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     Richard Craddock was born before 1678.¹ He married Elizabeth Vaulx, daughter of Robert Vaulx and Mary Foxall, circa 1702 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 1st of 3 husbands.^2,3,1
Richard Craddock died before 26 September 1711 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1709-1712 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 3 [Antient Press]; Page 87
Westmoreland County Court 26th of September 1711
- CRADDOCK's Will proved
The Last Will and Testament of RICHARD CRADDOCK, Gent., deced. was presented into Court by his Relict, ELIZABETH CRADDOCK, Executrix therein named, whoe made Oath thereto, and being proved by the Oaths ofboth the wittnesses thereto is admitted to Record, And on the motion of ELIZABETH and her performing what is usuall in such cases, Certifycate is granted her for obtaining a Probat thereofin due form and ordered that shee return a true full and perfect Inventory of the Testator's Estate to the next Court upon Oath
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1654-1800 Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills [Augusta B. Fothergill]; Page 50
CRADOCK, RICHARD, CAPT., 6 June 1713. Inventory returned by Mrs. Elizabeth Porten.
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1712-1716 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 5, [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 175.
Capt. Richard Craddock. Inventory. Items not valued; includes 13 Negroes and a white servant boy, five years to serve.
Eliza. Porten
27 May 1713. Returned by Mrs. Porten.
Pages 175-76. William Garland. Inventory. 25 May 1713. Total valuation 2155 pounds of tobacco. Appraisers sworn before
DA. McCarty
Samll. Rust
John Bayly
Samll. Domonvel
Signed by George Garland.
27 May 1713. Returned by George Garland.

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1654-1800 Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills [Augusta B. Fothergill]; Page 45
BUTLER, CALEB, 16 February 1708-9; 25 May 1709.
3 negroes to wife Mary;
daughter Jane 6 negroes;
son in law Robert Vaulx and his deceased Uncle John Foxhall 5000 lbs. tobacco, 1 negro, furniture etc;
Sarah Elliott daughter of Sarah Elliott and her deceased uncle John Foxhall 30 Sterling;
son in law James Vaulx gun, sword, and 5000 lbs. of tobacco;
my sister Anne wife of Joseph Bayley 25 Sterling;
to Thomas Robins clothing;
to Mary daughter of John Butler deceased 3000 lbs. tobacco;
to Thomas Clayton Sr. tobacco he owes me;
to Thomas Boyleston tobacco he owes me;
sister Sarah Elliott, widow, debt to me;
to Jenny wife of Thomas Shaw 1000 lbs. tobacco;
to Elizabeth wife of Captain Richard Craddock 12 Sterling;
friend James Taylor one mourning ring.
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1675/6-1679 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 1 [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 78
11 Dec. 1678: Upon the oath of John Masoh that he did heere Mich. Clerke on his death bedd lay and that he gave his horse and cropp to William Cradock and his bridle and saddle to Richard Cradock, the Court order that the noncupidive will .bee_ proved And
Cradock be possessed withothe estate.
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1691-1699 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 2; [John Frederick Dorman-1801 transcript];
Page 150a. [Will of John Miller] dated 3 April 1698.
My horse Jake to Richard Crodunck [Craddock].
To Philip Camose my young black horse.
My black mare I give Elizabeth Booth and her colt to John Arenton [Arrington].
My gun and powder horn to Wantsford Arenton [Arrington].
Five yards of searge, half a gross of buttons, 18 seanes of silk to Thomas Spellman.
My new carsey coat and jackett to John Bell.
To Elizabeth Colston a trunk and a yard of muslin.
To Elizabeth Booth one new tankard.
To the said Thomas Spillman my augurs and chizels,
To Frances Spillman six ells of linen.
To the said Thomas Spillman my caster hatt and eight yards of hamp hemp?) linen and one pair of yarne stockings.
Richard Cradunck executor.
John Miller
Wit: Thos. Spillman, Henry Chubb, John Bell.
27 April 1698. Proved by Thomas Spillman and John Bell.
Probat granted the executor.
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1701-1707 Westmoreland County, Virgini[a Deeds-Wills No. 3; [Antient Press]; 110.11. 26 Sept. 1699.
John Rogers of Wisdome in the County of Devon, Knight and Barronett, constitute Mr, John Contee of Plymouth, merchant, my attorney to recover tobacco, debts and demands due in Virginia or Maryland.
John Rogers
Wit: John Saunders, Thomas Palmer, Wm. Michell, Wm, Anthony, Robert Webben.
15 Jan. 1700/01. Proved by Capt. John Saunders and Mr. Thomas Palmer in Charles Co., Md,
16 July 1702. I assign my power given me by Sir John Rogers unto my loving friend Mr. Stephen Harvey, merchant in Virginia.
John Contee
Wit: Richard Cradock, Walter Lugger, Edward George.
30 Dec. 1702. Proved by Mr. Richard Craddock..
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1712-1716 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 5, [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 311-14. 24 Aug. 1714.
Daniel Porten of Westmoreland and Elizabeth his wife to Richard Watts of Washington Parish, Westmoreland County, Gent. For £200.
Ten Negroes, Tom, Adam, Jack, Will, Jamey, Billy and Robin, Rose, Sarah, Frank, being formerly the slaves of Richard Craduck, decd, of the aforesaid parish, Gent., and by him in last will and testament, 28 Oct. 1710, bequeathed unto Eliza. his wife, now the wife of Danll. Porten, Gent.
Dania. Porten
Eliza. (X) Porten
Wit: Jos. Weekes, Tho. Arington, Wansford Arington
25 Aug. 1714. Acknowledged by Daniell Porten and Eliza. his wife.¹ Richard Craddock lived at an unknown place ;
Early Colonial Settlers cites: [S78] Genealogies of Virginia Families Vol. III, from the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.¹

     Daniel Porten was born circa 1674 at Norfolk Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Elizabeth Vaulx, daughter of Robert Vaulx and Mary Foxall, before March 1713 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
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Her 2nd of 3 husbands
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Elizabeth Vaulx, b. Abt 1682, Washington Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. 27 Nov 1744, Washington Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia - probate (Age ~ 62 years)
Marriage     Bef Mar 1713      Washington Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Cradock Porten, b. Bef 1714, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. Bef 1720, Westmoreland County, Virginia (Age < 6 years.)¹
Daniel Porten died before 19 November 1716 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA; Date of probate.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1716-1720 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 6, [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 47-48.
Will of Daniel Porten of Norfolk County, being very sick and weak, dated 31 Oct. 1714.
Soe much of my lands which I have in Norfolk and Princess Anne countys be sold by my executor as will be sufficient to pay all debts.
Unto Mary Furling the daughter of my sister Anne Furlong and her heires one lott in Norfolk town being the eastermost of my six lotts.
All my lands which shall not be sold by my executor unto my son Cradock Porten and his heires.
My personall estate be equally divided between my loving wife and my son.
My father in law Majr. Samll. Boush executor and Eliza. my wife executrix, my father in law to render a true and just account unto my wife of what of my estate shall remain in his hands after my debts is paid. My wife render unto the Court of Westmoreland a true account of all my estate.
Danll. (D P) Porten
Wit: Mary Miller, Margarett Thurston, Ann King.
19 Nov. 1714. Proved by all the witnesses. [Although not indicated here, this was the proving of the will in Norfolk County.]
28 Nov. 1716. On motion of Elizabeth Porten was admitt to record.
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1716-1720 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 6, [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 118-19.
Daniel Porteen. Inventory. 11 Dec. 1716. Brought before appraisers by his executrix. No total valuation; includes one silver tankard and two silver spoons valued at £4, and one servant man 2 1/2 years to serve
valued at £2.10.0.
Nathl. Pope
Jos. Weekes
Nathll. Washington
List of property at Nominy Quarter. No total valuation.
Nathl. Pope
Jno. Elliott
Nath. Washington
Signed by G. Eskridge and Eliza. Eskridge.
27 March 1717. Returned.
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1654-1800 Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills [Augusta B. Fothergill]; Page 60
PORTEN, DANIEL, 31 Oct. 1714 ; 19 Nov. 1716.
To Mary Furlong daughter of my sister Anne Furlong lot in Norfolk town and in Norfolk Co; son Cradock Porten land in Norfolk and Princess Anne counties; my father in law Major Samuel Boush exr ; wife Elizabeth lands and personal estate.
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1712-1716 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 5, [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 311-14. 24 Aug. 1714.
Daniel Porten of Westmoreland and Elizabeth his wife to Richard Watts of Washington Parish, Westmoreland County, Gent. For £200.
Ten Negroes, Tom, Adam, Jack, Will, Jamey, Billy and Robin, Rose, Sarah, Frank, being formerly the slaves of Richard Craduck, decd, of the aforesaid parish, Gent., and by him in last will and testament, 28 Oct. 1710, bequeathed unto Eliza. his wife, now the wife of Danll. Porten, Gent.
Dania. Porten
Eliza. (X) Porten
Wit: Jos. Weekes, Tho. Arington, Wansford Arington
25 Aug. 1714. Acknowledged by Daniell Porten and Eliza. his wife.¹

Reference:
Early Colonial Settlers cites: [S78] Genealogies of Virginia Families Vol. III, from the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.¹

     Margaret Bonum married Wiliam Rust (Jr.), son of William Rust and Ann MedcalfeMetcalf,
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     William Rust, b. 29 Jun 1665, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. 28 Jul 1697, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia - probate (Age 32 years)
Children      
     1. William Rust, b. Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. Aft 1697, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia
     2. Anne Rust, b. Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. Aft 1697, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia
     3. Margaret Rust, b. Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. Aft 1697, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia.^2,1 Margaret Bonum was born circa 1670 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
Margaret Bonum died after 1697 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1716-1720 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 6, [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 47-48.
Will of Daniel Porten of Norfolk County, being very sick and weak.¹

     Wiliam Rust (Jr.) married Margaret Bonum, daughter of Samuel Bonum Sr. and Margaret [Powell] Philpott,
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     William Rust, b. 29 Jun 1665, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. 28 Jul 1697, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia - probate (Age 32 years)
Children      
     1. William Rust, b. Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. Aft 1697, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia
     2. Anne Rust, b. Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. Aft 1697, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia
     3. Margaret Rust, b. Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. Aft 1697, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia.^1,3 Wiliam Rust (Jr.) was born on 29 June 1665 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
Wiliam Rust (Jr.) died before 28 July 1697 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA; Date of probate.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1691-1699 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 2; [John Frederick Dorman-1801 transcript]; Page 107.
Will of William Rust, being sick and weak of body, dated 18 March 1696/7.
Unto my son William Rust one complete half of all my estate of lands.
Unto my two deughters Ann Rust and Margarett Rust the other half of my lands during their lives.
If my son William Rust doe survive my two daughters, then unto William Rust all my estate of lands. If my two daughters Ann and Margarett doe survive William and his heirs then all lands unto my two daughters.
Unto my beloved wife Margarett and my aforesaid children all my other estate, except my gun which I do give unto my son William Rust.
Unto Ann Smith two heifers of five years old each and a mare of four years old, at the day of her marriage.
Unto George Eskridge lands for twenty years to work on where he is now seating.
Appoint George Eskridge trustee over my children and estate after the decease of my wife.
William Rust
Wit: James Coleman, William Martin, Thos. Bonam, Nathll. Garland, George Rust.
28 July 1697. Proved by Nathaniel Garland, Thomas Bonam and George Rust. Administration with the will annexed granted unto Margarett Rust his relict.
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1654-1800 Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills [Augusta B. Fothergill]; Page 18
RUST, WILLIAM, 18 March 1696-7; 28 July 1697.
One half of land to son William;
daus. Anne and Margaret Rust one-half of land;
George Eskridge use of lands 20 years;
wife Margaret and children personal property.
Anne Smith 2 cows and 1 mare.
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1691-1699 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 2; [John Frederick Dorman-1801 transcript];
Pages 126a-127. William Rust. Inventory of s-tate the widow brought to view. 27 Sept. 1697. Total valuation 19,923 pounds of tobacco.
Joseph Churchall
Nathanll. Garland
Appraisers sworn before Juer. Jadwin.
Signed by Margarett Rust.
28 Feb. 1697 [1698]. Margarett Rust made oath [to the] inventory of her deceased husband William Rust.

=== wife rebecca or margaret?
1691-1692 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 1 [John Frederick
Page 19 [25 March 1691]
Samll. Bonum, Senr., acknowledged a sale of land by Simon Robins his attorney to Wm. Rust junr. and Rebecca his wife, and Margarett Bonum wife of the said Samll. acknowledged her right of dower.

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1692-1694 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 2 [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 13 Page 75 [28 sept. 1692]
Wm. Rust junr. acknowledged deeds of lease and release of lands conveyed from him and Margarett his wife to Wm. Butler.
Ordered that the evidences to prove Joanna Butler and Margarett Rust's relinquishment of dower doe prove the same before Mr. Ross or Mr. Jno. Newton.

A deed of trust of lands conveyed by Wm. Butler to Joseph Ohurnell acknowledged by Butler.
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1692-1694 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 2 [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 51 Page 104 [27 July 1693]
Mr. Simon Robins by vertue of a power from Joanna, wife of Wm. Butler, duely proved by Wm. Rush and John Goreham.
acknowledged her hand and seale to one indenture 16 Dec. 1692
whereby her husband and shee conveyed her right of thirds and dower to John Ward's land whereof he died seized unto Wm. Rust junr.
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1691-1699 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 2; [John Frederick Dorman-1801 transcript];
Pages 178a-179. 20 June 1698. James Orchard and Rebecca my wife, Samll. Bonum, Margarett Rust widow, and Thomas Bonum to George Eskridge of Youcomoco in Cople Parish. For 5 shillings to each. All interest in 150 acres by virtue of the last will of John Powell or otherwise. John Powell late of Youcomoco in Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, pattented 150 acres in Youcomoco formerly in the tenure of William Clements and late of William Paine, both deceased. John Powell made his last will and thereby devised the aforesaid land unto Joanna his then wife for her life and after her decease to the children of his two daughters in law Rebecca Thomas and Margarett Bonum equally. Joanna likewise dyed, whereby the said land came unto the children of Rebecca and Margarett. Rebecca Thomas had only one daughter, named Rebecca, now married to Mr. James Orchard. Margarett Bonum had children Sarah, since dead, Margarett, since intermarried to William Rust junr, deceased, Thomas, and Rebecca Bonum, since intermarried with George Eskridge.
James Orchard Rebecca Orchard
Samuel Bonum Margarett Rust
Thomas Bonum
Wit: John Tanner.
26 Oct. 1698. Acknowledged by James Orchard, Rebecca Orchard, Samuel Bonum, Margarett Rust and Thomas Bonum.¹

     George Rust was born in 1675 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
George Rust died before 22 February 1710 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1709-1712 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 3 [Antient Press]; Page 9
Westmoreland County Court 22d day of February 1709/10
- GEORGE RUST's Will proved
The Last Will and Testament of GEORGE RUST deced., was proved by the Oaths ofTHOMAS SMITH and WILLIAM GARDNER, two of the wittnesses thereto, a Probat whereofis granted to SAMUELL RUST Executor therein named and he ordered to return an Inventory of the Testator's Estate to the next Court upon Oath. It is alsoe ordered JOHN GARNER, WILLIAM GARDNER, JAMES COLEMAN, SAMUELLEARLEandJAMES COURTNELL or any four ofthem being first sworn before one ofher Majties Justices of the Peace for this County, doe some tYIDe before the next Court value and appraise the Estate and made return thereof to the next Court
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1705-1707 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part I [Antient Press]; Page 10
Westmoreland County Court 27th February 1705/06
- RUST v ALLISON
GEORGE RUST by his Petition to this Court setting forth that THOMAS ALLISON, late of this County, deceased, left behind him severall small Children, one of which is named ELIZABETH betweene seven and eight yeares of age Your Petitioner God Father to said (this entry is blurred just enough to make reading it unreliable)
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1705-1707 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part I [Antient Press]; Page 12
Westmoreland County Court 28th of February 1705106
- EARLE v RUST
Ordered that unless SAMUELL RUST and GEORGE RUST, Executors of WILLIAM RUST, deceased, together with JOHN BENNETT and MATILDA his Wife, late the Widdo of WILLIAM RUST, do appeare at the next Court to answer the Petition of SAMUELL EARLE, Judgment to pass against them for what shall appeare due to him from them of the deced.'s Estate come to their or any of their hands as is sett forth by his Petition
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1705-1707 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part I [Antient Press]; Page 25
Westmoreland County Court 27th of June 1706
- A Proclamation for the better Secureing ofthe Shipps, &c., published
- EARLE v RUST. &c. SAMUELL EARLE by his Petition to this Court
setting forth that SAMUELL EARLE, his Father, died possessed of a considerable personall Estate &c. and that MATTILDAY his Widdow had possessed herself of the same by administering thereon and before Inventory thereof returned intermarried with one WILLIAM RUST by which he possessed himself of your Petitioner's Father's Estate, which WILLIAM RUST is also dead and before his death constituted his Sons, SAMUELL and GEORGE RUST, his Executors, who together with MATTILDAY have possessed themselves of his deced. Father's Estate and refuse to deliver to him his fillial part thereofwhich to him belongs and therefore prayed the Executors of WILLIAM RUST togethr with his said Widdow, who is also since intermarried with JOHN BENNETT, together with JOHN BENNETT might bee cited to show cause whey they should not pay and deliver to him that part of his Father's Eatate which to him ofright did belong, And after severall orders for their appeareance for settling accounts betwixt the Estates and nothing done therein it is now ordered that THOMAS BONHAM, THOMAS GARLAND and JOHN GARNER or any two of them doe sometime before the next Court meet the persons or so many of them as may bee at such place as shall bee most proper to appoint for the same and view and considder what amounts are between them or any ofthem and according to the best of their knowledge with what light they can find in the matter, state auditt and settle the same and return to the next Court an account and report oftheir proceedings therein
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1705-1707 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part I [Antient Press]; Page 56
Westmoreland County Court 28th of August 1706
- EARLE v RUST, &c.
SAMUELL EARLE by his Petition to the Worshipfull Court for this County setting forth that SAMUELL EARLE, his Father, died possessed of a considerable personall Estate &c., And that MATTILDA, his Widdow, possessed herself ofthe same by administering thereon, and before any Inventory thereof returned, intermarried with WILLIAM RUST by whhich meanes hee the sd RUST became possessed thereof, that the sd RUST then also being dead, his Sons & Executors, SAMUELL and GEORGE RUST, together with MATTILDA as his Widdow, were possessed ofthe same and refused to deliver him his fillial part thereof. Therefore prayed a citation &c. upon which it was ordered severall persons to audit state and settle all accounts and matters in difference betwixt the Estates of EARLE and RUST aforesd and make report to this Court And now at this Court upon return ofthe audit aforesd it appeareing that the Estate of SAMUELL EARLE, the Father, by appraisment was valued at eight thousand four hundred ninety three pounds of tobacco and that the sd RUST had by lawfull and just payments disbursed on account of the sd EARLE's Estate the surne of five thousand three hundred seventy three pounds oftobacco which with five hundred thirty seven pounds of tobacco the sallary thereof at ten percent amounting to five thousand three hundred tenn pounds oftobacco being deducted out ofthe same of the appraisment there rests in the hands ofthe Executors ofthe sd RUST two thousand five hundred eighty three pounds oftobacco which it is ordered the sd SAMUELL RUST and GEORGE RUST in their qualification aforesd or one of them doe pay to SAMUELL EARLE or order with costs &c. als execution; And whereas it appeares there is still further due from the Estate ofthe sd. SAMUELL EARLE, deceased, to one WILLIAM SANDERS the sume of twelve hundred pounds oftobacco, the same being deducted out of the above ballance there rests one thousand three hundred eighty three pounds oftoacco out ofwhich it is ordered the sd SAMUELL EARLE doe pay the sum oftwo hundred seventy six and three fifths of a pound of tobacco being the fifth part ofthe sd surne of one thousand three hundred eighty three pounds of tobacco
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1705-1707 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part I [Antient Press]; Page 16
Westmoreland County Orders 1st of March 1705/06
- RUST p STURMAN v BRENT. &c.
THOMAS BONAM was attached to answer at July Court 1704, GEORGE RUST in a Plea why hee by force and armes &c. into one certaine tract ofland containing three hundred acres ofland with one Plantation thereon made and the appurtenances scituate lying and being in on the West side of NOMINY RIVER in the Parish of CopIe and County aforesd and now or late in the possession of ELIZABETH BOOTH, which JOHN STURMAN, Gent., demised to him, the said GEORGE RUST, for a tenn not yett expired, did order and him the said GEORGE from the land, Plantation and premises did eject and other enormities to him did do to his great damage and against the peace of our Sovereign Lady the Queen that now, &c. And whereupon GEORGE RUST by GEORGE ESKRIDGE his Attorney saith that hee is damnified and damage hath sustained to the value of one hundred pounds sterling, and thereofhath brought suit &c., And at a Court held for the sd County the 30th day of August 1704, Oath being made that the tennant in possession was duely served with a coppy of the Plaintiffs Declaration and the notice thereon endorsed, it was ordered that the tenant in possession or those under whom shee claimed haveing legall notice by the Sheriff ofthis County, or his Deputy, did not appeare at the then next Court to bee held for the said County and make him or themselves Defendants, confess Lease Entry and suffer and insist only on the title ofthe premises then Judgment to go for the Plaintiff, &c., And at a Court held for the sd. County the 27th day ofAprill 1705 continued by adjournment from the 25th day ofthe said month appeared ANN BRENT, Widdo, by NATHANIELL POPE, her Attorney, confessed Lease Entry and ouster and was admitted Defendant in the room ofTHOMAS BONAM and praysed Lycence of Imparlance till the then next Court, which was granted her; And at a Court held for the said County the 30th day ofMay 1705, ANN BRENT by her Attorney defended the force and injury when &c., and saith that the Plaintiff his action ought not tohave for that JOHN STURMAN under whom the Plaintiffsaith hee holds by virtue ofa demise did bring suite in this Court against ARTHUR BALDRO for the land now in dispute and obtained Judgment for the same, from which Judgment ARTHUR BALDRO by Mr. GEORGE BRENT his Attorney appeared at the Genrall Court held at JAMES CITTY the first day of October 1680, the matter being fully heard the oppinion of the Court was that ARTHUR BALDRO had good right and title to the land and that JOHN STURMAN had no cause of action; And did order said BALDRO to bee possessed of the land &c. ad by the Order dated as aforesd.and here &c., and ready &c. may appeare. and said BALDRO being so seized in fee of the same and makeing no disposition thereofnor haveing any heirs to inheritt the lands with the appurtenances did Escheate to the Proprietors of the Northern Neck of Virginia, whereupon ROBERT BRENT, late of STAFFORD County, deceased, and late Husband ofthe Defendant, and from whom the Defendant claimes Dower of the lands suggested the same to the Office and whereupon obtained a Grant of the Escheat as per Patent under the hand of WILLIAM FITZHUGH and GEORGE BRENT, late Agents &c., and Seale of the Office dated the 28th day of November 1694 and here in this Court ready &c., by virtue of which Gant ROBERT BRENT became possessed in fee of the land and so dyeing without makeing any disposition of the land with the appurtenances comes and descends upon ROBERT BRENT, the Father ofthe Defendant's son, and Son and heir to said ROBERT, which ROBERT BRENT being under age and the Defendant haveing Dower in the same doth hold occupy and possess by the Law shee is warranted, Whereupon the Plaintiff prayed tyme till the next Court to reply or demurr to the Plea which was granted him; And now at this Court both Plaintiffand Defendant being present, GEORGE RUST in replication saith that nothwithstanding anything by sd. ANN in her Plea aIledged hee from his claime and action ought not to bee barred for that said GEORGE saith that the Judgment ofthe Generall Court in the Defendant's Plea mentioned inter BALDRO and STURMAN under which said STURMAN said GEORGE now claimes appeares to grounded upon and for that there appeared a sale ofthe land in dispute from JOHN STURMAN, Father of the aforesd JOHN STURMAN under whom GEORGE now claimes unto THOMAS YOUELL of the County aforesd. and therefore the Generall Court adjudged as said ANN in her Plea hath alledged. Now said GEORGE by his protestation saith that the said Sale from said STURMAN the Elder to THOMAS YOUELL was but for life only, and hee said THOMAS haveing an Estate only for life could not convey an Estate of Inheritance EDMUND BRENT under whome ARTHUR BALDRO claimes from whom said ANN derives her title, And said GEORGE by protestation further saith that THOMAS YOUELL hath departed this life for some considerable tyme before the demise to him made, therefore said GEORGE conceives the whole right and title of the land is again devolved to JOHN STURMAN under whome said GEORGE claimes as the only heir at Law to JOHN STURMAN, the Elder, deced., And therefore hee from his action aforesd ought not to be barred without that the aforesd pretended sale is insufficient in the Law to pass the aforesd land in fee, And GEORGE saith hee is read to verifie and therefore prays as by his Declaration, &c.
And the Defendant saith that the aforesaid Plea of the Plaintiffby pleading pleaded and the matter in the same contained does not appeare sufficient in Law, the Plaintiff his action against Defendant to have and maintaine and that shee to that Plea in manner and form to plead hath no need nor by the Law ofthe land is bound to answer; And this shee is ready to verefie; Wherefore for default of sufficient Replication of the Plaintiffin that part the Defendant desireth Judgment and that the Plaintiff from his action against her to have may bee debarred, Which severall Pleas being fully heard and considered by the Court, it is adjudged the Plaintiffs Replication to be good and sufficient in the Law for her the Defendant to answer and doe therefore overrule her Plea thereto. Whereupon the Defendant refused to make any further Plea or to say anything more in barr or preclusion ofthe Plaintiff's action by means whereof the Plaintiffremaines against the Defendant without defence; therefore it is considered that Plaintiffdo recover against the Defendant his term aforesd. ofand in the land and premises with appurtenances as yet to come as also his damages occasioned by the trespass and ejection, but because it is not known what damage the Plaintiffhath sustained by occasion of the trespass and ejectment, it was commanded the Sheriff that by Oaths ofhonest and lawfull men of his Baylywick hee dilligently enquire what damages the Plaintiffhath sustained by occasion ofthe trespass and ejectment and return the same under their hand to this Court immediately; And the Sheriffhaveing returned twelve honest and lawfull men ofhis Baylywick who being impannelled sworn and charged to say the truth in the premises and upon their Oath do say "Wee find the Defendant a Trespasser and that the Plaintiffis damnified two pounds, tenn shillings sterling;" And further Plaintiff prayes her Majties Writ ofhere facias possessionem directed to the Sheriff of this County to putt him in the possession of his terme yet to come and uncompleated
ofand in the land and premises, And upon reexamination ofthe Court's Order the Defendant moves in arrest ofJudgment and says the Court has given Judgment for the Plaintiff although the Plaintiffnever did produce any title in evidence to the Court whereby it did appeare that the title of the land in dispute was in the said STURMAN under whome the Plaintiff claimes, therefore prayes the Judgment may bee quashed, but for the fact the Defendant as before had refused to plead any further in the matter it is considered as before that the Plaintiff do recover against the Defendant his term aforesd. of and in the land with the appurtenances as yett to come and that hee have her Majties Writt ofhere facias possessionem to the Sheriff of this County to putt him into the possession of the same. It is also further ordered that the Plaintiffdo recover against the Defendant as well the surne oftwo pounds, teoo shillings sterling, the damages by the Jury in form found as also his costs of suite by him expended, which is ordered the said ANN BRENT do pay to GEORGE RUST als execution From which Judgment, ANN BRENT by her Attorney, prayed an Appeale to the sixth day ofthe next Generall Court which is granted, the Appellant entering into Bond with good and sufficient Security to appeare and prosecute her Appeale, &c.
NATHANIEL POPE, SENR. acknowledged himselfindebted to GEORGE
RUST in the surne of (blank) to be paid to GEORGE RUST his heirs &c. ifANN BRENT failes to appeare and prosecute her Appeale, to perform the award and Judgment of the Court therein and to pay damages according to Law if cast in the Appeale
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http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=16&last=&g_p=G3&col lection=NN Grant
Title Eskridge, George.
Publication 16 February 1703/1704.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Northern Neck Grants, reels 288-311.
Note Location: Westmoreland County.
Description: 58 acres beg.g &c. on the south side of the head of a creek falling into a Yeocomoco River standing near to the plantation of George Rust.¹

     Catherine (?) was born circa 1674 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Samuel Bonum Jr., son of Samuel Bonum Sr. and Margaret [Powell] Philpott, circa 1690 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Catherine MNU Bonum, b. Abt 1674, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. 25 May 1715, Westmoreland County, Virginia - inventory (Age ~ 41 years)
Marriage     Abt 1690      Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Samuel Bonum, b. Aft 1690, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. 22 Feb 1726/27, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia (Age < 35 years)
     2. Philpott Bonum, b. Bef 1690, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. 22 Feb 1726/27, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia - probate (Age > 37 years)
     3. Daniel Bonum, b. Aft 1692, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. 28 Nov 1732, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia - probate (Age < 38 years.)^2,1,3
Catherine (?) died before 25 May 1715 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA; Date of inventory of estate.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1654-1800 Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills [Augusta B. Fothergill]; Page 35
BONAM, SAMUEL, 14 February 1702; 5 May 1703.
My three sons Samuel, Philpot and Daniel 280 acres of land;
wife Katherine exx. and rest of estate.
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1654-1800 Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills [Augusta B. Fothergill]; Page 55
BONAM, KATHERINE, 25 May 1715. Inventory returned.
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1714-1716 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 5 [Antient Press]; Page 30
Westmoreland County Court 27th of April 1715
- BONAM Admon granted T
HOMAS BONAM came into Court and made Oath that KATHERINE BONAM, deced., departed this life without makeing any Will soo farr as he knows or believes and upon motion ofTHOMAS, Certificate is granted im for obtaining Letters ofAdministration on the Decedent's Estate in due form, HENRY ASHTON, Gentleman, assumeing to be Security for his due administration according to Law, and it is ordered that WILLIAM GARDNER, SAMUELL RUST, HENRY NETHERTON and JAMES COLEMAN or any three ofthem being first sworn before one ofhis Majesties Justices ofthe Peace for this County doe some time before the next Court value and appraise the Decedent's Estate in money and make report thereof to the next Court to be held for the County
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1712-1716 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 5, [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 442-45.
Katherine Bonam. Inventory. 23 May (1715).
Made in obaysence to order of 27 April 1715. Appraisers sworn before Dania. McCarty, Gent. No total valuation.
Will Gardner
James (X) Coleman
Henry Netherton
25 May 1715. Return'd.¹

     Abigail Colbourn was born circa 1694 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.¹ She married William Eskridge, son of Col. George Eskridge Sr. and Rebecca Bonum, before 1720
;
Her 1st of 2 husbands.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Abigail Colbourn, b. Abt 1694, Somerset County, Maryland d. Between 1756 and 1761, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia (Age ~ 62 years)
Marriage     Bef 1720      Somerset County, Maryland
Children      
     1. George Eskridge, b. Abt 1722, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. 19 Jun 1749, Dorchester County, Maryland - probate (Age ~ 27 years)
     2. Thomas Eskridge, b. Abt 1723, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. 30 May 1749, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia - admin (Age ~ 26 years)
     3. Samuel Eskridge, b. Abt 1730, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. Aft 1770, Richmond County, Virginia (Age ~ 41 years)
     4. Robert Eskridge, b. 1727, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. Aug 1764, Lunenburg Parish, Richmond County, Virginia (Age 37 years)
     5. John Eskridge.¹
Abigail Colbourn died between 1756 and 1761 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Research notes my Edward White

FID BK 1-302, 9/25/1744, 11/7/1744. Inventory of WILLIAM ESKRIDGE

WD 10-397, 12/22/1747, 1/29/1747/8 ABIGAIL ESKRIDGE, widow, to her son, GEORGE ESKRIDGE Deed of Gift 50 acres. Yeocomico Neck, part of what she claims as her dower, whereon said George Eskridge "hath lately built a house". Branch of Yeocomico at head of a cove "that makes out the upper side of the cove by said Abigail Eskridge's house" . . .

WD 10-398, 1/21/1747/8, 1/29/1747/8 WILLIAM AND ABIGAIL DUNBAR to ROBERT ESKRIDGE, all of Cople Parish. Deed of Gift. 50 acres on lower part of the land they live on and claim as well as Abigail's right of dower from HER DECEASED HUSBAND, WILLIAM ESKRIDGE, FATHER TO THE ABOVE ROBERT. Begin at walnut in line between THOMAS BUTLER and this land

WD 11-73, 10/15/1748, 10/25/1748 GEORGE ESKRIDGE of Dorsetshire, MD to RICHARD LOWE, a lease for 21 years 60 acres, Yeocomico Neck. Acknowledged to George by deed of gift from ABAGAIL ESKRIDGE then a widow and now in possession of his brother, ROBERT ESKRIDGE.

FROM PAT CRIBBETT: SHOULD BE GEORGE SON OF WILLIAM
Hall of Records, Annapolis, MD, Wills Book 27 folio 6, 6/19/1749, wp 7/15/1749.
Will written June 19, 1749 and presented July 15, 1749 in Dorchester Co., MD.

ESKRIDGE, GEORGE, Dorchester Co., planter. WILL
To dau. Mary, a young negro girl Moll.
To dau. Elizabeth, young negro boy James.
To bro. Samuel Eskridge, L 50 sterl. to buy land, but if he d. s. p., to my 2 daus., Mary & Elizabeth.
To wife Prisciller, the residue of my e. r. & Page in Maryland & Virginia.
Extrs: wife, Prisciller, & her bro. William Colebourne.
Witn: Will Ellegood, Thomas Eskridge, Michael Coulbourne
19 June 1749, sworn to by Ellegood & Coulbourn, & the widow elected her 1/3.

WD 12-115, 6/3/1754, 8/7/1754. Deed of Trust ABAGAIL, wife of WILLIAM ESKRIDGE, dec. and WILLIAM DUNBAR to JAMES STEPTOE Her 250 acres as dower plus slaves and personalty. Half the dower land plus dwelling house and plantation where she lives to be subject to Abigail and Dunbar releases any claims as to the moiety of the dower lands. In consideration of the marriage and 2000# paid to Dunbar by Abigail, Dunbar conveys to Steptoe for the use of Abigail to be disposed of by her by deed or will. Dunbar to be free of any debts of Abigail. Wit. Jn. Critcher, Thos. Butler, Robert Eskridge, John Eskridge (mark), S. Eskridge, Ann Eskridge. [DUNBAR SIGNED AS HUSBAND. HE WAS ABAGAIL'S SECOND HUSBAND.]
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1743-1747 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book [Mike Marshall]; Page 44
At a court held for the said County the 25th day of September 1744.
- Abigaill Eskridge and relict of William Eskridge, deceased and George Eskridge, son and heir of the said deceased came into court and prayed joint administration on the said decedents estate, whereupon they made oath that the said deceased died without making any will as far as they know or believe and upon their motion and giving Peter Rust their security, certificate is granted them for obtaining letters of administration on the said decedents estate in due for. It is ordered that Thomas Butler, James Steptoe, Gent, George Jeffries and James Courtney or any three of them being first sworn before a magistrate of the said county do some time before the next court to be held for the county aforesaid value and appraise the estate of the said deceased in money and make report thereof to the said next court.
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1745-1747 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 10, Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 232-234
THIS INDENTURE made the 13th day of February in the 19th year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second by the grace of God of Great Brittain France and Ireland, King, Defender of the faith &c., And in the year of our Lord 1745: Between GEORGE ESKRIDGE of County of Westmoreland, Planter, of one part and JAMES LOWE of same County, Ship Carpenter, of other part; Witnesseth that GEORGE ESKRIDGE in consideration of the yearly rents and covenants hereafter reserved on part of JAMES LOWE to be paid and performed bath and by these presents doth demise, Lease and to farm let unto JAMES LOWE all that parcel of Land containing Eighty acres lying in Parish of Copley in County of Westmoreland and now in the tenure and occupation of GEORGE ESKRIDGE and bounded, Beginning at a white Gum and running from thence S. W. or thereabouts to a Hiccory near MRS. ABIGAIL ESKIRDGE's Corn Field, thence S. to the land of GEORGE JEFFRESS and to extend along the said line as far as to include Eighty acres to the above mentioned Gum, so that it may lie in a regular form with full liberty to make use of any timber growing on any part of the land belonging to GEORGE ESKRIDGE of which the above mentioned is a part for the Plantation use only that is to say, for building and repairing houses belonging to.the Plantation; To have and to hold the land and premises with appurtenances unto JAMES LOWE from the date of these presents during the term of twenty' one years; paying even- year (the first wo years only excepted) unto GEORGE ESKRIDGE his heirs the rent or sum of Eight hundred and fifty pounds of la-wfull tobacco and cask upon the first day of December in every year, In Witness whereof the parties to these presents have interchangeably set their
hands and seals the day and year first above written
Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of
PETER RUST GEORGE ESKRIDGE
THOMAS BONUM. THOMAS ESKRIDGE
Westmoreland Sct. At a Court held for the said County the 29th day of April 1746
GEORGE ESERIDGE personally acknowledged this Lease for Land for Twenty one years by him passed to JAMES LOWE, to be his proper act and deed, which on motion of the said
LOWE is admitted to Record Teste GEO, LEE, C. W. C.
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1745-1747 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 10, Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 259-262
THIS INDENTURE made the twenty third day of August in the twentyeth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second by the grace of God of Great Brittain France and Ireland. King, Defender of the faith &c., Annoci: Domini one thousand seven hundred and forty six: Between GEORGE ESKRIDGE of Cople Parish in Westmorland County. Planter, of one part and JAMES STEPTOE of the same Parish and County. Gent„ of other part; Witnesseth that GEORGE ESERIDGE in consideration of the sum of One hundred and sixty eight pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand paid. the receipt whereof GEORGE ESKRIDGE doth hereby acknowledge, bath and by these presents doth bargain and sell unto JAMES STEPTOE his heirs all that parcel of land containing One hundred sixty eight acres in YEOCOMOCO NECK where the said GEORGE now Dwelleth: being part of a parcel of land containing Seven hundred acres or thereabouts lying in Parish of Cople and County of Westmorland which GEORGE ESKRIDGE of said County. Gentleman.. deceased, by his Last Will and Testament in writing bearing date the 27th day of October one thousand seven hundred & thirty five., did give and devise to his Son. WILLIAM ESKRIDGE, and to the heirs of his body lawfully begotten and also ten slaves to be annexed to and go and descend with the land, in Tail, as by the said Will may more fully appear; WILLIAM ESKRIDGE being since dead, and leaving issue, GEORGE ESKRIDGE, his Eldest Son and heir at Law and by one Act of the General Assembly made in the nineteenth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second, King of Great Brittain &c And in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty five, being an Act to enable GEORGE ESKRIDGE to sell part of a tract of land not exceeding three hundred and fifty acres to raise money for the payment of his proportionable part of the debts of his Grandfather; And by virtue of which Act GEORGE ESKRIDGE, the Grandson, doth hereby sell the parcel of land as herein before mentioned to one JAMES STEPTOE his heirs for the only intent and use as in the said Act is directed and required. which parcel of land is bounded; Begining at a corner Mulberry tree alias a double tree standing in the line of GEORGE BALL's Land by an Old Ditch. being a corner to said GEORGE ESKRIDGE and to SAMUEL ESKRIDGE. Gent, from thence extending along the said Ditch binding with it, vizt., S. 35d. E. 4 po., S. 12d. W. 39 po S 10d, W 14 po S. 18d. W. 17 pa. S. 1d. W. 11 po. & 18 links, S. 2d., E. 12 po.. and 21 links. S. 1d. W. 20 po., S. 7d. E, 9 po. and 6 links, S. 5d. W, 30 po. & 15 links to a corner Maple alias a double tree standing in the line of said SAMUEL ESKRIDGE near a Corn field belonging to MRS. ABIGAIL ESKRIDGE, (Mother of the said GEORGE), from thence S. 9d. E. 48 po , N. 89d. E. 24 po. & 20 links, thence E. 78 po. and 17 links to a Stake, thence S. 9 1/2d. E. 18 poa., S. 6d. E. 30 po. & 22 links to another Stake, thence So. 84d. W. 32 po, to a corner Pine tree in the line of JAMES LOWEs Lease, then along his line and binding with it S. 39d. E. 89 po, is near a parsimon tree, a white Oak and a Pine marked corner ways, still continuing the said Course and line 16 po. & 18 links further to a corner white Oak in the line of JEFFREYS's Land; thence along his line and binding with it N. 85 1/2d, E. 2 po & 22 links, N. 74 1/2d. E. 13 po. & 15 links, No. 77d. E. 23 po & 17 links, N. 76d. E. 14 po., N. 80d. E. 15 po. & 12 links to a forked Gum tree marked for a corner in the said JEFFREYS's line, thence N. 27 112d, W. 4 po. to a corner red Oak, thence N. 39 W. 89 po, to a corner Gum tree, thence S. 84d, W. 39 po. to three small red Oaks marked for a corner, thence N. 6d, W. 22 pa. to three small Gum saplins, a corner to BRADLEY GARNER's Lease, thence along his line and binding with it N. 6d. W. 8 po. & 22 links, N. 9 1/2d. W. 13 po. is near a corner Gum saplin, a large red Oak & a white Oak, still continuing along the said line N. 2d. W. 16 po., N. 1d, E. 40 po. to a Parsimmon tree, thence N.1-1/2d., E. 54 po. & 10 links to a Stake near a corner white Oak on the said side of a Marsh, thence crossing the Marsh N. 32 1/2d. W. 16 po. to another Stake, thence up the Marsh and binding with it the several courses & meanders to the head of it at two Locust trees marked, from thence No. 80 1/2d. W. 28 po. to the first mentioned begining;Together with all houses orchards rights members and appurtenances to the same belonging, and to have and to hold to JAMES STEPTOE his heirs and GEORGE ESKRIDGE the One hundred and sixty eight acres of land hereby granted with appurtenances unto JAMES heirs against every person claiming under him shall warrant anddefend by these presents. In Witness whereof the partys first above named to these presents have inchangeably set their hands and seals the day and year first above written
Sealed and delivered in the presence of us
GEO: BLAIR. JOHN CRITCHER, GEORGE ESKRIDGE
RICHD; MILLS
Memorandum: That on this 23rd day of August A. D. 1746, peaceable and quiet possession and seizen of the within granted One hundred and sixty eight acres of land and other the premises was delivered by GEORGE ESKRIDGE to JAMES STEPTOE to hold to him said JAMES STEPTOE his heirs according to the form and effect of the within written
Indenture.
Witness GEO: BLAIR, JOHN CRITCHIR
RICHARD MILLS
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1747-1749 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 10, Part 3 [Antient Press]; Page 397-398
TO ALL PERSONS to whome these presents shall come, I ABIGAIL ESKRIDGE do send Greeting. KNOW YE that I ABIGAIL ESKRIDGE, Widow, in Parish of Cople in County of Westmorland, doth in consideration of the love good will and affection which I have and do bear towards my loving Son, GEORGE ESKRIDGE, of the same Parish and County, have and by these presents do freely give and grant to GEORGE ESKRIDGE his heirs &c., all that parcel of Land whereon said GEORGE ESKRIDGE hath lately built a House, lying on a Branch of YEOCOMOCO and in YEOCOMOCO NECK, containing Fifty acres be the same more or less being part of the Land whereon said ABIGAIL ESKRIDGE now lives and claimes as her Dower on the head of a Cove that makes out on the upper side of the Cove by said ABIGAIL ESKRIDGE's House and near the head thereof, extending from thence along a line of marked trees Northerly to a marked Pine tree, then Easterly to another marked Pine, thence Northwestwardly to a marked Chesnut on the head of KINGS CREEK, thence down the Creek to the Main Creek, thence down the Main Creek to the Cove begun on, thence up the Cove to the begining, together with all houses and other appurtenances thereunto belonging; To have and to hold to GEORGE ESKRIDGE his heirs and that GEORGE ESKRIDGE his heirs may at all times hereafter possess the land and premises without the denial of ABIGAIL ESKRIDGE her heirs or any other person claiming by from or under them; In Witness whereof I have hereunto put my hand and seale this twenty second day of December in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred and forty seven
Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of
ROBERT ESKRIDGE ABIGALL ESKRIDGE
CHRISTOPHER BUTLER, THOMAS ESKRIDGE
Westmorland Sct. At a Court held for the said County the 26th day of January 1747/8 This Deed of Gift from ABIGAIL ESKRIDGE to GEORGE ESKRIDGE w, proved by the Oaths of ROBERT ESKRIDGE and CHRISTOPHER BUTLER, two the witnesses thereto, and on motion of the said GEORGE was ordered to be recorde
Test GEORGE LEE, C. C. W.
Recorded the 29th January 1747/8, p G. L., C. C. W.
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1747-1749 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 10, Part 3 [Antient Press]; Page 398-399
TO ALL PEOPLE to whome these presents shall come, we WILLIAM DUNBAR and ABIGALL DUNBAR of the Parish of Cople in County of Westmorland in consideration of the love good will and affection which we have and do bear towards ROBERT ESKRIDGE of the same Parish and County, Son to the above said ABIGALL, hath and by these presents do freely give and grant unto ROBERT ESKRIDGE his heirs Fifty acres of Land be the same more or less on the lower part ofland which they, said WILLIAM and ABIGALL DUNBAR, now live on and claim as said ABIGALL's Right of Dower from her deceased Husband, WILLIAM ESKRIDGE, Father to the above mentioned ROBERT ESKRIDGE, Beginning for the same at a Walnut in the line between THOMAS BUTLER and this Land, fror thence Northerly or thereabout to a marked Pine tree, thence Easterly to another marked Pine tree in GEORGE JEFFERIS's line, thence along JEFFERIS's line to a marked white Oake, corner to JEFFERIS and BUTLER, thence along BUTLER's lin to the beginning; To have and to hold the Fifty acres ofland with all appurtenances thereunto belonging to ROBERT ESKRIDGE his heirs &c., during the natural life of the above said ABIGALL without the interruption of WILLIAM DUNBAR and ABIGALL his Wife or any other person cJaiming under them; In Witness whereof we have hereunto put our hands and seals this 21st day of Jany. in the year of our Lord
Christ one thousand seven hundred and forty seven/eight
Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of us
CHRISTOPHER BUTLER, WILLIAM DUNBAR
JOHN HANDY, ABIGALL DUNBAR
NATHANIEL BUTLER
Westmorland Set. At a Court held for the said County the 26th day of January 17 4 7 /8. This Deed of Gift of Land from WILLIAM DUNBAR and ABIGALL his Wife to ROBERT ESKRIDGE was personally acknowledged by the said WILLIAM DUNBAR to the said ESKRIDGE, and on his, the said ESKRIDGE's motion is admitted
to Record Test GEORGE LEE, C. C. W. '
Recorded the 29th day of January 1747/8, pr. G. L., C. C. W.
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1750-1752 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book [Mike Marshall]; Page 124
At a court continued and held for the said County the 26th day of May Anno Domini 1752.
- William Dunbar being bound over to this court, upon the complaint of his wife, Abigail Dunbar, to give security for his good behavior, upon the examination of several witnesses, it is considered by the court the said Dunbar give security for his good behavior accordingly, comes now into court and together with Peter Rust and Richard Lee, Gent his security and recognize and acknowledged themselves to be indebted unto our Sovereign Lord the King his heirs and successors the principal in the sum of 100 pounds and his securities each in the sum of 50 pounds [Page 124a] current money leviable on their goods and chattels lands and tenements with condition that the said William Dunbar keep the peace and be of good behavior towards all his majesties liege subjects for one year next to come.
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1752-1755 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book [Mike Marshall]; Page 42
At a court held for the said County the 28th day of November Anno Domini 1752.
- William Dunbar presented into court a written agreement entered into between him and Abigail his wife for a separate maintenance which is ordered on his motion to be recorded and thereupon the order for prosecuting the said Dunbar’s bond for a breach of the peace towards his said wife is quashed and it is further ordered that George Jeffries and John Critcher do divide the estate of the said William Dunbar and allot unto the said Abigail her part of the land, Negroes and other things mentioned in the said articles of agreement and report their proceedings therein to the next court to be held for the county aforesaid to be entered on the records of the said court.
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1754-1756 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 12, Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 122-125
THIS INDENTURE made the twenty third day of May in the twenty eighth year of the Reign of our Sovereign, Lord George the Second, by the grace of God of Great Britain France and Ireland, King, Defender of the faith, &c., and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty four; Between WILLIAM DUNBAR of County of Westmorland, Planter, of one part and JEREMIAH GARNER of said County, Planter, of other part; Witnesseth that WILLIAM DUNBAR in consideration of sum of thirty one pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand paid by JEREMIAH GARNER, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and the further sum of like current money in hand paid in case that ABIGAIL DUNBAR, the Wife of WILLIAM DUNBAR should so long survive as seven years time to commence from the date of these presents, otherwise in case of her death, the said ABIGAIL DUNBAR, before the expiration of the seven years time, then WILLIAM DUNBAR, is to refund back the money according to ye time wanting at the rate of one pound, four shillings per year to make good the nine pounds and noe more, that is to say, every year said ABIGAIL lives during the seven years, JEREMIAH GARNER is to allow a discount out of the nine pounds of one pound, four shillings for each year said ABIGAIL lives or in purportion during the said time doth bargain and sell unto JEREMIAH GARNER his heirs all that parcel of land I now hold by the late Division being in YEOCOMOCO NECK in County of Westmorland supposed to contain fifty acres of land more or less and now in the occupation of SARAH LOWE, GEORGE GRIGGS and myself, together with all buildings rents priviledges and appurtenances appertaining; To have and to hold the land and other the premises with appurtenances unto JEREMIAH GARNER his heirs during the natural life of my Wife, ABIGAIL DUNBAR, or so long as my right to the premises ought to continue, and WILLIAM DUNBAR and his heirs the premises and appurtenances to JEREMIAH 'GARNER his heirs against him and against all persons will warrant and defend by these presents; In Witness whereof the parties to these presents have interchangeably set their hands and seals the day and year first above written
Sealed and delivered in presence of
RICHARD LOWE, WILLIAM DUNBAR
ASHTON LAMKIN, JEREMIAH GARNER
S. ESKRIDGE,
JOHN ESKRIDGE
May 23d. 1754. Memorandum; That peaceable and quiet possession and seizen of the bargained and sold premises were given and delivered by WILLIAM DUNBAR unto JEREMIAH GARNER by the delivery of Turf and Twigg on the land; To have and to hold the same according to the tenor form and effect of the within written Deed as also by delivery of the Key, and a peaceable entering into the Dwelling House on the premises, In presence of
RICHARD LOWE,
ASHTON LAMKIN
S. ESKRIDGE,
JOHN ESKRIDGE
Westmorland Sct. At a Court held for the said County the 30th day of July 1754 WILLIAM DUNBAR came into Court and personally acknowledged this Lease of Land together with Livery of Seizen thereon endorsed, by him passed to JEREMIAH GARNER to be his act and deed and on the motion of the said JEREMIAH GARNER is admitted to Record
Recorded the 13th day of August Test GEORGE LEE, C. C. W.
Anno Dom: 1754. per G. L., C. C. W.
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1756-1761 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 13, [Mike Marshall]; Page 1.
Eskridge to Lowe Assignment
This assignment witness Robert Eskridge of the County of Richmond, planter in consideration of 8 pounds and 12 shillings current money of Virginia paid by Richard Lowe of the County of Westmoreland, Planter has a signed transfer and set over by these presents all that land lying in Yeocomico Neck in the County of Westmorland which his mother Abigail Eskridge then a widow made a grant of to him in the year 1747 or thereabouts it being at that time part of her jointure and is supposed to contain 50 acres of land more or less as by deed executed and acknowledged in the said County court recorded thereunto. To have and to hold unto the said Richard Lowe his heirs and assigns from henceforth for and during the natural life of the aforesaid Abigail his mother as mentioned and confirm by the aforesaid deed. In witness whereof the said parties to these presents have set their hands and seals this 27th day of April 1756.
Signed sealed and delivered Robert Eskridge
in the presence of Richard Lowe
James Clark
John Bailey
Samuel Eskridge
Westmoreland Sct. At a Court held for the said County the 27th day of April 1756 Robert Eskridge came into Court and personally acknowledged this assignment of land in the receipt thereon endorsed by him passed to Richard Lowe to be his proper act and deed which on motion of the said Lowe were ordered to be recorded.
Recorded the fifth day of May 1756 Test
George Lee CCW.¹

     Randall Revell III died at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.¹ He was born at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Randall Revell 26.393 SO £233.1.5 Jul 11 1741 Nov 21 1741
Appraisers: Michael Fountain, Booz Wallstone.
Creditors: David Wilson, Samuel Wilson.
Next of kin: Charles Reave, William Revell.
Administratrix: Catherine Revill.
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Randall Revill 20.380 A SO £233.1.5 £233.1.5 Aug 18 1744
Sureties: William Roach, Charles Revill.
Payments to: Capt. David Wilson, Thomas Dashiell, Samuel Wilson, Patrick McKenney, Daniel Dulany, Esq., John Howard, Thomas Danwood, Obedia Wells, Thomas Bannister, Capt. John Tustall, Col. Robert King.
Distribution to: widow (unnamed, 1/3). Residue to (orphans): Betty Revill, Randall, Katey, Sarah, Mary, Anne Revill.
Administratrix: Katherine Pitts, wife of John Pitts.¹

     Randall Revell Sr. was born circa 1613 at England.¹ He married Rebecca Nicholls circa 1636
;
His 1st of 2 wives
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 2     Rebecca Nicholls, b. Abt 1620, England d. Abt 1658, Pungoteaque, Northampton County, Virginia (Age ~ 38 years)
Marriage     Abt 1636      Northampton County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Edward Revell, b. 1638, Northampton County, Virginia.² Randall Revell Sr. married Catherine Scarborough in 1659 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd of 2 wives
From Early Colonial Settlers
Family 1     Catherine Scarborough, b. 1627, North Walsham, Norfolk, England d. 5 May 1688, Somerset County, Maryland (Age 61 years)
Marriage     1659      Accomack County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Randall Revell, b. Abt 1659, Accomack County, Virginia d. Bef 18 Jun 1718, Somerset County, Maryland (Age ~ 59 years)
     2. Anne Revell, b. Abt 1660, Accomack County, Virginia d. 1720, Somerset County, Maryland (Age ~ 60 years)
     3. Hannah Revell, b. Abt 1661, Accomack County, Virginia
     4. Edward Revell, b. Bef 1665, Accomack County, Virginia
     5. Catherine Revell, b. Bef 1666, Accomack County, Virginia d. 20 Jul 1723, Somerset County, Maryland - probate (Age > 57 years)
     6. Sarah Revell, b. Abt 1667, Accomack County, Virginia d. 12 May 1744, Somerset County, Maryland - probate (Age ~ 77 years.)^3,1
Randall Revell Sr. died before 8 March 1686 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA; Date of probate.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Randall Revell 26.393 SO £233.1.5 Jul 11 1741 Nov 21 1741
Appraisers: Michael Fountain, Booz Wallstone.
Creditors: David Wilson, Samuel Wilson.
Next of kin: Ch.¹

     Catherine Scarborough was born in 1627 at North Walsham, co. Norfolk, England.¹ She married Randall Revell Sr. in 1659 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd of 2 wives
From Early Colonial Settlers
Family 1     Catherine Scarborough, b. 1627, North Walsham, Norfolk, England d. 5 May 1688, Somerset County, Maryland (Age 61 years)
Marriage     1659      Accomack County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Randall Revell, b. Abt 1659, Accomack County, Virginia d. Bef 18 Jun 1718, Somerset County, Maryland (Age ~ 59 years)
     2. Anne Revell, b. Abt 1660, Accomack County, Virginia d. 1720, Somerset County, Maryland (Age ~ 60 years)
     3. Hannah Revell, b. Abt 1661, Accomack County, Virginia
     4. Edward Revell, b. Bef 1665, Accomack County, Virginia
     5. Catherine Revell, b. Bef 1666, Accomack County, Virginia d. 20 Jul 1723, Somerset County, Maryland - probate (Age > 57 years)
     6. Sarah Revell, b. Abt 1667, Accomack County, Virginia d. 12 May 1744, Somerset County, Maryland - probate (Age ~ 77 years.)^1,2
Catherine Scarborough died on 5 May 1688 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Katherine Ravell 10.16 I SO £30.5.0 Jun 28 1688
Appraisers: Robert King, John King.
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Revell, Randall, Sr., Somerset Co., 27th May, 1685; 9th Meh., 1686.
To wife Ann, extx., 500 A. of land due her by conveyance from Mrs. Ann Toft; also 405 A., part of "Duble Purchase."
To son Randall and hrs., 500 A., part of "Duble Purchase."
To daus. Ann, Hannah, Catherine, Sarah, and their hrs., 500 A. each, parts of tract afsd.
To son Edward, living in Accomack, personalty.
Test: Wm. Warwick, Wm. Dredden, Agnes Dredden, Jno. West. 4. 241.¹

     Rebecca Nicholls was born circa 1620 at England.¹ She married Randall Revell Sr. circa 1636
;
His 1st of 2 wives
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 2     Rebecca Nicholls, b. Abt 1620, England d. Abt 1658, Pungoteaque, Northampton County, Virginia (Age ~ 38 years)
Marriage     Abt 1636      Northampton County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Edward Revell, b. 1638, Northampton County, Virginia.¹
Rebecca Nicholls died circa 1658 at Pungoteaque, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Anne Revell was born circa 1660 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married William Colbourn in 1678 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Anne Revell, b. Abt 1660, Accomack County, Virginia d. 1720, Somerset County, Maryland (Age ~ 60 years)
Marriage     1678      Somerset County, Maryland
Children      
     1. William Colbourn, b. Abt 1686, Somerset County, Maryland d. 23 Oct 1764, Somerset County, Maryland - probate (Age ~ 78 years)
     2. Solomon Colbourn, b. 1688, Somerset County, Maryland d. 3 Aug 1744, Somerset County, Maryland - probate (Age 56 years)
     3. Abigail Colbourn, b. Abt 1694, Somerset County, Maryland d. Between 1756 and 1761, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia (Age ~ 62 years.)^2,1
Anne Revell died in 1720 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Revell, Randall, Sr., Somerset Co., 27th May, 1685; 9th Mch., 1686.
To wife Ann, extx., 500 A. of land due her by conveyance from Mrs. Ann Toft; also 405 A., part of "Duble Purchase."
To son Randall and hrs., 500 A., part of "Duble Purchase."
To daus. Ann, Hannah, Catherine, Sarah, and their hrs., 500 A. each, parts of tract afsd.
To son Edward, living in Accomack, personalty.
Test: Wm. Warwick, Wm. Dredden, Agnes Dredden, Jno. West. 4. 241.¹

     William Colbourn was born on 8 September 1658 at Northampton Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Anne Revell, daughter of Randall Revell Sr. and Catherine Scarborough, in 1678 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA,
;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Anne Revell, b. Abt 1660, Accomack County, Virginia d. 1720, Somerset County, Maryland (Age ~ 60 years)
Marriage     1678      Somerset County, Maryland
Children      
     1. William Colbourn, b. Abt 1686, Somerset County, Maryland d. 23 Oct 1764, Somerset County, Maryland - probate (Age ~ 78 years)
     2. Solomon Colbourn, b. 1688, Somerset County, Maryland d. 3 Aug 1744, Somerset County, Maryland - probate (Age 56 years)
     3. Abigail Colbourn, b. Abt 1694, Somerset County, Maryland d. Between 1756 and 1761, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia (Age ~ 62 years.)^1,2
William Colbourn died before 1 October 1702 at Somerset Co., Maryland, USA; Date of inventory of estate.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
https://nabbhistory.salisbury.edu/settlers/profiles/coulbourn.html
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Capt. William Coulbourne 23.96 B £131.19.0 £18.17.8 Oct 1 1702
Received from: John Biggs, Mr. John Handy.
Payments to: Col. Whittington, Maj. Cornish.
Executrix: Mrs. Anne Coulbourne
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COLEBURN, SOLLOMON, Somerset Co. 3 Aug, 1744
To son Sollomon Coleburn, as much of my cultivated lands as he can tend, and cattle.
As also for his bro. William Coleburn, Isaac Coleburn and Benjamin, that they find for sd. Sollomon Coleburn, a sufficient maintenance.
Desire my friends John Horsie and Wm. Duitto, as overseers.
To son Wm. Coleburn, my upper plantation, it being the plantation that Peter Francis formerly lived on.
Mentioned: My bro. Wm. Coleburn's land.
To wife Rachel , certain slaves.
To daus. Jean Coleburn, Anne Coleburn, Grace Beauchamp, wife of Mercy Beauchamp, slaves.
To sd. 3 sons, my right to a pt. of tract called "Fair Bridge,' taken up for my grandfather William Coleburn, late of this county, dec'd., to be equally divided bet. them.
Wife and son Isaac Coleburn, exs.
Wit: Wm. Miles, Pattrick McKenny, John Waters. 26. 11.¹

     Jane Ashton was born circa 1718 at Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Samuel Eskridge (Sr.), son of Col. George Eskridge Sr. and Rebecca Bonum, in 1736 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Jane Ashton, b. Abt 1718, Washington Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. 28 Aug 1781, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia - admin (Age ~ 63 years)
Marriage     1736      Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Rebecca Eskridge, b. Abt 1744, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. 1802, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia (Age ~ 58 years)
     2. Samuel Eskridge, b. Abt 1746, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. Nov 1780, At Sea (Age ~ 34 years)
     3. Charles Eskridge, b. 27 Aug 1737, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. 12 Jul 1803, Fairfax County, Virginia (Age 65 years)
     4. Richard Eskridge, b. Abt 1739, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. 1809, Caswell County, North Carolina (Age ~ 70 years)
     5. Burditt Eskridge, b. Abt 1743, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. 17 Nov 1781, Clouds Creek, Edgefield District, South Carolina (Age ~ 38 years)
     6. John Eskridge, b. Abt 1742, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. Jul 1804, Fauquier County, Virginia (Age ~ 62 years.)¹
Jane Ashton died before 28 August 1781 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA; Date of adminstration of will.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Research notes my Edward White

FID BK 1-296, 5/9/1744, 6/26/1744, rec 6/30/1744. SAMUEL ESKRIDGE presents account of his father [Col. George]. Notes that ELIZABETH ESKRIDGE married WILLIAM AYLETT. Debts £839-12-3½ (2011=$156,777.00) Credits £205-18-0 (2011=$38,440.00) Net debt £633-14-3 ½ (2011=$118,346.00)

FID BK 3-8 et seq, ct 11/29/1752, rec 12/20/1752. Estate of SAMUEL ESKRIDGE by JANE ESKRIDGE, Administrator £259-4-1/2 (could be common money not sterling) Margin entry 1747 is the earliest.
Ordered that Gawen Corbin, James Steptoe, Richard Jackson and Ricard Lee, Gent. or any two, settle the estate and allot the widow and children's shares. Jane made guardian of children indicating they were born after 1731.

OB 1752-1755, 33, 10/31/1752 Division of ESTATE OF SAMUEL ESKRIDGE ordered
p. 34, Peter Rust as guardian of SAMUEL ESKRIDGE
p. 47, 11/29/1752 Order of allotment, P. Rust guardian of CHARLES ESKRIDGE

WD 14-290, 2/11/1765, 2/26/1765 SAMUEL & MARY ESKRIDGE to SAMUEL RUST. 280 Acres £400 cm Yeocomico Neck bought of CHARLES ESKRIDGE, formerly was land of COL. GEORGE ESKRIDGE, dec., which he gave to son Samuel, dec., father of Charles and on which Mrs. JANE ESKRIDGE, mother to Charles, now lives. Land became Charles by death of his father the above Samuel who died intestate. Beginning at a bridge near the land of Capt. Peter Rust, dec. and Col. Jno. Steptoe, dec., land formerly was Coleman's. The bridge being over a branch falling into the Yeocomico and being a corner to Samuel Eskridge, Peter Rust and Steptoe. [Frog Hall land]

WCO Order Book 1776-1786, 112, 8/28/1781 ltr of administration of JANE ESKRIDGE estate.

FID BK 6-172, 8/28/1781. Inventory of JANE ESKRIDGE £13-7-0 two beds total of 16s the highest item

FID BK 7-13, Order 5/24/1784, ct 2/22/1791 Estate of JANE ESKRIDGE by JAMES DUNBAR, Administrator. First entry 1783 re corn crop of 1778-1781. Funeral charge £2-0-0 listed under 1783. Total £33-15-6 [probably Virginia currency]. Witness James Rust, Daniel Bennett

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1723-1726 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 8, Part 1 [Antient Press]; Page 28
IN THE NAME OF GOD, Amen, I CHARLES ASHTON of Washington Parish in Westmoreland County in Virginia being very sick & weak of body yet in perfect sense & sound memory, thanks be to God, do make & ordain this my Last Will and Testament in manner & form following, revokeing all other Will or Wills by me heretofore made.
Imprimis. I recommend my Soul into the hands of Ailmighty God my Creator trusting in him to have a joyful! resurrecon at the last day and my body to be decently buryed in the Christian burial at the discrecon of my Exr. hereafter menconed.
First, I give & bequeath unto my Oldest Son, JOHN ASHTON, all that tract of Land known by the name of OVERHALLs, and all that parcell or part of Land in MATTOX whereon JOHN BURCH now lives with the fee simple Estate to him & his heirs for ever; I also give unto my Son, JOHN ASHTON, three Negroes called Frank, Abraham & Dick, to him & his heirs for ever;
Item. I give & bequeath unto my two youngest Sons, CHARLES ASHTON & BURDITT all the remainder of my Land to be equally divided between them with the fee simple thereof to them & their heirs for ever; but if either of them should die without heirs lawfully begotten of their own bodies, that then the other shall have it all to him Si; his heirs for ever; Also I give unto my Son, CHARLES ASHTON, three Negroes named Ben, Billey & James (i.e. Molatto JEMY as they call him) to him and his heirs for ever; Also I give unto my Son. BURDITT ASHTON, four Negroes (vizt.) Ned, Jemm the younger, Kate & Anthony with her encrease to him & his heirs for ever
hem. I give & bequeath unto my Daughter, JANE ASHTON, (Mulatto Betsey, Harry & i Lewis) with her & her encrease to her & her heirs for ever; And it is my will that if either of my foremenconed Children should die without heir or before they come of age. that then their sd. Negroes shall be equally divided among the survivours by the discrecon of my Executors, & my Daughter have her Mothers Ring & bobs, Also it is my desire that my Daughter, JANE ASHTON. should be brought up & educated by & with her Aunt STORK, also I give my Daughter, JANE, the wearing cloathes with her sadle & bridle & horse
Item, I give unto my Son, CHARLES ASHTON. my Corn Mill with all things thereunto belonging: Also a is my will that all the rest of my personal! Estate of what nature kind or quality soever be equally divided amongst my four Children in such kind as they are not moving any off my sd. Plantacons until my Children come to age of eighteen years each of my Sons, as JOHN, CHARLES & BURDITT, to take their Estates into their custody & possession & my Daughter to have hers delivered her at sixteen years or the day of marriage all which discrecon of my Executor in bargaining to buy or sell, also it is my will & desire that my three Sons shall not be taken of or sent of the Plantacon to live but as they arrive to the aforesd, age of eighteen but theire to be educated according to the discrecon of my said Exr. and that my Negro, Betty, be kept upon the said Plantacon to look after my Children and to do what she can for them there.
Lastly. I do hereby appoint and ordain my Loving Brother, BURDITT ASHTON, my sole Exr. of this my last Will and Testament to look carefully after my poor Children. In Witness whereof I sett my hand & seal this 9th day of September Annoque Dmi. 1724. Sealed & acknowledged to be his last Will in sight of
FRANCIS LACON CHARLES ASHTON
THOMAS MUSTIN, WILLIAM JACKSON
Westmoreland ss. At a Court held for the said County the 30th day of September 1724 The Last Will & Testament of CHARLES ASHTON, deced, was presented into Court by BURDITT ASHTON, Gentl„ his Executor. who made Oath thereto and being proved by the Oaths of two of the witnesses thereto, is admitted to Record. And lupon the mocon of the said Exr and his performing what is usual in such cases, Certificate is granted him for obtaining a Probate thereof in due form
Test THO: SORRELL,
Recordat, 4th Novbris: 1724
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1731-1739 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book [Mike Marshall]; Page 149
At a court held for the said County the 29th day of October 1734.
- John Ashton, Gent on behalf of his sister Jane Ashton by his petition to this court therein set forth that the said Jane is of full age, by her deceased fathers will, to demand her estate and the said Jane having several negroes and other chattles in the hands of Capt. Burditt Ashton humbly prayed she might have her estate delivered to her and that the court would appoint proper persons to see that she hath justice done her in the payment of her estate which premises being considered by the court the said Burditt Ashton having sometime ago moved to the court that an order might pass for his paying and delivering the said Jane Ashton her estate. He is now hereby ordered to deliver the same according to the will and inventory of Charles Ashton, deceased, father of the said Jane and to the end the just and true value thereof may be the better known. It is further ordered that Andrew Monroe, the elder, William Tyler, John White, Jr., and James Butler or any three of them being first sworn before a magistrate of the said county do some time before the next court to be held for the county aforesaid value, appraise and set apart the said Jane Ashton’s estate as aforesaid reporting their proceedings herein to the said next court.
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1734-1736 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 8, Part 5 [Antient Press]; Page 261
Westmorland ss. In Obedience to an Order of Court to us directed, dated the 25th day of February 1734, Wee the Subscribrs being first sworn before ANDREW MONROE, Gent., one of his Majesties Justices of Peace for said County have sett apart and delivered to Ms. JANE ASHTON so much of the Estate of CHARLES ASHTON, Gent., deceased, as of right appeared to us by Will and Inventory to belong to the said JANE, one of the Children of the said Decedent, except the sum of Twenty seven pounds, eleven shillings and five pence 3/4 cash and some small matters as one rugg for the which Capt. BURDIT ASHTON the Executor has passed his obligation to the Orphan to pay when demanded. Given under our hands this 26th day of May 1735.
WM: TYLER
JAMES BUTLER
JOHN WHITE, JUNR.
Westmorland ss. At a Court continued and held for the said County the 28th day of May 1733 This Report of the Auditors appointed at February Court last in the difference between JOHN ASHTON on behalf of his Sister, JANE ASHTON, and BURDITF ASHTON, Gent., is admitted to Record
Test G. TURBERVILE, C. C. W.
Recorded the 17th day of June 1735, pr. G. T., C. C. W.
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1747-1750 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book [Mike Marshall]; Page 10a
At a court held for the said County the 26th day of May 1747.
- Jane Eskridge came into court and made oath that Samuel Eskridge, Gent departed this life without making any will as far as she knows or believes and upon her motion and giving security according to law, certificate is granted her for obtaining letters of administration on the said decedents estate in due form. It is ordered that James Steptoe, Willoughby Newton and Richard Jackson, Gent and Peter Rust or any three of them being first sworn before a magistrate of the said county aforesaid value and appraise all the estate of the said decedents in money and make report thereof to the said next court.
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1761-1768 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 14 [Mike Marshall]; Page 105. William Dunbar's Will
In the name of God Amen, the 11th day of November 1761 I William Dunbar of the County of Westmoreland and colony of Virginia being in perfect and sound memory do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following.
Item my will and desire is that all such Negroes in servants as I am now possessed with shall and may be kept and employed on the plantation which I least of Robert Carter, Esq. during the said lease, also my will and desire is that my estate of what nature or kind soever should be equally divided between my three children Molly Dunbar, James Dunbar and William Dunbar and in case Mrs. James Eskridge said want to make use of any of the stock during her widowhood is that she may not be debarred from it, also my desire is that much of the stock as my executors hereafter named shall think the plantation and the hands can maintain should be Upon the same and further my will and desire is that Fleet Cox, Peter Presley Cox and George Rust he be executors of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written.
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of William Dunbar
George Rust
John Murray
Richard Eskridge
At a court held for Westmoreland County the 23rd day of February 1762 this will was proved according to law by the oath of Richard Eskridge in witness thereto and the same having been proved at the last court by the oath of John Murray another witness thereto is ordain to be recorded and on motion of George Rust one of the executors named in the will who according to law and together with Thomas Bennett, Jr., his security entered into and acknowledged bond with conditioned as law directs certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form, liberty being reserved to Fleet Cox and Peter Presley Cox the other executors named in the said will to join in the probate thereof when they shall think fit.
Test: James Davenport CCW.¹

     Rebecca Eskridge was born circa 1698 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Patrick Spence (Jr.), son of Patrick Spence (Sr.) and Penelope Youell, in 1715
; His 1st of 2 wives.²
Rebecca Eskridge died before 1722 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Research Notes from Edward White
     I was looking up something and noticed your entry on the second George Eskridge, husband of Hannah Rust. It seems to say that Eskridge was the father-in-law of Samuel Rust.
     The problem lies in using Fothergill as a source. Here is what she wrote:
     RUST, SAMUEL, 16 Aug. 1717; 26 March 1718.
The plantation where he lives to Mr. Patrick Spence and his father in law Capt. George Eskridge. . .

Here is Rust's actual will:
     DW 6-254, 8/16/1715, pv 3/26/1718. Will of SAMUEL RUST
     Unto Mr. Patrick Spence during his natural life the plantation whereon he now lived adjoyning to the land of Mr. James Coleman . . . If Mr. Patrick Spence thinks fitt, the dwelling house given him by his father in law Capt. George Eskridge may stand as it now does on the other side of the runn and he have land adjoining to the house for necessary houses and gardening.
     This makes it clear that Eskridge was Spence's father-in-law. Eskridge was not Rust's father-in-law. All anyone knows of Samuel Rust's wife is that her first name was Martha.
     1654-1800 Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills [Augusta B. Fothergill]; Page 64 [Fothergill]
     Rust, Samuel, 16 Aug. 1717; 26 March 1718. The plantation where he lives to Mr. Patrick Spence and his father in law Capt. George Eskridge; sons Jeremiah, Peter, John, Matthew, George William and Benjamin Rust my lands and personal property; daughters Anne Harrison and Hannah Rust; wife Martha and son Jeremiah exrs; the heirs of John Clements to have my land called Middleton's Neck.¹

     Patrick Spence (Sr.) was born in 1658 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Penelope Youell, daughter of Thomas Youell and Anne Lee, circa 1680 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 1st of 2 husbands.
From Early Col. Settlers:
Family 1     Patrick Spence, b. 1658, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. 25 Jul 1694, Westmoreland County, Virginia - probate (Age 36 years)
Marriage     Abt 1680      Westmoreland County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Margaret Spence, b. Bef 1684, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. Bef 1737, Westmoreland County, Virginia (Age < 53 years)
     2. Thomas Spence, b. Between 1685 and 1692, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. 27 Mar 1750, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia - admin (Age ~ 65 years)
     3. Patrick Spence, b. 6 Feb 1693, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. 25 Mar 1740, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia - probate (Age 47 years)
     4. Eleanor Spence, b. Bef 1688, Westmoreland County, Virginia.^2,1
Patrick Spence (Sr.) died before 25 July 1694 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA; Date of probate.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1694-1698 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 3 [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 142 [25 July 1694]
The last will and testament of Mr. Patrick Spence was produced in Court and proved by the depositions of Mr, John Jordan, Morgan Williams and John Gray and upon the petition of the executors a probat granted them. Ordered that the executors doe return a full inventory. Ordered that Mr, Richard Medcalf, Mr. John Sturman and Mr. Benja. Blanchflower appraise the estate.
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1694-1698 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 3 [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 148a [29 Aug. 1694]
Mrs. Penelope Spence and Mr. Alexr. Spence returned an inventory of the estate of Mr. Patrick Spence. Also the appraisement was returned.
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1701-1707 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 3; [Antient Press]; Page
Mr. Thomas Thompson. Sale of estate at outcry. 16 Feb. 1703 [1704].
The several persons mentioned hereunder being purchasers, confessed judgment to Alexander Spence, Gent., surviving executor of Patrick Spence deceased in right of Patrick Spence and Thomas Spence orphants of Patrick Spence, before Francis Wright, Henry Ashton and John Sturman, Gent., Justices.
Thomas Glover and George Brown 440 lbs. tobo.
James Smithson and Youell Watkins 600 lbs. tobo.
Henry Astbury and John Wright 700 lbs, tobo.
Robert Hardwicke and Daniel Neale 570 lbs. tobo.
Youell Watkins and John Henmore 440 lbs, tobo.
Youell Watkins and Henry Ashton 700 lbs. tobo.
Isaac Sheppard and Nathl, Pope Jr. 1070 lbs. tobo.
John Champ and Francis Wright Gent. 1340 lbs. tobo.
Anthony Carpenter and Mr. Jno. Wright 440 lbs. tobo.
Mr. John Wright and Francis Wright Gent. 560 lbs. tobo.
Robert Hardwick and John Henmore 640 lbs. tobo.
William Streetfield and Mr. John Wright 480 lbs. tobo.
Henry Brill and Youell Watkins 430 lbs. tobo.
Osman Crabb and William Stuard 680 lbs. tobo.
Sutton Roe and John Collinsworth 480 lbs. tobo.
John Henmore and John Garner 990 lbs. tobo.
John Wright, smith 5500 lbs. tobo.

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1694-1698 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 3 [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 223a [27 January 1696/7]
Judgment is granted John Newton attorney of Rombout Phillipps, factor and agent of Frederick Phillipps, merchant of New York, against Thomas Thompson as marrieing Penelope Spence executrix of Patrick Spence, for 3387 pounds of tobacco.
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1694-1698 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 3 [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 233 [25 Feb. 1696/7]
Judgment is granted James Westcomb against Thomas Thompson and Penelope his wife for 514 pounds of tobacco due for Clerks fees for the probat of Patrick Spence his will and other matters relateing to his estate.
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1723 Stafford County, Virginia rent rolls by James Carter 18 July 1724; 230 acres Patrick Spence; no patent for this land
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1691-1699 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 2; [John Frederick Dorman-1801 transcript];
Pages 86a-87a. Will of John Jordon of Washington Parish, Westmoreland County, being sick in body, dated 6 Feb. 1693 [1694].
Unto my loving son Alexander Spence's daughter Dorcas one Negroe boy Dick. If Dorcas should marry and die without issue then the said Negro doe descend unto her next heir at law.
Unto my loving son Partrick Spence his son Partrick one Negroe boy Baker. If Partrick should die without issue, Baker doe descend to his next heir at law.
Unto my loving daughter Elinor Munro's daughter Elizabeth one Negroe Sue. If Elizabeth should die without issue, Sue doe descend unto the next heir at law.
Unto my Godson Jordon Weedon one Negro girl Nanny. If Jordon should decease without issue then Nanny doe descend to his next heir at law.
Unto my son John Spence £25 sterling which I have in England in Mr. William Briscoe's executors' or administrators' hands or in Mr. John Scott's hand, to purchase John a Negro and to no other use, the said Negro to be delivered unto John at the day of his marriage. Unto John four cows and two three years cattle, and three sows and two beds, a feather bed and a flock bed with covering suitable to the said beds.
Unto my son Thomas Spence my two Negroes Mingo and Pegg at the day of his marriage, and ten head of cattle and three sows and two beds, a feather bed and a flock bed with covering suitable.
If the said John or Thomas should dye without issue then whatsoever is above bequeathed unto them, the survivor of the two to have.
Unto my God daughter Dorcas Sturman 5000 pounds of tobacco to be paid her either in tobacco or goods within a year or two after her marriage.
Unto my said sons Alexander and Partrick after my wife's decease the stock of hoggs which are remaining at the forrest plantation, also a cow, a piece put [?] of the said stock and a good ring a piece to the value of twenty shillings each ring. No advantege of survivorship shall be taken by either Alexr. or Partrick if either should die before my wife. The ring be delivered unto my said sons as soon as they can be acquired, before the decease of my wife.
Unto my sons John Sturman, Andrew Munro and George Weedon each a gold ring of fifteen shillings value.
Unto my puple Thomas Steel two cows and twelve head of hoggs to be delivered at his plantation when he shall arrive to the age of 21 years.
My said sone Alexander have the Negro Bess after my wife's decease according to his own father's will.
Unto Elizabeth Sturman one cow at the day of marriage.
My loving wife executrix. My sons Alexander and Partrick trustees.
John Jordon
Wit: William Thompson, John Wright, John Linton.
Unto Jane Hubard that £9 sterling which I have due to me from Capt. John Washington, to purchase a piece of plate, to be delivered at the day of marriage.
27 Jan. 1696 [1697]. Proved by John Wright and John Linton. Probate granted Mrs. Dorcas Dordon [sic] his relick.
Page 88. [undated] Mrs. Dorcas Jordon relict of Mr. John Jordon, deceased, acknowledged a Negro girl Hannah given by her to Elizabeth Sturman daughter of John Sturman to be the just right of Elizabeth Sturman.

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1654-1800 Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills [Augusta B. Fothergill]; Page 17
JORDAN, JOHN, 6 February 1693; 27 January 1696/7.
To son Alexander Spence's dau. Dorcas one negro boy;
to son Patrick Spence's son Patrick one negro boy;
to dau. Elenor Munroe's dau. Elizbaeth one negro girl;
to godson Jordan Weedon one negro girl;
son John Spence 25 acres of land;
son Thomas Spence 2 negroes etc;
god-dau. Dorcas Sturman 5000 pounds tobacco;
sons John Sturman, Andrew Monroe and George Weedon;
to Elizabeth Sturman; gold rings;
Jane Hubard 9£
my wife Dorcas to be exx.
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1729 Stafford County, Virginia rent rolls by James Carter 21 Nov 1730; 4908 acres Patrick Spence; 11 years due, lives in Westmoreland

James Hughes 2005-07-30 10:10:36
Westmoreland County Virginia- Smoot Association

23 Aug 1704 (p.27) 3-44: Alexander GORDON of Westmoreland Co. died seized of land Granted John MADYSON [MADISON] dec’d 27 Mar. 1659. Escheat granted Isaac ALLERTON by Nicholas SPENCER, Agt. and Att’y for Lord Culpeper. Deed to ALLERTON 12 Feb 1691 by Phillip LUDWELL Esq. then Agt. Bounds were misrepresented and ALLERTON renewed Deed 26 Nov 1694. In 1695, 26 June he conveyed to Alexander GORDON excep house where Patrick SPENCE lived. GORDON left no Heirs. Escheat Grant to William SMOOTT of Westmoreland Co. with Endorsement by James WESTCOMB Clerk. of Co. Ct. 300 A near Nominy in Westmoreland Co. adj. Mr. MANLY’s formerly John HOLLOWES, Patrick SPENCE 23 Aug 1704 (VIRGINIA NORTHERN NECK LAND GRANTS 1694-1742 compiled by Gertrude E. Gray Genealogical Publishing Co. Inc. Baltimore County, Maryland, 1987)
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Westmoreland County, Virginia 1690 - 1708
1695/6 [Jan] Danl: Field & Tobias Butler purchase land Pat: Mulkeroy sold to Daniel and Tobias [This land belonged to Capt. John Lord who sold to John Bell. Left to his wife Mary who m. Alex. Gallant. Gallant sold to Pa: Spence Sr. who left it to Pa: Spence Jr. who sold it to Mulkeroy and finally to Daniel and Tobias.]
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James Hughes 2005-09-06 14:56:35
1654-1800 Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills [Augusta B. Fothergill]; Page 15
STURMAN, RICHARD, 2 June 1691; 29 September 1691.
(Cople Parish.) Friend John Sturman 100 acres of land; servant Penelope Higgins one servant; friend Patrick Spence; friend Alexander Spence trooping saddler and furniture; friend Elizabeth Hardidge rest of land in Va., utensils etc. William Hardidge exr.
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Contributed by: James Hughes
Vol III, page 744-45-46. John Sturman later crossed into Virginia where he married Elizabeth, daughter of Patrick and Dorcas Spence, the sister of Eleanor Spence, who married Andrew the 2nd, son of Andrew1, the immigrant. Patrick Spence the second married Penelope, daughter of Thomas Yowell. Andrew and Elizabeth Monroe had issue the following 6 children: - 1 Mary2, who was buried in Westmoreland county 15 Jan 1661. 2 George. 3 Elizabeth2, married Bunce Roe (or Wroe). 4 Susannah, who married George Weedon. He died in Westmoreland county 1704 leaving a will under that date in which he mentions his wife and two children - 1. Jordon3 Weedon. He married Martha Sturman, daughter of William Sturman (who died 1732) and his wife Sarah Elliott,
15 Nov. 1665. Acknowledged by John Lord.
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1668-1671 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 1, Part 1; [John Frederick Dorman];
Pages 73a-74. 29 April 1670. Mary Bell, widdow, unto my cozen Alexander Spence. One young mare colt being black marked with a hole in her left ear. and branded with the letter as in the went (AB) on the left buttock.
The first colt that the mare shall bring shalbe my cozen Elyzabeth and the second to my cozen Anna and the third is for my cosen Patrick and the fourth is for my cosen Bridgett and the rift colt for my cosen Mary.
Mary (X) Bell
Wit: Abraham Feild, Thomas (X) Webb.
27 July 1670. Acknowledged by Abraham Field who intermarried with Mary Bell.
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1687/6-1688/9 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 6 [John Frederick Dorman];
Page 618 [11 Jan. 1687/8]
Patrick Spence is appointed surveyor of the highwayes in place of George Hardwick from the Ferry to the Great Runn.
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1691-1692 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 1 [John Frederick Dorman];
Page 40 [1 Oct. 1691]
James Tate son of James Tate a Negro slave to Mr. Patrick Spence and Hester Tate his wife an English woman, is bound to James Westcomb as an apprentice with him to serve untill hee bee free according to law.
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1691-1692 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 1 [John Frederick Dorman];
Page 41 [1 Oct. 1691]
Jane Tate, Eliza. Tate and William Tate, mulatto children of James Tate a Negro slave to Mr.-Patrick Spence and Hester Tate an English woman servant to James Westcomb, are bound apprentices to Patrick Spence, him to serve untill they severally bee free according to law.
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http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=190&last=&g_p=G5&co llection=NN Grant
Title Pope, Lawrence.
Publication 9 February 1718/1719.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Northern Neck Grants, reels 288-311.
Note Location: Westmoreland County.
Description: 574 acres, 51 acres being surplus. Beginning &c. close on the south side of the horse path leading down to the house of Benjamin Waddey formerly Patrick Spencer, senr. decd.
Source: Northern Neck Grants No. 5, 1713-1719, Page 190 (Reel 289).¹

Reference:
Early Colonial Settlers cites:

     Penelope Youell was born circa 1662 at Kent Co., Maryland, USA.¹ She married Patrick Spence (Sr.) circa 1680 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 1st of 2 husbands.
From Early Col. Settlers:
Family 1     Patrick Spence, b. 1658, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. 25 Jul 1694, Westmoreland County, Virginia - probate (Age 36 years)
Marriage     Abt 1680      Westmoreland County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Margaret Spence, b. Bef 1684, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. Bef 1737, Westmoreland County, Virginia (Age < 53 years)
     2. Thomas Spence, b. Between 1685 and 1692, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. 27 Mar 1750, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia - admin (Age ~ 65 years)
     3. Patrick Spence, b. 6 Feb 1693, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. 25 Mar 1740, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia - probate (Age 47 years)
     4. Eleanor Spence, b. Bef 1688, Westmoreland County, Virginia.^1,2 Penelope Youell married Thomas Thompson before 27 January 1697 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 2nd of 2 husbands.
From Early Col. Settlers:
Family     Penelope Youell, b. Abt 1662, Kent County, Maryland d. Bef 1716, Westmoreland County, Virginia (Age ~ 53 years)
Marriage     Bef 27 Jan 1696/97      Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Alice Thompson, b. Bef 1701, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. Aft 1717, Westmoreland County, Virginia (Age > 18 years)
     2. Anna Thompson, b. Abt 1703, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. Aft 1716, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia (Age ~ 14 years.)³
Penelope Youell died before 1716 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1654-1800 Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills [Augusta B. Fothergill]; Page 12
HULL, ANNE, 3 March 1670; 31 July 1671.
To daus. Anne, Winifrett and Penelope Hull a bed and what goes with it, wearing clothes each. To son Thomas Ewell my biggest brass kettle ; to son Richard Ewell one great iron pott ; grand daus. Anne, Winifrett and Penelope Ewell tobacco to buy one cow and calf each. Witnesses; Joseph E. Smith, John How.
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1670-1674 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 1, Part 2; [John Frederick Dorman];
Page 123. Will of Ann Hull, widdow, being sick and weake in body, dated 3 May 1670.
Unto my loveing daughters Ann Hull, Wenifritt Hull and Penelopy Hull each a bed and what shall belong to it and a parcell of new pewter equally.
Unto my eldest daughter Ann my best suite of wearing apparrell and to my daughter Wenifritt my second best suite wearing apparrell and my daughter Penelopy my two stuff peticoates and my gould ring, and all the rest off my wearing apparrell linnen and wollen made and unmade to be equally devided among my said three daughters.
Unto my sonne Thomas Ewell my biggest brass kitle.
Unto my sonne Rich: Ewell one greate iron pott and one brass possnitt [?].
To my daughter Ann one brass skillett.
To my three grandchildren Ann Ewell, Whenefritt Ewell and Penelopy Ewell soe much tobacco as shall buy each of them a cow calfe.
In case my daughter Ann shall happen to marry then shee take to her my other two daughters to looke after them provided that her husband be of abelity and putt in sufficient security for the security of the two children's estates when they come of age.
What the thirds of my estate amounts to above what legacies I have already given shall be equally devided amongst my three daughters.
Unto my daughter Ann my trunk and the trunck Ann has now to my daughter Wenifritt.
To my daughter Penelopy a little black trunck.
To my son Richard his father in lawe's chest.
To my sonne Tho: one little red trunck.
My two sons Tho: and Richard Ewell executors.
Anne Hull
Wit: Joseph (I) Smith, John How.
31 July 1672. Proved by the witnesses.
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1694-1698 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 3 [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 223a [27 January 1696/7]
Judgment is granted John Newton attorney of Rombout Phillipps, factor and agent of Frederick Phillipps, merchant of New York, against Thomas Thompson as marrieing Penelope Spence executrix of Patrick Spence, for 3387 pounds of tobacco
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1694-1698 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 3 [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 233 [25 Feb. 1696/7]
Judgment is granted James Westcomb against Thomas Thompson and Penelope his wife for 514 pounds of tobacco due for Clerks fees for the probat of Patrick Spence his will and other matters relateing to his estate.
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At the 30 September 1703 court of Westmoreland County, Virginia, Alexander Spence Gentleman appeared and made a motion on behalf of the ophans of Patrick Spence, his brother, and it was ordered that Thomas Thompson who intermarried with Penelope Spence relict of Patrick Spence Senior, be cited to appear in the next court to account for the property of the said estate.

Father: Thomas YOUELL
Mother: Anne LEE b: in Paradise,Gloucester,Virginia
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Contributed by: James Hughes

URL: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3096197&id=I18 444
URL title: Haymore3Jun05
Thomas Thompson and Mrs. Penelope Spence were married between 30 May 1695, when Penelope was referred to as Spence in her deceased husband's estate in the Westmoreland County Court records, and 27 January 1697 when she was referred to as Penelope Thompson, having intermarried with Thomas Thompson. Thomas Thompson and Penelope, his wife, appeared in Westmoreland County Court on 25 February 1696/1697. A judgment against the estate of Patrick Spence, deceased and husband of Penelope, in favor of James Westcomb was ordered. Thomas and Penelope on 31 December 1702 appeared in Westmoreland County Court as administrators of the estate of Captain Thomas Youell requesting to be appointed administrators. It was ordered that Captain Thomas Atwell who intermarried with Anna the relict of Thomas Youell be summoned by the Sheriff to show cause why the administration of the estate should not be granted to Thomas Thompson and his wife, Penelope. During September Court 1703 in Westmoreland County, Virginia, Alexander Spence, Gentleman, made a motion in behalf of the orphans of his brother Patrick Spence, that Thomas Thompson who intermarried with Penelope Spence, relict of Patrick Spence Senior, aforesaid, to be cited to appear at the next court to be held for the county to account for the property of said estate. Thomas' will was dated 17 January 1715 in Washington Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia, and proved 28 March 1716. His estate was inventoried 27 May 1721. He mentioned his stepsons Thomas and Patrick; Patrick was born before 1695. To Thomas he bequeathed "my silver headed Rapier".
(Note: A rapier is a long, slender, two-edged sword with a cuplike hilt, used in the 16th and 17th centuries. An 18th century rapier was a lighter, sharp-pointed sword lacking a cutting edge and used only for thrusting." Also mentioned were daughters Alice and Anna Thompson, both under 20 years of age and they to receive their share at age 20; friends Edward Ransdell a gun; son-in-law Thomas Spence his violin; to Elizabeth Colson a feather bed and furniture; daughter Anna one bed and furniture and she to live with Mrs. Isabella Pierce, wife of William Pierce; William Pierce a rapier.
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Penelope Youell, b. prior to 1670, md. 1st, Patrick Spence 2nd, son of Patrick Spence, Sr., and wife, Dorcas. Patrick Spence 2nd d. about 1701. By Dec. 1, 1702, Penelope had married Thomas Thompson. By Patrick Spence 2nd, she had:
1. Patrick Spence, 3rd, who md. about 1715, a dau. of Col. George Eskridge, (first name unknown), who d. soon after her marriage. He md. 2nd, before 1722, Jemima Pope, dau. of Lawrence Pope.
2. Thomas Spence, md. Ann, or Alice, Thomason.
3. Winnifred Youell, md. Walter English, and had son:
1. Youell English
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Contributed by: James Hughes

Genealogical Collection, Page 42
Note:
Richard Youell married Ann, surname unknown, they both being deceased in 1695. They were the parents of:

6. Ann, a minor at the time of the death of her parents. She was taken into the home of Patrick Muckleroy and, on May 3, 1695, upon the petition of Penelope (Youell) Spence, "Anne Youel, an orphant daughter of Richard and Anne Youel, dec., & goddaughter and near relation to the said Penelope, is by this Court Comitted to the said Penelope, she having assumed in Court to provide decently for her and to bring her up in housewifery & teach her to read."¹

Reference:
Early Colonial Settlers cites:

     Nicholas Minor was born before 1706 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Frances Spence, daughter of Patrick Spence (Jr.) and Rebecca Eskridge, before 1735 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives.
From Early Col. Settlers:
Family 1     Frances Spence, b. Bef 1719, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. Bef 1752, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia (Age < 33 years)
Marriage     Bef 1735      Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Thomas Minor, b. Aft 1735, Fairfax County, Virginia d. Aft 1782, Loudoun County, Virginia (Age > 47 years)
     2. Rebecca Minor, b. Aft 1735, Fairfax County, Virginia
     3. John Minor, b. Bef 1735, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. 14 May 1782, Loudoun County, Virginia - probate (Age > 47 years)
     4. Nicholas Minor, b. Bef 1743, Fairfax County, Virginia d. Aft 1782, Loudoun County, Virginia (Age > 41 years)
     5. Elizabeth Minor, b. Bef 1745, Fairfax County, Virginia
     6. Spence Minor, b. Bef 1748, Fairfax County, Virginia d. 1794, Loudoun County, Virginia (Age > 46 years)
     7. Elizabeth Minor, b. Abt 1750, Fairfax County, Virginia d. 1829, Frederick County, Virginia (Age ~ 79 years)
     8. Nancy Minor, b. Abt 1754, Fairfax County, Virginia
     9. Margaret Minor, b. Abt 1763, Fairfax County, Virginia.^2,1 Nicholas Minor married Margaret (?) before 31 October 1752 at Cameron Parish, Loudoun Co., Virginia, USA,
; His 2nd of 2 wives.¹
Nicholas Minor died in 1782 at Cameron Parish, Loudoun Co., Virginia, USA.¹
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Richmond County Wills
p.78 - Thomas JAMES, will; 27 Apr 1727, 5 Jul 1727
son Thomas all land on north side of a small run which lies below my house; dau. Jane rest of land; wife Grace; other chil. [Honour]; ex: wife; wits: Nicholas MINOR, Charles ROBINSON. Thomas JAMES mar. the wid. Grace KIRKHAM in 1714. MRC, p.102.1
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Richmond County Wills
p.199 - Edward BARROW, NFP, will; 19 Oct 1732, 4 Jun 1733 son John; daus. Margaret and Elizabeth; est. in Virginia and England to be eq. div. among chil; ex: fr. Nichol[as MINOR Sr. and Nicholas MINOR Jr; wits: Humphrey POPE Jr, William BERTRAND, Susannah BERTRAND. [Edward BARROW, the son of Edward and Anne (STONE) BARROW, mar. Elizabeth MINOR. MRC, p.11.]
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Richmond County Wills
p.319 - Anne WELDEN, inv. pres. by Nicholas MINOR adm; 3 Oct 1737.
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1744-1745 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 10, Part 1 [Antient Press]; Page 24-26
(On margin: MINOR, NICHOLAS Will. At July Court 1748. NICHOLAS MINOR, Gent. was sworn an Exor. to this Will. See Order Book page 87).
IN THE NAME OF GOD Amen, I NICHOLAS MINOR of the Parish of Cople in County of Westmoreland, Gent, being very sick and weak of body but of sound mind and memory praised be to Almighty God for the same, and knowing the certainty of death and uncertainty of the time thereof, do make constitute and appoint this to be my Last Will and Testament in manner and form as follows;
Imprimis. I give and bequeath my Soul into the hands of Almighty God that gave it me with a Christian hope of the pardon of all my sins thro the alone merits of my Saviour Christ and my body to be decently intered at the discretion of my Exr, herein after named. and touching such worldly Estate as it path pleased God to bestow upon me, I give and bequeath in manner and form as followeth;
Item. I give unto my Son, WILLIAM STEWART MINOR, ten young Negros whose names are Jack, Winny, Lucy, Sam, Nan, Dick, Young Jenny, Nan, Charles, Bick, my said Son WILLIAM, to have the said Negroes when he shall attain to the age of twenty one years to him and his heirs lawfully begotten and in case that my Son. WILLIAM, aforesaid die without any issue, then the abovesaid Negroes and all their future increase to return unto my Sons, JOHN, NICHO: and STEWART MINOR, and their heirs forever to be equally divided:
Item. I give and bequeath unto my Daughter, ELIZABETH WHERREL, two thousand pounds of Crop Tobacco over and above what I have already given her, it being the full part of my Estate to her and her heirs forever;
Item. I give and bequeath unto my Son, WILLIAM STEWART MINOR, my largest Stil with one dozen of large Silver spoons to him and his heirs forever at the age of twenty one years:
Item. all the rest residue and remainder of my personal Estate not heretofore by me given I give and bequeath the use and benefit thereof unto my Loving Wife, JEMIMA MINOR, for and during her natural life, and after her decease, I give and bequeath all my Negroes not heretofore by me given unto my Son, WILLIAM STEWART MINOR, unto my Sons, JOHN MINOR, NICHO: MINOR and STEWART MINOR, equally to be divided between them, to them and their heirs forever; and the rest of my personal Estate such as household goods &c. after the decease of my Loving Wife, JEMIMA, I give and bequeath the same unto my Sons, JOHN, NICHO:, STEWART and WILLIAM STEWART MINOR equally to be divided between them and to their heirs forever;
Item. I give and bequeath unto my Son, JOHN MINOR, one tract of Five hundred and thirty six acres of land situate and lying in the Little Fork of RAPPAHANNOCK which I bought of JOHN EDY to him and his heirs forever;
Item. I give and bequeath unto my Son, NICHO: MINOR, one tract of Four hundred and ninety six acres of land situate and lying in the County of KING GEORGE which I bought of JOHN EDY as also one other tract of three hundred and thirty acres of land more or less and lying in the County of Westmoreland and commonly known by the name of THE WHITE MARSH, to him and his heirs forever;
Item. I give and bequeath unto my Son, STEWART MINOR, one tract of Land I bought of JOSEPH SCOTT being in the County of RICHMOND as also one other tract of one hundred (more or less) acres known by the name of WATTS QUARTER, the Mill Run to be the border between the said STEWART MINOR and my Son, WILLIAM STEWART MINOR, it being part of the tract of land whereon I now live;
I give the two tracts aforesaid unto my Son, STEWART MINOR, and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten and for want of such issue I give and bequeath the said land unto the male heirs of my Sons, JOHN MINOR and NICHOLAS MINOR equally to be divided between them and to the heirs of my Son, WILLIAM.
I give and bequeath unto my Son, WILLIAM STEWART MINOR, my now dwelling House and the remainder of the tract of land thereunto belonging and the Mill thereon as also one better tract of One hundred and fifty (more or less) acres of land which I bought of GEORGE BLACKMORE, unto him and his heirs lawfully begotten and for want of such issue, I give the abovesaid Land unto the male heirs of my Sons, JOHN, NICHOLAS and STEWART MINOR equally to be divided between them:
Item. I give unto THOMAS TEMPLEMAN fifteen shillings;
Lastly, I constitute and appoint my Loving Wife, JEMIMA, my Son NICHOLAS, and my Son WILLIAM STEWART MINOR with my request WILLIAM JORDAN, Gent., and JOHN MINOR, to be Exors. of this my Last Will and Testament, revoking all other Wills heretofore by me made allowing and confirming this to be my Last Will and Testament; In Witness hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 11th day of October 1743 Sealed and Delivered as his Last Will and Testament
in the presence of us
THOS: TEMPLEMAN, JNO: BRIDGES, NICHOLAS MINOR
WILLIAM KIRKHAM
Westmd. Sct. At a Court held for the said County the 29th day of May 1744
This Last Will and Testament of NICHOLAS MINOR, deceased, was presented into Court by JEMIMA his Relict and one of his Exors. therein named, who made Oath thereto and being proved by the Oaths of all the witnesses thereto is admitted to Record: And upon the motion of the said Exr. and her performing what is usual in such cases, Certificate is granted her for obtaining a Probate thereof in due form
Teste GEO. LEE, C. W. C.
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1654-1800 Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills [Augusta B. Fothergill];
MINOR, NICHOLAS, 11 Oct. 1743; 29 May 1744.
To son William Stewart Minor when 21 years of age and he die without issue to sons John and Nicholas; son John 536 acres of land on Rappahannock River; son Nicholas 496 acres of land in King George; son Stewart land in Richmond County and Westmoreland; dau. Elizabeth Wheret 2000 pounds of tobacco and what she already has; wife Jemima rest of estate for life, still, 10 negroes and 12 silver spoons.
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1738-1740 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 9, Part 1 [Antient Press]; Page 8-10
THIS INDENTURE made the 26th day of March in the year of our Lord Christ 1739 and in the 12th year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second by the grace of God of Great Brittain France and Ireland, King. Defender of the, faith &c.. Between JOHN MINOR of Parish of Cople & County of Westmoreland ofone part and NICHOLAS MINOR. JUNR. of the Parish & County aforesaid of other part; Witnesseth that in consideration of the sum of five shillings Sterling to him in hand paid by said NICHOLAS MINOR the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge. hath and by these presents doth bargain and sell unto said NICHOLAS MINOR all that parcell of Land containing by estimation 200 acres (be the same more or less) scitaute in Parish and County aforesaid and bounded; Begining at the corner tree of the Land of WILLIAM MINOR. deceased. & runing the several courses of the Swamp to a Gum at the mouth of a Branch & from thence as the said courses of the Swamp goes which is So. 18d. E 165 pole thence So, 70d. E. 104 pole to a Gum standing in PIERCEs Line, being another corner tree to the land of WILLIAM MINOR, deced., then begining at the first station and runing the reverse courses of the Swamp, which being reduced to two right lines is S. 75d. W. 140 pole & So. 18d. W. 118 pole to a small Gum at the head of the Swamp, thence S. 21d. E. 70 pole. thence So. 81d. W. 45 po: then So. 51d. E. to the line that divides this Land and the Land of Mr LANDON CARTER. thence along CARTERs line to the Line of PEARCE, thence along PIERCEs Line to the aforesaid Gum being corner tree to WILLIAM MINOR, deceased. which Two hundred acres of Land JOHN MINOR. late of County of Westmoreland, deced.. did by his Last Will and Testament. give and devise to his Son, JOHN MINOR; And all houses orchards commodities and appurtenances to the premises belonging; during the term of one whole year paying thereout the rent of one Ear of Indian Corn on the Birth Day of our Lord God next ensuing if lawfully demaned to the intent that by virtue of these presents and of the Statute for transfering uses into possession, NICHOLAS MINOR may be the the actual possession of the premises and thereby enabled to accept a release of the inheritance thereof to him and his heirs; In Witness whereof JOHN MINOR hath hereunto sett his hand and seale the day & year first above written
Signed Sealed & Delivered in presence of us
PAT. SPENCE THOMAS POPE JOHN MINOR
NICHOLAS MINOR
Westmoreland Sct. At a Court held for the said County the 27th day of March 1739 JOHN MINOR personally acknowledged this Deed of Lease for Land by him passed to NICHOLAS MINOR. JUNR., to be his act and deed, which at the instance of the sd. NICHOLAS MINOR is admitted to Record
Teste, GEORGE TURBERVILE, C. W, C.
THIS INDENTURE made the 27th day of March in the year of our Lord Christ 1739 and in the 12th year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second by the grace of God of Great Brittain France and Ireland, King, Defender of the faith &c, Between JOHN MINOR. late of the Parish of Cople & County of Westmoreland, Carpenter, of one part and NICHOLAS MINOR, JUNR.. of the Parish & County aforesaid of the other part: Witnesseth that JOHN MINOR in consideration of the sum of One hundred pounds of lawfull money of the Commonwealth to him in hand paid by NICHOLAS MINOR, JUNR., the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge; hath and by these presents doth bargain sell and release unto NICHOLAS MINOR in his actual possession now being by virtue of a bargain and sale to him thereof made for one whole year and by force of the Statute for transfering uses into possession and to his heirs all that parcel' of land containing by estimation 200 acres be the same more or less scituate in Parish of Cople and County of Westmoreland which two hundred acres JOHN MINOR late of the County of Westmoreland. deceased, did by his Last Will and Testament give and devise to his Son, JOHN MINOR. which 200 acres of land is bounded, Begining (the bounds of the Land repeated as in the Lease) To have and to hold the tract of land and premises with appurtenances unto NICHOLAS MINOR his heirs free and clear from al incumbrances, the rents and services from the time of the sale due and payable to the Chief Lord or Lords of the Fee only excepted: In Witness whereof JOHN MINOR hath hereunto sett his hand and seal the day month and year first above written
Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of us
PAT. SPENCE. THOMAS POPE JOHN MINOR
NICHOLAS MINOR
Recd. of NICHOLAS MINOR, JUNR, the sum of £100. of Lawfull money of this Colony being in consideration of the within mentioned Land and premises:
Witness NICHOLAS MINOR. PAT; SPENCE JOHN MINOR
THOMAS POPE
Westmoreland sct. At a Court held for the said County the 27th day of Mary 1739 JOHN MINOR personally acknowledged this Deed of Release of Land by him sold to NICHOLAS MINOR. JUNR., together with receipt for the consideration thereon endorsed to be his proper act and deed: And SARAH. Wife of said JOHN (she being first privily examined according to Law) personally relinquished her Right of Dower in and to the said Land, all which at the instance of the said NICHOLAS MINOR are admitted to Record
Teste GEO: TURBERVILE, C. W. C.
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1742-1744 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 9, Part 3 [Antient Press]; Page 249-251
THIS INDENTURE made the first day of Septembcr in the year of uur Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty two, Between NICHOLAS MINOR, JUNIOR of County of Westmoreland, Gent., of one part and JONATHAN NEWMARCH of said County, Planter, of other part; Witnesseth that NICHOLAS MINOR, JUNIOR in consideration of the Rents and Covenants herein after reserved on part of JONATHAN NEWMARCH to be paid and kept hath granted and to farm let one parcel of land containing One hundred and fifty acres of land scituat.e in County of Westmoreland and bounded; Begining at a stooping red Oak on East side of the Main Road and runing thence North 59 degrees East 104 poles to a small red Oak, thence runing into the Land North 40 degrees West 294 poles to the land called MOXLEYs, thence South 10 degrees West 59 poles, thence South West 58 poles, thence South East 210 poles along THOMAS SANFORDs line to the first begining; including 150 acres of land with all houses orchards profits and appurtenances to the same belonging; To have and to hold the parcel of land and premises with the appurtenances unto JONATHAN NEWMARCH his heirs during the natural life of JONATHAN NEWMARCH, ANN NEWMARCH his Wife and THOMAS NEWMARCH his Son or the life of the longest liver of them, paying therefore unto NICHOLAS MINOR, JUNIOR his heirs every year on the Feast of St. Luke, being the Eighteenth of October, the neat sum and quantity of Six hundred pounds of tobacco and cask, the tobacco to be made upon the said Land and from thence rolled to such convenient Rolling Houses or Warehouses on the water as the Laws from time to time shall appoint as also at the time aforesaid four hens, Capins or Pullets; And JONATHAN NEWMARCH within three years from the date of these presents plant fifty Apple trees and the same take care of and keep the houses and buildings in needful reparations as often as need shall require; And every year pay the quitrents of the land to the Chief Lord of the Fee and save NICHOLAS MINOR his heirs harmless and indemnified from the same; In Witness whereof the parties above named have hereunto interchangeably set their hands and seals the day and year first above written
Sealed & Delivered in presence of us
P. NEALE, GABRIEL JOHNSTON NICH: MINOR, JUNR.
Westmoreland Sct. At a Court held for the said County the 26th day of October 1742 NICHOLAS MINOR, JUNIOR personally acknowledged this Deed of Lease for Lands for Lives by him passed to JONATHAN NEWMARCH at whose mostion the same is admitted to Record Recorded the 29th day of October 1742, pr. G. L., C. C. W,
Test GEORGE LEE, C. C. W.
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1742-1744 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 9, Part 3 [Antient Press]; Page 335-337
THIS INDENTURE made this 27th day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty three; Between NICHOLAS MINOR, JUNIOR of the County of Westmorland, Gent., of one part and ZOROBABLE RICE of said County, Planter. of other part; Witnesseth that NICHOLAS MINOR, JUNIOR in consideration of the Rents and Covenants hereafter reserved on part of ZOROBABLE RICE to be paid and performed hath and by these presents doth demise and to farm lett one parcel of land containing One hundred and forty nine acres scituate in County of Westmorland and bounded: Begining at a red Oak on the head of a Branch, thence North 17d. East 52 pole to a Hiccory and Chesnutt, thence down a Branch reduced to a right line East 98 pole to a small red Oak, thence along a line of marked trees South 10d. West 184 pole to a large Chesnutt. thence North West 47 pole to a small red Oak, thence 59d. West 35 pole to a small red Oak. thence North 40d. West 174 poles, thence North 28d. East 53 pole to the MATTOX ROAD, thence South 52d. East 92 pole to the begining; with all houses orchards profits and appurtenances to the same belonging; To have and to hold the parcel of land and premises with all appurtenances unto ZOROBABLE RICE his heirs during the term of the natural lives of said ZOROBABLE RICE and SARAH his Wife and THOMAS RICE, Son of said ZOROBABLE RICE, paying unto NICHOLAS MINOR, JUNIOR his heirs every year on the Feast of St. Luke being the Eighteenth of October the neat sum and quantity of Five hundred pounds of tobacco and cask, the tobacco to be made upon the said land, thence rolled to such convenient Rolling Houses or Warehouses on the Water as the Law from time to time shall appoint, as also at the time four hens, capons or pulletts, And ZOROBABLE RICE his heirs shall within three years from the date hereof plant upon the premises fifty Apple trees and take care of secure and improve and sufficiently repair and keep all houses upon the premises repaired: and during the term of the Lease pay the Quit Rents of the land held thereby to the Chief Lord of the Fee and save NICHOLAS MINOR. JUNIOR his heirs harmless and indemnified from the same; And if ZOROBABLE RICE his heirs shall make over his Lease to any person he or they will pay to NICHOLAS MINOR, JUNIOR his heirs one whole years Rent. over and above what he was before obliged to pay; In Witness whereof the parties above named have hereunto interchangeably set their hands and seals the day and year first above written
Sealed and Delivered in presence of us
THOS; SORRELL, WILLIAM RICE NICHOLAS MINOR, JR,
JOHN SPENCE
Westmorland Set, At a Court held for the said County the 28th day of February 1743 NICHOLAS MINOR, JUNIOR personally acknowledged this Deed of Lease for Land for life by him passed to ZOROBABLE RICE to be his proper act and deed, which is ordered to be recorded Recorded the Seventh day of March 1743, G. L., C. C. W.
Test GEORGE LEE, C. C. W.

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1747-1749 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 10, Part 3 [Antient Press]; Page 332-333
THIS INDENTURE made the fifth day of March in the twentieth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second by the grace of God of Great Brittain France and Ireland, King, Defender of the faith &c., And in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty six, Between WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT of the County of ORANGE, Gentleman, of one part and NICHOLAS MINOR of County of Westmorland, Gentleman, Uncle and Guardian of ELIZABETH BARROW, Spinster of the other part. Whereas a Marriage is intended to be shortly had and solemnized (by God's permission) between WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT and ELIZABETH BARROW and said ELIZABETH being possessed of or intituled to ten slaves, viz: Pompy, Black Moll, Mulato Moll, Hannah, Sarah, Joyce, Edenbrough, Billy, Eve and Jimmy, and WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT is willing and disposed in consideration of the intended marriage if the same shall take effect, to settle and make over the ten slaves upon and for the sole benefit and use of said ELIZABETH in case she shall survive him and have no issue by said WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT;
NOW THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH that WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT in consideration of the intended marriage (if the same shall take effect) and the fortune and portion of said ELIZABETH and also in consideration of the sum of ten shillings by NICHOLAS MINOR to said WILLIAM in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath and by these presents doth agree to and with NICHOLAS MINOR that if the intended marriage shall take effect and WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT shall happen to die before said ELIZABETH, without leaving any issue by her, then said ELIZABETH shall have possess and enjoy the use not only of the ten slaves together with their future increase but also hold possess and enjoy her Dower in all the Lands and Tenements of said WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT, But if it shall happen that WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT shall leave one or more Child or Children by her, the said ELIZABETH, then in such case the Negroes together with their increase shall go and descend and be disposed of to the Child or Children of said ELIZABETH in such distributions and proportions as the Laws of this Colony direct and appoint in case of persons dying intestate; And if it shall happen that WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT shall survive said ELIZABETH having issue by her, then said WILLIAM shall have and enjoy the Negroes during his natural life together with their increase and after his death the same shall go and descend and devolve upon issue distributively as aforesaid; But if he shall have no Child by ELIZABETH living at the time of her death, then the said Negroes with their increase shall be vested in and remain to JOHN BARROW and MARGARETT RANSDELL and their heirs; In Witness whereof the said parties to these presents have set their hands and seals the day and year above written
Sealed and Delivered in the presence of
WILLIAM BAYLY, WM: LIGHTFOOT
JOSEPH PEIRCE, WILLIAM BRUCE NICH: MINOR
March 5th 1746/7. Receiv'd of NICHOLAS MINOR the sum of Ten shillings being the consideration within mentioned; Witness my hand the day and year as above Witness WILLIAM BAYLY, WM: LIGHTFOOT
JOSEPH PEIRCE, WILLIAM BRUCE
Westmorland Sct. At a Court held for the said County the 26th day of May 1747 This Deed of Settlement of Negroes (together with the Receipt for consideration thereon endorsed) passed from WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT of the County of ORANGE, Gentleman, to NICHOLAS MINOR of the County of Westmorland, Gentleman, in behalf of ELIZABETH BARROW &c., was presented into Court by the said NICHOLAS and proved by the Oaths of WILLIAM BAYLY, JOSEPH PEIRCE and WILLIAM BRUCE, witnesses thereto, And on motion of the said NICHOLAS is admitted to Record Test GEORGE LEE, C. C. W.
Recorded the 5th day of June 1747, P. G. L., C. C. W.

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1747-1749 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 10, Part 3 [Antient Press]; Page 362-364
THIS INDENTURE made the 20th day of June in the twenty first year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second by the grace of God of Great Brittain France and Ireland, King, Defender of the faith, &c., And in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty seven, Between NICHOLAS MINOR of Parish of Cople and County of Westmorland, Gentleman, of one part and JOHN AWBREY and ELIZABETH his Wife of the Parish and County aforesaid, Planter, of other part; Witnesseth that NICHOLAS MINOR in consideration of the yearly rents and covenants herein after reserved on part of JOHN AWBREY to be paid done and performed, hath and by these presents doth demise set and to farm lett unto JOHN AWBREY and ELIZABETH his Wife during their natural lives Seventy five acres of land lying in Parish and County aforesaid including the Plantation whereon said AWBREY now lives; To have and to hold the the parcel of land unto JOHN AWBREY and ELIZABETH his Wife during the term of their natural lives from the 28th day of July thence next ensuing paying therefore yearly unto NICHOLAS MINOR his heirs the rent or sum of Five hundred and thirty pounds of lawfull tobacco and the Quitrents upon the 25th day of December in every year, Provided always that yearly rent and quit rents are paid; In Witness whereof the parties have hereunto interchangeably set their hans and affixed their seals the day and year first above written Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of
WILLIAM COX, NICH: MINOR
WM. STEVT. MINOR, JNO: AWDREY
THOMAS ESKRIDGE
Westmoreland Sct. At a Court held for the said County the 28th day of July 1747 NICHOLAS MINOR, Gent., came into Court and personally acknowledged this Lease of Land for Lives by him passed to JOHN AWDREY and ELIZABETH his Wife, to be his proper act and deed, which on motion of the said AWDREY is admitted to Record
Test GEORGE LEE, C. C. W.
Recorded the 14th day of August 1747, p. G. L., C. C. W.
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1749-1752 Prince William County, Virginia Deed Book M [Antient Press]: Page 22-24
THIS INDENTURE made the twenty sixth day of November in the twenty third year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord GEORGE the second and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty nine Between WILLIAM MUSE of the County of Prince William of one part and NICHOLAS MINOR of the County of WESTMORELAND of other part Witnesseth that the said WILLIAM MUSE for the sum of One hundred and fifty pounds Currant money has sold unto the said NICHOLAS MINOR his heirs and assigns forever all that parcel of land being in the County of Prince William and lying on BROAD RUN the same being part of a large tract of land granted to WANTSFORD ARRINGTON relation being had to the PROPRIETORS OFFICE and bounded begining at a large white Oak standing on the North side of BROAD RUN of OCCOQUAN extending thence North West to a red Oak corner to the said ARRINGTON thence North West with another of ARENTONs lines to the WAGGON ROAD thence, South West to SYMSES BRANCH thence down the several courses of the said Branch to F at BROAD RUN thence down the said Run the several courses to the first begining containing One hundred & Sixty acres and all lands trees and appurtenances whatsoever belonging To Have and To Hold the said tract of land unto the said NICHOLAS MINOR his heirs & assigns forever. In Witness whereof the said parties have set their hands and seals in presence of us WHARTAN RANSDELE, WM. MUSE
JAMES MUSE, PENELOPE MUSE
At a Court held for the County of Prince William the 27th day of November 1749 WILLIAM MUSE acknowledged this Deed with the livery of Seizen & receipt indorsed to NICHOLAS MINOR to be his act. and deed which are admitted to record
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1751-1753 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book S, Part 3 [Antient Press]; Page 201-202
THIS INDENTURE made this thirty first day of October in the twenty sixth year of the Reign of our Sovereign, Lord George the Second, King, Defender of the Faith, &c., and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty two; Between NICHOLAS MINOR of Parish of Cople in County of Westmorland of one part and RICHARD MOXLEY of Parish of Washington in County aforesaid of other part; Witnesseth that NICHOLAS MINOR in consideration of sum of twenty five pounds currt. money to him in hand paid by RICHARD MOXLEY, the receipt whereof NICHOLAS MINOR doth acknowledge, hath and by these presents doth bargain and sell unto RICHARD MOXLEY and to his heirs all that tract of land in the Parish' of Cople in County of Westmorland and bounded; Begining at a marked red Oak corner to a parcell of land taken up by Capt. JOHN CHILTON and standing on the East side and near to a Branch falling into RAPPAHNNOCK CREEK commonly called and known by the name of THE WHITE MARSH and on the Northermost side of the Main Road leading from NONIMY FERRY to POPE's CREEK, from thence extending along CHILTON's line North forty degrees East fifty four poles to a marked white Oak and Chesnut standing on South side of a small Branch being also corner to said CHILTON, thence down the Branch deviding this land from the land of PHILLIP SANDERS North eighty four degrees East sixteen poles, thence South eighty two degrees East sixty four poles to a small Ash ending at a white Oak saplin and black Gum corner to JNO. LONGWORTH, thence along his line South fifty five degrees West one hundred ninety nine poles to a white Oak and Chesnut Oak corner to JOHN STURMAN and said LONGWORTH, thence along STURMAN's line North West forty seven poles to a small red Oak, thence along another line of STURMAN s South fifty nine degrees West one hundred forty poles to another smallred Oak being corner to STURMAN and ROBERT SANFORD, thence along SANDFORD s line North West to the land of WILLIAM MOXLEY, thence along MOXLEY's line to the aforesaid Road, thence along the Road to the beginning; containing by estimation twohundred ninety six acres be the same more or less and also all profits commodities and advantages to the same belonging; To have and to hold the tract of land and other the premises with the appurtenances unto RICHARD MOXLEY and his heirs and NICHOLAS MINOR for himself and his heirs the land and premises with appurtenances unto RICHARD MOXLEY his heirs will warrant and for ever defend by these presents; In Witness whereof the parties to these presents have interchangeably set their hands and seals the day and year first above written
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of
JOHN SANFORD NICHO: MINOR
DANIEL MOXLEY JOHN MOXLEY Received of RICHARD MOXLEY the within consideration of twenty five pounds
and acknowledge myself fully satisfyed. Witness my hand this thirty first day of October 1752
JOHN SANFORD NICHO: MINOR
DANIEL MOXLEY, JOHN MOXLEY
Memorandum; That on the thirty first day of October one thousand seven hundred and fifty two, peaceable and quiet possession and seizen of the land and premises within mentioned was made and delivered by NICHOLAS MINOR according to the form and effect of this Deed unto the said (blank) In presence of us whose names are subscribed hereunto
JOHN SANFORD, DANIEL MOXLEY,
JOHN MOXLEY
Westmorland Set. At a Court held for the said County the 31st day of October Anno Dom: 1752. NICHOLAS MINOR, Gent., came into Court and personally acknowledged his Deed of Feoffinent of Land together with Livery of Seizen and
Receipt for consideration thereon endorsed by him passed to RICHARD MOXLEY to be his proper act and deed and MARGARIT, the Wife of the said NICHO: being first privately examined, relinquished her Right of Dower to the same which is order'd to be recorded
Test GEORGE LEE, C. C. W.
Recorded the 17th day of November 1752
per G. L. C. C. W.
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1751-1753 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book S, Part 3 [Antient Press]; Page 202-203
THIS INDENTURE made this thirty first day of October in the twenty sixth year of the Reign of our Sovereign, Lord George the Second, by the grace of God of Great Britain France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c., and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty two; Between NICHOLAS MINOR of the Parish of Cople and County of Westmorland of the one part and RICHARD MOXLEY of the Parish of Washington in the County aforesaid of other part; Witnesseth that NICHOLAS MINOR in consideration of sum of twenty five pounds current money to him in hand paid by RICHARD MOXLEY, the receipt whereof NICHOLAS MINOR doth acknowledge, hath and by these presents doth bargain and sell unto RICHARD MOXLEY his heirs all that tract of land containing by estimation seventy acres more or less lying in Parish of Cople in County of Westmorland and bounded; Begining upon ROBERT SANFORD's line, thence up a Swamp called by the name of HUCKLE BERRY SWAMP to the MATTOX ROAD, then running up another Swamp known by the name of STAR SWAMP to the head of it, then along a little Branch runing out of it to the MATTOX ROAD, it being part of two hundred acres of land whereon WILLIAM MOXLEY lately lived which seventy acres of land was given to SAMUEL MOXLEY by Deed of Gift relation being had to the Clerk's Office of this County may more at large appear; and also all profits commodities and advantages appurtaining; To have and to hold the tract of land and premises with appurtenances unto RICHARD MOXLEY his heirs, and NICHOLAS MINOR for him self his heirs the tract of land and premises against him and his heirs unto RICHARD MOXLEY his heirs will warrant and for ever defend by these presented; In Witness whereof the parties to these presents have interchangeably set their hands and seals the day arid year above written
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of
JOHN SANFORD, NICHO: MINOR
DANIEL MOXLEY,
JOHN MOXLEY
Received of RICHARD MOXLEY the within consideration of twenty five pounds currt. money and acknowledge my self fully satisfied; Witness my hand this thirty
first day of October 1752
Witness JOHN SANFORD NICHO: MINOR
DANIEL MOXLEY,
JOHN MOXLEY
Memorandum; That on the thirty first day of October one thousand seven hundred and fifty two, peaceable and quiet possession and seizin of the land and appurtenances within mentioned was made and delivered by NICHOLAS MINOR according to the form and effect of this Deed to the sd. RICHARD MOXLEY, In presence of us whose names are hereunto subscribed
JOHN SANFORD, DANIEL MOXLEY,
JOHN MOXLEY
Westmorland Sct. At a Court held for the said County the 31st of October Anno Dom: 1752, NICHOLAS MINOR came into Court and personally acknowledged this his Deed of Feoffinent of land together with livery of seizen and receipt for consi- deration thereon endorsed by him passed to RICHARD MOXLEY to be his proper act and deed and MARGARET the wife of said NICHOLAS, being first privately examined, relinquished all her Right of Dower to the same which is ordered to be recorded
Test GEORGE LEE, C. C. W.
Recorded the 20th day of November Anno Dom 1752
per G. L., C. C. W.
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1751-1753 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book S, Part 3 [Antient Press]; Page 203-204
THIS INDENTURE made the thirty first day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred fifty and two and in the twenty sixth year of the Reign of our Sovereign, Lord George the Second, by the grace of God of Great Brittain France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c., Between NICHOLAS MINOR and MARGARIT his Wife of Parish of Cople and County of Westmorland of one part and SOLOMON REDMON of Parrish of Lunenburg and County of RICHMOND of the other part; Witnesseth that NICHOLAS MINOR and MARGARIT his Wife in consideration of sum of five shillings Sterling to him in hand paid by SOLOMON REDMON, the receipt whereof he doth acknowledge, hath and by these presents doth bargain and sell unt SOLOMON REDMON all that tract of land containing by estimation two hundred acres be the same more or less, lying in County aforesaid and bounded; Begining at the mouth of a Branch side, from thence as the Branch of the Swamp goes which is South eighteen dgrees East one hundred sixty three poles, thence South seventy degrees East one hundred four poles to a Gum standing in PIERCE's line being another corner tree to the land of WILLIAM MINOR, deceased, thence beginning at the first station and running the reverse courses of the Swamp which being reduced to two right lines is South seventy five degrees West one hundred forty poles and South eighteen degrees East one hundred poles to a small Gum at the head of a Branch, thence South twenty four degrees East seventy poles, thence South eighty one degrees, West forty five poles, thence South fifty one degrees East to the line that devides this land and the land of Mr. LANDON CARTER, thence along CARTER's line to the line of PIERCE, thence along PIERCE's line to the aforesaid Gum being the corner tree to WILLIAM MINOR, deceased, which two hundred acres of land JOHN MINOR, late of the County of Westmorland, deceased, by his Last Will and Testament give and devise to his Son, JOHN MINOR, relation being thereunto had may more fully appear, and all houses orchards commodities and advantages thereof belonging; To have and to hold the tract of land and premises with appurtenances unto SOLOMON REDMON his heirs from the date next before the day of the date hereof during the term of one whole year, paying therefore the Rent of one ear of Indian Corn on the Birth Day of our Lord God next ensuing if the same shall be lawfully demanded to the intent that by virtue of these presents and of the Statute for transferring uses into possession, SOLOMON REDMON may be in the actual possession of the premises and be thereby enabled to accept a release of the reversion and inheritance thereof, to him and his heirs; In Witness whereof, NICHOLAS MINOR and MARGARIT his Wife hath hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written
Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of
RICHARD MOXLEY, NICHO: MINOR
JOHN SISSON
JOHN REDMAN
Westmorland Set. At a Court held for the said County the 31st day of OctoberAnno Dent: 1752 NICHOLAS MINOR came into Court and personallv acknowledged his Deed of Lease of Land by him passed to SOLOMON REDMON tobe his act and deed and MARGARIT the Wife of the said NICHOLAS being privately examined relinquished her Right of Dower in the same and on the motion of the said SOLOMON was ordered to be recorded Test GEORGE LEE, C. C. W.
Recorded the 21st day of November Anno Dom: 1752 per G. L., C. C. W.
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COB 1749-1754
22 December 1752, page 285
Nicholas Minor is appointed surveyor of the road from Goose Creek to Thomas Davis's

20 March 1753, page 305
Ordered that William Ross & Thomas Davis Surveyors do with their hands clear the road
from Goose Creek to Thomas Davis's and that Anthony Russell Gent. allot a sufficient
number ofhands to Nicholas Minor to keep the same in repair ..:

COB 1754-1756, PART 1
20 March 1754, page 63
David Davis is appointed Surveyor ofthe road from Shanadore road to the great Limestone & the Persons who live between the said road & the river are ordered to clear the same and that they clear the road from Nicholas Minors to the road which leads to Nolands Ferry-

17 December 1754, page 188
Anthony Russell Gt is appointed to allot a sufficient number ofTithables to clear the
road whereof Nicholas Minor is Surveyor-

FCMB 1756-1763, PART 1
17 November 1756, page 39
Ordered that Nicholas Minor turn the road near Tuscarora run according to the direction of James Hamilton & Oneas Campbell Gent.

17 May 1757, page 101
William Dodd is appointed surveyor ofthe road in the room ofNicholas Minor

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Prince William County, Virginia Deeds [Antient Press]; Liber P; 1761 - 1764; Page 115-121
THIS INDENTURE made the twenty fourth and twenty fifth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Sixty one and in the first year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord GEORGE the third Between NICHOLAS MINOR of the Parish of Cameron in the County of LOUDOUN of one part and HENRY PEYTON of the Parish of I)ettingen and County of Prince William of other part Witnesseth that the said NICHOLAS MINOR for the sum of Eighty pounds Lawful' money of Virginia hath sold unto the said HENRY PEYTON (in his actual possession now being by virtue of a Lease made for one year and by force of the statute for Transferring uses into possession) and to his heirs and assigns all that parcel of land in the County of Prince William on the North side of BROAD RUN of OCCOQUAN which land was granted to W ANSFORD ARRINGTON by Deed from the PROPRIETORS of the NORTHERN NECK bearing date the Twenty third day of December one thousand seven hundred and Sixteen and bounded beginning at a large Oak on the North side of BROAD RUN of OCCOQUAN & Extending No. Wt. to a red Oak thence No. West to the OLD WAGGON or ROGUES ROAD thence near and by the said ROAD So, West to SIMMS BRANCH where the said ROAD crosses thence down the said Branch the several Courses and meanders thereof to BROAD RUN thence down the said RUN and binding therewith to the beginning containing One hundred & Sixty acres Together with all houses and appurtenances to the said land belonging To Have and To Hold unto said HENRY PEYTON his heirs and assigns forever. In Witness whereof said NICHOLAS MINOR hath set his hand and seale
in presence of JOHN PEYTON. NICHO. MINOR
WM. SEALE, WM TYLER, JOHN TYLER
At a Court held for Prince William County the 27 day of July 1761
This Release with the Receipt thereon endorsed from NICHOLAS MINOR to HENRY PEYTON gent. was proved by the oaths of WILLIAM SEALE and JOHN PEYTON two of the witnesses hereto and the same was ordered to be Certified
And at a Court continued and held for the above said County the 26th day of August 1761 This Release with the Receipt were further proved by the Oath of WILLIAM TYLER one of the witnesses & the same were ordered to be recorded
Memorandm. There is now a Suit in Chancery brought by the within named NICHOLAS MINOR agt. THOMAS ARRINGTON to oblige him to make a more full and perfect conveyance of the within mentioned land and if it should happen that the said NICHOLAS MINOR his heirs etc. should be cast and JAMES MUSES heirs or any other person recover the land within mentioned, all that the said HENRY PEYTON his heirs etc, can recover is the principall sum of Eighty pounds
JOHN PEYTON, WM. SEALE, HENRY PEYTON
WM, TYLER, JOHN TYLER
At a Court continued and held for Prince William County the 26th day of August 1761 This Memorandum Endorsed on the Release given & made by NICHOLAS MINOR to HENRY PEYTON was proved by the oaths of WILLIAM SEALE. JOHN PEYTON and WILLIAM TYLER
and the same was ordered to be recorded

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Northern Neck Warrants and Surveys Vol IV, Loudoun Co. Va
JAMES HAMILTON & ENEAS CAMPBELL, 18 Apr. 1763- 28 July 1763; 80 a. on Tuscarora, Kittocton Mt; adj. Benja Grayson, Nicholas Minor, Richard Coleman. CC - wm Dodd & Edward Pear sons. Surv. John Hough.
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Northern Neck Warrants and Surveys Vol IV, Loudoun Co. Va
JOHN WILLIAMS, assignee (in 1769) of Colo Nicholas Minor; no wart, resurv. 10 May 1764; 56 a. It appears Majr Waring's deed interferes; on Tuskerora; adj. Capt John Dalton, Maj James Hamilton & Campbell, Majr Waring, Richard Coleman. Surv. John Hough.¹

     Frances Spence was born before 1719 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Nicholas Minor, son of Nicholas Minor (Sr.) and Margaret Pope, before 1735 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives.
From Early Col. Settlers:
Family 1     Frances Spence, b. Bef 1719, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. Bef 1752, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia (Age < 33 years)
Marriage     Bef 1735      Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Thomas Minor, b. Aft 1735, Fairfax County, Virginia d. Aft 1782, Loudoun County, Virginia (Age > 47 years)
     2. Rebecca Minor, b. Aft 1735, Fairfax County, Virginia
     3. John Minor, b. Bef 1735, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. 14 May 1782, Loudoun County, Virginia - probate (Age > 47 years)
     4. Nicholas Minor, b. Bef 1743, Fairfax County, Virginia d. Aft 1782, Loudoun County, Virginia (Age > 41 years)
     5. Elizabeth Minor, b. Bef 1745, Fairfax County, Virginia
     6. Spence Minor, b. Bef 1748, Fairfax County, Virginia d. 1794, Loudoun County, Virginia (Age > 46 years)
     7. Elizabeth Minor, b. Abt 1750, Fairfax County, Virginia d. 1829, Frederick County, Virginia (Age ~ 79 years)
     8. Nancy Minor, b. Abt 1754, Fairfax County, Virginia
     9. Margaret Minor, b. Abt 1763, Fairfax County, Virginia.^1,2
Frances Spence died before 1752 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Jane Biglands died circa 1715 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She was born circa 1715 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Dr. Robert Eskridge, son of Col. George Eskridge Sr. and Rebecca Bonum, on 13 February 1735 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Jane Biglands, b. Abt 1715, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. Aft 1738, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia (Age ~ 24 years)
Marriage     13 Feb 1735      Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Anne Eskridge, b. 23 Jun 1739, England d. 6 Apr 1740, England (Age 0 years)
     2. Jane Eskridge, b. 20 Sep 1740, England d. 27 Jun 1742, England (Age 1 year)
     3. Clement Eskridge, b. 20 Oct 1741, England
     4. Rebecca Eskridge d. 7 Jun 1743, England.¹

     Daniel Eskridge was born in 1705 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
Daniel Eskridge died after 1727 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1726-1729 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 8, Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 73-74
IN THE NAME OF GOD, Amen, I JOHN KING of the Parish of Cople and County of Westmoreland being sick & weak in body but of sound mind and memory thanks be to God for it. do make and declare this and no other to be my Last Will and Testament and here dispose of such worldly Estate as the Lord has bestowed upon me in manner and form as followeth:
Imprimis. I recommend my Sould into the hands of my Creator and Redeemer and my body to the Earth to be buryed att the discretion of my Executrix hereafter expressed;
Item, I give and bequeth unto my Son, JAMES KING, my Mare and Colt of the said Mare
Item. I give unto my sd. Son, JAMES, a flock bed with the covering that belongs to it;
Item, I give and bequeath unto my Grandson, JOHN SPENCE, two cow yearlings:
Item. I give and bequeath unto my Brothers Daughter, MARY, my Gray Mare now running and a Cow Calf,
Item. I give and bequeath unto my Son in Law, JOHN SPENCE, my Gun wch: at this time is in the hands of JOHN BALEY:
Item. I give and bequeath unto my aforesd. Son, JAMES, my long Gun;
Item I give and bequeath unto Majr. GEORGE ESKRIDGE's Son, DANIEL ESKRIDGE, my short Gun that is now at JOHN SPENCE's;
Item. I give and bequeath unto my beloved Wife, MARGRET, all the rest of my Estate not before bequeathed and appoint and ordain my said Wife full and sole Executrix of this my Last Will & Testament: In Wittness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seal this third day of December Anna Domini 1726
Signed Sealed & Declared in the presence of
RALPH ELSTON, JOHN his mark KING
JOHN his mark SPENCE:
FRANCES her mark TALBOTT
Westmoreland ss. At a Court held for the sd. County the 22th day of February 1726
This Lail Will and Testament of JOHN KING, deced., was presented into Court by MARGRET KING. Relict and Executrix, who made Oath thereto, and being proved by the Oaths of the witnesses thereto, is admitted to Record
Test G. TURBERVILE, Cl Co. W.
Recorded the first day of March 1726 pr G. T. C. C. W.¹

     Hugh Brent was born between 1728 and 1741 at Christ Church Parish, Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Susannah Payne on 6 September 1750 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA,
;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1653-1800 Lancaster County, Virginia Wills [Ida J. Lee];
BRENT, Hugh Brent (Christ Church Parish). Will. 27 Jan. 1778. Rec. 19 Feby. 1778.
Sons: James, Newton a.² Hugh Brent married Esther Shearman, daughter of Martin Shearman and Ann Chinn, on 26 October 1761 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA,
; His 2nd of 3 wives.³ Hugh Brent married Judith Newton, daughter of Willloughby Newton and Sarah Eskridge, on 30 January 1766 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 2nd of 2 husbands; his 3rd of 3 wives.¹
Hugh Brent died before 1 February 1778 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA; Date of probate.¹
     Reference:
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1653-1800 Lancaster County, Virginia Wills [Ida J. Lee];
BRENT, Hugh Brent (Christ Church Parish). Will. 27 Jan. 1778. Rec. 19 Feby. 1778.
Sons: James, Newton and George Brent; daughters: Frances Maxwell and Sarah Berryman; Grand daughter Elizabeth Maxwell. Daughter Katherine Brent all the negroes that I got by marriage with her mother, Easther Brent. Wife Judith Brent land for support of herself and children, Charlotte, Priscilla, Hugh, Martin Brent and child unborn. Extrs. son James Brent and friends Edwin Conway and Jno. Berryman. Wits. Richard E. Lee, William Norris and John Flowers. W.B. 20, Page 118.
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1653-1800 Lancaster County, Virginia Wills [Ida J. Lee];
BRENT, Hugh. Last division estate. Rec. 10 April 1781.
Mrs. Judith Brent, which, on her death, will belong to Mr. Newton Brent. By Richd. Mitchell, James Gordon, Henry Lawson. W.B. 20, Page 192.
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Contributed by: James Hughes

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URL title: Supplement to the Curd Family in America, Page 6
Note:
Hugh Brent, the first known as the Lancaster Brent of Lancaster County, Virginia. Certificates granted him February 6, 1654 for 250 acres of land in said county for importation of himself and four other persons into the colony together with Eppy Benson.

He patented 400 acres of Fleets Bay in that county on November 24, 1657. The following patents are also on record to the first Hugh Brent, 250 acres in the said county on Fleets Bay, also 100 acres July 19, 1663, at the mouth of Rappahannock River on Fleets Bay. The records show several other real estate transactions of him and other parties. In his will, he and Catherine, his wife, (will dated January 18, 1671) probated to his son, Hugh Brent, and daughters, Joanna, Elizabeth and Martha Brent, and to Thomas Haynes and Fortunate Snyder power to manage said estate for children. The maiden name of Catherine Brent is not given.

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Hugh Brent, the second, of Lancaster county, Virginia, executed a deed of his estate to his daughter, Mary Brent, September 10, 1710, he evidently having died intestate. After his death his son, Hugh Brent, who is described as the son and heir of Hugh Brent, deed, executed a deed to William Brent, second son of Hugh Brent, deed. This was June 9, 1719. The name of his wife does not appear. He was justice of the peace in 1706.

Hugh Brent, the third, of Lancaster county, Virginia made a deed to his children, William, High, Catherine and Elizabeth Brent, on September 3, 1726. Name of wife not known.

Hugh Brent, the fourth, of Lancaster county, Virginia, conveyed land to his son, James Brent and Catherine Brent, His wife, and children November 9, 1739. He made a will October 26, 1748, and probated in 1750, recorded in Lancaster county, Virginia. He willed his property to his sons, James and William and a grand daughter, Mary, the daughter of his dead son, William: Hugh, Nicholas, Maurise, Richard, George and Annie, wife and Elizabeth. There was a division of the estate among the widow and children in August, 1755. This Hugh was sheriff of Lancaster county in 1743. James Brent of Lancaster county, Virginia on the 26, day of July, 1727, married Catherine Newton; she died in 1760. Her will is dated September 6, 1760, probated February 20, 1761. In her will she mentions her son, Hugh, Mr. Anthony Kirk and my daughter, Sarah, his wife, William Stamps, and my daughter, Elenore, his wife, and my daughter, Behsathland, Mr. John Curd and my daughter, Lucy, his wife, and sons, Joh! n, Willoughby and Stockly. James Brent did not mention children by
Will Dated: 26-Oct-1748, Lancaster County, Virginia (Source: Ida J. Lee, Abstracts Lancaster County, Virginia - Wills 1653-1800, (1959), Will Book 14, Page 280, Cites sons: James, Maurice, William, Hugh. Granddaughter: Mary Brent, daughter of deceased son, William Brent. Wife Elizabeth and her nine children: Ellinor, Nicholas, Maurice, Richard, George, Mary, William, Haynes and Ann. Extrs: Wife and sons, Nicholas and Maurice.)
Will Recorded: 11-May-1750, Lancaster County, Virginia (Source: Ida J. Lee, Abstracts Lancaster County, Virginia - Wills 1653-1800, (1959), Will Book 14, Page 280.)
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1653-1800 Lancaster County, Virginia Wills [Ida J. Lee];
BRENT, Catherine. Will. 6 Sept. 1760. Rec. 20 February 1761.
Son Hugh. "I lent Mr. Anthony Kirk and my daughter Sarah my negro wench etc. in their possession" at their death to be divided among their children. "I lend to Mr. William Stamps and my daughter Elinor my negro fellow etc" After their death to their children. Daughter Beheathland. To Mr. John Curd and my daughter Lucy my negro girl etc. and after their death to their children begotten by each other. Sons: John, Willoughby and Stockley (last two not 21 years) Extr. Mr. Baldwin Smith and Stockley Towles. Wits. Antho. Kirk, Sto. Towles. W.B. 16, Page 123.
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1653-1800 Lancaster County, Virginia Wills [Ida J. Lee];
BRENT, James, Dec. Guardian for orphan. 15 October 1764.
Hugh Brent appointed Guardian of Stockley Brent, orphan of James Brent. W.B. 17, Page 71.¹

     Susannah Payne was born before 1734 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Hugh Brent on 6 September 1750 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA,
;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1653-1800 Lancaster County, Virginia Wills [Ida J. Lee];
BRENT, Hugh Brent (Christ Church Parish). Will. 27 Jan. 1778. Rec. 19 Feby. 1778.
Sons: James, Newton a.¹
Susannah Payne died in 1760 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Esther Shearman was born on 21 June 1730 at North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Hugh Brent on 26 October 1761 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA,
; His 2nd of 3 wives.¹
Esther Shearman died in 1765 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.¹
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
B. SHEARMAN, EASTER daughter of Martin and Anne Shearman, 21 June 1730.
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1653-1800 Lancaster County, Virginia Wills [Ida J. Lee];
BRENT, Hugh Brent (Christ Church Parish). Will. 27 Jan. 1778. Rec. 19 Feby. 1778.
Sons: James, Newton and George Brent;
daughters: Frances Maxwell and Sarah Berryman;
Grand daughter Elizabeth Maxwell.
Daughter Katherine Brent all the negroes that I got by marriage with her mother, Easther Brent.
Wife Judith Brent land for support of herself and children, Charlotte, Priscilla, Hugh, Martin Brent and child unborn. Extrs. son James Brent and friends Edwin Conway and Jno. Berryman.
Wits. Richard E. Lee, William Norris and John Flowers. W.B. 20, Page 118.¹

     James Seaton was born circa 1723 at St. Paul's Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Frances Dishman in 1743 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 2     Frances Dishman, b. 26 Jan 1727, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. 26 Jan 1745, St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia (Age 18 years)
Marriage     1743      Westmoreland County, Virginia
Children      
     1. John Seaton, b. 12 Jan 1745, St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia d. Abt 1787, Fauquier County, Virginia (Age 41 years.)^2,1 James Seaton married Elizabeth 'Betty' Kenner, daughter of Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner and Margaret Eskridge, on 20 June 1749 at St. Paul's Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd of 2 wives.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 1     Elizabeth 'Betty' Kenner, b. 1732, St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia d. 1790, Greene County Pennsylvania (Age 58 years)
Marriage     20 Jun 1749      St. Paul's Parish, King George County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Elizabeth 'Betty' Seaton, b. 13 Jul 1750, St. Paul's Parish, King George County, Virginia
     2. James Seaton, b. 19 Jul 1751, St. Paul's Parish, King George County, Virginia d. 2 Mar 1830, Greene County Pennsylvania (Age 78 years)
     3. Kenner Seaton, b. 13 Mar 1753, St. Paul's Parish, King George County, Virginia d. 29 Jul 1829, Jefferson County, Kentucky (Age 76 years)
     4. George Seaton, b. 1754, Fauquier County, Virginia d. 28 Oct 1841, Hardinsburg, Breckinridge County, Kentucky (Age 87 years)
     5. Richard Ayliffe Seaton, b. Abt 1756, Fauquier County, Virginia d. Abt 1805, Breckinridge County, Kentucky (Age ~ 49 years)
     6. Rodham Seaton, b. 1757, Fauquier County, Virginia d. 4 Jan 1804, Jefferson County, Virginia (Age 47 years)
     7. Francis Seaton, b. 12 Aug 1758, Fauquier County, Virginia d. 1 Nov 1820, Knox County, Indiana (Age 62 years)
     8. Samuel Seaton, b. Abt 1760, Frederick County, Virginia
     9. Howson Kenner Bonum Seaton, b. Abt 1762, Fauquier County, Virginia d. 2 May 1803, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky - Probate (Age ~ 41 years)
     10. Margaret Seaton, b. Abt 1766, Frederick County, Virginia d. 14 Jan 1779, Frederick County, Virginia (Age ~ 13 years)
     11. Sarah Kenner Seaton, b. 1768, Frederick County, Virginia d. 1814, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Age 46 years)
     12. William Seaton, b. Abt 1770, Frederick County, Virginia d. 1814, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Age ~ 44 years)
     13. Mary Rebecca Seaton, b. 1773, Frederick County, Virginia d. 1846, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Age 73 years.)¹
James Seaton died on 7 January 1779 at Greene Co., Pennsylvania, USA.¹
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Contributed by Debbie D. Miller
James Seaton was the son of James Seaton died 1744 and his first wife Frances. (2nd wife/widow was Grace Clements) James the son (executor of his father's will) was married to Elizabeth "Betty" Kenner. James and Betty had 14 children.
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1745-1746 Prince William County, Virginia Deed Book I [Antient Press]: Page 181-182
THIS INDENTURE made this nineteenth and twentieth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred fourty six Between HOWSON KENNER gent of Prince William County and MARGARET his Wife of one part and JAMES SEATON of STAFFORD COUNTY of other part Witnesseth that the said HOWSON KENNER and MARGARET his Wife for the sum of Sixty four pounds Four shillings and Six pence Current money have sold unto the said JAMES SEATON and to his heirs and assigns all that parcel of land containing One hundred Eighty three & half acres being in Prince William County on the MARSH RUN and is bounded Beginning at a white Oak standing on the MARSH RUN in CORBINs line and extending thence along the sd Line S. Wt, to a small white Oak and several red Oak saplins thence S. Et to a small red oak saplin thence N. Et. to a small box Oak in a glade S. Et. to a box Oak in a drain thence N. Et. to a white Oak on the East side of the aforsaid MARSH RUN thence up the several meanders of the said Run to the beginning Together with all houses and appurtenances whatsoever belonging all which said premises are in the actual possession of him the said JAMES SEATON by virtue of Indenture made for one whole year and by virtue of the Statute for transferring uses into possession To Have and To Hold the said Seat and parcel of land unto the said JAMES SEATON his heirs and assigns for ever In Witness whereof the parties have set their hands and Seals
in presence of SAM. EARLE, HOWSON KENNER
JOS BLACKWELL BRERETON JONES MARGRETT KENNER
At a Court held for the County of Prince William the 25th day of August 1746 HOWSON KENNER gent acknowledged these indentures of Lease Release & Receipt to JAMES SEATON to be his acts and deeds which are admitted to record
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"Tenmile County, PA and Its Pioneer Families" by Howard L. Leckey gives
information on James Seaton and Elizabeth Kenner and their children for a
couple of generations.
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"Seaton Genealogy: Descendants of James Seaton of Fauquier County Virginia" by Scott Montgomery Seaton,

p. 3: James died 7 Jun 1779 (or 1787 (25,28) or 26 Jan 1782 (29) at Carmichaels, Greene County, PA (26)

p. 3: his will is filed in Washington County, PA File1-L-234. (35)

p. 3: James, Elizabeth and children moved from Farquier County, VA, before 1754 when they were in that part of Fairfax County, VA, which is now Loudoun Co; thence to that part of Frederick County, VA, which in 1777 became Berkeley Co, (W)VA. (49) The Berkeley Co. (W)VA, court appointed him a justice on 15 May 1772, and a constable on 17 Aug 1773 (Berkeley Co. Minute Bk 1, Page 1) Before the end of the Revolution, they moved to Muddy Creek in Greene County, PA.

p. 3: James appears in District of Augusta, VA Abstracts (Vol II, Page 165) as a purchaser of 100 acres of land from Robert RUTHERFORD. Present
Greene County, PA was a part of this Virginia district until around 1780 when
Pennsylvania took possession. (100). James was a lieutenant of Fauquier Co. Militia in 1760 and 1761

http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rketchem&id=I0231
Seaton will was written before Washington County was formed.
The will of James Seaton (called Captain in the accounts file) was written December 21-1779. A bond was issued by the Monongalia County court March 9-1779 to James (Jr) and Elizabeth Seaton. James Carmichael and Elias Garard signed the bond. The accounts (S 8 1787) tell of a coffin made for James Seaton Sr January 7-1779 and one for his young daughter, Margaret, eight days later.
The will gives son, John Seaton, 20 pounds; wife, Betty, the rest of the
estate during her lifetime, unless she remarries; son, James Seaton, the land "whereon I now live" - bought from Richard Chenowith - and a negro boy, Joseph; son, Kenner Seaton, the land he lives on - bought from Neal; daughter, Rebecca Hyde, a negro girl, Letty; daughter, Betty Seaton, a negro girl, Mildred; daughter, Peggie, a negro girl, to be bought: daughter, Sarah, a negro girl, Pendy.
All the rest of the estate of James Seaton (Sr) is to be divided among his
sons, George Seaton, Francis Seaton, Richard Ayliffe Seaton, Rodham Seaton, Howson Kenner Bonom Seaton, William Seaton, and Samuel Seaton.
The witnesses were: (Dr) Charles Wheeler, Nicholas (?) McCarty, Edward Rawlens, John Mundel.
The inventory (total £2965.16.0 - probably inflated) lists slaves: Stephen
£600, Lucy £120, Jobe 16 sh; Patrick £600, Moses £600, Jude £160. In 1782 these slaves were registered by Betty and James Seaton: Patrick age 30 Stephen 20, Moses 20, Joseph 14; female, Jude 40, Luce 40, Pendy 8.
A bill was presented to the estate from a man in Berkeley County, W Va, for items purchased Jun 14-1773 to August 6-1774. So James Seaton may have migrated to Greene County shortly after this. The final accounts were filed in 1787 by James (Jr) and Betty Seaton.¹

Reference:
Early Colonial Settlers cites: [S247] The Virginia Genealogist Volume 44, 2000, 83.¹

     Frances Dishman was born on 26 January 1727 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married James Seaton in 1743 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 2     Frances Dishman, b. 26 Jan 1727, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. 26 Jan 1745, St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia (Age 18 years)
Marriage     1743      Westmoreland County, Virginia
Children      
     1. John Seaton, b. 12 Jan 1745, St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia d. Abt 1787, Fauquier County, Virginia (Age 41 years.)^1,2
Frances Dishman died on 26 January 1745 at St. Paul's Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA, at age 18.¹
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers: St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia; Deaths - SEATON, Frances, wife of James, January 26, 1744/5.¹

     Burditt Clifton was born on 3 February 1736 at St. Paul's Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Rebecca Kenner, daughter of Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner and Margaret Eskridge, on 2 December 1759 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA.¹

Burditt Clifton died in 1798 at Washington Co., Kentucky, USA.¹
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1748-1767 Stafford County, Virginia Will Book O; [Antient Press];
Page 250-251 In the Name of God Amen I SARAH MACGILL of County of Stafford being sick but of sound mind I do make my Last Will and Testament revoking all Wills.. Soul to God .. Body to Earth ..
Item I give to my Son PHILIP ALEXANDER a Mourning Ring of 20 shillings price.
Item I give to my Son BURDET CLIFTON a Negro Fellow called Harry & a Negro wench called Prue & two of her children Tom & Ben & MARY DUNLAPS Mulatto girl which is bound to me & their Increase during his natural life & at his decease to be divided amongst all his children lawfully begotten.
Item I give to my Grandson BURDITT CLIFTON these Negroes Vizt: Will Lucy & Kate & three young Caws & Calves & my best Feather bed & furniture I have in my house at my Death & the Negroes
I give to my Grandson Burdit Clifton and lawfully begotten heirs forever and my desire that his Father keep his Estate till he comes to age of 18. Item I give to my Granddaughter JENNET SCOTT a Negro girl - and her increase to be delivered to her by my Executor at the day of Marriage and in case my Granddaughter should die without Heirs then my desire is that said Negro & her Increase return to my Son Burditt Clifton & his heirs.
Item I give to my Grandson PHILIP ALEXANDER a Negro girl called Nan & her increase.
Item I give to my Granddaughter ELIZABETH DADE the Mourning Ring gave me by my Brother HENRY ASHTON to be delivered her at my Decease.
Item I give to my Cousin JOHN ALEXANDER'S Daughter ANN ALEXANDER a Ring of 20 shillings price to be delivered at my death. Item I give unto my son Burditt Clifton whom I appoint my whole & sole Executor of this my last will & Testament after my just Debts & funeral Expenses is paid all the rest & residue of my Estate both Real & Personal to him and heirs for-ever .. November 1748
No witnesses (No signature)
At Court held for Stafford County 14th March 1749 Upon hearing the several Deports taken concerning the two Wills of Sarah McGill deced tis the Courts opinion that the Will dated the -- day of Novr 1748 and not signed is the Will of the said Sarah and is ordered to be recorded with said deposition
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1748-1767 Stafford County, Virginia Will Book O; [Antient Press]; Page 424-427 At Court held for Stafford County the 9th June 1761 A writing purporting to be the last will and Testament of BURDIT CLIFTON deced was presented into Court by WALTER WILLIAMSON named an Executor therein, who moved that the same might be admitted to record whereupon THOMAS CLIFTON heir at Law to the said Burdit Clifton contested the same, and upon hearing of the Testimony of the witnesses & arguments of the parties by their attorneys, the Court are of the opinion that the same is not sufficiently proved, and that the motion of the said Walter be rejected and at a Court held for the sd County the 14th July in year aforsd administration in the Estate of the said Burditt was granted Thomas, having entered into bond with BURDIT CLIFTON and FRANCIS DADE his Securitys.
In Name of God Amen, I BURDIT CLIFTON of Parish of Saint Paul and County of Stafford, being sick, but of perfect memory, do make this my last will & Testament. I do recommend my soul into hands of God .. and my body to the Earth to be buried.
I give to my son THOMAS CLIFTON; all that land I purchased of JOSEPH KING, together with a negro man named Ben, also that negro woman I am now at Law for, with JOHN ALEXANDER JUNR, if recovered to him and his heirs.
I give unto my loving wife MILDRED, during her natural life, the Plantation whereon I now live, together with a Negro man named Matt, a Mulatto woman named Lyd with her future increase, my cart and oxen and third part of my stock of Hogs, cattle & sheep, the black mare, the sorrell horse, the Bay horse 6 puppy with the Plow Tarkell, and likewise three of the best beds & furniture in the house. And if my wife should be disturbed in the peaceable possession of said Plantation, then and in that case I allow her the same priviledge, in the land i purchased of WILLIAM ROSE and HAYWARD TODD.
I give to my son WILLIAM CLIFTON this Plantation in which I now live after his mothers death and should he be disturbed in the possession of it, then he shall have the land purchased of William Rose and Hayward Todd both which parts I give to him the said William and his heirs for ever. I do Impower my Executors to purchase two small female slaves about 40 pounds price each out of the money now in the house allowing them to make the remainder of the profits of my Estate; which said slaves shall work for my wife, and be equally divided together with their increase between my younger son William, and Daughter ANN when they arrive at age, or marry-
I give to my Daughter ELIZABETH CLIFTON the young black mare & side saddle, As also a share of my stocks, household furniture and Negroes not given away which I desire may be equally divided between her the said Elizabeth and my sons HENRY & CHARLES CLIFTON.
It is my desire, that if any of my children do offer to molest or disturb my wife from peaceable possession and enjoying the said mentioned, in that case I do revoke any gift made by this will in his, her or their favour whether real or personal and I do that the children that shall so disturb her may forfeit all and every part of their Share of my Estate to my friend WALTER WILLIAMSON he paying, the said disturber the sum of five shillings current money in full and for the whole of his, her or their share of my Estate.
I give my son BURDIT CLIFTON Two pounds four shillings current money.
Lastly I appoint my wife Mildred Clifton and my friend Walter Williamson Executors of this my last will .. revoking all wills heretofore made . 2nd December 1760. Burdit Clifton
John Barratt,
Johni Holland, Dennis Mahorney
At Court held for Stafford County July 13th 1762 Pursuant to a Mandamus, issued at the Secretarys Office of this Colony by virtue of an Order of the Lonble Genl. Court, bearing date the 24th of October 1761 (concerning a writeing purporting to be the last will and Testament of Burdit Clifton deced) to the Justices of our said County Court of Stafford directed preemptorily comanding them to cause the said writeing to be recorded in the Court of sd County of Stafford, as the true last will & Testament of the said Burdit. Walter Williamson one of the Executors in the said will named having taken the oath of an Executor, and entered into bond with HENRY FITZHUGH Esqr, and JOHN WASHINGTON
Gent his Securitys the said will is ordered to be recorded, and Certificate granted for obtaining Probate ..¹

Reference:
Early Colonial Settlers cites: [S75] Genealogies of Virginia Families Vol. II, from the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.¹

     Samuel Eskridge was born circa 1730 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Mary Anne Kenner, daughter of Midshipman Howson Francis Kenner and Margaret Eskridge, circa 1750 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 1st of 3 husbands.^1,2
Samuel Eskridge died after 1770 at Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1734-1736 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 8, Part 5 [Antient Press]; Page 273-273a
IN THE NAME OF GOD, Amen. I GEORGE ESKRIDGE of the County of Westmorland do make this my Last Will and Testament.
Imprimis, I give unto my Son, SAMUEL, and his heirs for ever the House & Plantation where I now live containing eight hundred acres be the same more or less bounding upon the Lands of JOHN CRUTCHER & ROBERT BALL, a ditch made by me to divide this Land from another tract upon the River and from the ditch to JOHN KING's CREEK including a parcel of land I bought of one (blank) RUST.
Item. I give unto my Son, WILLIAM ESKRIDGE, & the heirs of his body lawfully begotten my tract of land upon the River adjoining to the aforesaid tract given to my Son, SAMUEL,
Item. I give to my Loving Wife the aforesaid House & Plantation and Lands before given to my Son, SAMUEL, during her natural life, also I give to my said Wife all the slaves she brought me in marraige with their increase & ten other of my slaves during her natural life and after her death, I give the said slaves had with her in marriage to my Daughter, ELIZABETH, & her heirs for ever.
I give my Land at MACHOTIC commonly called MACHOTIC QUARTER in Westmorland County to my Son, ROBERT, and his heirs for ever.
I give unto the four Sons of my Son, GEORGE, deceased, four slaves a peice when they respectively arrive at the age of twenty one years.
I give unto my Daughter, ELIZABETH, & her heirs a tract of land I have at POHICK in PRINCE WILLIAM County & all the slaves & Stock upon the same.
I give to my aforesaid Son, SAMUEL, and his heirs five hundred acres of Land part of a tract at a place called FLATLICK in PRINCE WILLIAM County to be chosen by him in any one place out of the said tract.
I give unto my Son in Law, WILLIAM (most of this line is scratched on the film) part of the tract at FLATLICK. All the rest of the said tract at FLATLICK I give to be equally divided among the Children of my Son, GEORGE, and the Daughter of my Daughter, MARGARET KENNER, & their heirs.
I give to my Wife the use of my MACHOTIC Land for five years after my decease,
I give unto my Son, ROBERT, & his heirs all my Land at the Marsh in PRINCE WILLIAM County upon condition that he pay all my debts I now owe to any person in Whitehaven in Great Britain
I give to my Son, SAMUEL, ten Negroes;
to my Son, ROBERT, sixteen Negroes, I mean those of my MACHOTIC QUARTER.
I give five of the slaves herein before given to my Wife during her life unto my Daughter, ELIZABETH, the other five I give unto my Son, SAMUEL.
I give unto my Son , WILLIAM, & the heirs of his body ten slaves to be annexed to the Land herebefore given him.
It is my will that my Loving Wife have the use of all my household stuff during her life & also the use of half the cattle, hogs and horses upon my severall Plantations in Westmorland County during her life.
All the rest of my Estate, after my debts paid, I give to be equally devided amongst all my Children now living,
I give unto my son in Law. HOWSON KENNER, & his Wife & their heirs eight hundred acres of Land and also five hundred acres more of the said Land at the Marsh adjoining to that;
the rest I give to my Son, ROBERT, upon the condition before mentioned & do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made and declare this to be my Last Will,
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 27th day of October 1735.
I do appoint my Sons, SAMUEL & ROBERT, & my good Friend Capt. GEORGE TURBERVILE, Executors of this my Will.
Signed Published & declared by the said
Testator as his Last Will in presence of us
EDW; BARRADALL, GEORGE mark ESKRIDGE
SAML: COBBS, WILLM. WEBB
Westmorland ss, At a Court held for the said County the 25th day of November 1733 This Last. Will and Testament of Colo, GEORGE ESKRIDGE, deced was presented into Court by SAMUEL ESKRIDGE, ROBERT ESKRIDGE and GEORGE TURBERVILE, Gent., his Executors in the said Will named, the said SAMUEL and ROBERT made Oath thereto and the said TURBERVILE prayed further time to consider thereof; And the said Will being proved by the Oath of EDWARD BARRADALL, Gent., who wrote the same, and was one of the witnesses also swore that SAMUEL COBBS and WILLIAM WEBB, the other two witnesses, subscribed their names thereto in his sight; Whereupon the said Will is admitted to Record (WILLIAM ESKRIDGE, the Eldest Son and heir at Law of the said Decedent being present and consenting) upon the mocon of the said Executors and their performing what is usual in such cases, Certificate is granted them for obtaining a Probate thereof in due form
Test G. TURBERVILE, C. C. W.
Recorded the 1st day of December 1731 pr. G. T., C. C. W.¹