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     "At court held for Culpeper County the 17th day of October 1791 This settlement of WiUiam Nalle Executor of Martin Nalle deed was returned into Court approved of and ordered to be recorded.⁶

“References and notes:
     "² Essex Co., Va., Wills, Bonds, and Inventories, Book 4, pp. 273-274. (G. S. Film No. 7431 Pt. 9)
     "²⁶ Essex Co., Va., Wills, Bonds, and Inventories, Book 4, p. 301.³
     Reference: From Dolphin & Nall [1978:359-60]:
     "B4. MARTIN NALLE (Martin) was born probably about 1707^{d, 1}i on his father's farm near Tappahannock in Essex Co., Va.^r The son of Martin and Mary (Aldin) Nalle, young Martin was named in his father's will of 1728: ". . . the Remainder part of my Land I give to my beloved son Martin Naul. . . " ² Martin Nalle died apparently in 1788 in Culpeper Co., Va.,³ and was buried on his Devil's Run farm. The site of the graveyard is no longer known. However, a large fieldstone with the inscription "MN 1788" lies near a stone building presently referred to as "the old blacksmith shop."⁴ The Martin Nalle farm is now part of the "Elmwood" estate owned by Dr. Byrd S. Leavell, located near the present town of Boston, Va.
     "Martin Nalle was married probably about 1730⁵ in Essex Co., Va.,^r to Isabell.³ Her surname and parentage are unknown. She was born probably about 1710^d and died in 1788 in Culpeper Co., Va. She is believed to have been Martin Nalle's only wife, since in the administrator's account of William Nalle, their eldest son, is stated: "1788 To [cash pd] for a coffin for my Mother"; "To [cash] pd the Doctr for ditto [my mother] "; "To [cash] pd Pailing in my Fathers do [G Yard] ."⁶
     "The first record located for Martin Nalle, following his father's will, was in May 1734. With his brother John Nalle, Thomas Dillard, and Joseph Burnett, Martin Nalle gave bond to the Justices of Essex Co., Va., to make an inventory of the estate of his mother, Mary Nalle.⁷ Also in May 1734 Martin Nalle was one of the witnesses to a deed from J o h n Turbit (Talbout), who may have been his cousin, Thomas Burke.⁸
     "Between 1734 and 1741 Martin Nalle apparently moved from Essex Co., Va., to then Orange Co., Va., to the area that became Culpeper County in 1749. On 23 Mar. 1741 Robert Green and his wife Elinor "in St. Marks parish and County of Orange in Virginia" sold to Martin Nalle "in the parish and county aforesaid. . . for and in consideration of five shillings Lawful Money" one hundred and seventy acres of land "on the South Fork of the Goard Vine River. . . by the Mouth of the Devils R u n . "⁹
     "On 3 May 1744 Martin Nalle purchased an additional two hundred acres in the "Gord Vine Fork" in Orange County from George Dillard and Priscilla his wife, paying five shillings current money of Virginia.¹⁰
     "On 8 Oct. 1744 Martin Nalle "of the County of Orange and Parish of St. Marks" sold to Thomas Burke "of the County of Essex and parish of Southfarnham" the remaining fifty-five acres of his father's Essex County land, part of the tract of land purchased in 1713 from James Boughan.¹¹
     "Martin Nalle continued to add to his property "in the Gourd Vine Fork in the County of Orange on the Hazel River," when on 26 Mar. 1747 he paid "Eighteen pounds six shillings" four hundred acres from William Lobb and Catherine his wife.¹²
     "On 23 June 1749 "Martin Nalle of the County of Culpeper" received a five hundred acre grant of land from "The Right Honourable Thomas Lord Fairfax. . . Proprietor of the Northern Neck of Virginia." Described as
     "On 20 Apr. 1753 Martin Nalle sold to John Gayle and Thomas Poole for the sum of five shillings "One piece or Parcel of Land Containing Four acres. . . whereon now a Mill stands commonly known by the name of Nalle's Mill" on the Hazel River.¹⁵
     "Martin Nalle's final acquisition of land occurred 6 Feb. 1755, when he purchased from Edward Dillard and Elizabeth his wife one hundred acres in the Goard Vine Fork in Culpeper County. Twenty pounds current money of Virginia was the full "consideration".¹⁶
     "A Martin Nall was listed as having served in the French and Indian War from Culpeper Co. during the years 1752-1758. However, since Martin Nalle (the second) would have been nearly fifty years of age, it seems doubtful that he would have served as a "foot soldier". It appears more logical that the Martin Nall who served as the "assignee of Murdock M'Kenzie" was his son.¹⁷
     "In 1730 St. Mark's parish had been formed from the division of St. George's parish in Spotsylvania Co., Va. In 1740 St. Marks parish of then Orange County was divided and Brumfield parish was formed. In 1752 a settlement was made with the "Church Wardens of Brumfield Parish as a full satisfaction for all demands against this parish for the Glebe."¹⁸ However, definite lines were not yet established between the two parishes, and in 1762 Martin Nalle and other gentlemen of the vestry, exhibited an order seeking consideration of the division.¹⁹ In 1769 as "Gentlemen Church Wardens of Brumfield parish," Martin Nalle and John Strother purchased two acres of land "for the use and benefit of the said parish."²⁰
     "At the time of the Revolutionary War, although he was beyond the age of military service, Martin Nalle supported the patriots by providing "for publick use" brandy, hay, fodder, and beef. In two Public Service Claim Certificates dated 2 Oct. 1780, he received "One thousand pounds" for "40 Galls. Brandy" and "Twelve hundred and Fifty pounds" for "50 Galls." Brandy.21 On 18 Sept. 1781 he was credited with "four thousand pounds Hay and one hundred and ten foot stock fodder" for which he received 12 pounds 17 shillings and 6 pence.22 The certificate for beef states:
     "The name of Martin Nalle appeared on the 1783 tax Ust of Culpeper Co., Va., with one poll and eight slaves.²⁴
     "Martin Nalle characterized the colonial farmer in his thirst for land ownership. By 1755 he had acquired over 1350 acres of land in Culpeper Co., Va. Located in the hilly Piedmont region, the land served well for growing tobacco, corn, rye, and wheat, and was quite suitable for raising horses and cattle.
     "The original part of the old Martin Nalle house is believed to have been constructed about 1750 on his five hundred acre Fairfax grant. An addition was built on the front at a later time. The high foundation was formed with native fieldstone, and the two story frame house was designed with a half-pitch roof. Facing west and the Blue Ridge Mountains, the dwelling was situated on the crest of a knoll which sloped toward the rear of the house, providing the basement with aground level entry. A hidden stairway led from the basement to a closet above. A massive square fireplace was located in the center of the old section, opening into the corner of each room. Chair rails, "Cross and Bible" doors, and high, molding-trimmed wood mantles were original features of the old house.
     "The "old blacksmith shop," a smaller fieldstone building, is situated nearby. Old stone fences wander over the rolling hills, marking off the fields. Several springs, some with stone walls and steps, and an old mill are located on the farm.
     "A sloping hillside dotted with several small stone fireplaces is all that remains of the slave quarters. Here and there a tree has grown through a hearthspace, attesting to the years since their desertion.

From Dolphin & Nall [1978:365]:
     "Children:^{3, 27}

From Dolphin & Nall [1978:365-66]:
References and notes:
¹ Estimate based on the assumption that he was of age when named in his father's will of 1728.
² Essex Co., Va., Wills, Bonds, and Inventories, Vol. 4 (1722-1730), pp. 273-274. (G.S. Film No. 7431 Pt. 9)
³ Culpeper Co., Va. Will Book C, pp. 315-316. (G. S. FOm No. 7357 Pt. 2)
⁴ Information given by Mr. and Mrs. McDaniel, tenents of the "old Martin Nalle House," to Sally Nall Dolphin on a personal visit to Culpeper Co., Virginia, in July 1968.
⁵ Estimate based on his presumed age and dates of his children.
⁶ Culpeper Co., Va., Will Book D, pp. 14-15. (G. S. Film No. 7357 Pt. 2)
⁷ Essex Co., Va., Wills Bonds, and Inventories, Vol. 5, pp. 272-273. (G. S. Film No. 7439 Pt. 1)
⁸ Essex Co., Va., Deeds, Vol. 20, pp. 93-94. (G. S. Film No. 7434 Pt. 5)
⁹ Orange Co., Va., Deed Book 5, pp. 47-52. (G.S. Film No. 7844 Pt. 4)
¹⁰ Orange Co., Va., Deed Book 9, p. 101. (G. S. Film No. 7844 Pt.5)
¹¹ Essex Co., Va., Deeds, Vol. 23, pp. 215-216. (G. S. Film No. 7434 Pt. 7)
¹² Orange Co., Va., Deed Book 10, pp. 485-486. (G. S. Film No. 7844 Pt. 6)
¹³ Observed on September 29.
¹⁴ Virginia Northern Neck Land Grants, Vol. G, p. 212,(G. S. Film No. 7117 Pt. 6)
¹⁵ Culpeper Co., Va., Deed Book A, pp. 514-517. (G. S. Film No. 7358 Pt. 4)
¹⁶ Culpeper Co., Va., Deed Book B, pp. 322-325. (G. S. Film No. 7358 Pt. 5)
¹⁷ H. R. Mcllwaine, ed., Journal of the House of Burgesses of Virginia, 1752-1755, 1756-1758 (Richmond: (no publisher), 1909) p. 376.
¹⁸ Culpeper Co., Va., Episcopal Church Vestry Book, 1730-1753, n.p. (G. S. Film No. 8050)
¹⁹ Raleigh Travers Green, comp., Genealogical and Historical Notes on Culpeper County, Virginia, Revised and enlarged edition of Dr. Phihp Slaughter's History of St. Marks Parish (Baltimore: Southern Book Co., 1958), Part I, pp. 15 and 113.
²⁰ Culpeper Co., Va., Deed Book F, p. 48. (G. S. Film No. 7358 Pt. 7)
²¹ "Certificates, Culpepper."Public Service Claims (Richmond: Virginia State Library, n.d.), No. 390-1 and 390- 2. Correspondence 1970, Ruth Westerfield, Ovensboro, Ky.
²² "Certificates, Culpepper," Public Service Claims, No. 242.
²³ "Certificates, Culpepper," Public Service Claims, No. 246.
²⁴ Augusta B. Fothergill and John Marsh Naugle, comp., Virginia Tax Payers 1782-1787
²⁵ Culpeper Co., Va., WiU Book C, pp. 317-318.
26 Culpeper Co., Va., Deed Book O, p. 488. (G. S. Film No. 7358 Pt. 10)
27 Martin Nalle's children are listed in the order first named in his will with the exception of Mary (Nalle) Holloday, mother of Catey Parks." at Citation.⁴
In Martin Nalle's will dated 9 April 1728 at Essex Co., Virginia, USA, Martin Nalle was named as an heir; From Dolphin & Nall [1978:10]:

     "Martin Nalle is believed to have died after 9 Apr. and by 20 Aug. 1728. His will was dated 9 Apr., but no year was noted. The will was proved oh 20 Aug. 1728 in Essex Co., Va., Court.2 The inventory and appraisement of his estate was recorded 19 Nov. 1728.²⁵
Martin Nalle's Will
     "’. . . At a court held for Essex County on the 18th day of September 1728 The within last will of Martin Nail deced was proved by the oath of Mary Nalle Executrix therein named.’^2”

From Dolphin & Nall [1978:18]:
“References and notes:
     "² Essex Co., Va., Wills, Bonds, and Inventories, Book 4, pp. 273-274. (G. S. Film No. 7431 Pt. 9)
     "²⁵ Essex Co., Va., Wills, Bonds, and Inventories, Book 4, pp. 274a, 275, 275a. (G. S. Film No. 7431 Pt. 9.)⁵

Martin Nalle left a will on 9 March 1783 at Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA; From Dolphin & Nall [1978:360-61]:
Will of Martin Nalle
     "In the name of God amen! I Martin Nalle of Culpeper County being weak and low in health but of sound and Disposing Memory, But advanced in years do make this my Will and Testament for Selling my Temporal Recommending my sole to Infant Mercy through the merits of my Redeemer and my Body to the Earth to be entered in a Decent manner at the Discretion of my Executors hereafter mentioned —
     "Imprimis, I lend and Devise to my Beloved wife Isabell the third part of my Estate During her Life or widowhood and after Decease or second marriage that part of my Estate to be sold and the money to be Equally Divided among my Children Hereafter mentioned Item, namely William Nalle, Martin, Ann, Rachel, Winny, Clary, Milly and my Grand Daughter Catey Parks. Item I give my son William Nalle Fifty pounds specie to buy him a negro which sum he is to account for in the General Division of my estate Hereafter Mentioned
     "Item I give my Daughter Ann my Negro boy Jack which she is to Account for his value in the General Division.
     "Item I give my Daughter Rachel my Negro Bell already Delivered to her which she is to account for in the General Division but not her Increase.
     "Item, I give my son Martin my Negro King which he is not to account for in the General Division of my Estate.
     "Item, I give my Daughter Clary my Negro Beck [?] which she is to account for in the General Division but not her Increase
     "Item, I give my Daughter Winny my Negro George which she is to account for in the General Division of my Estate
     "Item, I give my Daughter Milly my negro mars which she is to account for in the General Division
     "Item, I give my Grand Daughter Catey Parks the Eight part of my Estate arising from all other Families Gazettes Four months before the day of Sale and to be sold to the Highest Bidder and the Money arising from the said Sale to be Equally Divided among my Seven Children and my Gran Daughter above mentioned, if my Gran Daughter Catey Parks should die without heir that that [sic] part of Estate to Return to Mary Holloday other children, I appoint and Devise my beloved wife Isabell my Sons William and Martin Nalle and my son in Law Humphrey Sparks to be Executrix and Executors of this my Last will and Testament Sealed and Published by me this 9th day of March one thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Three

     "I also make this as a Codisal to this my last will and Testament
     "Item, I give and bequeath to John Sanders all that part of my Estate already willed to his Late wife Winifred for the use of my, His Children by my Daughter Winny. Sealed and published this 9th day of March 1783.