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     Richard Parker was born before 1745.¹ He married Grissel/Grizzel Nalle, daughter of John Nalle and Mary Browne, before 16 August 1765 at St. Mark's Parish, Culpeper Co., Virginia, USA.¹

Richard Parker died in February 1799 at Washington Co., Kentucky, USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1762-1765 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book D; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 12-14.
15 Aug. 1765. Richard Parker and Gizell his wife of Culpeper County to Richard Ship of same. For £25 current money. 91 acres ... on the top of a hill in Field's and Parker's lline ... on the south side Mountain Run and near Parker's fence ... Benjamin Row's line ... corner to Simon Heninger.
Richard Parker
Grizell (X) Parker
15 Aug. 1765. Acknowledged by the parties. Grizell was first privily examined.
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1765-1769 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book E; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 213-14.
20 Nov. 1766. Richard Parker and Grissell his wife of Culpeper County to James Garnett of same. For £18 current money. 100 acres on the Mountain Run ... on the north side the Mountain Run ... Parker's line ... on the top of a ridge ... corner to Richard Parker and Benjamin Rowe...
Richard Parker
Grizel (X) Parker
Wit: Benj. Rowe, Robert Garnett.
20 Nov. 1766. Acknowledged by the parties. Grizel was first privily examined.

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1769-1773 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book F; [Antient Press]; Page 44-45
This Indenture made 19th April 1770 between RICHARD PARKER and GRISEL his Wife of County of Culpeper and THOMAS SIMS of same .. in consideration Twenty pounds current money of Virginia have granted 29 acres on the North side of the Mountain Run ..
Memorandum - Possession was had Richard Parker
and delivered Grisel Parker
At Court held for the County of Culpeper 19th April 1770 This Indenture of Feoffment ordered to be recorded previous to which the said Grisel was first privily examined as the Law directs.
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1769-1773 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book F; [Antient Press]; Page 46-47
This Indenture made 19th April 1770 between THOMAS SIMS of County of Culpeper and RICHARD PARKER of same .. for consideration of Twenty pounds current money of Virginia doth sell unto Richard Parker 29 Acres lying on South side the Mountain Run ..
Thomas Sims
At Court held for the County of Culpeper 19th April 1770 This Indenture of Feoffment ordered to be recorded.
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1769-1773 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book F; [Antient Press]; Page 196-198
This Indenture made 17th December 1770 between RICHARD PARKER and GRIZEL his Wife of County of Culpeper and ZACHERIAS SIMS of same .. in consideration of sum Eighteen pounds, Sixteen shillings current money of Virginia have granted 93 acres in Culpeper County in the branch of Mountain Run and is bounded beginning at three pines corner to Parkers deed and run with the line thereof to a white oak and hickory in the line of THOMAS SIMS JUNR. thence with his line to the first beginning corner
Richard Parker
At Court held for County of Culpeper Grissell Parker
17th December 1770 This Indenture of Feoffment ordered to be recorded, previous to which the said Grizel was first privily examined as the Law directs.
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1779-1781 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book L (Part 1); [Antient Press]; Page 87-89
THIS INDENTURE made the 21st day of February in year of our Lord One thousand even hundred and eighty Between RICHARD PARKER and GRISEL his Wife of County of Culpeper of one part and ELIJAH SIMS of County aforesaid of other part Witnesseth that RICHARD PARKER and GRISEL his Wife for sum of Two thousand One hundred and Eighty two pounds current money of Virginia to them in hand paid by these presents doth bargain and sell unto ELIJAH SIMS his heirs and assigns forever One certain tract of land containing Two hundred and ninety one acres be the same more or less lying in County aforesaid and on the South side the MOUNTAIN RUN and is bounded Begining at two Pines Corner to JAMES GARNETT thence with his line North nine degrees West One hundred and twenty four poles to three Pines in said PARKERs Old Line, thence with that line North eighty one degrees West ninety four poles to two Pines Corner thence South forty degrees West Two hundred and thirty poles to three Box Oaks by a Branch, corner to RICHARD SIMS, thence with his line South Eighty degrees East One hundred and forty poles to three red Oaks saplins on a Ridge Corner to said SIMS, thence South ten degrees West One hundred poles to a white Oak Gum and Hickory in THOMAS SIMS JUNRs. line thence South seventy eight degrees East twenty seven pole to a Pine Corner to THOMAS SIMS SENR., thence North seventy degrees East One hundred and twenty eight poles to two Pines another Corner of said SIMS thence North one degree 30 West One hundred and seventeen poles to the begining Together with all houses Orchards and appurtenances whatsoever to the same belonging To have and to hold the said tract of land with the appurtenances unto ELIJAH SIMS his heirs and assigns forever In Witness whereof said Parties to these presents have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written
in presents of us RICHARD PARKER
GRISEL PARKER
At a Court held for Culpeper County the 21st day of Febry. 1780 This Indenture was acknowledged by the parties and ordered to be recorded the said GRISEL being first privily examined according to Law
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1781-1783 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book L (Part 2); [Antient Press]; Page 331-333
THIS INDENTURE made this Nineteenth day of July in year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and eighty three Between RICHARD PARKER & GRISSELL his Wife of County of Culpeper of one part and WILLIAM LEWIS of the aforesaid County of other part Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of One hundred & seventy pounds current money of Virginia to them the said RICHD. PARKER and GRISSELL his Wife well and truly in hand paid have bargained and sold unto WILLM. LEWIS his heirs and assigns forever a Certain tract of land containing by Estimation Two hundd. & fifty acres more or less lying in the foresaid County and on the Waters of MOUNTAIN RUN and bounded Begining at a Pine, Corner to JOHN SMITH deced, thence with his line South sixty degrees East 88 poles, Corner to a red Oak & Pine by JAMES YOWILLs Fence, thence with his line North twenty five degrees East One hundred and Eighteen poles, Corner to said YOWILL a Pine by a Bridge on the upper side of a Run, thence with the said YOWILLs line North five degrees West thirty four poles to three Pines on a point, Corner to said YOWELL, thence North sevinty degrees East forty four poles to a Stump in the said YOWILLs Plantation, thence North eight degrees West two hundred poles to a Pine, Corner to JAMES GARNET, thence North eighty degrees West One hundred and thirty eight poles to three Pines, Corner to ELIJAH SIMS, thence with his line South two hundred and sixty poles to a white red & Spanish Oaks Corner to the said SIMS, thence West forty poles to three Hickorys Corner to the said SIMS, thence South fifteen degrees West ninety two poles to a Hickory and red Oak, Corner to the said JOHN SMITH deced line, thence with his line to the beginning, Together with all woods, ways, houses, Orchards and other appurtenances belonging & all other the Estate, Right and title that may now or ever hereafter appertains to the same free from the Trouble Hindrance or Molestation of any person whatsoever To have and to hold the aforesaid Land & premises from all Incumbrances or from any person whatsoever As Witness our hands & Seals the day and year above written
in presence of JOHN HUME, RICHARD PARKER
JAS. YOWELL, HENRY LEWIS 33 GRISSELL PARKER
Received full satisfaction for this Within Written Indenture. Witness my hand this Nineteenth day of July 1783 RICHARD PARKER
GRISSELL PARKER
Memorandum that on the same day of the date of the within written Indenture Quiet and peaceable possession of the said Land and premises within mentioned was made and given by the said RICHARD PARKER & GRISSELL his Wife to him the said WILLIAM LEWIS in presence of us whose names are under written
JOHN HUME
JAS. YOWELL
HENRY LEWIS
At a Court held for Culpeper County the 21st day of July 1783
This Indenture was acknowledged by the parties & ordered to be recorded, previous to which the said GRISSELL was first privately examined as the Law directs.¹

     Richard Gatewood (Jr.) was born in 1716 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Frances Tyler before 1742 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA,
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Her 1st of 2 husbands.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 1     Richard Gatewood, b. 1716, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia d. 19 May 1760, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia - probate (Age 44 years)
Marriage     Bef 1742      South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Frances Gatewood, b. 1742, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     2. William Gatewood, b. 1745, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     3. Catherine Gatewood, b. 1746, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia d. 12 Aug 1816, Caroline County, Virginia - probate (Age 70 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     4. Elizabeth Gatewood, b. 1748, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     5. Anne Gatewood, b. 1750, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     6. Philemon Gatewood, b. 1751, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].²
Richard Gatewood (Jr.) died before 19 May 1760 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA; date of probate.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Title Gatewood, Richard.
Publication 1760.
Gen. note Part of index to Essex County Wills and Administrations (1692-1800)
Note Page 248-250. Will pro. 19 May 1760.
Page 250. Exors. bond rec. 19 May 1760.
Page 266-269. Inv. & appr. rec. 18 Aug. 1760.
Page 383-384. Accounts rec. 19 Oct. 1761.
Note Wills No. 11, 1757-1762 (Reel 46)

Title Gatewood, Richard.
Publication 1760.
Gen. note Part of index to Essex County Wills and Administrations (1692-1800)
Note Page 210-212. Accounts rec. 16 Sept. 1765.
Page 222-224. Adms. bond rec. 21 Oct. 1762.
Note Wills No. 12, 1762-1775 (Reel 47)
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1722-1730 Essex County, Virginia Wills, Bonds & Inventories, No. 4; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 411-14. Richard Gatewood of the Parish of South-farnham and county of Essex,-dated 17 July 1730.
To my daughter Cleare Gatewood my gold ring.
To my daughter Ann Gatewood my large looking glass.
To my three eldest children Ann Gatewood, Clears Gatewood and Richard Gatewood, my three silver spoons.
To my son Richard Gatewood my pistolls and holsters, sword and belt.
To my son Richard Gatewood a peace of land joining upon Mr Willm Brooke and the land that I have Mr. Wm. Brooke bond to acknowledge to me when demanded.
To my beloved wife Pashant Gatewood five Negroes Jack, Linius, Will, Betty, Cate during her natural life and after her decease to return to her four children Eliza Gatewood, Pasant Gatewood, Sarah Gatewood and one that's unborn.
To my, daughter Eliza Gatewood one Negro girl Frank.
To my daughter Pasant Gatewood Negro girl Tulup. To my daughter Sarah Gatewood two Negroes Beck and Moll.
To the child that's unborn Negro Jenenary.
To my beloved wife Pasant Gatewood one -white riding horse and side saddell and bridle and whip and the best bed and furniture.
To my beloved daughter Ann Gatewood four Negroes Dinah, Sare, Grace and Ben.
To my beloved daughter Cleara Gatewood four Negroes, Ned, Hanner, Lucy, Su.,
To my beloved son Richard Gatewood five Negroes Judy, Tom, Crees, Mintus, Norer, and a feather bed and a rug, a blanket and sheat and five: head of cattell, two cows, one steare of five year old, two two year olds, five head of hoggs, two sows and three barers and one unbroke mare.
To my daughter Ann Gatewood a feather bed and a rug, a blanket and sheat and five head of catell, two cows, one steare of five year old, two two year olds, and five head of hogs, two sows and three barrows.
To my daughter Clara Gatewood a feather bed and a rug, a blanket and sheat, and five head of catell, two cows, one stare of seven year ould and two two year oulds, and five head of hogs, two sows and three barrows.
To my four youngest children Eliza. Gatewood, Pasant Gatewood, and Sarah Gatewood and the child that's unborn, all the rest of my beds and bedden. All my cattell and hoggs not before given, to be equally divided between my wife and her four children.
To my beloved wife the land I now live upon that goes to the roade that lead to the ould mill bridge during her naturall life and then to return to the next air, after the crop is finished that is now growing upon it.
Unto my beloved wife £5 current money and the rest of my money to be equally devided amonkst all my children.
One ould silver tankard and a silver spoon and a pair silver buckets to my beloved wife Pasant Gatewood.
All the rest of my estate equally devided amonxt my wife and seven children.
David Scott as soon as my will is proved and my estate aprased to devid my estate.
To my beloved wife a piece of see sucker and a pair of shoes.
My brother Thomas Gatewood executor of my son Richard Gatewood's part.
My mother Amey Baker and my brother James Gatewood executors of my two daughters Ann Gatewood and Clara Gatewood's parts.
My beloved wife Pasant Gatewood and David Scott executors of her part and her four children part, Elizabeth Gatewood, and Pasant Gatewood and Sarah Gatewood and one unborn.
Richard Gatewood
Wit: John Hale, Thomas Clenton.
15 Sept. 1730. Proved by John Hale and Thomas Clenton.
15 Dec. 1730. Proved by Patience Gatewood, James Gatewood and Thomas Gatewood, executors.
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1745-1749 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 24, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 233-234
THIS INDENTURE made the Twenty fourth day of February in year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred and Forty seven Between RICHARD GATEWOOD of Parish of Southfarnham in County of Essex in Virginia and FRANKEE his Wife of one part and THOMAS EDMONDSON of same Parish County and Colony of other part, Witnesseth that RICHARD GATEWOOD and FRANKEE his Wife in consideration of sum of Sixteen pounds eleven shillings and six pence lawful! money of Virginia to them in hand paid, by these presents doth bargain sell and confirm unto THOMAS EDMONDSON his heirs all those two tracts of land withall the Marshes thereunto adjoyning which said Lands derived to said RICHARD GATEWOOD from his Father, Mr. RICHARD GATEWOOD deced., lying in Parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex on East side of a Branch on which GATEWOODS BRIDGE standing, containing by estimation One hundred and Ten and a half acres as by a Survey of Mr. THOMAS BARKER bearing date the twenty fourth day of April! 1747; be the same more or less, and bounded, Beginning at two corner red Oaks standing by the Edge of the Old Field upon a Hill adjoyning to the land of JOSEPH BURNETT, tuning thence North West one hundred and six pole to a corner Spanish Oak standing near the aforesaid Swamp side, thence down the severall meanders or windings of said Swamp to his corner at side of a Marsh below JAMES GATEWOODs Mill Dam, which is corner to land of RICHARD GREGORY deced., from thence South West one hundred and thirty six poles to a Stooping Maple by the side of MOORS SCHOOL HOUSE Spring Branch to the head and then along to a corner Hickory near a large red Oake standing near the Main Road that leads from PISCATTAWAY FERRY to the CHURCH, thence up said Road to the Fork and then along PISCATTAWAY FORREST ROAD to a corner in ST. JOHNs line, now JOSEPH BURNETTs, thence North Norwest one hundred and sixteen pole to a corner white Oak standing on side of a Hill near the Road that leads to GATEWOODS BRIDGE, thence West sixteen pole to the beginning place, And all houses orchards commodities and appurtenances belonging; To have and to hold the lands withall appurtenances unto THOMAS EDMONDSON his heirs; In Witness whereof the said parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the day month and year first above written
Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of
JOHN TOWNLEY, JOHN EDMONDSON, RICHD: GATEWOOD
THOMAS HAILE, BEN JOHNSON, FRANKEE GATEWOOD
RICHD COLEMAN, JOHN BOUGHAN
At a Court continued and held for Essex County at Tappahannock on the 16th day of March Anno Dom 1747 RICHARD GATEWOOD and FRANKEE his Wife (the said FRANKEE being first privately examined by JOHN ROWZEE Gent.) acknowledged this Deed of Feoff-ment Indented together with the livery of seizen and receipt thereon endorsed to THOMAS EDMONDSON to be their act and deed which on motion of said THOMAS was admitted
to Record and is truly recorded Test JOHN LEE, Cl Cur
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1745-1749 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 24, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 264-268
THIS INDENTURE made the fourteenth day of Novemr, in year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Forty seven Between RICHARD GATEWOOD and FRANKEY his Wife of County of Essex and Parish of Southfarnham. of one part and JAMES GATEWOOD of same County and Parish of other part; Witnesseth that RICHARD GATEWOOD and FRANKEY his Wife in consideration of the sum of Twenty five pounds current money of Virga: to them in hand paid by JAMES GATEWOOD, by these presents doth bargain sell and confirm unto JAMES GATEWOOD his heirs one tract of land containing Ninty one acres more or less lying in County and Parish aforesaid Ninety acres whereof lying on North of the Branches of a small Creek runing into HOSKINS CREEK (one acre thereof lying on South side of said Branches and laid of for the use of a MILL and bounded by a new made corner Maple standing in the Branch, thence up said Branch sixteen poles to a corner Poplar, thence by the side of a small Branch ten poles to a new made Corner Dogwood and Gum, thence across a peice of Old Field sixteen poles to a corner white Oak standing in a Vally, thence ten poles to the beginning the other Ninty acres lying between the Land of JOHN CHAMBERLAIN and the land that was bequeathed by the Last Will and Testament of AMEY BAKER deceased to BENJAMIN GATEWOOD and by the said Branches, except and always excepted out of this present Indenture one acre of said Land for a BURYING PLACE at the usuall place of Burying; Together with all houses orchards profitts and appurtenances to the same belonging; To have and to hold the land and premises (except as before excepted) unto JAMES GATEWOOD his heirs free and clear from all In cumbrances whatsoever; And RICHARD GATEWOOD and FRANKEY his Wife and their heirs shall warrant and forever defend by these presents; In Witness whereof the parties to these presents have interchangeably set their hands and affixed their seals the day and year first above written
Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of us
THOS. BARKER, JOHN TOWNLEY, RICHARD GATEWOOD
WM DUNN, JOHN BOUGHAN FRANKEY GATEWOOD
At a Court held for Essex County atTappahannock on the 17th day of May Anno Dom 1748 THOMAS BARKER, JOHN TOWNLEY and JOHN BOUGHAN made Oath that they did see RICHARD GATEWOOD and FRANKEY his Wife sign seal and acknowledge this Release indented to JAMES GATEWOOD which on motion of said JAMES was admitted to Record and
is truly recorded Test JOHN LEE, Cl Cur.¹
In Richard Gatewood's will dated 17 July 1730 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA, Richard Gatewood (Jr.) was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1722-1730 Essex County, Virginia Wills, Bonds & Inventories, No. 4; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 411-14. Richard Gatewood of the Parish of South-farnham and county of Essex,-dated 17 July 1730.
To my daughter Cleare Gatewood my gold ring.
To my daughter Ann Gatewood my large looking glass.
To my three eldest children Ann Gatewood, Clears Gatewood and Richard Gatewood, my three silver spoons.
To my son Richard Gatewood my pistolls and holsters, sword and belt.
To my son Richard Gatewood a peace of land joining upon Mr Willm Brooke and the land that I have Mr. Wm. Brooke bond to acknowledge to me when demanded.
To my beloved wife Pashant Gatewood five Negroes Jack, Linius, Will, Betty, Cate during her natural life and after her decease to return to her four children Eliza Gatewood, Pasant Gatewood, Sarah Gatewood and one that's unborn.
To my, daughter Eliza Gatewood one Negro girl Frank.
To my daughter Pasant Gatewood Negro girl Tulup. To my daughter Sarah Gatewood two Negroes Beck and Moll.
To the child that's unborn Negro Jenenary.
To my beloved wife Pasant Gatewood one -white riding horse and side saddell and bridle and whip and the best bed and furniture.
To my beloved daughter Ann Gatewood four Negroes Dinah, Sare, Grace and Ben.
To my beloved daughter Cleara Gatewood four Negroes, Ned, Hanner, Lucy, Su.,
To my beloved son Richard Gatewood five Negroes Judy, Tom, Crees, Mintus, Norer, and a feather bed and a rug, a blanket and sheat and five: head of cattell, two cows, one steare of five year old, two two year olds, five head of hoggs, two sows and three barers and one unbroke mare.
To my daughter Ann Gatewood a feather bed and a rug, a blanket and sheat and five head of catell, two cows, one steare of five year old, two two year olds, and five head of hogs, two sows and three barrows.
To my daughter Clara Gatewood a feather bed and a rug, a blanket and sheat, and five head of catell, two cows, one stare of seven year ould and two two year oulds, and five head of hogs, two sows and three barrows.
To my four youngest children Eliza. Gatewood, Pasant Gatewood, and Sarah Gatewood and the child that's unborn, all the rest of my beds and bedden. All my cattell and hoggs not before given, to be equally divided between my wife and her four children.
To my beloved wife the land I now live upon that goes to the roade that lead to the ould mill bridge during her naturall life and then to return to the next air, after the crop is finished that is now growing upon it.
Unto my beloved wife £5 current money and the rest of my money to be equally devided amonkst all my children.
One ould silver tankard and a silver spoon and a pair silver buckets to my beloved wife Pasant Gatewood.
All the rest of my estate equally devided amonxt my wife and seven children.
David Scott as soon as my will is proved and my estate aprased to devid my estate.
To my beloved wife a piece of see sucker and a pair of shoes.
My brother Thomas Gatewood executor of my son Richard Gatewood's part.
My mother Amey Baker and my brother James Gatewood executors of my two daughters Ann Gatewood and Clara Gatewood's parts.
My beloved wife Pasant Gatewood and David Scott executors of her part and her four children part, Elizabeth Gatewood, and Pasant Gatewood and Sarah Gatewood and one unborn.
Richard Gatewood
Wit: John Hale, Thomas Clenton.
15 Sept. 1730. Proved by John Hale and Thomas Clenton.
15 Dec. 1730. Proved by Patience Gatewood, James Gatewood and Thomas Gatewood, executors.
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     John Gatewood was born circa 1640 at England.¹ He married Amy Magrah in 1675 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.^2,1

John Gatewood died on 10 January 1707 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.¹

His estate was probated on 10 January 1706/7 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA,
; 1704-1707 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 12, Part 2; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 328)
10 Jan 1706/7. Proved by Joseph Baker, Thomas Wheeler
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1704-1707 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 12, Part 2; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 366-68
John Gatewood Inventory: Made in obedience to order of 10 Jan 1706/7 Total valuation £187.17.9
Leonard Chamberlin
John Gaimes [Games]
James, Fullerton
Wm. Johnson
Appraisers sworn 3 Jan 1706/7 before James Boughan
10 March 1706/7. Returned by Anne Gatewood and Richard Gatewood, executors.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=AHN&db=hom42&id=I24808

Title Gatewood [Gatwood], John.
Publication 1706, 1707.
Gen. note Part of index to Essex County Wills and Administrations (1692-1800)
Note Page 328. Will pro. 10 Jan. 1706/7.
Page 329. Exors. bond rec. 10 Jan. 1706/7.
Page 366-368. Inv. & appr. rec. 10 Mar. 1706/7.
Note Deeds, etc., No. 12, 1704-1707 (Reel 4)
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The Virginia Genealogist Volume 19, 1975 [John Frederick Dorman] Page 146
GATEWOODS OF BRITISH WEST INDIES
AND VIRGINIA
By Richard S. Uhrbrock
Palo Alto, California

The history of John Gatewood of Virginia prior to 1663 is not known. On 13 Feb. 1663 he witnessed a deed of gift made to Charles Goodrich of Rappahannock County by Thomas and Jane Button of Farnham Parish. He was present 4 Jan. 1664 when Jane Button relinquished dower rights to lands transferred by Mr. Thomas Button to Henry Corbyn. Members of the Corbyn family lived on St. Kitts and Antigua as early as 1650.

John Gatewood was one of ten persons named in a patent granted to Col. John Catlett when he was allotted 500 acres on the north side of Rappahannock River 2 June 1666.4 On 19 July 1666 he was listed as one of seventythree persons who arrived in Virginia under the sponsorship of Mr. Thomas Button who was granted 3650 acres on the south side of the Rappahannock. Before his death in 1706/7, although he acquired large land holdings, no reference is found to a land patent from the Regal Government or to a deed from Lord Fairfax prior to 1700 in the name of Gatewood or variations of that spelling.
As in many colonial families there is the tradition that three Gatewood brothers, John, Thomas and Richard, came overseas during the late 1600s. Thomas is supposed to have disappeared from the record prior to 1700. John Gatewood of Virginia named two of his sons Thomas and Richard. However, no connection between Virginia Gatewoods and contemporaneous Gatewards in the British West Indies has been established.
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1663-1668 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 3; [Antient Press]; Page 393-397
TO ALL TO WHOM etc NOW KNOW YEE etc. that I the sd WM. BERKELEY Knt. Governer etc Doe with the consent of the Councell of State accordingly give and grant unto THOMAS BUTTON Gent Six hundred acres of land scituate on the South side of Rappa. River opposite to the Lower parte of NANZEMOND TOWNE bounded on the No: West by Bests Creeke on the So: East by another Creeke called Ceder Creeke No: E: uppon the River 280 poles and South West into the woods 330 poles the sd land being formerly granted to JOHN GILLETT by Patt: dated the 21st of April 1657 and now Renewed in the sd Buttons name as marrying the Relict of the sd Gillett To Have and to Hold etc Provided Etc. Dated the 18th of March 1662 etc.
William Berkeley
The 23d of March 1664/5
The sale of land on the back hereof menconed was accknowledged in Court before the Rt. Honble. Governor and Councell by Mr. JOHN HULL on behalfe of JANE BUTTON he being thereunto impowered. Test Fra: Kirkman CiCur 29th Sept.
Seaven yeares time given and granted HENRY CORBYN Esqr. to whom the Pattent is assigned for seating the abovesd land.
By Comand Fra: Kirkman Cl Cur
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I THOMAS BUTTON for the sume of Tenn pounds to me in hand whereof I doe hereby accknowledg have bargained and sold unto HENRY CORBYN Esqr. his heires all my right title and Interred to all of the land vthin specifyed in this Pattent. To Have and to hold the same to him the aforesd Henry Corbin his heires for Ever in as large and ample manner as I might or ought to have and to hold the same WITTNESS my hand this 12th of May 1664.
In presence of FRA: KIRKMAN, Tho: Button
MARY DECON
28th of Septr. 1664 This Sale of land was accknowledged in Court before the Rt. Honble Governor & Coun cell by Francis Kirkman being impowered soe to doe by th sd Thomas Button.
Test THO: LUDWELL SENR
I JANE BUTTON wife of the abovesd Thomas Button doe freely and volluntary assigne all my right title and interrest of the wthin menconed land to Henry Corbyn and to his heires and assignes for Ever warranting the same agt my selfe and all claymeing from by or under me as WITTNESS my hand and seale this 4th day of January 1664
In presents of us NATH: ANDREWS, Jane Button
JOHN GATEWOOD her marke

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1677-1678 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 6, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 134
THIS INDENTURE made the ninth day of December 1676 Between JOHN GRIGORY of the Parish of Farnham in Rappae County in Virginia, TANNER, Sonne & heir apparant of JOHN GRIGORY, late of the Parish & County aforesaid, TANNER, deced of the one part and JOHN GATEWOOD of the Pish & County aforesaid, Planter, of the other part. Witnesseth that the said JOHN GRIGORY for the sum of One thousand eight hundred & forty pounds of tobacco to him paid path sold unto the said JOHN GATEWOOD his heires & assignes forever (in his actuall possession being by force of one Deed of bargain & sale and by virtue of the Statute for transferring uses into possession) all that parcell of land conteyning One hundred acres lying & extending as followeth (Vitt) in length from a white Oak marked by both the parties to these prsents upon the MAINE SWAMP at the head of the Creek commonly called GREGORIES CREEK to the head of (blank) BISHOP & soe up North West to two black Oakes marked & in breadth from then over the said PISH CHURCH ROAD to a marked red Oak neere the FOOT PATH leading from the new Dwelling House & Plantation of HENRY AWBERY to the house & Plantation of the said JOHN GRIGORY & see along the PATH to a Pokekery tree marked, thence to a branch sdie along by & near the sd JOHN GRIGORYs Pasture Fence & by & neere the said CHURCH ROAD SWAMP & soe extending to the first mentioned White Oake, All wch prmises are scituate in the Parish of FARNHAM aforesaid and all are part & parcell of a tract of land held & enjoyed by virtue of a Pattent granted to the said JOHN GRIGORY deced, Andall the priviledges of mines & minerals wth all rights of hunting, fishing & fowling, wth woods waters & rivers to same belonging And the copies of all Pattents & writings whatsoever that said JOHN GRIGORY hath in his Custody or may come by touching or concerning the prmises To have and to hold from the date of the date herefof to said JOHN GATEWOOD his heires & assignes and to hold same freely without molestation of said JOHN GRIGORY his heires & assignes & all other persons In Witness whereof the said JOHN GRIGORY hath set his hand & Seale dated the day & yeare first above written Signed sealed & delivered
in presence of us HENRY AWBERY, JOHN GRIGORY
DENNIS CONNIERS, JOHN ALMOND
Recordatr in Cur Com Rappae 7 die Maii 1677
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1689-1692 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 8; [Antient Press]; Page 89-90
Vide Fol. 136
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that the within menconed RICHARD HALE [Haile] doth by these presents fully and absolutely signe and sett over unto JOHN GATEWOOD his heirs all his Estate and interest of this within specified bargain and sale for Two hundred acres of land and further sd RICHARD HAIL to and with ye sd JOHN GATEWOOD his heirs that he and they shall forever hold and enjoy sd Two hundred acres and every part thereof without the trouble of sd RICHARD HALE his heirs or any other persons claiming under him being for a valuable consideration reced in hand In Witness whereof the partie hath sett his hand and seale this 4th day of December ano 1689
Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of
EDWIN THACKER, RICHD. HAILE
THO. NEW
Recognitr in Cur Comt 4 die 10br 1689

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http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=625&last=&g_p=P7&co llection=LO Patent
Title Taylor, James.
Publication 20 October 1687.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Related See also the following surname(s): Tayler, Taylour.
Note Location: Rappahannock County (extinct).
Description: 744 acres on the south side of Rappahannock River, beginning &c by the Indian Path als. Mr. Abreys Path. To Richard Gregorys line in sight of John Gatewoods plantation.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 7, 1679-1689 (v.1 & 2 p.1-719), Page 625 (Reel 7).

Sources:      [S120] Magazine of Virginia Genealogy Vol 12 1974.¹

John Gatewood left a will on 14 November 1706 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA; 1704-1707 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 12, Part 2; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 328)
The last will of John Gatewood of South Farnham .
Parish, Essex County, planter being very sick and weak of body, dated 14 Nov. 1706.
To my eldest son John Gatewood 100 acres that I formerly bought of Edwin Thacker lying on John Cheek's.
To my eldest daughter Frances Shackelford' One shilling.
Unto my son Richard Gatewood 'the plantation, I now. live upon and all the land pertaining thereto.
Unto my son Thomas Gatewood 150 acres, part of land that I formerly bought of Capt. Richard. Haile, now deceased, being also part of 5000 acres Which did formerly belong unto Collo Thomas Goodrich, Mr. Henry Aubrey and. Maj George Morriceall, deceased.
Unto my son Henry Gatewood 75 acres beginning at a corner tree standing against Simon Copner's house who is now deceased and running toward Joseph Billender's land. Also one six year old. stear and one cow...and calf
Unto my daughter Anne Burnett 4000 pounds of tobacco and one bay mare with a blase in her face branded on the near buttock with this brand 3.
All the rest of my worldly estate, to be equally divided between my three' younger children and. thy beloved wife Anne Gatewood, namely between my beloved wife and Sarah Gatewood and William Gatewood and Francis Gatewood.
My beloved wife Anne Gatewood and my son Richard Gatewood executrix and executor. John Gatewood
Wit: Joseph Baker, Thomas Wheeler.¹

     Amy Magrah was born before 1659 at England.¹ She married John Gatewood in 1675 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2

Amy Magrah died on 18 June 1745 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Title Baker, Amy [Amey].
Publication 1745.
Gen. note Part of index to Essex County Wills and Administrations (1692-1800)
Note Page 335-337. Will pro. 18 June 1745.
Page 337-339. Adms. bond rec. 18 June 1745.
Page 345-349. Inv. & appr. rec. 16 July 1745.
Page 357. Inv. appr. rec. 20 Aug. 1745.
Page 474. Inv. rec. 19 Aug. 1746.
Note Wills No. 7, 1743-1747 (Reel 43)
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1743-1747 Essex County, Virginia Will Book 7; [The Virginia Genealogist-John Frederick Dorman]; Page 335-37. Will of Amy Baker of Essex County and Parish of Southfarnham, being sick and weak of body, dated 4 April 1744.
To my grand daughter Amy Gatewood the daughter of my son James Gatewood one Negro boy Bristol and girl Frank together with my tract of land called Norths hole, also a feather bed and furniture, also one cow and calf, one iron pott and a sow and piggs.
To my grand daughter Ann Gatewood the daughter of my son James Gatewood one Negro woman Jenny, boy Will.
If either of my grand daughters should die and leave no lawful issue her part to go to the survivor.
To my grandson Benjamin Gatewood the son of my son James Gatewood the tract of land that I now live on and a Negro Guy.
To my grandson James Gatewood the son of my son James Gatewood one Negro Essex and a Negro Sarah.
All my wearing cloaths to be equally divided between my three daughters Frances Arnold, Amy Scott and Sarah Farguson.
To Katharine Gatewood the widow of my son William Gatewood one gold ring of twenty shillings price.
My grand daughter Amy the daughter of my son John Gatewood one gold ring.
All the rest to be equally divided between my seven children John Gatewood, Thomas Gatewood, Henry Gatewood, James Gatwood, Frances Arnold, Amy Scott and Sarah Farguson.
My two sons Thomas Gatwood and James Gatewood executors.
Amy (A) Baker
Wit: Thomas Barker, Mary (M) Anderson.
18 June 1745. Presented in Court by Thomas and James Gatewood executors and proved by all the witnesses.
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1743-1747 Essex County, Virginia Will Book 7; [The Virginia Genealogist-John Frederick Dorman]; Page 337-39. Bond of James and Thomas Gatewood as administrators [sic] of Amy Baker. For £1000 current money. 18 June 1745.
Securities, John Hunt and John Upshaw.
James Gatewood
Thos. Gatewood
John Hunt
18 June 1745. Acknowledged by James Gatewood, Thomas Gatewood, John Hunt and John Upshaw.
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1743-1747 Essex County, Virginia Will Book 7; [The Virginia Genealogist-John Frederick Dorman]; Page 345-49. Mrs. Amy Baker. Inventory. Made pursuant to order of 18 June 1745. Appraisers sworn before Capt. Alexr. Parker, Gent. No total valuation; includes ten Negroes valued at £293.10.0.
John Allen
William Dix
Benja. Waggener
Signed by Thos. Gatewood and James Gatewood, executors.
16 July 1745. Returned.
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1743-1747 Essex County, Virginia Will Book 7; [The Virginia Genealogist-John Frederick Dorman]; Page 357. Amy Baker. Additional inventory. 20 Aug. 1745. No total valuation. Signed by Thomas and James Gatewood, executors.
20 Aug. 1745. Returned.
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1743-1747 Essex County, Virginia Will Book 7; [The Virginia Genealogist-John Frederick Dorman]; Page 474. Mrs. Amy Baker. Additional inventory of crop of tobacco and Indian corn.
Signed by Thos. and James Gatewood, executors.
19 Aug. 1746. Returned.

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Children of Amy Magrah or McGraw and John Gatewood are:
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1717-1722 Essex County, Virginia Wills, Inventories & Settlements, No. 3; [John Frederick Dorman]; Pages 220-23.
Will of Joseph Baker of Southfarnham Parish in the County of Essex, merchant, being sick and week in body, dated 20 Sept. 1720.
Unto and for the only use of the upper Church of Southfarnham Parish one silver salver of five pounds sterling price to be purchased and delivered within two years after my decease.
Unto George Treble all the tobacco he oweth unto me.
Unto Thomas Boarn one half of the tobacco he now stands justly indebted unto me.
Unto Thoms Dix, the widow Olive and the widow Aires half the sums of tobacco that each standeth justly indebted to me.
Unto Peter Godfrey for his cares. and trouble of me all the medicines I have now sent for to England and my best saddle and bridle.
Unto John the son of Peter and Elizabeth Godfrey the sum of ten pounds sterling within twelve months, after the decease of my beloved wife Amy.
Unto Elizabeth Bradbourn the sum of two hundred pounds of tobacco the value to be paid unto her in goods.
Unto my sister Ann White twenty thousand pounds of tobacco to be shipt on the proper account and risque of her and her husband Richard White living in London.
Unto my sister Anne and her husband Richard White all the moneys and effects they have in their hands of mine.
Unto my sister Elizabeth Hart twenty thousand pounds of tobacco.
My said sister Anne liveing in Cow Lane in West Smithfield, London, with Richard White a cloath maker and my sister Elizabeth liveing with him.
Unto my Godson Joseph Gatewood my Negro man called,Tom. to be delivered unto his guardian or trustees until he comes of age. Also my Negro girl Sue after my wife's decease.
Unto Wm. Gatewood two cows and calves; my intent and meaning is Wm the son of John Gatewood deceased..
Unto John Ferguson one gold ring of the value-and coat of twenty shillings.
Unto Henry Gatewood one new suit of drugt cloaths.
Unto James Gatewood my son in law, all the land and plantation I bought of Thomas Wheeler, yet so as he shall not debarr his mother from useing any part of the said land during her natural life.
Unto all the rest of my wife's children not before mentioned, to each a gold ring of the value and cost of twenty shillings.
Unto Thomas Bell one half of the tobacco. he now justly standeth indebted unto me.
Unto Anthony North my best suit of wareing apparel'.
Unto my beloved wife all the rest of my estate. -
William Allen receive and mark all the tobacco shipt home for the use of my sisters.
My beloved wife Amy and John Gatewood executors. In case my wife dies before, my will is fulfilled, I. appoint Mr.- William Johnson and' executor.
Joseph, Baker
Wit: Pr. Godfrey, Anthony North, John Alt.
15 Nov, 1720. Presented in Court by Amy Baker, executrix. Proved by Anthony North and John Alt .
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1722-1730 Essex County, Virginia Wills, Bonds & Inventories, No. 4; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 5.
Will of Thomas Magrah [Magrath?] of Southfarnham Parish in Essex County, planter, being very sick and weak in body, dated 21 Nov 1722.
To James Gatewood ten pound Current -money of Virginia.
Unto John Gatewood. Senr. four pounds of current money.
Fillip Gatewood the son of John Gatewood my mare.
James Gatewood 800 pounds of tobacco.
David Scott 500 pounds of tobacco
James Gatewood twenty yards of ozenbriggs.
James Gatewood. thirty shillings that David Barrick owes to me
To James Gatewood all my rum that is in my chest only letting David Scott have one pottle of the rum.
To James Gatewood all and every part and parcel of my estate
My friend James Gatewood executor.
Thomas (T) Magrah
Wit: Amy Baker, David Scott
18. Dec. 1722. Presented in court by James Gatewood. Proved by Amy Baker and David Scott
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1707-1711 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 13; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 188-90.
2 Feb. 1708/9. Francis Meriwethers of Essex County to Amy Gatewood of same, widdow. For £60. 250 acres that Francis Meriwether purchased of William Stone of Richmond County, in Southfarnham Parish ... on the south side of Hoskins his creek ... on Jno. Gatewood's line in Thomas Wheeler's line ... in Mary Grigory's line
Francis Meriwether
Wit: Erasmus Allen, Joseph Baker.
10 Feb. 1708/9. Acknowledged by Francis Meriwether. Robert Beverley by virtue of a letter of attorney from Mary Meriwether wife of Francis, relinquished her right of dower.
10 Feb. 1708/9. Bond of Francis Meriwether of Southfarnham Parish, Essex County, unto Amy Gatewood, widdow, of same.
For £120. To fulfill covenants in deed.
Francis Meriwether
Wit: Joseph Baker, Erasmus Allen.
10 Feb. 1708/9. Acknowledged.
10 Feb. 1708/9, Mary Meriwether the wife of Fra. Meriwether of Southfarnham Parish, Essex County, appoint Robert Beverley my attorney to relinquish my right of dower.
Mary Meriwether
Wit: Wm. Killingley, William Smith.
10 Feb. 1708/9. Proved by Wm. Killingley and Wm. Smith.
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1707-1711 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 13; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 319.
9 May 1710. Joseph Baker and Amy his wife of Southfarnham Parish, Essex County, to William Compton of same. For £65. 250 acres which Amy Baker purchased in her widowhood of Mr. Francis Meriwether of said parish, Gent., in said parish on the south side of Hoskins' Creek ... on John Meador's line ... John Gatewood's line ... Thomas Wheeler's line ... Mary Gregory's line ... Joseph Baker
Amy (A) Baker
Wit: Thomas Bell, Richard (X) Jones.
10 May 1710. Acknowledged by Joseph Baker and Amy Baker wife to Joseph.
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1718-1721 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 16; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 296.
16 May 1721. Amy Baker of Southfarnham Parish, Essex County, for the natural love, good will and effection I bear towards my loving son Richard Gatewood. 50 acres upon the lower side of a great swamp which goes into a little creek that comes out of Horskins Creek on the, south side of the said creek ...
Amy (x) Baker
Wit: Ephraim Paget, John Fargeson, James Gatewood. 16 May 1721. Acknowledged by Amy Baker
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1721-1724 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 17; [Antient Press]; Page 6-10
THIS INDENTURE made the Ninth/Tenth day of February in the year 1721 Between ANTHONY NORTH of Southfarnham Parish in ye County of Essex Plantr. of one part & AMY BAKER of Parish and County aforesd Widow Witnesseth that sd Anthony North for sum Sixty pounds Currt, money of Virginia paid by sd Amy Baker doth grant unto Amy Baker 100 acres of land being part of a tract of 270 acres belonging unto Anthony North beginning at an old Stump by the side of a creek commonly called the Mill Creek runing from thence South to two white oaks in the mouth of a branch adjoyning to MILL's Pattent from thence South to an ash in the mouth of the aforesd branch thence South to an hickory in WILLIAM GREENHILLs line in his old field from thence South to a white oak in sd Wm. Greenalls Spring branch to the said Mill Creek (which sd branch is ye Division between the land herein mention'd to be sold & the remaindr. of sd Anthony Norths land) thence along the sd Mill Creek to the first beginning which said premises are being on the South side of the Mill Creek in Parish aforesaid & were lately in possession of the said Anthony North or his assigns to hold sd 100 acres of land without any condition except a Lease for one third part of the premises made unto ALEXANDR WATSON for nine years Six of which are yett unexpired & undetermined of which the sd Amy Baker is already foreprized ...
Presence of PR. GODFREY, Anthony North
JOHN WEBB
At a Court held for Essex County the 20th February 1721
This Deed of Lease & Release is admitted to record.
KNOW ALL MEN That I Anthony North of Southfarnham Parish in County of Essex Plantr do stand indebted to Amy Baker of same in sum of one hundred & twenty pounds Currt. money of Virginia this tenth day of February 1721.
The Condition of this Obligation is that Amy Baker shall from henceforth peacably enjoy all that tract of land mentioned to be sold by Anthony North to Amy Baker & said Amy Baker hereby discharges sd Anthony North all manner of Estates titles charges done by sd Anthony North except a Lease of one third part thereof made then this obligation to be void & of none effect or else to be in full force.
Presence of PR. GODFREY, Anthony North
JOHN WEBB
At a Court held for Essex County the 20th February 1721
This Bond admitted to record.¹
In John Gatewood's will dated 14 November 1706 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA, Amy Magrah was named as executor; 1704-1707 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 12, Part 2; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 328)
The last will of John Gatewood of South Farnham .
Parish, Essex County, planter being very sick and weak of body, dated 14 Nov. 1706.
To my eldest son John Gatewood 100 acres that I formerly bought of Edwin Thacker lying on John Cheek's.
To my eldest daughter Frances Shackelford' One shilling.
Unto my son Richard Gatewood 'the plantation, I now. live upon and all the land pertaining thereto.
Unto my son Thomas Gatewood 150 acres, part of land that I formerly bought of Capt. Richard. Haile, now deceased, being also part of 5000 acres Which did formerly belong unto Collo Thomas Goodrich, Mr. Henry Aubrey and. Maj George Morriceall, deceased.
Unto my son Henry Gatewood 75 acres beginning at a corner tree standing against Simon Copner's house who is now deceased and running toward Joseph Billender's land. Also one six year old. stear and one cow...and calf
Unto my daughter Anne Burnett 4000 pounds of tobacco and one bay mare with a blase in her face branded on the near buttock with this brand 3.
All the rest of my worldly estate, to be equally divided between my three' younger children and. thy beloved wife Anne Gatewood, namely between my beloved wife and Sarah Gatewood and William Gatewood and Francis Gatewood.
My beloved wife Anne Gatewood and my son Richard Gatewood executrix and executor. John Gatewood
Wit: Joseph Baker, Thomas Wheeler.²

     Thomas Gatewood was born before 1687 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.¹
Thomas Gatewood died before 21 March 1749 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA; date of probate.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Title Baker, Amy [Amey].
Publication 1745.
Gen. note Part of index to Essex County Wills and Administrations (1692-1800)
Note Page 335-337. Will pro. 18 June 17.¹
In Richard Gatewood's will dated 17 July 1730 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA, Thomas Gatewood was named as executor;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1722-1730 Essex County, Virginia Wills, Bonds & Inventories, No. 4; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 411-14. Richard Gatewood of the Parish of South-farnham and county of Essex,-dated 17 July 1730.
To my daughter Cleare Gatewood my gold ring.
To my daughter Ann Gatewood my large looking glass.
To my three eldest children Ann Gatewood, Clears Gatewood and Richard Gatewood, my three silver spoons.
To my son Richard Gatewood my pistolls and holsters, sword and belt.
To my son Richard Gatewood a peace of land joining upon Mr Willm Brooke and the land that I have Mr. Wm. Brooke bond to acknowledge to me when demanded.
To my beloved wife Pashant Gatewood five Negroes Jack, Linius, Will, Betty, Cate during her natural life and after her decease to return to her four children Eliza Gatewood, Pasant Gatewood, Sarah Gatewood and one that's unborn.
To my, daughter Eliza Gatewood one Negro girl Frank.
To my daughter Pasant Gatewood Negro girl Tulup. To my daughter Sarah Gatewood two Negroes Beck and Moll.
To the child that's unborn Negro Jenenary.
To my beloved wife Pasant Gatewood one -white riding horse and side saddell and bridle and whip and the best bed and furniture.
To my beloved daughter Ann Gatewood four Negroes Dinah, Sare, Grace and Ben.
To my beloved daughter Cleara Gatewood four Negroes, Ned, Hanner, Lucy, Su.,
To my beloved son Richard Gatewood five Negroes Judy, Tom, Crees, Mintus, Norer, and a feather bed and a rug, a blanket and sheat and five: head of cattell, two cows, one steare of five year old, two two year olds, five head of hoggs, two sows and three barers and one unbroke mare.
To my daughter Ann Gatewood a feather bed and a rug, a blanket and sheat and five head of catell, two cows, one steare of five year old, two two year olds, and five head of hogs, two sows and three barrows.
To my daughter Clara Gatewood a feather bed and a rug, a blanket and sheat, and five head of catell, two cows, one stare of seven year ould and two two year oulds, and five head of hogs, two sows and three barrows.
To my four youngest children Eliza. Gatewood, Pasant Gatewood, and Sarah Gatewood and the child that's unborn, all the rest of my beds and bedden. All my cattell and hoggs not before given, to be equally divided between my wife and her four children.
To my beloved wife the land I now live upon that goes to the roade that lead to the ould mill bridge during her naturall life and then to return to the next air, after the crop is finished that is now growing upon it.
Unto my beloved wife £5 current money and the rest of my money to be equally devided amonkst all my children.
One ould silver tankard and a silver spoon and a pair silver buckets to my beloved wife Pasant Gatewood.
All the rest of my estate equally devided amonxt my wife and seven children.
David Scott as soon as my will is proved and my estate aprased to devid my estate.
To my beloved wife a piece of see sucker and a pair of shoes.
My brother Thomas Gatewood executor of my son Richard Gatewood's part.
My mother Amey Baker and my brother James Gatewood executors of my two daughters Ann Gatewood and Clara Gatewood's parts.
My beloved wife Pasant Gatewood and David Scott executors of her part and her four children part, Elizabeth Gatewood, and Pasant Gatewood and Sarah Gatewood and one unborn.
Richard Gatewood
Wit: John Hale, Thomas Clenton.
15 Sept. 1730. Proved by John Hale and Thomas Clenton.
15 Dec. 1730. Proved by Patience Gatewood, James Gatewood and Thomas Gatewood, executors.
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     James Gatewood was born in 1700 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Penelope Fullerton after 17 June 1727 at South Farnham Parish, Caroline Co., Virginia, USA.²

James Gatewood died before 12 September 1783 at Caroline Co., Virginia, USA; date of probate.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Title Gatewood, James.
Publication 1783
Gen. note Part of index to Caroline County Wills and Administrations (1742 - 1800)
Note p. 31-32. Will pro. 12. Sept. 1783.
Note Wills and Platts, 1742-1830 (Reel 7)
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1722-1730 Essex County, Virginia Wills, Bonds & Inventories, No. 4; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 5.
Will of Thomas Magrah [Magrath?] of Southfarnham Parish in Essex County, planter, being very sick and weak in body, dated 21 Nov 1722.
To James Gatewood ten pound Current -money of Virginia.
Unto John Gatewood. Senr. four pounds of current money.
Fillip Gatewood the son of John Gatewood my mare.
James Gatewood 800 pounds of tobacco.
David Scott 500 pounds of tobacco
James Gatewood twenty yards of ozenbriggs.
James Gatewood. thirty shillings that David Barrick owes to me
To James Gatewood all my rum that is in my chest only letting David Scott have one pottle of the rum.
To James Gatewood all and every part and parcel of my estate
My friend James Gatewood executor.
Thomas (T) Magrah
Wit: Amy Baker, David Scott
18. Dec. 1722. Presented in court by James Gatewood. Proved by Amy Baker and David Scott
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1731-1739 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book [Mike Marshall]; Page 107
At a court held for the said County the 26th day of September 1733.
- On the petition proffered by James Gatewood against Mark Thomas, judgment is granted the petitioner for 1 pound 3 shillings and 3 pence the same appearing due on balance of a bill sworn to in Essex County by the said Gatewood before a magistrate. Therefore it is ordered that he the said Mark Thomas do pay unto the said James Gatewood the aforesaid sum of 1 pound 3 shillings and 3 pence current money with costs and a lawyers fee, alias execution.
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1743-1747 Essex County, Virginia Will Book 7; [The Virginia Genealogist-John Frederick Dorman]; Page 402-03. Bond of James Gatewood as guardian of Benja. Gatewood, Jas. Gatewood, Ann Gatewood and Amy Gatewood. For £500 sterling. 20 Nov. 1745.
Securities, Joseph Burnett and John Chamberlain.
James Gatewood
Joseph Burnett
John Chamberlain
20 Nov. 1745. Acknowledged.
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1742-1745 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 23; [Antient Press]; Page 269-272
THIS INDENTURE made the Seventeen day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty five Between JAMES GATEWOOD of the Parish of SOUTHFARNHAM in the County of Essex, Merchant, and PENELOPE his Wife of the one part and JOHN CHAMBERLAIN of the Parish and County aforesaid, Planter, of the other part; Witnesseth that the said JAMES GATEWOOD and PENELOPE his Wife for the sum of One hundred and twenty five pounds current money of Virginia to them in hand paid have sold unto the said JOHN CHAMBERLAIN and his heirs a certain Neck Seat or Tract of Land scituate in the Parish and County aforesaid and containing One hundred and seventy five acres, being part of a Tract of Six hundred acres granted by Patent dated the 22d. of October 1663 unto JOHN GREGORY of the Parish and County aforesaid. deced., the said one hundred and seventy five acres being all the Land which by the Last Will and Testament of JOSEPH BAKER deceased was given and bequeathed unto the said JAMES GATEWOOD as by the said Last Will and Testament recorded among the Records of the aforesaid County of Essex on the Nineteenth day of November one thousand seven hundred and Twenty will more fully appear; the said Land beginning at a small marked Hickory standing by HOSKINS CREEK on a small point thence runing South and by West along an ancient line of marked trees that formerly divided this Land and the Land of WILLIAM STONE to a Stump of Hicory standing in the line of JOHN GATEWOOD deced., and thence runing South and by West along the ancient line of the said GATEWOOD till it meets with the Swamp (formerly called GRIGORYS SWAMP) and so down the said Swamp till it meets with a small Creek the same being a Branch of HOS-KINS CREEK. and so runing down the several courses of the said Little Creek till it meets with the Main Creek and so runing up the several courses of HORSKINS CREEK to the begining, all which several courses containing as aforesaid One hundred and seventy five acres be the same more or less, Together with all houses meadows woods and appurtenances; To have and to hold unto the said JOHN CHAMBERLAIN his heirs and assigns and the said JAMES GATEWOOD for himself his heirs doth grant that he and his heirs the hereby bargained premisses unto the said JOHN CHAMBERLAIN his heirs against all manner of persons will warrant and forever defend by these presents; And that the said demised premisses and the appourtenances now are unto the said JOHN CHAMBERLAIN against all manner of persons & upon receipt and at the charges of the said JAMES GATEWOOD & PENELOPE his Wife their heirs executed all such furhter acts for better conveying of the premisses unto the said JOHN CHAMBERLAIN so as such further assureance contain no other Warranty than against the person making the same and so as the person making the same be not compelled to travel further than to the Court of the County where the said Land shall lye or to the place where the General Court shall be then held; In Witness whereof the above named JAMES GATEWOOD and PENELOPE his Wife have to this Indenture sett their hands and seals
Signed sealed & delivered in the presence of us
THOS: LANKFORD, JAMES GATEWOOD
ROBT JONES, PENELOPE GATEWOOD
JOHN HOWERTON
Be it remembered that on the seventeen day of June one thousand seven hundred and forty five full possession and seizes was delivered by JAMES GATEWOOD and PENELOPE his Wife to the within named JOHN CHAMBERLAIN to have and to hold forever according to the tenor and effect of the within written Deed which was done in the presence of us whose named are Subscribed
THOS. LANKFORD. JAMES GATEWOOD
ROBT JONES PENELOPE GATEWOOD
JOHN HOWERTON
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1745-1749 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 24, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 264-268
THIS INDENTURE made the fourteenth day of Novemr, in year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Forty seven Between RICHARD GATEWOOD and FRANKEY his Wife of County of Essex and Parish of Southfarnham. of one part and JAMES GATEWOOD of same County and Parish of other part; Witnesseth that RICHARD GATEWOOD and FRANKEY his Wife in consideration of the sum of Twenty five pounds current money of Virga: to them in hand paid by JAMES GATEWOOD, by these presents doth bargain sell and confirm unto JAMES GATEWOOD his heirs one tract of land containing Ninty one acres more or less lying in County and Parish aforesaid Ninety acres whereof lying on North of the Branches of a small Creek runing into HOSKINS CREEK (one acre thereof lying on South side of said Branches and laid of for the use of a MILL and bounded by a new made corner Maple standing in the Branch, thence up said Branch sixteen poles to a corner Poplar, thence by the side of a small Branch ten poles to a new made Corner Dogwood and Gum, thence across a peice of Old Field sixteen poles to a corner white Oak standing in a Vally, thence ten poles to the beginning the other Ninty acres lying between the Land of JOHN CHAMBERLAIN and the land that was bequeathed by the Last Will and Testament of AMEY BAKER deceased to BENJAMIN GATEWOOD and by the said Branches, except and always excepted out of this present Indenture one acre of said Land for a BURYING PLACE at the usuall place of Burying; Together with all houses orchards profitts and appurtenances to the same belonging; To have and to hold the land and premises (except as before excepted) unto JAMES GATEWOOD his heirs free and clear from all In cumbrances whatsoever; And RICHARD GATEWOOD and FRANKEY his Wife and their heirs shall warrant and forever defend by these presents; In Witness whereof the parties to these presents have interchangeably set their hands and affixed their seals the day and year first above written
Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of us
THOS. BARKER, JOHN TOWNLEY, RICHARD GATEWOOD
WM DUNN, JOHN BOUGHAN FRANKEY GATEWOOD
At a Court held for Essex County atTappahannock on the 17th day of May Anno Dom 1748 THOMAS BARKER, JOHN TOWNLEY and JOHN BOUGHAN made Oath that they did see RICHARD GATEWOOD and FRANKEY his Wife sign seal and acknowledge this Release indented to JAMES GATEWOOD which on motion of said JAMES was admitted to Record and
is truly recorded Test JOHN LEE, Cl Cur.¹
In Richard Gatewood's will dated 17 July 1730 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA, James Gatewood was named as executor;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1722-1730 Essex County, Virginia Wills, Bonds & Inventories, No. 4; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 411-14. Richard Gatewood of the Parish of South-farnham and county of Essex,-dated 17 July 1730.
To my daughter Cleare Gatewood my gold ring.
To my daughter Ann Gatewood my large looking glass.
To my three eldest children Ann Gatewood, Clears Gatewood and Richard Gatewood, my three silver spoons.
To my son Richard Gatewood my pistolls and holsters, sword and belt.
To my son Richard Gatewood a peace of land joining upon Mr Willm Brooke and the land that I have Mr. Wm. Brooke bond to acknowledge to me when demanded.
To my beloved wife Pashant Gatewood five Negroes Jack, Linius, Will, Betty, Cate during her natural life and after her decease to return to her four children Eliza Gatewood, Pasant Gatewood, Sarah Gatewood and one that's unborn.
To my, daughter Eliza Gatewood one Negro girl Frank.
To my daughter Pasant Gatewood Negro girl Tulup. To my daughter Sarah Gatewood two Negroes Beck and Moll.
To the child that's unborn Negro Jenenary.
To my beloved wife Pasant Gatewood one -white riding horse and side saddell and bridle and whip and the best bed and furniture.
To my beloved daughter Ann Gatewood four Negroes Dinah, Sare, Grace and Ben.
To my beloved daughter Cleara Gatewood four Negroes, Ned, Hanner, Lucy, Su.,
To my beloved son Richard Gatewood five Negroes Judy, Tom, Crees, Mintus, Norer, and a feather bed and a rug, a blanket and sheat and five: head of cattell, two cows, one steare of five year old, two two year olds, five head of hoggs, two sows and three barers and one unbroke mare.
To my daughter Ann Gatewood a feather bed and a rug, a blanket and sheat and five head of catell, two cows, one steare of five year old, two two year olds, and five head of hogs, two sows and three barrows.
To my daughter Clara Gatewood a feather bed and a rug, a blanket and sheat, and five head of catell, two cows, one stare of seven year ould and two two year oulds, and five head of hogs, two sows and three barrows.
To my four youngest children Eliza. Gatewood, Pasant Gatewood, and Sarah Gatewood and the child that's unborn, all the rest of my beds and bedden. All my cattell and hoggs not before given, to be equally divided between my wife and her four children.
To my beloved wife the land I now live upon that goes to the roade that lead to the ould mill bridge during her naturall life and then to return to the next air, after the crop is finished that is now growing upon it.
Unto my beloved wife £5 current money and the rest of my money to be equally devided amonkst all my children.
One ould silver tankard and a silver spoon and a pair silver buckets to my beloved wife Pasant Gatewood.
All the rest of my estate equally devided amonxt my wife and seven children.
David Scott as soon as my will is proved and my estate aprased to devid my estate.
To my beloved wife a piece of see sucker and a pair of shoes.
My brother Thomas Gatewood executor of my son Richard Gatewood's part.
My mother Amey Baker and my brother James Gatewood executors of my two daughters Ann Gatewood and Clara Gatewood's parts.
My beloved wife Pasant Gatewood and David Scott executors of her part and her four children part, Elizabeth Gatewood, and Pasant Gatewood and Sarah Gatewood and one unborn.
Richard Gatewood
Wit: John Hale, Thomas Clenton.
15 Sept. 1730. Proved by John Hale and Thomas Clenton.
15 Dec. 1730. Proved by Patience Gatewood, James Gatewood and Thomas Gatewood, executors.
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     Penelope Fullerton was born circa 1704 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married James Gatewood, son of John Gatewood and Amy Magrah, after 17 June 1727 at South Farnham Parish, Caroline Co., Virginia, USA.¹

Penelope Fullerton died in 1793 at Caroline Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1711-1714 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 14, Part 1; [Virginia Colonial Abstracts Vol 8, Beverley Fleet]; Page 245 Will of James ffullerton. Dated 10 Dec. 1713. Probated 13 May 1714.
To son James ffullerton all land and plantations, he failing in heirs to be divided equally among his five daughters. Personal estate to be divided equally between wife and children at age or day of marriage.
Exors wife 'Coson' James Griffin and Mr. William Johnson. If wife remarry her exorship to be discontinued. Signed James ffullerton.
Wit:
The mark of William Dyer
The mark of William Comton
Erasmus Allen.
Bond. 13 May 1714. £1500. Sterling. Sarah ffullerton and James Griffin as Exors of James ffullerton, deceased.
Signed Sarah ffullerton
James Griffing
Jno Picket
John Hailes
William Picket.
Wit: Ja Alderson, R Buckner. Rec. 13 May 1714.
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1722-1730 Essex County, Virginia Wills, Bonds & Inventories, No. 4; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 309. Will of James Fulorton of the County of Essex and Parrish of Southfarnham, being sick and weak, dated 17 June 1727.
To my sister Penelope Fulorton my Negro garle Jane.
To my loveing mother Sarah Weebb my two Negros Mingod and Jane and Nall my personall estate with the money to me in James Griffingts hands due, during her life, and after her decease equally devided between My five, sisters Sarah Norwell, Elizabeth Gore, Mary Fulorton. Penelope Fulorton and Hannah Fulorton.
My mother Sarah Webb executrix.
James Fullerton
Wit: Samll. Wegener; James (X) Bradbury

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1742-1745 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 23; [Antient Press]; Page 269-272
THIS INDENTURE made the Seventeen day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty five Between JAMES GATEWOOD of the Parish of SOUTHFARNHAM in the County of Essex, Merchant, and PENELOPE his Wife of the one part and JOHN CHAMBERLAIN of the Parish and County aforesaid, Planter, of the other part; Witnesseth that the said JAMES GATEWOOD and PENELOPE his Wife for the sum of One hundred and twenty five pounds current money of Virginia to them in hand paid have sold unto the said JOHN CHAMBERLAIN and his heirs a certain Neck Seat or Tract of Land scituate in the Parish and County aforesaid and containing One hundred and seventy five acres, being part of a Tract of Six hundred acres granted by Patent dated the 22d. of October 1663 unto JOHN GREGORY of the Parish and County aforesaid. deced., the said one hundred and seventy five acres being all the Land which by the Last Will and Testament of JOSEPH BAKER deceased was given and bequeathed unto the said JAMES GATEWOOD as by the said Last Will and Testament recorded among the Records of the aforesaid County of Essex on the Nineteenth day of November one thousand seven hundred and Twenty will more fully appear; the said Land beginning at a small marked Hickory standing by HOSKINS CREEK on a small point thence runing South and by West along an ancient line of marked trees that formerly divided this Land and the Land of WILLIAM STONE to a Stump of Hicory standing in the line of JOHN GATEWOOD deced., and thence runing South and by West along the ancient line of the said GATEWOOD till it meets with the Swamp (formerly called GRIGORYS SWAMP) and so down the said Swamp till it meets with a small Creek the same being a Branch of HOS-KINS CREEK. and so runing down the several courses of the said Little Creek till it meets with the Main Creek and so runing up the several courses of HORSKINS CREEK to the begining, all which several courses containing as aforesaid One hundred and seventy five acres be the same more or less, Together with all houses meadows woods and appurtenances; To have and to hold unto the said JOHN CHAMBERLAIN his heirs and assigns and the said JAMES GATEWOOD for himself his heirs doth grant that he and his heirs the hereby bargained premisses unto the said JOHN CHAMBERLAIN his heirs against all manner of persons will warrant and forever defend by these presents; And that the said demised premisses and the appourtenances now are unto the said JOHN CHAMBERLAIN against all manner of persons & upon receipt and at the charges of the said JAMES GATEWOOD & PENELOPE his Wife their heirs executed all such furhter acts for better conveying of the premisses unto the said JOHN CHAMBERLAIN so as such further assureance contain no other Warranty than against the person making the same and so as the person making the same be not compelled to travel further than to the Court of the County where the said Land shall lye or to the place where the General Court shall be then held; In Witness whereof the above named JAMES GATEWOOD and PENELOPE his Wife have to this Indenture sett their hands and seals
Signed sealed & delivered in the presence of us
THOS: LANKFORD, JAMES GATEWOOD
ROBT JONES, PENELOPE GATEWOOD
JOHN HOWERTON
Be it remembered that on the seventeen day of June one thousand seven hundred and forty five full possession and seizes was delivered by JAMES GATEWOOD and PENELOPE his Wife to the within named JOHN CHAMBERLAIN to have and to hold forever according to the tenor and effect of the within written Deed which was done in the presence of us whose named are Subscribed
THOS. LANKFORD. JAMES GATEWOOD
ROBT JONES PENELOPE GATEWOOD
JOHN HOWERTON.¹

     Frances Tyler was born circa 1720 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Richard Gatewood (Jr.), son of Richard Gatewood and Rachel Kemp, before 1742 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA,
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Her 1st of 2 husbands.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 1     Richard Gatewood, b. 1716, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia d. 19 May 1760, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia - probate (Age 44 years)
Marriage     Bef 1742      South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Frances Gatewood, b. 1742, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     2. William Gatewood, b. 1745, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     3. Catherine Gatewood, b. 1746, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia d. 12 Aug 1816, Caroline County, Virginia - probate (Age 70 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     4. Elizabeth Gatewood, b. 1748, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     5. Anne Gatewood, b. 1750, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     6. Philemon Gatewood, b. 1751, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].¹ Frances Tyler married Robert Cole before 18 February 1761 at Essex Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 2nd of 2 husbands.^2,1
Frances Tyler died before 16 June 1800 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA; dat of probate.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1745-1749 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 24, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 233-234
THIS INDENTURE made the Twenty fourth day of February in year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred and Forty seven Between RICHARD GATEWOOD of Parish of Southfarnham in County of Essex in Virginia and FRANKEE his Wife of one part and THOMAS EDMONDSON of same Parish County and Colony of other part, Witnesseth that RICHARD GATEWOOD and FRANKEE his Wife in consideration of sum of Sixteen pounds eleven shillings and six pence lawful! money of Virginia to them in hand paid, by these presents doth bargain sell and confirm unto THOMAS EDMONDSON his heirs all those two tracts of land withall the Marshes thereunto adjoyning which said Lands derived to said RICHARD GATEWOOD from his Father, Mr. RICHARD GATEWOOD deced., lying in Parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex on East side of a Branch on which GATEWOODS BRIDGE standing, containing by estimation One hundred and Ten and a half acres as by a Survey of Mr. THOMAS BARKER bearing date the twenty fourth day of April! 1747; be the same more or less, and bounded, Beginning at two corner red Oaks standing by the Edge of the Old Field upon a Hill adjoyning to the land of JOSEPH BURNETT, tuning thence North West one hundred and six pole to a corner Spanish Oak standing near the aforesaid Swamp side, thence down the severall meanders or windings of said Swamp to his corner at side of a Marsh below JAMES GATEWOODs Mill Dam, which is corner to land of RICHARD GREGORY deced., from thence South West one hundred and thirty six poles to a Stooping Maple by the side of MOORS SCHOOL HOUSE Spring Branch to the head and then along to a corner Hickory near a large red Oake standing near the Main Road that leads from PISCATTAWAY FERRY to the CHURCH, thence up said Road to the Fork and then along PISCATTAWAY FORREST ROAD to a corner in ST. JOHNs line, now JOSEPH BURNETTs, thence North Norwest one hundred and sixteen pole to a corner white Oak standing on side of a Hill near the Road that leads to GATEWOODS BRIDGE, thence West sixteen pole to the beginning place, And all houses orchards commodities and appurtenances belonging; To have and to hold the lands withall appurtenances unto THOMAS EDMONDSON his heirs; In Witness whereof the said parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the day month and year first above written
Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of
JOHN TOWNLEY, JOHN EDMONDSON, RICHD: GATEWOOD
THOMAS HAILE, BEN JOHNSON, FRANKEE GATEWOOD
RICHD COLEMAN, JOHN BOUGHAN
At a Court continued and held for Essex County at Tappahannock on the 16th day of March Anno Dom 1747 RICHARD GATEWOOD and FRANKEE his Wife (the said FRANKEE being first privately examined by JOHN ROWZEE Gent.) acknowledged this Deed of Feoff-ment Indented together with the livery of seizen and receipt thereon endorsed to THOMAS EDMONDSON to be their act and deed which on motion of said THOMAS was admitted
to Record and is truly recorded Test JOHN LEE, Cl Cur
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1745-1749 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 24, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 264-268
THIS INDENTURE made the fourteenth day of Novemr, in year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Forty seven Between RICHARD GATEWOOD and FRANKEY his Wife of County of Essex and Parish of Southfarnham. of one part and JAMES GATEWOOD of same County and Parish of other part; Witnesseth that RICHARD GATEWOOD and FRANKEY his Wife in consideration of the sum of Twenty five pounds current money of Virga: to them in hand paid by JAMES GATEWOOD, by these presents doth bargain sell and confirm unto JAMES GATEWOOD his heirs one tract of land containing Ninty one acres more or less lying in County and Parish aforesaid Ninety acres whereof lying on North of the Branches of a small Creek runing into HOSKINS CREEK (one acre thereof lying on South side of said Branches and laid of for the use of a MILL and bounded by a new made corner Maple standing in the Branch, thence up said Branch sixteen poles to a corner Poplar, thence by the side of a small Branch ten poles to a new made Corner Dogwood and Gum, thence across a peice of Old Field sixteen poles to a corner white Oak standing in a Vally, thence ten poles to the beginning the other Ninty acres lying between the Land of JOHN CHAMBERLAIN and the land that was bequeathed by the Last Will and Testament of AMEY BAKER deceased to BENJAMIN GATEWOOD and by the said Branches, except and always excepted out of this present Indenture one acre of said Land for a BURYING PLACE at the usuall place of Burying; Together with all houses orchards profitts and appurtenances to the same belonging; To have and to hold the land and premises (except as before excepted) unto JAMES GATEWOOD his heirs free and clear from all In cumbrances whatsoever; And RICHARD GATEWOOD and FRANKEY his Wife and their heirs shall warrant and forever defend by these presents; In Witness whereof the parties to these presents have interchangeably set their hands and affixed their seals the day and year first above written
Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of us
THOS. BARKER, JOHN TOWNLEY, RICHARD GATEWOOD
WM DUNN, JOHN BOUGHAN FRANKEY GATEWOOD
At a Court held for Essex County atTappahannock on the 17th day of May Anno Dom 1748 THOMAS BARKER, JOHN TOWNLEY and JOHN BOUGHAN made Oath that they did see RICHARD GATEWOOD and FRANKEY his Wife sign seal and acknowledge this Release indented to JAMES GATEWOOD which on motion of said JAMES was admitted to Record and
is truly recorded Test JOHN LEE, Cl Cur.¹

     Robert Cole was born circa 1720 at Warsaw Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Frances Tyler before 18 February 1761 at Essex Co., Virginia, USA,
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Her 2nd of 2 husbands.^1,2
Robert Cole died in 1772 at Essex Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1753-1765 King George County, Virginia Deed Book 4; [Antient Press]; Page 138-140
Indenture made 14th September 1754 between HANCOCK LEE of King George County Gent, and RICHARD COLE of same .. farm let .. 150 acres on north side of Rappahannock. River above the Falls .. beginning north side Horse Pen run at JOHN HERNDONS corner .. during term of three lives to wit Richard Cole, ANN COLE his wife and JOHN COLE his son .. paying yearly rent of 530 pounds of Tobacco in Falmouth warehouse together with quit rents .
Presence John Campbell, Han: Lee
Joseph Willoughby, Davenport Kennedy Richard Cole
At a court held 7th November 1754 .. Lease admitted to record.¹

     Anne Gatewood was born in 1718 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.¹
Anne Gatewood died after 1746 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1722-1730 Essex County, Virginia Wills, Bonds & Inventories, No. 4; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 411-14. Richard Gatewood of the Parish of South-farnham and county of Essex,-dated 17 July 1730.
To my daughter Cleare Gatewood my gold ring.
To my daughter Ann Gatewood my large looking glass.
To my three eldest children Ann Gatewood, Clears Gatewood and Richard Gatewood, my three silver spoons.
To my son Richard Gatewood my pistolls and holsters, sword and belt.
To my son Richard Gatewood a peace of land joining upon Mr Willm Brooke and the land that I have Mr. Wm. Brooke bond to acknowledge to me when demanded.
To my beloved wife Pashant Gatewood five Negroes Jack, Linius, Will, Betty, Cate during her natural life and after her decease to return to her four children Eliza Gatewood, Pasant Gatewood, Sarah Gatewood and one that's unborn.
To my, daughter Eliza Gatewood one Negro girl Frank.
To my daughter Pasant Gatewood Negro girl Tulup. To my daughter Sarah Gatewood two Negroes Beck and Moll.
To the child that's unborn Negro Jenenary.
To my beloved wife Pasant Gatewood one -white riding horse and side saddell and bridle and whip and the best bed and furniture.
To my beloved daughter Ann Gatewood four Negroes Dinah, Sare, Grace and Ben.
To my beloved daughter Cleara Gatewood four Negroes, Ned, Hanner, Lucy, Su.,
To my beloved son Richard Gatewood five Negroes Judy, Tom, Crees, Mintus, Norer, and a feather bed and a rug, a blanket and sheat and five: head of cattell, two cows, one steare of five year old, two two year olds, five head of hoggs, two sows and three barers and one unbroke mare.
To my daughter Ann Gatewood a feather bed and a rug, a blanket and sheat and five head of catell, two cows, one steare of five year old, two two year olds, and five head of hogs, two sows and three barrows.
To my daughter Clara Gatewood a feather bed and a rug, a blanket and sheat, and five head of catell, two cows, one stare of seven year ould and two two year oulds, and five head of hogs, two sows and three barrows.
To my four youngest children Eliza. Gatewood, Pasant Gatewood, and Sarah Gatewood and the child that's unborn, all the rest of my beds and bedden. All my cattell and hoggs not before given, to be equally divided between my wife and her four children.
To my beloved wife the land I now live upon that goes to the roade that lead to the ould mill bridge during her naturall life and then to return to the next air, after the crop is finished that is now growing upon it.
Unto my beloved wife £5 current money and the rest of my money to be equally devided amonkst all my children.
One ould silver tankard and a silver spoon and a pair silver buckets to my beloved wife Pasant Gatewood.
All the rest of my estate equally devided amonxt my wife and seven children.
David Scott as soon as my will is proved and my estate aprased to devid my estate.
To my beloved wife a piece of see sucker and a pair of shoes.
My brother Thomas Gatewood executor of my son Richard Gatewood's part.
My mother Amey Baker and my brother James Gatewood executors of my two daughters Ann Gatewood and Clara Gatewood's parts.
My beloved wife Pasant Gatewood and David Scott executors of her part and her four children part, Elizabeth Gatewood, and Pasant Gatewood and Sarah Gatewood and one unborn.
Richard Gatewood
Wit: John Hale, Thomas Clenton.
15 Sept. 1730. Proved by John Hale and Thomas Clenton.
15 Dec. 1730. Proved by Patience Gatewood, James Gatewood and Thomas Gatewood, executors.
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1743-1747 Essex County, Virginia Will Book 7; [The Virginia Genealogist-John Frederick Dorman]; Page 463-65. Richard Gatewood. Estate account.
Payments made to Patience Gatewood (legacies including silver tankard, silver spoon and pair of buckles), John Lemmon (for schooling), Doctr. John Haile, Thomas Dillard.
Receipts from Henry Reeves, Thomas Clinton, James Gatewood, William Dawkins, James Griffing, James Jones.
Division to Patience Gatewood, widow; Elizabeth Gatewood, Patience Gatewood junr., Sarah Gatewood, Ann Gatewood, each one-fifth part.
Estate of Ann Gatewood: Payments to Doctr. Alexander Parker. Her part of Richard Gatewood's estate divided to Patience Gatewood, widow, Elizabeth Gatewood, Patience Gatewood, Sarah Gatewood, each one-fourth part.
20 May 1746. Settled by John Corrie.¹
In Richard Gatewood's will dated 17 July 1730 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA, Anne Gatewood was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1722-1730 Essex County, Virginia Wills, Bonds & Inventories, No. 4; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 411-14. Richard Gatewood of the Parish of South-farnham and county of Essex,-dated 17 July 1730.
To my daughter Cleare Gatewood my gold ring.
To my daughter Ann Gatewood my large looking glass.
To my three eldest children Ann Gatewood, Clears Gatewood and Richard Gatewood, my three silver spoons.
To my son Richard Gatewood my pistolls and holsters, sword and belt.
To my son Richard Gatewood a peace of land joining upon Mr Willm Brooke and the land that I have Mr. Wm. Brooke bond to acknowledge to me when demanded.
To my beloved wife Pashant Gatewood five Negroes Jack, Linius, Will, Betty, Cate during her natural life and after her decease to return to her four children Eliza Gatewood, Pasant Gatewood, Sarah Gatewood and one that's unborn.
To my, daughter Eliza Gatewood one Negro girl Frank.
To my daughter Pasant Gatewood Negro girl Tulup. To my daughter Sarah Gatewood two Negroes Beck and Moll.
To the child that's unborn Negro Jenenary.
To my beloved wife Pasant Gatewood one -white riding horse and side saddell and bridle and whip and the best bed and furniture.
To my beloved daughter Ann Gatewood four Negroes Dinah, Sare, Grace and Ben.
To my beloved daughter Cleara Gatewood four Negroes, Ned, Hanner, Lucy, Su.,
To my beloved son Richard Gatewood five Negroes Judy, Tom, Crees, Mintus, Norer, and a feather bed and a rug, a blanket and sheat and five: head of cattell, two cows, one steare of five year old, two two year olds, five head of hoggs, two sows and three barers and one unbroke mare.
To my daughter Ann Gatewood a feather bed and a rug, a blanket and sheat and five head of catell, two cows, one steare of five year old, two two year olds, and five head of hogs, two sows and three barrows.
To my daughter Clara Gatewood a feather bed and a rug, a blanket and sheat, and five head of catell, two cows, one stare of seven year ould and two two year oulds, and five head of hogs, two sows and three barrows.
To my four youngest children Eliza. Gatewood, Pasant Gatewood, and Sarah Gatewood and the child that's unborn, all the rest of my beds and bedden. All my cattell and hoggs not before given, to be equally divided between my wife and her four children.
To my beloved wife the land I now live upon that goes to the roade that lead to the ould mill bridge during her naturall life and then to return to the next air, after the crop is finished that is now growing upon it.
Unto my beloved wife £5 current money and the rest of my money to be equally devided amonkst all my children.
One ould silver tankard and a silver spoon and a pair silver buckets to my beloved wife Pasant Gatewood.
All the rest of my estate equally devided amonxt my wife and seven children.
David Scott as soon as my will is proved and my estate aprased to devid my estate.
To my beloved wife a piece of see sucker and a pair of shoes.
My brother Thomas Gatewood executor of my son Richard Gatewood's part.
My mother Amey Baker and my brother James Gatewood executors of my two daughters Ann Gatewood and Clara Gatewood's parts.
My beloved wife Pasant Gatewood and David Scott executors of her part and her four children part, Elizabeth Gatewood, and Pasant Gatewood and Sarah Gatewood and one unborn.
Richard Gatewood
Wit: John Hale, Thomas Clenton.
15 Sept. 1730. Proved by John Hale and Thomas Clenton.
15 Dec. 1730. Proved by Patience Gatewood, James Gatewood and Thomas Gatewood, executors.
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     Clara Gatewood was born in 1714 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Joseph Burnett, son of John Burnett and Amy Gatewood, in 1731 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.²

Clara Gatewood died after 1783 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     In Richard Gatewood's will dated 17 July 1730 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA, Clara Gatewood was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1722-1730 Essex County, Virginia Wills, Bonds & Inventories, No. 4; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 411-14. Richard Gatewood of the Parish of South-farnham and county of Essex,-dated 17 July 1730.
To my daughter Cleare Gatewood my gold ring.
To my daughter Ann Gatewood my large looking glass.
To my three eldest children Ann Gatewood, Clears Gatewood and Richard Gatewood, my three silver spoons.
To my son Richard Gatewood my pistolls and holsters, sword and belt.
To my son Richard Gatewood a peace of land joining upon Mr Willm Brooke and the land that I have Mr. Wm. Brooke bond to acknowledge to me when demanded.
To my beloved wife Pashant Gatewood five Negroes Jack, Linius, Will, Betty, Cate during her natural life and after her decease to return to her four children Eliza Gatewood, Pasant Gatewood, Sarah Gatewood and one that's unborn.
To my, daughter Eliza Gatewood one Negro girl Frank.
To my daughter Pasant Gatewood Negro girl Tulup. To my daughter Sarah Gatewood two Negroes Beck and Moll.
To the child that's unborn Negro Jenenary.
To my beloved wife Pasant Gatewood one -white riding horse and side saddell and bridle and whip and the best bed and furniture.
To my beloved daughter Ann Gatewood four Negroes Dinah, Sare, Grace and Ben.
To my beloved daughter Cleara Gatewood four Negroes, Ned, Hanner, Lucy, Su.,
To my beloved son Richard Gatewood five Negroes Judy, Tom, Crees, Mintus, Norer, and a feather bed and a rug, a blanket and sheat and five: head of cattell, two cows, one steare of five year old, two two year olds, five head of hoggs, two sows and three barers and one unbroke mare.
To my daughter Ann Gatewood a feather bed and a rug, a blanket and sheat and five head of catell, two cows, one steare of five year old, two two year olds, and five head of hogs, two sows and three barrows.
To my daughter Clara Gatewood a feather bed and a rug, a blanket and sheat, and five head of catell, two cows, one stare of seven year ould and two two year oulds, and five head of hogs, two sows and three barrows.
To my four youngest children Eliza. Gatewood, Pasant Gatewood, and Sarah Gatewood and the child that's unborn, all the rest of my beds and bedden. All my cattell and hoggs not before given, to be equally divided between my wife and her four children.
To my beloved wife the land I now live upon that goes to the roade that lead to the ould mill bridge during her naturall life and then to return to the next air, after the crop is finished that is now growing upon it.
Unto my beloved wife £5 current money and the rest of my money to be equally devided amonkst all my children.
One ould silver tankard and a silver spoon and a pair silver buckets to my beloved wife Pasant Gatewood.
All the rest of my estate equally devided amonxt my wife and seven children.
David Scott as soon as my will is proved and my estate aprased to devid my estate.
To my beloved wife a piece of see sucker and a pair of shoes.
My brother Thomas Gatewood executor of my son Richard Gatewood's part.
My mother Amey Baker and my brother James Gatewood executors of my two daughters Ann Gatewood and Clara Gatewood's parts.
My beloved wife Pasant Gatewood and David Scott executors of her part and her four children part, Elizabeth Gatewood, and Pasant Gatewood and Sarah Gatewood and one unborn.
Richard Gatewood
Wit: John Hale, Thomas Clenton.
15 Sept. 1730. Proved by John Hale and Thomas Clenton.
15 Dec. 1730. Proved by Patience Gatewood, James Gatewood and Thomas Gatewood, executors.
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     Joseph Burnett was born in 1711 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Clara Gatewood, daughter of Richard Gatewood and Rachel Kemp, in 1731 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.¹

Joseph Burnett died before September 1771 at Essex Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1716-1718 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 15, Part 2; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 45-46.
Will of John Burnett of Essex County, being sick and weak of body, dated 17 Sept. 1717.
Unto my dear and loving wife Amey Burnett One Negro man Will.
To my son John Burnett a molato garle Cate.
To my son Joseph Burnett a Negro garl Sue.
To my, daughter Elizabeth Burnett a Negro boy Sam.
To, my daughter Anne Burnett a Negro woman Jane.
To iv daughter Amey ,Burnet a Negro girl. Moll.
My two sons John Burnett and Joseph Burnett be of age at the years of sixteen and they receive their estate then.
All the rest of my estate equally to be divided between my loveing wife and my five children. My loveing wife Amy Burnet have the use of the third part of my land and plantation during her natural life.
An my land..:. equally divided between• my two sons John.
Burnett and- Joseph Burnett when they arrive at the age of sixteen.
My loving wife Amey Burnett and my welbeloved brother Thomas Burnett Juner my executors.
John Burnett
21 May 1717 Proved by James Boughan and John Fargeson.
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1730-1735 Essex County, Virginia Will Book 5; [Antient Press]; Page 271-272
MEMORANDUM that JOSEPH BURNETT aged about twenty three years made oath that MARY NALL on the Twenty second day of March desired him to take notis that she give to hir son NATHAN NALL one negro boy called Jeme Atkisson and she give a fether bed that she purchased sense her Husbands dyed to her daughter AGNESS and she give all her wearing cloathes to her daughter AMEY FRAZER and she give to hir son RICHD. NALL two pewter bosons three dishes and five plates and further with not. Given under my hand this first day of Apll. 1734.
WM. DAINGERFIELD
At a Court held for Essex County on the xxiid day of May MDCCXXXIV
Joseph Burnett made oath to this his deposition as the nuncupative Will of Mary Nalle decd which was ordered to be recorded.¹

     John Burnett was born before 1685 at South Farnham Parish, Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Amy Gatewood, daughter of John Gatewood and Amy Magrah, before November 1706 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 1st of 2 husbands.^2,1
John Burnett died before 21 May 1717 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA; date of probate.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1716-1718 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 15, Part 2; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 45-46. Will of John Burnett of Essex County, being sick and weak of body, dated 17 Sept. 1717.
Unto my dear and loving wife Amey Burnett One Negro man Will.
To my son John Burnett a molato garle Cate.
To my son Joseph Burnett a Negro garl Sue.
To my, daughter Elizabeth Burnett a Negro boy Sam.
To, my daughter Anne Burnett a Negro woman Jane.
To my daughter Amey Burnet a Negro girl. Moll.
My two sons John Burnett and Joseph Burnett be of age at the years of sixteen and they receive their estate then.
All the rest of my estate equally to be divided between my loveing wife and my five children. My loveing wife Amy Burnet have the use of the third part of my land and plantation during her natural life.
An my land..:. equally divided between• my two sons John Burnett and Joseph Burnett when they arrive at the age of sixteen.
My loving wife Amey Burnett and my welbeloved brother Thomas Burnett Juner my executors.
John Burnett
21 May 1717 Proved by James Boughan and John Fargeson.
Page. 46. 21 May 1717... Bond of Amey Burnet as executrix of John Burnet. Unto Joseph Smith, Leonard Tarrent and Thos Waring, Gent Justices for £500 sterling. Securties, John Gatewood and Richd Gatewood
Amey (A) Burnet
John Gatewood (J)
Richard Gatewood
Wit Salvator Muscoe.
21 May 1717. Acknowledged.
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1716-1718 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 15, Part 2; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 82-83.
John Burnet. Inventory. 16 June 1717. Made in obedience to order of 21 May 1717; Total valuation £244.02.03, including seven Negroes valued at £141.
John Games
Erasmus Allen
Wm. Allen
Account of goods not appraised. Signed by Amy Burnett
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1707-1711 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 13; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 254-55.
Will of Lucretia Burnett of the Parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex, widdow, being sick and weak of
body, dated 17 June 1709.
To my eldest son John Burnett two pewter dishes, two of my hammerld plates, one of my tankards, my table, my large roan coloured ox, my sorrell mare and three ells of fine linen.
To my said son Jno. Burnett one shilling sterling money.
To my son Thos. Burnett Senr. one shilling sterl, money.
To my daughter Sarah Bell three pewter dishes, six plain plates, my two pewter basons, two tin milk pans, my brass kettle, my two smalless pots and the pot hooks belonging too them and the hangers, and my copper sauce pan, and brass skellet, my pewter chamber pot and two pewter tankards, my best frying pan, one box iron and the heaters, two wheat sifters and one meal sifter, one flock bed and bolster, my two worst rugs and four
of my wearing blanketts, one set of my smallest linsey woolsey curtains, also my canvas bed. Also all my ready made cloaths, as gowns, pettycoats, shoes, stockings &c, but none of these cloaths that formerly belonged to my daughter Phebe Burnett. Also one new holland shift, also ten ells of fine linen, also my great red ox, one cow called Cherry and the yearling. Also all my hoggs, piggs and shoates (except my largest barrow hogg), also my black mare called Binney, also all my Indian corn and the meat that I have provided for this year's provision. Also to my daughter Sarah Bell and Tho. her husband all the debts that both of them owes me.
To my said daughter Sarah Bell one shilling sterling.
To my daughter in law Amy Burnett my tamerine gown and peticoat, my muslin head dress with narrow lace and yellow top lmott, one new fine shift, one new fine apron and handkerchief, one pair of sleeves.
Unto my grandaughter Mary Curran lily damask gown and seven yards of stuff for a peticoate, one pair of paragon bodies that was formerly my daughter Phebe's, one new muslin apron and sieves, one new holland shift, one laced handkerchief, one head dress and black hood with a yellow topknot, also one pair of laced shoes.
To my grandson Charles Burnett one shilling sterling money.
To my granddaughter Lucrece Bell one three year heiffer called Pink and all her female increase, the male increase untill my granddaughter come to age to fall to her mother Sarah Bell, Also one whole sute of decent aparell.
All the rest of my estate to my son Tho. Burnett Junr,
Tho. Burnett Junr. executor.
Lucreece (T) Burnett
Wit: Joseph Baker, John Young, Wm. (W H) Holt.
10 Oct. 1709. Proved by Joseph Baker, John Young and Wm. Holt.
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1702-1704 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 11; [Virginia Colonial Abstracts Vol 29, Beverley Fleet]; Page 179 Deed Date left blank in record. John Burnett of Essex Co., son and heir of John Burnett decd, sells William Johnson, for 600lb tobo, 100 acres. Adjs Richard Stephans now Wm Hudsons, on N.E. side
of "pacaton creeke" and W to land of Daniel Johnson, etc.
Wit.: Signed J Burnett
Abr: Ayrton
James Boughan Junr
Ack and recorded 12 Febry 1705/6.
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1704-1707 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 12, Part 1; [Virginia Colonial Abstracts Vol 29, Beverley Fleet]; Page 39
Deed. 10 Sept 1704. John Burnett of So.Farnham par, planter, sells John Games [Gaines] of same par, for £100 Sterling, 400 acres on So side of Rappa. Adjoins sd Burnett's land, Piscataway Creek. This land being part of 1030 acres granted Thos Games [Gaines] 7 Feb 1665/6, etc.
Wit: Signed John Burnett
Fran Moore
Tho Stretton
Receipt, Bond, etc. Ack and rec 11 Sept 1704.
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1704-1707 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 12, Part 2; [John Frederick Dorman]; Pages 390-393.
8 April 1707. Richard Holt of Southfarnham Parish Essex County, planter to Peter Treble of same cooper.
100 acres towards the head of Cox's Creek on the north side thereof beign Richard Holts. part or moiety of 200 acres conveyed to Richard Holt and William Holt ...• from James Boughan of said parish and county by deeds acknowledged 11 Feb 1705/6.
the main road that leads down to Piscataway Ferry doth make and equal division of the two. The bounds of the 100 acres lyeth on the North side of the road. In exchange for 150 acres in parish and county afsd joyning on the main swamp of Piscataway Creek above the land of Richard Holt decd... by a branch between Charles Burnett's deceased and John Games...by the path side that goes from the Widow Burnestt's t othe said Charles Burnett's... along the path until it meets with John Burnett and John Games.
Peter Tremble
Wit Joseph Baker, John Burnett.
10April 1707 Acknowledged by Peter Tremble. Right of Dower relinquished by his wife.
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1704-1707 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 12, Part 2; [John Frederick Dorman]; Pages 393-396. Deed with same provisions as above by signed by Richard Holt.
Wit Joseph Baker, John Burnett.
10April 1707 Acknowledged by Richard Hold. Right of Dower relinquished by Mary Holt.
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1704-1707 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 12, Part 1; [Virginia Colonial Abstracts Vol 29, Beverley Fleet]; Page 92
Deposition of Francis Moore aged 45 yrs or thereabts. Says among several other servants he brought into this country Thos Reed in the ship the Dublin Merchant, being 6 yrs since last March. That Reed had indentures for 7 yrs and he sold him to John Burnet for 7 yrs.
No date in entry but recorded with ether items of 10 May 1705.
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1704-1707 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 12, Part 1; [Virginia Colonial Abstracts Vol 29, Beverley Fleet]; Page 179
Deed, Date left blank in record. John Burnett of Essex Co, son and heir of John Burnett decd, Sells William Johnson, for 600 lb tobo, 100 acres. Adjs Richard Stephans now Wm Hudsons on N.E. side of "pacaton Creeke" and W to land of Daniel Johnson, etc.
wits Signed J Burnett
Abr: Ayrton
James Boughan Junr Ack and recorded 12 Febry 1705/6
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1695-1706 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 9; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 88
JOHN BURNETT, 60 .acs., Co; on N. side of Piscattaway Cr., bet. his own, Taylor's, & Meed's lands; beg. by SE side of the Church Swamp, below the maine road; 20 Oct. 1704, p. 620. Trans. of 2 pers: William Barby, John Owens.¹

     Amy Gatewood was born before 1689 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married John Burnett before November 1706 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 1st of 2 husbands.^1,2 Amy Gatewood married David Scott circa 1718 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 2nd of 2 husbands.³
Amy Gatewood died after 1749 at Spotsylvania Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1722-1749 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Will Book A, Administration Bonds; [William Armstrong Crozier]; £800 Amey Scott, admx. of David Scott, decd., with Achilles Bowker and John Wood, sec. Apr. 4, 1749.===
1704-1707 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 12, Part 2; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 328)The last will of John Gatewood of South Farnham .
Parish, Essex County, planter being very sick and weak of body, dated 14 Nov. 1706.
To my eldest son John Gatewood 100 acres that I formerly bought of Edwin Thacker lying on John. Cheek's.
To my eldest daughter Frances Shackelford' One shilling.
Unto my son Richard Gatewood 'the plantation, I now. live upon and all the land pertaining thereto.
Unto my son Thomas Gatewood 150 .acres, part of land that I formerly bought of Capt. Richard. Haile, now deceased, being also part of 5000 acres Which ,did formerly belong unto Collo Thomas Goodrich, Mr. Henry Aubrey and. Maj George Morriceall, deceased.
Unto my son Henry, Gatewood 75 acres beginning at a corner tree standing against Simon Copner's house who is now deceased and running toward Joseph Billender's land. Also one six year old. stear and one cow...and calf
Unto my daughter Anne Burnett 4000 pounds of tobacco and one bay mare with a blase in her face branded on the near buttock with this brand 3.
All the rest of my worldly estate, to be equally divided between my three' younger children and. thy beloved wife Anne Gatewood, namely between my beloved wife and Sarah Gatewood and William Gatewood and Francis Gatewood.
My beloved wife Anne Gatewood and my son Richard Gatewood executrix and executor. John Gatewood
Wit: Joseph Baker, Thomas Wheeler
10Jan 1706/7. Proved by Joseph Baker, Thomas Wheeler
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1707-1711 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 13; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 254-55.
Will of Lucretia Burnett of the Parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex, widdow, being sick and weak of
body, dated 17 June 1709.
To my eldest son John Burnett two pewter dishes, two of my hammerld plates, one of my tankards, my table, my large roan coloured ox, my sorrell mare and three ells of fine linen.
To my said son Jno. Burnett one shilling sterling money.
To my son Thos. Burnett Senr. one shilling sterl, money.
To my daughter Sarah Bell three pewter dishes, six plain plates, my two pewter basons, two tin milk pans, my brass kettle, my two smalless pots and the pot hooks belonging too them and the hangers, and my copper sauce pan, and brass skellet, my pewter chamber pot and two pewter tankards, my best frying pan, one box iron and the heaters, two wheat sifters and one meal sifter, one flock bed and bolster, my two worst rugs and four
of my wearing blanketts, one set of my smallest linsey woolsey curtains, also my canvas bed. Also all my ready made cloaths, as gowns, pettycoats, shoes, stockings &c, but none of these cloaths that formerly belonged to my daughter Phebe Burnett. Also one new holland shift, also ten ells of fine linen, also my great red ox, one cow called Cherry and the yearling. Also all my hoggs, piggs and shoates (except my largest barrow hogg), also my black mare called Binney, also all my Indian corn and the meat that I have provided for this year's provision. Also to my daughter Sarah Bell and Tho. her husband all the debts that both of them owes me.
To my said daughter Sarah Bell one shilling sterling.
To my daughter in law Amy Burnett my tamerine gown and peticoat, my muslin head dress with narrow lace and yellow top lmott, one new fine shift, one new fine apron and handkerchief, one pair of sleeves.
Unto my grandaughter Mary Curran my damask gown and seven yards of stuff for a peticoate, one pair of paragon bodies that was formerly my daughter Phebe's, one new muslin apron and sieves, one new holland shift, one laced handkerchief, one head dress and black hood with a yellow topknot, also one pair of laced shoes.
To my grandson Charles Burnett one shilling sterling money.
To my granddaughter Lucrece Bell one three year heiffer called Pink and all her female increase, the male increase untill my granddaughter come to age to fall to her mother Sarah Bell, Also one whole sute of decent aparell.
All the rest of my estate to my son Tho. Burnett Junr,
Tho. Burnett Junr. executor.
Lucreece (T) Burnett
Wit: Joseph Baker, John Young, Wm. (W H) Holt.
10 Oct. 1709. Proved by Joseph Baker, John Young and Wm. Holt.
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1716-1718 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 15, Part 2; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 45-46. Will of John Burnett of Essex County, being sick and weak of body, dated 17 Sept. 1717.
Unto my dear and loving wife Amey Burnett One Negro man Will.
To my son John Burnett a molato garle Cate.
To my son Joseph Burnett a Negro garl Sue.
To my, daughter Elizabeth Burnett a Negro boy Sam.
To, my daughter Anne Burnett a Negro woman Jane.
To iv daughter Amey ,Burnet a Negro girl. Moll.
My two sons John Burnett and Joseph Burnett be of age at the years of sixteen and they receive their estate then.
All the rest of my estate equally to be divided between my loveing wife and my five children. My loveing wife Amy Burnet have the use of the third part of my land and plantation during her natural life.
An my land..:. equally divided between• my two sons John.
Burnett and- Joseph Burnett when they arrive at the age of sixteen.
My loving wife Amey Burnett and my welbeloved brother Thomas Burnett Juner my executors.
John Burnett
21 May 1717 Proved by James Boughan and John Fargeson.
Page. 46. 21 May 1717... Bond of Amey Burnet as executrix of John Burnet. Unto Joseph Smith, Leonard Tarrent and Thos Waring, Gent Justices for £500 sterling. Securties, John Gatewood and Richd Gatewood
Amey (A) Burnet
John Gatewood (J)
Richard Gatewood
Wit Salvator Muscoe.
21 May 1717. Acknowledged.¹

     David Scott was born before 1689.¹ He married Amy Gatewood, daughter of John Gatewood and Amy Magrah, circa 1718 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 2nd of 2 husbands.¹
David Scott died before 4 April 1749 at Spotsylvania Co., Virginia, USA; date of administration of estate.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1722-1749 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Will Book A, Administration Bonds; [William Armstrong Crozier]; £800 Amey Scott, admx. of David Scott, decd., with Achilles Bowker and John Wood, sec. Apr. 4, 1749.
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1749-1750 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Order Book; [Antient Press]; Page 505
At a Court held for Spotsylvania County on Tuesday April the 4th 1749
On the Petition of AMEY SCOTT, Widow, to have administration granted her on her Husband, DAVID SCOTT, deceased's Estate, the same is granted on her giving Bond and taking the Oath as the Law directs; whereupon Certificate is due form is granted her for obtaining Letters of Administration and it is ordered that WILLIAM SMITH, OWEN THOMAS, THOMAS MERRY and PHILIP VINCENT VASS or any three of them being first sworn before some Majestrate of this County do appraise all the Decedent's Estate as may be shown to them by the Adroinistratrix and that they return their report to the next Court
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1722-1730 Essex County, Virginia Wills, Bonds & Inventories, No. 4; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 5.
Will of Thomas Magrah [Magrath?] of Southfarnham Parish in Essex County, planter, being very sick and weak in body, dated 21 Nov 1722.
To James Gatewood ten pound Current -money of Virginia.
Unto John Gatewood. Senr. four pounds of current money.
Fillip Gatewood the son of John Gatewood my mare.
James Gatewood 800 pounds of tobacco.
David Scott 500 pounds of tobacco
James Gatewood twenty yards of ozenbriggs.
James Gatewood. thirty shillings that David Barrick owes to me
To James Gatewood all my rum that is in my chest only letting David Scott have one pottle of the rum.
To James Gatewood all and every part and parcel of my estate
My friend James Gatewood executor.
Thomas (T) Magrah
Wit: Amy Baker, David Scott
18. Dec. 1722. Presented in court by James Gatewood. Proved by Amy Baker and David Scott
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1722-1730 Essex County, Virginia Wills, Bonds & Inventories, No. 4; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 411-14. Richard Gatewood of the Parish of South-farnham and county of Essex,-dated 17 July 1730.
To my daughter Cleare Gatewood my gold ring.
To my daughter Ann Gatewood my large looking glass.
To my three eldest children Ann Gatewood, Clears Gatewood and Richard Gatewood, my three silver spoons.
To my son Richard Gatewood my pistolls and holsters, sword and belt.
To my son Richard Gatewood a peace of land joining upon Mr Willm Brooke and the land that I have Mr. Wm. Brooke bond to acknowledge to me when demanded.
To my beloved wife Pashant Gatewood five Negroes Jack, Linius, Will, Betty, Cate during her natural life and after her decease to return to her four children Eliza Gatewood, Pasant Gatewood, Sarah Gatewood and one that's unborn.
To my, daughter Eliza Gatewood one Negro girl Frank.
To my daughter Pasant Gatewood Negro girl Tulup. To my daughter Sarah Gatewood two Negroes Beck and Moll.
To the child that's unborn Negro Jenenary.
To my beloved wife Pasant Gatewood one -white riding horse and side saddell and bridle and whip and the best bed and furniture.
To my beloved daughter Ann Gatewood four Negroes Dinah, Sare, Grace and Ben.
To my beloved daughter Cleara Gatewood four Negroes, Ned, Hanner, Lucy, Su.,
To my beloved son Richard Gatewood five Negroes Judy, Tom, Crees, Mintus, Norer, and a feather bed and a rug, a blanket and sheat and five: head of cattell, two cows, one steare of five year old, two two year olds, five head of hoggs, two sows and three barers and one unbroke mare.
To my daughter Ann Gatewood a feather bed and a rug, a blanket and sheat and five head of catell, two cows, one steare of five year old, two two year olds, and five head of hogs, two sows and three barrows.
To my daughter Clara Gatewood a feather bed and a rug, a blanket and sheat, and five head of catell, two cows, one stare of seven year ould and two two year oulds, and five head of hogs, two sows and three barrows.
To my four youngest children Eliza. Gatewood, Pasant Gatewood, and Sarah Gatewood and the child that's unborn, all the rest of my beds and bedden. All my cattell and hoggs not before given, to be equally divided between my wife and her four children.
To my beloved wife the land I now live upon that goes to the roade that lead to the ould mill bridge during her naturall life and then to return to the next air, after the crop is finished that is now growing upon it.
Unto my beloved wife £5 current money and the rest of my money to be equally devided amonkst all my children.
One ould silver tankard and a silver spoon and a pair silver buckets to my beloved wife Pasant Gatewood.
All the rest of my estate equally devided amonxt my wife and seven children.
David Scott as soon as my will is proved and my estate aprased to devid my estate.
To my beloved wife a piece of see sucker and a pair of shoes.
My brother Thomas Gatewood executor of my son Richard Gatewood's part.
My mother Amey Baker and my brother James Gatewood executors of my two daughters Ann Gatewood and Clara Gatewood's parts.
My beloved wife Pasant Gatewood and David Scott executors of her part and her four children part, Elizabeth Gatewood, and Pasant Gatewood and Sarah Gatewood and one unborn.
Richard Gatewood
Wit: John Hale, Thomas Clenton.
15 Sept. 1730. Proved by John Hale and Thomas Clenton.
15 Dec. 1730. Proved by Patience Gatewood, James Gatewood and Thomas Gatewood, executors.¹

     Daniel Browne (I) was born before 1660 at South Farnham Parish, Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Jane (?) before 1680 at South Farnham Parish, Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 1st of 3 husbands.^4,1
Daniel Browne (I) died before 10 September 1708 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.¹

His estate was probated on 10 September 1708 at Essex Co., Virginia, USA.⁵

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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1707-1711 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 13; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 148.
Will of Daniell Brown of Essex County, being very sick and weake of body, dated 18 Jan. 1707.
To my eldest son Abraham Brown my old plantation through the old field bounding upon the line of Daniel Brown Junr. by the old mill path on the side of the dividing branch ... side of the middle branch near unto Mr. Thomas Edmondson's old field dividing the land of my son Henry Brown and Abraham Brown.
Unto my son Henry Brown my now dwelling plantation and all of my land lying between the dividing branch and the middle branch.
Unto my son Francis Brown all the remainder of my land lying on the upper side of the middle branch.
Unto my daughter Sarah Boughan land beginning at the bridge and so up the branch to a spring in Thomas Wood's old field ... to a dividing corner tree of Francis Brown Senr. ... to the middle branch.
Unto my son Abraham Brown one shilling.
Unto my daughter Sarah Boughan one shilling.
Unto my son Henry Brown one cowe when he comes to the years of 21.
Unto my son Francis Brown one cowe when he comes to the years of 21.
Unto my daughter Mary Brown three cowes, upon her wedding day, and a young mare the same day.
All the remainder unto my loving wife Jane Brown and at her decease unto my two daughters Jane and Elizabeth Brown, and appoint her my sole executrix.
Daniell Brown
Wit: Henry (H) Broune, Jean (J) Broune, Alexander Younger.
10 7ber [Sept.] 1708. Proved by Hen. Brown, Jane Brown and Allexander Younger.
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1707-1711 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 13; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 148-49.
10 Sept. 1708. Bond of Jane Brown as executrix of Daniel Brown. Unto James Boughan of Essex County, Gent., in behalf of the Court. For £200 sterling.
Securities, Richard Jones and William Price.
Jane (X) Brown
Richard Jones
Wm. (N) Price
Wit: Abr. Ayrton, Ja. Alderson.
10 Sept. 1708. Acknowledged.
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1707-1711 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 13; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 156-57.
Daniel Brown. Inventory. 8 Oct. 1708. Made in obedience to order of 10 Sept. 1708. Total valuation, £50.2.6.
Richard (R) Taylor
Jno. Pickett
John (F) Fargison
Appraisers sworn before James Boughan.
11 Oct. 1708. Presented by Jane Brown, executrix.
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Wills of Old Rappahannock County, Virginia, 1656-1692 page 147
BROWN, FRANCIS, 10 November, 1690; 3 February, 1691.
In the name of God Amen
I ffrancis Brown senior in the parish of South ffarnham in the County of Rapp being very sick and weake of body butt of perfect sense and memory doe make this my Last Will and Testament in manner and forme ffolowing I give and bequeath my souk unto Al-mighty God that gave it me with a sure and certayne hope of a joy-full Resurrection through the merits of my Blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and my body unto my mother the earth to be decently interred and for my worldly Estate in manner and form following after my just and Lawfall debts are satisfied.
I give and bequeath unto my son ffrancis Brown after mine and my Loving wife Elizabeth decease all that necke of Land Lying on the north side of my devident of Land I now live on bounded as followeth that is to say strayt away through and mild field from the Run of the deviling branch the mill road which goes to my son Daniel goes over & for a small branch neare my ould dwelling house called by the name of the spring branch which sayd Land I give and bequeath unto my said son ffrancis to him and his heirs forever.
I also give and bequeath unto my son Daniel Brown after my and my Loving wife Elizabeth decease all that Rest of my land I am now possessed with all my plantation and housing to him and his heires to have and to hould in fee simple for ever also itt is my will and dealer that my household goods be equally divided between my two sons ffrancis and Daniel both in quality and goodness to them and their heirs to have and to hould in fee simple for ever also it is my will and desier there be a row of orchard trees planted along ye sayd ould field to devide the above sayd Land. I also give and bequeath unto my sons ffrancis and Daniel my parcell of Land Lying on the south side of pescataway Creeke called by the name of ye wading place poynt equally between them and their heirs forever I alsoe give and bequeath unto my fower daughters Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary and Rebecca one shilling apeace to be payd them by my lawful executor or executrix I also give and bequeath unto Daniel Brown the son of my son Francis Brown one feather bed with the furniture belonging unto itt to him and his heirs forever after my and my "sites decease.
I give and bequeath unto my Loving wife Elizabeth all the Rest of my moveable Estate that I am now possessed with to have and to hould without any Lett or molestation to her and her heirs forever I also give and bequeath unto my flower Godsons that is Joseph and John Edmondson and Ffras Brown the son of Daniell Brown senior my neighbour and ffra Graves the son of Ffras Graves deceased to every one of them one pocket bible of fine or six shillings price to be truly payd them after my decease by my Law-full executor or executrix I alsoe apoynt my Loving wife Elizabeth my sole and whole executrix of this my Last will and testament and this my Last will to cut off and disannull all fformer wills whatsoever as witness my hand and seal this 10th day of novher 1690
signed sealed and delivered FRANCIS BROWN Seal in the presence of us JOHN FERGUSON, THO WHEELER Probst est sacrum in Cur. Com. Rappa. 3° die ffeby ano 1691
Test Wm COLSTON Cl. Recorded 26 Feb. 1691.
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1701-1704 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book; [Antient Press]; Page 101)
IN THE NAME OF GOD Amen, I ELIZABETH BROWNE being sick & weake of body but of sound & perfect memory blessed and praised be Almighty God for the same doe make & ordaine this to be my last Will & Testamt. in manner & forme following, first & principally I comend my Soule into the hands of Almighty God who gave it hopeing through the pretious death & passion of or: blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ to receive full pardon & forgiveness of all my sinns & a joyfull Ressurecon at the last Day as for my body I committ to the Ground to be decently & Christianly buryed att the discretion of my Exer. hereafter named and as for the worldly goods that God of his Mercy hath lent me I will & bequeath thm in manner & forme following (vizt.)
Imprimis I give unto ROBERT MILLS the halfe part of the goods that now is att his house a Cow a Calfe and a horse & whatt tobaccoe is due to me except what is herein bequeathed, a pott, a kettle & fower pewter dishes
Item I give unto EDMOND PAGITT SENIOR the other halfe pte: of the goods that is now att ROBERT MILLS and a Steere att my Son, FRANKE BROWNEs & one hoggshead of tobacco att BENJAMIN MATHEWS, a pott, a dripping pan, a spitt & four pewter dishes
Item I give unto JOHN MILLS the hdd. of tobo: due to me from him
Item I give unto my Daugher, SARAH, twelve pence
Item I give unto my Sonn; FRANCIS BROWNE, twelve pence
Item I give unto my Son, DANIELL BROWNE, twelve pence and of this my last Will & Testamt. I make ROBERT MILLS and EDMOND PAGETT joynt Ezers. & doe hereby utterly
disallow revoake and annuli all & every former Testamts. Wills Legacyes bequest and
Exercr. by me in any wise before this time named willed & bequeathed, Rattifying & confirming this & none other to be my last Will &Testamt. In Witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seale this second day of February 1698
Signed sealed published declared and pronounced
as her last Will and Testament in pr:sence of us ELIZABETH BROWNE
THO: HUCKLESCUTT
MARY HUCKLESCOTT
FRANCES MILLS her marke
Prov'd in Essex County Court ye 10th day of March 1701 by the oathes of MARY MUSCOE (formerly MARY HUCKLESCOTT) &FRANCES BYROM (formerly FRANCES MILLS) witnesses hereto & truely recorded Test FRANCIS MERIWETHER, Cl C
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1682-1686 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 7, Part I; [Antient Press]; Page 44-45
TO ALL WHOME these presents shall come I GEORGE MORRIS of the Parish of St. Stephens in the County of NEW KENT send Greeting in or: Lord God Everlasting Now Know ye that I the said GEORGE MORRIS for divers good considerations but more especially for a parcell of land promised me by STEPHEN BEMBRIDGE of Rappa. County before the sealing these presents whereof and wherewith I acknowledge myselfe well satisfied have granted unto Mr. DANIEL BROWN of Rappa: County aforesaid all my right and possession I have in and to a tract of land lying in Rappa: County aforesaid upon the Branches of Mr. SAMUELL PERRY's CREEK being part of a greater divident wch land bounded' as foil: beginning at a corner Hickory of WILLIAM HUDSONs Divident and runing thence the breadth to a corner Popler, thence for length Ea: to a red Oake by the MILL PATH, continued this extended for the quantity of Two hundred and twenty acres, thence to the land of HUDSON and by his land West where they first began; To have and to hold the aforesaid Two hundred and twenty acres of land to him the said Mr. DANIEL BROWN his heirs with all the proffits and privilidges and Waters in as larg maner as it is granted me the said GEORG MORRIS by Pattent engadging myself that the said Mr. DANIEL BROWN his heirs shall peaceably use the aforesaid land without the molestation of any persons the said Mr. DANIELL BROWN paying to or: Sovereign the King yearely when demanded the rents accruing due for the true performance hereof I have hereunto put my hand and seale this second day of June in the year One thousand six hundred Eighty and three
Signed Sealed and acknowledged in prsence of us
HENRY WILLIAMSON, GEORGE MORRIS
THO: GEORGE
Recognitr in Cur Com Rappa: 6th die Junii 1683
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1686-1688 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 7, Part II; [Antient Press]; Page 359-361
TO ALL TO WHOM these presents shall come, I FRANCIS BROWNE SENR. of the Parish of Farnham in the County of Rappa: send Greeting. Now know yee that I the sd FRANCIS BROWNE for diverse good considerations me thereunto moving but more especially for a Man Servant to me in hand paid have granted unto my Son, DANLL. BROWNE, of the aforesd. Parish of Farnham in the County of Rappa: all my right and possession of a parcell of land conteyning Three hundred acers which I have in and to a Tract of land lying in Rappa: aforesd, being part of a greater Divident which land boundeth as followeth: Beginning at a Corner white Oake and so to a Poplar Westerly bounding upon my Son, FRANCIS BROWNs, land, standing nigh the dividing branch side from the sd Poplar to a white Oake running to a red Oake standing in a vally keeping along a Swamp to a Beech and from thence Southerly along a line of marked trees to my old corner white Oake by an Easterly line to a corner white Oake standing in my old line and nigh the KINGS HIGH ROAD and from thence Northerly to the head of the DIVIDING BRANCH and so down the sd Branch to the place where it began, To have and to hold the aforesd Three hundred acers of land to him the sd DANLL. BROWNE his heires with all profitts and privilidges with all woods and waters in as ample manner as it is granted me the sd FRANCIS BROWNE by Patent, engaging myself the sd DANIELL BROWNE shall quietly and peaceably have the aforesd land without the molestation of any persons whatsoever, the sd DANLL. BROWNE paying to our Sovereigne Lord the King yearly when demanded the rents accrusing In Testimonie of the true performance hereof I have put my hand and seale this twenty seventh day of May in the yeare One thousand Eighty and seven
Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of us
HEN: TANDY JUNR., FRAN: BROWNE
JOHN DAVIES Clr,
Recognitr in Cur Com Rappa 1 die Junii 1687 et record 15th die
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1692-1693 Essex County, Virginia Deed, Will & Order Book; [Antient Press]; Page 3)
At a Court held for Essex County May ( ) Ano Dom: 1692
- MOSES ARMITAGE is appointed CONSTABLE in the Upper Precincts of this County
- JOHN PITTS is appointed CONSTABLE in the roome of HUGH CRABB
- WM: HARPER is appointed CONSTABLE in the roome of LODDIWICK ROWSEY
- HENRY PICKETT is appointed CONSTABLE in the roome of WM: CHUBBS
- JNO: WOOD is appointed CONSTABLE in ye roome of DANL: BROWNE
- THO: PAINE is appointed CONSTABLE in the roome of JNO. BILLINGTON
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1701-1704 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book; [Antient Press]; Page 131)
TO ALL TO WHOM these pr:sents shall come I FRANCIS BROWNE of ye Parish of Farnam in ye County of Essex send greeting in or: Lord God everlasting, Now know yee that I the said FRANCIS BROWNE for diverse good causes & considerations but more especially for the Fatherly love & affection which I have & bare unto my Sonn DANIELL BROWNE. of ye aforesd. County & Parrish give unto my sd Son, DANIELL BROWNE all my right & possession which I have to pal t a tract and Dcvidont of land lying & being in ye County & Pish: aforesd, & being part & parcel of the land which I now live on which was made over by my Father, FRANCIS BROWNE deced, unto me the abovesd. FRANCIS BROWNE by Deed and pte. of ye abovesd. land by Will being by Estimacon One hundred & fifty acres (more or less) & bounded as followeth beginning at a Corner white Oake standing in the forke of a branch by the Plantation of EDWD. FREEMAN deced & from thence by a lyne of marked trees Easterly to a corner white Oake standing by ye branch side neare ye mouth of ye sd branch which is comonly called by ye name of FRANCIS BROWNE his Spring Branch & soe up the sd branch to the corner Lines and from thence by a line of marked trees in ye old feild Southerly to a corner Hickory standing at the head of a branch called by the name of ye WHITE OAK SPRING BRANCH, from thence Easterly through the old feild by a lyne of trees to a corner Ash standing by a branch side at ye goeing over from DANLL. BROWNE SENIOURs to the old Plantation comonly called by the name of ye DIVIDING BRANCH, from thence downe ye sd banch to a corner white Oake standing by ye branch side, soe from thence over the sd branch by a line of marked trees Westerly to a corner red Oake standing by DANIELL BROWNE SENR. Plantation on a level & from thence Northerly to a marked white Oak standing at the head of a branch called by the name of the WHITE MARSH, from thence downe ye sd branch to the place first begone, To have & to hold the aforesd One hundred & fifty acres of land to him the sd DANLL. BROWNE & his heires forever in as full maner as it is granted to me the said FRANCIS BROWNE engageing my selfe my heires that ye sd DANIELL BROWNE shall quietly occupy every part of ye aforesd. land according to the bounds without molestation of any persons that may lay any claim: thereof, the said DANLL. BROWNE his heires paying yearely the Queenes Rents In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seale this Ninth day of Febry: in the
yeare of our Lord 1702/3
Signed sealed and delivered in the pr:sents of us
SAMLL. COATES FRANCIS BROWNE
WM WOODFORD
WILLIAM COLE
Acknowledged in Essex County Court ye 10th day of Febry; 1702 & truely recorded
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1707-1711 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 13; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 224.
7 May 1709. Jean Brown the wife of the deceased Daniel Brown Senr., of Southfarnham Parish, Essex County, to my son Henry Brown of same.
My interest of thirds of plantation I do now possess.
Jean (J) Broune
Wit: Alexander Younger, James Corree.
10 May 1709. Acknowledged by Jane Brown.⁵ GAV-9.
In Francis Browne's will dated 10 November 1690 at Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA, Daniel Browne (I) was named as an heir;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Wills of Old Rappahannock County, Virginia, 1656-1692 page 147
BROWN, FRANCIS, 10 November, 1690; 3 February, 1691.
In the name of God Amen
     I ffrancis Brown senior in the parish of South ffarnham in the County of Rapp being very sick and weake of body butt of perfect sense and memory doe make this my Last Will and Testament in manner and forme ffolowing I give and bequeath my souk unto Al-mighty God that gave it me with a sure and certayne hope of a joy-full Resurrection through the merits of my Blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and my body unto my mother the earth to be decently interred and for my worldly Estate in manner and form following after my just and Lawfall debts are satisfied.
     I give and bequeath unto my son ffrancis Brown after mine and my Loving wife Elizabeth decease all that necke of Land Lying on the north side of my devident of Land I now live on bounded as followeth that is to say strayt away through and mild field from the Run of the deviling branch the mill road which goes to my son Daniel goes over & for a small branch neare my ould dwelling house called by the name of the spring branch which sayd Land I give and bequeath unto my said son ffrancis to him and his heirs forever.
     I also give and bequeath unto my son Daniel Brown after my and my Loving wife Elizabeth decease all that Rest of my land I am now possessed with all my plantation and housing to him and his heires to have and to hould in fee simple for ever also itt is my will and dealer that my household goods be equally divided between my two sons ffrancis and Daniel both in quality and goodness to them and their heirs to have and to hould in fee simple for ever also it is my will and desier there be a row of orchard trees planted along ye sayd ould field to devide the above sayd Land. I also give and bequeath unto my sons ffrancis and Daniel my parcell of Land Lying on the south side of pescataway Creeke called by the name of ye wading place poynt equally between them and their heirs forever I alsoe give and bequeath unto my fower daughters Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary and Rebecca one shilling apeace to be payd them by my lawful executor or executrix I also give and bequeath unto Daniel Brown the son of my son Francis Brown one feather bed with the furniture belonging unto itt to him and his heirs forever after my and my "sites decease.
     I give and bequeath unto my Loving wife Elizabeth all the Rest of my moveable Estate that I am now possessed with to have and to hould without any Lett or molestation to her and her heirs forever I also give and bequeath unto my flower Godsons that is Joseph and John Edmondson and Ffras Brown the son of Daniell Brown senior my neighbour and ffra Graves the son of Ffras Graves deceased to every one of them one pocket bible of fine or six shillings price to be truly payd them after my decease by my Law-full executor or executrix I alsoe apoynt my Loving wife Elizabeth my sole and whole executrix of this my Last will and testament and this my Last will to cut off and disannull all fformer wills whatsoever as witness my hand and seal this 10th day of novher 1690
     signed sealed and delivered FRANCIS BROWN Seal in the presence of us JOHN FERGUSON, THO WHEELER Probst est sacrum in Cur. Com. Rappa. 3° die ffeby ano 1691
Test Wm COLSTON Cl. Recorded 26 Feb. 1691.²

Daniel Browne (I) left a will on 18 January 1707 at Essex Co., Virginia, USA;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1707-1711 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 13; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 148.
Will of Daniell Brown of Essex County, being very sick and weake of body, dated 18 Jan. 1707.
To my eldest son Abraham Brown my old plantation through the old field bounding upon the line of Daniel Brown Junr. by the old mill path on the side of the dividing branch ... side of the middle branch near unto Mr. Thomas Edmondson's old field dividing the land of my son Henry Brown and Abraham Brown.
Unto my son Henry Brown my now dwelling plantation and all of my land lying between the dividing branch and the middle branch.
Unto my son Francis Brown all the remainder of my land lying on the upper side of the middle branch.
Unto my daughter Sarah Boughan land beginning at the bridge and so up the branch to a spring in Thomas Wood's old field ... to a dividing corner tree of Francis Brown Senr. ... to the middle branch.
Unto my son Abraham Brown one shilling.
Unto my daughter Sarah Boughan one shilling.
Unto my son Henry Brown one cowe when he comes to the years of 21.
Unto my son Francis Brown one cowe when he comes to the years of 21.
Unto my daughter Mary Brown three cowes, upon her wedding day, and a young mare the same day.
All the remainder unto my loving wife Jane Brown and at her decease unto my two daughters Jane and Elizabeth Brown, and appoint her my sole executrix.
Daniell Brown
Wit: Henry (H) Broune, Jean (J) Broune, Alexander Younger.
10 7ber [Sept.] 1708. Proved by Hen. Brown, Jane Brown and Allexander Younger.⁵

     Jane (?) was born before 1664.¹ She married Daniel Browne (I), son of Francis Browne and Elizabeth Allen, before 1680 at South Farnham Parish, Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 1st of 3 husbands.^1,2 Jane (?) married Robert Mills in 1709 at Old Rappahannock Co. (now Richmond Co.), Virginia, USA,
; His 2nd wife; her 2nd husband.³ Jane (?) married Michael? Olive circa 1711 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 3rd of 3 husbands.⁴
Jane (?) died before 20 September 1727 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA; date of probate.¹
     GAV-9.

;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
do not confuse Jane jones w/o John Oliver with Jane w/o Daniel Brown, Robert Mills and unknown Olive (probably William)
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1722-1730 Essex County, Virginia Wills, Bonds & Inventories, No. 4; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 237-38.
Will of Jeane Olive, being very sick and weak in body, dated 3 Aprill 1727.
Unto Any Haile one black mare, bridle and side sadle, one feather bed with a pair of good sheets, rugg and a pair of blanketts with one large chest, lock and key.
Unto my son Henry Brown one large black warnutt table, one large chest with all the rest of my estate in his hands.
To my daughter Sarah Boughan a peice of black shalloon which is in the chest I give my granddaughter Any Haile.
All the rest of my estate to my son in law Jonathan Haile and I appoint the said Jonathan Haile executor.
Jeane (J) Olive
Wit: Tho: Burke, James Byrom.
20 Sept. 1727. Proved by the executor and by Thomas Burke.
Page 238. Bond of Jonathan Haile as executor, of Jane Olive.
Unto William Daingerfeild, James Garnett, Richard Tyler junr. and Nicholas Smith, Gent. justices. For £500 sterl. 20 7ber [Sept.] 1727. Securities, Thomas Silley and Thomas Crittendon.
Jonathan Haile
Thomas Silley
Thos. (I) Crittendon
Wit. W. Heny. Terrett.
20 Sept. 1727. Acknowledged.
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1722-1730 Essex County, Virginia Wills, Bonds & Inventories, No. 4; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 253-54. Jane Olive. Inventory. Made in obedience to order of 20 Sept. 1727. Total valuation £20.7.1-1/2. Signed by Jonathan Haile.
W. Bourne
Benja. Waggoner
John (X) Armstrong 16 Jan. 1727 [1728]. Returned.
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1736-1743 Essex County, Virginia Will Book 6; [Antient Press]; Page 135
ESSEX COUNTY WILL BOOK 1735-1743
The Estate of JANE OLIVE deceas'd Dr.
1730 To my attendance and trouble my house in her last sickness; a coffin, sheet & funeral expences; paid CAPT. WARING his account; do Mr. SCANDRETT, do COLL. DAINGERFIELD; to Clarks fees; paid JAMES BYRAM;
Cr. By JAMES OLIVEs Inventory; by 80 lb of tobacco reced of JOHN SMITH
Errors Excepted per THOS. DAVIS Exr. of JONATHAN HAIL deced At a Court continued & held for Essex County at Tappa. on the XXIst day of June Anno Dom MDCCXXXVIII THOMAS DAVIS Exr. of the Last Will & Testamt. of JONATHAN HAIL late Exr. of the Last Will & Testament of JAMES OLIVE deced presented this account of the Executorship of the Estate of the sd JAMES OLIVE deced & made oath thereto which was allowed by the Court and ordered to be recorded

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1707-1711 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 13; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 148.
Will of Daniell Brown of Essex County, being very sick and weake of body, dated 18 Jan. 1707.
To my eldest son Abraham Brown my old plantation through the old field bounding upon the line of Daniel Brown Junr. by the old mill path on the side of the dividing branch ... side of the middle branch near unto Mr. Thomas Edmondson's old field dividing the land of my son Henry Brown and Abraham Brown.
Unto my son Henry Brown my now dwelling plantation and all of my land lying between the dividing branch and the middle branch.
Unto my son Francis Brown all the remainder of my land lying on the upper side of the middle branch.
Unto my daughter Sarah Boughan land beginning at the bridge and so up the branch to a spring in Thomas Wood's old field ... to a dividing corner tree of Francis Brown Senr. ... to the middle branch.
Unto my son Abraham Brown one shilling.
Unto my daughter Sarah Boughan one shilling.
Unto my son Henry Brown one cowe when he comes to the years of 21.
Unto my son Francis Brown one cowe when he comes to the years of 21.
Unto my daughter Mary Brown three cowes, upon her wedding day, and a young mare the same day.
All the remainder unto my loving wife Jane Brown and at her decease unto my two daughters Jane and Elizabeth Brown, and appoint her my sole executrix.
Daniell Brown
Wit: Henry (H) Broune, Jean (J) Broune, Alexander Younger.
10 7ber [Sept.] 1708. Proved by Hen. Brown, Jane Brown and Allexander Younger.
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1707-1711 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 13; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 148-49.
10 Sept. 1708. Bond of Jane Brown as executrix of Daniel Brown. Unto James Boughan of Essex County, Gent., in behalf of the Court. For £200 sterling.
Securities, Richard Jones and William Price.
Jane (X) Brown
Richard Jones
Wm. (N) Price
Wit: Abr. Ayrton, Ja. Alderson.
10 Sept. 1708. Acknowledged.
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1707-1711 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 13; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 156-57.
Daniel Brown. Inventory. 8 Oct. 1708. Made in obedience to order of 10 Sept. 1708. Total valuation, £50.2.6.
Richard (R) Taylor
Jno. Pickett
John (F) Fargison
Appraisers sworn before James Boughan.
11 Oct. 1708. Presented by Jane Brown, executrix.
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1707-1711 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 13; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 224.
7 May 1709. Jean Brown the wife of the deceased Daniel Brown Senr., of Southfarnham Parish, Essex County, to my son Henry Brown of same.
My interest of thirds of plantation I do now possess.
Jean (J) Broune
Wit: Alexander Younger, James Corree.
10 May 1709. Acknowledged by Jane Brown.
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1714-1716 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 14, Part 2; [Virginia Colonial Abstracts Vol 9, Beverley Fleet]; Page 554. Bond. 16 May 1716. £10. Storl. Jane Oliver as Guardian of Elizabeth Brown an orphan.
Wit:
Zach Lewis. Signed Jane x Oliver
Erass Allen
(Erasmus Allen;
Rec. 16 May 1716
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1707-1711 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 13; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 289-90.
Will of Robert Mills of the County of Essex, being sick and weake in body, dated 5 Jan. 1709.
All my lands unto my daughter Anne, Jane my now wife to live upon the plantation during her naturall life without disturbance or molestation, provided she do not marry, but in case she marry then my daughter be imediately in possession of my whole lands. If Ann should die without issue, my land to descend to my daughter Hannah.
To my daughter Frances the now wife of Henry Byrom all my interest of a marsh that lyes adjoining to the land formerly given to her by deed of gift.
To my loving wife Jane one Negro woman Flora during her naturall life, provided she do not marry; then to my daughter Hannah.
To my daughter Hannah one large table and one forme belonging to it, one feather bed which she now lies on and the furniture thereto belonging, at the age of nineteen or day of marriage.
To my daughter Anne two chaires, one chest, one feather bed and furniture, at the age of eighteen or day or marriage.
To my son in law Francis Brown one feather bed which I had by my intermarriage with his mother my now wife.
To my son John Mills one shilling sterling.
All my pewter to be equally divided between my loving wife Jane and my two daughters Hannah and Anne Mills, at the ages before reciter.
To my daughter Frances the now wife of Henry Byrom all the feathers that is in an old tick lying under the bed whereon I now lye.
To my two daughters in law Jane and Elizabeth Brown two cows each when they shall arrive to the age of twelve years.
All the rest of my cattle to my loving wife Jane. In case my wife dye or marry, equally divided between my daughters Hannah and Ann Mills.
To my loving wife Jane one horse named Trep. My horse Troyer be sold if my wife shall so think fitt and the money or tobacco be divided equally between my wife and my two daughters Hannah and Anne Mills.
To my son in law Francis Brown one year old mare colt. My daughter in law Jane Brown have the first colt that shall come of the mare and my daughter in law Eliza. Brown have the second.
All the rest of my estate to my two daughters Hannah and Ann Mills equally.
My loving wife Jane Mills and Henry Byrom executors.
Robert (X) Mills
To Francis, Jane and Eliza Brown my son and daughters in law, each one young beast being down at Piscataway. To my wife the bed and furniture whereon I now lye during her naturall life, then to go to my two daughters Hannah and Ann Mills.
Wit: Peter Byrom, Francis (0) Byrom, Salvator Muscoe.
10 March 1709/10. Proved by Peter Byrom and Salvator Muscoe.
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1707-1711 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 13; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 324. 10 May 1710. Bond of Jane Mills as guardian of Francis Brown and Mary Brown. Unto Francis Gouldman of Essex County, Gent., in behalfe of the Court. For £300 sterling.
Securities, John Pickett and Glass Caston.
Jane (J) Mills
Jno. Pickett
Glass Caston
Wit: Ja. Alderson, Tho. Henman.
10 May 1710. Acknowledged.¹
In Daniel Browne (I)'s will dated 18 January 1707 at Essex Co., Virginia, USA, Jane (?) was named as executor;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1707-1711 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 13; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 148.
Will of Daniell Brown of Essex County, being very sick and weake of body, dated 18 Jan. 1707.
To my eldest son Abraham Brown my old plantation through the old field bounding upon the line of Daniel Brown Junr. by the old mill path on the side of the dividing branch ... side of the middle branch near unto Mr. Thomas Edmondson's old field dividing the land of my son Henry Brown and Abraham Brown.
Unto my son Henry Brown my now dwelling plantation and all of my land lying between the dividing branch and the middle branch.
Unto my son Francis Brown all the remainder of my land lying on the upper side of the middle branch.
Unto my daughter Sarah Boughan land beginning at the bridge and so up the branch to a spring in Thomas Wood's old field ... to a dividing corner tree of Francis Brown Senr. ... to the middle branch.
Unto my son Abraham Brown one shilling.
Unto my daughter Sarah Boughan one shilling.
Unto my son Henry Brown one cowe when he comes to the years of 21.
Unto my son Francis Brown one cowe when he comes to the years of 21.
Unto my daughter Mary Brown three cowes, upon her wedding day, and a young mare the same day.
All the remainder unto my loving wife Jane Brown and at her decease unto my two daughters Jane and Elizabeth Brown, and appoint her my sole executrix.
Daniell Brown
Wit: Henry (H) Broune, Jean (J) Broune, Alexander Younger.
10 7ber [Sept.] 1708. Proved by Hen. Brown, Jane Brown and Allexander Younger.⁵

     Robert Mills was born before 1667 at Old Rappahannock Co. (now Richmond Co.), Virginia, USA.¹ He married Mary (?) before 1686 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives
Family     Robert Mills, b. Bef 1667, Old Rappahannock (Richmond) County, Virginia d. 10 Mar 1710, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia - probate (Age > 43 years)
Marriage     Bef 1686      South Farnham Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia
Children      
     1. John Mills, b. 1689 d. 18 Oct 1720, Essex County, Virginia - probate (Age 31 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     2. Hannah Mills, b. Aft 1694, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia d. Aft 1710, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia (Age > 16 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     3. Anne Mills, b. Aft 1696, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia d. Between 1727 and 1737, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia (Age < 29 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     4. Frances Mills, b. Bef 1686, South Farnham Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia d. Aft 1720, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia (Age > 36 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].² Robert Mills married Jane (?) in 1709 at Old Rappahannock Co. (now Richmond Co.), Virginia, USA,
; His 2nd wife; her 2nd husband.¹
Robert Mills died before 10 March 1710 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1707-1711 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 13; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 289-90.
Will of Robert Mills of the County of Essex, being sick and weake in body, dated 5 Jan. 1709.
All my lands unto my daughter Anne, Jane my now wife to live upon the plantation during her naturall life without disturbance or molestation, provided she do not marry, but in case she marry then my daughter be imediately in possession of my whole lands. If Ann should die without issue, my land to descend to my daughter Hannah.
To my daughter Frances the now wife of Henry Byrom all my interest of a marsh that lyes adjoining to the land formerly given to her by deed of gift.
To my loving wife Jane one Negro woman Flora during her naturall life, provided she do not marry; then to my daughter Hannah.
To my daughter Hannah one large table and one forme belonging to it, one feather bed which she now lies on and the furniture thereto belonging, at the age of nineteen or day of marriage.
To my daughter Anne two chaires, one chest, one feather bed and furniture, at the age of eighteen or day or marriage.
To my son in law Francis Brown one feather bed which I had by my intermarriage with his mother my now wife.
To my son John Mills one shilling sterling.
All my pewter to be equally divided between my loving wife Jane and my two daughters Hannah and Anne Mills, at the ages before reciter.
To my daughter Frances the now wife of Henry Byrom all the feathers that is in an old tick lying under the bed whereon I now lye.
To my two daughters in law Jane and Elizabeth Brown two cows each when they shall arrive to the age of twelve years.
All the rest of my cattle to my loving wife Jane. In case my wife dye or marry, equally divided between my daughters Hannah and Ann Mills.
To my loving wife Jane one horse named Trep. My horse Troyer be sold if my wife shall so think fitt and the money or tobacco be divided equally between my wife and my two daughters Hannah and Anne Mills.
To my son in law Francis Brown one year old mare colt. My daughter in law Jane Brown have the first colt that shall come of the mare and my daughter in law Eliza. Brown have the second.
All the rest of my estate to my two daughters Hannah and Ann Mills equally.
My loving wife Jane Mills and Henry Byrom executors.
Robert (X) Mills
To Francis, Jane and Eliza Brown my son and daughters in law, each one young beast being down at Piscataway. To my wife the bed and furniture whereon I now lye during her naturall life, then to go to my two daughters Hannah and Ann Mills.
Wit: Peter Byrom, Francis (0) Byrom, Salvator Muscoe.
10 March 1709/10. Proved by Peter Byrom and Salvator Muscoe.
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1707-1711 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 13; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 291.
10 March 1709/10. Bond of Henry Byrom as executor
of Robert Mills. Unto James Boughan of Essex County, Gent., in behalf of the Court. For £200 sterling. Securities, Salvator Muscoe and Robert Jones.
Henry Byrom
Salvator Muscoe
Robt. Jones
Wit: Ja. Alderson, Abr. Ayrton.
10 March 1709/10, Acknowledged
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1707-1711 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 13; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 329-30.
Robt. Mills. Inventory. 7 April 1710. Made in obedience to order of 10 March 1709/10. Total valuation
£102.6.6 including one Negro valued at £18.
Wm. Daingerfield
Ja. Fullerton
William (D) Dyer
11 May 1710. Presented by Henry Byrom, executor.

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1711-1714 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 14, Part 1; [Virginia Colonial Abstracts Vol 8, Beverley Fleet]; Page 165. "Tobacco that I have recieved belonging to Robert Mills Estate since the appraisal Twelve hundred and Eighty and likewise young hogg near two year old Chopping knife"
signed Henry Byrom
At a Court held for Essex the 14th day of Jan'ry 1713/4 presented
by Henry Byrom Exor of the last will of Robert Mills decd and is Recorded
Test
Richard Buckner Cl Cur

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1656-1692 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Will Book; [William Montgomery Sweeny]
MILLS, JOHN, 5 March, 1682/3; 26 June, 1683.
Very sick and weak of body but perfect of sence.
To sonn Robert Mills one hundred and fourty acres of land bounding upon a deep Swamp Joyning upon Anthony North excepting the mount valay and ye North side of the Valley which I doe reserve for my two younger Sonns for timber.
To Sonn John Mills one hundred and fourty Acres of Land bounding upon his Brother Robert. The remaining of the said Divident to Land to be equally divided betwixt the two younger Brothers Henry and James Mills and if either of them die without issue ye Survivor of either of them to have all the Land to himselfe.
To my two daughters Martha and Jane one heifer apiece and if either of the said heifers should dy without Increase they are to be made good out of the stock.
To my son James Mills one yearling Cow Calf of the breed of the Cow called Cherry.
To my son Henry Mills one cow his Choice out of the Stock.
To the two younger Brothers one Mare and her Increase betwixt them both also to them one ffeather bed betwixt them but they are not to take it out of the house as long as the aforesaid James Mills doth Stay with his Mother.
To my son John Mills one long gun.
Wife Executrix.
Wit. JOHN KINGE, aged 26 years or thereabouts,
JOHN ROBERTS, aged 35 years or thereabouts,
WILL X MACKENNY, aged 60 years or thereabouts.

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1701-1704 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book; [Antient Press]; Page 101)
IN THE NAME OF GOD Amen, I ELIZABETH BROWNE being sick & weake of body but of sound & perfect memory blessed and praised be Almighty God for the same doe make & ordaine this to be my last Will & Testamt. in manner & forme following, first & principally I comend my Soule into the hands of Almighty God who gave it hopeing through the pretious death & passion of or: blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ to receive full pardon & forgiveness of all my sinns & a joyfull Ressurecon at the last Day as for my body I committ to the Ground to be decently & Christianly buryed att the discretion of my Exer. hereafter named and as for the worldly goods that God of his Mercy hath lent me I will & bequeath thm in manner & forme following (vizt.)
Imprimis I give unto ROBERT MILLS the halfe part of the goods that now is att his house a Cow a Calfe and a horse & whatt tobaccoe is due to me except what is herein bequeathed, a pott, a kettle & fower pewter dishes
Item I give unto EDMOND PAGITT SENIOR the other halfe pte: of the goods that is now att ROBERT MILLS and a Steere att my Son, FRANKE BROWNEs & one hoggshead of tobacco att BENJAMIN MATHEWS, a pott, a dripping pan, a spitt & four pewter dishes
Item I give unto JOHN MILLS the hdd. of tobo: due to me from him
Item I give unto my Daugher, SARAH, twelve pence
Item I give unto my Sonn; FRANCIS BROWNE, twelve pence
Item I give unto my Son, DANIELL BROWNE, twelve pence and of this my last Will & Testamt. I make ROBERT MILLS and EDMOND PAGETT joynt Ezers. & doe hereby utterly disallow revoake and annuli all & every former Testamts. Wills Legacyes bequest and Exercr. by me in any wise before this time named willed & bequeathed, Rattifying & confirming this & none other to be my last Will &Testamt. In Witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seale this second day of February 1698
Signed sealed published declared and pronounced as her last Will and Testament in pr:sence of us
ELIZABETH BROWNE
THO: HUCKLESCUTT
MARY HUCKLESCOTT
FRANCES MILLS her marke
Prov'd in Essex County Court ye 10th day of March 1701 by the oathes of MARY MUSCOE (formerly MARY HUCKLESCOTT) &FRANCES BYROM (formerly FRANCES MILLS) witnesses hereto & truely recorded Test FRANCIS MERIWETHER, Cl C
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1686-1688 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 7, Part II; [Antient Press]; Page 357-359
THIS INDENTURE made this (blank) day of (blank) ano: 1687 and in the third yeare of the Reigne of our sovereigne Lord James the second by the grace of God of England &c., Between JOHN MILLS of the County of Rappa: in Virginia, Plantr., on the one part and REBECCA his Wife and THOS: NEW of the sd County on the other part Witnesseth that the sd JOHN MILLS and REBECCA his Wife for the sume of Three thousand five hundred pounds of good legal] Tobacco and cask to him in hand paid have granted unto the sd THO: NEW his heires and assignes forever all their right and demand unto a certain peice or parcell of land conteyning One hundred and forty acers being on the South side of the Rappa: River binding upon a certaine Creeke called formerly by the name of TIGNORS CREEK on the one side for breadth and back into the woods for width bounding upon the land given to JAMES MILLS deced and upon the land of RICHARD NIGHTINGALE and upon the land of ROBT: MILLS the said One hundred and forty acers being part of a greater quantitie taken up and included in a Patent of 562 acers by JOHN MILLS the Elder, Father to the sd JOHN MILLS here above mentioned, and by him given and bequeathed in his Last Will and Testament unto the sd JOHN MILLS the Younger with all the rights and appertinances To have and to hold the sd land and premisses unto the sd THO: NEW his heires or assignes from him the sd JOHN MILLS and REBECCA his Wife and the sd JOHN MILLS for himselfe his heires for the consideration aforesd the sd parcell of land and all the premisses will warrant and defend unto him the sd THO: NEW And Further the sd JOHN MILLS do grant to the sd THO. NEW to exonerate and due acknowledgemt. make of all the before granted bargained premisses before the Justices holding Court for the County of Rappa: there to be enrolled according to the Statute in that Case provided In Witness whereof the sd JOHN MILLS and REBECCA his Wife hereunto sett their hands and affixed their seale
WM. MOSS, JOHN MILLS
DANLL, DISKIN REBECCA MILLS
Recognitr in Cur Com Rappa: 1 die junii 1687 et record 14th die
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1697-1699 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book, Part II; [Antient Press]; Page 302-304
THIS INDENTURE made this 28th day of May 1687 & in ye third year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord James ye Second by ye grace of God of England, Scotland France & Ireland, King Defendr. of ye faith &c., Between JOHN MILLS of the County of RAPPA: in Virga:, Planter, on ye one part & REBECKA his Wife and THOMAS NEW of ye sd. County on ye other part. Witnesseth that the said JNO: MILLS & REBECKA his Wife for the sum of Three thousand five hundred pounds of good Legal! tobacco in cask to hm paid, have granted unto ye sd. THO: NEW his heirs & assignes for ever all his right of a p:cell of Land containing One hundred & forty acres being on ye South side of Rappa: River bounding upon a certaine Creek called formerly by the name of TIGNORS CREEKE on ye one side for breadth and back in ye woods for length bounding upon the land given to JAMES MILLS deced, & upon the Land of RICHD. NIGHTINGALL and upon ye land of ROBT. MILLS, the said Land being part of a greater quantity taken up & included in a Patent of 562 acres by JOHN MILLS ye Elder, Father of ye sd. JNO: MILLS here above menconed; and by him given & bequeathed in his last Will & Testamt, unto ye sd. JNO: MILLS ye Younger; with all ye rights; To have & to hold ye sd. Land unto ye sd. THO: NEW his heirs & assignes forevermore from him ye sd. JNO: MILLS & REBECKA his Wife will warrant & defend unto him ye sd. THO: NEW against him ye sd. JNO: MILLS his heirs or any of them & all & every other person lawfully claiming
ye same, In Witness whereof ye sd. JNO: MILLS &REBECKA his Wife have hereunto set their hands & affixed their seales ye date above written
WM. MOSS, JNO: MILLS
DANIEL DISKIN REBECKAH MILLS
Recognitr; in Cur: Com: RAPPA: 1 die June 1687 et Recordatr: 14 die
Test WM. COLSTON, Cl Cur
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that we WM. BENDREY &ELIZA: Wife to ye sd. WM. BENDREY, have sold ye within meconed Land & conveyance unto ye sd. ROBT. MILLS his heirs & assignes & do warrant ye same in as amplemanner as it was sold from ye within menconed JNO: MILLS & REBECKAH his Wife unto ye within named THOMAS NEW , & do oblige our selves in consideracon of Six thousand pounds of tobacco to be fully satisfied & to acknowledge ye same before ye Justices holding Court for ye County of Essex thereto be enrolled according to ye Statute in that case made & provided; In Witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands & fixed our seales this 24th day of September 1698
Signed sealed & delivered in the presence of us
THO: HUCKLESCOTT WILLIAM BENDERY
WILLIAM ALLEN
Acknowledged in Essex County Court ye 10th day of Janry. 1698 & truely recorded Test FRANCIS MERIWETHER, Cl Cur
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I WM. BENDREY am held and firmly bound unto ROBT. MILLS in ye just quantity of Twelve thousand pounds of good sound merchantable sweet scented tobo: & Caste, to the which payment I bind myselfe my heirs firmly by these presents; In Witness where of I have set my hand &wale this 10th day of Janry: 1698
The Condicon of this obligacon is such that whereas ye above bound WM. BENDREY did sell ROBT. MILLS a certaine tract of Land as by Assignmt., bearing date ye 24th day of Septmber 1698 on ye back side of a Deed of Sale & Instrumt. of Writeing, wherein ye sd. parcel! of Land was sold unto THO: NEW by JNO. MILLS, Brother to ye sd ROBERT MILLS, If therefore ye sd. WM. BENDREY shall save & defend unto ye sd. ROBT. MILLS ye aforesd. tract of Land from him his heirs & assignes & all p:sons through or under him lawfully laying claime to ye same, then this present obligacon to be void or else to remain in full force & virtue
Signed sealed & delivered in ye presence of us
FRANCIS GOULDMAN, WILLIAM BENDERY
THO: HUCKLESCOTT
Acknowledged in Essex County Court ye 10th of Janry: 1698 & truely recorded Test FRANCIS MERIWETHER, Cl Cur
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1701-1704 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book; [Antient Press]; Page 122
KNOW ALL MEN by these pr:sents that wee SARAH POWELL, JOHN MILLS & ROBT. MILLS of the County of Essex in Virga: are firmely bound unto ye Worpll. her Maities, Justices of the Peace for the said County in the summe of Fifty pounds Step this 10th day of Ober 1702.
The Condicon of this obligacon is that if SARAH POWELL, Admrx. of all & singular the goods chattells & credits of THO. POWELL deced, doe make a perfect Inventory of all ye goods chattells & credits of ye sd deced which have come to the hands of her or any other persons for her & the same do exhibit to the next Court that shall be held for the abovesd. County of Essex & make Oath thereto And ye same doe well and truely admr. according to Law & further doe make a true & just accot. of her sd Admstracon when lawfully required & all the rest of the sd goods shall deliver unto such persons respectively as the said Court shall appoint, Then this obligacon to be void or else to remaine in full power
Signed sealed & delivered in ye pr:sence of us
ADAM DENNING, SARAH POWELL the marke of
THO. STRETTON JNO: MILLS the marke of
ROBT. MILLS the marke of
Acknowledged in Essex County Court the 10th day of 9ber: 1702 & truely recorded
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1702-1704 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 11; [Virginia Colonial Abstracts Vol 29, Beverley Fleet]; Page 42
Deed of Gift. 10 Dec. 1702 Robert Mills of Southfarnham parish, Essex Co; planter, and Mary his wife, give "for kind love and tender affection . . . unto our Dear and loveing Daughter Frances Byrom the now wife of Henry Byram of the aforesaid parish and County, Gun Smith" 100 acres, a plantation in So. Farnham par., formerly the-land of Thomas News and since purchased of William Bendry late of this County deceased. Adjoins old Plantation swamp, etc. This plantation is given to Frances Byram ( also appears as Byrom and Biram in the entry) and not to her husband.
Wit: Signed Robert x Mills
William Greenhall Mary x Mills
Saml. Coates
Rec. 10 July 1703.
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1702-1704 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 11; [Virginia Colonial Abstracts Vol 29, Beverley Fleet]; Page 60
Indenture. 10 Aug 1703. Robert Brooke, John Taliaferro, Richard Covington and Daniell Dobins, Gent., Justices of Essex Co., on behalf of Thomas Evans orphan of John Evans late of Essex Co. deceased, bind him to serve Robert Mills and Mary his wife as apprentice till 21, he being 15 years old the 6th January next.
Wit; Signed Robert x Mills
Salvator Musooe Thomas x Evans
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1707-1711 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 13; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 224-25,
Robert Mills of Southfarnham Parish, Essex County, unto my loveing son John Mills of same. For natural love and affection. Tract commonly called the Old Plantation whereon my father John Mills, deceased, did dwell in his lifetime, containing 200 acres, in parish aforesaid ... by the main road side at the lower end of Hacklescott's plantation, thence across the road and along John Evins, decease, his line down Hucklescott's spring branch to the main swamp until you meet with the upper line of the land whereon Henry Byrom now lives ... to Gilson's
Creek ... land whereon Abraham Little now lives ... Roson's line ... part of a patent unto John Mills father to the said
Robert Mills
Robt. (S) Mills
Wit: Salvator'Muscoe, Richard Goode.
10 June 1709. Acknowledged by Robert Mills. Right of dower relinquished by Jane his wife.

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1714-1716 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 14, Part 2; [Virginia Colonial Abstracts Vol 9, Beverley Fleet]; Page 442.
Lease and Release. 10-11 Nov. 1715.
John Mills' planter, of South Farnham Par., sells William Johnson, planters of same parish, 100 acres lying in Essex Co., "formerly known by the name of Lancaster County", on N.E. side of Piscatcean Creek, adj. land formerly belonging to Armstrong and Richard King, land formerly belonging to Wm. Johnson, the Grandfather of the aforesaid Wm. Johnson. "The sd Land being formerly sold x x by a certain deed x from the aferenamed Grandfather and Constance his wife unto John Mills the Grandfather of the aforesaid John Mills" on June 10th 1656, "and since descended to his Grandson John Mills above named as the Eldest Son of Robt Mills who was the Eldest Son and heir apparont to the Grandfather John Mills aferenamed". The lease refers twice to the purchaser as "William Johnson the younger". The lease also refers to John Mills as "John Mills the younger".
Wit: James Boughan Signed John Mills
Wm Covington Junr
Thos Wheeler Rec. 21 Dec. 1715.¹

     Mary (?) was born before 1671.¹ She married Robert Mills before 1686 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA,
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His 1st of 2 wives
Family     Robert Mills, b. Bef 1667, Old Rappahannock (Richmond) County, Virginia d. 10 Mar 1710, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia - probate (Age > 43 years)
Marriage     Bef 1686      South Farnham Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia
Children      
     1. John Mills, b. 1689 d. 18 Oct 1720, Essex County, Virginia - probate (Age 31 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     2. Hannah Mills, b. Aft 1694, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia d. Aft 1710, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia (Age > 16 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     3. Anne Mills, b. Aft 1696, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia d. Between 1727 and 1737, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia (Age < 29 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
     4. Frances Mills, b. Bef 1686, South Farnham Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia d. Aft 1720, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia (Age > 36 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural].¹
Mary (?) died after 1703 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1702-1704 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 11; [Virginia Colonial Abstracts Vol 29, Beverley Fleet]; Page 60
Indenture. 10 Aug 1703. Robert Brooke, John Taliaferro, Richard Covington and Daniell Dobins, Gent., Justices of Essex CO., on behalf of Thomas Evans orphan of John Evans late of Essex Co. deceased, bind him to serve Robert Mills and Mary his wife as apprentice till 21, he being 15 years old the 6th January next.
Wit; Signed Robert x Mills
Salvator Musooe Thomas x Evans.¹

     Francis Browne was born before 1625 at England.¹ He married Elizabeth Allen before 1656 at South Farnham Parish, Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA.³

Francis Browne died before 3 February 1691 at South Farnham Parish, Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA; date of probate.¹

His estate was probated on 3 February 1691 at Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA.¹

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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Wills of Old Rappahannock County, Virginia, 1656-1692 page 147
BROWN, FRANCIS, 10 November, 1690; 3 February, 1691.
In the name of God Amen
I ffrancis Brown senior in the parish of South ffarnham in the County of Rapp being very sick and weake of body butt of perfect sense and memory doe make this my Last Will and Testament in manner and forme ffolowing I give and bequeath my souk unto Al-mighty God that gave it me with a sure and certayne hope of a joy-full Resurrection through the merits of my Blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and my body unto my mother the earth to be decently interred and for my worldly Estate in manner and form following after my just and Lawfall debts are satisfied.

I give and bequeath unto my son ffrancis Brown after mine and my Loving wife Elizabeth decease all that necke of Land Lying on the north side of my devident of Land I now live on bounded as followeth that is to say strayt away through and mild field from the Run of the deviling branch the mill road which goes to my son Daniel goes over & for a small branch neare my ould dwelling house called by the name of the spring branch which sayd Land I give and bequeath unto my said son ffrancis to him and his heirs forever.
I also give and bequeath unto my son Daniel Brown after my and my Loving wife Elizabeth decease all that Rest of my land I am now possessed with all my plantation and housing to him and his heires to have and to hould in fee simple for ever also itt is my will and dealer that my household goods be equally divided between my two sons ffrancis and Daniel both in quality and goodness to them and their heirs to have and to hould in fee simple for ever also it is my will and desier there be a row of orchard trees planted along ye sayd ould field to devide the above sayd Land. I also give and bequeath unto my sons ffrancis and Daniel my parcell of Land Lying on the south side of pescataway Creeke called by the name of ye wading place poynt equally between them and their heirs forever I alsoe give and bequeath unto my fower daughters Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary and Rebecca one shilling apeace to be payd them by my lawful executor or executrix I also give and bequeath unto Daniel Brown the son of my son Francis Brown one feather bed with the furniture belonging unto itt to him and his heirs forever after my and my "sites decease.
I give and bequeath unto my Loving wife Elizabeth all the Rest of my moveable Estate that I am now possessed with to have and to hould without any Lett or molestation to her and her heirs forever I also give and bequeath unto my flower Godsons that is Joseph and John Edmondson and Ffras Brown the son of Daniell Brown senior my neighbour and ffra Graves the son of Ffras Graves deceased to every one of them one pocket bible of fine or six shillings price to be truly payd them after my decease by my Law-full executor or executrix I alsoe apoynt my Loving wife Elizabeth my sole and whole executrix of this my Last will and testament and this my Last will to cut off and disannull all fformer wills whatsoever as witness my hand and seal this 10th day of novher 1690
signed sealed and delivered FRANCIS BROWN Seal in the presence of us JOHN FERGUSON, THO WHEELER Probst est sacrum in Cur. Com. Rappa. 3° die ffeby ano 1691
Test Wm COLSTON Cl. Recorded 26 Feb. 1691.
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1653-1800 Lancaster County, Virginia Wills [Ida J. Lee];
COLE, Francis. Will. 1 July 1658. Rec. 1 October 1658.
Wife Alice (all plantation where I now live) Daughters Frances and Mary; Francis Brown, son of Francis Brown; Mr. Roger Radford. John Burroughs, servant. Extrs. Wife and daughter Frances. Wits: Roger Radford, Edward Dale. W.B. 2, Page 54.

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James Hughes 2006-01-16 09:42:38
p.186. Power of Atty from Francis and Elizabeth Browne to Geo Marsh to ack sale of 300 acres to Nich Cocke. dated 16th May 1659.
signed
Francis Browne
Eliz Browne
Wit:
Tho Bunbury
Richard Lugg
Rec. 25 May 1659

p.186. Francis Browne of Rapa., "with consent of Elizabeth my wife confirms all my right & claim" to that 300 acres formerly sold "unto Roger Radford unto Nicholas Cocke his heirs or his assigns" and releases claim to sd land. Dated 15 May 1659. signed
Francis Browne
Eliz Browne
Wit:
George Marsh
Tho Bunbury
Rec. 1 July 1659

Source:
Fleet, Beverley,
Lancaster County, record book no. 2, 1654-1666, pages 1-394
Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. County, 1961, 141 pgs.
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Note:
No.2. p.58 P of A. 19 Dec 1645 Francis BROWNE to John PEAD, to answer suit of John MERYMAN Signed Francis BROWNE Testes John PEAD Walter Gillerd

No.2. p.92 Will of John Baxter. Dated "tenth of december at night". Probated 6 January 1645/6. All goods to Eliz: Clarke. Lists debts due him as follows: Thomas Beale 300 and odd John Pellam 160 Charles Smith 90 Mr Lee a pair of shoes Francis the Frenchman a pair of shoes. Signed
John Baxter
His marke
Wit:
John PEADE
Francis BROWNE

Source:
Fleet, Beverley,
York County, 1633-1646
Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. County, 1961, 108 pgs.
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James Hughes 2006-06-08 23:33:28
No.2. p.53 John Peade the attorney of Francis Browne confesses a debt of 348 tobo to Florentine Payne. Order that Browne pay John Merryman attorney of Payne within 5 days.

No.2. p.58 "John Meryman these are to desire you to get an order of Court against Francis Browne for 300 lb of tob' and Caske ant two yeares forbeearance which cometh to 348 and Caske or else- for the payment of it the next yeare and likewise one hundred and twelve pounds of tobacco of Mr Sewell ther as Mr Hopkins note of the pertickelers with his hand to it if past for it remembers it and likewise fiftie pounds of Tobacco from the Estate of Mr Hanmore I paid him -hhd of Salt lost to him at plat and after on the same day at Kiquotan I won fiftie pounds of tobaco of him I pray doe these things for me at the Paqquoson and you shall command me the lide not other but rest
Aprill 21th 1645
Yours Florent' Payne"

Source:
Fleet, Beverley,
York County, 1633-1646
Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. County, 1961, 108 pgs.

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1665-1677 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed & Will Book; [Antient Press]; Page 105-106
TO ALL CHRISTIAN PEOPLE to whom this present writing shall come SAML: PARRY of the Parish of Farnham in ye County of Rappa. sendeth Greeting in our Lord God everlasting Know ye that I SAML. PARRY for good consideration me thereunto moveing & for & in consideration of the Speciall love & singular affection which I always bear unto my Loving Friend FRANCIS BROWN of PISCATACON CREEK in the Parish afd. Planter have given granted & aliened delivered & confirmed unto the said FRANCIS BROWNE his heirs & admrs. for Ever free egress & regress to that ILAND GROUND or parcel of land commonly knowne or called by ye name of the WADING POINT situate & being near the Plantation now in the Tenour of NATHL. BAXTER un PISCATACON CREEK above mentioned w have & to hold to clear build & make any use of whatsoever for his own necessary occasion wth priviledges I give unto him the said FRANCIS BROWN from me my heirs Exrs: Admrs: without any molestation or trouble to FRANCIS BROWN his heirs for ever warranting & confirming my sd Gift as also this Instrument of assurance or Deed of Gift & all things else thereunto belonging from me SAML. PARRY my heirs Exrs. Admrs: & other assignes whatsoever. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal this 25th day of 7ber Ao: Dom: 1665 in presence of THO. HARPER. SAML: PARRY seal
RI: GLOVER
Recognr: in Cur Com Rappa 7 die Martii Ao: 1665
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1656-1662 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 1, Part I; [Antient Press]; Page 25
THESE PRESENTS Witness that I FRANCIS BROWN of the County of Rappa (missing) me thereunto moveing have bargained & sold unto THOMAS HARPER One Pattent (missing) seven acres of land (missing) to the land that I now live on & (missing) JAMES KERR (missing) bounded as by Pattent bearing date (missing) herein menconed (missing) by virtue of my Pattent (missing) THOMAS HARPER (missing) & to hold with all priviledges (missing) the cause (missing) We have hereunto sett our (hands) & seals
Test THOMAS (missing) FRANCIS BROWNE Seal
WM. JO(missing) BROWNE Seal
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1656-1662 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 1, Part I; [Antient Press]; Page 35-36
BE IT KNOWN unto all men by these presents that I THOMAS HARPER of the County of Rappahanock Planter for certain consideracons have bargained & sold unto THOMAS LIDDELL of the aforesaid County the half of one Pattent of land conteining Two hundred & seven acres lying in the aforesaid County upon the So. side of COXES CREEK the South side whereof being bounded upon the land of FRANCIS BROWNE as is menconed in the Pattent thereof bearing date the 19th of May 1654 the one half of the land herein menconed I THOMAS HARPER do by virtue of my Pattent confirme unto the aforesaid THOMAS LIDDELL his heirs Exrs. or assignes for ever. To Have and To Hold in as large and ample manner to all intents & purposes as is priviledged in the Pattent hereunto belonging & shall acknowledge the same in open Court to be inserted upon Record when I am required thereto & for the more security I have hereunto sett my hand & seal this 26th day of October 1658
Attest JAMES BAUGHAN. THO HARPER
TOMASM BAUGHAN
their markes
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1656-1662 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 1, Part I; [Antient Press]; Page 111
TO ALL PERSONS to whom these presents shall come greting we the KING & GREAT MEN of MATTAPONY do give to Certify that whereas there are certain ill reports issued amung the English Inhabiting RAPPAHANOCK RIVER that we should lay claime to or desire the land or Plantacon now Inhabited by FRANCIS BROWN neer adjacent unto us wee do utterly deny the same & lay no claime thereto as also further certify that during the time of his abode neer us he hath demeaned himself civilly without doing us any manner of Injury, In Witness whereof we hereunto sett our hands at QUIOQUISEN HOUSE (missing) of September 1660
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1656-1662 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 1, Part I; [Antient Press]; Page 141-142
KNOW ALL MEN that I FRANCIS BROWNE and ELIZABETH BROWNE do acknowledge to have sould unto WILLIAM RICHARDS his heirs or assignes one parcell of land begining upon the land of JAMES FULLERTON and JOHN BURNETT at a marked white Oak and to a marked Gum & so into the woods for his length the said land I the said FRANCIS BROWNE & ELIZABETH do acknowledge to have sould to the said RICHARDS his heirs or assignes from us the said FRANCIS & ELIZA. BROWNE our heirs & assignes for ever the said RICHARDS to pay his due of Fee rents due to the King. In Witness the parties have sett their hands & seals this 13th of February 1660
in presence of THO. HARDING, FRANCIS BROWNE
THOMAS HARPER ELIZA. BROWNE
In presence of WILL JOHNSON
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1656-1662 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 1, Part I; [Antient Press]; Page 146
THIS INDENTURE made the 14th of January 1660 Witnesseth that whereas there is a parcel! of land formerly Pattented betwixt OLIVER SEAGER deced & FRANCIS BROWN which land is now in the possession of HUMPHRY OWEN in behalf of the Widdow & heirs of OLIVER SEAGER & now in dispute at Law, Know all men that. I FRANCIS BROWN for the sum of One thousand pounds of Tobacco to me paid do hereby relinquish all my title to the said parcel! of land to the Widdow & heris of the said OLIVER SEAGER deceased & I do likewise warrant the possession of said land being the one half of the land specified & granted by Pattent to OLIVER SEAGER deceased & one FRANCIS BROWNE agt. all persons whatsoever & do hereby oblige my self to make further assurance of the said Land where thereunto I shall be called by the Widdow & heirs of the said OLIVER SEAGER or by them who are or shall be intrusted with their Estate & likewise to acknowledge this present writing in Court & to procure my Wifes Consent thereto sett my hand & seale this day above written
Witness GEORGE MARSH, FRANCIS BROWNE
DANIELL JOHNSON
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1662-1664 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 1, Part II; [Antient Press]; Page 295
KNOW ALL MEN that I FRANCIS BROWNE for & in consideration of the Sum of (missing) pounds of good Tubu 6c cask (missing)cnt at & before the sealing (missing) assigned & sett over and by these presents (missing) unto the sd ANDREW GILSON all the Catle that (missing) & likewise all my Crop of Tobo. that I shall (missing) upon my plantacon To have and to hold the sd Catle (missing) ANDREW GILSON his heirs & assigned Provided (missing) FRANCIS BROWN his heirs shall pay or cause to be paid unto the sd ANDREW GILSON his Ears, the sum of (missing) thousand two hundred two pounds of good sound Merchantable Tobacco & cask upon the last day of October neat Ensuing date hereof that then these presents shall be utterly void & of noe effect In Witness whereof I sd FRANCIS BROWN have sett my hand & seale the 11th day of February 1663 this Tobo is to be paid on the Plantacon of the sd FRANCIS BROWN Test RICHARD GLOVER FRANCIS BROWN
JAMES BOUGHAN
Recognit in Cur Rappa primo die Junii 1664
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1663-1668 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 3; [Antient Press]; Page 188-191
BEE IT KNOWNE unto all men by these presents that I FRANCIS BROWNE of the Pish of Farneham in the County of Rappa wth the free and voluntary consent of my lawful Wife ELIZABETH BROWNE doe for the valluable consideracon of three thousand six hundred pounds of Tob and Caske to me in hand paid by RICHD GLOVER of Rappa. aforesaid Gent for wch I the aforesd Francis Browne doe accquit and discharge the said Richard Glover and doe for me my heires bargaine and sell unto the said Richard Glover his heires all that neck or parcell of land scituate and adjoyning to the Land of THOMAS COOP. THO. HARPER and WM RICHARDS and to the cleare ground of my now dwelling plantacon being at the head of Piscatacon Creeke on the South side of Rappa River the bounds of the said Neck of Land begining at a marked white oake of Wm Richards and runing from thence alonge by the line of Thos Coop and Tho Harp to a great Branch being the lower end of the said Necke and from thence runing by the side of the great branch to a small branch runing Eastwardly joyning uppon the cleare ground of Francis Browne aforemenconed & soe to the head of the small branch wch is neare the Pathes side wch leads to the Plantacon of Francis Browne aforesd (a marked red oake standing by the Paths side) and from thence for Breadth to a marked Gum of Wm. Richards and from thence runing by the same line of Wm. Richards a myle into the woods and soe to the head of the sd Branch where it begann To Have and To Hold all the land con teyned within the Bounds above menconed be it two hundred acres more or less with all rights and privilidges thereunto belonging unto the said Richard Glover his heirs to the true Intent and meaning of the Pattent of the sd land Cont. one thousand one hundred acres Furthermore the aforesd Francis Browne wth the consent of my lawful Wife above menconed warrant the land. In Wittness whereof the above menconed have hereunto sett our hands and seales this 27th day of February 1666.
In presents of us THOMAS HAILINS Francis Browne
ANN ALLEN
Eliza Browne
Recognit in ur Com Rappa 6th die Martii 1666/7
BEE IT KNOWNE UNTO ALL MEN by these presents that I ELIZA. BROWNE Lawful Wife of FRANCIS BROWNE of the County of Rappa, doe constitute ordaine and appoynt my Trusty and faithfull Fricnd NATH PAXTON to be my truc & lawful] Attorncy for me to accknowledge my whole right & in trest in all yt: Neck of land wch my aforesd Husband have sold and deliver'd unto RICH GLOVER and his heires for Ever according as it is menconed in the convayance dated the 27th of Febry 1666 I the said Eliza. Browne having received already of the aforesd Rich: Glover the valluable consideracon of one years schooling for my Daughter SARAH BROWNE wch is already performed by the aforesd Richard Glover. I doe therefore authorize my aforemenconed Attorney to assure and confirme unto the said Richard Glover his heires all my whole right Title and Interest in the land aforemenconed in as full & as ample a manner as if I my Selfe were personally present justifying and confirming wtsoever my said Attorney shall doe in the premiser As Wittness my hand and seale this 2 th day of Febry Ano Domi. 1666
Test THOMAS HAILINS, Elizabeth's Browne
ANN ALLEN
Recordat 12t die Martii 1666
=== Robert Davies and Robert Payne are the same person
1663-1668 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 3; [Antient Press]; Page 273-275
TO ALL TO WHOM etc NOW KNOW YEE etc that I the sd Sr, WM. BERKELEY Knt, Governor etc, doe wth the consent of the Councell of State accordingly give and grant unto Mr. ROBT. DAVIES foure hundred fourty and eight acres of land lying on the So: Side of Puscatacon Creeke in the County of Rappa. begining at a marked pocickry standing by or nigh adjoyning to the Eastermost tree of FRANCIS BROWNE & Extending its Demensions for Breadth So:So: E: 56 chaines by a Line of marked trees dividing this land and a parcell of land belonging to and in the possession of one THOMAS HARPER to a marked corner red oake thence by and alonge the land of SAMLL. PERRY So:So: West 320 chaynes doubling its Leanth into the Maine woods towards the great swamp thence back againe over several! branches of the sd Swampe West North West parrallell to the first lyne & fynlly No:No: East unto the tree where this land begann the sd land being formerly granted unto JNO. BURNETT & JAMES FULLERTON & by them deserted & uppon peticon of the sd Davies to the Right Honble Governor and Councell it was granted provided the land was found Deserted To Have & to Hold etc. to be Held etc Yeelding & paying etc. Provided etc Dated the 22d Septembr. 1664 etc
William Berkeley
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that ROBT. PAYNE of the County of Rappa. out of the love & affection which I beare unto MARY CLAPHAM the Daughter of WM. CLAPHAM JUNR. deced & PETER CARTER sone of JOHN CARTER late of this County deced doe hereby give assigne & make over all the land menconed in this patt to the sd Mary Clapham & Peter Carter aforesd Equally to be devided betweene them according to its quantity and the said Mary Clapham to have her first choyce thereof To Have and to Hold to them & their heires for Ever and yt: if either Dye before marriage or of aige the Survivor to Enjoy the whole to him or her his or her heires or assignes for Ever in as large & ample manner to all intents and purposes as is granted to me WITTNESS my hand & seale this 4th day of 7br 1667, Ro: Payne
Recognit in Cur Com Rapa. 9 Die 7bris Ano 1667.
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1663-1668 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 3; [Antient Press]; Page 381-383
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I FRANCIS BROWNE of the County of Rappa. Planter for and in consideracon of the sume of Tobo; Lawfully according to Act of Assembly in Caske to be paid as hereafter menconed that is to say One thousand pounds of the sd Tob: forthwth uppon demand and three thousand pounds of like Tob: to be paid on the Tenth of 8br next Ensuing and one thousand six hundred and fifty pounds of such sufficient Tobo. in Caske to be paid on the tenth of Octobr: 1669 by THOMAS GOODRICH as alsoe in consideracon of the full paymt: of the Match Coat due to the INDIAN KING etc. by the Honble Master Secretary & COLLO. CARTER have granted and confirmed unto the sd Goodrich his heires & assignes my full right title and Interrest in and to seaven hundred acres of land to me together with THOMAS COOPER survayed and accordingly Entry made as alsoe all wholly and fully my right Title Interest and demand to the premises (that is to say) the seaven hundred and Fifty acres lately wth me and Tho. Cooper survayed & taken up and the residue of the land by the Indians uppon agreemt: as formerly recited deserted to the only use and behoofe of the sd Lt. Collo , Tho: Goodrich his heires and assignes for Ever. IN WIITNESS whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and Seale this 3d of March 1667.
In presents of us HUM: BOOTH, Fran: Browne
THOMAS EDMOND for GEORGE DAVIS Francis Browne
I ELIZABETH BROWNE doe assigne and mate over all my right and title to the premises for a Valluable consideracon to me in hand paid before the sealing and Delivery of these presents. WITTNESS my hand this 2d of March 1667.
In presents of us HUM: BOOTH signd: Elizabeth Browne
THOMAS EDMONDSON, GEORGE DAVIS
Recognit in Cur Cora Rappa. 4th die Martii 1667/8
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I ELIZABETH BROWNE doe by these presents appoynt my Trusty and welbeloved Freind THOMAS EDMONDSON my true & lawful! Attorney for me and in my Names to accknowledge all my right title & interrest of in and unto seaven hundred and fifty acres of land and all my right title & interest of in and concerning all the land formerly belonging to the Indians of Matapony unto Li Colo. Thos: Goodrich rattifying allowing and confirming vt.sovever my sd Attorney shall doe herein by vertue hereof IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto sett my hand & seale this 3d of March 1667.
In presence of HUM: BOOTH, signd: Eliz. Browne
HEN: AWBRY
Recordt x Die Martii 1667
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1663-1668 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 3; [Antient Press]; Page 470-471
TO ALL XPIAN PEOPLE TO WHOM these presents shall come wee FRANCIS BROWNE of Puscatacon in the County of Rappa. Planter &ELIZA. my Wife send greeting.
KNOW WV that wee the said Francis &Elizabeth for divers good causes and Valluable consideracons us thereunto mooving have bargained and sold unto WM. RICHARDS one parcell of land Cont: by Estimacon 200 acres or thereabouts & bounded as Followeth Vizt: Begining at a marked white oake by the land of JAMES FULLERTON & JOHN BURNETT and running from thence for his Breadth 100 poles to a marked wt. oake by a small branch from thence So: Westerly to a Corner Red oake for leangth and from thence E:SoE: 100 po: to a corner wt, Oake and fro: thence No: Easterly to the place where it first begann To Have and To Hold the sd land with all appurtennces thereunto belonging unto the sd Wm. Richards and his heirs for Ever IN WITTNESS whereof wee have hereunto sett our hands and seales this 17th day of March 1667.
In presents of THOMAS EDMONDSON. Francis Browne
JOHN HEYWOOD, JOHN WELLS ElizaBrowne
Recognit in Cur Com Rappa, Primo Die Julii 1668
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Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 3 - 1663-1668; Antient Press: Page 474-477
BE IT KNOWNE UNTO ALL MEN by these presents that I LT. COLLO, THOMAS GOODRICH for myselfe my heires and assignes doe by these presents release and for Ever quite clayme all my right title and interrest clayme & demand wtsoever wch I now have of into or concerning 1100 acres of land scituate lying and being on the South side of Puscatacon Creeke or the Branches thereof unto FRANCIS BROWNE and his heires for Ever wch said land was formerly granted unto the said Francis Browne by Patt. and is now in his Possession to the true performance whereof I the said Lt. Collo Thomas Goodrich doe oblidge myselfe my heires unto the said Francis Browne in the just sume of Twenty thousand pounds of Tobo: by Vertue of these presents GIVEN under my hand and seale this 3d of March 1667
Test JOHN HEYARD, Tho: Goodrich
BENJAMIN GOODRICH
Recognit in Corn Cur Rappa 2d Die July 1668
I THOMAS JENKINS doe accknowledge & confess that I have wrongfully wronged & absurdly abused Lt Collo, THOMAS GOODRICH without any reason or Cause me thereunto mooving being as I humbly conceive provoked thereunto by the overflowing of my Welch Blood the operating of wch hath many times heretofore as well as now caused my tonge to Ruun at randome and Dayly to Exceed the Bounds of reason & civillity, but if yr Worshipill Court of ye Clemency shall be pleased to comiscrate my condicon by pardoning this my offence I shall in the face of the whole Court accknowledge this my humble submission to Collo. Goodrich and there render such further Sattisfaccon as yr Warps. shall thinke necessary or as Collo. Goodrich shall request for the full Sattisfying & appeasing of this my comitted Crime & if yr. Worps. wth the Consent of Collo. Goodrich shall be pleased to grant me this my Request by accepting of this my free Volluntary & Submissive acknowledgmt: shall not only for the future worke a Reformacon in my life but alsoe oblige me forthwith to make my submission on my Knees & for the confirmacon hereof wth an Humble Hart I hereunto sett my hand his marke
Thomas Jenkins
Recognit in Cur Com Rappa primo die Julii 1668
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I ELIZABETH BROWNE Wife of FRANCIS BROWNE doe hereby appoynt & ordeyne THOMAS JENKINS to be my true and law Attorney for me and in my Name to accknowledge a parcell of land wch my husband sold unto WM. RICHARDS as WITTNESS my hand this 30th of June 1668
Test JOHN GRIGORY, Eliza. Browne
JOHN HEYWARD her marke
Recordat in Com Rappa x Die July 1668
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1663-1668 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 3; [Antient Press]; Page 476-477
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I ELIZABETH BROWNE Wife of FRANCIS BROWNE doe hereby appoynt & ordeyne THOMAS JENKINS to be my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my Name to accknowledge a parcell of land wch my husband sold unto WM RICHARDS AS WITTNESS my hand this 30th of June 1668
Test JOHN GRIGORY, Eliza. Browne
JOHN HEYWARD her marke
Recordat in Com Rappa x Die July 1668
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1663-1668 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 3; [Antient Press]; Page 474-475
BE IT KNOWNE UNTO ALL MEN by these presents that I LT. COLLO, THOMAS GOODRICH for myselfe my heires and assignes doe by these presents release and for Ever quite clayme all my right title and interrest clayme & demand wtsoever wch I now have of into or concerning 1100 acres of land scituate lying and being on the South side of Puscatacon Creeke or the Branches thereof unto FRANCIS BROWNE and his heires for Ever wch said land was formerly granted unto the said Francis Browne by Patt. and is now in his Possession to the true performance whereof I he said Lt Collo Thomas Goodrich doe oblidge myselfe my heires unto the said Francis Browne in the just sume of Twenty thousand pounds of Tobo: by Vertue of these presents GIVEN under my hand and seale this 3d of March 1667
Test JOHN HEYARD, Tho: Goodrich
BENJAMIN GOODRICH
Recognit in Corn Cur Rappa 2d Die July 1668
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1668-1670 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 4, Part I; [Antient Press]; Page 135-136
THIS INDENTURE made the second day of March in the yeare of or: Lord 1669 Betweene THOMAS GOLDMAN of the County of Rappa. Planter of the one part & WILLIAM CLEATON of the County of NEW KENT Planter of the other part Witnesseth that the sd THO: GOLDMAN for divers causes and vallueable consideracon
especially for and in consideracon of the full sume of two thousand two hundred & fifty pounds of Tub: unto the sd THO: GOLDMAN well and truely paid whereof he the sd THO: GOLDMAN doth hereby acknoweldge the receipt thereof and him selfe to be fully satisfied & paid & thereof doth clearly discharge the sd WILLM CLEATON & his heires by vertue of these prsents hath given bargained & sold unto WILLM. CLEATON & his heires for ever two hundred twenty & four acres of land lyeing & on the South of PISCATON CREEK, towards the head thereof & in the County of Rappa. aforesd Begining att a marked Pickhickery tree standing & nigh adjoyning to the corner tree of FRANCIS BROWNE thence extending for Breadth East South 56 chaines by a line of mrked trees dividing this land and the lands of THO: HARPER unto a mrked corner red Oake thence by the line of marked trees belonging to the land of SAMUELL PERRY S. S. W. a mile into the woods thence N N W 56 chaines & finally N, N. E. unto the tree first above menconed where this land first begins To Have & To Hold the sd two hundred twenty & four acres of land with all waters proffitts comoditys & appertenances thereunto belonging unto him the sd WILLAM CLEATON his heirs & assignes for Ever & I THOMAS GOLDMAN for my selfe my heires doe hereby covenant to & wth the sd WILLM. CLEATON that the aforesd bargained lands & prmises is free & cleare of & from all manner of former engagements whatsoever & that I the sd THO: GOLDMAN my heires shall and will secure save harmeless indemnified the sd WILLIAM CLEATON his heires from all former Bargains Sales Gifts
wills Dowreys & all other acts whatsoever had made or committed by the sd THO, GOLDMAN or any other Arson whatsoever claiming any right title or interest unto the above mentioned prmises the said WM. CLEATON his heirs paying annually the Rents & services thereby due & payable according to the Pattent & lastly the sd THOMAS GOLDMAN doth hereby prmise to Ratifie & confirme the above bargained prmises with sufficient warranty & assurance by acknowledgment in the County Court of Rappa. & alsoe that ALLICE GOLDMAN my welbeloved Wife shall alsoe acknowledge and surrender her interest in the above bargained land and prmises to the use and behoofe of the sd WILLM. CLEATON his heires & assignes for ever. Witness my hand &seale the day & yeare first above mentioned.
in the prsents of us JNO BOWRY his marke THOMAS GOULDMAN
ELIZ HACKLEY signum
Recognitr. in Cur Rappa 2d die Martii 1669/1670
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1670-1672 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 4, Part II; [Antient Press]; Page 249-250
TO ALL XPIAN PEOPLE to whome these prsents shall come Wee FRANCIS BROWNE of PISCATACON in ye County of Rappa. Planter & ELIZABETH my Wife send Greeting Know Yee that we ye sd FRANCIS & ELIZABETH for divers good causes and valluable consideracons us thereunto moveing have bargained and sold unto WM. RICHARDS one pcell of land containing by Estimacon two hundred acres or thereabouts & bounded as followeth Vizt. beginning at a marked white Oake by ye line of marked trees of ye land of JAMES FULLERTON & JONN BURNETT & running from thence for his breadth one hundred pole to a marked whtie oake by a small branch & from thence South Westerly to a corner red Oake for Length & from thence East So; East 1(U pole to a corner white ()axe & from thence North Eastorly to yo place where it first began To Have and To Hold the sd land and all pfitts & appurtenances thereunto belonging unto ye sd WM. RICHARDS & his heirs forever without ye let hindrance or molestation of us ye said FRANCIS BROWNE & ELIZABETH my Wife our heirs In Witness whereof wee have hereunto sett or: hands and seals this 17th day of March Anno Dom
1667
in psence of us THOMAS EDMONDSON FRANCIS BROWNE
JOHN HEYWARD, JOHN WELLS ELIZABETH BROWNE Recognitr, in Cur Rappa. 1671
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Old Rappahannock Co Va Deed Book 5, Part I - 1672-1674; Antient Press: Page 2-3
TO ALL CHRISTIAN PEOPLE to whom these presents shall come Know yee that I WILLIAM HARDING of the County of Rappa. Planter for divers good causes and valluable considerations and especially for Four thousand two hundred and fifty pounds of tobacco and cask already received have sold unto EDMOND PAGETT of the above said County Planter a parcell of land containing Two hundred acres or thereabouts being upon the head of PISCATTICON CREEKE and bounded begining at a corner white Oake standing in the line of FRANCIS BROWN and from thence to a Corner white Oake standing in or nigh the old ground of THOMAS COOPER and from thence to a Gum standing on the KINGS ROAD and so bounding along the line of THO, COOPER to his Miles end and thence Easterly upon the line of FRANCIS BROWNE and so to the place where it began wch said land was formerly sold by FRANCIS BROWNE to WILLIAM RICHARDS to have and to hold the said land and premises unto said EDMUND PAGETT and his heirs for ever wth out the lett of the sd WILLIAM HARDING or any person whatsoever clayming any right under him As witness my hand this 6th of February 1671 in presence of us WILLIAM POTTS, WILLIAM HARDING
THOMAS EDMONDSON, FRANCIS BROWNE
Recognit in Cur Com Rappa 13 March 1671/2
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1686-1688 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 7, Part II; [Antient Press]; Page 359-361
TO ALL TO WHOM these presents shall come, I FRANCIS BROWNE SENR. of the Parish of Farnham in the County of Rappa: send Greeting. Now know yee that I the sd FRANCIS BROWNE for diverse good considerations me thereunto moving but more especially for a Man Servant to me in hand paid have granted unto my Son, DANLL. BROWNE, of the aforesd. Parish of Farnham in the County of Rappa: all my right and possession of a parcell of land conteyning Three hundred acers which I have in and to a Tract of land lying in Rappa: aforesd, being part of a greater Divident which land boundeth as followeth: Beginning at a Corner white Oake and so to a Poplar Westerly bounding upon my Son, FRANCIS BROWNs, land, standing nigh the dividing branch side from the sd Poplar to a white Oake running to a red Oake standing in a vally keeping along a Swamp to a Beech and from thence Southerly along a line of marked trees to my old corner white Oake by an Easterly line to a corner white Oake standing in my old line and nigh the KINGS HIGH ROAD and from thence Northerly to the head of the DIVIDING BRANCH and so down the sd Branch to the place where it began, To have and to hold the aforesd Three hundred acers of land to him the sd DANLL. BROWNE his heires with all profitts and privilidges with all woods and waters in as ample manner as it is granted me the sd FRANCIS BROWNE by Patent, engaging myself the sd DANIELL BROWNE shall quietly and peaceably have the aforesd land without the molestation of any persons whatsoever, the sd DANLL. BROWNE paying to our Sovereigne Lord the King yearly when demanded the rents accrusing In Testimonie of the true performance hereof I have put my hand and seale this twenty seventh day of May in the yeare One thousand Eighty and seven
Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of us
HEN: TANDY JUNR., FRAN: BROWNE
JOHN DAVIES Clr,
Recognitr in Cur Com Rappa 1 die Junii 1687 et record 15th die
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1686-1688 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 7, Part II; [Antient Press]; Page 390-391
TO ALL TO WHOM these presents shall come I FRAN: BROWNE of the Parish of Farnham in the County of Rappa: SENR. send Greeting. Know yee that I the sd FRANCIS BROWNE SENR. for diverse good causes me there to moveing but more especially for the Fatherly love and affection which I have and beare unto my Son, FRAN: BROWNE, of the aforesd. County and Parish do by these presents confirm unto my sd Son, FRAN: BROWNE, all my right and possession which I have to part of a tract of land and divident of land being in the County and Parish aforesd. being part of the land which I now live on being by estimation Two hundred acers more or less and bounded as followeth Beginning at a corner white Oake standing by or nigh a branch called the DEVIDING BRANCH and so running up the sd Branch for bredth to another corner white Oake and from thence by a line of marked trees Westerly to a marked red Oake standing at the head of a small branch and so runing alonge the sd Branch to a marked Beach at the mouth of the sd Branch and from thence by a line of marked trees to a corner Hickory standing on a hill side at the side of a Branch and so by another line to a corner white Oake and from thence to the place it began To have and to hold the aforesd. Two hundred acers of land to him the sd FRANCIS BROWNE and his heires forever as in as full manner as it is granted to me by Patent, engaging myselfe the said FRANCIS BROWNE JUNR, shall peacably and quietly occupie every part of the aforesd land according to the bounds without molestation of any persons that may lay claime thereof the sd FRANCIS BROWNE and his heires paying every yeare the Kings rents and further I do oblige myselfe to acknowledge this Sale in Rappa: Court, for the true performance whereof I bind myselfe to the aforesd FRANCIS BROWNE JUNR. In Testimony whereof I have affixed my hand and seale this 3d of Octobr. in the year of our Lord 1687 Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of us
JOHN WATERS, FRANCIS BROWNE
WM: JOHNSON
Recognitr in Cur Com Rappa 2 die Februarii 1687/8 record 13th die
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1711-1714 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 14, Part 1; [Virginia Colonial Abstracts Vol 8, Beverley Fleet]; Page 109. Agreement. Date omitted. Regards dividing line between dividends of Land we now live upon Vizt beginning at a white oak standing in the mouth of old Francis Browns Spring branch which said Tree is a corner Tree to Dan'l Brown Lane that he now lives upon" etc. (may mean 'Dan'l Brown's Lane' or 'Dan'l Brown's Land')
Wit:
James Boughan signed Richard Jones
Spilsbee Coleman John Harper
Date of record omitted.

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1643-1651 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 2; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 186
FRANCIS BROWN (Browne), 500 acs. called Poplar Neck, Northumberland Co., 14 Nov., 1649, Page 189. On the N. side of Rappa. Riv., beg. at the mouth of Shallo Cr., running N. by W. to Narrow Cr. parting this from land of Wm. Dounman (or Downman). Trans. of 10 pers: Xtoper. Garlington, John Mappine, Elizabeth Crane, Henry Barnes, Mary Blackford, John Read, William Smith, William Taylor, Thomas Hudson, Hester Heytens.
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1643-1651 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 2; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 188
MR. JOHN ROBINS, 400 act. Northumberland Co., called Indian Feild Necke, 15 Mar. 1649, Page 206. Lyeing on the N. side of Rappa. Riv., beg. at Narrow Cr. mouth parting this from land of Francis Brown, running N. by W. along the river unto a creek's mouth parting this from land of John Place. Due sd. Robbins for trans. of 8 pers.*
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1653-1656 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 3; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 272
FRANCIS BROWN, 300 acs. Lancaster Co., 1 Jan. 1652, Page 165. On S. side of Rappa. Riv., & bounded on the S. E. with Sandy Poynt Cr. Due by virtue of the rights of a former patent by him relinquished.
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1653-1656 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 3; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 281
OLIVER SEGAR & FR. BROWN, 200 acs. lying on S. side of Rappa. Riv., adj. land of John Moore, running to Sandy Point Cr. &c. Last of Jan. 1653, Page 221. Trans. of 4 pers: Darby Hawranly, Hanafitts Charlett. Note: 100 acs. by virtue of soe much rights relinquished by Era. Browne in a patent of 500 acs.
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1655-1664 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 4; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 362
FRANCIS BROWNE, 370 acs. Rappa. Co., 16 Mar. 1657, Page 159,
(1). Upon S. side of Puscaticon Cr., adj. his own land. Trans. of 8 pers: James Hughes, Tho. Jumper, Mary Evelin. Wm. Brookes, Jno. Newburne, Fra. Cooke, Kath. Greene.
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1655-1664 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 4; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 366
FRANCIS BROWNE, 1100 acs. Rappa. Co., 9 June 1658, Page 175, (261). Upon S. side of Puscaticon alias Coxes Cr., towards the head thereof. 830 acs. by patent dated 10 May 1654 & 270 acs. for trans. of 6 pers.* Renewed 18 Mar. 1662.
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1655-1664 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 4; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 380
JAMES KINNYGAM & JAMES FULLERTON, 458 an. Rappa. Co., on S. side of Puscattecond Cr., Rappa. Co., 24 Nov. 1658, Page 234, (332). Adj. Francis Browne & by line of trees dividing this & land of Thomas Harper, thence by land of Samuell Parry. Trans. of 9 pers: Thomas Parsons, Henry Jenings, Nich. Andrewes, James Bridgman, Ann Worth, Peter Holden, Henry Benson, Rich. Wallis, Mary Hansin.
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1655-1664 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 4; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page410
NICHOLAS COCK & MAURICE COCK, 600 acs. Lancaster Co., 25 Aug. 1663, Page 38 (483). 300 acs. on S. side of Rappa. Riv. bounding on land of Randolph Chamlett, now in possession of Jno. Jadwin. 300 acs. granted to Fra. Browne 18 June 1652 & sold to sd. Nicholas & 300 acs. due for trans. of 6 pers:* Ellin Franklin, Eliza. King.
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1655-1664 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 4; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page430
ROBERT DAVIS, 448 acs. Rappa. Co., 22 Sept. 1664, Page 107 (604). On S. side of Puscaticon Cr., adj. Eastermost tree of Francis Browne, marked trees deviding this & land of Thomas Harper, thence along land of Samuell Perry &c. Granted to Jno. Burrett (or Barrett), & James Fullerton, by them deserted & now granted unto said Davis.
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1655-1664 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 4; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page438
OLIVER SEGAR (Seger) & FRANCIS BROWNE, 200 acs. Lancaster Co., 18 Mar. 1662, Page I31, (638). Beg. by the river side, running W.S.W. &c. to land of John Moore, by the maine river to Sandy poynt Cr. &c. Renewal of pattent dated 3I Jan. 1653.
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1662-1666 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 5; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 439
MR. NICHOLAS & MURICE (Maurice) COCKE, 600 acs. Lancaster Co., 25 Aug. 1663, Page 136, (1). 300 acs. on S. side Rappa. Riv. bounded S. E. with Sandy Poynt Cr. & 300 acs. on S. side sd. Riv., bounding on 500 acs. granted to Randolph Camlett, now in possession of Jno. Jadwin. 300 acs. granted to Francis Browne 1 June 1652 & sold to sd. Nicholas & 300 acs. for trans. of 6 pers: Wm. Peche, Jno. Randall, Jane Allan, Ann Swillevant, Thomas Cicell (?), Thomas Colcott.
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1662-1666 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 5; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 442
THOMAS HARPER & THOMAS COOPER, 207 acs. Lancaster Co., 7 June 1664, Page 146, (16). S. side of Coxes Cr., bounded on S. by land of Francis Browne, extending to trees of Oliver Segar. Granted to Francis Browne 10 May 1654, & by him assigned to sd. Harper & Cooper, 5 May 1659.
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1679-1689 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 7; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 267
FRANCIS BROWNE, 1100 acs., Rappa. Co., on S. side of Puscation, alias Cox's, Cr; 20 Sept. 1683, Page 316. Granted him 9 June 1658
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Title Kenneygam, James.
Publication 24 November 1658.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Note Location: Rappahannock County (extinct).
Grantee(s): Kenneygam, James and Foullerton, James.
Description: 458 acres on the south side of Puscattacond Creek. Adjoining the land of Francis Browne, Thomas Harper and Samuel Parry.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 4, 1655-1664, Page 332 (Reel 4).

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Title Harper, Thomas.
Publication 27 February 1665/1666.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Note Location: Rappahannock County (extinct).
Grantee(s): Harper, Thomas and Clemonds, Robert.
Description: 700 acres on Piscataway Swamp, lying between the lands of James Boughan and Francis Browne.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 6, 1666-1679 (pt.1 & 2 p.1-692), Page 49 (Reel 6).

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Title Brown, Francis.
Publication 26 March 1657.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Note Location: Rappahannock County (extinct).
Description: 370 acres on the south side of Puscaticon Creek and at or near the head.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 4, 1655-1664, Page 233 (Reel 4).

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Title Brown, Francis.
Publication 9 June 1658.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Note Location: Rappahannock County (extinct).
Description: 1100 acres on the south side of Puscaticon at Coxes Creek towards the head.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 4, 1655-1664, Page 261 (Reel 4).

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Title Davis, Robert.
Publication 22 September 1664.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Related See also the following surname(s): Daviss, Davice, Davids, Davies.
Note Location: Rappahannock County (extinct).
Description: 448 acres on the south side of Purcaticon Creek. Beginning &c standing by or nigh adjoining to the Easter-most tree of Francis Brown. Adjoins the lands of Thomas Harper and Samuel Perry.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 4, 1655-1664, Page 604 (Reel 4).

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Title Browne, James.
Publication 28 September 1664.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Related See also the following surname(s): Brown.
Note Location: Rappahannock County (extinct).
Description: 346 acres 125p. on the South side of Rappahannock river. Beginning at the lower side of the land of William Gray by a branch side.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 5, 1661-1666 (v.1 & 2 p.1-369), Page 498 (Reel 5).

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Title Woods, Thomas.
Publication 16 April 1683.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Related See also the following surname(s): Wood.
Note Location: Rappahannock County (extinct).
Description: 400 acres back in the woods upon branches of Pascataway Creek. Adjoining land of Joseph Goodrich, Francis Brown, Thomas Edmundson, land formerly taken up by Richard Jones and George Turner.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 7, 1679-1689 (v.1 & 2 p.1-719), Page 237 (Reel 7).

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Title Browne, Francis.
Publication 20 September 1683.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Related See also the following surname(s): Brown.
Note Location: Rappahannock County (extinct).
Description: 1100 acres on the South side of Puscation als. Cox’s creek towards the head thereof.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 7, 1679-1689 (v.1 & 2 p.1-719), Page 316 (Reel 7).

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Title Ball, William.
Publication 21 October 1684.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Note Location: Rappahannock County (extinct).
Grantee(s): Ball, William and Price, John.
Description: 290 acres adjoining the land of Francis Brown and Thomas Harper to Himcock Indian Road. .
Source: Land Office Patents No. 7, 1679-1689 (v.1 & 2 p.1-719), Page 410 (Reel 7).

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Title Edmundson, Thomas.
Publication 20 April 1687.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Related See also the following surname(s): Edmondson.
Note Location: Rappahannock County (extinct).
Description: 600 acres joining to the land of Francis Brown. Beginning &c by branches of Mr. Perries Swamp.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 7, 1679-1689 (v.1 & 2 p.1-719), Page 550 (Reel 7).¹ GAV-10.

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Early Colonial Settlers has identified the following BROWNE families in VA anyone or none of whom might have been relatives of Francis Brown (I) bef 1625-bef 1691.To explore further, bo to the Virginian BROWNE page on Early Colonial Settlers to find the links to the person pages for each of these.

Francis Browne left a will on 10 November 1690 at Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Wills of Old Rappahannock County, Virginia, 1656-1692 page 147
BROWN, FRANCIS, 10 November, 1690; 3 February, 1691.
In the name of God Amen
     I ffrancis Brown senior in the parish of South ffarnham in the County of Rapp being very sick and weake of body butt of perfect sense and memory doe make this my Last Will and Testament in manner and forme ffolowing I give and bequeath my souk unto Al-mighty God that gave it me with a sure and certayne hope of a joy-full Resurrection through the merits of my Blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and my body unto my mother the earth to be decently interred and for my worldly Estate in manner and form following after my just and Lawfall debts are satisfied.
     I give and bequeath unto my son ffrancis Brown after mine and my Loving wife Elizabeth decease all that necke of Land Lying on the north side of my devident of Land I now live on bounded as followeth that is to say strayt away through and mild field from the Run of the deviling branch the mill road which goes to my son Daniel goes over & for a small branch neare my ould dwelling house called by the name of the spring branch which sayd Land I give and bequeath unto my said son ffrancis to him and his heirs forever.
     I also give and bequeath unto my son Daniel Brown after my and my Loving wife Elizabeth decease all that Rest of my land I am now possessed with all my plantation and housing to him and his heires to have and to hould in fee simple for ever also itt is my will and dealer that my household goods be equally divided between my two sons ffrancis and Daniel both in quality and goodness to them and their heirs to have and to hould in fee simple for ever also it is my will and desier there be a row of orchard trees planted along ye sayd ould field to devide the above sayd Land. I also give and bequeath unto my sons ffrancis and Daniel my parcell of Land Lying on the south side of pescataway Creeke called by the name of ye wading place poynt equally between them and their heirs forever I alsoe give and bequeath unto my fower daughters Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary and Rebecca one shilling apeace to be payd them by my lawful executor or executrix I also give and bequeath unto Daniel Brown the son of my son Francis Brown one feather bed with the furniture belonging unto itt to him and his heirs forever after my and my "sites decease.
     I give and bequeath unto my Loving wife Elizabeth all the Rest of my moveable Estate that I am now possessed with to have and to hould without any Lett or molestation to her and her heirs forever I also give and bequeath unto my flower Godsons that is Joseph and John Edmondson and Ffras Brown the son of Daniell Brown senior my neighbour and ffra Graves the son of Ffras Graves deceased to every one of them one pocket bible of fine or six shillings price to be truly payd them after my decease by my Law-full executor or executrix I alsoe apoynt my Loving wife Elizabeth my sole and whole executrix of this my Last will and testament and this my Last will to cut off and disannull all fformer wills whatsoever as witness my hand and seal this 10th day of novher 1690
     signed sealed and delivered FRANCIS BROWN Seal in the presence of us JOHN FERGUSON, THO WHEELER Probst est sacrum in Cur. Com. Rappa. 3° die ffeby ano 1691
Test Wm COLSTON Cl. Recorded 26 Feb. 1691.¹

     Elizabeth Allen was born before 1640 at England.¹ She married Francis Browne, son of "Virginia" Browne, before 1656 at South Farnham Parish, Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA.¹

Elizabeth Allen died on 10 March 1701 at South Farnham Parish, Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1701-1704 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book; [Antient Press]; Page 101)
IN THE NAME OF GOD Amen, I ELIZABETH BROWNE being sick & weake of body but of sound & perfect memory blessed and praised be Almighty God for the same doe make & ordaine this to be my last Will & Testamt. in manner & forme following, first & principally I comend my Soule into the hands of Almighty God who gave it hopeing through the pretious death & passion of or: blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ to receive full pardon & forgiveness of all my sinns & a joyfull Ressurecon at the last Day as for my body I committ to the Ground to be decently & Christianly buryed att the discretion of my Exer. hereafter named and as for the worldly goods that God of his Mercy hath lent me I will & bequeath thm in manner & forme following (vizt.)
Imprimis I give unto ROBERT MILLS the halfe part of the goods that now is att his house a Cow a Calfe and a horse & whatt tobaccoe is due to me except what is herein bequeathed, a pott, a kettle & fower pewter dishes
Item I give unto EDMOND PAGITT SENIOR the other halfe pte: of the goods that is now att ROBERT MILLS and a Steere att my Son, FRANKE BROWNEs & one hoggshead of tobacco att BENJAMIN MATHEWS, a pott, a dripping pan, a spitt & four pewter dishes
Item I give unto JOHN MILLS the hdd. of tobo: due to me from him
Item I give unto my Daugher, SARAH, twelve pence
Item I give unto my Sonn; FRANCIS BROWNE, twelve pence
Item I give unto my Son, DANIELL BROWNE, twelve pence and of this my last Will & Testamt. I make ROBERT MILLS and EDMOND PAGETT joynt Ezers. & doe hereby utterly
disallow revoake and annuli all & every former Testamts. Wills Legacyes bequest and
Exercr. by me in any wise before this time named willed & bequeathed, Rattifying & confirming this & none other to be my last Will &Testamt. In Witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seale this second day of February 1698
Signed sealed published declared and pronounced
as her last Will and Testament in pr:sence of us ELIZABETH BROWNE
THO: HUCKLESCUTT
MARY HUCKLESCOTT
FRANCES MILLS her marke
Prov'd in Essex County Court ye 10th day of March 1701 by the oathes of MARY MUSCOE (formerly MARY HUCKLESCOTT) &FRANCES BYROM (formerly FRANCES MILLS) witnesses hereto & truely recorded Test FRANCIS MERIWETHER, Cl Cr
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Wills of Old Rappahannock County, Virginia, 1656-1692 page 147
BROWN, FRANCIS, 10 November, 1690; 3 February, 1691.
In the name of God Amen
I ffrancis Brown senior in the parish of South ffarnham in the County of Rapp being very sick and weake of body butt of perfect sense and memory doe make this my Last Will and Testament in manner and forme ffolowing I give and bequeath my souk unto Al-mighty God that gave it me with a sure and certayne hope of a joy-full Resurrection through the merits of my Blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and my body unto my mother the earth to be decently interred and for my worldly Estate in manner and form following after my just and Lawfall debts are satisfied.

I give and bequeath unto my son ffrancis Brown after mine and my Loving wife Elizabeth decease all that necke of Land Lying on the north side of my devident of Land I now live on bounded as followeth that is to say strayt away through and mild field from the Run of the deviling branch the mill road which goes to my son Daniel goes over & for a small branch neare my ould dwelling house called by the name of the spring branch which sayd Land I give and bequeath unto my said son ffrancis to him and his heirs forever.
I also give and bequeath unto my son Daniel Brown after my and my Loving wife Elizabeth decease all that Rest of my land I am now possessed with all my plantation and housing to him and his heires to have and to hould in fee simple for ever also itt is my will and dealer that my household goods be equally divided between my two sons ffrancis and Daniel both in quality and goodness to them and their heirs to have and to hould in fee simple for ever also it is my will and desier there be a row of orchard trees planted along ye sayd ould field to devide the above sayd Land. I also give and bequeath unto my sons ffrancis and Daniel my parcell of Land Lying on the south side of pescataway Creeke called by the name of ye wading place poynt equally between them and their heirs forever I alsoe give and bequeath unto my fower daughters Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary and Rebecca one shilling apeace to be payd them by my lawful executor or executrix I also give and bequeath unto Daniel Brown the son of my son Francis Brown one feather bed with the furniture belonging unto itt to him and his heirs forever after my and my "sites decease.
I give and bequeath unto my Loving wife Elizabeth all the Rest of my moveable Estate that I am now possessed with to have and to hould without any Lett or molestation to her and her heirs forever I also give and bequeath unto my flower Godsons that is Joseph and John Edmondson and Ffras Brown the son of Daniell Brown senior my neighbour and ffra Graves the son of Ffras Graves deceased to every one of them one pocket bible of fine or six shillings price to be truly payd them after my decease by my Law-full executor or executrix I alsoe apoynt my Loving wife Elizabeth my sole and whole executrix of this my Last will and testament and this my Last will to cut off and disannull all fformer wills whatsoever as witness my hand and seal this 10th day of novher 1690
signed sealed and delivered FRANCIS BROWN Seal in the presence of us JOHN FERGUSON, THO WHEELER Probst est sacrum in Cur. Com. Rappa. 3° die ffeby ano 1691
Test Wm COLSTON Cl. Recorded 26 Feb. 1691.
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James Hughes 2006-01-16 09:42:38
p.186. Power of Atty from Francis and Elizabeth Browne to Geo Marsh to ack sale of 300 acres to Nich Cocke. dated 16th May 1659.
signed
Francis Browne
Eliz Browne
Wit:
Tho Bunbury
Richard Lugg
Rec. 25 May 1659

p.186. Francis Browne of Rapa., "with consent of Elizabeth my wife confirms all my right & claim" to that 300 acres formerly sold "unto Roger Radford unto Nicholas Cocke his heirs or his assigns" ad releases claim to sd land. Dated 15 May 1659. signed
Francis Browne
Eliz Browne
Wit:
George Marsh
Tho Bunbury
Rec. 1 July 1659

Source:
Fleet, Beverley,
Lancaster County, record book no. 2, 1654-1666, pages 1-394
Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. County, 1961, 141 pgs.
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1656-1662 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 1, Part I; [Antient Press]; Page 141-142
KNOW ALL MEN that I FRANCIS BROWNE and ELIZABETH BROWNE do acknowledge to have sould unto WILLIAM RICHARDS his heirs or assignes one parcell of land begining upon the land of JAMES FULLERTON and JOHN BURNETT at a marked white Oak and to a marked Gum & so into the woods for his length the said land I the said FRANCIS BROWNE & ELIZABETH do acknowledge to have sould to the said RICHARDS his heirs or assignes from us the said FRANCIS &ELIZA. BROWNE our heirs & assignes for ever the said RICHARDS to pay his due of Fee rents due to the King. In Witness the parties have sett their hands & seals this 13th of February 1660
in presence of THO. HARDING, FRANCIS BROWNE
THOMAS HARPER ELIZA. BROWNE
In presence of WILL JOHNSON
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1663-1668 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 3; [Antient Press]; Page 188-191
BEE IT KNOWNE unto all men by these presents that I FRANCIS BROWNE of the Pish of Farneham in the County of Rappa wth the free and voluntary consent of my lawful Wife ELIZABETH BROWNE doe for the valluable consideracon of three thousand six hundred pounds of Tob and Caske to me in hand paid by RICHD GLOVER of Rappa. aforesaid Gent for wch I the aforesd Francis Browne doe accquit and discharge the said Richard Glover and doe for me my heires bargaine and sell unto the said Richard Glover his heires all that neck or parcell of land scituate and adjoyning to the Land of THOMAS COOP. THO. HARPER and WM RICHARDS and to the cleare ground of my now dwelling plantacon being at the head of Piscatacon Creeke on the South side of Rappa River the bounds of the said Neck of Land begining at a marked white oake of Wm Richards and runing from thence alonge by the line of Thos Coop and Tho Harp to a great Branch being the lower end of the said Necke and from thence runing by the side of the great branch to a small branch runing Eastwardly joyning uppon the cleare ground of Francis Browne aforemenconed & soe to the head of the small branch wch is neare the Pathes side wch leads to the Plantacon of Francis Browne aforesd (a marked red oake standing by the Paths side) and from thence for Breadth to a marked Gum of Wm. Richards and from thence runing by the same line of Wm. Richards a myle into the woods and soe to the head of the sd Branch where it begann To Have and To Hold all the land con teyned within the Bounds above menconed be it two hundred acres more or less with all rights and privilidges thereunto belonging unto the said Richard Glover his heirs to the true Intent and meaning of the Pattent of the sd land Cont. one thousand one hundred acres Furthermore the aforesd Francis Browne wth the consent of my lawful Wife above menconed warrant the land. In Wittness whereof the above menconed have hereunto sett our hands and seales this 27th day of February 1666.
In presents of us THOMAS HAILINS Francis Browne
ANN ALLEN
Eliza Browne
Recognit in ur Com Rappa 6th die Martii 1666/7
BEE IT KNOWNE UNTO ALL MEN by these presents that I ELIZA. BROWNE Lawful Wife of FRANCIS BROWNE of the County of Rappa, doe constitute ordaine and appoynt my Trusty and faithfull Fricnd NATH PAXTON to be my truc & lawful] Attorncy for me to accknowledge my whole right & in trest in all yt: Neck of land wch my aforesd Husband have sold and deliver'd unto RICH GLOVER and his heires for Ever according as it is menconed in the convayance dated the 27th of Febry 1666 I the said Eliza. Browne having received already of the aforesd Rich: Glover the valluable consideracon of one years schooling for my Daughter SARAH BROWNE wch is already performed by the aforesd Richard Glover. I doe therefore authorize my aforemenconed Attorney to assure and confirme unto the said Richard Glover his heires all my whole right Title and Interest in the land aforemenconed in as full & as ample a manner as if I my Selfe were personally present justifying and confirming wtsoever my said Attorney shall doe in the premiser As Wittness my hand and seale this 2 th day of Febry Ano Domi. 1666
Test THOMAS HAILINS, Elizabeth's Browne
ANN ALLEN
Recordat 12t die Martii 1666
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1663-1668 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 3; [Antient Press]; Page 381-383
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I FRANCIS BROWNE of the County of Rappa. Planter for and in consideracon of the sume of Tobo; Lawfully according to Act of Assembly in Caske to be paid as hereafter menconed that is to say One thousand pounds of the sd Tob: forthwth uppon demand and three thousand pounds of like Tob: to be paid on the Tenth of 8br next Ensuing and one thousand six hundred and fifty pounds of such sufficient Tobo. in Caske to be paid on the tenth of Octobr: 1669 by THOMAS GOODRICH as alsoe in consideracon of the full paymt: of the Match Coat due to the INDIAN KING etc. by the Honble Master Secretary & COLLO. CARTER have granted and confirmed unto the sd Goodrich his heires & assignes my full right title and Interrest in and to seaven hundred acres of land to me together with THOMAS COOPER survayed and accordingly Entry made as alsoe all wholly and fully my right Title Interest and demand to the premises (that is to say) the seaven hundred and Fifty acres lately wth me and Tho. Cooper survayed & taken up and the residue of the land by the Indians uppon agreemt: as formerly recited deserted to the only use and behoofe of the sd Lt. Collo , Tho: Goodrich his heires and assignes for Ever. IN WIITNESS whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and Seale this 3d of March 1667.
In presents of us HUM: BOOTH, Fran: Browne
THOMAS EDMOND for GEORGE DAVIS Francis Browne
I ELIZABETH BROWNE doe assigne and mate over all my right and title to the premises for a Valluable consideracon to me in hand paid before the sealing and Delivery of these presents. WITTNESS my hand this 2d of March 1667.
In presents of us HUM: BOOTH signd: Elizabeth Browne
THOMAS EDMONDSON, GEORGE DAVIS
Recognit in Cur Cora Rappa. 4th die Martii 1667/8
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I ELIZABETH BROWNE doe by these presents appoynt my Trusty and welbeloved Freind THOMAS EDMONDSON my true & lawful! Attorney for me and in my Names to accknowledge all my right title & interrest of in and unto seaven hundred and fifty acres of land and all my right title & interest of in and concerning all the land formerly belonging to the Indians of Matapony unto Li Colo. Thos: Goodrich rattifying allowing and confirming vt.sovever my sd Attorney shall doe herein by vertue hereof IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto sett my hand & seale this 3d of March 1667.
In presence of HUM: BOOTH, signd: Eliz. Browne
HEN: AWBRY
Recordt x Die Martii 1667
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1663-1668 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 3; [Antient Press]; Page 470-471
TO ALL XPIAN PEOPLE TO WHOM these presents shall come wee FRANCIS BROWNE of Puscatacon in the County of Rappa. Planter &ELIZA. my Wife send greeting.
KNOW YE that wee the said Francis &Elizabeth for divers good causes and Valluable consideracons us thereunto mooving have bargained and sold unto WM. RICHARDS one parcell of land Cont: by Estimacon 200 acres or thereabouts & bounded as Followeth Vizt: Begining at a marked white oake by the land of JAMES FULLERTON & JOHN BURNETT and running from thence for his Breadth 100 poles to a marked wt. oake by a small branch from thence So: Westerly to a Corner Red oake for leangth and from thence E:SoE: 100 po: to a corner wt, Oake and fro: thence No: Easterly to the place where it first begann To Have and To Hold the sd land with all appurtennces thereunto belonging unto the sd Wm. Richards and his heirs for Ever IN WITTNESS whereof wee have hereunto sett our hands and seales this 17th day of March 1667.
In presents of THOMAS EDMONDSON. Francis Browne
JOHN HEYWOOD, JOHN WELLS ElizaBrowne
Recognit in Cur Com Rappa, Primo Die Julii 1668

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1663-1668 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 3; [Antient Press]; Page 474-477
BE IT KNOWNE UNTO ALL MEN by these presents that I LT. COLLO, THOMAS GOODRICH for myselfe my heires and assignes doe by these presents release and for Ever quite clayme all my right title and interrest clayme & demand wtsoever wch I now have of into or concerning 1100 acres of land scituate lying and being on the South side of Puscatacon Creeke or the Branches thereof unto FRANCIS BROWNE and his heires for Ever wch said land was formerly granted unto the said Francis Browne by Patt. and is now in his Possession to the true performance whereof I the said Lt. Collo Thomas Goodrich doe oblidge myselfe my heires unto the said Francis Browne in the just sume of Twenty thousand pounds of Tobo: by Vertue of these presents GIVEN under my hand and seale this 3d of March 1667
Test JOHN HEYARD, Tho: Goodrich
BENJAMIN GOODRICH
Recognit in Corn Cur Rappa 2d Die July 1668
I THOMAS JENKINS doe accknowledge & confess that I have wrongfully wronged & absurdly abused Lt Collo, THOMAS GOODRICH without any reason or Cause me thereunto mooving being as I humbly conceive provoked thereunto by the overflowing of my Welch Blood the operating of wch hath many times heretofore as well as now caused my tonge to Ruun at randome and Dayly to Exceed the Bounds of reason & civillity, but if yr Worshipill Court of ye Clemency shall be pleased to comiscrate my condicon by pardoning this my offence I shall in the face of the whole Court accknowledge this my humble submission to Collo. Goodrich and there render such further Sattisfaccon as yr Warps. shall thinke necessary or as Collo. Goodrich shall request for the full Sattisfying & appeasing of this my comitted Crime & if yr. Worps. wth the Consent of Collo. Goodrich shall be pleased to grant me this my Request by accepting of this my free Volluntary & Submissive acknowledgmt: shall not only for the future worke a Reformacon in my life but alsoe oblige me forthwith to make my submission on my Knees & for the confirmacon hereof wth an Humble Hart I hereunto sett my hand his marke
Thomas Jenkins
Recognit in Cur Com Rappa primo die Julii 1668
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I ELIZABETH BROWNE Wife of FRANCIS BROWNE doe hereby appoynt & ordeyne THOMAS JENKINS to be my true and law Attorney for me and in my Name to accknowledge a parcell of land wch my husband sold unto WM. RICHARDS as WITTNESS my hand this 30th of June 1668
Test JOHN GRIGORY, Eliza. Browne
JOHN HEYWARD her marke
Recordat in Com Rappa x Die July 1668
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1670-1672 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 4, Part II; [Antient Press]; Page 249-250
TO ALL XPIAN PEOPLE to whome these prsents shall come Wee FRANCIS BROWNE of PISCATACON in ye County of Rappa. Planter & ELIZABETH my Wife send Greeting Know Yee that we ye sd FRANCIS & ELIZABETH for divers good causes and valluable consideracons us thereunto moveing have bargained and sold unto WM. RICHARDS one pcell of land containing by Estimacon two hundred acres or thereabouts & bounded as followeth Vizt. beginning at a marked white Oake by ye line of marked trees of ye land of JAMES FULLERTON & JONN BURNETT & running from thence for his breadth one hundred pole to a marked whtie oake by a small branch & from thence South Westerly to a corner red Oake for Length & from thence East So; East 1(U pole to a corner white ()axe & from thence North Eastorly to yo place where it first began To Have and To Hold the sd land and all pfitts & appurtenances thereunto belonging unto ye sd WM. RICHARDS & his heirs forever without ye let hindrance or molestation of us ye said FRANCIS BROWNE & ELIZABETH my Wife our heirs In Witness whereof wee have hereunto sett or: hands and seals this 17th day of March Anno Dom
1667
in psence of us THOMAS EDMONDSON FRANCIS BROWNE
JOHN HEYWARD, JOHN WELLS ELIZABETH BROWNE Recognitr, in Cur Rappa. 1671

Sources:     Details: 165.¹
In Francis Browne's will dated 10 November 1690 at Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA, Elizabeth Allen was named as executor;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Wills of Old Rappahannock County, Virginia, 1656-1692 page 147
BROWN, FRANCIS, 10 November, 1690; 3 February, 1691.
In the name of God Amen
     I ffrancis Brown senior in the parish of South ffarnham in the County of Rapp being very sick and weake of body butt of perfect sense and memory doe make this my Last Will and Testament in manner and forme ffolowing I give and bequeath my souk unto Al-mighty God that gave it me with a sure and certayne hope of a joy-full Resurrection through the merits of my Blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and my body unto my mother the earth to be decently interred and for my worldly Estate in manner and form following after my just and Lawfall debts are satisfied.
     I give and bequeath unto my son ffrancis Brown after mine and my Loving wife Elizabeth decease all that necke of Land Lying on the north side of my devident of Land I now live on bounded as followeth that is to say strayt away through and mild field from the Run of the deviling branch the mill road which goes to my son Daniel goes over & for a small branch neare my ould dwelling house called by the name of the spring branch which sayd Land I give and bequeath unto my said son ffrancis to him and his heirs forever.
     I also give and bequeath unto my son Daniel Brown after my and my Loving wife Elizabeth decease all that Rest of my land I am now possessed with all my plantation and housing to him and his heires to have and to hould in fee simple for ever also itt is my will and dealer that my household goods be equally divided between my two sons ffrancis and Daniel both in quality and goodness to them and their heirs to have and to hould in fee simple for ever also it is my will and desier there be a row of orchard trees planted along ye sayd ould field to devide the above sayd Land. I also give and bequeath unto my sons ffrancis and Daniel my parcell of Land Lying on the south side of pescataway Creeke called by the name of ye wading place poynt equally between them and their heirs forever I alsoe give and bequeath unto my fower daughters Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary and Rebecca one shilling apeace to be payd them by my lawful executor or executrix I also give and bequeath unto Daniel Brown the son of my son Francis Brown one feather bed with the furniture belonging unto itt to him and his heirs forever after my and my "sites decease.
     I give and bequeath unto my Loving wife Elizabeth all the Rest of my moveable Estate that I am now possessed with to have and to hould without any Lett or molestation to her and her heirs forever I also give and bequeath unto my flower Godsons that is Joseph and John Edmondson and Ffras Brown the son of Daniell Brown senior my neighbour and ffra Graves the son of Ffras Graves deceased to every one of them one pocket bible of fine or six shillings price to be truly payd them after my decease by my Law-full executor or executrix I alsoe apoynt my Loving wife Elizabeth my sole and whole executrix of this my Last will and testament and this my Last will to cut off and disannull all fformer wills whatsoever as witness my hand and seal this 10th day of novher 1690
     signed sealed and delivered FRANCIS BROWN Seal in the presence of us JOHN FERGUSON, THO WHEELER Probst est sacrum in Cur. Com. Rappa. 3° die ffeby ano 1691
Test Wm COLSTON Cl. Recorded 26 Feb. 1691.²

     Anne Spilsbe was born in 1659 at England.¹ She married Robert Coleman, son of Robert Coleman and Elizabeth Grizzel, circa 1676 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.^2,1
Anne Spilsbe married John Hunter circa 21 June 1715 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA,
; His 2nd of 2 wives.³
Anne Spilsbe died before 20 August 1717 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA; date of probate.¹
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Title Hunter, Anne [Ann].
Publication 1717.
Gen. note Part of index to Essex County Wills and Administrations (1692-1800)
Note p. 93. Will pro. 20 Aug. 1717.
p. 93. Exors. bond rec. 20 Aug. 1717.
Note Deeds & Wills No. 15, 1716-1718 (Reel 7]
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1716-1718 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 15, Part 2; [John Frederick Dorman];
Page 93. Will of Anne Hunter, being sick and weak of body, dated 13 Nov. 1715
Unto my four daughters Elizabeth Brown, Grizell Chamberlain, Anne Covington, and Mary Coleman the wife of Spilsby Coleman all my wearing cloaths to be equally divided
Unto my daughter Ann Covington my side saddle
Unto Mary Coleman the wife of my son Spilsbe Coleman my rideing horse by name Squirel.
According to the condition of a bond given to my son Thomas Coleman by me and my husband John Hunter before the celebration of our marriage, all my negros, plate and cattle and the rest of the estate to be equally divided among my seven children vizt. Thomas Coleman, Robert Coleman, Edward Coleman, Spilsbe Coleman, Elizabeth Brown, Grizel Chamberlain, and Ann Covington.
My Son Thomas Coleman Executor.
Anne Hunter
Wit: Jos. Barker, Jno. Games, Catherine [K] Short.
20Aug1717. proved by Joseph Baker
Page 93. 20 Aug 1717. Bond of Thomas Coleman as executor of Ann Hunter. Unto John Lomax, William Dangerfield, Leo Tarent and Thomas Waring, Gent., Justices for L500 sterling.
Security, Wm Covington, Jr.
Thomas Coleman
Wm. Covington Junr.
Wit Salvator Muscoe
20 Aug 1717. Ack
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1707-1711 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 13; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 439-40.
Will of Robert Coleman of the County of Essex, undated.
Unto my son Thomas,my son Robert and my daughter Elizabeth each of them twenty shillings.
Unto my son Edward Coleman half that tract of land that I purchased of Capt. Thomas Pettet, the whole tract being 488 acres, that part next and adjoyning to Botem's line.
Unto my daughter Grisell Chamberline the other half of that land I purchased of Capt. Thomas Pettet and for want of
issue to my daughter Anne.
To my loving wife Ann Coleman all that my tract or seat of land that I have in possession at the place where I now live during her natural life and at her death my son Spilsbee Coleman have the land.
All the rest of my lands unto my daughter Ann Coleman.
All the rest of my estate to my loving wife Ann Coleman who I do appoint executrix.
Robert Coleman
Wit: Edward (E F) Faulkner, Elizabeth (E) Faulkner, Samuel Dry.
13 Aug. 1713. Proved by the oath of Eliza. Faulconer.
8 Oct. 1713. Proved by Edward Faulconer and Samuel Dry.
8 April 1714. Proved by Ann Coleman, executrix.
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1711-1714 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 14, Part 1; [Virginia Colonial Abstracts Vol 8, Beverley Fleet]; Page 234. Bond. 8 Apl. 1714. £100. Sterl. Ann Coleman Extrx Est. of Robt. Coleman, deceased.
Wit : signed Ann Coleman
Thos Henman Edward Coleman
Ja Alderson Daniel Brown
John Pickett
Rec. 8 Apr. 1714.
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1714-1716 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 14, Part 2; [Virginia Colonial Abstracts Vol 9, Beverley Fleet]; Page 556, Inventory of remainder of the Estate of Richard Kemp, decd. "and have set a part the Dower of Ellenar Kemp widow of the sd Richard" Includes:
To his wareing apparel 3 wiggs gloves and hatt 03. 00. 00 Total valuation £165. 19. 09 1/2
Anne Kemp Signed John Hawkins
John Boughan
Salvator Musooe
Rec. 17 May 1716.
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Children of Anne SPILSBE and Robert COLEMAN are:

i. Francis COLEMAN was born ABT 1675, and died ABT 1719. He married Honor. She died ? .
ii. Thomas COLEMAN was born 1678 in Abingdon Parish, Gloucester, Virginia, and died BEF 14 MAR 1748 in King & Queen County, Virginia. He married Mary LORT ABT 1700. She was born ABT 1680, and died ? . He married Sarah SANDERS. She died ? .
iii. Robert E. COLEMAN was born 1680 in New Kent County, Virginia, and died 13 MAY 1748 in Caroline County, Virginia. He married Mary E. CLAYTON 26 JAN 1702 in Caroline County, Virginia, daughter of Samuel CLAYTON and Susannah MORRIS. She was born 1683 in Abingdon Parish, Essex, Virginia, and died ABT 1735.
iv. Grizzell COLEMAN was born 1683 in New Kent County, Virginia, and died 1754 in Beaufort County, North Carolina. She married John CHAMBERLAIN 1713. He was born 1691, and died 1725. She married Thomas HARDY BEF 21 SEP 1725. He died BEF 13 APR 1754 in Beaufort County, North Carolina.
v. Elizabeth COLEMAN was born ABT 1684 in Essex County, Virginia, and died ? . She married Daniel BROWN 1704 in Virginia, son of Francis BROWN and Elizabeth ALLEN. He was born 2 MAY 1687, and died ? .
vi. Edward COLEMAN was born 1688 in Essex County, Virginia, and died AFT 1725. He married Anne REEVES 1710 in Essex County, Virginia. She died ? .
vii. Anne COLEMAN was born ABT 1690 in Essex County, Virginia, and died BEF 22 APR 1762 in Essex County, Virginia. She married William COVINGTON 13 MAY 1714 in Essex County, Virginia, son of William COVINGTON and Rosamund. He died 22 APR 1762 in Virginia.
viii. Spilsbe COLEMAN was born 1692 in Essex County, Virginia, and died 1727. He married Mary CROW BEF 30 NOV 1715. She was born ABT 1695, and died ? .
ix. Chamberlain COLEMAN died ? .
x. William COLEMAN died Mar 1744/45. He married Faith GODFREY. She died ? .
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1699-1702 Essex County, Virginia Order Book; [Antient Press]; Page 111
- Att a Court held for Essex County the tenth day of March Ano: Dom 1701
- Certificate according to Act of Assembly is granted to ROBT. COLEMAN for Eleven hundred and fifty acres of Land due for the importacon of Twenty three persons into this Colony by name ANNE SPILSBEY, ELIZABETH YEATES, KATHERINE PHILIPS, ELIZABETH LOVE, ANNE COLEMAN, ROBERT COLEMAN, MARY DEALON, MICHAEL KELLEY, PATRICK CAROL, SAMUEL PLATT, HANNAH HUETT, JOHN HUDSON, BRYAN KAGON, MARY PURSELL, ROBERT COLEMAN, RUBEN SHAFTON, ANNE COLEMAN, WILLIAM DAUSON, THOMAS DAUSON, MARJERY SANDERS, REBECCA MOORE & JOHN PASONS
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1704-1707 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 12, Part 2; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 353-54.
15 Sept. 1706. Robert Coleman of Essex County, Gent., to Robert Beverley of Tappahannock,' Gent. For £5 sterling and 4000 eight penny nails. One lott in the Burgh of Tappahannock, being the upper lott save one on the river and numbered 37 in the platt of the town made by Mr., Harry Beverley, surveyor.
Robt. Coleman,
Wit: Wm. Tomlin, Israel Johnson, Robt. Wells.
10 Feb. 1706/7. Acknowledged by Robert Coleman. Edward Gouldman by virtue of a letter of attorney from Anne Coleman Wife of Robert relinquished her right of dower.
15 Sept. 1706. Anne, the wife of Robert Coleman authorize my loving friend„Edwd. Gouldman. to acknowledge the same.
Anne Coleman
Wit: Wm. Tomlin, Israel Johnson, Robt. Wells.
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1714-1716 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 14, Part 2; [Virginia Colonial Abstracts Vol 9, Beverley Fleet]; Page 356, Agreement, 5th April 1715. John Hunter and Ann Coleman of the County of Essex of one part and Thomas Coleman, son of the said Ann Coleman of the County of King and Queen of the other part. "Whereas there is a marriage (by Gods Grace) intended Suddainly x x between the sd John Hunter and her the sd Ann. It is agreed x x between x x John and Ann x to and with Thomas Coleman x x that the whole personall Estate x x now in the possession of her the sd Ann whioh she holds and Enjoys by virtue of the Last Will and Testam't of Robert Coleman dec'ed her late Husband shall and may when required by him the sd Thomas either before the said marriage be solemnizod or after, be divided into two Equal parts x x "one part thereof being retained and kept by her the sd Ann as her own proper Estate the other half to be divided between the sd Thomas and the rest of the children of the sd Robert Coleman x x x"
Further that John Hunter shall not dispose of timber, negroes etc. on the land. "Notwithstanding the sd Intermarriage as also that she may not Dispose Give or bequeath of all and Every the plate as Tankards and other things weighing Seventy four ounces and a half without the License or consent of the sd John x x ". John Hunter and Ann Coleman bound to John Coleman in the sum of £500. Sterl. to keep this agreement.
Wit:
Ja Alderson Signed John Hunter
Miles x Short Ann Coleman
Catherine x Short Tho Coleman
Presented by Thomas Coleman and by his attorney Mr Zachary Lewis.
Rec. 21st June 1715.

Sources:      [S75] Genealogies of Virginia Families Vol. II, from the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.¹ GAV-9.
In Robert Coleman's will dated 1713 at Essex Co., Virginia, USA, Anne Spilsbe was named as executor;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1707-1711 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 13; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 439-40.
Will of Robert Coleman of the County of Essex, undated.
Unto my son Thomas, my son Robert and my daughter Elizabeth each of them twenty shillings.
Unto my son Edward Coleman half that tract of land that I purchased of Capt. Thomas Pettet, the whole tract being 488 acres, that part next and adjoyning to Botem's line.
Unto my daughter Grisell Chamberline the other half of that land I purchased of Capt. Thomas Pettet and for want of issue to my daughter Anne.
To my loving wife Ann Coleman all that my tract or seat of land that I have in possession at the place where I now live during her natural life and at her death my son Spilsbee Coleman have the land.
All the rest of my lands unto my daughter Ann Coleman.
All the rest of my estate to my loving wife Ann Coleman who I do appoint executrix.
Robert Coleman
Wit: Edward (E F) Faulkner, Elizabeth (E) Faulkner, Samuel Dry.
13 Aug. 1713. Proved by the oath of Eliza. Faulconer.
8 Oct. 1713. Proved by Edward Faulconer and Samuel Dry.
8 April 1714. Proved by Ann Coleman, executrix.⁴

     John Hunter was born circa 1659.¹ He married Anne Spilsbe circa 21 June 1715 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA,
; His 2nd of 2 wives.¹
John Hunter died before 1717 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.¹
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1714-1716 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 14, Part 2; [Virginia Colonial Abstracts Vol 9, Beverley Fleet]; Page 356, Agreement, 5th April 1715. John Hunter and Ann Coleman of the County of Essex of one part and Thomas Coleman, son of the said Ann Coleman of the County of King and Queen of the other part. "Whereas there is a marriage (by Gods Grace) intended Suddainly x x between the sd John Hunter and her the sd Ann. It is agreed x x between x x John and Ann x to and with Thomas Coleman x x that the whole personall Estate x x now in the possession of her the sd Ann whioh she holds and Enjoys by virtue of the Last Will and Testam't of Robert Coleman dec'ed her late Husband shall and may when required by him the sd Thomas either before the said marriage be solemnizod or after, be divided into two Equal parts x x "one part thereof being retained and kept by her the sd Ann as her own proper Estate the other half to be divided between the sd Thomas and the rest of the children of the sd Robert Coleman x x x"
Further that John Hunter shall not dispose of timber, negroes etc. on the land. "Notwithstanding the sd Intermarriage as also that she may not Dispose Give or bequeath of all and Every the plate as Tankards and other things weighing Seventy four ounces and a half without the License or consent of the sd John x x ". John Hunter and Ann Coleman bound to John Coleman in the sum of £500. Sterl. to keep this agreement.
Wit:
Ja Alderson Signed John Hunter
Miles x Short Ann Coleman
Catherine x Short Tho Coleman
Presented by Thomas Coleman and by his attorney Mr Zachary Lewis.
Rec. 21st June 1715.

Sources:      [S75] Genealogies of Virginia Families Vol. II, from the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.²

     Robert Coleman was born in 1656 at Abingdon Parish, Gloucester Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Anne Spilsbe circa 1676 at South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.^1,4

Robert Coleman died before 13 August 1713 at Hobbs his Hole, South Farnham Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA; date of probate.¹

His estate was probated on 13 August 1713
; 13 Aug. 1713. Will proved by the oath of Eliza. Faulconer.¹
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1711-1714 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 14, Part 1; [Virginia Colonial Abstracts Vol 8, Beverley Fleet]; Page 234. Bond. 8 Apl. 1714. £100. Sterl. Ann Coleman Extrx Est. of Robt. Coleman, deceased.
Wit : signed Ann Coleman
Thos Henman Edward Coleman
Ja Alderson Daniel Brown
John Pickett
Rec. 8 Apr. 1714.
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1714-1716 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 14, Part 2; [Virginia Colonial Abstracts Vol 9, Beverley Fleet]; Page 556, Inventory of remainder of the Estate of Richard Kemp, decd. "and have set a part the Dower of Ellenar Kemp widow of the sd Richard" Includes:
To his wareing apparel 3 wiggs gloves and hatt 03. 00. 00 Total valuation £165. 19. 09 1/2
Anne Kemp Signed John Hawkins
John Boughan
Salvator Musooe
Rec. 17 May 1716.
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1730-1735 Essex County, Virginia Will Book 5; [Antient Press]; Page 290-291
IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN. I ROBERT COLEMAN of ye County of Essex in ye Dominion of Virgenia considering how frail men is & being in a low Estate of body but of sound mind & memory have thought fit to make this my last Will and Testament in maner and form following revokeing all other wills whatseover First I bequeath my Soule into the hands of Almighty God who gave it me my body I desire to be Christian like buried at ye descretion of my Executrix hereafter named.
Secondly I desire that all my debts be payd by my Executrix.
Thirdly I give unto my Son THOMAS my Son ROBERT & my Daughter ELIZABETH each of them twenty shillings to be paid to them within one year after my death.
4thly I give unto my son EDWARD COLEMAN half ye tract of land being four hundred eighty eight acres & my will & desire is that my son Edward above named have that part next & adjoyning to BOTENs line to him & his heares for ever.
51y I give unto my daughter GRISSEL CHAMBERLIN & to ye issue of her body Lawfully begotten or to he begoten the other half of ye land that I purchased of CAPT THOMAS PETTET & for want of such issue to my Daughter ANNE & ye
issue of her body lawfully begoten or to he begoten & for want of such issue toithe next
in blod. 6thly I give & bequeath to my LovingWife ANNE COLEMAN all that my trakt or
seat of land that I have in possession at the place wheare I now live dureing her
natureall life and at her death my will is that my Son SPILSBE COLEMAN have the sd
land whereon I now live with all ye Rites & Prevelidges to it belonging to him & the
issue of his body Lawfully begoten or to be begoten and for want of such issue to the
next heair in blood. All ye rest of my lands that is not already given away be they of
what nature or qualyty soever I give unto my Daughter Anne Coleman & to her heairs
for Ever all ye rest of my Estate both reap personabel be it of what nature sae ever I
doe give and bequeath unto my Loving Wife Anne Coleman -who° I dooe appoynt to be
my whole & sole Executrix of this my last will and Testament And it is my will and desire
that my Estate be not brought to an appraisment but that my sd Executrix doe enter into
bond to pay (blurred) Legecese.
In the presents of us EDWARD FAULKNER, Robert Coleman
ELIZABETH C FAULKNER, SAMUELL DRY
At a Court held for Essex County the 13th day of August 1713
This Will was proved by the oath of Elizabeth Faulkner one of the witnesses hereto.
Test RICHARD BUCKNER Cl Cur
At a Court held for Essex County the 8th day of October 1713
This Will was proved by the oaths of Edward Faulkner and Samuel Dry two of the wit-
nesses hereto
Test RICHARD BUCKNER Cl Cur
At a Court held for Essex County ye 8th day of Aprill 1714
This Will was proved by the oath of ANN COLEMAN Exex herein named and is recorded.
Test RICHARD BUCKNER Cl Cur
At a Court held for Essex County at Tappa on the xvith day of July MDCCXXXIV
This Last Will and Testament of of Robert Coleman decd being formerly proved according to the foregoing certificates & the then Clerk never having recorded it, on the motion of THOMAS HARDY and GRISSEL his Wife one of the daughters of the sd Robert Coleman decd It is ordered to be recorded.
Test W. BEVERLEY Cl Cur.

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1711-1714 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 14, Part 1; [Virginia Colonial Abstracts Vol 8, Beverley Fleet]; Page 76. The Will of Major James Boughan.
"Robert Coleman of the Parish of So Farnham in the County of Essex Gent aged about fifty six years Deposeth and saith that on the fourteenth day of January in the year of our Lord x x 1711 x x this Deponent was sent for by Major James Boughan late Decd in his life time to come to him the said Boughan x x the said Boughan did then desire this Deponent to make his x x will x x x First I give and bequeath unto my loving daughter Frances Stark the wife of John Stark x x Land x in King William County containing about two hundred acres Purchased by me of Henry Kirby x x x and my bay mare
x x I give unto my Grandson Thomas Stark the colt that now belongs to my bay mare
x x I give unto my loving daughter Elizabeth ffisher one gold ring of Twenty shillings
I give unto Susanna Jones one Cow and calf and one gold ring of Twenty shillings
I give and bequeath unto my loving son John Boughan one gold ring of Twenty shillings price
I lend unto my Brother Henry Boughan one Third part of my water mill dureing his natural life x x and I give my Brother Henry all my wearing cloaths
I give and bequeath unto my beloved Grandson James Boughan the son of my son James Boughan all my land and plantation whereon I now live together with my water mill and all that tract of Land I bought of the Holts together with my old Plantation and Land and a Small Island of Land and Marsh lying before my doore", he failing in heirs then to "Grandson John Boughan son of my son James Boughan", and ho failing in heirs to brother Henry Boughan and he failing to heir next of blood.
Balance of Estate to son James Boughan, he to be sole Exor. Dated 14th January 1711. "And this Deponent further saith that after he made the will x x the said Major James Boughan did sign and seal publish and declare the said will so made by this Deponent to be his last will and Testament in the presence of this Deponent one John Chamberlain Anne Atkins and the aforesaid Susanna Jones and that the said Major James Boughan then did bid the said Chamberlain Atkins and this Deponent to take notice that he the said Major James Boughan was not mad nor drunk but was in his right Senses x x".
signed Robert Coleman
page 77. "At a Court held for Essex County the 11th day of July 1712 Robert Coleman made oath to this his Deposition which by the order of August Court 1712 is Recorded as the will of James Boughan Decd"
Test
Richard Buckner Cl Cur
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1691-1692 Stafford County, Virginia Order Book [Antient Press];
Page 213 Court held 11th February 1691/2
317. ROBERT COLEMAN assignee of GERRARD LOWTHER late deced by JOSHUA DAVIS his attorney complains against RICHARD BROGDON of this county in a plea of debt .. the sum of five hundred forty seven pounds of Tobacco due by bill and account .. And Richard Brogdon the deft came into Court in propria persona and confessed Judgment .. Therefore tis ordered Richard Brogdon shall make present payment
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1689-1692 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 8; [Antient Press]; Page 53-54
TO ALL XPIAN PEOPLE. Know yee that I ROBERT PAYNE with the consent of KATHERINE my Wife have sold and made over and do for a valuble consideration which is secured to be paid unto me sd ROBERT PAYNE do bargaine sell and firmly make over unto LEONARD CHAMBERLANE and ROBERT COLEMAN their heirs or either of them all my right and Interest that I have to a certain tract of land lying on the South of RAPPA RIVER and joining to land of JOHN COX and runing for breadth up the River the sd being granted by Patent bearing date the 26th day of May 1650 as by the records of JAMES CITTY doth appeare unto my Grandfather, EPHISDITUS LAWSON, for Nine hundred acres of land. Now know yee that I ROBERT PAYNE and KATHERINE my Wife for ourselves our heirs do for the future dissun and disdane all and every part or parcell title or titles in or unto the land above menconed enjoyning ourselves our heirs or any from or under us that LEONARD CHAMBERLANE and ROBERT COLEMAN their heirs shall peaceably enjoy and possess the above land and all the appurtenances thereunto belonging from the claime of us or any under us Also engageing myselfe with my Wife to assigne over unto sd CHAMBERLANE and COLEMAN or either of them' the Patent that was granted to my abovesaid Grand Father deced and also give them what further assurance of my right shall be thought fit but no further then our right now is and do engage my selfe and my sd Wife to acknowledge this our act and deed in the County Court of Rappa when there unto required as Witness our hands and seals this 22nd day of January 1688
Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presents of us
JNO. mark WOOD, ROBERT PAYNE
SAMLL' GRIFFIN KATHERINE PAYNE
Recognitr R. PAYNE in Cur Comt Rappa 4 die 7bris 1689
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1692-1693 Essex County, Virginia Deed, Will & Order Book; [Antient Press]; Page 9)
At a Court held for Essex County 10th of June 1692
- Mr. ROBERT COLEMAN peticoned to this Court for a Lycense to keep and ORDINARY in this County, wlhich is granted him for this ensuing year, and ordered that he give bond with security at the next Court for the lawful performance thereof
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1694-1695 Essex County, Virginia Order Book; [Antient Press]; Page 209
Essex County Court 10th of September 1694
- Upon ye peticon of ROBERT COLEMAN a Lycense is granted him to keep an ORDINARY at his now dwelling house at HOBBS HIS HOLE in this County this ensueing year, giveing bond according to Law
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1694-1695 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book; [Antient Press]; Page 314
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that we ROBERT COLEMAN, JAMES BAUGHAN and FRA: MERIWETHER are firmly bound unto ye Worshipful) the Justices of ye Peace for Essex County in the sume of Fifty thousand pounds of good sound Merchantable tobacco and caske to ye true payment wee bind ourselves Witness our hands and seales this 10th day of 7br: 1694
The Condicon of this obligacon is that whereas ROBERT COLEMAN is Lycensed to keep an ORDINARY in this County this ensueing year, If therefore ye sd ROBERT COLEMAN dureing the sd time doth make such provision for entertainment as the Act of Assembly enjoynes, and doth not suffer nor permit any unlawful! gameing in his house and likewise on ye Sabbath day he suffer no person to tipple or drink more then is necessary, and that he charge no more for his Liquors 'then the Law allowes as ye Court pursuant to Act of Assembly have set downe, And do and performe all other things whatsoever which the Law in that Case enjoyned, Then ye above obligacon to be void otherwise to remain of full force
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of ROBT: COLEMAN
EDWARD THOMAS JAMES BAUGHAN
ROB. BROOKE FRA: MERIWETHER
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1695-1697 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book, Part I; [Antient Press]; Page 14
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that wee ROBERT COLEMAN, JAMES BOUGHAN & FRANCIS MERIWETHER are held and firmly bound unto ye Worplls. his Matyes. Justices of ye Peace for Essex County in ye Summ of Ten thousand pounds of good sound merchantable tobo: & casks to the payment of which we bind ourselves, Witness our hands this 10th day of Febry: 1695
The Condicon of this obligacon is such that whereas the above bound ROBERT COLEMAN is lycensed to keep an ORDINARY at HOBBS his HOLE in this County for this ensueing year, If therefore the said ROBERT COLEMAN dureing ye sd time doth make such provision for entertainmt. as ye Act of Assembly enjoynes & doth not suffer nor permitt any unlawful! gaming in his House, & likewise on the Sabbath day he suffernoe person to tipple or drink more then is necessary and that he charge no more for his Liquors then ye Law allows or ye Court p:suant to the Act of Assembly have appointed or set down & do perform all other things whatsoever the Law in that case enjoyneds, then the above obligacon to be void, otherwise to be & remain in full force & vertue Signed sealed & delivered in ye presence of
HUGH CRABB, ROBERT COLEMAN
FRANCIS GOULDMAN JAMES BOUGHAN
GEO. PARKE FRANCIS MERIWETHER
Vere Recordatr: Test FRANCIS MERIWETHER, Cl Cur
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1695-1697 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book, Part I; [Antient Press]; Page 70
TO ALL CHRISTIAN PEOPLE to whom these presents shall come, Know yee that I ROBART PAINE with the consent of KATHARINE my Wife have sold & doe for a valuable consideracon whitch is secured to be paid unto me the said ROBERT PAINE do sell unto LENARD CHAMBERLAN & ROBERT COLEMAN their heirs or assignes or either of them all my right & intrest that I have in a certain tract of land lying on the South side of Rappahanock River and joyning to the Land of Mr. JNO: COX deceast, and runing for breadth up the said River the said Land being granted by Pattent beareing date the 22d. day of May one thousand six hundred & Fifty as by the Records of JAMES SETY dooth apear unto my Grand Father EPAPHARADITOS LAWSON for Nine hundred acres of Land, Now Know yee that I ROBERT PAYNE with KATHARIN my Wife doo for ourselves our heirs disown & disclaim all or any part or rights unto the land above mentioned engadging ourselves our heirs that they the above sd. LENARD CHAMBERLEIN & ROBERT COLEMAN their heirs or assignes shall enjoy & possess the abovesaid Land & all the apurtinances belonging from the claim of us or any under us allso ingadging myselfe with my said Wife to assigne over to the sd. CHAMBERLIN & ye sd. COLEMAN or either of them the Patent that was granted to my abovesd. Grand Father deceast & allso give them or either of them what further assureance of my right shall be thought fit but no farther then our right now is & doe ingadging myselfe wth: my sd. Wife to acknowledge this our act & deed in the County Cort. of RAPPAHANNOCK when theire unto required, As Witness our hands & seales this 22d. day of Jenewary 1688/9 Signed sealed & delivered in ye presents of us
JOHN WOOD his marke, ROBERT PAYNE
SAMLL GRIFFIN his marke KATHERINE PAYNE
Recognitr: in Cur: Com: RAPPA: p PAYNE 4 die 7br: Ano: 1689
Test WM. COLSTON, Cl Cur
At a Court held for Essex County ye 10th day of 7ber: 1696, the within named KATHERINE PAYNE appear'd & freely & voluntarily relinquished her right of Dower of ye within menconed Land wch: was admitted to Record
Test FRANCIS MERIWETHER, Cl Cur
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1697-1699 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book, Part II; [Antient Press]; Page 136
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that wee ROBERT COLEMAN, SAMUELL PARRY and FRANCIS MERIWETHER are held and firmly bound unto the Worpll, his Majties. Justices of the peace for Essex County in the just sume of Twenty thousand pounds of good merchantable tobbo: and caske; to the which payment we bind ourselves our heirs firmly by these presents; Wittness our hands and seales this 23d day
of November 1697
The Condition of this obligation is such that whereas ROBERT COLEMAN is lycensed to keep an ORDINARY in this County this ensueing year; Therefore if the said ROBERT COLEMAN dureing the said time doth make such provision for Entertainment as the Act of Assembly enjoyns and doth not suffer any unlawful gameing in his house and likewise on the Sabbath day he suffer no person to tipple or drink more than is necessary and that he charge no more for his Lyquors then the Law allows or the Court pursuant to Act of Assembly is sett downe and do p:forme all other things which the Law in that case enjoynes, then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to romaine in full force and virtue
Signed sealed and delivered in the pr:sence of us
RICHD. COVINGTON, ROBT. COLEMAN
SAMLL. PARRY
FRANCIS MERIWETHER Vere Recordatr:
Test FRANCIS MERIWETHER, Cl Cur
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1699-1702 Essex County, Virginia Order Book; [Antient Press]; Page 74
Essex County Court 30th of December 1700
- JERE: HOOK not appearing at the suit of THO: TEA & ANN his Wife, Exrx. of AMBROS CLARE deced, for 2000 pds. of sweet scented tobo: with caske due by Bill & Capt. ROBERT COLEMAN being returned security, Judgmt, is granted to ye Plt, agt, ye sd Capt. ROBERT COLEMAN for ye same with costs unless ye Deft. appears at ye next Court & answers ye same
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1699-1702 Essex County, Virginia Order Book; [Antient Press]; Page 111
- Att a Court held for Essex County the tenth day of March Ano: Dom 1701
- Certificate according to Act of Assembly is granted to ROBT. COLEMAN for Eleven hundred and fifty acres of Land due for the importacon of Twenty three persons into this Colony by name ANNE SPILSBEY, ELIZABETH YEATES, KATHERINE PHILIPS, ELIZABETH LOVE, ANNE COLEMAN, ROBERT COLEMAN, MARY DEALON, MICHAEL KELLEY, PATRICK CAROL, SAMUEL PLATT, HANNAH HUETT, JOHN HUDSON, BRYAN KAGON, MARY PURSELL, ROBERT COLEMAN, RUBEN SHAFTON, ANNE COLEMAN, WILLIAM DAUSON, THOMAS DAUSON, MARJERY SANDERS, REBECCA MOORE & JOHN PASONS
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1704-1707 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 12, Part 1; [Virginia Colonial Abstracts Vol 29, Beverley Fleet]; Page 127
Deed. 19 Nov 1705. John Catlett and Richd Covington, two of the feoffees in Trust appointed by the Court for disposing of Town lands, sell Robert Coleman, for 130 lb tobo, 1/2 an acre in "Hobbs his hole". Lot No. 20, etc.
Wit: Signed John Catlett
Richard Buckner Richd Covington
Aug't Smith
Thos Monday
John Sanders Ack and rec 11 Dec 1705
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1704-1707 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 12, Part 1; [Virginia Colonial Abstracts Vol 29, Beverley Fleet]; Page 128
Bond. 10 Dec 1705. 10000 lb tobo. Robert Coleman to keep an ordinary.
Signed Robert Coleman
Richard Covington
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1704-1707 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 12, Part 2; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 308
Bond of Robert Coleman unto our Soveraign Lady Ann. for 10,000 pounds of tobacco.
Securities, Francis Moore and Benja. Fisher.
Robert Coleman hath obtained a lycence to keep an ordinary at the town of Tappahannock.
Francis Moore
Benja Fisher
Wit. Edw. Gouldman, Salvator Muscoe.
10 Dec 1706. Acknowledged.
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1704-1707 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 12, Part 2; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 353-54.
15 Sept. 1706. Robert Coleman of Essex County, Gent., to Robert Beverley of Tappahannock,' Gent. For £5 sterling and 4000 eight penny nails. One lott in the Burgh of Tappahannock, being the upper lott save one on the river and numbered 37 in the platt of the town made by Mr., Harry Beverley, surveyor.
Robt. Coleman,
Wit: Wm. Tomlin, Israel Johnson, Robt. Wells.
10 Feb. 1706/7. Acknowledged by Robert Coleman. Edward Gouldman by virtue of a letter of attorney from Anne Coleman Wife of Robert relinquished her right of dower.
15 Sept. 1706. Anne, the wife of Robert Coleman authorize my loving friend„Edwd. Gouldman. to acknowledge the same.
Anne Coleman
Wit: Wm. Tomlin, Israel Johnson, Robt. Wells.
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1707-1711 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 13; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 223.
11 Feb. 1708 [1709]. Whereas severall laws have confirmed to Essex County 50 acres for a town and John Catlet, Richard Covington are appointed feoffees in trust to make sale of the land, John Catlett and Richard Covington to Robert Coleman. For 170 pounds of tobacco. One half acre or lott in the Burgh of Tappahannock, numbered 19, granted to Mr. Thomas Meriwether and by him lapsed, in the plat of the town made by Mr. Harry Beverley 13 July 1706. Rent, one ounce of flax seed and two ounces of hemp seed on 10 October annually. John Catlet
Richd. Covington
Wit: Samll. Thacker, Andrew Hardee, Richd. Cocke, Salvator Muscoe.
10 May 1709. Acknowledged by John Catlett and Richard Covington.

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1711-1714 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 14, Part 1; [Virginia Colonial Abstracts Vol 8, Beverley Fleet]; Page 249. Lease and Release. Both Indentures dated 13 May 1714. Daniel Brown of So. Farm. Par., sells William Covington and Ann his wife, of the same Par., 100 acres in So Farn Par., on south side of Piscataway Creek, adj. land of Thomas Jenkins. This sale is made in consideration of £13. paid by Mr Robert Coleman late deceased.
Wit: signed Dan'll Brown
George Trible
Edward Price Rec. 13 May 1714.
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1716-1718 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 15, Part 2; [John Frederick Dorman]; Pages 38-40.
21 May 1717. Edward Coleman of St. Ann's Parish, Essex County, planter.son and legatee of Robert Coleman. Gent., to Nathaniel Fogg of same, planter. For 65 sterling. 244 acres, part of land sold by Thomas Pettit to Robert Coleman deceased, and by Robert Coleman's will given to Edward Coleman ... corner tree of Burton's range land and the land of Mr. Leonard Tarent ..land of Mr. Richard Wyat ... land of John Chamberlain
Edward Coleman ,
Wit: William Henley, William.(W) Beckome, (X) Joseph Monday ..
21 May. 1717. AcknOwledged by Edward Coleman.
21 May 1717. Bond of Edward Coleman of St. Ann's Parish, Essex County, son and legatee of Robert Coleman, Gent„ deceased, unto Nathaniel Fogg of same, planter. For 30 sterling. To fulfill covenants in indenture's.
Edward Coleman
Wit: William Henley, William (W) Beckame.Joseph (X) Munday
21 May. 1717. Acknowledged.
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1738-1742 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 22; [Antient Press]; Page 270-271
Essex SS THOMAS COLEMAN being Sworn saith, That he well remembers that there was a Sufficient house built on the Lott in Tappa. a Town Plat number'd thirty two ( being the Lot on the River Side next above that JAMES CURTIS now lives on ) before this Deponents Father Capt. ROBERT COLEMAN now deced sold the same to Colo ROBERT BEVERLEY now deceased and the said House was made use of for a COOPERS SHOP & other uses for Several years and further this Deponent saith not At a Court held for Essex County at Tappa, on the 18th day of August 1741
THOMAS COLEMAN made oath to this his Deposition on the motion of Colo. WILLIAM BEVERLEY was admitted to record
Test W. BEVERLEY Cl Cur
And is truly recorded by H. ROBINSON D Cl Cur
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1745-1749 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 24, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 126-127
The Deposition of THOMAS COLEMAN SR., and JOHN FARGUSON of Essex County 126- THOS: COLEMAN dept. saith that his Fathr: ROBT. COLEMAN held & possest one lot in Tappahanhock Town (as nigh as he can find by the plat of the Town) No. 4 & after my Fathers decease, SPILSBE COLEMAN held the said Lot in full and peaceable possession, the sd. Lot had a good tennantable House on about 20 feete square & that my aforesd Brother rented severall years to JOANNAH SMITH & he the said SPILSBE died seized of the aforesaid Lot; Farther JOHN FARGUSON aforesaid Dept. saith that he saw the aforesd. JOANNAH SMITH live in a House on the aforesaid Lot nigh as he can remember & that she payed SPILSBE COLEMAN three pounds pr. annum
THOS: CLEMAN
JOHN FARGUSON
At a Court continued and held for Essex County at Tappahannock on the 20th day of May Anno Dom: 1747 On the motion of ROBERT SPILSBE COLEMAN, the Deposition of THOMAS COLEMAN and JOHN FARGUSON was taken and read in Court and sworn to by the said THOMAS and JOHN was then admitted to record and is truly recorded
Test JOHN LEE, Cl Cur

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1695-1706 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 9; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 15
ROBERT COLEMAN, 450 acs., Up. Par. of Nansamond Co., near Wickham Swamp, 28 Oct. 1697, Page 109. Adj. Thomas & John Milner; & Lawrance's land. Trans. of 9 pers: Jeremiah Brooks, Mary Chapman, Elinor Ford, John Knight, Thomas Buller, Eliza. Watts, Margt. Robinson, Cha. Maccartee, Tho. Pratt.

Sources       GAV-9.

Robert Coleman left a will in 1713 at Essex Co., Virginia, USA;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1707-1711 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 13; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 439-40.
Will of Robert Coleman of the County of Essex, undated.
Unto my son Thomas, my son Robert and my daughter Elizabeth each of them twenty shillings.
Unto my son Edward Coleman half that tract of land that I purchased of Capt. Thomas Pettet, the whole tract being 488 acres, that part next and adjoyning to Botem's line.
Unto my daughter Grisell Chamberline the other half of that land I purchased of Capt. Thomas Pettet and for want of issue to my daughter Anne.
To my loving wife Ann Coleman all that my tract or seat of land that I have in possession at the place where I now live during her natural life and at her death my son Spilsbee Coleman have the land.
All the rest of my lands unto my daughter Ann Coleman.
All the rest of my estate to my loving wife Ann Coleman who I do appoint executrix.
Robert Coleman
Wit: Edward (E F) Faulkner, Elizabeth (E) Faulkner, Samuel Dry.
13 Aug. 1713. Proved by the oath of Eliza. Faulconer.
8 Oct. 1713. Proved by Edward Faulconer and Samuel Dry.
8 April 1714. Proved by Ann Coleman, executrix.⁵

     Robert Coleman was born circa 1620 at co. Suffolk, England.¹ He married Elizabeth Grizzel in 1650 at Abingdon Parish, Gloucester Co., Virginia, USA,
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Children of Elizabeth GRIZZELL and Robert COLEMAN are:
Robert Coleman died in 1682 at Tindalls Point, Gloucester Co., Virginia, England.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1659-1660 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 1; [John Frederick Dorman]; Pages 107-08.
22 Aug. 1659. Francis Carpenter doe appoint my loving friend Rice Maddox my attorney to acknowledge this bill of sale of 200 acres unto Robert Coleman.
Francis Carpenter
Wit: Richard Cole, Saml. Maddox.
14 Jan. 1659 [1660]. Recorded.
22 Aug. 1659. Francis Carpenter of Cherry Point Neck in the County of Northumberland unto Robert Coleman of Mock Jack
bay in the County of Gloucester. For a valuable consideration. 200 acres in Potomack freshes ... land of Mr. Randolp ... along the river side ... into the woods for length two miles .. granted unto Francis Carpenter by pattent 5 June 1658.
Francis Carpenter
Wit: Rice Maddox, Samuel Maddox
14 Jan. 1659 [1660]. Acknowledged by Rice Maddox, attorney of Francis Carpenter
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1655-1664 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 4; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 361
FRANCIS CARPENTER, 1000 acs. in Petomeck freshes, extending N. by W. to the mouth of the second Cr. above Puscatoway & E. by S. along land of Mr. Randolph. 5 June 1658, Page 156, (229). Trans. of 20 pers.
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1666-1679 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 6; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 161
DANLL. LANGHAM, 350 acs. Gloster. Co., Abbington Par., neere Mr. Robt. Coleman; 6 Mar. 1674/5, Page 549. Granted to Xper. Abbott 20 Jan. 1657, & due sd. Danll. by marrying Mary, the dau of sd. Abbott.¹ GAV-10.

     Elizabeth Grizzel was born circa 1632 at Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Robert Coleman in 1650 at Abingdon Parish, Gloucester Co., Virginia, USA,
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Children of Elizabeth GRIZZELL and Robert COLEMAN are:
Elizabeth Grizzel died circa 1700 at Abingdon Parish, Gloucester Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     GAV-10.

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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1659-1660 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 1; [John Frederick Dorman]; Pages 107-08.
22 Aug. 1659. Francis Carpenter doe appoint my loving friend Ric.¹

     Daniel Coleman was born circa 1662 at Gloucester Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Patience Darby, daughter of Walter Darby, circa 1682 at Gloucester Co., Virginia, USA.²

Daniel Coleman died before 7 June 1722 at King & Queen Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1710-1719 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 10; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 39
JOHN MADISON & DANIEL COLEMAN, of K. & Q. Co; 2000 acs. (N. L.), King Wm. Co; in a forke of Mattapony Riv., about 4 mi. above the Doeg Town: beg, by the N. side of the S. hr. of sd. forke & just below the run of a good spring issuing out of the hills; by land of Parrish, Pigg & May. Imp. of 40 pars: Anne Britain, Peter Shavo, Peter Isaack, Peter Lavang, Edwd. Williams, John Davis, Tho. Norman, Thos. Axton, Francis Bendy, Richd, Listey, Geo. Smith, Mary Lowder, Wm. Norris, Lewis Sardewell, John Portees. Thos. Bishop, John Sistlett, Stephen Sistlett, Starlinghurgh Thomas, Chr. Hix, Nicho, Wilson, Wm. Lavender, Ambrose Joshua Smith, Richd. Marmerin, Roht. Buller, John Stephens, Lydia Brookes, Mary Broome. Cha. Whitehand, Eleanore Jones, John Lock, Anna Peirce, Jacob Jacob, Daniel Haley, Anthony Carve. John Taylor, Mary Vener, Thos. Masler, Margt. Ryley, James Gray.¹