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     Elizabeth Medstand Lee was born on 11 August 1688 at Cobbs Hall, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Thomas Buford in 1705 at Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA,
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Her 3rd of 3 husbands.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Elizabeth Medstand Lee, b. 11 Aug 1688, 'Cobbs Hall' Northumberland County, Virginia d. 1774, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia (Age 85 years)
Marriage     1705      Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Agatha Buford, b. 13 Aug 1705, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia d. Aft 1744, Madison County, Virginia (Age > 40 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     2. John Buford, b. 1 Sep 1707, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia d. 17 Sep 1787, Bromfield Parish, Culpeper County, Virginia - probate (Age 80 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     3. Elizabeth Buford, b. 1709, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     4. Mary Buford, b. 20 Aug 1716, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     5. Anne Buford, b. 4 Jul 1720, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia d. 19 Mar 1737, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia Age 16 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     6. Sarah Buford, b. 6 Apr 1712, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia - baptism d. Bef 13 Nov 1778, Berkeley Parish, Spotsylvania County, Virginia (Age < 66 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].² Elizabeth Medstand Lee married Thomas Griffin, son of Col. Leroy Griffin and Winifred Corbin, in 1708 at North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA,
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Her 1st of 3 husbands.¹ Elizabeth Medstand Lee married Capt. John Howson, son of Leonard Howson Sr. and Elizabeth Lee, at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
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His 2nd?? of 2 wives; her 2nd of 3 husbands.^1,3
Elizabeth Medstand Lee died in 1774 at Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Dr. Nicholas Flood married Elizabeth Peachy, daughter of Samuel Peachy and Katherine McCarty.¹
Dr. Nicholas Flood was born in 1715.¹
Dr. Nicholas Flood died on 6 July 1778 at North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Thomas Buford was born on 21 May 1682 at Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Elizabeth Medstand Lee, daughter of Charles C. Lee I and Elizabeth Medstand, in 1705 at Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA,
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Her 3rd of 3 husbands.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Elizabeth Medstand Lee, b. 11 Aug 1688, 'Cobbs Hall' Northumberland County, Virginia d. 1774, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia (Age 85 years)
Marriage     1705      Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Agatha Buford, b. 13 Aug 1705, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia d. Aft 1744, Madison County, Virginia (Age > 40 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     2. John Buford, b. 1 Sep 1707, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia d. 17 Sep 1787, Bromfield Parish, Culpeper County, Virginia - probate (Age 80 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     3. Elizabeth Buford, b. 1709, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     4. Mary Buford, b. 20 Aug 1716, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     5. Anne Buford, b. 4 Jul 1720, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia d. 19 Mar 1737, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia Age 16 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     6. Sarah Buford, b. 6 Apr 1712, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia - baptism d. Bef 13 Nov 1778, Berkeley Parish, Spotsylvania County, Virginia (Age < 66 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].¹
Thomas Buford died in July 1761 at Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA, at age 79.¹

     Anna Lee was born in 1700 at Ditchley, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married William Eustace, son of John Eustace and Sarah Jauncey, in 1719 at Gloucester Co., Virginia, USA,
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     William Eustace, b. Abt 1680, Northumberland County, Virginia d. 10 Mar 1740, Northumberland County, Virginia - probate (Age ~ 60 years)
Marriage     1719      Northumberland County, Virginia
Children      
     1. John Eustace, b. Abt 1723, Northumberland County, Virginia d. 12 Jun 1786, Wicomico Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia - probate (Age ~ 63 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     2. Sarah Eustace, b. Abt 1728, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. Bef 1770, Great Wicomico, Northumberland County, Virginia (Age ~ 41 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     3. William Eustace, b. 1729, Northumberland County, Virginia d. 7 Dec 1800, Elk Run Creek, Fauquier County, Virginia (Age 71 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     4. Isaac Eustace, b. Abt 1730, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. Aft 1786, Fauquier County, Virginia (Age ~ 57 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     5. Elizabeth Eustace, b. 1723, Northumberland County, Virginia d. 1804, Richmond County, Virginia (Age 81 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     6. Hancock Eustace, b. Abt 1735, Northumberland County, Virginia d. 9 Oct 1775, Northumberland County, Virginia - probate (Age ~ 40 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     7. Anne Eustace, b. Abt 1737, Northumberland County, Virginia d. Aft 1798, Fauquier County, Virginia (Age ~ 62 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].^2,3,4
Anna Lee died after 1740.¹
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NB: I originally had one dau. Anne for Hancock LEE by his wife Mary KENDALL. I had her marrying twice: firstly to .William ARMISTEAD, and secondly to William EUSTACE. However, Early Colonial Settlers shows thhat he had two daughters named Anne, Anne1 (m. William ARMISTEAD) by his 1st wife, Mary KENDALL, and Anne2 (m. William EUSTACE) by his second wife, Sarah ALLERTON.^5,6 She was the executor of William Eustace's estate between 10 March 1739 and 1740 at Wicomico Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.⁴

     Sarah Eustace was born circa 1728 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Thomas Gaskins V, son of Thomas Gaskins IV and Unknown (?), on 14 September 1741 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
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His 1st of 4 wives.
Per Early Colonial Ancestors:
Family 1     Sarah Eustace, b. Abt 1728, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. Bef 1770, Great Wicomico, Northumberland County, Virginia (Age ~ 41 years)
Marriage     14 Sep 1741      Northumberland County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Anne Gaskins, b. Abt 1745, Great Wicomico, Northumberland County, Virginia d. 1796, Westmoreland County, Virginia (Age ~ 51 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     2. Thomas Gaskins, b. 1747, Great Wicomico, Northumberland County, Virginia d. 14 Apr 1800, Wicomico, Northumberland County, Virginia (Age 53 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     3. Elizabeth Gaskins, b. Bef 1759, Great Wicomico, Northumberland County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     4. Sarah Gaskins, b. Bef 1756, Great Wicomico, Northumberland County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].²
Sarah Eustace died before 1770 at Great Wicomico, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     In William Eustace's will dated 3 September 1739 at Wicomico Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, Sarah Eustace was named as an heir;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills and Administrations: Page 65a
Eustace, William, of Wicoco Parish, gent.
W. W. 3 September 1739---W. P. 10 March 1739/40
     Wife Ann Eustace-to enjoy my dwelling plantation and plantation at Cabin Creek neck adjoining thereto, with the use of all my working slaves, horses, cattle, sheep and hogs, all my.plate household furniture for her natural life, and my children to remain with my wife 'till they come of age or marry, and she to provide them with board out of stock given to her and those belonging to my son John
     Son John Eustace-my plantation old lands at the Indian town, and plantation where Richard Lock now lives, together with horses, cattle, sheep and hogs on the two plantations, and remainder of slaves not before given, and he to have the plantation, slaves, stock and household goods, herein bequeathed to his mother after her decease.
     Son William Eustace-land purchased from George Rust, John Mercer, and John Coppedge, with the stock of horses, cattle and hogs belonging; my son John by purchase or otherwise to settle ten working slaves on the land within five years and son William to have the same at the age of twenty one years, The three slaves now on the said land, if alive when son William settles the land, to count as part of the aforesaid ten slaves, and son John to purchased for William a lot or half acre in the town of Falmouth or Fredericksburg. Whereas a suit is now pending against me in General Court for a small part of the said lands given to my son William in Prince William County, in case a recovery be had, son John to purchase the part recovered for my son William.
     Son Isaac Eustace-my land in Stafford County on the "Pignut Ridge bought of Capt. John Lee; son John to settle on the said land ten working slaves, five head of cattle, and five head of hogs sometime within the next ten years, when my son Isaac attains the age of twenty one years.
     Daughters Elizabeth, Sarah, and Anne-four hundred pounds current money of Virginia, one half when they become twenty one or day of marriage which shall happen first, and the other half on the birth of their first child. in case that either of my said daughters do not arrive to the age of twenty one or marry or have a child, her part or portion shall be divided amongst my surviving children. Son Hancock Eustace-when he arrives at the age of sixteen to be bound apprentice to some qualified Commander of a London Ship, to serve till the age of twenty one years, and he to be kindly used and instructed in the Art of Navigation, and my executor to advance him a sum not to exceed fifty pounds current money for necessary apparel during his apprenticeships and when he arrives to the age of twenty one to have the sum of four hundred pounds current money of Virginia including the sum given him as a bound apprentice. If he should not arrive to the age of twenty one the money to be divided amonst the rest of my children.
     In case my wife Ann Eustace be unwilling to accept the legacy bequeathed in lieu of her dower in my estate, my daughters and son Hancock to deduct fifty pounds out of their legacy to make good the present disadvantage that may attend my son John.
     Son John Eustace-my store goods and all my book debts,my money and tobacco in England, my goods now sent for all my effects in trade, and he to carry on my trade now begun under the assistance and advice of my friend Matt. Zuill,gent, till he arrives to the age of twenty one My son John not to bargain or sell during his minority without the advice of my aforesaid friend, and said. Matthew Zuni to have five pounds pr annum during term of his assistance. The tobacco purchased in said trade to be shipped to England,and that Thomas Gaskins be retained as an assistant to my son John in the store and gathering in the debts,at the rate of five pounds current money pr year during two years next.
Executors to use all possible care to collect my outstanding debts the ensueing year, and my estate not to be appraised.
Daughters, and sons William, Isaac,and Hancock to be maintained and educated during their minority as my executors shall think proper out of my son John's estate, and the profit from the lands and slaves given to my sons William and Isaac, till they come of age to receive them.
Rest of estate to son John Eustace.
Wife and son John Eustace, executors.
Witness: Eliz. Howson, Thos. Edwards and Thos. Gaskins.³

     Thomas Gaskins V was born circa 1715 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Sarah Eustace, daughter of William Eustace and Anna Lee, on 14 September 1741 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 1st of 4 wives.
Per Early Colonial Ancestors:
Family 1     Sarah Eustace, b. Abt 1728, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. Bef 1770, Great Wicomico, Northumberland County, Virginia (Age ~ 41 years)
Marriage     14 Sep 1741      Northumberland County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Anne Gaskins, b. Abt 1745, Great Wicomico, Northumberland County, Virginia d. 1796, Westmoreland County, Virginia (Age ~ 51 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     2. Thomas Gaskins, b. 1747, Great Wicomico, Northumberland County, Virginia d. 14 Apr 1800, Wicomico, Northumberland County, Virginia (Age 53 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     3. Elizabeth Gaskins, b. Bef 1759, Great Wicomico, Northumberland County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     4. Sarah Gaskins, b. Bef 1756, Great Wicomico, Northumberland County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].¹ Thomas Gaskins V married Anne Lee, daughter of Richard Henry Lee and Judith Steptoe, on 25 February 1765 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd of 4 wives; her 2nd of 2 husbands.^4,1 Thomas Gaskins V married Sarah Lee on 21 February 1770 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 3rd of 4 wives.^5,1 Thomas Gaskins V married Sarah Harding on 30 August 1784 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 3rd of 4 wives.⁶
Thomas Gaskins V died before 12 July 1785 at Wicomico Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA;
Date of probate of will.¹
     Thomas Gaskins V left a will;
Per Early Colonial Ancestors:
1770-1793 Wills-Admin Northumberland Co Va (Lewis & Booker)
Page 353
Gaskins, Thomas, of Wiccocomico Parish
W. W. (not dated)---W. P. 12 April 1785
Daughter Ann Lee-three negroes Darkey, Betts, and Betts' child, which she has in her possession, plus the money I gave her late husband Thomas Pinckard, also the debt which was in Thomas Pinckard's hands which I have of Col. Richard Henry Lee, which make the sum of £331.19.3 which I have in my account books against my said daughter Ann Lee; and my daughter Ann Lee shall have as much of my estate as will make her fortune equal with my other daughters.
Daughter Sarah Hull-six negroes she has in her possession to wit:- Stephen, Chloe, Sarah, John, Patt, and Sam(a child of Chloe), and as I have on my books £303.12.6 against my said daughter Sarah,
I give her as much of my estate as will make her fortune equal with my other daughter Elizabeth.
Son Henry Lee Gaskins-the land I bought of Charles Bell and Cuthbert Champion, containing 421 acres more or less. As there now is a law suit on the part I purchased of Bell, and in case that should be lost, then I give the money that should be recovered in lieu thereof; and in case my son should live to arrive to the age of twenty one years or marriage, the land to be his, and six negroes Sam, Harry, big Sinor, Silvery, Playtor, and Young Jude.
Wife-the residue of the negroes that came by her, to wit:-Isaac, Minee, Chloe, Old Jude, and Bett, to her and her heirs.
Son Thomas-three negroes now in his possession, to wit:-Old Jack, Old Sinor, and her child Chloe; and the other negro he has of mine named Judey, to be returned and valued in my estate. Also he to have all my land at my home quarter, containing 550 acres.
Daughter Eliza-negroes Jesse, Frank, young Dick, Fanny, Orring, and Rosse, valued at £320.
My two daughters Sarah and Eliza shall have as much of my estate as will make up to the sum of £331.19.3, which is equal to my daughter Lee.
Nephew John Gaskins-the land I bought of Thomas Mahain and Onesip. Harvey, containing about 90 acres. John or his guardian to satisfy my account on my book, and if he does not agree then the land to be sold for the benefit of my estate. John Iron's heirs-to be satisfyed.
If my wife Sarah should prove to be with child or have another before my death, the said child to be allowed fifteen pounds per annum for the support and education of said child 'till it comes to age or marriage, and then each of my said heirs and wife to pay said child fifty pounds each, which will make the sum of 300 pounds, and it to have a full share of the residue of my estate. Rest of my estate to be equally divided amongst my children, vizt: Thomas, Henry Lee, Anne, Sarah, and Elizabeth, and any child hereafter born as mine; and wife to have an equal part of the negroes with my children during her natural life.
The mill I have in pardnership with George Phillip and the land I purchased of Joseph More and his wife Ann to be sold.
Son Thomas should give up his forest land excepting the swamp woods to my wife, in lieu of her dower, and wife to have liberty to get fire wood and timber out of the swamp woods for support of the plantation.
Son Thomas Gaskins, three sons-in-law Richard Henry Lee, John Hull, and Edward Diggs, gent.,executors.
Son-in-law Richard Henry Lee and wife, to be guardians to my son Henry Lee Gaskins, and any other child my wife Sarah may have by me.
Son Henry Lee-to have a proper education.
No witness.
Proved by oaths of William Nutt, William Lee, and John Heath,gent.⁶

     Margaret Swann was born before 1683 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Thomas Pinckard before 1705 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives.¹
Margaret Swann died before 1727 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Mary Spence was born circa 1698 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Charles Lee II, son of Charles C. Lee I and Elizabeth Medstand, in 1715 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives.¹
Mary Spence died between 1715 and 1721 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Contributed by: James Hughes

Note: Spence, Patrick.
Robert Carter of Lancaster Co Esqr sends Greening. Whereas suits are likely to be raised betw Capt Geo Eskridge of Westmoreland Co. one of the exors of Patrick Spence dec'd and guardian to Mary Spence sister of the said Patrick and only surviving daughter of Alexander Spence of said Co deceased, and Mr Richd Neale of Northumberland Co and Mr Mathew Mason of the Province of Maryland the husbands of the two other daughters of the said Alexander Spence, both deceased, in Right of their children by the said daughters. That Robert Carter settle properties involved in the estate. The "said Patrick Dyed -illegible- he being but of the age of 19 years", his land should by Common Law descend to his 3 sisters of their heirs. Dated 27 May 1712. 18.320 Patrick Spence lately departed this life age 19. 15 July 1713. 18.322

Source:
Fleet, Beverley,
Northumbria collectanea, 1645-1720
Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. County, 1961, 254 pgs.
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1712-1716 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 5, [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 506-09. 6 Nov. 1715. Charles Lee, Gent., and Mary his wife (one of the daughters and coeheires of Alexander Spence, Gent., late of Westmoreland County), of Northumberland County, to William Perry of Cople Parish, Westmoreland County. For 8710 pounds of tobacco.
One-third of 286 acres. Alexr. Spence died seized of land in Cople Parish in the forrest of Nominie on the branches of Rappahanock Creek, part of a patent granted to John Whitstone, Patrick Spence and Thomas Dyas, which parcell by a late survey thereof made by Thomas Thompson is found to contain 286 acres, one-third part thereof and the first choice doth belong to Mary.
Charles Lee
Mary Lee
Wit: Geo. Eskridge, Wm. Eskridge.
28 March 1716. Acknowledged by Mr. Charles Lee.
6 Nov. 1715. Bond of Charles Lee of Northumberland County to William Perry. For £100. To keep the agreements in the deed.
Charles Lee
Wit: G. Eskridge, Wm. Eskridge.
28 March 1/16. Acknowledged by Mr. Charles Lee.

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http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=139&last=&g_p=G5&co llection=NN Grant
Title Lee, Charles.
Publication 13 September 1713.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Northern Neck Grants, reels 288-311.
Note Location: Westmoreland County.
Grantee(s): Lee, Charles and Lee, Mary his wife.
Description: 100 acres.
Source: Northern Neck Grants No. 5, 1713-1719, Page 139 (Reel 289)
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http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=139&last=&g_p=G5&co llection=NN Grant
Title Lee, Charles.
Publication 13 September 1713.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Northern Neck Grants, reels 288-311.
Note Location: Westmoreland County.
Grantee(s): Lee, Charles and Lee, Mary his wife.
Description: 100 acres in Yeocommmocoe neck, butting Easterly on Potomac River, Southerly upon the land of John Earl.
Source: Northern Neck Grants No. 5, 1713-1719, Page 139 (Reel 289).¹

     Sarah Lee married Thomas Gaskins V, son of Thomas Gaskins IV and Unknown (?), on 21 February 1770 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 3rd of 4 wives.^1,2
Sarah Lee died before 1784 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Sarah Harding was born before 1760.¹ She married Thomas Gaskins V, son of Thomas Gaskins IV and Unknown (?), on 30 August 1784 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 3rd of 4 wives.¹

     John Crallé was born before 1664.¹ He married Anne Matthews, daughter of Thomas "Stafford" Matthews and (?) Cralle, after 1694 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.²

John Crallé died before 16 April 1728 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA;
Date of probate.¹

His estate was probated on 16 April 1728 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Per Early Colonial Ancestors:
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills and Administrations: Page 97
Cralle, John, Senr. of St. Stephen's Parish W. W. 1 October, P. 16 April 1728
My desire is not to have any funeral sermon, and that there he no superfluity of drink disposed of at my funeral.
Son John Cralle-sixty acres of land in "Cherry Point" which bought; of Clement Abridge Junr., and all my land in Richmond County.
Son Thomas Cralle-land I bought of Captain Thomas Jones in Northumberland County except what I have sold from it, also all the land being part in Westmoreland County and part in Northumberland County, and all the land I bought of Joseph Deeks, and all the land lying on the south side of Potomach River in Stafford County.
Two grandsons John and Thomas Cralle, the sons of Thomas and. Hannah Cralle-each one hundred pounds sterling to be disposed of for their use in land or negroes.
Rest of my estate real and personal to be divided equally between my sons John Cralle and Thomas Cralle
David Straughan if alive to inventory my estate.
Executors to give no security, and my two sons to be executors. My executors to pay David Straughan five guinies.
Witness: David Straughan.
Mr. David Straughan made oath that Capt. John Cralle signed the will.¹
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Per Early Colonial Ancestors:
VIRGINIA GLEANINGS IN ENGLAND; The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Page 187. THOMAS MATTHEW, formerly of Cherry point, in the parish of Bowtracy in the County of Northumberland in Virginia, Merchant. Will 6 May 1703 : proved 28 February 1706-7. "My body I desire may be buried if I shall dye in or about London as neare to my dearly beloved Son William as it can be laid in the Church of St. Dunstan in the East." If I dye possest of any estate in England after my debts be paid, to be divided amongst my three children, John, Thomas and Anna. Lands in Stafford County, Virginia, to my said three children, John, Thomas and Anne Matthew. Estate in County of Northumberland, Cherry point, in Virginia, as follows: One-half to my son John, other half to Thomas and Anne. My Brother in law Captain John Cralle and my old and faithfull servants Mr. James Gunn and Mary his wife have manifested great faithfulness and industry to me, both in Virginia and since I cam thence, so they to live peaceably in the houses they now inhabit. Executors : my sons John and Thomas. Witnesses : Tho. Hughes, Mary Boyes, Nicholas Boyes, Mary Middleton.
Poley, 40.

[Thomas Mathew of Northumberland County, Va., a member of the House of Burgesses at the session of June, 1676, and the author of "T. M"'s account of Bacon's Rebellion. There is no evidence that he was in any way related to the family of governor Samuel Mathews. For note on Thomas Mathews see this Magazine, I, 201, 202.]

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1693-1694 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 2; Part 1 [Antient Press]; Page 26-28
TO ALL XPIAN PEOPLE to whom these presents shall come I EDWARD LEWIS of the County of Richmond and MARY my Wife send Greeting &c. THAT WHEREAS THO FRESHWATER late of RAPPA: County deced by his Deed of Sale bearing date the 5th day of January 1673 did bargain and make over unto ROBERT WOOD a certain parcel' of land being in the said County of RAPPA: containing Two hundred acres unto him the said ROBERT WOOD his heirs or assigns forevermore, AND WHEREAS ROBERT WOOD by his Deed of Sale bearing date the 21st of August 1678 did covenant sell and confirm unto the said EDWARD LEWIS the said Two hundred acres as aforesaid unto him the said EDWARD LEWIS his heirs and assigns forever as by the said Deeds relation being thereunto had may appeare. NOW KNOW ye that I the said EDWARD LEWIS and MARY my Wife for the sum of Six thousand two hundred and fifty pounds of good sound and merchantable tobacco in cask to me in hand paid have sold unto JOHN CRALLE of the County of NORTHUMBLD: all that half part of the said land being One hundred acres part whereof being the now Dwelling Plantation of the said EDWARD LEWIS and bounded on the land of WM. HAMOCK, GEO. NICHOLLS & MATHEW WILCOCKS; To have and to hold the said One hundred acres of Land with all the houses outhouses orchards yards and appurtinances thereon belonging unto him the said JOHN CRALLE his heirs & assigns forever excepting and reserving unto him the said EDWARD LEWIS all such young Apples or Peaches as may be now growing in a certain NURSERY on the said Plantation with free liberty to dig up and carry away the said trees at his free will and Pleasure without any denial of him the said JOHN CRALLE or any by from or under him, the Rents and Services that may hereafter be due to the Lord or Lords of the Fee or Fees also excepted and foreprized, And further the said JOHN CRALLE the said Land with all its rights belonging (except before excepted) shall and may lawfully and peaceable have and enjoy without the lett or denial of him the said EDWARD LEWIS and MARY his Wife or any other persons claiming any right in the same, And also that he the said EDWARD LEWIS his heirs the said Land against all persons claiming any right shall and will warrant and defend In Testimonie whereof we have hereunto put our hands & seals this 13th day of Febry: 1693/4
Sealed & delivered in the presence of us
PETER FLINT EDWARD LEWIS
COLLUMB FLINT MARY LEWIS
WM, PARKER
Recognitr: in Cur: Com: Richmond 6 die junii 1694 et record 28th die
(LEWIS Power of Attorney). KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I MARY LEWIS, Wife of EDWARD LEWIS of the County of Richmond do make and appoint Mr, EDWARD JONES my true & lawfull Attorney for me to acknowledge in the County Court of Richmond aforesaid a certain Deed of Sale bearing date with these presents unto Mr. JOHN CRALLE of the County of NORTHUMBERLAND confirming all my said Attorney shall lawfully do in the premisses As Witness my hand and seal this 13th of Febry: 1693/4
Test PETER FLINT. MARY LEWIS
COLUML. FLYN
WM: PARKER
Recordr. Test WM: COLSTON, Cle

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1687-1698 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 2; [Hamrick]; Page 687/7
At a Court held for Northumberland County March 20, 1695
Upon the petition of ABIGAIL, the relict and widow of JAMES SEABURY, deceased a Commission of Administration is granted her of the Estate of her said deceased husband, she giving Caution for her due administration according to Law.
JOHN OLDHAM enters himself for security 10,000 pounds of tobacco.
'THOMAS BUSHROD, JOHN LEWIS, JOHN LAURANCE and HENRY MACY or any three of them are appointed to appraise the Estate of JAMES SEABURY, deceased, being sworn by the nearest Justice, and ordered that ABIGAIL the Administratrix of the said deceased, upon oath exhibit an account thereof to the next Court.
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1687-1698 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 2; [Hamrick]; Page 716/8
December session continued December 19, 1695
JOHN CRALLE against GEORGE GROVES and ABIGAIL his wife Administratrix of JAMES SEABURY deceased continued to the next Court.
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1687-1698 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 2; [Hamrick]; Page 726/1
May session continued May 21, 1696
Mr. JOHN CRALLE against GEORGE GROVES and ABIGALL his wife Administratrix of JAMES SEABURY deceased Continued
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1687-1698 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 2; [Hamrick]; Page 767/12
November session continued April 22, 1697
Mr. JOHN CRALLE against GEORGE GRAVES and ABIGAIL his wife Administratrix of JAMES SEABURY deceased Referred
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1687-1698 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 2; [Hamrick]; Page 787/5
Northumberland County Court August 19, 1697
Whereas GEORGE GRAVES and ABIGALL his wife Administratrix JAMES SEABURY deceased were summoned to answer JOHN CRALLE for two thousand nine hundred and four pounds of Tobacco and Cask, and 12s sterling due by Bill and produced the same dated January 9, 1695, And whereas it appears that the said GRAVES since the decease of the said SEABURY has paid unto the said Mr. CRAWLE [sic] in part of the said Debt two thousand two hundred fifty nine pounds of Tobacco Judgment is granted the said CRALLE against the said SEABURY's Estate in the hands of the said GRAVES and his wife Administratrix as aforesaid for the payment of six hundred and forty five pounds of Tobacco and twelve Shillings Sterling the residue of the said Bill alias Execution
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1701-1704 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 3; Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 199-202
Anno. 1702 THIS INDENTURE made the Twenty nineth day of September in the first years of the Reigne of our Sovereigns Lady Anne by the grace of God of England &c. Between DANIELL SWILLIVANT of ST: STEPHENS Parish in the County of NORTHUMBERLAND, Planter, of the one part and JOHN CRALLEE of the same Parish and County, Gentleman, of the other part. Wittnesseth that the said DANIELL SWILLIVANT for ye summa of Fourteene pounds Six shillings and Four. pence Sterl. money and Fourteene hundred pounds of good tobbacco and caste to him in hand paid hath granted unto the said JOHN CRALLEE his heir*. and assignee all that Tract of Land containeing by estimacon Fifty acres more or less scituate and being in-the County of Richmond, the said Land being part of a greater quantity formerly granted to DENNIS SWILLIVANT by Patent dated ye 23d: of March 1660, wch: Fifty acres of Land is more particularly bounded as followeth (vizi) begining nit a Hickory tree standing by the side of the said DANIELL SWILLIVANTs now tobbacco ground and from thence N: E: 184 poles to N: W: Line of 250 acres of land formerly sold by the said DANIELL. SWILLIVANT to the said JOHN CRALLEE, from thence along the said Line N: W: 39 poles to a Chesnutt stake standing ten foot to ye Eastward of a marked red Oaks, from thence S: W: 264 poles to a marked Chesnutt tree by the side of a Branch falling into TOTUSKEY CREEKE, from thence Easterly up a small Swamp to the head thereof and from thence East up or near a Valley to the begining Hickory tree, which bounds aforesaid was marked and bounded in the preference of and with the consent of the said DANIELL SWILL1VANT and all woods and underwoods, feedings wayes paths waters and water courses priviledges advantages and appurtenances whatsoever to the sd Tract belonging or any wayes pertaining, To have and to hold unto the said JOHN CRALLEE his heires and assignes for evermore beholden of ye Cheife Lord or Lords of the Fee or Fees of ye said pr:misses by ye Rents and services for the same due and the said DANIELL SWILLIVANT for himselfe his heires promise that now hath in himselfe good power to sell the said Land and that the said Land now are shall remaine unto the said JOHN CRALLEE clearly discharged from all charges whatsoever don by the said DANIELL SWILLIVANT his heires or any other persons whatsoever and the said DANIELL SWILLIVANT the said tract of Land and every part thereof sold unto him the said JOHN CRALLEE his heires and assignes against the clayme of any persons whatsoever will warrant and forever defend. In Witness whereof the party first above named have hereunto sett their hand and wale the day and yeare first above written
Signed sealed and delivered in prsence of
GEO: ESKERIDGE, DANIELL SWILLIVANT
JNO: GARNER JUNR.
Recognitr: in Cur Corn Richmond 3d: die zbr: Ano: 1702 et recordatr: 30th die
Teste JAMES SHERLOCK, Cl Cur
DANLL. McCARTY. I desire you to appeare at Richmond Court and there on my behalfe receive the acknowledgement of a piece of Land to me sold by Mr, DANLL. SWILLIVANT and for your so doeing, this shall be your sufficient warrant from your friend
Sept: 30th: 1702 JNO; CRALLEE
Recordatr: Test JAMES SHERLOCK, CI Cur
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1708-1711 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 5 [Antient Press]; Page 242-243
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I ANNE CRALLE, the Wife of JOHN CRALLE, of the Pish. of ST. STEPHENS in the County of NORTHUMBERLAND Gent. do hereby in my place appoint my trusty freind, GEORGE ESKRIDGE, of County of WESTMORELAND Gent. my true and lawfull Deputy & Attorney for me to acknowledge in the County Court of Richmond my right of Dower to a certain Deed of Sale by Indenture bearing date even with these presents for One hundred acres of land lying in County of Richmond unto FRANCIS CAVENAUGH of County of Richmond in as large and ample manner as I my selfe might or could do if present in my own proper person allowing whatsoever my said Attorney shall do or cause to be done about the premises by vertue of these presents; In Witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seal this twenty second day of November in the eight year of our Sovereign Lady Anne by the grace of God of Great Brittain France and Ireland Queen &c., and in the year of our Lord God 1709
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of
WM. DARE ANN CRALLE
Proved in Richmond County Court the sixth day of September 1710 by the oath of WM. DARE witness thereto and admitted to Record
Test M. BECKWITH, Cl Cur Examined p M. BECKWITH, Cl Cur
THIS INDENTURE made this nineteenth day of November in the eight year of the Reigne of our Sovereign Lady Anne by the grace of God of Great Brittain France and Ireland. Queen &c., and in the year of our Lord God 1709; Between JOHN CRALLE of the Pish of ST. STEPHENS in the County of NORTHUMBERLAND Gent. of one part and FRANCIS CAVENAUGH of the Pish. of NORTH FARNHAM in County of Richmond, Planter, of other part, Witnesseth that JOHN CRALLE for the sum of Five Shillings of lawfull money of South Brittain to him in hand payed by FRANCIS CAVENAUGH by these presents do bar gain and sell unto FRANCIS CAVENAUGH all that land containing One hundred acres lying in County of Richmond and bounded upon the land of WILLIAM HAMOCK, GEORGE NICHOLLS and MATHEW WILCOCKS, which said One hundred acres of land is one half part of Two hundred acres of land sold by THOMAS FRESHWATER unto ROBERT WOOD and by the said WOOD conveyed unto EDWARD LEWIS and by said EDWARD LEWIS sold unto JOHN CRALLE and his heirs as by the severall Deeds may appear; To have and to hold all the land with appurtenances unto FRANCIS CAVENAUGII and assigns dureing the full terme of one whole year paying the rent of one pepper Corn at the feast of the Nativity of our Blessed Lord and Saviour if demanded to the intent that by vertue of these presents and of the Statute for transferring uses into possession FRANCIS CAVENAUGH may be in actuall possession of the premises and be enabled to accept a grant of the Inheritance thereof; In Witness whereof JOHN CRALLE hath hereunto sett his hand and affixed his seale the day & date first above written
Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of
The mark of CHARLS. LOKER JNO: CRALLE
DAVID STRAUGHAN
At a Court held for Richmond County September the sixth 1710
JOHN CRALLE came into Court and acknowledged this his Deed unto FRANCIS CAVENAUGH and it was admitted to Record, Also GEORGE ESKRIDGE by vertue of a Power of Attorney from ANN CRALLE, the Wife of the said JOHN CRALLE, to him in that behalf made, relinquished her the said ANN's right of Dower in the land conveyed in this Deed unto FRANCIS CAVENAUGH, which was also admitted to Record
Test M. BECKWITH, Cl Cur Examined p. M. BECKWITH, Cl Cur
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1708-1711 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 5 [Antient Press]; Page 243-245
THIS INDENTURE made this nineteen day of November in the eight year of the reign of our Sovereign Lady Anne by the grace of God of Great Brittain France and Ireland, Queen &c., and in the year of our Lord God 1709, Between JOHN CRALLE of the Pish. of ST. STEPHENS in County of NORTHUMBERLAND Gent. of one part and FRANCIS CAVENAUGH of the Pish. of NORTH FARNHAM in County of Richmond, Planter, of other part; Witnesseth that JOHN CRALLE for the sum of Six thousand three hundred pounds of tobacco to said JOHN CRALLE in hand payed or good caution therefore given by FRANCIS CAVENAUGH by these presnts have released and confirmed unto FRANCIS CAVENAUGH in his actual! possession now being by vertue of a bargain and sale for one whole year and by force of the statute for transferring uses into possession all that tenement of land containing One hundred acres lying in County of Richmond and bounded upon the land of WILLIAM HAMOCK, GEORGE NICHOLLS and MATHEW WILCOCKS (various conveyances of the land as in the foregoing Lease) To have and to hold the said tenement of land with the appurtenances unto FRANCIS CAVENAUGH his heirs under the rents and services that may be due hereafter to the Lord of the Fee without any lawful! lett trouble of him said JOHN CRALLE and JOHN CRALLE his heirs will warrant and forever defend by these presents, In Witness whereof JOHN CRALLE hereunto hath sett his hand and affixed his seale the day and year first above written Signed sealed and delivered in presence of
The mark of CHARLES LOKER, JNO: CRALLE
DAVID STRAUGHAN
At a Court held for Richmond County September the sixth 1710
JOHN CRALLE came into Court and acknowledged this his Deed of Release unto FRANCIS CAVENAUGH and it was admitted to record; Also GEORGE ESKRIDGE by vertue of a Power of Attorney from ANN CRALLE, the Wife of the said JOHN CRALLE, to him in that behalf made, relinquished her the said ANN's right of Dower in the land conveyed in this Deed unto the said FRANCIS CAVENAUGH which was also admitted to record
Test M, BECKWITH, CI Cur Examined p M. BECKWITH, Cl Cur
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1712-1716 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 5, [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 21-25.
20-21 Nov. 1711. Dennis Cornhill, late of Westmoreland County but now of Stafford County to John Cralle of Westmoreland County. Lease and release; for £60 sterling and divers other good causes. 197 acres in Yeocomocoe Forrest in Cople Parish ... land of George Harrison ... by the Marshy Swamp ... meanders of the swamp ...
Dennis Cornhill
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1725-1729 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 8; Part 3 [Antient Press]; Page 346-347
THIS INDENTURE made this 3rd day of May 1726 in ye year of our Lord God one thousd. seven hundd. twenty & five Between NICHOLAS MARTIN of Copley Psh. in WESTMORELAND County & Colony of Virginia, Planter, & ELIZA: his now Wife of ye one p.ty & JNO: CRALLE, SENR. of St. Stephens Psh. in NORTHUMBERLAND County & Colony aforesd. Gent., of other ply; Wittnesseth yt. NICHO: MARTIN & ELIZA. his Wife for several good causes them thereunto moving, but more especially for ye consideration of ye sum of One thousd. Six hundd. pounds of tobo, in Cask to them in hand paid or secured to be paid, the receipt wehreof they do hereby acknowledge, hath and by these p:scnts doth bargain & sell unto JNO: CRALLE his heirs one small p:cell or point of Land containing by estimation Eight or Nine acres be it more or less, scituate in Psh; of Northfarnham in ye County of Richmd. and bounded: Begining at a corner red Oak standing upon ye side of a Vally near to a Great Marshey Bran ch of TOTUSKEY CREEK, thence stretching to a corer: tree of sd. NICHO: MARTINs land standing near a Sixty foot tobo: House, standing on ye Land of JNO: CRALLE, JUNR., thence a streight course along ye line of ye sd. NICHO: MARTINs land to ye Middle of a Swamp suning into TOTUSKEY, ye sd. Run being ye bounds thereof wch : small p:cell of land is a part of a great quantity of Land purchased by ROBT. CLARK, SENR., deced., of one DANLL. SWILLIVANT & by ye sd. ROBT. CLARKE devis'd unto his Son, THOMAS CLARK, & by ye Last Will & Testamt. of ye sd. THOS: CLARK devis'd to his then Wife, ELIZA., now ELIZA: MARTIN, & now by ye sd. NICHO. MARTIN & ye sd. ELIZA: his Wife unto JNO: CRALLE, SENR. And all houses orchards & other hereditament., to ye p ;cell of land belonging. To have & to hold the land containing by estimation Eight or Nine acres with their rights members & appurtenances from NICHO: MARTIN &ELIZA: his Wife their heirs unto JNO: CRALLE, SENR, his heirs under ye Rents & Services yt: may be due hereafter to ye Lord or Lords of ye Fee or Fees wth:out any lawful! trouble of NICHO: MARTIN & ELIZA: his Wife their heirs; In Wittness of all ye abovesd. covenants touching or concerning ye herein or hereby granted p:mises NICHO: MARTIN &ELIZA: his Wife first pity to these p:sts. have hereunto sett their hands & seals the day & year first above written
Sign'd Seal'd & DD, in ye p:sence of
JOHN IRONS, NICHOLAS MARTIN
ROGER his mark RUKER ELIZABETH MARTIN
At a Court held for Ric md. County ye 4th day of May 1726
NICHOLAS MARTIN &ELIZA: MARTIN came into Court & acknowledged this their Deed to JNO: CRALLE, SENR., (the sd. ELIZA: being first privately examin'd) wch: was admitted to Record Test M. BECKWITH, C. C. Cur.
Memorandum; That Quiet & peaceable possession & seizin of ye land & p:mises was this day given & deliver'd by ye wth :in named NICHO: MARTIN & ELIZA: his Wife to ye intents & purposes of this Instrumt. by Indenture expressed unto JNO: CRALLE, SENR., by ye delivery of Turf & Twigf upon part of ye bargained p:mises in ye psts. of these persons whose names are underwritten this 3rd day of May Anno Domini 1726
JOHN IRONS,
ROGER his mark RUKER
At a Court held for Richmd. County ye fourth day of May 1726
NICHOLAS MARTIN & ELIZA: MARTIN in open Court acknowledged ye above Livery of Seizin unto JNO: CRALLE, SENR., wch; was admitted to Record.¹

     Anne Matthews was born on 27 February 1679 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married John Crallé after 1694 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹

Anne Matthews died before 1727 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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Per Early Colonial Ancestors:
VIRGINIA GLEANINGS IN ENGLAND; The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Page 187. THOMAS MATTHEW, formerly of Cherry point, in the parish of Bowtracy in the County of Northumberland in Virginia, Merchant. Will 6 May 1703 : proved 28 February 1706-7. "My body I desire may be buried if I shall dye in or about London as neare to my dearly beloved Son William as it can be laid in the Church of St. Dunstan in the East." If I dye possest of any estate in England after my debts be paid, to be divided amongst my three children, John, Thomas and Anna. Lands in Stafford County, Virginia, to my said three children, John, Thomas and Anne Matthew. Estate in County of Northumberland, Cherry point, in Virginia, as follows: One-half to my son John, other half to Thomas and Anne. My Brother in law Captain John Cralle and my old and faithfull servants Mr. James Gunn and Mary his wife have manifested great faithfulness and industry to me, both in Virginia and since I cam thence, so they to live peaceably in the houses they now inhabit. Executors : my sons John and Thomas. Witnesses : Tho. Hughes, Mary Boyes, Nicholas Boyes, Mary Middleton.
Poley, 40.

[Thomas Mathew of Northumberland County, Va., a member of the House of Burgesses at the session of June, 1676, and the author of "T. M"'s account of Bacon's Rebellion. There is no evidence that he was in any way related to the family of governor Samuel Mathews. For note on Thomas Mathews see this Magazine, I, 201, 202.]¹

     Thomas "Stafford" Matthews was born before 1640 at USA.¹ He married Frises Walton, daughter of John Walton, before 1671 at Cherry Point, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 1st wife.^2,1 Thomas "Stafford" Matthews married (?) Cralle circa 1676 at Cherry Point, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.³

Thomas "Stafford" Matthews died on 28 February 1707 at London, City of London, Greater London, England.¹
Thomas "Stafford" Matthews was buried after 28 February 1707 at St. Dunstan's Church, Fleet Street, London, City of London, Greater London, England.¹

     Frises Walton was born before 1656 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Thomas "Stafford" Matthews before 1671 at Cherry Point, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 1st wife.^1,3
Frises Walton died before 1676 at Cherry Point, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     John Walton was born in 1622.¹
John Walton died after 1657 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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Per Early Colonial Ancestors:
1652-1658 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book; ©[Frank V. Walczyk]
John Walton his pattent
this pattent is assigned to John Jenkins
folio 23 rivers libra
To all persons whereas [-----] know you that I, the said Sir William Berkeley Knt. Gent. give and grant unto John Walton, Cooper five [-----] acres of land laying in Northumberland County and upon the South Side of Potomocke River beginning at a mark West to the land of Nathaniel Pope extending East to [-----] Southerly along the [-----] to a marked oak standing near the [-----] [-----] upon the Eastward [-----] Cowawomans Path [-----] line to the (right half of page missing) woods [-----] West Northerly upon [-----] . . . . . upon Potomacke River . the said John Walton . persons unto the . records mentioned . the 3rd of September 16 . John Walton his assignment of the pattent to Mr. John Hollowes (right side of page missing) Know all men by these . assign all my rights . and the land there in . his heirs and assignees .here unto set my hand .
John Walton his mark
Thomas Wilsford
[2-] September [16--] this assignment of John Waltons to Mr. Hollowes was acknowledged in court by the said Walton and the pattent are recorded

John Walton his pattent
To all persons whereas [-----] now know you that I the said Sir William Berekley Knt. give and grant unto John Walton three hundred acres of land in Northumberland county upon the Southy East side of Hollowes Creek towards the head then [-----] next and adjoining another tract of land of Mr. John Hollowes West Northerly along the said creek [--.-- ] Westerly into the woods East Southly on the land [-----] Mr. Hollowes the said land being due [---] unto the said John Walton by and for the transportation of six persons into the Colony all whose names are in records mentioned and this pattent etc. dated the 15th September 1651.
John Walton his assignment of the pattent to Mr. Hollowes Know all men by these presents that I John Walton Do assign all my rights title and interest unto this pattent and the land [-----] contained unto Mr. John Hollowes his heirs and assignees forever in witness where of I have here to set my hand this 20th of September 1652
John Walton his mark
witness here of John Handy, Thomas Wilsford
20th September 1652 this assignment of John Walton by Mr. Hollowes was acknowledged in court by the said Walton and Hollowes and the pattent is recorded.
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1653-1657 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [Beverley Fleet];
p. 14. John Walton, atty of Michael Tinter, discharges John Vaughan of all debts. Date torn away. Recorded 20 Feb 1653/4.
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1653-1657 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [Beverley Fleet];
p. 21. John Walton assigns to John Dynely all interest "of this Pattent within specified". Note in margin states "The Pattent is Recorded folio 12 - - libri being Tho Blaggs Pattent". This assignment dated 22 July 1654. Signed John x Walton. Wits James Baldridge, William Baldridge. Recorded 21 Aug 1654.
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1653-1657 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [Beverley Fleet];
p.25. P of A. Michael Tainter, mariner, to John Hallowes, gent, to call John Walton, cooper, unto account "concerning debts he hath rec'd of mine by vertue of a Ire of Aturney", to receive payment in amount of the debts, etc. Dated 10 May 1654. Signed Michael Tainter.
Wits Richard Turney. John Tew. Recorded 21 Aug 1654.
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1653-1657 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [Beverley Fleet];
p.25 March the 28th 1654
Inventory of Mr John Sampsons estate.
Includes:
"Surveyors Instruments belonging to the estate" 400 lb tob.
"One Cow and yearling store praised by John Pitt and Daniel Lisson appointed by John Hallowes and Jno Heller in regard they could not be found at the
former praisemt" 700
These fower Bills belonging to Mr Sampson estate
One Bill of Capt Giles Brent 380
One Bill of William Freaks 750
One Bill of John Walton 1000 lb tobo
One Bill of John Knotts 215
Inventory totals 4555 lb tobo.
Signed Fran Gray (almost illegible, subject to change) John Jenkins
Nath: Jones his marke
Rec. 21 August 1654.
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1653-1657 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [Beverley Fleet];
p.28. P of A. 16 Oct 1654. Robt Wyard to Richd Browne to confess judgt upon specialty due to Jno Walton. Signed "The marks of Rob Wyard". Wits John Knott his marke. Catherine Knott her marks. rec 21 Oct 1654.
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1653-1657 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [Beverley Fleet];
p.28. "A Huy and Cry after John Walton". A complaint is made that Walton, being under execution, has escaped or intends to escape shortly from the County. Order that the Sheriff or Constable, their Deputy or Deputies of Westmoreland apprehend him. Dated 4 Oct 1654. Signed Jo Hiller. Recorded 21 Oct 1654,
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1653-1657 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [Beverley Fleet];
p.31. P of A. 10 Dec 1654. Ralph Elston to John Walton to appear in suit vs Tho Hawkins.
Signed Ralph Elston.
Wits Geo Day his mke. Geo Watts his mke Rec 12 Jan 1654/5.
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1653-1657 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [Beverley Fleet];
p.46. John Walton binds himself to pay Col Wm Claiborne 2500 lb tobo 10 Nov 1656 in Potomacke River. Dated 22 Sept 1655.
Wits Signed the marke of John Walton
Rich Browne
Alex: Baynham Recorded 14 Nov 1655.
Also another bill in duplicate to be pd 1657.
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1653-1657 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [Beverley Fleet];
p.47. "Whereas Mr Howell Pryse hath Assigned an Order of James Towne Court of One thousand five hundred sixty six pounds of Toboo due to him out of Northumberland and Westmoreland Counties unto John Walton". Walton now renounces title. 20 Nov 1655* Signed John Walton his marks. Wit: Walter Brodhurst. Tho Wilsford. rec 20 Nov 1655.
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1653-1657 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [Beverley Fleet];
p.39. "Bills Left with Mr Dodman due to Mr Hayward"
Luke Gardner and Wm Johnson 2 bills 2000 lb tobo
Luke Gardners bill for 0400
Wm Johnsons bill for 1293
Tho Bakers bill for 1002
Wm Empsons bill for 0848
John Martins bill for 0352
Robert Robbins bill for 0282
Edward Bowles Bill for 0079
Christopher Russells bill for 0354
Wm Smootee bill for 0600
Richard Trues bill for 1048
Henry Bishopps bill for 0325
John Lawsons 2 bills for 1184
Cloues and Mace and Henry Spinke 0400
John Newman bill for 0238
Wm Evens bill for 0325
John Munsfeilds bill for 0301
Bartholomew Phillippe bill for 0423
Tho Jackson bill for 0347
John Shertcliffs bill for 0359
Richard Fosters bill for 0273
John Dandies [Danby]bill for 0412
Mr Wm Brittaines [Bretton] bill for 0429
Mr Tho Gerrards bill for 6254
Wm Hungerfords bill for 0259
Luke Gardner and Wm Johnsons bill )
for 20 lb of Beaver )
An Order of Court agt Tho Bennett for 0496
Mr Tho Wilsfords 2 bills for 0714
John Vaughans bill for 0133
Henry Brooks 2 bills for 4405
John Delahays bill for 0290
Nathaniel Jones bill for 0788
Hercules Bridges bill for 1600
Tho Blagge bill for 0480
Edward Hulls bill for 0218
Rice Maddooks bill and letter for 0820
John Knotts bill for 0710
Paul Simpson bill fo r 0150
Tho Frissells 'bill for 1103
Alexander Baynhams 2 bills for 0819
Robs Wyards bill for 0084
Wm Freaks bill for 0438
David Phillips bill for 0080
Wm Risbyes bill for 0374 lb tobo.
Phillip Silvesters 0130
Stephen Normans 0857
Herbert Smiths 0980
John Williams 0190
Mr John Rosiers 0523
Mr John Hallowes 2673
Mr Tho Speks 0552
Capt Brents 0213
and a Bill for 9 lb 3/4 of Beaver )
Mr Walter Brodhursts bill for 1403
Ralph Horsley' bill for 1221
Mr Tho Speke his receit 3696
Wm Trapps bill for 0084
Tho Boys his bill for 0900
John Hillers bill for 1800
Tho Boys and Jo Hillers bill for 51 lb Beaver
Capt Brent by Acct 0478
Alex Frissell by Acco't 310 )
for Andrew Munroe 040 ) 0370
for Tho Monnocke 020 )
Tho Munns an Order of Court 0305
John Walton under Exeou'oon 1000
Richard Turney under Exeou'oon 2083
Mr Hallowes by Acc't 12 lb 3/4 of Beaver
Walter Brodhuret by acc't 3 lb 1/2 of Beaver
Mr Hillers bill for 24 lb of Beaver
Peter Mills acco't for 0746
Edw Thompson an Order of Court 0300
Rich Floyd an Order of Court 0350
Peter Feoppand for 0521 and 12 lb of Beaver )
John Jenkins Bill and acco't 0590
Recd of Richard Foote the Bills and Accompts of the debts above men'coned amounting to Fifty six thousand six hundred fifty and six pounds of Tob'co and One hundred thirty and three pounds of Beaver which I doe promise to give an Acco't of unto Mr Nicholas Hayward or his Assigns
Wltnes my hand the 7th July 1655
John Dodman
Witnes John Hiller Rich Browne
I doe acknowledge to have rec'd a Bill wherein John Williams is bound to pay Mr Hayward fower hundred pounds of Tobco and Caske the 20th of Octo next
Witnes my hand the 20th July 1655 John Dodman
30 July 1655 These receipts were Recorded "
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1653-1657 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [Beverley Fleet];
p.61. P of A. 27 Jan 1656, I presume this date to really be 1655/6
Ann Moore to Mr Tho Wilsford to receive of John Walton amount due from estate of Corbet Pedwell deoeased. This name appearing here as Pedwell also appears in various spellings in the Northumberland Co records. The amount to be collected being 350 lb tobo and cask due by bill.
Wit: Signed Ann Moore
Martin Cole his marke
John Trussell
Recorded 20 June 1656.
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1653-1657 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [Beverley Fleet];
p.64. Patent. 15 Sept 1651. Sir Wm Berkeley Knt etc to John Walton. 300 acres in Northumberland Co on SE side of Hallowes Creek towards the head thereof, adja the land of Mr Jno Hallowes, eta. Due for transportation of 6 persons.

p.64. John Walton assigns foregoing patent to Mr John Hallowes. 20th Sept 1652. Signature omitted from record.
Witnesses John Haynie and Tho Wilsford.
Ack and recorded in Northumberland Court 20 Sept 1652.

p.64. Major John Hallowes assigns half of above patent to Nicholas Lansden. 20 Oot 1656.
Signature not shown on record.
Witnesses Gerrard Fowke. Jo Hiller. Ack and rec 20 Oct 1656.
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1653-1657 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [Beverley Fleet];
p.67. Patent. 10 June 1654. Ri Bennett Esqr Governour and Captain Gen'l of Virginia, etc., to John Walton and John Bagnall. 3900 acres upon Potomacke River, beginning at a creek ( I cannot read the name of this creek), N.W. on land of Pantanke, S.W. and W. on the main river. Also 700 acres bounding N. on Potomack River, E. on aforesaid land at a great marsh adj the land of Nioholas Merywether. Also 1600 acres the residue, adj N. on aforesaid 1600 acres, W. on said 700 acres and E. on land of Robt Maphe and Mr Turney, and S. on Machoticke Towne. All due for transportation of 78 persons by Walton and Bagnall. Signed Ri Bennett. W Claiborne Senr.
p.68. John Walton assigns hie interest in above to Major Jno Hallowes. 31 March 1657.
Wit: Signed John Walton his marke
Gerrard Fowke
Jo Hiller
Ack by Walton and recorded 31 March 1657.
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1653-1657 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [Beverley Fleet];
p.71. P of A. 23 March 1655/6. Edms Scarburgh to trusty and loveing friend Capt Giles Brent to settle accounts with persons dwelling in Potomack, especially Jno Walton, cooper.
Wit: Signed Edms Scarburgh
John Alexander
Wm Homsley
Rec 31 March 1657
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1653-1657 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [Beverley Fleet];
p72. "Mr Scarburgh his advice to Cap't Brent about John Walton"
"To Capt Brent The Articles of agreement being of the Coopers x x making determine little to the Compect claime ( that is to say
paym't for halfe the expenoe upon the plantaoon ) for in that (following the words thereof to be reasonably constructed ) I finde John Walton oblieged to prorate a Pattent and that Charge to be borne between us but for building planting servants Indian trade and the like is to be done and performed at the equall charge of both parties wherein if I have failed and not been ready to joyne with him let him take all the profitts to himselfe for I disclaime it Besides I am informed the Cooper hath sett out his plantacon and by his Covenant he was not to sett out any part or paroell more than his owne soe that by setting out his planta'con doth seems to Challenge it for his owne to whom I leave it and shall take for my halte the remainder being divided according to quantity and quality etc Therefore good Sr doe what may bee for Your servant Edm: Scarburgh
Occahanocke the 7th Aprill 1656
31 March 1657 This lre of Advise was Recorded"
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1653-1657 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [Beverley Fleet];
p.81. Patent. 3 Sept 1651. Sir Wm Berkeley Ent etc to John Walton, cooper, 500 acres in Northumberland Co on Southside of Potomacke. Adjs land of Nathaniel Pope to the Eastward of Curraoman path, etc. Due for transportation of 10 persons.
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1658-1659 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 104.
John Walton, aged 36 years or thereabouts, saith that he heard Mrs. Hallowes say that she would consume as much as she could of Maj. Hallowes her late husband's estate.
John Walton
12 April 1658. Sworn in Court
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1658-1659 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 110a.
Capt. Geo. Mason, aged 29 yeares or thereabouts, saith that John Walton being at this deponent's house, Christopher Bowes came thither and demanded of Walton 9 hens and a corke. Walton said if any would write a note he would give order to Lt. Phillipps to deliver him the hens and corke, whereupon this deponent writt a note.
Geo: Mason
20 Aug. 1658. Sworn in Court.
=== land mentioned
1661-1662 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 1, Part 2; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 0a [65a] [D&W 1, Page 162]. 31 March 1662. Jasper Bennet and Alice Bennett wife of Jasper Bennett to Christopher Lund. 400 acres out of 1050 acres on the upper side adjoyneing to the land of John Wallton.
Jasper (X) Bennet
Alice (X) Bennet
Wit: Robert Maphy, Henry Pate.
10-June 1662. Recorded.
10 June 1662. Alice Bennet wife of Jasper Bennet doe make Henry Pate my attorney to acknowledge 400 acres which
Christopher Lund bought of my husband Bennet.
Alice (X) Bennet
10 June 1662. Recorded.
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1662-1664 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 1, Part II; [Antient Press]; Page 297
THIS INDENTURE made the five & twentieth day of October One thousand Six hundred fifty & one Between WILLIAM VEAL & JOHN WALTON both of Rappa. County Witnesseth that Whereas the sd WILLIAM & JOHN stand jointly possessed of a tract of land Cont. Six hundred acres as by the Pattent thereof more plainly appeareth whereon they both now dwell it is granted & agreed upon by & between the partys abovesd for them & their heirs that the sd land be devided as followeth (Vitt) from the Marsh by a small marked red Oak South to a BEVER DAM & from thence up the Creek to the miles End the sd WILLIAM to have and enjoy East part thereof withal! profitts & priviledges thereunto belonging to him the sd WILLIAM & his heirs & assignes for Ever & the sd JOHN to have & enjoy the West part thereof with all priviledges & pro fists thereunto belonging to him the sd JOHN his heirs & assignes for Ever (missing) the heirs & assignes of Each of them shall enjoy (missing) belonging to the sd dendeth as well as of the Uplands (missing) hereunto set their hands & seals this day
in presence of us THOMAS LUC-- - WILLIAM VEALE
WILLIAM CUFFE---
KNOW ALL MEN that I WILLIAM VEALE upon severall good causes do hereby appoint my trust & loveing Friend JOHN CATLET Esqr. & Prsident of our (missing) for me & in my place & steed to acknowledge in Court the parcel of land (missing) be my neighbor (missing )TSONs & the same to (missing) which I do by aforesd Attorney allow & agree to be as authentique (missing) personally present Given under my hand the third (missing)
Test THOMAS FOGG, WILLIAM WV VEALE
VALLENTINE ALLEN
Recordat ( ) die Junii (64) p ROBERT DAVIS Cl Cur prd
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1653-1656 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 3; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 290
JOHN WALTON & JOHN BAGNALL, 3,900 acs. Westmoreland Co., 10 June 1654, Page 273. 1600 acs. upon Petomack Riv., beg. at the mouth of Petomack Cr., 700 acs. bounding Nly. on sd. River, Wly. upon a line from the Riv. & dividing this from land of Nich. Merywether ; & 1600 acs. adj. these two tracts, Ely. upon a line dividing same from land of Rob. Maphee & Mr. Tome- & Sly. upon Matchotwick Towne. Trans. of 78 pers: Thomas Winn, Eliz. Renolls, Joseph Harry, Nich. Smith, Marg. Barton, Joseph Stonard, (or Steuard), Eliz. Yorke, Sarah Redder, Jane Colson, Johne Blay, Eliz. Johnson, John Knight, Robert Wright, Miles Grey, Jane Williams, Ann Smith, Marg. Manner, Eliz. Harmon, Issabell Heath, Judith Dale, Lyd. Easterfeild, Eliz. Vincent, Fra. Eaton, John Hill, Hanna Pice, (or Tice), Sam. Jackson, Mar. Wilkenson, Wm. Russell, John Turner, Tho. Booth, Mabill Jones, Mary Heiward, Rich. Armstrong, Tho. Swindall, Sarah Cowles, John Fisher, Devorux Brown, Joan Armitage, Eliz. Clisse, Eliz. Neale, Fra. Tonevy, Wm. Eaton, Lewis Five, Fra. North, Ann North, Eliz. Wade, Robt. Jnoson (Johnson), Eliz. Hay, Jno. Truman, Denamere, Fra. Calvin, Ben. Jones, Mary Jnoson, Tho. Tull, Abra. Taylor, John Mill, Tho. Grimstone, John Elsey, Robert Hawkins, John Fanner, Brid: Easthop, Mary Palmer, Eliz. Dany, Alice Watson, Wm. Hemsley, Edward Whitby, Sy. Carpenter, Jno. Pritchard, Eliz. Wright, Eliz. Pardy, Tho. Tucker, Mich. Hooton, Hen: Stott, (or Scott), Edw. Saunders, James Wells, Fra. Glissow.
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1655-1664 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 4; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 331
NATHANIELL POPE, Gent., 1550 acs. Westmoreland Co., 24 Apr. 1656,
p. 32, (51). On S. side of Petomeck Riv. 1050 acs. on the N. W. of a swampe dividing this & land of John Walton, Cooper, & adj. his own land; 500 acs. Wly. upon sd. Riv. & land of Mr. Tirrall, N. Wly. upon land of John Vaughan & S. Ely. upon Richd. Walker. 1050 acs. by patent, 19 May 1651 & 500 acs. for trans. of 10 pers: Jacob Curteanceaw, Anne his wife, John, Jacob & Willm., his sons, Rob. Davis, (or Dawes), Edmond Singlar, Rob. Sitch, Maudlin Hoskins, Susan Hatt, assigned by Jacob Curteanceaw (?). Renewed 13 Jan. 1661

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URL (Click on link) http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=273&last=&g_p=P3&co llection=LO Patent
Title Bagnall, John.
Publication 10 June 1654.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Note Location: Westmoreland County.
Grantee(s): Walton, John and Bagnall, John.
Description: 3900 acres.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 3, 1652-1655, Page 273 (Reel 2).¹

     (?) Cralle was born before 1660.¹ She married Thomas "Stafford" Matthews circa 1676 at Cherry Point, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹

(?) Cralle died before 1706 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     (?) Gaskins was born circa 1689 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Richard Hull II circa 1705 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives.
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 1     Female Gaskins, b. Abt 1689, Northumberland County, Virginia d. Abt 1711, Northumberland County, Virginia (Age ~ 22 years)
Marriage     Abt 1705      Northumberland County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Sarah Hull, b. 25 Nov 1706, Northumberland County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     2. Richard Hull, b. 4 Aug 1709, Northumberland County, Virginia d. Bef 1717, Northumberland County, Virginia (Age < 7 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].¹
(?) Gaskins died circa 1711 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
[S10] Adventurers of Purse and Person Virginia 1607-1624/5. Fourth Edition. Volume Two, Families G-P.¹

     Richard Hull III was born on 12 April 1717 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Elizabeth Gaskins, daughter of Thomas Gaskins IV and Unknown (?), before 20 March 1739 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.²

Richard Hull III died between 14 April 1773 and 10 February 1777 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA;
Presumably died between date of will and date of probate.¹

His estate was probated on 10 February 1777 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹

      ;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
1653-1800 Lancaster County, Virginia Wills [Ida J. Lee];
BALL, Col. Spencer. Depositions concerning. 31 Aug. 1769. Rec. 18 May 1770.
(1) Deposition of Spencer Mottrom Ball, Gent, age 33 years. That sometime after the marriage between Winder Kenner and the desponent's sister Mary, daughter of the late Col. Spencer Ball, regarding her dower etc.
(Note: Order p. 65. Winder Kenner, Gent. appointed Gdn. to Mary and Elizabeth Kenner orphans of Brereton Kenner, dec.)
(2) Deposition of John Williams, age 36 years concerning fortune of Col. Spencer Ball, decd he intended to give his dau. Mary, who intermarried with Winder Kenner.
(3) Deposition of Richard Hull, gent, aged 52 years. Taken before Chas. Bell and John Williams, two of His Majesty's Justices for the county of Northumberland. States that after Winder Kenner intermarried with Mary Ball, dau. of the late Col. Spencer Ball, he asked Col. Ball what he intended to give Winder Kenner etc.
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1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills-Admin; [Lewis & Booker]; Page 31
Schrever(Shrever), Elizabeth
W. W. 17 July 1738---W. P. 11 of 7br 1738
Goods in the hands of my guardian Captain William Eustace, and all my moveable estate-to be equally divided between my Aunt Mary Gaskins, Uncle Richard Hull, Cousins Elizabeth, Thomas, Edwin, Sarahann,and
John Gaskins, children of my Uncle Thomas Gaskins dec'd, to be delivered to my cousins as they shall attain of age or day of marriage.
Friend Colonel Edwin Conway, Aunt Mary Gaskins, and Uncle Richard Hull, executors
Witness Moses James, Elizabeth Hurst and George Ball.
=== admin
1756-1758 Administrations Northumberland Co Va, (Lewis & Booker): Page 117
Bryant, Wilfrey, est. adm. by Richard Hull with Samuel Blackwell sec. 14 February 1757.¹

Richard Hull III left a will on 14 April 1773 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
1776-1780 Record Book #10; Northumberland Co Va, (Lewis & Booker): Page 114
Hull, Richard, of St. Stephen's Parish
W. W. 14 April 1773---W. P. 10 February 1777
Wife Elizabeth-my dwelling plantation during her natural life and then my son John Hull,
Wife Elizabeth-one half of my water grist mill during her natural life and then to my son John Hull.
Son John Hull-the other half of my water grist mill.
Son John Hull-the plantation I purchased of James Blackwell lying on Cupids Creek, and forty acres of land lying on the head of little Wiccomoco River which I purchased of Capt. Ellis Gill, during the life of my wife Elizabeth, and at her death the two tracts to go to my son Edwin Hull.
Son John Hull-one hundred acres in Hacks Neck which I purchased of Cuthbert Elliston.
Son Edwin Hull-land on Herring Creek in Hacks Neck containing three hundred acres which I purchased of Ellis Gill, Charles Bailey and his wife, and Elizabeth Sims.
Wife Elizabeth-use of nine negroes during her natural life, to wit: Suckey, Chloe, Sharper, Jesse, Adam, Old Dick, Darkey, Carpenter James, and Daniel a blacksmith, and at her death I give carpenter James and Daniel the smith to my son John Hull.
Rest of the above negroes to be equally divided between my four children John, Edwin, Ann, and Molly Hull.
Daughter Ann Hull-eight negroes Bresto, Hannah, Stephen, Fanny, Young Hannah, Letty, Little Daniel, and Phome.
Son John Hull-eight negroes David, Sam, Violet, Dinah, Michael, Old James, Betty, and little Judy.
Son Edwin Hull-eight negroes, Ezekiel, Ben, Judy, Alice, Jacob, Moss, Old Sarah, and little James.
Daughter Molly Hull-eight negroes Abraham, Isaac, Easter, Nanny, Moses, Peg, Silvia, and Sixis.
The negro boy Jesse now in the possession of my son in law Charles Lee, I give to my grandson Richard Lee.
Grandaughter Sally Gaskins-negro girl Lucy.
Wife Elizabeth-my riding chair and two horses during her natural life.
Son John Hull-one half of my silver plate, and the other half to my wife during her natural life, and at her death to my son Edwin Hull.
My executors to rent yearly as long as my daughter Elizabeth Bell shall live, unto my son in law Charles Bell-my negro woman Fanny and her child and her future increase, for the rent of five shillings a year payable on or before the twenty fifth day of December, and if my daughter should survive the said Charles Bell then I give the said Fanny and her increase to her and her assigns, and if my daughter should die in the lifetime of the said Charles Bell, then I give the said negro and her increase to my two daughters Sarah Lee, and Hannah Gaskins, to be equally divided between them
I give to my son in law Charles Bell, the money he owes me.
Three daughters Elizabeth Bell, Sarah Lee, and Hannah Gaskins-five pounds currency each.
My executors to purchase a riding chair of the price of twenty pounds, and deliver the same to my daughter Hannah Gaskins.
Each of my daughters Ann, and Molly-one good feather bed and furniture, and ten head of sheep.
Son John Hull-all the stock of horses, cattle, hogs, and sheep, he now has in his possession, also one fourth part of the cattle and hogs that are on my dwelling plantation.
Son Edwin Hull-ten head of cattle, and twenty head of sheep.
Wife Elizabeth-all the rest of my stock of cattle, hogs, and sheep, not before given.
Wife-one half of my household furniture during her natural life, and she to give and dispose of at her death to such of my children as she shall think proper.
Sons John, and Edwin, to have the other half of my household furniture to be equally divided between them.
Friend Rhodam Kenner-my riding horse known as the Sorrell horse.
My horses I give to my wife Elizabeth, and my sons John, and Edwin, to be equally divided between them.
Rest of estate I give to my children Elizabeth, Sarah, Hannah, Ann, Molly, John, and Edwin, to be equally divided.
Wife Elizabeth, friend Rhodam Kenner, and son John Hull, executors.
Witness: Charles Bell, William Allgood,and William Brown.¹

     Elizabeth Gaskins was born circa 1717 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Richard Hull III, son of Richard Hull II and Hannah Kenner, before 20 March 1739 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹

Elizabeth Gaskins died before 8 December 1794 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA;
Date of probate.¹
      ;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills-Admin; [Lewis & Booker]; 1713-1726 Record Book, Page 394
Gaskins, Thomas, Senr.
W. W. 28 April 1726---W. P. 20 of 7br 1726
Wife Martha Gaskins-all the land I hold on the southside of "Mill Creek" during her natural life, and eight negroes vizt: Harry, Tom, Jane, Great Bess, Cate, Moll, Jack, and Suky, dur(ing her life.
grandaughter Elizabeth Gaskins and her heirs-two negroes gg and Letty.
grandson Thomas Gaskins and his heirs-two negroes Dinah and solomon
grandson Edwin Gaskins and his heirs-one negro Nell.
Thomas Gaskins-all the rest of my land and negroes.
Rest of my personal estate to be divided equally between my wife Martha Gaskins, and my son Thomas Gaskins, and they to be executors.
Witness Josias Gaskins, John Forrest, and Christopher Garlington.
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1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills-Admin; [Lewis & Booker]; Page 31
Schrever(Shrever), Elizabeth
W. W. 17 July 1738---W. P. 11 of 7br 1738
Goods in the hands of my guardian Captain William Eustace, and all my moveable estate-to be equally divided between my Aunt Mary Gaskins, Uncle Richard Hull, Cousins Elizabeth, Thomas, Edwin, Sarahann,and
John Gaskins, children of my Uncle Thomas Gaskins dec'd, to be delivered to my cousins as they shall attain of age or day of marriage.
Friend Colonel Edwin Conway, Aunt Mary Gaskins, and Uncle Richard Hull, executors
Witness Moses James, Elizabeth Hurst and George Ball.
===
1747-1749 Record Book Northumberland Co Va, (Lewis & Booker): Page 208
Gaskins, Edwin, of Wiccocomoco Parish
W. W. 9 April l748---W. P. 14 November 1748
Codicil 16 September 1748
Brother John Gaskins-the choice of my horses or mares with my riding saddle, bridle, and howson(housing?)
Godson Archabald Campbell-twenty pounds current money, to be paid when he comes to the age of eighteen.
Goddaughter Sarah Hull-eighteen pounds current money, to be paid to her when she comes to the age of eighteen or marriage.
Mother-in-law Mary Campbell-a suit of mourning.
Two sisters Elizabeth Hull, and Sarah Ann McAdam-each a suit of mourning with a mourning ring, in case they survive me.
Sister Ann Gaskins-a mourning ring of twenty shillings sterling value.
Brother Thomas Gaskins-all the rest of my estate and negroes, and he to be my executor.
Witness: Joseph Ball, Samuel Garlington, and Josias Gaskins.
CODICIL: Goddaughter Sarah Conway McAdam-the sum of twenty pounds currency when she shall arrive at the age of eighteen years, and to her heirs if she does not live to that age.
Witness: James Waugh,William Haydon, and Samuel Garlington.
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1776-1780 Record Book #10; Northumberland Co Va, (Lewis & Booker): Page 114
Hull, Richard, of St. Stephen's Parish
W. W. 14 April 1773---W. P. 10 February 1777
Wife Elizabeth-my dwelling plantation during her natural life and then my son John Hull,
Wife Elizabeth-one half of my water grist mill during her natural life and then to my son John Hull.
Son John Hull-the other half of my water grist mill.
Son John Hull-the plantation I purchased of James Blackwell lying on Cupids Creek, and forty acres of land lying on the head of little Wiccomoco River which I purchased of Capt. Ellis Gill, during the life of my wife Elizabeth, and at her death the two tracts to go to my son Edwin Hull.
Son John Hull-one hundred acres in Hacks Neck which I purchased of Cuthbert Elliston.
Son Edwin Hull-land on Herring Creek in Hacks Neck containing three hundred acres which I purchased of Ellis Gill, Charles Bailey and his wife, and Elizabeth Sims.
Wife Elizabeth-use of nine negroes during her natural life, to wit: Suckey, Chloe, Sharper, Jesse, Adam, Old Dick, Darkey, Carpenter James, and Daniel a blacksmith, and at her death I give carpenter James and Daniel the smith to my son John Hull.
Rest of the above negroes to be equally divided between my four children John, Edwin, Ann, and Molly Hull.
Daughter Ann Hull-eight negroes Bresto, Hannah, Stephen, Fanny, Young Hannah, Letty, Little Daniel, and Phome.
Son John Hull-eight negroes David, Sam, Violet, Dinah, Michael, Old James, Betty, and little Judy.
Son Edwin Hull-eight negroes, Ezekiel, Ben, Judy, Alice, Jacob, Moss, Old Sarah, and little James.
Daughter Molly Hull-eight negroes Abraham, Isaac, Easter, Nanny, Moses, Peg, Silvia, and Sixis.
The negro boy Jesse now in the possession of my son in law Charles Lee, I give to my grandson Richard Lee.
Grandaughter Sally Gaskins-negro girl Lucy.
Wife Elizabeth-my riding chair and two horses during her natural life.
Son John Hull-one half of my silver plate, and the other half to my wife during her natural life, and at her death to my son Edwin Hull.
My executors to rent yearly as long as my daughter Elizabeth Bell shall live, unto my son in law Charles Bell-my negro woman Fanny and her child and her future increase, for the rent of five shillings a year payable on or before the twenty fifth day of December, and if my daughter should survive the said Charles Bell then I give the said Fanny and her increase to her and her assigns, and if my daughter should die in the lifetime of the said Charles Bell, then I give the said negro and her increase to my two daughters Sarah Lee, and Hannah Gaskins, to be equally divided between them
I give to my son in law Charles Bell, the money he owes me.
Three daughters Elizabeth Bell, Sarah Lee, and Hannah Gaskins-five pounds currency each.
My executors to purchase a riding chair of the price of twenty pounds, and deliver the same to my daughter Hannah Gaskins.
Each of my daughters Ann, and Molly-one good feather bed and furniture, and ten head of sheep.
Son John Hull-all the stock of horses, cattle, hogs, and sheep, he now has in his possession, also one fourth part of the cattle and hogs that are on my dwelling plantation.
Son Edwin Hull-ten head of cattle, and twenty head of sheep.
Wife Elizabeth-all the rest of my stock of cattle, hogs, and sheep, not before given.
Wife-one half of my household furniture during her natural life, and she to give and dispose of at her death to such of my children as she shall think proper.
Sons John, and Edwin, to have the other half of my household furniture to be equally divided between them.
Friend Rhodam Kenner-my riding horse known as the Sorrell horse.
My horses I give to my wife Elizabeth, and my sons John, and Edwin, to be equally divided between them.
Rest of estate I give to my children Elizabeth, Sarah, Hannah, Ann, Molly, John, and Edwin, to be equally divided.
Wife Elizabeth, friend Rhodam Kenner, and son John Hull, executors.
Witness: Charles Bell, William Allgood,and William Brown.¹

Reference:
Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
Sources      
[S10] Adventurers of Purse and Person Virginia 1607-1624/5. Fourth Edition. Volume Two, Families G-P.¹

     Alice Peachy Gaskins was born in 1774 at Wicomico, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married John Moncue on 21 February 1792 at Stafford Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
Family     Alice Peachy Gaskins, b. 1774, Wicomico, Northumberland County, Virginia d. 9 May 1860, Chestnut Hill, Stafford County, Virginia (Age 86 years)
Marriage     21 Feb 1792      Stafford County, Virginia
Children      
     1. John Moncure, b. 24 Dec 1793, Clermont, Stafford County, Virginia d. 3 Aug 1876, Clermont, Stafford County, Virginia (Age 82 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     2. Alice Peachy Moncure, b. 31 Jan 1796, Clermont, Stafford County, Virginia d. 18 Jun 1820, Aquia Church, Stafford County, Virginia (Age 24 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     3. Frances A. Moncure, b. 30 Jan 1797, Clermont, Stafford County, Virginia d. 30 Aug 1841, Aquia Church, Stafford County, Virginia (Age 44 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     4. Thomas Gaskins Moncure, b. 12 Oct 1799, Clermont, Stafford County, Virginia d. 28 Feb 1836, Richmond, Virginia (Age 36 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     5. Hannah Hull Moncure, b. 1 Oct 1801, Clermont, Stafford County, Virginia d. 11 Feb 1866, Chestnut Hill, Stafford County, Virginia (Age 64 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     6. William Augustus Moncure, b. 27 Nov 1803, Clermont, Stafford County, Virginia d. Mar 1862 (Age 58 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     7. Richard Cassius Lee Moncure, b. 11 Dec 1805, Clermont, Stafford County, Virginia d. 24 Aug 1882 (Age 76 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     8. Edwin R. Moncure, b. 1809, Clermont, Stafford County, Virginia d. 12 Nov 1815, Stafford County, Virginia (Age 6 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     9. Henry L. Moncure, b. 1813, Clermont, Stafford County, Virginia d. 28 Aug 1815, Stafford County, Virginia (Age 2 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].²
Alice Peachy Gaskins died on 6 May 1890 at Chestnut Hill, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.¹
      ;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
Sources      [S268] Virginia Genealogies - Hayden, 591.
Virginia Genealogies: A Genealogy of the Glassell Family of Scotland and ...
By Horace Edwin Hayden.¹

     John Moncue was born on 1 November 1772 at Diple, Overwharton Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Alice Peachy Gaskins, daughter of Col. Thomas Gaskins VI and Hannah Hull, on 21 February 1792 at Stafford Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
Family     Alice Peachy Gaskins, b. 1774, Wicomico, Northumberland County, Virginia d. 9 May 1860, Chestnut Hill, Stafford County, Virginia (Age 86 years)
Marriage     21 Feb 1792      Stafford County, Virginia
Children      
     1. John Moncure, b. 24 Dec 1793, Clermont, Stafford County, Virginia d. 3 Aug 1876, Clermont, Stafford County, Virginia (Age 82 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     2. Alice Peachy Moncure, b. 31 Jan 1796, Clermont, Stafford County, Virginia d. 18 Jun 1820, Aquia Church, Stafford County, Virginia (Age 24 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     3. Frances A. Moncure, b. 30 Jan 1797, Clermont, Stafford County, Virginia d. 30 Aug 1841, Aquia Church, Stafford County, Virginia (Age 44 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     4. Thomas Gaskins Moncure, b. 12 Oct 1799, Clermont, Stafford County, Virginia d. 28 Feb 1836, Richmond, Virginia (Age 36 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     5. Hannah Hull Moncure, b. 1 Oct 1801, Clermont, Stafford County, Virginia d. 11 Feb 1866, Chestnut Hill, Stafford County, Virginia (Age 64 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     6. William Augustus Moncure, b. 27 Nov 1803, Clermont, Stafford County, Virginia d. Mar 1862 (Age 58 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     7. Richard Cassius Lee Moncure, b. 11 Dec 1805, Clermont, Stafford County, Virginia d. 24 Aug 1882 (Age 76 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     8. Edwin R. Moncure, b. 1809, Clermont, Stafford County, Virginia d. 12 Nov 1815, Stafford County, Virginia (Age 6 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     9. Henry L. Moncure, b. 1813, Clermont, Stafford County, Virginia d. 28 Aug 1815, Stafford County, Virginia (Age 2 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].¹
John Moncue died on 13 August 1822 at Stafford Co., Virginia, USA, at age 49.¹
     Reference:
Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
Sources      [S268] Virginia Genealogies - Hayden, 591.
Virginia Genealogies: A Genealogy of the Glassell Family of Scotland and ...
By Horace Edwin Hayden.¹

     William Eustace was born in 1729 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Anne Gaskins, daughter of Thomas Gaskins IV and Mary Snead, circa 1749 at Hamilton Parish, Prince William Co., Virginia, USA.²

William Eustace died on 7 December 1800 at Elk Run Creek, Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA.¹
      ;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
1749-1752 Prince William County, Virginia Deed Book M [Antient Press]: Page 100-101
THIS INDENTURE made the twenty sixth day of May in the twenty third year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord GEORGE the second and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & forty nine Between JOHN JAMES of the County of Prince William Planter & DINAH his Wife of one part and WILLIAM EUSTACE of the same County Planter of other part Witnesseth that said JOHN JAMES & DINAH his Wife for the sum of Eighty five pounds Current money of Virga, doth sell unto the said WILLIAM EUSTACE his heirs or assigns forever two pieces of land containing Four hundred & Seventeen acres for which said parcels of land JOHN WAINWRIGHT obtained PATENTS from the PROPRIETORS OFFICE of the NORTHERN NECK of Virga, and the said JOHN WAINWRIGHT sold the said parcels of land by Deeds of Lease & Release unto JOHN JAMES bearing date in the year one thousd. seven hundred & Forty Four which Deeds are recorded in the Clearks Office of the County Court of Prince William being in the County of Prince - and on the Branches of ELK RUN and is bounded ye first tract beginning at a white Oak in a Valley on the South East side of the northwest branch of ELK RUN thence down the Branch North E. to a red Oak on a Stony hill side on the North side of the Fork of the said Branch thence So Et. to a large white Oak on a branch of the said Run thence up the said Branch No. Et, to a white Oak at the head of the said Branch thence No. W. to a Hickory between a poison field and a Savannah thence So. W. to a black Walnut on the said Run lastly No. Et.to the beginning and the other parcel of land bounded begining at a white Oak in the line of the land formerly belonging to RALPH HUGHS standing on the North East side of a Glade thence crossing the Glade So. Wt. to a white Oak on the North East side of the North Branch of the said ELK RUN thence crossing the Branch So. W. to a marked Hickory on a Stoney point Corner to the aforesd Tract to a small black Walnut tree N, E. to a black Oak in line of the aforesd tract and Corner to the said HUGHEs thence along HUGHESes line No, to the beginning which said land are now in the actual occupation of the said WILLIAM EUSTACE who is to hold the same. In Witness whereof the parties have set their hands and seals
in presence of GEO. CRUMP, JOHN JAMES
PET: WAGENER, JNO, CRUMP DINAH JAMES
At a Court held for the County of Prince William the 23d day of July 1750
JOHN JAMES acknowledged this Deed & Receipt to WILLIAM EUSTACE Gent & admitted to record
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1749-1752 Prince William County, Virginia Deed Book M [Antient Press]: Page 157-161
THIS INDENTURE made the twenty second and twenty third day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty between WILLIAM EUSTACE and ANNE his Wife of the County of Prince William and Parrish of Hamilton gent of one part and JOHN CRUMP of the said County and Parish Planter of other part Witnesseth that the said WILLIAM EUSTACE and ANNE his Wife for the sum of Eighteen pounds Twelve shillings Currt. money of Virginia doth sell unto said JOHN CRUMP in his actual possession now being by virtue of Indenture for one whole year and of the statute for transferring uses into possession and to the heirs and assigns of the said JOHN CRUMP all that Dividend of land containing Ninety three acres being in the County and Parish aforesaid and bounded beginning at a Spanish Oak on the ROAD side Corner tree to said WILLIAM EUSTACE and JOHN CRUMP thence along the line of the said JOHN CRUMP South West to three angular marked saplins two white Oaks and a red Oak thence South West to a Poplar and small white Oak on ELY. RUN thence down the several Meanders of the Run North East to a white Oak on the Run side Corner to JOHN JAMES thence then leaving the Run and extending thence North to the beginning containing Ninety three acres and being part of a tract of land taken up by JOHN COPPADGE deced of NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY whereof he obtained a Deed for the same from the PROPRIETORS OFFICE in the NORTHERN NECK of Virginia bearing date the Fifteenth day of September one thousand seven hundred and twenty Four and since sold by JOHN COPPADGE Son and Heir to the said JOHN COPPADGE deced unto WILLIAM EUSTACE Second Son of WILLIAM EUSTACE deced and recorded in the General Court relation being had To Have and To Hold the said parcel of land and all the premises unto the said JOHN CRUMP his heirs and assigns for ever. In Witness whereof the parties have set their hands and seals
in presence of ROBERT RAE, WM. EUSTACE
GEO: CRUMP, PET: WAGENER ANNE EUSTACE
At a Court held for the County of Prince William the 25 day of March 1751 WILLIAM EUSTACE gent acknowledged this Release & Receipt to be his acts and deed which are admitted to record
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1759-1761 Fauquier County Minute Book (Antient Press); Page 1
Fauquier County Court 24th of May 1759
A Commission of the Peace bearing date WILLIAMSBURG the Seventh day of May last under the Seal of the Colony as a Dedimus Potestatem for administering the Oaths directed to THOMAS HARRISON, JOSEPH BLACKWELL, JOHN WRIGHT, WILLIAM BLACKWELL, JOHN FROGG, JOHN BELL, WILLIAM EUSTACE, JOHN CHURCHHILL, WILLIAM GRANT, JOHN CRUMP, DUFF GREEN, YELVERTON PEYTON, THOMAS MARSHALL, GEORGE LAMBKIN, WHARTON RANSDALL, ELIAS EDMONDS, THOMAS McCLANAHAN and RICHARD FOOTE, Gent., or any four or more of them whereof any of them, the said THOMAS HARRISON. JOSEPH BLACKWELL, JOHN WRIGHT, WILLIAM BLACKWELL, JOHN FROGG, JOHN BELL, WILLIAM EUSTACE, JOHN CHURCHHILL or WILLIAM GRANT should be one were read by virtue of the Dedimus Potestatem, the said THOMAS HARRISON having first taken the Oaths appointed to be taken by Act of Parliament instead of the Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy the Oath appointed to be taken by an Act of Parliament made in the first year of the Reign of his late Majesty, King George the first, our Royal Father Intituled, "An Act for the Further Security of his Majestys Person and Government and the Succession of the Crown in the Heirs of the late Princess Sophia, being Protestants, and for extinguishing the hopes of the pretended Prince of Wales and his open and secret Abettors," also the Test together with the Oath of a Justice of the Peace and the Oath of a Justice of the County Court in Chancery which said Oaths were
administered to him by the said YELVERTON PEYTON and THOMAS MARSHALL; And then the said THOMAS HARRISON administered all the before mentioned Oaths to the said WILLIAM BLACEWELL, WILLIAM EUSTACE, JOHN CHURCHHILL, WILLIAM GRANT, YELVERTON PEYTON, THOMAS MARSHALL and GEORGE LAMKIN, who made and subscribed the Test
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1759-1761 Fauquier County Minute Book (Antient Press); Page 2
Fauquier County Court 24th of May 1759
- An Indenture made between WILLIAM EUSTACE Gent., of the one part, and GEORGE CRUMP, of the other part, was acknowledged by them and ordered to be recorded.¹
In William Eustace's will dated 3 September 1739 at Wicomico Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, William Eustace was named as an heir;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills and Administrations: Page 65a
Eustace, William, of Wicoco Parish, gent.
W. W. 3 September 1739---W. P. 10 March 1739/40
     Wife Ann Eustace-to enjoy my dwelling plantation and plantation at Cabin Creek neck adjoining thereto, with the use of all my working slaves, horses, cattle, sheep and hogs, all my.plate household furniture for her natural life, and my children to remain with my wife 'till they come of age or marry, and she to provide them with board out of stock given to her and those belonging to my son John
     Son John Eustace-my plantation old lands at the Indian town, and plantation where Richard Lock now lives, together with horses, cattle, sheep and hogs on the two plantations, and remainder of slaves not before given, and he to have the plantation, slaves, stock and household goods, herein bequeathed to his mother after her decease.
     Son William Eustace-land purchased from George Rust, John Mercer, and John Coppedge, with the stock of horses, cattle and hogs belonging; my son John by purchase or otherwise to settle ten working slaves on the land within five years and son William to have the same at the age of twenty one years, The three slaves now on the said land, if alive when son William settles the land, to count as part of the aforesaid ten slaves, and son John to purchased for William a lot or half acre in the town of Falmouth or Fredericksburg. Whereas a suit is now pending against me in General Court for a small part of the said lands given to my son William in Prince William County, in case a recovery be had, son John to purchase the part recovered for my son William.
     Son Isaac Eustace-my land in Stafford County on the "Pignut Ridge bought of Capt. John Lee; son John to settle on the said land ten working slaves, five head of cattle, and five head of hogs sometime within the next ten years, when my son Isaac attains the age of twenty one years.
     Daughters Elizabeth, Sarah, and Anne-four hundred pounds current money of Virginia, one half when they become twenty one or day of marriage which shall happen first, and the other half on the birth of their first child. in case that either of my said daughters do not arrive to the age of twenty one or marry or have a child, her part or portion shall be divided amongst my surviving children. Son Hancock Eustace-when he arrives at the age of sixteen to be bound apprentice to some qualified Commander of a London Ship, to serve till the age of twenty one years, and he to be kindly used and instructed in the Art of Navigation, and my executor to advance him a sum not to exceed fifty pounds current money for necessary apparel during his apprenticeships and when he arrives to the age of twenty one to have the sum of four hundred pounds current money of Virginia including the sum given him as a bound apprentice. If he should not arrive to the age of twenty one the money to be divided amonst the rest of my children.
     In case my wife Ann Eustace be unwilling to accept the legacy bequeathed in lieu of her dower in my estate, my daughters and son Hancock to deduct fifty pounds out of their legacy to make good the present disadvantage that may attend my son John.
     Son John Eustace-my store goods and all my book debts,my money and tobacco in England, my goods now sent for all my effects in trade, and he to carry on my trade now begun under the assistance and advice of my friend Matt. Zuill,gent, till he arrives to the age of twenty one My son John not to bargain or sell during his minority without the advice of my aforesaid friend, and said. Matthew Zuni to have five pounds pr annum during term of his assistance. The tobacco purchased in said trade to be shipped to England,and that Thomas Gaskins be retained as an assistant to my son John in the store and gathering in the debts,at the rate of five pounds current money pr year during two years next.
Executors to use all possible care to collect my outstanding debts the ensueing year, and my estate not to be appraised.
Daughters, and sons William, Isaac,and Hancock to be maintained and educated during their minority as my executors shall think proper out of my son John's estate, and the profit from the lands and slaves given to my sons William and Isaac, till they come of age to receive them.
Rest of estate to son John Eustace.
Wife and son John Eustace, executors.
Witness: Eliz. Howson, Thos. Edwards and Thos. Gaskins.³

     Anne Gaskins was born circa 1733 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married William Eustace, son of William Eustace and Anna Lee, circa 1749 at Hamilton Parish, Prince William Co., Virginia, USA.¹

Anne Gaskins died after 27 July 1817 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
1749-1752 Prince William County, Virginia Deed Book M [Antient Press]: Page 157-161
THIS INDENTURE made the twenty second and twenty third day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty between WILLIAM EUSTACE and ANNE his Wife of the County of Prince William and Parrish of Hamilton gent of one part and JOHN CRUMP of the said County and Parish Planter of other part Witnesseth that the said WILLIAM EUSTACE and ANNE his Wife for the sum of Eighteen pounds Twelve shillings Currt. money of Virginia doth sell unto said JOHN CRUMP in his actual possession now being by virtue of Indenture for one whole year and of the statute for transferring uses into possession and to the heirs and assigns of the said JOHN CRUMP all that Dividend of land containing Ninety three acres being in the County and Parish aforesaid and bounded beginning at a Spanish Oak on the ROAD side Corner tree to said WILLIAM EUSTACE and JOHN CRUMP thence along the line of the said JOHN CRUMP South West to three angular marked saplins two white Oaks and a red Oak thence South West to a Poplar and small white Oak on ELY. RUN thence down the several Meanders of the Run North East to a white Oak on the Run side Corner to JOHN JAMES thence then leaving the Run and extending thence North to the beginning containing Ninety three acres and being part of a tract of land taken up by JOHN COPPADGE deced of NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY whereof he obtained a Deed for the same from the PROPRIETORS OFFICE in the NORTHERN NECK of Virginia bearing date the Fifteenth day of September one thousand seven hundred and twenty Four and since sold by JOHN COPPADGE Son and Heir to the said JOHN COPPADGE deced unto WILLIAM EUSTACE Second Son of WILLIAM EUSTACE deced and recorded in the General Court relation being had To Have and To Hold the said parcel of land and all the premises unto the said JOHN CRUMP his heirs and assigns for ever. In Witness whereof the parties have set their hands and seals
in presence of ROBERT RAE, WM. EUSTACE
GEO: CRUMP, PET: WAGENER ANNE EUSTACE
At a Court held for the County of Prince William the 25 day of March 1751 WILLIAM EUSTACE gent acknowledged this Release & Receipt to be his acts and deed which are admitted to record.¹

Reference:
Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
Sources      [S10] Adventurers of Purse and Person Virginia 1607-1624/5. Fourth Edition. Volume Two, Families G-P.¹

     Thomas Gaskins IV was born in 1694 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Unknown (?) circa 1714.^4,1
Thomas Gaskins IV married Mary Conway, daughter of Col. Edwin Conway III and Ann Ball, circa 1720 at Christ Church Parish, Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd of 3 wives (if Mary SNEAD is correct).
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 1     Mary Conway, b. Abt 1704, Christ Church Parish, Lancaster County, Virginia - probate d. Bef 1748, Lancaster County, Virginia (Age ~ 43 years)
Marriage     Abt 1720      Christ Church Parish, Lancaster County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Sarah Anne Gaskins, b. Bef 1726, Lancaster County, Virginia Fd. Aft 1794, Northumberland County, Virginia (Age > 70 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     2. Edwin Gaskins, b. Bef 1725, Northumberland County, Virginia d. 14 Nov 1748, Northumberland County, Virginia - probate (Age > 23 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].⁵ Thomas Gaskins IV married Mary Snead
;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:      marriage not proved.. could be Mary Conway. Adventures of Purse and Person show 3 marriages for Thomas Gaskins.⁶
Thomas Gaskins IV died before 8 August 1737 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:      will lost
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1729-1737 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book; [Lewis & Booker]; Page 266
Gaskins, Thomas, will probated 8 August 1737 by Mrs. Mary Gaskins and Charles Jones the executors.¹
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Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills-Admin; [Lewis & Booker]; 1713-1726 Record Book, Page 394
Gaskins, Thomas, Senr.
W. W. 28 April 1726---W. P. 20 of 7br 1726
Wife Martha Gaskins-all the land I hold on the southside of "Mill Creek" during her natural life, and eight negroes vizt: Harry, Tom, Jane, Great Bess, Cate, Moll, Jack, and Suky, dur(ing her life.
grandaughter Elizabeth Gaskins and her heirs-two negroes gg and Letty.
grandson Thomas Gaskins and his heirs-two negroes Dinah and solomon
grandson Edwin Gaskins and his heirs-one negro Nell.
Thomas Gaskins-all the rest of my land and negroes.
Rest of my personal estate to be divided equally between my wife Martha Gaskins, and my son Thomas Gaskins, and they to be executors.
Witness Josias Gaskins, John Forrest, and Christopher Garlington.
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1729-1737 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book; [Lewis & Booker]; Page 77
Gaskins, Mrs. Martha, will probated 18 April 1733, by Thomas Gaskins the executor.¹

Reference:
Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
Sources      [S10] Adventurers of Purse and Person Virginia 1607-1624/5. Fourth Edition. Volume Two, Families G-P.¹
In Thomas Gaskins Sr. (III)'s will dated 28 April 1726 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, Thomas Gaskins IV was named as executor;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills-Admin; [Lewis & Booker]; 1713-1726 Record Book, Page 394
Gaskins, Thomas, Senr.
W. W. 28 April 1726---W. P. 20 of 7br 1726
Wife Martha Gaskins-all the land I hold on the southside of "Mill Creek" during her natural life, and eight negroes vizt: Harry, Tom, Jane, Great Bess, Cate, Moll, Jack, and Suky, dur(ing her life.
grandaughter Elizabeth Gaskins and her heirs-two negroes Pegg and Letty.
grandson Thomas Gaskins and his heirs-two negroes Dinah and solomon
grandson Edwin Gaskins and his heirs-one negro Nell.
Thomas Gaskins-all the rest of my land and negroes.
Rest of my personal estate to be divided equally between my wife Martha Gaskins, and my son Thomas Gaskins, and they to be executors.
Witness Josias Gaskins, John Forrest, and Christopher Garlington.²

     Mary Snead married Thomas Gaskins IV, son of Thomas Gaskins Sr. (III) and Martha Haynes,
;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:      marriage not proved.. could be Mary Conway. Adventures of Purse and Person show 3 marriages for Thomas Gaskins.¹
Mary Snead died after 1741 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Anthony West in August 1741 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹

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Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills-Admin; [Lewis & Booker]; Page 266
Gaskins, Thomas, will probated 8 August 1737 by Mrs. Mary Gaskins and Charles Jones the executors
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1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills-Admin; [Lewis & Booker]; Page 31
Schrever(Shrever), Elizabeth
W. W. 17 July 1738---W. P. 11 of 7br 1738
Goods in the hands of my guardian Captain William Eustace, and all my moveable estate-to be equally divided between my Aunt Mary Gaskins, Uncle Richard Hull, Cousins Elizabeth, Thomas, Edwin, Sarahann,and
John Gaskins, children of my Uncle Thomas Gaskins dec'd, to be delivered to my cousins as they shall attain of age or day of marriage.
Friend Colonel Edwin Conway, Aunt Mary Gaskins, and Uncle Richard Hull, executors
Witness Moses James, Elizabeth Hurst and George Ball.
===
1737-1743 Northumberland County, Virginia Administrations; [Lewis & Booker]; Page 115
Floyd, Nathaniel, est. adm. by Mrs. Mary Gaskins. 10 of Xbr 1739
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1747-1749 Record Book Northumberland Co Va, (Lewis & Booker): Page 208
Gaskins, Edwin, of Wiccocomoco Parish
W. W. 9 April l748---W. P. 14 November 1748
Codicil 16 September 1748
Brother John Gaskins-the choice of my horses or mares with my riding saddle, bridle, and howson(housing?)
Godson Archabald Campbell-twenty pounds current money, to be paid when he comes to the age of eighteen.
Goddaughter Sarah Hull-eighteen pounds current money, to be paid to her when she comes to the age of eighteen or marriage.
Mother-in-law Mary Campbell-a suit of mourning.
Two sisters Elizabeth Hull, and Sarah Ann McAdam-each a suit of mourning with a mourning ring, in case they survive me.
Sister Ann Gaskins-a mourning ring of twenty shillings sterling value.
Brother Thomas Gaskins-all the rest of my estate and negroes, and he to be my executor.
Witness: Joseph Ball, Samuel Garlington, and Josias Gaskins.
CODICIL: Goddaughter Sarah Conway McAdam-the sum of twenty pounds currency when she shall arrive at the age of eighteen years, and to her heirs if she does not live to that age.
Witness: James Waugh,William Haydon, and Samuel Garlington.¹

     Anthony West died after 1741 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Mary Snead in August 1741 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Anne Eustace was born circa 1737 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married John Gaskins, son of Thomas Gaskins IV and Mary Snead, in April 1758 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 1st of 2 husbands.^2,1 Anne Eustace married John Lawson, son of Epaphroditus Lawson and Anna Steptoe, in 1768 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 2nd of 2 husbands.³
Anne Eustace died after 1798 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA.¹
      ;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills-Admin; [Lewis & Booker]; Page 266
Gaskins, Thomas, will probated 8 August 1737 by Mrs. Mary Gaskins and Charles J.¹
In William Eustace's will dated 3 September 1739 at Wicomico Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, Anne Eustace was named as an heir;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills and Administrations: Page 65a
Eustace, William, of Wicoco Parish, gent.
W. W. 3 September 1739---W. P. 10 March 1739/40
     Wife Ann Eustace-to enjoy my dwelling plantation and plantation at Cabin Creek neck adjoining thereto, with the use of all my working slaves, horses, cattle, sheep and hogs, all my.plate household furniture for her natural life, and my children to remain with my wife 'till they come of age or marry, and she to provide them with board out of stock given to her and those belonging to my son John
     Son John Eustace-my plantation old lands at the Indian town, and plantation where Richard Lock now lives, together with horses, cattle, sheep and hogs on the two plantations, and remainder of slaves not before given, and he to have the plantation, slaves, stock and household goods, herein bequeathed to his mother after her decease.
     Son William Eustace-land purchased from George Rust, John Mercer, and John Coppedge, with the stock of horses, cattle and hogs belonging; my son John by purchase or otherwise to settle ten working slaves on the land within five years and son William to have the same at the age of twenty one years, The three slaves now on the said land, if alive when son William settles the land, to count as part of the aforesaid ten slaves, and son John to purchased for William a lot or half acre in the town of Falmouth or Fredericksburg. Whereas a suit is now pending against me in General Court for a small part of the said lands given to my son William in Prince William County, in case a recovery be had, son John to purchase the part recovered for my son William.
     Son Isaac Eustace-my land in Stafford County on the "Pignut Ridge bought of Capt. John Lee; son John to settle on the said land ten working slaves, five head of cattle, and five head of hogs sometime within the next ten years, when my son Isaac attains the age of twenty one years.
     Daughters Elizabeth, Sarah, and Anne-four hundred pounds current money of Virginia, one half when they become twenty one or day of marriage which shall happen first, and the other half on the birth of their first child. in case that either of my said daughters do not arrive to the age of twenty one or marry or have a child, her part or portion shall be divided amongst my surviving children. Son Hancock Eustace-when he arrives at the age of sixteen to be bound apprentice to some qualified Commander of a London Ship, to serve till the age of twenty one years, and he to be kindly used and instructed in the Art of Navigation, and my executor to advance him a sum not to exceed fifty pounds current money for necessary apparel during his apprenticeships and when he arrives to the age of twenty one to have the sum of four hundred pounds current money of Virginia including the sum given him as a bound apprentice. If he should not arrive to the age of twenty one the money to be divided amonst the rest of my children.
     In case my wife Ann Eustace be unwilling to accept the legacy bequeathed in lieu of her dower in my estate, my daughters and son Hancock to deduct fifty pounds out of their legacy to make good the present disadvantage that may attend my son John.
     Son John Eustace-my store goods and all my book debts,my money and tobacco in England, my goods now sent for all my effects in trade, and he to carry on my trade now begun under the assistance and advice of my friend Matt. Zuill,gent, till he arrives to the age of twenty one My son John not to bargain or sell during his minority without the advice of my aforesaid friend, and said. Matthew Zuni to have five pounds pr annum during term of his assistance. The tobacco purchased in said trade to be shipped to England,and that Thomas Gaskins be retained as an assistant to my son John in the store and gathering in the debts,at the rate of five pounds current money pr year during two years next.
Executors to use all possible care to collect my outstanding debts the ensueing year, and my estate not to be appraised.
Daughters, and sons William, Isaac,and Hancock to be maintained and educated during their minority as my executors shall think proper out of my son John's estate, and the profit from the lands and slaves given to my sons William and Isaac, till they come of age to receive them.
Rest of estate to son John Eustace.
Wife and son John Eustace, executors.
Witness: Eliz. Howson, Thos. Edwards and Thos. Gaskins.⁴ She was mentioned regarding the death of John Gaskins before 11 June 1759 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
1756-1758 Administrations Northumberland Co Va, (Lewis & Booker): Page 68
Gaskins, John, est. adm. by Anne Gaskins. 11 June 1759.²

     John Gaskins was born before 1737 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Anne Eustace, daughter of William Eustace and Anna Lee, in April 1758 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 1st of 2 husbands.^1,2
John Gaskins died before 11 June 1759 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
1756-1758 Administrations Northumberland Co Va, (Lewis & Booker): Page 68
Gaskins, John, est. adm. by Anne Gaskins. 11 June 1759.¹
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Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills-Admin; [Lewis & Booker]; Page 31
Schrever(Shrever), Elizabeth
W. W. 17 July 1738---W. P. 11 of 7br 1738
Goods in the hands of my guardian Captain William Eustace, and all my moveable estate-to be equally divided between my Aunt Mary Gaskins, Uncle Richard Hull, Cousins Elizabeth, Thomas, Edwin, Sarahann,and
John Gaskins, children of my Uncle Thomas Gaskins dec'd, to be delivered to my cousins as they shall attain of age or day of marriage.
Friend Colonel Edwin Conway, Aunt Mary Gaskins, and Uncle Richard Hull, executors
Witness Moses James, Elizabeth Hurst and George Ball.
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Montgomery County Land Records, 1777-1781; Liber A1, Page 531. Jul 17, 1780 from Leonard Love of M, planter, to John Gaskin, schoolmaster, of M, for 4000 £a tract of land called String About, lying in M, being part of a tract of land called The Resurvey on Non Eaton, bounded by a tract of land called the Dry Springs, Cramtons Land, containing and laid out for about 55 acres. The warranty in this deed does not exempt sd John Gaskin from paying a mortgage on the abovesd land, granted by sd Leonard Love to William Deaken as factor to William Moleson, merchant in London, which is excepted and foreprized, from which mortgage the sd Leonard Love is to be forever exonerated. Signed - Leonard Love. Wit - AEns Campbell*, Cha. Hungerford*. Elizabeth Love, wife of sd Leonard Love, relinquished her right of dower to the within mentioned land. Recorded Jul 18, 1780.
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1747-1749 Record Book Northumberland Co Va, (Lewis & Booker): Page 208
Gaskins, Edwin, of Wiccocomoco Parish
W. W. 9 April l748---W. P. 14 November 1748
Codicil 16 September 1748
Brother John Gaskins-the choice of my horses or mares with my riding saddle, bridle, and howson(housing?)
Godson Archabald Campbell-twenty pounds current money, to be paid when he comes to the age of eighteen.
Goddaughter Sarah Hull-eighteen pounds current money, to be paid to her when she comes to the age of eighteen or marriage.
Motherin-law Mary Campbell-a suit of mourning.
Two sisters Elizabeth Hull, and Sarah Ann McAdam-each a suit of mourning with a mourning ring, in case they survive me.
Sister Ann Gaskins-a mourning ring of twenty shillings sterling value.
Brother Thomas Gaskins-all the rest of my estate and negroes, and he to be my executor.
Witness: Joseph Ball, Samuel Garlington, and Josias Gaskins.
CODICIL: Goddaughter Sarah Conway McAdam-the sum of twenty pounds currency when she shall arrive at the age of eighteen years, and to her heirs if she does not live to that age.
Witness: James Waugh,William Haydon, and Samuel Garlington.¹

     John Lawson was born circa 1735 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Anne Eustace, daughter of William Eustace and Anna Lee, in 1768 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 2nd of 2 husbands.¹
John Lawson died before 22 January 1798 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA;
Date of probate.¹
      ;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
http://lawsondna.org/Media/virginiacounties/Fauquier.html

Fauquier County, VA, Will Book 1, 1759-1783, pages 286-269 - Anna Steptoe Lawson, dated 1 June 1774.
Brother - Epaphroditus Lawson, all my Negroes in consideration of his paying the Legacies hereafter named. Brother - John Lawson and wife Ann, 10 pounds in goods and give it to them yearly and each a Suit of Mourning. Uncle - Joseph Blackwell and Aunt - Lucy Blackwell, each a Suit of Mourning. Cousin - Betty Chilton, a Suit of Worked Muslin not yet quite finished. Cousin - Judy Blackwell, my Stone Ring.
Cousin - Elizabeth Lawson, Anne Steptoe Lawson, Mary Lawson and Elizabeth Gilbert, all my wearing clothes to be divided among them by the discretion my dear sister Mary Lawson. Sister - Mary Lawson...Brick Wall round my father and mother's graves.
Executor - Brother Epaphroditus Lawson
Signed Anne Steptoe Lawson
Wits: Joseph Blackwell, Lucy Blackwell, Sarah Alexander Lee and Joseph Blackwell Jr.
Proved: 28 November 1774, by order of Joseph Blackwell and Joseph Blackwell. Epaphroditus Lawson made order and was granted certificate for obtaining a probate.
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Lancaster County, VA, Deeds & Wills, Book 14, 1743-1750, page 128. – Last Will and Testament of Epaphroditus Lawson
Item – I do leave and lend to my beloved wife one negro girl name Judith during her widowhood and in case of her death or marriage then to be equally divided among my children.
Item – I give and bequeath to my son Eppa Lawson, my still and all necessaries to her belonging also my desire is that the said still shall not be lent or hired to any person or persons whatsoever but to remain for use of the plantation until the owner comes of age to receive her.
Item – My will and desire is that if my negro Stephen now lying in the goal (jail) of Lancaster County is not hanged that my Executor will make sale of him o the advantage which thy see most proper.
Item – I give to my son John Lawson 25 pounds current money the said money or 25 pounds to be raised by the sale of the negro Stephen, if the above slave is hanged what ever he is valued to more than pays the 25 pounds current money and if not hanged whatever he is sold for more than the said sum, I devise it may be disposed of as my Executor see occasion for the use of the plantation.
Item – My will is that after my son John Lawson has received his schooling he shall be bound to a trade at the age of 16 and serve until 20, it being 4 years.
Item – My will and desire is that all my Estate of what sort or kind so ever it be, omitting the above legacies shall be equally divided amongst my wife and children, vis. Eppa, Elizabeth, John and Anna Stepto and in Case of either of my children should deceased in their non age or without issue, it is my desire that the said child or children’s part or parts may be equally divided among my surviving child or children.
Item – I do nominate my loving friend James Haynes Sr., John Stepto, James Haynes Jr. and William Dymer to be my whole and sole Executors to this my last Will & Testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 25 March 1745. Signed Epaphroditus Lawson. Witnesses James Kirk and Uriah Angell. Recorded 12 April 1745 by oath of James Kirk and Uriah Angell and admitted to record.¹

     Unknown (?) was born circa 1698 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Thomas Gaskins IV, son of Thomas Gaskins Sr. (III) and Martha Haynes, circa 1714.^1,2

Unknown (?) died circa 1719 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹