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     Julia Ann Russell was born on 15 May 1811 at Riga, Monroe Co., New York, USA.¹ She married Joshua Meek, son of Judge Jeremiah Meek, in 1828 at Indiana, USA.¹

Julia Ann Russell died on 25 June 1895 at Elk Co., Kansas, USA, at age 84.¹
Julia Ann Russell was buried after 25 June 1895 at Grace Lawn Cemetery, Howard City, Elk Co., Kansas, USA;
From Find A Grave:
Birth     15 May 1811, Riga, Monroe County, New York, USA
Death     25 Jun 1895 (aged 84), Elk County, Kansas, USA
Burial     Grace Lawn Cemetery, Howard, Elk County, Kansas, USA
Aged 84 years 1 month 10 days
Wife of Joshua Meek
“The Grenola Greeting and Chief ,” (Grenola, Kansas) · 29 Jun 1895, Sat · Page 1: “Obituary/
     Died at the home of Mr. A. B. Meek, north of town, Tuesday evening… Mrs. Julia Meek, aged 84 years. Burial conducted Wednesday by Rev. Stranahan of the Methodist church and burial in Grace Lawn cemetery at Howard.
Miss Julia Russell was born in May 1811, was married to J. Meek in Indiana in 1828. They lived happily together in Greenfield, Ind., for a number of years, where Mr. Meek was a county recorder and held in high esteem. Mr. and Mrs. Meek emigrated to Kansas in January 1871, entering the farm now occupied by A. B. Meek as a homestead. To this union were born nine children, six of whom are still living. Mr. Meek died some eleven years ago. Mrs. Meek was a member of the M E church and highly esteemed by those of her most intimate acquaintances.”
NOTE: bio info provided by Contributor: James Allen "Jim" Rogers (47306950)
Family Members
Parents
     Samuel Russell 1783–1837
     Amy Rogers Russell 1789–1885
Spouse
     Joshua Meek 1804–1884
Siblings
     Ransom Russell 1807–1854
     Elvira Russell Martin 1813–1876
     Nancy Russell Hendrix Billiard 1822–1882
Children
     Oscar Fitzallen Meek 1829–1912
     Zerelda E. Meek Roberts 1832–1908
     Cornwell P. Meek 1834–1876
     Noah Noble Meek 1837–1932
     Ransom Monroe Meek 1842–1905
     Marshall Moses Meek 1845–1917
     Albert Barnett Meek 1851–1941
Created by: Judy Mayfield
Added: Mar 18, 2011
Find a Grave Memorial ID: 67101304.¹

     John A. Meek was born circa 1857 at Illinois, USA;
Aged 13 in the 1870 census.¹
     John A. Meek was listed as a resident in James Meek and Mary Elizabeth Stewart's household in the census report in June 1870 at Township 2 Range 2, Marion Co., Illinois, USA;
1870 United States Federal Census for James Meek

James' son, Joshua, and his two sons are living with them.
p. 145-A, lines 32-36, dwelling 262, family 266
32 MEEK, Elizabeth 64 [1806] F W KY
33 " , James 68 [1802] M W KY Cannot Write, Read
34 " , Joshua 33 [1837 M Farm Laborer KY Cannot Write, Read
35 " , John A. 13 [1857] M W IL
36 " , Elizabeth 7 [1863] F W IL.^2,3

     Elizabeth Meek was born circa 1863 at Illinois, USA;
Aged 7 in the 1870 census.¹
     Elizabeth Meek was listed as a resident in James Meek and Mary Elizabeth Stewart's household in the census report in June 1870 at Township 2 Range 2, Marion Co., Illinois, USA;
1870 United States Federal Census for James Meek

James' son, Joshua, and his two sons are living with them.
p. 145-A, lines 32-36, dwelling 262, family 266
32 MEEK, Elizabeth 64 [1806] F W KY
33 " , James 68 [1802] M W KY Cannot Write, Read
34 " , Joshua 33 [1837 M Farm Laborer KY Cannot Write, Read
35 " , John A. 13 [1857] M W IL
36 " , Elizabeth 7 [1863] F W IL.^2,3

     Jacob Meek died at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland, USA.¹
      ;
Per MeekGenealogy.com: "...may have been the youngest child of a man named Jacob Meek, of English descent, who died in Hagerstown, Maryland. However, no direct or circumstantial evidence has been discovered, to date, to suggest that Bazel’s father himself was the immigrant founder of this branch of the Meek family in America."

     William Smith was born in 1752 at Wilkes Co., Georgia, USA.¹
William Smith died in 1774.¹

     Jacob Smith married Margaret Childers.¹
Jacob Smith was born in 1783.¹
Jacob Smith died in 1862.¹

     Salatha Smith married Holland Watts.¹
Salatha Smith was born in 1784.¹
Salatha Smith died in 1846.¹

     James Smith married Frances Brooks.¹
James Smith was born in 1786.¹
James Smith died in 1850.¹

     John H. Smith married Lucy Dunn.¹
John H. Smith was born in 1788.¹
John H. Smith died in 1882.¹

     William Roane was born circa 1683 at Petsworth Parish, Gloucester Co., Virginia, USA.² He married Sarah Upshaw circa 1728 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.^3,2

William Roane died between 17 November 1757 and 20 December 1757 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA;
Presumably died between date of will and date of probate thereof.²
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Virginia Biography, Volume I-II, p. 314 - Copy of article attached.¹

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Per MilesFiles:
http://www.upshaw.org/familytree/ufjfiles/UpshawJeremiah.pdf
William Roane of South Farnham Parish, dated 17 Nov 1757, proved 20 Dec 1757. Essex Co, VA, will
book 11, page 28-30:
I give to my son Thomas Roane the tract of land I purchased of Philip Vass whereon he now lives, also
the tract where his quarter is now on Piscataway, formerly Doctor Philip Jones', and also the ordinary
tract with their and each of their appurtenances.
I give to my son William Roane all that tract of land that was John Hunt's, also the tract I purchased of
Thos. Gatewood joining it, and all the tract I purchased of Henry Crittenden with their and each of their
appurtenances.
I give to my son John Roane all my land in Culpeper county, viz: one tract containing by estimation
1.350 acres purchased of Joseph Bloodworth, also the tract I purchased of Charles Cavenaugh and also a
tract adjoining Cavenaugh's lately purchased of John Williams with their and each of their
appurtenances.
I give to my daughter Mary Ritchie as much money as will make her fortune 800 pounds current
[money] immediately inclusive of what she hath already received being upwards of 600 pounds as per
my ledger, and at my wife's deceased I give her 200 pounds more.
I give to my daughter Sarah Roane 800 pounds current money to be paid her at the age of 18 or day of
marriage, and 200 pounds more at my wife's decease.
I give to my daughter Lucy Roane 800 pounds current money to be paid her at the age of 18 or day of
marriage, and 200 pounds more at my wife's decease.
I lend my loving wife Sarah Roane all the tract of land I live on with the piece I bought of Robert
Johnson, and my water grist mill with all their appurtenances during her natural life and after her
decease I give it to be equally divided between my three sons Thomas, William and John and their heirs.
I lend my said wife 20 Negroes (her choice) and all my household furniture except half the plate, all
the stock that belongs and is in this my dwelling plantation during her life and after her decease to be
equally divided amongst all of my children and their heirs.
I give all the residue of my estate to be equally divided amongst my three sons Thomas, William and
John and their heirs.
I desire that if either of my children died before they attain to age or marriage that then their part or
parts be equally divided amongst all my children and their heirs.
Appoint my three sons Thomas, William and John as Executors.
Wits: Jno. Clements, John Upshaw, James Upshaw.
(Source: Wesley E. Pippenger, Essex County, Virginia Will Abstracts 1751-1842 and Estate Records
Index 1751-1799 (Tappahannock, VA:Barbour Printing Services, Inc., 2016), page 219).

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1724-1728 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 18; [Antient Press]; Page 184-187
THIS INDENTURE made twentieth/twenty first day of June 1726 Between HENRY MARTIN & JANE MARTIN his Wife of County of Spotsylvania Planter of one part and WILLIAM ROANE of Parish of Petsworth in County of Gloucester Planter of other part Witnesseth that the said Henry Martin and Jane Martin his Wife for sum of Twenty five pounds Current money of Virginia do grant unto William Roane his heirs ninety three acres of land in Parish of St. Anns in County of Essex which said plantation woodland ground the said Henry Martin purchased of Mr AUGUSTINE SMITH by Indenture of bargain & Sale date the 10th day of October 1707 & was part of a tract of 2359 acres of land formerly granted to said Augustine Smith and bounded Beginning at two small corner redd oaks being a corner of BEVERLEY park land standing near BEVERLEY PARK PATH runing thence along a line of the park land South to a corner red oak to PATRICK KARNALLs land thence West adjoining to the said KERNALLs land to a red oak in Mr FRANCIS GOULDMANs line thence North to a small white oak corner of EDWARD COFFIES land to the beginning
In Presence of us. THOS JONES, Henry Martin
THOS STRESHLY JUNR , WM WEBB
At a Court held for Essex County 21st day of June 1726
This Lease and Release of Land indented was admitted to record
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1728-1733 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 19; [Antient Press]; Page 106-108
THIS INDENTURE made the ninth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & thirty between FRANCIS GOULDMAN of the Pish of St. Ann's in the County of Essex of one part and WILLIAM ROANE of the Parish of Southfarnham in the County aforesaid of other part Witnesseth that said FRANCIS GOULDMAN for the sum of Twenty pounds Current money of Virg& doth demise, grant & to farm let unto sd WILLIAM ROANE & his heirs one percel of land woodland ground & premises containing two hundred acres being in the Parish of Southfarnham in the County of Essex and bounded beginning at the percoson near the mouth of a small Branch which leads to the Main Run of HOSKINSES CREEK thence South East to a Corner on a level near GOULDMANS PLANTACON thence South East crossing a Branch that issueth out of SOUTH SWAMP, thence to an other Corner on a level some distance from the Swamp, thence North West to a Corner of Mr, JOHN GATEWOODs land & thence to the place it begun Together with all Woods, Swamps, Marshes and Trees and all other profits belonging To Have and To Hold unto the said WILLIAM ROANE & to his heirs & assigns dureing the natural lives of SARAH ROANE his Wife and the sd WILLIAM ROANE and likewise during the lives of THOMAS STHRESHLY & WILLIAM STHRESHLY Sons of Mr. THOMAS STHRESHLY JUNIOR and dureing the life of the longer liver of them paying yearly unto sd FRANCIS GOULDMAN & the heirs of his body lawfully begotten & for default of such issue to the Right heirs inheritable to the premises the yearly rent of three Shillings currt. money of Virginia to be paid on the five & Twentieth day of March & if it so happen that the yearly rent be behind by the space of thirty days next the day after the day it ought to be paid (provided same be lawfully demanded) that from thence it shall be lawfull for the said FRANCIS GOULDMAN into the said parcel of land & the same to have again. In Witness whereof the parties have set their hands & Seals
in presence of us THOS. STHRESHLY, FRANS, GOULDMAN
JOHN GRIGGS
At a Court held for Essex County on the 19th day of May 1730
FRANCIS GOULDMAN acknowledged this his Lease indented with the livery & Seizen thereon endorsed to WILLIAM ROANE which on his motion is admitted to record
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1733-1735 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 20, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 155-157
THIS INDENTURE made the Twelveth day of July 1734 Between WM. ROANE of Parish of Southfarnham, County of Essex Planter of one part and FRANCIS LAFON [Frances Laton/Latane] the consideration of Twenty five pounds Currant money of Virginia have granted unto ye sd Francis Lafon & to his heirs forever Ninety three acres of land in the County of Essex aforesd being part of a Patent for Two thousand three hundred and fifty nine acres granted unto Mr. AUGUSTIN SMITH and bounded beginning at two small read oakes being a Corner of BEVERLEY PARK land standing near Beverley Park Path runing thence along a line of Beverley Park land South to a Corner red oak of PATRICK CARNALs land thence North West joyning to the sd Carnals land to a red oak in Mr. FRANCIS GOULDMANs line thence North East to a small white oak a corner of EDWARD COFFIEs land thence South to the beginning place .. .
In presence of us W. RENNOLDS, Wm. Roane
WM. BARBEE, JNO. BARBEE
At a Court held for Essex County at Tappa. on the XVIth day of July MDCCXXXIV William Roane acknowledged this his Deed of Feofment indented with the livery & Seizin thereon endorsed which is recorded.
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I Wm. Roane am bound unto Francis Lafon in the sum of Fifty pounds Currant money of Virginia this Twelvth day of July 1734. The Condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound Wm. Roane do in all things keep all agreements mentioned in Indenture in all things according to the meaning of the same that then this obligation to be void and of none effect or else to stand.
In presence of us W. RENNOLDS, Wm. Roane
WM. BARBEE, JOHN BARBEE
At a Court held for Essex county at Tapp& un the XVIth day of July MDCCXXXIV Wm. Roane acknowledged this bond to be his act and deed which is ordered to be recorded.
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1735-1738 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 20, Part 2; [Antient Press]; Page 65-70
THIS INDENTURE made the fifteenth day and Sixteenth day of September 1735 Between JAMES GERNIT [Garnett] of the County of Essex gent. of one part and WILLIAM ROANE of aforesd County Planter Witnesseth that sd James Gernit for sum Fifty seven pounds ten shillings Currt. money of Virga. doth grant unto the sd Wm. Roane and unto his heirs all that divident of land in aforesd County of Essex bounded Beginning at a poplar a Gum and Maple standing in the mouth of a branch that makes out of the main pocoson of Hoskins Creek thence up the sd Branch South West to a Maple in another Branch that makes out of South's Swamp thence East along the old line to three red oaks fallen down, thence North West to two hickories by the ROLEING ROAD thence North to a white oak by the main pocoson of Hoskins Swamp thence down the sd Swamp to the beginning containing Three hundred acres of land being part of the remainder of a Pattent for Twelve hundred acres granted on the 4 day of April MDCLXVII by SR. WILLIAM BEVLERLEY to THOMAS GOLDMAN and part of Two hundred acres of land Escheated from CATHERINE LONG by FRANCIS GOLDMAN and patented by the sd James Gernit the 19th day of April MDCCXXXV all which sd premises are in the actual possession of the sd William Roane by vertue of one Indenture of bargain and sale to him for term of one year and by virtue of ye Statute for transferring uses into possession .. . In presence of WILLIAM BEALE, JAS. GARNETT
RICE JONES, JAMES GATEWOOD
At a Court held for Essex County at Tappa. the XVIth day of September MDCCXXXV James Garnett Gent acknowledged this his lease and release indented to be his act and
deed which is admitted to record.
1736-1743 Essex County, Virginia Will Book 6; [Antient Press]; Page 408
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that we WILLIAM ROANE and AUGUSTINE BOUGHAN are held and firmly bound unto ROBERT BROOKE, JOSHUA FRY, BENJA. WINSLOW, WM. DAINGERFIELD Gentlemen Justices of the County of Essex in the sum of five hundred pounds Sterling Witness our hands and seals this 17th day of November 1742
THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that if the above bound WILLIAM ROANE Guardian of JAMES GRIFFING his heirs shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid unto the sd Orphan all such Estate or Estates as soon as sd Orphan shall attain to lawfull age or when thereunto required by the Justices of the peace of the County of Essex as also to save & keep harmless the sd Justices from all trouble that shall or may arise about the sd Estate then this obligation to be void
W. ROANE
AUGT. BOUGHAN
At a Court continued and held for Essex County at Tappahannock on the 17th day of November 1742 (those bound) acknowledged this bond to be their act and deed which was ordered to be recorded
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1738-1742 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 22; [Antient Press]; Page 120-122
THIS INDENTURE made the XVIth day of Febry in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & thirty nine Between WILLIAM ROANE of the Parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex Gentn, of one part and NICHOLAS PAMPLINE of the aforesd Parish & County Planter of other part Wittnesseth that the sd WILLIAM ROANE for the sume of Twenty pounds Currt. Money of Virga. to sd WM. ROANE paid he the said WM. ROANE doth sell unto the sd NICHOLAS PAMPLINE his heirs & assignes a certain parcel of land containing by Estimation one hundred acres in the County aforesd and bounded begining at a White oak in GOULDMANs begining line of the Land of Capt. JAMES GARNETT sold to the sd NICHOLAS PAMPLINE runing thence South West to a Branch that makes out of SOUTH SWAMP thence down the Branch South East thence East to SOUTH SWAMP thence down the Swamp East thence South to the mouth of another Branch to a Pine thence Northwest to the begining place all the above mentioned land together with all houses & appurtenances to be hereby granted to the only proper use of sd NICHOLAS PAMPLINE and his heirs. In Witness whereof the parties have set their hands and their Seals
In presence of W RENNOLDS, W. ROANE
ELIZABETH RENNOLDS: JOHN GATEWOOD JNR.
Memorandum that WILLIAM ROANE gent came into Essex County Court on the 19th day of February 1739 and acknowledged this Indented Deed of ffeofment with the Livery of Seisin thereon indorsed to NICHOLAS PAMPLINE to be his act and deed which is Recorded
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1738-1742 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 22; [Antient Press]; Page 286-288
THIS INDENTURE made the fifteenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty one Between RICHD. TYLER of the Parish of South farnham & County of Essex Gentn. of one part & WILLIAM ROANE of aforesd Parrish & County Gentn of other part Witnesseth that sd RICHARD TYLER for sum of one hundred and twenty pounds Current money have sold unto the said WILLIAM ROANE his heirs and assigns for ever all those two parcells of Land being on the Branches of PISCATAWAY CREEL in the Parish & County aforesaid that PHILIP JONES purchased of SAMUEL FARGUSON and JOSEPH MAN containing three hundred and twenty five acres To Have and To Hold unto the said WM. ROANE his heirs and assigns forever In Witness whereof said RICHARD TYLER have set his hand and Seal
in presence of JOHN UPSHAW. RICHD. TYLER
THOS. GATEWOOD JUNR , HENRY BOUGHAN
At a Court held for Essex County at Tappa on the 15th day of September 1741 RICHARD TYLER acknowledged this Deed Indenture and the Livery of Seisin thereon Endorsed to WILLIAM ROANE Gent to be his act and deed and CATHARINE the Wife of the said RICHARD (being first privately Examined by MUNGO ROY Gent) freely relinquished her right of Dower in the land conveyed by Deed which is admitted to record
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1738-1742 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 22; [Antient Press]; Page 375-380
THIS INDENTURE made the third and fourth day of June in the Fifteenth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord GEORGE the Second and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty two Between WILLIAM ROANE of Southfarnham in County of Essex Gentleman and SARAH his Wife of one part and MARY LATANE of the same place Widow of other part Witnesseth that for sum of Thirty six pounds &Eight shillings current money of Virginia the said WILLIAM ROANE doth sell unto said MARY LATANE (in her actual possession by virtue of a bargain and sale for one year and by virute of the Statute for the transferring of uses into possession) and to her heirs and assigns all that parcel of land containing one hundred and thirty four acres being in Southfarnham aforesaid and bounded begining at a Corner Oak Corner to MR. PRICE and runing along his line South West to the land of JOSEPH REEVES thence along his line South East to a White Oak Red Oak and Hickory bush thence North East to two Corner red oaks and a hickory in a Valley thence along a line of marked trees to the begining And also all that parcel of land containing forty eight acres in Southfarnham aforesaid and bounded begining at two Corner Gums standing on the South side of the CHURCH ROAD and runing down the same South East to a Stump in GORDONs line thence along GORDONs line South East to a Stake in the Cleared Ground of said MARY LATANE thence along the line of said MARY LATANE to the beginning To Have and To Hold unto the said MARY LATANE her heirs and assigns forever. In Witness whereof the parties to these Indentures have set their hands and Seals
in presence of FRS. SMITH, SARAH ROANE
WIL. LOURY, H. YOUNG W. ROANE
At a Court held for Essex County at Tappa, on the 20th day of July 1742
WILLIAM ROANE Gent and SARAH his Wife (the said SARAH being first privately Examined by MUNGO ROY Gent) acknowledged this Lease and Release to MARY LATANE to be their acts and deeds and the said WILLIAM ROANE acknowledged the Receipt thereon Indorsed which together with said Deeds are admitted to record
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1741 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 6; [John Frederick Dorman]; Pages 217-20.
23-24 Sept. 1741. Joseph Bloodworth and Mary his wife of St. Mark's Parish, Orange County, planter, to William Roane of South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Gent. Lease and release; for £120 sterling.
800 acres, two patents, the one granted to Edward Ballanger for 400 acres 20 June 1733, the other an including pattent to Joseph Bloodworth for 700 acres, 27 Jan. 1734.
Joseph Bloodworth
Wit: Wm. Renolds [Rennolds], John Upshaw, John Ranolds [Rennolds].
25 Sept. 1741. Acknowledged by Joseph Bloodworth.
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1747-1751 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 11, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 15-16
Indenture 25 Nov 1747 between CHARLES KAVANAUGH of Orange County and ANN, his wife, and WILLIAM ROAN, County of Essex, Gent., for sum of £220 .. paid for 400 acres of land granted unto Charles Kavanaugh (Caverner) by Pattent dated 20 June 1726, land on great fork of Rappahannock River .. bounded .. corner of the Honble. Robert Carter Esqr... Colo. Alexander Spotswood .. Richard Buckner and John Catlett . . . .
Witnesses: Chas. Kavanaugh
John Yancey Ann Kavenaugh
Thomas Covington, Richard Covington
Recorded Orange County 26th November 1747.
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1745-1749 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 24, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 1
THIS INDENTURE made the Twenty secon day of September One thousand seven hundred and Forty eight Between WILLIAM MUNDAY of County of Essex of one part and WILLIAM ROANE Gent., of the County aforesaid of other part; Witnesseth that WILLIAM MUNDAY for the sum of Fifty five pounds current money in hand paid by WILLIAM ROANE. by these presents doth bargain and sell unto WILLIAM ROANE his heirs two thirds of two acres of land with a WATER GRIST MILL thereon, beginning at the other one third after the decease of JANE MUNDAY, Mother of the said WILLIAM MUNDAY, who is now in possession of part of the said MILL which said two acres of land are scituate one on the North side, the other on the South side GILSONS SWAMP adjoining the said MILL, all which land is now in the actual possession of the said WILLIAM ROANE and the said WILLIAM MUNDAY hath covenanted & agreed for himself his heirs the two acres of land and WATER GRIST MILL shall warrant and forever defend unto WILLIAM ROANE, To hold to him and his heirs; In Witness whereof the parties to these presents interchange there hands and seals have set the day and year first written Signed Sealed & Delivered in presence of
JOHN UPSHAW. WM. MUNDAY
THOS COLEMAN, FOREST UPSHAW
Reced of the within mentioned WILLIAM ROANE Fifty pounds current money being the full consideration within specified; Witness my hand this 22d day of September 1748
At a Court held for Essex County at Tappa: on the 16th day of May Anno Dom 1749 This Deed Indented with the Livery of Seisen and receipt hereon endorsed from WILLIAM MUNDAY to WILLIAM ROANE Gent , was duely proved to be the acts and deeds of the said WILLIAM MUNDAY by the Oaths of all the witnesses thereto, And on the motion of the said WILLIAM ROANS Gent , was ordered to be recorded and is truly recorded
Test JOHN LEE, CI Cur
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1745-1749 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 24, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 101-103
THIS INDENTURE made the Tenth day of September in year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Forty six Between JOHN SEAYRES of the Parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex, Merchant, of one part and WILLIAM ROANE f same Parish & County, Gent, of other part; Witnesseth that for sum of Fifty pounds Sterling money of England with Interest which said WILLIAM ROANE was the aforesaid JOHN SEAYRES's security for to Capt. ALEXANDER PARKER, also Eight pounds Eighteen shillings & eight pence half penny current money own proper account which he doth hereby acknowledge doth bargain and sell unto WILLIAM ROANE three Negroes, Vizt., Matt, Kingstone, Dick and also all the Estate right title and demand of said JOHN SEAYRES in the said Negroes and their Increase; To have and to hold the Negroes unto WILLIAM ROANE and assigns, Provided allways that if JOHN SEAYRES his heirs do pay unto WILLIAM ROANE his heirs the full sum above mentioned with all the charges and Incumbrances whatsoever, Then then this present bargain and sale of the Negreos shall cease and be utterly void or else shall stand and remain in full force; In Witness whereof the said JOHN SEAYRES hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written
Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of us
THOS. COLEMAN, JOHN SEAYRES
ROBT. SEAYRES, WM. JONES
At a Court held for Essex County at Tappahannock on the 17th day of March Anno Dom: 1746 THOMAS COLEMAN and ROBERT SEAYRES made oath that they did see JOHN SEAYRES sign seal and acknowledge this his Deed of Mortgage and Agreement Indented to WILLIAM ROANE Gent., to be his act and deed which on motion of said WILLIAM was admited to Record and is truly recorded Test JOHN LEE, Cl Cur

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1751-1759 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 12; [Antient Press]; Page 272-275
Indenture 28 Aug 1754 between ROBERT BAGG, Parish of South Farnham, County of Essex, Joyner, and WILLIAM ROANE and THOMAS WARING JUNR., both of the same .. for £500 .. grant land in Orange County which descended to him as heir at law by his Father, and by estimation contained 1000 acres whereon his slaves now live .. together with twenty four Negroes .. Robert Bagg hath to this present Indenture of Mortgage and sale put his hand and seal ..
Witnesses: R. Bagge
Robt. Seayres, Thos. Waggoner,
John Butterworth, James (X) Low,
John Davis, John Carrell, William (X) Gorden
Recorded Orange County 27th March 1755
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1751-1759 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 12; [Antient Press]; Page 326-333
Indenture Tripartite made 19 Aug 1755 between WILLIAM ROANE and THOMAS WARING, both of South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Gent., of first part; ROBERT SEAYRES and JOHN RENNOLDS, Executors of the last will and testament of ROBERT BAGGE, late of the said Parish and County, Joyner, dec'd, and JOHN SEAYRES of the said Parish and County, devisee and residuary legatee of Robert Bagge of second part; and JOHN CHAMPE of County of King George, Merchant, of third part .. Whereas Edmund Bagge, late of the County of Spotsylvania, dec'd, Father of Robert Bagge, dec'd, seised in his demesne, fee in all that tract and plantation called "Indian Field" in Orange County, of 2284 acres .. bounded land of Alexander Spotswood, Fsqr.. .. Rocky Run .. Rappidan and Robinson Rivers .. Whereas Robert Rose, Clerk, Executor of the last will and testament of Edmund Bagge, and guardian of Robert Bagge, pursuant to a decree in General Court in Chancery 4 May 1738, in a cause therein depending between John Seayres and Catharine, his wife, Planter, and Robert Rose, Exr. of Edmund Bagge, defendant, by deed of bargain & sale 19 Sept 1738, in consideration £204 towards satisfying the decree, sell unto John Taylor [Tayloe] of the County of Richmond, Esqr., 1284 acres (part of the above mentioned 2284 acres), and whereas Robert Bagge being seised of 1000 acres residue .. By Indenture 28 Aug 1754 between Robert Bagge and William Roane and Thomas Waring Junr. of other part .. for £500 .. sold the 1000 acres. Robert Bagge by his last will and testament 22 Feby 1755 hath given and bequeathed to John Seayres all his Negroes after his debts are paid, and all his land and household goods to be sold to pay his debts, and if that is not sufficient his executors must sell Pegg and George, and appoint Robert Seayres and John Rennolds, his executors, to see his will fulfilled. The 1000 acres to be sold at Publick auction to highest bidder at Fair held in Fredericksburg in month of June last past. Notice given for some time in Virginia Gazette, and John Champe bid and agreed to pay £340 for the 1000 acres . . . . Now this Indenture witnesseth .. for £340 to William Roane and Thos. Waring, paid by John Champe .. sell unto John Champe all that land, 1000 acres, lying between Rocky Run, the Rappidan, Colo. Spotswood's back line, and the line of the 1244 acres sold to John Taylor in County of Orange . . . .
Witnesses: William Roane
Robert Jackson, John Lane, Thomas Waring
Erasmus Wethers Allen, John Miller Robert Seayres
John Rose, John Smith, John Rennolds
John Cason, Danl. Payne
Recorded Orange County 26th February 1756
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1757-1762 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book C; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 47-49.
17 June 1757. Several disputes and differences have happened and arisen between William Roane of Essex County and John Williams of Culpeper County concerning the bounds of their lands in Culpeper County. For settling all disputes William Roane and John Williams bound themselves in the sum of £200 current money 22 April last to observe the award and judgment of William Green, Robert Coleman and Lewis Davis Yancey.
John Williams is legally intituled to the land in dispute ... corner to Carter and Spotswood ... to the line of
Buckner and Catlett's land
Wm. Green
Robt. Coleman
Lewis Davis Yancey
18 Aug. 1757. Acknowledged by the arbitrators.
===
1757-1762 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book C; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 52-54.
1 Nov. 1757. John Williams of St. Mark's Parish, Culpeper County, Gent., to William Roane of Southfarnham Parish, Essex County, Gent. For £40 current money. 123 acres in St. Mark's Parish which hath been lately in dispute between us ... part of 400 acres in the possession of John Williams and is adjoyning the land of William Roane purchased of Charles Kavanaugh ... in a run ... in Buckner's line ... John Williams
Wit: N. Pendleton, Wm. Williams, Richard Parks.
17 Nov. 1757. Acknownedged by the said John.
=== land mentioned
1769-1773 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book F; [Antient Press]; Page 400-402
This Indenture made 16th December 1771 between JOHN ROAN of County of King William and ROBERT COLEMAN JUNIOR of County of Culpeper .. in consideration of sum Six hundred and thirty pounds hath granted unto Robert Coleman Junr., Tract of land in County of Culpeper containing 1000 acres Beginning at four Spanish oaks corner to Buckner to two Hickorys Carters corner now Duncanson's thence with them lines to two blaz'd P Simmons in a glade near Duncanson's fence corner to the Horse Penn to an ash and Beech on Mountain Run to a Persimmon and oak saplin above the mouth of a branch corner to EDWARD STEVENS to a Dead poplar in Hunter's line to five white oaks corner of the land bought by WILLIAM ROAN Deceased of JOHN WILLIAMS thence with them line to the beginning including the land purchased by William Roan deceased of John 'Williams John Roane
At Court held for County of Culpeper 16th December 1771 This Indenture of Bargain and Sale ordered to be recorded.²

     Sarah Upshaw was born circa 1710 at Gloucester Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married William Roane circa 1728 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2

Sarah Upshaw died between 11 August 1760 and 15 December 1760 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA;
Presumably died between date of will and date of probate thereof.¹
      ;
Per MilesFiles:
Source: Essex Co, VA, Will Book 11 page 287).
Sarah Roane of Essex County; dated 11 Aug 1760; proved 15 Dec 1760; Essex Co. VA, will book 11, page 287:
To my daughters, Sarah and Lucy, each of them two gold rings.
To my granddaughter Margaret Ritchie on stone ring of about 15 shillings Sterling price.
To my niece Hannah Hipkins, 10 pounds currency.
All the residue of my estate to be equally divided between my three sons Thomas, William and John Roane to defray the expense of bringing up and educating their two sisters.
Appoint my three sons [Thomas, William and John Roane] as Executors.
Wits: John Upshaw, Daniel Sullivan, Junr.
(Source: Wesley E. Pippenger, Essex County, Virginia, Will Abstracts 1751-1842 and Estate Records
Index 1751-1799 (Barbour Printing Services, Inc., Tappahannock, VA, 2016), page 217:
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http://www.upshaw.org/familytree/ufjfiles/UpshawJeremiah.pdf
William Roane of South Farnham Parish, dated 17 Nov 1757, proved 20 Dec 1757. Essex Co, VA, will
book 11, page 28-30:
I give to my son Thomas Roane the tract of land I purchased of Philip Vass whereon he now lives, also
the tract where his quarter is now on Piscataway, formerly Doctor Philip Jones', and also the ordinary
tract with their and each of their appurtenances.
I give to my son William Roane all that tract of land that was John Hunt's, also the tract I purchased of
Thos. Gatewood joining it, and all the tract I purchased of Henry Crittenden with their and each of their
appurtenances.
I give to my son John Roane all my land in Culpeper county, viz: one tract containing by estimation
1.350 acres purchased of Joseph Bloodworth, also the tract I purchased of Charles Cavenaugh and also a
tract adjoining Cavenaugh's lately purchased of John Williams with their and each of their
appurtenances.
I give to my daughter Mary Ritchie as much money as will make her fortune 800 pounds current
[money] immediately inclusive of what she hath already received being upwards of 600 pounds as per
my ledger, and at my wife's deceased I give her 200 pounds more.
I give to my daughter Sarah Roane 800 pounds current money to be paid her at the age of 18 or day of
marriage, and 200 pounds more at my wife's decease.
I give to my daughter Lucy Roane 800 pounds current money to be paid her at the age of 18 or day of
marriage, and 200 pounds more at my wife's decease.
I lend my loving wife Sarah Roane all the tract of land I live on with the piece I bought of Robert
Johnson, and my water grist mill with all their appurtenances during her natural life and after her
decease I give it to be equally divided between my three sons Thomas, William and John and their heirs.
I lend my said wife 20 Negroes (her choice) and all my household furniture except half the plate, all
the stock that belongs and is in this my dwelling plantation during her life and after her decease to be
equally divided amongst all of my children and their heirs.
I give all the residue of my estate to be equally divided amongst my three sons Thomas, William and
John and their heirs.
I desire that if either of my children died before they attain to age or marriage that then their part or
parts be equally divided amongst all my children and their heirs.
Appoint my three sons Thomas, William and John as Executors.
Wits: Jno. Clements, John Upshaw, James Upshaw.
(Source: Wesley E. Pippenger, Essex County, Virginia Will Abstracts 1751-1842 and Estate Records
Index 1751-1799 (Tappahannock, VA:Barbour Printing Services, Inc., 2016), page 219).

=== not mentioned in fathers will
1717-1722 Essex County, Virginia Wills, Inventories & Settlements, No. 3; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 143-44
Will of William Upshaw, dated 16 Dec 1716
To my son Jeremiah Upshaw the plantation that I now live on 350 acres of the lower part of the track.
To my son Richard Upshaw remaner part
To my son William Upshaw all my quarter land lying in the fork of Jelson's Swamp.
To my son John Upshaw my plantation in Gloster
To my eldest dafter Cordilia Hipkins three pounds paid in a store.
To my dauter Susanna Brooking 25 shillings paid in a store.
To my mother Cordilia Martin deuring her life three pounds a year credit in a store.
All the rest of my estate to be equily divided between my loving wife and the children that I had by her.
My well beloved wife Hannah Upshaw executrix.
Wm Upshaw
Wit: James Griffin and Thomas Sthreshly
17 May 1720. Presented in Court by Hannah Upshaw, executrix. Proved by James Griffin and Thomas Sthresly junr.
===
1728-1733 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 19; [Antient Press]; Page 106-108
THIS INDENTURE made the ninth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & thirty between FRANCIS GOULDMAN of the Pish of St. Ann's in the County of Essex of one part and WILLIAM ROANE of the Parish of Southfarnham in the County aforesaid of other part Witnesseth that said FRANCIS GOULDMAN for the sum of Twenty pounds Current money of Virg& doth demise, grant & to farm let unto sd WILLIAM ROANE & his heirs one percel of land woodland ground & premises containing two hundred acres being in the Parish of Southfarnham in the County of Essex and bounded beginning at the percoson near the mouth of a small Branch which leads to the Main Run of HOSKINSES CREEK thence South East to a Corner on a level near GOULDMANS PLANTACON thence South East crossing a Branch that issueth out of SOUTH SWAMP, thence to an other Corner on a level some distance from the Swamp, thence North West to a Corner of Mr, JOHN GATEWOODs land & thence to the place it begun Together with all Woods, Swamps, Marshes and Trees and all other profits belonging To Have and To Hold unto the said WILLIAM ROANE & to his heirs & assigns dureing the natural lives of SARAH ROANE his Wife and the sd WILLIAM ROANE and likewise during the lives of THOMAS STHRESHLY & WILLIAM STHRESHLY Sons of Mr. THOMAS STHRESHLY JUNIOR and dureing the life of the longer liver of them paying yearly unto sd FRANCIS GOULDMAN & the heirs of his body lawfully begotten & for default of such issue to the Right heirs inheritable to the premises the yearly rent of three Shillings currt. money of Virginia to be paid on the five & Twentieth day of March & if it so happen that the yearly rent be behind by the space of thirty days next the day after the day it ought to be paid (provided same be lawfully demanded) that from thence it shall be lawfull for the said FRANCIS GOULDMAN into the said parcel of land & the same to have again. In Witness whereof the parties have set their hands & Seals
in presence of us THOS. STHRESHLY, FRANS, GOULDMAN
JOHN GRIGGS
At a Court held for Essex County on the 19th day of May 1730
FRANCIS GOULDMAN acknowledged this his Lease indented with the livery & Seizen thereon endorsed to WILLIAM ROANE which on his motion is admitted to record
===
1738-1742 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 22; [Antient Press]; Page 375-380
THIS INDENTURE made the third and fourth day of June in the Fifteenth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord GEORGE the Second and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty two Between WILLIAM ROANE of Southfarnham in County of Essex Gentleman and SARAH his Wife of one part and MARY LATANE of the same place Widow of other part Witnesseth that for sum of Thirty six pounds &Eight shillings current money of Virginia the said WILLIAM ROANE doth sell unto said MARY LATANE (in her actual possession by virtue of a bargain and sale for one year and by virute of the Statute for the transferring of uses into possession) and to her heirs and assigns all that parcel of land containing one hundred and thirty four acres being in Southfarnham aforesaid and bounded begining at a Corner Oak Corner to MR. PRICE and runing along his line South West to the land of JOSEPH REEVES thence along his line South East to a White Oak Red Oak and Hickory bush thence North East to two Corner red oaks and a hickory in a Valley thence along a line of marked trees to the begining And also all that parcel of land containing forty eight acres in Southfarnham aforesaid and bounded begining at two Corner Gums standing on the South side of the CHURCH ROAD and runing down the same South East to a Stump in GORDONs line thence along GORDONs line South East to a Stake in the Cleared Ground of said MARY LATANE thence along the line of said MARY LATANE to the beginning To Have and To Hold unto the said MARY LATANE her heirs and assigns forever. In Witness whereof the parties to these Indentures have set their hands and Seals
in presence of FRS. SMITH, SARAH ROANE
WIL. LOURY, H. YOUNG W. ROANE
At a Court held for Essex County at Tappa, on the 20th day of July 1742
WILLIAM ROANE Gent and SARAH his Wife (the said SARAH being first privately Examined by MUNGO ROY Gent) acknowledged this Lease and Release to MARY LATANE to be their acts and deeds and the said WILLIAM ROANE acknowledged the Receipt thereon Indorsed which together with said Deeds are admitted to record.¹

     Roger Chambers married Susannah Charles before 1623
;
Her 1st of 2 husbands.¹
Roger Chambers was buried in 1623 at All Saints Churchyard, Metropolitan Borough of Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, Northamptonshire, England;
From Find a Grave:
Birth     unknown
Death     1623
Burial     All Saints Churchyard, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Metropolitan Borough of Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England
Family Members
Spouse
     Susanna Harrison Blakiston 1605–1680
Maintained by: GenHunterS
Originally Created by: Todd Whitesides
Added: Nov 13, 2019
Find a Grave Memorial ID: 204696035.¹
Roger Chambers died in 1623.¹

     John Blackiston was born in 1670 at St. Mary's Co., Maryland, USA.¹ He married Anne Guibert, daughter of Joshua Guibert Sr. and Elizabeth Barber, circa 1691 at St. Mary's Co., Maryland, USA.^2,1

John Blackiston died on 18 January 1724 at St. Mary's Co., Maryland, USA.¹
John Blackiston was buried after 18 January 1724 at Gerard Family Cemetery, Coltons Point, St. Mary's Co., Maryland, USA;
From Find a Grave:
Birth     1670, St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA
Death     18 Jan 1724 (aged 53–54), St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA
Burial     Gerard Family Cemetery, Coltons Point, St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA
     John Blakiston is the son of Nehemiah Blakiston and Elizabeth Gerard. Grandson of Thomas Gerard. He married Anne Guibert 1691 St Mary's Co, MD
     John Gerard married Anne Guibert and inherited Bassford from his father. Actually Rose Tucker was to get Bassford Manor and it was to revert to John upon her death. However she remarried, and John got the land. He sold it to Gov. Thomas Motley in 1677. He was given this land by a decision of the court. It was customary in those days that if the wife remarried all property were given to the children.

Exs.: John and Rebecca Newman afsd.
Overseers: Clement Hely, Jno. Rose, Wm. Escott, Chris. Knight,
Geo. Perry, Wm. Heather. 6.43.
===
Charles County Circuit Court, Liber A; 28 Jan 1662, Page 181
Robert Sly, merchant of St. Mary's County, sold Francis Pope of Charles County, planter, sells two Negroes, Sampson and Maria; 8 Dec 1661; s/o Robert Slye wit. John Wheeler (mark), John Blakiston
===
Mr. John Blackiston 10.292 SM £633.7.8 Jan 18 1724 Feb 5 1724
Appraisers: Mr. Gerrard Slye, John Haskins.
Creditors: Thomas Flower, Raphael Neale.
Next of kin: Roswell Neale, Robert Mason.
Executrix: Anne Blackiston
===
John Blackistone 7.185 A SM £633.7.8 £64.6.0 Nov 2 1725
Received from: William Jameston, Thomas Guibert.
Payments to: Mr. Gerrard Slye, Capt. Richard Hopewell, William Snowden, Mr. John Donaldson, Thomas Glover, Mr. John Attaway, Phill. Key, Rev. Mr. John Donaldson.
Administratrix: Anne Blackistone (also Anne Blackiston).
===
Mr. John Blackiston 8.292 A SM £4.17.4 Aug 2 1727
Received from: Daniell Kelley, Lewes More, Matthew Mason, Repall Neale, Thomas Guybert.
Payments to: Capt. Richard Hopewell, Capt. Michael Jenifer, Mr. Phil. Key, Mr. William Cummings.
Administratrix: Mrs. Anne Blackiston (also Anne Blackistone).
Family Members
Parents
     Nehemiah Blakiston 1637–1693
     Elizabeth Ann Gerard Guibert 1641–1716
Spouse
     Anne Guibert Blakiston 1670–1739 (m. 1691)
Half Siblings
     Hannah Ellyson Armistead 1644–1728
     Gerard Robert Ellyson Sr 1656–1749
Children
     Elizabeth Blakiston Neale 1692–1763
Created by: JKK
Added: Aug 16, 2009
Find a Grave Memorial ID: 40751210.¹

     Elizabeth Barber was born in 1642 at England.¹ She married Joshua Guibert Sr. in 1658
;
His 1st of 2 wives.¹
Elizabeth Barber was buried in 1700 at Burial details unknown ;
From Find a Grave:
Birth     1642, England
Death     1700 (aged 57–58), St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA
Burial     Burial Details Unknown
Elizabeth Barber is the daughter of Luke Barber and Elizabeth Younge. She married Joshua Guibert Sr 1658 St Mary's Co, MD. Children are: Elizabeth, Matthew, Joshua, Mary, Ann, Thomas
Family Members
Spouse
     Joshua Guibert Sr 1630–1713 (m. 1658)
Children
     Matthew Guibert 1667 – unknown
     Anne Guibert Blakiston 1670–1739
Created by: JKK
Added: Aug 20, 2009
Find a Grave Memorial ID: 40890115.¹
Elizabeth Barber died in 1700 at St. Mary's Co., Maryland, USA.¹