSSER her deced Husband, She giving in security &c,
- This day MARGRETT ROSER together with FRANCIS STONE & FRANCIS TRIPLETT acknowledged themselves indebted unto his Majesties Justice for the said County in the sum of 10000 lbs. of good tobacco in cask to be paid unto the said Justices their Executors or assigns in case the said MARGRETT shall not duly administer the Estate of DAVID ROSER deced and render a true account thereof & surrender up the same to whome it shall more properly belong when thereunto lawfully required
- Ordered that FRANCIS TRIPLETT, FRANCIS STONE, JOHN JETT or any two of them some time between this and the next Court held for this County do meet at the House of DAVID ROSER deced & then and there inventory and appraise all and singular the Estate of the said DAVID and make report thereof under their hands in writing to the said next Court. Mr. WILLIAM UNDERWOOD is requested to administer an Oath to the said appraisers for their due appraisment as also to the said MARGRETT for her due discovery of the said Estate
     "1697-1699 Richmond Co VA Orders; Antient Press: (Page 313)
Richmond County Court 6th of July 1698
- Ordered that MARGRETT ROSER be allowed and paid out of the Estate of her deced Husband, DAVID ROSER, Five hundred and seventy pounds of tobacco in cask for his funerall charges."²

     David Rozier married Anne Merritt
;
His 1st wife.^2,1 David Rozier was born in 1694 at Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Eleanor (?) before 1711 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd wife.³
David Rozier died in 1760 at Halifax Co., North Carolina, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "1697-1699 Richmond Co VA Orders; Antient Press: (Page 314)
Richmond County Court 6th of July 1698
- Ordered that ELIZABETH, SARAH, DAVID and MARY ROSERs, Orphans of DAVID ROSER deced. do abide with FRANCIS JAMES and MARY his Wife and that the said FRANCIS JAMES do take into his Custody and possession of all & singular the Estate belonging unto the said Children & be accountable therefore when lawfully required
     "ROSS(I)ER, David (16??-1698) married (1) by 24 Nov 1688, Sarah Sherwood, one of the four daughters of Philip SHERWOOD, deceased of Rappahannock County whose land fell into Richmond County upon its formation in 1692. Their son and heir, David ROSSER, conveyed his one fourth interest in the land estate of his grandfather Sherwood in 1715 to Frances JAMES (Q.V.), P.102. cob#2.301,313;db#7,P38.
     "1709-1710 Richmond Co VA Order Book 5; Antient Press: (Page 146)
Richmond County Court 5th of April 1710
ROSSER p Guardian.
DAVID ROSSER by his Petition setting forth that he is now almost arriv'd to the age of sixteen years. Therefore he prays that ROBERT RANKINS, his Brother in Law, may be admitted his Guardian, and that he may take and receive into his hands what is due to him. The Petition is referred till next Court and ordered that the Sheriff sumon FRANCIS JAMES to shew cause (if any he can) to the contrary
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK, 1709-1712 : pg 39
Westmoreland County Court 25th ofApril 1711
- CHANDLER v ROSIER p Dower
Upon the Petition of WILLIAM CHANDLER, it is ordered the Sheriff of this County doe summon DAVID ROSIER and ELLENOR his Wife to appeare at next Court to be held for this County to answer the Petition of WILLIAM CHANDLER by him preferred against them for Dower of one hundred acres of land purchased by him from HESTER MARTIN, late Widdow of ABRAHAM SMITH, deced.
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK, 1714-1716 : pg 44
Westmoreland County Court 28th of April 1715
BATEMAN v ROSIER
It was commanded JOHN STURMAN, Gent., Sheriff of this County, that he should summon DAVID ROSIER to answer WILLIAM BATEMAN of a Plea of Debt for twelve hundred pounds of tobacco and the Sheriff returned non est inventus, whereupon at the Pltfs motion, an Attachment is granted him against the Defendt's Estate returnable according to Law, the Defendt. faileing to appeare to anser the suite
     "1714-1720 Richmond Co VA Deed Book 7; Antient Press: (Page 37)
THIS INDENTURE made the first day of April! & in the first year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George by the grace of God of Great Brittaine France and Ireland, King, Defender of the faith and in the year of Christ one thousand seaven hundred and fiveteen, Between DAVID ROSSER of the County of Richmond. Planter, of one part and FRANCIS JAMES of WASHINGTON Parish in ye County of WESTMORELAND, Planter, of other part; Wittnesseth that DAVID ROSSER in consideracon of Five shillings in hand paid by FRANCIS JAMES doe by these presents bargain sell and make over unto FRANCIS JAMES all that parcell of land sittuate in Sittenbourn Pish in Richmond County by estimation Fivety acres be the same more or less being one fourth or quarter part of Two hundred and Twenty acres of land formerly belonging to PHILLIP SHERWOOD & part of COLEMAN;s Pattent, which sd. PHILLIP SHERWOOD dying & makeing noe disposition threof, the said Two hundred and twenty acres of land descended unto the said PHILLIP SHERWOODs four Daughters, & SARAH, one of the Daughters, dying wth out making any disposition thereof, the said fivety acres came & descended to and upon the said DAVID, as Son & heire to the said SARAH, and the reversions remainders rents & profitts threof; To have and to hold the premises during the terme of one whole year paying therefore the rent of one ear of Indian come on the Feast of the Nativity of our Blessed Saviour to the intent that by vertue of these p seats and of the Statute for transferring uses into possession the said FRANCIS JAMES may be in the actuall possession of the premisses & thereby enabled to accept a release of the inheritance thereof, In Wittness whereof the p:ties to these p.sents hath set their seales ye day & year abovesaid
Signed & Delivered in presence of
THOMAS PAISE DAVID his seal, his marker ROSER
JOSEPH AMMON
Att a Court held for Richmond County the Sixth day of Aprill 1715."¹ David Rozier was also known as David Rosser.¹ He is mentioned in the probate of the estate of David Rozier on 6 July 1698 at Richmond Co., Virginia, USA;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "1697-1699 Richmond Co VA Orders; Antient Press: (Page 314)
Richmond County Court 6th of July 1698
- Ordered that ELIZABETH, SARAH, DAVID and MARY ROSERs, Orphans of DAVID ROSER deced. do abide with FRANCIS JAMES and MARY his Wife and that the said FRANCIS JAMES do take into his Custody and possession of all & singular the Estate belonging unto the said Children & be accountable therefore when lawfully required."⁴

     Anne Merritt married David Rozier, son of David Rozier and Sarah Sherwood,
;
His 1st wife.^1,2 Anne Merritt was born circa 1698.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "David and Anne had 7 children: Reuben, John, David, Shadrach, Mesheck, Sarah, and Ann.
On Nov. 14, 1754, there is a land deed in Edgecombe County, N.C. by David Rozier.
David, Jr.'s will was probated in 1760 in Halifax County, N.C.
     "Of the 7 children, Reuben Rozier, Sr. and his son, Reuben Rozier, Jr. became my line of ancestors. Both Reuben, Sr. and Reuben, Jr. served in the Revolutionary War.
     "The Rozier line is well documented but I have become interested in the wife's side of the family, where at times, there seems to be litte information. I know a wife's name but there is nothing about her family.
     "Any information you or the other Fields may discovery would be most welcome.
N. Larry Rozier, nlrpo "at" Unity.NCSU.Edu.¹

     Eleanor (?) was born before 1695 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married David Rozier, son of David Rozier and Sarah Sherwood, before 1711 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd wife.¹
     Reference:
"Early Colonial Settlers..." cites: Descendants of Abraham Field, Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1636-1674, by Lucie Catherine Field, Eugene Allen Field & Miriam Grasz Field © August 2004 Patterson California All rights reserved
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK, 1709-1712 : pg 39
Westmoreland County Court 25th ofApril 1711
- CHANDLER v ROSIER p Dower
Upon the Petition of WILLIAM CHANDLER, it is ordered the Sheriff of this County doe summon DAVID ROSIER and ELLENOR his Wife to appeare at next Court to be held for this County to answer the Petition of WILLIAM CHANDLER by him preferred against them for Dower of one hundred acres of land purchased by him from HESTER MARTIN, late Widdow of ABRAHAM SMITH, deced."¹

     John Rozier was born circa 1637 at London, City of London, Greater London, England.¹ He married Elizabeth Solley circa 1656 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 1st wife.⁴ John Rozier married Mary Williamson, daughter of Dr. James Williamson and Anne Underwood, before March 1673 at Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 1st husband.⁵
John Rozier died before 31 October 1705 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Title: Virginia State Records
Media: Civil Registry
Page: Genealogies of Virginia Families, Vol V, R-Z, from Virgnia Mag. of Hist. Genealogical Publishing County, Baltimore, 1981
Text: p. 630, 634
     "WILLS OF Westmoreland County, Virginia 1654-1800 BY AUGUSTA B. FOTHERGILL: Pg 2
HILLER, JOHN, 12 October 1657; 20 February 1657.
Legatees; dau. Elizabeth Rozier and grandchild John Rozier, Jnr. to have all my estate save child of Mr. Webb my late wife's godchild one cow and calf; son in law John Rozier, clerk, to be executor.
     "WILLS OF Westmoreland County, Virginia 1654-1800 BY AUGUSTA B. FOTHERGILL: Pg 3
SOLLEY, THOMAS, 12 October 1663.
Wife Elizabeth exx; son John Rosier and dau. Elizabeth Rosier.
     "Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia
POPE, NATHANIEL of Appomattox, 16 May 1659; 28 April 1660.
To son Thomas the plantation upon the cliffs, five cows at the age of 21 years.
To son Nathaniel plantation whereon I live;
wife Lucy land whereon I live for life or until marriage.
To son in law John Washington money which he oweth unto me.
My son in law William Hardidge
son Thomas to be exr. and if he die son Nathaniel;
Witnesses; John Washington, Law[rence] Washington, John Rosier
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
The Washington Ancestry and Records of the McClain, Johnson and Forty Other Colonial American Families, Volume 1, Page 158
Note: [Westmoreland County, Deeds & Wills No. 1, pp. 261 and 262]: BRIDGES & WIFE TO WASHINGTON To all Christian people to whome these presents shall come, greeting Know ye that we Anthony Bridges of the parish of Washington
page 159
in the county of Westmoreland in Colony of Virginia Gent. And Elisabeth Rosier alias Bridges, the now wife of the aforesaid Anthony Bridges lawfull daughter sole heir and legatee named in the last will and Testament of John Hiller whilst he lived in the County of Westmoreland aforesaid Gent. deceased, for and in consideration of a valuable sum of Tobacco to us paid by Major John Washington of the parish County and Colony aforesaid Gent. the receipt whereof we doe hereby acknowledge and ourselves therewith to be fully satisfied and contented, as also for divers other good Causes and Considerations thereunto us moving, Have granted bargained sold aliened enfeoffed and confirmed, and by these presents doe grant bargain sell alien enfeoff and confirm unto the aforesaid Major John Washington all that moiety or one half of a plantation formerly belonging to the aforesaid John Hiller deceased, and by him pattented and now divided and parted by order of the county court of Westmorel! and from the other moiety and residue of the said pattent and contained within these bounds following vizt.
Beginning at an Old fallen Oak in the old field which divided this land and the land of Captain John Ashton extending upon Potomack river 101 poles to a high locest stump running southwest into the woods 404 poles to a Pohiccory standing on the west side of a path, thence southeast to another marked Oak standing on the southside of a run from thence southwest with a line of marked trees to a white oak, from thence southeast to a corner tree upon the round hills, being the head line, and from thence northeast to Captain Ashtons line, from thence northwest to a marked Oak extending on the north west side of a small swamp, and from thence northeast over the swamp to the place where it began, To have and To hold the said moitey, or one half of the plantation aforesaid, contained within the bounds aforesaid with all timber trees, woods and underwoods and all priviledges Commodoties and emoluments whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, to him the said Major Jo! hn Washington his heirs and assigns forever, the said Major Washington his heirs and assigns yielding and paying unto our sovereign lord the King his heirs and successors the yearly quit rent due at the times accustomed for the same, and we the said Anthony Bridges and Elisabeth Rosier alias Bridges doe for ourselves our heirs Exors and Admrs' warrant the aforesaid land contained within the aforesaid bounds with the appurtenances as aforesaid unto the aforesaid Major John Washington his heirs and assigns forever against all person and persons whatsoever; And we do further Oblidge ourselves, our heirs Exors and Admor's, or any of them to Acknowledge this bill of Sale in the next County Court to be held for Westmoreland aforesaid unto the said Major John Washington his heirs Exor's and Admor's or any of them.
In witness whereof we the aforesaid Anthony Bridges and Elisabeth Rosier alies Bridges have hereunto set our hands the 19th day of June 1665.
ANTHONY BRIDGES, ELISABETH ROSIER
ALS. BRIDGES
Teste: THOMAS BROUNDOWNE JOHN WATTS
WILLIAM FRYAR 6th September 1665 This bill of sale was acknowledged in Court by the said Anthony Bridges and Elisabeth Rosier alias Bridges and then recorded. [Original recording in Deeds, Patents, Accounts, Depositions, &c., from 1665 to 1677, folio 97.]
On November 29, 1671, John Washington, then Lieutenant Colonel, bought the other half of this "moiety" for sixteen thousand pounds of tobacco of the said "Anthonie Bridges of ye Pish of Washington in ye County of Westmrland in ye Collony of Virginia, [Page 160] Mechnt, who Intermarried with Elyzabeth Rosier, Lawfull Daughter & Sole Heir & Legatee & named in ye last Will & Testament of Mr John Hyllyer als Bridges ye now wife of Antonie Bridges as alsoe Guardian of John Rosier ye Sonn of ye aforesaid Elyzabeth Rosyer."
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/va/westmoreland/court/misc0000.txt
URL title: Westmoreland County, Virginia - Old Records; William and Mary Quarterly, Vol. 1, No. 4
Note: Deed, Westmoreland, August 1674, from John Rosier, of Westmoreland, Gentleman, son of John Rosier, clerk, to his father-in-law, Anthony Bridges, Gentleman, whose "now wife," Mrs. Elizabeth Bridges, was the widow of Rev. John Rosier and mother of said John Rosier.
Mr. Anthony Bridges was a Justice of Westmoreland.
     "PATENT BOOK, 2, 1666/1695, BOOK 6, pp. 211/212:
5200 JOHN ASHTON, Will probated Stafford County, 26 Jan. 1682(83), and willed land he inherited from Col. Peter Ashton to James Ashton, their brother. He was formerly of Lowth (Louth). John Ashton's wife's name was Elizabeth and Capt. John Ashton, probably a son. JAMES ASHTON, died, Stafford County, formerly of Kirby-Underwood, Lincolnshire. His Will, dated 18 Aug. 1686 (87), names RICHARD ELKINS, John Ashton, son of Charles Ashton, Justice of Peace, and Col. Peter Ashton, Sheriff of Northumberland Co., Virginia. James Ashton had Godchildren: RICHARD ELKIN, Sarah Mottershead, Miss Rosier, daughter of John Rosier, and Elizabeth Sebastian, and willed RICHARD ELKINS 100 acres of his land. The Estate "Chatterton" King George, Virginia., now belongs to a Tayloe family.
     "James Hughes 2005-07-06 19:39:53
The Descendants of Captain Thomas Carter , Page 102
Mar. 7, 1671, William Moseley delivered to Mr. Wm. Ball, Jr., Mr. James Williamson's patent for 1,800 acres of land dated 22 May, 1651, and the Underwood patent to Margaret and Mary Williamson for 882 acres, dated March 11, 1662. March 20, 1673, Capt. Wm. Ball, Gent., and Margaret his wife, a daughter and co-heir of Mr. James Williamson, and Anthony Bridges of Westmoreland, attorney for John Rosier, Gent., of Westmoreland, and Mary his wife, daughter and co-heir of James Williamson, sold to Charles Dacres, Clerke (Minister) of Westmoreland, 450 acres, part of a patent for 1,800 acres granted to Mr. James Williamson, dec'd, etc. They guaranteed title against themselves and the heirs of William Williamson, also dec'd.
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
p.48. Patent. 4 July 1653. Richd Bennett Esqr, Gov, etc to Samuel Bonan, 300 acres in Potomacke River, in Northumberland Co, adj N. NE on Potomacke River, W. NW on land of John Rosier, S. SW and E. S.E. on the main woods
p.48. Sam Bonam in Nominy in Westmoreland Co assigns above patent to Richard Heabeard. 20 Nov 1655. Signed Sam Bonam
Wit: Michael Hills
The marke of John Cuesanbury
Rec 20 Nov 1655
p.48. P of A. No date shown. Sam Bonam to Wm Haridich to deliver above patent to Rich: Heabeard. No witnesses. Rec 20 Nov 1655.
Source: Fleet, Beverley, Westmoreland County, 1653-1657. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. County, 1961, 104 pg
     "
WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK, 1705-1707 : pg 81
Westmoreland County Court 28th of March 1707
- POPE p MASON v PRATT p FINCH,
Ejectione firme JOHN FINCH in custody, &c., was attached to answer JAMES MASON of a Plea for that (vizt) one NATHANIELL POPE, Practitioner at Law, on the first day of October 1705 at the Parish ofWashington in the sd County had demised unto JAMES MASON one messuage, one garden, one orchard, two hundred acres ofland, two hundred acres of woods, one hundred acres ofpasture and one hundred acres ofMarsh scituate in Parish and County aforesd to hold the land &c. with the appurtenances unto JAMES MASON and his assignes from the last day of September last past untill full and term ofthree yeares then next comeing and to be fully and ended and compleated, by vertue ofwhich demise said JAMES into the Plantation and premises did enter and was thereof possessed ,and being soe possessed JOHN FINCH afterwards, to witt, the second day of October the yeare aforesaid with force and armes and contrary to the peace &c., into the lands and tenements aforewsd did enter and said JAMES from his farm his term not being ended did dispell eject and amove, &c., and said JAMES from the possession thereof did hold out and still doth hold out and other enormities to him did doe to his damage thirty pounds sterling, therefore brought this suite &c. And at a Court held for the sd County the 27th day ofMarch 1706, Oath being made that the tenant in possession was duely served with a copy ofthe Plaintiffs Declaration and the notice thereon endorsed, it was ordered that if the tenant in possession or those under whom hee claimed haveing legall notice by the Sheriff of this County or his Deputy did not appeare at the then next court and make him or themselves Defendants, confess Lease Entry and Ouster and insist only on the mere mise of the premises, then Judgment to go for the Plaintiff, &c., And at a Court held for sd County the 26th day ofJune 1706 appeared JOHN PRATT, SENR., by JOHN PRATT, JUNR., his Attorney, and confessed Lease Entry and Ouster and was admitted Defendant in the roome ofJOHN FINCH and prayed Lycence of Imparlance till the then next Court which was granted, &c. And at a Court held for the sd County the 28th ofAugust 1706, the Defendant faileing to enter a Plea to the Plaintiffs Declaration, it was ordered that unless hee appeared at the then next Court and pleaded to the same, Judgment to pass against him by default; And now at this Court both Plaintiffand Defendant being present by mutuall consent ofboth parties, it was agreed and the Defendant acknowledged the whole matter offact, And that hee the said PRATT was in possession of the land &c. in the Plaintiffs Declaraton sett forth by vertue ofa Deed from one JOHN ROOSER, SENR., made to his Daughter, then ELIZABETH LEFTWICH, Wife of THOMAS LEFTWICH, the Deed bearing date the 25th day ofNovember 1700, and also byvertue of a Deed from THOMAS LEFTWICH bearing date September the 13th 1702, and by no other title; and the beforementioned NATHANIELL POPE, the Demisor in the Declaration before named likewise acknowledged to claime only by virtue ofthe Last Will and Testament of the aforenamed JOHN ROSSER, SENR. justices for this County, and by the Will expressed to bee given to him, the said NATHANIELL in fee, and by THOMAS LEFTWICH further confirming to said NATHANIELL by virtue of a Deed beareing date the 20th day of October 1705 by which hee conveyed his whole right and title ofand unto the aforenamed land and to im, NATHANIELL POPE, all which matters offact as aforesd being by both Plaintiff and Defendant acknowledged as aforesd, they wholly submitted the matter of Law as to the mere mise of the premises to the Judgment and determination ofthe Court; And upon heareing of all mattes and arguements ofboth parties and mature deliberation thereon had, it being principally insisted upon that THOMAS LEFTWICH was Father to a Child by him begotten on the body of the said ELIZABEETH, and therefore claimed a right to the land in dispute as tenant by the courtesie ofEngland for that it fully appeared to this Court by the words of the Will ofJOHN ROSSER from whom the Defendant, JOHN PRATT, claimed, that the land in dispute was given to the aforesaid ELIZABETH LEFTWICH and her heires begotten by the issue ofher body freely and quietly without any manner ofchallenge claime or demand ofhim JOHN ROSSER, &c., It is therefore the oppinion ofthe Court that THOMAS LEFTWICH could not bee any wayes intituled to the land by vertue of the Deed of Guift from JOHN ROSSER and consequently not tenant by courtesie of England, and further adjudged that the Deed ofSale of the land from THOMAS LEFTWICH to JOHN PRATT is null and void and that the title by which NATHANIELL POPE doth claime is valid and sufficient in the Law, and they do therefore ordered that her Majtie's Writt ofhabere facias possessionem be issued and directed to her Majtie's Sheriffofthe County aforesd thereby requireing him to putt JAMES MASON into the peaceable and quiet possession of the land and premises for and dureing his term aforenamed
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 4, Part II - 1670-1672; Antient Press: pg 264
KNOW ALL MEN by these pnts that I ANTHONY BRIDGES Attorney of my Son in Law JOHN ROSIER doe hereby constitute and appoint my well beloved friend one Capt JNO. HULL of Rappa Gent my lawfull Attorney to act and doe in the Sales of land in Coprtnership between Mr. WM. BALL JUNIOR and my aforesd Son JOHN ROSIER giving unto my said Attorney as ample power as any instrumt. in Law made or to be made might doe holding firms and stable all that my said Attorney shall lawfully doe in the prmises Wittness my hand and seale this 30th of 8br 1671
lin pace of us GEORGE SOUTHERN ANTHONY BRIDGES
JOHN ROSIER
Recordatr, in Cour Rappa xth die 9bris 1671
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 5, Part I - 1672-1674; Antient Press: pg 93-95
TO ALL TO WHOM these presents shall or may come Whereas WILLIAM BALL who INTERMARRIED with MARGARET WILLIAMSON and JOHN ROZIER who INTE-MARRIED with MARY WILLIAMSON by Virtue of the Will of Coll. WILL. UNDERWOOD late of Rappa. County deceased who did give and bequeath unto the said MARGARET AND MARY WILLIAMSON Eight hundred Eighty two acres of land as p Will appears and also confirmed by Pattent unto the said MARGARETT and MARY WILLIAMSON bearing date the Eleventh day of March 1662 may more fully appeare and for so much as the sd Land is in joynt Teanned as Intermarrying aforesaid and they not willing the bounds thereof to be laid out at present do agree as well for themselves as also for our heirs and assigns that the said WILLIAM BALL as Intermarrying as aforesaid shall not claime any right or interest by way of Survivership or his heirs or assignes as also JOHN ROSIER who Intermarrying MARY WILKINSON shall not by himself his heirs or assignes claim any right or interest by way of Suvivorship but in case at any time when it shall happen that the said Land shall be devided or any part of the land aforesd shall fall into any other bounds by Priority of Pattant in a former Grant whereby either party aforementioned or either of their heirs shall happen to lose any part of his moyety by such former Grant then the other shall freely readily and willingly surrender to him the halfe quantitie of what shall be soe by any former grant taken away from the said Devident and in case of the Refusal of either partie soe to do when reasonably required that then it shall be lawful! for the other partie grieved or his heirs to take a Survevaire and lay out the same by the deviding line out of the refusers part and he so refusing shall and doth hereby confirme himself and his heirs to consent thereto and to pay halfe the charge of the abovesaid clauses and agreements as aforesaid we have hereunto sett our hands and seals this 11th of November 1672 Regis Car 2nd 24
in presence of WILLIAM MOSELEY, WILLIAM BALL
JOHN HULL JOHN ROSIER
Recognit in Cur Com Rappa quinto die March 1672/3
WE the Within named WILLIAM BALL JUNIOR and JOHN ROSIER doe each of us desire that the within written agreement be recorded in Rappa. County and doe hereby impower and authorize Lieut. Collo. JOHN HULL to acknowledge the same in the same Court in our names and behalfes Witness our hands this day and yeare within written
Test WILLIAM MOSELEY, WILLIAM BALL JUNIOR
ROBERT NURSE JOHN ROSIER
Recordatr xx die March 1672
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 5, Part I - 1672-1674; Antient Press: page 145-150
THIS INDENTURE made the seven and Twentieth day of March in the five and Twentieth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord CHARLES the Second 1673 Betweene CHARLES DACRES of the County of WESTMORELAND in Virginia Clerk of the one part and Capt. WILLIAM BALL of the County of LANCASTER in RAPPA RIVER in Virga. Gent and MAGARET his Wife and JOHN ROSIER of the County of WESTMORLAND in Virginia Gent, and MARY his Wife of the other part Witnesseth that hee the said CHARLES DACRES for the just quantity of Twenty thousand pounds of sound well conditioned merchantable tobacco and cask paid hath granted sold and confirmed unto the said WILLIAM BALL and MARGARET his Wife and JOHN ROSIER and Mary his Wife all that Plantation whereof JAMES WILLIAMSON died seized together with all houses orchards gardens fences enclosures belonging in as large manner as are expressed in the Originall Pattent of the said land wch said Plantation doth containe four hundred and fifty acres of land and is part of a Pattent of Eighteene hundred acres of land formerly granted to JAMES WILLIAMSON of the County of Rappa, Gent, (deceased) being in the County of Rappahannock and lately in occupation of Lt. Coll, JOHN HULL and now in the occupation of ROGER WILLIAMS or his assignes and lately sold by the said Capt. WILLIAM BALL and MARGARET his Wife and ANTHONY BRIDGES on behalfe of JOHN ROSIER and MARY his Wife unto the said CHARLES DACRES to have and to hold the said plantation and premises and said CHARLES DACRES doth hereby promise at the time of the delivery of these presents standeth lawfully seized as of fee simple in his own right of every part and parcell of the premises and hath full right to grant and conveigh the same and further the said CHARLES DACRES and his heirs will from time to time hereafter within the space of five years next ensuing the date hereof at the reasonable request costs and charges in the Law acknowledge whatsoever for the further and more better assuring and setling and conveying of the bargained premises unto said WILLIAM BALL and MARGARET his Wife and JOHN ROSIER and MARY his Wife their heirs and assigns forever PROVIDED Always upon this condition nevertheless that if the said CHARLES DACRES his heirs and assigns shall truly pay unto them or any of them the just quantitie of Twenty thousand pounds of sound well conditioned bright tobacco with cask wth out any manner of trash or ground leaves in manner following that is to say to the said WILLIAM BALL and MARGARET his Wife the just quantity of Five thousand pounds according to the quality before mentioned upon the tenth day of October next ensuing wth convenience in the County of Rappa. and to the sd JOHN ROSIER and MARY his Wife the just quantity of Five thousand pounds of like tobacco wth Cask at the day last before mentioned wth convenience in the County of WESTMORELAND also if said CHARLES DACRES his assigns paie unto them the just quantity of Five thousand pounds of tobacco wth cask upon the tenth day of October wch shall be in the year 1674 and to said JOHN ROSIER and MARY his Wife the just quantity upon the tenth day of October 1674 being in full the before mentioned twenty thousand pounds of Tobacco and Cask that then and thenceforth this present Indenture declared utterly void and lastly that said CHARLES DACRES cloth for himself his heirs grant if he shall faile in the payment that then from thenceforth it shall be lawfull for (them) and every of them into the said Plantation & premises to reenter and to have againe anything herein mentioned to the contrary. In Witness whereof the parties have sett their hands and seals the day and year first above written
in presence of JOSEPH CHIPP, CHARLES DACRES
SAMUEL BLOOMFIELD
Recognit in Cu Com Rappa 19 die 9bris 1673
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 5, Part II - 1674-1676; Antient Press: pg 199-203
THIS INDENTURE made the six and twentieth day of February in the yeare of our Lord according to the computation of the Church of England 1672/3 Betweene WILLIAM BALL the Younger of the County of Rappa (marked out) LANCASTER in the Collony of Virginia and MARGARET his Wife and JOHN ROSIER of the County of WESTMORELAND in the Collony aforesaid and MARY his Wife wch MARGARETT and MARY were Daughters and Coheirs of JAMES WILLIAMSON deceased of the one party and THOMAS KIRTON Gentleman of the County of Rappa of the other part. Whereas Sr. WILLIAM BERKELEY Knt. Governer of Virginia wth consent of Council of State did grant unto MARGARET and MARY WILLIAMSON Coheirs to JAMES WILLIAMSON three hundred and fifty acres of land being on RAPPA RIVER and lying thirty nine miles up the North side of the said River as by Pattent under the seals of this Collony bearing date the first day of May One thousand Six hundred Sixty and five amongst other things doth more at large appear Now These Presents Witnesseth that the said WILLIAM BALL and MARGARET his Wife and the said JOHN ROSIER and MARY his Wife for Ten thousand eight hundred pounds of tobaccoe to them or some of them in hand paide and by these presents granted unto the said THOMAS KIRTON his heirs and assigns forever all that said three hundred and fifty acres of land on the North side of RAPPA RIVER and beginning at a marked white Oake standing on the West side of the mouth of a Creeke & soe running for tenth North East nigh unto the said Creeke unto a marked red Oake including the said quantity of commonly knowne by the name of JACKMANS FOLLY withall and singular its rights and appurtenances together with all houses edifices buildings meadows feeding pastures woods fowling fishings waies easements and appurtenances whatsoever to the said lands or to any parte of them belonging as also all the Estate rights of them the said WILLIAM BALL & MARGARET his Wife and the said JOHN ROSIER & MARY his Wife and all evidences whatsoever touching the premises to have and to hold the said lands and all other premises with every of their Rights unto THOMAS KIRTON his heirs and assigns forever and for themselves and all persons whatsoever lawfully claiming under them shall warrant & defend that it is concluded and agreed betweene the parties that sd THOMAS KIRTON his heirs and assigns may forever enjoy all the before granted premises and kept harmless from all manner of encumbrances In Witness whereof the said (Parties) have hereunto sett their hands and wales the day and year written signed sealed & delivered
Witnesses at signing of JOHN ROSIER JOHN ROSIER
JOHN WASHINGTON, JOHN LORD MARY ROSIER
Signed by the within named MARY ROSIER according to the contents above recited in the presence of JOHN WASHINGTON, JOHN LORD
Signed before THOMAS NOPP, WILLIAM BALL
WILLIAM BARNES, CHARLES STEWART MARGARET BALL
Rappa. County May 7th 1674
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 5, Part II - 1674-1676; Antient Press: pg 284
Nover Int, Presents me JOHN ROSIER of County of WESTMORELAND Gent. and WILL BALL JR. of LANCASTER COUNTY primo die May 1674 Whereas the above bound JOHN ROSIER and MARY his now Wife have by Indenture under their hands and Seals bearing even date with these presents and made between the said JOHN ROSIER and his said Wife on the one parties and the above WILLIAM BALL on the other partie for consideration therein mentioned and expressed granted and sold unto the said WILLIAM BALL his heirs and assigns forever the moyety or one halfe parte of a Pattent containing Eight hundred Eighty and Two acres of land lying in the County of Rappa as by the said before mentioned recited Indenture relacon being thereunto had may more full appear Now the Condicon of this Present obligation is such that if the said WILLIAM BALL his heirs or assigns shall and may at all times hereafter have and enjoy the said moyety of land and premises with their and every of their appurtenances according to the tenor and contents of the aforemenconed recited Indenture and also if at any time it shall so fall out and happen that any parte ofthe said Eight hundred Eighty and two acres of land shall be taken away by a just and lawful! Survey then if the said JOHN ROSIER his heirs and administrators or any of them shall make such just and Legall satisfaction unto the said WILLIAM BALL his heirs and assigns or any of them for the moyety or one halfe parte of soe much of the said Land as shall be taken away as aforesaid Proportionably according to purchase for the sd land pd to him by the said WILLIAM BALL that then and from thence forth this present obligation to be voyd and of none effect or else to remaine and be in full force and virtue
in presence of ANTHONY BRIDGES, JOHN ROSIER
JOHN BRUTON MARY ROSIER
Recordatr x5 die May 1675
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 5, Part II - 1674-1676; Antient Press: pg 285-287
THIS INDENTURE made the first day of May 1674 Ano Qr. Between JOHN ROSIER of the County of WESTMORELAND in Virga. Gent. and MARY his now Wife one of the Daughters and Coheirs of JAMES WILLIAMSON late of the County of Rappa in Virginia aforesaid Gent deced on the one partie and Capt. WILLIAM BALL of the County of LANCASTER in Virginia Gent in the other partie Witnesseth that the said JOHN ROSIER and MARY his Wife as well for good and valuable consideracon in hand paid them by the said WILLIAM BALL before the ensealing and Delivery of these presents the Receipt whereof the said JOHN and MARY do hereby acknowledge and thereof and of every part and parcell thereof doe hereby acquit and discharge the said WILLIAM BALL his heirs and every of them as also for divers other good causes thereunto moving have granted sold and confirmed and doe by these presents for themselves & either of them their and either of their heirs and assigns give sell and confirme unto the said WILLIAM BALL the moiety or one halfe of a Pattent of land containing Eight hundred Eighty and two acres & is sett and being in the County of Rappa aforesaid between some of the head branches of POPETICK CREEKS and the head branches of Mr. POPES CREEKE (beginning at a white Oake nigh unto RAPPA PATH and extends itself NW by it thence N. to a red Oake at the head of the lands of SILVESTER THATCHER and THOMAS WHITELOCK thence NE by E a Mile thence S. by E. butting upon the land of THOMAS WRIGHT thence SW a Mile to the place where it first began) together with all houses orchards gardens fences and Enclosures thereunto belonging or with the same now used & occupied wch said 882 acres of land was formerly granted by Pattent to Mr. WILLIAM UNDERWOOD of the said Countie of Rappa deced and by his Last Will and Testament given and bequeathed unto MARGARET and MARY WILLIAMSON Daughters to the aforesaid JAMES WILLIAMSON & Nee ce to the said UNDERWOOD & by Pattent dated at JAMES CITY May the 11th ano (62) granted to the aforesaid MARGARET & MARY as by before mentioned recited Patents and Will relacon being thereunto had may more fully appeare together with all writings pattents & minuments whatsoever touching or concerning the premises only any part or parcell thereof wch may be (without Suite in Law) To have and to hold the said moiety or one halfe of the said land aforemenconed with all and every of its appurtenances unto the said WILLIAM BALL his heirs & assigns forever to the sole use of said WILLIAM BALL his heirs and assigns forever in as large & ample manner as are expressed in the Pattent for the said Land and the said JOHN ROSIER and MARY his Wife doe further for themselves & either of them & the heirs & assigns of them or either of them grant with said WILLIAM BALL his heirs and assigns and every of them that he the sd WILLIAM may from time to time and at all times hereafter peaceably and quietly occupie and enjoy the land and prmises hereby granted & sold without the molestacon or disturbance of any persons whatsoever clayming under them the said JOHN & MARY either of them or the heirs of them or either of them & alsoe from time to time hereafter within the space of five years next ensuing the date hereof at the reasonable request cost and charges in the Law of the said WILLIAM BALL & his heirs make further conveyance of the premises granted as
he his or their Councell learned in the Law shall require and Lastly the said JOHN and MARY doth further covenant and grant to make a legal Recognian of this Indenture in the Court of Rappa according to act In Witness whereof the parties first above named have set their hands & seals dated the day and year first above written
In presnece of ANTHONY BRIDGES JOHN ROSIER
JOHN BRETON MARY ROSIER
Recognit in Cu Com Rappa 5 die May 1675
     "CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 5; Pg 468
JOHN ROSIER, sonne of John Rosier, dec'd., 1450 acs. W'moreland Co., 18 Mar. 1662, p. 230, (142). S. side of Potomake Riv., vin: Rosiers Refuge, bounded vizt, on S. by sd. Riv. from the mouth of Attopin Cr. to mouth of E.most branch next Bluffe point, on E. with E.most branch & a Sly. & Ely. line of marked trees to a cor. white oak in Huttlebury thickett, etc. on S. side with certain lines of marked trees including all the falling branches belonging to the head of the ponds to marked white oak at the head of Attopin Cr. & on W. with the channel of sd. Cr. unto the mouth thereof. Granted to sd. Jno. Rosier, decd., 28 Nov. 1657.
     "CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 5; Pg 475
ELIZABETH & JOHN ROSIER, 920 acs. N'umberland Co., 18 Mar. 1662, p. 250, (180). N.E. upon Petomecke Riv., N.W. upon land of Thomas Peaks & small branch of Up. Machotick Riv. & S.E. upon land of Thomas Boyce. Granted to John Hillier 19 Oct. 1653 & by his will given to the abovenamed
     "http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=180&last=&g_p=P5&co llection=LO Patent
Title Rosier, Elizabeth.
Publication 18 March 1662.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Related See also the following surname(s): Rosyer.
Note Location: Northumberland County.
Grantee(s): Rosier, Elizabeth & Rosier, John.
Description: 920 acres n. Et. on Potomac river, N. Wt. on the land of Thomas Peake, and small branches of upper Machotick river The land formerly granted to John Hellier [i.e. Hillier].
Source: Land Office Patents No. 5, 1661-1666 (v.1 & 2 p.1-369), p. 180 (Reel 5).
     "James Hughes 2005-09-03 17:33:54
URL (Click on link) http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=18&last=&g_p=P3&collect ion=LO Patent
Title Bonam, Samuel.
Publication 4 July 1653.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Note Location: Northumberland County.
Description: 300 acres in Potomac River, Wt. N. Wt. on the land of Jon. Rosier. .
Source: Land Office Patents No. 3, 1652-1655, p. 18 (Reel 2)."⁶ GAV-8. Rev. John Rozier and Elizabeth Hillier immigrated in 1649 to Virginia, USA.² John Rozier was the administrator of Anthony Bridges's estate on 27 July 1681 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK 1679-1682; John Frederick Dorman; pg 551; [27 July 1681]
Administration with the will annexe, was granted to Mrs. Elizabeth Bridges of the estate of Capt. Anthony Bridges and Elizabeth dyinge before administration was executed, the Courf doth order that administration of the estate of Elizabeth Bridges be granted to Mr. John Rosier and. Mr. Lewis Markham by consent, John Rosier being the only survivinge child of Elizabeth, and Mr. William Hardidg and Mr. Patrick. Spence ingage with the, administrators in, the somme of £1000 sterling, and Mr. William Horton, Mr. Lawrence Washington, Mr. John Beard and Mr. Daniell White who were former appraysers of the estate of Elizabeth Also who are to be at the house of Mr. John Rosier 5 August next to make appraysment of what estate of Elizabeth shall be Produced to them An Inventory Of the estate of Capt. Antho. Bridges and appraysment thereon made was produced in court but because it Was alleaged against the inventory that it was not full but that either as paraphernalia or Othersways many goods to be inventories were left out, as also that the Court was inform'd that Elizabeth before :her death had disposed of some goods contain'd in the inventory,the Court doth order that, the administrators make disposition of the part of the estate but What is iri the inventory until a supplementall inventory be returned and allowed'in this Court'.
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK 1679-1682; John Frederick Dorman; pg 69."

John Rozier left a will on 28 September 1705 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "WILLS OF Westmoreland County, Virginia 1654-1800 BY AUGUSTA B. FOTHERGILL: Pg 39
ROSIER, JOHN, 28 September 1705; 31 October 1705.
To Nathaniel Pope clerk of Stafford and practitioner at law all land which I formerly gave to my daughter Elizabeth Leftwich, 130 acres for which he to pay exx. 3500 lbs. of tobacco ; rest to wife Mary Rozier, exx."¹

     Elizabeth Solley was born circa 1640.¹ She married John Rozier, son of Rev. John Rozier and Elizabeth Hillier, circa 1656 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 1st wife.¹
Elizabeth Solley died in 1672 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     GAV-8.

Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "WILLS OF Westmoreland County, Virginia 1654-1800 BY AUGUSTA B. FOTHERGILL: Pg 3
SOLLEY, THOMAS, 12 October 1663.
Wife Elizabeth exx; son John Rosier and dau. Elizabeth Rosier."¹

     Elizabeth Rozier was born after 1672 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Thomas Leftwich circa 1690 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.²

Elizabeth Rozier died before 1704 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "WILLS OF Westmoreland County, Virginia 1654-1800 BY AUGUSTA B. FOTHERGILL: Pg 39
ROSIER, JOHN, 28 September 1705; 31 October 1705. To Nathaniel Pope clerk of Stafford and practitioner at law all land which I formerly gave to my daughter Elizabeth Leftwich, 130 acres for which he to pay exx. 3500 lbs. of tobacco ; rest to wife Mary Rozier, exx.
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK, 1705-1707 : pg 81
Westmoreland County Court 28th of March 1707
- POPE p MASON v PRATT p FINCH, Ejectione firme JOHN FINCH in custody, &c., was attached to answer JAMES MASON of a Plea for that (vizt) one NATHANIELL POPE, Practitioner at Law, on the first day of October 1705 at the Parish ofWashington in the sd County had demised unto JAMES MASON one messuage, one garden, one orchard, two hundred acres ofland, two hundred acres of woods, one hundred acres ofpasture and one hundred acres ofMarsh scituate in Parish and County aforesd to hold the land &c. with the appurtenances unto JAMES MASON and his assignes from the last day ofSeptember last past untill full and term ofthree yeares then next comeing and to be fully and ended and compleated, by vertue ofwhich demise said JAMES into the Plantation and premises did enter and was thereof possessed ,and being soe possessed JOHN FINCH afterwards, to witt, the second day of October the yeare aforesaid with force and armes and contrary to the peace &c., into the lands and tenements aforewsd did enter and said JAMES from
his farm his term not being ended did dispell eject and amove, &c., and said JAMES from the possession thereof did hold out and still doth hold out and other enormities to him did doe to his damage thirty pounds sterling, therefore brought this suite &c. And at a Court held for the sd County the 27th day ofMarch 1706, Oath being made that the tenant in possession was duely served with a copy ofthe Plaintiffs Declaration and the notice thereon endorsed, it was ordered that if the tenant in possession or those under whom hee claimed haveing legall notice by the Sheriff of this County or his Deputy did not appeare at the then next court and make him or themselves Defendants, confess Lease Entry and Ouster and insist only on the mere mise of the premises, then Judgment to go for the Plaintiff, &c., And at a Court held for sd County the 26th day ofJune 1706 appeared JOHN PRATT, SENR., by JOHN PRATT, JUNR., his Attorney, and confessed Lease Entry and Ouster and was admitted Defendant in the roome ofJOHN FINCH and prayed Lycence of Imparlance till the then next Court which was granted, &c. And at a Court held for the sd County the 28th ofAugust 1706, the Defendant faileing to enter a Plea to the Plaintiffs Declaration, it was ordered that unless hee appeared at the then next Court and pleaded to the same, Judgment to pass against him by default; And now at this Court both Plaintiffand Defendant being present by mutuall consent ofboth parties, it was agreed and the Defendant acknowledged the whole matter offact, And that hee the said PRATT was in possession of the land &c. in the Plaintiffs Declaraton sett forth by vertue ofa Deed from one JOHN ROOSER, SENR., made to his Daughter, then ELIZABETH LEFTWICH, Wife of THOMAS LEFTWICH, the Deed bearing date the 25th day ofNovember 1700, and also byvertue of a Deed from THOMAS LEFTWICH bearing date September the 13th 1702, and by no other title; and the beforementioned NATHANIELL POPE, the Demisor in the Declaration before named likewise acknowledged to claime only by virtue ofthe Last Will and
Testament of the aforenamed JOHN ROSSER, SENR .justices for this County, and by the Will expressed to bee given to him, the said NATHANIELL in fee, and by THOMAS LEFTWICH further confirming to said NATHANIELL by virtue of a Deed beareing date the 20th day of October 1705 by which hee conveyed his whole right and title ofand unto the aforenamed land and to im, NATHANIELL POPE, all which matters offact as aforesd being by both Plaintiff and Defendant acknowledged as aforesd, they wholly submitted the matter of Law as to the mere mise of the premises to the Judgment and determination ofthe Court; And upon heareing of all mattes and arguements ofboth parties and mature deliberation thereon had, it being principally insisted upon that THOMAS LEFTWICH was Father to a Child by him begotten on the body of the said ELIZABEETH, and therefore claimed a right to the land in dispute as tenant by the courtesie ofEngland for that it fully appeared to this Court by the words of the Will ofJOHN ROSSER from whom the Defendant, JOHN PRATT, claimed, that the land in dispute was given to the aforesaid ELIZABETH LEFTWICH and her heires begotten by the issue ofher body freely and quietly without any manner ofchallenge claime or demand ofhim JOHN ROSSER, &c., It is therefore the oppinion ofthe Court that THOMAS LEFTWICH could not bee any wayes intituled to the land by vertue of the Deed of Guift from JOHN ROSSER and consequently not tenant by courtesie of England, and further adjudged that the Deed ofSale of the land from THOMAS LEFTWICH to JOHN PRATT is null and void and that the title by which NATHANIELL POPE doth claime is valid and sufficient in the Law, and they do therefore ordered that her Majtie's Writt ofhabere facias possessionem be issued and directed to her Majtie's Sheriffofthe County aforesd thereby requireing him to putt JAMES MASON into the peaceable and quiet possession of the land and premises for and dureing his term aforenamed."¹

     Thomas Leftwich was born circa 1670.¹ He married Elizabeth Rozier, daughter of John Rozier and Elizabeth Solley, circa 1690 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK, 1705-1707 : pg 81
Westmoreland County Court 28th of March 1707
- POPE p MASON v PRATT p FINCH, Ejectione firme JOHN FINCH in custody, &c., was attached to answer JAMES MASON of a Plea for that (vizt) one NATHANIELL POPE, Practitioner at Law, on the first day of October 1705 at the Parish ofWashington in the sd County had demised unto JAMES MASON one messuage, one garden, one orchard, two hundred acres ofland, two hundred acres of woods, one hundred acres ofpasture and one hundred acres ofMarsh scituate in Parish and County aforesd to hold the land &c. with the appurtenances unto JAMES MASON and his assignes from the last day ofSeptember last past untill full and term ofthree yeares then next comeing and to be fully and ended and compleated, by vertue ofwhich demise said JAMES into the Plantation and premises did enter and was thereof possessed ,and being soe possessed JOHN FINCH afterwards, to witt, the second day of October the yeare aforesaid with force and armes and contrary to the peace &c., into the lands and tenements aforewsd did enter and said JAMES from
his farm his term not being ended did dispell eject and amove, &c., and said JAMES from the possession thereof did hold out and still doth hold out and other enormities to him did doe to his damage thirty pounds sterling, therefore brought this suite &c. And at a Court held for the sd County the 27th day ofMarch 1706, Oath being made that the tenant in possession was duely served with a copy ofthe Plaintiffs Declaration and the notice thereon endorsed, it was ordered that if the tenant in possession or those under whom hee claimed haveing legall notice by the Sheriff of this County or his Deputy did not appeare at the then next court and make him or themselves Defendants, confess Lease Entry and Ouster and insist only on the mere mise of the premises, then Judgment to go for the Plaintiff, &c., And at a Court held for sd County the 26th day ofJune 1706 appeared JOHN PRATT, SENR., by JOHN PRATT, JUNR., his Attorney, and confessed Lease Entry and Ouster and was admitted Defendant in the roome ofJOHN FINCH and prayed Lycence of Imparlance till the then next Court which was granted, &c. And at a Court held for the sd County the 28th ofAugust 1706, the Defendant faileing to enter a Plea to the Plaintiffs Declaration, it was ordered that unless hee appeared at the then next Court and pleaded to the same, Judgment to pass against him by default; And now at this Court both Plaintiffand Defendant being present by mutuall consent ofboth parties, it was agreed and the Defendant acknowledged the whole matter offact, And that hee the said PRATT was in possession of the land &c. in the Plaintiffs Declaraton sett forth by vertue ofa Deed from one JOHN ROOSER, SENR., made to his Daughter, then ELIZABETH LEFTWICH, Wife of THOMAS LEFTWICH, the Deed bearing date the 25th day ofNovember 1700, and also byvertue of a Deed from THOMAS LEFTWICH bearing date September the 13th 1702, and by no other title; and the beforementioned NATHANIELL POPE, the Demisor in the Declaration before named likewise acknowledged to claime only by virtue ofthe Last Will and
Testament of the aforenamed JOHN ROSSER, SENR .justices for this County, and by the Will expressed to bee given to him, the said NATHANIELL in fee, and by THOMAS LEFTWICH further confirming to said NATHANIELL by virtue of a Deed beareing date the 20th day of October 1705 by which hee conveyed his whole right and title ofand unto the aforenamed land and to im, NATHANIELL POPE, all which matters offact as aforesd being by both Plaintiff and Defendant acknowledged as aforesd, they wholly submitted the matter of Law as to the mere mise of the premises to the Judgment and determination ofthe Court; And upon heareing of all mattes and arguements ofboth parties and mature deliberation thereon had, it being principally insisted upon that THOMAS LEFTWICH was Father to a Child by him begotten on the body of the said ELIZABEETH, and therefore claimed a right to the land in dispute as tenant by the courtesie ofEngland for that it fully appeared to this Court by the words of the Will ofJOHN ROSSER from whom the Defendant, JOHN PRATT, claimed, that the land in dispute was given to the aforesaid ELIZABETH LEFTWICH and her heires begotten by the issue ofher body freely and quietly without any manner ofchallenge claime or demand ofhim JOHN ROSSER, &c., It is therefore the oppinion ofthe Court that THOMAS LEFTWICH could not bee any wayes intituled to the land by vertue of the Deed of Guift from JOHN ROSSER and consequently not tenant by courtesie of England, and further adjudged that the Deed ofSale of the land from THOMAS LEFTWICH to JOHN PRATT is null and void and that the title by which NATHANIELL POPE doth claime is valid and sufficient in the Law, and they do therefore ordered that her Majtie's Writt ofhabere facias possessionem be issued and directed to her Majtie's Sheriffofthe County aforesd thereby requireing him to putt JAMES MASON into the peaceable and quiet possession of the land and premises for and dureing his term aforenamed."¹

     Mary Williamson was born circa 1656 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married John Rozier, son of Rev. John Rozier and Elizabeth Hillier, before March 1673 at Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 1st husband.¹ Mary Williamson married Andrew Harrison circa 1706 at Richmond Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 2nd husband; his 1st wife.²
Mary Williamson died before 1717 at Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Father: James Williamson b: ABT 1621 in Isle of Wright County, Virginia.
     "Mother: Anne Underwood b: ABT 1629 in England
     "The will of Margaret (Wiliamson) Ball mentions all or her children as well as her sister Mary Rosier.
On 11 March 1662/3 Margaret & Mary Williamson, daughters of James & Anne [Underwood] Williamson, patented 882 Acres in Old Rappahannock County, Virginia "between some of the head branches of Pepetick Cr. & head branches of Mr. Popes Creek, beg. nigh Rappa path &c. to the head of land of Silvester Thatcher & Thomas Whitlock, thence NW &c. upon land of Tho. Wright &c. Granted to William Underwood, Gent., 10 September 1658 & given to the above named by the last will of said Underwood." (VA Patent Book 4:102(597), Cavaliers & Pioneers, Vol. I, p. 429
     "brother Edward Rowzee ? Rozier?
RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY WILLS.
ORDER Book, 1664-1673.
     "Butler, Elizabeth, Sittingbourn Parish. - -16 June, 1673.
Son Francis Slaughter; daughter Sarah; son John Catlett; daughter Elizabeth; son John, son William; my deceased husband John Catlett; cousin William Underwood, Sr; cousin Humphrey Booth, cousin Katherine Booth; sister Peirce, money in Mr. Griffies' and Mr. Manford's hands in London; my husband Amory Butler to be executor;
my cousin Capt. Thomas Hawkins, brother Edward Rowzee and Mr. Daniel Gaines to be overseers;
brother Booth's children;
witnesses Thomas Lucas, Sr., John Dawson
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia , Page 39
Note: ROZIER, JOHN, 28 September 1705; 31 October 1705.
To Nathaniel Pope clerk of Stafford and practitioner at law all land which I formerly gave to my daughter Elizabeth Leftwich, 130 acres for which he to pay exx. 3500 lbs. of tobacco; rest to wife Mary Rozier, exx.
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia , Page 27 & 28
Note: SMITH, ISAAC, * * *; 31 August 1698. Godson Williamson Rosier, and to Bridges Rosier all movable estate and to have land in his charge until Williamson Rosier comes of age. Bridges Rosier to pay his mother 700 a year for life.
     "SOURCE: The Descendants of Captain Thomas Carter, pg. 102
"In 1662, WILLIAM UNDERWOOD gave to his nieces Margaret and Mary Williamson a tract of 882 acres patented by him in 1658. Children of James and Anne Williamson; Margaret married prior to March 1671 Capt. William Ball, Jr. of Lancaster and Mary married prior to March 1673 John Rosier, Gent. of Westmoreland.
     "James Hughes 2005-07-06 19:39:53
The Descendants of Captain Thomas Carter , Page 102
Mar. 7, 1671, William Moseley delivered to Mr. Wm. Ball, Jr., Mr. James Williamson's patent for 1,800 acres of land dated 22 May, 1651, and the Underwood patent to Margaret and Mary Williamson for 882 acres, dated March 11, 1662. March 20, 1673, Capt. Wm. Ball, Gent., and Margaret his wife, a daughter and co-heir of Mr. James Williamson, and Anthony Bridges of Westmoreland, attorney for John Rosier, Gent., of Westmoreland, and Mary his wife, daughter and co-heir of James Williamson, sold to Charles Dacres, Clerke (Minister) of Westmoreland, 450 acres, part of a patent for 1,800 acres granted to Mr. James Williamson, dec'd, etc. They guaranteed title against themselves and the heirs of William Williamson, also dec'd.
     "James Hughes 2005-11-15 17:59:02
Tennessee Cousins, Page 506
ANTHONY HARRISON, the emigrant ancestor of the HARRISONS of the first of the charts came to VIRGINIA sometime before 1653; perhaps many years prior to that date. He was accompanied or induced to come through the efforts of one SAMUEL BONNAM. They may have been kinsmen. MARGARET BONNAM, certainly a daughter or grand-daughter of SAMUEL BONNAM married WILLIAM RUST in 1696, and he was a brother of SAMUEL RUST, whose daughter Anne became the wife of GEORGE HARRISON, a grandson of ANTHONY and son of his son GEO. HARRISON. - From the Rust Family History.
In a patent issued to CAPT. JOHN WILKINS, of Accomac County, to lands in Upper County of New Norfolk in May, 1637, on the East side of Nansemond river, he names as headrights, one ROWLAND RAYNE and THOMASIN, his wife. In Beverly Fleet's Abstracts of Accomac County, Virginia., p. 85, for the years 1639-40, there appears: "A true and perfect inventory of the estate of ROWLAND RAYNE, lately deceased in ACCOMAC". So Rowland Rayne died. But he evidently left a son ANDREW RAYNE. REV. JOHN ROZIER was the minister of HUNGAR'S PARISH in Accomac County for seven years beginning as the successor of the famous WILLIAM COTTON, who died in 1840. ROZIER left ACCOMAC sometime about 1656/7 and went to Westmoreland County. He was succeeded by a couple of ministers who served only a brief period, and then by a REV.THOMAS HIGHEY who had married the widow of JOHN WILKINS who had brought over Rowland Rayne and his wife some twenty years before. In Westmoreland County, Virginia in January, 1656, our REV. JOHN ROZIER patented 1050 acres of land and named among other headrights, ANDREW RAYNE, son, no doubt of THOMASINE, the widow of ROWLAND RAYNE. That she became the wife of ANDREW HARRISON, a son of ANTHONY, seems most reasonable, since JAMES HARRISON?? brother of ANDREW HARRISON had a son ANDREW HARRISON who afterwards married the widow of JOHN ROZIER, JR. Also in view of the two entries found on the old Gainford Parish Register of County Durham, England, showing many intermarriages between the HARRISON and RAYNE families, including RALPH HARRISON to AGNES RAYNE, Oct. 17, 1554, and ANTHONY HARRISON to MAUDLIN LOADMAN in 1647, nearly 100 years later, with the LOADMANS and HARRISONS in close association in early North Carolina near the end of the 17th century.
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 1, Part I - 1656-1662; Antient Press; pg 99
I FRANCIS GOWER give unto MARY WILLIAMSON with the consent of my Wife MARY GOWER one heiffer black white under the belly and the end of her tail ,heiffer may be recorded for the use of MARY WILLIAMSON with the female increase & that party that keepeth the said heiffer to have the male increase untill she cometh to cropt both ears & slitt in both ears with four half moons & we desire that this the age of thirteen years FRANCIS GOWER
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 4, Part II - 1670-1672; Antient Press: pg 284
MARGARET and MARY WILLIAMSON Pattent for Eighty two acres of land bearing date the Eleventh of March 1662
EDWARD JAMES Pattent for three hundred and fifty bearing date the 4th of January 1653
Mr, JAMES WILLIAMSON Pattent for Eighteen hundred acres of land bearing date the 22d of May 1651
Mr. JAMES WILLIAMSON Pattent for noe Quantity mentioned may be the year
1651
These above Pattents in presence of the Court were delivered to Mr. WILLIAM BALL JUNIOR by Mr. WILLIAM MO5ELEY March the 7th 1671
     "CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 4; Pg 429
MARGARETT & MARY WILLIAMSON, 882 acs. Rappa. Co., 11 Mar. 1662, p. 102. (597). Between some of the head branches of Pepetick Cr. & head branches of Mr. Popes Cr., beg. nigh Rappa. path &c. to the head of land of Silvester Thatcher & Thomas Whitloke, thence N.W. &c. upon land of Tho. Wright &c. Granted to William Underwood, Gent., 10 Sept. 1658 & given to the abovenamed by the last will of said Underwood.
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 5, Part I - 1672-1674; Antient Press: pg 93-95
TO ALL TO WHOM these presents shall or may come Whereas WILLIAM BALL who
INTERMARRIED with MARGARET WILLIAMSON and JOHN ROZIER who INTE-MARRIED with MARY WILLIAMSON by Virtue of the Will of Coll. WILL. UNDERWOOD late of Rappa. County deceased who did give and bequeath unto the said MARGARET AND MARY WILLIAMSON Eight hundred Eighty two acres of land as p Will appears and also confirmed by Pattent unto the said MARGARETT and MARY WILLIAMSON bearing date the Eleventh day of March 1662 may more fully appeare and for so much as the sd Land is in joynt Teanned as Intermarrying aforesaid and they not willing the bounds thereof to be laid out at present do agree as well for themselves as also for our heirs and assigns that the said WILLIAM BALL as Intermarrying as aforesaid shall not claime any right or interest by way of Survivership or his heirs or assignes as also JOHN ROSIER who Intermarrying MARY WILKINSON shall not by himself his heirs or assignes claim any right or interest by way of Suvivorship but in case at any time when it shall happen that the said Land shall be devided or any part of the land aforesd shall fall into any other bounds by Priority of Pattant in a former Grant whereby either party aforementioned or either of their heirs shall happen to lose any part of his moyety by such former Grant then the other shall freely readily and willingly surrender to him the halfe quantitie of what shall be soe by any former grant taken away from the said Devident and in case of the Refusal of either partie soe to do when reasonably required that then it shall be lawful! for the other partie grieved or his heirs to take a Survevaire and lay out the same by the deviding line out of the refusers part and he so refusing shall and doth hereby confirme himself and his heirs to consent thereto and to pay halfe the charge of the abovesaid clauses and agreements as aforesaid we have hereunto sett our hands and seals this 11th of November 1672 Regis Car
2nd 24 in presence of WILLIAM MOSELEY, WILLIAM BALL
JOHN HULL JOHN ROSIER
Recognit in Cur Com Rappa quinto die March 1672/3
WE the Within named WILLIAM BALL JUNIOR and JOHN ROSIER doe each of us
desire that the within written agreement be recorded in Rappa. County and doe
hereby impower and authorize Lieut. Collo. JOHN HULL to acknowledge the same
in the same Court in our names and behalfes Witness our hands this day and yeare within written
Test WILLIAM MOSELEY, WILLIAM BALL JUNIOR
ROBERT NURSE JOHN ROSIER
Recordatr xx die March 1672
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 5, Part I - 1672-1674; Antient Press: page 141-144
THIS INDENTURE made the sixth and twentieth day of March in the five and twentieth yeare of the Reign of our most Sovereign Lord CHARLES the Second 1673 Between Capt. WILLIAM BALL of the County of LANCASTER in Rappa. River in Virginia Gent and MARGARET his Wife one of the Daughters and Coheirs of JAMES WILLIAMSON late of the County of Rappa. in RAPPA. RIVER aforesaid Gent decd and ANTHONY BRIDGES of the County of WESTMORELAND Gent, for and in the behalfe of JOHN ROSIER of the aforesaid County of WESTMORELAND Gent. and MARY his Wife another Daughter and Coheir of the said JAMES WILLIAMSON on the one part and CHARLES DACRIS of the aforesaid County of WESTMORELAND Clerke on the other part Witnesseth that the said WILLIAM BALL and MARGARET his Wife and the said ANTHONY BRIDGES for and in the behalfe of them the said JOHN ROSIER and MARY his Wife for and in consideration of the just quantity of Twenty thousand pounds of sound well conditioned merchantable tobacco and cask in hand paid to them by the said CHARLES DACRES before the ensealing hereof they the said WILLIAM BALL and MARGARET his Wife and the sd ANTHONY BRIDGES for and in the behalfe of the said JOHN ROSIER and MARY his Wife do hereby acknowledge and thereof & of every part and parcell thereof do hereby discharge the said CHARLES DACRES his heirs and administrators and every of them by these presents have granted unto the said CHARLES DACRES all that Plantation whereof the said JAMES WILLIAMSON died seized together withal! houses edifices orchards gardens fen ces and encloses thereunto belonging with all proffitts wtsoever likewise belonging thereunto in as large manner and form as are exprest in the original Patent of the said Land and by the rents services and provisoes in the Originall expressed and confirmed wch said premises doth containe together by estimation four hundred and fifty acres of land and is part of a Pattent of Eighteene hundred acres of land formerly granted to the aforesaid JAMES WILLIAMSON all wch premises being in the aforesaid County of Rappa. & were lately in the occupation of Lt. Coll. JOHN HULL and now in the tenure and occupation of ROGER WILLIAMS or of his assigns and also all writings Pattents and Instruments whatsoever touching the said premises To have and to hold the said Plantation wth every of the appurtenances unto the said CHARLES DACRES his heirs and assignes forever and the said WILLIAM BALL & MARGARET his Wife and the said ANTHONY BRIDGES for and in behalfe of the aforesaid JOHN ROSIER and MARY his Wife doe hereby grant with the said CHARLES DACRES his heirs and assigns in manner following (that is to say) that they notwithstanding any act done to the contrary standeth lawfully seized in the demesne of fee simple in their own Right without any condition or other Limitation of use and that (they) have full power and lawful' authority to sell every part and parcell thereof and every part and parcell thereof shall continueunto the said CHARLES DACRES his heirs and assigns forever discharged from all other former charges and incumbrances whatsoever done by them the said WILLIAM BALL & MARGRET his Wife ANTHONY BRIDGES for and in behalfe of the said JOHN ROSIER and MARY his Wife or by the aforesaid JAMES WILLIAM(son) deceased or by WILLIAM WILLIAMSON his Sonne (likewise deceased) or any other clayming under them and further (they) shall at all times hereafter the space of five years next ensuing date hereof at the reasonable request costs and charges in the Law of the sd CHARLES DACRES and his heirs make any & every such further lawfull acts & things whatsoever for the further assuring and conveying the before bargained premises unto CHARLES DACRES his heirs and assigns forever and do further promise wthin three months next after the date hereof either by themselves or their attorneys thereunto lawfully authorized to acknowledge this present Indenture in the Court of Rappa. aforesaid. In Witness whereof the parties first above named have sett their hands and seals the day and year first above written
Sealed and delivered by the above named WILLIAM BALL JUNR
MARGARET BALL and delivered by me JOHN
ROSIER to DOCTOR CHARLES DACRES in the
presence of us ANTHONY BRIDGES, WILL: POTTS
Recognit in Cu Com Rappa pr WM. BALL x9 die 6bris 1673
Test EDMD. CRASK Cl Cur
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 5, Part I - 1672-1674; Antient Press: page 145-150
THIS INDENTURE made the seven and Twentieth day of March in the five and Twentieth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord CHARLES the Second 1673 Betweene CHARLES DACRES of the County of WESTMORELAND in Virginia Clerk of the one part and Capt. WILLIAM BALL of the County of LANCASTER in RAPPA RIVER in Virga. Gent and MAGARET his Wife and JOHN ROSIER of the County of WESTMORLAND in Virginia Gent, and MARY his Wife of the other part Witnesseth that hee the said CHARLES DACRES for the just quantity of Twenty thousand pounds of sound well conditioned merchantable tobacco and cask paid hath granted sold and confirmed unto the said WILLIAM BALL and MARGARET his Wife and JOHN ROSIER and Mary his Wife all that Plantation whereof JAMES WILLIAMSON died seized together with all houses orchards gardens fences enclosures belonging in as large manner as are expressed in the Originall Pattent of the said land wch said Plantation doth containe four hundred and fifty acres of land and is part of a Pattent of Eighteene hundred acres of land formerly granted to JAMES WILLIAMSON of the County of Rappa, Gent, (deceased) being in the County of Rappahannock and lately in occupation of Lt. Coll, JOHN HULL and now in the occupation of ROGER WILLIAMS or his assignes and lately sold by the said Capt. WILLIAM BALL and MARGARET his Wife and ANTHONY BRIDGES on behalfe of JOHN ROSIER and MARY his Wife unto the said CHARLES DACRES to have and to hold the said plantation and premises and said CHARLES DACRES doth hereby promise at the time of the delivery of these presents standeth lawfully seized as of fee simple in his own right of every part and parcell of the premises and hath full right to grant and conveigh the same and further the said CHARLES DACRES and his heirs will from time to time hereafter within the space of five years next ensuing the date hereof at the reasonable request costs and charges in the Law acknowledge whatsoever for the further and more better assuring and setling and conveying of the bargained premises unto said WILLIAM BALL and MARGARET his Wife and JOHN ROSIER and MARY his Wife their heirs and assigns forever PROVIDED Always upon this condition nevertheless that if the said CHARLES DACRES his heirs and assigns shall truly pay unto them or any of them the just quantitie of Twenty thousand pounds of sound well conditioned bright tobacco with cask wth out any manner of trash or ground leaves in manner following that is to say to the said WILLIAM BALL and MARGARET his Wife the just quantity of Five thousand pounds according to the quality before mentioned upon the tenth day of October next ensuing wth convenience in the County of Rappa. and to the sd JOHN ROSIER and MARY his Wife the just quantity of Five thousand pounds of like tobacco wth Cask at the day last before mentioned wth convenience in the County of WESTMORELAND also if said CHARLES DACRES his assigns paie unto them the just quantity of Five thousand pounds of tobacco wth cask upon the tenth day of October wch shall be in the year 1674 and to said JOHN ROSIER and MARY his Wife the just quantity upon the tenth day of October 1674 being in full the before mentioned twenty thousand pounds of Tobacco and Cask that then and thenceforth this present Indenture declared utterly void and lastly that said CHARLES DACRES cloth for himself his heirs grant if he shall faile in the payment that then from thenceforth it shall be lawfull for (them) and every of them into the said Plantation & premises to reenter and to have againe anything herein mentioned to the contrary. In Witness whereof the parties have sett their hands and seals the day and year first above written
in presence of JOSEPH CHIPP, CHARLES DACRES
SAMUEL BLOOMFIELD
Recognit in Cu Com Rappa 19 die 9bris 1673
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 5, Part II - 1674-1676; Antient Press: pg 199-203
THIS INDENTURE made the six and twentieth day of February in the yeare of our Lord according to the computation of the Church of England 1672/3 Betweene WILLIAM BALL the Younger of the County of Rappa (marked out) LANCASTER in the Collony of Virginia and MARGARET his Wife and JOHN ROSIER of the County of WESTMORELAND in the Collony aforesaid and MARY his Wife wch MARGARETT and MARY were Daughters and Coheirs of JAMES WILLIAMSON deceased of the one party and THOMAS KIRTON Gentleman of the County of Rappa of the other part. Whereas Sr. WILLIAM BERKELEY Knt. Governer of Virginia wth consent of Council of State did grant unto MARGARET and MARY WILLIAMSON Coheirs to JAMES WILLIAMSON three hundred and fifty acres of land being on RAPPA RIVER and lying thirty nine miles up the North side of the said River as by Pattent under the seals of this Collony bearing date the first day of May One thousand Six hundred Sixty and five amongst other things doth more at large appear Now These Presents Witnesseth that the said WILLIAM BALL and MARGARET his Wife and the said JOHN ROSIER and MARY his Wife for Ten thousand eight hundred pounds of tobaccoe to them or some of them in hand paide and by these presents granted unto the said THOMAS KIRTON his heirs and assigns forever all that said three hundred and fifty acres of land on the North side of RAPPA RIVER and beginning at a marked white Oake standing on the West side of the mouth of a Creeke & soe running for tenth North East nigh unto the said Creeke unto a marked red Oake including the said quantity of commonly knowne by the name of JACKMANS FOLLY withall and singular its rights and appurtenances together with all houses edifices buildings meadows feeding pastures woods fowling fishings waies easements and appurtenances whatsoever to the said lands or to any parte of them belonging as also all the Estate rights of them the said WILLIAM BALL & MARGARET his Wife and the said JOHN ROSIER & MARY his Wife and all evidences whatsoever touching the premises to have and to hold the said lands and all other premises with every of their Rights unto THOMAS KIRTON his heirs and assigns forever and for themselves and all persons whatsoever lawfully claiming under them shall warrant & defend that it is concluded and agreed betweene the parties that sd THOMAS KIRTON his heirs and assigns may forever enjoy all the before granted premises and kept harmless from all manner of encumbrances In Witness whereof the said (Parties) have hereunto sett their hands and wales the day and year written signed sealed & delivered
Witnesses at signing of JOHN ROSIER JOHN ROSIER
JOHN WASHINGTON, JOHN LORD MARY ROSIER
Signed by the within named MARY ROSIER according to the contents above recited in the presence of JOHN WASHINGTON, JOHN LORD
Signed before THOMAS NOPP, WILLIAM BALL
WILLIAM BARNES, CHARLES STEWART MARGARET BALL
Rappa. County May 7th 1674
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 5, Part II - 1674-1676; Antient Press: pg 284
Nover Int, Presents me JOHN ROSIER of County of WESTMORELAND Gent. and WILL BALL JR. of LANCASTER COUNTY primo die May 1674 Whereas the above bound JOHN ROSIER and MARY his now Wife have by Indenture under their hands and Seals bearing even date with these presents and made between the said JOHN ROSIER and his said Wife on the one parties and the above WILLIAM BALL on the other partie for consideration therein mentioned and expressed granted and sold unto the said WILLIAM BALL his heirs and assigns forever the moyety or one halfe parte of a Pattent containing Eight hundred Eighty and Two acres of land lying in the County of Rappa as by the said before mentioned recited Indenture relacon being thereunto had may more full appear Now the Condicon of this Present obligation is such that if the said WILLIAM BALL his heirs or assigns shall and may at all times hereafter have and enjoy the said moyety of land and premises with their and every of their appurtenances according to the tenor and contents of the aforemenconed recited Indenture and also if at any time it shall so fall out and happen that any parte ofthe said Eight hundred Eighty and two acres of land shall be taken away by a just and lawful! Survey then if the said JOHN ROSIER his heirs and administrators or any of them shall make such just and Legall satisfaction unto the said WILLIAM BALL his heirs and assigns or any of them for the moyety or one halfe parte of soe much of the said Land as shall be taken away as aforesaid Proportionably according to purchase for the sd land pd to him by the said WILLIAM BALL that then and from thence forth this present obligation to be voyd and of none effect or else to remaine and be in full force and virtue
in presence of ANTHONY BRIDGES, JOHN ROSIER
JOHN BRUTON MARY ROSIER
Recordatr x5 die May 1675
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 5, Part II - 1674-1676; Antient Press: pg 285-287
THIS INDENTURE made the first day of May 1674 Ano Qr. Between JOHN ROSIER of the County of WESTMORELAND in Virga. Gent. and MARY his now Wife one of the Daughters and Coheirs of JAMES WILLIAMSON late of the County of Rappa in Virginia aforesaid Gent deced on the one partie and Capt. WILLIAM BALL of the County of LANCASTER in Virginia Gent in the other partie Witnesseth that the said JOHN ROSIER and MARY his Wife as well for good and valuable consideracon in hand paid them by the said WILLIAM BALL before the ensealing and Delivery of these presents the Receipt whereof the said JOHN and MARY do hereby acknowledge and thereof and of every part and parcell thereof doe hereby acquit and discharge the said WILLIAM BALL his heirs and every of them as also for divers other good causes thereunto moving have granted sold and confirmed and doe by these presents for themselves & either of them their and either of their heirs and assigns give sell and confirme unto the said WILLIAM BALL the moiety or one halfe of a Pattent of land containing Eight hundred Eighty and two acres & is sett and being in the County of Rappa aforesaid between some of the head branches of POPETICK CREEKS and the head branches of Mr. POPES CREEKE (beginning at a white Oake nigh unto RAPPA PATH and extends itself NW by it thence N. to a red Oake at the head of the lands of SILVESTER THATCHER and THOMAS WHITELOCK thence NE by E a Mile thence S. by E. butting upon the land of THOMAS WRIGHT thence SW a Mile to the place where it first began) together with all houses orchards gardens fences and Enclosures thereunto belonging or with the same now used & occupied wch said 882 acres of land was formerly granted by Pattent to Mr. WILLIAM UNDERWOOD of the said Countie of Rappa deced and by his Last Will and Testament given and bequeathed unto MARGARET and MARY WILLIAMSON Daughters to the aforesaid JAMES WILLIAMSON & Nee ce to the said UNDERWOOD & by Pattent dated at JAMES CITY May the 11th ano (62) granted to the aforesaid MARGARET & MARY as by before mentioned recited Patents and Will relacon being thereunto had may more fully appeare together with all writings pattents & minuments whatsoever touching or concerning the premises only any part or parcell thereof wch may be (without Suite in Law) To have and to hold the said moiety or one halfe of the said land aforemenconed with all and every of its appurtenances unto the said WILLIAM BALL his heirs & assigns forever to the sole use of said WILLIAM BALL his heirs and assigns forever in as large & ample manner as are expressed in the Pattent for the said Land and the said JOHN ROSIER and MARY his Wife doe further for themselves & either of them & the heirs & assigns of them or either of them grant with said WILLIAM BALL his heirs and assigns and every of them that he the sd WILLIAM may from time to time and at all times hereafter peaceably and quietly occupie and enjoy the land and prmises hereby granted & sold without the molestacon or disturbance of any persons whatsoever clayming under them the said JOHN & MARY either of them or the heirs of them or either of them & alsoe from time to time hereafter within the space of five years next ensuing the date hereof at the reasonable request cost and charges in the Law of the said WILLIAM BALL & his heirs make further conveyance of the premises granted as
he his or their Councell learned in the Law shall require and Lastly the said JOHN and MARY doth further covenant and grant to make a legal Recognian of this Indenture in the Court of Rappa according to act In Witness whereof the parties first above named have set their hands & seals dated the day and year first above written
In presnece of ANTHONY BRIDGES JOHN ROSIER
JOHN BRETON MARY ROSIER
Recognit in Cu Com Rappa 5 die May 1675."¹ She is mentioned in the probate of the estate of Margaret/Mary Williamson on 9 September 1702 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA;
From "Early Colonial Settlers":
     "Abstracts of Lancaster County, Virginia Wills 1653-1800;
BALL, Margaret, widow. Will. 6 Feb. 1697. Rec. 9 Sept. 1702. Sons: William, James, Joseph, George, Richard, David and Samuel Ball. Dau. Margaret; sister Mary Rosier. Extrs. Sons William and Richard. Wits. Edward Cox and Mary Green. W.B. 10, T. 53."³

     Andrew Harrison was born circa 1661 at Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Mary Williamson, daughter of Dr. James Williamson and Anne Underwood, circa 1706 at Richmond Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 2nd husband; his 1st wife.¹
Andrew Harrison died before 18 November 1718 at St. Mary's Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA; Date of probate of will.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Will of Andrew Harrison dated 28 Apr 1718, Probated 18 Nov 1718: St.Mary's Parish, Essex Co. VA. My beloved wife Eleanor my executrix. My son Andrew and my son in law Gabriel Long as trustees. Children; William, Andrew and Elizabeth already settled on lands on which they now live; My dau Margaret Long and three youngest sons viz. Richard and Gabril and William. Wit: Jno. Ellitts, Wiliam Davison, Mary Davison, 18 Nov1718. Essex Co., VA, Deeds and Wills, No. 15, 1716-1718, pp 84-87.
     "1717-1721 Essex County Virginia Wills, Inventories and Settlements of Estates No. 3; : Pages 84-87. Will of Andrew Harrison of St. Mary's Parish in the County of Essex, being grown very aged and at this time very sick and weak in body, dated 28 April 1718.
My beloved wife Eleanor my executrix.
My son Andrew and my son in law Gabriel Long as trustees and overseers to assist her in the performing of this my last will.
I have already setled three of my children, viz. William, Andrew and Elizabeth on lands on which they now live, viz. to my son William 270 acres and to my son Andrew 200 acres and to my daughter Elizabeth 200 acres, all which lands they are now possessed with and which I now give to them.
I have put into the hands of Wm. Stannard bills and excha. for L 65.12.6 sterling for him to buy me two Negroes; my loveing wife have the use of these Negroes or that money dureing her natural life or widowhood and after her decease to my daughter Margarett Longs three youngest sons viz. Richd, and Gabril and William, to be equally divided as soon as they shall all come to the age of twenty years if my wife dye before. If my wife should dye before either of them comes to that age, my son in law Gabriel Long have the use of them till they come to that age, to give them schooling, that is to learn them to read and write and cost account.
To my daughter Margaret Long after the decease of my loveing wife one feather bed and bolster and pillows and rugg and blanketts.
Unto my son William after the decease of my loveing wife one feather bed and bedstead and all the furniture belonging to it.
Unto my son William a chest and all my wearing cloaths and the cloth which I have to make MB cloaths on and my riding sadle after my decease.
Unto my son William after the decease of my loveing wife one ovell table.
Unto my son William after the decease of my loveing wife one large iron pott.
Unto my son Andrew after the decease of my loveing wife one feather bed and bolster and pillows and all manner of furniture belonging to itt, and one large iron pott.
The rest of my personall and moveable estate after the death of my loveing wife to be equally divided among my four children viz. William and Andrew and Elizabeth and Margrett.
Andrew (A H) Harrison
Wit: Jno. Ellitts, William (X) Davison, Mary (X) Davison.
18 Nov. 1718. John Ellitts declared on oath that the said Andrew Harrison was in perfect-sence and memory at the time of making the will.
16 Dec. 1718. Further proved by Wm. Davison and Mary Davison.
17 March 1718 [1719]. Further proved by Elianor Harrison, executrix.
     "James Hughes 2005-11-15 17:59:02
Tennessee Cousins, Page 506
ANTHONY HARRISON, the emigrant ancestor of the HARRISONS of the first of the charts came to VIRGINIA sometime before 1653; perhaps many years prior to that date. He was accompanied or induced to come through the efforts of one SAMUEL BONNAM. They may have been kinsmen. MARGARET BONNAM, certainly a daughter or grand-daughter of SAMUEL BONNAM married WILLIAM RUST in 1696, and he was a brother of SAMUEL RUST, whose daughter Anne became the wife of GEORGE HARRISON, a grandson of ANTHONY and son of his son GEO. HARRISON. - From the Rust Family History.
     "In a patent issued to CAPT. JOHN WILKINS, of Accomac County, to lands in Upper County of New Norfolk in May, 1637, on the East side of Nansemond river, he names as headrights, one ROWLAND RAYNE and THOMASIN, his wife. In Beverly Fleet's Abstracts of Accomac County, Virginia., p. 85, for the years 1639-40, there appears: "A true and perfect inventory of the estate of ROWLAND RAYNE, lately deceased in ACCOMAC". So Rowland Rayne died. But he evidently left a son ANDREW RAYNE. REV. JOHN ROZIER was the minister of HUNGAR'S PARISH in Accomac County for seven years beginning as the successor of the famous WILLIAM COTTON, who died in 1640. ROZIER left ACCOMAC sometime about 1656/7 and went to Westmoreland County. He was succeeded by a couple of ministers who served only a brief period, and then by a REV.THOMAS HIGHEY who had married the widow of JOHN WILKINS who had brought over Rowland Rayne and his wife some twenty years before. In Westmoreland County, Virginia in January, 1656, our REV. JOHN ROZIER patented 1050 acres of land and named among other headrights, ANDREW RAYNE, son, no doubt of THOMASINE, the widow of ROWLAND RAYNE. That she became the wife of ANDREW HARRISON, a son of ANTHONY, seems most reasonable, since JAMES HARRISON?? brother of ANDREW HARRISON had a son ANDREW HARRISON who afterwards married the widow of JOHN ROZIER, JR. Also in view of the two entries found on the old Gainford Parish Register of County Durham, England, showing many intermarriages between the HARRISON and RAYNE families, including RALPH HARRISON to AGNES RAYNE, Oct. 17, 1554, and ANTHONY HARRISON to MAUDLIN LOADMAN in 1647, nearly 100 years later, with the LOADMANS and HARRISONS in close association in early North Carolina near the end of the 17th century.
     "typ patent
ref VPB 13 p325
dat 28 Sep 1728
decl -3
to Andrew Harrison of SpotsCo
re 1000a on brs. of Wysell alias Terrys Run in St Georges parish in SpotsCo
loc 13805 8417 F127 L0 P255
pt A) sm Map in Capt. Clowders line on E Side Wysell
ln e; 66p; Capt. Clowder
pt B) 3WO of Capt. Clowders on hill Side
ln se; 234p;
pt C) 2WO sm hk of Anthony Gholston's on SE Side Br in Capt. Clowders l Th along Gholstones l
ln s88e; 490p; Anthony Gholston
pt D) Stake by 3sm WOs of George Dowdys on Side of hill in Gholstones line
ln n2e; 288p;
pt E) 8 bl. Oaks on Ridge
ln n88w; 610p;
pt F) WO Gum of Mr. Thomas Chews on E Side Wysell Just below the Mouth of Br
lm ; ; down Wysell Several Courses
end
     "James Hughes 2005-12-30 13:50:01
Andrew Harrison Genealogy
Essex County, Virginia, Records, Deeds and Wills #12, 1704-1707.abstracted and compiled by John Frederick Dorman, Washington, D.C. 1963.
(3) page 409, 24 February 1703/4. Surveyed for Andrew Harrison, Richard Long and Samuel Elliott, 1149 acres 80 perches on the branches of Mattapony and the branches of Puminsend Creek, corner to a patent lately granted to Harrison, Long and Elliott . . . in the fork of a branch of Mattapony and in the line of a patent formerly granted unto Mr JOHN BUCKNER, deceased,
Charles Smith, surveyer
Plat showing division of land to:
Samuell Ellit, 416 acres: adjoins . . . south side of a branch of Mattapony. . .
Richard Long, 316 acres: adjoins south side of a branch of Puminsend . . . north side of another branch of Puminsend
Mr. Andrew Harrison, 416 acres: adjoins Buckner's line corner to a patent of Harrison's . . . patent formerly granted unto said Buckner . . . branch of Mattapony.
10 May 1707. Division acknowledged by Andrew Harrison, Richard Long and Samll. Ellits.
Page 410. 23 Feb. 1703/4. Surveyed for Andrew Harrison, Richard Long and Samuel Elliott 813 acres and 120 perches in Essex County . . . in a branch of Goulden Vale and in a line of a patent formerly granted unto Mr. Buckner. Divided into three parts.
Charles Smith, surveyer
Plat showing division to:
Andrew Harrison, 271 acres 40 perches
Richard Long, 271 acres 40 perches
Samuel Elliot, 271 acres 40 perches.
10 May 1707 Andrew (AH) Harrison
Richrd. (R) Long
Samuel Ellitts
10 May 1707 Acknowledged.
http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=599&last=&g_p=P9&co llection=LO Patent
Title Harrison, Andrew.
Publication 26 April 1704.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Related See also the following surname(s): Harryson.
Note Location: Essex County.
Grantee(s): Harrison, Andrew; Long, Richard and Elliot, Saml.
Description: 813 acres on the south side of Rappahanock River, in St. Mary’s parish. Beg. &c. in the main run of Golden Vale, adjoining patent land of John Buckner, dec’d.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 9, 1697-1706 (v.1 & 2 p.1-742), p. 599 (Reel 9)
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 7, Part II - 1686-1688; Antient Press: pg 295-297
THIS INDENTURE made the 31st day of December. 1686 and in ye second yeare of our Sovereigne Lord King James the second &c Betwixt JOHN PROSSER of Rappa: County and St Mary's parish of the one parties and ANDREW HARRISON of the same County and Parish of the other partie Sheweth that JOHN PROSSER for Three thousand of good sound arenoco Tobb: in caske to him in hand well and truly paid doth truely convey unto the sd ANDREW HARRISON his heires or assignes forever a certaine parcel! of land lying on the South side of Rappa; River in the County and Parish foresd. conteyning One hundred and thirty acres already laid out and bounded and beginning at a marked Spanish Oake standing by a small River that falls into GOLDEN VALE CREEK and thence along Mr. JOHN HASLEWOODs line to a marked red Oake being a corner tree, thence to GOLDEN VALE RUN to another corner tree being a Maple upon the main run side and so along the said main run until wee come to the first corner tree by the sd run side with all the rights and hereditaments whatsoever apperteyning To have and to hold unto the sd ANDREW HARRISON his heires and assignes forever the sd JOHN PROSSER for himselfe his heires the sd tract of land unto the sd ANDREW HARRISON his heires to the only proper use of the sd ANDREW HARRISON against him the sd JOHN PROSSER and every other persons lawfully claiming under him to have and lawfully peacefully occupie the aforesd. tract of land without any lawful! lett or disturbance of the sd JOHN PROSSER and the sd JOHN PROSSER doth hereby condescend and agree with the sd ANDREW HARRISON and for confirmation thereof doth hereby oblige himselfe that the sd ANDREW HARRISON shall have free and full privilidges and freedom to fall maule and fetch away so much Timber for boards convenient to the land above mencioned and as will build the housing hereafter specified (vizt) a thirty foot dwelling house with a fifty foot Tobacco house and a Forty foot Tobb: house with one Fifteen foot house with Timber to keep the same in repair to him the sd ANDREW HARRISON his heires and also do hereby fully condescend and grant the sd ANDREW HARRISON shall also have what Timber he shall have occasion for to make Tobb: hoghds. convenient to the aforesd Tract of land sold to him forever always provided that the sd ANDREW HARRISON make no spoil of no Timber nor make use of any but for his own proper use as aforesd. And also it is agreed upon by both parties that if the sd PROSSER shall at any time hereafter think or find himself agreaved that the abovesd Land already bound and sold conteynne a larger quantity then is herein exprest, that then the sd JOHN PROSSER shall cause the same to be lawfully surveyed and if it shall amount to one hundred and sixty acres then the sd HARRISON to have the land aforesd. which shall be the over plush and pay for the Survey, And if it exceed that quantity aforesd specified then the sd ANDREW HARRISON truly to pay the sd JOHN PROSSER for the same proportionably to the rate given as is above expressed In Witness the parties have sett their hands and seales
Signed sealed and delivered in the presents of us
JAMES TAYLOR, JOHN PROSSER
JOHN CREEKE
SAMLL. PROSSER
Recognitr in Cur Com Rappa: 5 die Januarie 1686/7 et record 20th die
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I JOHN PROSSER of Rappa: County and St. Marys Parish do hereby acknowledge myselfe to stand justly indebted unto ANDREW HARRISON of the said County and Parish in the full quantity of Twenty thousand pounds of Tobb: in caske to be paid unto the sd ANDREW HARRISON upon demand I have hereunto sett my hand and seale this 30th day of December 1686
The Condicion of this Obligation is that if JOHN PROSSER do well and truly observe all the Covinants on his part ought to be performed in one Indenture bearing date with these presents between JOHN PROSSER and ANDREW HARRISON for One hundred and thirty acres of land then this Obligation to be void otherwise to stand in full force
Sealed in presents of us JAMES TAYLER , JOHN CREEKE his marke JOHN PROSSER
SAMLL. PROSSER his marke
Recordr. Cur Cora Rappa: 20th die Januarie 1686
     "Contributed by Donna Cooper
VIRGINIA COUNTY COURT RECORDS
RECORD ABSTRACTS OF ESSEX COUNTY, VIRGINIA 1692-1693
Essex County Order Book May 1692 to April 1693 (Our pp. 1-49)
Essex County Deed & Will Book July 1692 to March 1693 (Our pp. 50-108)
EDITED & PUBLISHED BY RUTH & SAM SPARACIO
THE ANTIENT PRESS
-WM LEAKE brought his accon to this Court aainst RICHARD GREGORY and declares that he did in Febry: last receive a hhd: of tobo: of JNO. KING at ye Dfts. Plantacon in this County conteyning Five hundred neat and did sett his proper marke upon it and went with a man to Rowl it away, and ye Deft. contrary to Law or right did by force of armes take ye said hhd: of tobo: from the Plt: and rowled it into his House and locked his door and have since sold it to ye Plts. damage One thousand pounds of tobo: and cask: wherefore ye Plt. has brought his accon against ye Deft., and prayes order against him for Five hundred pounds of tobo: and cask with all costs and damages; to which the Deft. appeared and pleaded no guilty, And a Jury being Impannelled and sworn to try the truth of ye premisses who Vizt. THOMAS GAINES, HENRY MOSS, JNO. LANDRUM, HENRY PIGGET, RICHARD CARTER, HENRY BOOTH, DAVID WILSON, WM. JOHNSON, JNO: SOUTHERN, ANDREW HARRISON
     "1701-1704 Richmond Co VA Deed Book 3; Antient Press: (Page 130)
THIS INDENTURE made the 5:th day of May Ano: Dom: 1701 Between WILLIAM MILLER of ESSEX County & ST: MARYES Parish of the one part and ANDREW HARISON of the said County & Parish of the other part. Witnesseth that the said WILLIAM MILLER for & in consideracon of the sum of Six thousand pounds of good sweet sented tobacco to him paid by the said ANDREW HARISON have granted unto the said ANDREW HARISON his heirs & assignes Two hundred acres of Land scituate lying & being in the County of Richmond on the North side of Rappahannock River in the Freshes of the said River, Beginning at a marked white Oake standing by a Pocoson side parting this Land & the Land of Mr. ROBERT PAYNE, thence up the Pocoson side N. 55d. West 140 1.2 polls to a Gum & Sassafras standing by the aforesaid Pocoson, thence into the woods N: 10 1/2 degrees East 250 polls to three marked Oakes standing in the aforesaid PAYNEs line, thence down the said line to the place wee begann, which said Two hundred acres of Land and also all profitts and appurtinances to the said land belonging or apperteyning as all the right title and demand of him the said WILLIAM MILLER to the said land & premisses and every part thereof; To have & to hold the said Two hundred acres of Land and all the premisses with their rights unto the said ANDREW HARISON his heirs & assignes from henceforth forever more, Nevertheless subject unto the Quitrents & service from henceforth shall grow yearly due to be paid unto his Mai:ties his heirs and Successors in respect of the pr:misses and the said WM: MILLER his heirs for the consideracon the said land before hereby granted and every part thereof unto the said ANDREW HARISON his heirs & assignes shall & will warrant & forever defend, And the said MILLER for himselfe his heirs doth agree in manner & forme following (vizt.) That the said WM. MILLER at the time of the ensealing hereof have in himselfe full power to grant the pr:misses & that the said ANDREW HARISON his heirs or assignes shall lawfully possess the same from henceforth without the interruption or molestacon of the said MILLER his heirs or assignes or any other persons whatsoever, And further the said WILLIAM at the reasonable request cost & charges of the said HARISON will make any further Deeds as by the Councell learned in the Law by the said ANDREW HARISON his heirs shall be reasonably devised for the further setling & conveying of the pr:misses unto the said HARISON. In Witness whereof, I have hereunto sett my hand & seale the day & yeare first above written
Signed sealed & delivered in pr:sence of
WM: MARSHALL, WILLIAM MILLER, his mark
JOHN SIZE, his marke
Recognitr: in Cur: Com: Richmond 7:d, die Mali Ano: Dom: 1701 et record: 28:d, die
Teste WM. COLSTON, Cl Cur."¹

     Mary Rozier was born after 1672 at Sittenbourne Parish, Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA.¹
Mary Rozier died after 1698 at Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "The Lager Diebolt Rausch Laub Genealogy Page: When David died his children, Elizabeth, Sarah, David and Mary were placed under the guardianship of Francis and Mary James. Mary was David's sister. (Ref: Willis Genealogy, Pearl Rush, p. 103.)"

     Williamson Rozier was born after 1673.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://www5.familytreemaker.com/cgi-bin/texis/find/search30/?query=Wills+o f+Westmoreland+County%2C+Virginia+&db=online&areas=10&head=online&booknum= &category=&words=Wills+of+Westmoreland+County%2C+Virginia+&first=&last=&cm d=context&id=37c1ed4318#hit1
URL title: Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia , Page 27 & 28
Note: SMITH, ISAAC, * * *; 31 August 1698. Godson Williamson Rosier, and to Bridges Rosier all movable estate and to have land in his charge until Williamson Rosier comes of age. Bridges Rosier to pay his mother 700 a year for life.¹

     Rev. John Rozier was born between 1603 and 1605 at London, City of London, Greater London, England.¹ He was christened on 16 September 1604 at London, City of London, Greater London, England.¹ He married Elizabeth Hillier circa 1628 at London, City of London, Greater London, England,
;
Her 1st husband.^2,1
Rev. John Rozier died before 15 December 1660 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "http://linnie.rootsweb.com/rosier1.htm
GENEALOGICAL TIME LINE OF SURNAMES: ROSIER, ROZIER, ROWSER, ROWZER, ROSER , ROZER
FOR THE STATES OF: IA., IL., OH., PA. ,MD., Mo.,VA. WV.
UPDATED FEBRUARY 1, 1998
BY LAWRENCE L. ROSIER (LRSR@Rollanet.org)
     "The Lager Diebolt Rausch Laub Genealogy Page
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=flager&id=I2914 5
Christening: 16 SEP 1604 London, Middlesex, England 1
Immigration: 1649 England to Virginia Colony
Beale, Eliza, 1650, by John Rosier, Northumberland Co.
Hues, Fra., 1650, by John Rosier, Northumberland Co.
     "Virginia County Records Volume VI
Index to Land Grants
Northumberland County - Book 3
Page Name Date No. Acres
15 Thomas Philpot 1653 100
37 John Rosyer 1653 700
61 Thomas Keene 1653 527
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://www.tsgraves.com/genealogies/new_marshaGraves2.htm
URL title: Marsha Graves part 2
Note: Anne (or Anne) Graves (5) was born about 1620, and died 2 March 1683/4 in Charles County, Maryland. Her will was proved 18 July 1683 in Charles County, Maryland. She first married Rev. William Cotton, son of Andrew Cotton and Joane ------, before 10 July 1637 in Hungar's Parish, Accawmack (or Accomac) County, Virginia. He died in 1640. There is a tradition in the family that he was a son of widow Joan Cotton of Bunbury, Cheshire County, England, and was granted 350 acres of land on the main branches of Hungar's Creek, adjoining the lands of his brother-in-law, Capt. William Stone. This consisted of 100 acres for personal adventure of himself and wife and 250 acres for the transportation of five persons to Virginia, viz. Eleanor Hill, Richard Hill, Edward Eason, and Domingo and Sambo, negroes. William Cotton was succeeded by Rev. John Rozier.
Anne secondly married Nathaniel Eaton, son of Richard Eaton, about 1641 (by 1642). Nathaniel was assistant to Rev. Rozier, and was previously the first head of Harvard College. He went to Virginia after his dismissal from Harvard. He fled from his creditors in Virginia about 1647, deserting his family, and died in 1674.
Anne thirdly married Francis Doughty, son of Francis Doughtie, on 8 June 1657. He died about 1683. He, like Ann's first two husbands, was Rector of Hungar's Parish. She later went with him to Rappahannock County, where he was Rector of Sittenbourne and South Farnham Parishes in 1665. (R-114, R-515)
     "Virginia Immigrants, 1623 -1666 , Page 27
Beale, Wm., 1653, by John Hillier, Northumberland Co
Beale, Eliza, 1650, by John Rosier, Northumberland, Co.
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
Note: p.44. Nuncupative will of Mr Wm Loveden. On his death bed bequeathed his land and cattle to Geo: Day. Also a parcel of goods coming out of England. "But what estate he had in England he gave unto his sisters liveing there". To Thomas Speke, gentleman, a gun of his. Signed Isaac Allerton Junr. Sworn before Tho Speke. Mrs Anne Speke testifies as above. This entry is recorded as of 1 Oct 1655.
p.69. Patent. 19 Oct 1653. R1 Bennett Esqr, etc. grants Mr Jno Rosier, Clerk, 700 acres in Northumberland Co on N.W. side Nominy River. Adjs a small branch dividing the land from that surveyed for Lewis Burwell deceased, N by W parellel to Mominy River bounding on a tract surveyed for Tho Youll, S by W on Nominy river. This land due Mr Rosier viz: 500 acres part thereof granted to Major Lewis Burwell 17 Nov 1650, and by Burwell assigned to Tho Youll and by him assigned to Rosier. The 200 residue on the North of the 500 acres, due for the transportation of 4 persons into the colony.
P.69 John Rosier assigns above to Edmund Brent merchant. 31 Mar 1657. Wit: Giles Brent. John Wethers. (prob. Withers).
P. 69 Elizabeth Rosier, wife of John Rosier, relinquishes rights in above. 31 Mar 1657. Wit: Giles Brent. John Wethers.
p.70. Walter Brodhurst, Atty of John Wood, assigns interest in "this patent" to Isaac Allerton Junr Gent. 31 March 1657. Signed Walt'r Brodhurst. Wit: Gerrard Fowke. Jo Hiller. Ack and rec 31 Mar 1657. Note in margin "The patt is Recorded fo: 21 being Deo Watts Patt". See next Entry.
p.70. P of A. 20 March 1656/7. John Wood to Mr Walter Brodhurst to make over foregoing land To Mr Isaac Allerton. The land, 300 acres S of Machoticke, having beenn bought from Geo Watts.
Wit: Signed John Wood
Nicho Jerneaux
John Bims Jr.
Both names of witnesses difficult to read and subject to correction. The second witness may possibly be "John Jines Jr'-it is really illegible.
Recorded 31 March 1657
p.70. Lease. 5 Apl 1656. Cuthbert Felpe to Isaac Allerton. 300 acres franted him by Jno Wood for 7 years.
Wit: Signed Cuthbert Felpe
Peeter Le Febur
Recorded 31 Mar 1657
Source: Fleet, Beverley, Westmoreland County, 1653-1657. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. County, 1961, 104 pgs.
     "James Hughes 2005-06-21 20:50:28
Early Virginia Immigrants Page 218
Marshall, Thos., 1635, by Capt. Adam Thoroughgood, ____ Co.
Throwgood, Capt. The mate of his ship, Tho Wills, in dif with Rev. Jno Rosier. 6 June 1655. p 196
Source: Fleet, Beverley, Lancaster County, 1652-1655. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub., County, 1961, 113 pgs
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia , Page 5
Note: ROZIER, JOHN, 25 February 1659; 15 December 1660. Wife Elizabeth until my son John come of age; wife exx.
Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia , Page 33
ROZIER, JOHN, 25 November 1702. Inventory returned by John Rosier, Jr.
     "1650-1652 Deed-Will Book Northumberland Co Va; Antient Press: Pg 41
Att a Court houlden att CHICKECON the 24th May 1650
These are to certifie that accordinge to sufficient proofe made before us, there is due to Mr. JOHN ROSIER Fifty acres of Land for the transportation of ELIZABETH his Wife into this Colony.
     "1650-1652 Deed-Will Book Northumberland Co Va; Antient Press: Pg 74
At a Court held for the County of Northumberland the 22th of Aprill 1652
Wee whose names are subscribed doe promise & ingage our selves to be true & faith full to the Comonwealth of England as it is now established without KING or HOUSE of LORDES
These are to certify whom it may concerne that by reason of urgent occasions I cannott come unto Court but am contented to forme to the Ingagemt., Aprill the 11th 1652
JOHN ROSIER
     "James Hughes 2005-06-29 13:06:59
Record Book #14. page 23.
Tho Knight his sale to Mr Rosier Jan 30 1652. (1652/3).
sells to John Rosier cattle and 2 guns.
Signed Thomas Knight his marke.
John Powell, Thomas Philpott.
Recorded 10th Mar. 1652. (1652/3)
Source: Fleet, Beverley, Northumberland County records, 1652-1655 : containing abstracts from Court order book no. 2, 20th Sept. 1652-20th Oct. 1655, Record book no. 14, 20th Sept. 1652-20th Aug. 1655. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. County, 1961, 145 pgs.
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia , Page 2
Note: HILLER, JOHN, 12 October 1657; 20 February 1657. Legatees; dau. Elizabeth Rozier and grandchild John Rozier, Jnr. to have all my estate save child of Mr. Webb my late wife's godchild one cow and calf; son in law John Rozier, clerk, to be executor.
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
Tennessee Cousins, Page 506
Note: Agreement: JOHN HILLER, GENT. (This man was father in law of REV. JOHN ROZIER) acknowledges the 100 acres upon which Peter Fypound (Phippin) is at presxnt seated and in his (Hiller's) right to belong to Mrs. Anna BERNARD of York, etc. Dated Jan. 27, 1653/4. Signed JOHN HILLER. Witnesses: JOHN ROZIER and JOHN DINELY.Other references to JOHN DINELY appear on pages 9, 12 and 22, of same.
     "James Hughes 2005-11-23 22:27:23
Judicial and Testamentary Business of the Provincial Court, 1637-1650Volume 4, Page 512 Liber A
17 Octobr Knowe all men by these prsents that I Edward Hill doe institute and appoint Mr John Hollis my true and lawfull Attorney for mee and to my vse to recover all such debts Bills bonds Covenants Orders Judgmts whatsoever due to mee in the prcincts of the County of Northumberland and the Province of Maryland And these shall authorize the said Mr Hollis to pforme and execute all things as if I my self were present In witnes whereof I have herevnto sett my hand and Seale this 17th of September 1649 Edw Hill
Testes JO: ROSIER. JOHN HILLIER
     "James Hughes 2005-11-23 22:09:32
Tennessee Cousins, Page 506
In a patent issued to CAPT. JOHN WILKINS, of Accomac County, to lands in Upper County of New Norfolk in May, 1637, on the East side of Nansemond river, he names as headrights, one ROWLAND RAYNE and THOMASIN, his wife. In Beverly Fleet's Abstracts of Accomac County, Virginia., p. 85, for the years 1639-40, there appears: "A true and perfect inventory of the estate of ROWLAND RAYNE, lately deceased in ACCOMAC". So Rowland Rayne died. But he evidently left a son ANDREW RAYNE. REV. JOHN ROZIER was the minister of HUNGAR'S PARISH in Accomac County for seven years beginning as the successor of the famous WILLIAM COTTON, who died in 1840. ROZIER left ACCOMAC sometime about 1656/7 and went to Westmoreland County. He was succeeded by a couple of ministers who served only a brief period, and then by a REV.THOMAS HIGHEY who had married the widow of JOHN WILKINS who had brought over Rowland Rayne and his wife some twenty years before. In Westmoreland County, Virginia in January, 1656, our REV. JOHN ROZIER patented 1050 acres of land and named among other headrights, ANDREW RAYNE, son, no doubt of THOMASINE, the widow of ROWLAND RAYNE. That she became the wife of ANDREW HARRISON, a son of ANTHONY, seems most reasonable, since JAMES HARRISON?? brother of ANDREW HARRISON had a son ANDREW HARRISON who afterwards married the widow of JOHN ROZIER, JR. Also in view of the two entries found on the old Gainford Parish Register of County Durham, England, showing many intermarriages between the HARRISON and RAYNE families, including RALPH HARRISON to AGNES RAYNE, Oct. 17, 1554, and ANTHONY HARRISON to MAUDLIN LOADMAN in 1647, nearly 100 years later, with the LOADMANS and HARRISONS in close association in early North Carolina near the end of the 17th century.
     "James Hughes 2005-11-23 22:16:17
Judicial and Testamentary Business of the Provincial Court, 1649/50-1657Volume 10, Page 38
The same Court contynued Present Governor. Cap' Jo: Price 2 Octobris 1650 Mr Secretary
JOHN ROSIER clerke plte The plaintiffe by Willm Hardwich his Arthur Turner deft Attorney sues for 800 l of Tob and Caske
due by Bill 10 decembr last The deft acknowledgeth the debt p Bill, but alleadging that the debt did arise for transportacon
of cattell & other goods in the pltes Boate desires liberty to discompt for damages sustayned therein by the pltes default,
and beinge not able at prsent to prove the said damage It is ordered that hee make his damages appeare by the next Court or Judgemt is then to passe vppon the Bill.
Knowe all men by these prsents that I John Rosier doe constitute Wm Hardwich my lawful Attorney to all intents and purposes as any Attorney may or ought to bee Witnes my hand this 27th of december 1649 JO: ROSIER
Witnes Phillipp Chaddock JOHN HILLER
     "James Hughes 2005-11-23 22:33:13
Proceedings and Acts of the General Assembly January 1637/8-September 1664Volume 1, Page 228
Jno Hatch in the behalfe of Willm Ediffe & Mr JNO ROSIER
Attorney of Capt Stone desyre to have their causes heard &
determined by the howse of Assembly agst the admistratoy of
the estate of Mr Tho: Weston deceased, ut supra pag: 146
     "James Hughes 2005-11-23 22:41:06
Proceedings and Acts of the General Assembly January 1637/8-September 1664Volume 1, Page 230
Att a Grail Assembly Thursday Afternoon 2d Martij.
All assembled except Mr ffenwick, Walter Gwest prox: George Akerick, Mr Percy prox: Jno. Medley who was excused by sicknes & Capt Jno Price.
Will™ Edisse att the request of Jno Hatch desyreth to haue his cause heard & determined before the howse of Assembly, and the howse consented thereunto.
Upon the demand of Wm Edisse agst the administrator of Thomas Weston for cloathes &c: due for his seruice.
Jno Hatch deposed sayth tht the sd Edisse to his knowledge receaued noe more from Mr Weston for his seruice then 3 barren's of Corne, 1 weeding hoe, & an axe. The house ordered tht, the plf. should recouer of the Administrator out of the estate of Mr Weston 337l Tob: in consideraon of his demand for seruice.
Capt Willm Stone being the Attorney of Mr Thomas Stone of London Mercht pr Attornat. JNO ROSIER demands iudgmt agst the administrater of Thomas Weston Mercht deceased, for 135l sterl. wth interest for 22 yeares.
Uppon the demand aforesd Marke Pheypo Attorney of Mr Hantford Admistrator of the estate of Mr Weston appeared. And the said Marke Pheypo uppon specialty produced in the Assembly and a ltr of Thomas Weston under his owne hand acknowledging the debt (which ltr and specialty appear uppon Record) acknowledged 135l principall debt, but denyeth the Interest, the dammage for forbearance thereof not being made Liber A appear. But alleaged moreouer, thl he had not effects enough in his hands wherewth to discharge the sd debt demanded. And the howse adiudged 21600l Tob: at the rate of 1d 1/2 pr l.
The Admistrator Attorney declared to the howse tht the Admistrator had the accr of the estate by him, & he himselfe had it not & therfor craued two months Liberty to giue notice to the Admistrator in Virginia, tht he may bring in his acct and tht till tht time noe exequution may issue agst the personall estate.
The Admistrators Attorney acknowledging uppon demand tht he had sufficient psonall estate in his hands to discharge other precedent dues out of the estate, the Howse Ordered thi the plf might imediately have an Extent uppon the Landsof the said Tho: Weston. But that the defts request (concerning noe exequution to be issued agst. the personall estate, untill the 2 months demanded be exspyred) should be graunted him.
     "James Hughes 2005-11-23 22:45:10
Judicial and Testamentary Business of the Provincial Court, 1637-1650Volume 4, Page 334
Liber A.
In the Complaint of Rich: White against JOHN ROSIER the defendent answeres he ows hym nothing No euidence appering the Court dismist the cause wthout day
     "James Hughes 2005-11-23 22:50:10
Judicial and Testamentary Business of the Provincial Court, 1637-1650Volume 4, Page 378
Bee it knowne unto all men by these prnts tht I Capt Willm Stone of the County of Northampton in Virginia Mercht by uertue of a lre of Attorney from Tho: Stone of the citty of London haberdasher haue made, assigned, & in my stead & place by these prnts haue putt & constituted my louing ifreind JOHN ROSIER of Appamattucks Clark my true & lawfull Attorney, for me & in my name to ask, demand sue, recour of Thomas Weston formerly of Virginia deceased, due to the
aforesd Tho: Stone, all such somme or sommes of money, by bond bill, or accompt from the sd Tho: Weston deceased.
Gyuing & granting to my sd Attorney full power and lawfull authority, to sue, arrest, imprisone & condemne, & forth of prison againe to deliur & giue a full discharge, & generally to doe all things requisite in the prmisses. And to make one or more Attorney under him, for the recouery of the abouesd debt or debts, as if I were in person. And I doe confirme & ratify all tht my sd Attorney shall doe, or cause to be done by uertue of these prnts. Wittnes my hand & seale the 22 day ffeb. Aiio Dni 1647. & in the 23 yeare of the Reigne of or Souereigne Ld Kinge Charles &c: Sealed & deliuered in the prnce of Lo: + Sigilli
Mathew Stone. William Stone
Rand + Revell.
     "CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 2; Pg 163
MR. JOHN ROSYER, 200 acs. Northampton Co., neate Kings Cr., July 10, 1646, Page 69. Bounded on N. by part of an ancient grant made to Capt. Epps, on W. by the main bay, & on S. by land formerly belonging to Matthew Petts. 100 acs. hereof formerly granted unto William Andrews, Mar. 14, 1628, by him sold to Ellias Taylor July 6, 1640, & purchased by said Rosyer of Ann Taylor relict & Admx. of Ellias by deed dated 19 July 1641; 50 acs. purchased by sd. Taylor of Capt. William Stone, the lawful Atty. of Capt William Epps, 3 June 1640, & 50 acs. for trans. of 1 per.*
     "CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 2; Pg 179
MR. WILLIAM BATT, 128 acs. James City Co., Apr. 11, 1649, Page 161. Upon Lower Chipokes Cr. called by the natives the Indian pacotacke, bounded from the head of Pond Swamp, along land of George Powell. Trans. of 3 pets., 22 acs. being due upon the last name: Ema. Lowrey, Elinor Lowrey, John Roseires.
     "CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 2; Pg 205
MR. JOHN ROSIER (Roseir), 550 acs. Northumberland Co., 23 Dec. 1650, p. 274. Abutting Nly. upon the Bay side that leads up a creek called by the natives Attapin Cr., and on Westermost side of the Eastermost Swamp next Petomeck River, etc. Trans. of 11 pers: Richard Whining, Fra. Hues, Tho. Deane, John Grubb, Joan Harvey, James Taylor, Eliza. Beale, Jam. Turner, Mary Dollar, Mary Burgis, Eliza. Rosier.
     "CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 3; Pg 228
JOHN WOOD, 600 acs. Northumberland Co., 1 Aug. 1653, p. 3. Beg. where the land patented by Tho. Phillips ends upon a branch of Nomany Riv. opposite to Mr. Rossiers land, etc. Trans. of 12 pers.*
     "CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 3; Pg 246
JOHN ROSYER (Rossier), 700 acs. Northumberland Co., 19 Oct. 1653, p. 37. Upon N. W. side of Nomeny Riv., beg, upon a small branch which divides this & land surveyed for Major Lewis Burwell, dec'd., extending W. by N. parallel to sd. Riv. upon a tract surveyed for Thomas Youl. 500 acs. thereof granted to Major Lewis Burwell, 17 Nov. 1650, who assigned same to Thomas Youl, by whom it was assigned to sd. Rosyer; & 200 acs. for trans. of 4 pets: Mrs. Marg. Booker, Mary her daughter, Phillip Williams, Elizabeth Hues.
     "CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 3; Pg 304
JOHN ROSYER, Clerk, 1,000 acs. beg. near a branch of Nomeny, dividing this & a tract surveyed for James Hare, now in possession of Richard Hawkins. 6 Sept. 1654, p. 327. 500 acs. granted to Major Lewis Burwell, 17 Nov. 1650 & assigned to Thomas Yowell,- who assigned to sd. Rosyer; 300 acs. granted to sd. Yowell & assigned to sd. Rosyer
& 200 acs. for trans. of 4 pas: Mrs. Margarett Booker, Mary her daughter, Phillip Williams, Elizabeth Hues.
     "CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 4; Pg 334
JOHN ROSIER, Clerke, 1,050 acs. Westmoreland Co., 14 Jan. I656, p. 50, (1). On N. W. side of Nominy Riv., neare a branch dividing this from land surveyed for Lewis Burrill, dec'd., now in possession of Capt. Robert Henfield. 500 acs. by patent to Major Lewis Burrell 17 Nov. 1650, assigned to Thomas Yeowell, who assigned to sd. Rosier; 300 acs. granted to sd. Yeowell & assigned unto Rosier & 250 acs. for trans. of 5 pers: Tho. Ardington, Georg Spell, Wm. Cowdery, John Lawrence, Andrew Rayne.
     "CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 4; Pg 340
MR. ROBERT HUBBERD & MAJOR WM. LEWIS, 2000 acs. Westmoreland Co., 6 Feb. 1656, p. 68, (99). Upon S. side of Pattewmacke Riv. behind the head of Nominy Riv. on back of land of John Rosier, Clerke. Trans. of 40 pers.*
     "CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 5; Pg 468
JOHN ROSIER, sonne of John Rosier, dec'd., 1450 acs. W'moreland Co., 18 Mar. 1662, p. 230, (142). S. side of Potomake Riv., vin: Rosiers Refuge, bounded vizt, on S. by sd. Riv. from the mouth of Attopin Cr. to mouth of E.most branch next Bluffe point, on E. with E.most branch & a Sly. & Ely. line of marked trees to a cor. white oak in Huttlebury thickett, etc. on S. side with certain lines of marked trees including all the falling branches belonging to the head of the ponds to marked white oak at the head of Attopin Cr. & on W. with the channel of sd. Cr. unto the mouth thereof. Granted to sd. Jno. Rosier, decd., 28 Nov. 1657.
     "URL (Click on link) http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=75&last=&g_p=P4&col lection=LO Patent
Title Rosier, John, Clarke .
Publication 14 January 1656.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Related See also the following surname(s): Rosyer.
Note Location: Westmoreland County.
Description: 1050 acres on the north west side of Nominy River, adjoining land which was surveyed for Lewis Burrell deceased.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 4, 1655-1664, p. 75 (Reel 4).
     "http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=274&last=&g_p=P2&co llection=LO Patent
Title Roseir, John.
Publication 23 October 1650.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Note Location: Northumberland County.
Description: 550 acres northerly on the Bay side that leads up to a creek called by the Natives Attapin on the Westermost side of the Eastermost swamp next Potomac River.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 2, 1643-1651, p. 274 (Reel 2)
     "http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=37&last=&g_p=P3&col lection=LO Patent
Title Rosyer, John.
Publication 19 October 1653.
Gen. note "500 acres part hereof gtd. by patt. to Majr. Lewis Burwell Nov. 17, 1650. 200 acres the residue &c."
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Related See also the following surname(s): Rosier.
Note Location: Northumberland County.
Description: 700 acres on tbe north west side of Nomeny River. Adjoining land which was surveyed for Major Lewis Burwell, decd. .
Source: Land Office Patents No. 3, 1652-1655, p. 37 (Reel 2).
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
Title Rosier, John.
Publication 18 March 1662.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Related See also the following surname(s): Rosyer.
Note Location: Northumberland County.
Grantee(s): Rosier, Elizabeth & Rosier, John.
Description: 920 acres.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 5, 1661-1666 (v.1 & 2 p.1-369), p. 180 (Reel 5).
Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia."¹ GAV-9.

Rev. John Rozier and Elizabeth Hillier immigrated in 1649 to Virginia, USA.¹

     Elizabeth Hillier was born circa 1610 at London, City of London, Greater London, England.¹ She married Rev. John Rozier circa 1628 at London, City of London, Greater London, England,
;
Her 1st husband.^1,2 Elizabeth Hillier married Anthony Bridges in 1660 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 2nd husband; his 1st wife.³
Elizabeth Hillier died before 27 July 1681 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK 1679-1682; John Frederick Dorman; pg 51; [27 July 1681]
Administration with the will annexe, was granted to Mrs. Elizabeth Bridges of the estate of Capt. Anthony Bridges and Elizabeth dyinge before administration was executed, the Courf doth order that administration of the estate of Elizabeth Bridges be granted to Mr. John Rosier and. Mr. Lewis Markham by consent, John Rosier being the only survivinge child of Elizabeth, and Mr. William Hardidg and Mr. Patrick. Spence ingage with the, administrators in, the somme of £1000 sterling-, and Mr. William Horton, Mr. Lawrence Washington, Mr. John Beard and Mr. Daniell White who were former appraysers of the estate of Elizabeth Also who are to be at the house of Mr. John Rosier 5 August next to make appraysment of what estate of Elizabeth shall be Produced to them An Inventory Of the estate of Capt. Antho. Bridges and appraysment thereon made was produced in court but because it Was alleaged against the inventory that it was not full but that either as paraphernalia or Othersways many goods to be inventories were left out, as also that the Court was inform'd that Elizabeth before :her death had disposed of some-goods contain'd in the inventory,the Court doth order that,the administrators make disposition of the part of the estate but What is iri the inventory until a supplementall inventory be returned and allowed'in this Court'.
Immigration: 1650 England to Virginia Colony
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK 1679-1682; John Frederick Dorman; pg 44
30 March 1681: Upon petition of.Mrs. Elizabeth Bridges that her husband Mr. Anthony Bridges was dead and desiring letters of administration with the will annext, which is granted, and the Court did order Mr: William Horrton, Mr. LaWrende Washington,' Mr. Daniell White and Mr. Jo Beard to be appraisers. Of Bridges estate, and Capt. John Lord to Sweare them, and that appraisment be made on Friday in Easter weeke.
     "Virginia Immigrants, 1623 -1666 , Page 27
Beale, Wm., 1653, by John Hillier, Northumberland Co
Beale, Eliza, 1650, by John Rosier, Northumberland, Co.
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
Note: p.44. Nuncupative will of Mr Wm Loveden. On his death bed bequeathed his land and cattle to Geo: Day. Also a parcel of goods coming out of England. "But what estate he had in England he gave unto his sisters liveing there". To Thomas Speke, gentleman, a gun of his. Signed Isaac Allerton Junr. Sworn before Tho Speke. Mrs Anne Speke testifies as above. This entry is recorded as of 1 Oct 1655.
p.69. Patent. 19 Oct 1653. R1 Bennett Esqr, etc. grants Mr Jno Rosier, Clerk, 700 acres in Northumberland Co on N.W. side Nominy River. Adjs a small branch dividing the land from that surveyed for Lewis Burwell deceased, N by W parellel to Mominy River bounding on a tract surveyed for Tho Youll, S by W on Nominy river. This land due Mr Rosier viz: 500 acres part thereof granted to Major Lewis Burwell 17 Nov 1650, and by Burwell assigned to Tho Youll and by him assigned to Rosier. The 200 residue on the North of the 500 acres, due for the transportation of 4 persons into the colony.
P.69 John Rosier assigns above to Edmund Brent merchant. 31 Mar 1657. Wit: Giles Brent. John Wethers. (prob. Withers).
P. 69 Elizabeth Rosier, wife of John Rosier, relinquishes rights in above. 31 Mar 1657. Wit: Giles Brent. John Wethers.
p.70. Walter Brodhurst, Atty of John Wood, assigns interest in "this patent" to Isaac Allerton Junr Gent. 31 March 1657. Signed Walt'r Brodhurst. Wit: Gerrard Fowke. Jo Hiller. Ack and rec 31 Mar 1657. Note in margin "The patt is Recorded fo: 21 being Deo Watts Patt". See next Entry.
p.70. P of A. 20 March 1656/7. John Wood to Mr Walter Brodhurst to make over foregoing land To Mr Isaac Allerton. The land, 300 acres S of Machoticke, having beenn bought from Geo Watts.
Wit: Signed John Wood
Nicho Jerneaux
John Bims Jr.
Both names of witnesses difficult to read and subject to correction. The second witness may possibly be "John Jines Jr'-it is really illegible.
Recorded 31 March 1657
p.70. Lease. 5 Apl 1656. Cuthbert Felpe to Isaac Allerton. 300 acres franted him by Jno Wood for 7 years.
Wit: Signed Cuthbert Felpe
Peeter Le Febur
Recorded 31 Mar 1657
Source: Fleet, Beverley, Westmoreland County, 1653-1657. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. County, 1961, 104 pgs.
     "1650-1652 Deed-Will Book Northumberland Co Va; Antient Press: Pg 41
Att a Court houlden att CHICKECON the 24th May 1650
These are to certifie that accordinge to sufficient proofe made before us, there is due to Mr. JOHN ROSIER Fifty acres of Land for the transportation of ELIZABETH his Wife into this Colony.
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://www5.familytreemaker.com/cgi-bin/texis/find/search30/?query=virgini a+wills++rozier&db=online&areas=10&head=online&booknum=&category=&words=vi rginia+wills&first=&last=rozier&cmd=context&id=37c1ed4024#hit1
URL title: Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia , Page 2
Note: HILLER, JOHN, 12 October 1657; 20 February 1657. Legatees; dau. Elizabeth Rozier and grandchild John Rozier, Jnr. to have all my estate save child of Mr. Webb my late wife's godchild one cow and calf; son in law John Rozier, clerk, to be executor.
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://www5.familytreemaker.com/cgi-bin/texis/find/search30/?query=The+Was hington+Ancestry+and+Records+&db=online&areas=10&head=online&booknum=&cate gory=&words=The+Washington+Ancestry+and+Records+&first=&last=&cmd=context& id=3a0d8ff633#hit1
URL title: The Washington Ancestry and Records of the McClain, Johnson and Forty Other Colonial American Families, Volume 1, Page 158
Note: [Westmoreland County, Deeds & Wills No. 1, pp. 261 and 262]: BRIDGES & WIFE TO WASHINGTON To all Christian people to whome these presents shall come, greeting Know ye that we Anthony Bridges of the parish of Washington
page 159
in the county of Westmoreland in Colony of Virginia Gent. And Elisabeth Rosier alias Bridges, the now wife of the aforesaid Anthony Bridges lawfull daughter sole heir and legatee named in the last will and Testament of John Hiller whilst he lived in the County of Westmoreland aforesaid Gent. deceased, for and in consideration of a valuable sum of Tobacco to us paid by Major John Washington of the parish County and Colony aforesaid Gent. the receipt whereof we doe hereby acknowledge and ourselves therewith to be fully satisfied and contented, as also for divers other good Causes and Considerations thereunto us moving, Have granted bargained sold aliened enfeoffed and confirmed, and by these presents doe grant bargain sell alien enfeoff and confirm unto the aforesaid Major John Washington all that moiety or one half of a plantation formerly belonging to the aforesaid John Hiller deceased, and by him pattented and now divided and parted by order of the county court of Westmorel! and from the other moiety and residue of the said pattent and contained within these bounds following vizt.
Beginning at an Old fallen Oak in the old field which divided this land and the land of Captain John Ashton extending upon Potomack river 101 poles to a high locest stump running southwest into the woods 404 poles to a Pohiccory standing on the west side of a path, thence southeast to another marked Oak standing on the southside of a run from thence southwest with a line of marked trees to a white oak, from thence southeast to a corner tree upon the round hills, being the head line, and from thence northeast to Captain Ashtons line, from thence northwest to a marked Oak extending on the north west side of a small swamp, and from thence northeast over the swamp to the place where it began, To have and To hold the said moitey, or one half of the plantation aforesaid, contained within the bounds aforesaid with all timber trees, woods and underwoods and all priviledges Commodoties and emoluments whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, to him the said Major Jo! hn Washington his heirs and assigns forever, the said Major Washington his heirs and assigns yielding and paying unto our sovereign lord the King his heirs and successors the yearly quit rent due at the times accustomed for the same, and we the said Anthony Bridges and Elisabeth Rosier alias Bridges doe for ourselves our heirs Exors and Admrs' warrant the aforesaid land contained within the aforesaid bounds with the appurtenances as aforesaid unto the aforesaid Major John Washington his heirs and assigns forever against all person and persons whatsoever; And we do further Oblidge ourselves, our heirs Exors and Admor's, or any of them to Acknowledge this bill of Sale in the next County Court to be held for Westmoreland aforesaid unto the said Major John Washington his heirs Exor's and Admor's or any of them.
In witness whereof we the aforesaid Anthony Bridges and Elisabeth Rosier alies Bridges have hereunto set our hands the 19th day of June 1665.
ANTHONY BRIDGES, ELISABETH ROSIER
ALS. BRIDGES
Teste: THOMAS BROUNDOWNE JOHN WATTS
WILLIAM FRYAR 6th September 1665 This bill of sale was acknowledged in Court by the said Anthony Bridges and Elisabeth Rosier alias Bridges and then recorded. [Original recording in Deeds, Patents, Accounts, Depositions, &c., from 1665 to 1677, folio 97.]
On November 29, 1671, John Washington, then Lieutenant Colonel, bought the other half of this "moiety" for sixteen thousand pounds of tobacco of the said "Anthonie Bridges of ye Pish of Washington in ye County of Westmrland in ye Collony of Virginia, [Page 160] Mechnt, who Intermarried with Elyzabeth Rosier, Lawfull Daughter & Sole Heir & Legatee & named in ye last Will & Testament of Mr John Hyllyer als Bridges ye now wife of Antonie Bridges as alsoe Guardian of John Rosier ye Sonn of ye aforesaid Elyzabeth Rosyer."
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/va/westmoreland/court/misc0000.txt
URL title: Westmoreland County, Virginia - Old Records; William and Mary Quarterly, Vol. 1, No. 4
Note: Deed, Westmoreland, August 1674, from John Rosier, of Westmoreland, Gentleman, son of John Rosier, clerk, to his father-in-law, Anthony Bridges, Gentleman, whose "now wife," Mrs. Elizabeth Bridges, was the widow of Rev. John Rosier and mother of said John Rosier.
Mr. Anthony Bridges was a Justice of Westmoreland.
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://www5.familytreemaker.com/cgi-bin/texis/find/search30/?query=Early+V irginia+Immigrants++rosser&db=online&areas=10&head=online&booknum=&categor y=&words=Early+Virginia+Immigrants&first=&last=rosser&cmd=context&id=37c21 b240#hit1
URL title: Early Virginia Immigrants, 1623 -1666 , Page 284
Note: Rosser, Eliz., 1654, by Tho. Salsbury, Lancaster Co.
     "http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=180&last=&g_p=P5&co llection=LO Patent
Title Rosier, Elizabeth.
Publication 18 March 1662.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Related See also the following surname(s): Rosyer.
Note Location: Northumberland County.
Grantee(s): Rosier, Elizabeth & Rosier, John.
Description: 920 acres n. Et. on Potomac river, N. Wt. on the land of Thomas Peake, and small branches of upper Machotick river The land formerly granted to John Hellier [i.e. Hillier].
Source: Land Office Patents No. 5, 1661-1666 (v.1 & 2 p.1-369), p. 180 (Reel 5).
     "CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 5; Pg 475
ELIZABETH & JOHN ROSIER, 920 acs. N'umberland Co., 18 Mar. 1662, p. 250, (180). N.E. upon Petomecke Riv., N.W. upon land of Thomas Peaks & small branch of Up. Machotick Riv. & S.E. upon land of Thomas Boyce. Granted to John Hillier 19 Oct. 1653 & by his will given to the abovenamed."¹ GAV-9.

Elizabeth Hillier and Rev. John Rozier immigrated in 1649 to Virginia, USA.² Elizabeth Hillier was the administrator of Anthony Bridges's estate on 30 March 1681 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK 1679-1682; John Frederick Dorman; pg 44
30 March 1681: Upon petition of Mrs. Elizabeth Bridges that her husband Mr. Anthony Bridges was dead and desiring letters of administration with the will annext, which is granted, and the Court did order Mr: William Horrton, Mr. LaWrende Washington,' Mr. Daniell White and Mr. Jo Beard to be appraisers. Of Bridges estate, and Capt. John Lord to Sweare them, and that appraisment be made on Friday in Easter weeke."³

     Anthony Bridges was born before 1632.¹ He married Elizabeth Hillier in 1660 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 2nd husband; his 1st wife.¹
Anthony Bridges died before 30 March 1681 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA; Date of Executor Bond.¹

His estate was probated on 30 March 1681 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK 1679-1682; John Frederick Dorman; pg 44
30 March 1681: Upon petition of Mrs. Elizabeth Bridges that her husband Mr. Anthony Bridges was dead and desiring letters of administration with the will annext, which is granted, and the Court did order Mr: William Horrton, Mr. LaWrende Washington,' Mr. Daniell White and Mr. Jo Beard to be appraisers. Of Bridges estate, and Capt. John Lord to Sweare them, and that appraisment be made on Friday in Easter weeke."¹

His estate was probated on 27 July 1681 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK 1679-1682; John Frederick Dorman; pg 551; [27 July 1681]
Administration with the will annexe, was granted to Mrs. Elizabeth Bridges of the estate of Capt. Anthony Bridges and Elizabeth dyinge before administration was executed, the Courf doth order that administration of the estate of Elizabeth Bridges be granted to Mr. John Rosier and. Mr. Lewis Markham by consent, John Rosier being the only survivinge child of Elizabeth, and Mr. William Hardidg and Mr. Patrick. Spence ingage with the, administrators in, the somme of £1000 sterling, and Mr. William Horton, Mr. Lawrence Washington, Mr. John Beard and Mr. Daniell White who were former appraysers of the estate of Elizabeth Also who are to be at the house of Mr. John Rosier 5 August next to make appraysment of what estate of Elizabeth shall be Produced to them An Inventory Of the estate of Capt. Antho. Bridges and appraysment thereon made was produced in court but because it Was alleaged against the inventory that it was not full but that either as paraphernalia or Othersways many goods to be inventories were left out, as also that the Court was inform'd that Elizabeth before :her death had disposed of some goods contain'd in the inventory,the Court doth order that, the administrators make disposition of the part of the estate but What is iri the inventory until a supplementall inventory be returned and allowed'in this Court'.
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK 1679-1682; John Frederick Dorman; pg 69."
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK 1679-1682; John Frederick Dorman; pg 69
Page 233 [26 Oct. 1681]
Mr Thomas Mathew complains that hee with Mr Wm. Armiger obtained judgment against the estate of Mrs Frodesham alias Taylor.. in the hands of. Anthony Bridges her executor and that since Bridges is dead and noe one by law appoynted to administer the estate of Frodesham alias Taylor and here is by judgment obtained in this Court 10550 pounds of tobacco due from the estate of Frodesham alias Taylor to Tho Mathew and desiringe that his attorney Thomas Kirton might be appoynted to have inspection into the estate and administer the same, the Court do comitt the administration thereof to Kirton,ordringe him to bringe in an inventory and doe all other legall acts as are required of administrators.
     "WILLS OF Westmoreland County, Virginia 1654-1800 BY AUGUSTA B. FOTHERGILL: Pg 9
ANGIER, JOHN, 4 January 1666; 8 March 1666. All my estate to Mr. Anthony Bridges.
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
The Washington Ancestry and Records of the McClain, Johnson and Forty Other Colonial American Families, Volume 1, Page 158
Note: [Westmoreland County, Deeds & Wills No. 1, pp. 261 and 262]: BRIDGES & WIFE TO WASHINGTON To all Christian people to whome these presents shall come, greeting Know ye that we Anthony Bridges of the parish of Washington in the county of Westmoreland in Colony of Virginia Gent. And Elisabeth Rosier alias Bridges, the now wife of the aforesaid Anthony Bridges lawfull daughter sole heir and legatee named in the last will and Testament of John Hiller whilst he lived in the County of Westmoreland aforesaid Gent. deceased, for and in consideration of a valuable sum of Tobacco to us paid by Major John Washington of the parish County and Colony aforesaid Gent. the receipt whereof we doe hereby acknowledge and ourselves therewith to be fully satisfied and contented, as also for divers other good Causes and Considerations thereunto us moving, Have granted bargained sold aliened enfeoffed and confirmed, and by these presents doe grant bargain sell alien enfeoff and confirm unto the aforesaid Major John Washington all that moiety or one half of a plantation formerly belonging to the aforesaid John Hiller deceased, and by him pattented and now divided and parted by order of the county court of Westmoreland from the other moiety and residue of the said pattent and contained within these bounds following vizt.
Beginning at an Old fallen Oak in the old field which divided this land and the land of Captain John Ashton extending upon Potomack river 101 poles to a high locest stump running southwest into the woods 404 poles to a Pohiccory standing on the west side of a path, thence southeast to another marked Oak standing on the southside of a run from thence southwest with a line of marked trees to a white oak, from thence southeast to a corner tree upon the round hills, being the head line, and from thence northeast to Captain Ashtons line, from thence northwest to a marked Oak extending on the north west side of a small swamp, and from thence northeast over the swamp to the place where it began, To have and To hold the said moitey, or one half of the plantation aforesaid, contained within the bounds aforesaid with all timber trees, woods and underwoods and all priviledges Commodoties and emoluments whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, to him the said Major John Washington his heirs and assigns forever, the said Major Washington his heirs and assigns yielding and paying unto our sovereign lord the King his heirs and successors the yearly quit rent due at the times accustomed for the same, and we the said Anthony Bridges and Elisabeth Rosier alias Bridges doe for ourselves our heirs Exors and Admrs' warrant the aforesaid land contained within the aforesaid bounds with the appurtenances as aforesaid unto the aforesaid Major John Washington his heirs and assigns forever against all person and persons whatsoever; And we do further Oblidge ourselves, our heirs Exors and Admor's, or any of them to Acknowledge this bill of Sale in the next County Court to be held for Westmoreland aforesaid unto the said Major John Washington his heirs Exor's and Admor's or any of them.
In witness whereof we the aforesaid Anthony Bridges and Elisabeth Rosier alies Bridges have hereunto set our hands the 19th day of June 1665.
ANTHONY BRIDGES, ELISABETH ROSIER
ALS. BRIDGES
Teste: THOMAS BROUNDOWNE JOHN WATTS
WILLIAM FRYAR 6th September 1665 This bill of sale was acknowledged in Court by the said Anthony Bridges and Elisabeth Rosier alias Bridges and then recorded. [Original recording in Deeds, Patents, Accounts, Depositions, &c., from 1665 to 1677, folio 97.]
On November 29, 1671, John Washington, then Lieutenant Colonel, bought the other half of this "moiety" for sixteen thousand pounds of tobacco of the said "Anthonie Bridges of ye Pish of Washington in ye County of Westmrland in ye Collony of Virginia, [Page 160] Mechnt, who Intermarried with Elyzabeth Rosier, Lawfull Daughter & Sole Heir & Legatee & named in ye last Will & Testament of Mr John Hyllyer als Bridges ye now wife of Antonie Bridges as alsoe Guardian of John Rosier ye Sonn of ye aforesaid Elyzabeth Rosyer."
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/va/westmoreland/court/misc0000.txt
URL title: Westmoreland County, Virginia - Old Records; William and Mary Quarterly, Vol. 1, No. 4
Note: Deed, Westmoreland, August 1674, from John Rosier, of Westmoreland, Gentleman, son of John Rosier, clerk, to his father-in-law, Anthony Bridges, Gentleman, whose "now wife," Mrs. Elizabeth Bridges, was the widow of Rev. John Rosier and mother of said John Rosier.
Mr. Anthony Bridges was a Justice of Westmoreland.
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 4, Part II - 1670-1672; Antient Press: pg 264
KNOW ALL MEN by these pnts that I ANTHONY BRIDGES Attorney of my Son in Law JOHN ROSIER doe hereby constitute and appoint my well beloved friend one Capt JNO. HULL of Rappa Gent my lawfull Attorney to act and doe in the Sales of land in Coprtnership between Mr. WM. BALL JUNIOR and my aforesd Son JOHN ROSIER giving unto my said Attorney as ample power as any instrumt. in Law made or to be made might doe holding firms and stable all that my said Attorney shall lawfully doe in the prmises Wittness my hand and seale this 30th of 8br 1671
lin pace of us GEORGE SOUTHERN ANTHONY BRIDGES
JOHN ROSIER
Recordatr, in Cour Rappa xth die 9bris 1671
     "James Hughes 2005-07-06 19:39:53
The Descendants of Captain Thomas Carter , Page 102
Mar. 7, 1671, William Moseley delivered to Mr. Wm. Ball, Jr., Mr. James Williamson's patent for 1,800 acres of land dated 22 May, 1651, and the Underwood patent to Margaret and Mary Williamson for 882 acres, dated March 11, 1662. March 20, 1673, Capt. Wm. Ball, Gent., and Margaret his wife, a daughter and co-heir of Mr. James Williamson, and Anthony Bridges of Westmoreland, attorney for John Rosier, Gent., of Westmoreland, and Mary his wife, daughter and co-heir of James Williamson, sold to Charles Dacres, Clerke (Minister) of Westmoreland, 450 acres, part of a patent for 1,800 acres granted to Mr. James Williamson, dec'd, etc. They guaranteed title against themselves and the heirs of William Williamson, also dec'd.
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK 1676-1679; John Frederick Dorman; Page 123 [25 June [16]78]
According to sufficient proofe made to this Court there is due to Anth: Bridges 1000 acres land for the transportation of these persons:
Robt. Jones, Anne Dennis Mary Fey, Jame Randseme, Kath: Jones, Wm. LaVile, Jer. Pyburne ,Jer: Watty, Jno: Smith, Rich: North, Alice Pyburne, Robt: Smith, Tho: Frost, Jno: Mintorne Wm. Jaxon, Wm. Wood, Math. Wood, [name?] Sarah Goose Wm. Wakelynn
     "URL (Click on link) http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=23&last=&g_p=P4&collect ion=LO Patent
Title Coale, Richard.
Publication 24 October 1655.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Note Location: Westmoreland County.
Grantee(s): Coale, Richard and Anderson, David.
Description: 150 acres adjoining land of _____ Bridges, and Henry Brooks.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 4, 1655-1664, p. 23 (Reel 4).
     "James Hughes 2006-01-30 17:49:24
Call Number 36138
Author Virginia (Colony)
Title Petition, 1682/1683 January 15.
Other Title Colonial Papers.
Material 1 leaf.
Gen. note Colonial Papers - Box 142, Folder 3.
Original document located in Vault.
References Salmon, John S., comp. A GUIDE TO STATE RECORDS IN THE ARCHIVES BRANCH OF THE VIRGINIA STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES. Richmond: Virginia State Library, 1985.
Summary Contains a petition from Daniel White & George Wooden to Nicholas Spencer, Secretary of State of Virginia, regarding 483 acres of land in Westmoreland County which they had surveyed and paid Anthony Bridges to enter their rights and assign them a patent.
     "James Hughes 2006-01-30 15:06:19
The Washington Ancestry and Records of the McClain, Johnson and Forty Other Colonial American Families, Volume 1, Page 209
[Westmoreland Order Book from 1675/6 to 1688/9, p. 147]:
At A Court held for ye County of Westmld ye 27th ffeb. [16]78/9 . . .
ANTH. BRIDGES. Coll. Washington's estate.
Wheras there is severall Acctts between Anth. Bridges & Coll Jno: Washington Decesd: The Cort doth Ordr Mr: Tho: Pope & Mr: Malla Peale to auditt ye accts of both parties & make report to ye next Cort yn Judgmt to issue. Mr: Danll Lissum is Ordd to meete at sd auditt to admst Oath if occasion be.
At A Court held for ye County of Westmld ye 28th May 1679 . . .
A. BRIDGES VS Coll Washington estate.
Wheras ye Auditt of all Acctts betweene ye estate of Coll. Jno: Washington Decd & Capa Anth Bridges were put to ye Auditt of Mr: Tho: Pope & Mr Mall Peale & on report Judgmt to issue. Judgmt is therfore granted to ye sd Bridges agst Mr Law: Washington Extr to Coll. Washington for 2388 ll tob: &c. being ye report of sd persons aforsd else Exn
No inventory of the estate of Colonel John Washington was recorded, though the inventory, doubtless, was filed and, if not lost prior to 1900, probably was destroyed when the county clerk burned up a mass of old papers about that year.
     "James Hughes 2006-01-30 14:44:48
Bristol and America: A Record of the First Settlers in the Colonies of North America, 1654-1685 , Page 45
Anthony Bridges (of Mintie); destination, Virginia
     "James Hughes 2006-01-30 15:08:41
The Washington Ancestry and Records of the McClain, Johnson and Forty Other Colonial American Families, Volume 1, Page 183
[Westmoreland Deeds, Patents, Accounts, Depositions, &c., from 1665 to 1677, folio 233. Abstract.] To all Xpian people to whome these pnts shall come I Lewis Markham of Washington prish in Westmerld County in ye Colony of Virginia Send Greeting in or Lord God everlasting. KNOW yee yt I ye sd Lewis Markham for diverse good causes me ther unto moveing especially for ye some of eighteen thousand pounds of good Tob: & Cask by Coll. Jno: Washington of ye sd prish & County Gent. to me in hand paid . . . &c. . . . HAVE granted 250 acres I bought of Jno. Bruton being in Allopccne Creeke in the prish aforesaid and bounded Noeast uppon Potomeck River etc. . . . 23d day June 1675.
WM BUTLER LEWIS MARKHAM(*)
JNO; REVES JANE MARKHAM
ANTHONY BRIDGES
     "James Hughes 2006-01-30 15:39:08
Supplement to Early Settlers Query
Bridges, Anthony
AA:187 Film No.:
Transported in 1660
Transcript. 5:530
MSA SC 4341-
     "James Hughes 2006-01-30 15:42:45
Indentured Servants Basic Search Results
Servant Information Agent Information
Name: Anthony Bridges Name: James Elward
Gender: male Gender: male
Occupation: gent Occupation: merchant
Place of Origin: Minety, Glos [sic, but Wilts probably intended] Place of Origin: Bristol
Spouse's Name:
Indenture Information Servant's Parents Information
Date of Indenture: August 10 1659 Name:
Indenture Length: 4 years Occupation:
Destination: Nevis
Ship:
Notes:
     "James Hughes 2006-02-06 10:26:40
Bridges, Francis. Headright of - Bridges (prob Hercules Bridges) 20 July 1652. 1.76
Bridges, Hercules. Headright of - Bridges (prob himself) 20 July 1652. 1.76
Source: Fleet, Beverley, Northumbria collectanea, 1645-1720. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. County, 1961, 254 pgs.
     "Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia , Page 8
QUOANES, ELIZABETH, 4 November 1664; 30 November 1664. My son John whose father's name is John Beard; friend Mr. Anthony Bridges to be guardian of my son.
     "Stafford County Court Records, 1680; THE ANTIENT PRESS
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents doe constitute & appoynt my loving friend, Mr. ANTHONY BRIDGES, to bee my true and lawfull Attorney in a case dependinge betweene mee and JNO: SIMS as Witness my hand and settle this ninth of November 1680 Teste ADAM ROBISON HENRY MEREST ELIZABETH GARE her mrke:
Recordatr: 7 die.
     "Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 4, Part I - 1668-1670; Antient Press: pg 85
BY THE GOVR. & CAPT. GENRLL OF VIRGINIA
WHEREAS I am informed that Mr. ANTHONIE BRIDGES of the County of STAFFORD is a pson of ability & Honest Integrity I doe therefore heerby authorize & impower the sd ANTHONY BRIDGES to appeare & plead as an Atturney (by those that will imploy him) in any Cort, within this Colony, Given under my hand this 9th of Nov. 1666
WM. BERKELEY
15th of Novr. 1666
This Comicon was recorded in the County Cort, records of WESTMRD
Vera Copia Teste ROBT, NURSE Recordr, 7th die July 1669
     "CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 5; Pg 447
JOHN BEARD, 245 acs. Westmoreland Co., 23 Mar. 1664, p. 159, (37). Bounded N.E. by land in possession of Mr. Anthony Bridges, W.S.W. by land surveyed for George Weading, S.S.W. by great swamp & S.S.E. by his own land & lyne of Roysier, now in possession of sd. Bridges. Trans. of 5 pers: Thomas Temple, Sarah Hawkins, Thomas Merchant, Howell Jones, Lazarus Owen.
     "CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENT BOOK No. 6; Pg 80
MR. ANTHONY BRIGGS (Bridgges ) & HENRY BAYLY, 640 acs. Staff. Co., N. side Potomack Cr., on brs. of Aquakeeke Cr., adj. Edward Rogers & Charles Hoyles; 22 Apr. 1670. p. 315. Trans. of 13 pers: Wm. Greene, Jno. Biggs, Steven Sandy. . Wm. Bowles, Rich. Perkes. Sara Holt, Edwd. Horner. Ja. Carey, Ann Homer, Rich. Brady, Jno. Rowsell, Tho. Smith, Jno. Grigg
     "James Hughes 2006-01-30 14:22:04
URL (Click on link) http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=37&last=&g_p=P5&collect ion=LO Patent
Title Beard, John.
Publication 23 March 1664.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Related See also the following surname(s): Biard.
Note Location: Westmoreland County.
Description: 245 acres bounded N. N. E. by the land now in the possession of Anthony Bridges, W. S. W. by a parcel of land surveyed for Geo. Weading.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 5, 1661-1666 (v.1 & 2 p.1-369), p. 37 (Reel 5).
     "URL (Click on link) http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=17&last=&g_p=P3&collect ion=LO Patent
Title Phillips, David.
Publication 14 May 1653.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Related See also the following surname(s): Philips.
Note Location: Northumberland County.
Description: 200 acres N. E. on the land of Herrals Bridges; N. Wt. on the land of Major Baldridge.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 3, 1652-1655, p. 17 (Reel 2)."¹

     John Rozier was born circa 1703 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
John Rozier died after 1717 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "WILLS OF Westmoreland County, Virginia 1654-1800 BY AUGUSTA B. FOTHERGILL: Pg 37
ROSIER, BRIDGES, 29 January 1703; 29 March 1704. Son John; my wife Elizabeth exx. and home plantation; son John lands and other estate.
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY ORDER BOOK, 1716-1718; pg 60
Westmoreland Countv Court 29th of August 1717
ROSIER &c v REDMAN's Exrx.
JOHN ROSIER by JOHN ROBINSON his Guardian and next Friend, preferred his Petition to this Court setting forth that BRIDGES ROSIER, the Petitioner's Father, did bequeath the half of his personal Estate to him which Estate amounted to eighteen thousand four hundred seventy
and three pounds oftoacco, that ELIZABETH, Executrix ofBRIDGES ROSIER's Will intermarried with FRANCIS REDMAN who possest himselfe with the Estate; that FRANCIS REDMAN appointed ROBERT LOVELL, Executor of his Will, who refuses to pay the Petitioner the Estate so as given to him and prayed the Court's Judgment for the same, upon consideration whereofit is ordered JOHN ROSIER be
paid that part of the Estate left him by his Father and that JOHN BAKER, HUGH FRENCH, NATHANIEL GRAY and WILLIAM MUNROE or any three of them separate and sett aside the same from the Estate of FRANCIS REDMAN in the hands of the Executor and that they make report to the next Court to be held for this County."¹
In Bridges Rozier's will dated 29 January 1703 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA, John Rozier was named as an heir;
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "WILLS OF Westmoreland County, Virginia 1654-1800 BY AUGUSTA B. FOTHERGILL: Pg 37
ROSIER, BRIDGES, 29 January 1703; 29 March 1704. Son John; my wife Elizabeth exx. and home plantation; son John lands and other estate."²

     Francis Redman was born circa 1687 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Elizabeth Marshall, daughter of Thomas Marshall and Martha Sherwood, after 1708 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 2nd husband.¹
Francis Redman died before 25 July 1716 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA; Date of executor bond.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia , Page 58
REDMAN, FRANCIS, 16 April 1716; 25 July 1716. 1 bed and furniture to Margaret Lambert; to James son of Robert Lovell my gunn; to Israel Chapman my clothes; exr. kinsman Robert Lovell lands and residue of estate.
     "WILLS OF Westmoreland County, Virginia 1654-1800 BY AUGUSTA B. FOTHERGILL: Pg 37
REDMAN, ROBERT, 18 January 1703; 29 March 1704. Thomas Beard; to Mary Lovel 160 acres of land; my son Francis exr. and all rest of estate.
     "WILLS OF Westmoreland County, Virginia 1654-1800 BY AUGUSTA B. FOTHERGILL: Pg 24
BEARD, THOMAS, 16 March 1697 ; 25 May 1698. Home plantation to eldest son John ; youngest son Thomas; dau. Mary Beard; bro. in law Robert Redman and sister in law Mary Redman exrs. and to look after my children ; cousin Francis Readman
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK, 1714-1716 : pg 92
Westmoreland County Court 25th ofJuly 1716
- READMAN's Will proved The Last Will and Testament of FRANCIS
READMAN, deced., was presented into Court by ROBERT LOVELL, his Executor, who made Oath thereto and being proved by the Oaths ofJOHN CORBIN, OWEN CASEE and BRIDGETT FRANCIS, wittnesses thereto, is admitt to Record, and upon the motion of ROBERT and his perlorming what is usuall in such cases, Certificate is granted him for obtaining a Probate thereofin due form and it is ordered HUGH FRENCH, GERRARD FORD, LAWRENCE BUTLER and MEREDA PRICE or any three ofthem being first sworn before one ofhis Majesty's Justices of this County doe some time before the next Court value and appraise the Estate in
money and make report thereof to the next Court
     "STAFFORD COUNTY VA DEED & WILL BOOK 1699 - 1709; THE ANTIENT PRESS pp. 397- 399
Indenture made 4th day March 1707/8 between FRANCIS REDMAN of parish Washington in county Westmoreland of the one part & HUMPHRY POPE, JOHN VEAL & MORRICE VEAL all of parish & county aforesaid .. Witnesseth for sum 15000 pounds of good sound merchantable Tobo which to him in hand already paid .. hath sold all that tract of land lying in county Stafford conta. 800 acres being the moiety or half part of 1600 acres of land formerly In the tenure & occupation of one WM. HARRIS being granted by pattent bearing date 26th day Febry 1690 unto William Harris & LEWIS MARKHAM the said parcel of 800 acres of land being bounded .. beginning at a marked pohickory standing in the side of a Creek called Neapscoe Creek E. in the line of the land called Burbiges & extending thence by the said Burbiges line N=40 E=560 poles to a place called the White Marsh then by a line of land surveyed for Capt. Scarlet N=50 W=176 poles to a marked pohickory then W=30 poles to a marked corner tree then SW= 518 poles to a corner tree in the back line of the land of JOHN GOSLING then E by the said Gosling line 30 poles to a marked pine tree then S by W=160 poles to the aforesaid Creek then down the Creek 160 poles to the first beginning including the sd quantity of 800 acres which parcel of land was formerly conveyed by William Harris unto Lewis Markham sold and conveyed unto ROBERT Father of Francis Redman by deed bearing date the 9th day Janry 1679 ..
At a Court held 10th March 1707 This Deed of Sale was acknowld .. together with livery and seizin thereon & a Bond for the performance of Covts. which is ordered to be recorded & is recorded.
Know all men .. I FRANCIS REDMAN of parish Washington in county Westmoreland am firmly bound unto HUMPHRY POPE, JOHN VEAL and MORRICE VEAL of parish and county afsd in the just sum of 500 Y Sterl. money of England .. 4th day March 1707. The condition is such that whereas Francis Redman hath this day sold 500 acres of land being in county Stafford bounding upon Neapscoe Creek., now if Francis Redman shall well and truly observe every articles covenants in the Indenture .. and shall within 8 months after the date hereof acknowledge the same in County Court of Stafford .. then above obligation to be void .. Presence Michael x Ashford,
Francis Redman James Groves
Recorded the same day with the deed.
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK, 1705-1707 : pg 36
Westmoreland County Court 29th ofMay 1706
- EVANS's Administration granted ERWIN
The Nuncupative Will of RICHARD EVANS, deced., was proved by the Oaths of FRANCIS REDMAN and ROBERT POOR and administration with the Will annexed granted BENJAMIN ERWIN. Ordered hee return a full and perfect Inventory of the deced:s Estate to the next Court upon Oath. It is also ordered that ROBERT REDMAN, FRANCIS LOVELL, JOHN HORE and WILLIAM GRAHAM or any three ofthem being first sworn before one ofher Majties Justices for this County do sometyme before the next Court value and and appraise the Decedent's Estate and make return of their valuation to the next Court
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK, 1705-1707 : pg 35
Westmoreland County Court 29th day ofMay 1706
- FRANCIS REDMAN Rights proved
FRANCIS REDMAN declared in Court a List of the severall persons names hereunder named, to witt, FLORAM MURFEE, TOBIAS PEARSE, DENNIS MURFEE, DAVID HOPPER, ROBERT POORE, DAVID CLARK, MORRIES CORBIN, ELIZABETH HOWARD, MARGERY ENGLISH, PETER GWYNN, JOHANNAH GWYNN, and made Oath that hee had good right according to Law to claime land for the importation of the severall persons (there is an assignment but squeezed in between lines and not readable) Ordered a Certificate accordingly
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK, 1707-1709 : pg 24
Westmoreland County Court 26th of February 1707/08
- MANNARD's Administration granted FLING &Ux.
Upon the Petition of WILLIAM FLING and MARY his Wife, administration is granted them ofthe Estate ofJOHN MANNARD, deceased, and they ordered to return an Inventory ofthe Decedent's Estate to the next Court upon Oath. It is also ordered that CHARLES TYLER, FRANCIS REDMAN, GEORGE BEARD and ROBERT LOVELL or any three ofthem being first sworn before one ofher Majtie's Justices for the said County do sometyme before the next Court value and appraise the Estate and return their valuation to the sd next Court
- FLING;s Security REDMAN FRANCIS REDMAN together with
WILLIAM FLING joyntly and severally assume in the surne oftwenty thousand pounds oftobacco to her Majtie's Justices for the sd County for sd FLING's due and faithfull administration on the Estate of JOHN MANNARD, deced
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK, 1707-1709 : pg 30
Westmoreland County Court 29th of April 1708
- BEARD's Guardian REDMAN
THOMAS BEARD, an Orphant Son and Heire of THOMAS BEARD, late of this County, deceased, praying to have a Guardian appointed him dureing his minority, upon the motion made in that behalf, FRANCIS REDMAN is appointed to bee his Guardian dureing his minority and JOHN LANCELOTT together with FRANCIS REDMAN joyntly and severally assume to this in the sume ofone hundred pounds sterling for discharge ofthe Trust, &c.
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA ORDER BOOK, 1707-1709 : pg 2
Westmoreland County Court 26th of October 1709
- CHANCELLOR &c v REDMAN &c.
Upon the Petition of THOMAS CHANCELLOR and KATHERINE his Wife, it is ordered that FRANCIS REDMAN (who intermarred with ELIZABETH Relict and Executrix of BRIDGES ROSSER, late deced.), be summoned to the next Court to be held for this county to answer the same
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY ORDER BOOK, 1716-1718; pg 5
Westmoreland County Court 26th day of September 1716
- ROSIER &c v LOVELL &c.
JOHN ROSIER by ANDREW HARRISON his next Friend exhibited to the Court his certaine Bill of Complaint against ROBERT LOVELL, Executor of the Last Will and Testament of FRANCIS READMAN deced., who intermarried with ELIZABETH, Relict and Executrix of BRIDGES ROSIER,
deced., and prayed his Majesty's most gracious Writt of Subpaena to ROBERT to be directed commanding him at a certaine day &c. to appeare and true answer make to the matters in the Bill contained which is granted
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY ORDER BOOK, 1716-1718; pg 5
Westmoreland County Court 26th day of September 1716
- ROBINSON v READMAN's Exr;
Ordered the Sheriffofthis County doe summon ROBERT LOVELL, Executor of the Last Will and Testament of FRANCIS READMAN, deced., to be and appeare at the next Court to answer the Petition of JAMES ROBINSON exhibited to his Court
     "1714-1720 Richmond Co VA Deed Book 7; Antient Press: (Page 72)
THIS INDENTURE made the first day of September in ye year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifteen Between ROBART HARISON of ye County of Richmond of ye one part and ANDREW HARISON of WESTMORELAND County of other part: Witnesseth that ROBT: HARISON in consideration of ye sume of Five shillings Sterling money of Greate Britton to him in hand paid by these presents doth bargain and sell ANDREW HARISON his heirs all yt: tract of land lying in ye County of Richmond containing Two hundred and Fifty acres more or less and bounding, Begining on ye North side of ye DOGUE SWAMP in ye line of ye sd: ROBT: HARISON and runing thence North NorthWest to a Hickore, corner tree to Mr, SIM COX, thence West sixteen degrees South twenty poles to a Hickore in ye line of JAMES KEYS, thence along ye sd. line of ye sd. HARISON and so down ye sd: line South East to ye DOGUE SWAMP, thence down ye sd: Swamp to ye place it began, it being part of a Patten of Six hundred Sixty eight acers formerly granted to ye sd. HARISON by Patten dated in ye year one thousand seven hundred and eight, with all houses orchards, rents issues and profitts thereof. To have and to hold the land and premisses unto ye sd. ANDREW HARISON or assines during the terme of Six months yt: by vertue of thereof and of ye Statute for transferring uses into possession that ye said ANDREW HARISON might be in actuall possession of the premisses and might be able to take a grant and release thereof; In Witness whereof ye parties to these pr.sents Indentures have interchangable set their hands and seals ye day and year first above written
Sined Sealled and delivered in ye presence of us
FRANCIS READMAN, ROBERT HARRISON
MARGRET her mark LAMBERT
Att a Court held for Richmond County the Seventh day of September 1715 ROBERT HARRISON came into Court and acknowledged this his Deed unto ANDREW HARRISON, and it was admitted to Record
Test M. BECKWITH, Cl Cur."¹

     Francis Sherwood was born before 1612 at England.¹ He married Margaret (?) before 1632.²

Francis Sherwood died before 9 January 1667 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
Note: Title Sherwood, Francis.
Publication 1666.
Gen. note Part of index to Accomack County Wills and Administrations (1663-1800)
Note p. 40a-41. Adms. bond rec. 9 Jan. 1666.
p. 41. Inv. & appr. rec. 9 Jan. 1666.
Deeds & Wills, 1664-1671 (Reel 1)
     "1650-1652 Deed-Will Book Northumberland Co Va; Antient Press: Pg 66
abt July 12, 1651
KNOW ALL. MEN by these presents that I FRANCIS SHERWOOD of NOMINY County of Northumberland, Planter, doe give (marke of cattle & hoggs) a cropp on ye left eare and a slitt in the right eare. This is testifyeth by WALTER BRODHURST
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
Note: p.81. Entry mutiliated. Appears to be an inventory of the estate of David Sherwood appraised by John Redman and Edmund Brent. About 12 items. Total and date destroyed. Evidently recorded 20 Aug 1657.
p.31. Agreement. 24 Oct 1653. Fran: Sherwood with Tho Hawkins. That Sherwood set up for Mr Hawkins, at the head of Nominy River, 150 "pannell of posts and railes five railes to the pannell sufficiently performed by the said Sherwood to keepe out hoggs and Cattle". Also binds himself to keep Wm Thomas harmless from any damage suit that may arise. The posts "to be Locus or Chesnutt". The work to be finished the last of March. Signed The marke of Fran: Sherwood
Wit: Edward Thompson John Wood
Red 12 Jan 1654/5.
p.42. "John Redman aged 32 yeares of thereabouts being sworne and examined saith That he this Depon't being at Mr Brodhursts house this last Spring in an evening see Robert Sharpe John Wood and Francis Sherwood there The said Wood and Sherwood signed a Bill unto Mr Brodhurst for Tob'co then the said Mr Brodhurst examined Robert Sharpe and John Wood concerning Hugh Jones his Will and tooke it in writing an tolde them they must be sworne to it But this Depon't did not see them sweare to it nor did he see Mr Speke there at that time And further saith not Joh Redman his marke 1 Octo 1655 Jurat in Cur"
p.49. Patent. 12th - 1653. Ricd Bennett Esqr Gov etc to John Wood, 1200 acres in Northumberland Co. 250 acres thereof on E side Nominy River opposite the land of Mr Lewis Burwell, the land of Gabriel Odger, W on a branch of Nominy River and on S side of Vasahisan path. And 600 acres part thereof on a branch of Nominy River opposite Mr John Rosier's land, etc. The residue 350 acres adj land of Gabriel Odyer, etc. A part of the entry is torn away here. It appears to be that 250 acres was granted to Tho Phillips 16 Sept 1651 and by him assigned to Tho Hawkins, and by Hawkins assigned to Francis Sherwood and Jno Wood, which said Sherwood assigned his right to Jno Wood. And that 600 acres thereof being to John Wood by patent dated 1 Aug 1653. And 350 acres for transporting 7 persons.
Signed Ri: Bennett
W Clairborne Secr
p.49. John Wood assigns and sells to Tho Bacon and Francis Sherwood the above patent with crop, stock, etc. 12 Sept 1655. Signed John Wood
Wit: Edward Thompson Th Wilsford
p.62. Entry mutilated. Francis Sherwood assigns all interest in "this Pattent" to - - , possibly Tho Wilsford. 20 Aug 1656, Signed Fran: Sherwood. The name of one witness destroyed, the other Alex Baynham. That part of margin which ordinarily shows by whom the land was originally patented and the folio recorded is torn away.
p.90. P of A. 11 Dec 1657. Gabriel Odyer to Mr Edward Thomson to collect debts due from Ralph Elston and Francis Sherwood deceased of any administrater. Signed Gabriel Odyer
Wit: John Paine his marke Wm Robinson his marke
Rec. 21 Dec 1657
Source: Fleet, Beverley, Westmoreland County, 1653-1657. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. County, 1961, 104 pgs
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://www.moonrakers.org.uk/md/Probate-Docs/waout0.html
URL title: Abstracts of Probate Documents before 1858 (Hungerford,Wantage,etc)
Note: Administration of the estate of alexander hidden of shaw yeoman. Bond to thomas hidden the son and francis rowland son-in-law. Mark of francis (X) roland signature of thomas hidden Administration granted 13 may 1643 to thomas hidden of speenhamland, shoemaker and francis rowland of donnington , taylor. Inventory of the goods of alexander hidden of shaw taken by thomas blissett and robert lawrence 1 may 1643. [his wealth is all in debts due to him including £11-13s-0d from john hidden of thatcham, john giles of speen, francis sherwood of shaw, john awbery, john stanbrook, and john parsons of cheveley]. Total £86-5s-6d. Signes thomas blissett and robert lawrence. [ note at the foot of the inventory from mr john royston commissioner to the commissioner at oxford (?) explaining that the administrators are thomas hidden the son and francis rowland son-in-law.] [ a note in latin states that the inventory was exhibited at oxford on 29 may 1643]
Will of henry williams of soley, yeoman dated 20 may 1646 to robert collard, parson 20s mr john clark vicar of hungerford 20s edmund stevens gent of hungerford 20s for pulpit cloth and cushion £5 wife alce[?] williams to daniel morgan and elizabeth his wife of chilton friend susan beade[?] of shawe widow £5 bridgett sherwood wife of francis sherwood of shawe 20s to my kinsman edward joanes the elder of marlboro' 20s and to his son edward jones 20s to my godson thomas holloway £5 to my godaughter marie kember £5 and her sister elizabeth 20s to anne and elizabeth whiteing daughters of james whiting of chilton foliat 50s each forgives john morgan of chilton all debts john r[?]eeves my godson and his kinsman john kember the elder house on lease from sir francis popham kt. joint executors: john kember the elder and thomas holloway the elder of leverton to henry parkes and christian his now wife overseers: edmund stevens and robert seymor of north hidden, yeoman probate to executo! rs named in the will 1647
     "URL title: Supplement to Early Settlers Query
Note: Sherwood, Edward
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     "Sherwood, Francis
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     "JH
If this is correct and William Sr had no children then maybe William Jr. was the son of Francis.
Sherwood, having no children, by his will, left all his land, with the exception of twenty-eight and one-half acres at Block House hill (which he gave by deed to his nephew, John Jarrett), to his widow Rachel for life, and after her death to Sir Jeffrey Jeffreys, of London. Rachel Sherwood (previously Rachel, widow of Richard James), married Edward Jaquelin, son of John Jaquelin, of Kent County, England and Elizabeth Craddock his wife; and in 1704, Jeffreys surrendered all his title to Rachel's new husband, estimating the area at 400 acres.
     "The Cradle of the Republic: Jamestown and James River
By Lyon Gardiner Tyler
http://books.google.com/books?vid=OCLC02053984&id=VLapORIdin4C&pg=RA1-PA84 &lpg=RA1-PA84&dq=%22william+sherwood%22,+%22rachel%22
     "Cavaliers and Pioneers Patent Book 3 page 246
John Wood 1200 acres Northumberland Co. 12Oct 1653, p 35.
250 acres upon the Easternmost side of Nomini River opposite to land of Mr. Lewis Burwell Beg at a swamp dividing this and the land of Gabriel Odgit, Extendeing nigh sd river, West upon a branch of same upon the South side of a Vasatican path, Sourth &c, 600 acres beg where the former land ends upon a branch of Nomini River opposite to Mr Rosiers land and running West &c 350 acres beg at a corner tree of sd "Odgier running South &c 250 acres formerly granted unto Thoms Phillips 16 Sept 1651 and by him assigned to Thomas Hawkins who assigned to Francis Sherwood & John Wood, which sd Sherwood assigned his right to Sd Wood; 600 acres granted sd Wood 1 Aug 1652 for transport of 7 persons
     "Cavaliers and Pioneers Patent Book 3 page 285
Robert Warren 100acres Northampton Co. No date [July 1653], p 246
Incomplete. Mentions King Creek and Mr John Cotton. Trans of 2 persons, Jane Sherwood, Rebecca Harswell
     "Cavaliers and Pioneers Patent Book 5 page 472/3
Francis Sherwood, 400 acres Northampton County, 14 Jan 1663, p 242
At Matchotanke Cr., bounded on West by land of Nicholas Wadilow, South by maine Cr and running Nly towards Anacocke. Grnted to Dr. George Hacke, 23 Sep 1661, by him sold to Edward Baker, who reassigned to sd Hacke, who assigned to sd Sherwood.
     "Cavaliers and Pioneers Patent Book 6 page 9
Joseph Newton, 400 acres accordingly &c Accomack Co. 17 Apr 1667, p29
Granted to Francis Sherwood, dec'd found to escheat &c undier Col John Stringer, Esch'r 20 Dec 1666 and now granted &c.
     "http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=166&last=&g_p=P5&co llection=LO Patent
Title Sherwood, Francis.
Publication 14 January 1663.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Note Location: Northumberland County.
Description: 400 acres at Machotank Creek, adjoining the land of Nicholas Waddilow, etc.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 5, 1661-1666 (v.1 & 2 p.1-369), p. 166 (Reel 5)."¹ GAV-9.

     Margaret (?) married Francis Sherwood before 1632.¹

Margaret (?) died before 16 October 1666 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     GAV-9.

Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Title Sherwood, Margret.
Publication 1666.
Gen. note Part of index to Accomack County Wills and Administrations (1663-1800)
Note p. 36. Nunc. will pro. 16 Oct. 1666 & rec. 25 Oct. 1666.
Deeds & Wills, 1664-1671 (Reel 1.)¹

     Daniel Sherwood died before November 1697 at Talbot Co., Maryland, USA; Date of inventory of estate.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Daniell Sherwood 16.76 B £7.5.0 £2.4.2 Nov 1697
The amount of the inventory also included #400. The amount of the accounts also included #1450.
Sureties: John Groves, Esq. Cheseldyne, William Woodward.
Appraisers: Thomas How, John Mouall."¹

     Hugh Sherwood was born in 1632 at England.¹ He married Mary Brooke in 1666 at Talbot Co., Maryland, USA.²

Hugh Sherwood died on 22 March 1710/11 at Huntington, Talbot Co., Maryland, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "placed as son because grandson is named Francis
     "Sherwood, Hugh, Talbot Co., 19th Jan., 1710; 22nd Mch., 1710.
To granddau. Elizabeth Hambleton, personalty.
To sons Francis and Hugh, residue of estate, real and pereonal; son Francis to have all land excepting tract "Crooked's Intention," which is bequeathed to son Hugh. Last named to be of age at decease of testator.
Exs.: Sons Francis and John.
Test: Ralph Rice, Katharine Rice, William Hambleton. 13. 243
     "Brooke, John, Talbot Co., 24th Jan., 1692 ; 21st Mch., 1692-3.
To Daniel Sherwood, Edward Hambleton, and Ralph Dawson, Jr., personalty.
To wife Judah, extx., residue of estate, real and personal, during life; at her death to pass as follows:
To grandchild Babbington Cooke, "Rawling's Folly." In event of his dying during minority to pass to his brother, John Cooke, and hrs.
To the first child of Joseph Ennolls, who married one of testator's daus., 500 A., "Porek Peham," and 150 A., "Crow's Nest."
To granddau., Martha Lawrence, and hrs., 200 A., at Checacone.
Test: Hugh Sherwood, Ralph Dawson, Wm. Hambleton, Rich 'd Federman. 7. 26.
     "Judeth Brooke 15.249 A TA £457.3.0 #21074
Payments to: Col. Sawyer, Capt. James Murphey, Mr. Daniell Clarke, Zorobabel Wells, Capt. Smith, John Pope, William Sharpe, Mr. Clayland, Mrs. Ann Cooke, John Lewellin, Samuell Withers, James Bishop for his wife's (unnamed) allowance regarding childbirth.
Mentions: a child (unnamed, dead).
Executor: Hugh Sherwood.¹

     Mary Brooke was born in 1636.¹ She married Hugh Sherwood, son of Francis Sherwood and Margaret (?), in 1666 at Talbot Co., Maryland, USA.¹

Mary Brooke died in 1707 at Talbot Co., Maryland, USA.¹
     Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers...":
     "Brooke, Judith, Talbot Co., 11th July, 1693 ; 7th Dec., 1693.
To daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ann Cooke, and to each of her child., and hrs., to daughter-in-law Mary Ennalls and her eld. dau., and to Mrs. Mary Sherwood and her dau. Mary, personalty.
unborn child and hrs., residue of estate; if sd. child be son, to be of age at 21 yrs; if dau. at 17 yrs.
In event of death of sd. unborn child without issue, estate is bequeathed to following legatees:
Mary Ennalls afsd. and her hrs., Ann Cooke afsd. and her dau. Ann and other hrs., Martha Lawrence and hrs., sister Barbara Throp and hrs., and Godfrey and Judith Throp, Margaret Sands, John Jones and hrs., Catharine Clayland, James Wilson and Margaret, his wife, Richard Dawson, Andrew Pootle, Catherine Sherwood and hrs., Margaret, wife of William Hambleton, and hrs., Grace Hopkins, Jr., Mrs. Collins, Daniel and Edward Hambleton, Richard Collins and hrs.
Ex.: Hugh Sherwood, Sr.
Test: Lawrence Knowles, Jno. Winsemore, Jno. Geavins. 7. 33."¹

     William Marshall was born circa 1697 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
William Marshall died before 10 November 1757 at Caroline Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
"Early Colonial Settlers..." cites: "Colonial Caroline - A History of Caroline Co. Va. T.E. Campbell, Dietz Press1954
     "[Paxton.FTW]
P. 701 of "VA Vital Records" ..." Called Col., served in Revolutionary War as private under Col. Christian Febrigers Command."
Lived in King and Queen County. Deeded lands to his younger brother John for 5 Shillings, 23 Oct, 1727.
These were the Appomattox creek lands - 1200 acres, Westmoreland County, Washington Parish.
His son William may be Col Wm. of Mecklenburg Co. Lived in King and Queen County.
     "James Hughes 2005-05-24 12:10:32
The Washington Ancestry and Records of the McClain, Johnson and Forty Other Colonial American Families, Volume 1, Page 373/4
MARSHALLS |POWER | OF ATTY | TO PIPER |
Know all men by these presents that I Elizabeth Marshall of ye County of King & Queen do by these presents Constitute appoint & make my truely and good friend John Piper of ye County of Westmorld to be my true & Lawfull Attorney for me & in my place Same & Stead to acknowledge in Court for me my right & title of Dower off & unto one Certain tract or parsel of Land which my husband William Marshall hath sold unto John Marshall Granting & Conveying my sd. attorney all my full power and Rattefying & allowing the Same to be as well done & to be hold done & vallied in same as though I My Self had done it Personally as Witness my hand & seal this 26th day of October Annoqr Domini 1727 Teste Thomas Frank George Harper.
Signere. ELISABETH E MARSHALL [Seal] [her marke]
Westmorld ss. At a Court held for the sd County the 27th day of March 1728. This Power of attorney from Elizabeth Marshall wife of William Marshall to John Piper was presented unto Court by the sd Piper and proved by the Oaths of the witnesses thereto, and is admitted to Record.--Test. G. TURBERVILE C.C.W.
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=mcintyre62&id=I 6640
URL title: Family Tree of Va.- Ky.- Tn. and Beyond
Note: Author: John Frederic Dorman
Title: Caroline County, Virginia., Order Books
Text: Caroline County, Virginia Or Bk 1755-1758 pg 312
10 Nov 1757 - The Will of William Marshall dec'd presented in court by Elizabeth Marshall, Michael Yates & John Estes exors therein named. proved by oaths of Samuel (?Pittard) James, Samuel & Sarah Tomson witt. Cert. for probate granted Wm Tyler, James Martin, Chritr Tompkins, George Yates to appraise........
11 May 1758. Eliza's Marshall renunciation of William Marshall's will rec.
8 June 1758. William Marshall's inventory returned
     "http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ildau&id=I485
Warren Forsythe
Snail mail: Forsythe Box 1299 Ellensburg WA 98926-1299
http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ildau&id=I970
RE: Eliz Williams b.c.1697 and Wm Marshall b.c. 1686 she cites documents:
Anne Baker letter of 14 jun 1996, "2GVF621-TQ", whatever that is,
Hardy (Colonial families of Southern states) p. 341,
Eaton: Hist Atlas of Westmoreland Co. VA p. 38, sheet 2 map,
Bristol Mines Creek area near the present border with King George County, Jan 1659 deed for 883 acres bought by Philip Sherwood on page 97 of old Rappahannock Deed Bk 1656-1664, Virginia. Patent Book 12, p.350
where Wm Marshall on 11 May 1726 got 400 acres New Land on Wm Marshall's and the county lines in St George's Parish, Spotsylvania Co. adj. to H Goodloe& Robert Baylor's [mm note: Cavaliers and Pioneers Patent Book 12 page 295]
which Isabel says places the land also in proximity to Jael (Harrison) William's Johnson's home--which is evidence that his wife could well be Jael's dtr Elizath "betty" Williams;
For Carline Co the only extant court records are in T.E. Capbell's "Colonial Caroline";
11 May 1716 Wm Marshall pat. 400 acres St. Georges Parish (later in Spotsylvania Co) in 1727 that area became Caroline, st Margaret's Parish.
30 Aug 1729 Wm Marshall still of Mott Run, St. Georges Parish, Spotsylvania Co; Wm is seller. next year landowner in St Margarets Parish, Caroline Co
2Feb1747 Wm Marshall of St Marg Parish , Caroline Co sold last of his land on Mott's Run in St George Parish, Spotsylvnia Co VA;
By 1762 or certainly by 10 Jun 1766 Wm Marshall's probate proceedings;
?Another source? Isabel says Wm Marshall held various offices including Sr Warden (of the church probably)St Margarets Par caroline Co . In order books his name frequently appears 9 Aug 1733 onward to 1758;
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
Note: URL (Click on link) http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=286&last=&g_p=P14&colle ction=LO Patent
Title Marshall, William.
Publication 25 August 1731.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Note Location: Caroline County.
Description: 150 acres in the Parish of Saint Margarets.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 14, 1728-1732 (pt.1 & 2), p. 286 (Reel 11).
     "URL (Click on link) http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=350&last=&g_p=P12&colle ction=LO Patent
Title Marshall, William.
Publication 11 May 1726.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Note Location: Spotsylvania County.
Description: 400 acres on the branches of the Stoney Lick.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 12, 1724-1726, p. 350 (Reel 11).
William Marshall
Date: Aug 30, 1729
Location: Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Record ID: 43320
Occupation: Planter
Description: Grantee
Book-Page: A
Property: 150 a. in St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co.-part of the sd. Taliaferro's Mott
Run tract of land.
Remarks: Charles Taliaferro of St. Mary's Par., Gent., to William Marshall of St. Geo. Par., Spts. County, planter. £30 ster., 150 a. in St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co. part of the sd. Taliaferro's Mott Run tract of land. Rec. Septr. 2, 1729.
This land record was originally published in "Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County, 1721-1800, Volume I" edited by William Armstrong Crozier.
Wm. Marshall
Date: Sep 2, 1729
Location: Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Record ID: 43322
Description: Witness
Book-Page: A
Property: 3277 a. of land in the fork of the Rappa. River in St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co.
Remarks: Henry Willis of Spts. County, Virginia., Gent., to Philemon Cavenaugh of the same county. £60 curr., 3277 a. of land in the fork of the Rappa. River in St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co. Rec. Septr. 2, 1729.
This land record was originally published in "Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County, 1721-1800, Volume I" edited by William Armstrong Crozier.
William Marshall
Date: Feb 6, 1738
Location: Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Record ID: 43670
Description: Witness
Book-Page: C
Property: 116 a. in Spts. Co.
Remarks: John x Proctor and Sarah, his wife, of Spts. County, to Thomas Hill of Spts. County, Gent. £50 curr. 116 a. in Spts. County, part of a tract acknowledged by Wm. Strother to George Proctor, in Spts. Court Oct. 1, 1735, the sd. 116 a. being sd. Jno. Proctor's part left sd. John by the last will and testament of George Proctor, etc. Feby. 7, 1737.
William Marshall
Date: Aug 6, 1744
Location: Caroline County, Virginia
Record ID: 43934
Occupation: Planter
Description: Grantor
Book-Page: D
Property: 400 a. in Spts. County, granted by pat. to Thomas Allen.
Remarks: William Marshall of Caroline Co. , planter, to Richard Durrett of Orange County, planter. £5 curr. 400 a. granted by pat. to Thomas Allen, and by him sold to sd. Marshall. 6 Aug 1745.
This land record was originally published in "Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County, 1721-1800, Volume I" edited by William Armstrong Crozier.
William Marshall
Date: Feb 2, 1747
Location: Caroline County, Virginia
Record ID: 43997
Occupation: Planter
Description: Grantor
Book-Page: D
Property: 150 a. in St. Geo.Par., Spts. County, called Motts Run Tract.
Remarks: William Marshall of St. Margaret's Par., Caroline County, planter, to Charles Dick of Fredericksburg, Mercht. £66 curr. 150 a. in St. Geo. Par., Spts. County, formerly belonging to Chas. Taliaferro, and called Motts Run Tract, and sd. Taliaferro transferred to sd. Marshall, etc. 2 Feb 1747.
Wm. Marshall
Date: Jun 10, 1766
Location: Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Record ID: 44788
Description: Creditor
Book-Page: F
Property: See notes.
Wm. Marshall
Date: Feb 22, 1770
Location: Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Record ID: 44977
Description: Witness
Book-Page: G
Property: 300 a. of land and the houses wherein Mr. Benger formerly lived,
etc.
Remarks: Alexander Spotswood of Spts. Co. to Thomas Fox of sd. Co.
Lease. 300 a. of land and the houses wherein Mr. Benger formerly lived, etc. £16 curr. yearly. 5 Mar 1770.
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://www.historiccourtrecords.org/courtrecordsearch.asp?query1=marshall% 2C+william&process=newsearch&B1=Search
URL title: Fredericksburg Court Record Search
Note: Could it be that just about everyone has gotten this wrong? I believe that William Marshall married Elizabeth Johnson not Elizabeth Williams and he was younger about the age of Elizabeth Johnson daughter of Jael Harrison by her second marriage to Richard Johnson.
URL: http://www5.familytreemaker.com/cgi-bin/texis/find/search30/?query=+staffo rd++county%2C++virginia++++marshall+&db=online&areas=10&head=online&words= stafford+county%2C+virginia&first=&last=marshall&cmd=context&id=393bdf212a #hit1
URL title: The O'Conner-Conner-Simmons Families, Page 46
Note: On Oct. 8, 1702, in the Book of Deeds and Wills, No. 10, of Essex County, Virginia., p. 120, we find the following:
James Harrison, of Essex County, Virginia, deed of gift of a tract of land containing 400 acres of land in Essex County, "whereon I now live," to his daughter, Jael, wife of William Williams, of Stafford County, Virginia.
Thus we know that in 1702 Jael was the wife of William Williams.
1. JAEL HARRISON, m. 1st William Williams about 1692. He died in either Essex or Stafford Co. in 1712.
She m. 2nd Richard Johnson of Spottsylvania County, who died in 1726.
She died in 1733. Three children by first husband, and one by second:
(1) SARAH WILLIAMS, b. about 1693, m. 1st Philemon Kavanaugh about 1711; m. 2nd Richard Covington on or before May 17, 1750
(see Appendix N). Nine children by first husband:
a. WINIFRED,
b. Elizabeth
c. Charles
d. Jael,
e. Elizabeth Ann,
f. Elinor,
g. Philemon, Jr.,
h. Sarah,
i. Mary. (See Kavanaugh Family,
B1.)
(2) JAMES WILLIAMS (b. 1695, d. 1735), m. Anne
a. WILLIAM WILLIAMS, b. 1725, m. Lucy Clayton in 1750.
b. JOHN WILLIAMS, m. Alice Burwell.
(3) BETTY (Elizabeth) WILLIAMS, m. Richard Tutt.
(4) ELIZABETH JOHNSON, m. William Marshall.
I have seen claims of a 1757 will but I have yet to see one produced. It could just have easily been the will of William Marshall that married Elizabeth Markham. I suspect that the William Marshall that died bef 1757 Caroline Co. was the son of Thomas Marshall and Martha Sherwood and married to Elizabeth Markham (not to be confused with Elizabeth Markham that married John Marshall). I believe that the William Marshall death reference in the court record extract to follow (abated Apr.1796 by the death of William Marshall) is the father of Martha MARSHALL Yates. Why would it take Martha MARSHALL Yates 39 years after he died to sue William Marshall? And who is William Marshall in 1789 Tax Lists Caroline Co.? Certainly not his son William Marshall that married Anne Clark McLeod he went with his family to that part of Jefferson County, Kentucky which later became Hardy County, Kentucky abt.1780.
"Of Caroline Co, Virginia from which the family moved to"Fairhope," Jefferson, Kentucky in about 1780. The county sub-divided to Henry and then Trimble. The data on this family is from FTM CD-162, Gen. of VA Families, Marshall Notes, p. 300." Minnis-Yates, Freer-Bent, Ruggles, and other relations http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=6958&id=I19212
Death abated Apr. 1796 by the death of William Marshall
Defendant William Marshall
Locality Caroline Co.
Plaintiff Martha Yates
Administrative Information
Record title Yates vs Marshall
Year recorded 1796
Collection CR-DC-L
Record ID 390-94
Comment Debt on an executor's bond.
Defendant William Marshall (exor. of Richard Durrett decd.)
Guardian William Marshall guardian of James Durrett
Locality Spotsylvania Co; Caroline Co.
Plaintiff Justices of Spotsylvania County
Slave Roger; Comby; Phillis - property of Richard Durrett estate
Administrative Information
Record title [ Spotsylvania Justices ] vs Marshall
Year recorded 1788
Collection CR-DC-Q
Record ID 372-8
Comment Debt on Marshall's guardianship bond.
Defendant William Marshall
Guardian William Marshall guardian of Anne Durrett, Mary Durrett, Richard Durrett, Marshall Durrett, James Durrett & Sally Durrett
Locality Caroline Co; Spotsylvania Co.
Plaintiff Justices of Spotsylvania Co.
Administrative Information
Record title [ Spotsylvania Justices vs Marshall ]
Year recorded 1788
Collection CR-DC-Q
Record ID 372-10
Attorney John Marshall pd
Defendant William Marshall Sr.
Locality Caroline Co.
Plaintiff James Miller
Administrative Information
Record title Miller vs Marshall
Year recorded 1789
Collection CR-DC-L
Record ID 675-17
Defendant William Marshall; Thomas Marshall
Locality Caroline Co.
Plaintiff James Miller
Administrative Information
Record title Wm. Marshall &c to James Miller
Year recorded 1790
Collection BC-BC-R
Record ID 490-483
URL: http://www.historiccourtrecords.org/courtrecord.asp
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ifetch2?/u1/data/va+index+76291034596 13+F
URL title: King William County, Virginia - Will: Abraham Ferguson, 1762/63
Note: King William County, Virginia - Will: Abraham Ferguson, 1762/63
Submitted by Anne Avery Hunter
WILL OF ABRAHAM FERGUSON, 1762/63
In the name of God Amen I Abraham Farguson of the parish of St. John & County of King William being very sick & weak in Boddy though blest by God of sound memory and knowing the uncertainty of this transetory Life & that all men sooner or later must die I constitute ordane and make this my last will & Testament in form & manner following. Viz I bequeath my sole to God that gave it & my boddy to be decently buried at the descretion of my Excrs hereafter named. Item - my just debts and funeral expenses being paid I give my son Wm. Farguson a negro sire named Patty to him & his heirs forever. Item - I give to my daughter Betty Farguson a negro girl named Liddy to her & her heirs forever. Item - I give to my son Abraham Farguson 2 negro children, one named Amsted and the other named Rachel to him & his heirs forever. Item - I give to my daughter Milly Farguson one negro child named Glochester to her & her heirs forever. Item - I give my tracts of land lying in Spotsylvania Co. containing about 600 & 12 acres to be divided equally between my two sons William & Abraham to them & their heirs forever after the decease of my beloved wife Milly to whom I give possession of the same tract of land during her life or widowhood. Item - I give to my beloved wife Milly one negro named Cyrus and one named Sarah. Item - I leave to my beloved wife Milly & to her disposal such of my estate as is now in Mr. Marshall's possession. I then appoint Col. John Crane & Mr. John Estes Exrs of this my last will & Testament. Moreover my will & interest is that in case any one of my children should die before they come to age, then what is left them shall be equally divided among the remaining. In wittness to these presents I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 25th day of Sept. 1762. sealed & delivered in the presents of
Peggy Bird his
Thos Pannell Abraham X Farguson
Samuel Farguson mark
King Wm. May Court 1763. This will was presented in Court by John Crane one of the Excrs named who made oath hereto according to law & entered into & acknowledged Bond with Simple Security & the same being proved by the oath of John Pannell a wittness hereto & ordered to be recorded & on the motion of the said Excrs. certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate in due form.
By the Court
Ed Buckley Clk.
A Copes
John Quarles D. C.
[Transcribed by Anne Avery Hunter from the original in the possession of Mrs. Richard Ellis Hutchison, Syracuse, Cooper Co, Missouri 1975]
     "James Hughes 2005-07-02 17:22:39
Poe Family in Caroline County, Virginia
http://www.mindspring.com/~poefamily/PoeCarolineCounty.htm
Dorman – order books
Page 541
8 November 1745
It’s ordered Jas. Dismukes, Jos. Stevens and Wm. Marshall divide the estate of Thos. Ellis according to his will.
Caroline County, Virginia Court Records: Probate and other Records from the Court Order and Minute Books 1781-1799
Kimberly Curtis Campbell, Milford, Virginia, Iberian Publishing Company, Athens, Georgia 1999
William Poe
October 1782
Ordered Peyton Stern, Richard Micou, William Poe and Samuel Rawlins, or any two of them do videw the most convenient way from Richard Ship's through Marshall's and Sullengers plantations into the main road.
     "James Hughes 2005-07-09 15:47:27
Orange County Virginia Families vol 3 , Page 153
In 1744 William Marshall of Caroline transferred for nominal consideration of five pounds, 400 acres in Spottsylvania to Richard Durrett of Orange. The county lines were then not definite and the area above and North of the Rivanna was Hanover, later Fredericksville Parish, Louisa, and finally Albemarle. However Spottsylvania extended into this area and in 1734 Orange was formed but there were many years before the line was clearly drawn. It is likely that the 370 acres sold in 1775 by William Brockman, Richard Durrett and Thomas Jones is a part of the 400 acres transferred by William Marshall. Richard Durrett and wife Elizabeth of Caroline in 1775 transferred 116 acres to William Durrett and if he was the son of Richard, who died 1784, then he moved into Albemarle, and was the son of Richard Durrett and wife Sarah Hampton. The deed of Charles Taliaferro in 1729 to Jael Johnson, his daughter and her son James Williams (son by first marriage of Jael) is proof that she was his daughter. Betty Marshall, daughter of Jael Johnson, was apparently wife of William Marshall, and she was a Williams and William was the son of Elizabeth Marshall referred to in the Will of Richard Durrett 1763-68. This suggests that William Brockman, Thomas Jones as well as Richard Durrett were legatees of Elizabeth Marshall, but whether William was legatee thru his wife or mother, who could have been a Marshall is not known at this writing. My conclusion that William Brockman married Elizabeth Mason seems sound but the name Mason in the family could have come from William's mother. At any rate one of them William or Samuel, married a Mason and one a Marshall. One William Marshall married Elizabeth Williams, and John, who married Elizabeth Markham (Will Culpeper) was then likely William's father and, William was son of Thomas Marshall, spouse of Elizabeth who passed on the Marshall land to the Durretts and other heirs.
     "father (d1757) of william jr.
Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://www5.familytreemaker.com/cgi-bin/texis/find/search30/?query=spotsyl vania++marshall&db=online&areas=10&head=online&booknum=&category=&words=sp otsylvania&first=&last=marshall&cmd=context&id=37c1ee830#hit1
URL title: Spotsylvania County Records , Page 24
Note: DURRETT, RICHARD, Spotsylvania County, d. July 28, 1767, Executors Bond dated July 4, 1768. Wit. Benjamin Tompkins, John Summers. Ex. wife, Sarah; son William; William Marshall; John Lewis. Leg. wife Sarah; lands in Spotsylvania and Caroline Cos. to be divided between all my boys which I now have, or shall have. Any estate that shall fall to me by the death of Elizabeth Marshall, or any other person, to be equally divided amongst all my children. My daughter and younger children to be supported until they shall marry and come to lawful age. (Page 328)
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://www5.familytreemaker.com/cgi-bin/texis/find/search30/?query=Spotsyl vania+County+Records+++marshall&db=online&areas=10&head=online&booknum=&ca tegory=&words=Spotsylvania+County+Records+&first=&last=marshall&cmd=contex t&id=37c1ee940#hit1
URL title: Spotsylvania County Records , Page 170
Note: Augt. 6, 1744. William Marshall of Caroline County, planter, to Richard Durrett of Orange County, planter. 5 curr. 400 a. in Spts. County, granted by pat. to Thomas Allen, and by him sold to sd. Marshall. Witnesses, Han. Lee, John Willis, Jno. Madison. Augt. 6, 1745.
     "James Hughes 2005-07-10 11:50:03
VIRGINIA TIMELINE
09 Apr 1736 Caroline County Court Record
On the motion of Zacha. Martin it's ordered William Terrell, William Marshall, Richard Maulden and Roger Quarles value the improvements made by Zacha. Martin upon the land he bought of John Sutton.
13 May 1737 Caroline County, Virginia
Richard Maulding and Anne his wife acknowledge their deed of lease & release of land indented to William Marshall.
12 Aug 1737 Caroline County VA - Court - Order Book
Attachment. Roger Quarles against the estate of Richd. Maulden, Jr. It's ordered Wm Marshall be summoned.
13 Nov 1742 Caroline County VA Action of Debt
Wm. Marshall and Joseph Stevens against Richard Mauldin. Dismissed, it being agreed.
9 July 1752 Caroline County Court
Peter Copeland Gent. ordered by the Court to be administrator of the Estate of Richard Mauldin decd. James Stevens, Wm Marshall, Ambrose Kemp and Robert Stanfield appraise the Estate of Richard Mauldin decd.
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://www5.familytreemaker.com/cgi-bin/texis/find/search30/?query=+Spotsy lvania++County++Records++++marshall+&db=online&areas=13&head=online&catego ry=records%2Cvital-records%2Cvirginia&words=Spotsylvania+County+Records+&f irst=&last=marshall&cmd=context&i
URL title: Spotsylvania County Records , Page 108
Note: Augt. 30, 1729. Charles Taliaferro of St. Mary's Par., Gent., to William Marshall of St. Geo. Par., Spts. County, planter. 30 ster., 150 a. in St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co.--part of the sd. Taliaferro's Matt Run tract of land. Witnesses: A. Smith, M. Battaley, Wm. Bledsoe. Rec. Septr. 2, 1729.
Augt. 30, 1729. Charles Taliaferro of St. Mary's Par., Caroline County, Gent., to Jael Johnson and James Williams of St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co. 200 ster., "unto Jael Johnson, during her Naturall life and then unto James Williams, his heirs and assigns," etc., 420 a. of land in St. Geo. Par., Spts. County, bought by sd. Taliaferro of one Wm. Smith as by deed dated March 4, 1713, on Hazel Run and the Rappk. River. Witnesses: A. Smith, M. Battaley, Wm. Bledsoe. Rec. Septr. 2, 1729.
Septr. 2, 1729. Henry Willis of Spts. County, Virginia., Gent., to Philemon Cavenaugh of the same county. 60 curr., 3277 a. of land in the fork of the Rappa, River in St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co. Witnesses: Wm. Marshall, Wm. Strother, Wm. Cave. Rec. Septr. 2, 1729
     "Cavaliers and Pioneers Patent Book 13 page 372
Richard and Francis Fowler, 137-1/2 acres new land, Carolina County, in St. Margaret's Parish; adj William Marshall; Whitehead ryon; Mr Henry Goodlow; Paul Pigg and sd Richard Fowler; 28 Sept 1730 pg 491; 15 shillings
     "Cavaliers and Pioneers Patent Book 14 page 385
Augustine Smith, Gent, 280 acres (lapsed) Spotsylania County, in St. Georges parish; 3 Dec 1730, p54
Granted to Aaron Pinson, 6 May 1727, upon condition of seating. &c on North side of Nassaponock Run near the falls. Imp of 6 persons.
[William Marshall is listed]
     "Cavaliers and Pioneers Patent Book 14 page 384
William Marshall, 150 acres New land, Caroline Co. in St. Margarets parish adj William Marshall; Robert Powell; Baylor's line; his own; and land of Paul Pigg. 25 aug 1731, p 286, 15 shillings
     "Cavaliers and Pioneers Patent Book 14 page 384
Zachariah Martin, 306 acres New land, Caroline Co. in St. Margarets; 25 aug 1731, p 286, 15 shillings
     "James Hughes 2005-07-13 12:18:29
Caroline County Virginia
1741 In a scire facias sued out by Henry Arnold to renew a judgment agt. Christopher Eccoff 13 Aug 1736 for 800 pounds of tobacco and 66 pounds of tobacco for costs, the sheriff made oath he caused the defendant to know by WILLIAM MARSHALL, William Emberson and John Shirley, and defendant so forewarned did not come. It's considered that judgment be renewed for 866 pounds of tobacco.
     "James Hughes 2005-07-10 14:15:15
Hopkins/Samuell/Ginn Family
Note: Kentucky Family Histories #1, 1700's-1800's, Genealogies of KY Families, Vol III, Some Recent Finds Regarding the Ancestry of General Rogers Clark, p.257 (Genealogy.com image) cites Will of Wm Marshall, dec'd, presented 10 Nov 1757 by Elizabeth, Michael Yates and John Estes, Executors proven by oaths of Samuel Pittard, James Samuel and Sarah Tomson.
     "1742-1751 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book D; [William Armstrong Crozier];
Feby. 2, 1747. William Marshall of St. Margaret's Par., Caroline Co., planter, to Charles Dick of Fredericksburg, Mercht. £66 curr. 150 a. in St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co., formerly belonging to Chas. Taliaferro, and called Motts Run Tract, and by sd. Taliaferro transferred to sd. Marshall, etc. Witnesses, Anthony Strother, Alexr. Wright, John Jones. Feby. 2, 1747.
     "James Hughes 2005-07-12 18:35:10
Spotsylvania County Records , Page 250
June 10, 1766. John Waller, Clerk of Spts. County, Gent., to Jno. Mitchell, Hugh Lenox and Wm. Scott, Merchts. and partners, of Fredksbg. Whereas, sd. Scott on behalf of himself and partners became bound, etc., to Thos. Graves of Spts. Co. in sum of 357 3s. 5d. Curr. as security for sd. Waller, for which sd. Graves has entered suit agst. sd. Waller and Scott and his partners, and the sd. Scott & Co. being liable for the sd. debt, and whereas sd. Waller is indebted to the sd. Scott & Co. in the sum of 310 10s. 1d., and for advancing the sd. Waller 200 at or before the sealing of these presents to meet debts, vizt., John Stewart of Fredksbg., Mercht., 120; to the Executors of Wm. Marshall's Estate, 50; and the remaining 30 to John Semple, surviving partner of Robt. Baylor, Gent., Decd., in consequence of the preceeding the sd. Waller deeds to sd. Scott & Co. every fee and benefit to be gained by him, the sd. Waller as Clerk of Spts. County, etc., for space of five years, if not exceeding 200 with interest from date, etc., balance to be applied to debt due the sd. Mitchell, etc., by the sd. Waller, etc., etc. Witnesses, O. Towles, junr., Richard Johnson, Jn. Bevy. Roy, W. Wood. Septr. 1, 1766.
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://www.shirleyassociation.com/OldShirleySite/caroline_county_virginia. htm
URL title: Caroline County Virginia
Note: 1741 In a scire facias sued out by Henry Arnold to renew a judgment agt. Christopher Eccoff 13 Aug 1736 for 800 pounds of tobacco and 66 pounds of tobacco for costs, the sheriff made oath he caused the defendant to know by WILLIAM MARSHALL, William Emberson and John Shirley, and defendant so forewarned did not come. It's considered that judgment be renewed for 866 pounds of tobacco.
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://freepages.family.rootsweb.com/~karev/deedrec_head.htm
URL title: DEED RECORDS
Note: King George County Deed Book 2
pp 315-319 Indenture made 26th/27th July 1740 between Alford HEAD of Parish Hamilton County Prince William Planter and Harry TURNER Parish Hanover of King George County.. by deeds of lease & release.. for sum 4000 pounds of crop tobacco sold 100 acres in Hanover Parish adjoining land of William Peck, Robert HARRISON, Grace BERRY, Richard GREEN, William Duff and corners in the Land whereon William Jameson now Dwells belonging to Thomas TURNER which said land was formerly purchased of Robert Peck by William HEAD the Elder & on his Decease the land descended to William Head the Younger who was Heir at Law and Eldest Son of the said William Head the Elder & on the Decease of the said William Head the Younger the same became vested in Alford Head party to these Presents who was the Eldest Son & Heir at Law to William Head the Younger...
Presence Henry Churchman, Thomas TRUNER Junr., Willm. MARSHALL ..... Alford x Head."²

Reference:
"Early Colonial Settlers..." cites: "Colonial Caroline - A History of Caroline Co. Va. T.E. Campbell, Dietz Press1954
     "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.
     "History of Caroline co. Va, page 315
Homestead grants-Drysdale Parish
1730 - William Marshall 150 acres adj John Ellis
1732-1734 order books show 3 slaves
1732-1744; Caroline Jurors; William Marshall served 20 times
1733; listed as road supervisor
1752; Lt William Marshall (Capt Thomas Buckner also listed]
Company Officers: 5th Co. Capt William Marshall, Lt Richard Durrett
1778 reorg of 5th co: William Durrett for William Marshall as Capt, Richard Durrett remains 1st Lt.
St. Margaret's Parish Wardens and Vestry: William Marshall & Timothy Chandler [1748-1751]
1769; William Marshall exc/admin of Henry Buchhannon.
1772: William Marshall exc/admin of Diannah Goodloe [along with George Chapman, John Marshall, George Durrett]
Joy creek church built 1722 East of Beverley run before Caroline was a county
The Drysdale parish extended from the spotsylvania/caroline line into King And Queen co. area between the Mattapony-Rappahannock Watershed and the north bank of the Mattapony.
St. Margaret's from Upper King William Co to the Caroline-Spotsylvania line. area between Mattapony and the North Anna-Pamunkey watershed
     "1728-1729 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book A; [Antient Press]; Page 410,
Spotsylvania County Deed Book A 2nd September 1729
-This Indenture made the twenty ninth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and twenty nine By and Between CHARLES TALIAFERRO of St. Mary's parish in Caroline County, Gent. of the one part and WILLIAM MARSHALL of St. George parish and Spotsylvania County, planter of the other part. Witnesseth that the said CHARLES TALIAFERRO for and in consideration of the sum of five shillings sterling to him in hand paid by the said WILLIAM MARSHALL before the ensealing and delivery of these presents hath granted bargained and sold, and by these presents doth grant, bargain and sell unto the said WILLIAM MARSHALL his Executors Administrators ad assigns all that tract or parcel of land containing one hundred and fifty acres lying and being in the parish of St. George and County of Spotsylvania [being a part of the said CHARLES TALIAFERRO's Motts Run tract of land] Beginning at a white oak in line of JOHN BOWSEE's patent [now the land of JONATHAN GIBSON, Jun. and corner to Colo. HENRY WILLIS] thence south by west three degrees fifteen minutes west two hundred and fifty pole to two white oaks and a hiccory corner to the said BOWSEE, thence west by north three degrees fifteen minutes north ninety six poles to a white oak, thence north by east three degrees fifteen minutes east two hundred and fifty poles to a white oak and a red oak on a branch side another corner of the said WILLIS thence with the line of the said WILLIS east by south three degrees fifteen minutes south ninety six poles to the Beginning, and the Reversion and Reversions Remainder and Remainders of the same and of every part and parcell thereof To Have and To Hold the said seat or tract of land and premises with all appurtenances unto the said WILLIAM MARSHALL his Executors Administrators and assigns forever the day before the date of these presents for and during the full term and time of one whole year from thence next ensuing and fully to be compleated and ended yielding and paying therefore the rent of one Ear of Indian corn at the feast of St. Michael the Arch Angell only if the same be lawfully demanded to the end intent and purpose that by virtue of these presents and of the Statute for Transferring uses into possessions the said WILLIAM MARSHALL may be in the actuall possession of the said premises and be enabled to accept a grant and release of the Reversion and Inheritance of the same to him and his heirs forever. In Witness whereof the said partys to these presents have Interchangeably put their hands and seals the day month and year first above written.
Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of us
A. SMITH, M. BATTALEY CHARLES TALIAFERRO [seal]
WM. BLEDSOE
do hereby acknowledge the Receipt of the within mentioned sum of five shillings sterling in consideration of the within mentioned Land and premises. I say Received of me the 29th August 1729. CHARLES TALIAFERRO
A. SMITH, M. BATTALEY, WM. BLEDSOE
At a Court held for Spotsylvania County September the Second Anno Dom. 1729. CHARLES TALIAFERRO, Gent. acknowledged this his Deed of Lease for Land unto WILLIAM MARSHALL at whose motion the same was admitted to record,
Test JOHN WALLER, Clk. Curt.
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://www.combs-families.org/combs/assoc/u-thatcher.htm
URL title: Elizabeth UNDERWOOD of Richmond and King George Cos, Virginia
Note: ?? 1730 - (King George DBA-1:29-34) Thomas THATCHER of King George to William WHEELER of Westmoreland... deeds of lease and release... 3400 lbs. tobacco... grant tract part in King George and part in Westmoreland & part in Stafford County containing 110 acres... part of 220 acres left to said THATCHER'S wife by her Deced father William PANNELL & bounded ... corner tree to Henry BERRY & Robert PECK; near HAILES Path; line of George KING; John PEARCE; Beaver Dam of Jordans bridge; line of Thomas PORTER, land first granted to one Thomas HARVEY by Deeds bearing date of 20 Jul 1697 & by serveral conveyances which other deeds will appear became William PANNELS which said tract left by will to be Equally Divided between his two Daughters Katherine and Mary .. the whole containing 220 acres. S/Katherine [X] THATCHER, Thomas THATCHER; Wits: Chas. SEALE, Benj. STROTHER, Francis LACON..1st May 1730 Katherine solely & secretly examined relinquished her dower...(Sparacio)
     "James Hughes 2005-06-04 09:31:55
http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~ysbinns/vataxlists/
1789 Personal Tax List Caroline County, Virginia
Date of Receiving Lists from Individuals
March 10
Persons Name Charged With the Tax
William Marshall
Name and Number of White Males Over 16 Years of Age
William Marshall, & William Carter 2
No. of Blacks Over 16 Years Old
12
Date of Receiving Lists from Individuals
March 10
Persons Name Charged With the Tax
Margaret Marshall
Name and Number of White Males Over 16 Years of Age
Carter & Will Marshall
No. of Blacks Over 16 Years Old
4
Date of Receiving Lists from Individuals
April 8
Persons Name Charged With the Tax
Francis Marshall
Name and Number of White Males Over 16 Years of Age
Francis Marshall1
No. of Blacks Over 16 Years Old
0
Date of Receiving Lists from Individuals
May 27
Persons Name Charged With the Tax
Philip Lightfoot Estate
Name and Number of White Males Over 16 Years of Age
Thomas Marshall1
No. of Blacks Over 16 Years Old
18
     "1789 Land Tax List Caroline County, Virginia
Propertietax? Name No. of acres Price/Acres Amt. of Land Amt. of Tax
Brought Foward
William Marshall 805 5/1 204.12.1 3 ” 1 ” 5
Margaret Marshall 708 7/1 275.10.10 4 ” 2 ” 8
     "1799 Personal A Tax List Caroline County, Virginia
Column headings are:
Date when taken
Persons name chargable with tax
Free male tithes
Black tithes
Blacks 12 & not 16
Horses & mules
     "March 25 Marshall, Benj. 1000
Marshall, Thomas 1000
Marshall, Carter 1201
Marshall, James 1000
     "April 1 Marshall, William 1322
Marshall, John 1000
Marshall, Francis? (indexed as Francis? but could be Thomas compare to Thomas under Benj.) 1003
April 25 Marshall, Margaret 1021
     "1799 Land Tax List Caroline County, Virginia
Marshall, Margaret
     "1799 Personal B Tax List
There is a William Marshall indexed as being on page 10 of the Personal B Tax List but I don't see him on the page.
http://freepages.misc.rootsweb.com/~vataxlists/Caroline/1799PersonalB/10.j pg
     "Caroline County VA
Order Book, 1755-1758:
Will of William Marshall presented by Exs. Elizabeth Marshall, Michael Yates and John Estes.
Appraisers appointed, William Tyler, James Martin, Christopher Tompkins and George Yates, Nov. 10, 1757, page 312.
     "Will of Alexander Smith 1773
Records of Essex County
Tappahannock, Virginia.
Will Book No. 12, page 570.
Will of Alex'r Smith of the Town of Tappahannook.
Dated 9 December 1773. Probated 20 December 1773.
To son Thomas Smith land bought of John, Davis, Mrs Mary Davis and William Marshall.
To son Samuel Smith lands purchased of Col. Francis Waring, Benjamin Wagoner, Nathan Wagoner, Wm Gerrard, Reuben Meador and Nicholas Falconer
Refers to his 2 sons Thomas and Saml, both under 21.
To "my half sister Isabel"
To "my sister ( sisters ?) Jane and Christian.
To "my Brother James"
To "my Brother John and my sister Anna"
To wife as deceased.
To my brother Samuel" deceased.
To my brother Thomas" deceased.
Appoints Thomas Roane, John Brockenbrough and John Rennolds guardians of son Thomas.
Appoints Archibald Ritchie, Thomas Streshley and Jack Power guardians of son Samuel.
Witnesses Leah x Edmondson, Mary x Crittenden, Wm Edmondson, John Seayres, Ambrose White.
     "James Hughes 2005-09-17 15:58:12
Eubank Entries in the Caroline County, Virginia,Court Order Books 1732 - 1799
1747 June12 - Action of trespass. WM MARSHALL against WM EUBANK. Dismissed, being agreed
     "James Hughes 2005-10-07 15:53:22
Spotsylvania County, Virginia
typ patent
ref VPB 12 p350-351
dat 11 May 1726
to William Marshall
re 400a on the Brs. of Stoney Lick in Saint Georges Par. in Spotsylvania County
loc 13979 14472 F127 L0 P255
pt A) a Stake Standing between Two White Oaks The One in William Marshalls Line and the other in the County Line ln N61W; 76P; William Marshall
pt B) a Corner black Oak and Red Oak of Marshalls ln NE; 86P;
pt C) a red Oak by a Small red Oak Corner of Mr Henry Goodloes ln NW; 26P; Mr Henry Goodloe
pt D) a Corner White Oak of the Said Goodloes ln W; 230P;
pt E) a White Oak and Samll red oak of the Said Goodloes ln NW; 102P;
pt F) a White Oak and red Oak on the Side of a hill a Corner of Goodloes on the W Side a branch ln S5W; 216P; fm W side a Br.
pt G) two Small red Oaks and Small White Oak nigh the Topp of a Hill on the W Side a Branch in Mr. Robert Baylors Line ln S65E; 232P; Mr Robert Baylor, fm W side a Br.
pt H) a Red Oak Bush Standing in Mr Robert Baylors Line and the County Line on a Small Levell Thence lm ne; 188P; SW 188P fm County Line on a Small Levell
end
     "James Hughes 2005-10-07 16:02:34
Caroline Co.
typ patent
ref SP# & CE# VPB 12 p350-351
dat 11 May 1726
frm Hugh Drysdale
to William Marshall
re 400a on the Brs. of Stoney Lick in Saint Georges Par. in Spotsylvania County loc 80400 50224 F127 L0 P255
pt A) a Stake Standing between Two White Oaks The One in William Marshalls Line and the other in the County Line ln N61W; 76P; William Marshall
pt B) a Corner black Oak and Red Oak of Marshalls ln NE; 86P;
pt C) a red Oak by a Small red Oak Corner of Mr Henry Goodloes ln NW; 26P; Mr Henry Goodloe pt D) a Corner White Oak of the Said Goodloes
ln W; 230P;
pt E) a White Oak and Samll red oak of the Said Goodloes ln NW; 102P;
pt F) a White Oak and red Oak on the Side of a hill a Corner of Goodloes on the W Side a branch ln S5W; 216P; fm W side a Br.
pt G) two Small red Oaks and Small White Oak nigh the Topp of a Hill on the W Side a Branch in Mr. Robert Baylors Line ln S65E; 232P; Mr Robert Baylor, fm W side a Br.
pt H) a Red Oak Bush Standing in Mr Robert Baylors Line and the County Line on a Small Levell Thence 1m ne; 188P; SW 188P fm County Line on a Small Levell
end
typ patent
ref VPB 13 p491
dat 28 Sep 1730
frm William Gooch
to Richard and Francis Fowler
con 15 Shill.
re 137.5a in the parish of St. Margarets in Caroline County
loc 86704 51248 F127 L0 P255
pt A) at a White Oak Corner Tree to his own Land the Lands of William Marshall and Whitehead Ryon ln N43.5W; 169P; Whitehead Ryon
pt B) the said Ryons Corner Red Oak in the line of Mr Henry Goodloe Thence with the the said Goodlows line ln S52.5W; 63P; Mr Henry Goodloe/Godlow
pt C) his corner white Oak Thence with his line ln N67W; 35P;
pt D) Paul Piggs Corner White Oak ln S42.5W; 164P; Paul Pigg
pt E) the said Richard Fowlers own line lm N87e; 302P; sd Richard Fowlers own line
end
typ patent
ref CE# VPB 14 p286
dat 25 August 1731
frm William Gooch
to William Marshall
con 15 Shill.
re 150a in The Parish of St. Margarets in Caroline County
loc 82512 51408 F127 L0 P255
pt A) at a Corner white Oak of Zachariah Martin & Running Thence along his Line ln S87W; 310P; Zachariah Martin
pt B) Mr Robert Baylors Corner Red Oak ln N61W; 32P; Mr Robert Baylor
pt C) the County Line Thence along That Line lm NE; 183P; along the County Line
pt D) the said Marshals two Corner white Oaks Thence along his Own and The Line of Paul Pig
lc S57.5E; 234P; sd Marshall & Paul Pig
end
typ patent
ref CE# VPB 14 p287-288
dat 25 Aug 1731
frm William Gooch
to Zachariah Martin
con 35 Shill.
re 306a in the Parish of St. Margarets in Caroline Co.
loc 82416 51440 F127 L0 P255
pt A) at a Corner white Oak of Paul Pigg and William Marshall and Running Thence along the said Martin's Lines ln S2E; 146P; st Martin's Lines
pt B) Thence along The Said Martin's Line ln S87.5W; 310P;
pt C) Robert Powels Corner white Oak by a Branch ln N68W; 52P; Robert Powel, fm a Br.
pt D) Powels and Baylors Corner hickory lm ; ; N49E 138P Baylor
pt E) Baylors corner black Oak
lc N87.5E; 310P; William Marshall
end
     "Caroline County, Virginia, Order Book 1732-1740, Part 2,
page 547, 12 July Court 1739 - Action of trespass,
assault and battery and false imprisonment. Joseph King, Plaintiff against John Powell and Mayes Pickett, Defendants. Jury, Archibald McPherson, John Taliaferro, John Griffin, Joseph Stevens, William Marshall, James Taylor, Oliver Towles, James Pendleton, William Lawson, John Baylor, Robert Woolfolk and James Micou, find for the plaintiff 50 shillings sterling. John Baylor, foreman.
Caroline County, Virginia, Order Book 1732-1740, Part 2,
page 616, 13 June Court 1740 - Action on the case.
John Latham, Plaintiff against Joseph Hoomes, Defendant. Jury, John Latham, Edward Herndon, John Beasley, Samuel Norment, Robert Jones, Wm. Lawson, Jacob Johns, William Connor, James Lindsey, William Wyatt, William Marshall, Charles Yarbrough and Rice Williams, find for the defendant. William Lawson, foreman.
CAROLINE COUNTY, VIRGINIA
LAWSONS http://carl.lawson dot net/Media/Lawsons-Various%20Counties/Caroline.html
     "Spotsylvania County Records , Page 155
Note:
Augt. 4, 1741. William x Marsh of St. Geo. Par., Spts. County, to Erasmus Withers Allen of St. Ann's Par., Essex Co. 18 curr. 304 a. in Spts. Co. Larkin Chew, Tho. Reeves. Augt. 4, 1741. Elizabeth, wife of William Marsh, acknowledged her dower, etc.
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
Note: ALLEN, MATHEW (d.i., 1752). COB#3, p.139: 3 November 1752=Administration on the estate of Mathew Allen, deceased, is granted to WILLIAM MARSHALL (sic), he giving bond with William Wharton (sic) and John Nicholls his securities. His estate was ordered to be appraised and same was return to cout 1 February 1753 and recorded in I#2, p. 102; COB#3, p.147. There seems to be some discrepancy as to the administrator of the estate of Mathew Allen as on 3 November 1752 William Wharton (sic) gave bond in the sum of L100 as administrator of the estate of Mathew Allen, deceased, with John Nicholls, his security. [BB#3, p. 126]
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
Campbell vs. Braxton
. . .That Robert Hill and William Griffin were the securities to the said administaration bond of the said Robert Price deceased. That the said Robert Hill is dead, and his son Robert Hill is his executor or administrator. That the said William Griffin is also dead, and William Marshall and Cyrus Griffin were his executors, both of whom are dead and no person hath taken administratation de bonis non upon his estates, but - - the wife of John Lewis is the only child and heir at law, devisee and legal representative of the said William Griffin deceased. . . .
Source:
Fleet, Beverley,
King and Queen County records concerning 18th century persons
Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. County, 1961, 126 pgs.
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://64.233.179.104/search?q=cache:NpK37ma4I4oJ:homepages.rootsweb.com/~ lksstarr/knreports/JacksonRuckerTinsleyTimeline.rtf+%22george+braxton%22,+ %22william+marshall%22&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=6
URL title: Time Line for the Northern Neck Jackson / Tinsley / Rucker Lines
Note:
1741, April 10 Suit on attachment. McPherson agst estate William Jackson .. plt proving his acct, Sheriff executed attachment in hands of Lawrence Anderson, George Goodloe Gent, William Marshall, Michael Ginning, Christopher Ecoff, Matthew Brooks, Anthony Samuel, James Samuel and Michael Smith. It's ordered the garnishees declare what of the estate of the deft they have in their hands. [Caroline OB 1732-1740 p. 41] May 8 McPherson agst Jackson - Goodloe declared he has £1.10; James Samuel has 10 shillings; Laurence Anderson has 10 shillings; Michael Smith has L0.7.6; William Marshall has £0.18.6; Matthew Brooks has £0.3.4. Ordered garnishees pay petitioner. [Caroline OB 1732-40 p. 45]
     "James Hughes 2006-05-02 11:17:46
Caroline County, Virginia - Survey Book Wm and Mary College Quarterly , Vol. 19, No. 3. (Jan., 1911),
I'm wondering if Mr. Baylor could be a missprint. Robert Powell is said to be the son of John Powell and Mary Coghill. He married Sarah Taylor dau. of James Taylor.
13. For John Ellis, 530 acres in St. Margaret's parish, on the 26 of February, 1730.
14. For John Ellis, 533 acres in St. Margaret's Parish, same date.
15. For Zach Martin, 306 acres in St. Margaret's Parish, near Paul Pigg, Robert POWELL, William MARSHALL and Mr. Baylor, same date.
Caroline County, Virginia - Survey Book Wm and Mary College Quarterly , Vol. 19, No. 3. (Jan., 1911),
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://www.shirleyassociation.com/OldShirleySite/caroline_county_virginia. htm
URL title: Caroline County Virginia
Note: 1724 Zachary Martin of King and Queen County 400 acres of new land in King William county in St. John's Parish on the branches of the South Fork of the South River and Stoney Lick Run, beginning at Robert Powell's line, on Fowler's line of his home tract. on SHIRLEY'S line. [note: Land in King William County that later fell in Caroline County according to abstractor]
     "typ patent
ref CE# VPB 14 p287-288
dat 25 Aug 1731
frm William Gooch
to Zachariah MARTIN
con 35 Shill.
re 306a in the Parish of St. Margarets in Caroline Co.
loc 82416 51440 F127 L0 P255
pt A) at a Corner white Oak of Paul PIGG and William MARSHALL and Running Thence along the said Martin's Lines ln S2E; 146P; st Martin's Lines
pt B) Thence along The Said Martin's Line ln S87.5W; 310P;
pt C) Robert POWELS Corner white Oak by a Branch ln N68W; 52P; Robert POWEL, fm a Br.
pt D) POWELS and Baylors Corner hickory lm ; ; N49E 138P Baylor
pt E) Baylors corner black Oak lc N87.5E; 310P; William MARSHALL
end
     "Could Zachariah Martin have been the son of Abram "Zachariah" Martin?
typ patent
ref CE# VPB 14 p286
dat 25 August 1731
frm William Gooch
to William MARSHALL
con 15 Shill.
re 150a in The Parish of St. Margarets in Caroline County loc 82512 51408 F127 L0 P255
pt A) at a Corner white Oak of Zachariah MARTIN & Running Thence along his Line ln S87W; 310P; Zachariah MARTIN
pt B) Mr Robert Baylors Corner Red Oak ln N61W; 32P; Mr Robert Baylor
pt C) the County Line Thence along That Line lm NE; 183P; along the County Line
pt D) the said Marshals two Corner white Oaks Thence along his Own and The Line of Paul Pig lc S57.5E; 234P; sd MARSHALL & Paul PIG
end
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
Note: jh note:[William Marshall is listed on p.645]
URL (Click on link) http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=644&last=&g_p=P9&collec tion=LO Patent
Title Stanard, William.
Publication 18 April 1705.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Note Location: King William County.
Description: 960 acres on the branches of the Upper Herring Creek in Pamunkey Neck, beginning &c. in the fork of Perry's Swamp.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 9, 1697-1706 (v.1 & 2 p.1-742), p. 644 (Reel 9).
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://www5.familytreemaker.com/cgi-bin/texis/find/search30/?query=marshal l+richard+durrett&db=online&areas=10&head=online&booknum=&category=&words= marshall&first=richard&last=durrett&cmd=context&id=37c1e7eec#hit1
URL title: Orange County Virginia Families vol 3 , Page 153
Note: In 1744 William Marshall of Caroline transferred for nominal consideration of five pounds, 400 acres in Spottsylvania to Richard Durrett of Orange. The county lines were then not definite and the area above and North of the Rivanna was Hanover, later Fredericksville Parish, Louisa, and finally Albemarle. However Spottsylvania extended into this area and in 1734 Orange was formed but there were many years before the line was clearly drawn. It is likely that the 370 acres sold in 1775 by William Brockman, Richard Durrett and Thomas Jones is a part of the 400 acres transferred by William Marshall. Richard Durrett and wife Elizabeth of Caroline in 1775 transferred 116 acres to William Durrett and if he was the son of Richard, who died 1784, then he moved into Albemarle, and was the son of Richard Durrett and wife Sarah Hampton. The deed of Charles Taliaferro in 1729 to Jael Johnson, his daughter and her son James Williams (son by first marriage of Jael) is proof that she was his! daughter. Betty Marshall, daughter of Jael Johnson, was apparently wife of William Marshall, and she was a Williams and William was the son of Elizabeth Marshall referred to in the Will of Richard Durrett 1763-68. This suggests that William Brockman, Thomas Jones as well as Richard Durrett were legatees of Elizabeth Marshall, but whether William was legatee thru his wife or mother, who could have been a Marshall is not known at this writing. My conclusion that William Brockman married Elizabeth Mason seems sound but the name Mason in the family could have come from William's mother. At any rate one of them William or Samuel, married a Mason and one a Marshall. One William Marshall married Elizabeth Williams, and John, who married Elizabeth Markham (Will Culpeper) was then likely William's father and, William was son of Thomas Marshall, spouse of Elizabeth who passed on the Marshall land to the Durretts and other heirs
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://www.historiccourtrecords.org/courtrecordsearch.asp?query1=yates%2C+ william&process=newsearch&B1=Search
URL title: Fredericksburg Court Record Search
Note: Court Record Data
Context Extract
Defendant Daniel Coleman (admr.); William Yates (admr.); Michael Yates (decd. - exor. of William Marshall decd. (1757)
Locality Caroline Co.
Plaintiff Benjamin Winn (admr.); Aquilla Johnston
Administrative Information
Record title Winn admr. ads Yates's Admr.
Year recorded 1799
Collection CR-DC-V
Record ID 559-14
End Notes
Preserved by Virginia Circuit Court Records Preservation Program
Processed by Margaret Anne Crickman
Extracted by Barry L. McGhee
Extracted on 10/21/2002
     "Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://www5.familytreemaker.com/cgi-bin/texis/find/search30/?query=Cary-Es tes+Genealogy+&db=online&areas=10&head=online&booknum=&category=&words=Car y-Estes+Genealogy+&first=&last=&cmd=context&id=37c1c89424#hit1
URL title: Cary-Estes Genealogy , Page 121
Note: On the petition of Thomas Estes, ordered that he have the administration of the estate of Anne Estes, dec'd. John Pickett and Benjamin Wootten, his security. Appraisers appointed (named) Oct. 11, 1745, page 537.
Ordered James Dismuke, Joseph Stevens and William Marshall to divide the estate of Thomas Estes according to his will, Nov. 8, 1745, page 541.
Ordered James Dismuke, Joseph Stevens, William Marshall and Roger Quarles to divide the estate of Thomas Estes dec'd, and, also, settle the administration of said estate, Feb. 14, 1756, page 564.
     "WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEEDS & WILLS. No. 8. Part 1; 1723-1738 : pp 92
THIS INDENTURE made the 23d day of October in ye first year of ye Reign of our Sovereign Lord George ye 2d., by ye grace of God of Great Birttain France & Ireland. King Defender of the faith &c., And in ye year of our Lord God one thousand seven hundred & twenty seven. Between WILLIAM MARSHALL of ye County of KING and QUEEN in ye Colony of Virginia. Planter, of the one part and JOHN MARSHALL of ye County of Westmoreland in Virginia of the other part; Witnesseth that WILLIAM MARSHALL in consideration of ye sum of five shillings Sterling money of England to him in hand paid, ye receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge, hath and doth hereby bargain and sell unto JOHN MARSHALL his heirs all that tract of land (except ye parsell of Land wch: was sold out of it to MICHAEL HULBURT) scituate in Westmoreland County in Washington Parish on or near APPAMATOX CREEK & being part of a tract of land containing 1200 acres formerly granted to JNO: WASHINGTON &THO: POPE. Gent. by Patent dated the 4th September 1661. & by them lost for want of Seating & since granted to Coll. NICHOLAS SPENCER by Order Genii. Court dated September ye 21st 1668 & by ye sd. SPENCER assigned to ye sd JNO: WASHINGTON ye 9th of October 1669, which sd, two hundred acres was conveyed & sold to THOMAS MARSHALL by FRANCIS WRIGHT & afterwards acknowledged in Court by JOHN WRIGHT ye 28th day of May 1707, which two hundred acres of land be ye same more or less and bounded, Begining at a black Oak standing in ye Southermost line of ye sd. 1200 acres & being a corner tree of a line that divideth this two hundred acres from 100 acres of MICHAEL HULBARTs, extending along ye said Southermost line West two hundred poles to a marked red Oak, thence North 160 poles to another marked red Oak, thence East 200 poles to a black Oak of ye sd. HALBARTs finally by ye sd. HALBARTs to ye place it began, with all houses & all other things thereunto belonging: with the rents issues and profits thereof; To have and to hold the land & premises unto JOHN MARSHALL his heirs during the term of six month that by vertue thereof and of the Statute for transferring uses into possession, JOHN MARSHALL may be in the actual possession of the premises & might be enabled to take a release of the same to him his heirs, In Witness whereof the parties to these present Indentures interchangeably have set hands & seals ye day & year first above written
Sealed and dd. in sight & presence of
FRANCIS LACON, JANE LACON, WM: MARSHALL
THOMAS THOMPSON
Westmoreld. ss. At a Court held for the sd. County the 27th day of March 1728 WILLIAM MARSHALL personally acknowledged this Lease of Land by him passed to JOHN MARSHALL to be his proper act and ded, which at the instance of the sd, JOHN MARSHALL is admitted to Record Test G. TURBERVILE, C. C. W.
Recorded the 29th day of March 1728 pr. G. T. C. C. W.
Westmoreld. ss. At a Court held for the sd. County the 27th day of March 1728 WILLIAM MARSHALL personally acknowledged this Deed of Release of Land by him passed to JOHN MARSHALL to be his proper act and deed, Also JOHN PIPER, by virtue of a Power of Attorney from ELIZABETH MARSHALL, Wife of the sd. WILLIAM MARSHALL, to him for that purpose made, relinquished her the sd. ELIZABETH MARSHALLs Right of Dower and Thirds in and to the Lands by the sd. Deed menconed to be conveyed, all which at the instance of the sd. JOHN MARSHALL are admitted to Record
Test G. TURBERVILE, C. C. W
Recorded the 29th day of March 1728 pr. G.T„ C. C. W.
(On margin; MARSHALL's Power of Atto, to PIPER)
ENOW ALL MEN by these presents that I ELIZABETH MARSHALL of ye County of KING and QUEEN do by these presents constitute & make my trusty and good Friend, JOHN PIPER. of ye County of Westmoreland to be my true & lawful! Attorney for me to acknowledge in Court my Right Title of Dower of & unto one certain tract of land which my Husband. WILLIAM MARSHALL. hath sold unto JOHN MARSHALL. granting my sd. Attorney all my full power and rattifying & allowing the same to be as well done & to be held done &vallued in same as though I my self had done it personally, As Witness my
hand & seal this 26th day of October Annoq: Domini 1727
THOMAS FRANK. ELIZABETH signum MARSHALL
GEORGE HARPER" before 10 November 1757.²