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     Mary Conway was born circa 1704 at Christ Church Parish, Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Thomas Gaskins IV, son of Thomas Gaskins Sr. (III) and Martha Haynes, circa 1720 at Christ Church Parish, Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA,
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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].¹
Mary Conway died before 1748 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.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 Sr. (III) was born circa 1666 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Martha Haynes before 1694 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.^2,1

Thomas Gaskins Sr. (III) died before 20 July 1726 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA;
Date of probate.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

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Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
Viginia Colonial Abstracts-Northumberland County, 1678-1713 Subject Name: Court Date/Page: Event:
George Marshall 18 June 1690; page 512 George Marshall in behalf of his wife Rachel vs. Josias Gaskins, she having served Gaskins.

Richard and John Marshall 19 March 1706/7, page 431 Richard and John Marshall orphan sons of George Marshall (ages 14 and 9) to serve Thomas Gaskins until 21.
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1680-1683 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 2; [Antient Press]; Page 66
Northumberland County Court 19th of May 1680
- JOSIAS GASKOYNE Guardian to THOMAS GASKOYNE
THOMAS GASKOYNE doth in Court make choise of his Unkle, JOSIAS GASKOYNE to be his Guardian

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1696-1699 Lancaster County, Virginia Order Book 4, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 36
Lancaster County Court 9th of March 1697/98
- JAMES HAYNES, WILLIAM JONES, THOMAS GASKINS, THOMAS PINKARD and ELIZABETH CURTIS comeing into Court and moveing for administration of their Mother, ELIZABETH PINKARD's, Estate the same is therefore granted and itt is further ordered yt an Inventory of ye Estate be taken and returned
upon Oath to ye next Court
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1706-1711 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 81-84
THIS INDENTURE made the Sixteenth day of January in the Ninth years of the reigns of our Sovereigns Lady Anne &c. Anno Dom: one thousand seven hundred and four Betweene JOSIAS GASKINS of WICCOCOMOCO Parish in Northumberld, County & Colony of Vir a' of the one part and THOMAS GASKINS of the sd Parrish County and Colony of the other party, Witnesseth that whereas THOMAS GASKINS late of sd. County of Northumberrand deced did by his Last Will and Testamt. in Writeing dated the Twentieth day of June Anno Dom: one thousand six hundred and sixty three as relacon thereto had may appeare, give and devise (interalia) unto his Son, JOSIAS GASKINS (the Father of the said JOSIAS, party to these pr:sents), the Plantacon whereon he the Testator aforesd. then lived being Two hundred and fifty acres of land granted to him by Pattent dated the Fifteenth day of September one thousand six hundred forty and nine scituate in GREAT WICCOCOMOCO RIVER being a neck of six hundred bounded (as by the said Pattent expressed), on the Northern part by a Branch parting this from the Land of JOHN DENNIS, on the Southerne part by a Branch parting this from the Land of PETER KNIGHT & running West & Southerly into the Woods, which said JOSIAS, the Devisee, being dead and the said THOMAS, party to these pr:sents conceaveing by the Words of the sd, Devise that he, the Devisee, had but an Estate for Life in the sd, Land which determined at his death and reverted to the sd, THOMAS GASKINS, party to these pr:sents. the Son of THOMAS GASKINS, Elder Brother of JOSIAS GASKINS, the sd, Devisee& Eldest Son of the sd. Devisor brought a Writt of Ejectint. in the General' Court to oust the sd, JOSIAS, party to these pr:sents, (who was in possession of the said Lands) from his claime, but by means of the affinity betweene the said parties with other consideracons them thereunto moveing, the sd. THOMAS, party as aforesd., droped the suit and they mutually consented to putt a period to the differences and passed their Deeds to each other and acknowledged ye same in the Court of the above County of Northumberld., at a Court held for the said County the 21th day of December Anno 1709; which said Deeds together with the Records wherein they were entered with the Office of the sd, County being burned, and the said parties being still willing frindly amiably to avoid future strifes & differences: Therefore This Indenture further Witnesseth that the said JOSIAS GASKINS. party to these pr:sents, for the consideracons aforesd, as alsoe for the consideracon of one hundred acres of Land, part of the hereby granted Land and pr:misses by him. the sd. THOMAS GASKINS, to be conveyed to the sd. JOSIAS by Deed of Indenture beareing date with these pr:sents hath granted unto him, the said THOMAS GASEINS, and to his heires and assigner for ever all that tract of land aforesd. con-teynin g Five hundred and fifty acres in the sd, Parish County & Colony hounded as aforesd, by the sd. Pattent with all rights and the said JOSIAS GASKINS for him selfe hi' heires agree with the said THOMAS GASKINS that he shall att all times firsreaftcr poi" the said Two hundred and fifty acres of land from him the said JOSIAS GASKINS & his -heires: In Witness of all the premisses the said JOSIAS GASKINS hath putt his fir affixed his seale the day and date first above written
Signed sealed and delivered in the pr:sence of
SAMUELL CAMMELL his mark, JOSIAS GASKINS
THOMAS SHEARS, his mark
THOMAS LAURENCE. his mark
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Northumberland County Order Book 1707-1713: 431/3:
At a Court held for Northumberland County the 19th day of March 1707
RICHARD and JOHN MARSHALL Orphan Sons of GEORGE MARSHALL
RICHARD being fourteen Years of Age the Tenth of September next and JOHN Nine Years Old Are by this Court bound Apprentices to serve THOMAS GASKINS and his heirs until they Arrive to the Age of One and twenty Years the said GASKINS in Court Promising to teach or Cause them to be taught to read as also to write if possible And to find and provide for them Competent meat drink washing and Lodging fitting and Convenient for such Apprentices during the said Term.
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1706-1711 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 84-86
THIS INDENTURE made the sixteenth day of janry: in the Ninth yeare of the Reigne of or, Sovereigne Lady Anne &c. Annoq: Dom: one thousand seven hundred and Ten Betweene THOMAS GASKINS of the one part and JOSIAS GASKINS of the other party. Witnesseth that the sd. THOMAS GASKINS for diverse good causes but more especially for determining all disputes betweene the said parties relating to the Land lately in difference betweene them and compounded and settled by former Deeds acknowledged in Northumberld. County Court ye 21st day of December Anna: 1709, which together with the Records wherein they were entered and the Office of sd, County was burned, and for confirmacon of the good intents by the sd. former Deeds expressed, hath granted unto him the said JOSIAS GASKINS and to his heires a certaine tract of land conteyning One hundred acres being in the sd. Parish, being part of Two hundred and fifty acres of land formerly granted by Pattent o THOMAS GASKINS, the Grandfather of the said parties dated the fifteenth day of September Anna Dom: one thousand six hundred & forty nine; who by his Will devised his said Land to his Son, JOSIAS GASKINS. the Father of the aforesd, JOSIAS GASKINS, party to this Indenture, who by meanes of his Fathers death possessed him selfe thereof and for good causes by Deed of Indenture beareing date with these prsents conveyed over the same to the said THOMAS GASKINS, party as aforesd., the sd, hundred acres of land being part of the said Two hundred and fifty acres being seperated from the residue by a line of marked trees and is bounded outwardly with the lands of DAMERON, HARRIS, BLEDSOE & NICKLESS, with all rights; To have and to hold unto the sd, JOSIAS GASKINS his heires, & will warrant & for ever defend from future claimes of any persons; In Witness of all the
prmisses, the said THOMAS GASKINS first party to these prsents. hath putt his hand and affixed his seale the day and yeare first above written
Signed sealed and delivered in ye pr:sence of
SAMUELL CAMMELL, his mark, THO: GASKINS, seale
THOMAS SHEARE, his mark
THOMAS LAURENCE, his mark
Die May 16: 1711, This Deed of Indenture for Land was acknowledged by THOMAS GASKINS, and MARTHA his Wife by her Attorney, Captn. THOMAS HOBSON, relinquished her Right of Dower to the said Land unto JOSAIS GASKINS and the same is admitted to Record
Test THO: HOBSON, Cl Cur
Memorandum. Janry: ye 16: 1710/11. That Quiett and peaceably possession was this day delivered by THOMAS GASKINS unto JOSIAS GASKINS by delivery of Turfe and Twigg upon the sd. Land in ye pr:sence of
SAMUELL CAMMELL, his mark
THOMAS SHEARE, his mark
THOMAS LAURENCE, his mark
Die May 16: 1711 The above Livery of Seizin was acknowledged in Northumberld. County Court by THOMAS GASKINS unto JOSIAS GASKINS & the same is admitted to Record Test THO: HOBSON, Cl Cur
KNOW ALL MEN that I MARTHA GASKINS, Wife of THOMAS GASKINS, putt my true Friend, Capt. THOMAS HOBSON, my true & lawful! Attorney to acknowledge my Right of. Dower to one hundred acres of land unto JOSIAS GASKINS & whatsoever my sd. Attornie shall lawfully doe, I doe hereby confirme, In Witness whereof, I have hereunto sett my hand & seale Janry: 16th: 1711
Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of us
SAMUELL CAMMELL, MARTHA GASKINS
THOMAS SHEARE
Die May 16th. 1711. Recordatr: in Cur Northbria. Test THO: HOBSON, CI Cur
KNOW ALL MEN by these prsents that I THOMAS GASKINS am bound unto JOSIAS GASKINS in penall sume of One hundred pounds Steil: dated this sixteenth day of January one thousand seven hundred & Tenn the sd. one hundred acres of land in quiett & peaceably possession thereof from ye future claime of any person, That then ye above obligacon to be void else to stand & remaine in full force
Signed sealed & delivered in pr:sence of
SAMUELL CAMMELL, THO: GASKINS
THOMAS SHEARE
Die May 16th: 1711, This Bond was acknowledged in County Court by THOMAS GASKINS unto JOSIAS GASKNS and the same is admitted to Record
Test THO: HOBSON, CI Cur.¹

Thomas Gaskins Sr. (III) left a will on 28 April 1726 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA;
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.¹

     Martha Haynes was born circa 1670 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Thomas Gaskins Sr. (III) before 1694 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2

Martha Haynes died before 18 April 1733 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA;
Date of probate
Per early Colonial Settlers: will is lost
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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
      ; 1653-1800 Lancaster County, Virginia Wills [Ida J. Lee];
HAYNES, Thos. 15 Feb. 1678. Rec. 24 May 1679.
Son: James Haynes my plantation.
Daus: Elizabeth Haynes, Margarett Haynes land bought in partnership with Mr. Robt. Griggs upon a creek called Slaughters creek. Marah & Martha Haynes. My "nevie" Thomas Reave 5000 lbs. of tabacco. "Nevie" James Haynes who is also now in Va. Brothers James Haynes & his son. Wm. Haynes and his son Thos. Haynes all my estate in England after death of my sister Joan to whom I do give it for her life time, which came to me by my father's will.
Exors: Wife and children. Wits: John Molyne, Thos. Burroughs. W.B. 5, p. 54.
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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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1706-1711 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 84-86
THIS INDENTURE made the sixteenth day of janry: in the Ninth yeare of the Reigne of or, Sovereigne Lady Anne &c. Annoq: Dom: one thousand seven hundred and Ten Betweene THOMAS GASKINS of the one part and JOSIAS GASKINS of the other party. Witnesseth that the sd. THOMAS GASKINS for diverse good causes but more especially for determining all disputes betweene the said parties relating to the Land lately in difference betweene them and compounded and settled by former Deeds acknowledged in Northumberld. County Court ye 21st day of December Anna: 1709, which together with the Records wherein they were entered and the Office of sd, County was burned, and for confirmacon of the good intents by the sd. former Deeds expressed, hath granted unto him the said JOSIAS GASKINS and to his heires a certaine tract of land conteyning One hundred acres being in the sd. Parish, being part of Two hundred and fifty acres of land formerly granted by Pattent o THOMAS GASKINS, the Grandfather of the said parties dated the fifteenth day of September Anna Dom: one thousand six hundred & forty nine; who by his Will devised his said Land to his Son, JOSIAS GASKINS. the Father of the aforesd, JOSIAS GASKINS, party to this Indenture, who by meanes of his Fathers death possessed him selfe thereof and for good causes by Deed of Indenture beareing date with these prsents conveyed over the same to the said THOMAS GASKINS, party as aforesd., the sd, hundred acres of land being part of the said Two hundred and fifty acres being seperated from the residue by a line of marked trees and is bounded outwardly with the lands of DAMERON, HARRIS, BLEDSOE & NICKLESS, with all rights; To have and to hold unto the sd, JOSIAS GASKINS his heires, & will warrant & for ever defend from future claimes of any persons; In Witness of all the
prmisses, the said THOMAS GASKINS first party to these prsents. hath putt his hand and affixed his seale the day and yeare first above written
Signed sealed and delivered in ye pr:sence of
SAMUELL CAMMELL, his mark, THO: GASKINS, seale
THOMAS SHEARE, his mark
THOMAS LAURENCE, his mark
Die May 16: 1711, This Deed of Indenture for Land was acknowledged by THOMAS GASKINS, and MARTHA his Wife by her Attorney, Captn. THOMAS HOBSON, relinquished her Right of Dower to the said Land unto JOSAIS GASKINS and the same is admitted to Record
Test THO: HOBSON, Cl Cur
Memorandum. Janry: ye 16: 1710/11. That Quiett and peaceably possession was this day delivered by THOMAS GASKINS unto JOSIAS GASKINS by delivery of Turfe and Twigg upon the sd. Land in ye pr:sence of
SAMUELL CAMMELL, his mark
THOMAS SHEARE, his mark
THOMAS LAURENCE, his mark
Die May 16: 1711 The above Livery of Seizin was acknowledged in Northumberld. County Court by THOMAS GASKINS unto JOSIAS GASKINS & the same is admitted to Record Test THO: HOBSON, Cl Cur
KNOW ALL MEN that I MARTHA GASKINS, Wife of THOMAS GASKINS, putt my true Friend, Capt. THOMAS HOBSON, my true & lawful! Attorney to acknowledge my Right of. Dower to one hundred acres of land unto JOSIAS GASKINS & whatsoever my sd. Attornie shall lawfully doe, I doe hereby confirme, In Witness whereof, I have hereunto sett my hand & seale Janry: 16th: 1711
Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of us
SAMUELL CAMMELL, MARTHA GASKINS
THOMAS SHEARE
Die May 16th. 1711. Recordatr: in Cur Northbria. Test THO: HOBSON, CI Cur
KNOW ALL MEN by these prsents that I THOMAS GASKINS am bound unto JOSIAS GASKINS in penall sume of One hundred pounds Steil: dated this sixteenth day of January one thousand seven hundred & Tenn the sd. one hundred acres of land in quiett & peaceably possession thereof from ye future claime of any person, That then ye above obligacon to be void else to stand & remaine in full force
Signed sealed & delivered in pr:sence of
SAMUELL CAMMELL, THO: GASKINS
THOMAS SHEARE
Die May 16th: 1711, This Bond was acknowledged in County Court by THOMAS GASKINS unto JOSIAS GASKNS and the same is admitted to Record
Test THO: HOBSON, CI Cur.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

     Isaac Eustace was born circa 1730 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Agatha Conway, daughter of George Conway and Anne Heath, on 15 April 1757 at Overwharton Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.^2,1
Isaac Eustace married Susannah James on 14 December 1780 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA,
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His 2nd of 2 wives.
Per Early Colonial Settlers: Isaac Eustace & Susannah James, Marriage entry, 14 December 1780, Marriage Register, Vol. l: 99, County Clerk's Office, Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia (hereafter cited as Eustace-James, Marriage Register Vol. 1).³
Isaac Eustace died after 1786 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
STAFFORD COUNTY VA WILL BOOK S; 1780-1789; THE ANTIENT PRESS
Page 363-364 KNOW ALL AN by these presents that I ISAAC EUSTACE Gt, of Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, for & in consideration of the natural love & affection which I have & bear to & for my Son, WILLIAM EUSTACE of sd County, as also for the sum of Five shillings current money to me paid by him, I have given do make over to him, my Son, WILLIAM, & to his heirs & assigns forever, the following slaves in his actual possession now being, to wit, Bet a woman with Simon a boy, Margary a girl. & Harry a boy Children of sd. Bet., Sal a woman & Kit her Child, & Ned a Lad; To have and to hold the sd, slaves above named to him the said WILLIAM EUSTACE his heirs & assigns forever, & I do hereby warrant the sd, slaves to him against the claim of stl persons whatsoever, In Witness whereof I have affixed my hand & seal this 17th day of June 1786
Signed sealed& acknowledged & delivered in presence of
SAMUEL H. PEYTON, ISAAC EUSTACE HENRY PEYTON
At a Court held for Stafford County the 9th day of October 1786
The above Deed of Gift from ISAAC EUSTACE Gt., to his Son, WILLIAM, being then proved by the oaths of the evidences thereto, was on motion of the W. WILLIAM, ordered to be recorded Attest T. G. S. TYLEP, C. S. C.
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1749-1752 Prince William County, Virginia Deed Book M [Antient Press]: Page 173-175
THIS INDENTURE made the twenty recd, and twenty third day of Sept. in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Fifty One Between JOHN LEE of the County of STAFFORD gent. of one part and ISAAC EUSTACE Third Son of WILLIAM EUSTACE late of the County of NORTHUMBERLAND gent deced of other part Witnesseth that sd JOHN LEE for sum of (One hundred pounds) paid by the sd ISAAC EUSTACE he the said JOHN LEE hath sold unto the said ISAAC EUSTACE in his actual possession now being by force of Indenture for one year and of the statute for Transferring uses into possession and to the heirs and assignes of the sd ISAAC EUSTACE all that Dividend of Land being in the County of Prince Willm. containing Four hundred and fifty acres on the PIGNUT RIDGE granted by Deed from the PROPRIETORS of the NORTHERN NECK bearing date the seventh day of March one thousand and seven hundred and Thirty to PETER BYRAM and is now vested in the aforesd JOHN LEE and bounded beginning at two red Oaks on the PIGNUT RIDGE near the lands of JOHN MACGUIRE and runing thence NW to a red Oak thence SW to a Chesnut and white Oak on the East side of the PIGNUT RIDGE thence NE to the beginning To Have and To Hold all the premises unto the sd ISAAC EUSTACE his heirs and assigns for evermore, In Witness whereof the parties have set their hands and seals
JNO LEE
At a Court held for the County of Prince William the 23 day of September 1751
JOHN LEE Gent acknowledged this Release and Receipt to be his acts and deeds which are admitted to record.¹

     Susannah James was born circa 1749 at Overwharton Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Isaac Eustace, son of William Eustace and Anna Lee, on 14 December 1780 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA,
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His 2nd of 2 wives.
Per Early Colonial Settlers: Isaac Eustace & Susannah James, Marriage entry, 14 December 1780, Marriage Register, Vol. l: 99, County Clerk's Office, Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia (hereafter cited as Eustace-James, Marriage Register Vol. 1).¹
Susannah James died in 1822 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Agatha Conway was born in 1740 at Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Isaac Eustace, son of William Eustace and Anna Lee, on 15 April 1757 at Overwharton Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.^1,3

Agatha Conway died on 8 April 1826 at Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Elizabeth Eustace was born in 1723 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married John Beale on 4 April 1741 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
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His 2nd of 2 wives.
Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
Family 1     Elizabeth Eustace, b. 1723, Northumberland County, Virginia d. 1804, Richmond County, Virginia (Age 81 years)
Marriage     4 Apr 1741      Northumberland County, Virginia Children      
     1. Winifred Eustace Beale, b. 1752, Chestnut Hill, Richmond County, Virginia d. 1815, Greenview, Fauquier County, Virginia (Age 63 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     2. Charlotte Beale, b. Abt 1765, Fauquier County, Virginiad. Apr 1845, Oldham County, Kentucky `[Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     3. John Eustace Beale, b. Abt 1751, Northumberland County, Virginia d. Aft 1775, Lancaster County, Virginia (Age ~ 25 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     4. William Beale, b. 1752, Fauquier County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     5. Richard Eustace Beale, b. 1760, Richmond County, Virginia d. 8 Jan 1835, Fauquier County, Virginia (Age 75 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     6. Anne Beale, b. Aft 1750, Richmond County, Virginia d. 26 Jun 1811, Fauquier County, Virginia - probate (Age < 59 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     7. Female Beale, b. Abt 1766, Richmond County, Virginia d. Abt 1801, Fauquier County, Virginia (Age ~ 35 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].²
Elizabeth Eustace died in 1804 at Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     John Beale was born circa 1709 at Chestnut Hill, North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Elizabeth Fitzhugh circa 1729 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
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His 1st of 2 wives.
Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
Family     John Beale, b. Abt 1709, "Chestnut Hill", North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia d. Bef 3 Aug 1767, "Chestnut Hill", North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia (Age ~ 58 years)
Marriage     Abt 1729      Washington Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia
Children      
     1. George Beale, b. Abt 1730, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].² John Beale married Elizabeth Eustace, daughter of William Eustace and Anna Lee, on 4 April 1741 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
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His 2nd of 2 wives.
Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
Family 1     Elizabeth Eustace, b. 1723, Northumberland County, Virginia d. 1804, Richmond County, Virginia (Age 81 years)
Marriage     4 Apr 1741      Northumberland County, Virginia Children      
     1. Winifred Eustace Beale, b. 1752, Chestnut Hill, Richmond County, Virginia d. 1815, Greenview, Fauquier County, Virginia (Age 63 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     2. Charlotte Beale, b. Abt 1765, Fauquier County, Virginiad. Apr 1845, Oldham County, Kentucky `[Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     3. John Eustace Beale, b. Abt 1751, Northumberland County, Virginia d. Aft 1775, Lancaster County, Virginia (Age ~ 25 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     4. William Beale, b. 1752, Fauquier County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     5. Richard Eustace Beale, b. 1760, Richmond County, Virginia d. 8 Jan 1835, Fauquier County, Virginia (Age 75 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     6. Anne Beale, b. Aft 1750, Richmond County, Virginia d. 26 Jun 1811, Fauquier County, Virginia - probate (Age < 59 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     7. Female Beale, b. Abt 1766, Richmond County, Virginia d. Abt 1801, Fauquier County, Virginia (Age ~ 35 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].¹
John Beale died before 3 August 1767 at Chestnut Hill, North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
1800-1865 Fauquier County VA Legal Docs
BEALE. JOHN--Division of Slaves--31 Dec 1802, 25 Jul 1803, into 5 portions:
1. Hancock Lee married his daughter Winifred, received, Charlotte, Abby, Anthony, Harriot, Jenny & Torn,
2. Ann Beale received: Lucy & her child Will, Ellich & Winney, Old Luce,
3. Wm. Beale received, Dick, Joe, Judy, Kelly child Will,
4. Richard E. Beale received: Jacob. Tenal, Linda, Lucy, Joshua, Rose. Spencer (crippled),
5. Thomas Gibson married Charlotte his daughter received: Sarah & her children Lewis & Willis, Pan, Jude, Jane, Cyrus & old Bess, report prepared by R. Foote, John Blackwell & Wm. Foote, received by F. Brooke; Book 3, 442.
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1709-1717 Richmond County, Virginia Wills Book 3 and Inventories [Robert K. Headley, jr.]; Page 65
John TAVERNER, NFP, will; 4 May 1711, 5 Mar 1711/12
nephews Thomas BEALE Jr, John BEALE, William BEALE, and Isaac ALLERTON;
niece Elizabeth BEALE;
all land to wife Rebecca;
ex: wife;
wits: Joseph BELFIELD, Charles COLSTON, Thomas READ;
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1725-1753 Richmond County, Virginia Will Book 5 [Robert K. Headley, jr.]; Page 134
- Thomas BEALE, NFP, will; 22 Feb 1728, 4 Jun 1729
wife;
daus. Anne and Elizabeth;
sons Thomas and William;
four youngest sons Taverner, Charles, Richard, and Reuben to eq. div. land above the falls. but not during the life of my wife unless she gives them leave to do so;
son John the land purchased by my grfath. of Henry CLARK containing 400 ac; wife; after wife's decease, land belonging to the plant. I now live on to go to son Thomas;
ex: wife, sons Thomas and William;
wits: Gilbert HAMILTON, William HODGKINSON, Andrew SPREULL, Mary HODGKINSON.
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1725-1753 Richmond County, Virginia Will Book 5 [Robert K. Headley, jr.]; Page 134
- Elizabeth BEALE, NFP, 17 Mar 1728, 4 Jun 1729
sons Thomas, William, and John;
daus. Anne and Elizabeth;
four youngest sons Taverner, Charles, Richard, and Reuben;
ex: sons Thomas and William;
wits: Gilbert HAMILTON, Robert TOMLIN, Andrew SPREULL.
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1765-1768 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 14; [Antient Press]; Page 291-293
Indenture 9 Dec 1767 between THOMAS BEALE, County of Richmond, Gentl., RICHARD EDWARDS, County of Lancaster, Gentl., and ANN, his wife, and SUSANNA BEALE, County of Richmond, Spinster of the one part, and WILLIAM BEALE, County of Richmond, Gentl., of other part. Whereas CHARLES BEALE late of Richmond County, Gent., deceased by his Last Will and Testament dated 9 Dec 1767, after several bequests devised rest of estate .. should in case of his sons death without issue, be divided amongst his five God children to wit the said Thomas Beale, Ann Edwards, Susanna Beale, Charles Beale, the son of Taverner Beale, and John Eustace Beale, the son of John Beale, which last two are Infants under the age of 21 years and whereas .. Charles Beale at time of his Death .. possessed 800 acres .. said tract divided amongst the whole of the legatees will be of little value .. a suit in chancery was brought by some of the legatees against the rest in the County Court of Orange to compell a sale of the same .. Now this Indenture .. witnesses for a sum of £20 to each of them paid by William Beale .. have granted unto Wm. Beale 3/5th part of the tract of land .. to be sold unto Wm. Beale ..
Witnesses: Thomas Beale
Richd. Parker, Richard Edwards
Reuben Beale, Simon Rice Ann Edwards
Susanna Beale
Receipt of money witnessed by John Hamilton. Rich'd Parker, Reuben Beale.¹

     Elizabeth Fitzhugh was born circa 1713 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married John Beale circa 1729 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives.
Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
Family     John Beale, b. Abt 1709, "Chestnut Hill", North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia d. Bef 3 Aug 1767, "Chestnut Hill", North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia (Age ~ 58 years)
Marriage     Abt 1729      Washington Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia
Children      
     1. George Beale, b. Abt 1730, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].¹

     Hancock Eustace was born circa 1735 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Isabella (?)^2,1

Hancock Eustace died before 9 October 1775 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA;
Presumably died before date of probate of will.
Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
1772-1776 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book #9; [Lewis & Booker]; 595
Eustace, Hancock
W. W. 28 May 1766---W. P. 9 October 1775
All my estate both real and personal to my wife Isabella Eustace, to her and her heirs.
Witness: Thomas Brown, John Beale, and Ann Gaskins.¹
      ;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
1800-1865 Fauquier County VA Legal Docs
BEALE. JOHN--Division of Slaves--31 Dec 1802, 25 Jul 1803, into 5 portions:
1. Hancock Lee married his daughter Winifred.¹

     Isabella (?) married Hancock Eustace, son of William Eustace and Anna Lee.^1,2

Isabella (?) died after 1775 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA;
1772-1776 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book #9; [Lewis & Booker]; 595
Eustace, Hancock
W. W. 28 May 1766---W. P. 9 October 1775
All my estate both real and personal to my wife Isabella Eustace, to her and her heirs.
Witness: Thomas Brown, John Beale, and Ann Gaskins.¹

     Corbin Griffin was born on 12 April 1679 at North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Judith Wormley, daughter of Christopher Wormeley and Frances Armistead, circa 1699 at Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 1st of 3 husbands.²
Corbin Griffin died circa 1700 at Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA.¹
      ;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:      
also in Dorchester County Maryland record for John Edgar's estate list of debts. a Lewis Griffin Sr. & Jr are also in Dorchester county for many years.
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1699-1706 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 1; [Hamrick]; Page 300
Northumberland County Court - 22d day of June An'o 1704
Whereas HENRY DAWSON was Arrested at the Suite of Christopher ROBINSON & JUDITH his wife one of the Exec's of the Last Will and Testament of CORBIN GRIFFIN, PETER PRESLY and WINIFRED his wife & THOMAS GRIFFIN the other Exec's of the Last Will and Testament of the s'd GRIFFIN dec'ed for twenty five pounds Seven Shillings & seven pence Sterl. and hath failed to Appeare to Answ' the said Suite Order is therefore granted the said ROBINSON & his wife PRESLY & his wife & THOMAS GRIFFIN in their s'd Quality agt JAMES WADDY Sheriffe for the said Sum'e according to Law.
===
1702-1704 Richmond County, Virginia Order Book [Antient Press]; Page 366)
Richmond County Court 4th of October 1704
- Upon the Petition of JOHN TARPLEY JUNR. by his Guardian and prochain amy, JOHN TARPLEY setting forth that CORBIN GRIFFIN Gent. late of MIDDLESEX County deced did by his last Will and Testament give and devise to the said JOHN TARPLEY JUNR thirty pounds Sterl. and appointed JUDITH his then Wife, now the Wife of CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, THOMAS GRIFFIN Gent. and WINIFRED GRIFFIN, now the Wife of PETER PRESTLEY, Exrs. of his said Last Will therefore prayes that the said Exrs. be called by ye Sheriff of this County or his Deptys. to appeare att the next Court to show cause if any they can why they render and pay not to the end JOHN TARPLEY JUNR., the said summe of Thirty pounds Sterl: according to the Last Will and Testament of the said deced the aforesaid JOHN TARPLEY JUNR, by his Guardian & Prochein amy aforesaid humbly pray order for together with costs &c.¹

     Judith Wormley was born before 25 May 1683 at Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She was baptized on 25 May 1683 at Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Corbin Griffin, son of Col. Leroy Griffin and Winifred Corbin, circa 1699 at Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 1st of 3 husbands.¹ Judith Wormley married William Beverley, son of Robert Beverley, circa 1701 at Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 2nd of 3 husbands.² Judith Wormley married Christopher Robinson, son of Christopher Robinson and Agatha Obert, on 12 October 1703 at Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 3rd of 3 husbands.
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 3     Christopher Robinson, b. 19 Feb 1681, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia d. 20 Feb 1727, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia F(Age 46 years)
Marriage     12 Oct 1703      Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Christopher Robinson, b. 1705, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia d. 6 Dec 1768, Hedwick, Middlesex County, Virginia - Probate (Age 63 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     2. John Robinson, b. 1708, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia d. 23 Jul 1787, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia (Age 79 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     3. William Robinson, b. 5 Mar 1716, Hedwick, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia d. 6 Jan 1768, Stratton Major, King & Queen County, Virginia (Age 51 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     4. Peter Robinson, b. 1 Mar 1718, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia d. Jun 1765, King William County, Virginia - Probate (Age 47 years) [Father: natural] Mother: natural.^3,1
Judith Wormley died between 15 November 1720 and 6 December 1720 at Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA;
Presumably died between date of will and date of probate.¹
     Reference:
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Sources: [S84] Genealogies of Virginia Families Vol. V, from the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.¹

;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
baptism date
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1699-1706 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 1; [Hamrick]; Page 300
Northumberland County Court - 22d day of June An'o 1704
Whereas HENRY DAWSON was Arrested at the Suite of Christopher ROBINSON & JUDITH his wife one of the Exec's of the Last Will and Testament of CORBIN GRIFFIN, PETER PRESLY and WINIFRED his wife & THOMAS GRIFFIN the other Exec's of the Last Will and Testament of the s'd GRIFFIN dec'ed for twenty five pounds Seven Shillings & seven pence Sterl. and hath failed to Appeare to Answ' the said Suite Order is therefore granted the said ROBINSON & his wife PRESLY & his wife & THOMAS GRIFFIN in their s'd Quality agt JAMES WADDY Sheriffe for the said Sum'e according to Law.
===
1702-1704 Richmond County, Virginia Order Book [Antient Press]; Page 366)
Richmond County Court 4th of October 1704
- Upon the Petition of JOHN TARPLEY JUNR. by his Guardian and prochain amy, JOHN TARPLEY setting forth that CORBIN GRIFFIN Gent. late of MIDDLESEX County deced did by his last Will and Testament give and devise to the said JOHN TARPLEY JUNR thirty pounds Sterl. and appointed JUDITH his then Wife, now the Wife of CHRISTOPHER
ROBINSON, THOMAS GRIFFIN Gent. and WINIFRED GRIFFIN, now the Wife of PETER PRESTLEY, Exrs. of his said Last Will therefore prayes that the said Exrs. be called by ye Sheriff of this County or his Deptys. to appeare att the next Court to show cause if any they can why they render and pay not to the end JOHN TARPLEY JUNR., the said summe of Thirty pounds Sterl: according to the Last Will and Testament of the said deced the aforesaid JOHN TARPLEY JUNR, by his Guardian & Prochein amy aforesaid humbly pray order for together with costs &c.
===
1705-1708 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 4 [Antient Press]; Page 100a-101
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that we CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON of the County of MIDDLESEX Gent. and JUDITH my Wife, late Relict and Widdow of CORBIN GRIFFIN of the said County, deced., for divers good causes us thereunto moveing and more especially for the summe of Two Shillings of lawfull money of England to us payd by THOMAS GRIFFIN of the County of Richmond Gent. by these presents have remitted released and forever quitt claimed unto THOMAS GRIFFIN his heirs &c. all our right title and interest which we have or which said JUDITH may hereafter have in ye lands that said CORBIN GRIFFIN dyed seized of as Dower of the said CORBIN GRIFFINs Estate In Wittness whereof we have hereunto sett our hands and seales this 24th day of March 1706/7.
Signed sealed and delivered in the presents of
G. CORBIN, CHR: ROBINSON
R. WALKER, G. ESKRIDGE JUDITH ROBINSON
Acknowledged in Richmond County Court by DANLL. McCARTY, Attorney of CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON and JUDITH his Wife the 2d day of April Ano: 1707 and recorded the 15th day of the same moneth & yeare
Test J. SHERLOCK, Cl Cur
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that we CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON of the County of MIDDLESEX Gent. and JUDITH my Wife by these presents do appoint DANLL. McCARTY Gent. our true and lawfull Attorney to acknowledge in the County Court of Richmond a Release of Dower which we the said CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON and JUDITH have this day made to THOMAS GRIFFIN Gent. of County of Richmond of all the lands that CORBIN GRIFFIN Gent dyed seized of Ratifying what our said Attorney shall do in the premises as if wee our selves had personally done the same. Wittness our hands and seales this 24th of March 1706/7
Sealed and Delivered in the presence of
G. CORBIN. CHR: ROBINSON
R. WALKER, G. ESKRIDGE JUDITH ROBINSON
Proved in Richmond County Court the 2d day of Aprill 1707 by the oath of GEORGE ESKRIDGE and recorded
Test J. SHERLOCK, Cl Cur.¹ Judith Wormley was also known as Judith Wormeley.

Judith Wormley left a will on 15 November 1720 at Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
The Virginia Genealogist Volume 4, 1960 [John Frederick Dorman]
1713-1734 Middlesex County, Virginia Will Book, [Virginia Genealogist-John Frederick Dorman]; Page 151.
Will of Judith Robinson wife of Christopher
Robinson of Middlesex County, dated 15 Nov. 1720.
To my husband the said Christopher Robinson all my lands in Middlesex and James City County and elsewhere.
Wit: Peter Haynes, Jane (X) Steward, John Robinson.
6 Dec. 1720. Produced in Court by Christopher Robinson executor. Proved by Peter Haynes.
7 Feb. [1721] Proved by John Robinson, Gent., and James Stanard.¹

     William Beverley was born on 4 January 1681 at Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Judith Wormley, daughter of Christopher Wormeley and Frances Armistead, circa 1701 at Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 2nd of 3 husbands.¹
William Beverley died circa 3 August 1702 at Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA.¹
      ;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
1694-1703 Middlesex County, Virginia Deed Book 2, Part 3 [Antient Press]; Page 467)
THIS INDENTURE made the twelfth day of June 1702 Between WILLIAM BEVERLEY of the County of Middlesex Gent. of one part and PETER BEVERLEY of the County of GLOUCESTER Gent. Wittnesseth that said William Beverley for sume of five shillings lawfull money of England hath sold unto said Peter Beverley all those his tracts or dividends of land and Plantations being in Middlesex County on or near Rappahannock River or in any place or places in the said County part whereof is comonly called GRIFFINS NECK being all the lands formerly purchased by Major ROBERT BEVERLEY of Mr. THOMAS ELLIOTT by Deed the 20th of January 1672 and by the Last Will and Testament of the said Robert Beverley dated the 26th day of August 1686 given to him the said William Beverley and heires forever for and dureing the terme of one yeare from thence and that by Vertue thereof, and the statute for transferring of uses into possession, the said Peter Beverley may be in actuall possession of the said lands and be enabled to tate and accept is grant and release of the same
In presence of WILLIAM KITTS, William Beverley
THO: BALLARD, RICHARD CROMPTON
Att a Court held for County of Middlesex the third day of August 1702
The Sudden Death of the within named William Beverley preventing his personal acknowledgement of the within Deed of Lease at the Motion off the within named Peter Beverley the said Deed and delivery of these presents proved by the oaths of all the Wittnesses (Vitt) William Kitts, Thomas Ballard and Richard Crompton & which is ad-
mitted to record, and accordingly recorded the seaventh day of August 1702.¹

Reference:
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Sources: [S84] Genealogies of Virginia Families Vol. I, from the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.¹
In Robert Beverley's will dated 26 August 1686 at Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA, William Beverley was named as an heir;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
The will of Major Robert Beverley, the original of which is on file at Middlesex Court-House, is as follows:
In the name of God, Amen.
I Robert Beverley of Mid'x Countie in Virg'na, being in Sound and perfect health, minde and memorie (praise be given to Allmighty God) yett considering the frailty of Man's life, Doe make this my last will and testament in Manner and form following, this present six and twentyeth day of August, 1686.
And first I bequeath my soule to God who gave it and my body to be buried in a decent maner at the direction of my executrix.
Item. My Will is that all my debts and dues be in convenient time paid after my decease.
Item. I give and bequeath unto my eldest sonne Peter Beverley and to his heirs for ever all that my land in Gloster Countie lyeing upon Pianketank River, betwix the Creek called Chiescake Creek, and Hoccadey's (alias Baysey's) Creek and adjoining to and included in a Patent, with Five hundred acres formerly by me sold and passed away to Mr. John Mann of Gloster countie by deed under my hand and seale. But in case my sonne Peter shall happen to dye without heirs of his body by him lawfully begotten, then my will is that my said land above mentioned shall descend and goe and I give and bequeath the same to my second sonne Robert Beverley and to his heirs forever.
Item. I give to my second sonne Robert Beverley and to his heirs forever, All that my plantation and devident of land on Poropotank Creek in Gloster Countie containing nine hundred and twenty acres be the same more or less.
Item. I give unto my third sonne Harry Beverley and to his heirs forever, All that my Plantation and Devident of land situate in Rappahannock countie upon Gilson's Runne on which I have now a quarter situated and on which formerly Ralph Bodis was seated by me, containing by estimation according to the Patent thereof Sixteen hundred acres be the same more or less.
Item. I give unto my sonne John Beverley and to his heirs forever three thousand acres of land part of the Devident of land situate in Rappahannock Countie on both sydes a great runne and commonly called and known by the name of Beverley Parke and adjoining on the one part thereof to Buttons Rainge. The Said three thousand acres to be contiguous and in a square or long square or neer that figure and to be by him made choice of at the age of twenty-one years out of the whole tract, or within three years after my decease at his pleasure and the lines and bounds thereof * * * to suit his Choyce (for ascertaining the same) to be put upon the records of Rap'a Countie, New Kent Countie tor in the Master secretaries office.
Item. I give unto my sonne William Beverley and to his heirs forever all that my two plantations and devidents of land in Mid'x Countie, situate on or near the Rappahannock River, betwix the lands and plantations of Maj. Gen'll Robert Smith and Coll. Christopher Wormley comonly called Griffin's Neck being all the lands purchased by me of Mr. Tho. Evans.
Item. I give unto my sonne Thomas Beverley three thousand acres of land part of the devident of land situate in Rapa. Countie and New Kent Countie on both Sydes a great runne and comonly called and known by the name of Beverley Parke, and adjoining on one part thereof to Button's Rainge, to him and his heirs forever. The said land to be laid out of the whole tract contiguous and in a long square or four square or as near such figure as the same may most conveniently be done and in such place & part of the said devident, next after his brother John Beverley's Choyce as he my said sonne Thomas shall desire to have the same land out, soe soon as he shall attaine to the age of twenty-one years, or immediately after his brother John's shall be ascertained by his first Choyce of his three thousand acres hereby this my will given to him.
Item. I give to my dear and loveing wife Catherine, for and during her Naturall life and in lieu of her full right of dower in and to my lands, all that my Plantation and devident of land in Middlesex countie whereon I now live, situate on Rappahannock River, and purchased by me from Mr. Richard Parrott, Junior. Also one other Plantation and devident of land in Middlesex Countie situate on Pianketank River, and whereon I late lived, and now helled and knowed [sic in copy] by the name of Old Plantation, containing one hundred and sixty five acres according to the Patent thereof. Also all that my one halfe part of the one hundred acres of land and Plantation in Gloster Countie, for the whole if I happen to purchase the same before my death, comonly called and knowed by the name of North River quarter, and now held in partnership be-twix my brother Col. John Armistead and myself, alwaies provided shee my said wife doth accept the same as in full of all her right of dower to all other my lands whatsoever. And after my said wife's decease I give and bequeath the said three Plantations and lands belonging to them to my daughter Catherine Beverley and to the heirs of her body lawfully begotten, and in case of her dyeing without issue of her body lawfully begotten, or for failure of such issue, then to my sonne Robert Beverley and to his heirs forever.
Item. I give unto the Childe that my wife goeth with, be it male or female, and to its heirs forever all other my lands and Plantations not allready by this my will given and bequeathed, and for want of such childe or heir of its body lawfully begotten, that then and in such case I give all other my lands not in this my last will by me expressly given and named, unto my oldest sonne Peter Beverley and unto his heirs Male of his body lawfully begotten, and for want of such heirs Male of his body, then to my sonne Robert Beverley and to his heirs Male of his body lawfully begotten, and for want of such heirs Male of his body lawfully begotten, then to my sonne William Beverley and to his heirs forever.
Item. I give to my daughter Mary Beverley one hundred and fifty pounds sterling money to be paid to her within one year after her day of marriage or at the age of one and twenty years which shall first happen.
Item. I give unto my daughter Catherine Beverley two hundred pounds sterling to be paid to her within one year after her day of marriage or at her age of twenty-one years which shall first happen.
Item. My will is and I doe hereby order and lend unto my dear and loving wife Catherine Beverley for and during her whole life-time all the household goods I shall dye possessed of at my dwelling Plantation, to say, all my Linen, Woollen, bedding, plate, pewter, brass, Ironware, Cub-bard, tables, chayres, stools, bedds or bedsteads with all other sort of household goods, household stuffe, working tools within doors & without, ploughs, Carts, Cartwheels, plough gheare or Cart gheare or horse harness and all other household Stuffe & Lumber whatsoever belonging to the house, barne, dary, Store & Plantation wherever and wherein I now live and which shall be in dayly use and occupation for and towards the same at the time of my death. All which my will is shall be shortly after my death duly & apart from my other personall estate Inventoried & appraised, and wholly left in the possession, use & occupation of my said wife for and during her whole naturall life free and without being charged for the use thereof. And after her decease I give all and every part thereof unto my two daughters Mary & Catherine or the survivor of them to be divided into thirds, to say, one third part thereof to my daughter Mary & two thirds part thereof to my daughter Catherine.
Item. My will is that all other my personall estate whatsoever, whether in Middlesex Countie, Glo'tr Countie, Rapa. Countie or elsewhere in Virginia of what nature, and kinde soever, whether Slaves, Servants, Cattle, horses, sheep, merchandizing goads, debts or dues or whatsoever else may happen to be or belong to me at the time of my death in what part of the world soever and can or may be accounted part of my per-sonall estate, that the same and every part thereof be, with all possible convenience, duly inventoried and valued and appraised by two or three such good men as shall be nominated and appointed by Middlesex County Court to appraize the same upon their oaths, out of which goods, chattels, cattle &c. my will is my just debts, my funerall expenses & legacies here in this my will given be first paid and satisfied; and the remain, der thereof my will is that the same be divided and disposed in equall part & portion betwix my wife and children, either in Specificall kinde or in money Ste'lg, according to their valuation, at the Choyce & election of my executor or executors hereinafter named within one year after the probate of this my last Will, or eighteen months after my death, which shall first happen.
Item. My will is and I doe hereby appoint my deare and loveing wife Catherine, my full and sole executrix of this my last will and testament soe long as she shall remain a Widdow, without giving any securieties for such executorship, but whenever she shall happen to marry or shall remove from Virginia, then my will is that in case she shall not before her removeing herself from Virginia (on any pretense whatsoever) or before her being married give good bond with two at least good & able securities to be bound jointly and severally in two thousand pounds sterling, at the least to the County Court of Mid'x on behalf of my Children & Legatees in this my will for ye due executing and performing of this my last will according to the true intent, meaning and purport thereof. That immediately after such departure out of the Countrie or such marriage without having first given such securities as aforesaid, this executorship hereby given her by this my will shall and doth immediately from that time forever thereafter cease and determine. And my farther will is that from & after ye said time or times of my wife's departure out of this countree or day of marriage which shall first happen, without having given such bond & securieties as aforesaid, That my three sonnes Peter, Robert, and William Beverley, and the survivors or survivor of them shall and I doe hereby nominate and make them joint Executors of this my last will and testament.
In testimonie whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and put to my seale. And doe declare this to be my last will and testament which is contained and written on one sheet of paper on both sydes with my owne hand writing close written, with the addition only of those six lines in the second sheet contained. Hereby also utterly revoking and making void all other wills and testaments by me at any time heretofore made. In presence of these severall witnesses by me called and desired to subscribe their names as witnesses.
ROBERT BEVERLEY. [Seal].
Sealed, delivered and published in the presence of us:
RALPH WORMELEY. ROBERT SMITH. VIM. KITTO.
WALTER KEOBLE. THOMAS BALLARD.
Md. That at a Courte held for ye County of Middlesex ye 4th of April, 1687, Ralph Wormeley, Esqr; Mr. Robert Smith, Walter Keoble, & Thomas Ballard made oathe they see Maj'r Robert Beverley signe, seal & publish ye above written as his last will & testament, and that he was then in perfect health, strength, and memory.
Recorded
CHR. ROBINSON, Clk.
A true copy [1892.]
Test
[Signed] B. B. CHOWNING, Clerk,
Middlesex County Court.²

     Robert Beverley was born in January 1635 at Beverley,Hull, Yorkshire, England.¹ He married Mary Byrd Carter circa 4 April 1667 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 2nd of 2 husbands.
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 1     Robert Beverley, b. Jan 1635, Beverley, Hull, Yorkshire, England d. 15 Mar 1687, Middlesex County, Virginia (Age ~ 52 years)
Marriage     Abt 4 Apr 1667      Lancaster County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Harry Beverley, b. 1669, Middlesex County, Virginia d. 2 Feb 1731, Newlands, St. George's Parish, Spotsylvania County, Virginia - Probate (Age 62 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     2. Mary Beverley, b. Between 1672 and 1677, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia d. Aft 1694, King & Queen County, Virginia (Age ~ 23 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     3. Robert Beverley, b. 1673, Middlesex County, Virginia d. 21 Apr 1722, Beverley Park, Drysdale Parish, King & Queen County, Virginia (Age 49 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     4. John Beverley, b. Abt 1674, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginiad. Bef 1690, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia (Age ~ 15 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].² Robert Beverley married Catherine Armistead, daughter of William Armistead and Anne Ellis (?), on 28 March 1679 at Gloucester Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd of 2 wives; her 2nd of 3 husbands.^1,3
Robert Beverley died on 15 March 1687 at Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA, at age 52.¹
Robert Beverley was buried on 19 March 1687 at Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Reference:
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Sources      

;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Essex County, Virginia Historical Society, Bulletin 11, May 1977
Major Robert Beverley and His Three Sons: Peter, Robert and Harry
By CHARLES W. H. WARNER

Robert Beverley, the immigrant, who became known in Virginia history as Major Robert Beverley of Middlesex
County came from a family long established among the British landed gentry in the County of Yorkshire. An ancient town by the name of Beverley is in this County. The Beverley family and the Fairfax family were closely related in England and continued a close association in 17th Century Virginia.
Robert Beverley was probably the son of Peter Beverley of the City of Hull and his wife Susannah Hollis.
Burke's Landed Gentry states that the Beverleys sold their land in Yorkshire to the Pennyman family about
the time Robert Beverley came to Virginia.
Robert Beverley came to Virginia in 1663 and settled in Middlesex County. It is obvious that he had acquired a good education for he was a lawyer and a surveyor. In 1670 he was elected to the House of Burgesses and in 1673 he was a Justice of Middlesex County. Robert Beverley became a strong supporter of Governor Berkeley and with others lent aid to the Governor and his forces in opposing the rebel, Nathaniel Bacon. After returning from refuge with Governor Berkeley and others on the eastern shore following Bacon's death, Major Beverley was very active and successful in suppressing those who had supported Bacon. On November 13, 1676 Governor Berkeley gave him a commission appointing him Commander of all his forces. Governor Berkeley appointed Major Beverley as a member of the Council. This was the upper house of the colonial government and such an appointment was a great honor in the Colony. As a member of the Burgesses, Robert Beverley was largely influential in their support of the Governor in the rebellion. They elected him their Clerk. ....

... Following Berkeley's removal from office by Charles II, His Majesty sent Commissioners to Virginia to investigate the causes of the rebellion. The three offenses charged against Beverley by the Commissioners
were: refusal to surrender the records of the House of Burgesses, his efforts lo curtail the production of
tobacco (he led a cutting down of tobacco plants in order to make a scarce crop force the price of tobacco
up) and finally Beverley's opposition to certain taxes imposed by Governor Lord Howard of Effingham. In
all these matters the record shows he had the full support of the House of Burgesses and of the Council. ...

At the time of his death, through patents and purchase, he had become the largest landowner to that date in Virginia, over 38,000 acres of land. Major Beverley patented land in several counties including Essex, a part of which was located in that area which later became known as Blandfield plantation, the present beautiful structure having been erected by his grandson Col. William Beverley

Major Robert Beverley married twice. His first wife was Mary, the widow of George Keeble of Lancaster
Co. She appears to have been born a Carter. In the Lower Methodist Church of Middlesex Co. (originally
an Episcopal Church) is a beautiful eulogy on her gravestone in the aisle. He married second Catherine,
the widow of Major Theophilus Hone who was a sister of Col. John Armistead of "Hesse," Gloucester Co.
The three sons of whom this sketch is concerned: Peter, Robert and Harry were the sons of his first wife, Mary. It is interesting to note here however, that by his second wife Catherine Armistead, Major Beverley became the grandfather of John Robinson, the greatest political leader of 18th Century Colonial Virginia who exerted such great influence as Speaker of the House of Burgesses and Treasurer of the Colony. ...

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1679-1682 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Will & Deed Book 6, Part II; [Antient Press]; Page 267-268
THIS INDENTURE made this Eighteenth day of Februarie 1679 And in ye two & thirtieth yeare of the Reigne of our Soveraigne Lord King Charles the Second Between THEOPHILUS WALE [Veale] of County of Rappak: Plante., of the one pte., and ROBT. BEVERLEY of MIDDLESEX COUNTY Gentlmn on ye other parte, Witnesseth that the said THEOPHILUS WALE for Sixty pounds Sterling & two thousand weight of Merchantable Tobb. wth: Caske to containe ye same to him paid hath sold ye sd ROBT. BEVERLEY his heires & assignes forever all his ye sd THEOPHILUS WALES land & Plantacons rights & claimes within ye County of Rappak: in Virginia in wt, manner or any parte or parcel! thereof now due unto him or hereafter by vertue of any former right shall or might grow due unto him ye sd THEOPHILUS WALE & particularly ye Devident & plantacon whereon he now liveth or lately lived containing Two hundred & fifty acres of land, And Alsoe another tract lately survayed by Mr. GEORGE MORRIS containing by estimation Two hundred & sixty acres lying neer ye tract of land before mentioned in Rappak; County aforesd: with all their rights wth all houses, buildings & gardens and alsoe all ye Estate right To have and to hold unto sd ROBT. BEVERLEY his heires & assignes forever without ye lett of any persons whatsoever And Further sd THEOPLS. WALE doth promise to acknowledge this Deed by his lawful! Attorney in open Court held for Rappak: County when required & doth alsoe hereby binde himself in ye penal! sum & forfeiture of One hundred & fifty pounds Sterling that ELIZABETH his Wife if she :than happen to outlive him shall not make any ye least claime or right of Dower to any part of ye sd land neither by herslef or by any other for her or in her right, In Testimonie whereof ye sd THEOPLS. WALE hath put his hand and Seale
in presence of us THOMAS SCOTT, THEOPHELUS WEALE
WILLIAM SHEFFEILD, WILLIAM JEWELL
Recognitr in Cur Com Rappae; 7 die Aprilis 1680
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1686-1690 Middlesex County, Virginia Order Book 2, [Antient Press]; Page 304)
Court 5th of September 1687
- Whereas it was ordered at a Court helde for this County the 4th day of Aprill last that Mr WILLIAM CHURCHILL, Mr, ROBERT DUDLEY, Mr, RICHARD ROBINSON and Mr. THOMAS ROBY & CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON or any foure of them should meete at ye House late of Major ROBERT BEVERLEY, deced., upon the 15th day of July then next following and after there being sworne before one of his Majties: Justices of the Peace for this County. to proceed to the Appraisement of all the Estate of the said Major BEVERLEY. And the Clerke of this Court was ordered to attend the said appraisement to make a perfect Inventory of all the goods chattells rights and creditts of the said Major BEVERLEY: In pursuance whereof the said Apprs; haveing attended the same two dayes, but not being able in that time to finish the appraisement of all the said Estate, And it being represented to this Court by some of the Appraisers that altho they had appointed severall dayes since to meete about perfecting and ending the same, they had been hitherto kindred by sickness or other casual! impediments and therefore att ye request of Mr. PETER BEVERLEY on behalfe of MRS. CATHARINE BEVERLEY, Executrix of the Last Will and Testament of the said Major ROBERT BEVERLEY, It is ordered that Mr. JOHN NICHOLLS and Mr. CHRISTOPHER KILBEE bee added to the Appraisers and that they or any foure of them doe meete at the place aforesaid upon the 12th Instnat and the said two last added being sworne if they are pr:sent before one of his Majties: Justices of this County, that they proceed upon the Appraisemt. of all the said Estate until! the same bee compleately finished, And that the Clerke of this Court attend and make a perfect Inventory of the same: which is to bee returned to the next Court held for this County
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1686-1690 Middlesex County, Virginia Order Book 2, [Antient Press]; Page 306)
Court 14th of November 1687
- MRS, CATHARINE BEVERLEY, Executrix of the Last Will and Testament of Major ROBERT BEVERLEY. deced., haveing according to the direction of the said Will, offered Mr. CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON and Mr, WILLIAM CHUCHILL to bee bound as securities togeather wth her, the said Executrix, in a Bond of two thousand pounds Sterling to the Justices of this Court for the due performance & execution of the said Will, And the said MRS BEVERLEY & her securities haveing entered into Bond for the same as aforesaid, they are allowed and accepted by this Court as sufficient securites for the same, And the said Bond is ordered to bee recorded: And kept in the Clerks Office of this Court
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Comment See Beverley vs Fitzhugh CR-SC-H 1823? ID:11-16 for additional papers in this action
Deed Samuel Fitzhugh &c to William Fitzhugh Jr. - Prince William Co. - 1818
Defendant William Fitzhugh; Samuel Fitzhugh
Locality DC; Prince William Co; Stafford Co; Jefferson Co; MD (Washington Co.); MD (Charles Co.)
Plaintiff Robert Beverley
Tract Baylors tract & Whitleys tract - from Gen. Smallwood est.
Administrative Information
Record title Beverley vs Fitzhugh
Year recorded 1823?
Collection CR-SC-H
Record ID 28-5
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1677-1680 Middlesex County, Virginia Order Book 1, [Antient Press]; Page 111)
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I MARGRIT BRIDGE Administratrix Mr. FRANCIS BRIDGE late of Middx. County Deced Doe nominate & appoint & in my place put my loveing Father in Law ROBERT BEVERLEY of the County aforesd my full and lawfull Attorney to appear for me in all Courtes of Record in Virga. as well to answer all such Actions as shall be Brought against me, as to Sue and impleade any person or persons on my behalfe, And alsoe to Accompt for agree pay & Satisfie whatsoever shall be found due from me as Admex. aforesd. And to receive & Discharge whatsoever shall appeare due to me, as he shall see occation, And to make and constitute one Attorney or more under him and at his pleasure to revoake And Whatsoever my said Attorney shall lawfully Act or Doe in ye premises I doe hereby ratifie & confirme to be as good & Authentique in Law as though I were present and did doe ye same. Witness my hand & Seale this Sixth day of May 1678
in presence of us EDW: LAIGHT; MARGRIT BRIDGE
WILLIAM SHEFFIELD
Probat in Cur pr EDWD. LAIGHT WILLM. SHEFIELD 6 Die May 1678
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1690-1694 Middlesex County, Virginia Order Book 2, [Antient Press]; Page 681)
Court 5th day of March 1693/4
- Capt, PETER BEVERLEY, Gardian to CATHERINE BEVERLEY, Daughter of Major ROBERT BEVERLEY, haveing brot. an action of the Case against Mr. JOHN ROBINSON &c., Exrs, of the Last Will and Testament of CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, Esqr., deced, by his Pettition sett forth that the said Major ROBERT BEVERLEY did by his Last Will and Testament bequeath unto his Wife, CATHERINE BEVERLEY, the use of all the household goods he dyed possessed of at his Dwelling Plantacon for & dureing hir naturall life and ordered the same shortly after his death apart from his other personall Estate to be Inventoryed & appraised and after the decease of the said CATHERINE to be devided in thirds, that is to say, 1/3 part to his Daughter, MARY. & 2/3 parts to his Daughter, CATHERINE, as by the said Last Will and Testament. recourse being thereunto had may & will fully appeare, persuant to wchi device the respective household goods of the said Testator at his Dwelling Plantation were inventoryed & appraised amounting to the sume of £210: 11:06 1/2, as p Inventory & Appraisement will appeare and were accordingly left in the possession of the aforesaid CATHERINE, the sd. Testators Widdow, who is now deced., but so it is may it please yor: Worshipps that the said CATHERINE, the said Testators Widdow, in hir life time intermarried with CHR: ROBINSON. Esqr.. who tooke into his possession all and every percell of the said household goods. and is since possest with the same, without surrendring the specificall goods or the vallue thereof according to appraisement as he ought to have done to the said MARY & CATHERINE, Daughters of the said Testator, who by venue of the said Testators Will have proper and the only intrest thereto, yor: Pettitionr: therefore hath in the quallity aforesaid, in behalfe of the said Orphant, CATHERINE BEVERLEY, hath brot: his suit against Mr. JNO: ROBINSON &c., Exrs, of the said CHR: ROBINSON Esqr„ & humbley prays this Worshipfull Court for the sume of One hundred and forty pounds & eight shillings Sterl., being the two third part of the vallue of the Household stuffe as aforesd.
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1724-1728 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 18; [Antient Press]; Page 348
THIS INDENTURE made the fifteenth day of June 1728 Between HARRY BEVERLEY of Newland in County of Spotsylva of one part and ROBERT BEVERLEY of place and County aforesd WITNESSETH that the sd Harry for the natural love & affection that he hath & beareth to his aforesd Son Robert and for his better advancement in this world and for several other causes hath granted unto his said Son Robert all the residue which he the said Harry hath not already sold & parted with of these two tracts of land following being in the Parish of South farnham in County of Essex (to wit) one Tract of land containing 2000 acres granted to ROBERT BEVERLEY Father to said Harry by Patent date the 20th day of April 1670 and in the Second year of the Reign of King Charles the Second and one other tract of land containing 3000 acres granted to the sd Robert Beverley Father of sd Harry by Patent date the 21st of September 1674 wch sd tracts of land were given and bequeathed to sd Harry by his Father as by his last Will may appear
Signed in the presence of us W. BEVERLEY, Harry Beverley
WM LICORISH
At Court held for Essex County at Tappa on the 16th day of July 1728
This Deed of Gift Indented to his Son admitted to record.
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CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS; Patent Book 7 page 279
MR. AUGUSTINE SMITH & MR. WILLIAM SMITH, 6500 acs., in Rap- pa. & New Kent Co.'s; adj. 4600 acs. of Capt. Lawrence Smith; by the Bever damms, neere head of the Reedy Br., &c. 21 Apr. 1684, p. 386. Granted to Capt. Lawrence Smith & Capt. Robert Beverley, 16 Nov. 1674, deserted, & now granted by order &c. Trans. of 92 pers.
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1662-1666 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 5; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 555
ROBERT BEVERLY, 165 acs. Lancaster Co N. side of Peancketanck, 12 Apr. 1666, p. 502, (614). Beg. at a small Cr. mouth, running N.W. by W. &c. to marked tree of Mr. George Keibles, late decd., thence E.N.E. &c. Trans. of 4 pers: Hanah Wild, Ann Trotter, Wm. Tompson, Margtt. Jones.
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1666-1679 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 6; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 57
MR. JOHN PATE & MR. ROBERT BEVERLY. 6000 acs. upon N. side of Mattapony mayne run, adj. sd. Beverly's land, 15 July 1669, p. 225. Trans. of 120 pers: Jno. Pate, Tho. Fitts, German Hall, Wm. Kenon, Saml. Dunning, Mary Dunning, Hen. Dunning, Jno. Carter, Mary Carter, Morgan Treson (or Trelow), Edwd. Dyer, Eliz. Jones, Susan Martyn, Tho. Fryer, Wm. Allen, Tho. Alien, Jeremy Taylor, Jno. Parker, Hen. Leroy, Patrick Mahoon, Wm. Hare, James Parland, Tho. Starling, Tho. Gardner, Sy. Eldridge, Geo. Longer, Joan Sanderson, Jno. Johnson, Fra. James, James Jackson, Tho. Williams, James Jordan, Reyn. Patterson, Tho. Oliver, Jno. Betters, James Belt Jere. Draper, Tho. (an) Indian, Mary Thompson, Walter Light, Wm. Paine, Edwd. Evens, Jno. Ward (or Ware), Tho. Harwood, Robt. Allen, Jno. English, Jonas Summer, Do. Bywater, Nich. Dance. Geo. Windul (?), Wm. Alexander, Math. Cotton, Wm.. Kelham, Isack Oliver, Jno. Coughland, Jno. Smith, Math. Jones, Jno. Sowell. Jno. Rivers, Marth. Hubbard, Azarius Robinson, Ma. Davis, Thu. Gurnett (or Garnett), Tho. Starkey, Jno. Turwyn, Ja. Frynd (or Fryer), Tho. Ferris, Tho. Read, Foster Frank, Eldred Payne, Tho. Curnton, Mary Putterhall, Freeman Farmer, Theodras Mucarter, Toby Fryer, Eliz. Coney, Lath. Harford, Jno. Dixon, Talor Foster, Jno. Cooke, Ja. Talbott, Xpo. Charlton, Ja. Turner, Tho. Jones, Robt. Whiteing, Rich. Taylor ,Eliz. Barker, Hugh Davis, Jno. Cooke, Tho. Lee, Theo. Jones, Tho. Farthingale, Tho. Ball, Jno. Bee- dell, Jeremy Aldridge, Mary Aldridge, Hen. Johnson, Tho. Raylan (or Ray- lard), Wm. Ferris, Tempus Milner, Dor. Bridges, Tho. Taylor, Alexd. Stanton, (or Hunton), Wm. Bernett, Wm. Hayward, Anth. Hawley, Dorothy Stanly; & 13 Negroes.
MR. JOHN PATE, 1200 acs. Rappa. Co., N. side Gilson's Cr., adj. Robert Beverley & Tho. Button; 15 July 1669, p. 226. Trans. of 24 pers.*
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1666-1679 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 6; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 73
ROBERT BEVERLEY, 2000 acs. Rappa. Co., S. syde of Gilson's Cr. & N. & S. syde of Hoskins Cr., 20 Apr. 1670, p. 286. Adj. George Morris, Mr. Thomas Button, &c. Trans. of 40 pers: Thomas Mould, Grace Wilson, Anne Crouch, Wm. Buedle, Robt. Harrison, Andrew Grove, Capt. Robt. Bristow twice, "A woman servt. dyed at sea,” Phillip White, Thomas Wright, Thomas Ames, Jon. Heyley, Jon. Vaddall, Wm. Bell, Jon. Parramoore, Jon. Wilkinson, Niccolas, Baldwinne, Marmaduke Moore, Rich. Knight, Robt. Goffe, Edwd. Osborne, Sarah Marsh, Anne Frawlin, Henry Ellis, Samll.. -Acklestone, Tho. Wetherstone, Jon. Eadall, Fr. Mavill, Ralph Clifford, Jon. Fox, James Greene, James Curder,' Anne Walter; & 6 Negroes.
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1666-1679 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 6; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 160
CAPT. LAURENCE SMITH & CAPT. ROBT. BEVERLY. 6500 acs., Rappa. &c New Kent Co.'s; adj. 4600 acs. of sd. Smith; beg. by the Beaver Dams or near a head of the Ready Br., &c; 16 Nov. 1674. p. 547. Trans. of 130 pers: Hen. Bry, Math. Towers, Edwd. Gittes, Wm. Rowland, Jno. Conmark, Richd. Shay, Eliz, Harwood, Fra. Fox, Jerm. Parsons, Jno. Hall, Math. Robinson, Tho. Knight, Tho. .Hopkins, Wm. Givor (or Guyor), Jno. Linkehorne, David Bourne, Xper Bicks, Wm. Holliday, Mich. Hookam, Jo. Ecalet (or Erale), Ja. Couch, Jno. Yarrow, Hen. Chapman, Geo. Hawsone, Jno. Boyce, Jno. Smith, Rich, Williams, Jon. Gores (or Goods), Jno. Patten, Steph. West, Robt. Elson, Wm. Birdloe, Eliz, Knight, Elen Hitch, Ann Syra, M. Hutchson, Tho. Knell, Sam. Orkney, Geo. King, Richd. Presly, Tho. Mady, Susan Kerne. Eliz. Newty, Wm. Fuller, Ja. Newton, Oliver West, Edwd. Strong, Ja. Linsey. Wm Perry, Arth. Wright. Jane Luse, Wm Roberts. Amb. Neale, Phillip Carey. Jno Douding, Ann Wheatly, Wm. Howell, X per. Lewis, Joane Maynards, Rich. King; 4 Negroes.
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1666-1679 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 6; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 163
CAPT. ROBT BEVERLEY, 698 acs; Gloster Co., Ware Parish; 15 June 1675;
p. 558. Betwixt & adj, Mr. Wm. Elliott, Junr., & his brother Mr: Tho. Elliot; Lind. of Mr. Marke Warkeh, dec.d. land of Mr. Wm. Marloe. formerly pattented by Tho. Collins of the Chiescake Indians; & Mr. Richd. Lane 1675, p. 557. Neere Jno. Boothe' & by him pat. Lt. Col. Anthony Elliot, dec'd. Was ner's marsh; to the land leased by Mr. Wm. Elliot 'to (Woolley), &c., by the pat to Hoccodayes 'Cr., formerly called Snelling path, &c. to a br. of Wadding Cr; &c. 500' acs. purchased of Wm. Elliott, Junr., 14 Sept. 1672; 198 acs., being overplus, &c., due for trans. of 4 pers.*
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1689-1695 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 8; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 377
ROBERT BEVERLEY, son of Maj. Robert Beverley, decd; 200 acs. Glocester Co; E. side of Poropotank Cr; adj. William Ginsey, & Mr. John Pate; 29 Apr. 1692, p. 234. Granted to Michael Crafton, deserted, & granted to sd. Pate, & deserted; then to John Oakham, 22 Mar. 1665, deserted, & granted sd. Maj. Beverley by order, & joyned in patent with 720 acs., 24 Oct. 1673, but not seated, & now again granted to Robert Beverley, by order, &c. Imp. of 4 pers: Jno. Drake; Danll., Bess, & Tony, Negroes.¹

Robert Beverley left a will on 26 August 1686 at Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
The will of Major Robert Beverley, the original of which is on file at Middlesex Court-House, is as follows:
In the name of God, Amen.
I Robert Beverley of Mid'x Countie in Virg'na, being in Sound and perfect health, minde and memorie (praise be given to Allmighty God) yett considering the frailty of Man's life, Doe make this my last will and testament in Manner and form following, this present six and twentyeth day of August, 1686.
And first I bequeath my soule to God who gave it and my body to be buried in a decent maner at the direction of my executrix.
Item. My Will is that all my debts and dues be in convenient time paid after my decease.
Item. I give and bequeath unto my eldest sonne Peter Beverley and to his heirs for ever all that my land in Gloster Countie lyeing upon Pianketank River, betwix the Creek called Chiescake Creek, and Hoccadey's (alias Baysey's) Creek and adjoining to and included in a Patent, with Five hundred acres formerly by me sold and passed away to Mr. John Mann of Gloster countie by deed under my hand and seale. But in case my sonne Peter shall happen to dye without heirs of his body by him lawfully begotten, then my will is that my said land above mentioned shall descend and goe and I give and bequeath the same to my second sonne Robert Beverley and to his heirs forever.
Item. I give to my second sonne Robert Beverley and to his heirs forever, All that my plantation and devident of land on Poropotank Creek in Gloster Countie containing nine hundred and twenty acres be the same more or less.
Item. I give unto my third sonne Harry Beverley and to his heirs forever, All that my Plantation and Devident of land situate in Rappahannock countie upon Gilson's Runne on which I have now a quarter situated and on which formerly Ralph Bodis was seated by me, containing by estimation according to the Patent thereof Sixteen hundred acres be the same more or less.
Item. I give unto my sonne John Beverley and to his heirs forever three thousand acres of land part of the Devident of land situate in Rappahannock Countie on both sydes a great runne and commonly called and known by the name of Beverley Parke and adjoining on the one part thereof to Buttons Rainge. The Said three thousand acres to be contiguous and in a square or long square or neer that figure and to be by him made choice of at the age of twenty-one years out of the whole tract, or within three years after my decease at his pleasure and the lines and bounds thereof * * * to suit his Choyce (for ascertaining the same) to be put upon the records of Rap'a Countie, New Kent Countie tor in the Master secretaries office.
Item. I give unto my sonne William Beverley and to his heirs forever all that my two plantations and devidents of land in Mid'x Countie, situate on or near the Rappahannock River, betwix the lands and plantations of Maj. Gen'll Robert Smith and Coll. Christopher Wormley comonly called Griffin's Neck being all the lands purchased by me of Mr. Tho. Evans.
Item. I give unto my sonne Thomas Beverley three thousand acres of land part of the devident of land situate in Rapa. Countie and New Kent Countie on both Sydes a great runne and comonly called and known by the name of Beverley Parke, and adjoining on one part thereof to Button's Rainge, to him and his heirs forever. The said land to be laid out of the whole tract contiguous and in a long square or four square or as near such figure as the same may most conveniently be done and in such place & part of the said devident, next after his brother John Beverley's Choyce as he my said sonne Thomas shall desire to have the same land out, soe soon as he shall attaine to the age of twenty-one years, or immediately after his brother John's shall be ascertained by his first Choyce of his three thousand acres hereby this my will given to him.
Item. I give to my dear and loveing wife Catherine, for and during her Naturall life and in lieu of her full right of dower in and to my lands, all that my Plantation and devident of land in Middlesex countie whereon I now live, situate on Rappahannock River, and purchased by me from Mr. Richard Parrott, Junior. Also one other Plantation and devident of land in Middlesex Countie situate on Pianketank River, and whereon I late lived, and now helled and knowed [sic in copy] by the name of Old Plantation, containing one hundred and sixty five acres according to the Patent thereof. Also all that my one halfe part of the one hundred acres of land and Plantation in Gloster Countie, for the whole if I happen to purchase the same before my death, comonly called and knowed by the name of North River quarter, and now held in partnership be-twix my brother Col. John Armistead and myself, alwaies provided shee my said wife doth accept the same as in full of all her right of dower to all other my lands whatsoever. And after my said wife's decease I give and bequeath the said three Plantations and lands belonging to them to my daughter Catherine Beverley and to the heirs of her body lawfully begotten, and in case of her dyeing without issue of her body lawfully begotten, or for failure of such issue, then to my sonne Robert Beverley and to his heirs forever.
Item. I give unto the Childe that my wife goeth with, be it male or female, and to its heirs forever all other my lands and Plantations not allready by this my will given and bequeathed, and for want of such childe or heir of its body lawfully begotten, that then and in such case I give all other my lands not in this my last will by me expressly given and named, unto my oldest sonne Peter Beverley and unto his heirs Male of his body lawfully begotten, and for want of such heirs Male of his body, then to my sonne Robert Beverley and to his heirs Male of his body lawfully begotten, and for want of such heirs Male of his body lawfully begotten, then to my sonne William Beverley and to his heirs forever.
Item. I give to my daughter Mary Beverley one hundred and fifty pounds sterling money to be paid to her within one year after her day of marriage or at the age of one and twenty years which shall first happen.
Item. I give unto my daughter Catherine Beverley two hundred pounds sterling to be paid to her within one year after her day of marriage or at her age of twenty-one years which shall first happen.
Item. My will is and I doe hereby order and lend unto my dear and loving wife Catherine Beverley for and during her whole life-time all the household goods I shall dye possessed of at my dwelling Plantation, to say, all my Linen, Woollen, bedding, plate, pewter, brass, Ironware, Cub-bard, tables, chayres, stools, bedds or bedsteads with all other sort of household goods, household stuffe, working tools within doors & without, ploughs, Carts, Cartwheels, plough gheare or Cart gheare or horse harness and all other household Stuffe & Lumber whatsoever belonging to the house, barne, dary, Store & Plantation wherever and wherein I now live and which shall be in dayly use and occupation for and towards the same at the time of my death. All which my will is shall be shortly after my death duly & apart from my other personall estate Inventoried & appraised, and wholly left in the possession, use & occupation of my said wife for and during her whole naturall life free and without being charged for the use thereof. And after her decease I give all and every part thereof unto my two daughters Mary & Catherine or the survivor of them to be divided into thirds, to say, one third part thereof to my daughter Mary & two thirds part thereof to my daughter Catherine.
Item. My will is that all other my personall estate whatsoever, whether in Middlesex Countie, Glo'tr Countie, Rapa. Countie or elsewhere in Virginia of what nature, and kinde soever, whether Slaves, Servants, Cattle, horses, sheep, merchandizing goads, debts or dues or whatsoever else may happen to be or belong to me at the time of my death in what part of the world soever and can or may be accounted part of my per-sonall estate, that the same and every part thereof be, with all possible convenience, duly inventoried and valued and appraised by two or three such good men as shall be nominated and appointed by Middlesex County Court to appraize the same upon their oaths, out of which goods, chattels, cattle &c. my will is my just debts, my funerall expenses & legacies here in this my will given be first paid and satisfied; and the remain, der thereof my will is that the same be divided and disposed in equall part & portion betwix my wife and children, either in Specificall kinde or in money Ste'lg, according to their valuation, at the Choyce & election of my executor or executors hereinafter named within one year after the probate of this my last Will, or eighteen months after my death, which shall first happen.
Item. My will is and I doe hereby appoint my deare and loveing wife Catherine, my full and sole executrix of this my last will and testament soe long as she shall remain a Widdow, without giving any securieties for such executorship, but whenever she shall happen to marry or shall remove from Virginia, then my will is that in case she shall not before her removeing herself from Virginia (on any pretense whatsoever) or before her being married give good bond with two at least good & able securities to be bound jointly and severally in two thousand pounds sterling, at the least to the County Court of Mid'x on behalf of my Children & Legatees in this my will for ye due executing and performing of this my last will according to the true intent, meaning and purport thereof. That immediately after such departure out of the Countrie or such marriage without having first given such securities as aforesaid, this executorship hereby given her by this my will shall and doth immediately from that time forever thereafter cease and determine. And my farther will is that from & after ye said time or times of my wife's departure out of this countree or day of marriage which shall first happen, without having given such bond & securieties as aforesaid, That my three sonnes Peter, Robert, and William Beverley, and the survivors or survivor of them shall and I doe hereby nominate and make them joint Executors of this my last will and testament.
In testimonie whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and put to my seale. And doe declare this to be my last will and testament which is contained and written on one sheet of paper on both sydes with my owne hand writing close written, with the addition only of those six lines in the second sheet contained. Hereby also utterly revoking and making void all other wills and testaments by me at any time heretofore made. In presence of these severall witnesses by me called and desired to subscribe their names as witnesses.
ROBERT BEVERLEY. [Seal].
Sealed, delivered and published in the presence of us:
RALPH WORMELEY. ROBERT SMITH. VIM. KITTO.
WALTER KEOBLE. THOMAS BALLARD.
Md. That at a Courte held for ye County of Middlesex ye 4th of April, 1687, Ralph Wormeley, Esqr; Mr. Robert Smith, Walter Keoble, & Thomas Ballard made oathe they see Maj'r Robert Beverley signe, seal & publish ye above written as his last will & testament, and that he was then in perfect health, strength, and memory.
Recorded
CHR. ROBINSON, Clk.
A true copy [1892.]
Test
[Signed] B. B. CHOWNING, Clerk,
Middlesex County Court.¹

     Mary Byrd Carter was born in March 1637 at England.¹ She married George Kebble before 1661 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 1st of 2 husbands.
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 2     George Kebble, b. Abt 1634 d. 9 May 1666, Lancaster County, Virginia - probate (Age ~ 32 years)
Marriage     Bef 1661      Lancaster County, Virginia ocation
Children      
     1. Margaret Kebble, b. Bef 1661, Lancaster County, Virginia d. Aft 1679, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia (Age > 20 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     2. Walter Kebble, b. Bef 1665, Lancaster County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].¹ Mary Byrd Carter married Robert Beverley circa 4 April 1667 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 2nd of 2 husbands.
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 1     Robert Beverley, b. Jan 1635, Beverley, Hull, Yorkshire, England d. 15 Mar 1687, Middlesex County, Virginia (Age ~ 52 years)
Marriage     Abt 4 Apr 1667      Lancaster County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Harry Beverley, b. 1669, Middlesex County, Virginia d. 2 Feb 1731, Newlands, St. George's Parish, Spotsylvania County, Virginia - Probate (Age 62 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     2. Mary Beverley, b. Between 1672 and 1677, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia d. Aft 1694, King & Queen County, Virginia (Age ~ 23 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     3. Robert Beverley, b. 1673, Middlesex County, Virginia d. 21 Apr 1722, Beverley Park, Drysdale Parish, King & Queen County, Virginia (Age 49 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     4. John Beverley, b. Abt 1674, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginiad. Bef 1690, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia (Age ~ 15 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].¹
Mary Byrd Carter died on 1 June 1678 at Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA, at age 41.¹

     George Kebble was born circa 1634.¹ He married Mary Byrd Carter before 1661 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 1st of 2 husbands.
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 2     George Kebble, b. Abt 1634 d. 9 May 1666, Lancaster County, Virginia - probate (Age ~ 32 years)
Marriage     Bef 1661      Lancaster County, Virginia ocation
Children      
     1. Margaret Kebble, b. Bef 1661, Lancaster County, Virginia d. Aft 1679, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia (Age > 20 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     2. Walter Kebble, b. Bef 1665, Lancaster County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].¹
George Kebble died on 9 May 1666 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA;
Date of probate.¹

     Theophilus Hone was born before 1640.¹ He married Catherine Armistead, daughter of William Armistead and Anne Ellis (?), before 1660 at James City Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 1st of 3 husbands.¹
Theophilus Hone died in 1678/79 at James City Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Christopher Robinson was born in 1645 at Cleasby, Yorkshire, England.¹ He married Agatha Obert circa 1665
;
Her 3rd of 3 husbands; his 2nd of 2 wives
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 1     Catherine Armistead, b. Abt 1644, Gloucester County, Virginia d. 23 Apr 1692, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia (Age ~ 48 years)
Marriage     17 Nov 1687      Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Benjamin 'clerk' Robinson, b. 1689, Hedwick, Middlesex County, Virginia d. 1761, Moone's Mount, Caroline County, Virginia (Age 72 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     2. Clara Robinson, b. 11 Oct 1689, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia d. 25 Oct 1715, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia (Age 26 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].¹ Christopher Robinson married Catherine Armistead, daughter of William Armistead and Anne Ellis (?), on 17 November 1687 at Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 3rd of 3 husbands; his 2nd of 2 wives
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 2     Agatha Obert, b. Abt 1649, Lancaster (Middlesex) County, Virginia d. 25 Jan 1686, Middlesex County, Virginia (Age ~ 37 years)
Marriage     Abt 1665      Lancaster (Middlesex) County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Catherine Robinson, b. Bef 1672 d. 3 May 1728, King & Queen County, Virginia (Age > 56 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     2. Christopher Robinson, b. 19 Feb 1681, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia d. 20 Feb 1727, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia (Age 46 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     3. John Robinson, b. 1683, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia d. 24 Aug 1749, Piscataqua, Essex County, Virginia (Age 66 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     4. Anne Robinson, b. Bef 1686, Middlesex County, Virginia d. Aft 1714, Middlesex County, Virginia (Age > 30 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].¹
Christopher Robinson died on 13 February 1693 at Hedwick, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA.¹
      ;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
The Virginia Genealogist Volume 4, 1960 [John Frederick Dorman]; page 147
WILL OF CHRISTOPHER POTTER OF CLEASBY, YORKSHIRE
Contributed by John G. Hunt, Arlington, Virginia
Christopher Potter of Cleasby, Yorkshire, was the maternal grandfather of Col. Christopher Robinson or
Middlesex Co., Va., the progenitor of a large and noted Virginia family. His will, from the Archdeaconry of
Richmond, Yorkshire, wills, which are now retained at the Central Library, Leeds, Yorkshire, was proved 6
July 1642.
The daughter Elizabeth mentioned in the postscript married John Robinson of Cleasby and died in 1688. She was the mother of Col. Christopher Robinson.
The son Cuthbert Potter also was in Virginia. See The American Genealogist, v. 36, Page 121-22, for information relating to him.

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1686-1690 Middlesex County, Virginia Order Book 2, [Antient Press]; Page 337)
Court 5th of March 1687/88
- The suite of CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON and CATHARINE his Wife. Executrix of Malj. ROBERT BEVERLEY, vs. JAMES DUDLEY is referred to the next Court
- Judgement is granted to CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON and CATHARINE hisWife, Executrix of Majr. ROBERT BEVERLEY, against JOHN CHILTON for one hundred and fifty three pounds of good sweet scented tobaccoe and caske wth: costs
- Judgement is granted to WILLIAM HUNT against CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON and CATHARINE his Wife, Executrix of Main ROBERT BEVERLEY, for one thousand one hundred fifty pounds of sweet scented tobaccoe and caske for Coopers Worke done by the said WILLIAM HUNT wth: costs
- The suite of CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON and MRS. CHRISTIAN PETTY, Executrix of Mr MAJ PETTY. is referred to the next Court
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1680-1686 Middlesex Co Va Order Book; Antient Press: Page 72
Middlesex County Court 6th of March 1681/82
Ordered upon ye Petition of Mr. JOHN LINDSEY that Mr. RICHARD ROBINSON Majr. ROBERT BEVERLEY & be discharged from being securaty for ye said LINDSEY for ye Estate of KATHERINE CHOWNEING, one of ye Orphants of Mr. ROBERT CHOWNEING, deced.,
imediately upon CHRISTOPHER ROBINSONs entering into Bond to be securaty for ye same
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1690-1694 Middlesex County, Virginia Order Book 2, [Antient Press]; Page 551)
Court 4th of April 1692
- The suite of Mr. JNO: SMITH & PHEBEY his Wife, ye Admrx. of Mr. GEORGE REEVES, vs. Mr. CHRISTR: ROBINSON as intermarrying of MRS. KATHERINE BEVERLEY, is reffered
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1690-1694 Middlesex County, Virginia Order Book 2, [Antient Press]; Page 613)
Court 6th of March 1692/93
- Probate of the Last Will and Testament of CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, Esqr., deced. is granted to CHRISTOPHER, JOHN and BENJAMINE ROBINSON. Executors & to Mr. JOHN ROBINSON, Coll. JOHN ARMESTEAD, Mr. WILLIAM CHURCHHILL, Capt. WILLM. DANIELL, EDWIN THACKER & Mr. PAUL THILMAN, Exrs. or Overseers of sd. Last Will & Testament
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1679-1688 Middlesex County, Virginia Deed Book 2, Part 1 [Antient Press]; Page 107-111)
THIS INDENTURE made ye XXXI st day of March 1653 Between CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON of ye County of Middlesex in Virginia Gentleman and AGATHA his Wife one of ye Daughters & Orphants of BARTRAM OBERT of ye said County of Middlesex decd of ye one parte and JAMES CURTIS & ELIZABETH his Wife of ye County of Middlesex aforesd. the other Daughter and only other Orphant now remaineing alive of ye said Bartram Obert of ye other parte Witnesseth that Whereas the said James Curtis & Elizabeth his Wife by Indenture of Bargaine & Sale bareing equal date, have for ye considerations therein mentioned sold unto ye said Christopher Robinson and Agatha his Wife and to ye Heires of their two Bodyes & for want of such heires to ye heires of ye said Agatha, all of their Estate Right whatseover which they or either of them ever had, have to in all that Tract of land formerly by Patent granted unto Bartram Obert aforesd: conteyneing Seven hundred and Seventy three acres of land, And upon ye death of ye said Bartram Obert he being an Alien borne was bound to Escheate to his Matie: And by Patent bareing date the first day of Septembr. 1663 was Granted to ye Orphans of Bartram Obert aforesd & is Sett in ye County of Middlesex (formerly parte of ye County of LANCASTER) which tract of land they the said Christopher Robinson & Agatha his Wife are well pleased with and content to accept & take, as full satisfaction of & for ye hereby sold & released , they ye said Christopher Robinson & Agatha his Wife for yee consideration aforesd: have granted unto ye said James Curtis & Elizabeth his Wife & to theire heires for ever every parte of ye Estate right they ye said Christopher Robinson & Agatha his Wife ever had thereof formerly by Pattent beareing date ye 19th day of Octobr. 1653 granted unto ABRAHAM MOONE conteyneing Three hundred acres of land, And by said Abraham Moone by his Deed beareing date ye 6th Novembr 1653 Acknowledged in LANCASTER COUNTY COURT conveyed unto ARTHUR DUNN of said County, And by ye said Arthur Dunn by his Last Will & Testament devised & given unto CHRISTOPHER OBERT yee onely Brother of ye said Agatha & Elizabeth and by ye death of said Christopher lawfully descended & came to ye said Agatha & Elizabeth Sisters & heirs of ye said Christopher, And is sett in ye County of Middlesex (formerly part of the County of Lancaster) and begains to be measured & bounded att Cedar Poynte upon ye West side of Niemcock Creyke at the head of Sr. HENRY CHICHELEYs Devident of Two hundred acres of land & from thence Bounded within the Severall courses & distances mentioned in the said Patent for ye Premises granted to ye said Abraham Moone To Have and To Hold to ye said James Curtis and Elizabeth his Wife and to ye Heires of their two bodyes lawfully begotten for ever and for want of such heires to ye heires of said Elizabeth Curtis for ever. And lastly that they ye said Christopher Robinson and Agatha his Wife will acknowledge this Indenture at ye next Courte held for ye County of Middlesex so ye same may be entered upon ye Records of the said Courte,
In presence of HENRY EMERSON, Chr. Robinson
HENRY GORE, SAM INGRAM, Agatha Robinson
LW: MILLER
Att: M: That at a Courte held for ye County of Middlesex the 2d day of April 1683 Mr Christopher Robinson and Agatha his Wife party to these indentures personally appeared & acknowledged ye same to be there act & deed and ye said Agatha being particularly examined, declared that she freely consented to the passing ye said Indenture.
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1679-1688 Middlesex County, Virginia Deed Book 2, Part 1 [Antient Press]; Page 112-116)
THIS INDENTURE made the XXXIst day of March in ye yeare 1683 Between JAMES CURTIS of ye County of Middlesex in Virginia Gentleman & ELIZABETH his Wife one of ye Daughters & Orphants of BARTRAM OBERT of ye said County of Middx Gent of ye one parte & CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON of ye County of Middlex, aforesd Gent. & AGATHA his Wife ye other Daughter & onely other Orphant now remaineing alive of ye said Bartram Obert Witnesseth that Whereas ye said Christopher Robinson & Agatha his Wife by their Indenture bearing equall date have for consideration therein mentioned sold unto ye said James Curtis & Elizabeth his Wife all their Estate Right in all that land in Middlesex County upon the West side of Niemcock Creyke, conteyneing Three hundred acres of land being formerly granted by Patent to ABRAHAM MOONE & by him by his Deed acknowledged in LANCASTER COUNTY COURT conveyed to ARTHUR DUNN of ye said County of Lancaster And by the said Arthur Dunn by his last Will Devised & given to CHRISTOPHER OBERT ye onely Brother of ye said Agatha &Elizabeth, and by yee death of the said Obert lawfully descended to ye said Agatha & Elizabeth which tract of three hundred acres of land they the said James Curtis & Elizabeth his Wife are well pleased with & content to accept & take togeather with ye sum of One thousand pounds of good Swt: seated Tobaccoe & Caske already paid to Christopher Robinson & Agatha his Wife they ye said James Curtis & Elizabeth his Wife for ye considerations aforesd have granted unto ye said Christopher Robinson and Agatha his Wife all and every part of ye Estate which they have in all that Tract of land formerly by Patent bearcing date yc 26th day of March in yeare 1656 granted unto BARTRAM OBERT aforesd conteyneing Seaven hundred and Seaventy three acres upon the death of said Bartram Obert he being an Alien borne was found to Escheate to his Matie: And by Patent beareing date ye first day of September 1663 and was granted to ye Orphants of Bartram Obert aforesd and is sett & being in ye County of Middlesex (formerly Lancaster) Beginning to be measured and bounded at ye mouth of a little Creyke next above Niemcock Creyke and from thence bounded within ye severall courses mentioned in the said Patent granted to said Bartram Obert And lastly that they the said James Curtis & Elizabeth his Wife will acknowledge this Indenture next Court held for ye County of Middlesex same may be entered upon the records of the Court
In presence of us HENRY EMERSON. James Curtis
HENRY GORE, SAMLL, INGRAM p Sign , Elizabeth Curtis p Sign
EWD. MILLER p Sign
Md: That at a Court held for ye County of Middx. ye Second day of Aprill 1683 Personally appeared Mr, James Curtis and Elizabeth his Wife partyes to this Indenture and said James Curtis acknowledged to be his act, & deed, And the said Elizabeth Curtis being pretionerly examined declared that she freely consented to yee passing this Indenture
& did acknowledge the same to be her act & deed. RICHD. PERROT
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1679-1688 Middlesex Co Va Deed Book 2; Antient Press: Page 273-276)
THIS INDENTURE made the first of July 1687 Between FRANCIS WEEKES of the Parish of Christ Church in the County of Middx. gent of one part and RALPH WORMELEY Esqr. and CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON of the Parish and County aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that Whereas RAWLEIGH TRAVERS of the Parish of White Chappell in the County of LANCASTER hath by Deeds the 31st day of May 1687 granted unto Francis Weeks land and plantacon called by name of FFAIREWEATHER NECK being in the Parish of White Chappel in the County of Lancaster with all the Stock of cattell thereunto belonging being Fourteen cowes Eight calves and a Bull and further Witnesseth that for the naturall love and affection which the said Francis Weekes heareth towards his Wife ELIZABETH WEEKES and the issues of her Body THOMAS and HOBBS WEEKES, and for Establishing of the Inheritance of the Plantacon wth all appurtenances belonging to and in the hands of the said Ralph Wormeley Esqr, and Christopher Robinson Gentll or the Survivours of them hath granted unto the said Ralph Wormeley Esqr. and Christopher Robinson Gent all the aforesaid plantacon wth all the appurtenances (that is to say) to the use and behoofe of said Elizabeth Weekes dureing the time of her naturall life then to the use and behoofe of Thomas and Hobbs Weekes between them when they shall attaine to the lawfull age of one and twenty years Provided that if Elizabeth Weekes departe this life before Thomas and Hobbs Weeks shall
come to the Lawful age of one and twenty years, that then it shall be lawfull for the said Francis Weekes at his will by his Deed to grant all such untill such time Thomas and Hobbs Weekes shall attaine to age aforesaid and agree wth. said Ralph Wormeley Esqr. and Christophr. Robinson gentl, to make such Conveyance
In presents of us HEN: THACKER, Francis Weekes
EDWARD THOMAS
At a Court held the 4th of July Then personally appeared Mr. Francis Weekes and acknowledged this Deed to bee his act & deed
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1688-1694 Middlesex County, Virginia Deed Book 2, Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 127-129)
TO ALL I HERBERT JEFFREYS Esqr. Governour & Capt: Genell: of Virginia send Greeting. Whereas his Most Sacred Majesty hath been graciously pleased by his royall Letters Patents under the Greate Seale of England dated at Westminster the 10th day of October in the Twenty eighth yeare of his Reigne amongst other things in his Leters Patents conffirme the antient power granting Fifty acres of land for every person imported into this His Majesties Colonies of Virginia. Now Know Yee that I the said Herbert Jeffreys Esqr. Governor: did with the consent of the Counceil of State graunt unto Mr. CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON Three hundred acres of land in Midlx. Counties lyeing betwixt DANIEL LONGs land, HENRY NICHOLLs his land, THOMAS CORDWELLs land & the Bryery Branch begining to be measured out & Surveyed at a redd oake Corner tree thence runneing West South West to a white oake in a branch &downe the branch by the Runne to Briory Braun ch & downe that Runne to Thos. Cordwells Corner tree & thence by Thomas Cordwells Lyne East to said Cordwells Corner Hickory thence South East by MR. LINDSEYs Lines to Henry Nicholls his white oak thence North a point Eastward to the Redd oake begunne at the said land being unto ye sd Christopher Robinson for the Transportation of Six persons into this Colonie whose names are on the records men cioned underneath this Patent To be held forever of our Sovereigne Lord the King as of his Manor of East Greenwich in free & comon paying to our Sovereign Lord the King for every Fifty acres of land yearly at the Feast of St. Michaell the Arch Angell the fee Rent of one shilling which payment is to be made yearly according to his Majesties Instructtions of the 12th of Septembr. 1662 under my hand and Seale of the Colonie this Fifth day of June 1678. Mr: Christopher Robinson his Patent for Three hundred acres of land in Middex County
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1688-1694 Middlesex County, Virginia Deed Book 2, Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 129-130)
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON of the County of Middex. Gent for the sum Seaven Thousand Five hundred pounds of good Sweet sented Tobacco and Caske already paid by WILLIAM DANIELL of said County, have granted unto the sd William Daniell his heires the Three hundred acres of land in the aforesd Written Patent as fully as the same is granted to me by the said Patent And Lastly I doe make MR. RICHARD ROBINSON of the said County my lawfull Attorney to acknowledge the presents to be my Act & Deed att ye Courte held for the sd County of Midlesex:
Presence of us JOHN VAUSE, Christopher Robinson
JOHN SMITH
Acknowledged in Middex County Courte December ye 3rd 1683 by Mr. Richard Robinson Attorney for Mr. Christopher Robinson & also Attor: for ye sd Ch: Robinsons Wife
Test PHILL MAY Cir Curt p Temp
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I AGATHA ROBINSON Wife of Christopher Robinson have made Mr: Richard Robinson my sufficient Attorney to acknowledge my free consent to sale of Land made this day by my sd. Husband unto Mr. William Daniell, that I freely relinquish all claime or right of Dower to the premises, Witness my hand & Seale this 11th day of Septembr 1683.
Witnesses JOHN VAUSE, Agatha Robinson
JOHN SMITH
Recorded in Middx. County Court December the 3 1683 by both ye Evidences

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1688-1694 Middlesex County, Virginia Deed Book 2, Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 345
THIS INDENTURE made the Eight & Twentieth day of May 1686 Between RICHARD ROBINSON of Middx. County in Virga: Gent: & ANN his Wife of ye one parte & ANN Daughter of ye sd Richard & Ann Wife of Mr. GEORGE HASLEWOOD on the other part Witnesseth that the said Richard & Ann his Wife out of the parternall affection that they have & beare to the sd Anne there daughter path granted to ye wth: ye sd: Ann theire Daughter for & dureing her naturall life & after her decease to ye heires of her body lawfully begotten & to their heires for ever & for want of such heires to RICHARD ROBINSON her Brother & to ye heires of his Body lawfully Begotten for ever & for want of such heires to JOHN CURTIS & to the heires of his Body lawfully begotten for ever & for want of such heires to ANN ROBINSON daughter of CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON & AGATHA ROBINSON of ye sd County of Middx. & to her heires for ever all that Tract or Devident of Land in LANCASTER County Cont: Eight hundred acres of land according to a Pattent thereof granted to Mr. ABRAHAM MOONE beareing date the twenty third day of Feby. 1653 To Hold the said Eight hundred acres of land according to ye bounds thereof expressed in ye before named Pattent To Her ye sd Ann Hazlewood for & dureing her natural life
In presents of us ROBERT SMITH, Richard Robinson
OSWALD CARY, JOHN WORTHAM, Ann Robinson
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1689-1692 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 8; [Antient Press]; Page 49 - 51
THIS INDENTURE made the one and twentieth day of Jany. in year of our Lord one thousand six hundred eighty and eight and in the thirty fourth yeare of the Reigne of our Sovereigne Lord James the second by the grace of God of England Scotland France and Ireland &c. Between JOHN CURTIS of County of NORTHUMBERLAND Gent. of one partie and CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON of County of MIDDLESEX Gent. of other part Witnesseth that sd JOHN CURTIS for One hundred and ten pounds Sterling money to him in hand paid by XPHER ROBINSON before the sealing and delivery hath sold and confirmed firmly and absolutely unto CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON his heirs all that tract of land conteyning Two thousand Five hundred acres of land be the same more or less or the whole quantitie contained within the bounds of the Patent granted for the same to Mr. ABRAHAM MOONE bearing date the 6th day of September Ana 1684 and situate and being on the South side the Rappa River in the Freshes of the sd River being in Rappa. County and is commonly called or known by the name of MOON W(blot) Begining to be measured at the mouth of a Creek or Swamp commonly called HENSIN SWAMP adjoining to the lands now in the possession of Mr. JOHN or GEORGE HASLEWOOD and contayned within the several! bounds and distances in the said Patent menconed Together with all Plantations houses fences cleared ground woods waters privilidges and appurtinances to the same and all the right wch he the sd JOHN CURTIS might have to the above menconed bargained and sold premises which sd tract of land is lawfully descended and come to him sd JOHN CURTIS, he is Son and heire of ANN, Relict and Exx, of the before mentioned ABRAHAM MOONE, who did by his last Will and Testament devise the sd premises to the sd ANN and her heires forever Exc(blot) always out of the sd Tract of land Three hundred acres of land bargained and sold by JOHN CURTIS to ANDREW JACKSON to bee taken out of the lower side of sd Tract of land and runs backward the full bredth of the same according to the grant thereof to sd JACKSON To have and to hold to sd XPHER ROBINSON his heirs and sd CURTIS for himselfe his heirs doth grant that said Tract of land hath been already sufficiently seated according to the Law of this Country and the Condition of the sd Patent to save it from being forfited and that he is lawfully seized in a good fee simple without any condition and that it may be law- full for the sd XPHER ROBINSON his heirs to hold and enjoy to his proper use (except as before excepted) without hindrance of any person whatsoever and that FRANCES, the Wife of sd JOHN CURTIS, shall freely and voluntarily acknowledge these presents at any Court held for County of Rappa and relinquiseth all right of Dower & thirds to the sd recited premises and lastly sd JOHN CURTIS doth by these presents authorize and appoint Mr. HENRY AWBREY and Mr. WM. COLSTON or either of them to acknowledge these presents as the act and deed of ed JOHN CURTIS at any Court held for sd County of Rappa. In Witness whereof the parties have to these presents sett their hands and seales Sealed and Delivered in the Presents of us
WM. DARNELL, JOHN CURTIS
WM. MORGAN, PAUL THILMAN
Recognitr. p AWBREY et COLSTON in Cur Comt. Rappa 7 die August 1689
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1690-1694 Middlesex County, Virginia Order Book 2, [Antient Press]; Page 681)
Court 5th day of March 1693/4
- Capt, PETER BEVERLEY, Gardian to CATHERINE BEVERLEY, Daughter of Major ROBERT BEVERLEY, haveing brot. an action of the Case against Mr. JOHN ROBINSON &c., Exrs, of the Last Will and Testament of CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, Esqr., deced, by his Pettition sett forth that the said Major ROBERT BEVERLEY did by his Last Will and Testament bequeath unto his Wife, CATHERINE BEVERLEY, the use of all the household goods he dyed possessed of at his Dwelling Plantacon for & dureing hir naturall life and ordered the same shortly after his death apart from his other personall Estate to be Inventoryed & appraised and after the decease of the said CATHERINE to be devided in thirds, that is to say, 1/3 part to his Daughter, MARY & 2/3 parts to his Daughter, CATHERINE, as by the said Last Will and Testament. recourse being thereunto had may & will fully appeare, persuant to wchi device the respective household goods of the said Testator at his Dwelling Plantation were inventoryed & appraised amounting to the sume of £210: 11:06 1/2, as p Inventory & Appraisement will appeare and were accordingly left in the possession of the aforesaid CATHERINE, the sd. Testators Widdow, who is now deced., but so it is may it please yor: Worshipps that the said CATHERINE, the said Testators Widdow, in hir life time intermarried with CHR: ROBINSON. Esqr.. who tooke into his possession all and every percell of the said household goods. and is since possest with the same, without surrendring the specificall goods or the vallue thereof according to appraisement as he ought to have done to the said MARY & CATHERINE, Daughters of the said Testator, who by venue of the said Testators Will have proper and the only intrest thereto, yor: Pettitionr: therefore hath in the quallity aforesaid, in behalfe of the said Orphant, CATHERINE BEVERLEY, hath brot: his suit against Mr. JNO: ROBINSON &c., Exrs, of the said CHR: ROBINSON Esqr„ & humbley prays this Worshipfull Court for the sume of One hundred and forty pounds & eight shillings Sterl., being the two third part of the vallue of the Household stuffe as aforesd.
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1689-1695 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 8; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 374
MR. CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, of Middlesex Co., 959 acs. in the freshes of Rappa. Co., on S. side the river, 29 Apr. 1692, p. 221. Beg. at head of Uzenzen; adj. his own land; & Mr. John Buckner; crossing Moons Mount Sw; by a br. of Passating; by Esqr. Corbin, to land formerly Moon's, now his own; &c. Imp. of 20 pers: Edward Docker, Thomas Bond, Edward ---, Mrs. Mary Potter, Hester Bustoe, Jno. Blanket, Ann Deliske, Elinor Hutson, Francis Knitter, Christopher Hale, Jno. Lee, Andrew Vincent, Edward Poole, Richd. Batting, Richd. Broome, Sarah Mould, Rowland Jones, the Bricklayer, & another bought of Mr. Richards; (&) Stephen Rudnell.¹

Reference:
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Sources      

     Agatha Obert was born circa 1649 at Lancaster Co. (then, Middlesex Co. now), Virginia, USA.¹ She married Christopher Robinson circa 1665
;
Her 3rd of 3 husbands; his 2nd of 2 wives
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 1     Catherine Armistead, b. Abt 1644, Gloucester County, Virginia d. 23 Apr 1692, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia (Age ~ 48 years)
Marriage     17 Nov 1687      Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Benjamin 'clerk' Robinson, b. 1689, Hedwick, Middlesex County, Virginia d. 1761, Moone's Mount, Caroline County, Virginia (Age 72 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     2. Clara Robinson, b. 11 Oct 1689, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia d. 25 Oct 1715, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia (Age 26 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].¹
Agatha Obert died on 25 January 1686 at Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Christopher Robinson was born on 19 February 1681 at Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Judith Wormley, daughter of Christopher Wormeley and Frances Armistead, on 12 October 1703 at Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 3rd of 3 husbands.
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 3     Christopher Robinson, b. 19 Feb 1681, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia d. 20 Feb 1727, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia F(Age 46 years)
Marriage     12 Oct 1703      Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Christopher Robinson, b. 1705, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia d. 6 Dec 1768, Hedwick, Middlesex County, Virginia - Probate (Age 63 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     2. John Robinson, b. 1708, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia d. 23 Jul 1787, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia (Age 79 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     3. William Robinson, b. 5 Mar 1716, Hedwick, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia d. 6 Jan 1768, Stratton Major, King & Queen County, Virginia (Age 51 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     4. Peter Robinson, b. 1 Mar 1718, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia d. Jun 1765, King William County, Virginia - Probate (Age 47 years) [Father: natural] Mother: natural.^1,2
Christopher Robinson died on 20 February 1727 at Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co., Virginia, USA, at age 46.¹
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Per Early Colonial Settlers:
1713-1734 Middlesex County, Virginia Will Book, [Virginia Genealogist-John Frederick Dorman]; Pages 317-20.
Mr. Christopher Robinson of Urbanna. Inventory. 28 March 1727. Appraised pursuant to order
of 7 March 1726 [1727] by John Smith, Henry Thacker, Jno. Hipkins and W. Stanard. Total valuation £1063.10.3-1/4, consisting of property in the room over the kitchen, in the room over the dining room, in the dining room, in the shed, in the kitchen, in Gordon's store, at the upper burnt house, at the lower burnt house, and including 12 Negroes valued at £211.10.0 and one white servant Thomas. Signed by John Robinson. The appraisers were sworn before Edwin Thacker 28 March 1727. Admitted to record 2 May 1727.
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1699-1706 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 1; [Hamrick]; Page 300
Northumberland County Court - 22d day of June An'o 1704
Whereas HENRY DAWSON was Arrested at the Suite of Christopher ROBINSON & JUDITH his wife one of the Exec's of the Last Will and Testament of CORBIN GRIFFIN, PETER PRESLY and WINIFRED his wife & THOMAS GRIFFIN the other Exec's of the Last Will and Testament of the s'd GRIFFIN dec'ed for twenty five pounds Seven Shillings & seven pence Sterl. and hath failed to Appeare to Answ' the said Suite Order is therefore granted the said ROBINSON & his wife PRESLY & his wife & THOMAS GRIFFIN in their s'd Quality agt JAMES WADDY Sheriffe for the said Sum'e according to Law.
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1690-1694 Middlesex County, Virginia Order Book 2, [Antient Press]; Page 613)
Court 6th of March 1692/93
- Probate of the Last Will and Testament of CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, Esqr., deced. is granted to CHRISTOPHER, JOHN and BENJAMINE ROBINSON. Executors & to Mr. JOHN ROBINSON, Coll. JOHN ARMESTEAD, Mr. WILLIAM CHURCHHILL, Capt. WILLM. DANIELL, EDWIN THACKER & Mr. PAUL THILMAN, Exrs. or Overseers of sd. Last Will & Testament
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1702-1704 Richmond County, Virginia Order Book [Antient Press]; Page 366)
Richmond County Court 4th of October 1704
- Upon the Petition of JOHN TARPLEY JUNR. by his Guardian and prochain amy, JOHN TARPLEY setting forth that CORBIN GRIFFIN Gent. late of MIDDLESEX County deced did by his last Will and Testament give and devise to the said JOHN TARPLEY JUNR thirty pounds Sterl. and appointed JUDITH his then Wife, now the Wife of CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, THOMAS GRIFFIN Gent. and WINIFRED GRIFFIN, now the Wife of PETER PRESTLEY, Exrs. of his said Last Will therefore prayes that the said Exrs. be called by ye Sheriff of this County or his Deptys. to appeare att the next Court to show cause if any they can why they render and pay not to the end JOHN TARPLEY JUNR., the said summe of Thirty pounds Sterl: according to the Last Will and Testament of the said deced the aforesaid JOHN TARPLEY JUNR, by his Guardian & Prochein amy aforesaid humbly pray order for together with costs &c.
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1705-1708 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 4 [Antient Press]; Page 100a-101
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that we CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON of the County of MIDDLESEX Gent. and JUDITH my Wife, late Relict and Widdow of CORBIN GRIFFIN of the said County, deced., for divers good causes us thereunto moveing and more especially for the summe of Two Shillings of lawfull money of England to us payd by THOMAS GRIFFIN of the County of Richmond Gent. by these presents have remitted released and forever quitt claimed unto THOMAS GRIFFIN his heirs &c. all our right title and interest which we have or which said JUDITH may hereafter have in ye lands that said CORBIN GRIFFIN dyed seized of as Dower of the said CORBIN GRIFFINs Estate In Wittness whereof we have hereunto sett our hands and seales this 24th day of March 1706/7.
Signed sealed and delivered in the presents of
G. CORBIN, CHR: ROBINSON
R. WALKER, G. ESKRIDGE JUDITH ROBINSON
Acknowledged in Richmond County Court by DANLL. McCARTY, Attorney of CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON and JUDITH his Wife the 2d day of April Ano: 1707 and recorded the 15th day of the same moneth & yeare
Test J. SHERLOCK, Cl Cur
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that we CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON of the County of MIDDLESEX Gent. and JUDITH my Wife by these presents do appoint DANLL. McCARTY Gent. our true and lawfull Attorney to acknowledge in the County Court of Richmond a Release of Dower which we the said CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON and JUDITH have this day made to THOMAS GRIFFIN Gent. of County of Richmond of all the lands that CORBIN GRIFFIN Gent dyed seized of Ratifying what our said Attorney shall do in the premises as if wee our selves had personally done the same. Wittness our hands and seales this 24th of March 1706/7
Sealed and Delivered in the presence of
G. CORBIN. CHR: ROBINSON
R. WALKER, G. ESKRIDGE JUDITH ROBINSON
Proved in Richmond County Court the 2d day of Aprill 1707 by the oath of GEORGE ESKRIDGE and recorded
Test J. SHERLOCK, Cl Cur

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1704-1707 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 12, Part 2; [John Frederick Dorman]; Pages 387-90.
2 April 1707 Christopher Robinson of Middlesex County Gent to John Hay of the same, Gent for 2000 pounds of tobaccco. 3288 acres and 40 perches by patent granted 2 May 1705 to John Hay and Christopher Robinson, most of the same then lying in Essex County about 3 miles back of Moon's mount on the side of a hill by a branchof the Mount Creek in the line of a patent granted to John Buckner corner to a patent granted Mr. Francis and John Taliaferro ... West Side of a branch of Mattapony
Christopher Robinson
Wit G. Corbin, R. Beverley, Jno Lomax
10 April 1707 Acknowledged by Leonard Hill attorney of Christopher Robinson
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1712-1714 Middlesex Co Va Order Book 5, [Antient Press]; Page 151
Middlesex County Court 1st of December 1713
FOX &c. v KEMP &c. contd
In the suit in Chancery between WILLIAM FOX, Complt. and Collo. MATTHEW KEMP and Major CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON Respondts. MATTHEW KEMP, Gent., Son of the Respondt, put in his answer upon Oath and at the Complt.'s motion time is given him till next Court to consider it and the suit against the other Defendant is continued for him to answer
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1719-1721 Richmond County, Virginia Order Book 8; Part 3 [Antient Press]; Page 208
Richmond County Court 19 October1720
- FORSHEE's Claim to be certifyed
The Claim of JAMES FORSHEE for taking up a Runaway Servant named THOMAS FORRESTER belonging to CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON of MIDDLESEX County was this day presented in Court and ordered to be certifyed
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The Virginia Genealogist Volume 4, 1960 [John Frederick Dorman]
1713-1734 Middlesex County, Virginia Will Book, [Virginia Genealogist-John Frederick Dorman]; Page 151.
Will of Judith Robinson wife of Christopher
Robinson of Middlesex County, dated 15 Nov. 1720.
To my husband the said Christopher Robinson all my lands in Middlesex and James City County and elsewhere.
Wit: Peter Haynes, Jane (X) Steward, John Robinson.
6 Dec. 1720. Produced in Court by Christopher Robinson executor. Proved by Peter Haynes.
7 Feb. [1721] Proved by John Robinson, Gent., and James Stanard.
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1695-1706 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 9; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 93
JOHN HAY & CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, 3288 acs., & 4 per., most part of which lyeth in Essex Co., about 3 mi. back of Moone's Mount; beg. by br. of Mount Cr., in line of Mr. John Buckner, dec'd; to Mr. Francis & John Taliaferro; adj. Andrew Harrison, by br. of Goulden Vale; to W. side of a br. of Mattapony; 2 May 1705, p. 651. Trans. of 66 pers: Joseph Gant, Henry Cheldy, Wm. Barkhurst, Wm. Bullock, Mary Grave (or Grane), Robt. Bell, Edwd. Melony, Richd. Hutton, John Medley, John Achorn, John Ramsey, Wm. Barby, John Ownes, Tho. Vivion, Thomas Landon, John Jones, Mary Jones, Roger Landon, Joan Pierce, Tho. Kirkwood, Tho. Powell, Luke Mathews, Henry Nixon, Henry Bendry, Henry Smith, James Boulcot, Fra, Jones, Wm. Probert, Selenger Landon, Tho. Landon, Mary Landon, Betty Landbn, Joan Patcher, Walter Probert, Henry Ravenhill, Eliz. Jones, Maw Steel, Mary Bradley, Fra. Rolfe, Abraham Procter, Joseph Andrews, James Walker, Richd. Walker, Cornelius Devisen, Tho, White, Ruth Standred, Saml. Brown, Alexr. Faulis, John Hay, Eliz. Hay, Richd. Pindar, Isbell Pettys, James Rolph, Sara Barnett, John Bell, Roger Douglass, John Douglas, David McDaniell, Jede-dia Washington, Eliz. Washington, Peter Burnett (or Barnett), Mary Jones, Eliz. Wilcock, John Wathey, Roger Hudson, Eliz, Sadle
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1719-1724 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 11; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 21
BARTHOLOMEW YATES, LEWIS LATANE, CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, JOHN ROBINSON, ESQR., JEREMIAH CLOWDER, HARRY BEVERLEY, WILLIAM STANARD, & EDWIN THACKER, 24,000 acs. (N. L.), Spotsyl. Co; on S. side the Rappadan (Riv.); beg. at head of a valley about 1/4 mi. below mouth of the Laurell Run, cor. to Baylor, James Taylor, Wm. Todd, John Taliaferro & John Battaile; to a great stone marked thus: cross over 8; down the Rappidan, &c; 20 July 1722, p. 147. 120 Lbs. Money.¹

Reference:
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Sources [S84] Genealogies of Virginia Families Vol. V, from the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.¹

     William Presley was born in 1608 at co. Dorset, England.¹ He married Jane Newman before 1634.²

William Presley died between 15 August 1656 and 20 January 1657 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA;
Presumably died between date of will and date of probate.¹
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Per Early Colonial Settlers:
1650-1652 Northumberland County, Virginia Deed & Order Book; [Antient Press]; Page 74
At a Court held for the County of Northumberland the 22th of Aprill 1652
Wee whose names are subscribed doe promise &ingage our selves to be true & faith full to the Comonwealth of England as it is now established without KING or HOUSE of LORDES
WILLIAM PRESELY
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1652-1658 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book; ©[Frank V. Walczyk]
Mr. John Wilsford his deposition
Thomas Wilsford aged 39 years or there abouts being sworn and examined saith, That Mr. Wm.Presly Sen'r being in perfect mind and memory gave instructions to this depondent to draw up into form his last will and testament and this depondent did it, and this is the very same will all of his depondents own hand writing and the interlined actions were made before the testator sealed and subscribed and this depondent further sayeth that he saw the said testator sign seal and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament and this was' done in the presence of John Aires, Simon Demibiele, Witness to the said will with this dependent and further saith not.
Thomas Wilsford
3rd Aprilis 1656.
Jurat Coram me Walter Brodhurst
20th January 1656, this deposition was recorded
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1652-1657 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 1; [Antient Press];
Northumberland County order 20th of July1654; Page 52
- The answere of THO: ORLY to ye Bill of Complaint of Mr. WM: PRESLY being sworne and examined saith that ye Gun of Mr. EDWARD MOOREs was carried away by HEN: BARNES from his pendents House. This condent hath five hundred of six penny nailes of ye Estate of Mr. MORRIS in his hands, The Land whereon this condent, liveth is his this condents owne. This resident receaved of MRS. MOORE and old peece of rotten petticote cutt and made up into a wastcote, a canvas sheete to make a pr. of drawers and a shirt after he this condent hath on ye said Mr. MOOREs a Cert: for 900 acres of land; And further carrot answere
THOMAS ORLEY
- The Court doth ordr: that THO: ORLEY shall by ye 20th of Novem: next pay one hundred pounds of tobco: for ye shirte & petticoate he had of MRS. MOORE and five hundred and six pounds unto Mr. WM: PRESLY and that ye sde. Mr. PRESLY shall take into his custody and possession a Cert; for 900 acres of Land due to Mr. EDWARD MOORE wch was delivered up in Court, And it was ordered that if ever ye Gun come to ye said ORLEYs hands, that then he shall delier it to ye saide Mr. PRESLY in pt: of satisfaccon of a greater sume of tobco: owe to ye saide Mr, PRESLY by Bill from Mr. EDWARD MOORE, if in case ORLEY and Mr. PRESLY shall meete with HEN: BARNES, who carried away ye Gunn: It is ordered that he shall take possession himselfe of ye said Gunn
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1652-1657 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 1; [Antient Press];
Northumberland County order 20th of July 1657; Page 137
These are to certifie that according to sufficient proofe made before this Cort:
there is due unto Mr. WM: PRESLY. the Sonne of Mr. WM: PRESLY, deced., one thousand acres of Land, vizt„ Certificate for 900 acres thereof being attached to the hands of THOMAS ORLEY of the Estate of Mr: EDWARD MOORE in pt: of a Debt due from the sd. MOORE to the sd. Mr. PRESLY. deced. & delivered to him by ordr; of this County Cort: bearingd ate the 20th of July 1654. & the other hundred acres being due unto the sd. Mr PRESLY JUNIOR for the transportacon of two p:sons into this Colony, vizt., JNO: CAMELL and RICHARD RUSSELL
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1652-1658 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book; ©[Frank V. Walczyk]
[page 47 R)
Mr. Presly his gift to Frances Mottrom
Know all men by these presents that I William Presly do give unto Col. Mottroms daughter Frances her being my wifes God-daughter one cow [---] her further being black of color and being marked as followeth vizt cropt and slit on the right ear a piece cut out away from the upper side, of the left ear which said calf with all her said increase I do give give frommy selfmy heirs, extrs, admtrs assignees unto the said Frances Mottrom her extrs admtrs assignees forever to enjoy as her their own proper goods and effects As witness my hand this [-----] of July 1654 William Presly
20th July 1654 This deed of gift was acknowledged in court by the said Mr. Presly and is recorded.
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1652-1658 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book; ©[Frank V. Walczyk]
[Page 87 L]
[-----] Governor Council concerning William Preslys
and concerning Col. Mottroms estate [-----] of the [-----]
estate.
At a Quarter Court held at James City the 7th of June 1656.
Present Esqs. -
Edward Digges Esq. Governor
Col. Wm. Claiborne
Col. Thomas Pettus
Co!. Edward Hill
Mr. Nathaniel Bacon
Upon the hearing of the cause concerning the will of Col John Mottrom and the estates of his children in whose possession soever either in Virginia or else where. It is with the consents of CoI. Speck and Mr. Colclough Overseers of the said will, ordered that the estates of the orphans shall wholly be delivered into the possession of Mr. Wm. Presly one of the Overseers of the said will and Mr. Colclough in right of his wife the relict of the said Col. Mottrom to have such of the household staff or shall be convenient for her according to the appraisement, and to give the said Presly a just account of all things which he have in his custody belonging to that estate and for the better enableing the said Presly to manage their estate and pay the debts, a Commission of administration to issue to the said Presly there upon he giving caution to the court to save them harmless and also to give security to deal justly therein and such allowence to be given to the said Presly for hispaines and the clothing and diet of the said children wheresoever they shall be kept as the Overseers can agree on not exceeding the annual benefit and produce of their estates due by the will and that what estate remains in being shall not be effected nor alienated to any other use then to the orphans, under the ordering of the said Presly provided always that the debts be duely paid and that the widow shall have her due thirds of land and personal estate and Col. Speke to deliver all the writings which belongeth thereunto unto the said Presly, further in case the said Presly refuse the administration then another administrator to be chosen by the three Overseers or the main part of them who is to give the like caution and to proceed as before specified. Vera copia teste - Thomas Brereton Cl. Con.
21st July 1656, this order was recorded.
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1652-1657 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 1; [Antient Press];
- August ye 22th 1655.

A List of the VESTRY for CHICKACOAN Congregacon: Leift. Coll, JOHN TRUSSELL, Mr, HUGH LEE, Capt, JOHN ROGERS, Mr. MATTH: RHODON

For CHERRY POINT Congregacon: RALPH HORSLEY, Church Warden; ANTHONY LENTON, GEORGE NOTT,

For YEOCOCOMOCO Congregacon: Mr. NICHOLAS JURNEW, JNO: POWELL Church Wardens; RICHARD HOLDEN

For WICCOCOMOCOE Congregacon, Major SAMUELL SMYTH, Mr, JAMES HAWLEY JNO: HAYNIE, EDW: COLE, RICHD: SPANN Churchwardens

For CHINCKAHAN QUARTER, Mr, WM: PRESLY, Church Warden, ROBERT NEUMAN, JOHN HULL
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http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=186&last=&g_p=P2&co llection=LO Patent
Title Presly, William.
Publication 14 October 1649.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Note Location: Northumberland County.
Description: 1150 acres on Potomack River, between Chingehan Creeke and Preslys Creek.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 2, 1643-1651, Page 186 (Reel 2).
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http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=246&last=&g_p=P2&co llection=LO Patent
Title Presley, William.
Publication 29 July 1650.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Note Location: Northumberland County.
Description: 100 acres easterly upon Potomack River, southerly upon the land of John Earle.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 2, 1643-1651, Page 246 (Reel 2).
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1643-1651 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 2; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 185
MR. WILLIAM PRESLY, 1150 acs. Northumberland Co., 14 Oct. 1649, Page 186. Lyeing on Potomeck Riv. between Chingehan Cr. & Preslys Cr. mouth, over to the Codd point, Mattrams Cr. parting this from land of Mr. John Motrums, & Chingehan Cr. parting this from land of Mr. Robert Newman. Trans. of 23 pers: John February, Richd. Steevens, Robert Crabbe, John Ridford, William Louder, William Hicks, Hump. Dale, Tho. Fowler, John Warren, John Buttler, John Chappell, Peter Willet, William Pippin, Tho. Spalding, Humph. Blackman, Peter Callay, Jno. Wildblood, Henry Plumpton, Wm. Presly, Jane his wife, Wm. Presly, Payle (or Paule) Presly, Peter Presly.
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1643-1651 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 2; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 198
WM. PRESLEY, Gent., 100 acs. Northumberland Co., 29 July 1650, Page 246. Butting Ely. upon Potemeck Riv. & Sly. upon land of John Earle. Trans. of 2 pers.•
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1655-1664 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 4; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 351
JOHN RAVEN, 500 acs. on Wwd. side of Petomeck Riv. above Puscatoway., Ely. upon sd. river, Sly. upon land called Mr. Wm. Preslyes. 15 July 1657, Page I15, (172). Trans. of 10 pers: Lancelott Heines, Peeter Greene, Patrick Davison, Eliz. Norton, Prudence Neale, Diana Johnson, Margaret Bell, Jane Denny, Paule Hinson, Roger Andrews.
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1655-1664 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 4; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 351
MR. WILLIAM PRESLY, 1000 acs. in Petomeck freshes about 3 mi. above land called Mr. Robert Clerke's land, Ely. upon sd. river, Sly. upon land of Mr. Francis Grey & John Lancelott. 15 July I657, Page II6, (I72). Trans. of 20 pers: Roger Bell, James Arden, Ro. Rodes, Tim. Lawrence, Bernard Nash, Jno. Vamell, Edd. Cooper, Law. Seines, Dan. Armstronge, Hugh Davis, Tho. Madrin, Nich. Peake, Rand. Jackson, Tho. Beale, Peeter Hughes, Mary James, Martha Hiller, Judith Chroshaw, Wm. Batty, Corl. May.
=== Wm & his wife Jane
1666-1679 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 6; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 4
WM. & PETER PRESTLY, 2700 acs. N'umberland Co., 29 Mar. 1666, Page 11. Beg. at land of Mr. Jno. Matron, extending to a br. of Chickocone Cr., nigh horse path, land of Andrew Pettegrew, to Quioxters br., &c. Trans. of 54 pers: Peter Prestly, Wm. Bradly, Jon. Parke, Elia. Smith, Ann Maide, Ann Petit, Margtt. White, Wm, Boswell, James Hoback, Wil. Prestly, Jone his wife, Joseph Benan (or Bevan), Jno.' Lane, Roger Lane, Tho. Underhill, Wm. Baucroft (or Bancroft), Will. Booles (or Bootes), Hannah Newman Wm. Harman, Margtt, Rayner, Wm, Ould, Ann Berry, Robr. Floring, Wm. Snerly, Wm, Milborne, Margtt. Greene, Tho. Hull, Fran. Dolphin, Rich. Parker, Alex. Gregory, Fran. Evans, Griffith Evans, Henry Wills, Win. Blease, Tho. Poole, Alice• Potter. Mary Meeks, Jno. Little, Wm. Baker, -Wm. Todd, Jno. Price, Sarah Price, Jno. Ellyson, George Walker, Ann Lenniton, Francis Neson, Wm. Gilbert, Michaell Sherte (or Sherle), Jno. Wormington, Rich. Fownding, Mary Core, Edmond Herman (or Sherman), Gerrard Cresty, Grace Hill.¹

Reference:
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Sources [S80] Genealogies of Virginia Families Vol. III, from Tyler's Quarterly Historical and Genealogical Magazine, 71.¹

William Presley left a will on 15 August 1656 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
1652-1658 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book; ©[Frank V. Walczyk]
Mr. Wm. Presly his wilL
In the name of God Amen, I William Presly [---]
Commissioners for the County of Northumberland being [-----] sick in body but of perfect mind and memory praise [-----] Almighty God for the same considering with my [-----] certainty of death and the uncertainty of the [----] of have therefore made this last will and testament [----- ] manner and form following. Imprimus, I give and bequeath [----] soul unto the hands of Almighty God my creator and [----] beseeching him for Jesus Christ his sons sake and my lone Savior to accept thereof pure and unspotted being made [----- ]of his sons blood and hope to live with him and his Glorious Angels in Heaven forever for my body I bequeath to the [-----] (in certain hope of a joyfull resurection) to be buried as [n----- ]to my deceased wife as conventiently may be as for that [-----] goods which it hath pleased Almighty God to possess me with all in this world I give and bequeath as followeth;
Imprimus - I give unto my son Wm. Presly the codd of land laying and bounding as is expressed in the' pattent being by estimation three hundred and forty acres be it more or less to him and his heirs forever, moreover I give him the rights of one hundred acres of land due to me for Anne Gibert and Jonathan Parsons, and one hundred acres of land more [----] above Yeocomoco River between John Earle and Phillip Silvester, in case one scurvile do not come into this [-----] and demand it either this shipping or the next .
Item - I [-] to my said son William one pied cow black and white which was formerly John Haynies and one red cow which came from Mr. Humphrey Tabb, one steer of twelve months old and the advantage which my son Peter shall think fit to deliver.
Item - More I give him the said Wm. two steer calves.
Item - My will is that a thousand pounds of pork being paid to George Berry for a Servant I am to have of him this year and another thousand pounds of pork being laid out of my stock of hogs for the buying of another Servant this year that the remainder of my hogs be divided into three parts, two parts whereof I give to my son Wm. and the third part to my son Peter.
Item - I give to my son Wm. either the boy Jonathan or the Servant which Berry shall bring in, which my son Peter shall think fit and the other thousand pounds of pork above mentioned I give to my son William to buy him a man.
Item - I give my son William one of the pieces of Loearam which I bought of Mr. Henry Rocke, and one of my best suits of clothes either cloth or stuff which he pleaseth with a cloth cloak, after Henry Rocke and James Willis is paid for his cloth either in pork or corn, the com of this crop is equally to be divided into three parts two parts thereof I give unto my son William and the third part Igive unto my son Peter:
Item - I give unto my son William a thousand pounds of tobacco to build him a house.
Item - I give him one hundred of the best apple trees that be in the nursery. I desire that my two sons may live together and in case they part that my son Peter help my son Wm. to clear his plantation at convenient times when Peter and his Servants be most at leasure and not per induced by it.
Item - I give Humphrey Fulford [Page 96 L] at the end of the time he is to serve me one cow calf.
Item - My will and pleasure is that if either of my sons die without issue that the surviver be heir to his brother.
Item - I give unto my son William· the wooden chest that stands in the room where he lodgeth.
Item - I give unto my grandchild Wm. Presly one cow calf to be delivered at the next calving.
Item - All the rest of my goods household stuff debts cattle and chattels whatsoever with all the rest of my land not herein given nor bequeathed with all my houses, tobacco houses and other edifices to the same plantation belonging with what Servants I shall then be possessed of at the time of my death not herein otherwise given, I give unto my son Peter Presly, whom I make the full and extr of this my last will and testament ratifying and confirming this same and renouncing all former wills by me, made and I appoint Wm. Presly my son to be guardian to my son Peter till he come of age and that they live together till my son Peter come to one and twenty years and longer if they think good, and I will that my son Peter have the benefit of his cattle and labor dueing his minority. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fifteenth day of August anno 1656.
William Presly
Witness at the subscribing, sealing and delivering hereof,
John Aires
Simon Demibielle
Thomas Wilsford, No'ry Public
20th January 1656, this will was proved by the oaths
of Mr. Thomas Wilsford and John Aires and is recorded.¹

     Jane Newman was born in 1613 at England.¹ She married William Presley before 1634.¹

Jane Newman died in 1650 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Wm & his wife Jane
1666-1679 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 6; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 4
WM. & PETER PRESTLY, 2700 acs. N'umberland Co., 29 Mar. 1666, Page 11. Beg. at land of Mr. Jno. Matron, extending to a br. of Chickocone Cr., nigh horse path, land of Andrew Pettegrew, to Quioxters br., &c. Trans. of 54 pers: Peter Prestly, Wm. Bradly, Jon. Parke, Elia. Smith, Ann Maide, Ann Petit, Margtt. White, Wm, Boswell, James Hoback, Wil. Prestly, Jone his wife, Joseph Benan (or Bevan), Jno.' Lane, Roger Lane, Tho. Underhill, Wm. Baucroft (or Bancroft), Will. Booles (or Bootes), Hannah Newman Wm. Harman, Margtt, Rayner, Wm, Ould, Ann Berry, Robr. Floring, Wm. Snerly, Wm, Milborne, Margtt. Greene, Tho. Hull, Fran. Dolphin, Rich. Parker, Alex. Gregory, Fran. Evans, Griffith Evans, Henry Wills, Win. Blease, Tho. Poole, Alice• Potter. Mary Meeks, Jno. Little, Wm. Baker, -Wm. Todd, Jno. Price, Sarah Price, Jno. Ellyson, George Walker, Ann Lenniton, Francis Neson, Wm. Gilbert, Michaell Sherte (or Sherle), Jno. Wormington, Rich. Fownding, Mary Core, Edmond Herman (or Sherman), Gerrard Cresty, Grace Hill.¹

     William Presley was born before 1631 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
William Presley died in 1684 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Northumberland County Orders; Court Oct. 6, 1678;
Present: Col. St. Leger Codd, Mr. Wm. Presly, Capt. Peter Knight, Mr. Peter Presly, Mr. Nicholas Owen, Mr. Thomas Matthews, Capt. John Mottrom, Justices.
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1652-1658 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book; Peter's Row - 200
Mr. Robert Newman his will.
The last will and testament of Robert Newman [-----] and sealed the 2nd of January 1655. I Robert Newman laying grievously sick in body but of sound judgement and perfect memory do by these presents disgourge and annul all former wills [-----] testaments and do order this for my last authentic will [-----]
Imprimus - I do bequeath my soul to God my Creator and to Christ the Redeemer desiring my body to be laid in the ground in decent manner according to my rank and quality, a for my worldly estate Ido ordain and appoint it to be disposed and distributed as followeth
Imprimus - I appoint Mr. William Persly my loving nephew to be my sole executor to dispose of my estate and to receive and pay such debts as are due to and by me as also to pay such legacies as I shall appoint to be bestowed on my kindred and friends.
Secondly - I do leave unto my loving wife the full half and moyetice of my free effect both of lands and goods to dispose of at her pleasure.
Thirdly- I do leave for Sam'll Pelham a young heifer.
Fourthly - Ido leave to Wm. Raven son to John Raven a young heifer.
The mark of Robert Newman
In presence of David Linsay, and Samuell Nicholls
20th January 1655, This will was proved in open court by the oaths of Mr. David Lindsay and Sam'lI Prosey extr of the said will.
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1652-1658 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book; [Frank V. Walczyk]
[Page 68 L]
Know all men by these presents that I Robert Newman of Chicachan in the County of Northumberland for diverse good and valuable considerations me here unto moving and more especially for the moyety and value of four thousand pounds of tobacco and cask to me already satisfied and paid have bargained sold and made sale of unto Daniell Holland and to his heirs, extrs, admtrs and assignees forever a parcel of land being two hundred acres (be it more or less) laying situated and being in the above said county and bounding upon Potomacke River beginning about the midst of the pond [----] to the cleared land of the said Robert Newman and from the head of the said pond South by West on a line of marked trees up to a gum marked on three sides standing by the swamp side and running along the said swamp Southeast by South unto a marked pokerkery tree and so running away South and by West on a line of marked trees unto a marked oak marked on four sides and froin that oak Southerly away up to the miles end and along the old line of marked trees to the marked trees of Sam'll Nicholls his land and so down the said marked trees to the head of the little creek that comes up to Sam'lI Nicholls his land and so down the Northside of the said creek to Potomacke River and along the said riverside to the pond where it first began, which said parcel of land I the said Robert Newman my heirs, extrs, admtrs I do warrent to the said Daniell Holland and to his heirs extrs and assignees forever with all manner of profits commodities and accrudaments thereon contained provided that he the said Daniell Holland and his heirs, extrs, admtrs and assignees or whosoever shall or may make use of or manner the said land shall from time to time and at all times so often as it shall be lawfully demanded pay what quit rent or imposition as shall be due for the holding of the said proportion of land. In witness whereof I the said Robert Newman have put to my hand and seal this 6th day of August 1655.
signum Robert Newman
I consent to this sale of land, witness my hand and seal
Elizabeth Newman her mark
Wm. Presly, John Pars
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1652-1658 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book; [Frank V. Walczyk]
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Whereas Robert Newman deceased did formerly sell unto Richard Hand a certain tract of land beginning at the head of a pond going unto John Ravens now dwelling house and so going to the said Ravens bounding upon the path untill it meets with the land of the said Raven and then bounding upon the said Ravens land unto Patomack Riverside, and then upon the said rivers side "untothe mouth ofthe said pond and then bounding upon the S.E. side ofthe said pond untill you come to the head of the said pond unto a marked pokerbery tree. Now know you that we Wm. Presly and Elizabeth Newman do for our selves our heirs extrs and admtrs warrent the said land unto the said Richard Hand and his heirs or assignees as witness our hands this 19th of May 1656.
William Presly
Elizabeth Newmans mark
There is a good timber tree granted unto the premisses, in presence of us John Haynie, John Bayles his mark.
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1652-1658 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book; [Frank V. Walczyk]
Know all men by these presents that we Wm. Preslyand Elizabeth Newman of the County of Northumberland for diverse good causes and valuable considerations we there unto moving have bargained and sold and do by these presents bargain and sell and make sale of unto Andrew Cotterell and Walter Don and to either of them their heirs, extrs, admtrs and assignees forever a parcel of land beginning at the mouth ofa pond and adjoining to the land that was formerly sold to Richard Iland by Robert Newman deceased and so running Northerly along Potomack Riverside unto a mouth of a little creek and so running and bounding along and upon the said creekside up to the head of the Southern Branch of the said creek the creek below towards the mouth dividing the land of Daniel Holland from this land towards the head of it divides the landof Samll Nicholls from this land and so running due South upon a line of marked trees due South up to a marked white oak marked on four equal sides standing upon the side of a branch that divides the land of Sam'll Nicholls from the land of Robert Smith so running along the said valleys side that divides this land from the land of Robert Smith and running down and bounding upon the said creekside untill it meets with the marked tree of the fifty acres of land formerly sold to Robert Smith that stands at the head of the valley, and so running Northeast along the said marked trees down to the path that. comes to the house of the said Andrew Cotterell and Walter Don and so running along the said path untill they come to a Pokebery tree that stands at the head of the pond and so running down the Southeast side of the said pond to the place where it first began which said tract of land as aforesaid we the said Wm. Presly and Elizabeth Newman our heirs, extrs, admtrs do warrent to the said Andrew Cotterell and Walter Don and to their heirs, extrs, admtrs and assignees forever with all manner of profits commodities and beredetaments therein contained provided that they the said Andrew and Walter or their heirs, extrs, admtrs etc. or whosoever shall or may make use of or manner the said land shall from time to time and all times so often as it shall lawfully demanded pay what quit rent or imposition as shall be due for the holding of the said apportion of land, In witness whereof we the said Wm. Presly and Elizabeth Newman have hereunto set our hands this 11th of July 1657.
William Presly
Elizabeth Newman
In presence of: Peter Presly, John Parse
20th July 1657 this sale of land was acknowledged in court
unto Andrew Cotterell and Walter Don by me William
Presly and is recorded.
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1652-1657 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 1; [Antient Press];
Northumberland County order 20th of July 1657; Page 137
These are to certifie that according to sufficient proofe made before this Cort:
there is due unto Mr. WM: PRESLY. the Sonne of Mr. WM: PRESLY, deced., one thousand acres of Land, vizt„ Certificate for 900 acres thereof being attached to the hands of THOMAS ORLEY of the Estate of Mr: EDWARD MOORE in pt: of a Debt due from the sd. MOORE to the sd. Mr. PRESLY. deced. & delivered to him by ordr; of this County Cort: bearingd ate the 20th of July 1654. & the other hundred acres being due unto the sd. Mr PRESLY JUNIOR for the transportacon of two p:sons into this Colony, vizt., JNO: CAMELL and RICHARD RUSSELL
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1652-1658 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book; [Frank V. Walczyk]
The Jurys verdict on Mr. Budds Servant Thomas Winn.
Whereas at a court holden for this County of Northumberland the 22nd day of November 1655 The verdict of the Jury and judgement did award and decree that whereas Mrs. Eleanor Budd was accused for the death of one Thomas Winn her late Servant, that the said Winn should be taken up out of the earth and viewed by a Jury of 12 men a Coronor and one Chyourgion or more and that the said Mrs. Budd should touch and handle the said corpes and that the skull of the said Winn should be especially viewed. These may therefore certify all those whom it may seem to concern and be relative unto that we whose names are under subscribed being for that purpose empaneled on a Jury together With Lt. Col. John Trussell Coronor and Mr. Robert Burrell Chyourgion have accordingly cleaned and viewed the said skull and see the said Mrs. Budd handle the same and did not perceive any symptoms or example by which God of his just judgement maybe evidence, her the said Mrs. Ellenor Budd any whit guilty of the said accusation the said skull being as (we suppose) the skull of any dead man is which death by no casual but a natural death dated the first day of January 1655. The body of the said Winn could not possibly be taken up being quite consumed, the bones excepted.
John Trussell Sheriff and Coroner, Robert Burrell Chyourgion

John Haynie Edward Coles Wm. Presly
James Austen Thomas Brewer Richard Spann
Thomas Prickett John Bennett William Little
Arthur Branch John Mosley John Essex
20th January 1655, this verdict was recorded.
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1652-1658 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book; [Frank V. Walczyk]
Mr. Wm. Presly his wilL
In the name of God Amen, I William Presly [---]
Commissioners for the County of Northumberland being [-----] sick in body but of perfect mind and memory praise [-----] Almighty God for the same considering with my [-----] certainty of death and the uncertainty of the [----] of have therefore made this last will and testament [----- ] manner and form following. Imprimus, I give and bequeath [----] soul unto the hands of Almighty God my creator and [----] beseeching him for Jesus Christ his sons sake and my lone Savior to accept thereof pure and unspotted being made [----- ]of his sons blood and hope to live with him and his Glorious Angels in Heaven forever for my body I bequeath to the [-----] (in certain hope of a joyfull resurection) to beburied as [n----- ]to my deceased wife as conventiently may be as for that [-----] goods which it hath pleased Almighty God to possess me with all in this world I give and bequeath as followeth;
Imprimus - I give unto my son Wm. Presly the codd of land laying and bounding as is expressed in the' pattent being by estimation three hundred and forty acres be it more or less to him and his heirs forever, moreover I give him the rights of one hundred acres of land due to me for Anne
Gibert and Jonathan Parsons, and one hundred acres of land more [----] above Yeocomoco River between John Earle and Phillip Silvester, in case one scurvile do not come into this [-----] and demand it either this shipping or the next .
Item - I [-] to my said son William one pied cow black and white which was formerly John Haynies and one red cow which came from Mr. Humphrey Tabb, one steer of twelve months old and the advantage which my son Peter shall think fit to deliver.
Item - More I give him the said Wm. two steer calves.
Item - My will is that a thousand pounds of pork being paid to George Berry for a Servant I am to have of him this year and another thousand pounds of pork being laid out of my stock of hogs for the buying of another Servant this year that the remainder of my hogs be divided into three parts, two parts whereof Igive to my son Wm. and the third part to my son Peter.
Item - I give to my son Wm. either the boy Jonathan or the Servant which Berry shall bring in, which my son Peter shall think fit and the other thousand pounds of pork above mentioned I give to my son William to buy him a man.
Item - I give my son William one of the pieces of Loearam which I bought of Mr. Henry Rocke, and one of my best suits of clothes either cloth or stuff which he pleaseth with a cloth cloak, after Henry Rocke and James Willis is paid for his cloth either in pork or corn, the corm of this crop is equally to be divided into three parts two parts thereof I give unto my son William and the third part I give
unto my son Peter:
Item - I give unto my son William a thousand pounds of tobacco to build him a house.
Item - I give him one hundred of the best apple trees that be in the nursery. I desire that my two sons may live together and in case they part that my son Peter help my son Wm. to clear his plantation at convenient times when Peter and his Servants be most at leasure and not per induced by it.
Item - I give Humphrey Fulford [Page 96 L] at the end of the time he is to serve me one cow calf.
Item - My will and pleasure is that if either of my sons die without issue that the surviver be heir to his brother.
Item - I give unto my son William· the wooden chest that stands in the room where he lodgeth.
Item - I give unto my grandchild Wm. Presly one cow calf to be delivered at the next calving.
Item - All the rest of my goods household stuff debts cattle and chattels whatsoever with all the rest of my land not herein given nor bequeathed with all my houses, tobacco houses and other edifices to the same plantation belonging with what Servants I shall then be possessed of at the time of my death not herein otherwise given, I give unto my son Peter Presly, whom I make the full and extr of this my last will and testament ratifying and confirming this same and renouncing all former wills by me, made and I appoint Wm. Presly my son to be guardian to my son Peter till he come of age and that they live together till my son
Peter come to one and twenty years and longer if they think good, and I will that my son Peter have the benefit of his cattle and labor dueing his minority. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fifteenth day of August anno 1656.
William Presly
Witness at the subscribing, sealing and delivering hereof,
John Aires
Simon Demibielle
Thomas Wilsford, No'ry Public
20th January 1656, this will was proved by the oaths
of Mr. Thomas Wilsford and John Aires and is recorded.
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1650-1652 Northumberland County, Virginia Deed & Order Book; [Antient Press]; Page 71
At a Court held for the County of Northumberland the (?22) day of January 1651/2
Whereas it doth appeare unto the Court that there is due to EDWARD COPPAGE Nineteene pounds of tobacco from RICHARD WHITE, the Court doth order that the said WHITE shall forthwith make paymt. of the said Debt unto WM. PRESLEY JUNR, Attur, of the said COPPAGE, with charges of Court els execucon
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1658-1659 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 98 [D&W 1, Page 65].
22 Dec. 1657. William Presly of Northumberland County, administrator of the estate of Collo. John Mottrom, appoint Collo. Tho. Speke my attorney in Westmoreland County.
Wm. Presly
Wit: Wm. Thomas, Ja: Gaylord.
20 Feb. 1657 [1658]. Recorded.
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1658-1662 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page
KNOW ALL MEN by these pr:sents that I JAMES POPE of the County of Northumberland for diverse good causes & more especially for the vallue of Two thousand foure hundred pounds of tobco: & caske & one cow & calfe to me already satisfied & paid, have sould unto WILLIAM & PETER PRESLEY of the aforesd, County and their heires one thousand ( ) scituate in the County of Northumberland ( ) upon a Creeke called ( ), Northerly upon the ( ) sd. PRESLY and Coll. TR( ) [Trussell] Land of GERVASE DODSON ( ) woods towards Coll: ( ) formerly granted to ( ) date the 25th of ( ) warranting the ( ) further oblige my selfe to deliver & assigne a Patent for the abovesd. Land ( ) my Wife, DORRIE, shall renounce her Dowry in ( demand; by the sd. WM: or PETER PRESLEY, In Wittness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seale this 29th day of Aprill 1662
Signed sealed & delivered in the pr:sence of us
RICHARD LUGGE, JAMES POPE, ye Seale
JAMES HILL
The 20th of May 1662. This Sale of Land was acknowledged in Court by JONATHAN PARKER, Attourney of the sd. JAMES POPE, unto the sd. WM: & PETER PRESLEY & is recorded
KNOW ALL MEN by these pr:sents that I JAMES POPE of the County of Northumberland have & doe by these pr:sents constitute & ordaine my trusty Freind, JONATHAN PARKER, my lawful] Attourney for me & on my behalfe to acknowledge a Deed for One thousand acres of land which I have sould to WM. & PETER PRESLEY, beareinge date wth: these pr:sents, giveinge my sd. Attourney as full power to acknowledge the same in Court as I my selfe might or could doe beinge p:sonally pr:sent; In Wittness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seale this 29th of Aprill 1662
Signed sealed & delivered in the presence of
RICHARD LUGGE, JAMES POPE, ye Seale
JAMES HILL
The 20th of May 1662. This Letter of Attourney was recorded
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1661-1665 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 3; [Antient Press]; Page 375
Northumberland County Court 4th of February 1663/64
- For the more speedyer easy & convenient passage over CHICACONE & WICOCOMOCO RIVERs of the Inhabitants in this County, It is ordered that present care bee taken for the maintenance of two FERRYs for the transport of foote & Horse over the sd. Rivers constantly to bee attended & Capt. JOHN ROGERS & Mr. WILLIAM PRESLY are desired & alsoe impowered to agree with some vigilant & careful! p:son (accordinge to their discretions) for the keepeing and attendeing the FERRY over CHICACONE RIVER, as alsoe to agree for a Boate fitting & convenient for the same; Mr. ROBERT JONES is likewise desired to agree with one for keepeing & attendeing the FERRY over WICOCOMOCO RIVER & Mr. ISAAC ALLERTON to gree for a Boate, the charge of all which is to bee defrayed out of the next Levy to bee raysed in this County
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1666-1670 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 95
Octobr: 5th 1669. WM. PRESLY maketh Oath as followeth: That this Depont, did about foure or five years since carry downe a writing in Parchmt., it was in Latine or some Language ye Depont. understood not; but it was delivered him by JOHN CONTANCEAU and he desired me to move ye Assembly to have a confirmacon of it, and told me yt: it was a Denizen wch : was granted to his Father, JACOB CONTANCEAU, by King James, which writing had a great Seale or part thereof affixt to it; And this Depont. did accordingly move in ye Assembly for a confirmacon of ye sd. Denizen but it was ye opinion of ye Assembly that it was better already then any they could give or grant him.. wch: said writing this Depont, left wth: Mr. FRANCIS KIRKMAN, to be recorded, And further ye Depont. saith he asked ye sd: KIRKMAN for it, but he told me he had not yet recorded it and further saith not.
5th fiber: 1669. WM: PRESLY
Juratur Cur: Northumbria
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1674-1677 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 3; [Antient Press]; Page 228
Northumberland County Court 29th of May 1675
- NEALE agt SHAPLEIGH
Whereas it appeares to this Court by a Deed of Guift under ye hand and seal of JOYCE HOLLAND in the time of her widowhood bearing date ye 19th of June 1672, that shee did devise and grant unto WILLIAM PRESLY enfeoffee in trust for ye said JOYCE and her only Daughter, ELIZABETH, ye Wife of DANIELL NEALE, JUNR., all the lands belonging to JOYCE HOLLAND in Virginia, two Negroes in the Deed nominated with their increase, ten cowes and six sowes with their increase, two steeres, fifty pounds of pewter, one feather bed with furniture, fower paire of dowlas sheets, six iron potts, one large brass kettle, one dripping pan and one spit, she JOYCE HOLLAND reserving to herself ye use of ye Estate during her life and after her decease yt than ye Estate should revolve and apperteyne to ELIZABETH and her lawfull heyres for ever and did in Court acknowledge ye Deed [as by said Deed relation being had thereto] will more fully appeare, this Court therefore having perused ye Deed and knowing yt ye usuall way of alienations of lands and Estates in this Country is by acknowledging , assignment or alienation in Court and recording ye same doe order yt Mr. PHILIP SHAPLEIGH who marryed JOYCE HOLLAND and is now seized of ye Estate doe forthwith deliver the Estate unto DANIELL NEALE ye Assignee of Mr. WILLIAM PRESLY for the uses and behoofes in ye Deeds exprest with costs als Execution
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1670-1674 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 1, Part 2; [John Frederick Dorman];
Page 103. Mr. John Speake [Speke] of Bristoll invoice of goods: Invoice of goods sent in the Delight of Bristoll.
Signed: Your loving brother John Speake.
2 Feb. 1669 [1670]. Recorded.
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1670-1674 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 1, Part 2; [John Frederick Dorman];
Page 103. Mr. Thomas Gerrard debtor to Mr. John Speke by goods sent to his brother Mr. Thomas Speke. Includes payments to Mr. Watts, Mr. White (for fetching the goods), James Colestram.
2 Feb. 1669 [1670]. Recorded.
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1670-1674 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 1, Part 2; [John Frederick Dorman];
Page 103a. 26 Oct. 1668. John Speake [Speke] of the Citty of Bathe in the County of Somersett, Gent., have made my trustie and welbeloved freind William Presly of Northumberland in Virginia, merchant, my attorney to receive of John Watts of Virginia, merchant, as also every person whatsoever, debts, rents, and sums of money.
John Speake
Wit: Thomas Smith, John Ball.
2 Feb. 1669 [1670]. Recorded.
26 Oct. [1668]. Certified by Robert Sherman, Mayor,
Thomas Gibbs and William Childe, justices [of Bath].
2 Feb. 1669 [1670]. Recorded.
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1683-1686 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 3; [Antient Press]; Page 271
Northumberland County Court 21st of May 1685
- PRESLEY agt MOTTROM
Whereas Mr. PETER PRESLEY, JUNR. Heire to Mr. WILLIAM PRESLEY, deceased, brought his action into this Court against Mr. WILLIAM FARMER Feofee in Trust for the Estate of Major JOHN MOTTROM, deceased, for fifteen hundred and four pounds of tobacco and casque, due unto his said Father in part of what levyed for him in the year 1677, for Burgesses charges by an Order of this Court then held and did produce an Account drawne up by the said Major MOTTROM in his life time under his owne hand wherein it did appeare that the said sume was due from the said MOTTROM unto the said PRESLEY on ballance of the sume of nineteen thousand and ten pounds of tobacco ordered as aforesaid and also by the Oath of Mr. RICHARD FLYNT who did sweare that he did arrest Major MOTTROM at the suit of Mr. WILLIAM PRESLEY for the sume aforesaid who did owne that the said debt was justly due but thought that Capt. COOPER would have payd it; Judgment is granted the said PRESLEY against the Estate of the said MOTTROM for the said sume als Execution
- Appeale
Capt THOMAS JONES, Attourney of Mr. WILLIAM FARMER, Feofee in Trust for the said Estate appealeth from this Order to a hearing before his Excellency the Governor and Councill the second day of the next General] Court which is granted he giveing caution to prosecute his said appeale
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1683-1686 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 3; [Antient Press]; Page 271
Northumberland County Court 21st of May 1685
- SPENCER agt PRESLEY
Whereas it appeares to this Court by a Bill under the hand and seale of Mr. WILLIAM PRESLEY dated the 23d of December 1682 that the said WILLIAM PRESLEY stood indebted in his lifetime to the Honble NICHOLAS SPENCER, Esqr., the Assignee of Capt. WILLIAM ARMAGER the sume of three thousand eight hundred pounds of tobacco and casque, Judgment is granted the said SPENCER, Assignee as aforesaid, against the said PRESLEY for the said sume with costs als Execution

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1666-1679 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 6; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 4
WM. & PETER PRESTLY, 2700 acs. N'umberland Co., 29 Mar. 1666, Page 11. Beg. at land of Mr. Jno. Matron, extending to a br. of Chickocone Cr., nigh horse path, land of Andrew Pettegrew, to Quioxters br., &c. Trans. of 54 pers: Peter Prestly, Wm. Bradly, Jon. Parke, Elia. Smith, Ann Maide, Ann Petit, Margtt. White, Wm, Boswell, James Hoback, Wil. Prestly, Jone his wife, Joseph Benan (or Bevan), Jno.' Lane, Roger Lane, Tho. Underhill, Wm. Baucroft (or Bancroft), Will. Booles (or Bootes), Hannah Newman Wm. Harman, Margtt, Rayner, Wm, Ould, Ann Berry, Robr. Floring, Wm. Snerly, Wm, Milborne, Margtt. Greene, Tho. Hull, Fran. Dolphin, Rich. Parker, Alex. Gregory, Fran. Evans, Griffith Evans, Henry Wills, Win. Blease, Tho. Poole, Alice• Potter. Mary Meeks, Jno. Little, Wm. Baker, -Wm. Todd, Jno. Price, Sarah Price, Jno. Ellyson, George Walker, Ann Lenniton, Francis Neson, Wm. Gilbert, Michaell Sherte (or Sherle), Jno. Wormington, Rich. Fownding, Mary Core, Edmond Herman (or Sherman), Gerrard Cresty, Grace Hill.¹

     Peter Presley was born before 1657 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Winifred Griffin, daughter of Col. Leroy Griffin and Winifred Corbin, circa 1698 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.

Peter Presley died before 10 September 1750 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA;
Date of probate.¹
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Per Early Colonial Settlers:
1709-1717 Richmond County, Virginia Wills Book 3 and Inventories [Robert K. Headley, jr.]; Page 67
- Winifred GRIFFIN, NFP, will; 10 Sep 1708, 5 Mar 1711/12
grdaus. Winifred PRESLEY (dau. of Col. Peter PRESLEY), Winifred GRIFFIN, and Alice Corbin GRIFFIN;
son Thomas;
s-i-1 Col. Peter PRESLEY;
ex: son Thomas;
wits: John TARPLEY, E. KIPPAX, William HANKS.
Cod., 5 Jan 1711/12, mentions daughter-in-law Elizabeth GRIFFIN;
wits: John TARPLEY, Mary NICKOLS. c
p.118 - Mrs. Winifred GRIFFIN, inv. pres. by Thomas GRIFFIN, ex; 4 Mar 1712/13.
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1729-1737 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book; [Lewis & Booker]; Page 75
Corbell, Clement, will probated 17 January 1732/3, by Col.Peter Presley and John Allgood the administrator,(See also page 129)
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1737-1743 Northumberland County, Virginia Administrations; [Lewis & Booker]; Page 246
Philips, John, est. adm. by Colonel Peter Presley. 11 January 1741/2
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1683-1686 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 3; [Antient Press]; Page 271
Northumberland County Court 21st of May 1685
- PRESLEY agt MOTTROM
Whereas Mr. PETER PRESLEY, JUNR. Heire to Mr. WILLIAM PRESLEY, deceased, brought his action into this Court against Mr. WILLIAM FARMER Feofee in Trust for the Estate of Major JOHN MOTTROM, deceased, for fifteen hundred and four pounds of tobacco and casque, due unto his said Father in part of what levyed for him in the year 1677, for Burgesses charges by an Order of this Court then held and did produce an Account drawne up by the said Major MOTTROM in his life time under his owne hand wherein it did appeare that the said sume was due from the said MOTTROM unto the said PRESLEY on ballance of the sume of nineteen thousand and ten pounds of tobacco ordered as aforesaid and also by the Oath of Mr. RICHARD FLYNT who did sweare that he did arrest Major MOTTROM at the suit of Mr. WILLIAM PRESLEY for the sume aforesaid who did owne that the said debt was justly due but thought that Capt. COOPER would have payd it; Judgment is granted the said PRESLEY against the Estate of the said MOTTROM for the said sume als Execution
- Appeale
Capt THOMAS JONES, Attourney of Mr. WILLIAM FARMER, Feofee in Trust for the said Estate appealeth from this Order to a hearing before his Excellency the Governor and Councill the second day of the next General] Court which is granted he giveing caution to prosecute his said appeale
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1683-1686 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 3; [Antient Press]; Page 271
Northumberland County Court 21st of May 1685
Mr. PETER PRESLEY JUNR. against Mr. CHRISTOPHER NEALE Security of Mr. WILLIAM ROGERS referred to the next Court at the motion of the Defendant

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1683-1686 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 3; [Antient Press]; Page 277
Northumberland County Court 15th of July 1685
- PRESLEY agt NEALE
Whereas Mr. PETER PRESLEY,JUNR. Heire of Mr. WILLIAM PRESLEY, late of this County deceased, brought his action to this Court against Mr. CHRISTOPHER NEALE, Security of Mr. WILLIAM ROGERS for three thousand nine hundred fifty nine pounds of tobacco and casque, it being part of a greater sume due to and levyed for the said WILLIAM PRESLEY in January 1682/3, for Burgesses charges; Judgment is granted the said PRESLEY against the said NEALE the Securitie as abovesaid for the said sume with costs als Execution unlesse the said NEALE appeares at the next Court to shew reason to the contrary
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1687-1698 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 2; [Hamrick]; Page 454/5
Northumberland County Court February 20, 1689
JOHN HINDS Servant to Mr. PETER PRESLEY Jr. moving the Court that he might be free, and alleging that he coming a small boy into the Country had served Mr. WILLIAM PRESLY Father to the said Mr. PETER PRESLEY Jr. and him several years more than what is allowable by law in that case, having never been judged for his age as he ought to be at the County Court, And whereas it appears to this Court that the said JOHN HINDS was adjudged to serve Mr. WILLIAM PRESLY according to Act by the name of JOHN HARRIS, JOHN WILKINS, THOMAS RYDER, CHARLES MOORE?. having been all servants to the said Mr. WILLIAM PRESLY and upon oath declared that there had not been any other servant at that time nor since arrival of the said HINDS being bound to serve the said Mr. WILLIAM PRESLY whose name was JOHN. It is therefore ordered that he serve his said master until he attain the age of twenty four years according to Act.

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1687-1698 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 2; [Hamrick]; Page 604
Northumberland County Court November 16, 1692
Mr. PETER PRESLEY Jr. having intimated his intentions to this Court of building a Soaker Grist at the head of Chinghahan? Creek, intimating likewise that he had land on one side of the said Creek and praying the privilege of an Act of Assembly in that case provided. It is therefore ordered that he have the advantage of half an acre of land on the other side of the said Creek opposite to the place intended for such mill, he paying WILLIAM ALGOOD the Proprietor of the said land for such half acre according to Act.
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1699-1706 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 1; [Hamrick]; Page 300
Northumberland County Court - 22d day of June An'o 1704
Whereas HENRY DAWSON was Arrested at the Suite of Christopher ROBINSON & JUDITH his wife one of the Exec's of the Last Will and Testament of CORBIN GRIFFIN, PETER PRESLY and WINIFRED his wife & THOMAS GRIFFIN the other Exec's of the Last Will and Testament of the s'd GRIFFIN dec'ed for twenty five pounds Seven Shillings & seven pence Sterl. and hath failed to Appeare to Answ' the said Suite Order is therefore granted the said ROBINSON & his wife PRESLY & his wife & THOMAS GRIFFIN in their s'd Quality agt JAMES WADDY Sheriffe for the said Sum'e according to Law.
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1702-1704 Richmond County, Virginia Order Book [Antient Press]; Page 366)
Richmond County Court 4th of October 1704
- Upon the Petition of JOHN TARPLEY JUNR. by his Guardian and prochain amy, JOHN TARPLEY setting forth that CORBIN GRIFFIN Gent. late of MIDDLESEX County deced did by his last Will and Testament give and devise to the said JOHN TARPLEY JUNR thirty pounds Sterl. and appointed JUDITH his then Wife, now the Wife of CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, THOMAS GRIFFIN Gent. and WINIFRED GRIFFIN, now the Wife of PETER PRESTLEY, Exrs. of his said Last Will therefore prayes that the said Exrs. be called by ye Sheriff of this County or his Deptys. to appeare att the next Court to show cause if any they can why they render and pay not to the end JOHN TARPLEY JUNR., the said summe of Thirty pounds Sterl: according to the Last Will and Testament of the said deced the aforesaid JOHN TARPLEY JUNR, by his Guardian & Prochein amy aforesaid humbly pray order for together with costs &c.
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1750-1770 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills-Admin; [Lewis & Booker]; Page 198
Jones, Robert, of St. Stephen's Parish
W. W. 27 August 1749---W. P. 14 January 1750/51
Intended a voyage by Gods permission to the West Indies. All my just debts be paid and more especially what I owe Collo Peter Presley to redeem my two slaves and white servant under a mortgage.
Son Hezekiak Jones-the benefit of the lease I had of Colo Peter Presly for the land I now live upon, being least for three lives and my son Hezekiah being the last life.
If any of my estate is left after paying my just debts to be equally divided between my four children Hezekiah Jones, Elizabeth Jones, Sary Ann Jones and Margarre Jones.
Friends Mr. Samuel Blackwell, Mr. John Ingram and Mr. Roger Winster, executors.
Witness: Abraham Gregory, Anne Smith and Peter Wilkins.¹

     Winifred Griffin was born in October 1682 at North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Peter Presley, son of William Presley, circa 1698 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.

Winifred Griffin died after 1704 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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Per Early Colonial Settlers:
1699-1706 Northumberland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 1; [Hamrick]; Page 300
Northumberland County Court - 22d day of June An'o 1704
Whereas HENRY DAWSON was Arrested at the Suite of Christopher ROBINSON & JUDITH his wife one of the Exec's of the Last Will and Testament of CORBIN GRIFFIN, PETER PRESLY and WINIFRED his wife & THOMAS GRIFFIN the other Exec's of the Last Will and Testament of the s'd GRIFFIN dec'ed for twenty five pounds Seven Shillings & seven pence Sterl. and hath failed to Appeare to Answ' the said Suite Order is therefore granted the said ROBINSON & his wife PRESLY & his wife & THOMAS GRIFFIN in their s'd Quality agt JAMES WADDY Sheriffe for the said Sum'e according to Law.
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1702-1704 Richmond County, Virginia Order Book [Antient Press]; Page 366)
Richmond County Court 4th of October 1704
- Upon the Petition of JOHN TARPLEY JUNR. by his Guardian and prochain amy, JOHN TARPLEY setting forth that CORBIN GRIFFIN Gent. late of MIDDLESEX County deced did by his last Will and Testament give and devise to the said JOHN TARPLEY JUNR thirty pounds Sterl. and appointed JUDITH his then Wife, now the Wife of CHRISTOPHER
ROBINSON, THOMAS GRIFFIN Gent. and WINIFRED GRIFFIN, now the Wife of PETER PRESTLEY, Exrs. of his said Last Will therefore prayes that the said Exrs. be called by ye Sheriff of this County or his Deptys. to appeare att the next Court to show cause if any they can why they render and pay not to the end JOHN TARPLEY JUNR., the said summe of Thirty pounds Sterl: according to the Last Will and Testament of the said deced the aforesaid JOHN TARPLEY JUNR, by his Guardian & Prochein amy aforesaid humbly pray order for together with costs &c.¹

     James Griffin was born before 1689 at North Farnham Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
James Griffin died after 1712 at North Farnham Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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Per Early Colonial Settlers:
not proven as son
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1712-1713 Richmond County, Virginia Order Book 6; Part 1 [Antient Press]; Page 16)
Richmond County Court 7th of May 1712
- The Last Will and Testament of WILLIAM DOWNEMAN being this day presented to this Court for proofe, Capt. DANIELL McCARTY suggesting to the Court that the Exrx. of WILLIAM DOWNEMAN is uncapable of coming to Court to make Oath thereto, it is therefore ordered that the Will be lodged in the Office and that Capt. JOHN TARPLEY and Mr. JAMES GRIFFIN administer to the Exrx. the Oath of an Exrx. as by Law appointed and make report thereof to the next Court.¹

     Mary Carter? was born before 1636.¹ She married Edwin Conway (II) Gent. circa 1652 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA,
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His 2nd of 2 wives.¹
Mary Carter? died after 1676 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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Per Early Colonial Settlers:
mm note: Edwin's first wife was Martha Eltonhead, and all I've read is that his 2nd wife was a sister or sister-in-law of John Carter of Corotoman. The following record shows her name was Mary but the second record indicates John Carter had a niece via first wife Eleanor Eltonhead's sister Martha (w/o Edwin Conway)
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1674-1678 Lancaster County, Virginia Order Book 1, Part 3; [Antient Press]; Page 366
Lancaster County Court 9th of May 1677
- Mrs. MARY CONWAY, Widdowe, beings arrested to this Cort: att the suite of HENERY WILLOUGHBY and not appeareing to answers the saide suite, and the Sheriffe not takeing security accordinge to Acts, order accordinge to Acts is granted against the saide Sheriffs, upon whose request, Attachmt. accordinge to Acts is granted against the saide CONWAY
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1654-1661 Lancaster County, Virginia Deed & Wills [Antient Press]; Page 151
THESE P:SENTS Witnesseth that I Colo. JOHN CARTER of Rapa. River in the County of Lancaster in Virginia Esqr. for ye Love that I bear towards my Neice, ELTONHEADE, the Daughterof EDWYN CONNAWAY, have given granted &., assigned have given order to be delivered & do by these p:sents give grant assigne & deliver unto EDWYN CONNAWAY for ye use of ye sd ELTONHEADE the oldest heifer that 1 now have in ye possession & at ye Plantation of WILLM. LUCAS on ye South side of Rapa, River coloured red & a flower deluce on both ears To have & to hold ye sd heifer with all her increase both male & female unto her ye sd ELTONHED CONNOWAY her heirs Exrs. Admrs. & assignes without ye lawfull let or disturbance of anyp:son or p:sons whatsoever In Witnes whereof I have hereunto set my hand ye 9th day of April Ao: 1656 Signed & delivered in presence of
JASPER BAKER, JOHN CARTER
FOSLIN DELANALL.¹

     Edwin Conway was born in 1742 at Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.¹
Edwin Conway died after 1790 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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Per Early Colonial settlers:
1653-1800 Lancaster County, Virginia Wills [Ida J. Lee];
CONWAY, George. Will 3 Feby. 1754. Rec. 21 June 1754.
Wife Anne; Children (not named, but mentions a son).
Wits. Isaac Taylor, Geo. Webb, Thos. Crowder, Jr.
Extrs. Wife Anne and friend Mr. Walter Jameson. W.B. 15, p. 171.
Division above estate Rec. 21 July 1758. Mrs. Ann Conway, Gdn. of Edwin, George, Walker and Anne Conway, their part of their deceased father Geo. Conway's estate. W.B. 16, p. 29.
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1770-1793 Wills-Admin Northumberland Co Va (Lewis & Booker); Page 137
Conway, Edwin, of St. Stephen's Parish
W. W. 27 December 1784---W. P. 14 February 1785
To George Conway, son of Thomas Conway, dec'd-my land joining the land of Leroy Pullin, negro woman Dinah and her three children (Emanuel, Huldey, and a small girl not named), negro man Jesse, but if he should depart this life before the age of twenty one years, I then give the five negroes and their increase to Chloe Conway, and Betsy Conway, daughters of Thomas Conway dec'd, and to Rodham Pritchett, and Alcey Pritchett, son and daughter of Rodham Pritchett, to be equally divided among them.
I lend to John Christopher Senr.-my negro man Dick, for two years, then I give the said negro Dick, to John Christopher Junr. John Christopher Junr.-my bed and furniture, my pewter, looking glass, and books, and what little remains of my household and kitchen furniture, and all the balance of cash or tobacco due me after my funeral expenses are paid, also the cash due me from his father John Christopher Senr., for the hire of my negroes.
John Christopher Junr.-to sell my young horse, and the money to be laid out in clothing for George Conway.
John Christopher Junr. of the above parish-guardian to the estate bequeathed to George Conway.
John Christopher Senr., Leroy Pullin, and Thomas Walker, executors.
Witness: William Dawson, Matthew Bussell, and Hannah Bussell.
Will Contested by John Gordon gent., in behalf of his ward Nancy Conway, and on 12 September 1785 will was proved good, and ordered to be recorded.
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1783-1785 Record Book #12; Northumberland Co Va, (Lewis & Booker): Page 306
McAdam, John, of St. Stephen's Parish
W. W. (not dated)---W. P. 13 December 1784
If my father should die before me and be buried at "Coan", then I shall be interred near him and a tombstone put over me, and if he survives me, I desire that he may take my gold sleave buttons, and such of my cloaths that will suit him.
Each of my unmarried sisters should have as genteel a mourning ring as can be got.
Sister Janete Brown-should have my diamond ring, and if she does not want it, to take it for her daughter Anny.
Brother George Thomas McAdam-my silver mounted pistols, and steel mounted gun.
After my father has taken such of my cloathes as he may want, then Tommy and Charles McAdam may divide the balance between them, Tommy taking the best.
My land in Cantuckey (Kentucky), and my other property, and the debts that are due me, to pay off all my just debts. The land that my father gave me that he purchased of Capt. John Foushee, to only be sold if the above will not pay my debts.
My earthen and glass ware shall be kept by my father or mother, and at their death what may remain of it shall be Chariots.
Rest of my estate of what nature soever to my sister Charlotte McAdams.
Col. Edwin Conway, and Col. Thomas Gaskins Junr., executors.
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1783-1785 Record Book #12; Northumberland Co Va, (Lewis & Booker): Page 212
McAdam, Joseph, Physician and Surgeon
W. W. 20 April 1785(1788)---W. P. 9 December 1788
Wife Sarah Ann-a chair and two chair horses, all my china ware, and her choice of bed and furniture besides her dower.
Son George Thomas, and daughters Martha, and Charlotte McAdam-one young grown negro, and one bed and furniture to each of them, as to make their proportions equal to that I have given my married daughters, vizt: Sarah C. Conway, Janette Brown, and Ann Keene. Son George Thomas McAdam-all my lands and houses in Wiccocomoco and Saint Stephens Parish.
My executors to inclose the grave yard at my dwelling house on the head of "Coan River," Northumberland County, where my two dear sons John and Charles lie, with a sufficient brick wall at the expense of my son George Thomas. A marked tomb stone to be put over my grave in a genteel manner.
Each of my daughters, vizt: Sarah Conway, Janette Brown, Ann Keene, Martha, and Charlotte McAdam-a mourning ring apiece.
Grandaughters Ann, and Janette Opie, if they survive me-a young negro girl about their age, on condition that their father Lindsey Opie, shall give to my grandson Leroy Opie, a young negro man or woman of the value of eighty pounds specie in the room of Agga, a negro woman slave I lent to my daughter Elizabeth, deceased wife to Lindsey Opie, which Lindsey Opie sold for eighty pounds.
Rest of my estate both real and personal, to be divided equally between my children or their heirs, vizt:-Sarah C. Conway, Janette Brown, Ann Keene, Martha, Charlotte, and George Thomas McAdam.
Wife shall not be molested or disturbed in possession of my dwelling house during her natural life, and at her death her dower to be equally divided between my surviving children and their heirs.
Richard H. Lee Esq., Hudson Muse, William Nutt, and William Brown, Gent., executors.
Witness: Joseph Williams, Jos. Power, James Maley, Robert Thomas, George Eskridge, Thomas Taylor, and Martha McAdam.
George Thomas McAdam granted letters of Administration.¹

Reference:
Early Colonial Settlers cites: [S268] Virginia Genealogies - Hayden, 591. Virginia Genealogies: A Genealogy of the Glassell Family of Scotland and ... By Horace Edwin Hayden.¹

     Anne Gerard was born in 1648 at England.¹ She married Adam Banks, son of Gerrard Banks and Lydia (?), in 1671 at Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.¹

Anne Gerard died before 1690 at Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.¹
      ;      Early Colonial Settlers now has this note for Anne: "not proved to these parents. Could be daughter of Justinian Gerrard." There was a Justinian Garrard who was cousin of the Richard shown by Early Colonial Settlers as Anne's father. GA Vaut.^3,1 GAV-8.