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     John Langton of Mowthorpe, Yorks married Joan/Agnes de Neville, daughter of Sir Robert de Neville of Hornby Castle and Margaret de la Pole.^1,2
John Langton of Mowthorpe, Yorks was born circa 1362.¹
John Langton of Mowthorpe, Yorks died before 1413.¹
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Genealogics cites:

     Agatha Strother was born in 1728 at Brunswick Parish, King George Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2 She married John Madison, son of Ambrose Madison and Frances Taylor, in 1745 at Brunswick Parish, King George Co., Virginia, USA.^3,2,4

Agatha Strother died circa 1784 at 'Visses', Botetourt Co., Virginia, USA; Early col. Settlers says d. ca 1784; FAG says d. 1822.^1,2
Agatha Strother was buried after 1784 at Burial Details Unknown ;
From Find a Grave: Agatha Strother Madison
      ; Article attached from Roanoke Times 24 June 1932, seen on FAG memorials.^2,5

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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Page 95 WILL OF WILLIAM STROTHER
In the Name of God Amen. I William Strother of the County of King George in the Colony of Virginia, Gent., being sick and weak of body but of sound and perfect memory thanks be to God for the same, do make and ordain this my last Will & Testament hereby revoking making null & void all others by me formerly made.
Imps I give and bequeath my whole estate both real and person-al to be equally divided between my dear and loving wife Margaret Strother and my six children namely Elizabeth, Alice, Agatha, Margaret, Anne & Jane Strother and further it is my will and desire that my lands in Prine William County and King George County be sold to the highest bidder in Money & Tobacco by my Executor here-after named if she thinks convenient and the money thereon arising be equally divided as aforesaid. And my will and desire is that if my wife should dye before such sale be made that my brother Anthony Strother by these presents have full power and authority to sell the same in manner aforesaid if he shall think convenient and the money thereon arising to be equally divided among my children above named.
Lastly I do hereby constitute ordain and appoint my dear and loving wife Margaret Strother my whole and sole Executor of this my last Will & Testament. In Wittnes whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this twentieth day of November Anno Dom. 1732. *******
Wm Strother *SEale* ******* Sealed published & declared
in the presence of us R: Rogers
His
George [ T.: ] Sympson Mark
Mary Higginson
At a Court held for King George County the 2d day of March 1732 [1732/3]. d
The last Will & Testament of William Strother, Gent., Dece., was presnted into Court by Margaret Strother his Widow and Executrix who made oath thereto and the same was proved by the oath of Richard Rogers and admitted to record.
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The Court Order Book for Caroline County, VA, 1740-1746 has an entry for the Court held on 11 May 1744, for John Madison, Gent., who acknowledged his deeds of lease and release of land indented to Elias Daniel. On 8 March 1744/45, Agatha Madison, wife of John Madison, Gent., acknowledged her right to the land her husband sold to Samuel Haws and Elijah Daniel. The last Caroline County, VA, Court Order Book reference to John Madison, Gent., was on 13 September 1745, when John Madison, Gent., and others were ordered to appraise the estate of William Durrett. No other John Madisons appeared in the Caroline County, VA, Court Order Book after this reference.
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The Augusta Court was formed on December 9, 1745, and John Madison was appointed as the first Clerk. Augusta County, VA. [Augusta County, VA, Court Order Book I, page 1] The first Augusta County, VA, reference of John Madison's wife, Agatha, was in a Deed to Robert McClenachan, Gent., dated December 12, 1745 of 731 acres at the corner of Adam Thompson and John Ramsey and John Harvey. Augusta County, VA, Deed Book __, page ___) These references show that just as John Madison and Agatha were disappearing from the Caroline County, VA, records, they were appearing in the Augusta County, VA, records and this John Madison was the first Clerk [of Augusta County, VA.
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On June 1, 1751, "John Madison, Gent.," and Agatha, deeded 731 acres to Robert McClenachan, Gent. [Augusta County, VA, Deed Book 3, page 388].¹

     Maria Ambrose died at King & Queen Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She was born circa 1629 at England.¹ She married John Madison Sr. circa 1645 at King & Queen Co., Virginia, USA.¹

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     William Todd was born before 1664 at Gloucester Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Isabella Minor before 1684 at Stratton Major Parish, King & Queen Co., Virginia, USA,
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From Early Colonial Settlers: "http://www.ungardesign.com/websites/madison/main_pages/madison_archives/li fe/biography/genealogy.htm
A possible candidate for her first husband is the Mr. William Todd, dec. who died between 1692-1695 and whose orphans, Margaret Todd and Frances Todd, received a land patent of 500 acres in Stratton Major Parish, King & Queen Co., VA, on 25 October 1695. [Patent Book 9, page 10] This patent says that the land was originally patented to "Mr. William Todd” (the father) on 29 April 1693 and this (1695) patent was necessary to insert a course boundary line omitted from the previous patents. This patent suggests that this William Todd did not have any sons at the time of his death or otherwise the patent would have likely gone to the son(s) instead of to his two daughters. The 29 April 1693 land patent to William Todd is located in Patent Book 8, page 266 and says that this patent followed an order of the General Court in James City, VA, on 24 October 1692."¹
William Todd died before 1695 at Stratton Major Parish, King & Queen Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
http://www.ungardesign.com/websites/madison/main_pages/madison_archives/li fe/biography/genealogy.htm

A possible candidate for her first husband is the Mr. William Todd, dec. who died between 1692-1695 and whose orphans, Margaret Todd and Frances Todd, received a land patent of 500 acres in Stratton Major Parish, King & Queen Co., VA, on 25 October 1695. [Patent Book 9, page 10] This patent says that the land was originally patented to "Mr. William Todd (the father) on 29 April 1693 and this (1695) patent was necessary to insert a course boundary line omitted from the previous patents. This patent suggests that this William Todd did not have any sons at the time of his death or otherwise the patent would have likely gone to the son(s) instead of to his two daughters. The 29 April 1693 land patent to William Todd is located in Patent Book 8, page 266 and says that this patent followed an order of the General Court in James City, VA, on 24 October 1692.
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1679-1689 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 7; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 316
HUGH BAWDEN, 590 acs., New Kent Co., in St. Stephen's Par., 21 Oct. 1687, p. 619. Adj. land that was John Robert's; beg. at Sawyer's cor; down the Miery Br; up Timber Br; to But- ford's cor; to Wells & Read's lynes, &c. Granted to Bartholomew Ramsey, 20 Apr. 1680, deserted, & now granted by order, &c. Trans. of 12 pers: Margt. Haseldine, Fra. Smith, Jno. Buker, Rich. Ford, Wm. Betts, Robt. Casleton, Fra. Roberts, Tho. Taylor, Wm. Todd, Tho. Herbert, Jno. Hilliard, Mark Metherock.
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1689-1695 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 8; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 369
MR. WM, TODD, 238 acs., King & Queen Co., 20 Oct. 1691, p. 190.
Adj. Mr. Joseph Goodrich & John Coleman, on a br. of Assaway Mansecock Sw; on good ground supposed to belong to Mr. Brereton; on run of the Broad Br., &c. Granted Stephen Benbridge, 23 Apr. 1688, deserted, & now granted by order &c. Imp. of 5 pers: John Collier, Thomas Harris; Hager. Jane, Doll, Negroes.
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1689-1695 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 8; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 381
WILLIAM TODD. 500 acs., K & Q. Co., in Stratton Major Par; upon Peanketenk Sw., 29 Apr. 1693, p. 266. Adj. David Bram (or Brain). Granted George Burge, 16 Apr. 1683, deserted, £: granted to Henry Waring, 20 Oct. 1689, deserted, & now granted by order.' &c. Imp. of 10 pers: Henry Gibbons, John Belmaine, Richard Williams, Edward Hughes, John Barker, Jane Dyton, Blomfeild, Dorothy Oliver, George Flood, Samuel Pomeroy.
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1695-1706 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 9; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 2
MARGARET TODD & FRANCIS TODD, Orphants of Mr. William Todd; 500 acs., K. & Q. Co., in Stratton Major Par., on Peanketank Sw; adj. David Bram; 25 Oct. 1695, p. 10. Granted George Burge, 16 Apr. 1683, deserted, & granted Henry Wareing, 20 Oct. 1689, deserted, & granted William Todd, 29 Apr. 1693; now surveyed according to the first survey made by Col. John Lewis; due by order, &c.¹

     Frances Todd was born circa 1687 at Stratton Major Parish, King & Queen Co., Virginia, USA.¹
Frances Todd died after 1699 at Stratton Major Parish, King & Queen Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1695-1706 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 9; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 2
MARGARET TODD & FRANCIS TODD, Orphants of Mr. William Todd; 500 acs., K. & Q. Co., in Stratton Major Par., on Peanketank Sw; adj. David Bram; 25 Oct. 1695, Page 10. Granted George Burge, 16 Apr. 1683, deserted, & granted Henry Wareing, 20 Oct. 1689, deserted, & granted William Todd, 29 Apr. 1693; now surveyed according to the first survey made by Col. John Lewis; due by order, &c.
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1695-1706 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 9; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 29
WILLIAM JONES, JUNR.. 700 acs., K. & Q. Co., 6 Sept. 1699, P. 209. Beg. at Robison's land, in sight of Sparks' house on lower side of his plantation; by runne of Dragon Swamp, to land of Margaret Todd & Frances Todd, Orphans to Mr. William Todd. in the mouth of the Mirey Meadow, &c. Trans. of 14 pers: John Daniell, Bryan Gadbury, Anne Piper, Peter Johns, Joyce Simpson, Mary Lord, Joseph Young. John Herd, Thomas Cooper, Simon Blackwell, Edmd. Buryall, 'Winifred Brotherough, James Overstreet, David Floyd.
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1695-1706 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 9; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 94
JOHN WYATT, 700 acs., K. & Q. Co., 2 May 1705, Page 654. Beg. at Robinson's land in sight of Sparks' house, on low, side of his plantation; up run of Dragon Sw., to Francis. Todd & Margarett Todd.Orphans to Mr. Wm. Todd, in the mouth of the Miry Meadow, &c. Granted Wm. Jones, Junr., 6 June 1699, deserted, & now granted for trans. of 14 pers: Cha. Walters, Robt. Nebo, Tho. Smith, Anne Brushed, Peter Grant, Wm. Cartwright, Richd. Brown, Miccaell Morphe, Owen Corbin, Daley Lassells, Richd. Gogging, Abra. Hudoe, Jone Downing, Henry Holland.¹

     Margaret Todd died at Caroline Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She was born circa 1684 at Stratton Major Parish, King & Queen Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married John Carter, son of Capt. Thomas Carter of Barford and Katherine Dale, in 1700 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA,
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His 2nd of 2 wives.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 2     Margaret Todd, b. Abt 1684, Stratton Major Parish, King & Queen County, Virginia d. Caroline County, Virginia
Marriage     1700      Lancaster County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Martha Carter, b. Abt 1720, Caroline County, Virginia d. Abt 1785, Berkeley Parish, Spotsylvania County, Virginia (Age ~ 65 years)
     2. John Carter, b. 1715, Lancaster County, Virginia d. 18 Dec 1783, St. George's Parish, Spotsylvania County, Virginia (Age 68 years.)^1,3
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1695-1706 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 9; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 2
MARGARET TODD & FRANCIS TODD, Orphants of Mr. William Todd; 500 acs., K. & Q. Co., in Stratton Major Par., on Peanketank Sw; adj. David Bram; 25 Oct. 1695, p. 10. Granted George Burge, 16 Apr. 1683, deserted, & granted Henry Wareing, 20 Oct. 1689, deserted, & granted William Todd, 29 Apr. 1693; now surveyed according to the first survey made by Col. John Lewis; due by order, &c.
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1695-1706 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 9; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 29
WILLIAM JONES, JUNR.. 700 acs., K. & Q. Co., 6 Sept. 1699, P. 209. Beg. at Robison's land, in sight of Sparks' house on lower side of his plantation; by runne of Dragon Swamp, to land of Margaret Todd & Frances Todd, Orphans to Mr. William Todd. in the mouth of the Mirey Meadow, &c. Trans. of 14 pers: John Daniell, Bryan Gadbury, Anne Piper, Peter Johns, Joyce Simpson, Mary Lord, Joseph Young. John Herd, Thomas Cooper, Simon Blackwell, Edmd. Buryall, 'Winifred Brotherough, James Overstreet, David Floyd.
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1695-1706 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 9; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 94
JOHN WYATT, 700 acs., K. & Q. Co., 2 May 1705, p. 654. Beg. at Robinson's land in sight of Sparks' house, on low, side of his plantation; up run of Dragon Sw., to Francis. Todd & Margarett Todd.Orphans to Mr. Wm. Todd, in the mouth of the Miry Meadow, &c. Granted Wm. Jones, Junr., 6 June 1699, deserted, & now granted for trans. of 14 pers: Cha. Walters, Robt. Nebo, Tho. Smith, Anne Brushed, Peter Grant, Wm. Cartwright, Richd. Brown, Miccaell Morphe, Owen Corbin, Daley Lassells, Richd. Gogging, Abra. Hudoe, Jone Downing, Henry Holland.¹

     John Maddison was born on 26 October 1719 at King & Queen Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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Early Colonial Settlers cites: http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3272433&id=I17217.¹

     Elizabeth Anne Madison was born in 1697 at St. Stephen's Parish, King & Queen Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married John Penn in 1713 at Spotsylvania Co., Virginia, USA,
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Elizabeth Anne Maddison, b. 1697, St. Stephen's Parish, King & Queen County, Virginia
Marriage     1713      Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Children      
     1. George Penn, b. 1706, Drysdale Parish, King & Queen County, Virginia d. 12 Aug 1749, Drysdale Parish, King & Queen County, Virginia (Age 43 years)
     2. John Penn, b. Abt 1713, Drysdale Parish, King & Queen County, Virginia d. 19 Nov 1772, Spotsylvania County, Virginia - admin (Age ~ 59 years)
     3. Joseph Penn, b. 17 Nov 1717, Drysdale Parish, King & Queen County, Virginia d. 26 Jun 1774, Spotsylvania County, Virginia (Age 56 years)
     4. Moses Penn, b. 1720, Spotsylvania County, Virginia d. 4 Nov 1759, Granville County, North Carolina (Age 39 years.)²
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Children of Elizabeth Anne Madison and John Penn Sr. are:
     i. John Penn Jr. was born ABT 1704 in King & Queen Co. VA, and died 1772 in St. George Pa. Spotsylvania Co. VA. He married Mary. She died BEF 19 Nov 1772.
     ii. George Penn was born ABT 1706 in King & Queen Co. VA, and died 12 Aug 1749 in Caroline Co. VA. He married Anne Fleming, daughter of William Fleming and Mary.
     iii. Joseph Penn was born 17 Nov 1717 in Caroline Co. VA, and died 26 Jun 1774 in St. George Pa. Spottsylvania, Virginia. He married Mary Taylor 3 Feb 1734 in Rapidan, Orange Co. VA, daughter of John Taylor and Catherine Pendleton. She was born 30 May 1718 in Rapidan, Orange Co. VA, and died 13 Sep 1757 in Spottsylvania Co. VA.
     iv. Moses Penn was born 1720 in Westmoreland Co. VA, and died 4 Nov 1759 in Townsville, Granville Co. NC. He married Catherine Taylor, daughter of John Taylor and Catherine Pendleton. She was born 30 Dec 1719, and died 4 Nov 1774.¹ Elizabeth Anne Madison was also known as Elizabeth Anne Maddison.¹

     John Penn was born circa 1680 at King & Queen Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Elizabeth Anne Madison, daughter of John Madison Jr. and Isabella Minor, in 1713 at Spotsylvania Co., Virginia, USA,
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Elizabeth Anne Maddison, b. 1697, St. Stephen's Parish, King & Queen County, Virginia
Marriage     1713      Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Children      
     1. George Penn, b. 1706, Drysdale Parish, King & Queen County, Virginia d. 12 Aug 1749, Drysdale Parish, King & Queen County, Virginia (Age 43 years)
     2. John Penn, b. Abt 1713, Drysdale Parish, King & Queen County, Virginia d. 19 Nov 1772, Spotsylvania County, Virginia - admin (Age ~ 59 years)
     3. Joseph Penn, b. 17 Nov 1717, Drysdale Parish, King & Queen County, Virginia d. 26 Jun 1774, Spotsylvania County, Virginia (Age 56 years)
     4. Moses Penn, b. 1720, Spotsylvania County, Virginia d. 4 Nov 1759, Granville County, North Carolina (Age 39 years.)¹
John Penn died circa 1741 at Caroline Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1725-1728 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book A; [Antient Press]; Page 292
THIS INDENTURE made this Third day of March Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and twenty seven in the first year of the Reign of Our Sovereign Lord George the Second by the grace of God of Great Britain France and Ireland King, Defender of the faith &c., Between THOMAS CHEW of Parish of Saint George and County of Spotsylvania of one part and JOHN PENN and GEORGE PENN of Drysdale Parish and County of KING and QUEEN of other part, Witnesseth that THOMAS CHEW in consideration of sum of five shillings sterling to him in hand already paid by JOHN PENN and GEORGE PENN the receipt whereof he doth acknowledge hath and by these presents doth demise and to farm let unto JOHN PENN and GEORGE PENN their heirs all that parcell of land containing six hundred and fourteen acres lyiing on the Branches of MATTAPONEY RIVER alias WARNER's RIVER and adjoyning to the lands of AUGUSTINE SMITH of GLOSTER County part of a Patent granted unto AUGUSTINE WARNER Esqr. deceased, the land of Collo. ALEXANDER SPOTSWOOD, Esqr., NICHOLAS HAWKINS and ROBERT HUTCHERSON the land now being in the tenure and occupation of JOHN PENN and GEORGE PENN or their assigns together with all the rents and profitts of the premises; To have and to hold the tract of land and premises hereby granted unto JOHN PENN and GEORGE PENN and their heirs from the day after the date hereof dureing the term of one whole year from thence next ensueing to the intent that by virtue of these presents and of the Statute for transferring of uses into possession JOHN PENN and GEORGE PENN may be in actuall possession of the premises and enabled to accept a grant of the inheritance thereof to them and their heirs, In Witness whereof the partys to these Indentures have hearunto set their hand and seal the day and year first above written
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of us
JOHN CHEW THOMAS CHEW
WILLIAM JOHNSON
JAMES TAYLOR
At a Court held for Spotsylvania County March the 5th 1727
THOMAS CHEW acknowledged this his Deed of Lease for land unto JOHN PENN and GEORGE PENN and at the said GEORGE's motion the same was admitted to Record
Test JOHN WALLER, Clk Cur
Page 293: And at a Court held for Spotsylvania County August the Sixth 1728 MARTHA CHEW acknowledged her Right of Dower in her Husband, THOMAS
CHEW's, land as he sold unto JOHN and GEORGE PENN by Deeds of Lease and Release as was acknowledged in Court on the fifth day of March last which was admitted to Record
Test JOHN WALLER, Clk Cur.¹

     David Roach was born circa 1700 at England.¹ He married (?) Madison, daughter of John Madison Jr. and Isabella Minor, circa 1730 at Spotsylvania Co., Virginia, USA,
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Female MNU Maddison, b. Bef 1704, St. Stephen's Parish, King & Queen County, Virginia
Marriage     Abt 1730      Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Reuben Roach, b. Abt 1732, St. Thomas Parish, Orange County, Virginia d. 26 Apr 1795, Rockingham County, Virginia - probate (Age ~ 63 years.)¹
David Roach died in 1761 at Orange Co., Virginia, England.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
https://www.ancestry.ca/boards/thread.aspx?mv=flat&m=204&p=surnames.roach
     In Ambrose Madison's will, probated in 1732, he left land to his heirs, and to four men - James Coleman, Daniel Stodgill, Francis [ ]s, and David Roach - whom some researchers believe to be the husbands of Ambrose's sisters. (Virginia Genealogist. Vol. 26. Page 286-287.) David Roach was an overseer for Ambrose Madison, apparently on the Brookesby tract, 10,000 acres of land Ambrose Madison owned with several partners. Other historians believe that the mention of David Roach in Ambrose Madison's will was only as payment for his services as overseer. (Letter from Ann Miller. Orange County Historical Society. January 20, 1995.) Until further information can be found, the Madison have been included in this genealogy.
     In 1735 David Roach declared in Orange County that he had just been imported from Great Britain; when Orange County was formed in 1734, every man had to list his country of origin. David, of course, had been in America for some time. (Barbara Vines Little. Orange County, Virginia Order Book One 1734-1739. Part One. p. 53; letter from Mrs. Robert Hagan. June 13, 1994.)
     In July of 1735 David served as a witness in the case of John Bruce vs. Francis Williams, David's brother-in-law. David later claimed payment from Bruce for his seven-days' service on the case, and the money was awarded to David. (John Frederick Dorman. Orange County, Virginia Deed Books 3 and 4. Washington D.C. 1966. Page 70, 86. Barbara Vines Little. Orange County, Virginia. Order Book One. p. 97.) In December of 1738 David Roach acquired 300 acres of land in Orange County. (John Frederick Dorman. Orange County, Virginia Deed Books 1 and 2. Washington D. C. 1961. p. 59).
     On April 14, 1741, David Roach of St. Thomas Parish in Orange County agreed to lease to George Taylor for four pounds, two shillings, and eight pence the following items: a sorrel mare, two cows big with calf, two iron pots, three pewter dishes, one feather bed, and a four-foot gun. (Deed. Orange Co., Virginia. Vol. 4. p. 414. Copy.)
     In May of 1741 David declared that he had lost the use of his limbs, was unable to work, and wanted the court to set him free of paying levy as an object of charity; he was excused from taxes. (Barbara Vines Little. Orange County, Virginia Tithables 1734-1782. Part Two. p. 163.) The Roaches owned land on Roach River, on the Hawks Bill, now a part of the Shenandoah National Park. (Letter from Mrs. Robert Hagan. October 29, 1993.)
     In April of 1761 a suit was brought in the Chancery Court by James Madison and Reuben Roach against Carter Braxton, George Brooke, William Brooke, and Sarah Brooke for the recovery of the 150 acres of land devised by Ambrose Madison to David Roach. Reuben Roach was the son and heir of David Roach. Reuben in October of 1762 sold that 150 acres of land to James Madison for five shillings, the so-called "messuage plantation." James Madison was to pay the yearly rent of one ear of Indian corn at the Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel. Reuben and Esther Roach signed this legal deed. (Land Deed. Orange County, Virginia. Vol. 13. p. 260. Copy.)
     In 1784 the Orange County Court Minutes record the case of Roach and Others versus Monroe Executors. The executor of William Monroe was to pay the estate of David Roach a sum of 213 pounds for some land rented by David Roach. (Orange County, Virginia Court Order Minutes. 1773-1797. May 27, 1784. September 28, 1784. Copies.)

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1722-1749 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Will Book A; [William Armstrong Crozier];
MADISON, AMBROSE, St. Mark's Parish, d. July 31, 1732, p. Tuesday Feb. 10, 1732-3. Wit. James Barbour, Robert Martin, George Penn. Ex. my wife; my brother John Madison; Francis Conway; Joseph Brock. Leg. I give and bequeath unto James Coleman --- hundred acres of land according to survey adjoining to the said Coleman's plantation;
I give and bequeath unto ---- hundred acres of land according as it is laid out --- at the great Mountains to himself and his ---- ; I bequeath unto Daniel S---- and fifty acres of land and Abraham Estridge's line ; I give unto David Roach one hundred acres of land, to be laid of some part of my land Mr. George Braxton, Gentl. and others according ; I give unto my daughter Elizabeth acres of land adjoining to the above mentioned land to begin at my upper line and so run down to the lower --- thousand acres of land at the great Mountains, lying --- now belonging to John Carom, Gentl., and my son James heirs forever; I give unto my daughter one thousand acres of land adjoining to her sister Elizabeth little Mountain, and also one thousand acres of land Mountains lying between the land of my son James on and land Abraham Estridge; I give unto my son James my lands whatsoever that I am possessed of, to him and forever, and that he possess the same when he shall arrive ---teen years of age; I lend unto my dear and well beloved wife Frances all and singular my real and personal estate not — bequeathed. Page 172.)¹

     James Coleman was born in 1705 at Drysdale Parish, King & Queen Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married an unknown person on 31 July 1732 at Spotsylvania Co., Virginia, USA,
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     James Coleman, b. 1705, Drysdale Parish, King & Queen County, Virginia d. 22 Nov 1764, St. Thomas Parish, Orange County, Virginia - Probate(Age 59 years)
Marriage     31 Jul 1732      Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Elizabeth Coleman, b. 1731, Spotsylvania County, Virginia d. 1812, Madison County, Virginia(Age 81 years)
     2. Ambrose Coleman, b. Abt 1731, Spotsylvania County, Virginia d. 1813, St. Mark's Parish, Culpeper County, Virginia(Age ~ 82 years)
     3. James Coleman, b. Between 1733 and 1746, Orange County, Virginia d. Aft 1785, Louisa County, Virginia(Age ~ 53 years)
     4. Mary Coleman, b. Between 1733 and 1741, Orange County, Virginia d. Aft 1764, Orange County, Virginia(Age ~ 32 years.)² He married Eleanor Madison, daughter of John Madison Jr. and Isabella Minor, on 31 July 1732 at Spotsylvania Co., Virginia, USA,
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Eleanor Maddison, b. 1711, St. Stephen's Parish, King & Queen County, Virginia d. Bef 22 Feb 1758, St. Thomas Parish, Orange County, Virginia (Age < 47 years)
Marriage     31 Jul 1732      Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Elizabeth Coleman, b. 1731, Spotsylvania County, Virginia d. 1812, Madison County, Virginia (Age 81 years)
     2. Ambrose Coleman, b. Abt 1731, Spotsylvania County, Virginia d. 1813, St. Mark's Parish, Culpeper County, Virginia (Age ~ 82 years)
     3. James Coleman, b. Between 1733 and 1746, Orange County, Virginia d. Aft 1785, Louisa County, Virginia (Age ~ 53 years)
     4. Mary Coleman, b. Between 1733 and 1741, Orange County, Virginia d. Aft 1764, Orange County, Virginia (Age ~ 32 years.)^3,4
James Coleman died before 22 November 1764 at St. Thomas Parish, Orange Co., Virginia, USA; Date of probate.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
s/o Robert or Darby?

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1744-1778 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 2: [John Frederick Dorman]: Pages 353-55.
Will of James Coleman of the County of Orange and Parish of St. Thomas, dated 13 Oct. 1764.
Unto my daughter Betty Scott the Negros Sarah and Angelo which I have already delivered to her, also stock and household furniture which I have delivered to her.
The Negroes Sampson and Jacob which I have already delivered to my son Ambrose be his sole property, and also the stock and houshold furniture which I have already delivered to him.
The Negroes Harry and Sarah with the stock and household furniture which I have already delivered to my daughter Mary Holland be her sole property.
Unto my son James 200 acres which I bought of Henry Baily, also 200 acres which I bought of William Ogilvie, also 300 acres which was granted to me by patent 20 Sept. 1745, also 133 acres which was granted to me by patent and which is adjoining to the above mentioned patent of 300 acres, which tracts now lies in the county of Albemarle.
Unto the said James the Negroes Cupid and Mustapher, also stock and household furniture which I have already delivered to him.
Unto my niece Mary Coleman Ellis £15 current money, also one old bed and furniture and chest which she has the use of and one spinning wheel.
All the rest and residue equally divided amongst my four children Ambrose and James Coleman, Betty Scott and Mary Holland.
My son in law Mr. Thomas Scott executor.
James (N) Coleman
Wit: James Madison, Philip Eastin, Richard Beale, Richard Eastin.
22 Nov. 1764. Presented into Court by Thomas Scott. Proved by James Madison, Richd. Beale and Richard Eastin. Executor with Richard Beale his security entered into bond in the sum of 200 current money.

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1722-1749 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Will Book A; [William Armstrong Crozier];
MADISON, AMBROSE, St. Mark's Parish, d. July 31, 1732, p. Tuesday Feb. 10, 1732-3.
Wit. James Barbour, Robert Martin, George Penn.
Ex. my wife; my brother John Madison; Francis Conway; Joseph Brock.
Leg. I give and bequeath unto James Coleman --- hundred acres of land according to survey adjoining to the said Coleman's plantation;
I give and bequeath unto ---- hundred acres of land according as it is laid out --- at the great Mountains to himself and his ---- ;
I bequeath unto Daniel S---- and fifty acres of land and Abraham Estridge's line ;
I give unto David Roach one hundred acres of land, to be laid of some part of my land Mr. George Braxton, Gentl. and others according ;
I give unto my daughter Elizabeth acres of land adjoining to the above mentioned land to begin at my upper line and so run down to the lower --- thousand acres of land at the great Mountains, lying --- now belonging to John Carom, Gentl., and my son James heirs forever;
I give unto my daughter one thousand acres of land adjoining to her sister Elizabeth little Mountain, and also one thousand acres of land Mountains lying between the land of my son James on and land Abraham Estridge;
I give unto my son James my lands whatsoever that I am possessed of, to him and forever, and that he possess the same when he shall arrive ---teen years of age;
I lend unto my dear and well beloved wife Frances all and singular my real and personal estate not — bequeathed. Page 172)
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1728-1733 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 19; [Antient Press]; Page 79
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that wee JAMES COLEMAN & NATHANIEL SANDERS are held & firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lord GEORGE the Second in the sum of Ten thousand pounds of Tobacco. Witness our hands & Seals this 16th day of December 1729
THE CONDITION of the above obligation is such that Whereas JAMES COLEMAN hath obtained a licence to keep an ORDINARY at SANDER's ORDINARY if therefore the sd JAMES COLEMAN doth constantly find & provide in his ORDINARY good wholesom & cleanly lodgeing & diet for Travellers & Stableage fodder & provender or pasturage and provender as the Season shall require for their Horses dureing the term of one whole year from the day of the date hereof & shall not suffer any unlawful! gameing in his House nor on the Sabbath day permit any to Tipple more than is necesary Then the above obligation to be void else to remain in force
in the presence of us W. BEVERLEY, JAMES COLEMAN
NATHLL. SANDERS
This Bond was acknowledged by JAMES COLEMAN & NATHL. SANDERS in Essex County Court on the 16th day of December 1729 & ordered to be recorded
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1728-1733 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 19; [Antient Press]; Page 169-170
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that we JAMES COLEMAN, RICHARD WILTSHIRE & ROBERT GREAVES are held and firmly bound unto our Soveraign Lord GEORGE the 2d. in the just sum of Ten thousand pounds of Tobacco this 15th day of December Ano Dom 1730
THE CONDITION of the above obligation is that Whereas JAMES COLEMAN path obtained a Licence to keep and ORDINARY at SAUNDERS's ORDINARY if therefore the sd JAMES COLEMAN doth constantly provide in his said ORDINARY good wholesome and cleanly lodgeing and diet for Travellers and Stableage, fooder & provender or pasturage and provender as the Season shall require for their Horses, for the term of one whole year from the date hereof, and shall not suffer any unlawful! gameing in his house nor on the Sabbath day permit any to Tipple or drink more then is necessary that then the above obligation to be Void else to remain in force
JAMES COLEMAN
RICHARD WILTSHIRE ROBERT GREAVES
At a Court held for Essex County on the 13th day of December 1730
JAMES COLEMAN, RICHARD WILTSHIRE & ROBERT GREAVES acknowledged this bond to be their act and deed which is admitted to record
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Magazine of Virginia Genealogy Vol 25 1987, No. 1; Page 67
Virginia Land Patent Book 17
James Coleman of Orange County, 400 acres in Hanover County, North side of the South branch of the North Fork of James River bounded by Mr. Henry. 2 January 1737/8

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1734-1749 Orange County, Virginia Road Orders; [Ann Brush Miller]
25 May 1738, O.S. Page 327
James Coleman is hereby made Overseer of ye road below Hoomes.s Quarter to Hanover County Line in the room of John Red and its further orderd that he cause the highways to be cleared & the bridges repaired in the sd precinct according to Law.
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1734-1749 Orange County, Virginia Road Orders; [Ann Brush Miller]
24 May 1739, O.S. Page 460
George Eastham is hereby appointed Surveyor of the road in the room of James Coleman & its ordered that he cause the highways to be cleared and the Bridges be repaired in his precinct according to Law.
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1743-1744 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 9; [Antient Press]; Page 52-55
Indenture 22 March 1743 between ELIJAH DANIEL of Caroline County and MARY, his wife, and EDWD. SPENCER and JAMES COLEMAN, Gentl., Churchwardens of the Parish of St. Thomas, County of Orange.
Whereas Act of the General Assembly intitled "An Act for the Better Support of the Clergy of this Dominion and for their more Regular Collecting and Paying the Parish .." It where good .. Glebes are not already purchased, and appropriated on good and convenient .. land, to contain 200 acres at the least, any may be purchased by the Vestry, and shall be assigned, and set apart for a Glebe for the use of the minister
of such Parish, his successors, by the said Act .. and whereas the Vestry of the Parish of St. Thomas aforesaid .. hath agreed with .. ELIJAH DANIEL to purchase of him 307 acres for theuse .. In consideration of 20,000 pounds of Tobacco Levyed by the said Vestry on the Tithable persons in the said Parish ..
Indenture witnesseth .. in consideration of 20,000 pounds of Tobacco .. paid by sd Edward Spencer and James Coleman, Church Wardens .. 307 acres of land, Parish of St. Thomas, land conveyed to Elijah Daniel by William Daniel of Caroline County by Deeds 27th and 28th October 1734 .. bounded .. Mr. Nicholas Battaile .. on the River side .. Mr. Richard Thomas River Rappadan .
Witnesses: Elijah Daniel Seal
Ja. Madison Mary Daniel Seal
Thos. Scott, Thomas Jones.
Receipt acknowledged of 20,000 pounds Tobacco 22 March 1743 ..
possession recorded.
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1734-1749 Orange County, Virginia Road Orders; [Ann Brush Miller]
26 February 1746, O.S. Page 108
Taverner Beale is hereby Appointed Overseer of the Highway in This County in the room of James Coleman who is discharged from That Office
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1751-1759 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 12; [Antient Press]; Page 1-3
Indenture 23 May 1751 between JAMES COLEMAN, of St. Thomas Parish, Orange County, Gent., and ELIANOR, his wife, of one part and ELIZABETH WILLIS of same of other part .. grants 18 acres in Orange County .. bounded .. Mr. Richard Todd and John Minor .. line between Mr. Coleman and Elizabeth Willis .. in exchange for the land hereafter mentioned to be granted in exchange by the said Elizabeth Willis.
Elizabeth Willis grants unto James Coleman and Elianor, his wife, 18 acres of land .. bounded .. Main road
Witnesses: James Coleman
Thomas Scott Elianor Coleman
Johnny Scott, George (X) Murril Elizabeth Willis Recorded Orange County 23rd May 1751.
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1751-1761 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book E; [William Armstrong Crozier];
June 1, 1761. Richard Coleman and Ann, his wife, of St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co., to James Coleman of Essex Co. £30 curr. Parcel of land sd. Richard purchased of Richd. Couzens, as by Deeds, Novr. 5, 1754, in Spts. Co., on Pigeon Run. No witnesses. June 1, 1761.¹

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

     (?) Madison was born before 1704 at St. Stephen's Parish, King & Queen Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married David Roach circa 1730 at Spotsylvania Co., Virginia, USA,
;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Female MNU Maddison, b. Bef 1704, St. Stephen's Parish, King & Queen County, Virginia
Marriage     Abt 1730      Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Reuben Roach, b. Abt 1732, St. Thomas Parish, Orange County, Virginia d. 26 Apr 1795, Rockingham County, Virginia - probate (Age ~ 63 years.)²

     James Madison was born before 1708 at St. Stephen's Parish, King & Queen Co., Virginia, USA.¹
James Madison died after 1728 at Drysdale Parish, King & Queen Co., Virginia, USA.¹
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1726-1730 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 13; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 36
JAMES MADISON, of K. & Q. Co., 1000 acs. (N. L.), Spotsyl, Co., at foot of the Great Mts; beg. at Capt. John Madison, in Erasmus Taylor's line; to Henry Madison, in Thomas Hamm's line, &c; 28 Sept. 1728, p. 351.¹

     Capt. John Jones married Ann Madison, daughter of Thomas Maddison and Johannah Buckner, at St. Margaret's Parish, Caroline Co., Virginia, USA,
;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Anne Maddison, b. 31 Jul 1733, Caroline County, Virginia d. 11 May 1819, St. Margaret's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia (Age 85 years)
Marriage     St. Margaret's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia
Children      
     1. William Jones, b. Bef 1766, St. Margaret's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia d. 15 Apr 1818, South Farnham Parish, Essex County, Virginia (Age > 52 years.)¹ Capt. John Jones was born before 1736 at Brunswick Parish, King George Co., Virginia, USA.¹
Capt. John Jones died after 31 March 1779 at St. Margaret's Parish, Caroline Co., Virginia, USA; Date will was witten.¹
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3272433&id=I13251

The Will of Capt. John Jones of St. Margaret's Parish, Caroline County, was written on 16 March 1779. It devised to his wife, Ann, the plantation whereon I now live and the land and plantation thereunto adjoining formerly belonging to her father, Thomas Madison." At Anne Madison's death, the Will goes on to say that the plantation be equally divided between John and Anne Jones' sons, William Jones and Madison Jones. The Will also says: "if I have interest in any lands in Maryland under any deed or instrument of writing from my father or by inheritance, I desire the same shall be sold at public auction and the money to be divided amongst all my children and their lawful representatives." He also directed that all "my lands in Spotsylvania County and all my land and interest in land in the counties of Lunenburg and Charlotte" be disposed of at public auction and the proceeds equally distributed to the testator's three daughters. The Will mentions 7 total children. [Report of George H. L. King, deceased, certified genealogist, November 18, 1974]

George Madison was advanced to the rank of first Lieutenant in 1777 and to the rank of captain in July 1779 after the death of Captain John Jones. [ ]

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Essex County, Virginia Historical Society, Bulletin 14, Nov 1978
BEAVER'S HILL
by Edward Wright Haile

Robert Gaines Haile married first Matilda I. Wright (1789-1817), daughter of Edward Wright and Polly Pitts Wright of "Wrightsville", King and Queen County.
They had two daughters, Mary C. Haile (b. 1812) who married first Arthur L. Barnes and second R. G. Leavel, and Emily A. Haile (b. 1815) who married N. I. E. Whitlocke.
Robert Gaines went in the army, served in the war of 1812, and returned home with the rank of Captain.
In the year 1818 he began the construction of Beavers Hill.
Matilda Wright Haile had died in 1817 and Robert Gaines married in 1821 Elizabeth Buckner Jones (1798-1874), daughter of Captain William Jones (d. 1818) and Elizabeth Buckner (cl. 1818) . Capt. Jones was the son of Capt. John Jones (c. 1730-1779) and Ann Madison (Jones) (1733-1819) and was through his mother, a second cousin to President James Madison.

When his father John Haile, Sr. made his will in 1809 he made no mention of his son Robert Gaines
though he includes his other two sons Richard Thomas and John Jr. To John Jr. fell the bulk of his estate.
We assume Robert Gaines was about to have the will upset after his fathers death for soon after his brother John Jr. deeds him half equity. Robert Gaines thereupon bought out the other half and this property is apparently where he erected the present house of Beavers Hill.
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1768-1772 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 15; [Antient Press]; Page 424-426
Indenture 11 Nov 1771 between JAMES STODGHILL and ANN, his wife, and JOHN JONES .. for £50 .. sell 120 acres on Swift Run on the Foot of the Great Mountain .. land whereon John Jones now liveth bounded Samuel Ham; Swift Run
Presence: W. Bell, James Stodghill
John Goodall, George Bruce Ann Stodghill
Recorded Orange County 28th November 1771.
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1768-1772 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 15; [Antient Press]; Page 426-428
Indenture 11 Nov 1771 between JAMES STODGHILL and ANN, his wife, and JOHN JONES .. for £20 .. sell 76 acres branch of Swift Run land James Stodghill now liveth
Presence: W. Bell, James Stodghill
John Goodall, George Bruce Ann Stodghill.¹

     John Pendleton was born in 1719 at Caroline Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Phebe James circa 1740 at St. Stephen's Parish, King & Queen Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 2     Phoebe James, b. Abt 1714, King & Queen County, Virginia d. Abt 1759, Hanover County, Virginia (Age ~ 45 years)
Marriage     Abt 1740      St. Stephen's Parish, King & Queen County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Edmund Pendleton, b. 4 Feb 1744, St. Stephen's Parish, King & Queen County, Virginia d. 4 Jul 1827, Caroline County, Virginia (Age 83 years)
     2. Elizabeth Pendleton, b. Sep 1750, Hanover County, Virginia d. 25 Mar 1831, Lynchburg, Goochland County, Virginia (Age ~ 80 years)
     3. John Pendleton, b. Abt 1752, Hanover County, Virginia d. 9 Aug 1806, Goochland County, Virginia (Age ~ 54 years)
     4. Mary Pendleton, b. Abt 1756, Hanover County, Virginia d. 1800, Goochland County, Virginia (Age ~ 44 years.)² John Pendleton married Sarah Madison, daughter of Thomas Maddison and Johannah Buckner, circa 1761 at Caroline Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 2nd of 2 husbands; his 2nd of 2 wives.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 1     Sarah Maddison, b. 28 Feb 1735, Caroline County, Virginia d. 31 Oct 1801, Caroline County, Virginia (Age 66 years)
Marriage     Abt 1761      Caroline County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Henry Harwood Pendleton, b. 4 Dec 1762, King & Queen County, Virginia d. 18 Nov 1822, Cuckoo, Louisa County, Virginia (Age 59 years)
     2. Sarah Pendleton, b. Abt 1765, King & Queen County, Virginia
     3. James Pendleton, b. 1767, King & Queen County, Virginia
     4. Lucy Pendleton, b. 1770, King & Queen County, Virginia d. 1807 (Age 37 years)
     5. Thomas Pendleton, b. Abt 1772, King & Queen County, Virginia.¹
John Pendleton died in April 1799 at Hanover Co., Virginia, USA.¹
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
1733-1735 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 20, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 142-143
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that We EDWARD and MARY WATKINS of St. Stephen's Parish in KING and QUEEN COUNTY in Virga. out of a kind affection that we bear unto our two Sons PHILLIP PENDLETON and JOHN PENDLETON of the sd Parish have given unto sd Phillip Pendleton & John Pendleton a parcell of land containing Two hundred acres being in Essex County binding on Mr. SAML. WAGGONER Bounded as followeth Beginning at a Corner red oake of the land formerly Mr. JAS. TAYLORs and runing thence by sd Waggoners line to a hiccory & pine on a brow by a vally thence NW by another line of Waggoners to a stake between two marked red oaks on a hill on the West side of a branch thence South to JAMES BOUGHN's line to a hiccory & red oake thence by a line of marked trees South to land of Mr. Taylors thence by his land W. to the place it began the aforesd land to be divided between the sd Phillip and John Pendleton (that is to say) the one half thereof to Phillip Pendleton and his heirs forever, the other to sd John Pendleton but if the said John Pendleton should die without Lawfull heir of his body then his part of ye sd land to decend to EDMOND PENDLETON a younger Bror. to him and his heirs they the said Phillip and John Pendleton their heirs paying to his Maties King George the second and his Successors all and such quitrents as shall become due for their respective parts of the premises. In Witness we have hereunto set our hands & fixed our seals this twenty 4 day of Aprl. 1734.
In presence of us PHILLIP WATKINS, Edward Watkins
NATHANIEL PENDLETON; MARY. GANES Mary Watkins
At a Court held for Essex County at Tappa on the XVIIIth day of June MDCCXXXIV Edward Watkins and Mary his Wife (the said Mary being first privily examined by RICHARD TYLER gent) acknowledged this their Deed Poll and on their motion is recorded
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1738-1742 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 22; [Antient Press]; Page 408-412
THIS INDENTURE made the Eighteenth and Nineteenth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty two Between PHILIP PENDLETON and JOHN PENDLETON (Sons of HENRY PENDLETON deced) now of the Parish of St. Stephen and County of KING & QUEEN of the one part and NATHANIEL PENDLETON of the County of Essex and Parish of South farnham of other part Witnesseth that said PHILIP PENDLETON and JOHN PENDLETON for sum of fourty pounds Currant money of Virginia have sold unto said NATHANIEL PENDLETON two hundred acres of land in the aforesaid County of Essex binding on the Land of Mr. SAMUEL WAGGONER being given to said PHILIP & JOHN by Deed of Gift from EDWARD WATKINS and MARY his Wife and bounded Begining at a Corner Red oak of the land formerly Mr, JAMES TAYLORs and runing thence N.W. by WAGGONERs line to a Hickory and Pine on a brow of a hill by a Valley thence N.W. to a Stake between two Red oaks marked on a hill on the West side of a Branch; thence S.W. to JAMES BOUGHANs line to a red Oak and Hickory; thence by his line of marked trees S.F. to land of the abovesaid MR. TAYLOR thence North to the beginning To Have and To Hold the said parcel of land unto said NATHANIEL PENDLETON his heirs and assigns forever. In Witness whereof said PHILIP PENDLETON and JOHN PENDLETON have set their hands and Seals
in presence of THOMAS TODD, PHILIP PENDLETON
ARCHIBALD RITCHIE, JOSEPH WOOD JOHN PENDLETON
At a Court held for Essex County at Tappa. on the 19th day of October 1742 PHILIP PENDLETON and JOHN PENDLETON acknowledged their Lease and Release to NATHANIEL PENDLETON to be their acts and deed which was admitted to record
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1759-1765 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 13; [Antient Press]; Page 257
Know all men .. I WILLIAM COOK of Orange County bound unto JOHN PENDLETON & Compy of same .. for £6.16.7 .. sell land joining lands of Thos. Burrus, Vivion Daniel and Margret Tilley .. 50 acres .. if pay by 1st day of August .. to be void . .
Witnesses: Wm. Cook
Geo. Morton, Thos. Budd
Mortgage Deed recorded Orange County 23rd September 1762.
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1772-1778 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 16; [Antient Press]; Page 74-76
Indenture 17 April 1773 between JOHN PENDLETON and SARAH, his wife, of County of Hanover and WILLIAM MOONEY of Orange County .. for £34.6 .. sell 343 acres .. bounded Garnett; Clayborn; Pendleton
Presence: Rowland Thomas John Pendleton
Thomas Garnett, Whitehead Coleman
Recorded Orange County 22nd April 1773.
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1772-1778 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 16; [Antient Press]; Page 392-393
Indenture 23 Nov 1775 between JOHN PENDLETON county of Hanover and JOHN BRISTOE, County of Stafford .. for £75 sells 600 acres bounded William Mooney; Thomas Garnett; Dickson's formerly Beckett's
and Francis Moore ..
Presence: Rowland Thomas, James Gaines Jr., John Pendleton
Thomas Barbour, William Moore
Recorded Orange County 25th January 1776.¹

     Phebe James was born circa 1714 at King & Queen Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married John Pendleton circa 1740 at St. Stephen's Parish, King & Queen Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 2     Phoebe James, b. Abt 1714, King & Queen County, Virginia d. Abt 1759, Hanover County, Virginia (Age ~ 45 years)
Marriage     Abt 1740      St. Stephen's Parish, King & Queen County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Edmund Pendleton, b. 4 Feb 1744, St. Stephen's Parish, King & Queen County, Virginia d. 4 Jul 1827, Caroline County, Virginia (Age 83 years)
     2. Elizabeth Pendleton, b. Sep 1750, Hanover County, Virginia d. 25 Mar 1831, Lynchburg, Goochland County, Virginia (Age ~ 80 years)
     3. John Pendleton, b. Abt 1752, Hanover County, Virginia d. 9 Aug 1806, Goochland County, Virginia (Age ~ 54 years)
     4. Mary Pendleton, b. Abt 1756, Hanover County, Virginia d. 1800, Goochland County, Virginia (Age ~ 44 years.)¹
Phebe James died circa 1759 at Hanover Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Capt. William Buckner was born in 1718 at Gloucester Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Lucy Thornton in 1739 at Caroline Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 2     Lucy Thornton, b. 1722, Spotsylvania County, Virginia d. Bef 1753, Caroline County, Virginia (Age < 30 years)
Marriage     1739      Caroline County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Richard Buckner, b. 1740, St. Asaph's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia d. Bef 10 Feb 1799, St. Mary's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia (Age < 59 years)
     2. Francis Buckner, b. 1741, St. Asaph's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia d. Bef Jul 1806, St. Asaph's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia (Age < 65 years)
     3. Mary Buckner, b. 1742, St. Asaph's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia d. Aft 1788, St. Asaph's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia (Age > 47 years)
     4. Lucy Buckner, b. 1743, St. Asaph's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia d. Aft 1788, St. Asaph's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia (Age > 46 years.)² Capt. William Buckner married Mary Madison, daughter of Thomas Maddison and Johannah Buckner, in 1753 at St. Asaph's Parish, Caroline Co., Virginia, USA,
;
His 2nd of 2 wives.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 1     Mary Maddison, b. 15 May 1738, Caroline County, Virginia d. Aft 12 Oct 1812, St. Asaph's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia (Age > 74 years)
Marriage     1753      St. Asaph's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia
Children      
     1. William Buckner, b. Abt 1756, St. Asaph's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia d. Abt 1843, Green County, Kentucky (Age ~ 87 years)
     2. Elizabeth Jones Buckner, b. Abt 1758, St. Asaph's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia
     3. John Buckner, b. Abt 1760, St. Asaph's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia d. Aft 1822, Green County, Kentucky (Age ~ 63 years)
     4. Anne Buckner, b. Abt 1762, St. Asaph's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia d. Abt 1834, Green County, Kentucky (Age ~ 72 years)
     5. Jane Buckner, b. Abt 1764, St. Asaph's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia
     6. Thomas Buckner, b. Abt 1766, St. Asaph's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia
     7. Matilda Buckner, b. Abt 1778, Caroline County, Virginia
     8. Horace Buckner, b. Abt 1770, St. Asaph's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia d. Abt 1810, Green County, Kentucky (Age ~ 40 years.)¹
Capt. William Buckner died on 5 March 1788 at St. Asaph's Parish, Bowling Green, Caroline Co., Virginia, USA.¹
      ;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Title Buckner, William.
Publication 1788
Gen. note Part of index to Caroline County Wills and Administrations (1742 - 1800)
Note p. 43-44. Will pro. Feb 1788.
Note Wills and Platts, 1742-1830 (Reel 7)
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Capt. William Buckner’s Will
5 March 1783/February 1788
EMC; Hopkins, Page 15)

In the name of God Amen
I William Buckner of the County of Caroline and parish of St. Asaph being of sound mind and disposing (blurred) and memory and considering the uncertanity of life do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following:

Imprimis I give & bequeath unto my Son Richard Buckner the land whereon he now lives in St. Marys Parish together with the slaves & stock that were on the plantation at the time of his taking possession with all their increase to him and his heirs forever.

Item. I give and bequeath unto my Son Francis Buckner the land whereon he now lives in St. Asaphs Parish on Mattapony containing three hundred acres, together with the slaves and Stock that were on the plantation at the time of his taking possession with all their increase, also one hundred acres of land to be laid off on the uppercorner of my land adjoining that already given him on that part known by the name of McPhersons, also six acres and three quarters of meadowland the bounds of which are specified in a Deed I have aready executed, to him and his heirs forever.

Item. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary Slaughter two Negro Women named Murreah and Hannah with all their increase which she now holds by deed of gift to her and her heirs forever.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter Lucy Upshaw two NegroWomen named Hannah and Doll with all their increase which she nowholds by deed of Gift also Six Silver Spoons to her and her heirsforever.

Item . I give and bequeath unto my youngest children namely William Buckner, Elizabeth Jones, John Buckner, Anne Buckner, Jane Buckner, Thomas Buckner, Matilda Buckner, and Horace Buckner all therest of my Negroes & Personal Estate not already disposed of to beequally divided between them, but if either of them should diebefore they come to Lawful age or should leave no heir lawfully begotten, then their part to be equally divided between the survivors but as I have already given my daughter Elizabeth Jones two Negroes namely Phillis a Girl of abou tthirteen years of age and Frank a boy of about nine, my will is that they be considered as so much of her proportion according to the value of such Negroes.

Item. I lend to my beloved Wife Mary Buckner the use of the Land I now live on, with all my Negroes and personal Estate not already disposed during her natural life or widowhood & my will is that she give out to each of my said eight last mentioned children, namely William Buckner, Elizabeth Jones, John Buckner, Anne Buckner, Jane Buckner, Thomas Buckner, Matilda Buckner and Horace Buckner respectively as they come of age or Marry some part (not exceeding their proportion) of my Estate so lent her in such manner as she shall think proper and after her death the land to be divided between my four sons William Buckner, John Buckner, Thomas Buckner and Horace Buckner, or sold if they think it more convenient, & the money arising from the sale to be divided between them and that my eight youngest children namely William Buckner, Elizabeth Jones, John Buckner, Anne Buckner Jane Buckner, Thomas Buckner, Matilda Buckner & Horace Buckner pay a proportion of all my just debts, but in case my wife should marry again she should have no more of my estate than the law allows her

I likewise expect as I am a partner in the Loyal Company that I have a right to a considerable quantity of back lands & my Son William having a number of land warrants to locate for me onthe Kentucky, my Will is that all these lands be divided between my said Sons William Buckner, John Buckner, Thomas Buckner, & Horace Buckner .

Lastly. I constitute and appoint my friend Robert Gilchrist & my Son Francis Buckner executors & my beloved Wife Mary Buckner executrix of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and annuling all other Wills heretofore made by me. In Witness whereofI have here unt
signed by William Buckner. ..
Witnesses: Robert Farish jr., Rd. Laughlin, William(X)Fields.
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Norma Roberts 2007-02-11 10:00:52
The will you show for this William is for the William below who I thought was son of John Buckner who died 1752 Stafford County, VA, but I haven't proven this yet.

In the DAR Patriot Index .................

William Buckner b. ca. 1730 Virginia
d. Feb 1788 Virginia.
m. (1) Lucy Thornton, (2) Mary Madison
Lt. VA.
Mary is named in his will as his beloved wife.
I also believe he and Lucy were born earlier tha abt 1730. Probably before 1720 or about there.

From Margaret Amundson::
I now have my Thomas Madison file before me and it contains a copy of a client report written by the late George H. S. King, Fellow of American Society of Genealogists. Mr. Kings papers are preserved at the Virginia Historical Society, Richmond. What he says regarding the Mary Madison of your interest is " Mary4 Madison (15 May 1738-post 1812), daughter of Thomas3 and Johnnah Madison, became the second wife of Captain William Buckner (17 -1788) widower of Lucy Thornton. As his will has been preserved and various papers relative to his estate, his widow's dower, &c: the issue of Captain Willim Buckner by his two wives is well established. I append a digest of Captain William Buckner's lineage and issue."
Elizabeth the fourth daughter born 30 May 1747 married the son of Captain William and Lucy (Thornton) Buckner.
Mr. King does not give the authority for the information on Mary Madison. His report does contain a transcription of the bible record printed in the book. There is also some correspondence in his papers regarding how he found about the record in the book in the first place. I feel confident the bible did exist at one time and may still be in private hands. The DAR no longer has a copy in their inventory. However it is listed in an old catalog of their holdings. It can be purchased for between $700-$900 from rare book dealers I am told by Eric Grundset, Librarian at the DAR. Margaret Amundson, CG

WILLIAM1 BUCKNER was born Abt. 1730 in Virginia, and died Feb 1788 in Bowling Green, Caroline County, Virginia. He married (1) LUCY ELIZA THORNTON Abt. 1746 in Virginia. She was born Abt. 1732, and died Abt. 1756. He married (2) MARY MADISON Abt. 1756 in Virginia, daughter of THOMAS MADISON and JOHANNA. She was born May 15, 1738 in Virginia, and died Abt. 1800.

More About WILLIAM BUCKNER and LUCY THORNTON:
Marriage: Abt. 1746, Virginia

More About WILLIAM BUCKNER and MARY MADISON:
Marriage: Abt. 1756, Virginia

Children of WILLIAM BUCKNER and LUCY THORNTON are:
i. FRANCES2 BUCKNER, b. Abt. 1747; m. ELIZABETH MADISON; b. May 30, 1747.
ii. RICHARD BUCKNER, b. Abt. 1750.
iii. MARY BUCKNER, b. Abt. 1752; m. SLAUGHTER; b. Abt. 1750.
iv. LUCY BUCKNER, b. Abt. 1754; m. ?? UPSHAW.

Children of WILLIAM BUCKNER and MARY MADISON are:
v. WILLIAM M2 BUCKNER, b. Abt. 1758, Caroline County, Virginia; d. Abt. 1843, Green County, Kentucky; m. ELIZABETH LEWIS ROBARDS, Abt. 1784; b. Apr 19, 1760, Goochland County, Virginia; d. Bef. 1842, Green County, Kentucky.

More About WILLIAM BUCKNER and ELIZABETH ROBARDS:
Marriage: Abt. 1784

vi. ELIZABETH MADISON BUCKNER, b. Abt. 1760, Virginia; m. THOMAS JONES; b. Abt. 1760.
vii. JOHN BUCKNER, b. Abt. 1762, Virginia; d. Bef. Mar 17, 1823, Green County, Kentucky; m. WINIFRED; b. Abt. 1762.
viii. Anne BUCKNER, b. Jul 29, 1764, Caroline County, Virginia; d. Abt. 1834, Green County, Kentucky; m. WILLIAM WALLER JOHNSTON, Feb 02, 1785, Caroline County, Virginia; b. Oct 28, 1764, Caroline County, Virginia; d. Aft. Apr 14, 1823, Green County, Kentucky.

More About WILLIAM JOHNSTON and Anne BUCKNER:
Marriage: Feb 02, 1785, Caroline County, Virginia

ix. JANE BUCKNER, b. Abt. 1766, Virginia; m. ?? LAUGHLIN; d. Bef. 1809.
x. THOMAS BUCKNER, b. Abt. 1768.
xi. MATILDA BUCKNER, b. Abt. 1770, Virginia; d. Bef. 1809, Kentucky; m. JOSEPH WALLER, May 10, 1803, Caroline County, Virginia; b. Abt. 1770, Virginia.

More About JOSEPH WALLER and MATILDA BUCKNER:
Marriage: May 10, 1803, Caroline County, Virginia

xii. HORACE BUCKNER, b. Abt. 1772, Caroline County, Virginia; d. Abt. 1810, Green County, Kentucky; m. LOUISA BUCKNER; b. Abt. 1770, Fauquier County, Virginia; d. Bef. 1810, Green County, Kentucky.

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Contributed by: James Hughes

URL: http://home.swbell dot net/audiec/thornton.txt
URL title: Descendants of William The Immigrant Thornton III
Note:
Notes for LT. GEORGE THORNTON, SR.:

PENSION APPLICATION State of Va, Green Co Court...13th day June 1845

George THORNTON, a resident...aged 93 years next Nov. being duly sworn...That during the Rev he was a resident of Caroline Co Va adjoining Spottslyvania Co. That he was a militia private for 22 months and 2 months in the regular service; That in the month of June 1775 a call for men was made in his county by his brother, Captain Anthony THORNTON for a 3 months tour duty; That in the said Anthony THORNTON'S company he was draughted and on[e William BUCKNER a neighbor to him was Lt. of that company;
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1762-1765 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book D; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 59-62.
17 April 1760. William Buckner and Mary his wife of Caroline County, Gent., to William Hawkins of Culpeper County. For £120 current money. 785 acres in Brumfield Parish which was granted by deed from the Right Honourable Thomas Lord Fairfax to Francis Thornton the Elder in 1747 ... on the east side of the Devil's Run and corner to Thomas Houison ... corner to James Johnson and Samuel Coleman ... in Thomas Kennerly's line ...
William Buckner
Mary Buckner
17 April 1760. Acknowledged by William.
21 April 33 George II [1760]. Commission to Anthony Thornton and James Taylor, Gent., to take acknowledgment of Mary, wife of William Buckner.
[10?] May 1761. Mary Buckner is agreeable to relinquish her right of the land.
Anthonys Thornton
James Taylor jr.
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1765-1768 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 14; [Antient Press]; Page
Indenture 3 June 1768 between THOMAS SMITH and SARAH, his wife, and WILLIAM BUCKNER .. for £70 .. sell 290 acres being land which Thomas Smith bought of Honourias Powell at the foot of the Great Mountain .. bounded .. branch on North side Roache's River . . Recorded Orange County
23rd June 1768. Thos. Smith
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Title Buckner, William.
Publication 15 May 1784.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Grants A-Z, 1-124, reels 42-190; Virginia State Land Office. Grants 125- , reels 369-.
Note Location: Jefferson County (Ky.)
Description: 1500 acres on the Cumberland Road fork of Sinking Creek.
Source: Land Office Grants L, 1784, p. 391 (Reel 52).
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Title Buckner, William.
Publication 15 May 1784.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Grants A-Z, 1-124, reels 42-190; Virginia State Land Office. Grants 125- , reels 369-.
Note Location: Jefferson County (Ky.)
Description: 500 acres on the Second fork of Sinking Creek north west of that which the Cumberland Road goes down.
Source: Land Office Grants L, 1784, p. 393 (Reel 52).
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Title Buckner, William.
Publication 2 December 1785.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Grants A-Z, 1-124, reels 42-190; Virginia State Land Office. Grants 125- , reels 369-.
Note Location: Jefferson County (Ky.)
Description: 1544 acres on the head of Long Lick Creek a north branch of Rough Creek.
Source: Land Office Grants X, 1785, p. 166 (Reel 64).
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Title Buckner, William.
Publication 22 December 1785.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Grants A-Z, 1-124, reels 42-190; Virginia State Land Office. Grants 125- , reels 369-.
Note Location: Jefferson County (Ky.)
Description: 2000 acres on the waters of Robinsons Creek adjoining a survey of Joseph Richardson of 10000 acres and William Buckner Jr.
Source: Land Office Grants T, 1785, p. 280 (Reel 60).
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Title Buckner, William.
Publication 2 March 1786.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Grants A-Z, 1-124, reels 42-190; Virginia State Land Office. Grants 125- , reels 369-.
Note Location: Jefferson County (Ky.)
Description: 1224 acres on Rock Lick Creek a north branch of Rough Creek adjoining William Fleming.
Source: Land Office Grants W, 1786, p. 43 (Reel 63).
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Title Buckner, William.
Publication 1 June 1787.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Grants A-Z, 1-124, reels 42-190; Virginia State Land Office. Grants 125- , reels 369-.
Note Location: Jefferson County (Ky.)
Description: 703 acres on the waters of Sinking Creek adjoining a survey of William Buckner Jr., Thomas Edgar and Alexander Reed.
Source: Land Office Grants No. 13, 1787, p. 83 (Reel 79).
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Title Buckner, William.
Publication 5 December 1787.
Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Grants A-Z, 1-124, reels 42-190; Virginia State Land Office. Grants 125- , reels 369-.
Note Location: Lincoln County.
Grantee(s): Homes, James and Crutcher, James.
Description: 230 acres on Kentucky adjoining a survey of John Homes's of 7187 acres and James Crutchers of 1050 acres.
Source: Land Office Grants No. 14, 1787-1788, p. 365 (Reel 80).¹

Reference:
Early Colonial Settlers cites: [S74] Genealogies of Virginia Families Vol. I, from Tyler's Quarterly Historical and Genealogical Magazine.¹

     Lucy Thornton was born in 1722 at Spotsylvania Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Capt. William Buckner in 1739 at Caroline Co., Virginia, USA,
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His 1st of 2 wives.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 2     Lucy Thornton, b. 1722, Spotsylvania County, Virginia d. Bef 1753, Caroline County, Virginia (Age < 30 years)
Marriage     1739      Caroline County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Richard Buckner, b. 1740, St. Asaph's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia d. Bef 10 Feb 1799, St. Mary's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia (Age < 59 years)
     2. Francis Buckner, b. 1741, St. Asaph's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia d. Bef Jul 1806, St. Asaph's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia (Age < 65 years)
     3. Mary Buckner, b. 1742, St. Asaph's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia d. Aft 1788, St. Asaph's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia (Age > 47 years)
     4. Lucy Buckner, b. 1743, St. Asaph's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia d. Aft 1788, St. Asaph's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia (Age > 46 years.)¹
Lucy Thornton died before 1753 at Caroline Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Title Buckner, William.
Publication 1788
Gen. note Part of index to Caroline County Wills and Administrations (1742 - 1800)
Note p. 43-44. Will pro. Feb 1788.¹

     Francis Thornton was born on 4 January 1682 at 'The Hills', Gloucester Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Mary Taliaferro on 3 September 1703 at Essex Co., Virginia (now), USA,
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His ? of 2 wives.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 1     Mary Taliaferro, b. 1686, Golden Vale Swamp, Essex County, Virginia d. Between 1721 and 1753, Snow Creek, St. Mary's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia (Age 35 years)
Marriage     3 Sep 1703      Essex County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Jane Thornton, b. Abt 1706, Essex County, Virginia d. 2 Apr 1767, Lamb's Creek, King George County, Virginia - Probate (Age ~ 61 years)
     2. Alice Thornton, b. 1707, St. Mary's Parish, Essex County, Virginia d. 1739, Bloomsberry, Orange County, Virginia (Age 32 years)
     3. Mary Thornton, b. Bef 1710, St. Mary's Parish, Essex County, Virginia d. Aft 1732, Caroline County, Virginia (Age > 24 years)
     4. Francis Thornton, b. 1711, Essex County, Virginia d. 5 Sep 1749, Fall Hill, Spotsylvania County, Virginia - Probate (Age 38 years)
     5. John Thornton, b. 1712, Stafford County, Virginia d. 1777, Fox Spring, Caroline County, Virginia (Age 65 years)
     6. Reuben Thornton, b. 1714, Spotsylvania County, Virginia d. May 1768, Drysdale Parish, Caroline County, Virginia - Probate (Age 54 years)
     7. Elizabeth Mary Thornton, b. 1719, "Snow Creek" Spotsylvania County, Virginia d. Bef 1774, Albemarle County, Virginia (Age < 54 years)
     8. Mildred Thornton, b. 21 Mar 1721, Snow Creek, Spotsylvania County, Virginia d. 16 Nov 1778, Castle Hill, Albemarle County, Virginia (Age 57 years)
     9. Lucy Thornton, b. 1722, Spotsylvania County, Virginia d. Bef 1753, Caroline County, Virginia (Age < 30 years)
     10. Anne Thornton, b. 1726, "Snow Creek" Spotsylvania County, Virginia d. Aft 1785, Culpeper County, Virginia (Age > 60 years)
     11. Sarah Thornton, b. Abt 1731, Snow Creek, Spotsylvania County, Virginia d. Bef 1760, Grange, Culpeper County, Virginia (Age ~ 28 years.)^2,1 Francis Thornton married Anne Kenyon before 1704
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His ? of 2 wives.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 2     Anne Kenyon, b. Abt 1688, St. Mary's Parish, Richmond County, Virginia d. Bef 1750, Brunswick Parish, King George County, Virginia (Age ~ 61 years)
Children      
     1. Sarah Thornton, b. Abt 1704, Hanover Parish, King George County, Virginia d. Aft 1793, Drysdale Parish, King & Queen County, Virginia (Age ~ 90 years.)^3,1
Francis Thornton died on 6 February 1758 at St. Mary's Parish, Caroline Co., Virginia, USA, at age 76.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
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Contributed by: James Hughes

URL: http://genforum.genealogy.com/thornton/messages/6413.html
URL title: Will of Francis Thornton (d.1726) King George Co VA
Will of Francis Thornton:
In the Name of God Amen. I Francis Thornton of the County of King George considering the frailty of this mortal life and being sick and weak in Body but of sound and perfect sense and memory praised be God for the same doe make and Ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following:
Item: I give to two sons Francis Thornton and Rowland Thornton all my tract of Land at the foot of the Lower Falls of Rappahannock River containing Eight Hundred & Odd acres which I purchased of Mr. John Hawkins, my son Francis to have the upper part and my son Rowland the lower part of the said land by equal portions as it is already divided. The said Land with all its appurtenances doe I give and bequeath to my said two sons Francis and Rowland to them or either of them their heirs forever.
Item: I give and bequeath to my son Rowland Thornton the moiety or half of a tract of land containing one thousand acrew which I purchased of Mr. John Wright as by deed of sale recorded in Richmond County Court may appear the said moiety or half which I do give and bequeath to my son Rowland beginning on the lines of John Hawxford and Thomas Tippett and running the full breadth of the said land on both sides Crowes Swamp upwards to a division line already made by my son Anthony Thornton by my consent which said five hundred acres I doe give and bequeath to my said son Rowland Thornton his heirs and behoofs forever.
Item: I give and bequeath the other moiety or half of the said Thousand acres of land purchased of John Wright to my Loving Wife Anne Thornton in full dower and satisfaction of all my Lands before given and bequeathed that she shall claim no right, title, interest or claim in or to any of my other lands before bequeathed which said five hundred acres of land I give to my said Wife during her natural life and after her decease that is to say after the death of said wife Anne then the said five hundred acres of land I give and bequeath unto George Riding, the son of my wife Anne Thornton, to him the said George Riding his heirs and behoofs forever.
Item: I give and bequeath to George Riding the son of my Wife Anne Thornton, one tract or tenement of land containing one hundred and seventy odd acres which I purchased of Capt. John Washington lying and being in the County of King George, the said land I do give and bequeath unto the above named George Riding to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my eldest son William Thornton Five pounds of Sterling.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my son Francis Thornton Five pounds Sterling.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my eldest daughter Elizabeth Gibson Five pounds Sterling.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my daughter Sarah Taliaferro Five pounds Sterling.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my daughter Margaret Strother Thirty pounds Sterling. I having Ninety pounds Sterling now due to me from my son Anthony Thornton, my will is that these above named legacies to all my children above named be paid out of the said Ninety pounds and the remainder of the said ninety pounds after all the above said Money Lagacies are paid, I give and bequeath unto my son Anthony Thornton.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my grandson Francis Conway one mulatto girl named Bess.
Item: I give and bequeath unto the within named George Riding, son of my Wife Ann, five slaves by name - Mullato James, Negro Dick, Negro Jane, Negro Nanny and a Negro boy named Samuel.
Item: The rest of my Negroes I give and bequeath unto my Loving Wife Anne Thornton during her natural life and after her decease I will and bequeath all my said Negros to be divided by equal portions between George & Margaret Riding, son & daughter of my now wife Anne Thornton.
Item: I give all my personal estate unto my Loving Wife Anne Thornton during her widdowhood and in case she marrieth my said personal estate to be equally divided between my said wife and her two within named Children George & Margaret Riding by three equal portions. And I do hereby make constitute and ordain my loving wife Anne Thornton my whole and sole Executrix of this my Last Will & Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seale this 10th day of may 1726. Frans Thornton (Seale) Signed Sealed and Acknowledged in presence of us
T: Turner
Thomas Moore
his
John [I] Kendall
mark
At a Court held for King George County on Friday ye. 7th day of October 1726. This last Will & Testament of Francis Thornton, deceased, was presented into Court by Anne Thornton, his Widdow & Executrix, who made oath thereto and the same was proved by the oaths of Thomas Turner, Thomas Moore, and John Kendall the Evidences thereto and Admitted to Record. Copy Test T: Turner Cl:Cur:
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1722-1749 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Will Book A; [William Armstrong Crozier]; Page 6
ROY, JAMES, d. Apr. 16, 1741, Page May 5, 1741. Wit. Edward Herndon. John Gordon, Elizabeth Gordon. Ex. Maj. Francis Thornton. Leg. son Thomas Roy, all my land; daughter Elizabeth Gordon, now wife to John Gordon; daughters Effey, Isabella, Mary, and Sarah Roy; son David Roy. Page 325)
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1749-1759 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Will Book B; [William Armstrong Crozier];
THORNTON, FRANCIS, Spotsylvania Co., d. Nov. 11, 1748, Page Sept. 5, 1749. Wit. John Sutherland, Sarah Slaughter, Ann Jackson, James Allen, Robert Jackson. Ex. wife, Frances; father, Francis; brother, John; son, Francis. Leg. wife, Frances; son, Francis; to son George, land in Orange Co., bought of Thomas Meriwether and Moseley Battalay; son, William; son, John; daughter, Mildred Thornton; daughter, Mary Thornton. Codicil dated Mar. 21. Wit. Robert Jackson, James Allen, Ann Jackson, George Hicks. Page 1)
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Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://gedcom.surnames.com/burgess_jim/np90.htm
Will of William THORNTON

In the Name of God Amen. I William THORNTON of King George County and Parish of Brunswick, Gentleman, being sick and weak in body but of sound perfect and disposing mind memory and understanding.
Praised be Almighty God for the same, do make and declare this my Last Will and testament in manner and form following (that is to say) First and principally I commend my soul into the hands of Almighty God my Creator and by the Merits of his son Jesus Christ my Redeemer I hope for the Enjoyments of a Heavenly Being.
Item: I give and bequeath unto Frances ROBINSON my granddaughter the following slaves, Punch, Venus and her child Lucy, Hannah, Primus, Cato Mingo, Jack and Dafeny. I also give unto my said granddaughter all that tract or parcel of land in Prince William County at the Great Marsh whereon William Hackney and John Jones now live containing five hundred acres of land more or less.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my grandson William ROBINSON THE following slaves Dick, Winney, Milley, Jolly, Dick, Edinborough, Plato, Phill and Sambo. I also give unto my said grandson William Robinson fifteen hundred acres of land in Prince William County, Virginia, the uppermost part of my land binding upon Tin Pot Run.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my loving brother Francis THORNTON of Caroline County One Hundred Pounds Current Money.
Item: At the day of my death I do acquit and discharge my loving friend John Steward from all debts, dues and demands.
Item: Give unto Anne Redman the sum of Thirty Five Pounds Current Money to be paid in provisions on this plantation or money as the said Anne Redman shall like best.
Item: I give unto my kind friend the Reverend Mr. Daniel McDonald a book called Usebuss History of the Church. As I apprehend there is no occasion of appraising my estate, I desire it may be omitted. All the rest and residue of my estate I give unto my dearly beloved wife Frances ROBINSON and my only son William ROBINSON
in due proportions as the law shall direct.
Lastly I do appoint my loving brother Francis Thornton and my only son William THORNTON EXECUTORS OF THIS MY Last Will and Testament heretofore by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this third day of November in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred & Forty Two. Signed Sealed Published & Declared as for my Last Will & Testament in William THORNTON the Presence of
Elias SHARP John HOBBY
William (His Mark) COCKRIL
At a Court held for King George County the 4th day of March 1742/43
The Last Will and Testament of William Thornton, Gentleman, Deceased, was presented into court by Frances and William THORNTON his executors, who made oath thereto and the same was proved by the oaths of Elias Sharp and William COCKRILL and admitted to Record.
ON THE MARGIN OF THE WILL IS WRITTEN-Colonel William THORNTONs WILL
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1722-1749 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Will Book A; [William Armstrong Crozier];
HORSENAIL, JAMES, St. George's Parish, d. July 30, 1730, Page Mar. 2, 1730-1. Wit. John Smith, Myles Potter, Lewis Murrah. Ex. Francis Thornton, Francis Thornton, Junr. Leg. Francis Thornton, Junr; Mary Abbott and William Abbott, son of the aforesaid Mary; my brother and sister Thomas and Elizabeth Horsenail, of Nazing Parish, in Essex Co., England; Mr. Thomas Griffin, whom I appoint my attorney in London; to Francis Thornton, my two servants Robert Deniston and William Aiken, and likewise the rest of the servitude of William Flowers. Page 120)
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BROWN, JAMES (d.i., 1742). COB#2, Page 248: 3 April 1741=Administration on the estate of James Brown, deceased, is granted to Francis Thornton as Jeremiah Brown, heir-at-law to the deceased, came into court and relinquished his right of administration. See also Ibid.,p.316. On 3 April 1741 FRANCIS THORNTON, Gent. gave bond as administrator of James Brown, deceased, with Harry Turner, Gent., his security. [BB#3, Page 9] On 3 December 1742 the inventory of the estate of James Brown, deceased, was returned to court and recorded in I#1, Page 173.
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1722-1749 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Will Book A, Administration Bonds; [William Armstrong Crozier]; £100 William Lynn, admr. of Alexander Hill, decd., with Francis Thornton, sec. May 1, 1744.
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1722-1749 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Will Book A, Administration Bonds; [William Armstrong Crozier]; £25 Ann Gibson, admx. of Joseph Gibson, decd., with Francis Thornton, sec. Apr. 1, 1746.
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1722-1730 Essex County, Virginia Wills, Bonds & Inventories, No. 4; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 84.
Will of Lawrence Catlett of Essex County, dated 27 Oct. 1724.
To my loving wife Alice Catlett, durying her naturel life eight. Negroes Robin, Tom, Sambo, Giney, Beck, Jeiney, Judath, Toni the younger, and equally divided between my two brothers John and Thomas Catlett at the death of my wife.
To my loveing wife Alice, for ever three Negroes Harcules, Essex land Venos.
To my loveing wife all my houshold goods, all my stock of horses, cattle, hoggs and sheep.
My loving wife Alice Catlett and my father in law Mr. Francis Thornton executors.
Lawrence Catlett
Wit: Jno. Roy, Robt. Smith.
19 Jan., 1724 [1725]. Presented in Court by Francis Thornton. Proved by the witnesses.
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1702-1704 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 11; [Virginia Colonial Abstracts Vol 29, Beverley Fleet]; Page 214
Deed of Gift. March 1703/4. Francis Thornton of Stafford Co gives Francis Thornton Jr now of Essex Co., a tract of land in Essex on lower side of an Inlet known as Shaw Creek.
Wit: Signed Francis Thornton
Edwtd Adcocke
James Edmondson
Ack and rec 11 March 1703/4
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1714-1716 Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 14, Part 2; [Virginia Colonial Abstracts Vol 9, Beverley Fleet]; Page 330. Bond. 13 Jan. 1714/15. £20. "x x whereas the Court of Essex County have this day ordered that a Petition of the said Francis Thornton be Granted wherein he prays to have one Acre of the said Taliaferros Land appraised and delivered to him to build a mill as the Law directs x x from which order the said John Taliaferro prays an appeal° to the 8th day of the next General' Court x "
Wit: Signed Jno Taliaferro Jun'r
Robt Jones Aug't Smith

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James Hughes 2006-02-17 15:29:10
Poe Family Essex County, Virginia

1717
At a Court continued and held for Essex County on Wednesday ye 22nd day of May 1717*
* the May 22, 1717 was indeed a Wednesday.
page 16.
And upon this day also upon ye return of another report of a jury impannelled & sworn in pursuance of the Order of this Court on the 25th day of March last which report is in ye following words, "In pursuance of an Order of Essex County Court bearing date the 25th of March 1716, wee ye Subscribers being summoned by the Sheriff first sworn did proceed to lay of ye land between John Doe Plt. and Larkin Chew* Deft., according to the order of Court. And finding ye evidence & Patend disagree & the Jury divided, could not proceed to lay of the sd. land: Therefore we humbly pray the Worshipful Court to order whether ye land shall be laid of Page the evidences or Patent for it appears to this Jury that either Patent of evidences must be destroy'd, they being directly contrary one to the other."

Tho. Ramsey
Francis Browning
CHARLES TALIAFERRO
Jno Pickle
MATTHEW COLLINS
John Battaile
Samuel Poe
John Sanders
FRAN. THORNTON JUNR.
Henry Hill
Geo. Robinson
Robert Slater

By which it appearing the order of March Court aforesd. was yet unperformed. it is ordered that the same be renewed and performance thereof made on ye Second Thursday in June next if fair if not the next fair day & that the report of ye proceedings be made to the next Court.
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1712-1714 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 4 [Antient Press]; Page 4
Westmoreland County Court 25th day of June 1712
- BERRYMAN's ackno. to THORNTON
BENJAMIN BERRYMAN, Gent., personally acknowledged a Deed of Exchange ofLand made between him and Mr. FRANCIS THORNTON to be his proper act and deed together with Livery of Seizin which Mr. ANTHONY THORNTON accepted in behalfe ofFRANCIS THORNTON, ordered the same be recorded
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1712-1714 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 4 [Antient Press]; Page 4
Westmoreland County Court 25th day of June 1712
- THORNTON's ackno to BERRYMAN
Mr. ANTHONY THORNTON by vertue of a Power ofAttorney duely proved acknowledged a Deed of Exchange ofLand from Mr. FRANCIS THORNTON to BENJAMIN BERRYMAN, Gent., to be his proper act and deed together with Livery ofSeizin ordered the same be recorded
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1718-1721 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 16; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 84.
11 June 1719.. Mary Thornton wife of Francis Thornton of Essex County, appoints. John Tallaferro her attorney to make over her right in land sold by Francis Thornton to the Parish of St. Mary for a Gleabe.
Mary Thornton
Wit: Steven (S) Sharp Wm. Books, John Bourne.
16 June 1719. Proved by Stephen Sharp and John Bourne.
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1718-1721 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 16; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 85-88; 14-15 May-1719. Francis Thornton of St Mary's arish, Essex County, to Augustine Smith and John Taliaferro, Church Wardens of the said parish. Lease and release for £105 sterling. 300 acres in the said parish in the fork of Snow Creek.... in Conway's line ... in John Taliaferro Junr. line ... for a Glebe for the use of the parish for, a resedent [residence] for the minister of the said parish for the time being
Frans. Thornton Junr.
Wit: Jno Taliaferro Junr. John Catlett Junr., Jno, Roy. 16 June. 1719. Acknowledged by Francis Thornton Junr.
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1718-1721 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 16; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 326.
20 Nov. 1721. Lawrence Taliaferro and John Battaile of St. Mary's Parish, Essex County, to Zechariah Taltaferro of same.
Three Negroes named Prince, Pegg and Rocko, three cows and calves, one horse, one mare, four sows and piggs, a bed and, furniture, a pott and pan, all which are now in the said Zachariah Taliaferro's possession and taken out of the estate of John Taliaferro, dec. (in consideration of, which the, said Zacha. Taliaferro having by bond relinquished his whole right to his father John Taliaferro's estate unto the abovesaid Lawrence Taliaferro and John Battaile)
Lawr, Taliaferro
John Battelle
Wit: Francis Thornton, Junr John Catlett, Junr. 21 Nov, 1721. Acknowledged by Lawrence Tallaferro.
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1721-1726 King George County, Virginia Deed Book 1, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 76-79
Indenture 2/3rd August 1722 between JOHN GREEN of Hanover Parish King George County Planter and ANTHONY THORNTON of St. Pauls Parish in County of Stafford Gent •.. for ffour thousand pounds of good tobacco .. by deeds of Lease and Release •. sold 65 acres bounded as followeth .. head of a valley that falls into Troro Swamp near a Plantation of ffRANCIS THORNTON whereon lives one WILLIAM GIFTY.. corner tree of JOHN KENDALLS land ..
Presence Fran. Thornton, John Green
Will. Strother Abigail x Green .. and ABIGAIL the wife of the said JOHN relinquished her Right of Dower and thirds at the Common Law in and to the same .. 7th September 1722 .. Deeds of Lease and Release recorded.
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1722-1725 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book A; [Antient Press] Page 1
THIS INDENTURE made the twenty fourth day of August in the year of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and twenty two between FRANCIS THORNTON and MARY his Wife of ESSEX County and ANTHONY THORNTON and WINNIFRED his Wife of STAFFORD County of the one part and ELIZABETH TAPP of Spotsylvania County of the other part; Witnesseth that FRANCIS THORNTON and MARY his Wife and ANTHONY THORNTON and WINNIFRED his Wife for and in consideration of five hundred pounds of tobacco to them paid by ELIZABETH TAPP the Receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge have and by these presents do bargain and sell unto ELIZABETH TAPP one tract of land containing four hundred and fifty acres lying and being in Spotsylvania County on the Ridge that lies between the Branches of NASSAPONNAX and the Branches of MATTAPON Y RIVER being part of two thousand seven hundred and forty acres granted to the said FRANCIS THORNTON and ANTHONY THORNTON by Pattent the fifteenth day of Aprill one thousand seven hundred and twenty beginning at a forked red Oak and running thence South fifty four degrees West four hundred eighty three poles , thence North forty four degrees West three hundred and thirty poles, thence North sixty three degrees East three hundred poles, thence South eighty five degrees East two hundred and ninety eight poles to the beginning, together with all houses orchards fences and commoditiies to the same belonging; To have and to hold the four hundred and fifty acres of land with all its appurtenances unto ELIZABETH TAPP her heirs from the day of the date hereof for and during the term of one whole year next comeing fully to be completed and ended yielding and paying therefore the rent of one ear of Indian Corn on Christmas day next ensuing if the same shall be fully demanded to the intent that by vertue of these presents and of the Statute for transferring uses into possession the said ELIZABETH TAPP may be in actuall possession of the said four hundred and fifty acres of land and be thereby the better able to accept the Freehold thereof, In Witness whereof the said FRANCIS THORNTON and MARY his Wife and ANTHONY THORNTON and WINNIFRED his Wife have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written Signed sealed and delivered in presents of us
FRANCIS CONWAY FRANCIS THORNTON
WILLIAM STROTHER MARY THORNTON
ANTHONY THORNTON WINNIFRED THORNTON
Att a Court held for Spotsylvania County on Tuesday the 4th of September 1722' FRANCIS THORNTON and ANTHONY THORNTON presented and acknowledged this Deed and Lease unto ELIZABETH TAPP and FRANCIS CONWAY by venue of a Power of Attorney from MARY THORNTON and WINNIFRED THORNTON, Wives of the said FRANCIS and ANTHONY, acknowledged their Rights of Dower of and in the above Lease of Land to ELIZABETH TAPP which was
admitted to Record Test JOHN WALLER, Clk Cur
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1722-1725 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book A; [Antient Press] Page 72
THIS INDENTURE made the twenty fifth day of December in the year of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and twenty three, Between Mr. FRANCIS THORNTON of ESSEX County and Mr. ANTHONY THORNTON of STAFFORD County of one part, Gentlemen, and BENJAMIN MORRIS of Spotsylvania County of the other part; Witnesseth that FRANCIS THORNTON and ANTHONY THORNTON for divers good causes and considerations them thereunto moving but more especially in consideration of the Covenants and Agreements together with the yearly rent hereafter mentioned have and by these presents do demise and farm let unto BENJAMIN MORRIS and his heirs one tract of land situate in Spotsylvania County, Begining at two white Oaks and a black Oak in or near the line of Capt. CHARLES TALIAFERRO and runing North fifty seven degrees West one hundred sixty poles to a white Oak, thence South twenty seven degrees West two hundred poles to a red Oak, thence South fifty seven degrees East one hundred sixty poles to a Poplar Hiccory and red Oak standing in ROWZER's line, thence along the said line to the first begining including two hundred acres of land together with the priviledges of the woods and underwoods with all appurtenances, To have and to hold and quietly and peaceably use and possess unto BENJAMIN MORRIS his heirs from the date hereof for the term of ninety nine years to be fully compleated and ended, without the molestaton of FRANCIS and ANTHONY THORNTON their heirs paying therefore after the expiration of four full years the neat quantity of five hundred and thirty pounds of good sound tobacco and is to pay the quitt rents for the land during the said term and BENJAMIN MORRIS his heirs is to have free priviledge of all the timber growing upon the demised premises and BENJAMIN MORRIS and his heirs is not to dispose of the land during the said term without consent or liberty given and granted him and his heirs by FRANCIS and ANTHONY THORNTON or their heirs &c., to the performance of the above agreement both parties hereby bind themselves their heirs &c. to each other in the penal sum of five thousand pounds of tobacco, In Witness whereof both parties to these presents have set their hands and seals the day and year above mentioned Signed scaled and delivered in presence of us
LAWRENCE BATTAILE FRANCIS THORNTON
HENRY MARTIN ANTHONY THORNTON
BENJAMIN MORRIS
Att a Court held for Spotsylvania County on Tuesday the 7th day of April 1724 Mr. FRANCIS THORNTON and Mr. ANTHONY THORNTON presented and ack- nowledged this their Lease for Land unto BENJAMIN MORRIS which at the said
MORRIS'S motion is admitted to Record
Test JOHN WALLER, Clk Cur
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1722-1725 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book A; [Antient Press]; Page 91
Decr. 25, 1723. Francis Thornton of Essex Co. and Anthony Thornton of Stafford County, gentlemen, to Benjamin Morris of Spotsylvania County, planter. 200 a. in Spts. County, 530 lbs. of tobacco yearly for 99 years. Witnesses: Law. Battaille, Henry Martin. Rec. April 7, 1724.
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1722-1725 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book A; [Antient Press]; Page 73-74
THIS INDENTURE made the twenty fifth day of December in the year of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and twenty three; Between Mr. FRANCIS THORNTON of ESSEX County and Mr. ANTHONY Oaks and a Gum standing in a small Branch that falls into the TUBLICK SWAMP, thence South sixty degrees East two hundred poles to the Swamp first begun on and from thence along and up the run of the Swamp to the place first begun on, including two hundred acres of land together with all the priviledges of the woods and under woods with all appurtenances to the same belonging; To have and to hold and quietly and peaceably occupy and possess from the date hereof till the full term of ninety nine years be compleated and ended without the molestation of FRANCIS THORNTON or ANTHONY THORNTON their heirs; paying yearly after the expiration of four full years the neat quantity of five hundred and thirty pounds of good sound tobacco and is to pay the quitt rent for the land during the said term, and JAMES SPARKS to have the priviledge of all the timber growing upon the demised premises but JAMES SPARKS his heirs is not to dispose of leave or deliver up the said land during the said term without the consent and liberty given and granted by FRANCIS and ANTHONY THORNTON their heirs &c., to the performance of the above Agreements both parties hereby bind themselves their heirs and to each other in the penal sum of five thousand pounds of good tobacco. In Witness whereof both parties to these presents have set their hands and seals the day and year above written Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of
HENRY MARTIN FRANCIS THORNTON
LAWRENCE BATTAI LE ANTHONY THORNTON
JAMES SPARKS
Att a Court held for Spotsylvania County on Tuesday the 7th day of April 1724 Mr. FRANCIS THORNTON and Mr. ANTHONY THORNTON presented and acknowledged this their Deed of Lease for Land unto JAMES SPARKS which upon the said SPARKS's motion was admitted to Record
Test JOHN WALLER, Clk Cur
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1722-1725 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book A; [Antient Press]; Page 91
Decr. 25, 1723. Francis Thornton of Essex Co. and Anthony Thornton of Stafford County, Gentl., to James Sparks, planter. 200 a. of land in Spts. County, 530 lbs. of tobacco yearly for 99 years. Witnesses: Henry Martin, Law. Battaille. Rec. April 7, 1724.
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1722-1725 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book A; [Antient Press]; Page 74-75
THIS INDENTURE made the twenty fifth day of December in the year of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and twenty three; Between Mr. FRANCIS THORNTON of ESSEX County and Mr. ANTHONY THORNTON of STAFFORD County, Gentlemen, of one part and LEONARD NIGHT of the other part, Planter; Witnesseth that FRANCIS THORNTON and ANTHONY THORNTON in consideration of the Covenants and Agreements together with the yearly rents hereafter mentioned have and by these presents do demise and farm lett unto LEONARD NIGHT and his heirs one tract of land lying in County of Spotsylvania, Begining at a corner tree of BENJAMIN MORRIS and tuning thence North eighty one degrees West one hundred and fifty poles to a corner tree of JAMES SPARKS being the said SPARKS's lower corner tree in the Swamp and including the land between ye said SPARKS, BENJAMIN MORRIS and Mr. MARTIN's being one hundred and fourty acres of land together with all the priviledges of the woods and under woods with all appurtenances to the same belonging, and LEONARD NIGHT his heirs To have and to hold and quietly and peaceably possess and occupy from the date hereof to the full end and term of ninety nine years to be fully compleated without the molestation of FRANCIS THORNTON and ANTHONY THORNTON their heirs LEONARD NIGHT paying yearly after the expiration of four full years the neat quantity of five hundred and thirty pounds of good sound tobacco during the said term and is to pay the quitt rents and is to have free priviledge of all the timber growing on the demised premises but not to dispose of leave or deliver up the said land during the term of ninety nine years without the consent and liberty given and granted him and his heirs by the said FRANCIS and ANTHONY THORNTON, their heirs, and to the performance of the above Agreements both parties hereby bind themselves their heirs &c. to each other in the penal sum of five thousand pounds of tobacco, In Witness whereof the parties to these presents have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year above written
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of us
THOMAS SMITH FRANCIS THORNTON
JOHN MULKEY ANTHONY THORNTON
LEONARD KNIGHT
Att a Court held for Spotsylvania County on Tuesday the 7th day of April 1724 Mr. FRANCIS THORNTON and Mr. ANTHONY THORNTON presented and acknowledged this their Lease for Land to LEONARD KNIGHT which at the said KNIGHT's motion was admtted to Record
Test JOHN WALLER, Clk Cur
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1722-1725 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book A; [Antient Press]; Page 91
Decr. 25, 1723. Francis Thornton of Essex Co. and Antho. Thornton of Stafford County, Gentl., to Leonard Night, planter. 140 a. of land in Spts. County, 530 lbs of tobacco yearly for 99 years. Witnesses: Thos. Smith, John Mulkey. Rec. April 7, 1724.
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1722-1725 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book A; [Antient Press]; Page 94
Octr. 31, 1724. Elizabeth x Tap of St. Geo. Par., Spts. County, Va., widow, to my two sons, William Tap and Vincent Tap, and my daughter, Charity Wood, wife of Bartholomew Wood, all of the said parish and County. 40 ster. To my son Wm. Tap the plantation whereon I now live with 175 a. adjoining, in St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co. To my son, Vincent Tap, 175 a. of land St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co. To my daughter, Charity Wood, 100 a. of land in the sd. parish and county--all the above mentioned land purchased by me of Francis Thornton and Mary, his wife; and Anthony Thornton and Winifred, his wife, as by deeds dated Augt. 5, 1722. Witnesses: Moseley Battaley, Richard Johnson, James Williams. Rec. Nov. 3, 1724.
Octr., 1724. Elizabeth x Tap to her sons, Wm. and Vincent Tap: Goods and chattels and personal property. Same witnesses as to preceding deed. Rec. Novr. 3, 1724.
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1722-1725 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book A; [Antient Press]; Page 95
July 1, 1725. James Taylor of Drysdale Par., King and Queen County, Gent., to John Taliaferro of St. Geo. Par., Spts. County, Gent. 5 shill. ster., 1260 a. of land, which is the remaining part of an order of Councill granted to Francis and Anthony Thornton, May 2, 1718, for 4000 a. (which 1260 a. by a note from under the hands of the said Thorntons directed to me May 1, 1721, ordered to be surveyed for the sd. Jno. Taliaferro, as by the said noat will appear) and is included within the bounds of a patent of 8500 a. granted to the above sd. James Taylor, July 21, 1722--lying in St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co. Witnesses: W. Russell, Richd. Bayley, Samll. Loyd. Rec. July 6, 1725.
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21 May 1726 FRANCIS THORNTON, GENT., of St. Mary's Par. in Essex Co;
400 acs. (N.L.), Spotsyl. Co. in St. George's Par; in the fork of Rappa. River, on S. side of the Mountain Run; adj. Abraham FEILDs; & line of Smith; Page 367.
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1725-1728 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book A; [Antient Press]; Page 99
July 4, 1727. Daniel Brown of Spts. Co. to Paul Micou, Mercht., of Essex Co. 90 ster., 800 a. in Spts. Co.--part of a pat. granted Larkin Chew June 4, 1722. Witnesses: Fran. Thornton, Jas. Taylor, junr. Rec. July 4, 1727. Elizabeth Brown came into court and acknowledged her right of dower to the above land unto Paul Micou.
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1725-1728 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book A; [Antient Press]; Page 103
Augt. 6, 1728. William x Smith of St. Geo. Par., Spts. County, planter, to Francis Thornton of St. Mary's Par., Caroline County, Gentl. 10 curr., 200 a. in St. Geo. Par., Spts. County, in the fork of Rappk. River. Witnesses: Robert Slaughter, James Taylor, junr; Thomas Slaughter. Rec. Augt. 6, 1728. Mary, the wife of Wm. Smith, acknowledged her dower in the sd. land, etc.
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1725-1728 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book A; [Antient Press]; Page 327
THIS INDENTURE made the Fifth day of August in the year of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and twenty eight; Between WILLIAM SMITH of the Parish of Saint George in Spotsylvania County, Planter, of one part and FRANCIS THORNTON of the Parish of Saint Mary in CAROLINE County, Gent. of the other part; Witnesseth that WILLIAM SMITH in consideration of the sum of five shillings currant money of Virginia to him in hand paid by FRANCIS THORNTON the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath and by these presents doth bargain and sell unto FRANCIS THORNTON his heirs all that parcell of land containing two hundred acres lying in Parish of Saint George in County of Spotsylvania and in the Fork of APPAHANNOCK RIVER and bounded; Beginning at a white Oak and Pine in a line of AUGUSTINE SMITH, thence South fifteen degrees West one hundred poles to a Hiccorie and white Oak, thence North fifteen degrees East two hundred and eighty poles to the abovesaid SMITH's line, thence with his line South fifty five degrees East one hundred thirty three poles to the beginning; To have and to hold the land and premises hereby bargained and sold unto FRANCIS THORNTON his heirs from the day of the date of these presents dureing the term of one whole year paying therefore the rent of one ear of Indian Corn if the same be lawfully demanded to the intent that by virtue of these presents and of the Statute for transferring uses into possession, FRANCIS THORNTON may be in actuall possession of the premises and thereby be the better enabled to take a release of the inheritance thereof to him and his heirs; In Witness whereof WILLIAM SMITH hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of
R. NAPIER, WILLIAM signum SMITH
ROBERT SLAUGHTER
JAMES TAYLOR, JUNR.
THOMAS SLAUGHTER
At a Court held for Spotsylvania County August the Sixth 1728
WILLIAM SMITH acknowledged this his Deed of Lease for Land unto FRANCIS THORNTON, Gent., at whose motion the same was admitted to Record
Test JOHN WALLER, Clk Cur
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1728-1729 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book A; [Antient Press]; Page
This Indenture made this third day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and twenty nine Between JOHN HADOCKS of the parish of St. George in the County of Spotsylvania within the Colony of Virginia of the one part and FRANCIS THORNTON of the parish of St. Mary's in the County of Caroline within the Colony of Virginia aforesaid of the other part; Witnesseth that the said JOHN HADOCKS for and in consideration of the sum of five shillings sterling money of England to him in hand paid by the said FRANCIS THORNTON before the ensealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof he the said JOHN HADOCKS doth hereby acknowledge and thereof and from every part and parcel thereof doth fully acquit and discharge the said FRANCIS THORNTON his heirs Executors and administrators hath given granted bargained sold revised released conveyed and confirmed, and by these presents doth give grant bargain sell revise release convey and confirm unto the said FRANCIS THORNTON in his actual possession now being by virtue of a bargain and sale to him thereof made for one whole year by the said JOHN HADOCKS by Indenture bearing date the day before the date of these presents and by force of the Statute for Transferring uses into possessions and to his heirs all that parcell of land containing two hundred acres of land lying in the parish and County aforesaid and in the fork of Rappahanock River and bounded as followeth Beginning at three white oaks corner to Maj. AUGUSTINE SMITH's land in the fork of Rappahanock River upon the Mountain run thence south fifty five degrees west one hundred and fifty poles along the said SMITH's line to a white oak and pine thence south fifteen degrees west two hundred and sixty poles to two xxx oaks north fifteen degrees east one hundred seventy six poles to the beginning. Together with all houses buildings flowers gardens orchards woods underwoods water water courses liberties properties privileges comodities herditaments and appurtenances whatsoever to the said land and premises belonging or in any wise appertaining To Have and To Hold the said land and premises hereby sold with their and every of their appurtenances unto the said FRANCIS THORNTON his heirs and assigns to the only proper use and behoof of him the said FRANCIS THORNTON and of his heirs and assigns forever and the said JOHN HADOCKS doth hereby covenant for himself and his respective heirs Executors and administrators and every of them shall and will warrent and forever defend the before granted land and premises with the appurtenances and against the claim of all and every other person and persons whatsoever and that the said FRANCIS THORNTON his heirs Executors administrators and assigns shall and will from time to time and at all times for ever hereafter peaceably and quietly have hold occupy possess and enjoy all and singular the before mentioned lands and premises with the appurtenances and that freely acquitted and discharged of and from all former and other gifts grants titles Troubles Dower and Incumberances whatsoever and the said JOHN HADOCKS doth hereby for himself and his respective heirs Executors and administrators further covenant and grant to and with the said FRANCIS THORNTON his heirs and assigns that he the said JOHN HADOCKS and his heirs and all and every other person and persons claiming under him or either of them shall and will at all times hereafter upon the request and at the costs and charges of the said FRANCIS THORNTON his heirs or assigns make do Execute and acknowledge any other conveyance or assurance in the law whatsoever for the better more perfect and absolute conveying sure making and confirming the before granted land and premises with the appurtenances unto the said FRANCIS THORNTON his heirs and assigns shall be reaso[nably advised or required. In Witness whereof the said JOHN HADOCKS hath herein set his hand and seal the day and year first above written.
Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of
ROBERT GREEN FRANCIS [his mark] HADOCKS [seal]
FRANCIS [his mark] MICALL
JOHN [his mark] PONDERGRASS
I do hereby acknowledge to have had and recorded five thousand pounds of tobacco the consideration within mentioned as Witness my hand and seal this third day of June Anno Dom. 1729.
ROBERT GREEN FRANCIS [his mark] HADOCKS [seal]
FRANCIS [his mark] MICALL
At a Court held for Spotsylvania County on Tuesday the third day of June Anno Dom. 1729.
JOHN HADOCKS acknowledged this his Deed of Release for land unto FRANCIS THORNTON, Gent. likewise DOROTHEA the wife of said JOHN [after being privately examined] acknowledged her right of Dower of the said land, unto the said FRANCIS, at whose motion the same was admitted to record. Test JOHN WALLER, Ck. Curt.
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1731-1734 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book B; [William Armstrong Crozier];
June 6, 1732. Francis Thornton and Francis Thornton, junr. Executors of the last will and testament of James Horsnale, decd. [See Will Book A.] and of St. Mary's Par., Caroline Co., to William Grayson of St. Bee's Par., Cumberland Co., in Great Britain. £50 ster., 300 a. in St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co., purchased by James Horsnale of Augustine Smith. Witnesses: John Grame, John Bland, James x Roy. June 6, 1732.
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Magazine of Virginia Genealogy Vol 24 1986, No. 2; Page 11
Virginia Land Patent Book 15
Francis Thornton, gentleman 1300 acres in Spotsylvania County on a branch of Shenandoah River called Hawks Bill or Lorraine Run; South side of said run about 4 miles distant from said Shenandoah River (P. 427) 27 January 1734/5
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1734-1742 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book C; [William Armstrong Crozier]; Page 142
Oct. 6, 1736. Robert Slaughter of Orange County, Gent., to George Doggett of Lancaster County, planter. 470 a. in Spts. County, granted Robert Slaughter of Essex County, father to sd. Robert Slaughter, partie to these presents, by pat. Feby. 20, 1719. Thos. Slaughter, Fras. Thornton, junr., Fras. Taliaferro. Oct. 5, 1736. Mary, wife of Robert Slaughter, acnowledged her dower, etc.
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1730-1738 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Order Book - Colonial Militia; [William Armstrong Crozier]:
John Taliaferro, Lieut.-Colonel; Francis Thornton, Jr., Major of the Horse; Francis Taliaferro, Captain of the Horse; Richard Tutt, his Lieutenant of Horse; Thomas Hill, Captain of a foot company, took ye oath, October 6, 1736. Page 472.)
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1734-1742 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book C; [William Armstrong Crozier];
Francis Thornton of St. Maries Par., Caroline Co., Gent., to his son, Francis Thornton, Junr. Deed of Gift. 41 a. at the falls of Rappk. River, pat. by sd. Thornton, Senr., Feby. 25, 1720. Dated, June 1, 1736. Thos. Meriwether, Nicho. Battaille, John Thornton. Recd. June 1, 1736.
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1734-1742 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book C; [William Armstrong Crozier];
Thomas Griffin of Leadenhall Street, London, Merchant, appoints Francis Thornton, the Elder, of Caroline Co., in Rappk. River, Va., Merchant, and Francis Thornton, the Younger, of Spts. Co., Rappk. River, Va., Merchant, his attorneys, etc. Dated, Jany. 13, 1735. Witnesses: T. Dove, Thos. Dove, Jr. Recd. June 1, 1736.
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1737-1738 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 2; [John Frederick Dorman]; Pages 42-45.
23-23 June 1737. Francis Thornton, Gent., of St. Marie's Parish, Caroline County, to Minor Winn of St. Margaret's parish in said county. Lease and release; for £26 current money. 202 acres in the great fork of Rappahannock River and on Potatoe Run, it being one moiety of a tract which formerly belonged to Joseph Cooper ... elm in a glade of the said run and in a line of a pattent of the said Cooper's ...
Fran. Thornton
Wit: Francis Thornton Junr., J. Wood, James Conner.
23 June 1737. Acknowledged by Francis Thornton, Gent.
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1737-1738 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 2; [John Frederick Dorman]; Pages 178-84. 21-22 Nov. 1737. Francis Thornton and Mary Thornton, his wife, of St. Mary's Parish, Caroline County, planter, to Joseph Steman of Lankester County, Province of Pennsylvania. Lease and release; for £100 current money. 1300 acres on a branch of Sherrando River called the Hawksbill or Lorrain Run ... on the south side of the said run at the foot of a hill on the lower end of a piece of low ground about four miles distance from the Sherrando River ... crossing the main branch of the run ... crossing another large branch ...
Fran. Thornton
Mary Thornton
Wit: James Taylor, Robert Jackson, William Thornton. 24 Nov. 1737. Acknowledged by Francis Thornton.
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1734-1742 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book C; [William Armstrong Crozier];
John Hobson, Bricklayer, mortgage to Francis Thornton of Spts. Co., etc. Witnesses: Z. Lewis, Anthony Strother, W. McWilliams. Dated Augt. 7, 1739. Recd. Sept. 4, 1739.
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Prince William County, Virginia Deeds : Liber D; 1738 - 1740; Pages 271-275. Nov. 23, 1739. William Barber of Parish of Lunenburgh Richmond Co., Gent. to Francis Thornton of Parish of Brunswick King George...for 100 lbs. sterling....771 a....being one moiety of 1543 a. gr. unto Charles Barber by patent from Proprietor Office dated June 1, 1725....line of John Bell near old bear hunting ford of Cedar Run....corner to Peter Lehugh....with dividing line between this & Capt. Thomas Barber in Hamilton Parish....deeds of lease & release.
Willm. Barber
Wits: Geo. Brent, William Clifton, James Bulter.
Rec'd. of Francis Thornton sum of 100 lbs. sterling.
At Court Nov. 26, 1739 William Barber acknowledged this release with receit endorsed.
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1742-1751 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book D; [William Armstrong Crozier];
Augt. 3, 1742. Francis Thornton of St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co., to David Alexander of Petsworth Par., Gloucester Co., Gent. £27 curr. Lot 63, in town of Fredksbg. John Waller, Philip Rootes, Jno. Sutton. Augt. 3, 1742.
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1742-1751 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book D; [William Armstrong Crozier];
March 1, 1743. Lawrence Washington, now of Fairfax Co., Gent., to Francis Thornton of Spts. Co., Gent. £42 10s. curr. Lot 39, in town of Fredksbg. Mildred Willis, John Thornton, Henry Willis, March 6, 1743. Ann, wife of Lawrence Washington, acknowledged her dower, etc.
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1742-1743 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 7; [John Frederick Dorman]; Pages 297-304.
22-23 June 1743. Francis Thornton, Gent., of Caroline County to the Revd. John Thompson of Orange County. Lease and release; for £80 current money. 975 acres, part of a pattent granted Francis Thornton 28 June 1733 in the Gourd vine fork ... on a large run cavern to another pattent of Francis Thornton's called Stirling point of a mountain ... crossing a large mountain ...
Francis Thornton
Wit: Z. Lewis, Jno. Mitchell, Jno. Bramham.
23 June 1743. Acknowledged by Francis Thornton, Gent.
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1742-1751 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book D; [William Armstrong Crozier];
July 28, 1744. Cornelius Sale of Essex Co. to Francis Thornton of Spts. Co. £50 curr. 200 a. in Spts. Co., and purchased by sd. Sale of Augustine Smith, as by Deed, April 8, 1731. Richard Childs, James Sale, Anthony Sale. Augt. 7, 1744.
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1742-1751 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book D; [William Armstrong Crozier];
Dec. 4, 1744. Francis Thornton, Gent., of Spts. County, to George Head of sd. County, planter. Deed of Lease. 200 a. in Spts. County, joining John Proctor and Abraham Darnell and the division line of the sd. Francis and Anthony Thornton and Humphrey Bell of London. "George Head and Elizabeth, his wife," etc. John Waller, Richard Tutt, Wm. Waller. Decr. 4, 1744.
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1742-1751 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book D; [William Armstrong Crozier];
May 6, 1746. Henry Downs of St. Thomas Par., Orange Co., Gent., to Francis Thornton of St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co., Gent. £43 curr. Lot 56 in town of Fredksburg, etc. John Chew, Richd. Tutt, Thos. Slaughter. May 6, 1746.
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1743-1752 King George County, Virginia Deed Book 3; [Antient Press]; Page 136-139
Indenture made 5th February MDCCXLV between BENJAMIN BERRYMAN of King George County Gent. & FRANCIS THORNTON of Spotsylvania County Gent. .. for sum Seven and Fifty Eight pounds current money of Virginia .. sold 758 acres in King George County on North side Rappahannock River .. bounded .. line of JOHN SMITH .. down river .. land of one NEWTON .. below a gut .. as by a Survey and Plan made by WILLIAM WALLER of Spotsylvania County Gent. the 4th & 5th days of September MDCCXLV said land part of a greater tract granted THOMAS COLLEY and JOHN NOBLE for 1000 acres by Pattent bearing date 26th October 1666 the sole right said Thomas Colly took by Survivorship & by him conveyed to ALEXANDER SWAN by deed 29th August 1685 by said Swan conveyed to JOHN NEWTON of Westmoreland County by deed 23rd December 1695 by several Mean Conveyances the fee simple estate of 758 acres became vested in Benjamin Berryman ..
Presence Joseph Steward, Benjamin Berryman
William Clark, William Menefee,
Jarett x Menefee
Plan of 758 acres .. lying on North side of Rappa. River in King George County sold by Benjamin Berryman Gent. to Francis Thornton .. bound - A - line of John Smith four poles from the River ..
This done for the said Thornton & Berryman who were present at the Survey, as also were JOSEPH BROCK and JOHN SMITH with BURTAN MULLAGAN and GEORGE TAYLOR Chain Carriers .. Survey'd. the 4th and 5th days of September Anno Domini MDCCXLV
Wm. Waller
At a court held 2nd May 1746 .. Deed of Feeofment .. Livery & Seizen & Receipt for consideration .. Together with plan .. on motion of JOSEPH STEWARD for said Francis Thornton is admitted to record.
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1753-1756 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book B; [John Frederick Dorman]; Pages 34-39. 9 Jan. 1753. Francis Thornton of Caroline County, Gent., to Nicholas Battaile of same, Gent. For £66.13.4 current money. 1000 acres, part of 4452 acres granted to Francis Thornton by a deed from the Right honourable Thomas Lord Fairfax, Proprietor of the Northern Neck of Virginia, 1 Dec. 1751 ... at the foot of a mountain... on the river ...
Frans. Thornton
Wit: Robt. Jackson, Jno. Thornton, Roger Dixon, John Dent, Humphrey Wallis.
20 Sept. 1753. Proved by Roger Dixon and Humphrey Wallis.
Whereas this deed being only proved by two evidences, have acknowledged it again before John Harrison.
Francis Thornton
Wit: John Harrison.
21 Feb. 1754. Proved by John. Harrison.
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1753-1765 King George County, Virginia Deed Book 4; [Antient Press]; Page 181-188
Indenture made 3rd/4th June 1755 between JOHN McCORMACK and ELIZABETH his wife of parish Saint Ann in county Essex and FRANCIS THORNTON of parish Hanover in county King George ., by deeds of lease and release .. for sum Twenty three pounds current money of Virginia sold parcel of land taken up by his Father NEALE McCORMACK by patent bearing date 9th February 1729 and given to his son John in his last will and testament containing 42 acres lying & joyning land of CONNAWAY OXFORD ..
Presence John Ware John McCormack
Robert Peck, Gerard Banks Elizabeth x McCormack
At a court held 5th June 1755 .. Deeds of lease and release with Receipt endorsed admitted to record.
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Contributed by: James Hughes

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Know all men ... I John Ashton, the elder, of Parish Washington County, Westmoreland, am held and firmly bound unto Francis Thornton of the County King George in the penal sum of Two hundred pounds, current money ... ( ) 1768. Whereas Richard Watts, late of county Westmoreland, died, seized of a parcel of land in county King George which upon his death, intestate, descended to Mary the wife of John Ashton, now deceased & to Ann, the wife of William Robinson, Gent. of county King George, in copossession and whereas John Ashton and Mary, his wife in her lifetime and William Robinson and Anne his wife, has executed a deed of conveyance of the parcel of land to Francis Thornton, late of county King George which deed having been executed in the infancy of Mary, one moiety of the land descended to Chas Ashton, her eldest son and heir at Law in whom the title thereof now is and Whereas John Ashton hereby acknowledging to have received from Francis Thornton full payment for Mary's moiety is desirous of securing the title in the land to Francis Thornton, deceased, or to secure him that he may be indemnified in case he should be evicted of the said moiety of land by Chas Ashton ... indemnify him ... obligation to be void ... Presence of Willm Bernard, Francis Wilson; Signed: John Ashton
Deed proved 7 May 1772, Deed Book 5, page 126
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1710-1719 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 10; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page
FRANCIS THORNTON, 100 acs. (Escheat L.), Essex Co; beg, about 1 mi. below the falls of the river; 23 Mar. 1715. Page 260. Escheated from Thomas Milton "otherwise Thomas Melton." deed., by inquisition under John Lewis. Esqr., Esch'r., &c. 2 Lbs. Tobacco.
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1710-1719 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 10; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 97
WILLIAM COCKE, ESQR., CHICHELEY CORBIN THACKER, FRANCIS THORNTON, JUNR., & WILLIAM STROTHERS, 6,000 acs. (N. L.), Essex Co., in St. Mary's Par; beg. by a gr. swamp called Messaponnax, about 3 mi. from the falls of Rappa. River; being the N.W'ly. cor. of a gr. tract patented by Col. Lawrence Smith & Mr. Robert Taliaferro, both deceased, & now in possession of Capt. Charles Smith & others; adj. lands not yet patented; & 1668 acs. patented by John Bowsey; on tine of Mr. Thos. Buckner & John Rosston; & Mr. William Smith; 20 Dec. 1718, Page 407. 30 Lbs., Money.
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1719-1724 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 11; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 7
FRANCIS THORNTON, 41 acs. (N. L.), Essex Co., in St. Mary's Par; by Rappa. River against Vicaris Island; adj. his own & land of Rowland Thornton; including an Island; 21 Feb. 1720, Page 50. 5 Shill.
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1719-1724 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 11; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 10
CATESBY COCKE, son & heir of William Cocke, Esqr., dec'd; CHICHELEY CORBIN THACKER, FRANCIS THORNTON, JUNR., & WILLIAM STROTHERS, 6000 acs. (0. L.), in Essex Co., in St. Mary's Par; 12 May 1721, p, 63. Beg, by Messaponnax Sw., about 3 mi. from the falls of Rappa. River, being the NW cor, of a gr. tract patented by Col, Lawrence Smith & Mr. Robert Taliaferro, both deceased. & now in possession of Capt. Charles Smith & others; adj. 1668 acs. of John Bowsey; Mr•. Thos. Buckner & John Rosston; & Mr. William Smith. Granted the above-named patentees, 20 Dec. 1718, in which there was a course mistaken, &c. (Note: Corrected bounds.) Cocke, Catesby. grantee. 12 May 1721.
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1728-1732 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 14; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 17
FRANCIS THORNTON, 3000 acs, (N. L.), Spotsylv. Co., in St. George's Par., going by the name of Stirling; 11 June 1731, Page 154. Beg. on N. side the North Riv. of the Goard Vine fork going by the name of the River Firth; &c. 15 Lbs., Money.
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1728-1732 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 14; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 17
FRANCIS THORNTON, 1000 acs. (N. L.), Spotsylv. Co., in St. George's Par; 12 June 1731, Page 158. Beg. at mouth of Cabbin Br., on S. side the S. fork of the Goardvine Riv., called Fox Riv; to a poyson held, going by the name of Shirrif Moore; &c. 5 Lbs., Money
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1732-1735 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 15; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 10
FRANCIS THORNTON of St. Geo. Par. Spotsyl. Co., 600 acs. NL in sd Par. & Co. in the Great Fork of Rappahannock Riv; adj. sd Thornton, Abraham Field, sd Thorn [sic], Samuel Ball, Peter Russel & Joseph Cooper; 20 Jun 1733, p.53. £3.
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1732-1735 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Patent Book No. 15; [Nell Marion Nugent]; Page 66
FRANCIS THORNTON, Gent., 1,300 acs. Spotsyl. Co., on a Br. of Sherrando Riv. called Hawks Bill or Lorrain Run; 27 Jan 1734/35, p.426. £6.S10.¹

     Mary Taliaferro was born in 1686 at Golden Vale Swamp, Essex Co., Virginia (now), USA.¹ She married Francis Thornton, son of Col. Francis Thornton Sr. and Alice Stafford Savage, on 3 September 1703 at Essex Co., Virginia (now), USA,
;
His ? of 2 wives.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 1     Mary Taliaferro, b. 1686, Golden Vale Swamp, Essex County, Virginia d. Between 1721 and 1753, Snow Creek, St. Mary's Parish, Caroline County, Virginia (Age 35 years)
Marriage     3 Sep 1703      Essex County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Jane Thornton, b. Abt 1706, Essex County, Virginia d. 2 Apr 1767, Lamb's Creek, King George County, Virginia - Probate (Age ~ 61 years)
     2. Alice Thornton, b. 1707, St. Mary's Parish, Essex County, Virginia d. 1739, Bloomsberry, Orange County, Virginia (Age 32 years)
     3. Mary Thornton, b. Bef 1710, St. Mary's Parish, Essex County, Virginia d. Aft 1732, Caroline County, Virginia (Age > 24 years)
     4. Francis Thornton, b. 1711, Essex County, Virginia d. 5 Sep 1749, Fall Hill, Spotsylvania County, Virginia - Probate (Age 38 years)
     5. John Thornton, b. 1712, Stafford County, Virginia d. 1777, Fox Spring, Caroline County, Virginia (Age 65 years)
     6. Reuben Thornton, b. 1714, Spotsylvania County, Virginia d. May 1768, Drysdale Parish, Caroline County, Virginia - Probate (Age 54 years)
     7. Elizabeth Mary Thornton, b. 1719, "Snow Creek" Spotsylvania County, Virginia d. Bef 1774, Albemarle County, Virginia (Age < 54 years)
     8. Mildred Thornton, b. 21 Mar 1721, Snow Creek, Spotsylvania County, Virginia d. 16 Nov 1778, Castle Hill, Albemarle County, Virginia (Age 57 years)
     9. Lucy Thornton, b. 1722, Spotsylvania County, Virginia d. Bef 1753, Caroline County, Virginia (Age < 30 years)
     10. Anne Thornton, b. 1726, "Snow Creek" Spotsylvania County, Virginia d. Aft 1785, Culpeper County, Virginia (Age > 60 years)
     11. Sarah Thornton, b. Abt 1731, Snow Creek, Spotsylvania County, Virginia d. Bef 1760, Grange, Culpeper County, Virginia (Age ~ 28 years.)^1,2
Mary Taliaferro died after 1721 at Snow Creek, St. Mary's Parish, Caroline Co., Virginia (now), USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Children of Mary Taliaferro and Francis Thornton Jr. are:

i. Mary Thornton was born 1706, and died 1757. She married Nicholas Battaile, son of John Battaile Capt. and Elizabeth Smith. He was born 1700 in Caroline Co.,Va., and died in Caroline Co.,Va..

ii. John Thornton was born 1707 in Frederickberg, Spotsylvania,Va., and died 11 Mar 1779. He married Mildred Gregory, daughter of Roger Gregory and Mildred Washington. She was born 1720.

iii. Alice Thornton was born 1707 in Rapid, Orange County, Virginia., and died 1739 in Bloomsberry, Orange County, Virginia.. She married Lawrence Catlett, son of John Catlett Jr. and Elizabeth Gaines. He was born 1678. She married James Taylor III Col. 1726 in Orange County, Virginia., son of James Taylor II and Martha Thompson. He was born 20 Mar 1703 in Caroline Co.,Va., and died 1 Mar 1784.

iv. Sarah Thornton was born 1708 in Essex,Va..

v. Francis Thornton III was born 1714 in Essex,Va., and died 11 Nov 1748. He married Mary Frances Gregory 3 Sep 1736 in Spotsylvania, Virginia., daughter of Roger Gregory and Mildred Washington. She was born 1722 in Spotsylvania, Virginia., and died 1794.

vi. Elizabeth Mary Thornton was born ABT 1719 in "Snow Creek" Spotsylvania County, Virginia., and died BEF 1774 in Albemarle Co.,Va.. She married Thomas Meriwether ABT 1735 in Spotsylvania,Va., son of David, Col. Meriwether and Anne Holmes. He was born ABT 1714 in New Kent Co.,Va., and died 25 Jun 1757 in Fredricksville,Louisa Co.,Va..

vii. Mildred Thornton was born 21 Mar 1721 in Albemarle Co.,Va., and died 16 Nov 1778 in Albemarle Co.,Va.. She married Nicholas Meriwether 12 May 1738 in Hanover Co.,Va., son of William Meriwether and Elizabeth Bushrod. He was born ABT 1714 in Goochland Co.,Va., and died 1740 in Hanover Co.,Va.. She married Thomas Walker Dr. 22 Jun 1741 in Va., son of Thomas Walker and Susanna Peachy. He was born 15 Jan 1715 in Rye Fields, Walkerton, King and Queen. Va., and died 9 Nov 1794 in Castlehill, Albemarle Co.,Va..

viii. Reuben Thornton was born 1723 in Spotsylvania,Va., and died 1768. He married Elizabeth Gregory 29 Apr 1743 in Spotsylvania,Va., daughter of Roger Gregory and Mildred Washington. She was born ABT 1724 in Bridge Creek,Va.
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1717-1722 Essex County, Virginia Wills, Inventories & Settlements, No. 3; [John Frederick Dorman]; Pages 157-59.
Will of John Taliaferro of the Parish of St. Mary's in Essex County, Gent., dated 1 June 1715.
Unto my son Lawrence the plantation he now liveth together with the land thereto belonging. Also three Negros Cain, Grace and Beck now in his possession.
Unto my son John the plantation whereon he now liveth together with the land thereto belonging. Also two Negros Frank and Nancy now being in his possession and likewise fifty pounds sterling mony of England.
Unto my daughter Mary a ring of twenty shillings value. Unto my daughter Elizabeth 78 pounds of sterling money of England being a part unpaid of a portion promised her in marriage.
Unto my son Charles 300 acres lying in a neck commonly known by the name of the old Church Neck within the aforesaid parish of St. Maryts, and one moiety of a tract of land taken up and pattened by me in partnership with my brother Francis Taliaferro deceased lying at the head of the Mount Creek.
Unto my son Robert 675 acres of land being one moiety of a dividend lying in the Golden Vale Swamp.
Unto my son Zachariah 675 acres of land the other moiety of the said devidend of land lying in the Golden Vale Swamp.
Unto my son Richard one moiety of the land. I now live on, viz. the back half of the devidend.
Unto my son William after the decease of my loveing wife the other moiety of the land whereon I now live, viz. the, half next the river together with the plantation thereon.
The land aforementioned lying at the head of the Mount was taken up and pattented by me in partnership with my deceased brother Francis Taliaferro but no division made. In the lifetime of my said deceased brother I did purchase of him 100 acres lying on Rappahannock River and adjoyning to 1000 acres formerly granted by my deceased brother to me. The sale not being recorded in any Court of record, upon my said deceased brother's heir at law affirming the purchase 100 acres unto my son John then my son. John do make sure the lower moiety of the said devidend of land lying at the head of the Mount Creek unto such heir.
If either of my sons Robt. and Zachariah shall happen to dye before they attain to the age of one and twenty then the whole 1350 acres become the survivour of them.
If either of my sons Richard and William shall dye before they attain to the age of one and twenty then the whole 600 acres become the survivour.
My whole personal estate, goods and chattels, my mill and Negroes do remain together entire without distribution to pay debts and legacies, then equally divided between my loveing wife and seven children Charles, Sarah, Robert, Zachariah, Catherine, Richard and William.
My said mill between my sons Richard and William, and if sons dye to the survivor.
My sons Charles, Robert, Zachariah, Richard and William executors .
Jno. Taliaferro
Wit: John Sutton,Tho. Eva[ns1 Henry (H) Brice.
21. June 1720. Presented in Court by Robert TaIiaferro and Zachariah Taliaferro, executors. Proved by Henry Brice, made oath that he saw John Sutton (who is now dead) sign the same.
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1718-1721 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 16; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 84.
11 June 1719.. Mary Thornton wife of Francis Thornton of Essex County, appoints. John Tallaferro her attorney to make over her right in land sold by Francis Thornton to the Parish of St. Mary for a Gleabe.
Mary Thornton
Wit: Steven (S) Sharp Wm. Books, John Bourne.
16 June 1719. Proved by Stephen Sharp and John Bourne.
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1718-1721 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 16; [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 85-88; 14-15 May-1719. Francis Thornton of St Mary's arish, Essex County, to Augustine Smith and John Taliaferro, Church Wardens of the said parish. Lease and release for £105 sterling. 300 acres in the said parish in the fork of Snow Creek.... in Conway's line ... in John Taliaferro Junr. line ... for a Glebe for the use of the parish for, a resedent [residence] for the minister of the said parish for the time being
Frans. Thornton Junr.
Wit: Jno Taliaferro Junr. John Catlett Junr., Jno, Roy. 16 June. 1719. Acknowledged by Francis Thornton Junr.
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1722-1725 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book A; [Antient Press] Page 1
THIS INDENTURE made the twenty fourth day of August in the year of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and twenty two between FRANCIS THORNTON and MARY his Wife of ESSEX County and ANTHONY THORNTON and WINNIFRED his Wife of STAFFORD County of the one part and ELIZABETH TAPP of Spotsylvania County of the other part; Witnesseth that FRANCIS THORNTON and MARY his Wife and ANTHONY THORNTON and WINNIFRED his Wife for and in consideration of five hundred pounds of tobacco to them paid by ELIZABETH TAPP the Receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge have and by these presents do bargain and sell unto ELIZABETH TAPP one tract of land containing four hundred and fifty acres lying and being in Spotsylvania County on the Ridge that lies between the Branches of NASSAPONNAX and the Branches of MATTAPON Y RIVER being part of two thousand seven hundred and forty acres granted to the said FRANCIS THORNTON and ANTHONY THORNTON by Pattent the fifteenth day of Aprill one thousand seven hundred and twenty beginning at a forked red Oak and running thence South fifty four degrees West four hundred eighty three poles , thence North forty four degrees West three hundred and thirty poles, thence North sixty three degrees East three hundred poles, thence South eighty five degrees East two hundred and ninety eight poles to the beginning, together with all houses orchards fences and commoditiies to the same belonging; To have and to hold the four hundred and fifty acres of land with all its appurtenances unto ELIZABETH TAPP her heirs from the day of the date hereof for and during the term of one whole year next comeing fully to be completed and ended yielding and paying therefore the rent of one ear of Indian Corn on Christmas day next ensuing if the same shall be fully demanded to the intent that by vertue of these presents and of the Statute for transferring uses into possession the said ELIZABETH TAPP may be in actuall possession of the said four hundred and fifty acres of land and be thereby the better able to accept the Freehold thereof, In Witness whereof the said FRANCIS THORNTON and MARY his Wife and ANTHONY THORNTON and WINNIFRED his Wife have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written Signed sealed and delivered in presents of us
FRANCIS CONWAY FRANCIS THORNTON
WILLIAM STROTHER MARY THORNTON
ANTHONY THORNTON WINNIFRED THORNTON
Att a Court held for Spotsylvania County on Tuesday the 4th of September 1722' FRANCIS THORNTON and ANTHONY THORNTON presented and acknowledged this Deed and Lease unto ELIZABETH TAPP and FRANCIS CONWAY by venue of a Power of Attorney from MARY THORNTON and WINNIFRED THORNTON, Wives of the said FRANCIS and ANTHONY, acknowledged their Rights of Dower of and in the above Lease of Land to ELIZABETH TAPP which was
admitted to Record Test JOHN WALLER, Clk Cur
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Spotsylvania County Records , Page 94

Octr. 31, 1724. Elizabeth x Tap of St. Geo. Par., Spts. County, Va., widow, to my two sons, William Tap and Vincent Tap, and my daughter, Charity Wood, wife of Bartholomew Wood, all of the said parish and County. 40 ster. To my son Wm. Tap the plantation whereon I now live with 175 a. adjoining, in St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co. To my son, Vincent Tap, 175 a. of land St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co. To my daughter, Charity Wood, 100 a. of land in the sd. parish and county--all the above mentioned land purchased by me of Francis Thornton and Mary, his wife; and Anthony Thornton and Winifred, his wife, as by deeds dated Augt. 5, 1722. Witnesses: Moseley Battaley, Richard Johnson, James Williams. Rec. Nov. 3, 1724.

Octr., 1724. Elizabeth x Tap to her sons, Wm. and Vincent Tap: Goods and chattels and personal property. Same witnesses as to preceding deed. Rec. Novr. 3, 1724.¹

     Anne Kenyon was born circa 1688 at St. Mary's Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Francis Thornton, son of Col. Francis Thornton Sr. and Alice Stafford Savage, before 1704
;
His ? of 2 wives.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 2     Anne Kenyon, b. Abt 1688, St. Mary's Parish, Richmond County, Virginia d. Bef 1750, Brunswick Parish, King George County, Virginia (Age ~ 61 years)
Children      
     1. Sarah Thornton, b. Abt 1704, Hanover Parish, King George County, Virginia d. Aft 1793, Drysdale Parish, King & Queen County, Virginia (Age ~ 90 years.)^1,2
Anne Kenyon died before 1750 at Brunswick Parish, King George Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1699-1709 Richmond County, Virginia Wills and Inventories [Robert K. Headley, jr.];
f103r - John KENYON, will; 29 Aug 1706, 2 Oct 1706
son Abraham plant. that Thomas DECUS lives on containing 550 ac; dau. Anne that plant. that John JONES Jr. lives on; dau. Sarah the plant. that John BARTHOLOMEW lives on containing 100 ac; son John remainder of land; ex: fr. Daniel MERRITT; wits: William THORNTON, [George] DAVIS, Sarah DAVIS. [John KENYON was the son of Abraham KENYON of Rapp. Co. DB 2, Page 8, 11.]
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1743-1752 King George County, Virginia Deed Book 3; [Antient Press]; Page 349-351
Indenture made 31st May/1st June 1750 between THOMAS SLAUGHTER & SARAH his Wife of Parish St. Marks County of Orange & JAMES BALL of Parish St. Marys White Chappel & County of Lancaster .. by deeds of lease and release .. for sum Eighty pounds current money of Virginia sold 100 acres in Brunswick Parish King George County on Muddy Creek which was formerly devised unto ANNE the Daughter of JOHN KENYON as by his Will .. & at the death of the said Anne descended unto her daughter Sarah now wife of the said Thomas Slaughter .. Presence B: M: Smith, Tho: Slaughter
Jas. Ball junr., Samuel Donne Sarah Slaughter
At a court held 1st June 1750 .. Deeds of lease & release recorded the said Sarah being solely exam'd acknowledged her free consent thereto ..¹

     Jane Thornton was born circa 1706 at Essex Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Col. John Champe circa 1723 at Brunswick Parish, King George Co., Virginia, USA,
;
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family     Jane Thornton, b. Abt 1706, Essex County, Virginia d. 2 Apr 1767, Lamb's Creek, King George County, Virginia - Probate (Age ~ 61 years)
Marriage     Abt 1723      Brunswick Parish, King George County, Virginia
Children      
     1. Anne Champe, b. Aft 1723, Lamb's Creek, King George County, Virginia d. Aft 1756, Dissington, King George County, Virginia (Age > 33 years)
     2. John Champe, b. Abt 1731, Lamb's Creek, King George County, Virginia d. 4 May 1775, Lamb's Creek, King George County, Virginia - Probate (Age ~ 44 years)
     3. Jane Champe, b. Abt 1733, Lamb's Creek, King George County, Virginia d. Bef 1759, Chotank, King George County, Virginia (Age ~ 25 years)
     4. Lucy Champe, b. Abt 1740, Lamb's Creek, King George County, Virginia d. 5 May 1775, Brunswick Parish, King George County, Virginia (Age ~ 35 years)
     5. Mary Champe, b. 1735, Lamb's Creek, King George County, Virginia d. Bef 1775, Brunswick Parish, King George County, Virginia (Age < 39 years)
     6. Elizabeth Champe, b. Abt 1739, Lamb's Creek, King George County, Virginia
     7. Sarah Champe, b. 1740, Lamb's Creek, King George County, Virginia d. 8 Sep 1814, Alexandria, Virginia (Age 74 years)
     8. William Champe, b. Abt 1744, Lamb's Creek, King George County, Virginia d. 19 Jul 1784, Bromfield Parish, Culpeper County, Virginia - probate (Age ~ 40 years.)^1,2
Jane Thornton died before 2 April 1767 at Lamb's Creek, King George Co., Virginia, USA; Date of probate.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
1766 Will: King George County, Virginia, WB1-247, IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN; I, Jane Champe of King George County, being sensible of the uncertainty of this mortal life and tho at the present a little unwell yet very sound in mind do make this my last will and Testament in manner and form following;

First and principally I recommend my Soul to Almighty God hoping for a glorious reserection (sic) and my body to the Earth to be intered decently at the Discretion of my Executors.

2d., I give and bequeath to my daughter Betty Champe and her heirs the five following negroes by name Nell and her child Violet, Rachel (illegible) and Chloe the daughter of Ralph with all their increase from this time till my daughter aforesaid is possessed of them.

3d., I give and bequeath to my grandson Henry Willis and his heirs a negro boy (Princes son) named Bob.

4th., I give and bequeath to my son William Champe and his heirs lawfully begotten my negro man named Sam who works in the garden but my son William dying without children I give and bequeath the said negro Sam to my son John and in case of his death without children I give said negro Sam to my grandson John Taliaierro and his heirs.

5th., I give and bequeath to my son John Champe my negro woman Peggy and her increase from the time she becomes his and my negro man Dick to him and his heirs lawfully begotten but he dying without children I leave said negro to my son William or his children but in default of them I leave Dick to my Grandson Charles Carter anci his heirs, and my wench Peggy to my Granddaughter Jeny Taliaferro and her heirs.

6th., I give and bequeath among all of my grand children born at this time and their issue the following named fourteen negroes Viz,- -Prince, Ralph, Ben, Bess, Chloe, Mary, Prince a boy, Harry a boy, Winny, Princes daughter, Sarah, Chloes daughter, at Prince William, Kate the daughter of Peggy, Gary the son of Jenny the daughter of Bess, and forasmuch as I would willingly avoid all cause of dispute about the sixth devise and request that the parents or Executors of my several grand children at my decease may devide (sic) the negroes in this devise so as to give general satisfaction and I think the best method to procure that will be to chuse (sic) indifferent persons of credit to do it deviding them into many parts as to equal the number of family's concerned, the Gentlemen chosen shall on oath say the difference in the value of the parts (being made as near as possible) and the difference shall be paid immediately by him who got the best (by lot) to him who got the one of less value, if there is a difference I would not have the negroes sold and the parents or executors are to devide (sic) the three several family's in the same equitable manner that the design of this devise may be as near as possible.

7th., I give and bequeath to my grand daughter Nancy Taliaferro and her heirs a negro girl named Sylvia, Nanny's daughter which I take in lieu for the girl Grace one of my twenty who died.

8th., I give and bequeath to my daughter, Betty Champe, and her heirs all the household furniture of every kind, my propertys and purchased by me since my husbands death.

9th., I give and bequeath to my grand daughter Nancy Taliaferro, Molly Gaitskill, and Betty Gaitskill (The two oldest daughters of Captain John Gaitskill, deceased), my cows and calves purchased by myself (being six in number at this time) and their increase to be equally divided amongst them and their heirs.

10th., I give and bequeath to Mrs. Mary Gaitskill, Jeremiah Steward, John Strenge, and Lettice Fewell to each five barrels of Indian corn to be paid them at their order by my Executors immediately after my decease.

11th., I give to Nancy Duff five pounds of currency to be paid to her by my Executors immediately after my decease.

12th., I give to Sally Grinnan (she living with me at the time of my death) three pounds currency to be paid when Nancy Duffs (illegible) and above her wages.

13th., I give to each of my daughters alive at my death a mourning ring of those four I have now by me and I leave my wearing apparral (sic) to be divided amongst them.

14th., It is my will and desire that my just debts be paid out of the corn, tobacco, money I may have by me at my death, next the legacys (sic) and should any part of either remain after this will is complyed (sic), that it be made use of to lessen the estate.

I appoint my sons William and John Cbampe Executors of this my last will and testament and seal this twenty-fifth day of July one thousand seven hundred and sixty six:.

Jane Champe Seal

Since making, signing and sealing the above will I have resolved to add this codicill containing additions and alterations.

Ist., I give and bequeath amongst all my grand children and their heirs two negro boys called Sampson and Gany the sons of Peggy (who is devised to my son John) to be disposed of as the fourteen in the sixth devise of the above will in every respect.

2d., I revoke that part of my will where I directed what might remain after paying my just debts and to do so to lessen the Estates debts, instead of that clause now revoked, it is my will and desire that what may remain of corn, Tobacco or cash (after paying my just debts) and legacies belonging to have at my decease divided equally amongst my grand daughters born at that time.

3d., It is my desire that Mr. Edward Carter be joined with my two sons as an Executor and appoint those three Executors of this my last will and testament and codicil annexed as witness my hand and seal this 4th day of October, one thousand seven hundred and sixty six.

Jane Champe, Seal
Signed and sealed
in the presence of
Sam Taliaferro
David Briggs.

At a court held for King George County, the 2d day of April, 1767; The last will and testament of Jane Champe, deceased, was presented into court by Austin Brockenbrough and Lewis Willis, Gents., and was
proved by the oath of David Briggs and admitted to record, and the Executors named in the Will refusing to take upon them the execution thereof on motion of the said Brockenbrough and Willis administration with the will annexed is granted them who made oath thereto according to law and acknowledged a bond for same.

Teste

Jos. Robinson, C. C.
A copy Teste

L. B. Mason Clerk,
Circuit Court of King George County, Virginia.

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URL title: Elkins Genealogy
Note:
1738 March 2 - King George County, VA Deed Book 2 Page 251-255
Indenture between Major John Champe, Gent., and Jane his wife, and James Jones, bricklayer, by deeds of lease and release land in Parish of Brunswick up main road to North West side of Poplar Swamp to Mathews back line, down that line to a swamp or run which had its fountain from a spring on the land where RICHARD ELKINS SR, deceased, formerly lived.... to first bridge ..... the same being a part of 200 acres formerly granted unto Lt Col Sam'l Mathers by letters bearing date Patent under the seals of the Colony of Virginia at James City the 7th Sept 1654 by Richard Bennit Esqr. which piece of land is the dwelling plantation where Jones formerly lived. Presence: David Seale, Peter Nugent, John Taliafero. At a court held 2d March 1738.

1752 Dec 20/21st - King George County, VA - Indenture between Richard Bryan of County Culpepper and Parish Brumfield and Frances Bryan his wife and John Campe of parish Brunswick in County King George ... by deeds of lease and release ... tract of land and plantation containing 344 ac being in the parish Brunswick in county King George, 195 ac part thereof being purchased by Richard Bryan late of Stafford Co, dec'd, grandfather to said Richard Byran, party to these presents of James Lunsford & of William Rowley, Jr and William Grigsby ... marked trees that divide this land from Rowleys' land and land belonging to the estate of THOMAS MONTEITH deceased... land of Widow Somerton ... west side of branch called the Cabbin Branch .. branch which divides this land from Wm & Jon Lunsford .. land now in possession of BENJAMIN ELKIN ... Sparacio, Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia 1753-1773 page 2, Deed Book 4 pages 23-29 (see EE Vol IV No 3 Page 88).
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1722-1728 Stafford County, Virginia Deed Book J; [Antient Press];
Page 106-111 This Indenture made 12th/13th October 1724 between DAVID BROWN of Parish Washington County Westmoreland Planter and THOMAS HARPER of Parish Hanover County King George .. for sum Thirty and two thousand pounds of good and lawfull tobacco .. by deeds of lease 6 release .. sold certain tract 433 acres being part of a Patent granted by the Proprietors of the Northern Neck of Virginia unto JANE CHAMPE and the said DAVID BROWN and ELIAS HOAR for 1300 acres of land dated 6th June 1717 land in County Stafford upon Powell's Run bounded as followeth .. Beginning as by the plott and survey from under the hand of Mr. JOHN SAVAGE Surveyor of the said County dated July 7th 1724 . line which divides this land from land of Elias Hoar thence crossing Powell's run .. land of JACOB GIBSON
Presence French Mason, David x Brown William Brown, E. Turbervile
Att a Court held for Stafford County 11th Novembr 1724 Then came David Brown .. & personally acknowledged Deeds of Lease and Release .. which was ordered to be recorded and is recorded.
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1749-1752 Prince William County, Virginia Deed Book M [Antient Press]: Page 56-59
THIS INDENTURE made the 12th and 13th day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & forty nine Between JOHN CANTERBURY & ELIZABETH CANTERBURY of Prince William County Planter of one part and GEORGE HARPER Planter of other part Witnesseth that said JOHN CANTERBURY & ELIZABETH CANTERBURY for the sum of Fifteen pounds Current money doth grant unto the said GEORGE HARPER (in his actual possession by virtue of a bargain and sale for one year in consideration of the sum of Five shillings Sterling and by force of the statute for transferring uses into possession) and to his heirs and assigns forever all that parcel of land containing Two hundred acres it being to be taken out of a tract of land of JANE CHAMPS Patten Beginning at a marked Hiccory running along Coln. TAYLARs line to a marked white Oak being the Corner tree of the dividing line between THOMAS HARPER and JACOB GIBSON and along the said line to POWELS RUN in the County aforesaid Together with all houses and advantages whatsoever belonging To Have and To Hold unto the said GEORGE HARPER & his heirs and assigns forever. In Witness whereof the aforesaid JOHN CANTERBURY and ELIZABETH his Wife hath set their hands and Seals
in presence of BERTRAND EWELL, JOHN CANTERBURY
W. HORE, ISAAC FARROW, ELIZABETH CANTERBURY
SAML, JACKSON
At a Court held for the County of Prince William the 26th day of March 1750 This Release & Receipt were proved by the Oaths of BERTRAND EWELL gent, SAML. JACKSON & ISAAC FARROW witnesses thereto & admitted to record
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1771-1774 Spotsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book H; [William Armstrong Crozier];
May 10, 1771. John Carter, late sheriff of Spts. Co., Gent., to Wm. Champe of King Geo. Co., Esqr. £1590 curr. 1122 a. contained in several tracts of land. Whereas by decree of Honble. Genl. Court, between Jane Champe, Wm. Champe, and John Champe, executors of late John Champe, of King Geo. Co., Decd. Pitffs. and Benjamin Grymes, Deft., it was decreed, etc., that the sheriff of Spts. Co. sell at public auction in the April next following, sundry lands and slaves, and whereas the sd. John Carter, then sheriff of Spts. Co. in obedience to the sd. decree did sell among other things three several tracts of land, etc., part of those mentioned in sd. decree, to Wm. Champe, etc., etc. No witnesses. July 19, 1771.¹

Reference:
Early Colonial Settlers cites: [S72] Genealogies of Virginia Families Vol. I, from the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.¹

     Mildred Berry was born in 1764 at Brunswick Parish, King George Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Thornton Augustine Washington, son of Col. Samuel Washington and Mildred Thornton, on 26 December 1779 at Charles Co., Maryland, USA,
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His 1st of 2 wives.
From Early Colonial Settlers:
Family 1     Mildred Berry, b. 1764, Brunswick Parish, King George County, Virginia d. 1785, Berry Hill, Berkeley County, Virginia (Age 21 years)
Marriage     26 Dec 1779      Charles County, Maryland
Children      
     1. Thomas Berry Washington, b. Abt 1781, Berry Hill, Berkeley County, Virginia d. Abt 1783, Berry Hill, Berkeley County, Virginia (Age ~ 2 years)
     2. John Thornton Augustine Washington, b. 1783, Berry Hill, Berkeley County, Virginia.¹
Mildred Berry died in 1785 at Berry Hill, Berkeley Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Children
Thomas Berry WASHINGTON b: 1781
John Thornton Augustine WASHINGTON b: 20 MAY 1783

iv. Mildred BERRY was born 1764 in Berry Plain, King George County, Virginia, and died 1785 in Berry Plain, King George County, Virginia. She married Thornton Augustine WASHINGTON 26 DEC 1779 in Charles County, Maryland, son of Samuel WASHINGTON and Mildred THORNTON. He was born 1760 in Stafford, Virginia, and died 26 JUN 1787 in Jefferson County, West Virginia.¹

     Francis Buckner was born in 1741 at St. Asaph's Parish, Caroline Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Elizabeth Madison, daughter of Thomas Maddison and Johannah Buckner, circa 1767 at Caroline Co., Virginia, USA.¹

Francis Buckner died before July 1806 at St. Asaph's Parish, Caroline Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Contributed by: James Hughes

URL: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/va/schools/wmmary/quarterly/v04n3/pg1 57-164.txt
URL title: The Thornton Family(1); Wm. and Mary Qrtly., Vol. 4, No. 3
Note:
"In the name of God, I Reuben Thornton of Drysdale Parish in the County of Caroline being sick and weak but of sound and disposing mind for settling my temporal affairs to make and ordain this my last will and testament Hereby revoking all other wills by me before made. Imprimis. I lend to my dear wife Elizabeth Thornton . . . (land beginning at Green Swamp to my mill pond) . . . to contain [?] on west side with Capt. Wm Buckner's line . . . Thence to the river and down to Peter Thornton's line to the Beginning . . . her dower out of her former husband's estate . . .
Item. I give to my beloved brother John Thornton all that tract of land lying in Culpeper which he has now in his possession . . .
Item. I give to my nephew James Taylor . . .
Item. I give to my niece Mary Woodford . . .
Item. I give to my nephew Thornton Washington . . . Slaves to remain under direction of my brother John Thornton till the said Thornton Washington shall marry or arrive at the age of 21 years, and then to him and his heirs forever. And if the said Thornton Washington shall die before he marries or becomes of age . . . I give the said . . . to be equally divided between my nieces Betty Thornton and Lucy Thornton . . .
Item. I give to my beloved sister Sarah Slaughter . . .
I give to Reuben Thornton son of Anthony Thornton but if the said Reuben Thornton shall die before my said wife, then my will is that . . . be divided between my three nephews George, William and John Thornton.
Item. I give to my nephew Richard Buckner . . .
Item. I give to my nephew Francis Thornton £50. Item.
I give to my niece Lucy Gilmer [daughter of Thomas Walker] £50; but do not intend that legacy to be any bar against Dr. Geo Gilmer in his charge as attending me as physician.
Item. I give to my niece Mildred Washington £50.
Item. I give to Francis Hermes [?] £50.
Item. I give to Dr. Hugh Mercer £20 . . . and the residue to be equally divided between my three nephews George Thornton, Wm. Thornton and John Thornton . . .
Lastly I constitute and appoint my beloved wife Elizabeth Thornton, my beloved brother John Thornton, my two nephews James Taylor and George Thornton, and friend Wm. Woodford Executrix and Executors of this my last will and testament.
"In witness whereof I have herewith set my hand and seal this 23d day of March 1768.
REUBEN THORNTON". [Seal]
"Signed sealed and published in the presence of Wm Buckner, Matthew Gale Jr., Anthony Thornton, Geo Todd."
[Proved] Carolina May court, 1768.
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http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1687411&id=I77696628

Capt. William Buckner’s Will

In the name of God Amen
I William Buckner of the County of Caroline and parish of St. Asaph being of sound mind and disposing (blurred) and memory and considering the uncertanity of life do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following:

Imprimis I give & bequeath unto my Son Richard Buckner the land whereon he now lives in St. Marys Parish together with theslaves & stock that were on the plantation at the time of his takingpossession with all their increase to him and his heirs forever.

Item. I give and bequeath unto my Son Francis Buckner the land whereon he now lives in St. Asaphs Parish on Mattapony containing three hundred acres, together with the slaves and Stock that were on the plantation at the time of his taking possession with all their increase, also one hundred acres of land to be laid off on the uppercorner of my land adjoining that already given him on that part known by the name of McPhersons, also six acres and three quarters of meadowland the bounds of which are specified in a Deed I have aready executed, to him and his heirs forever.

Item. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary Slaughter twoNegro Women named Murreah and Hannah with all their increase which she now holds by deed of gift to her and her heirs forever.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter Lucy Upshaw two NegroWomen named Hannah and Doll with all their increase which she nowholds by deed of Gift also Six Silver Spoons to her and her heirsforever.

Item . I give and bequeath unto my youngest children namely William Buckner, Elizabeth Jones, John Buckner, Anne Buckner, Jane Buckner, Thomas Buckner, Matilda Buckner, and Horace Buckner all therest of my Negroes & Personal Estate not already disposed of to beequally divided between them, but if either of them should diebefore they come to Lawful age or should leave no heir lawfully begotten, then their part to be equally divided between the survivors but as I have already given my daughter Elizabeth Jones two Negroes namely Phillis a Girl of abou tthirteen years of age and Frank a boy of about nine, my will is that they be considered as so much of her proportion according to the value of such Negroes.

Item. I lend to my beloved Wife Mary Buckner the use of the Land I now live on, with all my Negroes and personal Estate not already disposed during her natural life or widowhood & my will is that she give out to each of my said eight last mentioned children, namely William Buckner, Elizabeth Jones, John Buckner, Anne Buckner, Jane Buckner, Thomas Buckner, Matilda Buckner and Horace Buckner respectively as they come of age or Marry some part (not exceeding their proportion) of my Estate so lent her in such manner as she shall think proper and after her death the land to be divided between my four sons William Buckner, John Buckner, Thomas Buckner and Horace Buckner, or sold if they think it more convenient, & the money arising from the sale to be divided between them and that my eight youngest children namely William Buckner, Elizabeth Jones, John Buckner, Anne Buckner Jane Buckner, Thomas Buckner, Matilda Buckner & Horace Buckner pay a proportion of all my just debts, but in case my wife should marry again she should have no more of my estate than the law allows her

I likewise expect as I am a partner in the Loyal Company that I have a right to a considerable quantity of back lands & my Son William having a number of land warrants to locate for me onthe Kentucky, my Will is that all these lands be divided between my said Sons William Buckner, John Buckner, Thomas Buckner, & Horace Buckner .

Lastly. I constitute and appoint my friend Robert Gilchrist & my Son Francis Buckner executors & my beloved Wife Mary Buckner executrix of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking andannuling all other Wills heretofore made by me. In Witness whereofI have here unt.¹

     Katherine Eltonhead was born circa 1609 at Prescot, St. Mary, Lancashire, England.¹
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Genealogics cites: [S02241] Parish Records of Prescot, St. Mary, Lancashire.¹

     Edward Eltonhead was born before 2 July 1610 at Prescot, St. Mary, Lancashire, England.^1,2 He was christened on 2 July 1610 at Prescot, St. Mary, Lancashire, England.¹
Edward Eltonhead died after 1658 at London, co. Middlesex, England.²
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From Early Colonial Settlers:
Calvert County Circuit Court
Land Surveys and Condominium Plats

Eltonhead Mannor, 5000 Acres; Patent
Developer/Owner: Eltonhead, Edward 1658 Patent Record Q, Page 27 0 0 MSA S 1583-506

Eltonhead Mannor, 5000 Acres; Certificate
Developer/Owner: Eltonhead, Edward 1658 Patent Record Q, Page 21 0 0 MSA S 1583-505

Eltonhead Mannor, 5000 Acres; Certificate
Developer/Owner: Groome, Samuel 1664 Patent Record 7, Page 528 0 0 MSA S 1583-507
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Proceedings of the Council of Maryland, 1656-1660
Volume 3, Page 337

3. That whereas his Lop did heeretofore send a Warrant for the Granting ten thousand acres of Land in the said Province to Edward Eltonhead Esq vpon certaine termes & Condicons of a certaine Number of persons to be transported by the said Edward Eltonhead within a certaine time wch time was Likewise by two declaracons afterwards of his Lordships enlarged as by the Warrants and declaracons relacon being therevnto had may more at large appeare. And whereas neither his Lop nor the said Edward Eltonhead haue had as yett any Certaine Informacon of the passing a Grant in Maryland vnder his Lops former Create Seale of that Province of the said Land to the said Edward Eltonhead according to the said Warrant and declaracon & that itt is doubtfull whether the said Originall Warrant & declaracons be not lost & imbezild in the late troubles there therefore his Lop thought fitt to send heerewith as he nowe doth trew Copies vnder his Lops hand & lesser scale at Armes of the said Warrant & declaracons And doth heereby Authorize Will & require his Lieut & Keeper of his Create Seale of the said Province for the time beeing that in Case he find that there was not formerly a Grant or Pattent Passed of the said Proporcon of land vnder the said former Create Seale to the said Edward Eltonhead or that the said Grant or Pattent & Record thereof be lost & can not be found That then the said Lieut & Keeper of the said Create Seale do cause a Grant to be passed vnder his Lops Newe Create Seale of the said Province to the said Edward Eltonhead & his Heires of the said Proporcon of Land according to the true intent & meaneing of the said Warrant & declaracons as aforesaid and in case ne nna a Record or a rattent or orant passed neeretofore vnder his Lops said former Great Seale there to the said Edward Eltonhead according to the true intent & meaneing of the said Warrant & Declaracons but that the Originall Pattent or Grant is lost & cannot be found to be sent to the said Edward Eltonhead, then his Lip Authorizes & requires his sd Lieut & Keeper of his Create Seale to cause an Exemplification to be forthwith made & passed vnder his said Lordships Newe Create Seale of the said Grant or Pattent vpon Record there & to send the said Exemplification by the first opportunity to his Lop for the said Edward Eltonhead.
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Proceedings of the Provincial Court, 1658-1662
Volume 41, Page 38; March 26, 1658
Edward Eltonhead one of the Masters of the Chancery pe Attorn. the honble Josias ffendall Goue of this Province de[man]deth of Jane Eltonhead, the Relict of Willm Eltonhead of this Province, a
Debt of one hundred & Twenty pounds Sterl. due By Bond, from her late husband. Eod. Writt to the Sheriffe of ye County of Caluerton to arrest &c: Ret: att the next Prouinciall Court to bee held att St Leonard the County aforesd 26o Aprilis next
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Proceedings of the Provincial Court, 1658-1662
Volume 41, Page 78 ; 1658

Whereas Edward Eltonhead pe Attornat, Josyas ffendall Esqr Gour of this prouince, Producing a Bond or Obligaon under the hand & Seale of Willm Eltonhead deceased, for the paymt of ffifty Three pownds, Ten shillings sterl. as by the sd Deed more att large appeareth, And the deft (being Admistratrix to the Estate of the sd Willm Eltonhead her deceased husband) not being able to proue the paymt of any part thereof, It is Ordered by this Court That an Inuentory of the sd Estate, be gyuen in uppon Oath, by the Admistratrix wthin one month, & tht the estate soe Inuentorized bee appraysed by the Oath of Henry Coursey Gentn Robert Taylor, George Reade and Barnaby Jackson, or any Two of them, And tht the sd Admistratrix satisfy the sd Bond, out of the sd Estate. And because all money debts are payd wth Tobacco in this Country, It is Ordered likewise That the plf take Tobacco pickd & culld wthout seconds & grownd leaues att Two pence Sterl pe pownd.
And the Admistratrix of Willm Eltohead Deceased desyred to make tender of the Estate in Satisfaction of the Debt mentioned in the aforesd Order. Whereuppon the Court considering tht noe Admistrator is by Law bownd to pay further then they haue receued Assetts, Doe Order tht the sd Edward Eltonhead or his Attorney, be possessed wth the sd Estate, to be disposed of for his satisfaction, And to tht end tht an Inuentory be deliuered in uppon Oath by the sd Admistratrix, & tht the Estate soe inuentorized bee appraysed uppon Oath, as in the former Order graunted in this cause, And tht the Admistratrix bee allowed her Dowry, according to the Law & Custome of England.
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Proceedings of the Provincial Court, 1658-1662
Volume 41, Page 305
Nouembr the 29th 1658
Receiued of Mrs Jane Eltonhead of Patuxt in the Prouince of Maryland Six Thowsand & sixty nine weight of Tob. & cask being part of an Order of Court graunted against her att the suite of Mr
Edward Eltonhead of the Temple in London I say receiued by me by uertue of a Letter of Attorney from him the sd Eltonhead Josias ffendall
Test Ri: Smith Tho: Hinson.²

Reference:
Genealogics cites: [S02241] Parish Records of Prescot, St. Mary, Lancashire.¹

     Richard Eltonhead (Jr.) married Anne Massey.⁵
Richard Eltonhead (Jr.) was born before 30 August 1611 at Lancashire, England.^1,2 He was christened on 30 August 1611.¹
Richard Eltonhead (Jr.) died on 23 September 1664.²
     Reference:
Genealogics cites: [S02241] Parish Records of Prescot, St. Mary, Lancashire.¹

     John Eltonhead was born before 23 September 1612 at Prescot, St. Mary, Lancashire, England.¹ He was christened on 23 September 1612 at Prescot, St. Mary, Lancashire, England.¹
     Reference:
Genealogics cites: [S02241] Parish Records of Prescot, St. Mary, Lancashire.¹

     Elizabeth Eltonhead was born before 30 September 1613 at Prescot, St. Mary, Lancashire, England.¹ She was christened on 30 September 1613 at Prescot, St. Mary, Lancashire, England.¹
     Reference:
Genealogics cites: [S02241] Parish Records of Prescot, St. Mary, Lancashire.¹