Mary Vernon1

F, #105391, b. circa 1601
ChartsAncestors - Martha Elizabeth HART
ReferenceGAV10
Last Edited25 Mar 2026
     Mary Vernon died at Jamestown, York Co., Virginia, USA.1 She was born circa 1601 at England.1 She married George Stone circa 1617 at England.2

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Family

George Stone b. 1597, d. 1670
Children

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 25 March 2026. Mary Vernon Abt 1601 - Unk: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I34737&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.
  2. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 25 March 2026. George Stone 1597 - 1670: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I34736&tree=Tree1
  3. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 25 March 2026. John Stone 1631 - 1698: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I28281&tree=Tree1

George Stone1

M, #105392, b. 1597, d. 1670
ChartsAncestors - Martha Elizabeth HART
ReferenceGAV10
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     George Stone was born in 1597 at Paignton, Devonshire, England.1 He married Mary Vernon circa 1617 at England.1

George Stone died in 1670 at Jamestown, York Co., Virginia, USA.1
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Early Colonial Settlers has identified the following STONE families that might be related to George STONE (1597-1670):
     1. John Stone, b. Abt 1573, Croston, Bretherton, Lancashire, England d. 8 Aug 1606, Accomack County, Virginia (Age ~ 33 years)
     2. Matthew Stone, b. 28 Apr 1583, Northampton, England d. 21 Apr 1629, St. Pancrasse, London, England (Age 45 years)
     3. Francis Stone, b. Bef 1622
     4. Thomas Stone, b. Bef 1652 d. 28 May 1718, Washington Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia - probate (Age > 66 years)
     5. William Stone, b. Bef 1659 d. 11 Aug 1714, St. Mary's County, Maryland - Inventory (Age > 55 years)
     6. Francis Stone, b. Bef 1652, Sittingbourne Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia d. 6 Jun 1716, Sittingbourne Parish, Richmond County, Virginia - admin (Age > 64 years)
     7. Francis Stone, b. Bef 1688, Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, Virginia d. 26 May 1740, Dettingen Parish, Prince William County, Virginia (Age > 52 years)
     8. Thomas Stone, b. Abt 1695 d. 25 Dec 1755, Hamilton Parish, Prince William County, Virginia - probate (Age ~ 60 years)
     9. John Stone, b. Bef 1736 d. 14 Sep 1756, Stafford County, Virginia - inventory (Age > 20 years.)

Family

Mary Vernon b. c 1601
Children

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 25 March 2026. George Stone 1597 - 1670: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I34736&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.
  2. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 25 March 2026. John Stone 1631 - 1698: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I28281&tree=Tree1

Col. John Stone1

M, #105393, b. 1631, d. before 3 November 1698
FatherGeorge Stone2 b. 1597, d. 1670
MotherMary Vernon2 b. c 1601
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     Col. John Stone was born in 1631 at Jamestown, York Co., Virginia, USA.2 He married Unknown (?) before 1652 at Sittingbourne Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA,
; His 1st of 3 wives.3 Col. John Stone married Sarah Burden on 23 May 1672 at North Farnham Parish, Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA,
; His 2nd of 3 wives; her 3rd of 3 husbands.4,1 Col. John Stone married Mary (?) before 4 November 1685 at Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA.5

Col. John Stone died before 3 November 1698 at Richmond City, Virginia, USA; Date of probate.2
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1697-1699 Richmond County, Virginia Order Book 2; Part 2 [Antient Press];
p.405 - Col. John STONE; will pres. by Mrs. Anne METCALFE; prov. by Elias WILSON and Thomas LAWSON; 3 Nov 1698. [Col. John STONE mar. Sarah ( (1) ) FLEET WALKER ca. 1670. MAC, Page 195.]
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1697-1699 Richmond County, Virginia Order Book 2; Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 405)
Richmond County Court 7th of June 1699
- The Last Will and Testament of Colo. JOHN STONE deced being presented to this Court by Mrs. ANN METCALFE, the same was proved by the Oaths of ELIAS WILSON SENR. &THOMAS LAWSON witnesses thereto
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1725-1729 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 8; Part 3 [Antient Press]; Page 483-484
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that wee MARY SPICER, WILLIAM MORTON and RICHARD BARNES of County of Richmond are held and firmly bound unto the Worshipfull his Majesties Justices of the Peace for said County in the full and just sum of Five hundred pounds current money of Virginia, to the which payment well and truely to be made wee bind our selves our heirs firmly by these presents; Sealed with our seals and dated the Second day of Aprill 1729
THE CONDICON of this obligacon is such that if the above bound MARY SPICER, Admrx. with the Will annext of all the goods chattles and creditts of Coll. JOHN STONE, deced., doe make or cause to be made a true and perfect inventory of all the goods chattles and creditts of the deced, and the same so made doe exhibitt into the County Court of Richmond at such time as she shall be thereunto required by the Court; And the same goods chattles and creditts doe well and truely administer according to Law, And further doe make a just and true account of her actings and doings therein when thereunto required by the Court; And ilso do well and truely pay and deliver all Legacies contained and specifyed in the Testament as far as the goods chattles and creditts will thereunto extend and the Law shall charge her; Then this obligacon to be void and of none effect, otherwise to remain in full force and venue
Sign 0 Seal'd DD In the presence of
(no witnesses recorded) MARY SPICER
WILLM. his mark MORTON
RICHD. BARNES
Acknowledged in Richmond County Court the Second day of April 1729 by MARY SPICER, WILLIAM MORTON and RICHARD BARNES and ordered to be recorded
Test M. BECKWITH, Cl Cur
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1692-1704 Abstracts of Land Records of Richmond County, Virginia; [Mary Marshall Brewer]
3 May 1694. Bond. HENRY FLEET of Lancaster Co gent stand firmly indebted unto Colo JOHN STONE of Rich Co gent in the sum of 600 pounds sterling ... the condition of this obligation is such that if HENRY FLEET shall never molest trouble or disquiet the quiet and peaceable possession of Colnll JOHN STONE of a 900 a. devident of land e side of Rappa Cr formerly in the possession of BRYAN HODGSON decd and also of one other 730 a. devident of land now in possession of the said Colnl JOHN STONE both which devidents of land was granted to Coln] JOHN WALKER by patent bearing date 16 Apr 1668 then this obligation to be void. Wit: THO LAWSON, JOHN MONTAGNE. Ackn 6 Jun 1694. (Bk 2pg: 41)
3 Apr 1694. Power of Atty. HENRY FLEET of Lancaster Co do appoint HENRY SEAGER my arty to ackn one obligation of mine unto JOHN STONE

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1656-1692 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Will Book; [William Montgomery Sweeny]
8 March, 1682 ; CLARKE, JOAN,* 3 May, 1683.
To my two daughters Anne Gower and Elizabeth Jacobus all my wearing apparel to be equally divided between them.
To Stanley Gower the son of Francis and Anne Gower one cow with all her increase forever to be delivered to the said Stanley the next Spring shall be Twelve month after my decease.
To Elizabeth Jacobus daughter of Angell Jacobus and Elizabeth that feather bed I generally used to lye upon with the bolster Rugg and two feather pillows. Also to the said daughter of Angell Jacobus one cow with all her increase for ever to be delivered the next Spring shall be twelve month after my decease.
To son John Clarke all my other estate (except what is above specified) as household stuff and all other Hereditamt and all other personall Estate as slaves cattle hoggs and a horse called Button And everything else I do possess with whether debts or otherways only what I above give to my daughters and their children excepted. It is my will that my son John remove nothing from the Plantation I now live on till he comes to the age of one and twenty. I also give to my son John a Certain Tract of Land that belongeth to me of seven hundred ninety and two and one halfe (792-1/2) acres that lyeth up-wards upon Rappah River and nigh unto one William Sargent to him my said son and his heirs forever but if my said son should die without issue then the said tract of land to be divided between the heirs of the bodies of my two daughters Anne Gower and Elizabeth Jacobus.
Appoints her son John Clarke her sole Executor.
To Francis Gower son of Francis and Anne Gower one cow to be delivered the next Spring Come twelve month after my decease the weh Cow I give with its increase for Ever. This Cow is to be excepted from those Cattle I give my son John as well as the other two I gave my Grandchildren Stanley Gower and Elizabeth Jacobus. I desire my trusty and welbeloved ffriend Coll John Stone of Rappa County to guide and direct and counsel my son John Clarke till he Comes to ye age of one and twenty.
Wit. ISAAC WRIGHT, EDMUND NORTHER, aged 30 years or thereabouts, THOMAS X HART, WILLIAM WARD, aged 28 years or thereabouts.
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1656-1692 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Will Book; [William Montgomery Sweeny]
BILLINGTON, BARBARY, 7 August, 1674; 21 October, 1674.
Sicke & weake in body but of perfect mind & memory.
my daughter Barbary one large Copper kettle. All the rest of my estate moveables and immoveables Chattels Servants debts and all
I give to my daughter Jane one pair of large andirons.
I give to worldly estate belonging unto me my just debts being first Satisfied I give and bequeath to bee equally divided amongst my Children Elisha Russell Luke Billington Elizabeth Billington Jane and Barbary and in case of the mortality of any of them before they attain to their lawfull ages my desire is that their part be equally divided amongst my Surviving Children and doe ordain and appoint my daughter Alisha Russell Luke Billington my Sone my full and Sole Executors of this my last will & testament desiring my friends Mr Robert Bayly Mr Henry Clark and Mr Samuel Peachy to be Overseers of my sd Children and their estate until they attaine to their respective ages and in case any difference should happen among my ad Children in the division of their legacies or the explanation of this my intent in my will and to avoid lawsuits and expences that may happen thereby I refer and leave it totally and fully to the determination of my aforesaid Overseers.
Wit. JNO STONE, HENRY WILSON, aged 46 years or thereabouts, NATHANIELL RICHARDSON, aged 28 years or thereabouts.
Page 164.
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1677-1678 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 6, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 114-115
April Court 79 begins
IN THE NAME OF GOD Amen. The Last Will and Testamt. of ANANIAS BUCKSOME being sick and weak in body but of perfect and memory. Imprs. I bequeath my Soule to God that gave it wherein and through the Merrits of my Saviour Christ Jesus I hope to inherrit eternall salvation, my body to be decently buried and my worldly goods I bequeath as following
It. I give to my loveing Wife all my worldly Estate as lands, Catle, goods & whatsoever to me apperteyneth, making and ordaining my said Wife, JANE WILLSON, my sole heir and Executrix as Witness my hand and Seale this 23th: day of March 1678/9
Signed Sealed and Acknowledged
in the prsence of us JNO. STONE, ANANIAS BUCKSOME
SARAH BOWYER
Coll, JOHN STONE aged 48 yeares or thereabouts being Sworne saith that he did see the above named ANANIAS BUCKSOME Signe Seale and Publish the above mentioned to be his last Will and Testamt: & that he was in perfect sence and meory at the Signing Sealing & Publishing thereof to the best of his Judgmt. JOHN STONE
Juratus est STONE in Cur Com Rappae 3d die April' 1679 et
Probatr. et Recordatr. xth die
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1668-1670 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 4, Part I; [Antient Press]; Page 142
THIS INSTRUMENT of writing made the twenty fifth day of December one thousand six hundred sixty five 1665 KNOWE ALL MEN by these prsents that I JESP GRIFFITH of divers good causes & consideracons moveing me thereunto both more especially in consideration of one thousand pounds of ARONOKA Tob: & Caske d bargain & sell from me my heirs unto HENRY WEBSTER his heires or assignes a prce land lying & being on the North side of Rappa, River being at the head of RAPPA CREEKE & being parte of a Devidend of land of the said GRIFFITH as by Patten t appea. the said land being fifty acres or thereabouts neare the house of the sd JESPER GRIFFITH being one small frame of a fifteen foot house wth Rafters on ye Ground & I the sd GRIFITH for me my heires or assignes doth firmely by these prsents bargain & sell to HENRY WEBSTER his heires or assignes the sd land before menconed with all the priviledges thereunto belonging in as large & ample maner with all intents & purpose: the sd GRIFITH hath it Expressed by Pattent & I the sd GRIFITH doth engage myselfe 1 give unto ye said WEBSTER Timber for suficient Buildings upon the land at his first Entre. In Witness whereunto I the sd JESPER GRIFITH doth sett my hand & seal the d: & yeare above written in the prsents of us HEN: CREIGHTON JESPER GRIFITH
PETER his mark TAILLER his marke
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1668-1670 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 4, Part I; [Antient Press]; Page 143
THESE PRSENTS WITNESSETH that I HENRY WEBSTER doe from me my heires make over unto JNO. STONE of the County of Rappa. his heirs & assignes all right title & interest of this within mentioned land & doe bind me my heires assignes to ackoweldged the same in Court as Witness my hand & seal this third day of January 1669 signum signum
in the prsents of us ROBT PRICE HENRY WEBSTER
Recognitr. ye 3d of Febry 1669/70
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1672-1674 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 5, Part I; [Antient Press]; Page 69-70
TO ALL CHRISTIAN PEOPLE to whom these presents shall come Know yee that I SARAH STONE alias WALKER of the County of Rappa did in the time of my widowhood but before I had proved the Will of Conel JOHN WALKER my late Husband deceased did set apart certaine young Negroes certaine Cattle some Plate and household stuff which I did intend to give unto the Children of Collo. JOHN WALKER deceased as also to some of my owne had by him and to that intent RICHARD FOX did make a writing of the particulars doe intended upon consideration that it might oblige them the more to Love and Respect me and stir up filial! affections in them unto me but finding contrary to Expectation I am for my good will and affection to them contemned & despised and Rewarded wth Contumelious words and opprobrious actions and my loving Husband JOHN STONE molested by Litigious Lawsuits and daily threatened by more Suites of Law doe by these presents annul make void and of none effect the said Instrument of Wrighting annulling revoking and making void all and every the said premises part parcel! or gift therein contained in the said Wrightings as if there never was or had been any such Gifts by Writing made and giving them fully to the disposing of my own loving husband and do further declare that I the said SARAH STONE alias WALKER did never subscribe the said Wrighting but what is there subscribed is the act and subscription of RICHARD FOX and doe moreover with the consent of my loving Husband JOHN STONE make and appoint Mr. HENRY CLERK my true and lawful! Attorney to acknowledge this as my act and deed in Court. In Witness whereof I have sett my hand and seale this 3 day of November 1672
in presence of us THOMAS BLISSED, SARAH STONE
HENRY CREIGHTON
I acknowledge my consent to this as witness my hand and seale the day and year above written
Test THOMAS BLISSED. JOHN STONE
HEN CREIGHTON
Recognit in Cu: Com Rappa sexto die Novembris 1672
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1674-1677 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 1, Part 3; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 211a
Tho: Freshwater, aged 36 yeares or therabouts, saith that on or about 19 July 1672 your deponent being present at a horse race betwene Mr. Jno: Stone of Rappahannock and Mr. Yowell of Westmoreland for tenn pounds sterling, the which race in sight of many people Mr. Jno. Stone's horse was winner and after the race was over Mr. Stone demanded bill for the tenn pound which Mr. Yowell refused, uppon which your deponent being the sub sherriffe under Mr. Wm. Lloyd was ordered by Mr. Stone to arrest Mr. Yowell, which accordingly your deponent did, and Mr. Lloyd and Tho: Short being security for Mr. Yowell, but after some further consideration Mr. Yowell passed his bill to Mr. Stone for payment of the money, which bill this deponent writt.
Tho: Freshwater
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1674-1677 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 1, Part 3; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 211a.
Tho: Short, aged 32 yeares or therabouts, saith that being present at a horse race between Mr. Jno: Stone of Rappahannoch and Mr. Tho: Yowell of Westmoreland, Yowell being arrested desired this deponent to be his security. Your deponent answered he would be his security.
Thomas Short
22 Oct. 1674. Sworn in Court of Rappahannock. Test. Edmd.
Crask, Cl. Cur.
28 8ber [Oct.] 1674. Recorded.
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1674-1677 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 1, Part 3; [John Frederick Dorman]; Pages 212a-213.
9 8ber [Oct.] 1674. Jno: Stone of Rappahannock County, Gent., appoynt Mr. Henry Clerke of same to be my attorney to implead all persons for debts due to me.
Jno: Stone
Wit: Cha: Daves, Hen: Crighton.
28 8ber [Oct.] 1674. Recorded.
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1682-1686 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 7, Part I; [Antient Press]; Page 199-200
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I JOHN STONE of the County of Rappahannock Gent. for the valuable consideration of Nine thousand pounds of Tobb: in hand paid pr Obligation do from me JOHN STONE my heires sell unto THOMAS GUNSTON of the sd County one WATER MILL with her appurtinances being on a Run called CHESSTMAN runing into RAPPA: CREEKE the sd THOMAS GUNSTON his heires To have and to hold the sd WATER MILL with all her profits for ever warranting the sd WATER MILL from the claime of me the sd JOHN STONE my heires or from any person pretending claime under me In Witness whereof I have sett my hand and seal this 4th of November 1685
Signed sealed and delivered in the presents of
JOHN RICE, JOHN STONE
THO: BRADLEY MARY STONE
Acknowledged in Rappa. County Court the 4th day of November 1685 before Capt. GEO: TAYLER and Capt. SAMLL. BLOMFIELD Two of his Maties Justices of the peace of the sd County & recorded the 18th
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I MARY STONE of the County of Rappa. doe ordane my friend, Mr, JOHN RICE, my true and lawful! Attorney in my name to acknowledge my thirds of a WATER MILL scituate upon CHESTUXEN RUN unto THOMAS GUNSTON his heires which I do freely and volluntarily As Witness my hand and seale the 4th of Novr: 1685
Signed and sealed in the presents of us
SAMLL, TRAVERS, MARY STONE
THO. BRADLEY his mark
Recordr, xxiii die 9bris 1685
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1682-1686 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 7, Part I; [Antient Press]; Page 200-201
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I THOMAS GUNSTON of the County of Rappa:, Planter, do ow and stand firmly indebted unto JOHN STONE of said County Gent. the full sum of Eighteen thousand pounds of good and merchantable Tobb: and Cask which payment I bind me my heires Witness my hand and seale this 4th day of November 1685
The Condicion of this obligation is that if the above bound THOMAS GUNSTON his heires shall pay unto JOHN STONE his heires the sum of Four thousand this present yeare of sound merchantable Tobacco in cask and Five thousand of the like good Tobacco in cask at or before the last of November which shall be in the year 1686, then this Obligation to be void, further it is agreed on that if the said THOMAS GUNSTON shall happen to die before all the Tobacco shall be paid according to the sd condicon and his heires refuse to make good payment according to this obligation, then it is agreed on that the said JOHN STONE his heires may re enter on the WATER MILL lying and scituate on CHISTUXEN RUN notwithstanding any thing contayned in the convayance from JOHN STONE unto THOMAS GUNSTON to the contrary as if no Instrument of Wrighting had been made As Witness my hand and seale
Signed sealed and delivrd. in the presents of
JOHN RICE THOS; GUNSTON
SAMLL. TRAVERS
Record Cur Com Rappa xxiii die 9bris 1685

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1686-1688 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 7, Part II; [Antient Press]; Page 242-243
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I WILLIAM TALBERT of the County of Rappa:, Plantr., do from me my heirs sell and for ever make over unto JOHN STONE of the sd County, Gent., all my right of a parcell of land granted unto me formerly by JASPER GRIFFIN and by the sd JASPER put in possession & since granted unto me pr Lease from the sd JOHN STONE being part of a dividend of land on the head of RAPPA: CREEK from all which Deeds and Instruments of Wrighting whereof I have any claime either from the sd JASPER GRIFFIN or JOHN STONE, I the sd WILLIAM TALBERT do from me my heires transfer and make over to the sd JOHN STONE forever appoint Mr. WILLIAM COLSTON my true and lawful! Attorney to acknowledge this my act and deed in Court as Witness my hand and wale this 23th of May 1686
Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of
RALPH DOWNING WILL: TALBERT
ANDREW CRO
Recognitr in Cur Com Rappa 7 die July 1686 et recorded xvii die
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1686-1688 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 7, Part II; [Antient Press]; Page 273
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I Colo. JOHN STONE of the County of Rappa: do acquit and discharge THO: GUNSTON of the said County from all manner of bargain and contracts whatsoever concerning or relating to the MILL by me sold to the sd GUNSTONE and all other accounts excepting Five hundred pounds of Tobb: which he is to pay me the next year In Witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seale this 3rd of 9ber 1686
Testa SAMLL. PEACHEY, JNO. STONE
THO; NEW
Acknowd. by Colo. STONE in Rappa: County Court the 3rd day of 9ber 1686 and record 12 die
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I THOMAS GUNSTON of Rappa. do firmly and absolutely sett and make over unto Colo. JOHN STONE of the sd County a certain MILL commonly caled CHESTUXON MILL the which MILL I formerly bought of the sd Col. JOHN STONE and now in record in Rappa: County records, notwithstanding the Deed made to me from the sd Colo. STONE I do by these presents forever make over the said MILL with all appertenances whatsoever to the sd Colo. JOHN STONE forever hereby discharging all my right and interest to the sd MILL In Witness whereof I have sett my hand and seale this 3rd day of 9ber 1686
Signed sealed and delivered in the presents of us
DENNIS MACARTY THOMAS GUNSTON
ROBT. WOOD
Acknowledged to Colo. JOHN STONE by THOMAS GUNSTON in Rappa County Court the 3rd day of 9ber 1686 et recorded 12th die.2

Family 1

Unknown (?) b. b 1636, d. b 1672

Family 2

Sarah Burden b. 1640, d. 22 Dec 1679
Child

Family 3

Mary (?) d. a 1685

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 26 March 2026. John Stone 1631 - 1698: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I28281&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.
  2. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 25 March 2026. John Stone 1631 - 1698: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I28281&tree=Tree1
  3. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 26 March 2026. emale MNU Stone Bef 1636 - Bef 1672: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I74401&tree=Tree1
  4. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Sarah Burden 1640 - 1679: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I28546&tree=Tree1
  5. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Mary MNU Stone Unk - Aft 1685: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I117087&tree=Tree1
  6. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Anne Stone 1672 - Aft 1728: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I147533&tree=Tree1

Eleanor (?)1

F, #105394, b. before 1653, d. before 8 October 1700
ChartsAncestors - Martha Elizabeth HART
ReferenceGAV9
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     Eleanor (?) was born before 1653.1 She married Robert Schofield before 1669 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA,
; Per Early Col. Settlers, their first born child listed, Anne, was b bef 1669.2
Eleanor (?) died before 8 October 1700 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.1
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1694-1697 Middlesex County, Virginia Order Book 3, [Antient Press]; Page 44)
- MRS, ELLINOR SCHOLFIELD by vertue of a Letter of Attorney from her Husband. Mr. ROBERT SCHOLFIELD, this day came into Court and acknowledged Mr. SAMPSON DORRELL hir lawfull Attorney to prosecute an action now depending betweene him and Capt. RICHD. WILLIS, which Letter of Attorney is upon her motion admitted to Record
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Abstracts of Lancaster County, Virginia Wills [Ida J. Lee]
BENNETT, Robert. Will. 29 Jany. 1697. Rec. 10 Mch. 1697.
Legatees: Godson Robt. Bennoll, Nath. Hedgman, Sr., Nath. Hedgman, Jr., Peter Hedgman, Robt. Schofield Jr., Peter Kilgore
Extrs. Robt. Schofield, Jr., Peter Kilgore.
Wits. John Pledger, Ellinor Schofield, Natl. Hedgman. W.B. 8, p. 78.1 GAV-9.

Family

Robert Schofield b. b 1649, d. b 16 Sep 1698
Children

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 25 March 2026. Eleanor MNU Schofield Bef 1653 - Bef 1700: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I73353&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.
  2. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 25 March 2026. Robert Schofield Bef 1649 - 1698: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I80021&tree=Tree1
  3. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 25 March 2026. Elizabeth Schofield Abt 1683 - Aft 1702: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I61535&tree=Tree1
  4. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 25 March 2026. Sarah Schofield Bef 1684 - Bef 1717: Sarah Schofield
    Female Bef 1684 - Bef 1717.

Robert Schofield1

M, #105395, b. before 1649, d. before 16 September 1698
ChartsAncestors - Martha Elizabeth HART
ReferenceGAV9
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     Robert Schofield was born before 1649.1 He married Eleanor (?) before 1669 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA,
; Per Early Col. Settlers, their first born child listed, Anne, was b bef 1669.1
Robert Schofield died before 16 September 1698 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA; Date of probate.1
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1653-1800 Lancaster County, Virginia Wills [Ida J. Lee];
SCHOFIELD, Robert. 7 July 1696. Rec. 16 Sept. 1698.
Wife: Elinor. Son: Robert. Daus: Elizabeth, Sarah, Elinor.
Exors: Wife and Robert. Wits: Jos. Tayloe, Barbary Tayloe, Geo. Flowers. W.B. 8, p. 92.
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1699-1701 Lancaster County, Virginia Order Book 4, Part 2; [Antient Press]; Page 75
Lancaster County Court - 13th of September 1699
- A Probate of ye Last Will and Testament of ROBERT SCHOLFEILD [deced] is granted unto ELLINOR SCHOLFEILD his Widdow and Relict according to ye tenor of ye Decedent's Will
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1691-1695 Lancaster County, Virginia Order Book 3, Part 3; [Antient Press]; Page 252
Lancaster County Court 13th of April 1693
- A P:bate of the Last Will and Testamt, of Mr. MICHAELL GRIGGS, (deced), is granted unto Mr. ROBERT SCHOFEILD, his Father in Law, surviveing Executor of the saide GRIGGS according to the tenor of the saide Will, the saide Will haveing been proved by the witnesses in NORTHUMBERLAND Court and transferred to this Court wth: P:bate from that Court
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1691-1695 Lancaster County, Virginia Order Book 3, Part 3; [Antient Press]; Page 269
Lancaster County Court 14th of December 1693
- Mr. ROBERT SCHOLFEILD. SENR.. being arrested to this Court at the suite of Capt. RICHARD WILLIS in matter of Trespasse, the saide WILLIS not appeareing to p:secute his saide suite. non po: wth: costs is granted against the saide WILLIS
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1694-1697 Middlesex County, Virginia Order Book 3, [Antient Press]; Page 44)
- MRS, ELLINOR SCHOLFIELD by vertue of a Letter of Attorney from her Husband. Mr. ROBERT SCHOLFIELD, this day came into Court and acknowledged Mr. SAMPSON DORRELL hir lawfull Attorney to prosecute an action now depending betweene him and Capt. RICHD. WILLIS, which Letter of Attorney is upon her motion admitted to Record
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1694-1703 Middlesex County, Virginia Deed Book 2, Part 3 [Antient Press]; Page 36)
THIS DEED Indented made the one and twentieth day of December in the thirty sixth yeare of the reigne of our Sovereign Lord Charles the second 1684 Betweene CHARLES LEE of the County of NORTHUMBERLAND Gent and ELIZABETH his Wife, Daughter & Heire of one THOMAS MFDSTARD late of the County of LANCASTER Gentleman Deceased of the one part and ROBERT SCHOLFEILD of the County of LANASTER Planter of the other part Witnesseth that the said Charles Lee and Elizabeth his Wife for a good consideration doe sell unto the said Robert Scofeild land in the Parrish of Christ Church in the County of Lancaster containing Two hundred and three acres bounded Begining at a stake drove into the land by Rappahannock River on a poynt on the Westward side of the mouth of a small gutt or Creek (which) said Creek issueth out of the River a little above JOHN LAWSONs Plantation from the stake runing level] which said line parts this land of John Lawson thence South crossing a pond of Water just below the plantation where the sd Robert Scofeild now liveth to a stake drove into the land between the pond and the River down the River the several Courses Round CHERRY POYNT to the stake where it first began (which) said land is part of a Devident of land containing One thousand acres formerly taken up by one EPAPRADITUS LAWSON as by the Pattent bearing date the two and twentieth day of May in the year 1650 doth appeare which said Pattent was assigned over to said Thomas MEDSTARD by one ROBERT DAVIS and ELIZABETH his Wife Daughter and Heire of the said Epapraditus Lawson as by the records of Lancaster Cort bearing date the 11th day of September 1666 and by the said Medstard renewed in his own name as by Pattent bearing date the Six and twentieth day of September 1668
In presence of us WILLIAM CARTER, Charles Lee
recordat Test EDWIN THACKER CiCur Elizabeth Lee
JAMES ELLIS
Recognit Court Lancaster February 1684 p JOHN STHRETCHLEY.1 GAV-9.

Family

Eleanor (?) b. b 1653, d. b 8 Oct 1700
Children

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 25 March 2026. Robert Schofield Bef 1649 - 1698: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I80021&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.
  2. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 25 March 2026. Elizabeth Schofield Abt 1683 - Aft 1702: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I61535&tree=Tree1
  3. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 25 March 2026. Sarah Schofield Bef 1684 - Bef 1717: Sarah Schofield
    Female Bef 1684 - Bef 1717.

Elizabeth Schofield1

F, #105396, b. circa 1683, d. after 1702
FatherRobert Schofield1 b. b 1649, d. b 16 Sep 1698
MotherEleanor (?)1 b. b 1653, d. b 8 Oct 1700
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     Elizabeth Schofield was born circa 1683 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.1
Elizabeth Schofield died after 1702 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.1
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1653-1800 Lancaster County, Virginia Wills [Ida J. Lee];
SCHOFIELD, Robert. 7 July 1696. Rec. 16 Sept. 1698.
Wife: Elinor. Son: Robert. Daus: Elizabeth, Sarah, Elinor.
Exors: Wife and Robert. Wits: Jos. Tayloe, Barbary Tayloe, Geo. Flowers. W.B. 8, p. 92.
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1653-1800 Lancaster County, Virginia Wills [Ida J. Lee];
GRIGGS, Michaell. 22 Mar. 1687/8. Rec. 15 Dec. 1692.
Wife: Ann Griggs. Brother-in-law: Robert Schofield. Sister-in- law: Elizabeth Schofield. Wits: Charles Lee, Elizabeth Lee, John Corking. Exors: Wife and brother-in-law, Robert Schofield. W.B. 8, p. 39.
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1701-1702 Lancaster County, Virginia Order Book 4, Part 3; [Antient Press]; Page 169
Lancaster County Court 8th of Aprill 1702
- CARTER v SCHOLFIELD The action brought to this Court by the Honourable ROBERT CARTER, Esqr. and BETTY his Wife, Administratrix of the Estate of RICHARD WILLIS, late of MIDDLESEX County, Gent., deced. against ELIZABETH SCHOLFIELD is referred at ye prayer of ye Deft.
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1701-1702 Lancaster County, Virginia Order Book 4, Part 3; [Antient Press]; Page 173a
Lancaster County Court - 8th of July 1702
- CARTER v SCHOLFIELD ROBERT CARTER of ye Parish of Christ Church and County aforesaid and BETTY his Wife, Administratrix of ye Estate of RICHARD WILLIS, late of MIDDLESEX County, Gent. /deced/ haveing brought suit against ELIZABETH SCHOLFIELD for the unlawful! and unjust detaining of one Negroe man named Prince of ye value of fourty pounds for ye want of which they in their Declaration sett forth that they are damnified and damages hath received to ye value of fivety pounds sterling and thereupon demand Judgment for ye detaining of ye Negroe, with damage and coata, and it appearing upon Record that ROBERT SCHOLFIELD hath failed to appeare as by ye Conditionall Order of last Court against ye Security returned upon ye Sheriffs Dockett bearing date ye 12th of March last past, and ELIZABETH not yett appearing, Judgment is therefore granted against SAMUELL WRIGHT, Security for ELIZABETH pursuant to ye Plts.'s Declaration /to witt/ for ye value of the Negroe damages and costs &c. which is ordered to be forthwith paid with costs als Execution and SAMUELL WRIGHT prays Attachment against ELIZABETH SCHOLFIELD which is granted.1

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 25 March 2026. Elizabeth Schofield Abt 1683 - Aft 1702: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I61535&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.

Sarah Schofield1

F, #105397, b. before 1684, d. before 1717
FatherRobert Schofield1 b. b 1649, d. b 16 Sep 1698
MotherEleanor (?)1 b. b 1653, d. b 8 Oct 1700
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     Sarah Schofield was born before 1684 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.1 She married Philip Stone, son of Wiliam Stone and Sarah Howard, before 1700 at North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA,
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Sarah Schofield, b. Bef 1684, Lancaster County, Virginia d. Bef 1717, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia (Age < 33 years)
Marriage     Bef 1700      North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Joshua Stone, b. Bef 1687, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia d. 15 Dec 1717, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia (Age > 30 years)
     2. Austin Stone, b. 8 Sep 1700, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia d. 12 Dec 1717, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia (Age 17 years)
     3. Judith Stone, b. 26 Aug 1702, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia
     4. Sarah Stone, b. Abt 1712, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia d. Aft 1742, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia (Age ~ 31 years.)2,1
Sarah Schofield died before 1717 at North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.1
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Children of Sarah UNKNOWN and Philip STONE are:

i. Austin STONE.
ii. Judith STONE.
iii. Joshua STONE.
iv. Robert STONE.
v. Mary STONE.
vi. Sarah STONE
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1653-1800 Lancaster County, Virginia Wills [Ida J. Lee];
SCHOFIELD, Robert. 7 July 1696. Rec. 16 Sept. 1698.
Wife: Elinor. Son: Robert. Daus: Elizabeth, Sarah, Elinor.
Exors: Wife and Robert. Wits: Jos. Tayloe, Barbary Tayloe, Geo. Flowers. W.B. 8, Page 92.
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1699-1701 Lancaster County, Virginia Order Book 4, Part 2; [Antient Press]; Page 121
Lancaster County Court - 9th of October 1700
- ROBERT SCHOLFEILD being arrested to this Court att ye suit of PHILLIP STONE and SARAH his Wife for their part of ye deceased Mother, and not appearing Order is therefore granted against ye Sheriffe upon whose Petition Attachment is granted against ye Security, WILLIAM HEARD, returnable to ye next Court
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1705-1708 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 4 [Antient Press]; Page 65-66
THIS INDENTURE made the 6th day of August anno 1706 and in the fifth yeare of the Reigne of our Sovereigne Lady Anne by the grace of God of England Scotland France and Ireland, Queene defender of the faith, Betweene PHILLIP STONE of the Parish of FARNHAM in County of Richmond, Planter, and SARAH his Wife of one part & GEORGE GLASCOCK of the Parish and County aforesaid of other part, Wittnesseth that PHILLIP STONE and SARAH his Wife in consideration of Eighty pounds Sterling money to them already payd by GEORGE GLASCOCK, by these presents doth bargaine sell and confirm unto GEORGE GLASCOCK his heires all that parcell of land scituate on the Branches of TOTUSKEY in the County aforesd. being part of a Patent for Six hundred fourty acres formerly granted to ROBERT BADWELL and purchased by WILLIAM STONE deced and descended unto said PHILLIP STONE arc heire to his Father. bounded begining on PETER ELLIS land in a branch on the back side of ANDREW DEWs plantation and running up the said Branch called the Spring Branch to the head to a marked Chesnut, thence South Easterly along a line of marked trees and old field side to the line of sd Patent, thence Southwest to the corner tree standing then Northwesterly the bounds of the Patent to said ELLIS land, so along said land to ye place it begunn including One hundred and sixty acres be it more or less within said bounds and also Sixty acres adjoining to said land lying at the North East side thereof takeing in some part of said STONEs Old Field; together with all houses orchards profitts unto said land belonging; To have and to hold said Two hundred and twenty acres of land within the bounds unto GEORGE GLASCOCK his heires; And said PHILLIP STONE will warrant and defend by these presents; In Wittness whereof the partyes aforesaid have hereunto sett their hands and seales the date above written
Signed sealed and deliver in presents of us
JOSHUA his marke STONE PHILLIP STONE
WM his marke GUBTON SARAH her marke STONE
MARY her marke STONE
Acknowledged in Richmond County Court the 7th day of August 1706 by the within named PHILLIP STONE personally att wch: time RAWLEIGH DOWNEMAN, Atto, of SARAH STONE relinquished her right of Dower to the land within mentioned all which is recorded this 10th day of the moneth & yeare aforesd.
Test J SHERLOCK, Cl Cur
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I PHILLIP STONE of County of Richmond do acknowledge my selfe justly indebted unto GEORGE GLASCOCK of the County aforesd, in the just summe of One hundred and fourty pounds Sterling money of England for the which payment to be made I bind my selfe my heirs; Wittness my hand and Seale the 6th day of Augt. Ano. 1706
The Condition of the above obligation is such that Whereas PHILLIP STONE have sold unto GEORGE GLASCOCK one certaine parcell of land by estimation Two hundred and twenty acres as by Deed, Now know yee that if PHILLIP STONE his heires do hereafter warrant and defend the said land unto GEORGE GLASCOCK his heires Then the above obligation is to be voyd otherwise to stand and be in full force effect and virtue Signed sealed and delivered in the presents of us
JOSHUA his markt STONE PHILL, STONE
WILLIAM his marke GUBTON
Acknowledged in Richmond County Court the 7th day of August Ano. 1706 & recorded
Test J SHERLOCK, Cl Cur
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I SARAH STONE, Wife of PHILLIP STONE, do appoint my trusty friend, Mr. RAWLEIGH DOWNEMAN, to be my true and lawfull Attorney for me to acknowledge unto GEORGE GLASCOCK Two hundred and twenty acres of land as by Deed beareing date with these presents and what my Attorney shall doe in the premises I ratify and allow as well as if I were personally present my selfe, Wittness my hand and seale this 6th day of Augt. Ano. 1706
Signed sealed and delivered jn the presents of
JOSHUA his marke STONE SARAH her marke ÷ STONE
WILLIAM his marke M GUBTON
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1705-1708 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 4 [Antient Press]; Page 93-94
THIS INDENTURE made the first day of December Anna Domini 1706 and, in the 5th yeare of the Reigne of our Sovereigne Lady Anne by the grace of God of England Scotland France and Ireland, Queene defender of the faith &c., Betweene PHILLIP STONE and SARAH his Wife of County of Richmond of one party and WILLIAM DAWSON of Count aforesaid of other party; Wittnesseth that PHILLIP STONE and SARAH his Wife in consideration of Five thousand pounds of tobbacco to them or one of them in hand paid by WILLIAM DAWSON by these presents have bargained and sold unto WILLIAM DAWSON his heires one certaine persell or tract of land being in County aforesaid and on the branches of TOTASKEY being part of a Patten formerly granted to ROBERT BEDWELL and purchased of said BEDWELL by WM. STONE deced and descended to said PHILLIP STONE as heir to his deced Father; bounded Beginning att a marked persimmon standing in the North East side of said STONEs old Field near unto the Road that leads from Mr. GLASCOCKs House where he now lives to said GLASCOCKs MILL binding on a persell of land said STONE sold unto Mr. GEO: GLASCOCK untill it comes to a marked corner red Oak standing on the head of ye Long Branch so keeping his N.E. Corse till it meeets with the land ROBERT BEDWELL sold RICHARD POWELL, thence Norwest to the aforementioned Road that lead to GLASCOCKs MILL thence running South keeping the said Road to the place where it first begun, being by estimation fourty acres be it more or less within the said bounds and also all houses orchards profitts and appurtenances belonging. To have and to hold said Fourty acres of land with appurtenances unto WILLIAM DAWSON his heires, said PHILLIP STONE and Sarah his Wife shall forever warrant & defend by these presents, In Wittness whereof the parties aforesd. to these present Indentures interchangeably have sett their hands and seals the day &
year first above written
Signed sealed & delivered in presents
ABR DEALL PHILLIP STONE
ANDREW SALSBURY SARAH STONE
WILLIAM his marke GUBTON
Acknowledged in Richmond County Court by CHARLES BARBER, Attorney of PHILLIP STONE & SARAH STONE ye 5th day of Febry Ano Dom. 1706 & recorded the 14th day of the same month and year Test J SHERLOCK, Cl Cur
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that we PHILLIP STONE and SARAH STONE of ye Parish of FARNHAM and County of Richmond do by these presents appoint Capt. CHARLES BARBER our true and lawfull Attorney for us to acknowledge a Deed of Land granted by us to WILLIAM DAWSON ye said Deed containeing Fourty acres and what our said Attorney shall do in that case shall be confirmed by us as well as if our selves were personally present, In Wittness whereof we have hereunto sett our hands and seals this first day of December Ano: Domini 1706
Signed sealed and deliveredip presence of us
WILLIAM his mark GUBTON, PHILLIP STONE
ANDREW SALSBURY, EDWARD GEFFERY SARAH her marke & seale STONE
Proved in Richmond County Court the 5th day of Febry, Ano: Dom: 1706 by the oathes of ANDREW SALSBURY & WILLIAM GUBTON & recorded Test J, SHERLOCK, Cl.1

Family

Philip Stone b. 1667, d. 1717

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 25 March 2026. Sarah Schofield Bef 1684 - Bef 1717: Sarah Schofield
    Female Bef 1684 - Bef 1717. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.
  2. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 25 March 2026. Philip Stone 1667 - 1717: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I28526&tree=Tree1

Philip Stone1

M, #105398, b. 1667, d. 1717
FatherWiliam Stone1 b. c 1645, d. b 4 Dec 1707
MotherSarah Howard1 b. c 1649, d. b 1 May 1717
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     Philip Stone was born in 1667 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.1 He married Sarah Schofield, daughter of Robert Schofield and Eleanor (?), before 1700 at North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA,
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Sarah Schofield, b. Bef 1684, Lancaster County, Virginia d. Bef 1717, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia (Age < 33 years)
Marriage     Bef 1700      North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Joshua Stone, b. Bef 1687, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia d. 15 Dec 1717, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia (Age > 30 years)
     2. Austin Stone, b. 8 Sep 1700, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia d. 12 Dec 1717, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia (Age 17 years)
     3. Judith Stone, b. 26 Aug 1702, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia
     4. Sarah Stone, b. Abt 1712, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia d. Aft 1742, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia (Age ~ 31 years.)1,2
Philip Stone died in 1717 at North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.1
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1706 Aug. 6, Richmond County, Virginia: Deed of Philip Stone [& Sarah his wife] as heir of his father William Stone, dec'd.
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1707 Jan. 31, Richmond County, Virginia: Will of William Stone: Recorded 31 Jan. 1707/8. Sons Philip, Joshua, son-in-law Robert Schofield, grandson John Glasscock; wife Sarah Stone; daughter Elizabeth Stone; daughter Mary Fann.

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1699-1701 Lancaster County, Virginia Order Book 4, Part 2; [Antient Press]; Page 115
Lancaster County Court - 9th of May 1700
- ROBERT SCHOLFEILD being arrested to this Court att ye suit of PHILLIP STONE for part of his Mother's Estate in ye hands of ye Deft. and not appearing, Order is therefore granted against the Sheriffe upon whose Petition Attachment is granted against ROBERT SCHOLFEILD
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1699-1701 Lancaster County, Virginia Order Book 4, Part 2; [Antient Press]; Page 121
Lancaster County Court - 9th of October 1700
- ROBERT SCHOLFEILD being arrested to this Court att ye suit of PHILLIP STONE and SARAH his Wife for their part of ye deceased Mother, and not appearing Order is therefore granted against ye Sheriffe upon whose Petition Attachment is granted against ye Security, WILLIAM HEARD, returnable to ye next Court
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1705-1708 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 4 [Antient Press]; Page 65-66
THIS INDENTURE made the 6th day of August anno 1706 and in the fifth yeare of the Reigne of our Sovereigne Lady Anne by the grace of God of England Scotland France and Ireland, Queene defender of the faith, Betweene PHILLIP STONE of the Parish of FARNHAM in County of Richmond, Planter, and SARAH his Wife of one part & GEORGE GLASCOCK of the Parish and County aforesaid of other part, Wittnesseth that PHILLIP STONE and SARAH his Wife in consideration of Eighty pounds Sterling money to them already payd by GEORGE GLASCOCK, by these presents doth bargaine sell and confirm unto GEORGE GLASCOCK his heires all that parcell of land scituate on the Branches of TOTUSKEY in the County aforesd. being part of a Patent for Six hundred fourty acres formerly granted to ROBERT BADWELL and purchased by WILLIAM STONE deced and descended unto said PHILLIP STONE arc heire to his Father. bounded begining on PETER ELLIS land in a branch on the back side of ANDREW DEWs plantation and running up the said Branch called the Spring Branch to the head to a marked Chesnut, thence South Easterly along a line of marked trees and old field side to the line of sd Patent, thence Southwest to the corner tree standing then Northwesterly the bounds of the Patent to said ELLIS land, so along said land to ye place it begunn including One hundred and sixty acres be it more or less within said bounds and also Sixty acres adjoining to said land lying at the North East side thereof takeing in some part of said STONEs Old Field; together with all houses orchards profitts unto said land belonging; To have and to hold said Two hundred and twenty acres of land within the bounds unto GEORGE GLASCOCK his heires; And said PHILLIP STONE will warrant and defend by these presents; In Wittness whereof the partyes aforesaid have hereunto sett their hands and seales the date above written
Signed sealed and deliver in presents of us
JOSHUA his marke STONE PHILLIP STONE
WM his marke GUBTON SARAH her marke STONE
MARY her marke STONE
Acknowledged in Richmond County Court the 7th day of August 1706 by the within named PHILLIP STONE personally att wch: time RAWLEIGH DOWNEMAN, Atto, of SARAH STONE relinquished her right of Dower to the land within mentioned all which is recorded this 10th day of the moneth & yeare aforesd.
Test J SHERLOCK, Cl Cur
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I PHILLIP STONE of County of Richmond do acknowledge my selfe justly indebted unto GEORGE GLASCOCK of the County aforesd, in the just summe of One hundred and fourty pounds Sterling money of England for the which payment to be made I bind my selfe my heirs; Wittness my hand and Seale the 6th day of Augt. Ano. 1706
The Condition of the above obligation is such that Whereas PHILLIP STONE have sold unto GEORGE GLASCOCK one certaine parcell of land by estimation Two hundred and twenty acres as by Deed, Now know yee that if PHILLIP STONE his heires do hereafter warrant and defend the said land unto GEORGE GLASCOCK his heires Then the above obligation is to be voyd otherwise to stand and be in full force effect and virtue Signed sealed and delivered in the presents of us
JOSHUA his markt STONE PHILL, STONE
WILLIAM his marke GUBTON
Acknowledged in Richmond County Court the 7th day of August Ano. 1706 & recorded
Test J SHERLOCK, Cl Cur
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I SARAH STONE, Wife of PHILLIP STONE, do appoint my trusty friend, Mr. RAWLEIGH DOWNEMAN, to be my true and lawfull Attorney for me to acknowledge unto GEORGE GLASCOCK Two hundred and twenty acres of land as by Deed beareing date with these presents and what my Attorney shall doe in the premises I ratify and allow as well as if I were personally present my selfe, Wittness my hand and seale this 6th day of Augt. Ano. 1706
Signed sealed and delivered jn the presents of
JOSHUA his marke STONE SARAH her marke ÷ STONE
WILLIAM his marke M GUBTON
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1705-1708 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 4 [Antient Press]; Page 93-94
THIS INDENTURE made the first day of December Anna Domini 1706 and, in the 5th yeare of the Reigne of our Sovereigne Lady Anne by the grace of God of England Scotland France and Ireland, Queene defender of the faith &c., Betweene PHILLIP STONE and SARAH his Wife of County of Richmond of one party and WILLIAM DAWSON of Count aforesaid of other party; Wittnesseth that PHILLIP STONE and SARAH his Wife in consideration of Five thousand pounds of tobbacco to them or one of them in hand paid by WILLIAM DAWSON by these presents have bargained and sold unto WILLIAM DAWSON his heires one certaine persell or tract of land being in County aforesaid and on the branches of TOTASKEY being part of a Patten formerly granted to ROBERT BEDWELL and purchased of said BEDWELL by WM. STONE deced and descended to said PHILLIP STONE as heir to his deced Father; bounded Beginning att a marked persimmon standing in the North East side of said STONEs old Field near unto the Road that leads from Mr. GLASCOCKs House where he now lives to said GLASCOCKs MILL binding on a persell of land said STONE sold unto Mr. GEO: GLASCOCK untill it comes to a marked corner red Oak standing on the head of ye Long Branch so keeping his N.E. Corse till it meeets with the land ROBERT BEDWELL sold RICHARD POWELL, thence Norwest to the aforementioned Road that lead to GLASCOCKs MILL thence running South keeping the said Road to the place where it first begun, being by estimation fourty acres be it more or less within the said bounds and also all houses orchards profitts and appurtenances belonging. To have and to hold said Fourty acres of land with appurtenances unto WILLIAM DAWSON his heires, said PHILLIP STONE and Sarah his Wife shall forever warrant & defend by these presents, In Wittness whereof the parties aforesd. to these present Indentures interchangeably have sett their hands and seals the day &
year first above written
Signed sealed & delivered in presents
ABR DEALL PHILLIP STONE
ANDREW SALSBURY SARAH STONE
WILLIAM his marke GUBTON
Acknowledged in Richmond County Court by CHARLES BARBER, Attorney of PHILLIP STONE & SARAH STONE ye 5th day of Febry Ano Dom. 1706 & recorded the 14th day of the same month and year Test J SHERLOCK, Cl Cur
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that we PHILLIP STONE and SARAH STONE of ye Parish of FARNHAM and County of Richmond do by these presents appoint Capt. CHARLES BARBER our true and lawfull Attorney for us to acknowledge a Deed of Land granted by us to WILLIAM DAWSON ye said Deed containeing Fourty acres and what our said Attorney shall do in that case shall be confirmed by us as well as if our selves were personally present, In Wittness whereof we have hereunto sett our hands and seals this first day of December Ano: Domini 1706
Signed sealed and deliveredip presence of us
WILLIAM his mark GUBTON, PHILLIP STONE
ANDREW SALSBURY, EDWARD GEFFERY SARAH her marke & seale STONE
Proved in Richmond County Court the 5th day of Febry, Ano: Dom: 1706 by the oathes of ANDREW SALSBURY & WILLIAM GUBTON & recorded Test J, SHERLOCK, Cl
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1705-1708 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 4 [Antient Press]; Page 107
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I PHILLIP STONE of County of Richmond do by these presents appoynt Capt. CHARLES BARBER my true and lawful! Attorney for me to acknowledge a Deed of Land granted by me said PHILLIP STONE to JOSHUA STONE, the said Deed containeing One hundred acres be it more or less and what my said Attorney shall doe in this case shall be confirmed by me as well as if I my selfe were in place present as Wittness my hand this 24th April! 1707
Test JOHN his marke MILLER PHILLIP STONE
WILLIAM his marke GUBTON
Proved in Richmond County Court by the oathes of JOHN MILLER & WILLIAM GUBTON
the 7th day of May Ano: 17U7 & recorded
Test J. SHERLOCK, Cl Cur.1

Family

Sarah Schofield b. b 1684, d. b 1717

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 25 March 2026. Philip Stone 1667 - 1717: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I28526&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.
  2. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 25 March 2026. Sarah Schofield Bef 1684 - Bef 1717: Sarah Schofield
    Female Bef 1684 - Bef 1717.

William Schofield1

M, #105399, b. before 1700, d. between 1734 and 1744
FatherRobert Schofield1 b. b 1676, d. b 14 Aug 1747
MotherLetty Stone1 b. 1680, d. a 1750
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     William Schofield was born before 1700.1 He married Judith (?) before 1720 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA,
;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Judith MNU Schofield, b. Bef 1705 d. 20 Jun 1755, Lancaster County, Virginia - probate (Age > 50 years)
Children      
     1. Henry Schofield, b. Abt 1720, Lancaster County, Virginia d. 10 Jan 1791, Northumberland County, Virginia - probate (Age ~ 71 years)
     2. William Schofield, b. Bef 1725, Lancaster County, Virginia d. 17 Feb 1785, Lancaster County, Virginia - Appraisement (Age > 60 years.)2
William Schofield died between 1734 and 1744 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.1
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1732-1736 Lancaster County Order Book
WILLIAM STEPTO is appointed Surveyor of the Highways from Colo. CARTER's Great Mill to the Cross Roads in Christ Church Parish in this County for this year; And it is ordered that he take to his assistance the male labouring Tithables belonging to THOMAS PINCKARD's, RUTH SYDNOR's GEORGE YERBY's, WILLIAM SCOFIELD's and ROBERT SCOFIELD's fsmilys besides those in the sd precinct
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1739-1742 Lancaster County Order Book; Page 312
Lancaster County Court 8th of May 1741
- WILLIAM SCOFIELD is appointed Surveyor of the Highways from the Church to the Cross Roads in Christ Church Parish in this County for this year;

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1734-1735 Richmond County, Virginia Order Book 10; Part 3 [Antient Press]; Page 214
Richmond County Court 6th of August 1734
- SCOFIELD & Uxr. v ALLARD
WILLIAM SCOFIELD and MARY his Wife Administratrix of ABEL BRUCK, deceased, their Petition against HENRY ALLARD
for four hundred pounds of tobacco, one barren and five pecks of Corn and twenty two shillings and six pence due by Bill is continued till next Court at the Plts.'s costs
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1734-1735 Richmond County, Virginia Order Book 10; Part 3 [Antient Press]; Page 243
Richmond County Court 8th of January 1734/1735
- SCOFIELD & Uxr. v HENRY OLLARD
In the difference depending between WILLIAM SCOFIELD and MARY his Wife, Administratrix of ABEL BRUCK deceased, Petitioners, and HENRY OLLARD, Deft. for four hundred pounds of tobacco and one barrell and five pecks of Com and twenty two shillings and six pence due by Bill, the Deft. this day appeared and produced a Discount and there appearing
to be nothing due to the Pits. it is therefore ordered that the said Petition be dismist and that the Petitioners pay costs als Exon.1

Family

Judith (?) b. b 1705, d. b 20 Jun 1755

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 25 March 2026. William Schofield Bef 1700 - 1744: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I123338&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.
  2. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 25 March 2026. Judith MNU Schofield Bef 1705 - 1755: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I123334&tree=Tree1

Judith (?)1

F, #105400, b. before 1705, d. before 20 June 1755
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     Judith (?) married Gabriel Thatcher.2
Judith (?) was born before 1705.1 She married William Schofield, son of Robert Schofield and Letty Stone, before 1720 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA,
;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Judith MNU Schofield, b. Bef 1705 d. 20 Jun 1755, Lancaster County, Virginia - probate (Age > 50 years)
Children      
     1. Henry Schofield, b. Abt 1720, Lancaster County, Virginia d. 10 Jan 1791, Northumberland County, Virginia - probate (Age ~ 71 years)
     2. William Schofield, b. Bef 1725, Lancaster County, Virginia d. 17 Feb 1785, Lancaster County, Virginia - Appraisement (Age > 60 years.)1
Judith (?) died before 20 June 1755 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA; Date of probate.1
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Abstracts of Lancaster County, Virginia Wills [Ida J. Lee]
THATCHER, Judith. 8 Oct. 1754. Rec. 20 June 1755.
Sons: Wm. Schophill, Henry Schophill.
Gr.daus: Betty Schophill, dau of son Henry; Sarah Schophill, dau of son Henry; Sarah Walker. James Walker, son of John Walker.
Gr.son: Francis Walker.
Gr.dau: Judith Walker wife of John Walker.
Wits: Henry Commons, Moses Whealer, Betty Commons. W.B. 15, p. 208.
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1653-1800 Lancaster County, Virginia Wills [Ida J. Lee];
THATCHER, Gabriel. 26 June 1744. Rec. 9 Nov. 1744.
Sons: John and Gabriel.
Daus: Mary Robinson and Judith Thatcher.
Wife: Judith.
Exors: Wife and son Gabriel.
Wits: Geo. Brent, Moses Robinson. W.B. 14, p. 34.
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Abstracts of Lancaster County, Virginia Wills [Ida J. Lee]
THATCHER, James. 11 Feb. 1745/6. Rec. 16 Feb. 1755.
Judith Thatcher.
Sister: Mary Robinson. William Robinson.
Brother: Gabriel Thatcher.
Wits: Wm. Robinson, Gabriel Thatcher. W.B. 15, p. 119.1

Family 1

Gabriel Thatcher b. a 1679, d. b 9 Nov 1744

Family 2

William Schofield b. b 1700, d. bt 1734 - 1744

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 25 March 2026. Judith MNU Schofield Bef 1705 - 1755: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I123334&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.
  2. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 25 March 2026. Gabriel Thatcher Aft 1679 - 1744: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I73654&tree=Tree1

Gabriel Thatcher1

M, #105401, b. after 1679, d. before 9 November 1744
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     Gabriel Thatcher married Judith (?)1
Gabriel Thatcher was born after 1679.1
Gabriel Thatcher died before 9 November 1744 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA; Date of probate.1
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1653-1800 Lancaster County, Virginia Wills [Ida J. Lee];
THATCHER, Gabriel. 26 June 1744. Rec. 9 Nov. 1744.
Sons: John and Gabriel.
Daus: Mary Robinson and Judith Thatcher.
Wife: Judith.
Exors: Wife and son Gabriel.
Wits: Geo. Brent, Moses Robinson. W.B. 14, p. 34.
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1653-1800 Lancaster County, Virginia Wills [Ida J. Lee];
THACKER, Wm. 27 Oct. 1694. Rec. 30 July 1698. Prob. 3 July 1698.
Son: Gabriel (not 21) land.
Wife: Alise Thacker Extrx.
Children: Catharine & Susana.
Wits: Chris. Kirk, Robt. Robinson, Clamence Savilie. W.B. Loose wills.1

Family

Judith (?) b. b 1705, d. b 20 Jun 1755

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 25 March 2026. Gabriel Thatcher Aft 1679 - 1744: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I73654&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.

Robert Schofield1

M, #105402, b. after 1699, d. 11 April 1737
FatherRobert Schofield1 b. b 1676, d. b 14 Aug 1747
MotherLetty Stone1 b. 1680, d. a 1750
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     Robert Schofield was born after 1699.1 He married Elizabeth (?) before 1719
;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Robert Schofield, b. Abt 1699 d. 11 Apr 1737, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia (Age ~ 38 years)
Children      
     1. Elizabeth Schofield, b. 18 Nov 1719, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia
     2. John Schofield, b. 24 May 1722, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia.2
Robert Schofield died on 11 April 1737 at North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.1
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1750-1757 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 11; [Wesley E. Pippenger]; Page 108-111.
Bargain and Sale, Bond. 13 FEB 1752. Elizabeth Scofield, of RC, to Luke Williams, same; for 30 pounds CM; 721/2a, parcel on the branches of Totuskey in RC, being part of a parcel formerly purchased by Thomas Glascock, dec., of Zachiriah Nichols and became due to the said George Glascock [sic] by the LWT of the said Thomas Glascock, part of this land became due to William Accours by the LWT of Thomas Glascock and became due to Elizabeth McKenny the heir to Wm. Acours, and became due to the said Luke Williams; adj. line in Stephen Gupton's line, land of Henry Clark; it being part of a parcel of land cont. 145a which has been laid out formerly by Mr. Edward Conway, Surveyor, and being legally divided, these courses includes 721Aa. Signed Elizabeth [her E mark] Scofield. Wits. John Walker, Elijah Feen, Robert [his 0 mark] Allen, Lucretia Hames, Mary [her X mark] Allen, John [his X mark] Feen, Betty [her X mark] Broughton, Willoughby Broughton. Rec. 2 MAR 1752. Bond. 13 FEB 1752. Elizabeth Scofield, of
NPF, bound to Luke Williams, same; for 60 pounds CMV [for deed above]. Signed Elizabeth [her A mark] Scofield. Wits. John Walker, Elijah Feen, Robert [his 0 mark] Allen, Lucretia [her X mark] Hames, Mary [her I mark] Allen, John [his X mark] Feen, Betty [her X mark] Broughton, Willoughby Broughton. Rec. 2 MAR 1752.1

Family

Elizabeth (?) b. c 1703, d. a 1752

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 25 March 2026. Robert Schofield Abt 1699 - 1737: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I140996&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.
  2. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 25 March 2026. Elizabeth MNU Schofield Abt 1703 - Aft 1752: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I140997&tree=Tree1

Elizabeth (?)1

F, #105403, b. circa 1703, d. after 1752
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1703.1 She married Robert Schofield, son of Robert Schofield and Letty Stone, before 1719
;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Robert Schofield, b. Abt 1699 d. 11 Apr 1737, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia (Age ~ 38 years)
Children      
     1. Elizabeth Schofield, b. 18 Nov 1719, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia
     2. John Schofield, b. 24 May 1722, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia.1
Elizabeth (?) died after 1752 at North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.1
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1734-1741 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 9; [Wesley E. Pippenger]; Page 429-432.
Deed. 5 JUN 1738. Elizabeth Scofield, of NFP, and Thomas Pearseyfull, of LC, planter, to William Downman, of NFP, RC; for 2400 pounds of tobacco; parcel in NFP, formerly possessed by Will' Ackers, dec., and being on the branches of Moratico Creek, being part of a patent for 600a granted to John Newman dated 28 NOV 1664 [PB5:235], beg. at a state in the old line that divides this from Woodbridge's land where Glascock's line crosses [metes and bounds omitted]. Signed Elizabeth [her E mark] Scofield, Tho. [his mark] Pearseyfull. Wits. William Garland Junr., William Downman Junr., Robert Downman, William [his X mark] McKenny. Memorandum. Rec. 5 JUN 1738.

=== this appears to be the d/o Robert or his widow
1750-1757 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 11; [Wesley E. Pippenger]; Pagepp. 108-111.
Bargain and Sale, Bond. 13 FEB 1752. Elizabeth Scofield, of RC, to Luke Williams, same; for 30 pounds CM; 721/2a, parcel on the branches of Totuskey in RC, being part of a parcel formerly purchased by Thomas Glascock, dec., of Zachiriah Nichols and became due to the said George Glascock [sic] by the LWT of the said Thomas Glascock, part of this land became due to William Accours by the LWT of Thomas Glascock and became due to Elizabeth McKenny the heir to Wm. Acours, and became due to the said Luke Williams; adj. line in Stephen Gupton's line, land of Henry Clark; it being part of a parcel of land cont. 145a which has been laid out formerly by Mr. Edward Conway, Surveyor, and being legally divided, these courses includes 721Aa. Signed Elizabeth [her E mark] Scofield. Wits. John Walker, Elijah Feen, Robert [his 0 mark] Allen, Lucretia Hames, Mary [her X mark] Allen, John [his X mark] Feen, Betty [her X mark] Broughton, Willoughby Broughton. Rec. 2 MAR 1752. Bond. 13 FEB 1752. Elizabeth Scofield, of
NPF, bound to Luke Williams, same; for 60 pounds CMV [for deed above]. Signed Elizabeth [her A mark] Scofield.
Wits. John Walker, Elijah Feen, Robert [his 0 mark] Allen, Lucretia [her X mark] Hames, Mary [her I mark] Allen, John [his X mark] Feen, Betty [her X mark] Broughton, Willoughby Broughton. Rec. 2 MAR 1752.1

Family

Robert Schofield b. a 1699, d. 11 Apr 1737

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 25 March 2026. Elizabeth MNU Schofield Abt 1703 - Aft 1752: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I140997&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.

Unknown (?)1

F, #105404, b. before 1636, d. before 1672
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     Unknown (?) was born before 1636.1 She married Col. John Stone, son of George Stone and Mary Vernon, before 1652 at Sittingbourne Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA,
; His 1st of 3 wives.1
Unknown (?) died before 1672 at Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.1

Family

Col. John Stone b. 1631, d. b 3 Nov 1698

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 26 March 2026. emale MNU Stone Bef 1636 - Bef 1672: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I74401&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.

Sarah Burden1

F, #105405, b. 1640, d. 22 December 1679
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     Sarah Burden was born in 1640.1 She married Henry Fleet before 1658 at Christ Church Parish, Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 1st of 3 husbands.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Sarah Burden, b. 1640 d. 22 Dec 1679, North Farnham Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia (Age 39 years)
Marriage     Bef 1658      Christ Church Parish, Lancaster County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Mary Burden, b. Bef 1657, Lancaster County, Virginia d. Aft 1668, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia (Age > 13 years)
     2. Henry Fleet, b. Abt 1658, Christ Church Parish, Lancaster County, Virginia d. 9 May 1733, Christ Church Parish, Lancaster County, Virginia - probate (Age ~ 75 years.)2,1 Sarah Burden married Col. John Walker between May 1661 and December 1664 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd of 2 wives; her 2nd of 2 husbands.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 1     Sarah Burden, b. 1640 d. 22 Dec 1679, North Farnham Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia (Age 39 years)
Marriage     Between May 1661 and 1664      Lancaster County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Sarah Walker, b. Abt 1664, North Farnham Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia d. 1695, Richmond County, Virginia (Age ~ 31 years)
     2. Easter Walker, b. Abt 1667, North Farnham Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia d. Bef 1698, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia (Age ~ 30 years.)3,1 Sarah Burden married Col. John Stone, son of George Stone and Mary Vernon, on 23 May 1672 at North Farnham Parish, Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA,
; His 2nd of 3 wives; her 3rd of 3 husbands.1,4
Sarah Burden died on 22 December 1679 at North Farnham Parish, Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA.1
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Sarah Burden per Kathleen Much
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1677-1678 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 6, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 142-144
I SARAH WALKER doe give and bequeath unto Collo. JOHN WALKERs Six Daughters as followeth;
Imprimis Six young Negroes
Item I give to ANNE PAINE the Negro boy cald Richard.
Item I give to FRANCES WALKER the Negro boy cald Peter.
Item I give unto JANE WALKER the Negro girls calld Deborah.
Item I give unto ELIZABETH WALKER a Negro girle calld Suzanna;
Item I give unto SARAH WALKER the Negro girle cald Mareay at my decease;
Item I give unto EASTER WALKER the Negro boy called Palmer when she marrieth
Item I give unto ANNE PAYNE one young Filley allmost a yeare old and to the rest of her Sisters every one a Mare foale as soone as it pleaseth God to send them
Item. I give unto FRANCES WALKER five Cows when she marrieth
Item. I give unto JANE WALKER five Cows when she marrieth
Item. I give unto ELIZABETH WALKER five Cows when she marrieth
Item. I give unto SARAH WALKER five Cows when she marrieth January the 28th: in the yeare of our Lord 1668
Item. I give unto ESTHER WALKER five Cows when she marrieth
Item I give to ANNE PAYNE, FRANCES WALKER, JANE WALKER and ELIZABETH WALKER all the Plate that was their Fathers to be equally devided amongst them
Item I give to my Sonne, HENRY, one Silver Beaker and a Silver Spoone at my decease
Item I give unto my Daughter, MARY BURDEN, one Silver Tankard & one Silver Spoone att my decease
Item I give unto my Daughter, SARAH WALKER, one Great Silver Salt Cellar & one Silver Spoons att. my decease
Item I give unto my Daughter, ESTHER WALKER, one Silver Bason & one Silver Spoone att my decease
Item I give unto FRANCES WALKER when she marrieth ten Pewter Dishes Item I give unto JANE WALKER when she marrieth ten Pewter Dishes
Item I give unto ELIZABETH WALKER when she marrieth ten Pewter Dishes
Item I give unto my Sonne, HENRY, when he cometh to age, one Feather bed and Boulster, one Rugg, one paire of Blanketts, one paire of Piloves; & pillowbeeres, and one pairs of Sheetes
Item I give unto my Daughter, MARY BURDEN, one Featherbed, one Boulster, one paire of Blanketts
Item one paire of Sheets with a Couple of Pillows and pillowbeares at her Marriage.
As Witness my hand and Seale the day and years abovesd
FRANS. SETTLE, SARAH WALKER
RICHD: FOX
Recordatr. xx9th die Xbris 1679
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Wills of Old Rappahannock County, Virginia [William Montgomery Sweeny];
Walker, Sarah. 28 Jan., 1668/9; 22 Dec., 1679.
To Col. William Walker's six daughters, Anne Paine, Frances Walker, Elizabeth Walker, Sarah Walker, Esther Walker and Jane Walker; son Henry;
daughter Mary Burden;
witnesses Francis Setle, Richard Fox.
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1697-1699 Richmond County, Virginia Order Book 2; Part 2 [Antient Press];
p.405 - Richard METCALFE; admin. of his est. to Mrs. Anne METCALFE, his wife; 3 Nov. 1698. [Richard METCALFE mar. (1) Elizabeth FAUNTLEROY and (2) Anne STONE. MRC, p.131.)
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1697-1699 Richmond County, Virginia Order Book 2; Part 2 [Antient Press];
p.405 - Col. John STONE; will pres. by Mrs. Anne METCALFE; prow. by Elias WILSON and Thomas LAWSON; 3 Nov 1698. [Col. John STONE mar. Sarah ( (1) ) FLEET WALKER ca. 1670. MAC, Page 195.]

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28 Feb 1652/3 Lancaster New England Historical and Genealogical Magazine, Vol. XXXIX, Page 166, Page 62.. John Walker was burgess for Warwick in 1644, 1646, and 1649, removed to Gloucester County, and was Lt. Col. and Councillor in 1656. He married SARAH, WIDOW of Henry Fleet.
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1661-1666 Lancaster County, Virginia Deed & Wills [Antient Press]; Page 193
Lancaster County Court 10th of September 1662
- This Bill bindeth mee, Collonell JO. WALKER, my heirs Executors Administrators & assignes to pay unto MARY BYRDEN, the natural Daughter of Mrs. SARA FLEETE, the somme of foure hundred pounds of lawful money of England at or wth.in the expiracon of six moneths after hir arrivall to the age of sixteene yeres or her day of marriadge. & in case the sd. MARY BURDEN should dye before the terminaon of the tyme abovesd., then the sd. somme to devolve unto the next heire or heires of Mrs. SARA FLEETEs body begotten by the abovesd. Coll. JOHN WALKER & for the true performance of the p:misses, I have hereunto sett my hand and seale this 15th day of Octob: 1662
THE CONDICON of this Obligation is such that if the abovesd. Coll: JO: WALKER, his heires Executors, Administrators or assignes doe well & truly pay or cause to bee paide the just somme of two hundred pounds of good and lawful' money of England unto the abovesd: MARY BURDEN, accordinge as in the above sd. Bill is exprest., or in case of her decease to the next heire or heires of Mrs. SARA FLEETEs body as above exprest., then this Obligacon to bee voyde, otherwise to stande in full force & effect
Signed sealed & delivered in the presence of DAVY FOX, JOHN WALKER, ye seale
ROBT. GOODYEARE
Recordat. in Cur. Com: Lanc: 10th Sept. 1662 p EDWD. DALE, Cl Cur
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1699-1709 Richmond County, Virginia Wills and Inventories [Robert K. Headley, jr.]; Page 107v
- John WALKER, of Rapp. County, will; 22 Feb 1665, 3 Feb 1668,
[rerecorded 14 Feb 1706/07]
dau. Anne (mentions previous legacy to her from Francis BAYLIE);
daus. Frances, Jane, Elizabeth; All land in Gloucester Co. to be eq. div. among four daus. Anne, Frances, Jane, and Elizabeth;
daus. Sarah and Hester to receive all land in Rapp. Co. consisting of 1000 ac.
(all daus. are under 16); wife Sarah 400 acres in Rapp Co;
ex: wife;
wits: Richard FOX, Abraham WARREN;
Cod. dated 6 Jul 1668 mentions that dau. Anne had, by that time, mar. John PAYNE. Prov. by the depositions of Richard FOX, aged 39 years or thereabouts, and Joseph CHISSELL aged 27 years or thereabouts.
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1658-1662 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 36
KNOWE ALL MEN by these pr:sents that I Lt. Coll. HENRY FLEETE for a valluable consideracon paid by CHRISTOPHER GARLINGTON doe for mee my heires grant unto the sd XOPHER GARLINGTON all my right wch: I the said HENRY FLEETE now hath wch: WILLM. SPICER, late had in Two Pattents of Land ( ) three hundred acres of land as by the sd. Patent more at large appeare; To have & to hold the sd, Three hundred acres of land with all houses ediffices & buildings belonging & alsoe all other the rights whatsoever unto the sd. XOPHER GARLINGTON his heires & assignes for ever in as ample manner as in the Pattents thereof and I the said HENRY FLEETE the said Land warrant & defend the said Land from us our heires and all p:sons whatsoever; In Witnes whereof I the said HENRY FLEETE have ( ) this first day of ( )
Sealed & delivered in the presence of
RICH: PERROTT, EDWARD DALE HENRY FLEETE
30th ( ) I HENRY FLEETE doe ( ) now Wife shall surrender her ( ) by her selfe or her ( ) in the Court of Northumberland ( ) moneth next after the date hereof
Test RICH: PERROTT, EDWARD DALE HENRY FLEETE
20th Aprill 1660 JAMES MACGREGER by virtue of a Lre. of Attorney from the abovemenconed HENRY FLEETE & SARAH his Wife acknowledged the abovesd. Sale of Land in Northumberland County Court & the sd. Sale was then recorded
Wee HENRY FLEETE & SARAH FLEETE my Wife, doe hereby authorize & impower JAMES MACKGREGER in our behalfe to acknowledge a Bill of Sale or Conveyance for a tract of land of about One hundred & Fifty acres of Land or more as appeare by the sd. Bill of Sale bought of WM. SPICER and this to be done according to a Law p:vided for the same & wee doe hereby disclaims all right to any part or p:cell of the same, And for our Attorney JAMES MACKGREGOR doe doeing doe hereby confirms under our hands this 18th of March 1659
Test GEORGE LANGFORD,
JENKIN PRICE his marke
20th Aprill 1660, This Lre. of Attorney was recorded
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1656-1661 Lancaster County Order Book; [Antient Press]; Page 143
Lancaster County Court 8th of May 1661
- JOHN MANNING, a fatherlesse Child, Sonne of THO: MANNING deced, haveing beene kept some yeres past by Lt. Coll; FLEETE, deced., is ordered by this Cort: to live & remaine wth : Mrs. SARA FLEETS, the Widd: & Relict of the sd: HEN FLEETE as her Apprentice untill he attaine unto the age of one & twentie yeres, she teachinge hym to reade
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1661-1662 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 1, Part 2; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 5 [60]. 28 Oct. 1661. John Wallker of Glocester County doe appointe Captn. James Neale of Maryland, Esqr., my attorney to demand a debt of 10,000 pounds of tobacco oweing by Mr. William Peirce of Potomeck unto Lt. Collonell Fleete, deceased, and due unto mee by marriage with Mrs. Saragh Fleete the relict and adminestratrix of Left. Collonell Fleete.
John Walker
Wit: Henry Watts, Tho. Hobson.
4 Feb. 1661 [1662]. Recorded.

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1672-1674 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 5, Part I; [Antient Press]; Page 69-70
TO ALL CHRISTIAN PEOPLE to whom these presents shall come Know yee that I SARAH STONE alias WALKER of the County of Rappa did in the time of my widowhood but before I had proved the Will of Conel JOHN WALKER my late Husband deceased did set apart certaine young Negroes certaine Cattle some Plate and household stuff which I did intend to give unto the Children of Collo. JOHN WALKER deceased as also to some of my owne had by him and to that intent RICHARD FOX did make a writing of the particulars doe intended upon consideration that it might oblige them the more to Love and Respect me and stir up filial! affections in them unto me but finding contrary to Expectation I am for my good will and affection to them contemned & despised and Rewarded wth Contumelious words and opprobrious actions and my loving Husband JOHN STONE molested by Litigious Lawsuits and daily threatened by more Suites of Law doe by these presents annul! make void and of none effect the said Instrument of Wrighting annulling revoking and making void all and every the said premises part parcel! or gift therein contained in the said Wrightings as if there never was or had been any such Gifts by Writing made and giving them fully to the disposing of my own loving husband and do further declare that I the said SARAH STONE alias WALKER did never subscribe the said Wrighting but what is there subscribed is the act and subscription of RICHARD FOX and doe moreover with the consent of my loving Husband JOHN STONE make and appoint Mr. HENRY CLERK my true and lawful! Attorney to acknowledge this as my act and deed in Court. In Witness whereof I have sett my hand and seale this 3 day of November 1672
in presence of us THOMAS BLISSED, SARAH STONE
HENRY CREIGHTON
I acknowledge my consent to this as witness my hand and seale the day and year above written
Test THOMAS BLISSED. JOHN STONE
HEN CREIGHTON
Recognit in Cu: Com Rappa sexto die Novembris 1672.1

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

Family 1

Henry Fleet b. c 1603, d. b 8 May 1661

Family 2

Col. John Walker b. b 1624, d. 10 Feb 1668
Children

Family 3

Col. John Stone b. 1631, d. b 3 Nov 1698
Child

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Sarah Burden 1640 - 1679: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I28546&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.
  2. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Henry Fleet Abt 1603 - Bef 1661: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I32825&tree=Tree1
  3. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 26 March 2026. John Walker Bef 1624 - 1668: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I28313&tree=Tree1
  4. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 26 March 2026. John Stone 1631 - 1698: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I28281&tree=Tree1
  5. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Anne Stone 1672 - Aft 1728: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I147533&tree=Tree1

Col. John Walker1

M, #105406, b. before 1624, d. 10 February 1668
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     Col. John Walker was born before 1624.1 He married Unknown (?) before 1651 at Sittingbourne Parish, Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA,
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His 1st of 2 wives.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 2     Female MNU Walker, b. Bef 1636 d. Abt 1661, Sittingbourne Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia (Age > 25 years)
Marriage     Bef 1651      Sittingbourne Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Anne Walker, b. Abt 1651, Sittingbourne Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia d. 1685, Sittingbourne Parish, Essex County, Virginia (Age ~ 34 years)
     2. Frances Walker, b. Abt 1653, Sittingbourne Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia
     3. Jane Walker, b. Abt 1657, Sittingbourne Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia
     4. Elizabeth Walker, b. Abt 1661, Sittingbourne Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia d. Aft Sep 1705, St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia (Age ~ 44 years.)2,1 Col. John Walker married Sarah Burden between May 1661 and December 1664 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd of 2 wives; her 2nd of 2 husbands.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 1     Sarah Burden, b. 1640 d. 22 Dec 1679, North Farnham Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia (Age 39 years)
Marriage     Between May 1661 and 1664      Lancaster County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Sarah Walker, b. Abt 1664, North Farnham Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia d. 1695, Richmond County, Virginia (Age ~ 31 years)
     2. Easter Walker, b. Abt 1667, North Farnham Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia d. Bef 1698, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia (Age ~ 30 years.)1,3
Col. John Walker died on 10 February 1668 at Sittingbourne Parish, Essex Co., Virginia, USA.1
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1699-1709 Richmond County, Virginia Wills and Inventories [Robert K. Headley, jr.]; Page 107v
- John WALKER, of Rapp. County, will; 22 Feb 1665, 3 Feb 1668,
[rerecorded 14 Feb 1706/07]
dau. Anne (mentions previous legacy to her from Francis BAYLIE);
daus. Frances, Jane, Elizabeth; All land in Gloucester Co. to be eq. div. among four daus. Anne, Frances, Jane, and Elizabeth;
daus. Sarah and Hester to receive all land in Rapp. Co. consisting of 1000 ac.
(all daus. are under 16); wife Sarah 400 acres in Rapp Co;
ex: wife;
wits: Richard FOX, Abraham WARREN;
Cod. dated 6 Jul 1668 mentions that dau. Anne had, by that time, mar. John PAYNE. Prov. by the depositions of Richard FOX, aged 39 years or thereabouts, and Joseph CHISSELL aged 27 years or thereabouts.
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1656-1692 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Will Book; [William Montgomery Sweeny]
Will of Colonel John Walker. His will dated 22 February, 1665, was proved 3rd and recorded 10th February, 1668, in Rappahannock County. A copy of his will was recorded in Richmond County, Virginia, 10 February, 1706. He was dead by 28 January, 1668/9, when his widow Sarah Walker, made her will. She was a widow before she married Colonel Walker and in her will she mentions her only son merely as "my Sonne Henry." She remarried, to Colonel John Stone. Rappahannock County Deeds No. 5, 1672-76, page 97, contains the following: "TO ALL CHRISTIAN PEOPLE to whom these presents shall come &C KNOW yee that I Sarah Stone Alias Walker of the County of Rappa did in the time of my widowhood but before I had proved the will of Colonel John Walker my Late Husband deceased did set apart certaine young Negroes Certaine Cattle Some Plate and Household Stuff which I did intend to give to the children of Col John Walker deceased as also to some of my owne had by him and to that Intent Richard Fox did make a writing of the Particulars soe Intended upon Consideration that I might oblige them the more to Love and Respect me and stir up filial affection in them unto me but finding contrary to Expectation I am for my good will and Affection to them Contemned & despised and Rewarded with Contumelious words and approbious actions and my loving husband John Stone molested by Litigious Lawsuits and daily threatened by more suits of Law doe by these presents of Wrighting Annulling Revoaking and making void all and Every the said Premises Part Parcell or Gifts therein Contained in the said Wrighting as if there Never was or had been such Gifts by writing made interesting and giving them fully to the disposing of my own loving husband and do further declare that I the said Sarah Stone alias Walker did never subscribe the said Writing but what is there subscribed is the act and subscription of Richard Fox and doe moreover with the consent of my loving husband John Stone make ordaine Constitute and appoint Mr. Henry Clerk my true and lawful attorney to acknowledge this as my act and deed in Court. IN WITNESS whereof I have sett my hand and Seale this 2nd day of November Anno 1672. Signum : Sarah (X) Stone (Seale). Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of Thomas Blissed and Henry Creighton. I acknowledge my Consent to this as Witness my hand and Seale the day and year above written : John Stone."
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Wills of Old Rappahannock County, Virginia [William Montgomery Sweeny];
Walker, Sarah. 28 Jan., 1668/9; 22 Dec., 1679.
To Col. William Walker's six daughters, Anne Paine, Frances Walker, Elizabeth Walker, Sarah Walker, Esther Walker and Jane Walker; son Henry;
daughter Mary Burden;
witnesses Francis Setle, Richard Fox.
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1677-1678 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 6, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 123-126
I SARAH WALKER doe give and bequeath unto Collo. JOHN WALKERs Six Daughters as followeth;
Imprimis Six young Negroes
Item I give to ANNE PAINE the Negro boy cald Richard.
Item I give to FRANCES WALKER the Negro boy cald Peter.
Item I give unto JANE WALKER the Negro girls calld Deborah.
Item I give unto ELIZABETH WALKER a Negro girle calld Suzanna;
Item I give unto SARAH WALKER the Negro girle cald Mareay at my decease;
Item I give unto EASTER WALKER the Negro boy called Palmer when she marrieth
Item I give unto ANNE PAYNE one young Filley allmost a yeare old and to the rest of her Sisters every one a Mare foale as soone as it pleaseth God to send them
Item. I give unto FRANCES WALKER five Cows when she marrieth
Item. I give unto JANE WALKER five Cows when she marrieth
Item. I give unto ELIZABETH WALKER five Cows when she marrieth
Item. I give unto SARAH WALKER five Cows when she marrieth January the 28th: in the yeare of our Lord 1668
Item. I give unto ESTHER WALKER five Cows when she marrieth
Item I give to ANNE PAYNE, FRANCES WALKER, JANE WALKER and ELIZABETH WALKER all the Plate that was their Fathers to be equally devided amongst them
Item I give to my Sonne, HENRY, one Silver Beaker and a Silver Spoone at my decease
Item I give unto my Daughter, MARY BURDEN, one Silver Tankard & one Silver Spoone att my decease
Item I give unto my Daughter, SARAH WALKER, one Great Silver Salt Cellar & one Silver Spoons att. my decease
Item I give unto my Daughter, ESTHER WALKER, one Silver Bason & one Silver Spoone att my decease
Item I give unto FRANCES WALKER when she marrieth ten Pewter Dishes
Item I give unto JANE WALKER when she marrieth ten Pewter Dishes
Item I give unto ELIZABETH WALKER when she marrieth ten Pewter Dishes
Item I give unto my Sonne, HENRY, when he cometh to age, one Feather bed and Boulster, one Rugg, one paire of Blanketts, one paire of Piloves; & pillowbeeres, and one pairs of Sheetes
Item I give unto my Daughter, MARY BURDEN, one Featherbed, one Boulster, one paire of Blanketts
Item one paire of Sheets with a Couple of Pillows and pillowbeares at her Marriage.
As Witness my hand and Seale the day and years abovesd
FRANS. SETTLE, SARAH WALKER
RICHD: FOX
Recordatr. xx9th die Xbris 1679

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28 Feb 1652/3 Lancaster New England Historical and Genealogical Magazine, Vol. XXXIX, Page 166, Page 62.. John Walker was burgess for Warwick in 1644, 1646, and 1649, removed to Gloucester County, and was Lt. Col. and Councillor in 1656. He married SARAH, WIDOW of Henry Fleet.

John Walker and Edwin Conway were witnesses to a deed dated 28 Feb 1652/3 --6 Apr 1653 Lancaster Co, Va Richard Coleman patent 320 a. on N. side Rapp. River near land of Wm. Newsome and land now in possession of Rice Jones. Patent issued by Sir William Berkeley. Rice Jones assigns 28 Feb 1652/3 his right in the land to Howell Powell and Geo. Harris.. wit: Edwin Conway, John Walker

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1652-1658 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book; [Frank V. Walczyk]
John Walker his sale of land to Richard Holden
These presents witness that I John Walker of Yeuocomoco doth assign and make a firm conveyance over unto Richard Holden of the same place his heirs extrs or assignees one piece or parcel of land called by the name of, 'Youocomoco Neck" so much as contains to four hundred and fifty acres of land it being 28 poles from a white oak called, The Quarter Tree bounding North up the branch of a swamp by my house and Easterly upon the Bayside and Southerly into the woods upon Youocomoco River. To have and enjoy the said land to him the said Richard Holden his heirs or assignees forever without the molestation or trouble of me the said John Walker my heirs or assignees and all previldges of fishing fowling hunting hawking timberling or minerally asset within my pattent mentioned and all other priviledges whatsoever that mayor doth belong to me. In witness where ofI the said John Walker have here unto set my hand and seal the 24th of November 1652. the mark of John Walker sealed and delivered in the presence of;
Thomas Speke, Francis Gray
23rd November 1652 This conveyance was
acknowledged by the said Walker in court and is recorded.
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1652-1658 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book; [Frank V. Walczyk]
John Walker his mark
Know all men by these presents that John Walker of the County of Northumberland doth give for his mark of hogs and cattle cropt on the right ear and cut up on both sides the left and a bit taken out of the burr of the left ear.
16th February.
this mark was recorded.
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1652-1658 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book; [Frank V. Walczyk] [Page 54 R]
John Meekes his sale ofland unto John Walker
Know all men by these presents that I John Meekes [----] Planter for a valuable consideration in hand received have bargained and sold unto John Walker of the said [--] also Planter a parcel of land of fifty acres be it more or less formerly in the occupation and hold of the said John Walker commencing at the Indian Cabin Branch running Northwest to the [-----] the said John Walker to have and to hold for the said [---] fifty acres for himself and to the use of hisheirs extrs and [-----] to his and their own proper use and behalf forever and I the said John Meekes my heirs extrs and assignees and every of them [--] fifty acres unto the said John Walker his heirs extrs and assignees against all people shall and will warrent aquit and forever defend by these presents, In witness whereof I have here unto set [-----] hand this fifteenth of November 1654.
the mark of John Meekes signed and delivered in the presence of [----] Roberts, Dan. Roberts
20th August 1655, this sale of land to John Walker was acknowledged in court by John Meekes and is recorded.
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1655-1658 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book, Part 2; [Antient Press]; Page 85
KNOW ALL MEN by these pr:sents yt: I JNO: WALKER for a valuable consideracon alreaddy in hand reced , have bargained sold & delivered unto THO: HAYLES one Cow of coloure black aged 4 yeares or thereabouts marked with a cropp on the right eare & cutt over & undr: on the left eare, wch: said Cow with all her future increase I the said JOHN WALKER doe for me my heires warrant agt. all men unto him the said THO: HAYLES his heirs or assignes for ever, peaceably & quietly to enjoy, Wittness my hand this 17th day of January 1654
Test RI FLYNT, the marke of HENRY HAYLER JOHN WALKER
Memorand: That I THOMAS HALES doe assigne over all my right title &interest of this Bill of Sale unto FRAUNCES ROBERTS, the Daughter of GERRARD ROBERTS SENIOR, Provided that the first Cow Calfe doth bright it bee for the use of GERRARD ROBERTS JUNIOR, And in case the Cow doth not bring a Calfe in a twelve moneth after these pr:sents, that then I the said THOMAS HALES doe bynde my selfe to make a Calfe good & further if it bee a Bull Calfe to change it for a Cow Calfe if bee bath any of his ovine Cattle, The word JUNIOR interlined before ye sigening
Test RI: FLYNT the marke of THOMAS HALES
Wittness WILLIAM COLEMAN, NICHO. BANISTER, his marke
21th July 1656 This Assignemt was acknowledged in Court by THOMAS HALES & is recorded wth the Bill of Sale

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1652-1658 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book; [Frank V. Walczyk]
Mary Laud her deposition.
Mary Laud aged 34 years or there abouts sworn and examined saith that in November last or there abouts at John Meekes his funeral Wm. Jeffars and his sister who is now the wife of Wm. Walker (fell out) and she bid him go to his whore the Fidlers wife, Wm. Jeffars made and swore and said, do not say so sister for she is an honest woman, the said Jeffars his sister replied again and said she is a whore and I will prove it, and further this depondent saith not.
Signum - Mary Laud
21st July 1656, Jurat in court

Henry Haylor his deposition,
Henry Haylor aged 37 years or there abouts sworn and examined saith, that about a month since this depondent being at the house of John Walker, Wm. Walker and his wife came into the said house the said Wm. Walkers wife and Wm. Thomas his wife fell to words and Wm. Walkers wife told the said Wm. Thomas his wife that she would beat her the said Thomas his wife replied that she would give her as good as she brought if fire brands would do it upon which Walkers wife struck the said Thomas his wife and threw her down upon a chest and did there beat her but the said Thomas his wife did not strike the said Walkers wife in this depondents sight and further this dependent saith not.
Signum - Henry Haylor
21st July 1656, Jurat in court.

Wm. Little his deposition.
Wm. Little aged 43 years or there abouts sworn andexamined saith that about the beginning of this instant July this depondent Wm. Walker and his wife being at John Walker his house where Wm. Thomas and his wife now dwelleth the two woman, Walkers wife and Thomas his wife began to leer and to be in very high terms so far that the said Walkers wife ran towards the said Thomas his wife but what blows were given this depondent can not say by reason of a partition which debarred this depondent from the sight of them but this depondent heard the said Thomas his wife cry out and further this depondent saith not.
William Little
21st July 1656, Jurat in court
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1652-1658 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book; [Frank V. Walczyk]
Nicholas Banister letter of attorney to John Walker.
Know all men by these presents that I Nicholas Banister do constitute and ordain John Walker to be my lawful Iattorney for me and in my name to answer the suit of Capt. Thomas Cornwaleys Esq. and what my said Attorney shall do or cause to be done in or about the premisses I do hereby ratify and confirm as if I were personally present and did the same witness my hand this 10th of November 1657.
The mark of Nicholas Banister
Teste - R. Flynt, William Jeffars
22nd November 1657, this letter of attorney was recorded.

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1656-1662 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 1, Part I; [Antient Press]; Page 49-50
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that we JAMES MERRIT & DAVID FALKNER both of the County of Rappahannock Planters have for valuable consideracon by us in hand reced sold from us our heirs & admrs to JOHN WALKER his heirs assignes all our rights of part of Four hundred acres of land which we bought of RICHARD COLEMAN (missing) part which we have sold by these presents unto JOHN WALKER is the lower side of the Creek which runs through that land between RALPH WARRINER & JAMES MERRIT & DAVID FALKNER including (missing) the utmost extent of their bounds & likewise including all the land of the South West side of the Main Branch of that Creek which runs up the land TO HAVE and to hold said parcel] of land to him the said JOHN WALKER his heirs & assignes forever without the lett or molestation of us JAMES MERRIT & DAVID FALKNER our heirs & assignes with all right & priviledges whatsoever to ous belonging by virtue of our said Pattent. In Witness whereof the said JAMES MERRIT & DAVID FALKNER have hereunto set their hands this first day of August 1659
in presence of JOHN DAINGERFIELD, JAMES MERRIT
ANDREW GILSON DAVID FALKNER
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1656-1662 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 1, Part I; [Antient Press]; Page 84-85
TO ALL TO WHOM these presents shall come I RICHARD BENNET Esqr. Governour & Capt. Genll. of Virginia send greeting in our Lord God Everlasting Whereas &c now Know ye that I the said RICHARD BENNET doe in the name of the Keepers of the Libertys of England by authority of Parliament with the consent of the Councell of State accordingly give & grant unto THOMAS HAWKINS three hundred & forty acres of land being on the North side of the RAPPAHANOCK RIVER (missing) towards the head of PEPETICK CREEK begining where the Creek first devides it self into two brances the mane branch Extending it self North West paralell with the said land 285 perches unto a marked tree standing by an INDIAN PATH thence North East a mile into the woods & lastly S. E Southerly unto the other branch where the NECK is (missing) over lying on the North East side of the said land falling into the place where it first devides itself by which is made a NECK including the said land the said land being due unto the said THOMAS LUCAS by & for the transportation of Seven persons into this Collony whose names are in the records under this Patent To have & to hold &c. Given under our hands this first day of July 1653 RI: BENNETT
W. CLAIBORNE Secr.
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I MARY HAWKINS Wife of THOMAS HAWKINS of the County of Rappahanocke do make & appoint my Loving friend JOHN WALKER my true and lawfull Attorney for me & in my name to acknowledge my consent to a parcell of land as by a conveyance will appear to JOHN PAYNE to the truth whereof witness my hand & seale this 31st January 1659
Witness JOHN PROSSER, MARY HAWKINS
THOS: MELTON
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I THOMAS HAWKINS for a valuable consideracon to me in hand paid by JOHN PAIN of Rappahanock & with the consent of MARY my Wife sell all our right & interest to two Pattents the one bearing the date the seventh of June 1652 & the other the first of July 1653 & all the land therein menconed (Except three hundred acres formly conveyed unto Mr. WILLIAM JOHNSON of this County) unto the above JOHN PAINE his heirs & assignes for ever according to the tenour of the Pattents & further the abovesaid THOMAS & MARY do further ingage our selves to acknowledge the sale of ye said land in open Court & do warrant the sale from all claiming under them & to assigne PAINE a conveyance (missing) conveyed from Mr. (raising) unto me the abovesaid THOMAS HAWKINS to the truth whereof the above said THOMAS & MARY have hereunto sett our hands & seals this 31st of January 1659
in the presence of JOHN PROSSER, THOMAS HAWKINS
JOHN WALKER MARY HAWKINS
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1661-1666 Lancaster County, Virginia Deed & Wills [Antient Press]; Page 390
KNOW ALL MEN by these p:sents that I JOHN WALKER of the County of RAPPAH: Taylor, do by these p:sents constitute & make Mr. THO: CHETWODE my true & lawful Attorney for me & in my name together wth: WILLM. PUE to sel unto ROBT. PRITCHARD one tract of land containing Eight hundred & sixty acres lying & being in the County of Lancaster & belonging to me the aforesd. JOHN WALKER, & the sd WILLM. PUE as by Patent thereof may more at large appear, And I do hereby further authorize & appoint my sd Attorney (together with the sd WILLM. PUE) to make a firm & legal conveyance of the sd Eight hundred & sixty acres of land unto the sd ROBT. PRITCHARD & his heirs as by the Council of the sd ROBT. PRITCHARD learned in the Law shal be reasonably devised & required & to acknowledge the same in the County Court of Lancastr: according to the Laws of this Country And to make all further assurance as shal be legally required And I the sd JOHN WALKER do hereby p:mise to confirm whatsoever my sd Attorney shal lawfully do in the p:misses as fully & absolutely as if I my selfe were then & there p:sonally p:sent. In Witnes whereof I the sd JOHN WALKER have hereunto put my hand & seale dated this 16th day of Nov: Ano: Dom: 1660
Sealed & delivered in the p:sence of
JOHN CURTYS, JOHN WALKER
EDWARD DALE
Record in Cur Lancr: xxd. die Nov: Ano: 1660 p EDWD. DALE, CL Curm Lancr: 12d Sept: Ano: 1660 p EDWD. DALE, Cl Cur
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1661-1662 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 1, Part 2; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 5 [60]. 28 Oct. 1661. John Wallker of Glocester County doe appointe Captn. James Neale of Maryland, Esqr., my attorney to demand a debt of 10,000 pounds of tobacco oweing by Mr. William Peirce of Potomeck unto Lt. Collonell Fleete, deceased, and due unto mee by marriage with Mrs. Saragh Fleete the relict and adminestratrix of Left. Collonell Fleete.
John Walker
Wit: Henry Watts, Tho. Hobson.
4 Feb. 1661 [1662]. Recorded.
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1661-1666 Lancaster County, Virginia Deed & Wills [Antient Press]; Page 193
Lancaster County Court 10th of September 1662
- This Bill bindeth mee, Collonell JO. WALKER, my heirs Executors Administrators & assignes to pay unto MARY BYRDEN, the natural Daughter of Mrs. SARA FLEETE, the somme of foure hundred pounds of lawful money of England at or wth.in the expiracon of six moneths after hir arrivall to the age of sixteene yeres or her day of marriadge. & in case the sd. MARY BURDEN should dye before the terminaon of the tyme abovesd., then the sd. somme to devolve unto the next heire or heires of Mrs. SARA FLEETEs body begotten by the abovesd. Coll. JOHN WALKER & for the true performance of the p:misses, I have hereunto sett my hand and seale this 15th day of Octob: 1662
THE CONDICON of this Obligation is such that if the abovesd. Coll: JO: WALKER, his heires Executors, Administrators or assignes doe well & truly pay or cause to bee paide the just somme of two hundred pounds of good and lawful' money of England unto the abovesd: MARY BURDEN, accordinge as in the above sd. Bill is exprest., or in case of her decease to the next heire or heires of Mrs. SARA FLEETEs body as above exprest., then this Obligacon to bee voyde, otherwise to stande in full force & effect
Signed sealed & delivered in the presence of DAVY FOX, JOHN WALKER, ye seale
ROBT. GOODYEARE
Recordat. in Cur. Com: Lanc: 10th Sept. 1662 p EDWD. DALE, Cl Cur
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1663-1668 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 3; [Antient Press]; Page 71-73
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I JOHN WALKER of the Pish of Sittingbourne in the County of Rappa doe by me my heires for a Valluable consideracon to me in hand paid have bargained and sould unto RICHA. GOOD his heirs for Ever Seaventy acres of land be it more or less begining at a marked pocickry by the Marsh side of the South side of Rappa. River and so extending up the marsh side to another marked pocickry at the Head of a small branch and soe runing across the Necke uppon a streight line to occupacon Creeke Side at the Head of a small branch to a marked pocickry & Extending down the Creeke to the lowermost Corner tree and from thence to the River side to a marked pocickry where it first begann this sd land adjoyning to the land of MR. PAIGE in the Fresshes of the Rappa. Further I the sd John Walker doe oblidge my selfe my heires or assignes in the Just Sume and penalty of three thousand pounds of good Tobo and Caske to make good the Just and Lawfull Sale of the aforesd Land unto Richard Goode his heires or assignes for Ever of and from any person or persons whatsoever that may or shall lay claime thereunto, IN TESTIMONY hereof I have this 27th of Aprill (66) sett my hand and seale before the signing & sealing hereof it is agreed that Richard Goode his heires or assignes shall pay the yearly Quitrents of the sd land
In presents of WILL FOGG, John Walker
JOHN RYMAN
acknowledged to Richard Goode and his heires in the Court of Rappa and thereupon to he recorded
June 2d 1666 Recordat in Com Rappa
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1663-1668 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 3; [Antient Press]; Page 249-250
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I RICHARD GOOD of the Parrish of Sittingbourne in the County of Rappa. doe for me my heires for a valluable consideracon to me in hand paid Have Bargained and sold unto JOHN WALKER his heires Seaventy acres of land Vizt. more or less begining at a marked pocickry by the Marsh of the So: Side of Rappa: River and soe extending up the Marsh side to another marked pocickry at the head of a small branch and soe runing across the necke uppon a Straight lyne to Occupacon Creeke side at the head of a small branch to a marked pocickry and Extending downe the Creeke to the Lower most Corner Tree and from thence to the River side to the marked pocickry where it first Began the said land adjoyning the land of MR. PAIGE in the Freshes of Rappa. River Further I the said Richard Good doe oblidge myselfe to make good and lawfull sale of the said land unto John Walker his heirs for Ever in Testimony whereof I have this 29th day of Octobr: 1666 sett my hand and seale
In presents of us THOMAS PARKER, Richard Goode
JOSIAH EVANS
Aprill 29th This Convayance within menconed was this day desired by Rich: Goode to all intents and purposes therein menconed to be recorded in the Court of Rappa Recordat xii Junii 1667
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1672-1674 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 5, Part I; [Antient Press]; Page 69-70
TO ALL CHRISTIAN PEOPLE to whom these presents shall come Know yee that I SARAH STONE alias WALKER of the County of Rappa did in the time of my widowhood but before I had proved the Will of Conel JOHN WALKER my late Husband deceased did set apart certaine young Negroes certaine Cattle some Plate and household stuff which I did intend to give unto the Children of Collo. JOHN WALKER deceased as also to some of my owne had by him and to that intent RICHARD FOX did make a writing of the particulars doe intended upon consideration that it might oblige them the more to Love and Respect me and stir up filial! affections in them unto me but finding contrary to Expectation I am for my good will and affection to them contemned & despised and Rewarded wth Contumelious words and opprobrious actions and my loving Husband JOHN STONE molested by Litigious Lawsuits and daily threatened by more Suites of Law doe by these presents annul! make void and of none effect the said Instrument of Wrighting annulling revoking and making void all and every the said premises part parcel! or gift therein contained in the said Wrightings as if there never was or had been any such Gifts by Writing made and giving them fully to the disposing of my own loving husband and do further declare that I the said SARAH STONE alias WALKER did never subscribe the said Wrighting but what is there subscribed is the act and subscription of RICHARD FOX and doe moreover with the consent of my loving Husband JOHN STONE make and appoint Mr. HENRY CLERK my true and lawful! Attorney to acknowledge this as my act and deed in Court. In Witness whereof I have sett my hand and seale this 3 day of November 1672
in presence of us THOMAS BLISSED, SARAH STONE
HENRY CREIGHTON
I acknowledge my consent to this as witness my hand and seale the day and year above
written
Test THOMAS BLISSED. JOHN STONE
HEN CREIGHTON
Recognit in Cu: Com Rappa sexto die Novembris 1672

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1682-1686 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 7, Part I; [Antient Press]; Page 167-168
THIS INDENTURE made the sixth day of May 1685 in the thirty fifth yeare of the reigne of our Sovereigne Lord King Charles the second &c. Between EDWIN CONWAY of Virginia and SARAH his Wife of the one part and MATTROM WRIGHT in the Parish of Sittinburn in County of Rappa:, Gentl, of the other part Witnesseth that the said EDWIN CONWAY and SARAH his Wife for the full sum of Two hundred and thirty pounds Sterling to them or one of them in hand truly paid have sold unto the said MATTROM WRIGHT his heires One thousand acres of land situate and being in the Parish of Sittingburn in the County of Rappa: on the Northwest or upper side of RAPPA. CREEK the said land being the moiety or one half part of a Pattent for Two thousand acres of land granted to Lieut. Coll. HENRY FLEET dated the 25th day of August 1657 & by him lapsed and after granted to WALTER GRAINGER by Pattent dated the 25th of March 1661 & by the said GRAINGER sold & assigned to Colnll JOHN WALKER as by Assignment on back of the said Pattent dated the 20th of May 1682, may more at large appeare and the said One thousand acres of land being the moiety of sd Pattent given by sd Collnell JOHN WALKER to his Daughter, SARAH, and her heires and assignes forever which sd Daughter being now Wife of EDWIN CONWAY aforesd, and also all houses orchards fields together with all proffits and appurtenances belonging unto the sd One thousand acres of land & premises with all the right which sd EDWIN CONWAY and SARAH his Wife have To have and to hold unto the sd MATTROM WRIGHT from henceforth & forever Subject nevertheless unto the quit rents wch from henceforth shall be due to be paid unto his Majtie his heires and the said EDWIN CONWAY & SARAH his Wife hereby shall and will warrant & defend and that the said MATTROM WRIGHT may peaceably possess
the same without the lett of the sd EDWIN CONWAY or SARAH his Wife or any other persons whatsoever In Witness whereof the parties have sett their hands and seales
Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of
SAMLL. TRAVERSE, EDWIN CONWAY
RAW: TRAVERS SARAH CONWAY
Memorandum: That the Thousand acres of land above granted to MATTRUM WRIGHT is the Sonthermost part of the Two thousand acres granted to Colnll. HENRY FLETT, this written before signed May 6th 1685
Then acknowledged in the County Court of Rappa: by EDWIN CONWAY & SARAH his Wife and record: the 12th day of the same month
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1686-1688 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 7, Part II; [Antient Press]; Page 236-238
THIS INDENTURE made the fifth day of May 1686 and in the second yeare of the 238 Reigne of our Sovereign Lord James the second &c. Between EDWIN CONWAY of the County of LANCASTER Gent. and SARAH his Wife of the one part and ROBERT TOMLIN JUNR of the County of Rappa: Gent., and EASTER his Wife of the other part Witnesseth that Whereas Colo. JOHN WALKER late of the said County of Rappa: did in and by his last Will and Testament give and devise unto the sd SARAH and EASTER his two Daughters and to their heires forever Two thousand acres of land scituate at or neere RAPPA: CREEKE in the County of Rappa: vch he purchased and bought of one WALTER GRANGER Now This Indenture Witnesseth that the said EDWIN CONWAY and SARAH his Wife & the sd ROBERT TOMLIN and EASTER his Wife having mutually agreed on a particon and separacon of the sd land between them the sd EDWIN CONWAY and SARAH his Wife in pursuance whereof have granted unto the sd ROBERT TOMLIN and EASTER his Wife one thousand acres of the said land lying Northermost separated and divided from the other by a line of marked trees for that purpose runing from East to West as neere as may be through the midle of the sd Two thouand acres of land given as aforesaid and also all profits & appurtenances to the sd Northern One thousand acres of land belonging as also all the right and Interest which the sd EDWIN CONWAY and SARAH his Wife have or can lawfully claim to the same To have and to hold the said land being the Northermost of the sd Two thousand acres of land as aforesd. all and singular the premisses with the right and appurtenances belonging unto the sd ROBERT TOMLIN and EASTER his Wife as also that the sd EDWIN CONWAY hath paid and secured to be paid unto the sd ROBERT TOMLIN Thirty pounds current English money in regard of the Meleracon demand to be of that part of the said land agreed to the said EDWIN CONWAY and SARAH his Wife and herein exprest they the said ROBERT TOMLIN and EASTER his Wife have granted unto the said EDWIN CONWAY and SARAH his Wife their heires One thousand acres of land being the Southermost part of the said Two thousand acres separated and devided from the other by the sd line running from East to West as aforesd, with all profits and appurtenances to the sd Southermost One thosuand acres as also all right wch the sd ROBERT TOMLIN and EASTER his Wife may lawfully claime and sd EDWIN CONWAY and SARAH his Wife do promis sd ROBERT TOMLIN and EASTER his Wife that the sd EDWIN CONWAY and SARAH his Wife will at any time within the space of seven years now next coming after the date hereof acknowledge these presents in due form of Law and doe acknowledge any other Deed as shall by Coun cell learned in the Law thought requisite for the conveying the sd Southermost land. In Witness whereof the parties have sett their hands and seales
Sealed and delivered after in presence of
THOMAS NEW,
HENRY FLEET ROBERT TOMLIN
JO: TAVERNER EASTER TOMLIN
The Within Deed acknowledged the 5th of May 1686 by the within named ROBERT TOMLIN JUNR. and EASTER his Wife before Colo, JOHN STONE, Lt. Colo. WM. LOYD and Capt. SAMLL, BLOMFIELD, Justices of peace for the County of Rappa: to Mr. EDWIN CONWAY and SARAH his Wife within named and recorded the 8th day of June 1686
Teste WM, COLSTON, CI Cur

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1653-1656 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 3; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 309
LT. COL. JOHN WALKER, 1200 acs. on the Ewd. side of a runn falling into Ware Riv., beg. at Mr. Mordecay Cooks land & by marked trees of Zachery Cripps. 14 July 1655, p. 346. 1,000 as. granted him, 29 Jan. 1651, & 200 acs. for trans. of 4 pers: Edmund Orphew, Walter English, Thomas 0 Lyn, Mahan Carry.
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1655-1664 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 4; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 362
JOHN WALKER & WILLIAM PEN, 360 acs. in Corotoman Riv. towards the head of the N. W. branch, N. E. by a lyne of trees parting this & land of Nicholas Hale. 16 Mar. 1657, p. 160, (234). Trans. of 7 pers.*
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1666-1679 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 6; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 39
COLL. JOHN WALKER; 1030 acs. Rappa. Co., 27 Se Apr. 1668, p. 147. Beg. on E. side of the'maine run of Rappa: Cr., at a poynt next below the Briggs or road, nere Pantagh (or Perantagh) Br. to Apamatike path, nere Rappa. Run, &c. Trans. of. 21 pers: John Moulden, Jug. Bartlett, Rich. Fox, Jno. Neale, Nico Goodwood, Robt. Holloway, Jno. Chambers; Robt. Shoult, Franc. Downer, Abra. Warren, Rich. Ford. Hen. Reynold, Judith Clerke, Mary Haynes, Mary Garrett, Amy Load, Ann Towers, John Shepheard, Geo. Fernier, Jno. Ashborne, Tho. Collins.
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1662-1666 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 5; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 481
JOHN WALKER, 238 acs. 2 R. 58 P. Rappa. Co., 20 Feb. 1662, p. 270, (216). S. side the Riv. in Farnham Parish, beg. at cor. tree of Mr. John Cattletts land, running S. E. by E. &c. to Occupation Cr. &c. including a point of land extending into the Cr. opposite the house of Henry Berry, containing 10 as. Assigned to him by Richard Lawson.
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1666-1679 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 6; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 19
COLL. JNO. WALKER, 900 acs. Rappa. -Co., E. side of Rappa. Cr., 27 Sept. 1667, p. 65. Nere land of Jasper Griffin, to cor. of Mathew Barrett's land, &c. Trans. of 18 pers: Jno. Russell, Robt. Sutton, Rich Wharton, Tho. Roe, Wm. Vaughan, Henry Burcher, Wm. Davies, George Proched (?), - Phill. Snead, Robt. Hunt, Edward Turner, Rich. Harding, Walter Smith, Jno. Hatton, Tho. Dutton, James Hide, Francis White, Nich. Hill.
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1666-1679 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 6; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 39
COLL.- JOHN WALKER: 1030 acs. Rappa. ,Co., 16 Apr. 1668, p. 147. Beg. on E. side of the maine run of .Rappa.' Cr., at a poynt next below the Briggs or road. nere Pantagh (or Perantagh) Br. to Apamatike path, nere Rappa. Run, &c. Trans. of. 21 pers: john Moulden, Bartlett. Rich. Fox. Jrro. Neale, Nico: Goodwood, Robt. Holloway, Jno. Chambers; Robt. Shoult, Franc. Downer, Abra. Warren, Rich. Ford. Hen. Reynold, Judith- Clerke, Mary Haynes, Mary Garrett, Amy Load,Ann Towers, John Shepheard, Geo. Fermer, Jno. Ashborne, Tho. Collins.
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1666-1679 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 6; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 40
LT. COLL. JOHN WALKER, Esqr., 1200 acs. on E'wd. side of a run of Ware Riv., 14 Oct. 1663, (& recorded 25 July, 1668) p. 151. Adj. land of Mr. Mordecai Cooke & Zachary Cripps. Renewal of his pattent dated 9 Oct. 1658.
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Contributed by: James Hughes

URL (Click on link) http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=375&last=&g_p=P3&collec tion=LO Patent
Title Cooke, Mordecoy.
Publication 7 September 1654.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Related See also the following surname(s): Cook.
Note Location: County location not given.
Description: 300 acres on the north side of a swamp falling into Ware River, and opposite to the land of John Walker.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 3, 1652-1655, p. 375 (Reel 2).

URL (Click on link) http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=234&last=&g_p=P4&collec tion=LO Patent
Title Pen, Willm.
Publication 16 March 1657.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Note Location: County location not given.
Grantee(s): Walker, John and Willm. Pen.
Description: 360 acres.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 4, 1655-1664, p. 234 (Reel 4).
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1710-1719 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 10; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 99
ROBERT PAINE (Pain), 180 acs. (Escheat L.), Essex Co., in St. Anne's Par; on S. side of Rappa. River; beg. at Cattlet's corner; to Ralph Rowzee, by head of a br. of Occupacin Cr; to an old hiccory called the Fishing Tree; on Lawson's line across the Neck; 6 Aug. 1717, Page 417. Escheated from John Walker, dec'd., by inquisition under John Lewis, Esqr., Esch'r., 10 Dec. 1714, "a certain parcel of land with a plantation thereon"; upon survey by Augustine Smith found to contain 180 acs. 2 Lbs. Tobacco.1

Family 1

Unknown (?) b. b 1636, d. c 1661
Child

Family 2

Sarah Burden b. 1640, d. 22 Dec 1679
Children

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 26 March 2026. John Walker Bef 1624 - 1668: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I28313&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.
  2. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Female MNU Walker Bef 1636 - Abt 1661: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I60095&tree=Tree1
  3. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Sarah Burden 1640 - 1679: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I28546&tree=Tree1
  4. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accessed 7 January 2026. Anne Walker Abt 1651 - 1685: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I28316&tree=Tree1

Unknown (?)1

F, #105407, b. before 1636, d. circa 1661
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     Unknown (?) was born before 1636.1 She married Col. John Walker before 1651 at Sittingbourne Parish, Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA,
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His 1st of 2 wives.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 2     Female MNU Walker, b. Bef 1636 d. Abt 1661, Sittingbourne Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia (Age > 25 years)
Marriage     Bef 1651      Sittingbourne Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Anne Walker, b. Abt 1651, Sittingbourne Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia d. 1685, Sittingbourne Parish, Essex County, Virginia (Age ~ 34 years)
     2. Frances Walker, b. Abt 1653, Sittingbourne Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia
     3. Jane Walker, b. Abt 1657, Sittingbourne Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia
     4. Elizabeth Walker, b. Abt 1661, Sittingbourne Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia d. Aft Sep 1705, St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia (Age ~ 44 years.)1,2
Unknown (?) died circa 1661.1

Family

Col. John Walker b. b 1624, d. 10 Feb 1668
Child

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Female MNU Walker Bef 1636 - Abt 1661: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I60095&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.
  2. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 26 March 2026. John Walker Bef 1624 - 1668: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I28313&tree=Tree1
  3. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accessed 7 January 2026. Anne Walker Abt 1651 - 1685: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I28316&tree=Tree1

Henry Fleet1

M, #105408, b. circa 1603, d. before 8 May 1661
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     Henry Fleet was born circa 1603 at Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London, England.1 He married Sarah Burden before 1658 at Christ Church Parish, Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA,
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Her 1st of 3 husbands.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Sarah Burden, b. 1640 d. 22 Dec 1679, North Farnham Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia (Age 39 years)
Marriage     Bef 1658      Christ Church Parish, Lancaster County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Mary Burden, b. Bef 1657, Lancaster County, Virginia d. Aft 1668, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia (Age > 13 years)
     2. Henry Fleet, b. Abt 1658, Christ Church Parish, Lancaster County, Virginia d. 9 May 1733, Christ Church Parish, Lancaster County, Virginia - probate (Age ~ 75 years.)1,2
Henry Fleet died before 8 May 1661 at Fleet's Bay, Christ Church Parish, Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.1
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
=MW
28 Feb 1652/3 Lancaster New England Historical and Genealogical Magazine, Vol. XXXIX, Page 166, Page 62.. John Walker was burgess for Warwick in 1644, 1646, and 1649, removed to Gloucester County, and was Lt. Col. and Councillor in 1656. He married SARAH, WIDOW of Henry Fleet.
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1656-1662 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 1, Part I; [Antient Press]; Page 14 (1657)
I JOHN WASHINGTON Attorney of Capt. FRANCIS EMPERER do assigne over unto Leift. Coll. HENRY FLEET (missing) RICHARD LAWSONS due to Mr. EMPERER for 1400 lb of Tobacco & Caske whereof for (missing) pounds receved the remainer I warrant due Witness my hand this 6th Febry (missing) the net recovery
Witnesses names obliterated JOHN WASHINGTON
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I Leift. Coll. HENRY FLEET do ordain & appoint my Friend JOHN STEVENS to be my true & lawful! Attorney to receive & demand all such debts (missing) this Court of Rappahanock (missing) persons whatsoever & likewise what my said Attorney shall do I do hereby ratifie & confirme as if I my self were then & there personally present Witness my hand this 4th of November
HENRY FLEET
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1656-1662 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 1, Part I; [Antient Press]; Page 14 (1657)
THIS BILL Bindeth me JOHN EDGECOMB my heirs & assignes for to pay unto HENRY FLEET or his assignes Six hundred & thirty pounds of good merchantable Tobacco & Cask to be paid at or upon the 10th of November next at my now Dwelling house in Rappahannock (missing) the true performance hereof I have hereunto set my hand this 24th of August 1652
Test PIFER WOOD JOHN EDGCOMBE
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1653-1657 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [Beverley Fleet];
p.87. 1 June 1648. David Phillippe binds himself to pay to Mr Walter Chiles 330 lb tob6 "at my new dwelling house in Chiokahominy river" on 10 Oct next.
Wit: Signed David x Phillipps
Wm Edwards
John Higgins
Walter Chiles assigns this bill to Capt Henry Fleete. 23 Feb 1652/3.
Witnessed by R: Huberd. Recorded 14 Nov 1657.
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1652-1658 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book; Frank V. Walczyk]
John Ingrams bill of sale to Capt. Fleete.
Know all men by these presents that I John Ingram in the County Northumberland for a valuable consideration
received have sold unto Capt. Henry Fleete Gent. of the County of Lancaster one brown cow marked with a crop and a slit on the left ear and a hole in the right ear the said Fleete for to enjoy the said cow with her increase, I the said Ingram for to warrent the said cow unto the said Henry Fleete and his assignees from me all men witness my hand the 29th of January 1653.
John Ingram
Witness - Peter Knight.
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1653-1657 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [Beverley Fleet];
p.87. 25 Oct 1655. Elias Blake binds himself to pay Henry Fleete 921 lb tobo in Rappahannocke River on demand. This to be in full payment of all accounts to date.
Wit: Signed Elias Blake
Sams Scott his marke
Jo Brathas his mark Rec 14 Nov 1657
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1658-1662 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 11
BE IT KNOWNE unto all men by these pr:sents that Lt Coll. HENRY FLEETE doth constitute & appoint my Friend, JOHN STEVENS, to be my lawful! Attorney to aske
and demand of any p:son or p:sons whatsoever that are indebted unto mee eyther by Bills or Accompts or in any other obligation whatsoever wth:in the County of Northumbld., Likewise I doe give power to my sd. Attorney to implead or discharge or make any agreemt wth : any p:son or p:sons whatsoever wthin the said County as well as if I my selfe were then & there p:sent; In Witness my hand this 22th of September 1657 HENRY FLEETE
Teste ye marke of WM; CLAPHAM
THO: MANSOY
20th 7br: 1658. This Lre. of Attor: was recorded
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1653-1657 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [Beverley Fleet];
p.88. Deposition of Hum: Haggett "aged 28 yeares or thereabouts". Says he did not sign a bill for 3 lb beaver to Mr Robert Huberd now sued in Court by Lt Coll Henry Fleet, the assignee. Sworn 21 Dec 1657
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1653-1657 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [Beverley Fleet];
p.88. 20 June 1654. Humphrey Haggett binds himself to pay Rob: Huberd 3 Ib "of good Winter Beaver".
Wit: Signed Humfry Haggett
Nicho Merwether
Huberd assigns above to Capt Hen: Fleete. 1 Sept 1656.
Rec 14 Nov 1657.
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1653-1657 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills; [Beverley Fleet];
p.90. P of A. - Dec 1657. Henry Fleete to John Stevens to colleot debts in Westmoreland Co.
Wit: Signed Hen Fleets
Thomas Allanson
The marks of Peter Taylor
Rec. 21 Dec 1657.
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1658-1662 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 36
KNOWE ALL MEN by these pr:sents that I Lt. Coll. HENRY FLEETE for a valluable consideracon paid by CHRISTOPHER GARLINGTON doe for mee my heires grant unto the sd XOPHER GARLINGTON all my right wch: I the said HENRY FLEETE now hath wch: WILLM. SPICER, late had in Two Pattents of Land ( ) three hundred acres of land as by the sd. Patent more at large appeare; To have & to hold the sd, Three hundred acres of land with all houses ediffices & buildings belonging & alsoe all other the rights whatsoever unto the sd. XOPHER GARLINGTON his heires & assignes for ever in as ample manner as in the Pattents thereof and I the said HENRY FLEETE the said Land warrant & defend the said Land from us our heires and all p:sons whatsoever; In Witnes whereof I the said HENRY FLEETE have ( ) this first day of ( )
Sealed & delivered in the presence of
RICH: PERROTT, EDWARD DALE HENRY FLEETE
30th ( ) I HENRY FLEETE doe ( ) now Wife shall surrender her ( ) by her selfe or her ( ) in the Court of Northumberland ( ) moneth next after the date hereof
Test RICH: PERROTT, EDWARD DALE HENRY FLEETE
20th Aprill 1660 JAMES MACGREGER by virtue of a Lre. of Attorney from the abovemenconed HENRY FLEETE & SARAH his Wife acknowledged the abovesd. Sale of Land in Northumberland County Court & the sd. Sale was then recorded
Wee HENRY FLEETE & SARAH FLEETE my Wife, doe hereby authorize & impower JAMES MACKGREGER in our behalfe to acknowledge a Bill of Sale or Conveyance for a tract of land of about One hundred & Fifty acres of Land or more as appeare by the sd. Bill of Sale bought of WM. SPICER and this to be done according to a Law p:vided for the same & wee doe hereby disclaims all right to any part or p:cell of the same, And for our Attorney JAMES MACKGREGOR doe doeing doe hereby confirms under our hands this 18th of March 1659
Test GEORGE LANGFORD,
JENKIN PRICE his marke
20th Aprill 1660, This Lre. of Attorney was recorded
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1659-1661 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 1, Part 1; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 22 [19] [D&W 1, Page 126].
15 9br [Nov.] 1660. William Peirce unto John Wood. For 10,000 pounds of tobacco that Peirce did stand ingadged unto Wood and by Wood assigned to Capt. Henry Fleett. All my interest of this pattent.
William Peirce
Wit: Thomas Pope, John Washington.
15 9br [Nov. 1660]. Acknowledged
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1656-1661 Lancaster County Order Book; [Antient Press]; Page 143
Lancaster County Court 8th of May 1661
- JOHN MANNING, a fatherlesse Child, Sonne of THO: MANNING deced, haveing beene kept some yeres past by Lt. Coll; FLEETE, deced., is ordered by this Cort: to live & remaine wth : Mrs. SARA FLEETS, the Widd: & Relict of the sd: HEN FLEETE as her Apprentice untill he attaine unto the age of one & twentie yeres, she teachinge hym to reade

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1623-1637 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 1, Part 1; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 13
ROGER SAUNDERS, Marriner, of Accomacke, 50 acs. upon the E. shoare of Chesepiacke Bay, abutting S. on ground of John Blore, decd., now in possession of sd. Roger, N. along the water side to land of Capt. Henry Fleete & W. upon the maine bay. Lease, as above. 14 Mar. 1628, Page 98.
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1643-1651 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 2; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 194
CAPT. HENRY FLEET, 1750 acs. Northumberland Co., 27 May 1650, Page 226. A neck of land lyeing on N. side of Rappa. Riv. at the mouth, beg. & poynting E. on the maine bay with a point called Windmill or Rappa. Point, bounded N. E. with Fleet's Bay from Windmill Pt. to Island Pt., Trans. of 35 pers.
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1653-1656 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 3; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 259
CAPT. HENRY FLEETE, 750 an. Lancaster Co., 1 Aug. 1652, Page 97. Upon N. side of Rappa. Riv. & S. W. of great Rappahanock Town where the Indians are at present seated 2 miles up Fleets Cr. &c. Trans. of 15 pers: David Seavell, Roger Moyle, John Rosier, John Bircher, Bennet Bennet, Richard Goodman, Thomas Smith, John Alewood, William Talbott, John Talbott, Richard Tuf ton, Chalice (or Chalcie) Foard, Henry Isles, John Beamont, Thomas Boards.
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1653-1656 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 3; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 259
CAPT. HENRY FLEET, 200 a Lancaster Co., 1 Aug. 1652, Page 100. Fleets Bay, butting S. upon Haddawa Cr. &c. includeing the three Indi Cabins. Trans. of 4 pers: Phillip Talor, William Foy (or Joy), Thomas Joy, Henry Rice.
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1653-1656 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 3; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 311
CAPT. HENRY FLEET, 347 acs. upon S. side of Pepetick Cr., 3 July 1655, Page 357. Adj. land of John Payne Sr divided by a creek from land of Thomas Hawkins. Trans. of 7 pers: John Smith, Isaac Holding, Henry Lisbourne, John Polwort, Teague 0 Fallo, David Wright, Hugh Budder.
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1653-1656 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 3; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 315
CAPT. HENRY FLEET, 1,000 acs. Lancaster Co., 1 June 1655, Page 378. In Fleets Bay, S. upon a creek near land of Toby Horton, E. upon the Bay, & N. upon Hadawaies Cr. Trans. of 20 pers.*
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1655-1664 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 4; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 332
CAPT. HENRY FLEETE, 550 acs. 11 Sept. 1656, Page 38, (58). Beg. at the miles end of land of Mr. WmSons. (Williamsons), now called Mr. Hobkins land & adj. his own land. Trans. of 11 pers: Darby Howranley, Katherine Cullin, Wm. Tall, Daniell Morrell, Jno. Bryant, Tho. Hinde, James Ludwell, Tho. Harris, Joane Wood, Tho. Boane (or Boare), Bridges Lee.
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1655-1664 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 4; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 353
LT. COL. HENRY FLEETE, 2000 ac. Rappa. Co., 25 Aug. 1657, Page I23, (182). On N. side of the river towards the head of great Rappa. Cr., adj. his own land, & towards the had of a creek called by the Indians Gibson. Trans. of 40 pers.*
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http://image.lva.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=226&last=&g_p=P2&co llection=LO Patent
Title Fleet, Henry, Capt.
Publication 27 May 1650.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41.
Note Location: Northumberland County.
Description: 1750 acres on the north side at the mouth of Rappahannock River.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 2, 1643-1651, Page 226 (Reel 2).
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URL (Click on link) http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/cgi-bin/GetLONN.pl?first=43&last=45&g_p=G1&colle ction=NN Grant
Title Willis, John.
Publication 27 February 1690/1691.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Northern Neck Grants, reels 288-311.
Note Location: Rappahannock County (extinct).
Grantee(s): Willis, John and Parsons, John.
Description: 158 acres adjacent to a tract of land surveyed for Henry Fleet above Foxalls Mill.
Source: Northern Neck Grants No. 1, 1690-1692, Page 43-45 (Reel 288).1

Reference:
Early Colonial Settlers cites:
1. [S268] Virginia Genealogies - Hayden, 591. Virginia Genealogies: A Genealogy of the Glassell Family of Scotland and ... By Horace Edwin Hayden
2. [S78] Genealogies of Virginia Families Vol. III, from the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.1

Family

Sarah Burden b. 1640, d. 22 Dec 1679

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Henry Fleet Abt 1603 - Bef 1661: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I32825&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.
  2. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Sarah Burden 1640 - 1679: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I28546&tree=Tree1

Mary (?)1

F, #105409, d. after 1685
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     Mary (?) died after 1685 at Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA.1 She married Col. John Stone, son of George Stone and Mary Vernon, before 4 November 1685 at Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA.1

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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1682-1686 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 7, Part I; [Antient Press]; Page 199-200
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I JOHN STONE of the County of Rappahannock Gent. for the valuable consideration of Nine thousand pounds of Tobb: in hand paid pr Obligation do from me JOHN STONE my heires sell unto THOMAS GUNSTON of the sd County one WATER MILL with her appurtinances being on a Run called CHESSTMAN runing into RAPPA: CREEKE the sd THOMAS GUNSTON his heires To have and to hold the sd WATER MILL with all her profits for ever warranting the sd WATER MILL from the claime of me the sd JOHN STONE my heires or from any person pretending claime under me In Witness whereof I have sett my hand and seal this 4th of November 1685
Signed sealed and delivered in the presents of
JOHN RICE, JOHN STONE
THO: BRADLEY MARY STONE
Acknowledged in Rappa. County Court the 4th day of November 1685 before Capt. GEO: TAYLER and Capt. SAMLL. BLOMFIELD Two of his Maties Justices of the peace of the sd County & recorded the 18th
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I MARY STONE of the County of Rappa. doe ordane my friend, Mr, JOHN RICE, my true and lawful! Attorney in my name to acknowledge my thirds of a WATER MILL scituate upon CHESTUXEN RUN unto THOMAS GUNSTON his heires which I do freely and volluntarily As Witness my hand and seale the 4th of Novr: 1685
Signed and sealed in the presents of us
SAMLL, TRAVERS, MARY STONE
THO. BRADLEY his mark
Recordr, xxiii die 9bris 1685.1

Family

Col. John Stone b. 1631, d. b 3 Nov 1698

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Mary MNU Stone Unk - Aft 1685: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I117087&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.

Anne Stone1

F, #105410, b. 1672, d. after December 1728
FatherCol. John Stone1 b. 1631, d. b 3 Nov 1698
MotherSarah Burden1 b. 1640, d. 22 Dec 1679
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     Anne Stone was born in 1672 at Sittingbourne Parish, Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA.1 She married Richard Metcalfe circa 1693 at North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA,
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His 2nd of 2 wives; her 1st of 2 husbands.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 1     Anne Stone, b. 1672, Sittingbourne Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia d. Aft Dec 1728, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia (Age > 57 years)
Marriage     Abt 1693      North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia
Children      
     1. John Metcalfe, b. Between 1693 and 1698, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia d. 8 Nov 1728, Richmond County, Virginia - probate (Age ~ 35 years)
     2. Sarah Metcalfe, b. 27 Apr 1694, Richmond County, Virginia d. Aft 1754, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia (Age > 61 years)
     3. Anne Metcalfe, b. Abt 1697, Richmond County, Virginia d. 17 Mar 1725, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia - Probate (Age ~ 28 years)
     4. Jane Metcalfe, b. Abt 1697, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia d. Aft 6 Jan 1713, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia (Age ~ 16 years)
     5. Elizabeth Metcalfe, b. Aft 1695, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia d. Bef 1734, Washington Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia (Age < 37 years.)2 Anne Stone married Edward Barrow circa 1700 at Richmond Co., Virginia, USA,
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Her 2nd of 2 husbands.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Anne Stone, b. 1672, Sittingbourne Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia d. Aft Dec 1728, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia (Age > 57 years)
Marriage     Abt 1700      Richmond County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Edward Barrow, b. 1701, Richmond County, Virginia d. 4 Jun 1733, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia - probate (Age 32 years)
     2. Anne Barrow, b. Aft 1706, Richmond County, Virginia
     3. Margaret Barrow, b. Aft 1706, Richmond County, Virginia.3
Anne Stone died after December 1728 at North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.1
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1717-1725 Richmond County, Virginia Will Book 4 [Robert K. Headley, jr.];
p.200 - Edward BARROW, will; [nd.];7 Mar 1721/22
son Edward all land and plant. whereon I now live also est. in England; wife Anne; dau. Anne 300 ac. at the deep run commonly called The Land at the Marsh in King Geo. Co; dau. Margaret; fr. Capt. George ESKRIDGE and Maj. Nicholas SMITH; ex: wife and son Edward; wits: Robert JONES, Joseph BELFIELD, John MORTON. [Edward BARROW mar. Anne (STONE) METCALFE wid. of Richard METCALFE ca. 1700. MRC, p.11.]
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1697-1699 Richmond County, Virginia Order Book 2; Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 405
Richmond County Court 7th of June 1699
Ordered of Administration is granted Mrs. ANN METCALF upon the Estate of her deced Husband, Mr. RICHARD METCALF, within this County, she giving in security
- Ordered that Mr. ALVIN MONJOY. Mr, SAMUEL BAYLY, Mr. RAWLEIGH TRAVERS, Mr. CHARLES BARBER or any three of them
sometime between this and the next Court held for this County do meet at the House of Mr. RICHARD METCALFE deced and do then and there Inventory and appraise in money all and singular the Estate of the said deced, the said appraisers in the appraisment aforesaid having regard to and setting apart all and singular the Estate of Colo, JOHN STONE late deced and now intermixt, with the Estate of the said RICHARD METCALF, and that they make report herein under their hands in writing to the said next Court. Capt. GEORGE TAYLER is requested to be present at the time and place to administer an oath unto the said appraisers for their true appraisment as also unto the Administrators for their true discovery of the said Estate
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1697-1699 Richmond County, Virginia Order Book 2; Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 405
- Col. John STONE; will pres. by Mrs. Anne METCALFE; prow. by Elias WILSON and Thomas LAWSON; 3 Nov 1698. [Col. John STONE mar. Sarah ( (1) ) FLEET WALKER ca. 1670. MAC, Page 195.]
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["Thy father Stone” refers to her daughter in law’s father Col. John Stone. Richard Metcalfe2 was married to Anne Stone, d/o Col. John Stone and Mary [Burden]. Col. Stone died by 2 Jun 1698 and his son in law, Richard Metcalfe was the executor of his will in Richmond, County, VA.]

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1709-1712 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 3 [Antient Press]; Page 60
Westmoreland County Court 27th ofJune 1711
- BARROW & Uxor v CARTER Esgr.
EDWARD BARROW and ANN his Wife preferred to this Court their Petition for Dower of certaine lands in this County oflate held by RICHARD METCALFE, deced., and now in the possession ofthe Honble ROBERT CARTER, Esqr., ofwhich as yett they have had nothing and prayed they might be endowed with their right of the Lands. Whereupon it is ordered the Sheriff of this County doe summon ROBERT CARTER Esqr. to be at next Court to be hald for this County to shew cause [if any he can] why he doth not assigne to
EDWARD and ANN their Dower of the Land
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1709-1712 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 3 [Antient Press]; Page 78
Westmoreland County Court 29th ofAugust 1711
- BARROW & Uxor v METCALFE's Exr.
EDWARD BARROW and ANN his Wife, Relict of RICHARD METCALFE, deced., by their Petition praying the right of Dower which to ANN did belong of certaine lands which RICHARD died seized oflying and being in this County, and now in the possession ofthe Honble ROBERT CARTER Esqr., it being ordered at June Court last that the Sheriff ofthis County should summon ROBERT CARTER to shew cause why he did not assigne to ANN theDower which to her ofright did belong of the lands, And now at this Court ROBERT CARTER, Esqr. by DANIEL McCARTY, Gent., his Attorney, appeareing and saying nothiilg in barr thereof, it is considered andaccordingly ordered that the Sherff of this County doe forthwith give unto EDWARD BARROW and ANN his Wife the peaceable and quiett possession of the Dower ofand in the lands which of right to ANN belongs and lawfully appertaines being in the possession of ROBERT CARTER, Esqr. and that ROBERT CARTER pay to EDWARD BARROW costs of suite by him this behalfe expended and that he have Execution thereon
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1711-1714 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 6, Part 1 [Antient Press]; Page 163
Richmond County Court 5th of November 1713
- GILBERT METCALFE, AUSTIN BROCKENBROUGH and WILLIAM FANTLEROY came into Court and acknowledged their Bond to the Court for GILBERT METCALFE's delivering to JANE METCALFE, one of the Daughters of RICHARD METCALFE, deced., her part of her Father's Estate put in his hands according to the Award of the Honble. ROBERT CARTER, Esqr., in that behalfe, wch: is ordered to be recorded
- Whereas JANE METCALFE, one of the Daughters of RICHARD METCALFE, decded., and Sister of GILBERT METCALFE and now maintained by him, clayming of EDWARD BARROW and ANNE his Wife, her part or portion of her said deced. Father's Estate for the prevention of further trouble hath agreed to stand to the Award of the Honble ROBERT CARTER, Esqr., in that behalfe, and EDWARD BARROW having also agreed to performe what he should adjudge equitable therein; And ROBERT CARTER, Esqr., having awarded that EDWARD BARROW upon settling all matters with GILBERT METCALFE, and said GILBERT giving good security to the Court to be answerable to said JANE for her said portion the interest thereof, that EDWARD BARROW pay unto GILBERT METCALFE in money sterling by good bills of Exhange to the value of the eighth part of RICHARD METCALFE, deced., his Estate according to the appraisment thereof or else in good young Negroes to said JANE and to be for her maintenance, to the value by four substantial men of the neighbourhood, and GILBERT METCALFE having this day given such security to the Court as aforesaid, Judgment is thereupon granted him against EDWARD BARROW and ANNE his Wife, for the value of one eighth part of RICHARD METCALFE, deced., his Estate according to the appraisment thereof; And it is ordered that EDWARD BARROW and ANNE his Wife pay the same to said GILBERT for the use aforesd.according to the portent and meaning of the Award, als exo
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1715-1718 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 7; Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 230-232
THIS INDENTURE made the Twentieth day of August in the Fourth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George by the grace of God, King of Great Brittain France and Ireland, Defendr: of the faith &c., Annoq: Domini 1717; Between EDWARD BARROW of Parish of Northfarnham in County of Richmond, Gent., and ANNE his Wife, of one part and JOHN METCALFE of Parish and County aforesaid of other part; Witnesseth that EDWARD BARROW and ANNE his Wife for sume of Five shillings Sterling to them in hand paid by JOHN METCALFE by these presents doe bargain and sell to JOHN METCALFE and assignes all that Divident of Land scituate in Parish of Northfarn ham and County of Richmond containing by estimation Three hundred Thirty eight acres be the same more or less and bounded; Beginning at a red Oak on the East side of RAPPAHANOCK CREEK standing in a Point near the Creek next below the Bridge or Road, thence running East into ye Woods 266 perches to a Branch, thence running along the sd. Branch S: 11 degrees E: 76 perches and S: 30 degrees E: 40 perches, thence S 48 degrees E: 36 perches to a corner white Oak, thence S: 77 degrees W: to the Creek, thence along the sd: Creek to the place it began; which land was formerly purchased by sd; ANNE BARROW (when sole) by the name of ANNE METCALFE of THOMAS FRESHWATER and MARY his Wife and RICHARD DOZIER and ELIZABETH his Wife; Together with all houses orchards priviledges & appurtenances belonging; To have and to hold the tract of land with the appurtenances unto JOHN METCALFE and assignes dureing the full terme of one whole year; paying therefore unto EDWARD BARROW and ANNE his Wife their heirs the rent of one Ear of Indian Come at the Feast of St. John Baptist next ensuing if lawfully demanded to the intent that by vertue of these p:sents and of the Statute for transferring uses into possession sd. JOHN METCALFE without Livery of Seizin, Attornment of Tenant or any other Ceremony whatsoever may be in the actual' possession of the p:misses and thereby be the better enabled to accept a release of the freehold & inheritance thereof; In Witnesse whereof the parties first above named to these p:sent Indentures have interchangeably sett their hands & seals the day & year first above written
Sealed and Delivered in the p:sence of
SAMLL: GODWIN. EDWD: BARRO
ROBERT sign BUCKLEY ANNE signs BARROW
At a Court held for Richmond County the Fourth day of September 1717
EDWARD BARROW & ANNE his Wife came into Court and acknowledged this their Deed unto JOHN METCALFE and it was admitted to Record
Test M. BECKWITH, Cl Cur
THIS INDENTUR made the One and Twentieth day of August in the fourth year of the Reign of ur Sovereign Lord George by the grace of God King of Great Brittain France and Ireland Defendr: of the faith &c., Annoq: Domini 1717, Between EDWARD BARROW of Parish of Northfarnham in County of Richmond, Gent., and ANNE his Wife of one part and JOHN METCALFE of the Parish and County aforesaid of other part; Witnesseth that EDWARD BARROW and ANNE his Wife for sume of Thirty pounds Sterling money to .them in hand paid by JOHN METCALFE by these p:sents doe bargain sell release and co nfirme unto JOHN METCALFE (in his actual! possession now being by vertue of a Bargain Sale to him made for one year and by force and vertue of the Statute for transferring uses into possession) his heirs all that tract of land scituate in Parish of Northfarnham and County of Richmond containing by estimation Three hundred Thirty eight acres be the same more or less and bounded (the description of the bounds of land repeated as in the foregoing Lease); To have and to hold the tradct of land unto JOHN METCALFE his heirs and JOHN BARROW and ANNE his Wife for themselves their heirs unto JOHN METCALFE his heirs shall warrant and forever defend by these p:sents; free and clear from all Incumbran ces whatsover; except a Lease granted by the sd: ANNE whilst sole unto HENRY SEAGAR for part of the sd; Land dureing the term of his life; In Witnesse whereof the parties first above named to these p:sent Indentures have Interchangeably sett their hands & seals the day & year first above written
Sealed and Delivered in the p:sents of
SAMLL: GOODWIN EDWD: BARR W
ROBERT signe x BUCKLEY ANNE signe BARROW
Att a Court held for Richmond County the Fourth day of September 1717
EDWARD BARROW & ANN his Wife came into Court and acknowledged this their Deed of Release unto JOHN METCALFE (the said ANN being first privately examined) and it was admitted to Record
Test M BECKWITH, Cl Cur
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1722-1725 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book A; [Antient Press]; Page 56,
THIS INDENTURE made the Second day of September in the year of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and twenty three; Between ANN BARROW Widow of EDWARD BARROW late of the County of RICHMOND, Gent. deceased, and EDWARD BARROW, Son and Heir of the said EDWARD BARROW, of one part and the Honourable ALEXANDER SPOTSWOOD of GERMANNA in Spotsylvania County on the other part; Witnesseth that ANN BARROW and EDWARD BARROW in consideration of the SUME of five shillings of lawfull money of Great Brittain to them or one of them in hand paid by ALEXANDER SPOTSWOOD, the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge and for divers other good causes and considerations them thereunto moving have and each of them have and by these presents do bargain and sell unto ALEXANDER SPOTSWOOD all the parcell of land lying at or near the Mines in the Parish of Saint George in the County of Spotsylvania bounded, Begining at a red Oak standing by the RIVER RAPPAHANNOCK in low land on the lower side of a small Branch against the land now or late in the possession of one EDWARD JOYE, runing from thence down the River according to the severall courses thereof and binding thereon, South thirty one degrees East one hundred and fourteen perches South fifty two perches South twenty five degrees West one hundred and fifty perches crossing a Branch, South thirty eight degrees West fifty two perches crossing another Branch, South four degrees West thirty eight perches. South twenty one degrees East twenty seven perches crossing a Branch to a black Oak and Gum standing in a piece of low land among many stones by the said River about fifteen perches above GREAT STONEY RUN, thence South fifty nine degrees West thirty two perches crossing over a stoney point to a Ridge of Hills to a red Oak standing on the South side of the said STONEY RUNN by a great Rock a little before a small Fall, thence crossing the said Runn North twenty nine degrees East seventy six perches to a rine standing on a Ridge, thence North thirty two degrees East one hundred and twenty nine perches crossing two Branches, thence North seven degrees West two hundred and fourty two poles crossing another Branch to a Stake standing by a Pine, thence South eighty seven degrees and a half East sixty poles to the red Oak at the begining place the above mentioned containing by estimation one hundred and seventy seven acres and forty six perches of land be the same more or less together with all advantages and appurtenances to the land belonging; To have and to hold the tract of land and other the premises unto ALEXANDER SPOTSWOOD and assigns from the day before the date of these presents for the term of one whole year paying therefore to ANN BARROW and EDWARD BARROW their heirs the rent of one grain of Indian Corn upon the Feast day of the Nativity of Our Lord Christ now next ensueing if the same be lawfully demanded to the intent that by vertue of these presents and of the Statute for transferring uses into possession, ALEXANDER SPOTSWOOD may be in actuall possession of the premises and thereby enabled to accept a grant of the reversion and inheritance thereof to him and his heirs by Indenture of Release intended to be made between ANN BARROW and EDWARD BARROW of one part and ALEXANDER SPOTSWOOD of the other part, In Witness whereof the parties first above named to hese presents interchangeably their hands and seals have put the day and year first above written
Sealed and delivered in presence of
JOHN METCALFE ANN BARROW
WILLIAM KEITH EDWARD BARROW
JOHN HENDERSON
Atta Court held for Spotsylvania County on Tuesday the 3d day of September 1723 EDWARD BARROW acknowledged this his Deed of Lease for Land unto ALEXANDER SPOTSWOOD which at the motion of Capt. RICHARD BOOKER was admitted to Record Test JOHN WALLER, Clk Cur
Likewise ANN BARROWs Power of Attorney to MOSLEY BATTALEY and JOHN QUARLES being first proved by the Oaths of JOHN METCALFE, WILLIAM KEITH and EDWARD BARROW for them to acknowledge her Right of Dower of the said land, the said MOSLEY BATTALEY and JOHN QUARLES did acknowledge the same by vertue of a Power of Attorney unto the Honourable ALEXANDER SPOTS- WOOD which at the request of Capt. RICHARD BOOKER was admitted to Record
Test JOHN WALLER, Clk Cur.1

Family 1

Richard Metcalfe b. 1655, d. b 3 Nov 1698
Children

Family 2

Edward Barrow b. b 1672, d. b 7 Mar 1722
Child

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Anne Stone 1672 - Aft 1728: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I147533&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.
  2. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Richard Metcalfe 1655 - 1698: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I28544&tree=Tree1
  3. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Edward Barrow Bef 1672 - 1722: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I28542&tree=Tree1
  4. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Sarah Metcalfe 1694 - Aft 1754: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I7381&tree=Tree1
  5. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Anne Metcalfe Abt 1697 - 1725: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I41170&tree=Tree1

Richard Metcalfe1

M, #105411, b. 1655, d. before 3 November 1698
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     Richard Metcalfe was born in 1655 at Bloomsbury, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.1 He married Elizabeth Fauntleroy, daughter of Moore Fauntleroy and Mary Hill, circa 21 December 1685 at Old Rappahannock Co. (now Richmond Co.), Virginia, USA,
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His 1st of 2 wives.
From Early Colonial Settlers:

Family     Richard Metcalfe, b. 1655, Bloomsbury, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. 3 Nov 1698, Richmond County, Virginia - inventory (Age 43 years)
Marriage     Abt 21 Dec 1685      Old Rappahannock (Richmond) County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Gilbert Metcalfe, b. Abt 1678, Old Rappahannock (Richmond) County, Virginia d. 4 Apr 1737, Richmond County, Virginia - probate (Age ~ 59 years)
     2. Mary Metcalfe, b. Aft 1693, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia d. 3 Feb 1749, Hanover Parish, King George County, Virginia - admin (Age < 54 years)
     3. Richard Metcalfe, b. Bef 1692, Old Rappahannock (Richmond) County, Virginia d. Bef 1725, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia (Age < 33 years.)2 Richard Metcalfe married Anne Stone, daughter of Col. John Stone and Sarah Burden, circa 1693 at North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA,
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His 2nd of 2 wives; her 1st of 2 husbands.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 1     Anne Stone, b. 1672, Sittingbourne Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia d. Aft Dec 1728, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia (Age > 57 years)
Marriage     Abt 1693      North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia
Children      
     1. John Metcalfe, b. Between 1693 and 1698, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia d. 8 Nov 1728, Richmond County, Virginia - probate (Age ~ 35 years)
     2. Sarah Metcalfe, b. 27 Apr 1694, Richmond County, Virginia d. Aft 1754, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia (Age > 61 years)
     3. Anne Metcalfe, b. Abt 1697, Richmond County, Virginia d. 17 Mar 1725, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia - Probate (Age ~ 28 years)
     4. Jane Metcalfe, b. Abt 1697, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia d. Aft 6 Jan 1713, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia (Age ~ 16 years)
     5. Elizabeth Metcalfe, b. Aft 1695, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia d. Bef 1734, Washington Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia (Age < 37 years.)1
Richard Metcalfe died before 3 November 1698 at Richmond Co., Virginia, USA; Date of inventory of estate.1
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1697-1699 Richmond County, Virginia Order Book 2; Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 405
- Richard METCALFE; admin. of his est. to Mrs. Anne METCALFE, his wife; 3 Nov. 1698. [Richard METCALFE mar. (1) Elizabeth FAUNTLEROY and (2) Anne STONE. MRC, p.131.)
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1697-1699 Richmond County, Virginia Order Book 2; Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 405)
Richmond County Court 7th of June 1699
Ordered of Administration is granted Mrs. ANN METCALF upon the Estate of her deced Husband, Mr. RICHARD METCALF, within this County, she giving in security
- Ordered that Mr. ALVIN MONJOY. Mr, SAMUEL BAYLY, Mr. RAWLEIGH TRAVERS, Mr. CHARLES BARBER or any three of them sometime between this and the next Court held for this County do meet at the House of Mr. RICHARD METCALF deced and do then and there Inventory and appraise in money all and singular the Estate of the said deced, the said appraisers in the appraisment aforesaid having regard to and setting apart all and singular the Estate of Colo, JOHN STONE late deced and now intermixt, with the Estate of the said RICHARD METCALF, and that they make report herein under their hands in writing to the said next Court. Capt. GEORGE TAYLER is requested to be present at the time and place to administer an oath unto the said appraisers for their true appraisment as also unto the Administrators for their true discovery of the said Estate
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1697-1699 Richmond County, Virginia Order Book 2; Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 470)
Richmond County Court 7th of September 1699
- Judgment is granted to Mrs. ANN METCALF, Administratrix of RICHARD METCALF deced, agst. WILLIAM GRIFFIN for Five hundred and eighty pounds of good tobo; in cask upon Bill, to be paid with cost of suit als Exo,
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Contributed by: James Hughes

URL: http://www.mdarchives.state.md.us/megafile/msa/speccol/sc2900/sc2908/00000 1/000069/html/am69--398.html
URL title: Proceedings of the Provincial Court, 1679-1680/1Volume 69, Page 398
Note:
Richard Metcalfe
agt
Emanuel Jenkinson

Emanuel Jenkinson late of Talbott County Marchant was Sumoned to Answere unto Richard Metcalfe of the Citty of Yorke in the Kingdome of England Marchant of a plea that hee Render unto him the said Richard his Reasonable accompt Of the time wherein hee was Receiver of the Tobacco of him the said Richard, and whereof an Accompt to him the said Richard hee ought to Render And Whereupon the said Richard by Christopher Rousby his Attorney Sayth That Whereas the said Emanuel Jenkinson was Receiver of the Tobacco of him the said Richard from the Twenty fourth day of May in the yeare of our Lord One thousand six hundred Seaventy nine untill the five and Twentyeth day of March One thousand Six hundred and eighty, and by the same time Received by the hands of Thomas Masterman Divers and Sundry bills and Specialtyes under the hands and seales of seaverall psons for Seaverall Sumes of Tobacco due from the said Seaverall psons Respectively unto him the said Richard Metcalfe, a pticuler accompt of wch said bills and Specialtyes is hereunto annexed Amounting to Sixty three thousand five hundred Ninety six pounds of Tobacco, To the end that hee the said Emanuel the said Seaverall Sumes of Tobacco Amounting to sixty three thousand five hundred Ninety Six pounds of Tobacco as aforesaid Should Receive for the use of the said Richard, And the said Richard further Sayth That the said Emanuel within the time aforesaid the said Seaverall Sumes of Tobacco amounting to sixty three thousand five hundred ninety six Pounds of tobacco from the Seaverall and Respective persons indebted by the said bills specified in the said particuler Accompt hereunto annexed Did Receive to Render his Reasonable Accompt thereof unto him the said Richard Metcalfe when thereunto Required, Nevertheless the said Emanuel Although often Required his Reasonable Accompt aforesaid to the said Richard hath not Rendred, but the same hitherto hath denyed, and Still doth denye to Render Whereupon the said Richard sayth hee is the worse and hath losse to the Vallue of ffoure score thousand Pounds of Tobacco, and thereupon hee brings his suite And the said Emanuel Jenkinson by Robert Carvile his Attorney cometh and defendeth the force and injury when &c and prayeth Liberty to imparle hereunto untill next Provinciall Court and Itt is granted unto him, the Same day is given to the plantiffe Likewise Now here att this day (to witt) the Two and Twentyeth day of ffebruary in the sixth yeare of the Dominion of the Right Honoble Charles Lord Baltemore &c Annoq Dominj 1680 Came the said Richard Metcalfe by his Attorney aforesaid, and Offered himself against the said Emanuel Jenkinson in the plea aforesaid, but the said Emanuel came not but made Default Whereby the said Richard Remaineth against the said Emanuel thereof wholly undefended Therefore Itt is Considered that the aforesaid Emanuel Jenkinson account with the Said Richard Metcalfe of the Tobacco aforesaid of the Same Plt by the time aforesaid received in the forme in wch the plt above Declared against him And Thereupon Collonll Philemon Lloyd and Richard Peacock of Talbott County gentl in the presence of the Same Deft are assigned Auditors by the Court here to heare the said Account Soe as they make their Report thereof to the Justices of the Same Court to bee held att the Citty of St Maryes the six and Twentyeth day of Aprill next being the first day of the next Provinciall Court.
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Some Emigrants to Virginia , Page 47

METCALFE, RICHARD (in Virginia 1688, &c.); son of Gilbert Metcalfe, merchant, of London, and Jane, his wife.

W. M., V, 10-12.
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1684/5-1685/6 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 4 [John Frederick Dorman];
Page 472 [16 Dec. 1685]
Stanley Gower vs. Richard Metcalfe. Judgment is granted Gower for 1800 pounds of tobacco but the defendant pretending hee had some receipts against the debt, the Court order the defendant have libertye to produce his receipts.
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1684/5-1685/6 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 4 [John Frederick Dorman];
Page 488 [6 Jan. 1685/6]
Stanley Gower vs. Richd. Metcalfe. By a former order of this Court Stanley Gower had judgment for a considerable quantity of tobacco unlesse the defendant could shew cause to the contrary. Now the defendant coming to shew cause by shewing some discounts and there appearing due to Gower 646 pounds of tobacco upon the ballance, the Court order the defendant to pay the same to the plaintiff.
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1685-1687 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Order Book; [Antient Press]; Page 133
- Rappahannock County Court 21st of December 1685
- Reference is granted between Mr. RICHARD METCALFE as Marrying Mrs. ELIZABETH FANTLEROY Plt. vs Mr. WM. FANTLEROY Deft., till next North side Court
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1697-1701 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 3; Part 1 [Antient Press]; Page 72-73
Richmond s.. KNOW ALL MEN by these pr:sents that I THO: FRESHWATER and MARY my Wife have for a valuable consideracon to us paid have sold unto Mrs. ANN METCALFE of the County aforesaid, her heirs or assignes all our right & interest to a certain tract of Land becoming due to me the said FRESHWATER by the Mariage of MARY my now Wife, Daughter of BRYAN & MARY HODGSON deced. and do bind our selves our heirs forever either & every of them that the said Mrs. ANN METCALFE shall have & enjoy all & every part of that Devident of Land Mr. BRYAN HODGSON live on Now Know ye that wee the said THOMAS & MARY FRESHWATER do warrant this our right of Land from us our heirs forever, together wth: all woods waters gardens orchards & all other appurtenances thereunto belonging unto the said ANN METCALFE her heirs or assignes, And do further bind ourselves our heirs in the penall sum of Twenty thousand pounds of good tobacco in caske that wee shall at all times save & indemnifyed the said ANN METCALFE her heirs & assigns to all of the pr:misses within menconed and to make further & better right to the said Land as any Councell in the Law shall require & the same to acknowledge at all times when demanded in the County Court of Richmond; To the Truth of which wee have put our hands & fixed our seales this third day of October Ano: Dom: 1699
Signed sealed & delivered in the pr:sence of
WM: SMYTH, THOMAS FRESHWATER his marke
JOHN DOYLE MARY FRESHWATER, her marke
SAMLL. BAYLY
Recognitr: in Cur Com Richmond 4 die 8brs: Ano: Dom: 1699 et record 21st die
Test WM: COLSTON, Cl Cur
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1697-1701 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 3; Part 1 [Antient Press]; Page 73-74
Richmond ss. KNOW ALL MEN by these pr:sents that I RICHARD DOZIER and ELIZABETH my Wife for a valuable consideracon to us in hand paid have sold unto Mrs. ANN METCALFE of the County aforesaid, her heirs or assignes forever, all that tract of Land due & belonging unto me the said DOZIER by the Mariage of ELIZABETH my now Wife, Daughter of BRYAN & MARY HUDSON. which said Land is lying being & adjoyning next to the land of THOMAS FRESHWATER, being by estimacon Two hundred acres more or less, Nov Know yee that wee RICHARD DOZIER & ELIZABETH my Wife do warrant the sale of the aforesaid Land from us our heirs & from any persons whatsoever unto the aforesaid ANN METCALFE her heirs or assignes forever, And do further bind ourselves our heirs &c. in the penall sum of Sixteen thousand pounds of good tobacco in caske payable unto the aforesaid Mrs. ANN METCALFE her heirs and that I the said RICHARD DOZIER & ELIZABETH my Wife will at all time save harmless the aforesaid Mrs. ANN METCALFE her heirs to every part of the within premisses and that they or any of them shall occupie & enjoy the same forever without the molestacon of me the said DOZIER & ELIZABETH my Wife, together with all houses or out houses orchards gardens & all other appurtinances belonging, with all woods water and all other edifices and that wee will be ready at all times to make better right & interest of the within menconed as her learned Councell advise together with this our Precept to acknowledge in the County Court of Richmond when thereunto required. To the Truth of which wee have put our hands & fixed our seales this fifth day of Octobr: in the years of our Lord 1699
Signed sealed & delivered in the pr:sence of
HENRY SEAGAR RICHARD DOZIER
JOHN DOYLE ELIZA: DOZIER
SAMLL. BAYLY
Recognitr; in Cur: Cum: Riuhmund *I die 8bris: Ano: Dom: 1699 et record 21st die
Test WM. COLSTON, CI Cur

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James Hughes 2006-10-10 19:57:43
Ralph MARSHALL, Christopher Gunby et. al., owners of the Owners Goodwill and Gilbert METCALFE.
[See C 9 119/82, C 25/17, C 25/19]

1p Interrogatories on behalf of MARSHALL et. al.
Entered on June 29, 1687.
Ship went to Maryland, Barbados and Carolina for Richard METCALFE, Gilbert's uncle. The ship was forced to enter Carolina whilst en route from Barbados. Ship had to be sold there.

1p Interrogatories on behalf of Gilbert METCALFE.
Entered October 28, 1687.
Charles Gosse was master of the vessel. Argument between Gosse and George Spencer, the supercargo over borrowing money. Some of the goods were sold in Barbados. Put into Carolina without the consent of Spencer.

Source:
http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/VTLS/CR/10745/index.html Survey Report Image
Survey Report No. SR 10745
Microfilm Reel No. Not Filmed
Author Public Record Office Class: C 25/18.
Title Chancery Interrogatories
Publication 1687
Gen. note Chancery Records C 14 - C 36 Page 10

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The Maryland Calendar of Wills, Volume I

Pawson, John, of the City of Yorke, England, 2nd Aug., 1677; 6th July, 1678.
To brother Christopher Pawson, his wife Susanna, and his child., Henry, Samuel, and Eliza:; Mary, widow of brother Seth Pawson, brother-in-law William Carvile, his son Henry and dau. Anne Carvile, Henry Emison, Jane, widow of Henry Leeds, Cous. Margaret Leeds, wife of brother Henry Pawson and 3 child., Elias, Alice, and Sarah Pawson, Alderman Richard Metcalfe and his lady, John Peckett, Cousin Thomas Sugden, Eliza: Morewood, and Helen Horner, George Horner, George Rumsden of Yorke, Dr. Stockett of Md., John Homewood, and Henry Howard of Anne Arundel County, Md., personalty. Brother Henry Pawson, ex. and residuary legatee. Test: Jno. Crofts, J. Ellerber, Thos. Sugden, Wm. Hardwick. 10. 50.
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James Hughes 2006-10-10 20:53:50
15 Nov 1684. An Inventory of the Estate of Henry WYN (deceased) taken the 15th of November 1684 and solde by Order of Court at an Outcry to paye SOWELL [Sewell] & Sons hereunder written then sell all Bills takeing followeth: John WRIGHT, Thomas HARBERT, Richard MARSHALL, Wm. EDMONDS, Thomas BLANCH, George MALLET, Jno. COOPER, John WALKER, George PAGE, Richard MEDCALFE, Henery BOATEMAN, Thomas MARSHALL, Roger WILLIAMS one hdd. Tobacco and Noate, six barells of Corne. Total 4560 tobacco. Exhibit in Cur Com Lancastr: nono die Septembris 1685. P. Thomas MARSHALL & admitted to record. Teste John STRETCHELEY [Strachey/Stacey?] , Cl Cur. (Virginia County Court Records, Will Abstracts of Lancaster County, Virginia 1675-1689, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, The Antient Press, 1992, Page 70)

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1666-1679 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 6; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 41
JNO. SIMPSON, 650 acs. in the freshes of Rappa. Riv., adj. Mr. Hawkins; 26 June 1666, Page 152. Trans. of 13 pers: Geo. Hearne, Jane Steddick, Ann Lodekin (or Lovekin). Robt. Medcalfe, Angell Sanderson, Jno. Russell, Robt. Sutton, Rich. Wharton, Tho. Roe, Wm. Vaughan, Henry Burcher, Wm. Davis, Geo. Broches.
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1708-1709 Richmond County, Virginia Order Book 5; Part 1 [Antient Press]; Page Page 56)
Richmond County Court 6th of July 1709
- MARY METCALFE and ELIZABETH METCALFE this day came into Court and prayed that Capt. GEORGE ESKRIDGE might be admitted their Guardian, which is accordingly allowed GEORGE ESKRIDGE, GEORGE PAINE, JAMES INGO and JOHN GOWER assume in Court in penal sum of five hundred pounds Sterl. that said ESKRIDGE will be answerable for what Estate of MARY METCALFE and ELIZABETH METCALFE shall come to his hands or possession
- Upon Petition of Capt. GEORGE ESKRIDGE, who is admitted Guardian to MARY & ELIZABETH METCALFE, Judgment is granted him for their filial parts of their Father's Estate as appears by an Inventory upon Record. Capt. EDWARD BARROW, who intermarryed with ANN METCALFE, the Administratrix of RICHARD METCALFE, 'deced., being in Court and not gain saying the same, therefore it is ordered that the same be paid out of deced.'s Estate by said BARROW alsill
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1709-1712 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 3 [Antient Press]; Page 78
Westmoreland County Court 29th ofAugust 1711
- BARROW & Uxor v METCALFE's Exr.
EDWARD BARROW and ANN his Wife, Relict of RICHARD METCALFE, deced., by their Petition praying the right of Dower which to ANN did belong of certaine lands which RICHARD died seized oflying and being in this County, and now in the possession ofthe Honble ROBERT CARTER Esqr., it being ordered at June Court last that the Sheriff ofthis County should summon ROBERT CARTER to shew cause why he did not assigne to ANN theDower which to her ofright did belong of the lands, And now at this Court ROBERT CARTER, Esqr. by DANIEL McCARTY, Gent., his Attorney, appeareing and saying nothiilg in barr thereof, it is considered andaccordingly ordered that the Sherff of this County doe forthwith give unto EDWARD BARROW and ANN his Wife the peaceable and quiett possession of the Dower ofand in the lands which of right to ANN belongs and lawfully appertaines being in the possession of ROBERT CARTER, Esqr. and that ROBERT CARTER pay to EDWARD BARROW costs of suite by him this behalfe expended and that he have Execution thereon
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1708-1711 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 5 [Antient Press]; Page 107-110
TO ALL CHRISTIAN PEOPLE to whome these presents shall come, Whereas JANE METCALFE, Widow & Executrix of the last Will and Testament of GILBERT METCALFE, late of the City of LONDON, Merchant, and also Executrix of the last Will and Testament of GILBERT METCALFE, late of one of her Majestys Plantations called JAMACA, Merchant, deced, WILLIAM METCALFE of the City of YORK, Merchant, JANE TALBOTT (formerly METCALFE), Wife of AMBROSE TALBOTT, late of LONDON aforesaid deceased and SAMUEL REMINGTON of LOW LAYTON in County of ESSEX, Merchant, and MARY his Wife by their Indentures of Lease & Release the Lease bearing date the eight and the Release the ninth dayes of this Instant November for the considerations therein conteyned did give bargain sell release & confirme unto GILBERT METCALFE of RAPPHANNOCK RIVER in County of Richmond in Virginia, Merchant, Son and heir of RICHARD METCALFE, late of the same place, Merchant, deceased, all of their lands lying in Virginia in America which did belong to said GILBERT METCALFE, late Husband of the said JANE METCALFE, party to these presents, and all the estate right title and interest of them the said JANE METCALFE, party to these presents, WILLIAM METCALFE, JANE TALBOTT and SAMUELL REMINGTON & MARY his Wife to the same which they by virtue of said Will or by or under GILBERT METCALFE late of JAMACA deceased or ANN METCALFE deceased or either of them to the land in Virginia aforesaid devised by the last Will and Testament of said GILBERT METCALFE late Husband of JANE METCALFE party to these presents (except certaine lands formerly sold by JOHN ARMESTEAD Esquire) and also all the personal! Estate whatsoever which did belong to sd GILBERT METCALFE late Husband of said JANE METCALFE, being in Virginia and the whole interest profitt and produce thereof, To have and to hold the premises to GILBERT METCALFE his heirs as by said recited Indentures may appeare; NOW KNOW YEE that we the said JANE METCALFE, WILLIAM METCALFE, JANE TALBOTT and SAMUELL REMINGTON and MARY his Wife for the better execution of the said recited Indentures of Lease and Release have appointed THOMAS BEAL of the County of Richmond in Virginia, Gentleman, MOORE FANTLEROY of the same place Gentleman, and GRIFFIN FANTLEROY of the same place, Merchant, joyntly and severally to be our Attorney or Attorneys to appear at the next Court or any subsequent Court to be held for the County where the premises lye and then and there in open Court make publick acknowledgment of the said in part recited Indentures of Lease and Release to the end the same may be entred upon the Record of said Court according to the Law & Custome of that Country: In Witness whereof wee have hereunto sett our hands & seals the eleventh day of November in the Seventh year of the Reigne of our Gratious Sovereigne Lady Ann by the grace of God of Great Brittain France and Ireland, Queene Defender of the faith &c. Annoq. Domini one thousand seven hundred & eight.
JANE METCALFE JANE TALBOTT CHARLES REMINGTON
WM. METCALFE SAML: REMINGTON
Sealed & delivered the Double Six penny Stamp plainly appearing
in the presence of JAMES PATERSON
JAMES MENDHAM
Att a Court held for Richmond County July the 6th 1709
JAMES PATERSON & JAMES MENDHAM came into Court and made oath that in their presence the within named JANE METCALFE, WM. METCALFE, JANE TALBOTT, SAMUELL
REMINGTON & MARY REMINGTON signed sealed & delivered the within power of Attorney which is admitted to Record
Test M BECKWITH, Cl Cur
Trudy recorded Test M BECKWITH, Cl Cur
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1708-1711 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 5 [Antient Press]; Page 110-112
THIS INDENTURE made the eight day of November in the seventh year of the Reigne of our Sovereign Lady Anne by the grace of God Queen of Great Brittaine France & Ireland, Defender of the Faith &c., Annoq. Domini one thousand seven hundred and eight; Between JANE METCALFE, Widow and Executrix of the last Will &Testment of GILBERT METCALFE, late of the City of LONDON, Merchant, deceased, and also Executrix of the last Will & Testament of GILBERT METCALFE late of one of her Maiestys plantations called JAMACA deceased, WILLIAM METCALFE of the City of YORK, Merchant, JANE TALBOTT formerly METCALFE, Wife of AMBROSE TALBOTT late of LONDON Merchant, deceased, and SAMUELL REMINGTON of LOW LAYTON in the County of ESSEX, Merchant, and MARY his Wife, which said WILLIAM METCALFE, JANE TALBOTT and MARY REMINGTON are all Children of the said GILBERT METCALFE of LONDON, Merchant and JANE his Wife) of one part and GILBERT METCALFE of RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER, Son & heir of RICHARD METCALFE, late of the same place, Merchant, deceased, which said RICHARD was one of the Sonns of the first named GILBERT METCALFE & JANE his Wife of the other part; Wittnesseth that JANE METCALFE, WILLIAM METCALFE, JANE TALBOTT and SAMUELL REMINGTON and MARY his Wife for the sum of Five Shillings lawfull money of Virginia to them in hand paid by GILBERT METCALFE party to these presents by these presents doe bargain & sell unto GILBERT METCALFE all their lands tenements & hereditaments lying and being in Virginia in America which did belong to said GILBERT METCALFE late Husband of said JANE METCALFE, party to these presents which they or any of them have lawful! claime (except certaine lands and hereditaments formerly sold to JOHN ARMESTEAD Esqr To have and to hold the said lands and appurtenances unto GILBERT METCALFE and assigns dureing the terme of Six months to the intent the better to enable said JANE METCALFE party to these presents, WILLIAM METCALFE, JANE TALBOTT & SAMUELL REMINGTON & MARY his Wife to grant release and convey the premises unto GILBERT METCALFE, In Witness whereof the partyes aforesaid have hereunto interchangeably set their hands & seales the day and year first above written
JANE METCALFE JANE TALBOTT MARY REMINGTON
WM METCALFE SAML, REMINGTON
Sealed & delivered the sume of Five Shillings being first paid and the double Six penny Stamp plainly appearing, in the presence of
THOMAS JUDD STRETHILL. HARRISON HUGH BROOMES
C:TOM HARRISON JAMES PATERSON JAMES MENDHAM
At a Court held for Richmd. County July 6th 1709
This within Deed was proved by the oathes of JAMES PATERSON and JAMES MENDHAM two of the witnesses thereto and att the motion of GILBERT METCALFE within named it is admitted to record Truely Recorded Test M. BECKWITH Cl Cur
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1708-1711 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 5 [Antient Press]; Page 112-116
THIS INDENTURE made the ninth day of November in the seventh year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lady Anne by the Grace of God of Great Brittain France and Ireland, Queen Defender of the Faith &c. Annoq. Domini one thousand seven hundred and nine (the beginning of this Release is as found in the foregoing lease insofar- as tne grantors and grantees and the lands conveyed); Whereas there have been diverse suits & differences between the above named parties as well touching the real & personal estate of one RICHARD METCALFE late of the City of YORK, Alderman, as of the respective real & personal! estates of the said GILBERT METCALFE, late Husband of the said JANE METCALFE. party to these presents, to said GILBERT METCALFE of JAMACA and of one ANN METCALFE deceased, Sister of the last mentioned GILBERT METCALFE, Now This Indenture Witnesseth that for the quieting & putting an end to the said suites and differences between said partyes and in consideration of the grants covenants and agreements on the part and behalf of GILBERT METCALFE party to these presents conteyned in one Indenture bearing date with these presents between GILBERT METCALFE of one part and JANE METCALFE, WILLIAM METCALFE, and JANE TALBOTT on the other part and for diverse other good causes said JANE METCALFE, WILLIAM METCALFE, JANE TALBOTT & SAMUELL REMINGTON & MARY his Wife have sold released and confirmed unto GILBERT METCALFE in his actual! possession now being by virtue of a bargain and sale for six months and of the statute for transferring uses into possession all their rights to the lands tenements & hereditaments lying in Virginia in America which did belong to GILBERT METCALFE late Husband of said JANE METCALFE (except certaine lands tenements & hereditaments formerly sold to JOHN ARMESTEAD Esqr. To have and to hold to GILBERT METCALFE his heires for the consideration of the sum of Ten Shillings a peice to them; In Wittness whereof the partyes aforesaid have hereunto interchangeably sett their hands and seales the day and year first above written
JANE METCALFE WM. METCALFE SAML. REMINGTON
JANE TALBOTT MARY REMINGTON
Sealed and delivered the sume of Five shillings a peice being ye consideration money being first paid & the double six penny Stamp plainly appearing, in the presence of us
THOMAS JUDD STRETHILL HARRISON of Cliffords Inn London an Attorney
of the Court of Queens Brench at Westmt.
HUGH BROOMS, C:TOM HARRISON, JAMES PATERSON, JAMES MENDHAM At a Court held for Richmond County July 6th 1709
The within Deed was proved by the oathes of JAMES PATERSON and JAMES MENDHAM two of the witnesses thereto and at the motion of the within named GILBERT METCALFE it is admitted to record Test M. BECKWITH, Cl Cur
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1708-1709 Richmond County, Virginia Order Book 5; Part 1 [Antient Press]; Page Page 56
Richmond County Court 6th of July 1709
- MARY METCALFE and ELIZABETH METCALFE this day came into Court and prayed that Capt. GEORGE ESKRIDGE might be admitted their Guardian, which is accordingly allowed GEORGE ESKRIDGE, GEORGE PAINE, JAMES INGO and JOHN GOWER assume in Court in penal sum of five hundred pounds Sterl. that said ESKRIDGE will be answerable for what Estate of MARY METCALFE and ELIZABETH METCALFE shall come to his hands or possession
- Upon Petition of Capt. GEORGE ESKRIDGE, who is admitted Guardian to MARY & ELIZABETH METCALFE, Judgment is granted him for their filial parts of their Father's Estate as appears by an Inventory upon Record. Capi. EDWARD BARROW, who intermarryed with ANN METCALFE, the Administratrix of RICHARD METCALFE, 'deced., being in Court and not gain saying the same, therefore it is ordered that the same be paid out of deced.'s Estate by said BARROW alsill
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1711-1714 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 6, Part 1 [Antient Press]; Page 176-177
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that we AUSTIN BROCKENBROUGH, WILLIAM WOODBRIDGE and MARMADUKE BECKWITH of County of Richmond, Gent., are held and firmly bound unto the Worspll. Justices of the County of Richmond in the summe of Two hundred pounds Sterl., to the which payment well and truely to be made we bind our selves our heirs firmly by these presents; Wittness our hands and seals this fourth day of November 1713
THE CONDITION of this Obligation is such that if the above bound AUSTIN BROCKENBROUGH, shall well and truely pay unto JOHN METCALFE, one of the Sons of RICHARD METCALFE, late of the said County, Gent., deced., or to whome of right it shall of right belong, all such Estate or Estates belonging to said JOHN METCALFE as is or hereafter shall come to the hands or possession of any other for his use when or as soone as said JOHN METCALFE shall attaine to lawfull age, or when thereto required by the said Court, And also save and keep harmless the sd. Justices their heirs &c. from all trouble and damage that shall or may arise about the said Estate then this Obligation to be void otherwise to remaine and be in full force & virtue
Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of
(no witnesses recorded) AUSTIN BROCKENBROUGH
WILL: WOODBRIDGE
MARMADUKE BECKWITH
Acknowledged in Richmond County Court the fourth day of November 1713 by AUSTIN BROCKENBROUGH, WILLIAM WOODBRIDGE & MARMADUKE BECKWITH, and ordered to be recorded
Test M. BECKWITH, Cl Cur
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1711-1714 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 6, Part 1 [Antient Press]; Page 194
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that 'we GILBERT METCALFE, AUSTIN BROCKENBROUGH and WILLIAM FANTLEROY of the County of Richmond are held and firmly bound unto the Worspll. her Majties. Justices of the peace for ye County of Richmond in the full and just sum of Three hundred and fifty pounds Sterl, currant and lawful' money of Great Brittaine to the which payment well and truly to he made we bind our selves our heirs firmly by these presents. As Witness our hands and seals this 6th dy of Jan. 1713
THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that whereas JANE METCALFE. one of the Daughters of RICHD, METCALFE, late of the County of Richmond, Gent.. deced., Sister of said GILBERT METCALFE and now maintained by him clayming of EDWARD BARROW and ANNE his Wife her part or portion of her Fathers Estate, the said EDWARD BARROW having agreed to performe what should he awarded her by ye Honble ROBERT CARTER Esqr., in this behalfe and the said ROBERT CARTER Esqr, having awarded that upon settling all matters with ye sd GILBERT and ye said GILBERT giving good security to the Court to be answerable to the said JANE for her said portion and interest thereof that he the said BARROW pay unto the said GILBERT in money Sterling by good Bills of Exchange to the value of one eighth part of the said RICHARD, deced., his Estate according to the appraisement thereof or else in good young Negroes to be reputed the said JANE's, and to be for her maintenance to be valued by four substantial men of the Nieghbourhood to be appointed by the Court; If therefore the above bound GILBERT METCALFE his Exrs. and Admrs. do and shall att any time hereafter when thereunto required by the said justices render and deliver up unto the said JANE her heirs her said part or portion of her said Fathers Estate so awarded to her as aforesd., and put into the hands of the said GILBERT METCALFE for her maintenance as aforesd., with the Interest thereof according to Law, That then this obligation shall be voyd otherwise to stand and .remaine in full force and virtue
Sealed and Delivered in the presence of
isno witnesses recorded) GILBT, METCALFE
AUSTIN BROCKENBROUGH
WM, FANTLEROY
Acknowledged in Richmond County Court the bth day of Janry, 1713 by GILBERT METCALFE, AUSTIN BROCKENBROUGH & WM. FANTLEROY & ordered to be recorded
Test THOS: DICKENSON, Dep. Clk Cur.1

Family 1

Elizabeth Fauntleroy b. c 1659, d. bt 1684 - 1692

Family 2

Anne Stone b. 1672, d. a Dec 1728
Children

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Richard Metcalfe 1655 - 1698: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I28544&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.
  2. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Elizabeth Fauntleroy Abt 1659 - 1692: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I116621&tree=Tree1
  3. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Sarah Metcalfe 1694 - Aft 1754: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I7381&tree=Tree1
  4. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Anne Metcalfe Abt 1697 - 1725: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I41170&tree=Tree1

Elizabeth Fauntleroy1

F, #105412, b. circa 1659, d. between 1684 and 1692
FatherMoore Fauntleroy1 b. b 1616, d. 9 Jul 1664
MotherMary Hill1 b. 1632, d. bt Jun 1674 - Apr 1684
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     Elizabeth Fauntleroy was born circa 1659 at Old Rappahannock Co., Virginia, USA.1
Elizabeth Fauntleroy died between 1684 and 1692 at Old Rappahannock Co. (now Richmond Co.), Virginia, USA.1 She married Richard Metcalfe circa 21 December 1685 at Old Rappahannock Co. (now Richmond Co.), Virginia, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives.
From Early Colonial Settlers:

Family     Richard Metcalfe, b. 1655, Bloomsbury, Westmoreland County, Virginia d. 3 Nov 1698, Richmond County, Virginia - inventory (Age 43 years)
Marriage     Abt 21 Dec 1685      Old Rappahannock (Richmond) County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Gilbert Metcalfe, b. Abt 1678, Old Rappahannock (Richmond) County, Virginia d. 4 Apr 1737, Richmond County, Virginia - probate (Age ~ 59 years)
     2. Mary Metcalfe, b. Aft 1693, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia d. 3 Feb 1749, Hanover Parish, King George County, Virginia - admin (Age < 54 years)
     3. Richard Metcalfe, b. Bef 1692, Old Rappahannock (Richmond) County, Virginia d. Bef 1725, Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia (Age < 33 years.)1
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1668-1670 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 4, Part I; [Antient Press]; Page 121
KNOW ALL MEN by these prsents that I WILLIAM LOYD for and in consideracon 24 lb (or 2/4(?) in money reced from Capt., BEACH and being a Legacy given by WILLIAM WILLIAMSON unto the Orphants of Colo, MOORE FANTLEROY that is to say to WILLIAM MOORE [FANTLEROY] and ELIZABETH FANTLEROY and the sd Legacy to be laid out in Cow Calves for wch consideration aforesaid I the sd WM. LOYD doe hereby give grant bargain sell and confirme unto the aforesaid Orphants three Cow Calves marked with a cropp and Mitt on the Right eare To Have and To Hold the aforesaid three Cow Calves unto the aforesaid Orphants and to their heirs for Ever with all there and every of there increase with warranty from the clayme of any pson or psons whatsoever. In Witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand this 4th of February Ano, 1669/70 WILL LOYD
Recognitr. Cur Rappa 8th Die Febry 1669
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1679-1682 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Will & Deed Book 6, Part II; [Antient Press]; Page 375
KNOW ALL MEN by these prsents that I WILLIAM FANTLEROY for the Natural love and affection I now beare to my loving and only Sister, ELIZABETH FANTLEROY and for the advancement of her fortune togeather with other good causes me the said WILLIAM FANTLEROY thereunto moving have sould and made over unto my aforesaid Sister, ELIZABETH FANTLEROY, her heires and assignes forever one peice of land containing One thousand acres begining at the Corner tree of REES [Morris] WILLIAMS and WILLIAM SMITH for length and for breadth on the line commonly reputed to be the line belonging to the Orphans of Mr. THOMAS BEALE JUNYOR lately deced, and then for length againe parralell to first mentioned lines including the said quantity of one thousand acres togeather with their appurtenances and prvelidges To have and to hold unto the aforesaid ELIZABETH FANTLEROY her heires and assignes for ever more In Witnes whereof I have sett my hand and Seale this first day of Janr. 1682
Signed Sealed and Delivrd, in the prsence of us WILL. LOYD, WILL FANTLEROY
ANGEL JACOBUS, REES EVANS
Recognitr in Cur Com Rappa: 3 die Janry 1682
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1682-1686 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Deed Book 7, Part I; [Antient Press]; Page 117-118
THIS INDENTURE made third day of July One thousand six hundred Eighty & Foyer Between ELIZABETH FANTLEROY of the one part and EDWARD JONES, Bricklare, of the other party Witnesseth that the said ELIZABETH FANTLEROY for and in consideration of Seaven thousand pounds of Tobacco & cask in hand paid and secured to be paid have granted unto the aforesaid EDWARD JONES his heirs and assignes all that parcell of land conteyning One hundred Ninty five and one quarter acres of land lying on a Branch of HERRING CREEK bounding as followeth upon the land of REES WILLIAMS and WILLIAM SMITH begining at a Hickory in the said WILLIAMS his line where Capt. BEALEs line intercepts and runing thence E: to a Stake by a white Oake, thence S. to a Maple in the Swamp of HERRING CREEK which devides said JONES's land from WILLIAM SMITHs land, thence down along ye Swamp being in a strate line to a red Oake corner tree of the said WILLIAMS, and thence along said WILLIAMS his line to the place it begann, The aforesaid One hundred ninety five & one quarter acres of land being part of a greater quantity of Fower thousand Fifty foyer acres as by Pattent more at large may appeare and formerly belonging to WILLIAM FANTLEROY being Lawfull heire at Law and by Gift came to the aforesaid ELIZABETH FANTLEROY and the said land is now being the proper right of the said ELIZABETH FANTLEROY with all woods waters belonging Togeather with their appurtenances unto the aforesaid EDWARD JONES in as ample manner as the sd land is granted to the aforesaid ELIZABETH FANTLEROY with warranty from the claime of me my heirs or persons clayming any right from me In Witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand & seale the day & yeare first above written
Signed sealed and delivered in the prsence of us
WALTER PAVEY mark ELIZA: FANTLEROY
WILLIAM POWELL, WILL. FANTLEROY
Recognitr in Cur Com Rappa 6th die Augusti 1684 et Recordatr xxiii die
KNOW ALL MEN by these prsents that I ELIZABETH FANTLEROY of the County of Rappa: Gentwo: doe impower my Brother, WILLIAM FANTLEROY. of the said County as fully and amply as if I was psonally prsent to acknowledge unto EDWARD JONES, Bricklare, of the aforesaid County, as by Deed to him One hundred and ninty five acres and one quarter f acre of land as by Deed dated the third day of July 1684 As Witness my hand & seal this 3rd day of July 1684
Witnesses ye marke of WALTER PAVEY, ELIZA: FANTLEROY
WILLIAM POWELL
Recordatr xx8 die Augusti Anno 1684 Test WM. COLSTON Cl Cur
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1685-1687 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Order Book; [Antient Press]; Page 133
- Rappahannock County Court 21st of December 1685
- Reference is granted between Mr. RICHARD METCALFE as Marrying Mrs. ELIZABETH FANTLEROY Plt. vs Mr. WM. FANTLEROY Deft., till next North side Court
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1685-1687 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Order Book; [Antient Press]; Page 140
Rappahannock County Court 3d of March 1685/6
- Judgment is granted to Mr. RICHARD METCALFE as Marrying Mrs. ELIZABETH
FANTLEROY against Mr. WILLIAM FANTLEROY for two able men Servants upon a sealed Bill dated the 1st of January 1682/3 to be paid according to the tenure thereof wth cost of suit als
- Judgment is granted to Mr. RICHARD METCALFE as Marrying Mrs, ELIZABETH
FANTLEROY against Mr. WM. FANTLEROY for Foure thousand pounds of merchantable
tobb & cask upon a sealed Bill dated the 3d day of July 1684 to be pd with cost of suit als exe.1

Family

Richard Metcalfe b. 1655, d. b 3 Nov 1698

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Elizabeth Fauntleroy Abt 1659 - 1692: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I116621&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.

Sarah Metcalfe1

F, #105413, b. 27 April 1694, d. after 1754
FatherRichard Metcalfe1 b. 1655, d. b 3 Nov 1698
MotherAnne Stone1 b. 1672, d. a Dec 1728
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     Sarah Metcalfe was born on 27 April 1694 at Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.1 She married Benjamin Rust, son of Samuel Rust and Martha (?), before 1725 at Lunenberg Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd of 2 wives.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 2     Eleanor Green, b. 19 Feb 1702, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia d. 10 Nov 1722, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia (Age 20 years)
Marriage     2 Nov 1720      Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Samuel Rust, b. 20 Feb 1721, Westmoreland County, Virginia.1,2
Sarah Metcalfe died after 1754 at North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.1
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1725-1753 Richmond County, Virginia Will Book 5 [Robert K. Headley, jr.]; Page 121
p.121 - John METCALFE, will; 8 Nov 1728, 4 Dec 1728
mother Anne BARROW;
John and Anne RUST (chil. of Benjamin and Sarah RUST);
Anne BAILEY (dau. of Elizabeth BAILEY);
kinsman William BROCKENBROUGH;
ex: b-i-1 Benjamin RUST and William BROCKENBROUGH;
requests Marmaduke BECKWITH and bro. Gilbert METCALFE advise the ex;
wits: Elizabeth DOZIER, Thomas TEMPLEMAN, Sarah DYE.
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THE REGISTERS OF NORTH FARNHAM PARISH 1663 - 1814, RCHMOND COUNTY VIRGINIA By
George Harrison Sanford King

B. RUST; JOHN son of Benjamin and Sarah Rusts 2 November 1725.
B. RUST, ANN daughter of-Benjami and Sarah Rust, 4 October 1727.
B. RUST, METCALFE son of Benjamin and Sarah Rusts 12 September 1729,
B. RUST, SARAH daughter of Benjamin and Sarah Rusts 22 September 1731
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1740-1742 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 9, Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 220-224
THIS INDENTURE made the 23rd day of November in the fifteenth 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 one, Between BENJAMIN RUST of RICHMOND County, Gent., and SARAH his Wife of one part and PETER LAMKIN of Westmoreland County, Planter, of other part; Witnesseth that BENJAMIN RUST and SARAH his Wife in consideration of the sum of five shillings current money of Virignia to them in hand paid by PETER LAMKIN, whereof said BENJAMIN and SARAH doth acknowledge the Receipt, hath and by these presents doth bargain and sell unto PETER LAMKIN all the land containing about two hundred acres be the same more or less, it being the most part of a parcel of land which BENJAMIN RUST purchased of ROBERT BOGGESS and ANN his Wife by a Deed recorded in the Secretarys Office mai appear which land is scituate in Parish of Cople and County of Westmoreland and on the South East side of a Run falling into the Branch of YEOCOMOCO called BLOYCES RUN and bounded, Begining at a Stake between two red Oaks in Mr. THOMAS BENNETT an corner to a dividing line between this land and the land of Mr. MATTHEW RUST, thence South West one hundred and four poles along the dividing line to a red Oak and Hiccory trees, thence No. 57d Wt. eighty poles, No. 54d. Wt. one hundred and forty five poles, No. 53d. Wt, sixty four poles to a marked Chesnut tree, thence No. 19d. Et, forty poles, No. 9d. Et. twenty seven poles to a marked Gum tree on the side of of BLOYCES RUN corner to the land of a Patent formly granted one ROBERT SELF, deceased, thence down BLOYCES RUN to the line of said BENNETTs to the begining South East. along a line of marked trees, To have and to hold the lands with appurtenances unto PETER LAMKIN and assigns during the term of one year to the intent that by virtue thereof and the Statute for transferring uses into possession PETER LAMKIN may be in the actual possession of the land and be enabled to take a release of the inheritance thereof to him and his heirs; In ness whereof the parties to these presents hath hereunto set their hands and fixed their seals the day and year first above written
Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of
WILLIAM BLACKSBY, BENJAMIN RUST
SAMUEL RUST, JOHN RUST SARAH RUST
JAMES TOOL
Westmoreland sct. At a Court held for the said County the 29th day of June 1742
BENJAMIN RUST personally acknowledged this Deed of Lease for Land by him passed to PETER LAMKIN to be his proper act and deed, ordered the same be recorded
Recorded the 10th day of July 1742
Test GEO. LEE, C W. C.
THIS INDENTURE made the twenty fourth day of November in the fifteenth 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 Christ one thousand seven hundred and forty one; Between BENJAMIN RUST of RICHMOND County, Gent., and SARAH his Wife of one part and PEER LAMKIN of County of Westmoreland. Planter, of other part; Whereas BENJAMIN RUST and SARAH his Wife by Indenture bearing date the twenty third day of November for the consideration therein expressed did bargain and sell unto PETER LAMKIN and assigns all those lands with every of their appurtenances containing Two hundred acres, be the same more or less, scituate in Parish of Cople in County of Westmoreland and on South East side of a Run falling into a Branch of YEOCOMOCO RIVER called BLOYCES RUN, And bounded, Begining (the bounds of the land repeated as in the Lease); NOW THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH that BENJAMIN RUST and SARAH his Wife in consideration of the sum of Seventy pounds current money of Virginia to them in hand paid by said LAMKIN whereof they doth hereby acknowledge the receipt; hath and by these presents doth release and confirm unto PETER LAMKIN in his actual possession now being by virtue of a bargain and sale made to him of a year and of the said Statute, and to his heirs the aforesaid lands with the appurtenances; To have and to hold the land and premises with appurtenances unto PETER LAMKIN his heirs; And BENJAMIN RUST and SARAH his Wife or their heirs and of every other person shall warrant and forever defend by these presents; In Witness whereof the parties to these presents their hands and seals interchangeably have set the day and year first above written
Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of
WILLIAM BLACKLY SAMUEL RUST, BENJAMIN RUST
JOHN RUST, JAMES TOOLE SARAH RUST
Received of PETER LAMKIN the sum of Seventy pounds current money of Virginia the full consideration within mentioned; Witness our hands this (blank) day of November Annoq: Dumini 1741
In presence of (no witnesses recorded) BENJAMIN RUST
Westmoreland sct At a Court held for the said County the 29th day of June 1742
BENJAMIN RUST personally acknowledged this Deed of Release for Land by him passed to PETER LAMKIN, together with Receipt for the consideration endorsed, to be his proper act and deed, and SARAH. Wife of the said BENJAMIN (she being first privily examined according to Law) relinquished her Right of Dower and Thirds in and to the lands by the said Deed conveyed, ordered the same be recorded Recorded the Tenth day of July 1742
Teste GEO. LEE, C.W.C.1

Family

Benjamin Rust b. c 1700, d. b 1 Apr 1754

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Sarah Metcalfe 1694 - Aft 1754: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I7381&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.
  2. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Benjamin Rust 1700 - 1754: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I87791&tree=Tree1

Eleanor Green1

F, #105414, b. 19 February 1702, d. 10 November 1722
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     Eleanor Green was born on 19 February 1702 at North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.1 She married Benjamin Rust, son of Samuel Rust and Martha (?), on 2 November 1720 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 1     Sarah Metcalfe, b. 27 Apr 1694, Richmond County, Virginia d. Aft 1754, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia (Age > 61 years)
Marriage     Bef 1725      Lunenburg Parish, Richmond County, Virginia
Children      
     1. John Rust, b. 2 Nov 1725, Lunenburg Parish, Richmond County, Virginia
     2. Anne Rust, b. 4 Oct 1727, Lunenburg Parish, Richmond County, Virginia d. Bef 1754, King & Queen County, Virginia (Age < 26 years)
     3. Metcalfe Rust, b. 12 Sep 1728, Lunenburg Parish, Richmond County, Virginia
     4. Sarah Rust, b. 22 Sep 1731, Lunenburg Parish, Richmond County, Virginia
     5. Hannah Rust, b. Abt 1739, Lunenburg Parish, Richmond County, Virginia d. 4 Jul 1791, Lunenburg Parish, Richmond County, Virginia - probate (Age ~ 52 years.)1
Eleanor Green died on 10 November 1722 at North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA, at age 20.1
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Contributed by: James Hughes

Note:
Richard Greene of Virginia

Richard Greene was born 1654 in Rappahannock (now Richmond) Co VA. In 1688 Richard married Anne Hobbs b. 1670 Rappahannock (now Richmond) Co VA.

Richard died 10/4/1705 in Richmond Co VA. Beginning October of 1714, Anne sold lands she owned from her Hobbs Family and land which she had owned with Richard Greene. The purpose for these land sales was to segregate her wealth from that of her future husband, Richard Branham. And in about December of 1714 in Richmond Co VA, Anne married Richard Branham b. 1644 West Riding, Yorkshire, England.

Born 1654 in Rappahannock (now Richmond) Co VA

Married 1688 in Rappahannock (now Richmond) Co VA to Anne Hobbs b. 1670 Rappahannock (now Richmond) Co VA

1692 Richmond and Essex Counties split from Rappahannock. [Rappahannock County became extinct.]

Died 10/4/1705 Richmond Co VA

Children
1. Esther Greene

Born c. 1690 Rappahannock (now Richmond) Co VA

Married c. 1705 in Richmond Co VA to John Gower (brother of Stanley Gower) b. 1684 Rappahannock (now Richmond) Co VA

2. Winifred Greene

Born 12/19/1693 Richmond Co VA

Married 11/10/1710 in Richmond Co VA to Edward Spencer b. c. 1692

Edward died 1714 Richmond Co VA

Married 6/1714 in Richmond Co VA to Stanley Gower (brother of John Gower) b. 11/17/1679 Rappahannock (now Richmond) Co VA

Richmond Co VA Marriages:
1714 June Stanley Gower of Westmoreland Co. & Winifred Spencer, Widow

Died 5/20/1727 Richmond Co VA

Richmond Co VA Records:
Winnefred Gower departed this life May 20, 1727.

3. Mary Anne Greene 6/17/1696 Richmond Co VA

4. Eleanor Branham Greene

Born 2/19/1702 Richmond Co VA

Married 11/2/1720 in Westmoreland Co VA to Benjamin Rust b. 1700 Westmoreland Co VA

11/2/1720 Richmond Co VA Land Transaction

Richmond County, VA Deed Book 7, Page 547-548:
2 Nov. 1720. John and Anne Bramham to Benjamin and Eleanor Rust. Eleanor is named as Anne's daughter. Witnessed by Samuel Godwin and Thomas Thornton. Land is part of Anne's inheritance.

Descendants of Richard Greene of Virginia http://lewis187.home.mchsi.com/Lewis/Greene-1.htm#4a
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THE REGISTERS OF NORTH FARNHAM PARISH 1663 - 1814, RCHMOND COUNTY VIRGINIA By
George Harrison Sanford King

D RUST, ELEANOR 10 November 1722.
[As Benjamin Rust and his first wife Eleanor Green (19 February 1702 - 10 November 1722) are known to have had an only child named Samuel Rust who d.s.p.s, it seems very certain from DB#7, p.492, DB#11, Page 155 and MRCm p, of 254 that the recording on p159 of the birth of Samuel Routs son of Benjamin and Eleanor Routs 20 February 1721 is an error and that this is actually the record of the birth of Samuel Rust who is mentioned in the above cited documents.]
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1720-1721 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 8; Part 1 [Antient Press]; Page 51
THIS INDENTURE made this Seventh day of June in year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred Twenty one by and between BENJA: RUST of Farnum Parish in County of Richmond of one part and GEORGE HARRISON of ye County of WESTMORELAND and Parish of COPLE of other part; Witnesseth that BENJA: RUST in consideration of sume of Five thousand Eight hundred pounds of good sound merchantable tobacco in cask to him in hand paid by GEORGE HARRISON, by these presents doth bargain and sell unto GEORGE HARRISON and his heirs One hundred acres of the tract of land containing Two hundred acres that BENJA: RUST bought of JAMES THOMAS scituate in Richmond County and Farnham Parish bounded; Sutherly upon ye land of Capt. GEORGE ESKRIDGE, North and North Westerly upon ye MORCHEA SWAMP, and soe up the South side of said Swamp as far as to conclude the One hundred acres of the sd. Two hundred that JAMES THO: sould to BENJA: RUST and acknowledged ye Seventh day of October 1719, And all housing and all profits comodities and advantages belonging; To have and to hold the One hundred acres of land hereby sold unto GEORGE HARRISON his heirs to be holden of the Cheif Lord or Lords of the Fee or Fees by ye rents and services for the same due and of right accustomed to be paid; And BENJA: RUST for himselfe his heirs doth covenant that if the One hundred acres of land or any part thereof should be taken within the bounds of any Elder Pattent soe that GEORGE HARRISON his heirs to be lawfully evicted from the One hundred acres of Land by Judgment of Law or any other due prose that GEORGE HARRISON his heirs to have in lieu thereof ye One hundred acres of ye sd, Two hundred acres which DANIELL SWILLANT gave to ye sd, JAMES THOMAS by ye sd. SWILLIVANTs Last Will and Testament may more large appeare which Two hundred acres of land is part of a Pattent granted to WEBLY DAVIS and FRESHWATER dated ye Twenty fourth day of August one thousand six hundred Sixty four seven thousand two hundred twenty one acres of land and BEN JA: RUST for one hundred acres of ye sd.
Two hundred acres Both for himselfe his heirs covenant with GEORGE HARRISON his heyres shall have as many acres of ye aforesd, BENJA; RUSTS Right in FRESHWATERs
Pattent as he shall loose of ye first mentioned one hundred acres; In Testimony whereof ye sd. parties first above named in these presents path hereunto set there hands and fixed there seales the day and yere first above written
Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presents of us
RICHD: MEEKS, BENIAMIN RUST
GILBERT METCALFE
At a Court held for Richmond County the Seventh day of June 1721
BENJAMIN RUST came into Court and acknowledged this his Deed to GEORGE HARRISON which was admitted to Record; Alsoe ELLINOR RUST, the Wife of the said BENJAMIN RUST, appeared in Court and relinquished her Right of Dower in the land contained in this Deed unto the said GEORGE HARRISON, which was alsoe admitted to Record
Test M. BECKWITH, Cl Cur
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1719-1721 Richmond County, Virginia Order Book 8; Part 3 [Antient Press]; Page 159
Richmond County Court 4th of February 1719/20
- RUST v BRANHAM
Judgment is granted BENJAMIN RUST who marryed ELLINOR GREEN, Daughter of RICHARD GREEN, late of this County, deced., against JOHN BRANHAM and ANN his Wife, late ANN GREEN, Admrx. of the Estate of the deced., for ELLINOR GREEN's part of her Father's Estate as appears by an Inventory upon Record, which is ordered to be paid with costs als exo
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1721 Richmond County, Virginia Order Book 8; Part 4 [Antient Press]; Page 233
Richmond County Court 7th of June 1721
- RUST'S ack. to HARRISON
BENJAMIN RUST came into Court and acknowledged his Deed for Land unto GEORGE HARRISON, which was admitted to Record; Also ELLINOR RUST, the Wife of BENJAMIN RUST, appeared in Court and relinquished her Right of Dower in the land conveyed in the Deed unto GEORGE HARRISON, which was also admitted to Record.1

Family

Benjamin Rust b. c 1700, d. b 1 Apr 1754

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Eleanor Green 1702 - 1722: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I32965&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.

Ellen Heale1

F, #105415, b. circa 1682, d. before 1714
FatherGeorge Heale1 b. 1647, d. b 2 Feb 1697/98
MotherEllen Rogers1 b. c 1652, d. b 13 Dec 1710
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     Ellen Heale married John Opie
; His 1st of 2 wives.1 Ellen Heale was born circa 1682 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.1
Ellen Heale died before 1714 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.1
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
VIRGINIA GLEANINGS IN ENGLAND; The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Page 264; GEORGE HEALE of City of Lancaster in Rappahanock. Will 30 December 1697; proved 10 March 1708-9. Land and Plantation wherein I now live bounding upon South east side of the main road which leads from Mr. Ball's Mill to a Mill which was formerly Josias Draper's, between the said Roads and Thomas Davises, containing about 1300 acres to my son George Heale. Remainder of dividend Land upon North West of said Main Road, then up along the white Marsh to Timothy Stamp's, then to aforesaid Main Road, 500 acres, to my son John Heale. Main Road to be dividing line between George and John, and if either are without heirs, to longest liver whole 1800 acres. My land in the Forrest at the head of Corotoman on west side of the Main Swamp, bounding on land formerly Nathaniel Browne's then along the Head line that divides this land from the land of Giles Robinson and Randolph Miller, so far along said head line that a direct course to Main Swamp shall include 400 Acres, to my son Joseph Heale, if he die, then to John. My land in Cherry Point, bounding on land of Mr. Keen and Mr. Crawley, 100 acres, to my daughter Ellen Heale, if she die to daughter Elizabeth Heale, then to daughter Sarah Heale. My Land down at Corotoman, 350 acres adjoining lands of William Clarke, Mathew White, Mr. Arms, Mr. Harrison, and the main road, to my two daughters Elizabeth and Sarah Hele. My quarter Plantation in the Forrest at the head of Corotoman to son George Heale for use of son Nicholas Heale, but if he die, to child, be male or female, my wife is now with, and if he to die Son George Heale is to have the quarter. Executor: Son George Heale. Overseers: Mr. Robert Carter and my son-in-law Mr. William Ball. 'Witnesses: Jas. [sic. Query " Jos." in original] Ball, James Innis, Wm. Ball. Administration to Arthur Bailey, Esquire, attorney for son George Heale, now in Virginia, executor, as to effects in Great Britain and Ireland.
Lane, 58.
[This name is more generally spelt Heale. This will was also proved in Lancaster county, Va. For a genealogy of the family see Williarn and Mary Quarterly, XVII, 202-204, 296-299.]1

Family

John Opie b. 22 Mar 1675, d. b 22 Mar 1723

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Ellen Heale Abt 1682 - Bef 1714: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I32778&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.

Travers Colston1

M, #105416, b. 4 January 1715, d. before 12 November 1751
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     Travers Colston was born on 4 January 1715 at North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.1 He married Alice Corbin Griffin, daughter of Thomas Griffin and Elizabeth Medstand Lee, circa 1734 at North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 2     Alice Corbin Griffin, b. Abt 1715, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia d. Bef 1744, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia (Age ~ 28 years)
Marriage     Abt 1734      North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Charles Colston, b. 31 May 1736, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia d. Between 1770 and 1774, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia (Age 33 years)
     2. Elizabeth Griffin Colston, b. 23 Sep 1738, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia
     3. Travers Colston, b. 10 Nov 1740, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia.2 Travers Colston married Susannah Opie, daughter of John Opie and Anne Metcalfe, circa 1744 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd of 2 wives; her 2nd of 2 husbands.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 1     Susannah Opie, b. 3 Feb 1720, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia d. 10 May 1749, Northumberland County, Virginia - probate (Age 29 years)
Marriage     Abt 1744      St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia
Children      
     1. William Colston, b. 10 Oct 1744, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia d. Bef 5 Oct 1780, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia (Age < 35 years)
     2. Rawleigh Colston, b. 11 May 1747, Exeter Lodge, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia d. Mar 1829, 'Honeywood', Berkeley County, Virginia. (Age 81 years)
     3. Samuel Colston, b. 21 Nov 1749, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia.1
Travers Colston died before 12 November 1751 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.1
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1751-1753 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book #2; [Lewis & Booker]; Page 67
Colston, Travers, of St. Stephen's Parish
W. W. 4 March 1749/50-W. P. 12 November 1751
Son William Colston, my negro boy Will that now waits in the house, my silver watch, all my plate that is marked with a coat of arms, a mourning ring of thirty shillings value.
Daughter Elizabeth Griffin Colston-negro wench Rachell and her child named Celly, one dozen silver spoons marked A. G. C. her choice of five of my gold rings, my high chest of drawers.
Son Rawleigh Colston-negro boy Jemmy that now waits on him and little Isaac.
Son Samuel Colston-negro girl Beck that now waits on him, negro boy Primus.
Son Rawleigh Colston-my land and plantation at the head of Farnham Creek which I had by my first wife together with the land I bought of Joshua Stone, if he should die before he attain the age of twenty one years or without issue, or in case my son Rawleigh should become heir to the estate of Daniel Hornsby gent. dec'd by the death of his brother William Colston, then and in either of these cases I give the said land and plantation to my son Samuel Colston.
Son Samuel Colston-all my land and plantation called Horsehead Quarter.
Son Charles Colston-negroes Carpenter, Isaac, Jacob, Joe and Lettice, my silver hilted hanger and my two plain gold rings that were his mothers.
Lindsey Opie son of Mr. Lindsey Opie dec'd, be educated and suitably maintained out of my estate during the term of four years, provided he be contented with my children under the care of my executors.
Mr. Smith be employed to teach my children during the time and on the same terms already agreed on between him and myself, and on the same terms already agreed on between him and myself, either at my own house or at the house of the late Mr. Hornsby.
Son Charles Colston-my now dwelling plantation and the plantation called the Forrest Quarter.
Rest of estate both real and personal be equally divided between my four children. Charles, Elizabeth Griffin, Rawleigh and Samuel, at such time as my son Charles shall attain the age of twenty one years or be married.
In case my son Charles comes to age and refuge to convey to my son Rawleigh, all he the said Charles his estate in the land before given to him the said Rawleigh mentioned to come to me by my first wife, or in case of death of my son Rawleigh before that time to convey to my son Samuel--his share of my estate to go to my son Rawleigh, and in case of his death to my son Samuel.
Friends Charles Beale, Leroy Griffin, Travers Tarpley executors, and to be likewise executors in my place of the will of Daniel Hornsby gent. dec'd, and said executors to be guardian to my children till they arrive to the age of twenty one or marriage.
Witness: Robert Clarke, Thomas Bonum and Travers Nash.
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1725-1753 Richmond County, Virginia Will Book 5 [Robert K. Headley, jr.]; Page 28
- Rebecca COLSTON, NFP, will; 27 Dec 1726, 1 Feb 1726/27
tract of land and plant. in North. Co. called The Lodge to son Charles, he lacking heirs, to son Travers, and he lacking heirs, to dau. Susannah;
son Travers all land belonging to the Forest Quarter;
daus. Elizabeth, Winifred;
sis. Winifred TRAVERS to have a suitable maintenance out of my est. during her living single;
ex: fr. Daniel HORNBY;
wits: John HAMMOND, William RUSSELL.
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1743-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book; [Lewis & Booker]; 322
Hickman, Thomas, est adm„ by Mary Hickman with Traverse Colston and James Booth sec. 13 June 1748

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1721-1725 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 8; Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 300-303
THIS INDENTURE made the Thirty first day of August one thousand seven hundred and Twenty five Between CHARLES BOOLS and PHILLIS his Wife of North Farnham Parish in County of Richmond of one pte and REBEKAH and TRAVERS COLSTON of sd. Parish and County of other p:tie; Witnesseth that CHARLES BOOLS and PHILLIS his Wife in consideration of Five shillings current money to him in hand paid doe by these presents bargain and sell unto REBEKAH and TRAVERS COLSTON their heirs all that p:cell of land containing Fifty acres, Begining at a marked Hickory in a line of marked trees belonging to LUKE WILLIAMS, and runing along WILLIAMS line North eighty four degs: and thirty minutes East one hundred thirty nine perches to a Stake in Mr. GILES WEBBs Old Feild, thence South seven degs. East ninety eight perches to a Stake in sd. WILLIAMS grand Pattent line by a Swamp and in the angle of three white Oaks, thence South sixty seven degs: thirty minutes West nineteen perches to a Stake in said line. thence North fifty five degs. West one hundred fifty nine perches to the place where it first began, the sd. Land containing Fifty acres situated in Parish & County aforesd., it being the uper part of a tract of land commonly known by the name of the WOLF PIT NECK with all houses orchards and comodities belonging; To have and to hold the parcell of land and premises unto REBEKAH and TRAVERS COLSTON their heirs dureing the full time of one whole near next ensueing paying therefore the Rent of one Ear of Indian Corn on the Feast day of the Birth of our Lord next ensueing if lawfully demanded, to the end that by vertue of these presents and of the Statute for transferring uses into possession. REBEKAH and TRAVERS COLSTON may be enabled to accept a grant of the inheritance thereof to them & their heirs; In Witness whereof the parties first above named hreunto hath interchangably set their hand & fixed their seal the day & year first above written
Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of
GILES WEBB, CHARLES BOWLES
DANIELL HORNBY, PHILLIS her mark BOWLS
THOMAS BEALE JUNR.
At a. Court held for Richmond County the Third day of November 1725
CHARLES BOWLES & PHILLIS BOWLES came into Court and acknowledged this their Deed unto REBECKAH and TRAVERS COLSTON /the sd. PHLLLIS BOWLES being first privately examined; which was admitted to Record
Test M. BECKWITH, Cl Cur
THIS INDENTURE made the First day of September one thousand seven hundred and Twenty five in the Eleaventh year of the Reign of our Lord George of Great Brittain France and Ireland, King, Defender of the faith, Between CHARLES BOOLS and PHILLIS his Wife of North Farnham Parish in County of Richmond of one part and REBEKAH & TRAVERS COLSTON of aforesd. Parish and County of other part; Witnesseth that CHARLES BOOLS and PHILLIS his Wife in consideration of Three thousand pounds of tobo: to them in hand paid; doth bargain and sell unto REBEKAH and TRAVERS COLSTON (in their actuall possession now being by vertue of a bargain & sale to them thereof made for one whole lycar and by force of the Statute for transferring uses into possession) and to their heirs all that parcelof land containing Fifty acres, Begining (the bounds of the land repeated as in the Lease above); To have and to hold the parcell of land unto REBEKAH & TRAVERS COLSTON their heirs to be holden to the Chief Lord or Lords of the Fee or Fees of the premises by the Rents or Services of the same due and of right accustomed to be paid: And CHARLES BOOLS and PHILLIS his Wife their heirs shall warrant and for ever defend the parcell of land and premises unto REBEKAH and TRAVERS COLSTON their heirs against every person; In Witness whereof the parties first above named hereunto hall interchangably set their hands & affixed their seals the day & year first above written
igned Sealed & Delivered in presence of
GILES WEBB. CHARLES BOWLES
DANIELL HORNBY, PHILLIS her mark BOWLS
THOMAS BEALE, JUNR,
At a Court held for Richmond County the Third day of November 1725
CHARLES BOWLES &PHILLIS BOWLES came into Court and acknowledged this their Deed of Release unto REBECCA & TRAVERS COLSTON /the said PHILLIS BOWLES being first privately examined/ which was admitted to Record
Test M. BECKWITH, Cl Cur
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I CHARLES BOWLS of County of Richmond and Parish of North Farnham doe and am justly indebted to REBEKAH and TRAVERS COLSTON of County and Parish aforesd, in sume of six thousand pds, of good marchantable Lobo: casque to contain the same; to the which payment well & truly to be made I bind my selfe my heirs firmly by these presents: In Wittness whereof I doe hereunto set my hand and seale this 1st day of Sepbr: Anno Domini 1725
THE CONDITION of the above obligation is such that if the above bound CHARLES BOWLES and PHILLIS BOWLES his Wife their heirs &c., doe well and truly observe and keep all covenants and agreements which on his or their parts ought to be observed and kept mentioned in a Lease and Release between REBEKAH and TRAVERS COLSTON of one part and CHARLES BOOLS and PHILLIS his Wife of other part according to the tenor and true meaning of the same, That then the above obligation to be void and of none effect, otherwise to remaine in full force power and vertue
Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of
GILES WEBB. CHARLES BOWLES
DANIELL HORNBY, THOMAS BEALE JUNR,
At a Court held for Richmond County the Third day of November 1725
CHARLES BOWLES came into Court and acknowledged this his Bond unto REBECCA & TRAVERS COLSTON, which was admitted to Record
Test M. BECKWITH, Cl Cur.1

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

Family 1

Alice Corbin Griffin b. c 1715, d. b 1744

Family 2

Susannah Opie b. 3 Feb 1719/20, d. b 10 May 1749

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Travers Colston 1715 - 1751: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I30868&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.
  2. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Alice Corbin Griffin Abt 1715 - Bef 1744: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I26959&tree=Tree1

Alice Corbin Griffin1

F, #105417, b. circa 1715, d. before 1744
FatherThomas Griffin1 b. 20 Sep 1684, d. bt 7 Sep 1732 - 4 Jun 1733
MotherElizabeth Medstand Lee1 b. 11 Aug 1688, d. 1774
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     Alice Corbin Griffin was born circa 1715 at North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.1 She married Travers Colston circa 1734 at North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 2     Alice Corbin Griffin, b. Abt 1715, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia d. Bef 1744, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia (Age ~ 28 years)
Marriage     Abt 1734      North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Charles Colston, b. 31 May 1736, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia d. Between 1770 and 1774, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia (Age 33 years)
     2. Elizabeth Griffin Colston, b. 23 Sep 1738, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia
     3. Travers Colston, b. 10 Nov 1740, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia.1
Alice Corbin Griffin died before 1744 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.1
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1709-1717 Richmond County, Virginia Wills Book 3 and Inventories [Robert K. Headley, jr.]; Page 67
- Winifred GRIFFIN, NFP, will; 10 Sep 1708, 5 Mar 1711/12
grdaus. Winifred PRESLEY (dau. of Col. Peter PRESLEY), Winifred GRIFFIN, and Alice Corbin GRIFFIN;
son Thomas;
s-i-1 Col. Peter PRESLEY;
ex: son Thomas;
wits: John TARPLEY, E. KIPPAX, William HANKS.
Cod., 5 Jan 1711/12, mentions daughter-in-law Elizabeth GRIFFIN;
wits: John TARPLEY, Mary NICKOLS.
p.118 - Mrs. Winifred GRIFFIN, inv. pres. by Thomas GRIFFIN, ex; 4 Mar 1712/13.
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1717-1725 Richmond County, Virginia Will Book 4 [Robert K. Headley, jr.]; Page 196
- Mary CARPENTER, Farn. Par., will; 22 Dec 1721, 3 Jan 1721/22
Frances BARBER; Jean LAWSON;
Elizabeth and Anne (daus. of Charles BARBER);
Mary BARBER;
Thomas and Charles (sons of Charles BARBER);
Anne (dau. of Thomas GRIFFIN);
Thomas GRIFFIN and his wife;
bro. Thomas GLASCOCK;
John and Thomas (sons of Thomas GLASCOCK);
Capt. William WOODBRIDGE;
Samuel HIPKINS;
John TARPLEY Jr;
John TARPLEY Sr;
Winifred and Alice (daus. of Thomas GRIFFIN);
Anne (wife of John TARPLEY);
Million GLASCOCK;
Elizabeth DOWNNAN;
all land in Lanc. Co. to Anne the wife of Col. John TARPLEY;
William GLASCOCK;
Sarah (dau. to Thomas GLASCOCK;
ex: John TARPLEY Sr. and John TARPLEY Jr;
wits: Alexander MATSON, John BROWN, [Hanner KELLIE] [
Mary CARPENTER may have been the wife of Thomas CARPENTER whose will was rec. 10 Jul 1728 in Lanc. Co. WLC, p.35.1
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1725-1729 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 8; Part 3 [Antient Press]; Page 481-483
THIS INDENTURE made the first day of Aprill in the Second year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second by the grace of God, King of Great Brittain France and Ireland, Defender of the faith &c., Annoq: Domini 1729, Between THOMAS GRIFFIN of Northfarnham Pish in County of Richmond, Gent., of one part and ALICE CORBIN GRIFFIN, Daughter of THOMAS GRIFFIN, of other part; Witnesseth that THOMAS GRIFFIN in consideracon of Five shillings to him in hand paid by ALICE CORBIN GRIFFIN, the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge, path and by these presents do bargain and sell unto ALICE CORBIN GRIFFIN her heirs a certain parcell of Land part of THOMAS GRIFFINs tract of Land in the FORREST, containing by estimacon three hundred acres of land be the same more or less within the bounds which are as followeth; Begining at a Stake nigh the landing that is now called THOMAS WHITES LANDING and running down along the line to the Spring Branch which is just below the Plantacon whereon ELIZAETH DENTON now liveth, thence up the Branch to the upper side of the Orchard, thence a straight course to the upper most Branch of FARNHAM CREEK and down the Branch to the place where it first began, Together with all houses orchards priviledges and comodities belonging; To have and to hold the land and premises with appurtenances unto ALICE CORBIN GRIFFIN her assigns during the term of one whole year, paying therefore unto THOMAS GRIFFIN his heirs the rent of one ear of Indian Come at the Feast of the Nativity of our Blessed Lord and Saviour to the intent that by vertue of these presents and of the Statute for transferring uses into possession, ALICE CORBIN GRIFFIN may be in the actual possession of the premises and thereby enabled to accept a release thereof to her and her heirs; In Witness whereof the party first above named to this present Indenture hath sett his hand and seals the day and year first above written
Sealed and Delivered in the presence of
SAM: PEACHEY, THO: GRIFFIN
JNO: LEE
At a Court held for Richmond County the Second day of April 1729
THOMAS GRIFFIN, Gent, came into Court and acknowledged this his Deed unto his Daughter, ALICE CORBIN GRIFFIN, which was admitted to Record
Test M. BECKWITH, CI Cur
THIS INDENTURE made the Second day of Aprill in the Second year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second by the grace of God, King of Great Brittain France and Ireland, Defender of the faith &c., Annoq: Dom: 1729; Between THOMAS GRIFFIN of Northfarnham Parrish in County of Richmond, Gent., of one part and GRIFFIN, Daughter of THOMAS GRIFFIN, of other part; Witnesseth that THOMAS GRIFFIN in consideracon of the natural love and affeccon which he hath and doth bear unto his Daughter, ALICE CORBIN GRIFFIN, and for divers other good causes and valuable consideracons him thereunto especially moveing, hath and by these presents doe give and release unto ALICE CORBIN GRIFFIN (in her actual possession now being by vertue of a bargain and sale to her made for one yar and by force and vertue of the Statute for transferring uses into possession) and the heirs of her body lawfully to be begotten, a certain parcell of land, part of THOMAS GRIFFINs tract of Land in the FORREST containing by estimacon Three hudnred acres of land be the same more or less and bounded; Begining (the bounds of the land repeated as in the Lease); To have and to hold the land and premises with appurtenances unto ALICE CORBIN GRIFFIN and the heirs of her body lawfully to be begotten and in default of such issue the land to revert unto THOMAS GRIFFIN and his heirs and to no other purpose; free and discharged from all encumbrances whatsoever, except the Quit rents of the premises from henceforth to become due and payable to the Cheif Lord or Lords of the Fee or Fees; In Witness whereof the parties above named to this present Indenture hath sett his hand and affixed his seal the day and year first above written
Sealed and Delivered in the presence of
SAM: PEACHEY THO: GRIFFIN
JNO: LEE
At a Court held for Richmond County the Second day of Aprill 1729
THOMAS GRIFFIN, Gent., came into Court and acknowledged this his Deed of Release unto his Daughter, ALICE CORBIN GRIFFIN, which was admitted to Record
Test M. BECKWITH, Cl Cur.1

Family

Travers Colston b. 4 Jan 1715, d. b 12 Nov 1751

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Alice Corbin Griffin Abt 1715 - Bef 1744: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I26959&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.

Thomas Bonum1

M, #105418, b. 1727, d. before 14 May 1753
FatherSamuel (III) Bonum2 b. a 1690, d. 22 Feb 1726/27
MotherElizabeth Johnson3 b. c 1698, d. b 6 May 1747
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     Thomas Bonum was born in 1727 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.1 He married Sarah Heale, daughter of Capt. George Heale and Catherine/Katherine Chinn, before 1750 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 2nd of 2 husbands.1
Thomas Bonum died before 14 May 1753 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA; Date of probate.1
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1653-1800 Lancaster County, Virginia Wills [Ida J. Lee];
BALL, Col. William. Will. 14 Aug. 1744. Rec. 8 Mch. 1744.
Grandsons: Wm. Ball, son, of son Wm. Ball, dec.1

Family

Sarah Heale b. b 22 Mar 1717, d. a 1753

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Sarah Heale Abt 1718 - Aft 1753: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I71852&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.
  2. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Samuel Bonum Aft 1690 - 1727: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I25392&tree=Tree1
  3. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Elizabeth Johnson Abt 1698 - 1747: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I25401&tree=Tree1

Samuel (III) Bonum1

M, #105419, b. after 1690, d. 22 February 1726/27
FatherSamuel (II) Bonum Jr.1 b. c 1670, d. b 5 May 1703
MotherCatherine (?)1 b. c 1674, d. b 25 May 1715
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     Samuel (III) Bonum was born after 1690 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.1 He married Elizabeth Johnson between 1714 and 1720 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 1st of 2 husbands.2
Samuel (III) Bonum died on 22 February 1726/27 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.1
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1726-1729 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 8, Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 73
IN THE NAME OF GOD. Amen. I SAMUEL BONUM of the Parish of ST. STEVENS in County of NORTHUMBERLAND being weak of body but of sound memory, do make this my Last Will and Testament in manner as follows; And first of all I recommend my Soul to God that gave it and committ my body to the earth from which it came to be buryed at the discretion of my Executor hereafter named: And as for what worldly Estate it hath pleased God to bestow upon Ime, I give and devise in manner following;
that is. I desire that all my just Debts be duly paid.
Item. I give all my Lands to my Son, SAMUEL BONUM, and the ussue of his body lawfully to be begotten and for what of such issue. I give the same to the Child or Children that my Wife goes withall, and to the issue of their body or bodies lawfully to be begotten and for want of such to my right heires for ever:
Item. I give to my said Son. SAMUEL. my writing black Walnutt Desk and a Silver Tumbler;
Item. I give my Brother, DANIEL BONUM, a Ring of twenty shillings price,
Item I give to SAMUEL HEYDON. the Son of GEORGE HEYDON, a young cow and calf to be delivered soon after my death;
Item. I give to my Sister in Law, MARY BALL, my young dapple gray rideing horse.
And all the rest of my Estate of what nature or kind soever, I give and devise to be equally divided amongst my loving Wife, ELIZABETH BONUM, my Son. SAMUEL BONUM and the Child or Children my Wife now goes with
Item I committ the Guardianship and tuition of my son, SAMUEL BONUM, as also of the Child or Children my Wife goes withall when born to the care and management of my Uncle, GEORGE ESKRIDGE. till they come of full age, And I doe hereby make, ordain constitute and appoint the said ESKRIDGE to be my whole and sole Executors of this my Last. Will and Testament, hereby revoakeing all former Wills by me made: In Wittness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and affixed my Seal the Sixth day of December Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and twenty six
Signed Sealed and Declared in the presence of
ARCHIBALD JOHNSTON, DAVID BONUM. SAML: BONUM
RALPH ELSTON
Westmoreland ss, At a Court held for the sd. County the 22d day of February 1726 The Last Will &Testament of SAMUEL BONUM, deced., was presented into Court by GEORGE ESKRIDGE, his Executor, who made Oath thereto, and being proved by the Oaths
of RALPH ELSTON and DANIEL BONUM, two of the witnesses thereto, is admitted to Record
Test G. TURBERVILE, Cl Co. W.
Recorded the 28th day of February 1726 pr. G. T. C, C. W.

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1654-1800 Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills [Augusta B. Fothergill]; Page 85
BONAM, SAMUEL, St. Stephen's Parish Northumberland Co. 6 Dec. 1726; 22 Feb. 1726/7.
Son Samuel all my land;
my bro. Daniel Bonam a ring;
to Samuel son of George Haydon 1 cow calf;
my sister in law Mary Ball a riding horse;
wife Elizabeth and the child she goes with;
my children to the care of my uncle George Eskridge until of age.
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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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1701-1707 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 3; [Antient Press]; Page 137.
Will of Samuel Bonam of the Parish of Cople in the County of Westmoreland, being sick and weak of body, dated 14 Feb. 1702 [1703].
To my three sons Samuel, Phillpott and Daniel my tract of land containing 288 acres to be equally divided.
To my son Samuel two young horses and one mare and two cows and calves and one heifer, all which are called Samuell's already
All the residue to be equally divided amongst my wife and three children.
My loving wife Katherine Bonam executrix.
Samuel Bonam
Wit: James Orchard, John Hindmer, Eskridge.
28 April 1703. Proved by George Eskridge and John Henmore.
Probat granted Katherine Bonam, executrix.

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James Hughes 2005-09-03 22:21:57
1654-1800 Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills [Augusta B. Fothergill]; Page 64
BONAM, THOMAS, gent., 18 Nov. 1717; 29 Jan. 1717. My wife's clothes, 2 amber necklaces, 1 pearl necklace, a locket and other jewelry to Sarah Baker daughter of John Baker to whom I leave a slave; my deceased wife; bro. Capt. George Eskridge 1 horse; nephew Samuel Bonam 1 negro man and boy and one-third of goods in store; nephew Daniel Bonam same bequest; to nephew Philpott Bonam the same as his brothers and also my lands.
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1716-1720 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 6, [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 217-21
Will of Thomas Bonam of Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Gent., being weak of body, dated 18 Nov. 1717.
Unto Sarah Baker, daughter of Mr. John Baker of the county aforesaid, the wearing apparrell both linnen and woollen which was my deceased wife's, together with a seal skin trunk, two amber necklaces, one pearl necklace, one lockett, one gold ring sett with stones and my loving wife's wedding ring, a little painted cabinett, a young roan mare and her colt with the side saddle, bridle and whip that my said wife usually rode with, one good feather bed and furniture, six ewes and lambs, two cows and calves and four heifers as also my Negro woman Winney, a Negro boy her son called Tom, all which except the bed and furniture, trunk and cattle I will be delivered to her father imediately after my decease and the residue at such time as she shall attain the age of eighteen or day of marriage.
To John Baker all my wearing apparrell as also the use of my slave named James King (and the benefit of his labour for ten yeares from the time of the finishing the crop he shall be employed in at the time of my decease).
To my brother Capt. George Eskridge my horse called Prince and my new watch.
To my friend Thomas Sorrell my silver headed cane with those letters engraved on it TB, together with my old watch.
To my nephew Samuel Bonam my Negro man Phill and my Negro boy Samuel, as also one third part of what new goods shall be found in my store. Also my violin and stick.
To my nephew Daniel Bonam my Negro man called Anthony and my Negro boy named William, as also one other third part of what new goods shall be found in my store at the time of my decease. Also my long gunn called broad ax.
My loving friend John Murffey do at such time as he shall
think convenient purchase one Negro slave to be paid for by my executrix for the use and behoof of Murffey, not to exceed £30 sterling price.
To my nephew Philpott Bonam the plantation whereon I now dwell, provided my nephew Philpott Bonam and his heirs doe make over all his right of the land to him devised by his deceased father unto his brother Dann. Bonam.
To James son of Thomas Sorrell my young spade mare.
All the rest of my estate unto my nephew Philpott Bonam
and doe nominate him executor.
My friend John Murffey do live with my nephew Philpott Bonam on my plantation untill he shall attaine the age of twenty one yeares and appoint Murffey my trustee or overseer to look after and manage the estate bequeathed to Philpott to his best advantage and benefitt till he attains the above age, desiring him not to permitt Philpott to buy, sell, truck or trade with any part of the estate without his permission and approbation.
Thomas Bonam
Wit: Youll. Watkins, Tho. Sorrell, James (X) Johnson.
29 Jan. 1717 [1718]. Presented by Philpot Bonam his executor. Proved by all the witnesses.
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1726-1729 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 8, Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 75
IN THE NAME OF GOD, Amen, I PHILPOT BONUM of Cople Parish and Westmoreland County being sick and weak of body but of sound and perfect mind and memory, praised be God for the same, do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following, vizt., First, I bequeath my Soul into the hands of Almighty God my Maker, hopeing through the meritorious death and passion of Jesus Christ my only Saviour and Redeemer to receive free pardon and forgiveness of all my sins: And as for my body to be buried in Christian burial at the discretion of my Ears. hereafter nominated, And as for touching such worldly goods and Estate as God of his great mercy hath bestowed on me farr beyond my deserts, do give and bequeath them in manner and form as followeth;
Imprimis. I give and bequeath to my well beloved Brother, DANIELL BONUM, one Negro man called Sam and one Negro girl called Jone, to him the said DANIEL and his heirs for ever:
Item, i give and bequeath to my aforesaid Brother. DANIELL BONUM. all the rite title property and intent that I have in or to that parcel! or tract of land left to me by my deced, Father, to him my said Brother his heirs for ever;
Item. I give and bequeath unto my well beloved Wife, ROSE BONUM. three Negroes, vizt. James, lack & Nan, for and dureing her natural! live and after her decease the aforesaid three Negroes I give to my two Brothers. SAMUEL and DANIEL BONUN, and their heirs for ever:
Item, I give all the rest of my Negroes. vizt., Will. Mingo, Amos. Moll. Phillis and George to my aforesaid two Brothers, SAMUEL and DANIEL BONUM, to be equally divided between them to them and their heirs for ever:
Item. I give and bequeath to my well beloved Wife, ROSE BONUM, one Horse Colt which now follow the young black Mare
Item. I give and bequeath unto SAMUEL BONUM, one Trumpet Muzzle Gun;
hem I give and bequeath unto RICHARD PARTRIDGE one thousand pounds of tobacco to be paid to him by my Executors hereafter named
Item. I give and bequeath unto JAMES THOMAS, one pair of saddle bags now in his possession and twenty shillngs current money to be paid him by my Executors here after named.
Item. I give and bequeath unto JAMES THOMAS, JUNR, one naturall Wigg now in my House
Item, I give and bequeath all the rest of my worldly Goods or Estate heretofore not named unto my well beloved Wife. ROSE BONUM. and my two Brothers. SAMUEL and DANIEL BONUM to be equally divided between them.
I ordain constitute and appoint my well belove Wife. ROSE BONUM, and my aforesaid two Brothers. SAMUEL and DANIEL BONUM. to be ioynt Executors of this my Last Will and Testament makeing null and voyd and of no effect all other Will or Wills heretofore by me made whither by word of mouth or writeing. publishing and declareing this to be my Last Will & Testament: In Testimony whereof I have hereunto sett my hand & fixed my seal this twenty third day of November 1726
Tested JAMES COLEMAN PHILLPOT BONUM
GEORGE THOMAS, JAMES THOMAS,
PHILLIP his mark BOGGUS
Westmoreland es. At a Court held for the said County the 22d day of February 1726 The above Last Will and Testament of PHILPOT BONUM, deced., was presented into Court by DANIEL BONUM. one of the Ears. therein named, who made Oath thereto and being proved by the Oath of JAMES THOMAS. JAMES COLEMAN and PHILLIP BOGGUS. witnesses thereto. is admitted to Record
Test G. TURDERVILE, CI. Co. W.
Recorded the 8th day of March 1726 pr. G. T. C. C. W.1

Family

Elizabeth Johnson b. c 1698, d. b 6 May 1747
Children

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Samuel Bonum Aft 1690 - 1727: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I25392&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.
  2. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Elizabeth Johnson Abt 1698 - 1747: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I25401&tree=Tree1
  3. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Samuel Bonum 1723 - Unk: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I71850&tree=Tree1

Elizabeth Johnson1

F, #105420, b. circa 1698, d. before 6 May 1747
Last Edited26 Mar 2026
     Elizabeth Johnson was born circa 1698 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.1 She married Samuel (III) Bonum, son of Samuel (II) Bonum Jr. and Catherine (?), between 1714 and 1720 at St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
; Her 1st of 2 husbands.1 Elizabeth Johnson married James Straughan circa 1726 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
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Her 2nd of 2 husbands
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Elizabeth Johnson, b. Abt 1698, Westmoreland County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 May 1747, Northumberland County, Virginia - admin (Age ~ 49 years)
Marriage     Abt 1726      Northumberland County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Elizabeth Straughan, b. 1735, St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia d. Aft 1778, Culpeper County, Virginia (Age > 44 years)
     2. Mary Straughan, b. Bef 1742, Northumberland County, Virginia d. Bef Jun 1762, Northumberland County, Virginia (Age < 20 years.)2,1
Elizabeth Johnson died before 6 May 1747 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA; Date of administration of estate.1
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Letter of Adm was obtained for the estate: NC Record Book 1747-1749 p 112
In obedience to an order of court dated 6 May, 1747, we the auditors appointed by the within order met at the house of Elizabeth Straughan on friday the 10th of June and according to an order did settle the accounts between the said elizabeth Straughan and William hughlett the former Guardian and Thomas bonum with the estate of the said Elizabeth Straughan of an invenentory of the estate, as followeth:
Mentions:
Elizabeth Straughan
Dr. To William Hughlett
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1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills-Admin; [Lewis & Booker]; Page 177
Hewes, Mary, of St. Stephen's Parish
W. W. 17 December 1720---W. P. 19 July 1721
Daughter Mary Ball-one negro woman to be purchased for her out of my estate by my executors, and to be delivered to her at the age of eighteen years. If the said Mary Ball should die with-out lawfull issue, the said negro to return to my son John Johnson.
Daughter Mary Ball-two gold rings, one being a large hoop and the other a stone ring, and one young mare(' formerly gave her the said mare by word of mouth). I also give her sufficient furniture for the bed her father Joseph Ball left her vizt: one suit of good curtains and vallens, one rugg, one quilt, one pair blankets, also two Diaper table cloths marked M.B.,one dozen of Diaper napkins, two towells, six plates, two pewter dishes, two basons, one large iron pott, one frying pan, one old trunk, one young Paceing horse, and a good silk plush side saddle to be purchased by my executors.
Daughter Elizabeth Bonam-one suit of white and black callicoe, being part of my own wearing apparrel.
Rest of my wearing apparrel to my daughter Mary Ball, and she to be under the tutlidge of Capt. George Eskridge during her minority.
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1726-1729 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 8, Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 73
IN THE NAME OF GOD. Amen. I SAMUEL BONUM of the Parish of ST. STEVENS in County of NORTHUMBERLAND being weak of body but of sound memory, do make this my Last Will and Testament in manner as follows; And first of all I recommend my Soul to God that gave it and committ my body to the earth from which it came to be buryed at the discretion of my Executor hereafter named: And as for what worldly Estate it hath pleased God to bestow upon Ime, I give and devise in manner following;
that is. I desire that all my just Debts be duly paid.
Item. I give all my Lands to my Son, SAMUEL BONUM, and the ussue of his body lawfully to be begotten and for what of such issue. I give the same to the Child or Children that my Wife goes withall, and to the issue of their body or bodies lawfully to be begotten and for want of such to my right heires for ever:
Item. I give to my said Son. SAMUEL. my writing black Walnutt Desk and a Silver Tumbler;
Item. I give my Brother, DANIEL BONUM, a Ring of twenty shillings price,
Item I give to SAMUEL HEYDON. the Son of GEORGE HEYDON, a young cow and calf to be delivered soon after my death;
Item. I give to my Sister in Law, MARY BALL, my young dapple gray rideing horse.
And all the rest of my Estate of what nature or kind soever, I give and devise to be equally divided amongst my loving Wife, ELIZABETH BONUM, my Son. SAMUEL BONUM and the Child or Children my Wife now goes with
Item I committ the Guardianship and tuition of my son, SAMUEL BONUM, as also of the Child or Children my Wife goes withall when born to the care and management of my Uncle, GEORGE ESKRIDGE. till they come of full age, And I doe hereby make, ordain constitute and appoint the said ESKRIDGE to be my whole and sole Executors of this my Last. Will and Testament, hereby revoakeing all former Wills by me made: In Wittness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and affixed my Seal the Sixth day of December Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and twenty six
Signed Sealed and Declared in the presence of
ARCHIBALD JOHNSTON, DAVID BONUM. SAML: BONUM
RALPH ELSTON
Westmoreland ss, At a Court held for the sd. County the 22d day of February 1726 The Last Will &Testament of SAMUEL BONUM, deced., was presented into Court by GEORGE ESKRIDGE, his Executor, who made Oath thereto, and being proved by the Oaths
of RALPH ELSTON and DANIEL BONUM, two of the witnesses thereto, is admitted to Record
Test G. TURBERVILE, Cl Co. W.
Recorded the 28th day of February 1726 pr. G. T. C, C. W..
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1653-1800 Lancaster County, Virginia Wills [Ida J. Lee];
BALL, Joseph. Psh. St. Mary's White Chapel. Will. 25 June 1711. Rec. 11 July 1711.
Wife Mary; son Joseph; daus. Hannah Travers; Anne Conway; Esther Chinn; Elizabeth Cornegie; Mary Ball; Eliza Johnson (dau. of his wife), dau. Mary, 400 acres of land in Richmond county; grandson James Cornegie (not 21) acknowledges gift to son Joseph Ball, and daus. Hannah Travers, Anne Conway and Esther Chinn made 11 Feb. 1707; Overseer John Hagan; negroes formerly belonging to Jon. Carnegie, decd. Extr. Joseph Ball. Wits. Geo. Finch, Elizabeth Finch, Margaret Miller, Joseph Taylor. W.B. 10, Page 88.
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1737-1743 Northumberland County, Virginia Administrations; [Lewis & Booker]; Page 173
Straughan, James, est. adm. by Elizabeth Straughan. 9 March 1740/1
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1737-1743 Northumberland County, Virginia Administrations; [Lewis & Booker]; Page 246
Straughan, James, est. not adm. by his widow Elizabeth, now ec'd, is granted to Winifred Straughan. 11 January 1741/2.1

Family 1

Samuel (III) Bonum b. a 1690, d. 22 Feb 1726/27
Children

Family 2

James Straughan b. 28 May 1702, d. 9 Mar 1741

Citations

  1. [S3744] Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties, online <http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/>, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Elizabeth Johnson Abt 1698 - 1747: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I25401&tree=Tree1. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck.
  2. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 26 March 2026. James Straughan 1702 - 1741: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I61345&tree=Tree1
  3. [S3744] Early Settlers of So Md and VA Northern Neck, online http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/, Accesssed 26 March 2026. Samuel Bonum 1723 - Unk: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I71850&tree=Tree1