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I VIRGINIA MAGAZINE
HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY,
Published Quarterly by
THE VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY,
THE YEAR ENDING JUNE, 1899.
VOLU ME VI.
Richmond, Va:
HOUSE OF THE SOCIETY,
No. 707 East Franklin St.
PUBLICATION COMMITTEE.
ARCHER ANDERSON,
C. V. MEREDITH,
E. V. VALENTINE,
E. W. JAMES,
Rev. W. MEADE CLARK.
Editor of the Magazine,
PHILIP ALEXANDER BRUCE,
July and October Numbers.
WILLIAM G. STANARD,
January and April Numbers.
WILLIAM ELLIS JONES, PRINTER,
RICHMOND, VA.
679751
Table of Contents.
Acadians (The) in Virginia 386
Adams, Thomas; Letters to 30
Bargrave, Captain John; Charges Against Former Government of
Virginia, 1622 225
Barnwell, John; Journal of 42
Berkeley, Sir William; Vindication of 139
Book Reviews 104, 209, 324, 437
Bruce, Philip Alexander; Resolutions in Regard to 441
Byrd, Mrs. Mary Willing; Will of, with Notes 346
""Carter Papers .1, 145, 260, 365
Cincinnati, Virginia Society of. 22
Collections in English Churches for Virginia, 1623 373
Epitaphs at Brandon, Prince George County 233
Fitzhugh, William; Letters of 60, 158
Gates, Sir Thomas; Death of. 371
Genealogy — Calvert, 73; Williamson, 76; Price, 78; Markham, 80,
206; Brockenbrough, 82; Godwin, 85; Parker, 86, 195, 301, 412^.
420; Carter, 88; Baylor, 197, 307; Warren, 200; Wynne, Winn,
203; Barret, 205; Marshall, 207; Reade, Bernard, and Throck-
morton— Chart of English Ancestry, 407; Rodes, 418; Withers,
309, 425; Payne, 313, 427; Fontaine, 208, 305.
Germans; Complaint Against Governor Spots wood 385
Hampden-Sidney College, Trustees of 288, 358
Isle of Wight County Wills 33, [ 13, 244
Jacobitism in Virginia 389
Jenings, Edmund, Attorney General; Petition for Increase of Salary,
l692 39S
Kidnapping Maidens to be Sold in Virginia, 1618 228
IV TABLE OF CONTENTS.
Land Patents, Abstracts of Virginia, gi, 185, 297, 404
Lafayette, Letters of 55
Lee Ancestry, A New-Clue to the 255
Lee, General Henry; Letters of 1 53
Alandeville, Lord; to Secretary Conway, 1623 382
Necrology 319
Notes and Queries 101, 317, 429
Note on the Shipping, Men, &c, Sent to Virginia, 1619 231
Patents for Lands in Virginia, List of 372
Poor Children Sent to Virginia 232
Privy Council (The) to the Governor of Virginia 381
Proclamation for a Fast Day, 1691 396
Publications Received 335
Scotch Trader, A 135
Smythe, Sir Thomas, &c. ; Reply to John Bargrave, 1621 378
Tobacco Planting Law, Violation of, 1691 397
Virginia in 1771, 124; in 1623, 236; in 1623-4 373
Virginia Battalion, Second, in 1 777 , 1 24
Virginia Borrowing from Spain 284
Virginia Company- (The) and the House of Commons, 1624 382
^Virginia Corn, 1619 371
Virginia Historical Society— Proceedings, i-xxiii, January No.; Reso-
lutions in regard Mr. P. A. Bruce and Mr. Barton H. Wise 441
Virginia Militia in the Revolution 277, 399
Washington's Capitulation at Fort Necessity 26S
Washington, George; Election of, 1758 174
William and Mary College, Burning of, in 1705 271
Wise, Barton Haxall, deceased; Resolutions in Regard to 441
West, Claiborne, &c. ; Petition to the King 233
Western Virginia, Reminiscences of, 1770-1790 337
THE
Virginia Magazine
OF
HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY.
Vol. VI. JULY, 1898. No. 1
CARTER PAPERS.
I give unto my son John all my furniture in the New house
and half of the rest of the Furniture in my kitchen & other
houses about my mansion Dwelling, the other half of my Furni-
ture I do give unto my sons Robert & Charles to be valued by
four of the most substantial of my neighbours, and my son John
to pay for them to my said sons Robert & Charles according to
the valuation, unless it be the desire of my sons Robert & Charles
to have them in kind.
My will is that my plate both old and new be equally divided
between my three elder sons John, Robert & Charles, my books
to be divided into four parts, my son John to have two parts of
them, my sons Robert & Charles to have the other two parts,
my pictures each child to have his own picture, my son to
have my first picture and his mother's, also my gold watch and
diamond ring, my son Robert have my other picture & his
mother's picture, & one-half of my other rings & watch, my son
Charles to have the other half, my sons Robert & Charles to
have each of them a gold watch sent for at the charge of my es-
tate to cost ^30 each, all my goods that are coming in for my
familys to be disposed of among the Family for their supply as
they were intended, all my new goods, tools, nails, utensils &
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not already disposed of, to belong to my said three sons, John,
Robert & Charles, to be equally divided between them or ap-
praised and the value answered to my two younger sons as my
ex'trs shall agree.
My will is that thirty mourning rings be sent lor, to be distrib-
uted by my Ex'trs among my friends and relations, and it is my
will that all the rest of my estate, personal or real, not herein
disposed of in Va., or elsewhere, do belong, & I do give it unto
my said three eldest sons, John, Robert and Charles, and their
heirs forever.
It is my will that in regard those negroes which went from
Middlesex, are now seated and settled upon my son John's Plan-
tation, called Penmond's End, in Essex, which slaves notwith-
standing I have given unto my son Robert. It is my will and
desire that my son John let my son Robert have other slaves of
their value, either new or old, 8c that after such Change made to
the satisfaction of both my said sons, such slaves be then deemed
& taken to be within the purview of the intails aforesaid of my
respective sons' slaves & real estates.
I give my wearing apparel 8c Cloth, the best of them and what
are coming in for my own wearing, & my wiggs, swords, canes,
pistolls, & to be divided among my three elder sons, & my other
Cloths I would have some given to my good friends Capt. Thos.
Carter & Mr. John Turbeville.
I give unto my son in law, Col. Mann Page, ^20 sterling,
to buy him mourning, also Maj. Benj. Harrison ^20 for the
same, and to Dr. Geo. Nicholas ^10 for the same use, & do
order all my Children & grand children to go into decent mourn-
ing at the charge of my estate.
It is my will that what selling goods I have coming in this ship-
ping, when they arrive shall be delivered to Capt. Thos. Carter,
to be by him sold & disposed of, together with the goods already
under his care, for good tobacco and money or Bills of Exchange,
to be accounted for as also all the Tobacco & Debts due in the
said Carter's hands, upon the sale of goods already sold out of
the said store, unto my said three eldest sons equally or the sur-
vivors of them.
It is my will that my son John have & enjoy the Lease I have
lately taken & am now in possession of the Northern Neck from
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the proprietors, & he to have & receive in his own right the
profits of the same and the management thereof, and that my
son John, out of his own estate, do pay the yearly rents for the
said lease that I stand engaged for to the said proprietors. It is
my request to my son John that he release to his brothers
Robert & Charles the rents of their Lands during the term of
the said lease.
I do name, constitute & appoint my three eldest sons, John,
Robert & Charles, to be Ex'tors of this my will and to be guard-
ians of my younger children & their Estates, & I do request,
constitute and appoint & make my hon'ble & good friends &
relations, the aforesaid Mann Page, Esq., of Gloucester Co.,
Maj. Benj. Harrison, of Charles City County, Maj. Geo. Esk-
ridge & Capt. Geo. Turberville, of Westmoreland County, Mr.
Rich'd Lee, of Northumberland Co., & Capt. Thos. Carter, of
Lancaster Co., to be assistant to my ex'tors & to be consulted
and advised with upon all emergent occasions, more especially
the said Mann Page, Esq.
It is my will and I do ordain that whenever the Vestry of
Christ Church Parish shall undertake to build a brick church in
the place where the present Church Stands, that there be paid
out of my estate by my three elder sons & ex'tors the sum of
^200 sterling money; one half part of this money is to be paid
out of my Son John's estate, the other half is to be equally paid
by my son Robert & my son Charles out of their part of my
estate, this money to remain in my Ex'tors' hands until one half
of the work is completed, provided alwaies the Chancel be pre-
served as a burial place for my family as the present chancel is,
and that there be preserved to my family a commodious pew in
the new chancel; & it is my further will that the bricks that are
now made & burnt shall be appropriated to the building of the
said Brick church or as many thereof as will perfect the building,
and likewise the bricks that shall be made & be there at my
decease, and if my son John shall have occasion to make use of
any of the said bricks, then he be obliged to make & burn as
many more for the use aforesaid. I give twenty pounds Sterling
to be laid out in a piece of plate for the use of our church to be
sent for and engraved according to the direction of my son John.
My will is that my white Servants that are about my house
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that are tradesmen be divided amongst my three Sons John,
Robert & Charles, & those that are tradesmen to belong to my
Said three Sons and to be made use of as they shall agree in
their respective trades, and that the white Servants that are
abroad seated upon my plantation belong to such of my said
Sons as the plantations belong to, such of my said Sons as the
plantations are given to.
I give unto my son John my Coach and four Coach horses,
also my barge & furniture. My own riding horse, my charriot
& my other two Coach horses, my will is my son Robert shall
have when he removes to live on his own Lands, my two young-
est daughters to have each of them a riding horse & side saddle
provided for them out of my estate, and that my sons, Landon
& George, have found for them Constantly a good riding horse
& saddle out of my estate, until they come to their respective
ages of twenty one years.
My will is that my son John have four of my best Cart horses,
& y't all the rest of my horses & mares be equally divided be-
tween my three sons, John, Robt. & Chas.
Whereas there are sundry debts & balances due to me from
some of my friends & poor neighbours, to whom I have a mind
to be kind, I do therefore ordain as followeth & give the follow-
ing directions: that Robt. Gordon be discharged of his whole
debt, he paying ten pounds sterling to my ex' tors.
That John Hutchins be discharged of his whole debt, he pay-
ing ^10 sterling to my ex'tors. Maj. Geo. Eskridge Debt upon
obligations & all other accounts between us, he having lately
gaid me a bill of Exchange of ^70. It is my will that all ac-
counts for his Quitt Rents, &c. , stand ballanced between us, the
debts he has of mine in his hands, upon account of sales of
negroes out of the ship Mercury, he stands answerable for, Mr.
Rich11 Lee's obligation I remitt.
Whereas Capt. Thos. Carter hath gone through a series of
Business for me for several years, together in selling divers car-
goes of Goods and upon other accounts, of whose honesty &
integrity I have always had a very good opinion. It is my will
that such accounts of my affairs, as he can make up, be received
as satisfactory from him by Ex'tors, and that he be to no trouble
at law upon my account.
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That whereas in this my will I have given the lands I bought
of Mr. Robert Cary, which cost me above two thousand pounds
Sterling, to my Sons John & Robert, it is my will that they my
said sons John & Robert do pay unto my estate some time within
five years after my decease each of them the Sume of ^500 out
of their own estates to be accounted as part of my estate to go
towards the discharge of my Legacies & incumbrances of this
my will. Whereas I have paid for my son John several sumes
of money amounting to between twelve & fourteen hundred
pounds in discharge of Col. Edward Hill's debts & Legacies for
the Security of the repaiement of part of the said money my
said Son John hath mortgaged certain negroes and for the pay-
ment of the rest hath given me bond & is obliged to pay me
Interest for all the said money until the repayment thereof, It is
my will that in Lieu and Satisfaction of this money due to me
upon my said son's mortgage & Bond that he my said son his
Ex'tors or adm'rs shall repay unto my estate the sume of ^Soo
Sterling of the Said money to be accounted as part of my estate
& to go towards the discharging my Legacys & incumbrances
of this my will, and that my ex'tors my Sons Robert & Charles
have power to recover this said sume of ^800 from my said son
John his ex'tors & adm'rs under their Quality of their being
my Ex'tors.
Whereas I have given power to Mr. Micajah Perry, of Lond0,
Merch't to purchase for me the whole estate of John L. Boyd,
Esqr, dec'd, lying in Richmond & Westmoreland Counties, the
lands, the negroes & the Stocks, & to give for the same ,£4,000,
Now if the said Perry should make the said purchase which
must come out of the Estate of my three sons John, Robert &
Charles in case of my death, it is therefore my will and I do
devise the said estate in common between my said three sons
John, Robert & Charles, & to be divided equally between them
as they shall agree upon division, each son to hold his part both
of Lands & Slaves to him & his heirs male of his Body lawfully
begotten and so to be continued in Tail male as the said respec-
tive Sons' Lands are to go, excepting the Lands I bought of Mr.
Cary which are under a different division; in respect of the re-
mainder and where as the entail of these lands bought of Mr.
Cary is carried down no further than to the issue male of my son
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Charles, my further will is that in case of failure to issue male of
my sd Son Charles that then these lands bought of Mr. Cary do
go to my son Landon & to the heirs male issue of his body, &
for want of such to my son George & the heirs male issue ot
his Body, & for want of such to my right heirs forever.
Whereas in the former part of this, my will, I have given to
my son John ten thousand acres of Land upon the branches of
Occaquan, bounding upon the germans, conveyed to me by deed
from Capt. Geo. Turberville, which said tract of Land I have
entailed upon my s'd son John & his male issue, I do now re-
voke that part of my said will, and do give the said tract of Land
conveyed to me as aforesaid unto my son John & his heirs for-
ever in fee simple, desiring him to give two thousand acres out
of the said tract unto my grandson Robert Burwell, & two
thousand unto my grandson, John Page, out of such parts of the
Land as he, my said son John, shall think fitt.
Whereas I am now in possession of the negroes & personal
estate of Thos. Glascock which was forfeited to me as the Pro-
prietor's agent upon the conviction of the said Thos. Glascock
for murder, these negroes and personal estate I give to my son
John & his heirs, desiring him to be kind to the Children of the
s'd Glascock, such of them as he shall think deserves it, in some
proportion to the value of the estate as whereas there is an out-
lawry prosecuting at the General Court in order to attaint the s4
Glascock, that his lands may be escheated, which are also now
in my possession. My will is that if my son John comes to en-
joy the said Glascock's lands under a good title that then he
further consider the s'd Glascock's children in such proportion
as he shall think fitt, or otherwise gratifie them according to his
discretion.
That whereas in the second item in this my will, I have direc-
ted ye Merchants hundred plantation with the slaves & stocks,
to be held & enjoved by my daughter Elizabeth for & during
the term of her natural life, my intent & meaning is that my
stocks of Cattle & hoggs & other personal goods belonging to
the said plantation, be only lent to my said daughter Elizabeth
during her life and no property vested in her, & she my said
daughter, to enjoy the profits of the said stocks still keeping up
the number that they shall be at the time of my decease, and my
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will and meaning is the same in respect of the other settlement I
have made to my daughters Page & Harrison.
It is my will that ^40 of Coarse goods be sent for and to be
distributed amongst the poor necessitous people of the parish I
live, at the discretion of my ex' tors. It is my will and I do give
to Mr. John Bell our minister, ^10 sterling for mourning. It is
my will and I do give to my several friends my Trustees in this
niy * * £lo sterling a piece, as an acknowledgement for the
trouble they will be at.
I do hereby revoke all other & former wills & testament hereto-
fore by me made, & do publish, utter & declare this to be my last
will & testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my
hand & seal this 22nd day of August, 1726.
N. B. The words in the twelfth sheet of this my will (or the
Major part of them or the survivors of them), & the words (to
be paid by son John) and in the seventeenth sheet the words (so
long as my sons his Brothers shall think fitt to continue him
there), interlined before signed.
Robert Carter (L. S. )
Signed, sealed & published in presence of us.
John Turberville, 1726, Alex'r Edgar,
Rd. Lee, John Harvey,
Thomas Edwards, Solomon Adshead.
I the aforesaid Robert Carter being of sound mind and mem-
ory Twentv eighth sheet of my will.
I do this day make this my further addition & alteration in
my aforegoing will dated the 22nd day of August last, to make
my son Robert equal to his other Brothers in number of slaves.
I do give unto my said son Robert & the heirs male issue of his
body lawfully begotten under the same limitation as the rest of
the negroes are given, the following slaves (to-wit): all them
slaves, men, women & children, that I bought and purchased of
Mr. John Pratt, which were brought home to my house, also the
negroe called Harry Bacon & negroe Boy called Sam, both which
ran away from my nomini plantation, likewise four good negroes
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out of these I have given to my son Charles, two young men &
two young women also as many more slaves out of these I have
given to my son John, half males & half females not to be under
the age of twelve years, as will make up the number I have
given to him my said son Robert, one hundred working slaves
above the age of twelve years.
My will and meaning is that my negroe Harry, one of George's
sons shall be deemed to belong to my son Charles, he now living
at my son's falls plantation.
Whereas I have ordered a Quarter to be seated upon the land
I lately bought of Mr. Cary with ten or twelve slaves from my
Westmoreland plantation, which Quarter will belong to my son
John, by this my will. It is, notwithstanding, my will & intent
that these slaves, as many of them as shall be seated on the said
New plantation at the time of my Death, shall be held & taken
to belong to my s'd son Robert's number of slaves.
In witness that this is a part of my will, & to be construed as
such, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this eleventh day of
October, 1726.
Robert Carter (L. S.)
Signed, sealed & published in presence of
R'1 Lee, T. Austin.
John Harvey, Solomon Ashead.
In the name of God, Amen. I, Robert Carter, aforesaid,
Since the making of my abovesaid will consisting of twenty-nine
Sheets of paper, having undergone Several changes and altera-
tions in my circumstances in relation to my temporal Estate, and
forasmuch as by a late act of Assembly made Since the making
of my Said will to explain & amend the act declaring the negro
mulatto and Indian Slaves within this Dominion, great alterations
are made in the Said act making Negroes a real estate, under the
consideration of which former act of assembly I made mv Said
Will, being & continuing to this day thro' the mercy of God of
Sound mind & memory do make the following additions, altera-
tions, Revokations & declarations in & concerning my said will
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as aforesaid. Whereas I have entailed upon my three eldest
Sons, John, Robert & Charles, all my Slaves belonging to my
several plantations in Virginia with Several remainders over
which under the former Law I had power to do, giving all my
said Slaves in such words unto my said three sons as will give
the property in all my said Slaves according to the Interpreta-
tion & meaning of the said late Law which was never my pur-
pose or intent to do. I do hereby utterly revoak all those gifts
to my said three Sons, John, Robert & Charles, hereby declar-
ing it is my full intent & meaning that no property shall be
vested in any of my said three Sons to any of my Said Slaves.
And I do hereby declare that it is my intent & meaning that my
Said three Sons shall have only the use and profits of my said
Slaves & their increase for during and continuing their respective
natural lives, the said Slaves and their increase however to be
annexed to my respective Lands & plantations for the improve-
ment of my said Several plantations & Lands according to the
directions of my said will.
It is my will that my Several Slaves that are to be annexed
according to the intent of my will to the lands & plantations
where I live, which I hold as tenant in tail under the will of my
Father, & also all the Slaves which are to be annexed to all the
rest of the lands & plantations which I have given to my said
Son John in Tail the property in all my said Slaves & their
increase lent to my said Son John as I give unto my Grandson
John, my Said Son John's Son however to be annexed both all
the Said Slaves & their increase unto the Lands & plantations
that are entailed upon my Said Son John & to continue annexed
& to go with the Lands according to the intent & meaning of
my said will.
It is my will that my Several Slaves that are to be annexed
according to the intent of my Said will to the Lands & planta-
tions which I have given to my Son Robert in Tail the property
in all my Said Slaves & their increase lent to my Said Son Rob-
ert's Son however to be annexed both all the Said Slaves & their
increase unto the Lands & plantations that are intailed upon my
Said Son Robert & to Continue annexed & to go with the Lands
according to the intent & meaning of my said will.
It is my Will that my Several Slaves that are to be annexed
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according to the intent of my Said will to the Lands & planta-
tions which I have given to my Son Charles in Tail, the property
in all my Said Slaves and their increase lent to my Said Son
Charles as aforesaid. I do give unto my Said Son Charles in
trust to be by him conveyed and made over unto the heirs male
of my Said Son Charles and to be continued annexed to the said
lands intailed upon my Said Son Charles as aforesaid.
That whereas I have bought Sundry tracts of Land for my
three married daughters and have bought Sundry Slaves for the
improving and working the said Lands which they are annexed
unto, and whereas in the disposition of the said slaves I have
used the words (I give the said slaves unto my said Daughters
respectively for and during their natural lives or to this purpose),
I do revoake the said clauses and do only give the profits of the
said slaves & their increase unto my said three Daughters for
and during their natural lives under the conditions aforesaid,
and it is my further will that Mann Page, Esq. , do enjoy the
profits of the lands & negroes settled upon his wife for and dur-
ing the term of his natural life according to the intention of my
aforesaid will under the conditions mentioned as aforesd. And
it is my further will that Maj. Benjamin Harrison do enjoy the
profits of the lands & negroes settled upon his wife for and dur-
ing the term of his natural life according to the intention of my
aforesaid will under the Conditions mentioned as aforesaid. And
I do give the property of the Said Slaves & their increase unto
my said Daughters' Sons & the heirs of their Bodies, to con-
tinue annexed to the said Lands and to go and descend accord-
ing to the intent of my said Will. And whereas at the making
of my said will I had only a mortgage of Rippon Hall in York
County & the Lands thereto belonging, upon the forfeiture
whereof by the Judgement of the General Court in chancery,
the redemption of the said Estate hath been since foreclosed and
I am now seised in the said estate as of an inheritance in fee
simple & have also seated the said Estate with fourteen slaves,
It is my will that the profits of the said Estate and Slaves do go
and belong to my two sons Landon & George until my said son
George arrives to the age of twenty one years; that then the
said slaves & their increase to belong to my said son George,
he paying to my son Landon the sum of one hundred and fifty
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pounds Sterling. And I do hereby give and devise unto my
Son George the said estate of Rippon Hall with the lands and
appurts thereunto belonging to him & the heirs of his Body law-
fully begotten, & for want of such to my son Landon and the
heirs of his body lawfully begotten, and for want of such to my
son John & the heirs of his body lawfully begotten, and for want
of such to my Son Robert & the heirs of his Body lawfully be-
gotten, & for want of such to my Son Charles & the heirs of his
body lawfully begotten, and for want of such to my right heirs
forever.
And whereas I have given my estate in Williamsburg to my
two sons Landon and George, It is now my will & I do hereby
devise unto my said Son George all my said estate in Wmsburg
to him & the heirs of his body lawfully begotten, & for want of
such to my son Landon & the heirs of his body lawfully begot-
ten, and for want of such to my son John & the heirs of his
body lawfully begotten, and for want of such to my son Robert
& the heirs of his body lawfully begotten, & for want of such to
my Son Charles & the heirs of his body lawfully begotten, & for
want of such to my right heirs forever.
And whereas in my said Will I have given to my two Sons
Landon & George my bank annuity of fifteen hundred pounds,
which hath since been paid into the hands of Micajah Perry,
Esq., It is my will that this Fifteen hundred pounds be paid to
my said son Landon when he shall come to the age of twenty-
one years in three equal yearly payments in the following man-
ner, Viz: the first payment to be made the first shipping after
my said Landon arrives at his age of twenty-one, the second
payment the Shipping after, and the third payment to be made
the Shipping after that; & that he also have one moiety of my
bank stocks in the hands of the said Perry & Mr. Wm. Daw-
kins, the other moiety of my said Bank Stocks to belong to my
Son George according to the directions and in the manner of
my said will. And that there be further paid by my Ex' tors
unto my said Son Landon when he shall arrive at the age of
twenty one years the sume of eight hundred & seventy five
pounds Sterling in three equal yearly payments according to the
manner aforesd.
And it is my will that my Ex' tors do pay unto my Son George
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when he shalf arrive at the age of twenty-one years the sume of
three hundred pounds Sterling, to be paid in three years succes-
sively in three equal payments after he comes of age, and that
they my said sons Landon & George have no further claim of
my debts due to me in Virginia notwithstanding anything con-
tained before in my said Will.
I give unto my Son Landon my new negroe boy Called Tom
that I bought out of the John & Betty last year & also my two*
negroe Girls named , which I bought of Coll. Brax-
ton last year.
I give to my daughter Mary my new negroe Girl named Venus
that I bought of Col0 Tayloe.
I give to my Daughter Lucy my new negroe Girl named
which I bought last year of Col0 Braxton.
I give to my son Charles my mulatto Girl named Mary, Tom
Gumbo's wife's Daughter.
It is my will that five of the men & two of the women & three
Boys which I bought of Col0 Tayloe & are now placed at my
Son Charles' plantations in Northumberland County be removed
to my son Robert's plantation in Westmoreland County & be
annexed to some of the said plantations, the profits of the said
Slaves I give to my son Robert during his life & the property
to my grandson Robert, to continue annexed to the said planta-
tion them & their increase forever. Item — in consideration
hereof I do hereby revoak the Clause in my will ordering two
men & two women slaves to belong to my said Son Robert from
of the plantations entailed upon my said son Charles.
It is my will that when my Grandaughter Elizabeth, my son
Robert's Daughter, shall arrive at the age of twenty one years
or marriage that then there be paid her by my Ex' tors equally
between them out of my estate given them the Sume of five
hundred pounds Sterling, and whereas I have given by my will
to my two grandsons George & John Nicholas the sume of one
hundred pounds Sterling apiece under the condition of their
coming to age, It is my will that there shall be paid to each of
them by my Ex' tors out of my estate instead of the Sume of
one hundred pounds a piece the Sume of three hundred pounds
Sterling a piece when they shall arrive at their respective ages
of twenty-one years. It is my will that when my Grandsons
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Matthew Page &. Robert Page shall arrive at their respective
ages of twenty one years that then there shall be paid to them
by my Ex' tors in equal portions the Sume of three hundred
pounds Sterling a piece.
It is my will that this addition to rav said will Contained in
five sheets of paper, comprizing in the whole thirty four sheets,
shall be taken as a part of my said will, & shall be interpreted
as a declaration of my intent & meaning, and shall be taken as
a revokation to such parts and as an addition to others and as
explanatory' of the whole, so that my real & true intent may be
answered.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed
my seal this twelfth day of September, in the year of our Lord
God one thousand seven hundred and twenty eight.
Robert Carter (L. S.).
Signed, sealed & published in presence of
R. Lee, Rich'd Talent,
John Harvey, John Conner,
Barnabas Burch, Arthur Neale.
In the name of God, Amen. I, Robert Carter, Esq., of Lan-
caster County, being of sound mind, memory, but in a crazy,
disordered condition respecting my health, do make this addi-
tion, alteration & revokation to Several parts of my will which
is contained in four & thirty sheets of paper, being made at three
several times, the first bearing date the two & twentieth day of
August, 1726, the second bearing date the eleventh day of Au-
gust, 1726, the third bearing date the 12th day of October,
1728, all intended to be one entire will as far as can be made
consistent, and when alterations are made the latter clauses
alway to be understood to controul & revoke the former, this
will under these circumstances I do now revive 8z republish so
far as it will Stand & consist with the alterations, additions cS:
revokations that I am now about to make.
Notwithstanding the devises in my said will I do now give
unto my Son Landon all my lands and plantations in Northum-
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berland County excepting the lands at the upper end of the said
County called Fielding's, which I have given to my son Robert,
to him my Son Landon & the heirs male issue of his body, &
for want of such unto my Son Charles & the heirs male issue of
his body, & for want of such the Tail to be continued according
to the directions of my will, & I also do lend unto my Said Son
Landon all the Slaves that shall belong to the said plantations
now given him for and during the Term of his natural life, the
property of the Slaves to remain and be in trust to my said Son
Landon to and for the use of the heirs male issue of his body,
and I do give unto my Said Son Landon all the Stocks of Cattle,
hoggs & Sheep that are upon the said plantations.
Whereas I have been for some time upon a bargain for the
whole Estate of Mr. John L. Boyd's Lands, Slaves, Stocks,
&c. , in Richmond County, for which I have bid in the Court of
Chancery in Great Britain by the hands of alderman Perry of
London the sume of ^3,800, ^500 of which money is already
paid as a depositum into the Said Court of Chancery and the
remaining ,£3,300 now lies in the hands of the said Alderman
Perry ready to consummate the said bargain, if the said bargain
be concluded then my will is and I do devise & bequeath all the
Said lands, plantations, housing & appurtenances unto my said
Son Landon and to the heirs male issue of his Body lawfully
begotten forever, and I do also lend unto my said Son Landon
for and during the time of his natural life all the Slaves contained
in the said purchase excepting only the Slaves of the said Estate
that are now Seated upon my plantations above the falls of Rap-
pahannock, the property of the said slaves to be in trust with
my said son Landon & to be vested in him for the use of his
issue male after his decease. I do also give unto my Said Son
Landon Carter all the stocks of Cattle, hoggs, houshold Stuf,
<xx. , that do belong to the Said Estate whether upon the said
plantations or upon any other lands, and if my said Son Landon
should dye without issue male then I do give and devise the said
Lands, Slaves, plantations, Stocks, &c, contained within the
said purchase unto my Son George & the heirs male issue of his
Body, & for want of the Tail to be continued according to the
direction of my will, but if notwithstanding the proceedings that
have been had towards this bargain & purchase of L. Boyd's
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Estate as aforesaid, it should happen to be defeated & not per-
fected then my will is and I do give unto my said Son Landon
if he shall be alive to receive the same at the Several times of
paym't hereby directed to be made to him, the sume of ^3,000
out of the said purchase money Lying in the hands of the said
Perry as aforesaid (to-wit): ,£1,000 to be paid two years after
that, provided if he dies before these times of payment shall
come, leaving child or children behind him, Such child or child-
ren to have a right to this money.
I give unto my s'd Son Landon the plantation that is now
Seated with some of the Said Slaves of this purchase called
Hickory thicket plantation & a thousand acres of Land adjoin-
ing to the said plantation, part of the Land I bought of Mr. Rob-
ert Cary to be laid off Contiguous to the said plantation so that
it shall not hurt the Bridge Quarter; this thousand acres of Land
I give unto my Said Son Landon & the heirs male issue of his
Bodv lawfully begotten forever, & for want of such the Tail to
continue to my son Robert & the heirs male issue of his Body;
this devise of this thousand acres of Land is intended to take
Effect upon Condition that this purchase be made of Loyd's
Estate, but if my s'd Son Landon Comes to enjoy this legacy of
,£3,000 then this devise of this thousand acres of Land is not to
Subsist but to be void and the Land to go with the rest of Cary's
Land according to the directions of my will excepting the piece
of Land called the Round Hills in King George County, which
I do devise & give unto my s'd Son Landon & to the heirs male
issue of his Body, & for want of such unto my Son Robert &
his heirs male.
Whereas I have given unto my son Landon & my son George
my bank Stock in the hands of alder Man Perry & Mr. Daw-
kins & also other debts due to me in Va., & likewise the mort-
gage of Rippon Hall, I do revoke and alter my will in these
respects & do direct as followeth :
1st. I do give & devise unto my son George all my lands &
estate of Rippon Hall & the lands adjoining thereto which were
mortgaged to me by Colonel Jennings & also the mill I have
bought since, likewise the Lands I bought of Joseph Wade &
my houses & estate in Wm$Burg & also the Lands I lately bought
of Majr Benj. Robinson & his Wife at Arnold's ferry lying in
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King & Queen Co. All these Lands, Plantations, houses &
real estate I give and devise unto my s'd Son George & the
heirs male issue of his Body forever, as also the Slaves that be-
long to & are now Seated upon Rippon plantation & in case of
failure of issue male of my son George then I do give these
houses, Lands & slaves unto my son Landon & the heirs male
issue of his Body, & for want of such to my Son Robert & his
heirs male.
It is my will that my bank stock in the hands of Mr. Perry &
Mr. Dawkins be kept at Interest as it is until my son George
comes to the age of one & twenty years; that the Interest of the
Said money be carried to the credit of my Ex' tors for the an-
swering my Legacies & incumbrances & maintenance of my
younger children, particularly my Son George three thousand
of Said Bank it is my will be paid & delivered unto my son
George when he comes of age, the remaining ^1,250 of Bank
Stock if the s'd bargain takes effect for L. Boyd's Estate as
aforesaid, So that the s'd Landon doth not enjoy any of the s'd
,£3,000, but come to the Estate upon the bargain as aforesaid,
then it is my will that one moiety of the S'd ^1,250 Bank Stock
do go unto my Son Landon, the other moiety to belong to my
three eldest Sons for discharging my Legacies & incumbrances.
I do give and devise unto my Son Charles the Lands I bought
of John Mercer & his Wife adjoining to the Lands of my Falls
Quarter, to him my Son Charles & the heirs male issue of his
Body lawfully begotten, & for want of such to go according to
the intail of the rest of the Lands given unto my Said Son
Charles.
I do give and devise unto my Son George three thousand
acres of Land, part of my great Tract upon the Branches of
Potomac Creek in Stafford County to be laid off at the upper
end of the said Tract, to include and take in the plantation called
Carter's Park, the negroes however who are upon the Said Park
Quarter Plantation to belong to my son Charles according to the
direction of my will, these three thousand acres of Land I devise
to my said son George & the heirs male issue of his Body law-
fully begotten & for want of Such unto my son Landon & the
heirs male issue of his Body lawfully begotten, & for want of
such to go according to the intail of my will.
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I do give unto my son George the negroes I lately bought out
of Mr. Page's estate, being in number twenty six, to be Seated
& planted & kept upon the said three thousand acres of land
for the use & profit of my Said Son George.
Whereas I have given unto my son John my tract of Land
called the lodge upon Cedar run, it is my will that he my son
John have & enjoy the slaves & stocks that are upon the Said
Land.
It is my will that my Son George be kept at school at the Col-
lege of Wm. & Mary two years longer & that then he be Sent
to the University of Cambridge for an education, the charge of
his education to be born by my ex' tors and out of the interest
of my Said son George's Bank stock, & if my ex' tors his Bro-
thers See it so fitting that he my son George may be entered
first at the Inns of Court, that if his inclination & capacity Lead
that way he may be bred to the Law.
It is my will and I do appoint my Son Landon to be one of
the Ex' tors of this my will.
Whereas I have given to my Son Charles my negroe man
Tom Gumby, his wife and children, I revoke that part of my
will & I do give them to my son Robert, Excepting the girl
Mary which I leave to my Son Charles.
It is my will that some young negroes of those I have given
to my son George be bred up Trades men, Carpenters & Coop-
ers for ye use of his plantations.
It is my will that when my grandson Robert Carter Nicholas
arrives to the age of ten years there be paid to his Father by my
Ex' tors the sum of ^5,000 to be by him put out to interest for
the use & benefit and toward the maintenance of my said grand-
son.
Whereas in the dispose of those slaves that are to belong to
my Son Robert I have done my endeavor to annex them so to
his Lands to prevent his sale and dispose of them from his pos-
terity, however notwithstanding in Regard his present wife
brought to her husband, my s'd son Robert, considerable for-
tune, I think it but justice to declare that it is my will that she,
my s'd son Robert's wife, if she survive her s'd husband shall
have her right of dower out of the s'd Slaves during her natural
life.
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Whereas Mann Page, Esq., my Sons Robert & Charles, with
myself, are in a company for the working & carrying on a cop-
per mine upon a certain tract of Land going & known by the
name of Frying pan & that we have already seated the s'd Land
being at great charges in taking up large Quantities of Lands
contiguous and are under several contracts to one another for
the working and carrying on the s'd copper mine, it is my will
and desire that the subsisting contracts shall all be performed &
I do will and devise all my part in the s'd estate as Lands, slaves,
servants, &c. , unto my son John & to heirs male issue of his
body lawfully begotten, & for want of such unto my Son Lan-
don and to the heirs male issue of his body lawfully begotten, &
for want of such unto my son George & to the heirs male issue
of his Body lawfully begotten, & for want of such to be as joint
estate unto my sons Robert & Charles & their heirs forever.
It is my will that if my daughters Mary & Lucy shall be alive
five years after my decease that there be paid to each of them
the sume of ^200 more than the Legacies I have given them by
this my will, and that either my said daughters should dye be-
fore that time leaving child or children behind them, that then
such sum be paid to such child or children when the said term
of time is expired by my ex' tors out of the estate I have given
to them.
It is my will that notwithstanding any thing contained in my
aforesaid will my debts in Va. shall belong to and be deemed a
part of my estate for the Satisfying my Legacies & incumbrances.
It is my will that the aforesaid writing contained in four sheets
of Paper be constructed, deemed & taken to be a part of my
said will & to be a revocation of so much of it as it contradicts.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal this
ninth day of June in the year of our Lord 1730.
It is my earnest desire to my sons & to every one of them
respectively that they always & upon all occasions behave them-
selves as loving brethren to one another & that upon any con-
troversies or diferences that may arise between them they alwaies
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submit the determination thereof to their Friends & relations &
that they do not hawl one another to the Law.
Robert Carter L. S.
Signed, Sealed & published in presence of us, Richard Chap-
man, Rich11 Talent, John Conner, John Toulton.
4th Sheet of this addition to my will.
Rob't Carter.
In the name of God, Amen. I, Robert Carter, of Lancaster
Co., being in a declining State of Body but of sound mind &
memory, Whereas I have made my last will & Testament at
Sundry periods of time, to-wit: on the 22nd day of August,
1726, on the nth day October, 1726, on the 12th day Septem-
ber, 1728, & on the 9th day of June, 1730, since which time by
sure losses, the great fall of Tobacco & various other misfortunes,
my circumstances are very much reduced at this day. And
whereas in my s'd will I have given & ordered large legacies to
my children & grand children which my estates is no waies able
to Support to prevent the ruin & undoing of my Sons, I do
revoke & reduce the said in the following manner:
My Daughter Harrison's Legacy of ^500 I reduce to ,£250.
Her daughter Betty's Legacy of ^500 I reduce to ^200. Her
daughter Ann's Legacy of ^500 I reduce to ^200. My Daugh-
ter Page's Legacy of ^300 I reduce to ,£250. Her son Mann
Page's Legacy conditionally as my will directs of ^300 I reduce
to £100. My legacy of ^300 to Carter Page payable as my will
directs I reduce ^150. The' Legacy to John Page payable as
aforesaid of the ^300 I reduce to ,£100.
My Legacy of ^300 to my daughter Nicholas I reduce to
^250.
Memorandum : The ^50 given to my daughter Nicholas for
ear rings I have already paid her in plate. Her Son John's
Legacy after the manner I have expressed in my will first men-
tioned ;£ioo & then ^300 I reduce to ^100.
My said daughter's son George's Legacy in the manners as is
Exprest altho' it's twice mentioned is to be but ^100.
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My Grandson Lewis Burwell's Legacy instead of ,£300 is to
be but ^100 under the condition mentioned.
Carter Burwell's Legacy under the Condition mentioned of
^300 I reduce to ,£100.
Robert Burwell's Legacy of ,£300 under the condition men-
tioned I reduced to ,£100. The Legacy of ,£1,500 to my son
Landon & the Legacy of ,£875 him, both these Legacies I reduce
to ^500, to be paid at two Successive payments after he comes
of age.
The half of my Bank Stock first given to him my Son Lan-
don I have already revoaked.
The Legacy of ,£300 given to my son George at his age I
make payable at three yearly payments.
The Legacy of ^500 to my Robert's daughter Elizabeth under
the Condition mentioned I reduce to ^300. The .£300 Legacy
to my Grandson Mathew Page I reduce to ^100.
The Legacy of ^300 to my grandson Robert Page I reduce
to ^100 under the Condition mentioned.
The. Legacy of ,£3,000 Bank Stock to my Son George I re-
duce to ^1,500.
The Legacy of half the remaining part of my Bank Stock to
my son Landon I entirely revoke, having made other provision
for him.
The Legacy of ^300 to my grandson Robert Carter Nicholas
under the Condition mentioned I reduce to ^200.
The Legacies of ,£200 apiece to my Daughters Mary & Lucy
payable five years after my decease I reduce to ,£100 to each.
And instead of my daughter Lucy receiving the portion I have
given her in three yearly equal payments my will is it be paid to
her in six yearly equal payments. And also my will is that my
Ex' tors have five years to pay my daughter Mary's portion in,
by equal payments from her age or marriage.
And whereas I have given in several parts of my will the use
& profits of my Slaves only to my sons, & have endeavoured to
vest the property in their Sons & heirs to prevent their Father's
Selling or disposing of them, all the Clauses of this nature I do
absolutely & entirely revoke & I do give my slaves to my respec-
tive sons according to my designation in my will unto my said
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respective Sons & to their heirs forever as a real estate & de-
scendable according to the terms of our late negro law.
And whereas I have ordered my son George an university
education, I have seen such bad effects of it that I leave the care
of him to the disposal of his Brothers, particularly my son John
& after a year's stay more at the College if he thinks titt to breed
him up in the Secretary's office.
My will is that if my Grandson Benj. Harrison live to the age
of ten years there be paid to him by my Ex' tors the Sum of
^200, to be laid out in young negroes between the ages of ten
& fifteen years, one half of them to be females. My will is
that if my grandson Robert Carter live to the age of ten years
there be paid to him by my Ex' tors the Surae of ,£200, to be
laid out in young negroes between the ages often & fifteen years,
one half of them to be females.
It is my will that this writing contained in two Sheets of paper
be deemed & taken to be a part of my will, & to be a revocation
of my Legacies as far as it goes, as also an alteration of my will
as far as it is contradictory to it.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this
three & twentieth day of July in the year of our Lord one thous-
and seven hundred & thirty.
Robert Carter (L. S.)
Signed, Sealed & published in the presence of
Rich. Chapman, Rich. Talent.
John Conner, John Toulton.
Virginia — ss.
Memorandum that the General Court of this dominion, be-
gun and held at his Majesty's Royal Capitol in the year of our
Lord MDCCXXII, this will, contained in forty sheets of Paper,
was presented in Court & proved by diverse of the witnesses
thereto, that is to say, the former part thereof, contained in
twenty-eight Sheets of Paper, was proved by the oaths of Rich-
ard Lee and Thomas Edwards, other part thereof Contained in
the next sheet by the oath of the Said Lee, other part of the
same contained in the five next sheets by the oaths of the Said
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Lee and John Conner, and the rest of the will contained in the
six last Sheets by the Oaths of Richard Chapman and the Said
Conner & John Carter, Esq., Charles Carter & Landon Carter,
gen. Ex' tors therein named, made oath thereto according to
law, and there upon the Same was by the Court ordered to be
recorded and certificate for obtaining a probate thereof in form
was granted to the Said Executors.
Test Matt. Kemp, C. & C.
Copy Teste Wilson Allen, C. G. C.
VIRGINIA SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI.
This list of original members of the Society of the Cincinnati
in the State of Virginia has been compiled by John Cropper,
Esq., President, from the list in the possession of the Secretary-
General and the original minute-book of the Society. The rank
put opposite each member's name is the actual rank without re-
gard to brevets.
Allen, David Lieutenant.
Allison, John Lt. Colonel.
Anderson, John Captain.
Anderson, Richard Clough. , Lt. Colonel.
Armand, Vogluson Captain.
Baldwin, Cornelius Surgeon.
Ball, Burgess Lt. Colonel.
Ball, Daniel. Ensign.
Balmain, Alexander Chaplain.
Barrett, Chiswell Lieutenant.
Barrett, William ,-. Captain.
Baskerville, Samuel Lieutenant.
Baylis, Henry. Ensign.
Baylor, George Colonel.
Baytop, James Captain.
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Beale, Robert Captain.
Bedinger, Daniel Ensign.
Bedinger, Henry Captain.
Bell, Thomas Captain.
Bentley, William Captain.
Bidley, Thomas Major.
Belfield, John Major.
Blackwell, John Captain.
Blackwell, Joseph Captain.
Bland, Theodoric, Jr. Colonel.
Bohannon, Ambrose Capt. Lieutenant
Booker, Samuel Captain.
Bowles, Henry Captain.
Bowne, Thomas Lieutenant.
Bowne, William Lieutenant.
Bowyer, Henry. Lieutenant.
Bowyer, Thomas Captain.
Bradford, Samuel Killett Capt. Lieutenant.
Breckenridge, Alexander Captain.
Breckenridge, Robert Lieutenant.
Brooke, Francis T Lieutenant.
Brooke, John. Lieutenant.
Brown, Jacob R Lieutenant.
Brown, William Surgeon.
Browne, Thomas Captain.
Buckner, Thomas Captain.
Buford, Abraham Colonel.
Butler, Laurence Captain.
Burwell, Nathaniel Captain.
Cabell, Samuel Jordan Lt. Colonel.
Callendar, John Capt. Lieutenant.
Callender, Eliezer (Virginia State Navy) Captain.
Callis, William Overton Lieutenant.
Campbell, Archibald Lieutenant.
Carnes, Patrick Captain.
Carrington, Clement Lieutenant.
Carrington, Edward Lt. Colonel.
Carrington, George ...Lieutenant.
Carrington, Mayo Captain.
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Claiborne, Richard Lieutenant.
Clark, Edmund Lieutenant.
Clark, Jonathan Lt. Colonel.
Clark, William Lieutenant.
Clay, Matthew Lieutenant.
Clayton, Philip Lieutenant.
Cocke, Colin Captain.
Coleman , Samuel Lieutenant.
Coleman, Whitehead Captain.
Conway, Joseph Lieutenant.
Cooper, Leonard Captain.
de Corny, Louis Dominique Ethis Colonel.
Craddock, Robert Lieutenant.
Crawford, John.... Lieutenant.
Crittenden , John Capt. Lieutenant.
Crohan, William Major.
Cropper, John Lt. Colonel.
Crump, Abner Captain.
Crute, John Lieutenant.
Dabney, Charles Lt. Colonel.
Dade, Francis Captain.
Darby, Nathaniel Lieutenant.
Davies, William Colonel.
Dick, Alexander Major.
Drew, John Lieutenant.
Duff, Edward Surgeon.
Eddins, Samuel Captain.
Edmunds, Thomas Captain.
Edwards, Le Roy Captain.
Eggleston, Joseph Major.
Eskridge, William Lieutenant.
Febiger, Christian Colonel.
Fenn, Thomas Capt. Lieutenant.
Field, Reuben Captain.
Fitzgerald, John Captain.
Fox, Nathaniel Captain.
Fox, Thomas Captain.
Gamble, Robert Captain .
Gaskins, Thomas Lt. Colonel.
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Gates, Horatio Maj. General.
Gibbon, James Lieutenant.
Gibson, John Colonel.
Gill, Erasmus ... Captain.
Graham, Walter , Capt. Lieut.
Graves, William , Cornet.
Gray, Francis Lieutenant.
Gray, George Captain.
Gray, William.... Lieutenant.
Grayson, William Colonel.
Green, Gabriel Lieutenant.
Green, John Colonel.
Green, Robert Lieutenant.
Griffith, David Chaplain.
Hackley, John Lieutenant.
Harris, John Lieutenant.
Harris, Jordan Ensign.
Harrison, Charles Colonel.
Harrison, Benjamin, Jr.... ..Dept. Paymaster General.
Hawes, Samuel Lt. Colonel.
Hays, John Major.
Heth, Henry Captain.
Heth, John Lieutenant.
Heth, William. Colonel.
Higgins, Peter Lieutenant.
Hite, Abraham Captain.
Hite, George Lieutenant.
Hite, Isaac Lieutenant.
Hoard, Thomas Captain.
Hopkins, David Captain.
Hopkins, Samuel Lt. Colonel.
Hughes, Henry Ensign.
Hughes, Jasper , Cornet.
Hughes, John Captain.
Innes, James Lt. Colonel.
Jameson, John Lt. Colonel.
Johnston, John Boswell Captain.
Johnston, Peter Lieutenant.
Johnston, William Captain.
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Jones, Albrigton Lieutenant.
Jones, Charles Lieutenant.
Jones, Churchill Captain.
Jordan, John Captain.
Kendall, Custis Captain.
Kennon, Richard Lieutenant.
King, Elisha Lieutenant.
Kirk, Robert Lieutenant.
Kirkpatrick, Abraham Captain.
Langham, Elias Lieutenant.
Lapsley, Samuel Captain.
Lawson, Robert Major.
Lee, Henry Lt. Colonel.
LeMaire, Jacques Lt. Colonel.
Lewis, Charles Colonel.
Lewis, George Captain.
Lewis, William Major.
Lind, Arthur Capt. Lieutenant.
Lovely, William Lewees Captain.
Ludeman, John William Lieutenant.
Mabon, James Captain.
Magill. Charles Major.
Mallory, Philip Captain.
Martin, Thomas Lieutenant.
Massie, Thomas ■••• Major.
Matthews, George Colonel.
Matthews, Thomas Lt. Colonel.
Maury, Abraham Lieutenant.
McClurg, James Surgeon.
McGuire, William Lieutenant.
Meade, Everard Major.
Meade, Richard Kidder. Lt. Colonel.
Meredith, William Captain.
Merriwether, James , Lieutenant.
Merriwether, Thomas Major.
Middleton, Basil Surgeon.
Miller, David Lieutenant.
Miller, William Capt. Lieutenant.
Morgan, Daniel Brig. General.
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Morgan, Simon Captain.
Morrow, Robert Captain.
Moseley, William Major.
Mosseley, Benjamin Lieutenant.
Miihlenburg, John Peter Brig. General.
Munroe, James Major.
Nelson, John •••- Major.
Nestell, Peter (N. Y.) Capt. Lieutenant.
Neville, John Colonel.
Neville, Presley Lt. Colonel.
Nixon, Andrew Captain.
Norvell, Lipscomb Lieutenant.
O'Neal, Ferdinand Captain.
Overton, John Captain.
Overton, Thomas Captain.
Parker, Alexander Captain.
Parker, Josiah Colonel.
Parker, Thomas Captain.
Parsons, William Captain.
Payne, Josiah Ensign.
Paynes, Thomas Captain.
Pelham, Charles Major.
Pemberton, Thomas Captain.
Pendleton, Nathaniel Captain.
Perry, John Cornet.
Pollard, Benjamin Captain.
Porterfield, Robert Captain.
Posey, Thomas Lt. -Colonel.
Poulson, John Major.
Powell, Robert Captain.
Pryor, John Capt. -Lieutenant.
Cjuarles, Robert Ensign.
Quarles, William P Lieutenant.
Ragsdale, Drury Captain.
Randolph, Robert Captain.
Rankin, Robert Lieutenant.
Ransdell, Thomas Captain.
Rey, Andrew Surgeon.
Riddick, Willis Captain.
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Ridley, Thomas Major.
Robbins, John Lieutenant.
Rodgers, John Captain.
Roney, John Lieutenant.
Rose, Robert Surgeon.
Roy, Beverly Captain.
Russell, Albert Lieutenant.
Russell, William... Colonel.
Sansum, Philip Captain.
Savage, Nathaniel Littleton, Jr Lieutenant.
Scott, Charles Lt. Colonel.
Scott, Charles Cornet.
Scott, John Ensign.
Scott, Joseph, Jr , Captain.
Selden, Samuel Lieutenant.
Simms, Charles Lt. Colonel.
Singleton, Anthony Captain.
Shelton, Clough Captain.
Skinner, Alexander Surgeon.
Smith, Ballard Lieutenant.
Smith, Larkin Captain.
Snead, Smith Major.
Southall, Stephen Lieutenant.
Starke, Richard Lieutenant.
Stephenson, David . ...Major.
Stevens, William S Lieutenant.
Stewart, Philip Lieutenant.
Stith, John (ist) Captain.
Stith, John (2d) Captain.
Stribling, Sigismond Captain.
Stubblefield, Beverly Captain.
Swearingen, Joseph Captain.
Taliaferro, Nicholas Lieutenant.
Taylor, Richard Lt. Colonel.
Temple, Benjamin Lt. Colonel.
Thornton, Presley Captain.
Throckmorton, Albion Cornet.
Tinsley, Samuel Cornet.
Trabue, John. ..Ensign.
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Towles, Oliver Lt. Colonel.
Turberville, George Lee Major.
Upshaw, James Captain .
Vanderwall, Marks Lieutenant.
Vowles, Henry Capt. Lieutenant.
Waggoner, Andrew Major.
Walker, David Lieutenant.
Wallace, Gustavus Brown Lt. Colonel.
Wallace, William B Lieutenant.
Warfield, Walter Surgeon.
Washington , George Augustine Lieutenant.
Waters, Richard C Capt. Lieutenant.
Watts, John Captain .
Weeden, George Brig. General.
White, John Lieutenant.
White, Robert Captain.
White, William Captain.
Whittaker, William Lieutenant.
Williams, David Lieutenant.
Williams, James Captain .
Willis, John Major.
Wilson, Willis Lieutenant.
Winston , John Captain.
Winston, William Lieutenant.
Wood, James Colonel.
Woodson, Robert Captain.
Wright, James Captain .
Yancey, Robert Captain.
Yarborough, Charles Lieutenant.
Young, Henry Captain.
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LETTERS TO THOMAS ADAMS.
The following letters — originals of which are among the MSS.
collection of the-Virginia Historical Society — are printed accord-
ing to date. They were all addressed to Hon. Thomas Adams,
one while he was visiting London, the others to him in Rich-
mond or Philadelphia:
Wmburgh, Virg\ Decr nth, '771-2.
I have wrote more than once to England for Scapula 's Lexi-
con. I have been as often assured, that no such Book can be
found in the Shops. But I fancy my Correspond'5 never applied
to the proper Places, where Classics are sold. Will you be kind
enough to repeat the Search, if convenient, or, if you hear of it
in any old Library, buy & send it me by the first Opportunity.
If I could ascertain the Price, I would send you the money;
but will take care to remit it upon the receiving of the Lexicon.
I am Dr Sr, yr mo. ob' Serv',
Edm. Randolph.
London, 10 March, 1775.
Dear Sir,
Before this reaches you, you will probably have seen your
old acquaintance Mr. Edwd Browne who sail'd for Virga in Jany
last.
The Prospect, Cap1 Norwood, now goes out to load for me in
York River, & if yr other engagements do not prevent it, I wd beg
leave to solicit yr kind assistance. I know it is in your power to-
do me much service, which you may be sure I shall always grate-
fully acknowlege. Your orders being conveyed in time either
to Cap1 Norwood or Outram will be properly attended to. I
have been so perfectly fatigued with helping to prepare & pre-
sent the London merchts several petitions respecting the Ameri-
can Affairs that I am almost worn out in constant service night
& day ever since the 4th of JanJ. Our applications have beea
LETTERS TO THOMAS ADAMS. 3 L
treated as in great measure they deserved, because the Ministry
knew well enough the Merch,s, except 2 or 3 of us, were not at
all serious; hence it is, that our petitions are almost all, but the
last to the H. of Lords, little else than milk & water. The
Glasgow Merch'3 played the same game but with less trouble,
they sent a strong petition to the H. of C. in favour of America,
but at the same time gave Ld North to understand by their mem-
ber P. F. Campbell, that they did not mean any opposition, but
to gain credit in America, & thereby more easily collect their
debts. This is currently reported here but I cannot vouch it for
fact, therefore only mention it as a report. However it is certain,
that since the petition we have heard nothing more from Glasgw.
You have fully the ministerial system of Tyranny plan'd for
you — No one here can so well point out the best plan of oppo-
sition as vou can yourselves, but oppose you will at all hazards
I firmly hope & believe.
I am Dr Sir yrs Sincerely,
William Lee.
York, July 15, 1775.
Sir,
I rece'd from Mr. Pendleton at the last meeting ^21 of the
Fifty that he said was due to me, but without any account. I
beg you will bring him to a Settlement, & transmit to me by
Col0 Nelson the ballance together with a State of the account;
for at a time when I am obliged to pay a large Sum yearly for
my Office, without receiving any advantage from it, I am really-
put to great difficulties. I am Sir
Your most hble Serv'
Thos. Nelson.
Lee Hall, June 29th, 1778.
Sir,
I see the haughty Court of G. B. & their Commissioners have
sent an insulting Message offering Pardons to the Sovereign free
and Independ. States of America. I have not the least room to
doubt that it will be treated with the contempt it deserves. If
America would exert itself these invaders might be driven off the
Continent. Our Country seems to be asleep & I think our Gov-
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ernment wants energy. If you have a spare moment I shall be
glad to hear from you. I am Sr yr Hble Serv'
Richard Lee.
Philadelphia, 25th June, 1779.
Dear Sir ,
I hear that your Assembly have ordered a Land Office to be
Opened, you will remember Our Conversation, on this Subject,
and what my Proposals on that Subject were, on which, I wish
to know your Sentiments, as well as those of Your Friends. I
mean to engage in Lands on a large Scale somewhere, & am at
Presant disengaged, & undetermined, — my View generally is to
engage in a Company who should take in a Sufficiency for a
Small Government, suppose of One Hundred Miles Square, and
those I can engage to come into it will be able to advance any
Sum equal to the Undertakeing so that the Interest would in-
stantly become Valuable. On the River Missisippi near Ilinois,
On the West Side of the Ohio, or on the south side of Lake
Erie are the lands I should prefer — your State will never be able
to extend its Government to the Ohio for any Time, but the
Disputes which must Soon arise about Jurisdiction &c. will ren-
der the situation on the East Side of the Ohio for some time dis-
agreeable. But I am Confident you will never be so mad as to
entertain the Romantic Notion of including any thing beyond
the Ohio, where a Government may be fixed to Our Own liking,
indeed I must say that if Virginia acts wisely they will never
oppose the Ilinois and Wabash Companies from possessing &
Settling their Purchases, since the instant Settlements are begun
beyond the River Ohio, the immense tract on this Side will rise
in Value As fast as Continental money has depreciated. This
comes by Mons. DeFraney, and I pray you present my Com-
pliments to Col. Bannister and Col. Franey & consult with them
on the subject — I am with much Respect Dear Sir,
Your most Obed1 & Very Hum16 Serv\
Silas Deane.
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY WILLS. ' 33
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY WILLS.
(Contributed by R. S. Thomas.
WILL OF JOHN MOON.
Moon was a Burgess in 1639, 1652, 1654.
In the name of God. Amen. I Captain John Moon of the
Isle of Wight County in Virginia and Born at Berry near Gos-
port in ye parish of Stoak in Hampshire in England, being in
Health and good Memory (praised be God for it) do make this
my last Will & Testament in manner as followeth.
O Lord I have waited for thy Salvation and now O Lord into
thy hands I commit my Soul or Spirit, for thou hast Redeemed
it O Lord thou God of Truth and my Body unto ye Earth to be
Interred in decent manner, being fully assured of its Resurr'ction
and reuniting of it together again in that great Day of Gods
power. And all my Worldly Goods I Give & Bequeath as is
hereafter expressed.
Imprimis. I give and Bequeath unto my loving & well be-
loved Wife Prudance Moon (my Debts being paid) one fourth
part of all my Movable Estate (that is to say) the same to be
equally divided between my Wife and my three Daughters Sara,
Susanna & Mary Moon, and for my Land & Houses I dispose
of as followeth. I give and Bequeath unto my oldest Daughter
Sara Moon and to her Heirs of her Body lawfully begotten for
ever, my dwelling House now named Bethlahem, with all of
Land & Houses from Pagan Creek, and joining upon Henry
Watts' s Land unto ye Easterly side of the Reedy Swamp and to
the mouth of ye Creek by the dwelling House. And unto my
Second Daughter Susanna Moon I Give & Bequeath all the Land
& Houses from the Reedy Swamp to the Westerly Side of the
Land that Samuel Nickols now livith upon, on the Easterly side
of Bethloham Creek that land now named Bethsaida to belong to
her the said Susanna and to the Heirs of her Body lawfully be-
gotten forever. And to my Daughter Mary Moon I Give and
Bequeath all my Lands & Houses y1 lyeth on Red Point side
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now named Bethany with that which Dennis Syllivant liveth
upon and the Land belonging to the Poplar Neck that lyeth by
the King of all places all which to belong to the Said Mary and
to the heirs of her Body lawfully begotten forever. Now my
Intent and Will is that if my Daughter Sara depart this Life
without Heirs as above said that then Bethlehem her Inheritance
shall belong to my Daughter Susanna Moon & her Heirs as
above sd forever and that then half Bethsaida which is my
Daughter Susanna's Inheritance shall belong to my Daughter
Mary and her Heirs as above sd forever and half Sarah's Move-
ables. Allso my Intent & Will is that if Susanna depart this
Life without Heir as above sd before Sarah or Mary that then
her Inheritance belong wholly to Mary Moon & her Heirs as
above sd for ever. As also if Mary depart this life without Heir
as above sd before Sarah or Susanna Moon that then her Inheri-
tance to belong wholy unto Sussanna Moon & her Heirs as above
sd forever.
And also if Sarah Moon & Susanna Moon depart this Life
without Heirs as above sd that then both of their Inheritances are
to belong unto Sarah & her Heirs as above sd for ever & so
accordingly & all other things here in giving & bequeathed my
Intent & Will is that it shall belong unto the Survivour of them
& her Heirs as above sa accordingly forever. And also my In-
tent & Will is that my loving wife Prudence Moon shall be in &
abide & dwell in my now dwelling House called Bathlehem
House, with my Daughter Sarah Moon or Susannah Moon or
Mary Moon or either their Heirs for and during the Widowhood
of my well beloved Wife after my Decease as also so much land
as is necessary for her own particular use for planting & pasture
during the time above sd. And for my Children I charge you all
before God & the Lord Jesus Christ who shall judge the Quick
& the Dead that you demean yourselves loving, obedient, com-
fortable unto your Mother all the days of her Life. And I
charge you my beloved Wife that you provoke not your Children
to Wrath lest they be discouraged, but bring them up in the nur-
ture & Admonition of the Lord & live peaceably and lovingly
together, and the God of Love & Peace will be with you; and
the Lord direct your ways in all things & make you all to In-
crease & Abound in Love one towards another & towards all
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY WILLS. oO
men, and Stablish your Hearts unblamable in Holiness before
God even our Father at ye coming of our Lord Jesus X' with all
his Saints. And my Will is that my Brew House & Land be-
longing to it at James Town be Sold toward ye payment of my
debts. Allso there is a Certificate already granted for Seven
Hundred acres of Land and Rights for two Hundred more,
which nine Hundred Acres of Land my Will is that it Should
be taken up in Some convenient place, and when it is taken up
I Give & Bequeath three Hundred Acres of it unto my Wife
Prudence Moon & her Heirs for ever, and the other Six Hun-
dred Acres to be equaly divided between my three Daughters,
Sarah, Susannah & Mary Moon & their Heirs for ever in man-
ner & form as those other Inheritances afore sd is expressed.
Also I Give & Bequeath unto Joan Garland, my wive's daugh-
ter, four female Cattle & two Hogsheads of Tobacco to be de-
livered if She be living or to her Child if living the year after
my Decease. Also I give & bequeath unto William Wilson,
my wive's Son, two female Cattle & two Hogsheads of Tobacca
to be delivered if he be living the Year after my Decease. Also
I give & bequeath unto Peter Garland, my wive's Son in Law,
one Hogshead of Tobacco the produce whereof to be laid out
in plate & kept in Rememberance of me & if living the Tobacco
to be delivered as above sd. And further for my Land in Eng-
land lying at Berry and Alverstoak in Hampshire near Gosport
& Portsmouth the which when I was last in England I mortgaged
unto Mr. Owen Jennings of Portsmouth for Two Hundred Pound
Sterling Money, my Will is that if you cannot redeem it that
then it be sold outright & the money to be equaly divided be-
tween my three Daughters, Sarah, Susanna & Mary Moon in
manner as is afore Said, only Ten pound Sterling of the Money
that it is Sold for I give & bequeath unto the poor of Berry
Five pounds of it, and the other Five pounds I give unto ye
poor of Alverstoak, which Money is to be delivered into Ye
Hands of ye Overseers for the poor in each place, to remain for
a stock for ye poor to lett out, & the Interest thereof to be given
to the poor in each place yearly. Also there is due to me Seven
pounds odd Money from Mr. Jennings which he being my Attor-
ney received for me for Rent due before ye morgaged took
place & three Rundletts of Tobacco of about a Hundred pound
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weight that I left with him to Sell for my use, but I have not
received anything from him Since, this also to be divided as
above Sd. Also I give & bequeath four female Cattle to remain
for a Stock for ever for poor Fatherless Children that hath noth-
ing left them to bring them up, & for Old People past their
Labour, or Lame people that are destitute in the lower parish of
the Isle of Wight County; the female from time to time to be
disposed to those that do keep such persons to have the milk,
Provided that those that have them be careful of those they
receive & of their increase; My Will is that all the female in-
crease from time to time be & remain for a stock for their use,
& the Male Cattle & old Cows to be disposed of for Clothing &
Schooling & the like necessaries for such persons in Condition
as is before expressed, & the Overseers of Poor with Consent
of my Children from time to time are to see this my Will in .this
particular realy performed as it is in my Will expressed and not
other ways.
Recordatur 120 Augusti, 1655.
Examined & truly Transcribed.
Teste. Jas. Baker, C Cur.
THE WILL OF CAPTAIN JOHN UPTON.
Upton was a justice of the peace for Isle of Wight county in
1627, 1631-2, Burgess 1630, 1632-3, 1639, 1645, J647, and Mas-
ter of the Mint 1645.
In the name of God, Amen. I, Capt. John Upton, of the
Isle of Wight County in Virginia, Gent, being sick of Body but
in perfect memory, do ordain this as my last will and Testament
in manner and form as followeth (that is to say), first I commit
my Body to the Earth from whence it came, to be decently In-
terred at the discreesion of my executrix hereinafter in these
presents mentioned, and my soul to God hoping for salvation
through the merits of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and for
such worldly goods as God in his mercy hath bestowed upon me
I bequeath and Devise in manner & form following: Imprimis.
Item. I give, Devise and bequethe unto my eldest son John
Upton all that Tract of land being part of it in the Tenure of
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY WILLS. 37
John King", James Bagnall and Nicholas Morris containing in the
whole Eight Hundred and Fifty acres of Land, and if the said
John Upton dies before he comes to be the age of one and
Twenty years then I give and bequeath the said Land unto Wil-
liam, Elizabeth, Sarah & Margaret Underwood to be devided as
followeth (viz) Elizabeth, Sarah & Margaret Underwood each of
them a Hundred acres, and the remainder to William Underwood.
Item. I give and bequeath unto my said son one mare fole, and
one cow with calf, being upon the probate of my will sett apart
for him with their Increase, And if it shall happen that my said
son dies before the age of one and twenty then the said mare
fole and cow with their increase to be equally shared amongst my
Daughters in Law, Elizabeth, Sarah and Margaret Underwood.
Item. I give and bequeath unto William Underwood, Elizabeth,
Sarah and Margaret Underwood, that tract or parcel of Land
running upon this side of the Threshet near Ambrose Bennett's
containing fifteen hundred acres of Land except and allways re-
served out of this land Three Hundred acres which Mr. Robert
Bracewell hath. I give and bequeath unto William, Elizabeth,
Sarah & Margaret Underwood, all my land at Rappahannock or
what shall be hereafter made good upon my rights they to be
possest with it after my wife's decease. And for the rest of my
estate, goods, chattels, servants, household stuff, Lands, Tene-
ments, hereditaments whatsoever here in Virginia or elsewhere,
after my debts, legacies and funeral rights paid & discharged, I
give, Devise, and bequeath the same unto my very Loveing and
Wellbeloved Wife Margaret Upton, whom I constitute, ordain,
and make sole executrix of this my last Will and Testament.
And I also hereby desire and make my Loveing friends Maj.
George Fawdon, William Underwood and James Taylor Clark,
my overseers, desiring them to see this my will performed.
Likewise I give and ordain my Executrix to give each of my
overseers a ring of Twenty shillings sterling price. Likewise
ordain Ann Williamson, the wife of James Williamson, to be
equal shares in my land at Rappahannock with the above named.
Item. I give unto Elizabeth Underwood one pillion & pillion
cloth to be delivered at her day of marriage. Further more I
do by these presents revoke all former wills by me made except
this my Last Will. In Witness, I the said Capt. John Upton,
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have hereunto set my and seal this sixteenth day of Janu-
ary Anno Domini.
It is to be understood that what land I have formerly disposed
of in that tract of fifteen Hundred acres upon the property Am-
brose Bennett's is to rest upon condition, and the remainder
Divided as is before provided.
Signed, John Upton, Signr.
Sealed & signed in the presence of us,
John X Gallins, mark, James Tayler.
This will was proved in court on the 16th of December, anno
1652, by oaths of William Underwood & Edward Skinner. Re-
corded 16 December, 1652.
Examined & Truly Transcribed.
Teste Jas. Baker, CI. C".
THE WILL OF JOHN BENNETT.
(Will Book 8, p. 61.)
In the name of God, Amen. I John Bennett being very sick
and weak tho' in my propper senses makeing this my last will
and testament.
Item. I give and bequeathe to my eldest son, John Bennett,
such a part of my land divided by a line running from a Beach on
the swamp up the orchard, and so to a pine standing by Sarah
Marton's. I likewise give him five pounds in cash. I give and be-
queathe to my second son William Bennett the other part of my
land whereon the house stands and I also give him five pounds
in cash.
It is my desire that my beloved wife Sarah Bennit have pos-
session of every thing during her widowhood; if she marrevs
again shall be disinherited of all but her thirds and all the negroes,
stocks and everything else except the land, be equally devided
between my four sons and two daughters: James Bennet, Jesse
Bennet, Thomas Bennet, and Edmund Bennet, Martha Bennet
& Lucy Bennet, &c. October the 4, one thousand seven Hun-
dred and seventy.
Signed. John Bennett | his mark.
Probated December 6th, 1770.
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY WILLS. 39
The estate was appraised January 29th, 1771, showing it had
six negroes, £31. 3. 11. in cash, two horses, seven cows "2
calves," four steers, seventeen sheep, five sows, twenty-four
pigs, eight shoats, &c.
[In Will Book 8, page 492, there is the following letter of
William Bennet duly recorded.]
Portsmouth, Sepr 28th, 1776.
Dear Brother: these lines comes hoping to find you in good
health as I am at present & thank be to God for it. This day
it is supposed we shall imbark in order to sail to New York.
Brother Jessee is well & in tolerable good health at present &
he has inlisted for three years, he is to receive ten Dollars County
Money & that unbeknowing to me he did inlist & if it please God
I shall return again at the end of eighteen months & if I never
should return I desire that every thing I have should be equally
divided amongst the three brothers & two sisters their names are
James, Thomas & Edmund, patty Dobbs & Lucy Stephens. I
have nothing more at present to acquaint you with but that you
accept of my good will to you cS: the rest and p'rmit to subscribe
mvself your loving brother,
William Bennet.
N. B. The note of hand that John Leonard gave me I have
sent to you by Richard Hardy.
Returned unto the Court of Isle of Wight County, June 4th,
1778, & ordered to be recorded.
Teste Nathaniel Burwell, CI. Cur.
THE WILL OF TIMOTHY FERN.
In the name of God, Amen. I, Timothy Fern being week in
body but perfect in sence & memory, do make this my last Will
and Testament. Imprimis. I bequeath my soul to God, my
Saviour Jesus Christ and my body to the Earth to be buried in
Christian Burial. Item. I give and Bequeath unto my oldest
son Two Hundred acres of Land whereon I now live, and One
Hundred acres of the same land I give and bequeath unto my
youngest son, my wife having the use of all the sd three Hun-
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dred acres of Land untill my sons come to perfect age, and if in
case my eldest son should die before he comes to age, that then
my Will is that One Hundred acres of the said land so given
shall return unto my wife, and the other Hundred unto my
daughter. And as for my land in Rappahannock if I enjoy it,
I give it to my three children equally to be devided between
them. Item. I give and Bequeath unto my wife four cows, and
all my male Cattle only one Stear for my funeral. Item. I give
and bequeath all my young female unto my three children equally
to be devided amongst them. Item. I give unto my daughter
one feather bed, and as for all the rest of my goods and chattels
I give unto my wife making her my whole Execu* desiring my
loving friends Daniel Boucher & John Manger to be my over-
seers of this my will and Testament. Witness my hand this last
of January, 165 1.
Timothy X Fern.
mark
Signed & delivered in' the presence of,
George X Gethe,
mark
Thomas X Dickson.
mark
Note by R. S. T.
The last male descendant of this family that I know of was
Meacham Fern who died at Fernsville (an old and well known
seat in this county), in perhaps, 1S33. The inventory and ap-
praisement of his property was returned to our County Court on
May gth, 1S33. His personal estate was assessed at $9,715.09
and the first item of his inventory is "gold and silver in his
house," $583.40. He had ten slaves and it is curious to note
the very low figures at which they were valued, as Randall, Sr. ,
$200.00, Randall, Jr., $300.00, Everell, $350.00, Dick, $300.00,
Ned Parker, $350.00, Julia, $320.00, &c.
James Young, son of Francis Young and Elizabath Bennett,
married Lucy Fearn. Their children were:
(1) John, married Fannie Bidgood, whose mother was a
West.
(2) James, married Lucy Ann Butler, and had a son, Wil-
liam, who died young.
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY WILLS. 41
(3) Elizabeth, married George Cobb, of Southampton, and
died young-, leaving two children, Louisa and James, both of
whom died unmarried.
(4) Sally Nelson, married George Cobb after her sister's death,
and had two daughters, Elizabeth, married Lewis E. Mason, son
of John V. Mason; and died without children and George Anna,
died unmarried.
THE WILL OF ROGER BAGNALL.
The last will and Testament of Roger Bagnall being very sick
of body but in his perfect sense and memory thanks be to God.
I bequeath my body to the ground and my soul unto God that
gave it. I give and Bequeath unto my wife Rebecca Bagnall
two cows and two Heifers of two years old a peice and two Year-
ling Heifers, and that the aforesaid Rebecca do make good for
the use of the children (if the estate will hold out) one yearling
Heifer a peice unto each of my children one to be delivered, or
to run for their use from the first day of April which shall be in
the year 1649. I do further Bequeath unto my wife Rebecca
Bagnall all my goods, Household Stuff and whatever doth belong
unto the said Roger Bagnall, as crops of corn or Tobacco or
Hogs, Land and plantation likewise untill my son James Bag-
nall shall be a lawful Heir himself. And likewise whatever
Debts, Bills or accounts that is by Bill or Account due unto me I
here give and Bequeath them unto my wife. Item. I give and
Bequeath unto my son James Bagnall when he is of age to en-
joy it the Plantation I now live on unto the said James and his
heirs forever with all the Housing and priviledge thereunto be-
longing. And unto this my last will Testament I have hereunto
set my hand this 19th day of October, 1647.
Roger X Bagnall.
mark
Signed in the presence of,
Joseph Weeks,
Charles Stewart.
Notes by R. S. T. — James Bagnall the son, and George
Fawdon were members af the House of Burgesses from Isle of
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Wight in 1646. The last male descendents of this family were
Henry Bagnall and Wiley G. Bagnall, both of whom died during
the late war ' ' between the States. ' '
Henry Bagnall lived on James River at what is now called
Godwin's Point, & Wiley G. lived below Carrollton at the farm
now owned by J. W. Jordan.
JOURNAL OF JOHN BARNWELL.
(Errata, page 392, Vol. V, Feb'ry 14 should be Feb'y 4; page 395,
ditto, July 30th should be Jan'y 30th.)
From my camp on ye South Side of Pamplico 15 miles above
Bathtown, Feb'ry 25, 1711-12.
May it please yo1' Hon'
No doubt but you admire that in all this time you hear no
news of Major Gale who I'm afraid is either cast away or taken,
for this government did not know one word of me untill I brought
the news myself, and accordingly no provision made for us.
[Here unfortunately the MS. is lost for several pages.]
The broken MS. begins thus:
Amends for his wounds. The Indians being more dextrous
than us at taking slaves and be sure send him back for I hope
by that time he will be fitt for service, if you order * * will be
great encouragement to the rest of my men. I can't forget to
recommend ye miserable condition of 300 widows & orphans that
are here without provision or clothing and ill used * * by the
dire effects of the barbarous enemy's rage. I cannot mention
this without tears and humbly beg the Assembly & yr Honr to
commiserate their deplorable case, they are willing upon any
Terms to transport anywhere for Relief. I heartily congratulate
yor Honr for the continued successes of the prosperous arms of
South Carolina.
I am vor Hon" most humble serv't,
John Barnwell.
JOURNAL OF JOHN BARNWELL. 43
New Berne, March 12th, 17 12.
May it please your Hon',
According to my usual method by way of Journal I proceed
to give you an account of my proceedings since my last.
Febrv. 26. This day I was joined by 67 men most of whom
wanting ammunition. I exhausted all Pamplico garrisons to pro-
cure them 10 shott a man, leaving not a single Bullett I could
hear of, telling the people that they should be speedily supplied
by a sloop which was speedily expected from Albemarle with
ammunition.
27th. This day I was forced for want of provision to march
towards K. Hancock's town hopeing to find some there, for af-
ter a great many promises to supply me day after day with more
men provisions and ammunition I waited so long for bread kind
until half of men fell sick and willing to preserve the health of
the rest, I proceeded to get that of the enemy which was de-
layed by my Friends, which was so great an uncertainty that I
was drawn by the utmost necessity to pursue such hazardous
expedients.
March 1st. I marched on foot wth 94 white men and 148 In-
dians thro' a bad way for 16 mile for the late rains had raised the
water in the swamps that we often waded above our waists.
2. I proceeded to ye Town 12 miles more, but found it de-
serted but to my great joy plenty of corn, but now we wanted
pamplico beef.
My scouts discovered a numerous enemy on the other side of
the River (which is a branch of Neuse), who fired upon them
but we being tired we rested that night.
March 3d. I made sev" marches & Countermarches along the
river to get over, but I found it in no place possible, for the floods
were very high and the enemy had scuttled all the canoes & often
fired at us. However I discovered a proper plan to make rafts,
and was resolved next morning to pass there, it being * too
late and the enemy watching us. Our scouts tooke a scout ol
the enemy's who being tortured told me that the enemy had a
strong Fort on the Contrary side of the river with about 130
men in it, and that they had sent out to call in all their party.
That they had but little powder wch they bought with gold of
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white people, and that they hid the captives & their own women
& children in a swamp, & that he will shew us ye canoe he came
over in. I sent my major with 80 men to get it, but he returned
about midnight with an account it was gone.
4. I ordered Lt. Col. Brice before day to march with 70 men
3 or 4 miles up the river with the trumpeters to seek a passage^
but if he could find none, then to order the trumpeters to sound
<& huzza, and make as great noise as he could with his hatchetts,
which having done for half an hour to return to me. In the
mean time I marched down ye river very silently with the rest
of the forces at the place appointed. I threw up a breast work
with Fashines & made a raft that held 5 men, but before I could
get men over, Brice returned & ye enemy waiting on him at ye
contrary side and imediately to firing we went; I ordered the
Raft off, the enemy wounded 2 of the men thereon, I got 2 more
to supply it, and they got over safe, and tho' contrary to my
orders they imeadiately mounted the bank before more got over,
yet as soon as they did the enemy run like deer, upon which
our Indians tooke ye river one & all wch before I could not pre-
vail with them to do, and pursued the enemy by night. We got
all over & marched a mile when in some hours we found a Deer
& a Turkey, wch was a sure sign that the Enemy did not expect
us to pay them a visit on that side of the river. They were 5
South Carolina men that went first over on the Raft, for I could
not prevail with one of this Country Cowardly Crew to venture,
wch was a presage of what followed.
5. Before day I marched with about 100 men thro' the woods
to get on the back side of ye Fort & left orders wth my major &
Brice to march in ye road way by daylight with the remainder,
and if I heard any shooting I would intercept ye ambuscades;
but we all got to the Fort without any trouble. I imeadiately
viewed the Fort with a prospective glass and found it strong as
well by situation on the river's bank as Workmanship, having a
large Earthen Trench thrown up against the puncheons with 2
teer of port holes; the lower teer they could stop at pleasure
with plugs, & large limbs of trees lay confusedly about it to make
the approach intricate, and all about much with large reeds &
canes to run into people's legs. The Earthern work was so high
that it signified nothing to burn the puncheons, & it had 4 round
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Bastions or Flankers; the enemy says it was a runaway negro
taught them to fortify thus, named Harry, whom Dove William-
son sold into Virginia for roguery & since fled to the Tuscaruros.
Yet hoping to finish the war by this stroke, where now all the
principal murderers were in a pen, I encouraged my men by prom-
ises, &c. I ordered 200 Fashines to be made which ye palatines
well understood to do. I had them presently done. It is too
tedious to inform yor Hon1" all the particulars how I ordered the
Attack; but in short, when we were got within 10 or 12 yards of
the Fort the enemy made a terrible fire upon us without the least
damage in the world, but this country base, cowardly people
hearing the shott strike their Fashines, threw both them & their
arms away & run for life, wch not only left themselves exposed
but also all those that went under their shelters; this encouraged
the enemy to renew the firing, who deservedly shott sev" of them
in their arses. In the mean time my brave South Carolina men
* 23 of this country undauntedly kept their order. I ordered
them to keep their stations until I brought up the runaways.
But all my endeavour was in vain, tho' I mauled sev" wtU my
cutlass, and as soon as they saw me running towards them they
would scamper into the swamp that was hard by. I, seeing the
confusion & being afraid that the number that drew the enemy's
fire was insufficient to come at the Fort by assault, I ordered a
retreat which was bravely managed, for every man got his Fash-
ine on his back, and of my own number I had but one wounded;
the most of them had 10 or more shott in his Fashine, but of the
runaways there were 1 killed & iS wounded, and of the 23 that
stood by my men there were 3 killed & 2 wounded, in all 4 killed
and 20 wounded. It rained smartly during the attempt, woh
proved a great hindrance. I ordered the Indians to make a false
attack on the contrary side, which they did with such caution
that they had not a man hurt. At night I ordered some of my
men to go up & bring off the dead men wch was performed, only
1 man they could not find. I endeavored to encourage the men
to renew the attack in the night, but in vain, for I could get but
16 with my own men, who never refused me any thing I putt
them upon.
March 6. I being uneasy how to dispose of my wounded men, I
marched with 30 men along the River side for 6 mile, where it
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flows into Neuse to view the country and send an express to
Neuse Garrison to bring up canoes to carry off ye wounded. In
this march we mett 2 enemys who were so hard chased, that they
threw away their packs & Guns & took the River. When I
came to the Ferrying place on Neuse, ye enemy on the other
side fired at us, so I considered it impracticable to send an ex-
press without a strong detachment which I could not spare. At
this 6 mile were new houses ab'uilding & plantations a clearing
by ye Cove & Neuse Indians confederates to the Tuscaroras who
deserted their other towns to be nearer the main body. As soon
as I returned to the camp I ordered wooden spades to be made
& more Fashines & poles got ready, and in the dark of the
evening I crept on my belly within 30 yards of the Fort & per-
ceived a curious plan to make a breastwork, that had more com-
mand of the enemys canoes & water than they had themselves.
To work I went & by morning had a re-intrenchment that held
50 men. I doing of this I had 2 of my own brisk men wounded.
7th. The enemy being terrified at our near approach, began
to quit the Fort, but my men fired so hard at ye canoes that
obliged them to return, I imeadiately ordered a party over the
River, and so blocked up the Fort on all sides, then the enemy
when they wanted water would send down the bank one of the
English captives to fetch it, our men called to them to have pa-
tience, for by next morning they should be delivered, at which
the enraged desperate enemy began to torture them and in our
hearing put to death a girle of S years of Mr. Taylors, upon this
the relations of the other captives, came crying & beging of me
to have compassion of the innocents, wch was renewed by Cryes
& lamentations of the Captives being about 35 or 40 yards of
them, at last I was prevailed upon to call to the enemy, who
sent out Mrs. Perce to me to treat about their delivery, she hav-
ing 5 children within, wob ye enemy refused on any terms to do
but on condition I would raise the siege, otherwise they would
put them all to death and fight themselves to the last man &
beat us off.
After an hours consideration, having consulted all the officers,
upon this I with two more went up to the Fort gates to speak
with the head man who dare not come out to me, I perceived two
reintrenchments within the Fort & perceived a great number of
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men. I ordered one of my men to go in but they would not let
him, pleading he might have pocket pistols, I perceived ye head
men & others to tremble exceedingly. I found that in case I
broke in, I should have hard work against a parcel of desperate
villains who would do all the mischeif they could before their
death. I knew I had not 30 men I could entirely depend upon,
which if some of them were killed or wounded the rest of them
would leave me in the lurch. Ammunition was so scarce with
the North Carolina men, that some of them had not above 4
charges. I considered that if the place was relieved by the up-
per towns the enemy brag'd of as much as of the assistance of
the senicas, most of my men would run away, & it would be 2
nights more'before I could penetrate the Fort for want of spades
& Hods, the ground being so rooty our wooded tools worked but
slowly. And lastly I had more wounded men than I knew well
how to take care of, and if the number should increase upon
meeting a repulse I should be forced to leave them to the mercy
of ye most Barbarous enemy. All woh considerations obliged
me to agree. That upon their delivering me up 12 Captives
then in the Fort immediately & 2 canoes (wcb I pretended was
to convey ye captives down) and on the 12th day after deliver
me up 22 more captives 24 negroes that were hid in other places
I would raise ye seige and that there should be a truce for the 1 2
days that they may find out & bring the captives securely to
Batchelours creek which is within 6 mile of New Bern where also
the head men of the Tuscaroras was to meet me to treat about
Peace, then I suffered 2 to go out to give notice along the Neuse
River to their partys not to shoot at ye canoes when they went
down, this they performed very faithfully, for the canoes met
with sev11 that spoke kindly to them, and told them they hoped
before long to be good friends. Now for the delivery of the rest
of the Captives I have only the faith of savages and the 19th in-
stant will discover it.
March'S. I left ye Fort & that night crossed ye River of
Neuse at 6 miles off by the help of the canoes.
9th. I marched 20 long miles, in which march I passed thro'
Core town wch certainly is the most lovely, pleasantest, Richest
piece of land in either Carolina upon a navigable River. The
Cores deserted it, and hid their corn, wch is in abundance, in a
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great Swamp on the contrary sides of the River. I sent partys
to search for it, for we are in extreme necessity. This day ar-
rived here, being ye seat of the wise Baron. By the enclosed
memorial sent to the Assembly here now sitting, you will per-
ceive the barbarous entertainment I have had, which the Govr
could not help, for the people regard him no more than a broom
staff, they pay much more deference to my cutlass which I now
& then send some of their toping Dons.
I must not forget one Mr. Mitchell, a Swiss brave gentleman,
who for true valor & presence of mind in ve midst of action,
accompanied with a gentle obliging carriage &. ingenious to a
great degree rendered him ye most acceptable companion in
this, my last Ramble. This good tempered gentleman is an
agent here & in Portsmouth for the Canton of Bern, he had a
mind to see South Carolina. I whetted his inclination as much
as I could by showing the differance between both Governments.
I am, Your Hon'5 Most Obedient humble Servant,
Jno. Barnwell.
Fort Barnwell, April 20th, 171 2.
May it please your Honr:
I will pursue my usual method of informing you of my pro-
ceedings by way of Journal. Inclosed in my last you will find a
memorial presenting to view ye miserable condition I was re-
duced to by the wilfull neglect, designs & controversies of this
government, who starved us here lest we should get provisions
to enable us to depart their ungrateful service. Between ye date
of my last & the 25th of March, Myself, Major Makay, Capt.
Bull & sev" of my men fell sick & a great number of Indians of
whom 4 or 5 died. My Major is just recovered. Capt. Bull
not yet & more of my men in ye like case, all this occasioned
thro' scarce & bad Diete & great cold. This prevented my
meeting ye Enemy ye 19th instant at the place appointed, so I
got Capt. Mitchell to go, but ye Enemy were worse than their
words, woh to make them sensible of I ordered my * * out who
returned with 3 scalps. In the mean time the Assembly answered
my Memorial with a paper full of Resolutions & addresses,
wherein they tell me they passed an act in emulation of South
Carolina but they are so choice of it that tho' it was a month
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ago they & some of them out of some refined kind of Polities
keeps it private to themselves. I say some of them because I
spoke both to some of ye Council & Assembly men who gave
their votes & signed it that protested they could not inform me
whether their men had 3d. or I2d. a day, this is extremely ridic-
ulous & so hardly credible that when any body reads this & not
consider that I write to ye government who placed me in this
hon'ble post, they could not give credit to it. When I exam-
ined a little further I found that 2 or 3 of ye Assembly supplyed
ye rest of their wise Brethren with 'such plenty of punch that
they voted, acted, signed & strip' d stark naked & boxt it fairly
two & two, all the same day, Govr Hyde with Collo. Boyd a
member of ye Council, the only ragged gown parson with Mr.
Speaker, the Provost Marshall with another honble member and
so round it went. A good deal of such stuff as this made me
laugh heartly since I came here where truly I had but small in-
clination to mirth and I fancy you will do so when I tell you
Col. Boyd informed me I was the occasion of all this for they
were so long drinking my health that they knew not what they
did, while poor me drink cold water, wishing for a little salt to
season their grass & wampee I fed on instead of bread. I
ought have gone this time to Little River & have partaken with
ye rest, but then I should return to Charlestown Commander in
Chief of myself & slaves, put ye government to another ^4000
charge when they should be in so good a humor as they were
this time. Col. Daniel will inform you ye distance between
Coretown & Little River is above 200 miles. Excuse me for
this Stuff. I am obliged to lay things naked that your Honr
may not puzzle yourself to conceive the true Reason of ye rest
of their seeming unaccountable Politicks.
March 25th. As soon as I recovered I ordered a garrison at
Durhams over against Bath Town on ye South shore of Pamplico,
to render ye communication between Pamplico & Neuse more
practicable by Land, it being but 25 miles across the necke & 30
miles by water.
28. I ordered all the horses & Baggage to be transported
from North side of Pamplico to ye Southside of Neuse that I
might be ready to go home as soon as I could get provisions for
6 days unto ye Cape Feare Indians.
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29th. Willing- to inform myself whether the Enemy main-
tained their Fort & to get some corn if possible, I marched with
15 white men & 30 Indians (not having provisions for a greater
party) though this may be called a rash attempt, yet the Success
answered ye opinion I had of the enemy I took Drums & Trump-
ets. I encountered nothing till I came to Handcock's town where
scouts surprised a party of the Enemy who were conveying corn
into their Fort & brought in * * As soon as I heard the war
whoop I ordered ye Drums & Trumpets to alarm & immediately
marched up to 300 yards of the Fort & stayed a quartr of an
hour in wch time I got & secured some corn. I found they had
built a new fort that extended from the old one to the ground of
my former attack, a large ditch surrounded ye palisadoes & tho'
there were in 6 y'ds of it I retreated to this place discovering 100
bushels of corn hid up & down in the swamp. I pitched upon
a place so naturally fortified that with a little Labour 50 men
could keep off 5000. It lyes nigh the middle of Core Town on
a point between Neuse River & a fine Branch two sides being 30
feet high full of hanging rocks & springs, and the 3d side gently
inclining to the plane like a natural Glacis which I fortified for
180 feet to make each side equal, it is 1500 paces to the next
wood, only on ye sides of ye hill and on both sides the brook
there are large timber trees & firewood intirely w,bin command
of the Fort & lyeth 20 miles above New Bern & 7 mile from K.
Hancock's town, it is a very charming place.
30th. I sent express to new Bern to bring up some boats &
tools; in the night they arrived. I imeadiately sent to bring into
my Fort some corn & built Hutts to preserve it in, & sent for all
my Indians (to encamp there), being dispersed all over the coun-
try to subsist the better.
31st. This day my Yamisees brought me a scalp belonging to
one of ye enemy's scouts. I ordered the Indians to get parched
corn flouer ready in order to return as soon as my horses come.
April 1st. At last I received an express from Gov. Hyde that
Coll0 Boyd was coming to join me wth 70 men. That there was
2 sloops sailed with provisions and that a new Turn was given to
affairs, and for the future I should have no reason to complain.
This rejoiced me so that I sent express to ye sevaU Garrisons of
Neuse to join me with all their able men; I ordered the new
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arrived corn to be brought to my Fort, and this night came up
to me 10 gallons of rum, 2 casks of cider & a cask of wine.
April 2nd. The fame of this liquor encouraged my white men
in few days to 153 but was much surprised when I could not fur-
nish them with more than 7 bullets a man & ye powder, & one
of ye sloops having 115 bushels of corn to maintain the people
that was coming to joine me gave out all but 52, wch together w,h
all the corn I got with ye hazard of my life they devoured before
they left me. As to the South Carolina sloop wob was barba-
rously stopt untill this day & my letter from yr Honbk' kept from
me under ye pretense of loading corn for ye army, was sent to
Bathtown with rum to sell for the Govr and the corn put ashore
there above 120 mile from ye army. Pray take Capt. Adlar's
Deposition.
3. My scouts brought me a scalp of one of ye enemy's scouts
this day. From this to ye 6th instant I waited for ye seva11 de-
tachments. All ye Field officers came without a dram, a bit of
meese bisket or any kind of meat but hungry stomachs to devour
my parcht corn flower, and they began to grumble for better
victuals wch putt me in such a passion at all kind of ill usages
since I came here that I ordered one of their majors to be tyed
neck & heels & kept him so, and whenever I heard a saucy word
from any of them I imeadiately cutt him, for without this they
are the most impertinent, imperious, cowardly Blockheads that
ever God created & must be used like negros if you expect any
good of them. I gott 2 three pounders, 2 patteraros, 7 Gra-
nardo shells, 22 Great Shott but hardly powder enough for 10
discharges. Coll0 Mitchell contrived sev11 sorts of Ingenious
Fireworks, & a mortar to throw them into the Fort ; these things
I gott without any help from ye Publick.
7th. At night I marched with 153 white men & 128 Indians to
K. Hancock's t'ort, and before day blockt it up on all hands
without any loss, For we were there before ye enemy was aware
of us. From this to the 17th the siege lasted wch was by way of
approach, by wch time we gained ye ditch & sev" times fired ye
pallisades wch ye enemy like desperate villians defended at an
amazing rate. This siege for variety of action, salleys, attempts
to be relieved from without, can't I believe be parallelled ag*'
Indians. Such bold attacks as they made at our trenches fiinted
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the edge of those Raw soldiers, that tho' they were wholly under
ground yet they would quitt their posts and with extreme diffi-
culty be prevaled upon to resume them. The subtell Enemy
finding the disadvantage they were under in sallying open to
attack our works took ye same method as we did and digged
under ground to meet our approaches, wch obliged us to make
sev11 traverses and false approaches to deceive them. At last we
got to the ditch and ye enemy had a hollow way under their
pallisades that as fast as we filled ye ditch they would carry away
the Fashines, & tho' we fired ye pallisades yet we could not
maintain it. My men were so cowardly in ye trenches I was
afraid to venture them to assault ye pallisades, and if I had
gained them it would have been nothing towards reducing ye
Fort. So as I was resolved to let the pallisades stand & work
up to them, and then they would prove as good to us as the
enemy; but this 15 foot cost us so much time untill I was thro'
extreme famine obliged to hearken to a capitulation for the sur-
rend'ng thereof upon articles, wch leaves above 100 murderers
unpunished besides the women & children of those villians killed
& executed. Since my former attempts Virginia furnished them
with 400 buckskins worth of ammunition wch I was informed of
by Govr Hyde's letters and ye relation of ye redeemed captives.
If North Carolina had but furnished me with but 4 days' provis-
ion more I had in spite of all enemys, without firing many gunns
more, entirely made a glorious end of the war. This Fort in
both attacks cost me 6 white men & 1 Indian killed & 35 white
men & 1 Indian wounded, but it is * * believe ye Report ye
Captives give of ye enemy's loss considering how they were for-
tified but it proceeded from their foolish salleys, wch as they
were desperate attempts so it is inconceivable what they meant
by it, for we had 40 to one when they entangled themselves
amongst our Trenches. If I have time before the Fleet sails I
will in a sheet give you a journal of the seige, and in the mean
time here are the heads of the Articles, Viz:
First. To deliver up all the white captives and negroes imea-
deately that are in ye Fort the rest in 10 days at my Fort.
2. To deliver Up K. Hancock & 3 men notorious murderers
that are alive & shall be named by ye Governor.
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3rd. To deliver up all the horses, skins & plunder what in ye
Fort imeadiately & the rest at my town in ten days.
4th. To come yearly to the Governor in March & pay Trib-
ute.
5. To deliver 3 hostages immediately, viz: The brothers of
the Tuscarora king & the cove king.
6. To furnish me with all the corn in ye Fort for the depar-
ture of my Indians.
7. To make complaints regularly to Magistrates upon any
quarrel between them & whites.
8th. To plant only on Neuse River the Creek the Fort is
on quitting all claims to other Lands.
9th. To quitt all pretensions to planting, Fishing, hunting or
ranging to all Lands lying between Neuse River & Cape Feare,
that entirely to be left to the So. Carolina Indians, and to be
treated as Enemys if found in those Ranges without breach of
peace, and the Enemy's line shall be between Neuse & Pamplico
* fishing on both sides Bear River.
10th The flanks next the attack to be demolished imedeately
and the English have Liberty to march thro' the same with all
Ensigns of honr and the rest of the Fort to be demolished in 2
days & never to build more Forts.
Lastly. In 20 days wait on the Governor & sign these & such
other articles as shall be agreed upon; all these articles were per-
formed thus:
1 st. 24 Captives children were delivered & 2 negroes one of
woh being a notorious Rogue was cutt to pieces imediately.
2d. King Hancock was gone to Virginia they will deliver him
and 3 others when the Governor names them.
3d. Most of the horses' skins & plunder they sold the Vir-
ginia Traders, the remainder wch but little they delivered.
4. They would yearly come to pay tribute.
5. They delivered 2 sons of the Tuscaroras King & a Brother
of the Cove King.
6. This was the hardest article, however, I got as much as
furnished 40 Indians Essaws and Palatchees & sent them away, but
to my great loss one of my slaves ran away with them. I gave
Mr. C. ^35 for him & I suppose he is gone thither. Let me beg
your Hon" favour to get him for me.
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7, 8, 9. Intirely agreed to by ye Tuscaruro Indians, but
gruntted at by the Coves upon which they quarrelled, and had I
but 4 days provisions I had contrived the matter so well that in
that time I could oblige ye Tuscaroras to have delivered all the
Coves for slaves. I will take another time to tell you how.
10. They broke down Flanker. I ordered 2 files of So.
Carolina men to take possession of the breach. Then I drew
the whole body up before the breach & marched them into ye
Fort. 2 Trumpets, 2 Drumms, So. Carolina Standard, Yamas-
see & Apalatchka, Col. Boyd, Coll. Mitchell, Major Makay,
Major Cole, myself gentlemen volunteers 2 & 2, So. Carolina
men 2 & 2, ye Yamasse Cap" 2 & 2. I refused these country
men to march with me Friday, but after I had gone thro' ye
Fort (which amazed me) they had Liberty, for I never saw such
subtill contrivances for Defence, but I found a good fire would
have made greater Havock than I expected. There was a good
number of sick & wounded & a very great mortality which with
their nastiness produced such stink that I as soon as the Colour
was raised on the Fort and the great guns fired & shrill huzzas,
I made a short sharp speech to ye Rebells who hid all their arms
& prostrated themselves their wives & children in my power,
hoping I would be as good as my word & not take this advan-
tage to murder them.
I might see by the strength of the place a good many would
be killed before it could be forced. Some base people was urg-
ing to take this opportunity but I would sooner die. In truth
they were murderers, but if our Indians found that there could
be no dependence in our promises, it might prove of ill conse-
quence besides 70 odd were not there wch was a number sufficient
to hinder all North Carolina from planting & I told them if they
did approve of what I had done they might mend it which put
them to silence.
When we began the siege besides hardy boys that could draw
bow there were 46 men at the Fort. I ordered 200 Volunteers
to number them at this time, tho' none agreed in the exact num-
ber yet they all agreed as there was above 80 so there was not
one hundred.
I am wild exclaiming against this place in writing but when
I kiss vour Hand I have such a tale to tell of the barefaced vil-
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lainys daily committed here as will make yr Hon' for the future
use this country as Virginia does. To spare my horses I walked
on foot and came here, but now I find 2 of my horses rid to death
the other 2 stolen, for after 10 days are not found, sv" of my men
are in the same case.
If yor Honr doth not think fitt to send back the shallop for me
* * I would come by this opportunity but am unwilling to
leave men * * * of whom 1 is killed, 10 wounded & 4 sick,
so have not above 7 or S well with me.
May So. Carolina flourish when I bleed & suffer * * *
body do ten times more than I can pretend to do for its advance-
ment.
May * * me and my poor men, and send some corn to
help ye poor Yamassees home, they * * when all others Left
me in the midst of my greatest extremity.
I am with * *
Your Honrs most obedient Servant,
Barnwell.
LETTERS OF LAFAYETTE.
Head of Elk, M'ch 3rd, 1781.
Sir,
The arrival of a French squadron in the Bay will have for some
days raised your Excellency's Expectations and you have, I hope,
Received a letter from me wherein I informed your Excellency
that I was coming to Virginia with Continental detachment, and
that the Commander in Chief had been pleased to give me the
Command of an expedition against Portsmouth. Since that
time our troops have marched with an extreme Rapidity, thirty
miles some times in a day and through the most Heavy rains and
difficult roads they arrived at Head of Elk this morning, which
is three days sooner than was expected from the circumstance,
our vessels have been found in Readiness and my best exertions
are employed in procuring and embarking our stores and men
as fast as possible. When your Excellency receives this we
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shall be very near, if not quite Ready. But the Return of Mons.
de Tilly to Rhode Island must have retarded the preparation
against Portsmouth.
It is with the Highest Satisfaction that I can impart to your
Excellency a [news] which has been communicated to Gen.
Washington the necessity of keeping it from Everybody's
knowledge is obvious, it is that Mons. de Tilly Having taken
the Romulus, a British fifty gun ship. This vessel with the
frigates will be sent into the Bay to protect our Operations.
This has been said to me most confidentially.
In consequence of this the Commander in Chief orders me to
embark as soon as possible and Be Ready to sail when I hear of
the arrival of french ships in the Bay. He also directs that I
will send instructions to the Commanding officer in Virginia for
to make every preparation to a speedy and powerful co-operation.
I am told that Baron de Steuben does not command any more
about Portsmouth and Has joined General Greene.
I therefore Request that your Excellency be pleased to send
the enclosed to the Commanding Officer whom I am to join
and I beg you will add such instructions and orders as will for-
ward our preparations.
The first article is of course to collect militia. Our operation
must be short. Arnold is marched. Tories, Sailors & perhaps
Negroes will be added to His Regular troops. Some works
must be made against fortifications, and for all this Your Excel-
lency will be sensible of the Necessity to Have a large corps of
militia. The detachment now at this place is of 1200 men. As
to the disposition to be made of the militia the first point is to
guard the posts and cut off all possibility of Escaping By any
Bold or forced push. The second to avoid Being too much ex-
posed before we come, and to be in a good situation to form a
junction.
Provisions, Arms, &c. , for the militia will Require Your Ex-
cellency's Attention, and as our Horses can be embarked at
this place a great quantity of them, principally for the artillery,
will be Requisite.
I Beg leave to suggest to Your Excellency the propriety of
Having some Heavy pieces and ammunition to add to our train
of artillery. Boats to land our troops and scows for the can-
LETTERS OF LAFAYETTE. 57
non will be much wanting, and the greater abundance of Boats
we can collect, the nigher to the Enemy we may venture to
land.
It will also Be Very important to add to the Squadron as many
public or private armed vessels as can Be Collected. I Wish
Some could have been sent up for our security during the pas-
sage on the Bay down to the Mouth of James River where I
expect the french Ships will be ready to Co-operate as much as
it is in their power.
Independant of the armed vessels it will be very Important to
Have galleys that may enter the Rivers and perhaps annoy the
enemy's flanks. The advantage of Having good pilots for the
Rivers will appear obvious.
(Give me Leave to Request Your Excellency to Be pleased to
direct that the fort at York be put in the best State of defence,
the Safety of the french squadron wholly depends upon this
point and we Have assured them this fort would Be particularly
attended to.)
May I take the Liberty of addressing Your Excellency on a
Subject Highly interesting to me. It is to Be Pleased to furnish
me with the Best maps of that part of Virginia, and the most
accurate accounts that may Be in Your Excellency's or any
Body's possession; this Article is very essential.
I Beg Your Excellency will excuse the liberty I take to Be so
very particular and engross your time by the most minute de-
tails, But I know that Your Excellency's Authority and personal
influence can alone procure us the many articles Necessary to
our Success. A large Body of Militia Collected in the Shortest
time is absolutely essential. These considerations, Sir, Have
emboldened me to the Liberty Which I have presumed to take.
Humbly Requesting that Your Excellency Be pleased to
answer to me both at Head of Elk and By the Commanding
Officer near Portsmouth in case your letter comes Here too late.
I have the Honor to Be with the Highest Respect,
Your Excellency's Most obedient Humble Serv't,
Lafayette.
To Gov. Jefferson.
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Malvern Hills, July 27th, 178 1.
Sir,
Inclosed I have the Honor of transmitting Your Excellency a
paragraph of a letter from Col. Parker and some papers men-
tioned in it.
I have the Honor to be
Your Excellency's Ob't Humble Serv't,
Lafayette.
To Gov. Nelson.
Camp Fork of York River, Aug. 17, 1781.
Sir,
I have been honored with Your Excellency's letter of the 15th.
Inclosed is a copy of my letter to Mr. Clayborne which I am
in hopes will put our business in a train, and, at least make Mr.
Q * * # feei his mistake.
I have the honor to be
Your Excellency's Most Ob't S,
Lafayette.
To His Excellency Governor Nelson.
Head Quarters, 20th August, 1781.
Sir,
Mr. Jones the Continental Field Commissary of Military Stores
having represented that he cannot proceed in the execution of
his department without a supply of Money. I have to request
from your Excellency, your order on the treasury in his favor
for a sum not less than thirty thousand pounds.
I have the honor to be sir
Your Excellency's most ob't serv't,
Lafayette.
To His Excellency Gov. Nelson.
One of the fleet consisting of 30 sails. 24 taken by Mr. de la
Motte picket.
Holt's Forge, 2nd Sep., 1781.
Dr Sir,
I wish I had the pleasure of seeing you, I have not been
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able to procure an interview with any of the Commissaries.
(The French Troops are landing at James Town, so that I re-
quest your Excellency should any of the Commissaries be within
your reach you will do what is necessary on the occasion.)
I have the honor to be
Your Excellency Most Ob't
Lafayette.
To Govr Nelson.
Near Nowel's Mill, 4th Sept., 1781.
Dr Sir,
(The French Troops are at Jamestown without provisions, par-
ticularly without one grain of flour. ) I have not seen nor cannot
find a commissary. Let me entreat your Excellency to forward
in vessels all the flour within your reach. The want of provis-
ions is what these troops have neither experienced the last nor
the present war.
(Perhaps the general has been more explicit in his letter to
your Excellency respecting his route than in that to me. His
Cavalry may come by land but I expect the other troops will
come by Water from the Head of Elk.) The provision you may
have set. apart for this purpose can be stored on the Potomack
and Rappahannock. I have the honor to be my dear Sir,
Your Excellency's most obedient
Lafayette.
To His Excellency Gov. Nelson
Williamsburg, Sept. 8, 1781.
Dr Sir,
Mr. Mason comes with a great character of his industry and
ability in the Commissarial line. He will deliver Your Excel-
lency this letter and will be able to tell you what is our present
Situation. I have requested him to forward from Richmond,
&c, whatever flour. &c, he may find. If any govermental
assistance is necessary I pray your Excellency to afford it.
I have the honor to be Dr Sir.
Your Excellency's ob't
Lafayette.
To Gov. Nelson.
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LETTERS OF WILLIAM FITZHUGH.
April 8th, 1896.
Mr. James Bligh:
S'r. Yours of the third of January Date, 1695-6, I received
the beginning of August, 1695, by Cap' Bickford's own hands,
together with the goods sent according to Invoice, which were
all safe delivered. The Tob° I confess was both light and very
ordinary, & consequently all things considered well sold, but I
have now by Capt. Peter Baker consigned you a very good par-
cell of very good Tob° & weighty as by the enclosed bill of load-
ing you Will see; three of them are stemmed, sweet scented,
very weighty as you will find when they come to be weighed,
and as good sweet scented as any is made in York, which I have
found my Returns for divers years both from London & Bristol
equally sold with the best stemmed sweet from thence; the three
sweet hhds are numbered A. B. & C. The remainder is Aro-
noko, some of it very good & some very heavy, but all of it
both better & heavier than the best last year, which I assure
myself you will take very good care to make a good market of.
Now inclosed is a second bill of Loading for thirteen hhds Tob°.
I question not their meeting with a good Market under your
conduct. I would have sent for the effects thereof a good ordi-
nary Surveyor's Instrument fit for our Country's use, & the
Remainder in ordinary Linnen, woolen, shoes & Iron ware, Such
and so Sorted as may make a fit to trade w ith up the
River; you know best how to suit it according to the money in
your hand, & therefore shall refer the same to you. Inclosed is
a bill of Loading for twenty hhds of my Lord Fairfax but directed
to you till his Lordship's farther order; therefore I would advise
to send immediately to London a letter to my Lord Fairfax to
be left at Mr. Perry's, Merchant in London, & there you will
have speedy advice how to proceed.
Your Wff.
April 27, 1697.
Mr. John Taylor:
Sir. Last year I shipped & consigned to you thirteen hhd?
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of Tob° in Cap. Thomas Emmes; the ship I am sure arrived
safe, & the Tob° was both good & well delivered to you accord-
ing to bill of Loading, but to this hour have not heard a word
from you. I am yet so charitable to think that your letters to
me miscarried, but I can't imagine that a Merchant of your Port
& Dealing but would so methodize your business to give due &
proper answers to all correspondents & Dealers, but perhaps
your own convenience this way might occasion the miscarriage.
Therefore I have ordered Mr. Cooper, of London, Merchant,
with whom I have had a long and punctuall Correspondence &
to whom I send this letter open, to receive my dues from you,
which I am well assured upon the sight of this you will readily
and punctually comply with, & accordingly pay him what is
justly due. from S'r,
Your WfF.
To Mr. John Taylor, Merch1 in London.
May nth, 1697.
•Capt. Roger Jones,
Dear S'r. This comes for cover of a bill of Loading for
three hhds stemmed sweet scented Tob° both, very good & pretty
heavy, which are consigned to your self, & hope will come well
to your hands & there I question not as good a market as others.
My design was for a greater quantity, but could not get freight;
this casually happened. Also in this ship is sent to you a bill of
Loading for four hhd5 of the Proprietors Tob° as you will see by
the enclosed bill of Loading, what Tob" we have sent them
before, (for this Tun accidentally met with, Capt. Brent being in
Maryland). You will see by our large letters & Papers, Dupli-
cated & now on board the fleet, if they come safe to hand,
which we have endeavored, by which our masters & your self
will see what a hard game we have to play the contrary party
that is our opposers, having the best cards & the Trumps to
boot, especially the Honours, yet would my Lord Fairfax there
take his turn in Shuffling & Dealing the cards, & his Lordship
with the rest see that we were not cheated in our game, I ques-
tion not but we should gain the sett tho' the game is so far
plaid, but if we be not as we have now & always urged, sup-
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ported from thence not only our master's money will be lost, but
we shall hardly be able to keep our just and legall standing.
Their interest, I hope, will spur forward the first & the last. I
am well assured their Honour will oblige them to the support of,
for Sherwood and Spicer both say that their little appearance
has been infinitely injurious to them, if we then guess at ours,
therefore either let us be supported from thence, or be called to
an account & fairly render up our trust. Your distance, per-
haps, may make this that I write now seem Apocryphal, but if
you were here upon the spot you would see plainly that it was
canonical. S'r, please after you have sold my Tob°,to say the
three hhd3 stemmed sweet scented, out of the Produce thereof
send me two Suits, a Winter & Summer Suite, ordinary and
Decent, the measures you may guess at, their shoes, stockings
& two Carolina hats of the largest size in the head, a handsome
quantity of fruit & spice, the remainder in Nails, a few four
pennys, two thousand two pennys, some sixes & the rest in sin-
gle tens & eights no double tenns. I shall expect your answer
by the first conveniency, & if you will put in your own News or
printed News to the value of twenty or thirty shillings it will be
very acceptable to
Wff.
To Capt. Roger Jones, Merchant in London.
July ist, 1698.
Mr. Cornelius Serjeant:
S'r. About a week since I received yours by James Scot,
in the Mountjoy wherein you give me an account of the lowness
of Tob° but with all that mine is not yet sold which I hope lyes
for a better market, for as money grows more plentifull Tob° as
well as all other foreign commoditys must rise, for the lowness of
Tob" I have advice from London was only occasioned by the
want of money. Now Sir to give you advice about Tob0 with
us here are great crops under expectation, God only knows what
accident may happen if none. I shall be in hopes of making you
considerable consignments this year, & shall not be wanting to
advise others to you. Capt. Brent to whom I gave your respects
resolves to send you some if he can possibly meet wth freight.
Since you are concerned in severall ships to come this year for
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Virginia, I shall desire you to secure me in one of your Ships
two Tunn & a half at least to make a merchant like Sum accord-
ing to your letter, & ten hh'1* more uncertain; also Capt. Brent
would have a Tunn & half secured for him & some more uncer-
tain. When a good market for sales through a large time is
given for payment if it be in secure hands refuse not the offer,
for I am at present in hopes not to .have a present occasion for
the money. By my next which I hope will not be long after
this perhaps I may say more.
Your WfF.
To Mr. Cornelius Serjeant.
June 6th, 1698.
Mr. Samuel Foote, .
S'r. I believe you are a totall stranger to me, not yet hear-
ing of my name, & to receive not only this large letter but a
large Packet too, perhaps, may at first view be surprising. I
will assure you, S'r, whatever I am to you fame has made you
known to me, with a very fair character, & that has been aug-
mented by my long intimate conversation & correspondence
with your two Uncles, Sam & Nick Hayward, and your poor
brother here in the country, who deserves your pity and regard,
what* I can serve him he shall freely command. S'r, the copys
of the letter here with sent will acquaint you with the full busi-
ness betwixt Mr. Hayward & myself, therewith you will find
what bills of Exchange I have sent to him, I cannot yet under-
stand any of them have been presented & consequently none
paid, therefore, S'r, I request you to overlook his papers, make
Presentation of the Respective bills & get payment, & please to
keep the money in your hands till your further order, I am sure
it cannot be doubtfull & I hope it will not be troublesome to
lodge so much money in your hands which I look upon sure &
safe. Mr. Newmans business you will fully see in Mr. Hay-
ward's & his letters & observations, if it were not too much
trouble I would desire to negotiate & finish that affair with Mr.
Newman just in the same method &. in all particular circum-
stances. S'r, Had I know you to be a man of parts, throughly
paced in business, I should have been longer in my Directions,
till my next I take leave to subscribe. My next will be fuller,
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this Directs only to a Roll of papers in Mr. Nichs Hayward's
Office. Study what you call it, &c.
S'r. After concerting Mr. Hayward's papers, if you please to
be so kind as to be full to me it will be the highest obligation
can be put upon,
S'r, Your Wff.
To Mr. Samuel Foote. These.
June 7th, 1698.
S'r William Davis:
S'r. Mr. Auditor Byrd's request & Invitation together with
Mr. Markham's handsome & gentill character gives the occasion
of this letter & this present consignment. I assure myself you
will dispose thereof to my best advantage, & if you see a rising
Market stop my sales till the heighth thereof, for I have no occa-
sion of money nor goods. Please to be frequent & familliar in
your letters, & what news you think conveniently to communi-
cate shall be taken acceptably & punctually paid. Please to
receive the inclosed bill of Mr. Henry Martin's for ,£16.17 ster-
ling to keep it in your hands till my farther order. S'r now we
are come to the seventh of July & I send the above as copy of
my former; this comes now to inclose a second bill of Loading
& a second bill of Exchange for ^16.17.00 Ster. , which I am
sure you will manage to my advantage. I have also inclosed
sent you a bill of Loading for two hhds in Cap1 Thomas Opy,
junt. If you mind the bill of Loading the Tob° is here shipt by
Opie himself, & to be delivered me to contain a thousand weight
at least of neat Tob° when it comes to your hands, to whom I do
by this Order & assign it,& question not but to come to a good
market by your conduct. In my next I shall say more & believe
consign you more Tob° & therefore will only say now that I am
irour Wff.
To S'r William Davis, Merchant in Bristol.
June 30th, 1698.
Mr. Jno. Cooper:
S'r. Your two letters both of the 24th Decr Date I have
receiv'd, & Inclosed a letter from my mother, together with the
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box, in it the welcome bible. Instead of three pounds let four
pounds be the purchase, if she be now living. I thank your
kindness in not suddenly disposing' my Tob° when the market
was low; I hope since it is risen to my advantage your kindness
about my Tob° Intended to be presented requires my thankful-
ness, which I heartily give you. You know Mr. John Taylor's
business as well as I can inform you. Pray use your own Dis-
cretion in the Procedure therein, & be earnest both to get his
Account & my money into your hands. Just as I am writing
this I received a letter from Mr. Taylor, wherein he gives me an
account of the Sales of my Tob°, & tells me he has paid freight
& custom for the thirteen hh'1" which he pretends to you was lost;
if lost, why the freight & custom paid; if there, why not my
account credit for it. He tells me in his letter that one Joseph
Jackson shipped it off on his account, pretending that he had
one of same Mark; further he writes me that the freight and
custom is paid by him for the same, as I have told you above,
which to me is a Riddle, & further assures that the clear Pro-
duce is ^13 sterling, which I conceive & hope you will see to it
to be added to my money in his hands, which I desire you to get
of him, for must I seek for a man that has upon bare pretension
taken away a hhd of Tob" delivered to him, & for which he paid
freight & custom & consequently was possess' d therewith. I
hope you will manage it to my advantage. Inclosed conies
herewith a true copy of Taylor's letter, account of sales & ac-
count currant, as you will see how he comes to pay freight &
custom & another man take his Tob0 I cannot imagine, but by
his letter he makes it clear to me that that was a good hha let
the others be what they will, for though the others do not clear
much yet I find that which looks with a predjudice countenance
upon me. Here is a considerable deal of money; I shall once
again desire your conduct, Diligence & Care in this affair, & to
give me a full account by the first conveniency. My last letter
to Mr. Nicholas Hayward comes herewith together with a letter
of directions to Mr. Newman, Book Seller in London. By Mr.
Hayward' s letter you will see partly how our circumstances
stood; the copy of his last acct. currant I have not yet sent, but
perhaps may in my next. I cannot understand by any hand
that the bills sent him as there you will see has been presented.
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& consequently if so not paid. I heartily thank your former
care & trouble in that affair, & now must earnestly require &
press you not only to continue the same but to use your utmost
endeavors that I may not be so great a loser as the present pros-
pect of affairs renders doubtful, for his Debt to me was before
that unhappy addition of those last bills of Exchange. Mr.
Newman's business so fully speaks itself that I shall say no more
than to desire you to pursue, as Mr. Hayward if he had lived
would have done. I had almost forgot one thing to tell you that
I have already writ to a Nephew of Mr. Hayward' s, Mr. Sam-
uel Foote, & inclosed sent him the same copys as I now send
you, because it was rumoured here that he had the management
of his Uncle's estate & business in behalf of Mr. Hayward, his
cousin, Mr. Hayward's son. Whether so or no, or whether he
will negotiate my affair please to give me a full account by your
next. That I have not consigned you any Tob° this year you
may wonder at, but in truth S'r, Oronok's Tob° was generally
sorry, & of that that was good I could get none for myself,
Neither do nor have made anything but sweet for some years,
but with you it seemed inconsiderable & unvaluable; therefore
have sent you none, though to whomsoever else I send it I never
fall short; sometimes exceed York sweet price & a Plymouth
last Decr had £2^ sterling a hh'1 clear; indeed the weights were
considerable. S'r, Please to be frequent & full to me by all
opportunitys, & earnestly request you to send me in my Account
Currant, which will be a mighty satisfaction to Sir,
Your Wff.
To Mr. Jno. Cooper.
June 30, 1698.
Dear Mother,
I heartily condole your present sickness and Indisposition,
which your age now every day contracts, & God's grace will
make you bear patiently to your comfort, his glory and your
own eternal Salvation. I can not enough thank you for your
present of your choice bible. Your money that you say you had
present occasion for, I have ordered Mr. Cooper to enlarge and
you will see by his letter has ordered it to be doubled. Before
I was ten years old as I am sure you very well remember, I
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looked upon this life here as but going to an Inn no permanent
being, by God's [aid] I continue the same good thoughts & no-
tions still, therefore am always prepared for my certain Dissolution
wch. I cant be persuaded to prolong by a wish. Now dear
Mother if you should be necessitated for £8 or 10 extraordinary,
please to apply to Mr. Cooper & he upon sight of this letter will
furnish you, & it will be as acceptable as if done to
Wff.
My sister died a true penitent of the Church of Engld.
July 7th, 1698.
Capt. Roger Jones,
S'r. About five days since 1 received your letter of Decr,
Date Inclosed in other letters that you may be sure were very
welcome, because writ in a style so kind & obliging, & all
things therein charged so plain & manifest fate throwing upon
the Reading those letters first made me conclude my own par-
ticular would not be very acceptable & accordingly I found it.
I have made no other Tob° than stemmed sweet at none of my
Quarters for some years past, & always have shipped all, have
had full prices from London & every port I sent it to, & from
the city of Bristol sometimes exceeding the York market, but
always it had a fair character which makes me think you may be
mistaken in your guesses of the foulness of that small parcell
sent to you when Capt. Allison brought me the things sent, I
was surprised not to see Letter, bill of Loading, or account of
the Purchase of the things sent, how to reconcile it I could not
tell, but the receipt of your letter come to hand has made me
easie therein, for by that letter & its companions, I guess that
my own particular business was not worthy your notice to one
that had been such a knave, &c. , To the Proprietors, & are
gladly willing to render a full & fair account of our whole man-
age & minutest action in their affairs, to any person authorized
to receive the same, which their interest requires speed in, else
this year's may be endangered thereby, for men under our char-
acters cannot be expected now reasonably, rigorously to prose-
cute. S'r, I shall proceed no further, either in observations or
reflections, but hope in my own particular business you will mend
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your last mistake, & send me in by the next conveniency the
account of Prices of the things sent, my acct. of Sales Account
& Currant. Capt. Allison in whom goes the Proprietor's Tob"
will be able to give some manner of account of the Diligence in
their affairs who has been everywhere in their Territory's & is
sufficiently knowing in my trouble & charge therein, as also may
be seen by discoursing every sheriff who must be collector,
think you what you will there, how mightily we have cheated
them & secured the best Tob0 for ourselves, I shall earnestly ex-
pect the particular answer to my own particular business by the
first opportunity. Come let me tell you ways that you have to
arrive at our knavery. To the Proprietors the first by Allison
who knows the affair almost as well as our selves, having gene-
rail orders to the Sheriff our Collectors to take all receipts on
board his Ship, know of him whether any of them said our
Notes were unreasonable, having shipped off, he sold the great-
est part of their Tob0, which be sure must be told him if it had
been so or anything like it. The second is for their next Agent
to apply himself to the collector and to know what Tob0 received
& how disposed, this I will promise you is friendly advice. The
above is duplicate of my former, and now, Sir, we are arrived
to the 22nd July, I have little farther to say than only this, that
if your good friend that drunken sottish inhospitable
fellow, if he had lived to come in should not have had one hhd.
on board any ship he was concerned in, neither of mine nor of
the Proprietors unless their express orders had so commanded,
for that Rascall had such hospitality at my house, that I never
saw him sober, what sober time he had he applyed to persuade
Bagwell from the Proprietor's service, & was as great a villain
as lived in that affair. As to the Proprietor's business have said
enough, when you come in as I could wish or any one else &
account then the easie credulity of you there, the maliciousness
of our enemies & our own Integrity will appear. I am
Your Wff.
July 21st, 1698.
Mr. George Mason:
By my last in the Mountjoy their haste would give me no
further opportunity than only to write congratulatory, & to
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assure you of our healths here; And by this conveniency of the
Richard & John I have time enough to tell you that I have
received yours from Cap1 Jones his own hands, dated the 28th
Decr, & now must tell you in your own expression plainly I was
cheated in them eight hhds Tob° in the said Richli & John, for I
trusted to the man's word that paid them to me both for weight
& goodness; heavy weights & choice Tob° he render' d account
to me, but by your letter & account of Sales I am well assured
I was abused; but the man died before your letter arrived, there-
fore that is at an end. Truly as to your taking & giving me
Credit for that & hhds I don't fault it, but must for the future
desire you to expose my own stemmed sweet scented out of my
own crops, which I know to be good to the view & Sale of the
Market, for really my account there methinks looks very low,
of which I hope hereafter you will take care that is my own
Stemmed sweet scented. I shall never trouble Bristol Market
more with any walnut plank; the reason of my sending this was
I heard you were yourself building, & I thought it might suite
your conveniency, for Mr. Blathwaite being building some where
about your parts has too much black walnut plank from Capt.
Brent, & the Govern1 who buys it for him pays six pence a foot
here in the Country. Capt. Jones I think has carried home two
or three turns for him, & has now a turn home with him; there-
fore I say though your Bristol price did not answer my expecta-
tion yet I thought my design at first well grounded. As to your
fringe it came safe & was welcome, though my wife had one bet-
ter & richer by her, being a thick, close, large fringe, half silver,
half gold, & so no necessity for this. S'r, by this comes a large
& dear consignment from me, the consignment of a son to your
Care & Conduct. I am well Pleased & assure myself of a care-
full & Ingenious manage, if you will please to undertake it; the
general good character of your most vertuous Lady who I must
esteem the Cape Merchant in the Adventure, puts me under the
Assurance that he will be as well, if not better, under your Con-
duct there than he can be possibly with us here. He is furnished
with Cloathes only for his Sea voyage, for I thought it was need-
less to make him up cloathes here for his wear there, because it
might be there better & more suitably done; therefore I shall
refer to you for furnishing of him with what is fit and decent,
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as befits an honest Planter or farmer's Son, not with what's rich
or gaudy. I shall refer that to your own discretion. Now, S'r,
to tell you that he is eleven years & a half old, & can hardly
read or write a word of English might make you believe that
either he was a dull boy or that I was a very careless & neglect-
full Parent. Indeed it is neither Carelessness in me nor dullness
in him, for although he cannot read or write English, yet he can
both read, write & speak French & has run over the rudiments
of the Latin Grammer, according to the french method, for he
has been a considerable time with a most ingenuous french
Gentleman, a minister who had the Government & tutorage
of him, & indeed did it singularly well; but the unhealthy
fullness of his seat & the sickliness of the child occasioned
his remove from thence. Therefore if it could be as Capt.
Jones tells me it may, I would have him put to a french school-
master to continue his french & learn Latin. Now Capt.
Jones tells me there is such a school or two about three or
four miles from Bristol & if it could conveniently be done I
would have him boarded at school master's house. Now Sr. I
have told you my mind & how I would have him managed If I
could, I must at last say in generall terms, that I refer the whole
to your discreet & prudent manage, assuring myself that if you
are pleased to undertake the trouble, you will do by him as if he
were a child or relation of your own, & shall without more say-
ing refer him wholly to your Conduct, & hope within a week
after his arrival you will contrive him to his business, whats ne-
cessary for him, either for books, cloathes or now & then a little
money to buy apples, plums &c. , is left solely to yourself & all
charges shall be punctually answer' d you & thankfully acknowl-
edged. Herewith comes inclosed a letter open to Mr. Cornelius
Sergeant together with a note upon him to pay you ^85, 01, 8,
which I desire you to receive of him, wcb upon sight I am sure
he will punctually pay. Sr. I desire you by the first good con-
veniency to send me these things following (viz): Two large
Silver dishes containing about 81 or 90 ounces each Dish. A
Dozen Silver plates, Two Silver bread plates, A pair of silver
Candle Sticks large and fair, A pair of silver snuffers and stand.
I cannot tell whether these things are to be bought in Bristol,
but from London I have had of the same sort from Mr. Richard
LETTERS OF WILLIAM FITZHUGH: 71
Smith & Mr. Elias Spinkes very substantial & very good silver,
but refer the same wholly to your self both where & to buy of
whom, only this I must tell you, that I would have no letters
engraved upon them nor Coat of Arms, having a servant of
my own, a singular good engraver, & so can save that money.
Also I would have you send me a callico quilted morning
gown for myself, & a black crape gown & petticoat for my
wife. Now it is time to leave off sending for any more things
this year & to tell you that if the things sent for, together with the
necessary charge you must be at about my son shall have drained
your pockets dry already of my money in your hand, & now or-
dered you by Mr. Serjeant the effects of the little Tob° I shall
now consign you, I shall take care forthwith to pay what remains
& to lodge more in your hands, but it that should not be satis-
factory, however pray fail not of sending me in the things accor-
ding to Directions, & I am in hopes Sr. William Davis upon
sight of this my letter will answer it, but if my expectations there
should short too, I am sure Capt. Jones or Mr. Markham will
be security that you shall be fully answered, & that timely In-
closed you will have a bill of Loading for a Tun of stemmed
Tob° of my own Crop, which I assure myself you will dispose
to the best advantage. My wife & self requests you will make
our humble services acceptable to your good Lady by your kind
presentation.
July 21st, 1698.
Mr. Cornelius Serjeant,
Pay or cause to be paid to Mr. George Mason of Bristol,
Merchant or order, the sum of Eighty-five pounds, one shilling
& eight pence sterling, make good payment & enter it to the
account of Sr. your
Wff.
To Mr. George Mason.
July 21st, 1698.
Mr. Edward Hayward,
Sir. You were pleased to promise me punctually & without
fail, to send me in by the first conveniency what books I sent
for by you if to be had in Bristol or London, therefore assuring
myself & depending wholly upon your promise, I have neglected
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all other conveniency's to send for these books following by you,
viz: all the Statutes made since the twenty -second of King Charles
the Second to this year, the 2nd Part of Rushworth's Collec-
tions in 2 volumes, the third part of Rushworth's Collections in
2 volumes, Doctr Thos. Burnett's Theory of the earth in Eng-
lish, all the works of the Author of the whole Duty of man in
one volume, The Lord Bacon's Remains, Cotton's exact abridge-
ment of the Records of the Tower, Buchanan's de jure Regin
assud Scotos, if to be had in English, Mr. Boyle's letter to a
friend concerning specifick Physick, A large fair printed bible in
quarto, A large common prayer book in folio, The Secret His-
tory of King Chas. the 2nd & King James the 2nd, A continua-
tion of the Secret History of Whitehall to the Abdica°n, &c. ,
An Historical account of the memorable actions of King Wil-
liam the third. These are the books I desire you, without fail,
to send me. I am sure you may have all but one, & that is
Buchanan, I cannot say whether ever it has been Englished, the
rest are every day to be had in London to be sure, some part in
Bristol, therefore do not send me word some of them are not to
be had, but what I need I say so for I know you will not be so
unkind to
Your Wff.
To Mr. Hayward.
(to be concluded.)
THE CALVERT FAMILY. 73
GENEALOGY.
Families of Lower Norfolk and Princess Anne Counties.
CALVERT FAMILY.
(continued.)
Cornelius Calvert, 2nd.
Cornelius Calvert, 2d, was son of Cornelius Calvert, 1st, and Mary
Saunders; he was born 13th March, 1723, and married June 19, 1749,
Elizabeth Thoroughgood, daughter of John Thoroughgood and Eliza"
beth (Mason?)
Marriage Bond.
1749, June 19th, Cornelius Calvert of Norfolk county with Eliz'a.
Cornelius Calvert,
John Thoroughgood.
Made November iS, 1751, and recorded the next day. Cornelius Cal-
vert, of Norfolk county, mariner, and Elizabeth his wife, one of the
daughters of John Thoroughgood, senior, of the one part, and Christo-
pher Wright, of Princess Anne county, practitioner of medicine and
chirurgery, of the other.
Issue of Cornelius Calvert, 2d, and Elizabeth Thoroughgood: Saunders
T. Calvert, Ann, wife of James Tucker, Mary, wife of William Walke.
"On Mar. 31st, 1776, a number of the inhabitants of the town & county
of Norfolk assembled at the Court House & an association was or-
ganized, called the 'Sons of Liberty,' to protest against the stamp Act
& to assert on the broadest grounds the rights of the Colony." Among
the names enrolled are those of Cornelius Calvert, 2d, and his brothers
Maximilian, Chistopher and Samuel. (See Forest's History of Norfolk,
page 70. )
Letter from Cornelius Calvert, 2d, to his ward and grandson Anthony
Walke:
" Virginia, Norfolk, April 8th, 1802.
" Dear Grandson, — Yours under date March 15th came to hand a few
Days ago. The Contents of the front parts of it is Reasonable and
Pleasant a noufe, the Latter part of it only serves to Hurt your Grand-
father's feelings, you want me to apply to Mr. Bacchus in Regard to your
Chariton, which is wrong in you soe to doe, & you want me to Lett you
ware a Gold Watch. Your Grandfather thinks it is Time a Noufe for
you as a Youth to ware one when you arrive at the age of 21, when you
are to take Possession of what your Parents left you, & if you take as
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good care of it as I doe it will make you a happy man. But if you squan-
der it away in Gold watches &c. it will only make you afterwards miser-
able, and am afraid you have paid very Little Regard to the Petersburg
Intelligencer that I inclosed to you sometime agoe: in Sep. next you will
then be 19 years of Age.
" I only want you to stay at Yale College untill you are 20, & then if I
am alive, I shall want you to come here & assist me in the Collection &
Management of your Parents Estate, & whereas you have been under
the Derection of these Worthy Gentlemen, to-wit: Mr. Woodward, Mr.
Bacchus, and President Dwight, if you dont gitt a good Education &
turn out a good moral man you will have noe one to blame but yourself,
and I now Inclose you a United State Banks note for fifty Dollars, No.
3042, which I hope will Gitt safe to hand, & May health & Happyness
Attend you is the Desire of your aged Grandfather.
" Cornelius Calvert, Sen'r.
" Yesterday I Received a Letter from Mr. Bacchus who writes me very
favorable in your Behalf, which gives Me Hopes you may yett Turn out
a Good Morel Man.
" (Addressed.)
" Mr. Anthony Walke,
"At Yale College, New haven, " Connecticut.
"To the care of the Rev'd President Dwight."
Will of Cornelius Calvert, 2nd.
In the name of God, Amen. I, Cornelius Calvert, Senior, of the Bor-
ough of Norfolk, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, but
considering my advanced age and the uncertainty of human life, and
being desirous to dispose of all my Estate according to the dictates of
my own Judgment and inclination, do make, ordain & publish this my
Last will & Testament, hereby revoking and annulling all and every
former will and wills by me heretofore made, that is to say —
Imprimis. I give & bequeath unto my son, Sanders T. Calvert, dur-
ing his natural life, Two hundred Dollars per annum to be paid to him
by my Executor hereinafter named at stated quarter yearly periods, the
first quarter to commence on the day of my death.
Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter, Ann Tucker, all the rest
and residue of my Estate, of what nature or description soever, real &
personal, in possession and in action, To have and to hold the Estate so
given, devised & bequeathed unto her, my said Daughter, and her heirs
forever. Finally, I do hereby nominate, constitute and appoint my son-
in-law, James Tucker, the sole Executor of this my last will and Testa-
ment, and it is my will and desire, and accordingly I do hereby direct
that he shall qualify in that capacity and be invested with all the powers
THE CALVERT FAMILY. 75
and functions of my Executor, without giving security for his discharg-
ing the duties of that Office.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal
this 28th day of Sept. in the Year of our Lord one Thousand, eight
hundred and four.
Cornelius Calvert [Seal].
The word two in the ninth line being previously altered and inserted
by Cornelius Calvert. Signed, sealed, published and declared as and
for the last will and Testament of the above named Cornelius Calvert,
Senior, in the presence of us, Mich'l Madden, Jno. Stith, Wm. Francis,
Jno. T. Keeling.
Norfolk Borough:
At a Hustings Court held the 2Sth day of Jan., 1805. The last will
& Testament of Cornelius Calvert, deceased, was this day proved in
open Court by the oaths of Michael Madden, William Francis and John
Stith, three of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and ordered to be
recorded; and at a Hustings Court continued and held the 30th day of
Jan., 1805, on the motion of James Tucker, the Executor named in the
Said will, who made oath thereto and together with Thomas Willock and
Samuel Moseley, his Securities, entered into and acknowledged their
bond in the penalty of Fifteen Thousand Dollars conditioned as the Law
directs, certificate is granted him for obtaining a probat thereof in due
form, from which proceeding John Calvert prayed an appeal to the next
District Court directed by Law to be holden in Suffolk, which was
granted on his giving bond therefor with security in the penalty of
twenty pounds to James Tucker, the Executor.
Teste Wm. Sharp, Cl'k Court.
In the will of Sanders T. Calvert, son of Cornelius Calvert, 2nd, and
Elizabeth Thorowgood, he leaves half of his estate to Mrs. Sarah Ingram,
the other half to his " nephews and neices the Walkes, children of my
deceased sister Mary Walke." "Nephew Anthony Walke (4th) and
Geo. Mcintosh Executors." Will made 1st October, 1806; recorded in
Norfolk December 29, 1807.
Mary Calvert.
Mary Calvert, daughter of Cornelius Calvert, 2nd, and Elizabeth
Thoroughgood, and wife of William Walke.
Calvert Line.
Cornelius Calvert ist=Mary Saunders.
Cornelius Calvert 2nd=Elizabeth Thorowgood.
Mary Calvert=William Walke.
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WILLIAMSON FAMILY.
The first Williamsons in Virginia settled in Surrey, opposite James-
town, naming the estate " Cobham Hall," after Cobham Hall, Kent,
England, the seat of the English Williamsons, thence they spread over
Virginia and North Carolina. Hugh Williamson, member of the Con-
tinental Congress of 1784, was the most distinguished of the North Car-
olina Williamsons.
John Williamson of Kent, England, married Rebecca Chamberlayne
of New Kent, Va. (see Hewing 's Statutes at Large, Vol. 4, page 535);
he was elected vestryman of Curl's church, Henrico county, Va., June
l7, ^IZi, and remained vestryman until his death, 1757, and lived to see
his grandson, Jno. Williamson, Jr., a vestryman in the same church.
Jno. Williamson died 1757; his children were Thomas, John and Cuth-
bert.
Thomas Williamson, ist.
Thomas Williamson, ist, son of Jno. Williamson and Rebecca Cham-
berlayne, was born 170S; he lived on his plantation on the Brook Road,
Henrico county, Va. At a vestry meeting for Henrico parish, held
October 8, 1737, he offered to give land to build a new church on his
plantation "The Brook." This was the origin of the present St. John's
church, Richmond, Va. "Site changed from Williamsons to present
site Richmond, 13 Oct., 1746." Thos. Williamson, ist, married Judith
Fleming.
John Williamson, 2nd.
John Williamson, 2nd, son of Thos. Williamson, ist, and Judith
Fleming, was born in 1733. He was a vestryman in Henrico parish in
1754. He married Sarah Price, daughter of Jno. Price, of Henrico, and
Mary White. Jno. Williamson, 2nd, died in 1806, leaving children:
Thos. Williamson, 2nd, Jno. Price Williamson, Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary
Lancaster and Rebecca Bowles.
Will of Jno. Williamson (2nd), of the county of Henrico, made 20th
March, 1806, proved ist December, 1806, and 2nd February, 1807. " I
lend to my beloved wife, Sarah Williamson, the tract of land whereon I
now live, during her natural life, and at her death I wish the said land
to be equally divided between my two sons, Thos. Williamson and Jno.
Price Williamson, on their paying all my just debts." " I give unto my
son, Thos. Williamson, five negroes, to-wit: Old James, Jean Cook,
Bob, Eliza and Martha Ann to him and his heirs forever."
Thos. Williamson, Jno. Price Williamson and Maj. Wm. Price, Ex'ors.
Thomas Williamson, 2D.
Thomas Williamson, 2d, son of John Williamson, 2d, and Sarah Price,
was born in 1777. He was married in Richmond, May 20, 1800, to Eliz-
abeth Gait, who died in 1807 leaving two children: ist Gabriel Gait Wil-
THE WILLIAMSON FAMILY. 77
liamson, born 1803, married Elizabeth Anne Gatewood, 3 June, 1S34, at
Norfolk, Va. He was of the U. S. Navy, and commanded the U. S. S.
Fulton, which was lost in a gale in the gulf of Mexico. 2d, John Gait
Williamson, M. D., born 1806, married Mary R. Dixon, of Richmond.
He died a few days after the entrance of the Federal troops into Wil-
liamsburg, where he was practicing his profession.
Thomas Williamson, 2d, married 2d, Anne McC. McWalke, 13 July,
1809, at "The Ferry," Princess Anne county, Va. He was until his death
cashier of the Virginia Bank, of Norfolk, and was Mayor of Norfolk in
1829. He died in 1846, leaving issue by his second wife Anne Walke:
1st. William Price Williamson, U. S. Navy, born 1S10. He was Engi-
neer in Chief of the U. S. and C. S. Navies and placed the machinery in
the famous Confederate ram Merrimac. He married Penelope B. Mc-
Donald, of Edenton, N. C.
2d. Thomas Holmes Williamson, born 1S13, married Louisa Henrietta
Fenton Garnett. He was Lieutenant-Colonel of Virginia Engineers and
Chief Engineer of the Army of Northern Va. 1861 at the battle of Man-
assas. He put up the batteries at Evansport on the Potomac, while a
U. S. ship of war lay at anchor as a guard directly opposite the works at
Evansport. He died a Professor of Engineers at Virginia Military Insti-
tute. Married second, Mrs. Julia Wharton.
3d. Henry Watson Williamson, born 1823, married Patty Green,
daughter of Com. William Green, U. S. N. He was lieutenant in Vir-
ginia Regiment, Mexican War of 1846; Captain company T, in 6th Vir-
ginia; Lieutenant-Colonel Engineers at Craney Island; commanded 600
sharpshooters at Drewry's Bluff; Com. 1st regiment at Malvern Hill;
wounded in hip Second Manassas; in right arm at the Wilderness; lost
left hand at Spotsylvania Court House, and lost left arm at Crater. On
Seaboard R. R. construction after the war and died Assistant Professor
at Virginia Military Institute.
4th. Cornelius Calvert Williamson, born 1817, went to California in
1S49 ar,d never heard from.
5th. Ann Walke Williamson, married James Marsden Smith, a wealthy
merchant of Norfolk.
6th. Sarah Lewis Williamson, married James Henderson, United
States Navy.
7th. Elizabeth Walke Williamson, married Dr. Robert Baylor Tun-
stall, of Norfolk.
8th. Virginia Williamson, married John Saunders Taylor, United
States Navy.
Williamson Line.
John Williamson, ist=Rebecca Chamberlayne.
Thomas Williamson, ist=Judith Fleming.
John Williamson, 2nd=Sarah Price.
Thomas Williamson, 2nd=Anne McC. McWalke.
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PRICE FAMILY.
The first of the name in Virginia was Samuel Price, an officer in Mon-
mouth's Rebellion, who came to Virginia when that rebellion failed in
1685, & married Elizabeth Pryor. Their son, John White Price, married
Anne Kennon, and their son, John Price, married Mary White.
"At a meeting of the Commissioners for the County of Henrico at the
Court House on Saturday the 15th day of March, 1783, pursuant to their
last adjournment, for receiving Testimony respecting the Records of
this County which have been destroyed by the enemy.
"Present. Isaac Younghusband, Nath. Wilkinson, Turner Southall
and Miles Selden, jr., Gents, Commis.
"A Copy of last will & testament of Jno. Price, deceased, was laid
before the Commissioners, and thereupon Mary Williamson being sworn
deposed that the said Copy is a true one of the last will & Testament of
the said Jno. Price, deceased, which together with the record thereof
have been destroyed by the enemy, whereupon the same is ordered to
be certified."
Mentions wife Mary, sons Samuel, James, Barret, John, William, Dan-
iel and Elisha, grandson John Stake, daughters Martha Hedges, Mary
Leonard, Catherine Wood. " I give to my daughter, Sarah Williamson,
one negro named Esther & the next that is raised of fifty pounds."
Copy — Teste Adam Craig, C. H. C.
At a quarterly Court held for Henrico Co. at the Courthouse on Mon-
day the second day of March, 181 2, the foregoing attested Copy of the
last will & Testament of Jno. Price, deceased, was ordered to be re-
corded.
Test Izard B. Whitelocke, C. H. C.
Price Line.
Samuel Price=Elizabeth Prior.
fohn White Price=Anne Kennon.
John Price=Mary White.
Sarah Price=John Williamson.
Thomas Williamson=Anne McC. McWalke.
The Family of Major Wm. Price of the Revolution.
Sketch of Price Family, of Henrico, by Dr. Wm. Price Palmer, late
Vice-President of Virginia Historical Society:
The original seat of the family was known as Chantilly. John Price
obtained from Wm. Gooch, then Governor of the State, a grant of land
located west of the town of Richmond, and lying on the old Coal-Pit
road, now known as the continuation of Broad street or Deep Run road.
THE PRICE FAMILY. 79
The land lay about three miles from what was then the village of Rich-
mond. Some of the original grant is now (1893?) owned and occupied
by Thos. Johnston, of the book firm of West & Johnston.
John Price married Mary White, of Hanover county, daughter of Col.
White near Bell's Mill, now known as Ellerson's Mills, five miles north
of Richmond. John Price and Mary White had seven sons.
First. Samuel who left two sons, William and Louis. The latter was
for many years Register of the Land Office of the State. He married
Lucy, daughter of Major William Duvall, of Buckingham county, Va.
They left four sons and one daughter. William the oldest went to
Florida and married the daughter of William Duvall, Territorial Gov-
ernor of Florida. James and Harvie second and third sons moved to
Ohio. Alexander the fourth son died without issue. Anne Pope, daugh-
ter of William and Lucy, married late in life Dr. Alfred Leyburn, of
Lexington, Rockbridge county, Va. Lewis Price died without issue.
Samuel left also two daughters, Jane and Sarah. Jane married Major
Douthat and left one son, Capt. Robert Douthat, who married Eleanor
Lewis, daughter of Col. Feilding Lewis, of VVeyanoke, Charles City
county, Va. They left two sons, Robert and Feilding. Sarah, the other
daughter of Samuel Price, died very old and without issue.
James, third son of John and Mary White, left two sons, viz: John F.
Price, for many years sergeant of Richmond. He married Maria Win-
ston, of Hanover county, and left one son, James, who moved to Ala-
bama. Samuel, second son of James, died without issue. James, third
son of John, left also five daughters. First, Martha, married a Mr. Mar-
tin; Second, Mary, married Mr. Sydnor, of Henrico county; Third,
Naney, married Robert Radford. These three left no children. Fourth,
Theodosia married Capt. Wm, O. Wren, of Richmond, who succeeded
John F. Price as sergeant of the city of Richmond, and held the office
for thirty years. Capt. Wren and Theodosia left four sons. John F.
Wren, who married Anne Kennon, was a tobacconist and was long In-
spector of Tobacco at the State Public Warehouse. Second, Anthony
D. Wren who moved to Staunton, in Augusta county, and married Miss
Breckinridge. Third, Samuel, died early. Fourth, Robert who mar-
ried a Miss Stone, of Henrico, and went to Alabama. Capt. Wm. D.
Wren left also three daughters. First, Virginia, who married Loftis
Ellett, long clerk of Henrico county. They had three sons, James,
Robert and Thomas. Second, Mary, who died without issue. Third,
Susannah, married late in life Dr. Alfred Leyburn, of Lexington, Va.,
who had married Anne Pope Price, but had become a widower.
John, third son of John and Mary White, left two sons. William
moved to Kentucky, Daniel moved to Alabama.
Barrett Price, fourth son of John and Mary White, had one son and
six daughters.
Fifth, Major William Price, son of John and Mary White, was distin-
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guished in the Revolution of 1776, at the storming of Stony Point, and
at the battle of Cow-Pens was wounded twice. After the war, was in
command of the Point of Fork, and subsequently Inspector at the pub-
lic warehouse in Richmond until his death in 1835, was buried with
great military honor by the troops and citizens of Richmond. He mar-
ried Sarah Lewis, daughter of Col. Robt. Lewis, of "The Bird," in
Goochland county, Va. They had but one child, a son, Nicholas Lewis
Price, who died at seventeen years of age, and lies interred in old St.
Johns churchyard at Richmond, Va.
John Price and Mary White had also three daughters, Sarah, Cathe-
rine and Mary. Sarah married John Williamson. They left two sons,
Thomas and John P. Williamson. Thomas was long a resident of Nor-
folk, Va., and the well-known cashier of the Bank of Virginia at that
place. He had a numerous family, one of his sons, a major, was Chief
Engineer of the United States Navy, and another, Col. Thomas H.
Williamson, a distinguisded Engineer and long Professor at the Virginia
Military Institute at Lexington.
I was named William Price Palmer after Major Wm. Price because he
married my relative Sarah Lewis, who took charge of me at the death
of my own mother. I have thus hurriedly sketched what I have been told
of this ancient and honorable family of old-time Virginians.
William P. Palmer.
MARKHAM FAMILY.
(continued.)
William Fleming Markham (John,3 Bernard,2 John1), son of John
Markham and Lucy Champe Fleming, married Susan Railey. Issue:
(1) George W. Markham.
(2) Thomas R. Markham.
(3) Martha Woodson Markham.
(4) Lucy Fleming Markham.
(5) Mary Jane Markham.
(6) William Fleming Markham.
Of these, No. 2 was a distinguished Presbyterian Divine of New
Orleans. No. 3, Martha Markham, married Fabius H. Sleeper, issue:
(1) William Markham Sleeper married Laura Risher. Issue: Benja-
min and Martha.
(2) Lucy Sleeper married Robert Fouda Gribble. Children: Eliza-
beth, Robert and Theodore.
(3) Susie M. Sleeper married Edward Jones. Children: Bessie Lucy,
George W., Susie and Martha. Bessie Lucy married Patton; their chil-
dren were Bessie Cary Patton, Edward H. Patton, Elizabeth Cary Pat-
ton.
THE MARKHAM FAMILY. 81
(4) Thomas Sleeper married Caroline Lockert. Their children were
James L. and Thomas M.
(5) Van Francis Sleeper.
Besides these Markhams, who are all descended from John, of Ches-
terfield county, Va., who came to this country from England in 1720,
there are many others in the United States. There was a William
Markham who came over with William Penn; was a kinsman of Penn's,
and also a member of the Governor's Council in 1683 {Pennsylvania
State Archives, Second Series, Vol. 9, page 624). May 28, 1685, he is
Proprietary Secretary (page 626); March 29, 1703, he is Register Gen-
eral; in 1690-5 (page 632) he is Judge of Court of Vice-Admiralty;
(page 628) he is Master of Rolls; (page 634) from 1685 to 1693 he is
Provincial Secretary; Lieutenant-Governor of province from April 26,
1693, March 26, 1695, under Crown of England; he was Deputy-Gover-
nor 1 68 1-1682, also Deputy-Governor of three lower counties (now Del-
aware). He left no sons and only one daughter, Ann; he was twice
married.
There also came over at various times William Markham, of Middle-
ton, Conn., 1650; Nathaniel, of Watertown, N. Y., 1673; Robert Mark-
ham, who, in 1607, explored the James River with Christopher Newport;
Thomas Markham, of Virginia, who came in 1636, and had a big land
grant in Henrico county, Va.; Robert Markham, age twenty-two, who
came in the Paule of London July 6, 1635, Leonard Betts, master, and
three brothers, John, Lewis and William, who appear in Virginia, John
at Alexandria and William and Lewis in Washington Parish, Westmore-
land county, early in the 1600's; also Deacon Daniel Markham, who set-
tled in Cambridge, Mass., in 1666. There are two families of Markhams
in England — one at Markham, Nottinghamshire, a famous family, as old
as Saxon surnames, embracing many famous names, such as Sir John
Markham, Chief Justice of England in time of Edward IV, Archbishop
William Markham, Archbishop of York, &c. The history of this branch
has been written by Rev. David Frederick Markham, and edited by his
son, Sir Clements R. Markham, K. C. B. (who is getting out "Mark-
ham Memorials," a work yet in manuscript [four volumes], but which
is bound to be a valuable work, as the writer is one of England's learned
men, President of Royal Geographical Society, a brilliant historian and
accurate writer). The other branch is at Spratton, Northampton, and
has been compiled and written by Christopher A. Markham, F. S. A.
The descendants of Deacon Daniel ( 1666) settled the Tennessee Valley,
and true to the English instinct for colonization have crossed the Rock-
ies and helped to settle the West. Ex-Governor H. H. Markham, of
California, is of this branch, as are the Markhams of Atlanta, Ga., Avon,
N. Y., and Durham, Conn.
The Marshall Family all descend from one Eliza Markham (grand-
mother of Chief Justice Marshall. Gen. Basil Duke, of Kentucky, is
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descended from same. Gen. Withers, of Lexington, Kentucky, was
grandson of one Anne Markham, but I am not yet sure which line of
Markhams these families of Marshall, Duke and Withers are descended
from.
Dr. James Bernard Markham married Eliza Croger Massenburg and
had three children.
(i) Eliza Evans Markham (my mother), married Captain John Al-
fred Avirett, C. S. A., of North Carolinia, and had three children:
(i) Lidie Serena Avirett; (2) James Markham Avirett; (3) John Al-
fred Avirett.
Lidie S. Avirett married Flournoy Rivers, October 15, 1891. Issue:
John Avirett Rivers, born March 22, 1894.
(2) James Deverieux Markham, married Annie S. Hayes. Issue: (1)
Sadie H. Markham; (2) Bernard C. Markham.
(3) George Francis Markham, married Elizabeth Pettit, of Memphis,
Tenn. Issue: (1) Pettit Markham, died young; (2) Virginia Markham,
died young.
Lidie Avirett Rivers.
BROCKENBROUGH FAMILY.
(continued.)
11. Champe3 Brockenbrough, married Sarah Bowie, of Port Royal,
Caroline county. Issue: 27. Lucy,6 married Philip W. Thornton, of Port
Royal; 28. Elizabeth Fauntleroy,6 born 1802, died May 5, 1887; married
Valentine Peyton, of Port Royal; 29. Daughter.6 married George Fitz-
hughj of Port Royal.
12. Reverend John5 Brockenbrough, a minister of the Episcopal
Church; married , and had a son Austin,6 who graduated at West
Point, was first lieutenant U. S. A.; resigned, and died September 6,
1S42.
17. William5 Brockenbrough, born July 10, 1778, died December
10, 1S38, long distinguished in public life; represented Essex in the
House of Delegates, 1802-3, appointed member of the Council, May,
1803; judge of the General Court, February 7, 1809; judge of Court of
Appeals. He married Judith, daughter of John and Judith (daughter
of Carter Braxton), White. Issue: 30. John IV.*; 31. Judith White,6
married Rev. John P. McGuire; 32. Elizabeth,6 married Jefferson Phelps;
33.. Mary Stephenson,6 married Willoughby Newton, M. C, of " Linden,"
Westmoreland county, and was mother of Right-Reverend John Brock-
enbrough Newton; 31. Jane,6 married Colonel Edward Colston, of
"Honeywood," Berkeley county; 32. Dr. William Spencer Roane,6 of
Hampton county, married Catherine, daughter of Thomas Cary Nelson,
and widow of Charles L, C. Page, and had one child, Judith White, who
died in 1865, aged fourteen years.
THE BROCKENBROUGH FAMILY. 83
iS. Arthur5 B. Brockenbrough,5 born October 20, 1780, died April
27, 1832; lived at the University of Virginia; married Lucy Gray. Issue:
33. Judge William H., born February 23, 1812, died June 22, 1850; U.
S. Senator from Florida; married Byrd, and died without issue.
34. Thomas6 W. 35. John N,6 born February 2, 1819, died November
26, 1847; married , and left a son. 36. George Long,6 born April
27, 1828, died October 2, 1871; married Mrs. McAdams, of Florida, and
had a daughter Loulie.7 37. Lucy W.,6 born August 19, 1814, died Au-
gust 23, 1815; 38. Sarah Roane,6 born August 14, 1843, died December
16, 1847, married Maxwell, of Florida; 39. Mary Rebecca,6 born
August 6, 1830, died February 24, 1853, married Judge Hawkins, of
Florida.
19. Dr. Austin5 Brockenbrough, long an eminent physician of
Tappahannock, member of House of Delegates from Essex, 1820-24;
married first, Lettice Lee Fauntleroy, secondly, Frances Blake. Issue:
(first marriage), 40. William Austin;6 41. John Fauntleroy;6 42. Henri-
etta,6 married Thomas Cary Nelson, Hanover county; (second marriage)
43. Sarah Roane,6 died young; 44. Elizabeth, married Samuel T. Har-
wood, of "Newington," King and Queen county; 45. Louisa C.,6 mar-
ried Dr. L. H. Richardson, of Norfolk; 46. Fanny Blake,6 married Col.
W. W. Gordon, of Tappahannock, afterwards of Richmond city; 47.
Austina,6 married Colonel John M. Brockenbrough, of "The Island,"
Richmond county; 48. Gabriella, married Joseph W. Chinn, of " Wilna,"
Richmond county; 49. Austin, A. D. C, C. S. A., killed at Gettysburg;
50. Benjamin B.6 married Anne Mason, of North Carolina.
26. Col. Moore Fauntleroy5 Brockenbrough, of "Bellville,"
Richmond county; born 1780, died Jan. 8, 1845; was justice, sheriff,
member of the Legislature (1810-11, 1815-16, &c.) and served as an
officer of Virginia militia in the war of 181 2; married first, Ball,
and had no issue to survive; married secondly, Sarah, daughter of John
and Sarah (Waller) Smith, of Mathews county. Issue: 51. Benjamin
Waller;6 52. Wm. Fauntleroy ;6 52. John M ;6 54. Edward,6 officer 40th
Virginia Regiment C. S. A., wounded at Mechanicsville, and died in
hospital July 2; 1862; 55. Littleton;6 56. Eugene,6 died, aged 14; 57..
Alice Roane,6 married Col. Wm. R. Aylett, C. S. A., of King William
county; 58. Etta,6 married Robert T. Knox, of Fredericksburg.
30. John White6 Brockenbrough, of Lexington, Va., many years
judge of United States Court for Western District of Virginia; member
Confederate Congress; Professor of Law Washington and Lee College;
married Mary C. Bowyer, of Lexington. Issue: 59. John Bowyer ? 60.
William;'1 61. Edward Colston,7 born Jan. 31, 1841; 62. Willoughby
Newton;"1 63. Louisa Gardner, married Thos. M. Semmes, Professor
Virginia Military Institute; 64. Robert Lewis ;7 65. Frances Henry.6
34. Thomas W.6 Brockenbrough, born July 26, 1816; married Sarah
Wharton, of Orange county. Issue: 66. Benjamin;7 63. Sally Maxwell,7
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married Wm. Brockenbrough; 64. James Cabell,7 married Miss Higgin-
botham; 65. George;7 66. Mary Cabell.7
40. Dr. Wm. Austin6 Brockenbrough, born June 11, 1809, died
Nov. 13, 1858; married April 12, 1832, Mary Carter Gray. Issue: 67.
Lucy Yates,7 born Dec. 6, 1834; 68. Wm. Austin,7 born Dec. 11, 1836,
married Loutie B. BeadlesJ; 69. Marius Carter,7 born April 17, 1838;
moved to Texas, married there, and had several children; 70. Thomas,7
born Dec. 26, 1841, died June 10, 1842; 71. Catherine Wellford,7 born
Jan. 9, 1843; 72- Lettice Lee,7 born April 23, 1844; 73. John Fauntleroy,7
born Dec. 23, 1845, moved to Texas; 74. Mary Randolph,7 born Jan. 3,
1847, married Dr. Thos. T. Arnold, King George county; 75. Henrietta
Nelson,7 born Sept. 29, 1849, died Feb. 4, 1854; 76. Elizabeth Grosve-
nor,7 born Dec. 8, 1850; 77. Judith Branch, born July 26, 1852.
4r. John Fauntleroy6 Brockenbrough, of "Chatham," West-
moreland county, born March 27, 181 2, died December 25, 1865; married
in 1833 Frances, daughter of Humphrey Carter. Issue: 78. Ella,7 born
1842, died at Atlanta, Ga., April 26, 1887; married 1857 Rt. Rev. John
Watous Beckwich, Prot. Epis. Bishop of Georgia; 79. Eugenia,7 mar-
ried 1859 Dr. Samuel G. Compton, of Louisiana; 80. Frances Ravens-
croft,7 married 1864 John A. Barbour, and died in Washington, D. C;
8t. Lettice Fauntleroy,7 married 1867 Meredith Thompson; 82. Dr. Aus-
tin,7 married 1873 Marie, daughter of Lloyd VV. Williams, of Baltimore,
and has a son, Lloyd; 83. Louisa C.,7 married (I) Alfred Price, (II)
Legg; 84. Johnetta,7 married Sanger, Georgetown, D. C. ; 85.
Alice Bland, married Mathew Plater, Washington, D. C.
53. John M.6 Brockenbrough, of "The Island," Richmond county,
Colonel C. S. A., Register of State Land Office; married (I) Austina
Brockenbrough, (II) Kate Mallory, of Norfolk. Issue (first marriage):
86. Sarah Roane,7 died young; 87. Eugene;7 88. Austin;7 89. John Mer-
cer;7 90. Edward;7 91. Benjamin;7 92. Tina,7 married John C. Taliaferro;
93. Jane;7 (by second marriage) 94. Samuel Richardson.
52. William Fauntleroy6 Brockenbrough, married Eliza Bland
Smith, of "Mantua," Northumberland county. Issue: 95. Sarah Smith,7
married Judge J. C. Lamb; 96. James Smith,7 married Betty Powell; 97.
Alice Waller;7 9S. William Fauntleroy;7 99. Willoughby Newton;7 100.
Agnes Atkinson; 101. Eliza Bland.7
55. Littleton6 Brockenbrough, of "Crondall," Richmond county,
married Lucy Claiborne Shackleford. Issue: 102. Moore Fauntleroy,7
born November 26, 1852; 102. John Lyne,7 born November 3, 1853, mar-
ried Eliza Marshall, daughter of Elliott M. Braxton; 103. Littleton,7 born
July 24, 1854.
59. John Bowyer7 Brockenbrough, married Lucy Alice Murrell,
of Lynchburg. Issue: 104. Alice Murrell,8 born November 14, 1865,
died 1880; 105. John White,8 born October 6, 1867; 106. William Mur-
THE GODWIN FAMILY. 85
rell,8 born March 21, 1869; 107. Edward;8 108. Robert Lewis;8 109 and
no. James Hubard,8 and Marian Willoughby,8 born January 5, 1880.
60 William7 Brockenbrough, born February 10, 1838, married
Lucy W. Mayor, of Rockbridge county. Issue: in. William Newton,8
born June 25, 1866; r 12. Emily Bright,8 born January 23, 1869; 113. John
Bowyer,8 born May 10, 1871; 114. Lucille Bertha,8 born October 23, 1873;
115. Edward Colston,8 born April 18, 1876; 116. Mary Bowyer," born
September 9, 1878.
62. Willoughby Newton7 Brockenbrough, of Columbia, Mo.,
born October 4, 1842, married Alice Thomas. Issue: 117. Eleanor,8
born September 10, 1869; 118. James Thomas,8 born 1872; 119. Mary
Bowyer,8 born 1874; 120. John White,8 born January, 1877; 121. Thomas
Semmes,8 born 1879.
64. Robert Lewis7 Brockenbrough, of St. Louis, Mo., born Octo-
ber 30, 1844, married Mary A., daughter of Rev. John S. Grasty, of
Austin, Texas. Issue: 122. Mary Louisa,8 born October 22, 1878; 123.
Robert Stevenson,8 born October 22, 1879.
Except where other authorities, wills, &c, are cited, the above, as far
as relates to descents, is derived chiefly from a manuscript account of the
family, prepared, it is believed, about 1880, by Mr. R. T. Knox, of Fred-
ericksburg. In two or three instances Hayden's "Virginia Genealo-
gies" has beeu used.
GODWIN.
(See V. 198.)
Since the account of the Godwin family was published in the number
of the Magazine referred to, the following additional notes have been
received. The will of "Jonathan Godwin, gentleman, of the parish of
Suffolk, and county of Nansemond," dated March 13, and proved July
20, 1762, is in the possession of a lady in Williamsburg. This was Jon-
athan,4 (page 198). His daughter Amedora, or Medora, married her
distant kinsman, Anthony Godwin (son of Jeremiah Godwin, page 199),
and lived at an old Godwin homestead, "Sleepy Hole," in Nansemond
county. They had issue: (1) Thomas; (2) Edmund; (3) Anthony; (4)
Jonathan; (5) Margaret; (6) Emeline; (7) Charity; (8) Fannie, who
married General Francis Marshall Boykin, of Isle of Wight county. F.
M. and Fannie Boykin had issue: (1) Ann Marshall; (2) Francis M.,
married Hester Ann Briggs, of Southampton county; (3) Robert M.,
(4) Anthony Godwin. F. M. and Hester A. Boykin had issue: (1) Nan-
nie; (2) Samuel H.; (3) Octavia; (4) Francis M., of Richmond, married
Ellen George, of Richmond; (5) Sarah Frances.
The following is from another old Bible: Jeremiah Godwin [see p.
200], was born 22d November, 1727, and died 5th August, 1791. He
was married four times: first, Mary Holladay, May 18, 1748 ("another
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account says 1750"), and had issue: (1) Anthony, born September 4,
1752 [The Rogers' Bible, see p. 200, says September 14, 1749]; "Then
come Three daughters, born in 1753, 1755 and 1757." [The Rogers'
Bible gives Charity born May 3, 1755, and Lucy born August 27, 1757];
(5) Holiday born 1759 [This accords with the Rogers' Bible]; (6) Mary,
born 1 761 [same]; (7) Horton, born 1764 [not named in the Rogers'
Bible, which has Keaton, born March, 1766]; (8) Jeremiah, born Feb-
ruary 3, 1766. Mrs. Mary Holladay Godwin died September 4, 1766
[same as Rogers]. Jeremiah Godwin married secondly, March 1, 1767,
Mary Pedin, who had (9) one child, not named, and died February 16,
1769 [Rogers' Bible says 1770]. Jeremiah Godwin married thirdly, Feb-
ruary 7, 1770, Mary Reade, and had issue: (10) William, born December
31, 1770; (11) John, born February 5, 1772; (12) Joseph, born November
2S, 1778; (13) Jessie, born 1777; (14) Daughter, born 1778; (15) Son,
not named, born 1779; (16) Daughter, not named, born 1780. Mrs.
Mary Reade Godwin died April 19, 1782, and Jeremiah Godwin then
married, September n, 17S7, Ann Blow, who died August, 1790.
William Godwin, son of Jeremiah and Mary Holladay Godwin, mar-
ried on January 21, 1790, Ann Bland (or Blunt) and had six children.
Sarah B. Godwin, born Jan. 27, 1791; Joseph B. Godwin, born May
18, 1794, * * son born Feb. n, 179 * Two sons (twins) born * * *
not named; Anne Godwin, died May 18, 1797; Jeremiah, son 'of Jere-
miah and Mary Holladay Godwin, married Sally Wilkinson, 30th Sept..
1784, and died in 1820; she died in 1843. They had the following
children: (1) George, born Dec. 3, 1785; (2) Harriett, born Sept. 17,
1787 (she was the grandmother of Euclid and Thos. Borland); (3) Wil-
liam, born Sept., 1789; (4) Reuben, born Dec. 5, 1791; (5) David, born
Feb. 2, 1793; (6) Nathan, born Jan. 23, 1795; (7) Eliza, born Feb. 15, 1797;
(8) Jeremiah, born Feb., 1799; (9) child, not named; (10) Albert, born
Aug., 1803; (11) Elmira, born Jan. 20, 1807, married Mr. Murray; (12)
Sally, born Nov. 16, 1808.
Geo. C. Godwin was married to Ann Riddick, 8th April, 1830, John
R., son of Geo. C. and Ann Godwin, was born 21st March, 1833. Anne,
wife of George Godwin, died 16th May, 1833; Geo. Godwin, married
MaryR. Vaughan 2d Dec, 1834.
It is probable that the contradictions shown between the Bible quoted
here and the Rogers' Bible do not exist in the originals, but are due
to inaccurate copying.
THE PARKER FAMILY
Of Essex, The Northern Neck, &c.
This family of Parker is possibly descended from Thomas Parker, who
settled in Rappahannock (now Essex) county in the 17th century. There
is on record in that county a deed, dated 1672, from Thomas Parker and
THE PARKER FAMILY. 87
Elinor his wife; and his will, dated Aug. 22d and proved in Rappahan-
nock March 10, 1697, names his wife Elinor, son Samuel and daughter
Elinor, and legacies to his children in general. These may have in-
cluded Dr. Alexander Parker, of Tappahannock, Essex county, the
earliest ancestor to whom the family here treated of, can be certainly
traced.
Dr. Alex Parker was sheriff of Essex in 1732, and was long a promi-
nent physician. His wife was probably a Miss Harwar, of the same
county. He died in 175 r, and his will, dated Dec. 2, 1750, and proved
Nov. iy, 1 75 1, names his wife Susannah and his sons Richard, Alexan-
der and William. Issue of Dr. Alex, and Susanna Parker: 1. Richard?
2. Alexander;2 3. William.2
1. Richard2 Parker, born 1729, died 1813, studied for the bar, set-
tled in Westmoreland county at " Lawfield," and became a lawyer of
distinction. When the Revolutionary movement began Mr. Parker was
King's Attorney for Westmoreland county, but took an active stand for
Colonial rights. A letter written by an English sympathizer has been
preserved, which describes Richard Parker as being a constant sup-
porter of " sedition," and gives an account of his addressing a meeting
of the people of Richmond county. In 1775-6 he was a member of the
Westmoreland County Committee of Safety ( Wm. and Mary Quarterly,
Vol. 250). The following notice of Richard Parker appears in the 4th
volume of Call's Virginia Reports: " Richard Parker was born of res-
pectable parents in the Northern Neck of Virginia [An error. He lived,
but was not born there]; bred a lawyer, 'and practised in the county
courts with great reputation. He was fond of literary pursuits and lit-
erary men * * In all the contests between Great Britain and the
Colonies he took part with his native country; was an ardent friend of
the Revolution, and during his whole life, devoted to liberty. As a
lawyer he was learned, as a judge upright, collected and discreet, and
as a man amiable, polite, sprightly and agreeable. He was appointed
a judge of the General Court in 1788; qualified as judge of the first
Court of Appeals in October of that year."
He was elected judge of the General Court Jan. 4, 1788, and held
that office until his death in 1813, in his 84th year.
Judge Parker married, on December 24, 1 75 1 , Elizabeth, daughter of
William Beale, of Richmond county. (The will of William Beale, dated
March 9, 1776, names his "son-in-law Richard Parker.")
Issue: 4. Richard;3 5. Alexander;3 6. Thomas;3 7. William Har-
mar;3 8. John,3 died 18 10, father of Colonel John A. Parker, of Tappa-
hannock, who was living in 1890 in his eighty-sixth year, but has since
died.
4. Richard3 Parker, eldest son, entered the Revolutionary army at
an early age; was Captain 2d Virginia Regiment 28th September, 1775;
Major 6th Virginia Regiment 13th August, 1776; Lieutenant-Colonel 2d
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Virginia Regiment 10th February, 1777; Colonel 1st Virginia Regiment
10th February, 1778; died 24th April, 1780, of wounds received at the
siege of Charleston {Heitman). He fought with distinction under
Washington at Trenton and other battles in New Jersey, rose to the
rank of Colonel, and was killed on the ramparts at Charleston, S. C,
aged twenty-two {History of Shenandoah Valley). General Henry Lee,
in his " Memoirs of the War in the South," says that among the killed
at Charleston "was Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Parker, of the first Vir-
ginia regiment. He was one of that illustrious band of youths who first
flew to their country's Standard when she was driven to unsheathe the
Sword. Stout and intelligent, brave and enterprising, he had been
advanced from the command of a company in the course of the war to
the command of a regiment. Always beloved and respected, late in the
siege he received a ball in the forehead, and fell dead in the trenches,
embalmed in the tears of his faithful soldiers and honored by the regret
of the whole army."
Colonel Parker's heirs (the children of his brother, Alexander) re-
ceived on June 4, 1783, a land bounty warrant of 6,6662^ acres for his
services. Later, in 1834 and 1838, additional bounty was granted. The
report of the Virginia Commissioner on Revolutionary Claims, printed
in Journal and Documents, House of Delegates of Virginia, 1835-6, is
as follows: "Richard Parker, Colonel, entered the service Sept., 1775,
and served until he was killed in battle in April, 1780 (see the certificate
of Col. William Davies, on file in the office of the executive depart-
ment, and Settlements of the Accounts of Continental officers by State
Auditors). His heirs received 6,666 2A, acres of land in 1780, and 678
acres in 1834. They are entitled to additional bounty land."
[to be continued.]
CARTER.
From Letter-Books of Councillor Carter, owned by his grandson George
Carter, Esq., of " Oaklands," Loudoun county, Va., and communi-
cated through Miss Kate Mason Rowland, by permission of the
family.
Book of Entries
Began 10th day of October, 1785.
A. D. 1754, Robert Carter married Frances Tasker, April 2, daughter
of the Honorable Benjamin Tasker, President of Maryland.
Nov. 9, 1758, R. C. received his mandamus to be Councilor.
1750, first born, Benjamin Carter who died ye 6th May, 1779, interred
near Bull Run Meeting House in Loudoun county, being 22 years, 5
months and 27 days old.
THE CARTER FAMILY. 89
1759, March 18, second child, Robert Bladen Carter, who died in
London, being years old.
1760, Col. B. Tasker died.
1760, June 15, third child, born at Nomony Hall, Virg'a, Priscilla
Mitchell
1761, June, sale of horses at Bellair.
1761, R. C. and family removed from Westm'd to the city of Williams-
burg.
1762, January 17, fourth child, Anne Tasker Peek, born at Williams-
burg. [Mrs. Peek married 2ndly, in 1796, Hugh Ouinlan native of Ire-
land.]
1762, Nov. 19, fifth child, Rebecca Carter, who died immediately, and
the remains interred in churchyard VV'msburg.
R. C. and Governor Fauquier went to New York.
September, 1763, R. C. and Do. went to Charlestown.
1764, May 25, sixth child, Frances Jones, born at Williamsburg. [For
family of Frances Carter Jones, see "Lee of Virginia," p. 366.]
1765, October 25, seventh child, Betty Landon Ball, born at W'ms-
burg. [For family of Betty Carter Ball, see Hayden's " Virginia Gene-
alogy," p. 135.]
1767, Feb'y 27, eighth child, Mary Carter, born at W'msburg, who
died ye 13th June, 1771, buried in ye churchyard W'msburg.
1768, July 8. Ninth child, Harriet Lucy Maund, born at W'msburg.
1769, June ir. Tenth child, Amelia Churchill Carter, born at W'ms-
burg, who died ye 29th July, 1770; buried in Churchyard W'msburg.
1770, Nov. 18. Eleventh child, Rebecca Dulany Carter, born at
W'msburg, who died ye 16th July, 1771; buried in Churchyard W'ms-
burg.
1772, March 2. Twelfth child, John Tasker Carter, born at W'msburg.
[He married Louisa, daughter George Fairfax Lee, d. s. p. See "Lee
of Virginia."]
1772, June. R. Carter and his Family removed from W'msburg to
Nomony Hall, in Westmoreland County.
1773, April 10. Thirteenth child, Sarah Fairfax Carter, born at Nom-
ony Hall in Westm'd Co., Virg'a. [She married Dr. John Chinn, of
Richmond Co., Va., December, 1796. See Hayden's "Virginia Gene-
alogies," page 120.]
1775, Sept. 17. Fourteenth child, Judith Carter, born at Nomony
Hall, who was buried the 26th Sept'r, 1775.
Ann Tasker died. Will recorded 9th December.
1777, Jan'y 31. Fifteenth child, George Carter, born at N. Hall.
J777. June. R. Carter and 3 of his Children were inoculated at Mrs.
Ford's house in St. Mary's Co., Maryland, and it was there R. C. expe-
rienced the truth contained in the following Scripture: " That he Paul
was alive without the Law once, etc."
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[Sophia Carter, born November 25, 1778 (16th child). Julia Carter,
born April 18, 1783 (17th child). Julia Carter married Dr. Robert B.
Berkeley (born 1776), of "Airwell," Hanover county, son of Nelson
and Elizabeth Carter Berkeley. See Keith's "Ancestry of Benjamin
Harrison and Notes on Families Related." Also the " Page Family of
Virginia."]
Nomony Hall, 31st day October, 1787, Wednesday Morn, about 7
o'clock, Mrs. Frances Carter, about 49X years old, late wife of Rob't
Carter, of Westmoreland Co., died, leaving 10 children living.
Robert Bladen Carter, Priscilla Mitchell, Ann Tasker Peek, Frances
Jones, Betty Landon Carter, Harriet Lucy Carter, John Tasker Carter,
Sarah Fairfax Carter, George Carter, Sophia Carter, Julia Carter.
On Friday, the 2nd day of November, 1787, about 2 o'clock P. M.,
the Remains of the late Mrs. Frances Carter were interred near the
grave of her daughter, Judith Carter (b. & d. 1775, 9 days old only) in
the family burying ground in the garden at Nomony Hall.
[Letter of Robert Carter to Maj. Thomas Jones, his son-in-law.]
Nomony Hall, 3 Nov., 1787.
Dear Sir,
My late Companion died on Wednesday last, her soul was full of
love, and wished to meet with her redeemer, Jesus Christ.
I am dear Sir, yr. very humble Servant,
Robert Carter.
FILLER— LUTZ— SNYDER.
Filler. — Who were parents of Frederick Filler, of Harper's Ferry?
He entered Revolutionary army at age of 16 and served three years un-
der Captain Val. Creager and Colonel Wood.
Lutz. — Ancestry desired of John Lutz, born 7th January, 1773, in
Loudoun county, Virginia.
Snyder. — Ancestry, birth, marriage and death desired of Jacob Sny-
der, living in Berkeley county, Virginia, 1770-80.
W. Filler Lutz,
5000 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, Penn.
ABSTRACTS OF VIRGINIA LAND PATENTS. 91
ABSTRACTS OF VIRGINIA LAND PATENTS.
[Prepared by VV. G. Stanard.]
(417) Hannibal Fletcher [i], 150 acres in the County of James
City at Lower Chippokes creek, extending southerly towards Lawne's
creek. Due for the transportation of three persons, Robert Fenman,
Janet Beckwith, Philip Outlep. By West, Nov. 22d, 1636.
[ 1 ] Possibly the patentee was the father of ' ' Mr. George Fletcher, ' ' to
whom, in 1652, the Assembly gave the exclusive privilege for fourteen
years " distill and brew in wooden vessels which none have experience
in but himself."
(418) John Yates [i], 150 acres being a neck of land on the east
side of Elizabeth River, and the south branch thereof. Due for the
transportation of himself, his wife Joane, and Richard Yates. By West,
Nov. 24, 1636.
NOTE.
[1] John Yates was churchwarden of Lynhaven parish 1642. In Au-
gust, 1648, in Lower Norfolk county, Joane Yates was granted adminis-
tration on the estate of her deceased husband, John Yates.
(419) William Fookes, 450 acres at Nanzemond river, adjoining
the land of Daniel Gookins [1]. Due for the transportation of nine
persons (names below). By West, Nov. 24, 1636.
William Harris, Ann Whitacre, Chr. Whiting, Ann Westly, John
Wood, James Abbott, Thos. Deacon, Thos. Colly, Robert Slingsby.
[1] Daniel Gookin, of Cargoline, Cork, Ireland, commenced a plan-
tation in Virginia in 1621. He was a son of John Gookin, of Ripple
Court, Kent, and with his brother, Sir Vincent Gookin, settled in Ire-
land. He came to Virginia in Nov., 1622, with fifty men, well provided,
and settled at a place called Mary's Mount, near Newport News. Neill,
in Virginia Carolorum, page 185, gives the epitaph of his son, Daniel
Gookin, Jr., who removed in 164410 Massachusetts and became a prom-
inent man there.
(420) Henry Southell 700 acres on the " Chesopeian Shore within
the Territories of Lynhaven," adjoining on the north the land of Wm
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Layton [i] and on the west, the river. Due for the transportation of
fourteen persons (names below). By West, Nov. 25, 1636.
Rowland Light, Richard Light, Wm. Layton, George Lento, William
Basnett, Jathan Right, Jon. Eves, Sarah Palmer, Jon. Dunmore, Row-
land Buckley, Thos. Heath, Ralph Simpkins, Hannah Woodington,
Alice Alcott.
NOTE.
[1] Wm. Layton came to Virginia in the ship Hopeful in 1627, and
settled in Lower Norfolk county. (L. JV. Records.)
(421) Francis Maulden, 400 acres at Nanzemond river on the north
side, abutting south east on the island "commonly called Dumplin
Island." Due: 50 acres for his own personal adventure; 50 for the per-
sonal adventure of his wife, Katherine, and 300 for the transportation of
six persons: Jos. Pitloe, Robert Sutton, Barbary Barnes, Hump. Browne,.
Francis Hutchinson, William Parry. By West, Nov. 26. 1636.
(422) Richard Young, 350 acres in the county of Warwicksqueake,
up the river, southwest from a place called the great Indian field, and
adjoining Thomas Jordon's land. Due ior the transportation of seven-
persons (names below). By West, Nov. 25, 1636.
Henry Sneale, Elizabeth Sneale, his wife; Elizabeth Sneale, John
Sneale, Dorothy Sneale, Alice Sneale, Mary Sneale.
This patent was renewed August 24, 1643, and another patent of May
11, 1638, added to it.
(423) Richard Young, 100 acres in the County of Warwicksqueake,
near the great Indian field. Due for his own personal adventure and for
the transportation of his wife Dorothy Young. By West, Nov. 25, 1636.
(424) George Sopheir, 300 acres in the county of Elizabeth City on
the Old Poquoson River, adjoining the land of John Laydon, and ex-
tending east from the Otter Dams. Due: 50 acres for his own personal
adventure, and 250 for the transportation of five persons: Jon. Hening,
Matthew Gouch, Joseph Dennis, Thomas Body, Henry Poiney. By
West, November 26, 1636.
(425) Anthony Jones [i], 100 acres in the county of Warwicks-
queake, on Pagan Point Bay, and on the north side of Pagan Point
Creek. Due for the transportation of two persons, Rich'd Loe and
Thos. Randall. By West, November 26, 1636.
NOTE.
[1] Anthony Jones was Burgess for Isle of Wight, January, 1639..
ABSTRACTS OF VIRGINIA LAND PATENTS. 93
(Robinson's Notes), and March, 1642-3 {Hening I, 239). April 13, i64o>
Mr. Anthony Jones, a commissioner [justice], of Isle of Wight county,
was about to take a voyage to England [Robinson's Notes').
(426) Henry Bradley, 100 acres in the county of Warwicksqueake,
on the river. Due for the personal adventure of his wife Frances Brad-
ley and for the transportation of one person. By West, November 28,
16.36.
Renewed by Sir John Hawey and 100 acres 'added to it.
Rd. Kemp, Sec.
(427) Stephen Gill [i], 100 acres in the county of Charles River
[York] adjoining on the west, the land formerly granted him by patent.
Due for the personal adventure of his now wife Ann Gill, and her late
husband Henry Toppin. By West, November 28, 1636.
NOTE.
[1] There is on record in York county, a deed dated January 26,
1638, to Stephen Gill, " chirurgeon." Captain Stephen Gill was a jus-
tice of York, 1652, and a Burgess in the same year. There is on record
a deed dated February 22, 1652, from "Captain Stephen Gill, of York
■co., gentleman." The will of Stephen Gill wasdated July 15, 1646, and
proved in York, August 2, 1653. It leaves his whole estate to his wife
and children, but does not give their names. The inventory of his es-
tate (quite a large one), shows that he had continued to practise as a
physician and surgeon.
(428) William Cox [1], 150 acres in the county of Henrico, about
two miles and a half above Harroe Attocks, and bounded on the west
by the great swamp. Due for the transportation of three persons,
Thomas Brakston, Richard Bird, Richard Hewes. By West, November
29, 1636.
NOTE.
[1] Arrowhattocks or Harrowattocks, was on the north side of the
river, just above the present Dutch Gap Canal. A family of Cox, long
resident in Henrico, owned a farm called Newstead, which was on the
river a few miles higher up. This may have included the grant above.
(429) Thomas Andrews, Lease of 50 acres bordering upon the
school land [1], formerly called Benjamin Syms' land. Lease for 21
years with an annual rent of two barrels of good Indian corn yearly.
By West, November 28, 1636.
NOTE.
[1] By his will, dated February 12, 1634-35, Benj. Syms, of Eliza-
beth City county, founded the first free school (endowed), in the North
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American Colonies. This school existed until 1805, when it was, to-
gether with another, established by Thomas Eaton, about 1640, incor-
porated as Hampton Academy. Since the late war the funds belonging
to the Academy endowment, have been used for the support of the
Hampton High School. For a more extended account see the William
and Mary Quarterly, October, 1897.
(430) Richard Millton, 75 acres at Westover in the county of
Charles City, bounded on the south by the river; on the east by the land
of John Clay; on the west by the land of Wm. Thompson, and on the
north by Herring Creek;- which land is half of a patent previously be-
longing to John Davis, and John Clay in equal portions; with all the
" buildings and houseing thereupon; " and sold by John Davis to Thomas
Stephens, merchant [sic: but probably should be Stegg], and due said
Mellton by deed from Thomas Stegg, merchant, " extant upon record "
[1]. This patent granted by West, November 29, 1636.
[1] This is of interest as showing that as early as 1636 conveyances
of land were put upon record in Virginia.
(431) William Wilkinson, Minister, 700 acres on the " Lynhaven,
commonly called Chesapeian river," adjoining the land of Captain Adam
Thoroughgood. Due: 200 acres, by assignment, dated Oct. 3, 1635,
from Robert Newkerke, and due said Newkerke as follows: 50 for his
own personal adventure, and 150 for the transportation of three persons.
The other 500 acres due: 50 for said Wilkinsons own personal adventure,
50 for the personal adventure of his wife Naomy, and 400 for the trans-
portation of 8 persons. By West, Nov. 20, 1635.
(432) James Place, 550 acres in Henrico county, by a small creek in
a clear field, called Pinascoes field, otherwise Porridge's field; bounded
on the southwest by the river, and extending northwest towards the falls
of the great river, and adjoining the land of Robert Hollman Due to
the said Place in right of his wife Elizabeth, as follows: 250 in right of
her first husband, George Boates (and due to Boates for the transporta-
tion of her, the said Elizabeth, and four servants), and 300 acres in right
of her late husband, John Ward, due said Ward as follows: 100 in his
own right, as an ancient planter, and 200 for the transportation of his
first wife, Grace, and three other persons. By West, June 1, 1635.
Head rights: Elizabeth Ward, Geo. Boates, Cornelius Dehull, Vin-
cent Dehall, Richard Tombs, Jon. [1] Ward, Grace Ward, Jon. Mor-
gan, Thomas Robinson, Richard Greete.
ABSTRACTS OF VIRGINIA LAND PATENTS. 95
NOTE.
[i] As "John" Ward is named in the patent, this shows that "Jon"
is the abbreviation for that name.
(433) Cornelius Loyd, 100 acres on the east side of the bay of Eliza-
beth river, bounded on the north by Thomas Lambeth's [Lambert] land.
Due for the transportation of two persons. By West, Dec. 22, 1636.
(434) Francis Stockley, 50 acres in the County of Accomack at
Old Plantation Creek, adjoining the land of Henry Williams. Due for
the transportation of one servant, Francis Jarvis. By West, Dec. 22,
1636.
(435) Lieutenant John Cheesman, 200 acres at New Poquoson
[York Co.], adjoining the lands of Christopher Stokes [1] and Thos.
Ranshaw. Due for the transportation of four persons. By West, Dec.
22, 1636.
NOTE.
[1] Christopher Stokes, who was probably of the family of Stokes, of
Stanshawes, Gloucestershire, England (a family in which the name
Christopher appears several times), came to Virginia before 1635, for
we find that on the 21st day of July of that year he obtained a patent for
300 acres of land on the New Poquoson, in Charles river, afterwards
York; and Aug. 16, 1637, 300 acres more adjoining, and on the 20th of
May, 1638, 400 acres on Warwick river. He was a member of the
House of Burgesses for " Warwicke River," in October, 1629 [Hening
I, 139), and for Denby (in Warwick Co.) March, 1629-30 {lb., I, 148),
and died sometime before 1646, leaving Christopher, William, Francis
and Thomas, his sons, surviving him, and a will, which does not remain
of record, devising his estate to his said four sons, for in a record in the
County Court of York, on the 25th of May, 1648, is this entry: " Whereas
Christopher Stokes did, by his will, give to his sons Christopher, Wil-
liam, Francis and Thomas his estate; whereas the said Thomas has
since died, the court doth order that Edward Miles, guardian, do take
charge," &c.
Christopher Stokes, son of the above, died leaving a widow, but no
children, dividing his estate, by will, equally between his said wife,
Abeatrice, and his two brothers, William and Francis {York Records).
Frances died about 1658, unmarried, thus leaving William only sur-
vivor, who became owner of all the land patented by his father. He is
stated to have been the father of John Stokes who obtained a patent for
476 acres of land in Charles City county on the 25th of April, 1701, and
of Sylvanus Stokes, who patented 244 acres in Charles City, December
19, 171 1, and in 1717 of 200 acres south side of Nottoway river, and in
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1723 of 380 acres adjoining the last grant. The said John Stokes was
the father of David Stokes the elder, who was one of the justices of Lu-
nenburg in 1746, when that county was organized, and had large hold-
ings of real estate there.
Sylvanus Stokes was the father of Young and Henry Stokes, who to-
gether, had a grant of 480 acres on Tusiekeat creek, Lunenburg in 1750.
The will of Silvanus Stokes was proved in Surry, in March, 1748. (We
shall be glad to have an abstract of it. ) On Dec. 30, 1 727, Silvanus Stokes,
of Surry, made a deed for a tract of land which had been granted him
in 1723. Of this branch, doubtless, was John Stokes, whose will, dated
[une 9, and proved in Sussex, August 16, 1764, left his estate to his wife,
Sarah, and sons Young, John and Nathaniel; and also Silvanus Stokes,
whose will was dated February 25, 1758, and proved in Sussex, June 19,
1766. His legatees were his sons Marcus, Silvanus, Drury and Micajah;
wife Cecilia, daughters Phaedra Freeman, Susannah Green, Elizabeth
Knight, and Lucy, Agnes, and Lexia Stokes. The will of Samuel
Stokes was dated July 23, 1770, and proved in Sussex, April 16, 1772;
legatees: wife Mary, daughter Lorel Rochel, daughter Cisla Thompson,
sons David and Samuel. There is on record in Sussex, a deed dated
1755, from Samuel Stokes, conveying to John Stokes land which was
patented by Silvanus Stokes in 1732. The will of Cecilia Stokes was
proved in Sussex, October 19, 1786; legatees: sons Micajah and Silvanus,
children (in general), daughter Elizabeth Knight. There is also of re-
cord in Sussex a deed, dated 1758, from Silvanus Stokes of that county,
to Silvanus Stokes, of Brunswick county; and also a deed dated July 5,
1763, from Silvanus Stokes, of Sussex, to his daughter, Lucy Owen.
The register of Albemarle Parish, Sussex, contains the following en-
tries in regard to the family: John and Sarah. Stokes had issue: (1)
Elizabeth, born September 10, 1747; (2) Edith, born January 21, 1749-
50; (3) John, born August 20, 1743; (4) Phebe, born November 17,
'745; (5) Sarah, born November 9, 1761; (6) Mourning, "daughter of
John Stokes, deceased, and Sarah his wife," born October 14, 1764.
John and Anne Stokes had Silvanus, born February 18, 1739-40.
[Anne may have been the first wife of the same John Stokes.]
Silvanus and Cecilia Stokes had (1) Agnes, born October 18, 1745;
(2) Lydia, born January 27, 1747-8; (3) Elizabeth, born August 20, 1740.
Silvanus and Frances Stokes had Lucy, born January 13, 1741-2,
David and Sarah Stokes had (1) Mary, born February 10, 1747-8; (2)
Lucy, born January 17, 1754. Young and Sarah Stokes had ( r ) Zadock,
born July 7, 1769.
Thomas and Anne Stokes had (1) Polly, born June 19, 1775; (2)
Richard, born April 17, 1771.
Samuel and Mary Stokes had (1) Rebeccah, born October 14, 1759.
Jones and Ann Stokes had (1) Jones, born February 10, 1742-3.
Silvanus Stokes died February 6, 1747-8.
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Jones Stokes, Jr., died February 23, 1750-1.
Very probably all of these people had other children besides those
which appear in the parish register in its present shape. It is well known
that parish registers, at least in Virginia, cannot be relied on to give all
the children born in a parish. Either the parents or minister failed to
enter them, or their names were in registers now lost.
A manuscript account of the family prepared recently by a descendant
states, that John and Sylvanus Stokes referred to above as grandsons of
the immigrant, and sons of William Stokes, were ancestors of those of
the name now living. Sylvanus was the father of Young and Henry
Stokes, who owned large bodies of land in Lunenburg and the adjoining
counties. The former (Young Stokes), was the father of Sylvanus
Stokes, the ancestor of Allen Y. Stokes, of Richmond, and Dr. Thomas
D. Stokes, of Danville.
There is on record in Brunswick county, the marriage bond, dated
August 24, 1756, of Silvanus Stokes and Temperance, daughter of Geo.
Clarke.
The will of Elizabeth Stokes, was dated April 27, 1746, and proved in
Lunenburg, October 1, 1751; legatees: sons Richard and David. The
will of Young Stokes was dated August 3, 1769, and proved in Lunen-
burg, December 5, 1770; legatees: wife Elizabeth, son Henry, daughter
Cecilia, children Silvanus, Allen, William, Susannah, Charlotte, Mary
Ann Neal, Lucy Anderson, and Elizabeth, wife of Henry Blagrave.
The will of Allen Stokes was dated January 10, 1781, and proved in
Lunenburg, Februarys, 1787; legatees: son Allen, son German Young
Stokes; daughter Mary, and his wife; makes bequests to his five children
and his brother Henry Stokes. His mother was living when the will
was made. There is in Lunenburg, a deed from Richard Stokes to his
son Richard, August, 1760.
The manuscript account of the family already referred to, states that
David Stokes the elder, son of John* and grandson of William Stokes,
was a justice of Lunenburg at its formation in 1746, and was born 23rd
October, 1707, and died 12th September, 1794. (The date's are from a
family Bible. )
He married Sarah Montford (granddaughter of Colonel Thomas
Montford, who lived at Old Point Comfort), born 3d February, 1717,
died 9th. April, 1800.
They had the following sons and daughters:
I. William, born 10th October, 1735; II. Anne, born nth October,
1737; III. Elizabeth, born 30th August, 1740; IV. Mary, born 20th Aug.,
1743; married Anthony Street, and was mother of Waddey Street, who
was elected to Congress, but died before taking his seat; and David
Street, who was for many years presiding justice of Lunenburg; V.
David, born 18th November, 1745, and died in 1797. He was a lawyer
of great ability and an officer in the Revolutionary Army. In 1781 he
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was Colonel of the militia of Lunenburg, and was with them in camp at
Williamsburg on October ist. It appears that the number of the militia
of that county who could be armed was so small that the government
directed that the services of a colonel should be dispensed with. Under
date Oct. ist, 1 78r, Col. Stokes wrote to Governor Nelson a very indig-
nant letter in regard to the refusal of his services, and protested against
being "dishonorably discharged within sight of the field of action"
{Calendar Virginia State Papers, I, 515); VI. Sarah, born 19th Dec,
1748; VII. Susannah, born 23d Sept., 1750; VIII. Jane, born 24th Mar.,
1751, died Oct., 1828. She married Peter Jones, a descendant of Peter
Jones, who was associated with Col. Wm. Byrd in running the boundary
line between Virginia and North Carolina, and was the mother of (1)
Lewellin Jones, father of Montford Jones, of Canton, Miss.; (2) Edw'd
Montford Jones, father of John James Jones and Anne Parke Craig;
(3) Branch Jones, father of Algernon Sidney Jones, Peter Branch Jones,
Walter Jones, Lewis Claiborne Jones, and several daughters; (4) Peter
Jones, father of Lewellin A. Jones, and Julia who married Dr. Henry
May; (5) Jane who married McCullough, and was grandmother of Gen'l
Ben. McCullough, C. S. A.; (6) Sally who married Richard Cralle, and
was the mother of Richard Kenner Cralle, a distinguished lawyer and
literary man and the friend and biographer of Jno. C. Calhoun, Dr. A.
B. Cralle, John L. Cralle, S. J. Cralle, and Martha, and Sally Montford
who married Colin Stokes; (7) Mary who married Major Robinson; (8)
Elizabeth who married John Taylor, and was the mother of John Stokes
Taylor, Littleton Waller Taylor, Martha who married Whitaker, of
Florida, and Eliza who married Bradford of the same State; (9) Ann S.
married Wm. Garland Overton, and was the mother of Wm. Montford
Overton, &c. ; IX. John Stokes, born 20th March, 1756, was a captain
in the Revolutionary Army and Judge of the United States District
Court for the Western District of North Carolina. President Andrew
Jackson studied law in his office; X. Peter Stokes, born 25th Oct., 1758,
died Feb., 1828. He was a captain in the Revolutionary Army, and
married Sarah, sister of James Smith who represented Lunenburg Co.
in the House of Delegates for many years; XI. Montford Stokes, born
12th March, 1762; Governor of North Carolina and United States Sena-
tor. Wheeler's Reminiscences of North Carolina, 18S7, pp. 468-69, says,
however, that he was born 1760, died 1842, and was a son of Allen
Stokes, of Halifax county, N. C. He represented Wilkes county, N.
C. in the State Senate in 1826, and the House of Commons 1819-29 and
1830; United States Senator 1815-23, and Governor of North Carolina
1831. He was twice married, and Wheeler gives an account of his de-
scendants. It is believed that Wheeler is incorrect in his statement of
the parentage of Governor Stokes, and that the account here given,
from the Bible of David Stokes, is correct.
Peter Stokes, son of David Stokes the elder, had one son, John, who
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married his cousin Susannah, daughter of Peter Jones, and one daugh-
ter Sarah, who married David Street, son of Anthony.
John Stokes (son of Peter) and Susannah his wife had the following
sons and daughters: I. Peter, married Isabella Nelson, daughter of
Nathaniel Nelson, and moved to Texas, where he died, leaving sons and
daughters; II. John Hancock married Maria, daughter of Gillis M.
Bacon, and has sons and daughters; III. Sarah Jane married Elisha B.
Jackson, and died in 185 r, leaving one child, John Jackson, of Rich-
mond, Va.; IV. David Rittenhouse, Captain C. S. A., of Lunenburg
county, married first, Sarah Haynie, daughter of Wm. Stokes, and had
by her two daughters, Sarah Jane, who married Edwin C. Ogburn, and
Lucy Allen who married Alpheus C. Ogburn. Dr. R. Stokes married
secondly, Josephine, daughter of Sharpe Carter, of Nottoway county,
and had Terry, Richard Carter, David R., Jr., Irby, Martha who married
McCole, of Henry county, Belle and Susan Jones. D. R. Jones died
1884; IV: Wm. Overton Stokes, who graduated in medicine at Philadel-
phia, moved to Kentucky, where he married Sarah Montford, daughter
of Captain John Cooke, and died about 1861, leaving two sons and a
daughter; V. Edward Montford Stokes, who never married.
(436) Elinor Day and Thomas Emmerson, 300 acres in the County
of Warwick River, beginning on the west at Claybourne's Neck pond,
and adjoining Thomas Altome's land. Due for the transportation of
six persons: Edward Sandall, Jon. Foard, Robert Bentall, Nathan
Gudle, Georg Johnson, William Osintherly [?]. By West, Dec. 22d, 1636.
(437) Richard Preston [i], 150 acres about four miles up War-
wicksqueake River, on the north side, "the land being known by the
Indians as Husquanups." Due for the transportation of Preston's now
wife and three other persons. By West, Dec. 22d, 1636.
[1] Richard Preston was a justice of Nansemond county September
29, 1636 ( Order recorded in Lower Norfolk).
(438) Epaphroditus Lawson, 200 acres in the county of Warwicks-
queake, adjoining Wm. Parker's land, and the Nanzemond River. Due
for the transportation of four persons: Jon. Dipple, William Ewin, Rich-
ard Williams, Jon. Smith. By West, Dec. 23d, 1636.
(439) Arthur Hashington, 200 acres in the county of Warwicks-
queake, adjoining the land of Epaphroditus Lawson and the Nansemond
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river. Due for the transportation of three persons: Arthur Haskington,
Thomas Morgan, John Banister. By West, Dec. 23d, 1636.
This patent was renewed in the name of Gresham Cofield the 18th
July, 1640.
(440) Wil'liam Johnson, 50 acres in Warwicksqueake, adjoining the
land of Arthur Haskington. Due for his own personal adventure. By
West, Dec. 23d, 1636.
(441) Nicholas Reynolds, 1,000 acres at Lawne's Creek, adjoining
the lands of Edward Rogers and Captain William Peirce, said land being
granted by Captain Francis West, late deceased, to Roger Delke, also
lately deceased, and now due said Reynolds as marrying the widow of
said Delke. By West, Dec. 23d, 1636.
(442) Henry Wilson, 50 acres in the county of. Accomack, on Old
Plantation Creek and adjoining the lands of Wm. Blower and Francis
Stockley. Due for the transportation of one servant, Jasper Melton.
By West, December 23, 1636.
(443) William Melling [i] 100 acres in Accomack, on the south
side of King's Creek, adjoining the land of William Bilby. By West,
December 23, 1636.
NOTE.
[ij There is on record at Northampton Court House (formerly Ac-
comack), a deposition of "William Melling, gentleman," dated June 9,
1636; and in the same court is recorded an acknowledgment, dated June
28, 1661, by "William Melling, late of Virginia, now resident in Lon-
don, gentleman."
NOTES AND QUERIES. 101
HISTORICAL NOTES AND QUERIES.
An Ancestor of Ashby.
(Contributed by Mr. Howard R. Bayne.)
Lieutenant Ashby was the brother of Captain John Ashby, of the Third
Virginia Regiment, Continental Establishment. Captain John Ashby
was the grandfather of General Turner Ashby, C. S. A., and was my
great grandfather. He commanded a company under General Lewis in
the battle of Point Pleasant on the Ohio in 1774. Subsequently he
marched to Williamsburg against Lord Dunmore as captain of a com-
pany of Culpeper Minute Men, and was at the battle of Great Bridge,
near Norfolk. At the crisis in the battle of Harlem Heights, Captain
John Ashby commanded one of the three Virginia Regiments under
Major Leitch, specially ordered by Washington to save the day. The
Third Virginia Regiment appears to have been one upon which Wash-
ington was wont to rely in every crisis, when the regiment was at hand.
The Commission.
United States of America, Board of War
and Ordinance, MDCCLXXVIII.
To Benjamin Ashby, Gentleman, Greeting — We, Reposing especial
trust and confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity,
Do by these presents constitute and appoint you, to be an Ensign in the
seventh Virginia Regiment in the Army of the United States, to take
rank as a Second Lieutenant from the first day of June, A. D. 1777; You
are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of an Ensign,
by doing and performing all manner of things thereunto belonging.
And we do Strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers, under
your command, to be obedient to your orders, as Ensign. And you are
to observe and follow such orders and directions, from time to time, as
you shall receive from this, or a future Congress of the United States,
or Committee of Congress for that purpose appointed, a Committee of
the States, or Commander in chief for the time being of the Army of
the United States, or any other your Superior Officer, according to the
rules and discipline of War, in pursuance of the trust reposed in you.
This Commission to continue in force until revoked by this, or a future
Congress, the Committee of Congress beforementioned, or a Committee
of the States.
Witness His Excellency John Jay Esqr., President of the Congress of
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the United States of America, at Philadelphia the 20th day of March,
1779, and in the third year of our Independence.
John Jay.
Entered in the War Office and examined by the Board.
Attest: P. Scully.
Secretary of the Board of War.
Oath of Allegiance.
I, Benjamin Ashby, Second Lieutenant, do acknowledge the United
States of America to be Free, Independent and Sovereign States, and
declare that the people thereof owe no allegiance or obedience to George
the Third, King of Great Britain; and I renounce, refuse and abjure any
allegiance or obedience to him; and I do swear that I will, to the utmost
of my power, support, maintain and defend the said United States,
against the said King George the Third, his heirs and successors, and
his or their abettors, assistants and adherents, and will serve the said
United States in the office of [Blank in original] which I now
hold, with fidelity, according to the best of my skill and understanding.
Benjn. Ashby.
Sworn to before me at Radnor this 10th June, 1778.
T. Knox.
Chancellor Wythe's Opinion Respecting Religion,
Delivered by Himself.
(From Massie Papers, Va. Hist. Soc. MSS. Collection.)
Why Sir, as to religion, I have ever considered it as Our best and
greatest Friend, those glorious views which it gives of our relation to
God, and of our destination to Heaven, on the easy terms of a good
life, unquestionably furnish the best of all motives to virtue; the strong-
est dissuasives from vice; and the richest cordial under trouble, thus far
I suppose We are all agreed; but not perhaps, so entirely in another
opinion which is, that in the sight of God, moral character is the main
point. This opinion very clearly taught by reason, is as fully * *
by * * which every * * That the Tree will be valued only for its
good fruit; and, that in the last day, according to Our works of love or
of hatred, of mercy, or of cruelty, We shall sing with angels, or weep
with devils: in short, the Christian religion (the sweetest and sublimest
in the World), labours throughout to infix in Our hearts this great truth,
that God is love — and that in exact proportion as we grow in love, We
grow in his likeness, and consequently shall partake of his friendship
. NOTES AND QUERIES. 103
and felicity forever, while others therefore have been beating their heads,
or embittering their hearts with disputes about forms of baptism and
modes of faith, it has always, thank God, struck me as my great duty,
constantly to think of this — God is love; and he that walketh in love,
walketh in God and God in Him.
Docking Entail.
In October, 1765, the General Assembly passed an act docking the
entail of certain lands belonging to Rice Jones, wherein it was related
that Rice Jones the elder, was seized of a valuable tract of land in South
Farnham parish, Essex, and of 800 acres in Middlesex, and by his will,
dated November 23, 1676, gave his land in Essex, called Ninecock Point,
to his son John Jones, and the land in Middlesex to his son Rice Jones;
and on the death of the said John Jones, without issue, the said Rice
Jones entered into possession of both tracts and died seized, leaving
issue: John Jones, his eldest son, who also died seized thereof, leaving
three sons Rice, John and William, and said Rice and John are since
dead without issue, and said William is also dead, leaving Rice Jones
his eldest son, the present possessor. The entail on the Middlesex lands
is docked.
Punishment for Abuse.
Virginia: In Accomack County Court, Aug. 18th, 1663.
Forasmuch as.it appeareth to ye Court that Mary White hath much
Scandallized & abused (her Aunt) Goody Hait as appears by sufficient
evidence, It is therefore ordered that as a just reward for her offence,
she be committed into ye Sheriff's custody untill she ask her Aunt for-
giveness for her s'd offence three tymes, once in open Court and once at
either Church in this County on ye next succeding Sabath daies in ye
face of ye congregation, and pay Court charges.
A Copy, Test: Robt. H. Oldham, Dy.,
1897, October 4th. for W. Oldham, Jr., C. A. C.
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BOOK REVIEWS.
Notes on Fiske's "Old Virginia and Her Neighbors."
(Continued. )
Miss Kate Mason Rowland, the well known authoress of the " Life of
George Mason" and the " Life of Charles Carroll, of Carrollton," con-
tributes the following notes on Prof. Fiske's "Old Virginia and her
Neighbors: "
Volume II, pages 170, 171. — The Charles Carroll who had contem-
plated migrating "with other (Roman) Catholic gentlemen" (I would
always put the Roman before Catholic because that is not the only branch
of the Church Catholic) to the Arkansas River was the son of the "agent
and receiver of rents for the third Lord Baltimore." (See "Life of
Charles Carroll, of Carrollton," Vol. I, pages 31, 32. This was in 1757,
and the third Lord Baltimore died in 17 15; his "agent" in 1720.)
Volume II, page 172. — It is absurd to speak of the Church of Eng-
land as "a foreign and hated Church." It was the Church of English-
men, and Marylanders were Englishmen. The Roman Catholic was
really more the "foreign Church," as it was the Church of the French-
man and the Spaniard. Irish Roman Catholics were in a minority in the
Colony (page 150). If three-fourths of the Marylanders were "dissent-
ers," they had just come over from England, and would hardly call her
established Church " foreign," though they may not have wished to have
it the established Church of Maryland, which it was. However, it would
have been a very extraordinary thing to have seen (page 172) the dis-
franchised "Papist" making an assault upon "the poll tax for main-
taining a foreign and hated Church," this being the Church of England,
to which the Governor, Council and Burgesses all belonged! Or if
some of the latter were "dissenters," they were as much prejudiced
against the Roman Catholic Church as any members of the Establish-
ment. (See "Life of Charles Carroll, of Carrollton," Vol. I, page 13.)
Chapter 4 and Appendix A of " Life of Charles Carroll " show that the
officers' fees and not the tithes of the Colony were in dispute by the
" First Citizen " and Dulany. And for Charles Carroll's professed senti-
ments towards the Established Church, see page 126.
Volume II, page 191 — "Before 1713," etc., ending with "and it is
curious now to look back and think how Marlborough and Eugene at
Blenheim were unconsciously cutting out work for Grant and Sherman
at Vicksburg."
This is a remarkable sentence to appear in a book on the South, against
which Grant and Sherman waged that most wicked war of modern times!
If these men warred against the South to free the slaves of the South,
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they were violating the solemn and express provisions of their own Con-
stitution. If they were fighting to force the Southern States back, into
the Union they were violating the principles of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence, which explicitly sets forth the great right of self-government
inherent in each sovereign community or State. In either case, wrong
and robbery were the outcome, for which there is no possible justifica-
tion.
"Always clinging to the half-savage frontier, these poor white people,"
etc. " Specimens of him might have been found among the border ruf-
fians led by the savage Quantrell in 1863 to the cruel massacre at Law-
rence," etc.
Now why do we hear only of " the border ruffians led by the savage
Quantrell " (or Quantrill which seems to be the correct spelling of his
name) and not a word is said of the provocations that made Quantrill so
"savage," &c, of the " Jayhavvkers " and their leader "Jim Lane," of
whom Quantrill was in search, and of whom Quantrill said he was "the
worst man that was ever born into the world " ? There is no condem-
nation from Fiske of these Yankee " border ruffians " and their infamous
chief. It is only Southern "ruffians" who point amoral with this
Northern writer. Just as all their kind will expatiate upon Anderson-
ville and keep silent about the much greater sufferings of Confederates
in Northern prisons, where the ill-treatment was so great and the priva-
tions wholly needless !
Volume II, page 389. — Note the reference to "the iron will of Fran-
cis Preston Blair that in 1861 prevented the secessionist government of
Missouri from dragging that State over to the Southern Confederacy."
That statement ought to be examined. Of course the best men in Mis-
souri were Confederates as we all know. But the North had agents
there and the Federal Government did not scruple to trample upon the
State Government (as in Maryland), to prevent a free exercise of the
State's sovereignty. Missouri was one of the Confederate States. Her
secession from the Union taking place August 12, 1861.
Volume II, page 395. The Scotch-Irish. — "When our Civil War
came, these men were a great power on both sides, but the influence of
the chief mass of them was exerted on the side of the Union; it held
Kentucky and a large part of Tennessee, and broke Virginia in twain."
Here, I believe Prof. Fiske does great injustice to the Scotch-Irish.
It was the " poor-white " element in Tennessee, as in Kentucky the ig-
norant— " the degraded variety or strain of the English race " (p. 320),
that was disloyal to the Southern Cause — and the enlightened principles
of civil liberty of which the Southern Confederacy was the exponent.
See John Fox, Jr., on the mountaineers of his State, Kentucky, and their
" Union " proclivities — though he is so ignorant himself as to assign the
wrong reason for these proclivities. We all know what a degraded pop-
ulation occupied the region of east Tennessee, that was the stronghold of
the "Union" sentiment in 1861-1865. I had a brother who was there
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during the war— in the Confederate service — and his letters describe
vividly these "degraded" Tennessee "Yankees." As to Virginia —
that part of it that the Federal Government made into a State, had sent
its best men into the Confederate armies, and had these patriots been at
home, Virginia would not have been " broken in twain."
The Beginners of a Nation. By Edward Eggleston.
(concluded. )
Dr. Eggleston is peculiarly at home in religious discussion. He has
been a close student of religious opinion; he is by temper especially
fitted to deal with these problems, and his characterizations and distinc-
tions on this head are among the most vital and interesting in the work.
His hatred of abuses springing from a too intimate union of Church and
State goes far, and he glows with impatience at the lack of tolerance and
of freedom in thought and opinion wherever he finds it. He rejects
utterly the convention "that intolerance in the first settlers was not just
like other intolerance, and that their cruelty and injustice were justifiable
under the circumstances."
If the author may be thought sometimes unjust to a people or to an
age as a whole, he is never so to an individual. There are many skilful
portraitures in the volume. That of Captain John Smith is distinctly
good. His merits and superiority are clearly admitted; there can be no
doubt of his really great qualities in controlling men and apprehending
the needs of a critical situation; he is found to be exceptionally trust-
worthy in his geography; it is only in certain details of his narrative that
Dr. Eggleston, influenced by the critics in his later study, finds the cap-
tain vulnerable. This is a distinct advance in the rehabilitation of Cap-
tain John, and indicates the marked change in the current which may
perhaps go even farther, as in John Fiske's narrative. Other portrait
sketches are noteworthy. The contrasts between the two Calverts in the
account of the Maryland Colony, between Endecott and Winthrop, Cot-
ton and Hooker, in Massachusetts, are admirable. Roger Williams,
"the prophet of religious freedom," is the subject of a special chapter,
so important in this evolution of the life of a people are regarded the
principles contended for.
Dr. Eggleston is a stylist as well as a historian, and this interest in
style makes his volume all the more agreeable reading. In his own
words, " I have sought to make this a work of art as well as of histori-
cal science." Many of his sentences are sparkling, idiomatic, and flash-
ing with point. Particularly the final sentences in his paragraphs scintillate
with playful metaphor and form frequent condensed epigrammatic sum-
maries. Illustrations abound. "It is not often that a great historical
movement can be traced through a single rill to its fountain head " (page
107). "In the last years of Elizabeth, Puritanism was molting, not
dying" (page 123). " Perhaps we shall be truer to the probabilities of
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human nature if we conclude that Robinson was able to mold a few of
the best of them to great uses, and these became the significant digits
which gave value to the ciphers" (page 157). "Williams was not a
judge or a lawgiver; he was a poet in morals, enamored of perfection,
and keeping his conscience purer than Galahad's " (page 283). " In the
seventeenth century there was no place but the wilderness for such a John
Baptist of the distant future as Roger Williams " (page 306). Here are
others: "Puritanism was in its very nature aggressive, even meddle-
some" (page 167). " Endecott went on fighting the Lord's battles
against the Apollyons of his fancy, regardless of results " (page 200).
" If the little Puritan Commonwealth seemed a frail canoe at first, it was
navigated — considering its smallness one might rather say it was pad-
dled— most skilfully" (page 266). "Puritanism had wrapped itself in
the haircloth of austerity, it took grim delight in harsh forbiddings, and
heaped up whole decalogues of thou-shalt-nots " (page 327).
Very seldom a sentence is chanced upon that requires a careful or even
second reading to understand: " Though he usually avoided the appear-
ance of personal antagonism, every formidable rival he had left Mas-
sachusetts early (page 279)." The ambiguity lies in an independent
verb having the appearance of an auxiliary; and on the same is an ex-
ample of a relative within the relative.
The author's use of words and idioms is interesting. He has " dulci-
fied," " downrightness," " disengagedness," " come-outers," "broke
his health," and "convalesced." The fondness for words in " osity " is
distinct, as "sinuosity" and " ridiculosity; " while it would be interest-
ing to count just how many times "scrupulosity" occurs in the single
chapter on Roger Williams.
Quite a matter of style is the author's method of dividing each chapter
into numerous subdivisions — each complete in presenting a phase of the
subject apart from the others. It is an excellent example of modern
paragraphing with the topic sentence given in the margin. Closely
allied with this matter of style is the method of relegating notes and ref-
erences, not to the foot of the page to disturb the eye in reading, nor at
the end of the volume where they are never sought, but at the close of
each chapter as " Elucidations," distinguished by the eye in finer print.
Still yet a pleasing feature not to be overlooked, and one adding much
to the value and picturesqueness of the volume, is the eight clear maps
prepared by Allegra Eggleston. An index is added by Charles Alex-
ander Nelson.
In conclusion the fitness of the dedication of this volume on " Life in
the United States" "To the Right Honourable James Bryce, M. P.,"
will at once be felt. And nowhere more than in the wording of this
dedication will appear Dr. Eggleston's care and consciousness and charm
and sense of mastery over matter.
J. B. Henneman.
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South Carolina Under The Proprietary Government, 1670-
1719. Edward McCrady. Cloth, crown 8vo, $3.50 net. Macmillan
& Co., New York and London, 1897.
For the first time since Sandford took formal possession of the country
of the Edistohs in 1666, the early history of Colonial South Carolina has
been adequately written and made accessible to the general reader.
The brochures of Archdale, Oldmixon, Chalmers and other writers who
were eye witnesses of the scenes described by them, and actors in the
events of which they wrote, had long been buried out of the memory of
all but a few patient scholars, when Carroll published his valuable reprint
of collected pamphlets, in 1836, and even Hewatt and Ramsay had
shared the same fate. Invaluable as was this laborious compilation, it
never reached a second edition, and Simm's resume" and River's brief,
but accurate studies, soon followed it into undeserved obscurity. The
names, the labors, the motives and .the achievements of the sturdy men
who impressed their ideas and their personality on the social and polit-
ical life of the South, of which they were the founders, had become
practically lost, or fragmentarily preserved in an inaccurate and unrelia-
ble tradition; for what has been said of South Carolina is measurably,
though to a less extent, true of all the Southern Colonies, while the
names and deeds and somewhat mythical adventures of the makers of
New England, of New York and of Pennsylvania had long been as
household words to Southern as well as Northern youth and age. This
historical exaltation of one section and corresponding neglect of
the other, may be traced upward through the Royal and Revolutionary
periods of the country, though in a somewhat lessening degree, and the
natural result has proved to be a potent factor in the mutual relations of
the people of the Northern and Southern States. It is very doubtful,
however, if a familiarity with the written histories of South Carolina
above mentioned, would have materially altered this result, for Hewatt's
volumes gave Ramsay most of his materials, and Hewatt was not a native
writer, nor was he in sympathy with the people of the Province, and
his work is more a narrative of events than an interested effort to trace
out their sequence and discover their meaning.
History is far more than mere narrative, and the true historian must
grasp his work con amove, must find a congenial theme with which all
his facts must harmonize, like the melodies of a great musical composi-
tion, and having found it must follow its thread with a single aim, but
with sufficient breadth of view to find its illustrations in the facts which
he narrates, and not to mould those facts to fit his theory. This is not
an easy task, but General McCrady has accomplished it in a remarkably
successful degree. The volume before us is really an Economic and
Constitutional History of Proprietary South Carolina, but without suffi-
cient professional bias to mar the interest of the general reader, and is
marked by a careful and accurate attention to detail which is never tire-
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•some, but which will leave little knowledge of events and of man to be
acquired elsewhere by a thoughtful student. The author has used with
freedom, but always with honest acknowledgement, the work of those
who have preceded him in his field; but he has verified, modified and
corrected their statements by industrious personal reference to the vast
mass of original matter which has but recently become accessible, and
in this rich mine he has discovered the large amount of supplementary
truth which gives the real value and interest to his work.
Among the authorities thus laboriously consulted may be mentioned
the invaluable documents rescued by the Hon. Win. A. Courtenay from
the London State-Paper Office during his Mayoralty of Charleston, and
printed, most of them for the first time, in his series of Year Books and
in the five volumes of Collections of the South Carolina Historical Soci-
ety; the MSS. records, long pigeon-holed in the office of the Secretary
of State at Columbia; the series of Colonial Newspapers preserved in
the Charleston Library; the orginal Registers and Vestry-Books of Colo-
nial Parishes and the Records of the Charleston Probate Office. The
amount of painstaking labor involved in such work can be fully appre-
ciated only by those who have themselves attempted it, and the author's
use of these materials has been in the nature of an exegesis rather than
a mere collection of historical facts. The result has been a work which
easily takes its place beside such admirable recent productions as Fiske's
Old Virginia and her Neighbors and Bruce's Economic History of Vir-
ginia. The author's practical turn of mind has broken up some cher-
ished idols, and has led him to some inferences which will challenge
just dissent. There are some errors of statement resulting from relaxed
vigilance in following accepted "authorities," and some from an occa-
sional faulty habit of making positive assertions from negative evidence,
and to these attention will presently be called. But it is safe and just to
say that very few, if any, of these will be found to be of material impor-
tance, and that very few books of like scope and purpose are equally
free from such blemishes.
It has been said that this history has a "theme." It would perhaps
be more accurate to say that this volume is the key-note of a theme — a
motif, rather, which it is the author's purpose to develop in succeeding
volumes covering the periods of the Royal and Revolutionary govern-
ments— a purpose which we devoutly hope he may be able to accom-
plish. The idea of the original promoters of the Colony, beyond that
of personal pecuniary gain, was to found a commonwealth subsidiary to
that of England and in harmony with its government and interests, but
founded upon a constitutional system that would rectify certain supposed
defects in the model and fix at the very inception those aristocratic prin-
ciples which had become unduly developed in the reaction that charac-
terized the Restoration. The absolute and immediate failure of this
scheme was due to its inherent defect of an erroneous conception of the
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true underlying principles that give the English Constitution its vitality
and permanence, and the Utopian ideas of Locke and Shaftesbury em-
bodied in the "Fundamental Constitutions." The firm, unyielding, and
eventually successful resistance of the colonists to these efforts of the
Lords Proprietors was due to a cause which the latter seem never to
have grasped, which asserted itself from the very beginning, persisted
with bull dog tenacity and unflinching purpose, accomplished its aim by
a bloodless revolution after fifty years, and after fifty more of steady de-
velopement, ripened into successful fruition in the Revolutionary struggle.
This cause was the determination of a free-born people to enforce its in-
herent right of self-government. Our author has followed this theme
with admirable clearness, but without undue insistence, so that one may
see it always giving tone and firmness to the fabric of the book as readily
as he sees the spinal column of some transparent animal organism with-
out losing sight of its accessories. This was the one and all-sufficient
reason for the prompt rejection by the colonists of the Fundamental Con-
stitutions. The attempt to establish a colonial nobility had probably
nothing whatever to do with it, and our author errs in overstating the
absurdity of the " empty titles " of Landgrave and Cassique and the
mistake of " forceing a nobility " upon an unwilling people. A title is
certainly not empty when it carries with it the hereditary ownership of
forty-eight thousand acres of land, and the most pronounced Puritans
arid Quakers, such as Axtell, Blake, Moreton and Archdale accepted
these dignities with a satisfaction that has lingered among their descen-
dants to the present day.
English democratic principles have never been antagonistic to a nobil-
ity which, as Professor Fiske has shown, has always been in touch with
the people, from the fact that its cadets are only commoners. Sir John
Yeamans is the first broken idol of our book, his "mild and paternal
administration" being completely exploded by documentary proof of
his flagrant absenteeism and diligent cultivation of "the main chance."
The fact is that the earliest actual settlers were here for the plain and
undisguised purpose of bettering their fortunes, and not from a purely
ambitious or adventurous spirit. But they were not therefore of neces-
sarily plebeian origin, and our author speaks far too strongly when he
says that "any tradition that connects to any extent the provincial aris-
tocracies of the Southern States with the Old World patrician origin, is
pure sentimental fiction." This, however, is not his own language, but
a quotation, though the marks have been omitted by the printer. It is
quite true that Sir John Yeamans, Knt. and Baronet, and Sir Nathaniel
Johnson, Knt., were the only titled men of the earlier period; and it is
equally true that the Rev. Dr. Le Sau and others, have given an undoubt-
edly ' ' hard character ' ' to the mass of the early inhabitants. But the pro-
portion of gentlemen was probably somewhat greater than is usual in older
communities, and the names of Ashby, Middleton, Gibbes, Izard, God-
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frey, Barnwell, Woodward, Broughton, Moore, and a great many others
were borne by men who unquestionably belonged to families recorded in
Burke among the oldest of the English gentry, the representative branches
of which are in many instances found among the nobility.
Among the Huguenot settlers, too, who took a far more active part in
public life than has been generally supposed, we find the Chastaigners,
de St. Juliens, Ravenels, Du Bourdieus, Gaillards and many more who
were of the Protestant gentlemen and noblesse of France. They were
strong men, too, who asserted their position, and whatever may have
been their personal faults and weaknesses, like those same Fundamental
Constitutions, they "undoubtedly had a marked effect upon the institu-
tions of the colony, and impressed upon the people and upon their cus-
toms and habits, much of the tone and temper of their spirit.* The
manner in which these impressions were produced and their permanent
effects upon the social, the judicial, the political and the military systems
of the State, remaining in force in some cases almost down to the present
day, have been admirably handled by General McCrady and form one
of the most valuable and attractive features of the book.
When we remember that these institutions were partly the best por-
tions of the rejected Constitutions culled out by the ' ' desperate fortunes ' '
and "ill livers of the pretended Churchman," as they are spitefully
called by the Quaker Governor Archdale, and partly the creation of
their own practical intelligence, we are disposed to take with caution
any general inferences derogatory to the men who achieved results which
outlived two revolutions and persisted for two centuries. There is one
fact connected with these men that cannot fail to impress the observant
reader. Their "progress" was certainly "the resultant of opposing
forces; " they belonged to adverse parties between which the lines were
bitterly drawn and maintained; they accused each other freely of politi-
cal and personal crimes, they even proceeded to personal violence, as
when Colonel Rhett caned Landgrave Bellinger, and the Assembly bru-
tally arrested Landgrave Smith. And yet none of the charges appear
to have ever been proved, not a single duel or political execution is re-
corded, and no social or domestic scandal stains the story of their lives.
In addition to these highly creditable facts they fixed the impossibility
of legal divorce which has been the gL>ry of South Carolina law to this
day, although this resulted rather from negative action than from pur-
pose. In all these matters the infant colony presents a strikingly favor-
able contrast to the highest circles of social life at home, and General
McCrady has pointed out and developed a potent element in the produc-
tion of this state of things, that is, the influence of the Barbadian con-
tingent which was by all odds the strongest in the making of the Pro-
vince. Nearly all of the more prominent of the earliest settlers were
* It should be said that these influences were due to the principles of English law em-
bodied in the Constitution.
112 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
" Barbadoes Adventurers," and these men shaped the inchoate Province
largely upon the social and political lines with which they had been long
familiar.
In dealing with these men personally, the historian finds a singular
difficulty in the remarkable reduplication of names, probably unprece-
dented elsewhere. There were two Joseph Blakes, both Proprietors, two
Landgraves Thomas Smith, two Governors James Moore, two Deputy
Governors William Bull, two James Le Seruriers, two Pierre de St. Juliens,
two William Rhetts, two Nicholas Trotts. Heretofore this has been a
fruitful source of confusion both in history and tradition, and no better
proof is needed of our author's accurate methods than the fact that he
has erred in only one case, that of the distinguished Attorney-General
Nicholas Trott, whom he has apparently confounded with his supposed
uncle or cousin, the ex-governor of the Bahamas. Hewatt states that
Chief Justice Trott came from Bahama, but does not with Oldmixon,
say that he was the Governor, while a letter from the Lords Proprietor's
agent, W. Popple, to W. Burchet, concerning Trott's application for ap-
pointment as Vice-Admiral, clearly draws the distinction between " Mr.
Nicholas Trott, of Carolina," and " Mr. Nicholas Trott, late Governor of
the Bahamas." There is also a document in the Charleston Probate
Office, bearing strong proof to the same effect. The slip is historically
of no consequence, and the author has given a very accurate and acute
estimate of the character of this most remarkable man, thoroughly un-
principled, but an erudite and versatile scholar, and the intellectual Ti-
tan of his day. " Unscrupulous as a politician, corrupt and tyrannical
as a judge, Trott was a profound lawyer, a scholar of great learning, and
a most laborious and indefatigable worker." It was he who made the
great compilation and codification of the statutory law adopted in 171 2,
which is the substantial basis of South Carolina's legal system to-day.
Eight of his charges, including that of the case of the forty condemned
pirates, and one on witchcraft, are preserved in the Charleston Library,
and they are, from almost every point of view, marvellous and unique.
He condemned a woman to be burned at the stake for the murder of her
husband, and our author assumes that the sentence was never carried
out because he finds no record of the execution. But this fearful pun-
ishment was certainly inflicted for certain crimes, such as arson by a
slave, as late as 1765 {South Carolina Gazette), and Professor Fiske
states that it was more frequent in the northern Provinces, at least fifteen
cases occurring in New York.
Rev. Robert Wilson, D. D.
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ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY WILLS.
Contributed rv R. S. Thomas.)
WILL OF ATRHUR SMITH, 1645.
In the name of God, Amen. I, Arthur Smith, of Warris-
quiake in Virginia, gent, being, at this tyme sick and weake in
body, but in good and perfect mind and memory praised be Al-
mighty God, doe make and declair this my last will and testa-
ment in manner and form following, that is to say, first and before
all earthly things I commend my soul into ye hands of Almighty
God my maker and to Jesus Christ, his son, my onely Saviour
and Redeemer hoping and steadfastly beleiving through his
merits to attain everlasting Salvation, and that I shall be num-
bred amongst his chosen and elect. As for my body I commit
it to ye earth from whence it came, to be decently buryed in ye
garden by my late beloved wife at the discretion of my execu-
tors & overseers hereinafter named. And for my worldly estate
which it hath pleased God to bestow upon me (my Debts which
I owe being first paid and funeral expenses discharged) I give
and bequeath ye same in manner and form following: Imprimis.
I give and bequeath unto my two sons, Arthur Smith and Rich-
ard Smith and to their heirs forever, a certain p'^cell of land
114 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
called by ye name of the freshett, beginning at a dry valley run-
ning out of ye White Marsh to thro' ye path as you goe to Jos-
eph Cobbs and so running along ye path to ye outmost bounds
of my land next to Joseph Cobbs to be equally divided between
my sd two sons, share and share alike. And if it shall happen
that either of my sons, shall happen to dep't this Life before he
shall enjoy his p't and portion of Land before by me bequeathed
them then ye survivr shall enjoy all of ye sd p'cell of land to him
and his heirs for ever. Item. I give and bequeath unto my
Godson, Arthur Long and to his heirs for Ever, one hundred
acres of land lying at ye Syprus being p't of ye land which I
bought there called by ye name of John Ross Nocks to be meas-
ured from the outside thereof next unto ye land of mr. Jas.
Hawley: also I give unto my s'1 godson a gun and a sow to be
delivered to him the next crop after my decease if he shall be
then living. I give and bequeath unto my son George Smith
and to his heirs for ever all ye residue and remaynder of my
aforesd par' ell of land lying at ye Syprus called by ye name of
John Ross Nocks after ye s'd one hundred Acres of Land be-
fore by me bequeathed being first taken out. I give and be-
queath unto my daughter Jane Smith and to her heirs for ever,
one hundred acres of land to begin at my m'ked trees adjoining
upon the land of Christopher Reynolds measuring from ye
breadth thereof towards my new dwelling house, the s'd land in
length from ye Creek side not to extend into ye land before by
me bequeathed to my two sons Arthur and Richard Smith but
ye quantity to be made up in ye breadth. Item. I give and
bequeath unto my son Thomas Smith and to his heirs for ever
all ye residue and remaynder of my land whatsoever excepting
what is already before by me bequeathed which is already taken
up by patent, together with all houses, edifices, buildings and
boards upon ye same, provided always that ye several stock of
cattle there shall hereafter belong to my above named children
be mayntained & kept upon all my sd land until they shall attain
to their several Ages to reserve ye same as is hereinafter ex-
pressed without lett, molestation of hinderance of ye s'1 Thomas
his heirs and assigns. Also I give and bequeath unto my said
son Thomas, my seale ring of gold and two cows and two heif-
ers and a bull and two breeding sows being all m'ked of my sons
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY WILLS. 115
m'kd, a feather bed with ye furniture belonging to it, a gun, and
all my Books, to be delivered unto him immediately after my de-
cease. Item. I give and bequeath unto my God-son Arthur
Virgin, the son of Robert Virgin, one yearling heifer to be de-
livered the next crop after my decease if he shall be then living.
The rest and residue of all and singular of my goods, chattels,
cattle, plate & estate whatsoever, I give and bequeath the same
and every p'te thereof to, and amongst my sd Children, Thomas
Smith, Arthur Smith, Richard Smith, Jane Smith and George
Smith to every of them p & p't like as they shall severally attain
to ye age of one and twenty years except only ye p't and por-
tion due and belonging to ye s'1 Jane, my daughter, which my
will and mind is shall be paid and delivered unto her so soon as
she shall to ye full age of eighteen years or be marryed. And
further my will and mind is y' if any of my children shall happen
to depart this life before they shall attain to their several ages,
or afterwards without issue male of their body lawfully begotten
that then ye p' and portion of land to them or any of them be-
queathed as aforesaid shall be, go to, and remain to ye heir male
of ye survivor or survivors of them, and every of them. And
after my will and mind is y1 ye several portions of my children
especially household stuff and ye like which is not lasting may be
alienated and disposed of by my ex'ors and overseers hereinafter
named for ye good and benefit of my sd children, unto every
other thing as they shall think fit: as also the bringing up of my
sd children in the fear of God and to learn to read and write. I
refer it to ye discretion and tender care of ye said executors and
overseers. And I do hereby make and ordain my sd son Thomas
Smith Sole ex' or of this my last will and testament and my will
and minde is that ye benefit! of my estate after appraisem' made
shall be and rendered to ye use of all my sd children p't and p't
like, excepting only the legacies before bequeathed to ye s1
Thomas my son, and for ye overseers of this my last will and
testament I doe hereby nominate and appoint my Lo. friends
Peter Hull, Mr. Peter Knight & Mr. George Hardy requesting
them to be aiding and assisting unto my sd ex' or in ye p'formance
of this my last will and testam', as my trust is in them. And I
do hereby give and bequeath unto every one of them twenty
shillings apece to make them Rings in Remembrance of me.
116 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
And I do hereby utterly forsake and renounce all formr wills by
me either made or spoken. In witness whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seale ye first day of October Anno Dom 1645.
Arthur Smith seale.
Sealed, sign'd, Deliver' d in ye prsence of us,
Benjamine Burkley,
James Rorhz,
Robert West.
February ye 9th, 1693.
Received by order of the Isle of Wight Court e as and for di-
vers reasons lay'd down in ye book of orders of this date will
more fully appear.
Hugh Davis, C Cur.
Note by R. S. T. — The above will I found in Will Book No.
2, page 330-1-2. He was the founder of a distinguished family.
He came to this country in or prior to 1637. Cm September 10,
1637, he received from Sir John Harvey a patent for 1,450 acres
of land for the transportation of twenty-nine persons into the
Colony, and he located this land at Smithfield. The patent was
renewed by Sir William Berkeley on March 21, 1643 and fifty
acres added to it. For a history of the family see Va. Hist.
Collections, Vol. XI (1891), page 129, et seq; Virginia Maga-
zine of History and Biography, Vol. II, page 391, and Vol. Ill,
page 194.
In Will Book No. 2, it is shown that Col. John George and
Major James Powell (1677), Mr. Nicholas Smyth and Colonel
Arthur Smith (1679); Nicholas Smyth and Thomas Pitt (1680);
Lieutenant-Colonel James Powell and Colonel Arthur Smith
(1681); Lieutenant-Colonel James Powell and Major Thomas
Tabener (1681); Lieutenant-Colonel James Powelland Colonel
Arthur Smith (1682); Thomas Pitt and Colonel Arthur Smith
(1683); Major Thomas Tabener and Colonel Arthur Smith (1683);
Thomas Pitt and Colonel Arthur Smith (1683); Arthur Smith
and Henry Applewhaite (1684); Captain Henry Applewhaite
and Joseph Worry (1684); Major Thomas Tabener and Joseph
Worry (1685); Arthur Smith and Henry Applewhaite (1686);
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY WILLS. 117
Thomas Pitt and Arthur Smith (1686) were justices of the peace,
and granted administration upon estates at the dates mentioned.
The Nicholas Smith above mentioned, the associate justice
with Arthur Smith in all of the orders entered (some twenty),
always wrote his name Smyth, while Arthur always wrote his,
Smith.
Humphrey Marshall on the 5th of June, 1696, returned an
inventory of the estate of Nicholas Smith, and the appraisement
of the property in the parlor, in the hall, the parlor chamber,
the hall chamber, the porch chamber, over the hall chamber,
over the parlor chamber, over the porch chamber, &c. , was very
varied and handsome.
The will of William Smith, of January 5, 1704, speaks of his
sons Nathaniel and Nicholas. The will of Mary Smith, October
20, 1715, speaks of Nicholas and Joseph, Ann and Martha.
THE WILL OF JOSHUA TABERNER.
In the name of God, Amen, November 24th, 1656. I, Joshua
Taberner, being of whole mind and good and perfect memory,
Laud and praise Almighty God, make and ordain this my last
will and Testament concerning herein my last will in manner and
form following, that is to say:
First. I commend my soul unto Almighty God, Maker and
Redeemer, and my Body to be Buried at the Discretion of my
Brother, and after my debts paid and my funeral expenses per-
formed the Remainder I bequeath as followeth: I give and
queath to my brother Thomas Taberner all such Houses and
Lands, money, or chattels, movables or Immovables as shall any
way append unto me either as a portion given or left me by the
last will and Testament of my Father William Taberner of the
county of Derby, or otherwise appertaining or belonging unto
me with all profit thereof during his natural life, he my abovesd
Brother Thomas, bestowing as a legacy to my Brother William
Taberner of the county of Derby and the rest of my father's
kindred Ten Pounds Sterling or the value thereof out of my s'J
estate in England. And my will is that after my Brother Thomas
his decease, his only daughter and Heir Ruth Tabener, be pos-
sessed with all my aforesaid estate in England as my only Heir
118 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
and Executrix, to her and hers for ever. Also I give my cousin
Ruth Tadenera.il my female cattle in Virginia being four in num-
ber of my own mark to her and her heirs for ever, and the re-
mainder of my whole Estate in Virginia I give to my brother
Thomas Tabener and further, in caseofdenyal I give my brother
Thomas Tabener full power to sue and by law to recover my s'1
estate in England and to see it disposed of according to the Ten-
ner of this my will. And that this my will may be valid and
effectual in law according to the Intent and purpose, I conform
it with my hand and seal the day and year first above written.
Joshua Taberner seal.
Signed, sealed, and delivered in the presence of us.
William Lewer,
Francis Higgins.
Note by R. S. T. — The wife of Thomas Tabener is a legatee
under the will Major-General and Gov. Richard Bennett, dated
March 15, 1674, probated in Nansemond August 3, 1676. The
wills hold that he lived, and probably died in Nansemond. New
Eng. Hist. & Gen. Register, January, 1894, page 115. Lieu-
tenant-Colonel James Powell and Major Thomas Tabener were
justices of the peace of Isle of Wight in 1681 and Major Thomas
Tabener and Colonel Arthur Smith were Justices in 1683.
There is a will of a Thomas Tabener in Will Book No. 2, p.
350, July 24th 1692, in which he speaks of his grandson Joseph
Copeland, son of Elizabeth Copeland, his grandson William
Webb, son of his daughter Mary, and of his daughters Ruth
Newman, Christian Jordan and Elizabeth Wombwell. There is
a codicil to the will, February 3, 1693, anc^ ^ was probated Feb-
ruary 9, 1694.
THE WILL OF JOHN VALENTINE.
In the name of God, Amen. I, John Valentine, of the county
of Isle of Wight, planter, being sick and weak in Body yet per-
fect in sense and memory do make this my last will and Testa-
ment in form as followeth, May the eighth, 1652:
Imprimis. I bequeath my soul unto the hands of Almighty
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY WILLS. 119
God who gave it me, most confidently trusting that he will of
his infinite mercy through Jesus Christ my Saviour, accept it,
and my Body to be Decently Buried in a place convenient as my
execut" shall think fit and convenient. I do constitute and ap-
point my trusty and welbeloved friends John Marshall and Wil-
liam Lewis, of the county aforesaid, executors or overseers of
this my last Will and Testament to see it really & truly performed
according to the True Intent and Meaning thereof without fraud
or Deceit. For the land which I am possest withal it is my will
that it shall be prop1 to my eldest son James Valentine if he
lives till he shall come to the age of twenty and one years, but
if he shall die before, then my eldest Daughter Ann Valentine
shall enjoy it. But if she die before she is married that then my
second Daughter Elizabeth shall enjoy it. And if it shall hap-
pen that they shall all die before they come to perfect age or be
married according to the prmises, that then my youngest daugh-
ter Margaret shall enjoy it; and until such time as these my dear
children shall come to their full ages, it is my will that my Dearly
beloved wife Elizabeth Valentine shall enjoy and possess to her
own propr use the said land during the time she shall remain a
widdow without mollestation of any provided she keep the Or-
chard in repair making no more than the necessary use of the
Timber so that the Land be no ways unnecessarily destroyed to
the Damage of my Children. But if she shall chance to marry,
that then it shall rest to the discression of my overseers to dis-
pose of it to the benefit of my children. After the discharge of
my funeral rights, and my Debts paid I give and bequeath to
my Loveing wife the Third part of my estate which shall be left
both of Cattle, Chattels, and all other goods, moveably & unmove-
able, and the other Two thirds to be equally divided amongst
my children by the rule of proportion, that is to say, share and
share alike, the sd estate notwithstanding to rest in the hands of
my loveing wife during the time she shall remain a widdow accord-
ing to the Termor aforesd according to the disposition of my
Land to her, my eldest daughter, Ann Valentine, any thing
before mentioned notwithstanding to have no share, nor claim
in the promised Legacies of the cattle in regard she hath a con-
siderable stock already confirmed her, therefore I only give and
bequeath to her at her marriage, one cow. And in witness of
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all the aforesa premises I have hereunto set my hand the day and
year aforesaid.
The mark of
John X Valentine.
Signed, sealed, subscribed and delivered in the presence of,
Will Weshay,
Nicholas Nethercoat.
Note by R. S. T. — The last Valentine I knew was Mr. E.
H. Valentine, who left here and went, I think, to Richmond
about 1854 or 1855. He speaks of his friend John Marshall.
Will Book No. 2 is an exceedingly important book of 663
pages of Wills, and eighty-three pages of Deeds. In this book
there is a will of a John Marshall, of October 4, 1687. In it he
speaks of his son Humphrey, his daughter Mary, his wife
and his brother Humphrey Marshall. John Marshall on June 6,
1667, sold a tract of land to William West, and in the will of
William West, of February 7, 1708-9, this John Marshall is
spoken of as John Marshall the elder.
These will show that there was more intercourse between Isle
of Wight and the Northern Neck than had been supposed, and
the above names may be of some value to that branch, and to the
Marshalls of Kentucky. (See I Henn., pp. 274 and 427).
THE WILL OF ROBERT WATSON.
Nigh upon the departure of Mr. Robert Watson out of this
life, this as his last Will and Testament was the disposing of his
estate upon the 6th of November, 1651.
I give to John Watson, my Brother, Three Thousand pounds
of Tobacco.
I give to my brother James Watson s child, Two Hundren
acres of Land after the Decease of my wife, Lying upon Pagan
Creek Joyning upon Sam Mathews.
I leave my wife sole executrix.
This was proved to be the last will of Mr. Robert Watson in
open Court at the Isle of Wight County, ye 9th Xbr, 1651, by
the Oaths of Mr. Robert Dunster Minister & of Mr. Richard
Lockyer, merchant, moreover Mrs. Ann Watson Relict of the
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY WILLS. 121
said Robert, acknowledged that he gave the wife of Toby Harst
a cow calf and desired her to remember the youngest daughter
of Thomas Fluellen.
Note by R. S. T. — The wills that I have sent you are frag-
mentary in the extreme, and give but the merest glimpse of so-
ciety at that early day. To show how very much is omitted, I
will merely suggest that in these stray leaves we do not find the
wills of such well known public characters as Christopher Laun,
Nathaniel Bass, Ralph Hamor, Richard Bennett, Robert Savin,
Thomas Jordan, Thomas Flint and John Brewer, John Adkins.
Thomas Burgess, William Hutchinson, Robert Felgate, Peter
Hull, George Hardy, Arthur Smith, John Seward, John George,
Robert Pitt, James Pyland, John Hammond and others, whose
names as members of the Council, Justices of the Peace, and
Burgesses, will be found in I He lining, pp. 129 to 374.
Robert Watson mentions in his will, his wife Ann and his
brothers, John and James. There is no will of Ann, of John or
of James to be found. But John probably died in 1673, for on
October 14th of that year, an inventory and appraisment of his
estate is returned to the court by Arthur Smith and Richard
Sharp his administrators, and it is a splendid one in variety and
value, as may be seen by its various headings: milch cows (40),
hogs (24), horses (31), bedding and furniture, linen for the
house, linen in the house, woolen, shoes, clothing, &c. , plate
and rings, guns, pistols, shot, &c. Books, brass, pewter, earth-
enware, ironware, woodenware, trunks, salt, nails, bills, &c.
A James Watson died in November, 1773, and his wife Eliza-
beth died on September 20, 1781.
Their children were William Watson, born March 2, 1757,
died January, 1783.
John Watson, born July 22, 1759, died 1783.
Elizabeth, born March 15, 1761, died August 30, 1788.
James, born May 10, 1763.
Martha, born June 19, 1765, died June 7, 1818.
Martha Watson married Robert Marshall, October 24, 1784,
who was the son of John Marshall, whose will bears date June
24, 1783. In his will John Marshall speaks of his wife Ann, his
daughter Ann, his son Robert, and his grandsons Pleasant Jor-
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dan, Thomas Jordan, Robert Jordan, John Boykin and Francis
M(arshall) Boykin. John Marshall's estate was very large, in-
cluding- some fifty negroes.
Francis Marshall Boykin was the son of Lieutenant Francis
Boykin of the ist Regiment of Virginia regulars, 1775, who
married Ann Marshall. Robert Marshall gave to Francis Boy-
kin and to his wife the present court house property.
Martha Watson Marshall, after the death of Robert Marshall,
married William Jordan, whose will bears date May 28. 1809,
and their only child was Watson Pendleton Jordan, born July 2,
1798, and died August 3, i860. On the 5th of November, 1818,
he was married to Ann M(arshall Boykin), the only daughter of
Francis M(arshall) Boykin, and she died in February 18, 1864.
They had seventeen children.
The will of Robert Watson speaks of " Mr. Robert Dunster,
Minister." This is in 1651.
The deed of Lieutenant-Colonel John Upton to William Un-
derwood, of November 18, 1651, speaks of Robert Bracewell,
Clarke, and James Taylor, Clarke.
In 1642, Isle of Wight was divided into two parishes, the
upper and the lower, "provided that the profits of the whole
countie shall remain unto Mr. Falkner Clarke during his resi-
dence there." I Henn., p. 279. The Rev. John Hammond
was in Virginia for twenty years prior to 1656, and was a por-
tion of the time in this county. See Peter Force, Vol. Ill, p.
21 of Leah and Rachel and I He?in., p. 374.
THE WILL OF JUSTINIAN COOPER.
In the name of God, Amen. I, Justinian Cooper, being sick
and weak in Body but of perfect memory, Do make this my last
Will and Testament, as followeth, this 26th of March, 1650.
Imprimis. I Bequeath my Soul to God my Creator and merci-
ful Redeemer, and my Body to the Earth. I give and Bequeath
my estate as followeth, my Debts being paid: I give unto all of
my Godchildren, to every one of them a cow calf apiece, or so
much Tob" as shall buy them a cow calf to be paid the next in-
suing year. I give unto my Brother Richard Cossey Two Hun-
dred Acres of land to him and his Heirs forever, situate, lying
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY WILLS. 123
and being the Land he and John Snellocke lives on by the River
Side, and to be injoyed by him and his Heirs after my wives
Decease. I give unto Edward Pyland, son of James Pyland,
five Hundred pounds Tob" to be paid next year which will be
1651. I make my loving wife Ann Cooper my true and lawful
Executrix of all my Goods, Lands, Cattle, servants, or whatso-
ever I am possessed with, and I do likewise request my loving
friend Capt. William Barnard to be my overseer to see this my
will performed and to take one or more to himself to be an' aid
and assistant to my wife whom he shall think fit. I give unto
Capt. Will™ Barnard a piece of plate of ten Pounds, Price to be
paid to him the next year, 1651. And in witness that this is my
last Will and Testament, I have hereunto set my hand and seal
the day and year first above written.
Signum
Justinian X Cooper seal.
Teste James Pyland,
Signum
John X Britt.
Note by R. S. T. — Justinian Cooper and Ann his wile ( " late
the relic of James Harris"), on the 29th of September, 1629,
sold to Wassell Nebleu and George Fawdome, 100 acres of the
land that was granted by patent from Sir George Yeardley,
December 14, 1619, and on the 2d of April, 1644, he sold to
Alice Bennett, widow, 150 acres of land for "a cow and a calf."
This is the first mention of the Cowper family in the county.
Captain Frederick Pierce Parker Cowper, of this county, and
Leopold Pierce Parker Cowper, of Portsmouth, his brother, have
both died since the war. Captain Cowper was one of the finest
men I ever knew. One of a thousand incidents in his life will
show his character. When a man, prior to the war, he would stop
his sloop with a fair wind and fair tide, loaded with freight and
passengers, drop his anchor at Fort Norfolk, take his yawl boat,
go back to Town Point, and then walk to Church street to get
a hoop for a little girl to keep his promise to her, despite the
protest of his passengers; he was one of nature's noblemen.
Such he lived and such he died. A portion of his family is still
here. Another part of it is in Norfolk, and in New York.
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SECOND VIRGINIA BATTALION, 1777.
[Pay roll of Captain Francis Taylor's Company of the 2d Vir-
ginia Battalion, from the 28 January to 28 February 1777.]
Francis Taylor, Capt., 40 Dollars.
William Taylor, 1 Lieut. 27 Dollars.
Francis Cowherd, 2 Lieut., 27 Dollars.
James Burton, Ensign, 20 Dollars.
Samuel Clayton, Serg1, 8 Dollars.
James Broadus, d° 8 Dollars.
James Welsh, d° 8 Dollars.
Robert Dawson, d° 8 Dollars.
Jeremiah Cox, Drummer, 7^3 Dollars.
James Ouin, Corporal, y}i Dollars.
Evan Bramham, d° 6*3 Dollars.
Thomas Shelton, d° 773 Dollars.'
John Bourn, d° 7^ Dollars.
Archilles Foster, Private, 623 Dollars.
Henry Russell, Private, 62 3 Dollars.
George Brooks, Private, 62 3 Dollars.
Ransdell Abbott, Private, 62 3 Dollars.
William Medley, Private, 623 Dollars.
William Ward, Private, 62 3 Dollars.
Thomas McClanahan, Private, 62j. Dollars.
Robert White, Private, 623 Dollars.
Andrew Harrison, Private, 673 Dollars.
Stephen Ham, Private, 623 Dollars.
Elijah Deer, Private, 673 Dollars.
Leonard Sale, Private, 62/i Dollars.
John Almand, Private, 62 3 Dollars.
Gerard Morton, Private, 623 Dollars.
Elisha Hawkins, Private, 623 Dollars.
Robert Chandler, Private, 623 Dollars.
James Brown, Private, 623 Dollars.
John Chowning, Private, 673 Dollars.
John Gillock, Private, 623 Dollars.
Samuel Warren, Private, 6-3 Dollars.
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William Morris, Private, 62s Dollars.
Joseph Thomas, Private, 67/3 Dollars.
James Long, Private, 673 Dollars.
Henry Barnett, Private 6fi Dollars.
Turner Thomason, Private, 673 Dollars.
Joseph Henry, Private, 673 Dollars.
Shadrach Hill, Private, 62 3 Dollars.
Benjamin Dawson, Private, 623 Dollars.
Thomas Morris, Private, 673 Dollars.
John Finnel, Private, 673 Dollars.
Thornberry Bowling, Private, 67^3 Dollars.
James Deering, Private, 673 Dollars.
Thomas Breedlove, Private, 673 Dollars.
Jacob Burnus, Private, 673 Dollars.
Elisha Estes, Private, 6^3 Dollars.
William Martin, Private, 623 Dollars.
John Snow, Private, 6-3 Dollars.
Thomas Fleeman, Private, '6^3 Dollars.
Lewis Pines, Private, 673 Dollars.
Joel Foster, Private, 623 Dollars.
James Jackson, Private, 6?- 3 Dollars.
Thomas Ballard, Private, 67-3 Dollars.
James Beazley, Private, 623 Dollars.
William Turner, Private, 673 Dollars.
Edward Broadus, Private, 673 Dollars.
Perry Patterson, Private, 673 Dollars.
William Davis, Private, 673 Dollars.
James Gibbons, Private, 623 Dollars.
Humphrey Shay, 28. Dec. 1777, 13^3 Dollars. Of the 1st
Virg. Battalion Ordered to join my Comp, by Gen1 L ( ?)
John Johnson, 28. Jan. 1776, 623 Dollars. Of Col. Ralls
Maryland Battalion Ord. to join my Compy at Baltimore, Md.
The Above is a just Pay Roll.
(signed) Francis Taylor.
[A Pay Roll of Capt. Francis Taylor's Company of the 2d
Virginia Battalion from 28 February to 28 March 1777.]
Francis Taylor, Capt., 40 Dollars.
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William Taylor, i Lieut., 27 Dollars.
Francis Cowherd, 2 Lieut. , 27 Dollars.
James Burton, Ensign, 20 Dollars.
Samuel Clayton, Serg"', 8 Dollars.
James Broadus, d° 8 Dollars.
Robert Dawson, d° 8 Dollars.
James Welsh, d" 8 Dollars.
Jeremiah Cox, Drummer, 7*3 Dollars.
James Quin, Corp1, 7 J- 3 Dollars.
Evan Bramham d° 7V3 Dollars.
Thomas Shelton. d° 7-3 Dollars.
John Bourn, d" 7^3 Dollars.
Archilles Foster, Private, 6- 3 Dollars.
Henry Russell, Private, 6-3 Dollars.
George Brooks, Private, 623 Dollars.
Ransdell Abbott, Private, 623 Dollars.
.William Medley, Private, 623 Dollars.
William Ward, Private, 623 Dollars.
Thomas McClanahan, Private, 623 Dollars.
Robert White, Private, 623 Dollars.
Andrew Harrison, Private, 67/3 Dollars.
Stephen Ham, Private, 623 Dollars.
Elijah Deer, Private, 623 Dollars.
Leonard Sale, Private, 623 Dollars.
John Almand, Private, 623 Dollars.
Gerard Morton, Private, 623 Dollars.
Elisha Hawkins, Private, 623 Dollars.
Robert Chandler, Private, 623 Dollars.
James Brown, Private, 673 Dollars. Discharged by Col. Spot-
woods verbal order 28. (?)
John Chowning, Private, 623 Dollars.
John Gillock, Private, 623 Dollars.
Samuel Warren, Private, 623 Dollars.
William Morris, Private, 623 Dollars.
Joseph Martin, Private, 623 Dollars.
James Long, Private, 623 Dollars.
Henry Barnett, Private, 623 Dollars.
Turner Thomason, Private, 673 Dollars.
Joseph Hervey, Private, 623 Dollars.
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Shadrach Hill, Private, 6-3 Dollars.
Benjamin Dawson, Private, 62j; Dollars.
Thomas Morris, Private, 6fi Dollars.
John Finnell, Private, 62 3 Dollars.
Thornberry Bowling, Private, 6-'j; Dollars.
James Deering, Private, 62^ Dollars.
Thomas Breedlove, Private, 62 3 Dollars.
Jacob Burrus, Private, 62 3 Dollars.
Elisha Estes, Private, 62 3 Dollars.
William Martin, Private, 62j; Dollars.
John Snow, Private, 62 3 Dollars.
Thomas Fleeman, Private, 62 3 Dollars.
Lewis Pines, Private, 62 3 Dollars.
James Jackson, Private, 62j; Dollars.
Thomas Ballard, Private, 62 3 Dollars.
VIRGINIA IN 1771.
This letter was addressed by Colonel Richard Bland, uncle of
Theoderick Bland, of the Revolution, to Thomas Adams, at that
time in England. It gives an interesting account of state of
affairs in Virginia in 177 1 . The original is among the Adams
Papers, Virginia Historical Society Collections.
Virginia, August 1st, 1771.
Dear Sir:
When I saw you last, I think I had your promise not to be
unmindful of an old acquaintance, who will receive particular
Pleasure to hear, from you, of your health, and to have an ac-
count of what is transacting, on the other side of the atlantic,
particularly relative to America.
To remind you of this Promise is one occasion of this Letter;
the other is, to give you a narrative of the most interesting
Events that have happened since you left us. And if, in doing
this, you F"ind me, like most old Fellows, fond of Garrulity, I
beseech you not to impute it as an Incident of old age, but to a
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desire to oblige you; since, I know, it will be agreeable to you
to hear of what is transacting in your native Country.
Upon the 27th of May a most dreadful Inundation happened
in James, Rappahanock, & Roanoke Rivers, occasioned by very
heavy and incessant Rains, upon the mountains, for ten or twelve
days; during which time, we, in the lower part of the Country,
had a serene Sky without the appearance of a cloud. The
Rivers rose to the amazing Hight of forty Feet perpendicular
above the common Level of the Water. Impetuous Torrents
rushed from the mountains with such astonishing Rapidity that
nothing could withstand their mighty Force. Promiscuous
Heaps of Houses, Trees, men, Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs,
Merchandize, Corn, Tobacco & every other Thing that was un-
fortunately, within the dreadful Sweep, were seen Floating upon
the Waters, without a possibility of their being saved. The
Finest Low-Grounds were ruined; and many of the best Lands
totally destroyed. Those which escaped the best, being, like
the Deserts of Arabia, covered with large Bodies of White Sand,
in many places six Feet deep. Three thousand hogsheads of
Tobacco were lost From the Public Warehouses and about the
same nuraoer from the different Plantations upon the Rivers.
The total Damage, to the Country, is computed at two millions
Sterling, & I do not think it is much exaggerated.
This severe Stroke occasioned a meeting of the assembly, to
provide for those Sufferers whose Tobaccoes were lost from the
Public Warehouses, which, by our Law, must be made Good.
The assembly, at the very earnest Solicitation of the merchants,
(who were the most considerable Sufferers in the Tobacco lost
from the Warehouses) have emitted ^30,000 in Treasury notes,
redeemable, by adequate Taxes, in four years; which has given
the merchants great Satisfaction; and their Eulogies, upon the
House of Burgesses, are sung in all Companies.
I cannot but remark, upon this occasion, the different Conduct
of the Merchants at this Time, & during the last War. When
we were invaded by a Foreign Enemy, and were called upon,
from time to time, by the Royal Requisitions for Supplies to
defend the Country; & to cooperate with the King's Regular
Troops in their several Expeditions; when the colony was ex-
hausted of all its Specie; and could not borrow the Sum of
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^10,000, upon the best Securities, altho' they offered an Interest
of 6 per Cent, and, would have given 8 per Cent, rather than
have been concerned with Paper money; When, under these Cir-
cumstances, we were Forced against our Inclinations to emit
Treasury notes, or refuse to comply with the Royal Demands;
the merchants raised such a Clamour, and represented the House
of Burgesses, by their memorials to the Board of Trade & Plan-
tations, in such dark and disadvantagious colours, that they drew
very severe, and, as time has demonstrated, very unjust Censures
from that Board, upon the Conduct of the Assembly: and they
did not desist till they procured an act of Parliament restraining
the Governor from giving his assent to any act of our Legisla-
ture, for making Paper Bills of Credit a legal Tender. But now,
when their private Interest is affected; when they are in danger
of Bankrupcy, and their Credit is likely to be Injured, they are
become the warmest and most Forward Solicitors with the Assem-
bly for that very Species of money, they abused the Assembly
for emitting to defend the Colony from a Common Enemy. Such
is, and such for ever will be the conduct of men who prefer their
own Interest to the Public Good.
And now I am upon the Subject of Paper money, I will take
the Liberty to inform you that of ,£750,000 issued in Treasury
notes in the Course of the last War, only ^103,000 is in circula-
tion upon the Supposition that none of the money issued has
been lost: but it is certain a large Sum has been destroyed by
different Casualties; so that, by the best computation not more
than ^60,000 is in actual circulation; and the merchants are be-
come so very Fond of it, that, tho' the Time of its redemption
has long since expired, they exert every endeavour to prevent
its being paid into the Treasury, from whence, they know, it
will never more make its appearance, but must be burnt by a
standing Committee appointed for that purpose. It really affords
diversion to those who remember their Former opposition, to see
their anxiety to keep this money in circulation, against the re-
peated advertizements of the Treasury, in our public Papers,
calling upon the Holders of it to carry it in, and exchange it for
Gold and Silver; which not one of them can be prevailed upon
to comply with.
Our Export of Tobacco will be at least 6,000 hhds short of
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what it would have been had not this misfortune happened. And
you may depend it will be considerably Shorter the ensuing Year,
as no Tobacco can be made upon the Low-Grounds, where such
large Quantities used to be made; and the heavy and almost
continual Rains since the Fresh, have destroyed great part of
that which was growing upon the high Lands. But let me Find
out another Subject.
You know Mr. Howocks, who, by a Fortuitous Concatenation
of Events has been advanced to many profitable appointments
in this Country. He is just gone for England, as he says, for
the recovery of his Health. Before he left us, he called a Con-
vention of the clergy, as Bishop's Comissary, to consider, as he
himself expresses it, of the Expediency of a/i American Episco-
pate. Our clergy, I believe, are about one hundred; of these,
only Eleven obeyed his Summons. But notwithstanding the
smallness of the number they proceeded to consider this impor-
tant Question; Eight (of which number Mr. Howocks was one)
were for the Expediency, and four against it. After much Jangle
& Disputation — Formal Protests were published in the Gazettes,
by the four Protestors, against the legality as well as regularity
of the Proceeding. This brought on a severe Paper War. Mr.
Camm, Rector of York-Hampton & one of the Professors of
Divinity in our College, commenced Champion for a Bishop;
and Messurs Henly and Gwatkin, the two Professors of Philos-
ophy, appeared in the Field of Battle against a Bishop. This
war continued with much violence, & personal abuse, 'till the
meeting of the Assembly; When the House of Burgesses put
an end to it, at least Publickly, by declaring, unanimously against
the Expediency of an American Episcopate; and returned their
thanks to the four Clergymen for opposing a measure, by which
much disturbance, great anxiety, and apprehension, would cer-
tainly take place among his Majesty's Faithful Subjects in
America.
And indeed, my Friend, if this Scheme had been effected, it
would have overturned all our Acts of Assembly relative to
ecclesiastical Jurisdiction: most of which acts have received the
Royal assent, and have existed, amongst us, almost from the
First establishment of the Colony.
By these acts, our Vestries, who are the Founders of our
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Churches, are made the Patrons within their several Parishes.
Like Donatives in England, the Vestries have a Right to nomi-
nate any clergyman, as their minister, "who produces, to the
Governor, a Testamonial that he hath received Ordination From
some Bishop in England." And every clergyman so nominated
and received by the Vestry in any Parish, is entitled to all the
spiritual &. temporal Benefits of his Parish as much as if he had
been Formally admitted, Instituted & Inducted by a Bishop.
It is true, if a Parish continues vacant above a year, in that
case, the Governor, as exercising the Right of the Supreme
Patron within this Dominion, is empowered to collate to such
vacant Parish; but in no instance has he a Right to interfere, if
the Vestry receives a minister within the year after the Vacancy
happens.
Besides, the King has assented to the act of assembly, which
declares that the General Court shall "take cognizance of, and
have Power and Jurisdiction to hear and determine all causes,
matters and Things whatsoever, relating to, or concerning any
Person or Persons, ecclesiastical, or civil; or to any Person or
Things of what nature soever the same shall be." So that our
whole Ecclesiastical Constitution, which has been Fixed by the
King's Assent, must be altered, if a Bishop is appointed in
america with any Jurisdiction at all; which will produce greater
Convulsions than anything that has ever, as yet, happened in
this part of the Globe. For let me tell you, a Religious Dis-
pute is the most Fierce and distinctive of all others, to the peace
and Happiness of Government.
I remember the learned Author of the Commentaries upon
the Laws of England, says, that, if upon the Reformation of
Religion, under Henry the 8th, & his Children, the spiritual
Courts had been re-united to the Civil, the old Saxon Constitu-
tion, with regard to Ecclesiastical Polity would have been com-
pletely restored in England. And he seems to lament that this
re-union had not been Effected.
If then we have been so happy as to establish this Polity, and
to re-unite the Ecclesiastical & Civil Jurisdiction in our Courts,
it is I think, the highest Presumption in Mr. Howocks and his
seven associates, to attempt so considerable an alteration in our
Constitution as the Introduction of a Bishop must produce, with-
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out consulting, nay, expressly contrary to the consent of the
Legislature of the Country.
1 profess my self a sincere Son of the Established Church; but
I can embrace her Doctrines, without approving of her Hier-
archy, which I know to be a Relick of the Papal Incroachments
upon the Common Law. I have dwelt the longer upon this
Subject because it is thought by some amongst us that Howock's
Errand to England is to lay a Foundation for this Establishment;
and that he expects to be the First Right Reverend Father of
the American Church. But if he has any such Design he has,
in my opinion, acted very impolitickly by making his appear-
ance in England, since neither his address or Abilities can possi-
bly recommend him to so high an office.
I acknowlege, for I will do him all Justice, he made a tolerable
Pedegogue in the Grammar School of our College. Here he
ought to have continued; but unfortunately, for his Reputation,
as well as for the College, he was removed from the only Place
he had abilities to Fill, to be President of the College. This
laid the Foundation, for his other Exaltations; and, by a Syco-
phantic Behaviour, he had accumulated upon him, the Rector-
ship of Bruton Parish, the office of Bishop's Comissary, of a
Councellor, of a Judge of the General Court, and of Ordinary
of Newgate. All which offices he now possesses except that of
attending the Condemned Criminals, in the Public Goal, which
he resigned upon his leaving the Colony. Was his Sincerity &
abilities equal to his good Fortune, he would be one of the most
accomplished men amongst us. But he is not content with an
accumulation of Preferments; he is attempting to Soar Higher,
by setting all America into Flame, in which perhaps he may be
made the First Sacrifice. But I have dwelt long enough upon
such a character.
By the enclosed Sheet of the House of Burgesses Journals
containing their address in answer to the President's Speech at
the opening of the last assembly, you will see the Sentiments
the Country entertained of our late Governor. But the assem-
bly were not content with demonstrating their Gratitute to the
memory of that excellent man, by verbal declarations only; they
have showed it by a more substantial Evidence. A very elegant
Statue, of him, is to be erected, at the Public Expence, with
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proper Inscriptions expressing the grateful Sense this Country
entertained of his Lordship's prudent and wise administration;
and their great Solicitude to perpetuate, as far as they are able,
the Remembrance of those many Public & Social Virtues which
adorned his illustrious character. These are the words of the
Resolution. The Motion for this Statue was no sooner made,
than an universal Plaudit rung through the House of Burgesses;
and the cry was agreed nemine contra disente. So high
does the memory of this worthy man stand in the opinion of this
Country. No certain Sum is appropriated for this Statue. It
is to be sent for to Great Brstain under the direction of six Gen-
tlemen who are to have it executed by the best Statuary in Eng-
land, that it may be an Ornament to our Capital, where it is to
be Fixed, and a lasting & elegant Testimony that this Country
will ever pay the most distinguished Regard and Veneration to
Governors of Worth and Merit.
You do, I doubt not, think me very talkative; but have a little
more patience, and I will give you no further trouble at this
Time. Pray what is become of Mountague our late agent ? I
suppose he takes his removal in great dudgeon. I confess I had
some share in displacing him. I cannot recollect a single In-
stance in which he was serviceable to this Country and I think it
useless & unjust to our selves, to continue him longer in office.
His salary did not expire 'till the 10th of April last, and yet he
has given us no account of the acts passed and transmitted to
England twelve months before that time, altho' some of them
were of considerable Importance, particularly the Burgesses Act,
& that for preventing the Exorbitant exactions of the Public
Collectors, on which we had our hearts greatly Fixed. Is not
this an Evidence of great neglect in him ? Let me whisper
some thing in your Ear, which perhaps will be no disadvantage
to you. I expect an attempt will be made the next Session to
continue Montague agent; I am convinced the Interest that will
support him is not strong enough to get him continued. But I
believe an agent will certainly be appointed. Suppose then you
should exert your self in procuring the Royal Assent to those
Favorite acts which are now before the Board of Trade, and
should transmit them by the very First opportunity. Such a
Service let me tell you will do you no Injury in the opinion of
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our Burgesses; and might pave the way for your Friends exert-
ing themselves in your Behalf. At the worst, the Expence will
not be great which I am convinced the Burgesses will repay you.
A Word to the wise is sufficient
We know nothing as yet of our new Governor's coming
amongst us. Some times it is said he will come; at other times
that he will not. We entertain a very disadvantagious Opinion
of him from the accounts brought to us from new York. I will
tell you one of his Exploits which Wood, member for Frederick
County, who you know, brought to the Assembly from New
York from whence he had just returned. His Lordship with a
Set of his Drunken Companions Sallied about midnight from his
Palace and attacked Chief Justice Horsmanden's Coach and
Horses. The Coach was destroyed and the Poor Horses lost
their Tails. The next day the Chief Justice applied to Govern-
ment for Redress. And a Proclamation issued by advice of the
Council offering a reward of ^200 for a discovery of the Princi-
pal in this violent act. We have not heard whether the Gover-
nor demanded the Reward. I have a mighty inclination the
substance of this Letter (contained between the two lines in the
margent from the first to the seventh page) should appear in
some of the Public Papers in England. If you think the lan-
guage will bare printing I give you leave to make that part of it
public, for I am mighty desirous the Clergy's Scheme for an
American Bishop should be made as public as possible to stir up
an opposition to it from the Dissenters who will be terribly
scurged by the Ecclesiastical Flogers, as the act of Toleration is
not in Force in this Country. I am, Dear Sir,
Your very affectionate Servant,
Richard Bland.
Note. — If you send any part of it to the Press you need not
publish my name. Let the address also appear in the Public
Papers.
A SCOTCH TRADER. 135
A SCOTCH TRADER.
In sending us a copy of appended letter, the original of which
is in possession of Mr. W. Maddan, of Berwick on Tweed, Mr.
Frank Hume, of Washington, writes as follows: "I am sure
there is much in the way of old letters from friends in America
to their Scotch friends at home written in Colonial times, which
would be of interest to us could we get them."
Charleston, S. C. 12 May 179S.
Dear Brother:
I am happy to inform you that I am in good health, hoping
this will find all friends on your side of the water in the same
condition. I wrote some time ago to W" & Walter informing
them of my safe arrival in this part of the world, these I expect
you have seen.* There was nothing of any consequence hap-
pened to me during our voyage excepting being chased by a
French Privateer when we were within a day's sail of the
American coast, she however left us in the night, at which I was
nothing sorry. We once were almost lost too in a gale of wind
which continued nearly 50 hours, twas this that frightened me
most. I had very little hopes at that time of ever seeing you
more, which I expect now will be in a very short time, at least in
the course of six months if the summer does not stand hard with
me here, there is not a place in America more fatal to a
European constitution than Charleston. I was very much
disappointed with this country on arrival, I had never formed
very flattering prospects but still I expected to find it otherwise
than what it is. It is impossible almost to make a fortune here,
extravagance in living I believe is no part of the world carried
to such a height as in Carolina, and there is fewer rich people
here than in any other country. We are now preparing for war
with all our might, fortifications and arming all vessels, building
frigates, is now the order of the day, the Americans are now to
a man against the French as they were formerly favourable to
them to a man, indeed the conduct of France to thy country
136 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
[America ?] has no excuse, it shews however that republics as
well as kings will abuse power when they have it and some of the
people that have the government of France to Rule, are without
doubt the Basest rascals that ever abused power, their demands on
thy country at once exposes their meanness, avarice and villany;
to bribe the Directory with a sum of money and purchase a mil-
lion and a half of bad Debts belonging to the Dutch, are the
preliminaries for the American commissioners to be admitted to a
hearing and to be allowed to complain of the wrongs done to
their country, and without even a promise of granting peace,
but these terms say Talleyrand you must * * * previous to
your being heard, or leave the country. Such are the official
accounts from the American ministers at Paris.
I have now sold about 5,000 pounds worth of the goods I car-
ried out, and now hav'e only about 2,000 more to sell, part of
which I am afraid I will not gett off not being suitable to the
sales of this country and the prospects of war deters merchants
sending such goods to the West Indies, if however there is not
the probability of selling them immediately I *vill leave them
here and return home as soon as I can get the money collected.
I have at present about ,£3,000 value of Tobacco and Cotton
which is shipping on board an armed ship here for Greenock the
vessel is freighted, Mr Henry the Gentleman who I was recom-
mended to and I have the half of her. I wrote Mr. Maclean by
this ship and Walter the ship before this one and will continue to
do so to each of of you by every opportunity. There was 2
ships arrived here lately from Greenock by which I expected to
hear from some of you but was very much mortified when I had
not a scrap from one of you. I think it was rather unaccountable,
but certainly you did not know of the opportunity, or it would
not have been neglected, I would fain hope that you have got a
favourable answer to your letter to the Doctor in. Grenada, should
this be the case it will give me the greatest pleasure, but if it
should not be so I expect other resources will be found, should I
be spared to get home. Give my warmest remembrances to our
Sister who I hope was satisfied that I had it now in my power to
go round by Renton before I came away. I hope my little niece
is in a fine thriving way, and mind that I expect to see another
niece and nephew when I come home. Give my compliments
LETTER FROM LONDON, 1659. 187
to Mrs. Trotter and family. Remind me to our brothers in
Glasgow and to all friends when you can find the opportunity,
you know we have so many of them that I cannot well recollect
them all at present and in meantime I remain Most Sincerely
Dear Brother.
Your Mo. Affect. Friend
Andrew Gow.
LETTER FROM LONDON, 1659.
(York Records Vol. 1657-62, p. 294, Va. State Library.)
London December the 29th 1659.
Loving Father: .
My duty remembered to you with my love to my Mother in
Law and all the rest of our friends in general, desyring yor
health, praised be ye Lord for yat health I enjoy at present.
My last to you was by Capt. Halman wherein I certified you of
the Receipt of 16 hhds. of tobacco ^ ye Virga M 'chant & three
of my Uncle Tustians. I think I also certified you that I had
sold Fifteen hhds. of your Sixteen hhds in ye aforesaid shipp
for Five pence ^ pound & the Excise; the hhd. that I thought
had been lost was found & I have rec'ed Sixteen hhds. upon
your Acompt out of ye Virginia M'chant this yeare & my uncle
Tustians 3 hhds. of tobacco. I have here sent you an Accompt
of ye Sixteen hhds. in ye Virginia M'cht what they produced.
My uncle Mann & Aunt rememb. their love to you & my Mother
in Law and my Aunt Price rememb. her love to you and my
Mother in Law and all ye rest of your friends in ye countrey
remembr their love to you and my Mother in Law. Since ye
9th of October here hath been another -over turne in ye Gov-
ernm' of this Nation ye Soldyers turned out ye last long Parlim'
& for a while we were without any settled Governm' but ye sword
138 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
& sword & sword men bare ye rule of ye Nation & this citty
not many weekes agoe was in a dangerous condition according
as well judged by ye eye of Flesh, and had not ye good hand
of ye Lord prevented what was feared for right I know this Citty
might be burned into Ashes & the streets running with blood;
the Soldyers they are devided one against another & the people
they are devided some for one Government some for another &
how long thus a Kingdome devided against itselfe can stand I
know not but Sinne & eniquity hath devided between us, & God
& the Lord for Sinne hath devided us one against another &
who knowes but yat ye Lord may give us upp to be destroyed
one of another: the last Parliament part of their members have
againe within these Eight days mett againe at ye Parliam' house
& some of ye Soldyers have revolted from their Commanders &
adheered to yis Pliam* & this long P'liamt together with the
Soldyers are likely to be our Rulers againe for a Season unlesse
ye Soldyers clash againe. As for tobaccoe it is rather a worse
comodity no better then it was 2 months or 8 months agoe &
what it will be next yeare is very uncertaine unless here were
like to be some settled governm', Father I think it would be
convenient for you to keepe a plantacon & something in Virga
the times being soe Dangerous here, and yis with my prayers
to ye Lord for you, I leave you to ye protection of ye Lord &
Rest.
Your loving and obedient Sonne
Francis Wheeler.
[Thus Subscribed.]
These for his very loving Father, Mr. Francis Wheeler living
at Oueenes Creeke in Virginia.
VINDICATION OF SIR WILLIAM BERKELEY. 139
VINDICATION OF SIR WILLIAM BERKELEY.
[The Narrative to which reference is made in the first para-
graph of Berkeley's Vindication was the detailed account given
by the English Commissioners of Bacon's Rebellion, in the form
of a Report to the English Government. This Narrative is pub-
lished in full in this Magazine, Vol. IV, page 117. The " Brevi-
arie and Conclusion " was an abstract of this Narrative, and will
be found in Randolph MSS., Vol. Ill, page 361, Virginia Histori-
cal Society MSS. Collections. The Vindication is from the same
MSS., following the " Breviarie and Conclusion."
To compile the narrative from whence the Breviarie and con-
clusion is drawn which is indeed a scandalous Libel and invec-
tive against Sir Win. Berkeley and the Loyal party in Virginia,
Robert Holden, John Langston and many others of the most emi-
nent Rebels were sent for by particular Warrants signed Her-
bert Jeffries and Francis Morrison, and delivered to Mr. Wright,
under Sheriff of James City County, by Mr. Sherwood, requir-
ing them to appear before them at a time and day prefixt, to
testifie what they knew concerning the proceedings of Sir Wm.
Berkeley, Knight, &c. These warrants not being directed to
be executed by the Sheriff as usual and to be kept by him, but
to be delivered to the parties themselves and he doth testifie that
there had been none of the Warrants of this nature but went
directed to such persons as he knew to be notorious Actors in
the late Rebellion, as appears by certificate under his hand dated
August 7th, 1677.
The proceedings of Sir Wm. Berkeley to provide for the Pub-
lick Safety were not Slow nor dilatory, but sent orders to the
Heads of the Rivers to draw off the smaller Plantations and
placed many of them together for their mutual safety and sum-
mon the Assembly. The Assembly met resolves on such courses
as he knew most expedient for the Publick Safety.
Sir Wm. Berkelev accordingly prosecutes the resolutions.
140 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Those great and heavy impositions were lawfully imposed and
without such impositions the publick Safety could not be pro-
vided for.
The imposition of a tax for raising money to buy the Patents
was done by the Assembly and Sir Win. Berkeley received no
advantage from it but Colonel Moryson did.
The stopping of the forces going out under the command of
Sir Henry Chickely was very prudent when there was a necessity
of calling the Assembly, and if Sir Henry had not been stopt
Col0 Moryson had no assurance what his success would have
been.
It would have been very imprudent for Sir Wm. Berkeley to
have relied on Volunteers for the publick safety when another
and a better course was appointed by the Assembly and Council,
and that this was meer pretense appears when Bacon had ex-
torted a Commission in the next Assembly for then the charge
of the Country was greater.
Sir Wm. Berkeley had not done his duty had not Bacon and
his followers in arms been proclaimed Rebels and Traytors as
likewise if he had not endeavored to Suppress his Rebellion.
Sir Wm. Berkeley endeavouring by all means the Peace of
the colony, dissolves the old assembly and calls a new one and
by the choice of Bacon and Creuse in Henrico County he had
cause to doubt the choice in all other counties having been reg-
ular.
Bacon being taken if he were thus pardoned by the Governor,
it gains great evidence how unwilling he was to shed Blood
which in other place is laid to his Charge, and tho. the event
may make some conclude that another course would have been
better yet Sir Wm. Berkeley's knowledge of the ill temper of
the assembly which was much infused with Bacon's principles
(as is said) might be the means of his endeavouring to win him by
lenity to make him useful in that juncture of affairs. But Bacon
knowing his fortune more desperate than it could appear to
others and that he had no visible way of support, resolves to
fish in troubled waters, steals out of Town, draws the Rabble
together, surprises James City, surrounds the State House the
Assembly sitting, and by force extorted a Commission for Gen-
VINDICATION OF SIR WILLIAM BERKELEY. 141
eral, an Act of Indemnity for himself and party, a letter to his
Majesty and several Blank Commissions.
After which Sir Wm. Berkeley (to prevent further mischief)
dissolves that Assembly, nor is it to be wondered at that he did
not immediately put forth Proclamations to undeceive people
because he had then no means of securing himself nor forces
to have maintained such a Proclamation by, but he took the
first opportunity he could of doing all this when Gloucester
County (having been plundered by Bacon before his going out
against the Indians of their arms which left them exposed to
the Indians,) made an address to him who immediately repaired
thither. But Bacon having advice thereof sent him by Lawrence
and Drummond and coming speedily down with his whole force
he was compelled to leave the place and retire to Accomack
endeavouring in all places and by all means to maintain the Gov-
ernment and not leaving it as is here asserted in the hands of the
Rebel Bacon.
Bacon then summoned in the people and imposed his most
wicked oath on them. Larimar's ship is seized by Bland, made
a man of war by putting more guns and men into her and sent
over to Accomack to take Sir Wm. Berkeley but is itself retaken
by his men sent under the command of Col0 Philip Ludwell, and
by the taking of this ship the colony preserved to his Majesty
for their being fifty sails of ships gone to Virginia from London
& the out parts before any embargoes were laid they would have
all dropt in one after another and been taken by this ship if she
had not been thus retaken, and what the consequence of that
would have been is left to consideration, but Col0 Ludwell 's
reward for this great service was to be turned out of his office
by Col0 Jeffreys as soon as Sir Wm. Berkeley was gone for Eng-
land. And if this had not been effected neither Morris, Couset,
Grantham, Prim or Gardner could have defended themselves
against Bacon's sea force, tho. they deserved well by assisting
the Governor to reduce the Rebels.
Bacon after this resume His Indian design, that is to say kills
and takes some few Pamurfkey Indians whom he himself afore he
had any commission forced or frightened them into the woods to
become enemies to the English if they were so, and in all this
142 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
relation there is found no account of any Innocent Indians being"
taken or killed by Bacon and his party.
The Governor having taken Larimore's ship returns to James
City with such men as he could get to follow him (for he had not
so much as one soldier in his Majesty's pay) and all those he
had were provided for by Sir Wm. Berkeley at his own charge
(for the taking anything from the Rebels, is imputed a heinous
crime to those from whom they had taken all), and by what they
performed is to be seen how little he could rely on volunteers
who are more apt to command their officers than to be com-
manded by them; neither can the ill success be imputed to Sir
Wm. Berkeley who was not wanting to perform his part but
could not with twenty men stay in that place when the rest were
resolved to quit it, nor punish them at that time for their diso-
bedience.
Bacon enters James City and burns it (very soldier like and
with great judgment these volunteers say) which was rather an
evidence that his case was desperate, for he certainly have pre-
served it for his own occupation if he had not thought it * *
or intended by making his men guilty of wicked acts to engage
them further in so bad a Course; he doth not long survive this
and his other villainies, dying of the bloody flux or Lousy Di-
sease or both, and Sir Wm. Berkeley had the Honour, and Hon-
our by his prudent conduct, notwithstanding his great age and
the weakness of his body brought on him or much increased by
the fatigue he underwent in the continued duties of his charge to
reduce the whole colony to its former obedience due to his
Majesty with out any assistance either from England or Mary-
land or any other part, and to leave it to his successors in perfect
Peace if the opinion of my Lord Cook coming among them and
the countenancing the most active abettor of Bacon since the
arrival of his Majesty's forces and the discountenancing those
which lost their estates and hazarded their lives in his Majesty's
service have not infused new boldness into those ill men to at-
tempt new disorders, the last letters give cause to suspect it but
God avert it.
In the account of the transactions in Virginia in that part of it
which concerns Sir Wm. Berkeley, which is given under the
VINDICATION OF SIR WILLIAM BERKELEY. 143
hands only of Sir John Berry and Col0 Moryson, they object *
the executing of several persons by Martial Law all which exe-
cutions were during the heat of the Rebellion when Sir Wm.
Berkeley had no place of strength to secure them nor guard
whom he could rely on to keep them, and as he told them he
had great reason to think a legal jury would not have found
them guilty, neither could he be convinced to the contrary by
what he saw afterwards of the tryals of ten of them by the Com-
mission of Oyer and Terminer, tho. they were all found guilty
by the Jury for these persons were not brought to their tryals
before the Country was wholly reduced by him to perfect obedi-
ence and after that his majesty's forces were arrived and there
was a sufficient strength to justify the Law, but it is certain all
the persons executed by Martial Law were notoriously guilty.
Whether there was a great necessity of opening his Majesty's
Royal Act of Grace and forgiveness in that Juncture of affairs
may deserve a further examination, but no Gentleman of Vir-
ginia could see or bring over with him his Majesty's Proclama-
tion without their communication to whom only it was entrusted.
There is no proof made of the seizure of any man's estate
only during the heat of Rebellion or such men's as were at-
tainted by Act of Assembly or fined in a Court. They are
impatient of the least irregularity of the Governor or loyal party
of which they are strict Inquisitors.
And tho. they know well that Sir Wm. Berkeley has had
houses burnt in James City, his dwelling house at Green Spring
almost ruined, his household goods and others of great value
totally plundered; that he had not a bed to lye on, two great
Beasts, three hundred sheep, seventy horses and mares, all his
corn and provisions taken away and the rest of the -loyal party
as ill handled they cannot endure they should have any sense of
their great losses and sufferings nor give them any better names
than the worst of witnesses when they take notice of such things
to the actors of all those mischiefs coming to a legal tryal by
which they were justly condemned, they themselves being judges
which make these reports, since which they have also protected
a notorious Rebel from being prosecuted by course of Law in
the courts of Justice.
144 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
How they have in the whole course of their proceedings they
have avoided to receive any complaint of the Publick Grievances
but by and under the hands of the most credible, loyal and sober
persons in each county, with caution that they did not do it in
any mutinous manner and without mixture of their old Leaven,
but in such sort as might become dutiful subjects and sober men
to present appears by the certificate of Wright above men-
tioned, dated August 7th, 1667.
As for the particular cases given, in which they aggravate as
much as possible, they were taken after Sir Wm. Berkeley's re-
turn for England, and being not indifferently stated no particular
answer can be made to them till they are returned again to Vir-
ginia and if they are further insisted on it is not doubted they
will appear slight and frivolous, and it is very remarkable there
is not one private brought against Sir Wm. Berkeley before this
Rebellion.
All those things considered, Sir Wm. Berkeley had great
reason to differ from the opinion of the learned Lord Cook men-
tioned by the Commissioners and to appeal to his Majesty and
most honble privy council and the learned Judges of the Law who
tis hoped will find cause to justifie Sir Wm. Berkeley's proceed-
ings which when the case shall be better stated and better under-
stood than yet is, will be found to have been entirely for the good
of the Colony and his Majesty's service tho to his loss and ruin.
CARTER PAPERS. 145
CARTER PAPERS.
An Inventory of all the S * * * and personal
PROPERTY OF THE Hon' BLE ROBERT CARTER OF THE COUNTY
of Lancaster Esq., Deceased, taken as directed in
his last will, vizt.
hi Lancaster County at the home plantation. — In the Old hoiise
Dining Room, Vizt:
i large looking Glass, 17 Black Leather Chairs, 2 ditto stools,
1 Large oval Table, 1 Middling Ditto, 1 small ditto, 1 Blackwal-
nut Desk, 1 Ditto Corner Cupboard, 1 pr. large money scales &
w'ts, 1 pr. Hand Irons, 1 poker, 2 pr. Tobo. Tongs.
In the Dining Room Clossett.
2 chaney Basons, 1 ditto Cannister, 10 ditto Tea cups & 8
saucers, 1 Do. small Dish, 1 do. Teapott with a silver spout, 2
Middling do. cupps, 1 Doz. Earthen plates, 5 soop Do., 2 copper
coffee potts, 2 do. Tea kettles, a tin water Cistern, 2 Coffee Mills,
1 Bark Gamott Table, 1 doz. Iron candlesticks, 4 Brass do., 1 do.
warming pan, 1 do. chafing Dish, a plate case, a Cupboard, 10
small water Glasses, 3 Decanters, 2 Rummer Glasses, 4 Beer
Glasses, 32 Wine Glasses, 2 stone Juggs, 3 Quart Muggs, 1 Iron
plate stand, 22 Black handled Knives & Forks, 1 Secrutore, 1
I Large Floor oyl.
In the Chamber over the Dining Room.
4 Feather Beds, 4 Bolsters & 6 pillows, 4 Ruggs, 1 Quilt, 3
prs. Blankets, 1 pr. blew chaney curtains vallens Teaster and
head peice, 1 pr. stamped Cotton curtains vallens Teaster &
headp5, 1 square Table, 2 high Bedsteads and one Trundle Bed-
stead, 3 cane chairs, 5 Leather Ditto, 1 Dressing Glass, 12 Bed
chaney chair cushings, 1 pr Iron Doggs, 1 pr. Fire Tongs, 1
shovel.
In the lower Chamber.
11 Leather chairs, 1 New ditto, 1 arm chair, 4 cane chairs.
3
146 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
In the Chamber Closett, Books Vizt:
Folios. — Howell's French Dictionary, Hermon Mott's Geog-
raphy. Rushworth's Collections, Vol. 1st, Ditto collections from
1639 to 1640. Ditto Do. from 1640 to 1644. Ditto Do. from
Do. to Do. Ward of Warr. Crook's Anatomix, Riverin's
practice of Physick, Annotations to the first Isaiah. The Tryal
of Wm. Staley &c, Plutarch's Lives. Memorials of Eng.
affairs from 1625 to 1660. Brownrigg's sermons, Machiavel's
Works, Holyoke's Dictionary, Collier's Dictionary, Vol. 1. Do.
Do., Vol. 2. Compleat history of England, Vol. 1, do., vol. 2,
Do., Vol. 3. Clarrendon History of the Civil Warrs, Vol. 1,
do. do., Vol. 2, Do. Do., Vol. 3, Statutes at large.
/;/ the lower Chamber Closets Continued.
The following Books viz':
Dalton's Courts Justice, Croke's Reports, part the first, A
large folio Bible, a Common prayer book, Selden's Tracts, Cea-
sar's Commentaries, Modern Reports part the 1st, do. do., 2nd
do. do., 3rd do. do., 4th Levring's Rep" 1st & 2nd part, do.
do. 3rd part, Jones' Reports, Kirlwey, do. Ventris do. 1st & 2nd
part, Keebles do. Vol. 1, do. do. Vol. 2, do. do. Vol. 3, Shovers
do., Carter's do., Vaughan's do., Comberback do., Keelyng's
do., Salkeel do. do., Vol. 1, do. do. Vol. 2, Dalton's office of
Sheriff, Ditto Justice, Keeble's do. do. do., Statutes from 16
Car. 1st to 27, Car. 2nd Vol. * * * do. from 1st Jac, 1st to
the 7th, Wm. 3rd Vol., * * do. from 7th, Wm. 3rd to the
9th & 10th, The Laws of Barbados, do. of Massachusetts Bay
in New Engd, Danver's Abridgm1 Vol. 1, do. do. Vol. 2, Nel-
son's do. Vol. 1, do. do. Vol. 2, do. do. Vol. 3, Fitz Herbert's
do., Brook's ditto, City of London Case, Cases in Chancery fro.
1 2th Car. 2d to the 31st, Hawle's Remarks, Plow den's Com-
mentaries, Modern Cases, Historical Discourses, Laws & Gov-
ernm' in Queen Eliza., Wingate's Maxims, Manleye Interpreter,
do. do. Coke's 2nd Institutes, do. 3rd do., do. 3rd & 4th do.
do. 4th do., notes from 20th Aug' 1702 to the 13th Mar. 1704,
do. fro. 27th Oct. 1705 to the 1st April 1708, Cotton's Records,
Sydney of Government, Dawson Original of Laws, Acts of
Queen Ann 1705-1706, do. of do. 1707, Collier's Tryal, Water-
CARTER PAPERS. 147
house on Fortescue, Croke Eliza do., Carolus do., Jacob Swine-
burn's Last Wills & Testaments, Syntagma Theologiae,
Buchaniers of America, Conimbricensis 2nd Book, ditto 3rd
ditto 4th. * * * *
In the Lower Chamber Clossett, Cent.
The following- Books, Viz':
Hugh's Abridgm', part the third, * * ests Presidents,
Moyle's Entries, Godolphin's Legacy, Cowley's Interpreter,
Prynn's power of Parliament, Attorneys' Academy, a Bible,
Brownlow's Reports, How's Prescience, Wetwood's Memoirs,
Fibmer's Treatises of Government, Hale's Contemplations, The
Compleat Statesman, Brown's Clerks' guide, Essay for regulat-
ing the Law, a Treatise of the Law, Cotton's choice pieces, The
Decay of Christainity, Filmer's observations of Government,
* of Great Brittain * * * * 7 Grammers, 4 Cordery's
Colloquies, Echard's Roman history, L. Estrange Josephus,
Tillottson's sermons, Vol. 2nd, do. do. 3rd, do. do. 7th, do. do.
8th, do. do. 9th, do. do. 10th, do. do. nth, do. do. 13th, do. do.
14th, Temple's Letters, Vol. 1st, do. do. Vol. 2nd, do. do. Vol.
3rd, Do's Introduction, Do's Miscellanea, part 3rd, Do's Me-
moirs from 1672 to 1679, * * survey, Lord's Psalms old
Version, do. * * of the 4 last Reigns, * lish Compendium
* History of Europe for 1704, do. do. 1704, do. do. 1705,
do. do. 1706, do. do. 1707, do. do. 1707, do. do. 1708, do. do.
1709, Stanhope of Wisdom, first part, do. of do. 2nd & 3rd
parts, Blair's Sermons, Tacitus' Works, Vol. 1st, do. do. 2nd
History of Queen Ann, The Life of Queen Ann, Vol. 1st, ditto
2nd, Dr. Hick's Priesthood ag3t the Rights, ditto against the
Rights, Dr. Turner against Ditto, Dr. Mottous' Sermons against
ditto, Sam1 Hill's against ditto, do. do. agsl do., Ludlow's Me-
moirs, Vol. 1st, do. do. 2nd, do. do. 3rd part, Hoadley of the
Church of England 1st part, Calamy of do. 1st part, Hoadley
in answer to Calamy, Calamy of the Church of England, 2nd
part, Bishop Worcester's Discourse of the Trinity, Palmer's
Moral Essays, Hale's Knowledge of God, &c, Tillottson's
first Vol. Eikon Baptists, Terms of the Law, Abridgm' Viras
Laws, Fitz Herbert's Naturia Brevium, Robotham's gate of Ian-
148 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
guages unlocked, Nelson's Reports, Wingate's Abridgm" office
of an attorney, Molloy dejure Maritimo & Navali * * Trea-
tise of Recoverys, Terms of the Law, do. of do., Wingate's
Abridgmt, Selden's Judicature in Parliament, Fortescue on the
Laws of Engrt, Body of the Law, Sheppard's Offices, Perkin's
do., Heme's Conveyances, Practice of Chancery, Statutes of
Bankrupt, Tryals perpais, Lambert's Reports in Chancery,
Abridgment of Coke's Reports, Perkins of the Law, Fynch's
Law, Compleat attorney, Britton, Abridgmt of Dyer's Rep,s,
Townsend's preparative to pleading, Mysteries of Clerkship,
order of Chancery, Mantey's Clerks' Guide. A parcel of old
cloths, a parcel of lumber, i Bason stand, i house lantern, i
small square table, 9 guns, 1 Speaking Trumpett.
In the Chamber over the lower Chamber.
Close Stove, 2 feather Beds, 2 bolsters & 4 pillows, 4 quilts,
4 Blanketts and 2 Ruggs, 1 p. wte Cotton Curtains Vallens headp'
and Teaster, 1 p. blew and white cotton & linen chex curt5 &
Vallens and white linen headpiece & Teaster, 2 high Bedsteads,
2 pr white cotton Window Curtains and Vallens, 1 Black Walnut
oval Table, 1 small ditto, 1 Dressing Glass, 5 cane chairs, 1 arm
ditto, 1 pr Iron Doggs, 1 pr tongs & fire Shovel.
In the Porch Chamber.
1 Feather Bed, 1 bolster & pillow, 1 Quilt, 1 Rugg, & 1
Blankett, 1 pr norch cotton curtains and Vallens lin'd with
Searsucker and a Searsucker head piece & Teaster, 6 blew Cha-
ney chairs, 1 do. do. arm chair.
The Brick House Chamber, Vizt:
2 bolsters & 3 pillows, 2 pr Blanketts & two quilts, 1 standing
Bedstead & 1 Trundle do., a set of searsucker bed curtains, 2 p.
cotton window curtains, 1 large Black Walnut Oval Table, 2
Small Oval Tables, 1 Glass Jappa Scrutore, 1 Jappand Square
small Table, 1 India Skreen, 1 Dressing Glass, 5 blew silk Cam-
let chairs, 1 Large Looking Glass, 1 chest of Drawers, 1 chair
with a red leather seat, 1 p. Broken Hand Irons, 1 poker & fire
shovel, 2 Brass Candlesticks.
CARTER PAPERS. 149
In the lower chamber clossett.
* Brass Candlestick, * Hand Bell, * do of Leaf Gold,
* Books, Viz4:
* haramond, a Roman, Harrisse's Lexicon, Vol. ist, do.
do. Vol. 2nd, Hale's Original of Mankind, Ibrahim, Bentivolio
and Urania, Lex Mercatoria, Coke on Littleton, Sylva or a Dis-
course of Forest Trees, Cassandra, Idea of Morall Philosophic,
Glossographia, Assemblys' Catechism, Prayers for Familie,
Bailey's Dictionary, Mechanical Acco' of poisons, The Right of
the Xtian Church, Wilford's Arithmetick, a Companion to the
Alter, The pathway to Health, The Young Man's Monitor,
Fidde's Sermons, Vol. 2nd, The life of Wm. Chillingsworth,
Homer's Iliads, Controversie, &c, Curson's office of Exec1',
Puffendorf 's introduction of Asia, Rassius' history of England,
Vol. 10th, the New London Dispensation, Sententic pueriles,
Ovid's Metamorphosis, Culpeper's practical physick, Introduc-
tion to the making of Lattin, Lattin and English Dictionary,
The lives of Illustrious men, Tillottson's Sermons, Vol. 4th, do.
do. Vol. 10th, Scott's Christian Life, Vol. ist, do. do. Vol. 4th,
Reformation of Manners, do. of Ditto.
/;/ the Chamber over the lower Chamber.
1 Feather Bed, Bolster & pillow, 1 quilt and pr of Blanketts,
1 Trundle Bedstead, 1 desk, 1 chest of Drawers, 1 Dressing-
Glass, 6 chairs with red leather seats, 2 stools with ditto, 1 small
square Black Walnut Table, 1 small oval ditto with red velvet
on the top, 1 pr Hand Irons.
In the Brick Store.
A Black Walnut Case q' the following Books, Viz1: Annota-
tions upon the Holy Bible, Usher's Body of Divinity Imperfect,
Ward's Animadversions of Warr, Fuller's history of the Holy
Warr, Exon's Contemplations on the history of the New Testa-
ment, Raptall's Collections of Statutes, Guicciard's aphorisms,
Sedgewick's bowels of tender mercy, Mosan's general practice
of Physick, Reverinse's practice of Physick, Hall Annotations
Imperfect, Rushworth's historical Collections, Perkin's Golden
Chain, Montgomery's Urania, Haynes' General view of the
150 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Holy Scriptures, Minohen's Spanish Dictionary, Imperfect Book
of Law, West's first part of Symboliography, an Imperfect Book
of Law, West's Pattern of Presidents, Bellarmini de Canone
Scripturae, Cratcanthorp's defence of Constantine, Diodatis
pious annotations, Echardo Roman history, Vol. ist, Patrick's
parable of the Pilgrim, Policie unveiled, Commentariorum Col-
ligie Conimbriscusis, Smith's Mysterie of Rhetorique, Sach-
everelle Tryal, Ashe's gen1 Table of the sev1 books of Coke's
Reports, Burgersdirius Logicam, Fennerune's Sacra Theolog-
icca, Ursini's Corpus Doctrinae Christianae, Wendilind's The-
ologiae, Keckermanro's Systima Logicae, Walker's English &
Lattin Phrases, Novum Testamentum Imperfect, Scott's Chris-
tian Life part the third, Fellippe De Tractodo Dil Couscis, Aris-
toteles Metaphysicorum, Reports in Chancery, Vol. 2nd, Baxter's
directions for Peace of Conscience, Erasmi Colloquiorum, Briggs
&c. , their Mathematical Tables, * Metaphisica, Nouveaw
Testament, * * Historia Universsalis, * * Body of the
Common Law Imperfect, * Entitled the Reformation of Man-
ners.
7 A Chest qt.
19 yards mixed Duroys, 35 yds drugg', 1 p1' yellow Shalloon
and some yellow Mohair, 11 yards Virga Cloth, 1 p' Virga Cot-
ton and linnen Cloth ql 34 yrt, 46 yrds Virga Cotton, 20 yards nar-
row Liverpool Linnen, 42 yards striped Holland, 27 yards coarse
Bedtick, 2 pr. Blanketts, 1 parcell of mohair & Buttons, a Drum-
line, a large shuck do., a pr. of dressed sheepskins, a pound
fine wtc brp. Thread, 1 oz. nun's Thread, 4 Livery Laced hats
in a small Box.
6 A chest qt.
10 prs men's French falls, 3 prs woman's do., 5 pr boy's do., 7
p' men's plains, 4 pr boy's Ditto, a man's Beaver hatt, 4 mon-
mouth caps, 6 spicketts, 2 fossetts, 2 snaffle bridles, a paper of
small white nails.
A small box in which is as foil's.
32 large shoomacker's Tacks, 28 small do., 4 small round files,
5 large three square files, 2 half round files, 16 smith's files
sorted, 1 pr sheep shears.
CARTER PAPERS. 151
Loose in the said chest.
2 cooper heading knives, i pr Irish hose, a large parcel of
mohair, a parcel of Bootwebb, a parcell of Bellandine silk.
i j A chest qt.
32 bla. silk coat Buttons, 2^ yrd blew Broad cloth, a parcel of
black, blew & yellow mohair, a parcel of black shalloon, 15
Brass coat Buttons, 3 doz. & half Breast do., 4 pr doeskin stock',
5 pr men's fine worsted hose, 6 pr men's Rolling do., 1 pr boy's
worsted hose, 3 pr boy's wash gloves, 2 parcels of parchment, 6
yrds of oyl cloth, 40' Brown Thread, 20 gros horn coat Buttons,
23 yrds holland no. 19, 22^ yards bagg holland no. 1, 1 pr fine
garlix holland no. 244, 17 yards narrow garlix, 3 drum lines, 1
sheepsd do., 3 pounds wigg powder, 17 Wash Balls, a parcel of
\vte bro. Thread in a small trunk.
R. C. 1 a Chest qt.
A cake of Casteel soap, 48^ yr,is blew broad cloth, 7 yards
yellow shalloon, 3 hanks blew silk, 7 Hanks Yellow Mohair, 4
p' men's stockings, a large spying Glass, 5 prs boy's French
Falls, 3 yrds of Cambrick, i1/, yrds of Flannin, 3 quilted holland
caps, 2 embroidered necks in another small Band box, 2 doz.
Brass Coat Buttons, 4 doz. Breast do.
A Box no. 38 In which is as follows:
4 doz. Coat Buttons, 4 doz. breast do., & 6 Hanks silk twist
for trimming, 17 yrd" & half of Gorgoroon, 14 yards & h. of silk
Taffity, 14 yrds & half of Bombays, 5 yards of sear suckers, 74
yrds of Ginghams, 4 cotton Hankerchiefs (Loose in the said chest ),
1 gross of brass Coat Buttons, t gross of vest do., 5 sheapshead
lines, 27 yrds & h. of blew half thicks, 3^ yards of coarse garlix,
7 yards wadding, 3 silver mounted swords, 1 Gilt ditto, 2 mourn-
ing do., 9 yards broad blew Linnen, 1 whole pr blew half thicks,
a parcel of black thread Buttons & mohair, 3 prs boy's black
gloves, 16 yrds bla. Crape, * * Buckram, Topps for a coach,
6 patty panns.
3d A Large Trunk qt.
9 quires & half of Large Demy Deed paper.
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No. 2j a small box in the said Trunk qt.
4 papers ink powder, a box of wafers, a paper of Deed wafers,
a small parcel of gilt paper, 2 quires of ordinary paper, 24 sticks
of sealing wax, a bottle of Red Ink.
R. C. No. 2.
A Large Trunk qt.
yards.
1 Pr coarse Diaper,
17%
1 Ditto,
18
1 Ditto,
i6#
1 Ditto,
24^
1 Ditto,
I7K
1 Ditto,
i8#
II3/{ yards.
6 yards broad Table Diaper, 19 yards & h. of narro ditto, 7
yards cotton chex, 15 yards fine Ellwide Muslin, 6 yards yellow
canvas, 4 new Turnovers and 1 new neck cloth, 2 pr scarlett
worsted stockings, 7 prs short knitt worsted stock5, 6 pr men's
large wove double Thread hose in a bundle, 1 doz. men's knitt
worst11 hose & 2 pr scarlett do. in a bundle, 2 prs doeskin stock-
ings, 1 pr fine three thread do. worsted, 1 pr. silk do. (in a bun-
dle), 6 pr men wtc & dyed showing gloves, 1 pr men's Buckskin
ditto (in a bundle), 3 prs men's wash gloves, 2 p1' Black Spanish
leather Garters, 3 pr. scarlet Garters, 1 pair knee Garters &
Buckles, 1 pr yellow shalloon ql 30 yards, 4 oz. yellow mohair, 1
gross Brass Coat Buttons, 1 gross ditto breast do. , a superfine
Drab Cloak.
LETTERS OF GENERAL HENRY LEE. 153
LETTERS OF GENERAL HENRY LEE.
(Virginia Historical Society MSS. Collections.)
The following letters were addressed by the famous ' ' Light
Horse Harry" to Governor Reed, of Pennsylvania:
My dear Sir:
The period is at length arrived when I must move for the
southern army. Want of cash detains us for a day — tomorrow
we are to reviewe; the day following we march. As we pass
thro, the city, I mean to gratify myself with a personal adieu.
But my feelings command me to seperate with more solemnity.
Therefore I honor & please myself with wishing you in writ-
ing every public success & private felicity. I do it, not only
from my individual attachment, but, sir, because I rate you as
one of the instruments selected by providence to extricate this
unhappy country from its very pressing embarrassments.
I have the honor to be with singular attachment & respect
your ob. sevt.
Henry Lee, Gen'l.
Philad\ May 17th, '8o.
Advanced post, June 20th, '80.
My dear sir:
Since my junction, which was the second day after we passed
Philade, every measure with us seemed to be in consequence of
something from them. The arrival of Sr Henry from Charles-
town has urged us to motion. The main body of the army
under his Excellency decamped last night, pointing its march
toward the N. River. A secondary body remains in this coun-
try. Gen. Greene commands. My corps continue here, & with
a detachment of Infantry form the advance. On my reaching
the army, I was immediately ordered to the front, & honored
with the command on the lines. In consequence of which line
of life, I know the springs of action in both armys. Be assured
that the enemy conduct themselves with much wisdom. Not
only their movements are material &. military, but their positions
151 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
are circumspect, & their discipline rigid. A very different chief
Mr. Clinton from Sr Will. Howe. They have made two fruitless
excursions on my post; we have made prisoners one Lt. & his
party — every day we kill, & are killed.
I have proposed this day to make an attempt on Mr. Kinsi-
hausen with three hund'1 men. My object is to bring off a pic-
quet, & oblige Mr. Kinsihausen either to extend his picquets or
to contract his lines. His caution has worked so far on him, as
to induce him to proximate his picquets to his camp, least the
former might be taken off. I am now speaking of his right
flank — his left is secured by the Elizabeth town creek ; it is on
his left I mean to strike seriously, & to storm his right. The
alarm on his right I expect will shew him the impropriety of
having his piquets so near his lines, as it is certain that in such a
position his army is liable to surprize. He will therefore extend
his picquets on his right; if he does, the prosecution of my plan
orders them to be cut off at some opportune moment. This
being done, he will necessarily contract his lines, or reinforce his
army.
Either of these objects will be very important to us; the first
liberates E. town, the second prevents any important movement
in another quarter.
How this reasoning will relish I doul know; I fear the general
will not consent because it might produce the loss of 20 or 30
lives in the operation of the plan.
But done with these matters; I cannot but express my happi-
ness in the movement taking place toward the N. river.
The enemy are about one third superior to us in number; wis-
dom on our side will effectually prevent any injury to us; the
succour we expect from our Countrymen will give us in time the
ability of offence. In the interim, while the main body prepares
a position capable of releiving W. point if beseiged, or of strik-
ing on the enemy's right should they advance on Gen'l Greene,
we shall be safe. The moment we lay undr cover of the moun-
tains in one body, the enemy will possibly hurt us by their
maneuvres. This let1 is all in hurry. I should not have wrote,
only because of my wishes to add to the gratification of a gen-
tleman who struggles with such ardor & wisdom pro bono pub-
lico.
LETTERS OF GENERAL HENRY LEE. 155
May your efforts be properly seconded. We look to you &
your State.
I have the honor to be your friend & ser.
Henry Lee, Gen'l.
Stony Point, July 18th '79,
11 O'clock at Night.
Dear Sir:
I wrote your Excellency by Mr. Gordon, since which the
object which has engaged our attention from the commencement
of the campaign is no more. •
Previous to this an official account of the enterprize on the
night of the 15th might have reached Congress. For your sat-
isfaction I furnish the particulars.
Early on the morning of the 15th I received orders from Gen-
eral Wayne to join the Light Infantry with my Corps. The
general was so polite as to shew me his disposition of attack, &
as my station was the post of intelligence, he also consulted with
me on the lines of approach.
The right column und. the command of Gen. Wayne took the
route along the beach, crossed the morass up to their knees in
mud & water & moved on the enemy' left.
Col. Butler commanded our left column & made his way thro'
the marsh over the relicts of the bridge altho' the passage was
very difficult & defended by a work in twenty yds. of it. A feint
was made in the center. My corps of infantry annexed pro tern
only, followed on in the rear of the two colums, as a reserve.
The troops rushed forward with a vigor hardly to be paral-
lelled & with a silence which would do honor to the first veterans
on earth. A spirit of death or victory animated all ranks. Gen.
Wayne has gained immortal honor, he received a slight wound,
one proof that providence decreed him every laurel in her gift.
Every other officer acquired fame proportionate to his opportu-
nity. The storm was more rapid than can be conceived & in
fifteen minutes works were carried with the loss only of eleven
killed on the spot, which every officer engaged reckoned could
be purchased by the sacrifice of nothing less than every third
man. Lt.-Col. Fleary led on the right, Major Stewart the left.
156 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Capt. Lawson & Lt. Gibbons who conducted the vans of the
columns, distinguished themselves by their valor & coolness.
We captured the whole garrison excepting a few who gott off
in boats. One hundred of them were killed & wounded, four
hundred & forty four inclusive of eighteen officers have marched
on toward Lancasf. The humanity' of the Americans perhaps
never was more conspicuous than on this occasion. ,
Altho. from the repeated cruelties of the enemy exercised on
our countrymen, known by all & felt by many, from the nature
of assaults by storm & particularly in the dead of night, yet I
can venture to affirm, the moment a surrender was announced
the bayonet was laid aside. »
The British officers are candid enough to declare their grati-
tude for the lenity of their treatment.
May this fresh proof of the magnanimity of our soldiers tend
to civilize our foe; if it does not, it must & will be the last.
Fifteen cannon, mortars, howitzers, &c. were found in the
fort, an abundance of military stores & a quantity of baggage.
The most valuable of these are safe; the rest are now burning.
Some unfortunate accidents have prevented till too late the
intended attack on Verplank's point. Gen1 Clinton is at hand
& we have evacuated Stoney point.
I fear the consequences from this signal success will not be
adequate to moderate expectations, our not possessing both sides
has compelled us to relinquish the one; it is probable it will be
repossessed by the British and of course our old position will be
reassumed, a position which both policy & comfort conspire to
reproach.
Tomorrow perhaps W. Clinton's intentions will begin to shew
themselves. Should any thing turn up & I should be among
the fortunates, you may expect to hear from me, provided you
assure me that my hasty, incorrect epistles are not dysagreeable.
I have long wished my Corps was legionary. The event of
the 15th makes me more anxious on this head. His Excellency
has been pleased to flatter me with Mr. Dane's incorporation.
It is now before Congress. I shall be very unhappy if it does
not succeed as the mode of carrying on the war now renders
infantry absolutely necessary for the accomplishing of any thing
clever. I wish you would think of me on this occasion. Two
LETTERS OF GENERAL HENRY LEE. 157
companies of Infantry besides Mr. Clanes are now und. my com-
mand; but as it is but a temporary annexion, I conceive it use-
less to establish the police most advantageous to Partizan officers,
& do not therefore receive their full use. Please make my
most respectful compliments to your Lady & believe me to be
with great sincerity,
Your aff. hum. serv1,
Henry Lee, Gen'l.
Easton, 6th August, 'So.
Dear sir:
When I wrote your Excellency last, I had not received my
particular instructions, & only knew what I then expressed.
On the 3d, General Greene's orders, enclosing a warrant for
the impress of such a number of waggons as the transportation
of ordinance, military stores & provision from Easton & Sussex
county might render necessary, reached me. Since which, I
have been engaged in waiting on the Magistrates of this county.
I have experienced from them the utmost zeal, & yesterday the
quotas of the several townships were fixed for the furnishing one
hund'1 four horse waggons, including the eleven already in ser-
vice. I have made a requisition for the same number from
Berks, & flatter myself my application to the Magistrate will
meet with equal success. Tomorrow I mean to move into Burk
county, where I shall also require one hund. waggons. My
requisition will extend to the upper part of the county only.
Having accomplished this business, I then rejoin the army. My
efforts in Jersey are successful, so much so that probably the
Berks teams will not have objects for employ on this route. Of
this I shall be able to inform more accurately toward the close of
my business. In the execution of my orders, I have as yet been
only in the service of the Magistrate. No occurrence will influ-
ence me to act otherwise, unless something remarkable, and
then I shall follow the advice of the people.
In my last to your Excellency on the subject of existence to
my corps, I stated the just claims of my officers.
I did it with candor & respect, nor do I see where or how it
was exceptionable. I continue to think that the Pensylvanian
officers under me have the same right to their proportion of the
158 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
draughts as the officers of the P. Division. I might be satisfied
with the answer the council has been pleased to give me. I
have but one way to redress myself, & I presume my country-
men will justify me in so doing, when they know that I con-
ceived it injurious to honor to serve in an army where distinctions
were established, repugnant to that equality which by compact
was the basis of the American service. I cannot be happy when
I am told you may draw support to your body, but shall not
command your proportion of men.
The small number due from this state can advantage us but
little; of course it is not the loss of the men so much as the
establishment of the principle which hurts me. Other States I
suppose will treat us in the same manner, & at the close of this
campaign my small corps will be reduced to a mere party.
However, I have learnt the art of being happy under distress.
I have done my duty so far as I know how, faithfully. My let-
ters to the several governments will shew my officers my endev-
ors to procure soldiers for them, & my conscience will acquit
me if forced to relinquish a command I most sincerely love.
I have the honor to be, sir, with the most perfect respect &
esteem your Excellency's most ob. serv.
Henry Lee, Gen'l.
His Excy Joseph Reid, yd.
LETTERS OF WILLIAM FITZHUGH.
July 21st, 1698.
Mr. Cornelius Serjeant:
Sr. I received severall letters from you last year & the last by
Capt. Jones wt. acct. of sales acct. Curr' inclosed therein, theacct.
of Sales of my Tobo. I do not at all like, for I must esteem you by
your letters & the sales there made to be but a very ordinary
Market man, for if all the Tobo. I had sold about that time which
was not inconsiderable, both at Bristol, London, Plymouth, & Liv-
erpool, ordinary Tobo. yielded me as good & some a better
price, my own stemmed sweet scented so far beyond, that I have
LETTERS OF WILLIAM FITZHUGH. 159
hardly patience to look upon your Acct. You charge me in
your Account for a Charter party drawing & give me notice of
the same in your letter, & on the back side of your letter there's
a draught of a charter party with my name mentioned therein,
but why I must be charged for a charter party & not have it, I
cant tell, but this I can tell, that if freight had ruled here above
the rate taken by the charter party it was at the master's cour-
tesie to let me have any for I am sure for want of it, I could
neither compell him nor protest against him, nor indeed dis-
creetly or legally demand it, what you kept the charter party
there for I cant imagine, for if it was complyed with, the charter
party is useless & void, if not complyed with, their charter party
would be produced against you for damages so that your keep-
ing the charter party, if it were not ignorantly done, was only to
bring me under the necessity of paying freight, if freight was
high here. However, because I do not love trouble I have com-
plyed with the certain freight, though to my damage, I have also
charged a note upon you to pay Mr. Mason ^85. 1. 8. which
pray let be answered him. I am
Your Wff.
To Mr. Cornelius Sergeant,
Tobacconist, &c.
July 21st, 1698.
Honoured Sir:
I received your single letter of the 10th January date, &
heartily congratulate your hopeful expectation of recovery from
your unwelcome, tedious & most uneasie companion the Gout,
which I pray God may fully answer your hopes. As to your
wonder that I have never been troubled therewith I'll tell you
Sr. I never much frequented Bacchus Orgyes & always avoided
Ceres' shrine, & never was one of Venus' Votarys. To speak
to you I never courted unlawful pleasures with women, avoided
hard drinking as much as lay in my power, & always avoided
feasting & consequuntly the surfeits occasioned thereby, tell your
Doctr. this, & he will conclude I am not near being his patient
yet. I thank you Sr. for your generall news in this letter, &
have been & am now longingly expecting your particular news
in your letter yet to come, which now would be most gratefull &
160 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
acceptable, & so will be for the future if you please & think it not
too much trouble to hold this kind correspondance by yearly
letters. Indeed did I know your mind, I believe I might con-
sign you a little sweet scented Tobo. yearly, which pray by the
next let me know. The tenth is always the worst, therefore
fearing the last effects of your Distemper may be troublesome
enough without my Impertinencys, I shall only request you to
make my most humble service acceptable to your good Lady, &
to desire your self to receive the same.
Affectionately from,
Wff.
To Mr. Henry Hartwell,
Merchant in London.
July 26th, 1698.
Mr. John Cooper:
Sr. I have writ you formerly very large both as to Mr.
Nicholas Hayward's business & Mr. Jno. Taylor's, which I hope
will come safe to your hand & then I assure myself you will use
your utmost endeavor to secure my Interest with them, within
this four or five days I hope to send the duplicates thereof, for
fear of miscarriage. This comes in haste to inclose a bill of
Loading for thirteen hh11" of stemmed sweet scented Tobo. two
more unstemmed, sweet scented in all fifteen hhds in Capt. Alli-
son which I am well assured will prove good Tobo. & hope you
will get a good market for the same. Pray be sure by the first
conveniency to send me a full account of my whole business &
my Account Currant also by this ship. I have sent you also ten
3 inch black walnut plank, which comes freight free, & hope it
will come to a good Market. Pray by the first conveniency of
a London ship bound for this River send me in these things fol-
lowing (viz): 2 quilts, A side saddle, A large Silver Salt, A
pair women's gallooned shoes, A table, Pair of stands, Case
Drawers & looking Glass Answerable, Two large leather Car-
pets, Two gall. Florence Oyl, a set of Dressing boxes ^answer-
able to the Table & stand, &c, A box of Glass iii quarries with
lead answerable in Diamond cut, containing about 80 or 100 feet,
Six three quartered lacken book frames for pictures well bur-
nished, About 40 or 50 shillings worth of colours for painting
LETTERS OF WILLIAM FITZHUGH. 161
vvt. pencils walnut Oyl & Linseed Oyl proportionable together
with half a doz. 3 quarter clothes to set up a painter. Sr. Fail
not of sending me in the goods according as is directed on the
other side & one again I desire you to send me in my Acct.
Currant by the first conveniency. If Capt. Allison comes to you
with protested bills of Exchange of Mr. Henry Wharton's drawn
upon Capt. Thomas Wharton for ^5 pay the £5 & send me in
the protested bills of Exchange; if he gives you a full and ple-
nary & legall power to get them here, otherwise pay no money.
If I have any more to add I shall take the next conveniency but
pray be mindful of all the affairs now & formerly sent for see me
my goods in a ship bound for Potomack if possible but take the
bills of Loading to be delivered at my landing let the freight be
what it will, otherwise I had better have no goods. Your
Wff.
To Mr. Jno. Cooper.
August 24th, 1698.
Mr. George Mason:
Sr. This comes only for cover of this small bill of Exchange
for £t>- 14. o. sterling drawn by Capt. Joseph Luffe upon Mr.
Goltey, which please to receive for my use. I have writ you
largely by Capt. Jones who I hope will be with you before the
receipt of this, & therein you will find my whole desires &
affairs, which I hope you will pursue & give me notice thereof
by the first & all conveniencys, which I shall longingly expect,
& you may assure your self will be most acceptable to
Sr. Your Wff.
To Mr. George Mason, Merchant in Bristol.
April 26th, 1699.
Mr. John Pemberton:
Sr. That I have been quiet with you so long has been
because L had no opportunity of freight to your Port; this oppor-
tunity by Mr. Rymer gives me the opportunity of renewing my
acquaintance by letters & Dealings & now have sent you four
hhds of choice sweet scented stemmed Tob° & weighty, for which
I hope & expect a good Market, but if at the first Landing Tob°
162 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
below, & if there be any probable expectation of a higher Mar-
ket within a twelve month following rather keep it by you than
sell it at an under rate, for I have no occasion to charge bills or
send for goods till I have account from you of the sale of my
Tob°. Inclosed is the bill of Loading for the same, which I am
sure you will take care to dispose of to the best advantage of Sr.
Your Wff.
To Mr. John Pemberton, Merchant in Bristol.
(concluded.)
ELECTION OF COL. GEO. WASHINGTON, 1758.
Inspector General's Office,
Washington. D. C, September 1, 1898.
Editor Virginia Historical Magazine, Richmond, Va.
Sir: Among the Washington papers in the State De-
partment are a number of polls of electors in Fairfax and Fred-
erick counties, in elections in which Washington was a candidate
for the House of Burgesses, extending from 1758 to 1765. I
enclose one of the earliest of these, that for Frederick county, in
1758, which you may publish if you see fit. I think it is inter-
esting. You will observe that each elector voted for two candi-
dates, if he wished. The list I have copied is in Washington's
own writing, and was arranged in alphabetical order by him from
another list among the papers, which was copied from the poll-
books in the order in which the v$tes were cast. There is also
among the papers a list of the polls for an election of Burgesses
in Fairfax County, in 1748, in which " Major Washington" and
others were candidates. On this is endorsed, in the writing of
Tared Sparks, a note that this must have been Lawrence Wash-
ington (who was a major at that time), as George was then only
sixteen years old.
Very truly,
A. C. Ouisenberry.
ELECTION OF COL. GEO. WASHINGTON, 1 758.
163
An Alphabetical Poll for Frederick County, Taken
the 24TH Day of July, 1758.
For Colo.
Robert Ashby,
Thos. Ashby,
Robert Allan,
John Ashby,
Stephen Ashby, 5
Rev. John Alderson,
John Allan,
John Arnold,
James Burn,
Dennis Bow, 10
Christopher Beiler,
Andw Blackburn,
James Ballinger,
Jacob Burner,
Jno. Bombgardner, 15
Sam'l Blackburn,
Thos. Babb,
Chas. Baker,
Sam'l Beam,
Reynold Baldwin, 20
Richd Barber,
John Blair,
Jacob Bowman,
Geo. Bower,
Henry Biber, 25
Martin Black,
Philip Babb,
James Burne,
Wm. Baldwin,
Joseph Burdon, 30
James Blair,
Henry Brinker,
Chas. Barnes,
James Barret,
Washington.
Wm. Barrett,
Jno. Briscoe,
Thos. Babb (son of Phil),
George Bruce,
Henry Bowen,
Thos. Babb, Jr.,
Peter Babb,
Joseph Babb,
Bryan Bruin,
John Buckley,
Jacob Barrett,
Joshua Baker,
Colo. John Carlyle,
Docf Jas. Craik,
Wm. Cock ran,
Andw Calvin,
Martin Cryler,
Simon Carson,
Chris11 Clark,
David Chester,
Jacob Cochener,
Thomas Chester,
John Cook,
Henry Cloud,
Nath1 Carr,
Mathew Colman,
Edward Corder,
Wm. Cromley,
Robt. Cunningham,
Jno. Cromley,
Jos. Calvin,
Jacob Cowper,
Thos. Carney,
Wm. Cocks,
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
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Valentine Crawford, jr.,
John Colston, 70
Thos. Cooper,
Jno. Chinoweth,
Wm. Coil,
Jas. Carter, jr.,
Edw. Cartmell, 75
Wm. Carrel,
James Catlet,
Fredk. Conrad,
Nath1 Cartmell,
Jos. Combs, 80
Wm. Chambers,
Charles Dick,
John Dyer,
Edward Dodd,
David Dedrick, 85
Thos. Doster,
John Dow,
Patrick Duncan,
Isaac Evans,
Wm. Evans, 90
Jos. Edwards, Jr.,
Wm. Ewings,
Thomas, Lord Fairfax,
Paul Frouman,
Richd. Foley, 95
Abrm Fry,
Jacob Fry,
Joseph Fry,
Benj. Fry,
Henry Funk, 100
Martin Funk,
Joseph Fossett,
Saml. Fry,
Joseph Funk,
Jno. Funkhauser, 105
Richd. Fossett,
Wm. Frost,
Matthias Funk,
Geo. Farrar,
Isaac Foster, no
Col. Geo. Wm. Fairfax,
John Fossett,
Capt. Jno. Funk,
John Glenn,
David Glass, 115
James Grinnan,
Wm. Glover,
Wm. Gaddis,
Jos. Glass,
Robt. Glass, 120
John Grinnan,
Chrisf Grable,
Philip Glass,
Adam Hunter,
Noah Hampton, 125
John Harbinger,
Revd John Hoge,
George Hardin,
Jno. Housman,
Jas. Hoge, jr., 130
Henry Heth,
George Henry,
Nichs Hanshaw,
Thos. Hart,
Robt. Harper, 135
Geo. Huddle,
Murtle Handley,
Jno. Harrom,
John Hope,
Jacob Hite, 140
Colo. John Hite,
Isaac Hite,
Peter Jordan,
Aaron Jenkins,
Daniel Johnston, 145
Robt. Johnston, Gent.,
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165
Stephen Johnston,
Joseph Jones,
John Jones,
Wm. Jolliffe, Jr., 150
Gabriel Jones, Gent.,
George Keller,
James Knight,
Fielding Lewis, Esqr. ,
Thos. Lemon, 155
Joseph Lupton,
Wm. Lupton,
Edward Lucas,
Samuel Littler,
James Loyd, 160
And'w Longacre,
Jos. Langdon,
Geo. Mich. Louenger,
Francis Lilburn,
Geo. Lochmiller, 165
Isaac Laren,
Robt. Lemon,
Rev'd Wm. Meldrum,
Wm. McG.ee,
David Miller, 170
Robt. Marney,
Jos. McDonnell,
David Morgan,
Wm. McMahan,
Richd. McMahan, 175
Jno. Milburn,
Jas. McGill,
Robt. McCoy,
Jacob Morgan,
Laughlen Maddin, 180
Jos. McCormick,
Jno. Maddin,
James McCormick,
John McCormick,
Henry Moore, Gent., 185
Robt. Milburn,
Darby McCarty,
Wm. Monger,
Wm. Miller,
Thos. Mason, 190
Darby Murphey,
Pat. McDaniel,
Lewis Moore,
George Nevil,
Samuel Odle, 195
Isaac Perkins,
Nichs. Princeller,
Mich'l Poker,
Wm. Patterson,
George Paul, 200
Chas. Perkins,
Lawrence Pence,
Wm. Pickering,
Jesse Pugh,
Thos. Postgate, 205
Josiah Pemberton,
Jos. Parrell,
Jno. Parrell,
Peter Perry,
Philip Poker, 210
Thos. Perry,
Azariah Pugh,
Jonathan Perkins,
Wm. Russell,
John Road, 215
Capt. Robt. Rutherford,
Thos. Reece,
Jacob Reece,
Henry Rinker,
George Ross, 220
Patrick Rice,
Edward Rice,
George Rice,
Wm. Reynolds,
166
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Isaac Riddell, 225
Henry Reece,
Win. Roberts,
Wm. Roberts, jr.,
John Reed,
Ulrich Rubble, 230
Cornelius Ruddell,
Lt. Chas. Smith,
Jno. Smith,
Peter Stephens,
John Snap, 235
John Snap, Jr.,
Dan'l Stover,
Henry Stephens,
Jacob Strickler,
Benj. Strickler, 240
David Snodgrass,
John Snodgrass,
Sam'l Smalsolfer,
Nichs Schrack,
Ulrich Stoner, 245
Robt. Stewart,
Jacob Sowers,
Jon. Seaman,
Jno. Strickly
Jno. Sewell, 250
Jacob Sebert,
Jos. Strickler,
David Shepherd,
John Small,
Thos. Shepherd, 255
Lewis Stephens,
Jacob Stover,
Dennis Springer,
Rich*1 Stephenson,
Edw. Snickers, 260
Law. Snap,
Robt. Stewart,
Dan'l Stephens,
Geo. Shade,
Thos. Speake, 265
Jos. Thompson,
Evan Thomas,
Jno. Thomas,
Sam'l Taylor,
Anth. Turner, 270
Ellis Thomas,
Anth. Turner, Jr.,
Harra Taylor,
Edw. Thomas,
Alex. Vance, 275
James Vance,
Sam'l Vance,
Andw Vance,
John Vanmeter,
Abram Vanmeter, 280
Jno. Vestal,
Jacob Vanmeter,
John Vance,
Henry Vanmeter,
Jno. Fred Vanfagan, 285
Colo. James Wood,
Alex. Woodrow, Gent. ,
Peter Woolf,
Isaac White,
Geo. Whitsel, 290
James Wright,
Robt. Wilson,
Geo. Wright,
Jacob Wright,
David Wright, 295
Chr. Wendall,
Aug. Wendall,
James Wilson,
Robt. Wilson, Junr. ,
Thos. Wilson, 300
Val. Wendall,
Thos. Waters,
ELECTION OF COL. GEO. WASHINGTON, 1 758.
16'
Jos. Wilkinson,
Robt. Worthington,
Ralph Withers,
Jno. Wilson,
3°5
Jno. Wright.
Wm. White,
John Young,
309
For Colo. Martin.
Robert Ashby,
Thos. Ashby,
Robert Allan,
John Ashby,
Stephen Ashby,
Rev. John Alderson,
Jno. Armstrong,
James Burn,
Dennis Bow,
Andw Blackburn,
Jacob Burner,
Jno. Bombgardner,
Sam'l Blackburn,
Chas. Baker,
Sam'l Beam,
Reynold Baldwin,
Rich'd Barber,
John Blair,
Jacob Bowman,
Geo. Bower,
Henry Biber,
Martin Black,
James Burne,
Henry Brinker,
Chas. Barnes,
Jno. Briscoe,
Bryan Bruin,
John Buckley,
Tobias Burk,
John Bentley,
Jno. Burden,
Geo. Bowman,
Samuel Baldwin,
Benj. Blackburn,
5 Jno. Becket,
Jno. Baylis,
Charles Buck,
Colo. John Carlyle,
Docf Jas. Craik,
10 Wm. Cockran,
Martin Cryler,
Simon Carson,
ChrisD Clark,
David Chester,
15 Jacob Cochener,
Thomas Chester,
John Cook,
Henry Cloud,
Nathl. Carr,
20 Mathew Colman,
Jacob Cowper,
Wm. Cocks,
Thos. Cooper,
Edw. Cartmell,
25 James Catlet,
Fredk. Conrad,
Jos. Combs,
Wm. Chambers,
James Carter,
30 Wm. Chaplin,
35
40
45
5°
55
60
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Thos. Caton,
Thos. Colston,
James Cromley,
Win, Calmes,
Charles Dick, 65
John Dyer,
David Dedrick,
John Dow,
Patrick Duncan,
Wm. Duckworth, 70
Wm. Evans,
Jos. Edwards, jr.,
Wm. Ewings,
Henry Easton,
Thos. Ellis, 75
Thomas, Lord Fairfax,
Paul Frouman,
Richd. Foley,
Abm Fry,
Jacob Fry, 80
Joseph Fry,
Benj. Fry,
Henry Funk,
Martin Funk,
Joseph Fossett, 85
Sam'l Fry,
Joseph Funk,
jno. Funkhauser,
Richd. Fossett,
Matthias Funk, 90
Geo. Farrar,
Col. Geo. Wm. Fairfax,
John Fossett,
Capt. Jno. Funk,
John Fife, 95
Martin Funk,
David Glass,
James Grinnan,
Wm. Glover.
Jos. Glass, 100
John Grinnan,
Christr. Grable,
Philip Glass,
Edw. Griffith,
Jacob Gibson, 105
Adam Hunter,
Noah Hampton,
John Harbinger,
Rev. Jno. Hoge,
George Hardin, 1 10
Jno. Housman,
George Henry,
Geo. Huddle,
John Hope,
Stephen Hotzenbell, 115
Robt. Halfpenny,
Godfrey Humbert,
Thos. Hampton,
Robert Haines,
Colo. John Hite, 120
James Hoge,
Thomas Helms,
Wm. Helms,
Richd. Highland,
Peter Jordan, 125
Robt. Johnston, Gent.,
Gabriel Jones, Gent.,
George Keller,
James Knight,
Fielding Lewis, Esqr. , 130
Thos. Lemon,
And'w Longacre,
Jos. Langdon.,
Geo. Lochmiller,
Isaac Laren, 135
John Lemon,
John Leith,
Nich's Lemon,
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169
Henry Loyd,
Jno. Lindsay, 140
Rev'd Wm. Meldrum,
Robt. Marney,
Jos. McDonnell,
Robt. McCoy,
Jno. Maddin, 145
Jno. McCormick,
Henry Moore, Gent.,
Darby McCarty,
Wm. Miller,
Darby Murphy, 150
Pat. McDaniel,
Lewis Moore,
Rich'd Mercer,
Mayberry Maddin,
Colo. M. Morgan, 155
Rich'd Morgan,
Jacob Miller,
Edw. Mercer, jr.,
George Nevil,
Jno. Nisenanger, 160
Samuel Odle,
Alex'r Ogleby,
Nich's Princeller,
Mich'l Poker,
Lawrence Pence, 165
Thos. Postgate,
Philip Poker,
Thos. Perry,
Jno. Painter,
Robt. Pearis, 170
Thos. Pugh,
Sam'l Pritchard,
Wm. Russell,
John Road,
Capt. Robt. Rutherford 175
Isaac Riddell,
Wm. Roberts,
Wm. Roberts, jr.,
Jos. Roberts,
Edward Rogers, 180
Corn. Ruddell,
Jno. Smith,
Peter Stephens,
John Snap,
John Snap, jr., 185
Dan'l Stover,
Henry Stephens,
Jacob Strickler,
Benj. Strickler,
Sam'l Smalsolfer, 190
Ulrich Stoner,
Jno. Strickley,
Jos. Strickler,
Lewis Stephens,
Jacob Stover, 195
Rich'd Stephenson,
Edw. Snickers,
Law. Snap,
Geo. Shade,
Law. Stephens, 200
Thos. Sharp,
Jere Smith,
Peter Stover,
Wm. Stevenson,
Jno. Scene, 205
Jno. Thomas,
Ellis Thomas,
Harrison Taylor,
Zebulon Tharp,
Simon Taylor, 210
James Vance,
Sam'l Vance,
Andw. Vance,
John Vance,
Jno. Fred Vanfagan, 215
David Vance,
170
VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Jos. Vance,
James Wilson,
Wm. Vance,
Robt. Wilson, Junr. ,
Peter Woolf,
Thos. Wilson,
230
Isaac White,
220
Val. Wendall,
Geo. Whitzel,
Thos. Waters,
Robt. Wilson,
Ralph Withers,
Geo. Wright,
Jno. Wright,
Jacob Wright,
Wm. Wilson,
235
David Wright,
225
Robt. Worth,
Chr. Wendall,
John Young.
239
Aug. Wendall,
For Mr
. West.
Jno. Armstrong,
John Becket,
John Arnold,
Charles Buck,
John Anderson,
Josiah Ballinger,
Christopher Beiler,
Robt. Buckles,
James Ballinger,
5
Andw Calvin,
30
Thos. Babb,
Edward Carder,
Philip Babb,
Wm. Cromley,
Wm. Baldwin,
Robt. Cunningham,
Joseph Burdon,
Jno. Cromley,
James Blair.
10
Jos. Calvin,
35
James Barrett,
Thos. Carney,
Wm. Barrett,
Valentine Crawford, jr.
,
Thos. Babb,
John Colston,
George Bruce,
Jno. Chinoweth,
Henry Bowen,
15
Wm. Coil,
40
Thos. Babb, jr.,
Jas. Carter, jr.,
Peter Babb,
Wm. Carrel,
Joseph Babb,
Nathl. Cartmell,
Jacob Barrett,
James Carter,
Joshua Baker,
20
Wm. Chaplin,
45
Tobias Burk,
Thos. Caton,
John Bentley,
Thos. Colston,
Geo. Bowman,
James Cromley,
Sam'l Baldwin,
Wm. Calmes,
Benj. Blackburn,
25
Thos. Cordery,
50
ELECTION OF
COL. GEO. WASHINGTON, 1 758.
171
Edward Dodd,
John Keywood,
90
Thos. Doster,
Joseph Lupton,
Wm. Duckworth,
Wm. Lupton,
Henry Easton,
Sam'l Littler,
Thos. Ellis,
55
James Loyd,
Wm. Frost,
Geo. M. Louenger,
95
Isaac Foster,
Francis Lilburn,
John Fife,
Robt. Lemon,
Martin Funk,
John Lemon,
Wm. Gaddis,
60
John Leith,
Robt. Glass,
Nichs. Lemon,
100
Edw. Griffith,
Henry Loyd,
Jacob Gibson,
Jno. Lindsay,
James Hoge, jr.,
James Lindsay,
Henry Heth,
65
Thos. London,
Nichs Hanshaw,
Edmond Lindsay,
105
Thos. Hart,
David Morgan,
Robt. Harper,
Wm. McMahan,
Murtle Handley,
Richd. McMahan,
Jno. Harrom,
70
Jno. Milburn,
Jacob Hite,
Jas. McGill,
no
Stephen Hotzenbell,
Jacob Morgan,
Godfrey Humbert,
Laughlen Maddin,
Thos. Hampton,
Jos. McCormick,
James Hoge,
75
James McCormick,
Thomas Helms,
Robt. Milburn,
115
Wm. Helms,
Wm. Monger,
Rich'd Highland,
Thos. Mason,
George Hampton,
Richd. Mercer,
Simeon Hyatt,
80
Mayberry Maddin,
Jos. Horner,
Colo. M. Morgan,
120
Jonas Hedge,
Richd. Morgan,
Jno. House,
Jacob Miller,
Sam'l Isaacs,
Edw. Mercer, jr.,
Daniel Johnston,
85
Jno. Mendenhall,
Stephen Johnston,
Morgan Morgan, Jr.,
125
Joseph Jones,
Jacob Moon,
John Jones,
Jno. Nisenanger,
Wm. Jolliffe, junr.,
Isaac Perkins,
172
VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Chas. Perkins,
Wm. Pickering, 130
Sam'l Pearson,
Job Pugh,
Jesse Pugh,
Jos. Pemberton,
Jos. Parrell, 135
Jno. Parrell,
Peter Perry,
Azariah Pugh,
Jon. Perkins,
Robt. Pearis, 140
Thos. Pugh,
Sam'l Pritchard,
George Pemberton,
Thos. Reece,
Jacob Reece, 145
Henry Rinker,
George Ross,
Patrick Rice,
Edward Rice,
George Rice, 150
Wm. Reynolds,
Henry Reece,
John Reed,
Ulrich Rubble,
Jos. Roberts, 155
Edward Rogers,
Lt. Chas. Smith,
Nichs. Schrack,
Robt. Stewart,
Jacob Sowers, 160
Jacob Sebert,
David Shepherd,
John Small,
Thos. Shepherd,
Dennis Springer, 165
Robt. Stewart,
Dan'l Stephens,
Thos. Speake,
Law. Stephens,
Thos. Sharp, 170
Jere Smith,
Peter Stover,
Wm. Stevenson,
Jno. Scene,
John Stroud, 175
Jos. Thompson,
Evan Thomas,
Sam'l Taylor,
Anth. Turner,
Anth. Turner, Junr. , 180
Edw. Thomas,
Zebulon Tharp,
Simon Taylor,
Owen Thomas,
Jno. Taylor, 185
Magnus Tate,
Jno. Vestal,
Jacob Vanmeter,
Henry Vanmeter,
David Vance, 190
Jos. Vance,
Wm. Vance,
Colo. James Wood,
Alex. Woodrow, Gent.,
James Wright, 195
Jos. Wilkinson, -
Robt. Worthington,
Jno. Wilson,
Wm. White,
Robt. Worth, 200
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173
For Capt. Swearingen.
John Anderson,
John Burden,
Josiah Ballinger,
Robt. Buckles,
Thos. Cordery,
Isaac Evans,
John Glenn,
Robt. Halfpenny,
Robt. Haines,
Geo. Hampton,
Simeon Hyatt,
Jos. Horner,
Jonas Hedge,
John House,
Sam'l Isaacs,
Aaron Jenkins,
John Keywood,
Edward Lucas,
James Lindsay,
Thos. London,
Edmond Lindsay,
Wra. McGee,
David Miller,
Jno. Mendenhall,
Morgan Morgan, Jr., 25
Jacob Moon,
Alexr. Ogleby,
Wm. Patterson,
5 George Paul,
Sam'l Pearson, 30
Jno. Stroud,
Owen Thomas,
Job Pugh,
10 Jno. Painter,
Geo. Pemberton, 35
David Snodgrass,
John Snodgrass,
Jon: Seaman,
15 Jno. Sewell,
Jno, Stroud, 40
Owen Thomas,
John Taylor,
Magnus Tate,
20 Alex. Vance,
Jno. Vanmeter,
Abram Vanmeter,
Wm. Wilson, 47
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TRUSTEES OF HAMPDEN-SIDNEY COLLEGE.
A List of the Trustees of Hampden- Sidney College in Prince
Edward county ', from its organization in 1775 to the present,
gathered from the manuscript records of the Board, and now
first published with an indication of some of the mayiy rela-
tionships existing among them. A contribution to the educa-
tional, social and family history of the State.
Prepared by Prof. J. B. Henneman.
!• 1775 — 1790.* Rev. Richard Sankey, of Buffalo Church,
Prince Edward.
2- 1775 — 1793- Rev. John Todd, of Louisa. Prominent in
petitions for freedom of religious worship.
3- 1775 — 1776. Rev. Samuel Leake, of Albemarle.
4- 1775 — 1783 (?). Rev. Caleb Wallace, of "Cub Creek,"
Charlotte. Prominent in petitions for freedom of religious wor-
ship; migrated to Kentucky and there known as pioneer, pro-
moter of education, and as judge.
5- 1775 — 1786. Mr. Peter Johnston, of " Longwood," Prince
Edward. Donator of land on which college stands; ancestor of
Johnston family of Virginia, grandfather of General Jos. E.
Johnston.
6- 1775 — 1818. Judge Paul Carrington, the elder, of " Mul-
berry Hill," Charlotte. Member of House of Burgesses 1765-
1775; of Committee of Safety; of Conventions of 1776, 1788,
etc. ; Judge of Court of Appeals; Father of 42, 46, 75; brother-
in-law of 10; father-in-law of 21; grandfather of 67, 74, 76, 85,
101; of the wives of 48, 49, 54, 70, 102; great-grandfather of
88, 104, 145, 152, 161, 168, and of the wives of 65, 101; great-
great-grandfather of 186, 193, and of wives of 133, 150. Pro-
fessor Henry Read Mcllwaine of the college represents the sixth
generation. Ancestor of numerous students of the college.
* Date of tenure of office; in some cases extending until successor
was elected.
TRUSTEES OF HAMPDEN-SIDNEV COLLEGE. 175
7- 1775 — 1803. Col. John Nash, Jr., of "Templeton,"
Prince Edward. Member of House of Delegates, 1779; Chair-
man of Prince Edward Revolutionary Committee; brother-in-
law to 10 and to President John Blair Smith, of the college.
8- 1775 — 1796. Captain John Morton, of Prince Edward.
Prominent in petitions for freedom of religious worship; officer
in Revolution; father of 36; uncle of 23, 40; grandfather of 61,
and of wife of 51.
9- 1775 — 1804. Hon. Nathaniel Venable, of " Slate Hill,"
Prince Edward. Member of House of Burgesses, 1767, 1768,
1769. College was organized at a special meeting of the Pres-
bytery and citizens at his house, Feb. 1, 2, 1775; its chief con-
tributor and supporter in the Revolution; brother of 11; brother-
in-law to 12; father of 21, 33, 37, 53; father-in-law of 45; uncle
of 38; grandfather of 71. 74, 105, and of wives of 48, 49, 54,
70, 109; great-grandfather of 88, 104, 145, 161, 168, 179, and
of the wives of 95, 101, 117, 151; great-great-grandfather of
186, 193, and of wives of 133, 150. Prof. H. R. Mcllwaine
represents sixth generation at the college (from 1893).
10. 1775 — 1817. Col. Thomas Read, of " Ingleside," Char-
lotte. Member of Conventions of 1776, 1788, etc. Chairman
of Charlotte Committee. Brother-in-law of 6 and of 7; uncle
of 49, and so of subsequent relations.
11. 1775 — 1795. Mr. James Venable, of Prince Edward.
Brother of 9; brother-in-law of 23, 40; father of 38; uncle of
21i 33> 37> 53> etc- ! great-grandfather of wife of Prof. L. L.
Holladay of the college (1855-1891).
12. 1775 — 1815. Mr. Francis Watkins, of " Poplar Hill,"
Prince Edward. Clerk of courts for thirty-three years (1783-
1816); brother- in-law to 9 (they married sisters); brother of 27;
father of 54; father-in-law of 38, 87; grandfather of 104, 131,
and of wife of 125; great-grandfather of 186 and of wife both of
142, and of Prof. L. L. Holladay (1855-1891).
The above twelve constitute the first and original trustees ap-
pointed by Hanover Presbytery at a special meeting at the house
of Hon. Nathaniel Venable on Feb. 1 and 2, 1775. The follow-
ing five were added by the Presbytery at a meeting on Novem-
ber 8, 1775.
176 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
l3- 1775 — 1783. Rev. David Rice, of Bedford. Prominent
in petitions for freedom of religious worship; removed to Ken-
tucky, and known as pioneer and father of education and reli-
gion in that State.
14. 1775 — -1799- Hon. Patrick Henry, of Prince Edward
and "Red Hill," Charlotte. Member of the House of Bur-
gesses; the Orator of the Revolution, Patriot and Governor;
member of Conventions, etc.; father-in-law of 34; grandfather
of 142.
15. 1775 (resigned? no further mention). Col. John Tabb,
of Amelia. Member of House of Burgesses 1775, 1776; of
Committee of Safety, etc.
16. 1775— 1798. Col. William Cabell, of "Union Hill,"
Nelson. Member of House of Burgesses 1757, 1758, 1759,
1761, 1767, 1768, 1769, 1770, 177 1 , 1774, 1775, 1776, probably
continuously; member of Senate 1 777-1 779; member of Com-
mittee of Safety, etc. ; ancestor of numerous students at Hamp-
den-Sidney ; uncle and father-in-law of 55 ; grandfather of wives
of 50, 75, 85; great-grandfather of 126, 142, and of wives of
112, 161; great-great-grandfather of wives of 134, 151.
l7- 1775 — 1820. Hon. James Madison (Jr.), of " Montpe-
lier," Orange. Father of the Constitution and President of the
United States; advocate for freedom of religious worship; at
Princeton with Presidents Samuel Stanhope Smith and John
Blair Smith of the College, and with 4.
18. 1776 — 1795. Rev. Archibald McRoberts, of Prince Ed-
ward, vice Rev. Samuel Leake, deceased. Elected by the
Board to fill a vacancy.
1776 — 1 78 1, the time of war. The following seven appointed
by the Presbytery October, 1782, and accepted by the Board
December, 1782.
19. 1782 — 1795. James Allen, of Prince Edward (?). Kins-
man of 20 ?
20. 1782 — 1816. Col. Charles Allen, of Prince Edward.
Kinsman of 19? Wife was niece of 9, 11, and cousin of 21, 33,
37- 33, 53-
21. 1782 — 1 82 1. Col. Samuel Woodson Venable, of " Spring-
field," Prince Edward. Officer in Revolution; son of 9; nephew
TRUSTEES OF HAMPDEN-SIDNEY COLLEGE. 177
of ii ; son-in-law of 6; brother of 33, 37, 53; cousin of 38; bro-
ther-in-law of 42, 45, 46; father of 74; father-in-law of 48, 49,
54, 70; grandfather of 88, 104, 145, 161, 168, and of the wives
of 95, 101; great-grandfather of 186, 193, and of wives of 133,
150.
22. 1782 — 1784. Hon. William Booker, of Prince Edward.
Member of Convention of 1776. Father of 52; father-in-law of
40.
23. 1782 — 1812. Col. William Morton, of Charlotte. .Gal-
lant officer in Revolution at Guilford C. H. ; member of House
of Delegates 1779. Nephew of 8; uncle of 36; brother of 40;
brother-in-law of 12, 27, and father-in-law of 37, 71; grandfather
of wife of 109; great-grandfather of 179.
24. 1782 — 1795. Joseph Parkes or Park(e), of Prince Ed-
ward (?).
25. 1782 — 1805. Col. Thomas Scott, Sr. , of Prince Edward;
Member of House of Burgesses 1770, .1771. Father of 35, 41.
step-father of 49; grandfather of wife of 67, 74; great-grand-
father of 145, 152, 168, and of wife of 104; great-grandfather of
186, 193.
Four more were added by the Board in applying for the char-
ter from the Legislature in 1783.
26. 1783 — 1805. Gen. Robert Lawson, of Prince Edward.
Officer in Revolution; member of House of Delegates 1779, &c. ,
and of Convention of 1788, along with 6, 10, 14, 16, 17.
27. 1783 — 1820. Col. Joel Watkins, of " Woodfork," Char-
lotte. Officer in Revolution; tribute as to character from John
Randolph, of Roanoke. Brother of 12; brother-in-law of 23
(each married other's sister), 40; father of 48, 59; father-in-law
of 42 and of President Moses Hoge of the College; grandfather
of wife of 92, 102; great-grandfather of 139 and of wife of 103,
133, 142, 150.
28. 1783 — 1803. Col. Everard Meade, of Amelia. Officer
in Revolution; member of Senate 1795-6-7.
29. 1783 — 1810. Richard Foster, of Prince Edward (?).
The names of all of the preceding, with the exception of 3,
Rev. Samuel Leake, deceased, 4, Rev. Caleb Wallace removed
178 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
to Kentucky, and 15, Col. John Tabb, twenty-six in number,
in addition to the President of the College, Rev. J. Blair Smith,
appear on the charter obtained from the Legislature in 1783.
(See Hening' s Statutes.)
30. 1784 — 1807 ( ? ). Hon. Richard Bibb, of Prince Edward,
vice Rev. David Rice, resigned. Member of House of Dele-
gates, 1785, 1786.
31-. 1784 (see 31 below). Hon. William Cowan, Esq., of
Lunenburg, vice William Booker, deceased. Member of House
of Delegates, 1800. For sketch of Cowan, see Life of Archi-
bald Alexander.
32. 1789 — 1792. Capt. Joseph Moore, of Prince Edward (?).
Member of Briery Congregation.
33. 1790 — -1811. Hon. Abraham B. Venable, of Richmond.
U. S. Senator; President of Bank of Virginia; met death in the
burning of theatre where Monumental Church now stands. Son
of 9, nephew of 11, brother of 21, 37, 53; cousin of 38, etc.
31. 1790 — 1807. William Cowan, Esq., of Lunenburg, vice
Rev. Richard Sankey.
34. 1791 — 1792. Col. John Fontaine. Son-in-law of 14.
(Patrick Henry).
35. 1791 — 1806. Gen. John B. Scott, of Halifax. Member
of House of Delegates, 1800. Son of 25, brother of 41, grand-
father of wife of 104, great-grandfather of 182.
36. 1792 — 1835. Maj. James Morton,* of " Willington,"
Prince Edward. Officer in Revolution, "Old Solid Column."
Interested in, and connected with, College for its first sixty
years; son of 8, father of 61; father-in-law of 51; brother-in-law
of 47 (they married sisters); cousin of 23, 40, etc.
37. 1792 — 1839. Hon. Richard N. Venable,* of Prince
Edward. Member of Convention of 1829-30, with 17. Like
36 above, and father and brother, connected with College through
a long and honorable life. Son of 9, nephew of 1 1 ; brother of
21 > 33> 53! brother-in-law of 45; cousin of 38; son-in-law of 23;
grandfather of 179.
* Elected vice Joseph Moore, John Fontaine, and Rev. John Blair
Smith. (Member of Board, as President.)
TRUSTEES OF HAMPDEN-SIDNEY COLLEGE. 179
38. 1792 — 1812. Joseph Venable,* of Prince Edward. Mi-
grated to Kentucky and became Judge. Son of 11; son-in-law
of 12; nephew of 9; cousin of 21, 33, 37, 53; grandfather of
wife of Professor L. L. Holladay, of the College.
39- J795 — x797- Rev. Archibald Alexander, D. D. , of
Charlotte, and Prince Edward. Pastor of Briery and other
churches; President of the College, 1 797-1 806; Founder of
Princeton Theological Seminary. Cousin of 44; kinsman of 109;
father of Rev. James W. Alexander, pastor of Charlotte churches
like his father, and grandfather of Rev. Henry Carrington Alex-
ander, also pastor of Charlotte churches and professor in Union
Theological Seminary, and sometime acting professor in College;
grandfather of 183. See " Life," by his son.
40. 1795 — 1816. Maj. Jacob Morton, of Charlotte. Officer
in Revolution. Brother of 23; nephew of 8; cousin of 36; son-
in-law of 22. Member of House of Delegates, 1785.
41. 1795 — 1 8 19. Col. Charles Scott, of Prince Edward (?).
Member of House of Delegates, 1800. Son of 25, brother of
35; brother-in-law of 49; father-in-law of 67, 74; grandfather of
145, 152, 168; great-grandfather of 193 and of wife of Professor
W. S. Currell, of College (1882-1886). Both 152 and Profes-
sor Charles Scott Venable are named for him.
39, 40, 41 elected vice James Allen, deceased; Joseph Parkes,
resigned; and Rev. John Todd, deceased.
42. 1795 — 1836. Col. Clement Carrington, of Charlotte,
vice Rev. Archibald McRoberts, resigned. Officer in Revolu-
tion. Son of 6; son-in-law of 27; brother of 46; half-brother of
75; father-in-law of 102 and of Hugh Blair Grigsby, Orator at
Centennial of College, 1876; uncle of 67, 76, 85, 101. Many
students of College named for him.
43. 1796 — 1803. Dr. Robert L. Smith, of Prince Edward.
Removed from State.
44. 1796 — 1827. Rev. Matthew Lyle, of Prince Edward.
Pastor of Briery Church, like his cousin, 39; others in this pas-
torate were 47, 70, 96, 114; kinsman of 109; grandfather of 156,
named for him.
43 and 44 elected vice James Venable, resigned, and John
Morton, deceased.
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45. 1803 — 1836. Dr. Goodrich Wilson, of Prince Edward.
Son-in-law of 9, and brother-in-law of 21, 33, 37, 53.
46. 1803 — 1816. Judge Paul Carrington, the younger, of
"Sylvan Hill," Charlotte. Member of Senate 1795-6; Judge
of General Court 1797-1816. Son of 6; brother of 42; half-
brother of 75; father of 67, 76, 85, 101; grandfather of 152.
47. 1803 — 1815. Rev. Drury Lacy, of " Mt. Ararat,"
Prince Edward. Class of 1788; Vice-President and ^President
of the College 1789-1797. Brother-in-law of 36 (married sis-
ters); father of 60; grandfather of 125, 156.
48. 1803 — 1835. William Morton Watkins, of Charlotte.
Member of House of Delegates 1814; class of 1791. Son of
27; brother of 59; nephew of 12; cousin of 54, 71; nephew and
namesake of 23; son-in-law of 21, and thus brother-in-law to 49,
54, 70; grandfather of wife of 138.
49. 1803 — 1823. Isaac Read, of "Greenfield," Charlotte.
Nephew of 10; step-son of 25; son-in-law of 21, and thus bro-
ther-in-law to 48, 54, 70: father of 88, 161; father-in-law of 95,
101; grandfather of wives of 133, 150; great grandfather of
Prof. Henry Read Mcllwaine, of the College (from 1893).
45, 46, 47, 48, 49 elected vice William Cabell, Patrick Henry,
Everard Meade and John Nash, deceased, and Dr. Robert L.
Smith, resigned.
50. 1805 — 1830. James Bruce, of Halifax, vice Col. Thomas
Scott, deceased. Was married to granddaughter of 16; father
of Charles Bruce, of "Staunton Hill," Charlotte; in 1857
' ' nominated to be elected at next annual meeting. ' '
51. 1807 — 1831. Rev. John Holt Rice, D. D., of Richmond
and Prince Edward. Founder of Virginia Evangelical and
Literary Magazine 1818-1828; founder of Union Theological
Seminary 1823. Nephew of 13; son-in-law of 36; brother-in-
law of 61.
52. 1807 (resigned). Hon. John Booker, of Prince Edward.
Member of House of Delegates 1805. Son of 22; brother-in-
law of 40.
53. 1807 — 1823. William L. Venable, of "Haymarket,"
Prince Edward. Class of 1800. Son of 9; brother of 21, 33,
TRUSTEES OF HAMPDEN-SIDNEY COLLEGE. 181
37; brother-in-law of 45; nephew of. 11; cousin of 39; father of
105; grandfather of wife of 151.
54. 1807 — 1831. Capt. Henry E. Watkins, of Prince Ed-
ward. Officer in war of 181 2; about class of 1802; member of
House of Delegates and Senate. Son of 12; nephew of 27;
cousin of 48, 59, 71; son-in-law of 21, and thus brother-in-law
to 48, 49, 70, also to 38, 87; father of 104; uncle of 131; grand-
father of 186.
55. 1809 — 1830. Hon. William H. Cabell, of " Montevidio,"
Buckingham and Richmond, vice John Booker. Governor, and
Judge of Court of Appeals. Class of 1789. Nephew and
son-in-law of 16; father-in-law of 75, 85; grandfather of wife of
161; great-grandfather of wife of 134.
56. 1 81 2 — 1843. Wra. Berkeley, of Prince Edward. Father
of 103; grandfather of 162, 163.
57. 1812 — 1840. Hon. (Dr.) James Jones, of Nottoway.
Class of 1 79 1. Member of Congress.
58. 1812 — 1827. Thomas A. Morton, of Prince Edward.
Kinsman (?) of 8, 36, 40, etc.
56, 57, 58 elected vice Abraham B. Venable, deceased, Col.
William Morton and Joseph Venable, resigned.
18 1 2 — 1 Si 5, the time of war.
59. 18 16 — 1837. Henry A. Watkins, of Charlotte. Son of
27, nephew 12, brother of 48, cousin of 54, 71; brother-in-law
of 66 (married sisters); father-in-law of 92; grandfather of
wives of 133, 142, 150, 156.
60. 1816 — 1820. William S. Lacy, of Prince Edward. Class
of 181 1. Son of 47, cousin of 61, uncle of 125, 156. Removed
to Arkansas.
61. 1816— 1865. Dr. William S. Morton, of Prince Ed-
ward. About class of 1801. Grandson of 8; son of 36; cousin
of 60; brother-in-law of 51. His is the longest service (forty-
nine years) on record; his father (36) was in the Revolution; he
lived until after the surrender at Appomattox.
62. 1816 — 1844. Hon. James H. Fitzgerald, of Cumber-
land, and Fredericksburg. Member of House of Delegates.
Kinsman of 98, 151.
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63. 1816 — 1824. Maj. Carter Page, of "Willis Fork,"
Cumberland. Officer in Revolution; father of 73 and Professor
Wm. Nelson Page, of the College; father-in-law of President J.
P. dishing, and Professor Geo. W. Dame, of the College; grand-
father of both wives of 137.
59, 60, 61, 62, 63 elected vice Col. Charles Allen, Judge Paul
Carrington the younger, Drury Lacy, deceased; Jacob Morton
and Francis Watkins, resigned.
64. 1819 — 1848. Hon. John P. Wilson, of "Bonbrook,"
Cumberland. Member of House of Delegates. Father-in-law
of 166.
65. 1819 — 1837 (?). Hon. Thomas Miller, of Powhatan.
Member of the House of Delegates, 18 19.
66. 1819 — 1841. Col. James Madison, of Prince Edward.
Brother-in-law of 59 (married sisters). Member of House of
Delegates, 1837.
64, 65, 6'6, elected vice Thomas Read, Judge Paul Carrington,
the elder, and Charles Scott, deceased.
67. 1S20 — 1829. William A. Carrington, of Halifax, "in
the room of James Madison, President of the United States,
resigned" (very different from Col. James Madison, immediately
preceding); see 17. Grandson of 6; son of 46; nephew of 42,
72; brother of 76, 85, 101; brother-in-law of 74 (married sisters);
son-in-law of 41; father of 152; grandfather of wife of Professor
W. S. Currell, of College.
68. 1820 — 1839. Hon. William S. Archer, of Amelia, vice
W. S. Lacy. Member of Congress and U. S. Senator.
69. 1820 — 1847. Samuel Branch, of Buckingham. Father
(?) of Prof. Robert G. Branch, of college; kinsman of 169.
70. 1 82 1 — 1850. Rev. William S. Reid, D. D., of Lynch-
burg vice Samuel Woodson Venable (his father-in-law). Brother-
in-law to 48, 49, 54. Tutor and President pro tern of the
college, 1806.
71. 1823 — 1839. Hon. Henry N. Watkins, of Prince Ed-
ward vice Isaac Read. Member of House of Delegates, 1822.
Class of 1807. Grandson of 9; nephew of 12, 27; cousin of
48, 54, 59; father-in-law of Rev. Elisha Ballantine, Professor in
Union Theological Seminary.
TRUSTEES OF HAMPDEN-SIDNEY COLLEGE. 183
72. 1823 — 1830. Capt. John Miller, of Cumberland, vice
Wm. L. Venable. Member of House of Delegates, 1822.
73. 1824 — 1850. Hon. Nelson Page, of Cumberland, vice
Carter Page, deceased (his father). Member of House of Del-
egate. Class of '21. Son of 63; brother of Prof. Wm. N.
Page, of the college; brother-in-law of President J. P. Cushing
and Prof. G. W. Dame.
74. 1827 — 1846. Hon. Nathaniel E. Venable, of "Long-
wood," Prince Edward, vice Rev. Matthew Lyle. Member of
House of Delegates. Class of 1808. Grandson of 9 and 6;
son of 21; nephew of 33, 37, 53; son-in-law of 41; brother-in-
law of 67; father of 145, 168, and Prof. Charles Scott Venable;
father-in-law of 105; grandfather of 193.
75. 1827 — 1846. Hon. Henry Carrington, of "Ingleside,"
Charlotte, vice Thomas A. Morton. Class of 181 1. Son of 6,
by second wife; half brother of 42, 46; son-in-law of 55; father-
in-law of 161; grandfather of wife of 134.
76. 1829 — 1840. Gen. Edward Codrington Carrington, of
Halifax, vice Wm. A. Carrington, deceased (his brother). Offi-
cer in war of 1812. Member of House of Delegates. Grand-
son of 6; son of 46; nephew of 42, 75; brother of 67, 85, 101;
uncle of 152.
77. 1830 (resigned). Hon. Benjamin Watkins Leigh, of
Richmond, vice Wm. H. Cabell. Member of Convention of
1829-30. Kinsman of 12, 27, and their descendants.
78. 1830 — 1844. William Mynn Thornton, of Cumberland,
vice John Miller. Member of House of Delegates; about class
of 1815 (?). Father of 122; grandfather of Prof. James R.
Thornton, of College, and of Prof. William Mynn Thornton, of
the University of Virginia (graduate of the College, class of '68).
79. 1830 — 1847. William Mayo Atkinson, of Petersburg,
vice James Bruce. Kinsman of President John Mayo P. Atkin-
son, of the College (1857-1883).
80. 1831 — 1839. Rev. Benjamin Franklin Stanton, of Prince
Edward, vice Rev. John Holt Rice, D. D., deceased. Pastor of
College Church.
81. 1831 — 1865. Hon. Samuel Clough Anderson, of Prince
Edward, vice Henry E. Watkins, resigned. Member of House
of Delegates; U. S. Minister in South America.
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82. 1831 — 1848. Col. Asa Dupuy, of Prince Edward, vice
Benjamin Watkins Leigh, resigned. Member of House of Del-
egates 1 822-1 830, 1832, 1835. Uncle of 112; kinsman of 139.
83. 1835 — 1841. George Morton Payne, of Buckingham,
vice James Morton. About class of 1812.
84. 1835 (resigned). James Caskie, of Richmond, vice
William Morton Watkins. Connected with 55.
85. 1836 — 1844. Paul S. Carrington, of "Ridgeway,"
Charlotte, vice James Caskie, resigned. Member of House of
Delegates 1824 (?). Grandson of 6; son of 46; nephew of 42,
75; brother of 67, 76, 101 ; son-in-law of 55.
[Same as 54.] 1836 — 1853 (second time). Capt. Henry E.
Watkins, of Prince Edward, vice Col. Clement Carrington.
86. 1836— 1838. Hon. William Maxwell, LL. D., of Nor-
folk, vice Dr. Goodrich Wilson. Member of House of Dele-
gates and Senate; President of the College 1 838-1 844; later,
Secretary of Virginia Historical Society, and editor of the
Virginia Historical Register 1 848-1 854.
87. 1837 — 1844. James D. Wood, of " Poplar Hill," Prince
Edward. About class of 181 1. Son-in-law of 12; father-in-law
of 125 and Prof. Robert G. Branch, of the College.
88. 1839 — 1844. Isaac Read, of Farmville and Kanawha,
vice Richard N. Venable, class of '25. Great-grandson of 6
and 9; grandson of 21; son of 49; brother of 161; uncle of
wives of 133, 150.
89. 1839 — 1847. Rev. Theodorick Pryor, D. D., of Notto-
way, vice Henry N. Watkins. Chaplain, C. S. A. Class of
"26. Was married three times to kinswomen of 79, 115, 98 re-
spectively.
90. 1839 (resigned). Thomas Tredway, of Prince Edward (?)
vice Wm. S. Archer. Kinsman of 132, 148, 187.
91. 1839 (resigned). Francis B. Dean, of "The Deanery,"
Cumberland, vice Rev. B. F. Stanton. About class of 181 2.
Grandfather of 137.
92. 1839 — 1866. Col. James P. Marshall, of Charlotte, vice
Wm. Maxwell. Son-in-law of 59; father-in-law of 142.
(to be continued.)
ABSTRACTS OF VIRGINIA LAND PATENTS. 185
ABSTRACTS OF VIRGINIA LAND PATENTS.
Prepared by W. G. Stanard.
(444) William Tucker [i], Maurice Thompson, George Thomp-
son, William Harris, Thomas Deacon, James Stone, and Cor-
nelius Loyd, of London, merchants, and Jeremiah Blackburn, of
London, mariner, and their associates and company, 8,oco acres in the
county of Charles City, commonly called Barckley [Berkeley] Hun-
dred, bounded on the east by the land of Captain Thomas Padlett; be-
ginning at a small gut that runs into the woods at the west side of the
Clift of Westover, and on the west at King's Creek, and so up to the
head of said creek, north into the woods, and likewise from the gut
north into the woods, and to extend so far between the said creek and
gut, as should upon an east and west line contain 8,000 acres. Due to
the said Tucker, &c, by deed of sale from the Adventurers of the Com-
pany of Barkley Hundred, exemplified under the great seal of Engird.
The grant to Tucker & Co. by Harvey, February 9, 1636.
NOTE.
[1] For notices of the Berkeley Hundred Company and plantation,
see Mr. Alexander Brown's very valuable recent book The First Repub-
lic in America. Notices of Tucker and the Thompsons have already
appeared in notes to earlier patents.
(445) Captain Thomas Willoughby, 100 acres at Musketo Point,
on the eastern side of the second eastern branch of Elizabeth River, and
on the west by Warwicksqueake, south by the south branch, and north
by James River. Due for the transportation of two persons, Thomas
Price, and William Keliedge. By Harvey, Feb. 13, 1636.
(446) Captain Thomas Willoughby, 200 acres on Elizabeth River,
bounded on the north by James River, and on the south by the first
Eastern Branch. Due for the transportation 0/ four persons: Jon.
Naroe, Philliph Stevens, Jon. Beadle, Ann Dawson. By Harvey, Feb.
13, 1636.
(447) Izabell Thresher, widow, 450 acres on the back creek of the
new Poquoson, adjoining the land of Thomas Brice. Due viz: 50 acres
for the personal adventure of her late husband, Robert Thresher; 50 for
her own personal adventure, and 300 for the transportation of seven per-
sons: Robert Thresher, Jun'r, Jon. Billings, William Chitwood, Roger
Lewis, Abraham Pelhire, John Baker, Jon. Pigron. By Harvey, Feb.
16, 1636.
186 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
(448) Mr. George Mexfve, merchant, 1,200 acres in the county of
James City, a neck of land commonly called the Rich Neck [1], extend-
ing from a neck bounded on the west side by a branch of Archer's Hope
Creek, which divides the said neck from a neck commonly called the
Barren Neck; and bounded on the east by the main branch of Archer's
Hope Creek to the head thereof, and from thence in a direct line to the
head of the said branch. Due for the transportation of twenty-four per-
sons (names below). By Harvey, February 23d, 1636.
Edward Hickman, Thomas Andrews, Anthony Skinner, Richard
Clarke, Symon Lovum, Jon. Doe, Richard Apleton, Anthony Eastin-
dian [z. e., an East Indian], William Sutton, William Large, John Abra-
ham, William Stodon, John Bagby, Jon. Ellis, Sam'l Turner, Richard
Wherwood, John Baker, John Grimes, Thomas Poole, Thomas Taylor,
Lettice Price, Robert Thomas, Anthony [a] Turk, Jeffrey Hatton.
NOTE.
[1] Rich Neck passed from Menfye to Richard Kemp and from him
to Ludwell, and was for several generations the property of that family.
A number of old deeds relating to it are among the Ludwell Papers in
the 'Virginia Historical Society Collections. The estate still retains the
name.
(449) Elizaheth Ballhash, widow, 450 acres in Henrico County at
Four Mile Creek, adjoining the land late in the possession of Nicholas
Ballington. Due her by order of Court, dated at James City Dec. 8,
1636. By Harvey, Feb. 25, 1636.
(450) John Neale, merchant, 1,500 acres in the County of Acco-
mack, beginning at a long point on the Seaboard side, and abutting
north east upon [opposite] Smith's Island. Due for the transportation
of thirty persons (names not given). By Harvey, June 18, 1636.
(451 > Richard Cocke [i], 3,000 acres [in Henrico County] bounded
on the east by the land granted to John Price, and now in the occupation
of Robert Hollman, and thence extending westerly upon the land of
Thomas Price, and southerly upon the main river. Due for the trans-
portation of sixty persons (names below). By Harvey, March 6, 1636.
Morrice Rose, Thomas Pearson, Symon Morley, Margaret a negro,
Elizabeth Gargaine, Valentine Fletcher, William Rogers, Thomas Lane,
Jon. Morlin, Daniel Evans, Ann Barfoote, Richard Hill, Anthony Wak-
lin, Erasmus Harrison, Jon. Hearne, Joane Ely, Jon. Andrews, William
White, Jon. Jones, Humphrey Burcher, Henry Powndle, Jon. Williams,
William Harris, Jon. Chapman, Nicholas Oliver, Jon. Cooke, Henry
Deacost, Margarett Powell, Mary Husse, William Hastings, Isaac Mor-
ton, George Harrison, John Smith, James Tompson, John Hewett, Rob-
ert Cheyney, John Shore, Katherine Shore, James Shore, Richard Cooke,
ABSTRACTS OF VIRGINIA LAND PATENTS. 187
Anthony Wygon, Thomas Turner, John Northerne, Robert Lewis, John
Johnson, John Browne, John Watlin, John Beadell, Robert Brewer,
John West, William Hunter, Phillip Foster.
[i] A lengthy genealogy of the descendants of Richard Cocke has
been recently completed in this Magazine.
(452) Christopher Woodward, 350 acres on Appomattuck river,
bounded on the north by the river, on the east by the land of Mr. Wil-
liam Farrar, and on the west by "the winding river." Due as follows:
50 acres for his own personal adventure; 50 for the personal adventure
of his late wife, Margaret; 50 for the personal adventure of his now wife,
Dorothy, and 200 for the transportation of four persons (names not
given). By Harvey, March S, 1636.
(453) Captain John Hobson, Esq., of the Council of State of Vir-
ginia [1], a tract of land extending from Pagan Point Creek, hereafter
to be called Hampstead Point, unto Warricksqueake River, to a place
to be called hereafter New Town Haven, which land is in Isle of Wight
County. Due to him as a share of his adventure in the time of the
Treasurer and Company, dated May 2d, 1621. By Harvey, March 16,
1636.
NOTE.
[1] A John Hobson, aged twenty-five, sailed for Virginia in the ship
Safety in August, 1635. Captain John Hobson, the patentee, was Coun-
cilor 1636-1637, and probably later. In June of the last named year he
was in England and about to sail for Virginia.
(454) Symon Sturges, John Sadler and Richard Quiney [i], of
London, merchants, a tract of land commonly called Martin's Brandon,
beginning at the mouth of Upper Chippoke's Creek, and from the mouth
of said Creek north to the point of Tappahanna Marsh, and from the
said point up the river side to the mouth of Ward's Creek. Due by
purchase from Captain Robert Bargrave. By Harvey, March 6, 1636.
NOTE.
[1] See this Magazine, IV, 315, &c, for a note on the Ouineys and
Sadters, and the descent of the Brandon estate. Captain John Martin
owned Martin's Brandon in 1623, and Robert Bargrave probably pur-
chased from him.
(455) Robert Kennedye, 600 acres in the Upper County of New-
Norfolk [Nansemond], on the westernmost branch of Elizabeth River,
lying on the main river and on a deep creek called Kennedye's Creek.
Due for the transportation of twelve persons (names below . By Har-
vey, April 13, 1637.
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Robert Kennedye, Edmund Carwell, Robert Perry, Philip Condell,
John Waters, Robert Greene, Arthur Taylor, Haman Turner, Jeremiah
Ward, Henry Baylye, John Garye, Charles Hayes.
" This patent was renewed in the name of Jonathan Longworth, Chi-
rurgeon, and 600 acres added.
Thos. Cooke, CI."
(456) Robert Page, 500 acres on the westernmost branch of Eliza-
beth River, and on Four Mile Creek. Due for the transportation of ten
persons (names not given). By Harvey, April 13, 1636.
(457) Edmund Scarborough [i], 200 acres in the county of Acco-
mack, on Magaty Bay. Due: 50 acres for the personal adventure of his
late father, Captain Edmund Scarborough, and 50 for the personal ad-
venture of his mother, Hannah Scarborough, 50 for his own personal
adventure, and 50 for the transportation of a servant, Robert Butler.
By Harvey, May 18, 1637.
[1] For note on the Scarborough family, see this Magazine, IV, 316-1S
and 421-22.
(458) Edward Major* [i], 450 acres in the Upper county of New
Norfolk on Nansemond River, and adjoining the land of Daniel Gookin,
Gent. Due for the transportation of nine persons (names below). By
Harvey, May iS, 1637.
Edward Major, Thomas Terrell, William Beates, William Young,
Arthur Purnell, John Ripple, Richard Grigson, John Griffith.
NOTE.
[1] Edward Major was member of the House of Burgesses for Upper
Norfolk (Nansemond), November, 1645, March, 1645-6; for Nansemond,
October, 1646, April, 1652 (when he was Speaker), and July, 1653 (when
he is styed " Lieutenant-Colonel Edward Major.")
(459^ John Redman, of London, merchant, and John Neale, of
Virginia, merchant, 500 acres called Smith's Island, over against the
land of the said John Neale. Due for the transportation of ten persons
aiames below). By Harvey, May 18, 1637. %
John Headry, James Hutcheson, Henry Normer, Robert Harris,
Peter Harrenford, Anthony Stonesby, Richard Graves, Robert Stack-
house, Thomas Sadler, Thomas Mitchell.
(460) Thomas Meeres [i], 300 acres in the Upper County of New
Norfolk, three miles up Elizabeth River, and adjoining the land of Wil-
liam Renshaw. Due for the transportation of six persons (names not
given). By Harvey, May 17, 1637.
ABSTRACTS OF VIRGINIA LAND PATENTS. 189
NOTE.
[i] Thomas Meares was a member of the House of Burgesses for
Lower Norfolk February, 1644-5, October, 1646, and November, 1647
[Haiing). "Mr. John Meare " and " Mr. Thomas Meare " are named
in the records of Lower Norfolk in 1639. In the same county, dated
March, 1640, is the deposition of Thomas Meare, then aged thirty-eight.
On July 15, 1640, "Mr. Thomas Meere " was appointed a Church-war-
den. He was a justice of the county in 1645, and on November 3d of
that year was paid for his services as a Burgess from Elizabeth River
Parish. On March 15, 1654, there is a record in Lower Norfolk that
Edward Loyd was acting in behalf of Mr. Thomas Meares, of Provi-
dence, in Maryland. So by this time the patentee had removed to
Maryland.
(461) Francis Houfgh, 800 acres in the Upper County of New Nor-
folk, beginning at the first creek of Nansemond River, on the south
side of the river, and so extending toward the mouth of said river.
Due for the transportation of sixteen persons (names not given). By
Harvey, May 17, 1637.
(462 ) Francis Houfgh, 100 acres in the Upper County of New Nor-
folk on the south side of Nansemond River, between the lands of Jos-
eph Sammon and John Gary. Due him by deed from Humphrey Scone.
By Harvey, May 17, 1637.
(463) Francis Houfgh, 200 acres in the County of Upper New Nor-
folk, between the land of Mr. Richard Bennett and the land granted to
the said Francis Houfgh. Due him by deed of sale from Humphrey
Scone. By Harvey, May 17, 1637.
(464) Francis Houfgh, 400 acres in the Upper County of New
Norfolk, bounded on the east by a creek about three miles from the
mouth of Nansemond River, and on the north by said river. Due him
by deed of sale from Joseph Johnson. By Harvey, May 17, 1637.
Deed from Joseph Johnson, of London, merchant, to Francis Houfgh,
of Virginia, gent., conveying all the land due to said Johnson in Vir-
ginia, as by order of Court doth appear, as in part of said Johnson's
adventure from 1618, until this present year, 1634, whereof land is want-
ing from four persons transported this year in Captain Tobias Felgate's
ship. Dated January 25, 1634. Witness: Thos. Dewe [1].
NOTE.
[1] Thomas Dew was a member of the House of Burgesses, April,
1642, for Nansemond (when styled "Captain"), in April, 1652, Novem-
ber, 1652 (when he was styled "Colonel," and" was Speaker), June,
1653, November, 1654, and was elected to the Council in March, 1655.
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An anonymous writer in the Southern Literary Messenger stated, in a
discussion of Virginia affairs during the Civil Wars in England, that he
kneiv [italics copied] that Col. Thomas Dew was a Scotchman, who had
been a Cavalier officer, and that his name was really Dhu; but it is not
believed that this account is correct. Colonel Dew was living in Vir-
ginia about the time those wars began. Was he the ancestor of the
family of Dew, of King and Queen county ?
(465) Benjamin Harrison [i], 600 acres in the county of James
City, on the south side of James River, about a mile and a half up the
Upper Chippoke's Creek, on the east side of the Creek, near the land
granted to Jeremiah Clements, and bounded on the east side by a
Swamp over against a point called Sandy Point. Due him as follows:
500 acres granted him by order of Court January 3d, 1635, and also due
him with the other 100 acres for the transportation of twelve persons
(names below). By Harvey, May iS, 1637.
Robert Sorrell, Thomas Essington, Richard James, Richard Court,
Henry Bagley, Humphrey Compton, John Resburye, David Vaughan,
Mary , Mathew Payson, Christopher Hargrave.
NOTE.
[1] Benjamin Harrison, the ancestor of the distinguished family of the
name seated at "Wakefield," " Brandon," " Berkeley," &c, was clerk
of the Virginia Council in 1634, and member of the House of Burgesses,
1642. He was dead in 1649, as in this year there is a grant to Benjamin,
"son of Benjamin Harrison, deceased." For accounts of the family
see Keith's Ancestry of Benjamin Harrison and a genealogy in the
Richmond Critic.
(466) John Wilkins, 1,300 acres in the Upper County of New Norfolk,
on the east side of Nansemond River, and on the second creek of said
river, adjoining the land of James Knott. Due as follows: 50 acres for
his own personal adventure, and 1,250 for the transportation of twenty-
five persons (names below). By Harvey, May 18, 1637.
Bridgett Craft, Agnis Midlum, Rosanna Getman, Henry Medcalfe,
George Lee, Paul Trevdale, Thomas Vincent, Jane Cluman, Richard
Graves, Mary Wells, David Lisson, William Woolfe, Richard Locke,
William Hutchison, Anthony Stensbye, Robert Stensbye, William Mel-
bourne, Michael Bysant, William Cocker, Rowland Kayne, Thomasin
his wife, a negro, Stephen Barnett, William Crossman.
(467) Thomas Addison, 150 acres in the Upper County of New
Norfolk, adjoining the land of Daniel Gookin, Gent., and bounded on
the south by the river. Due for the transportation of three persons:
George Borer, Gregory Pagram, and John Powell. By Harvey, May 20,
1637-
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(468) William Frye, 250 acres in the county of James City, on
Chickahominy River, about four miles above Clay Bank, and half a mile
beyond a red bank. Due for the transportation of five persons: John
Burden, Mathew Forden, Leonard Chamberlaine [1], Francis Barnett,
Ursula Smith. By Harvey, May 20, 1637. "This patent was renewed
August 29, 1643, and I5° acres added.
"Sam'l Abbott, CI."
[1] Captain Leonard Chamberlain patented, in 1657, a tract of 650
acres in New Kent county, which, in 1662, was renewed to his son Leon-
ard Chamberlaine. The will of John Chamberlaine was dated Dec. 8,
1724, and proved in Essex, Sept. 21, 1725; legatees: son John, son
Spilsby, god-daughter Grissell, daughter of Thomas Coleman; sons John,
Leonard and Spilsby to be kept at school until they can read, write and
learn the rule of three, and practice perfectly; wife Grizell; brother-in-
law Thomas Coleman, of King and Queen county. Robt. Coleman, of
Essex, in his will proved in 1713, names his daughter, Grissell Chamber-
laine. In 1740, Leonard Chamberlaine, of Essex, made a deed for
certain land, which had been devised him by his father, John Chamber-
laine, of Essex, deceased.
An entry, which doubtless refers to the subject of this note, occurs in
the York county records, where, under date January, 1646, is mention of
a suit by Leonard Chamberlaine vs. Nicholas Sebrell. A Leonard
Chamberlaine served in the 7th Virginia Regiment, Continental Line, in
1776-7. Leonard Chamberlayne and Lucy B. Quarles, both of King
and Queen county, were married in 1843.
The name Leonard appears frequently in the English pedigrees of
Chamberlaine and Chamberlayne.
(469) Thomas Hampton, 700 acres in the Upper County of New
Norfolk, bounded on the east by Nansemond River, on the south by two
small Indian fields, near Powell's Creek. Due for the transportation of
fourteen persons (names below). By Harvey, May 19, 1637.
George Sheave, William Read, Richard Harris, Elizabeth Harris,
Thomas Thomas, Elizabeth Thomas, Elizabeth White, Robert Mitchell,
John White, Edward White, Jarvis Smith, William Ward, Randall
.Browne, Ann Davenport.
(470) Thomas Hampton, clerk [minister], 300 acres in the Upper
County of New Norfolk, bounded on the east by the Nansemond River,
and adjoining his own land. Due for the transportation of six persons:
John Bagworth, Edward Dudly, John Bass, Thomas Hampton, Jon.
Browne, Richard Egleston [1]. By Harvey, May 19, 1637.
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[i] Richard Eggleston, born i6n, came to Virginia in 1635 {Hotteii).
Richard Eggleston patented 900 acres in James City county in 1653.
Benjamin Eggleston, of James City county, was whipped and fined in
1673 for abusing the Governor. It is probable that these Egglestons of
James City were ancestors of the family of the name in Amelia county.
(471) John Radish and John Bradwell, 16 acres in the island of
James City, 1 2 acres thereof abutting eastward on the land formerly in
the possession of Mary Holland, " westward upon the bounds," south-
ward upon the highway running close to Goose Hill marsh, and thence
extending northward forty pole, the said forty pole being the breadth,
and the length from east to west being forty-eight pole. The other four
acres adjoining the said land, "Edward Travis [1] his land abutting
southerly upon it." Due by deed of sale to the said Radish from John
Baldwin, late of James Island, gent., and one half has been sold by
Radish to Bradweli. By Harvey, May 20, 1637.
NOTE. i,
[1] Edward Travis patented land in James City in 1637. In 1663
Edward Travis, son and heir of Edward Travis, deceased, patented 326
acres in James City Island, which had been formerly granted to the said
Edward Travis, the elder, in 1653. In 1637 Edward Travis, the elder,
had patented 900 acres on Chippooke's Creek, 200 acres of which had
belonged to John Johnson, whose " only daughter and heir " Travis had
married. Edward Travis was a Burgess for James City in 1644. Ed-
ward Travis, doubtless the younger, died at Jamestown in 1700. An
Edward Travis, no doubt his son, was living there in 17 19. For further
notices of the Travis family see William and Mary Quarterly, V, 16.
(472) Thomas Holt, 500 acres in the Upper County of New Norfolk,
on the north side of the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth River, and adjoin-
ing the land of Thos. Renshaw. Due .so acres for his personal adven-
ture, and 450 for the transportation of nine persons (names below . By
Harvey, May 22, 1637.
Thomas Marsh, James Arundell, Yeoman Gibson, John Drake, Wil-
liam Smith, Toby Smith, Samuel Taylor, George Taylor, Nathaniell
Cordey.
(473 Henry Woodhouse [i], 500 acres in the Lower County of
New Norfolk, within the mouth of the second bay proceeding from the
river, north and south along the bay. Due: 50 acres for his own per-
sonal adventure, 50 for the personal adventure of his wife, and 400 for
the transportation of his daughter Elizabeth and seven persons: Henry
Brightman, Lancelot Wilson, Jacob Brodwater, Jon. Symons, Thos. Sy-
mons, " Kalmo of Camena, Thomas of Patuxon " [sic]. By Harvey,
May 20, 1637.
ABSTRACTS OF VIRGINIA LAND PATENTS. 19i
[i] Henry Woodhouse was born 1607, settled in Virginia, 1637, was
Burgess for Lower Norfolk, 1647 and 1652, and died in 1653, when his
will was recorded. He was the son of Henry Woodhouse, Governor of
the Bermudas, 1623-27, who was the son of Sir Henry Woodhouse, of
Waxham, by his wife Ann, daughter of Sir Nicholas Bacon, the Lord
Keeper, and sister of the great Francis Bacon. See the William and
Mary Quarterly, I, 227, &c. Henry Woodhouse has many descendants
in Virginia.
(474) Thomas Davis [i], 300 acres in the Upper County of New Nor-
folk, on the south side of the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth River, oppo-
site the land of Thomas Sawyer, five or six miles up the river. Due for
the transportation of six persons, Joane Jobb, Ann Griffin, George Tal-
bott, Susanna Bony, Robert Pease, William Pett. By Harvey, May 22,
1637-
NOTE.
[i] Thos. Davis, justice of Nansemond, 1654.
(475) Thomas Codd, 300 acres in the Upper County of New Norfolk,
adjoining the land of Thomas Holt. Due: 50 acres for his own personal
adventure, and 250 for the transportation of five persons (George Haw-
kins, the only one named). By Harvey, May 22, 1637.
(476) Thomas Sawyer [i], 300 acres in the Upper County of New
Norfolk, adjoining the land of Thomas Codd. Due for the personal
adventure of his wife Frances, and the transportation of five persons:
Thomas Kirbe, John Sykes, Richard Gilyard, Christopher Harman,
William Packford.
NOTE.
[1] This name is usually spelt Sayer, but pronounced Sawyer. On
July 15, 1640, " Mr. Sawyer" qualified as sheriff of Lower Norfolk, and
held that office in 1642. "Mr. Thomas Sayer" justice of the county,
October, 1648. In 1672 Francis Sayer was a justice and major of militia
in Lower Norfolk. In November, 1693, payment was made to " Major
[Francis] Sayres " for his services as Burgess.
There is on record among the Lower Norfolk records a deed dated
March 16, 1710, from Richard Sayer, son and heir of Major Francis
Sayer, conveying to his brother, Charles Sayer, of Princess Anne county,
certain land patented by their father in 1684. Major Francis Sayer was
Burgess for Norfolk county in 1692 [Journal). Charles Sayer was ves-
tryman of Lynhaven Parish, Princess Anne county, in 1723. Descend-
ants of the family still remain in that section of the State.
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(477) Thomas Brice, 200 acres in the County of Charles River, situ-
ated as follows: 100 acres on the back creek of the New Poquoson,
adjoining Samuel Bennett's first dividend, and the other 100 on the New
Poquoson, extending into the woods, "commonly called the Black
Wallnut Necks." Granted to the said Brice by order of Court Aug.
28, 1633, "being part of five hundred acres by the said order granted
to the said Thomas Brice, in right of and by guift from S'r John Dan-
vers, Kt." By Harvey, May 22, 1637.
(478) William Morgan alias Brookes, 100 acres in the county of
Elizabeth City, on the narrows of Back River, and adjoining the land of
John Bowles. Due for the transportation of two servants, Jon. Consta-n-
tine and John Pagley. By Harvey, May 22d, 1637.
(479) William Parry, 350 acres in the Upper County of New Nor-
folk, extending into the narrow of the Eastermost Branch of the Nanse-
mond River. Due for the transportation of his wife Anne and six
persons: Elizabeth Greenwood, Richard Ridges, Hugh Jones, Joanna
Morfee, William Joanes and Joseph Corin. By Harvey, May 22, 1637.
(480) Thomas Allen, 550 acres in the Lower County of New Nor-
folk, lying on the first branch that extends southerly out of the first bay
proceeding from the Long Creek, on the eastern side of the Cheseo-
peian River, extending toward the great Indian field. Due for the
transportation of eleven persons (names not given). By Harvey, May
6, 1637.
(481) William Prior [i], 200 acres in the county of Charles River,
on the said river, and adjoining his own land. Due for the transporta-
tion of four persons: William Percie, William Norton, Ann Powell,
Ann Cooke.
[1] Eor a notice of William Prior, or Pryor, see this Magazine, Vol.
Ill, page 184.
THE PARKER FAMILY. 195
GENEALOGY.
THE PARKER FAMILY.
Of Essex, the Northern Neck, &c.
(concluded.)
5. Alexander3 Parker, second son, was appointed ensign 2d Va.
Regiment, Continental Line, September 28, 1775; second lieutenant,
January 24, 1776; first lieutenant, December 25, 1776; captain, June 1,
1777; was captured at Charleston, May 12, 1780, and after his release,
served to the end of the war. On July 12, 1783, he received from Vir-
ginia a warrant for 5,333^ acres of bounty land. Later, he again en-
tered the army and was commissioned colonel 5th Infantry, U. S. A.,
May 3, 1808, resigning December 31, 1809. During the second war with
England, he was a Major-General of Virginia Militia, and saw service.
He died about 1820, and left descendants in Westmoreland county.
6. Thomas3 Parker, third son, was first lieutenant, 9th Y'irginia
Regiment, JuTy 4, 1776; captain 3d Virginia, April, 1778; transferred to
the 5th Virginia, February 12, 1778, and served to the close of the Rev-
olution. On January 8, 1799, he was commissioned lieutenant-colonel,
8th Infantry, U. S. A., and was honorably discharged, June 15, 1800;
but on March 12, 1812, was commissioned Colonel 12th Infantry, U. S.
A.; promoted to Brigadier-General March 12, 1813. He served gal-
lantly throughout the War of 1812, and resigned November 1, 1814.
He died January 24, 1820, at "The Retreat," in Frederick (now Clark
county), and had an only child, Elizabeth, who married U. S. Senator
Stevens T. Mason, and died without issue. He received, in 1783 and
1807, 4,555 acres of Revolutionary bounty land from Virginia.
7. William Harwar3 Parker, fourth son; served in the Revolu-
tion as a lieutenant and captain in the Virginia State Navy. He was
granted, on June 18, 1783, 2,6665-3 acres of bounty land, and on July 12,
1832, his representatives received 1,333/3 acres additional. He died
in 1815. He had issue: 9. Foxhall A.,A 10. Richard E.^ 11. Colonel
William C.,4 of Southampton county, died October 26, 1847, aged 55;
12. Juliet,4 married Leroy P. Dangerfield.
9. Foxhall A.4 Parker was appointed midshipman U. S. N. Janu-
ary 1, 1808; was captured at sea during the War of 181 2; commissioned
lieutenant March 9, 1813, commander March 3, 1825, and captain March
3) J835; placed on the reserve list September 13, 1855, and died Novem-
ber 23, 1857. He had issue: 13. Foxhall A.* 14. William H.h; 15. Dan-
gerfield?
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10. Richard Elliott4 Parker was born in Westmoreland county
December 27, 1783, and died September 9, 1840. He was a distin-
guished lawyer; represented his county in the Legislature for a short
time, and at the beginning of the War of 1812 was colonel of the militia
in Westmoreland county. He was anxious to go into active service,
and in the Calendar of Virginia State Papers, Vol. X, 163, is a spirited
and modest letter, dated September 5, 1812, to the Governor, asking for
a command. He says: "The intelligence of the unaccountable and, I
fear, shameful surrender of General Hull has just reached me. It seems
to me time that Virginia should display her ancient spirit; with the truly
brave, misfortune only seems to call forth dormant energies, and to
excite latent powers. The errors we commit teach us how to repair
them, and in any event the republic is never to be despaired of. In
common with every Virginian I feel for the public calamity, and wish to
contribute my mite of service to retrieve the national honor. If the
quota of Virginia, or any part of it, is ordered to the westward, I am
anxious to make one. I have Youth and Health, and might supply the
place of the aged or infirm who could not be so easily spared by the
State. Under these impressions, I again tender my services, and pray
that I may not be overlooked."
Colonel Parker's wish to serve in the West was not gratified, but as
commander of most of the miliatia defending the Northerri Neck, from
British attacks, he rendered in 1813 and 1814, very active and valuable
service. In a letter to the Governor, July 6, 1813, suggesting plans for
more efficient organization and use of the militia, he concludes :
"The Executive will excuse the anxiety I feel as to the result of their
reflection on this subject, when I recollect that during the American
Revolution every relation I had on Earth old enough to draw a sword,
and not too old to weild it, were found under the standard of their
country, when I know that at this moment, almost every one are by
land or water maintaining their violated rights and avenging our insulted
honor, I should be an alien to their blood and unworthy the proud name
' Virginia,' if I did not aspire to the same distinction."
After the war he returned to his profession, and on July 26, 181 7, was
elected a judge of the General Court. On December 12, 1836, Judge
Parker was elected U. S. Senator from Virginia, but resigned March 4,
1837, to accept a seat on the bench of the Court of Appeals of the State,
to which he had been elected in February preceding. He had several
children but orriy one son lived to manhood : 16. Richard?
13. Foxhall A.5 Parker, born August 5, 182 1; was appointed mid-
shipman, U. S. N., March 11, 1837; lieutenant, September 24, 1850,
commander, July 16, 1862; captain, July 25, 1866, and commodore, No-
vember 25, 1872. He served with distinction in the U. S. Navy through
the Civil War, and died June 10, 1879, while commandant of the Naval
THE BAYLOR FAMILY. 197
Academy at Annapolis. He was author of " Fleet Tactics Under
Steam" (1863), " Squadron Tactics Under Steam " (1863), "The Naval
Howitzer Afloat" (1865), "The Naval Howitzer Ashore" (1865), all of
which have been text-books at Annapolis; " The Fleets of the World —
The Galley Period " (1876), and "The Battle of Mobile Bay" (1878).
14. William Harwar5 Parker, born October 8, 1826, died ;
appointed midshipman, U. S. N., October 19, 1841; master, March 1st,
1855; lieutenant, September 14, 1861. He resigned in i86t, and entered
the C. S. N. as lieutenant-commander, and served with much gallantry
until the close of the war. At that time he was commandant of the
school-ship " Patrick Henry," the naval shool of the Confederacy. He
was the author of " Instructions for Naval Light Artillery," and " Recol-
lections of a Naval Officer" (1S83).
15. Dangerfield5 Parker, was commissioned second lieutenant,
3d Infantry, U. S. A., April 26, 1861; captain, October 20, 1S63; major,
9th Infantry, April 14, 1884, and lieutenant-colonel, 20th Infantry, May
15, 1889; now on the retired list. He rendered active and efficient ser-
vice throughout the Civil War in the U. S. Army, and was brevetted
major, July 2, 1863, for gallantry at Gettysburg, where he was wounded.
16. Richard5 Parker, was born in Richmond, October 22, 1810;
was elected to Congress in 1849, and while serving in that body was
elected judge of the General Court. He presided at the trial of John
Brown. In 1869 he was displaced by the U. S. military authorities.
Fuller details and additions to this genealogy are desired for publica-
tion in this Magazine.
THE BAYLOR FAMILY.
The following account is partly derived from information furnished by
the late Dr. John R. Baylor, of "Newmarket," to Bishop Meade, for
his "Old Churches and Families of Virginia, and partly from old family-
papers, and data collected in the last few years by a member of the
family.
The Baylors, according to tradition, came from Hungary and settled
for a short time at Tiverton, Devonshire, England. As appears from
old letters, they, while living in that county, "intermarried with the
families of Frere, Courtney, Tucker, Hedgers, Norton and others."
So Dr. Baylor's account states, but it is evident that some of these inter-
marriages took place at a much later date, and several'of them in Vir-
ginia.
According to the account preserved in the family, John Baylor, who
was born in 1650, emigrated, together with a brother named Robert, to
Virginia, and were followed by their aged father, also named John Bay-
lor. It is possible that this elder John Baylor, had before lived or
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owned property in Virginia, for in 1654 a John Baylor is assessed in
Lancaster county, with tax on three tithables.
However this may be, it appears from old papers at "Newmarket,"
that John Baylor, the younger immigrant of the name was a merchant,
and that after his death his business was carried on by his son, John
Baylor, who in 1698, married a widow, Mrs. O'Brien, of New Kent
county, whose maiden name was Lucy Todd. He lived first in Glouces-
ter county, which he represented in the House of Burgesses in 1692
{Journal), and afterwards removed to King and Queen, for which he
was Burgess in 1718 (Burk's Virginia, III). Besides being a planter
he was a merchant in very extensive business. The books kept at his
various stores in Gloucester, King and Queen, and New Kent counties
from 1692 to 1722 are preserved. Mention is made of between six and
ten ships employed by him, some of which seem to have been his prop-
erty. Among these vessels were the Tiverton, Hatley, Prince Eugene,
Mattapony, Ann & Sarah, The Little John, The Spotsylvania, The Hun-
ter, The Planter, The Greyhound, Berkeley, Calabar and Withers. His
principal warehouses were at a place called " Baylors " on the Matta-
pony river, between Walkerton and King and Queen C. H.
2. John 2 and Lucy Baylor had issue : 3. John\ 3 4. Frances, who accor-
ding to tradition, died on her wedding day at the age of seventeen.
3. John3 Baylor was born May 12, 1705, at Walkerton, King and
Queen county, and was educated in England at Putney Grammar Shool,
and Caius College, Cambridge.
Colonel John Baylor, as was his rank in the Caroline militia, is stated
to have served under Washington at Winchester. He was a member of
the House of Burgesses for Caroline from 1740 to 1765 (Journals, Alma-
nacs, &c). His commission as County Lieutenant of Orange (where
he owned a great landed estate, and lived during the summer), dated
1752, is preserved.
Colonel Baylor was perhaps the leader in the period before the Revo-
lutionary War in importing and breeding thoroughbred horses. Among
these were "Sober John " and the famous " Fearnaught, " the bill of sale
for whose purchase is in the papers at " Newmarket," and is stated to
be for 1,000 guineas. After Colonel Baylor's death nearly a hundred
thoroughbred or "blooded " horses, as they were then called, were sold
by his executors. His portrait, painted in England when he was about
the age of sixteen, is in the possession of the family. He married, at
Yorktown, Va., January 2, 1744, Frances, daughter of Jacob Walker,
He died April 16, 1772.
Issue: 4. Courtney,4 who, like her other sisters, was educated in Eng-
land at Croydon, in Kent. She married Jasper Clayton, of Gloucester
county, and had four children: Arthur, who married his cousin, Jane
Hatley Baylor; Baylor, Caroline and Elizabeth, who married Har-
ris, of Nelson county; 5. Lucy,4 married John Armistead, and was the
THE BAYLOR FAMILY. 199
mother of General Walker Armistead and Colonel George Armistead,
and the grandmother of General L. A. Armistead; 6. Frances,* married
Nicholson, and had no issue; 7. Elizabeth,* died unmarried; 5.
John^ 6. George? 7. Walker? 8. Robert}
6. John4 Baylor was born at ''Newmarket," September 4, 1750,
and was sent at twelve years of age to Putney Grammar School, frpm
which he was removed to Caius College, where he was a classmate and
associate with William Wilberforce. While he was in Europe the Let-
ters of Junius appeared, and, for some reason, he felt so deep an interest
in them as to transcribe them as they were published. The performance
of a task so laborious as that involved in the copying of these letters
from the Public Advertiser as they appeared, the numbers of which
could have been as well preserved, presents a puzzle which has exer-
cised the minds of his descendants. This copy is at "Newmarket."
He married, at St. Olave, Hart Street, London, on November 8, 1778,
his cousin, Frances, daughter of John Norton, of Gould Square, London.
John Baylor's portrait, painted while a student at Cambridge, is at
" Newmarket."
On his return to Virginia in 1772, he found his father's estate greatly
involved, and was never able to extricate it, partly on account of the
troubled years which followed, and partly from his lack of the necessary
business qualifications. , Much also had been lost through dishonest agents
and security debts. An expensive scheme of his, which came to nought,
was the building of a very large mansion house at " Newmarket" — so
extensive that in the country around it was known as " Baylor's Folly."
The walls were completed, but there the building ceased; and after
standing some years even they were pulled down. The plans for this
house are preserved.
The "Newmarket" house, with 2,000 acres, being entailed on his
oldest son, could not be alienated, as was the Orange county land.
Much of his Caroline land was also sold, and many negroes. It is said
that 200 of the negroes were bought by Wade Hampton, of South Car-
olina.
John Baylor died at Newmarket February 5, 1808.
Issue of John and Frances (Norton) Baylor: 9. Frances Courtney,5
born October 10, 1779, died April 3, 1780; 10. Courtney Orange,5 born
May 31, i78r, married Fox; 11. John? 12. George? 13. Lucy,
married in 1809 John H. Upshaw, then State Senator; 14. Louisa, mar-
ried Horace Upshaw; 15. Susannah, married John Sutton, and had one
son who died young.
(to be. continued.)
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WARREN OF VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND.
The alleged descent of Richard Warren, die Puritan, of " Mayflower "
fame, from John Warren, died 1525, son and heir of William, of Cov-
erton, Nottinghamshire, second son of Sir Lawrence Warren, of Poyn-
ton Cheshire, and ante 1475, has been many times refuted by genealogists
and repudiated by descendants of the " Puritan Father," in spite of Dr.
Warren's handsome book on the subject, therefore the connection of
the Puritan with the ancient Earls of Warren and Surrey has not been
established, as no other descent has been substituted for the above.
The Warrens of Virginia and Maryland are more fortunate in their
genealogy, and can trace their ancestry through the Warrens of Poynton
to the Earl of Warren, which pedigree was printed in two large volumes
in the last century, by Rev. Dr. Watson, on the occasion of Warren of
Poynton presenting his claim to descent from the Earls, before Parliament.
Therein can be found mention, copied from the Warren family papers,
of the earliest Virginia and Maryland Warren's progenitors, I am sure
of several generations of Warrens in this country.
Sir Edward Warren, Knight, of Poynton, Baron of Stockport, born
1563, died 1609. High Sheriff of Cheshire, knighted in 1599 while serv-
ing in the Irish wars, who was sixteenth in lineal descent from William
de Warren, second Earl of Surrey, died 113S, according to Watson's
" Ancient Earls of Warren and Surrey and their Descendants," was the
immediate progenitor of several early Virginians. Sir Edward had no
issue by his first wife, a daughter of Sir Edward Fitton, and married
secondly, circa, isSr, Anne, daughter of Sir William Davenport, of
Bromall. His fifth child by this marriage was William Warren, who was
in Virginia between 1633 and 1640. I have no other information of him.
Sir Edward's son and heir, John Warren, of Poynton Manor, Cheshire,
died 20th June, 1621; had a son John, baptised in August, 1606, who in
1642 was living in St. Mary's county, Maryland and was killed in 1644
by Capt. Thomas Cornwallis and party, in Maryland; I have no infor-
mation that he had issue. John Warren, of Poynton, who died 1621, had
as son and heir, Edward Warren, of Poynton, born 1605, died 1667,
whose third son was Colonel Humphrey Warren, born 7th June, 1632, a
planter in Charles county, Maryland, 1666, and in 1689 was appointed
one of the Justices of the Quorum and Coroner, and commander of the
troops of Charles county, and was a signer of the celebrated " Remon-
strance " of the Maryland colonists, dated 27th March, 1689. Colonel
Humphrey's will, on file at Annapolis, is dated 14th August, 1689,
proved 25th February, 1694-5. He names his sons Notley, Benjamin,
Charles, John and Humphrey; his wife Margery, and divides about 800
acres of Charles county land between them. He refers to a legacy from
"the Hon'ble Thomas Notley" to his son Notley Warren. Thomas
•Notley, gent., was a Burgess and a member of the Lower House of
THE WARREN FAMILY. 201
Maryland and an attorney at law; will proved 3d April, 1679. What was
his relationship to, or interest in Notley Warren, I do not know. Nor
have I any information as to whether or not Colonel Humphrey War-
ren's children had issue, excepting in the case of his son, John Warren,
gent., of Charles county, whose will was proved 13th February, 1713-14,
but he names only two daughters, Mary and Ann, and his wife Judith.
The aforesaid Sir Edward Warren, of Poynton, married, thirdly,
1597-8, Susan, born 1577, died 1636, daughter of Sir William Booth, of
Dunham-Massey, and had by her Lieutenant Radcliffe Warren, who was
unfortunately killed in Claiborne's raid on the Isle of Kent in 1635 (I
have no knowledge of his issue, if any), and Thomas Warren, some of
whose descendants for several generations are traced by their wills and
realty transactions. In 1735 he patented 300 acres of land in Charles
City county, Va. — 150 acres in right of his wife, Susan Greenleaf, widow
of Robert Greenleaf, "an ancient planter," and 150 acres for the per-
sonal adventure of himself and two servants. He was a burgess both in
James City county and in Surry county as late as 1666. He had as second
wife, marriage contract dated 25th September, 1654, Elizabeth, widow
of Major Robert Sheppard, of Lower Chipoaks. He had sons, John,
Richard and Thomas, but by which wife they were is not in evidence.
The son, Thomas Warren, Jr., lived in Isle of Kent, Md. (as did also
his brother, Richard), and was a planter, having a farm, seat or manor
called "Poynton," after the ancestral seat in Cheshire, and was Lieu-
tenant of the county company of soldiers. His will, dated 19th Decem-
ber, 1684, proved 28th March, 1685, names his wife as " Elizabeth," but
in Barton pedigrees she is called "Sarah." She was a daughter of
Captain William Barton, of Charles county, High Sheriff, Justice, and
one named in the "List of Good, Honest, Substantial Protestants in
Maryland."
Lieutenant Thomas and Elizabeth Warren had several children,
among them Thomas, heir, of Charles county. He was a planter, and
lived on his plantation called "Frailty." His will, dated 6th January,
1705-6, proved 23d November, 1710, gives "Frailty" to his wife, Jane,
and 300 acres of land to son, Thomas; mentions son, Barton, under
age, and several daughters, and that his wife was with child. This
minor son, Barton Warren, of Charles county, planter, lived to inherit a
portion of " Frailty," and by his will, proved 9th March, 1757-8, divided
a considerable estate among his sons, Notley, John, William Barton,
Edward and Robert, Mary Musgrove, Jane Hungerford and Susannah.
This Robert Warren, of Charles county, born 1720, married and removed
late in life to Tennessee. One of his children, Mary Warren, married
John Stone, of Charles county, planter, born 1748, died 1776, who was
a son of Thomas Stone, Jr., of Charles county (a brother of David
Stone, of " Poynton," the father of Thomas Stone, of Charles county,
a Signer of the Declaration of Independence), a son of Thomas Stone,
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of "Poynton," Charles county, Md. (a grandson of Captain William
Stone, first Protestant Governor of the Province of Maryland, 1648), and
his wife, Elizabeth Warren, one of the daughters of the aforesaid Lieu-
tenant Thomas Warren, Jr., of Charles county, who died in 1684.
One of the children of John and Mary Stone, of Charles county, afore-
said, was the Rev. Barton Warren Stone, a celebrated preacher, whose
life has been published in book form, born in Charles county, 1772, died
at Hannibal, Mo., in 1844. His wife was Elizabeth, daughter of Wil-
liam Campbell, a captain in 1st Regiment, Virginia Line, 1779, a first
cousin of Brigadier-General William Campbell, the hero of the Battle
of King's Mountain, who was the first husband of Elizabeth Henry, a
sister of Patrick Henry, Governor of Virginia. . The third daughter of
the Rev. Mr. Stone, Mary Ann Harrison Stone, married, 1821, Captain
Charles Chilton Moore, of "Forest Retreat," Fayette cq,unty, Ky., who
served with distinction in the War of 1812. He was a son of William
Moore, of Culpeper county, Va., 1753-1S18, a Lieutenant in 3d Regi-
ment, Virginia Line, a son of Samuel Moore, planter, of Charles county,
Md., and his wife, Charity (widow of Samuel Adams, planter, of Charles
county, died 1748), daughter of Colonel John Courts, of the manor of
" Clean Drinking," in Charles (now in Montgomery) county, Md., died
1747-
Colonel Courts was of the family of Courts or Courte, of Stoke-
Gregory, in Somerset. The founder of the Maryland branch was "the
Honorable Captain fohn Courte, gent.," who was Burgess and member
of the Maryland Assembly, and member of the Governor's Council till
his death in 1697. His son, Colonel John Courts, gent., was, in 1699,
granted the manor of Clean Drinking (now owned by his descendant,
Colonel Jones', and, after serving in many public Charles county offices,
died 1702, having issue the aforesaid Colonel John Courts, who died
1747. Some of his descendants in the South write their surname as it is
pronounced, Coates The wife of the aforesaid Captain William Camp-
bell was Tabitha, 1764-1806, second daughter of Brigadier-General
William Russell, of Culpeper county, Va., and of "Aspenvale," Wash-
ington county, Va., Colonel of 13th Regiment, Virginia Line, and first
Wagon Master General of the Army, so appointed when a delegate at
the Convention at Williamsburg, 1775. General Russell's first wife was
Tabitha, die$ 1776, a daughter of the aforesaid Samuel Adams and his
wife, Charity Courts aforesaid. His second wife was Elizabeth Henry,
1749-1825, sister of Governor Patrick Henry and widow of the aforesaid
General William Campbell. General Russell was the son and heir of
Lieutenant-Colonel William Russell, gent., of Orange and Culpeper
counties, 1679-1757, High Sheriff and Justice Peace, son of Peter Rus-
sell, planter, of Orange county, died 1746, and his wife, Sarah. Will
proved 20th October, 1757. (See William Russell and his Descendants,
by Mrs. des Cognets. ) Until recently it was supposed that Lieutenant-
THE WYNNE FAMILY. 203
Colonel William Russell — he served in the frontier wars in Virginia —
was the founder of the Russell family; but now it is known his parentage
was as here stated, and it is believed that his father came from Mary-
land. In ftiy enthusiasm in mentioning some of the distinguished men
of this pedigree I have wandered from my original theme, the Warrens
of Virginia and Maryland; but I believe I will be forgiven by genealo-
gists, as I have stated a few facts which should be properly preserved
in a magazine of genealogy.
C. H. B.
THE WYNNE OR WINN FAMILY.
The first of whom I have any account in Virginia was Minor l who
came to Virginia from Wales about the time settlements began to ex-
tend up and spread out from the Potomac to the Rappahannock. He
settled in Fauquier county, accumulated a handsome fortune, and died
about 1771 or 1772. After two visits to Kentucky, he purchased from
the State of Virginia large and valuable tracts of land, records of which
are in the clerk's office in Fayette county, Kentucky. Minor left five
sons and three daughters, John,2 the oldest, Minor,;i William,4 James,5
Richard,6 the youngest, and three daughters.7
Minor3 remained in Virginia, possessed himself of his father's entire
real estate, lived to a good old age and died in Loudoun county. He
left a large family of sons and daughters. The sons were improvident;
the daughters married respectable farmers, one married Moses Gibson,
of Rappahannock county; one William Gibson, of Fauquier, and two
married Neals, one of Clarksburg, from which family came Stonewall
Jackson, and the other of Parkersburg, from which came Gen. Lucius
Fairchild, once Minister to Spain. Two daughters married Singletons,
one of whom moved to Kentucky and settled near Paducah, from whom
descended the Hon. Otho R. Singleton, of Mississippi, and the other
resided near Winchester, from whom descended the Hon. Washington
G. Singleton, for some years the United States District Attorney. One
daughter married a Simpson and lived near Gallipolis, Ohio. Another
married O'Bannon, of Kentucky. A son of this union married a Miss
Todd, a first cousin of Mrs. Abraham Lincoln, and with her the future
Mrs. Lincoln lived until a short time before her marriage.
William4 moved to South Carolina before his father's death. He
married Rosa Hampton, aunt of General Wade Hampton — one daughter
married Broughton (?); another, Robert Stark; another, John Hamp-
ton; another, Dr. John Hughes, and Rebecca , and Susan .
James5 went to Kentucky at an early day and settled at the falls of
Ohio (now Louisville). He had a large family of children, two of whom
settled near Natchez, Miss. One daughter married a Mr. Roberts; an-
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other, Mr. Collins and Mr. Johnson, of Kentucky. From the union with
the latter was descended the eminent physician, Wm. Chew Johnson.
John,2 with his brothers William and Richard, emigrated to South
Carolina, and settled in Fairfield District. Winnsboro' take# its name
from them. He and his brother Richard served conspicuously and gal-
lantly in the Revolutionary war. At one time he was a prisoner of Lord
Cornwallis, and sentenced to death for an attempt to ambush the gene-
ral, but was released through the influence of Colonel Phillips, a loyalist,
to whom special kindness had been previously shown. John's first wife
was Dorothea Wright, of Alexandria, Va , and the children of the union
were Anna/1 Minor," James,1' John,'1 Richard/ Wright1 and Mary.- Do-
rothea died during the occupation of Winnsboro by Lord Cornwallis in
1782. In 1784 John2 married as his second wife Penelope Kirkland, by
whom he had many children —Joseph,'' Peter,' Daniel, k Harriet,1 Martha,"1
Margaret," David,0 Jefferson,1' Obed,'1 John' and others dying in child-
hood. John removed in 1808 to Tennessee, Rutherford county, where
he died in 1816. 3Ii?v,rh married Mary, a daughter of David and Mary
Evans. David was a Welshman, who had married a daughter of a
baronet, granddaughter of an earl, and came to South Carolina in 1787.
Minor and Mary had nine children — Louisa, who married John Lamar,
of Georgia, and had issue: Emily, married to A. R. Moore; Mary
married Dr. David Dailey, of Texas; Martha married L. M. Force and
Judge Hooper; Dr. Thomas E. married Smith; Harriet married Hugh
Knox; Susan married James Richardson; Julia married Hooper; John D.
married Mary Shannon; Dr. David R. E. married Dean; Harriet L.
married Dr. S. Riley; Dr. George A. married S. S. Jemison.
Anna1 married Samuel McKenney, a lieutenant in Morgan's Rifle
Brigade. James,'' John'1 and Wright* died without issue. Mary* mar-
ried Obed Kirkland, and went to Louisiana. Richard Francis* my
grandfather, moved to Georgia and married Prudence Lamar, by whom
he had five children — Mary, who married Thomas Lyon, and of their
issue were Richard, a judge of the Supreme Court of Georgia, John and
daughters; Susan, who married William Curry, by whom were two
sons — Jackson C, who died a Confederate captain daring the war be-
tween the States, and Jabez Lamar Monroe.
Of John's2 children by second wife, Harriet' married a Mr. Vauger,
of Mississippi; Margaret," a Mr. Tucker, of Tennessee; Joseph,1' a
daughter of Cato West, who was a nephew of General Richard,6 of
Mississippi. Cato was a member of the Convention which adopted the
first Constitution of his State. Peter' went to Texas and married; other
children went to Mississippi in 1821 with their mother.
Richard6 accompanied, while a minor, his brothers John and Wil-
liam from Virginia to South Carolina. He moved to Tennessee in 18 18,
and died there. He married Priscilla McKinley by whom he had eleven
children, all of whom were dead in 1858, except Samuel, who was a
THE BARRET FAMILY. 205
gallant soldier of the war of 1812 and was with General Jackson in the
battle of New Orleans. Richard is said to have fought in more battles
in the Revolutionary War than any Whig in his State, and rose to be
colonel. His hairbreadth 'scapes and wounds make a thrilling romance.
Salley's " History of Orangeburg County, South Carolina," and Lan-
drutn's " Colonial and Revolutionary History of Upper South Carolina,"
and "Southern History Association " Magazine, June, 1898, give inter-
esting details of his valuable services. After the war, he was elected to
the House of Representatives, and after years of service, voting with
Calhoun, his colleague, for the war of iSi2, he resigned and moved to
Tennessee where he died in 18 18. He was a member of the South Car-
olina Jockey Club, the oldest club in the United States, kept race horses
and took prizes at the annual races in Charleston.
[These data, partial and incomplete, have been collected from letters
of numerous correspondents, members ot the family.]
J. L. M. Curry.
BARRET-A CORRECTION.
Editor Va. Magazine of History and Biography :
Sir, — Permit me to correct an error appearing in a recent number
of the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography. Robert Barret,
father of Charles and William, Master of Admiral Sir John Hawkins'
flagship, Jesus of Liibeck, squadron sailing from Plymouth, October 2,
1567, spelled his name Barret; see Hakluyt, Vols. Ill, IV, p. 239; also
Alex. Brown, Genesis U. S., Vol. I, p. 6, &c.
For Charles Barret, co-partner in the Palatinate, New Albion, with
Earl Plowden, chartered June 2r, 1634, see Hazzard Papers. As to
how Wm. Barret, warden of the London Co., and author of the True
Declaration, 1610, spelled his name, refer to Force, Vol. Ill, No. 1;
Burk, Vol. I, p. 340; Stith, p. 229; Smith, p. 150; Vol. II, 45-65, Alex.
Brown, Genesis U. S.\ the name is misspelled in your Magazine, No. 3,
Jan., 97, p. 303, where "JVm. Barrett," Gent., May 17th, 1620, sells one
share of the London Co., to Sir Henry Crofte. Thomas Barret, son of
the above, "came over in the greate Abigaile, along with him Lady
Wyat, the Governor's wife, to superintend the building of ships and
boats, men not other ' waies ' to be employed; " he established Barret's
Ferry, over which Lieut. -Colonel Simcoe's Queen's Rangers passed,
1781, p. 192.
Chas. Barret, seat Hermitage, Louisa county, will probated February
24, 1746, co-Burgess with John Chiswell, has land grants 1730-2-4; Rec-
ords, Burk, p.
Rev. Robert Barret, rector of St. Martin's Parish, married Elizabeth
Lewis. A deed recorded in Goochland county, Va., date March 27th,
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!753> from Robert Lewis, wife Jane Meriwether, says, to Rev. Robert
Barret, of Hanover, husband of my daughter Elizabeth.
I certifie that Captain Chiswell Barrett, has served as an officer in Col.
Baylor's Regt. Va. Dragoons from April, 1777 until Feby. 17S2.
July 16th, 1780. Win, Barret, Capt. Baylor's Dragoons.
Document 30, page 4, printed Journal of Va. House of Delegates,
cites Chiswell's name, and the above certificate.
My grandfather, Wm. Barret, Captain above named, married Dorothy
Winston in 1784, and the facts stated in the Magazine of History and
Biography, Vol. V, No. 4, April, 1898, are correct, except as to the
"Barrett."
My father, uncles and aunts and ancestors, and present and past kin,
do now and ever have from the Province de LeMousin, of Gaul, to the
present day, written Barret.
Chiswell and Wm. Barret's names are misspelled in the last Magazine,
Vol. VI, No. r, page 22, July, 189S.
Another t is often added to Barret's addition to this city, the old
Homestead, to Barret Avenue through the same, to Barret Station on
the Pacific Railroad, St. Louis county, the old farm, though the plain
writ record and the printed and broad streeted Plat, be before the prin-
ter's eyes.
The type setter thinks it an error, and his duty to tip the name with a
double //.
Yours very truly,
Rich'd Aylett Barret.
PEDIGREE OF MARKHAMS.
( To shozu the Marshall marriage, prepared by Sir Clements Markham.)
1. Sir John Markham (Judge of Common Pleas , Lord of East Mark-
ham in Nottinghamshire, A. D., 1396-1409. According to family tradi-
tion, it was this judge (and not Gascoigne), who committed the unruly
Prince Hal to prison, as told by Shakespeare in Henry IV. (Sons were
2 and 3.)
2. Sir Robert Markham, K. B., of East Markham.
3. Sir John Markham, K. B. (Lord Chief-Justice of England), A.
D., 1462-1471. He boldly rebuked and checked the tyranny of Edward
IV. See Mdcaulay's Essays, I, p. 150, and Hallam's Constitutional
History, I, p. 526. "A subject," said Chief-Justice Markham, "to the
King, may arrest for treason, the King cannot, for if the arrest be ille-
gal, the party has no remedy against the King."
4. Sir Robert Markham, of Cotham. (Son of Robert 2.)
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5. Sir John Markham, of Cotham (Knighted by Henry VIII at
Tournayj. (Son of 4.)
6. Sir John Markham, of Cotham (Lieutenant of the Tower of
London.) (Son of 5.)
7. John Markham. (died before his father). (Son of 6.)
8. Robert Markham, of Cotham, near Newark, in Nottinghamshire.
(Son of 7, who had children 9, 10, 11 and 12.)
9. Sir Robert Markham, of Cotham.
10. Gervase Markham (a well known author, died 1636. )
11. Francis Markham. Wrote an account of his life, the manuscript
of which is still preserved. In it he says: " Then went I with my brother
Marshall into France, where his father died and left him some goods.
In which time fell out the Powder Treason, A. D., 1604."
12. Catharine married John Marshall, of S. Carleton, in Not-
tinghamshire, and had John Marshall.
k 13. Daniel Markham. (Son of Sir Robert 9.) Who had
14. Matthew Markham. Who had
15. Daniel Markham. Who had
16. Major William Markham, died 1771. Who had
17. Dr. William Markham. (Archbishop of York), 1777-1807.
Who had
iS. William Markham, of Becca Hall in Yorkshire, died 1815.
Who had
19. Rev. David Markham. (Canon of Windsor), died 1S53. Who
had
20. Clements R. Markham.
PEDIGREE OF MARSHALLS.
{Showing the Markham marriage.}
r. Ralph Marshall (a merchant of the Staple at Lincoln in the
time of Henry VIII). Had
2. John Marshall, seated at S. Carleton in Nottinghamshire. In
1544 he claimed part of the manor of South Muskham, near Newark.
Had
3. 1558, John Marshall, of S. Carleton. Had
4. Henry Marshall, married Maud, daughter of William Skrym-
sher, who died 1556, of South Muskham. Arms granted to him 1st
June, 1562, of S. Carleton. Had
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5. John Marshall, of S. Carleton, married Catherine, daughter of
Robert Markham, of Cotham, in Nottinghamshire. Had
6. John Marshall, of S. Carleton, and a younger son settled in Vir-
ginia (?).
7. Ralph Marshall, son of John 6, sold all the lands in Carleton
and Markham, being a fair inheritance, in 1670. Son settled in Vir-
ginia (?).
DESCENDANTS OF COL. WM. FONTAINE.
Prepared by Mrs. Thos. L. Broun.
Children of Colonel William Fontaine, of the Revolutionary Army.
( 1 ) William Fontaine, unmarried, and died in early manhood.
(2) Charles Fontaine, unmarried, and died in early manhood.
(3) John Fontaine, unmarried, and died in early manhood.
(4) Alexander Rose Fontaine, died unmarried.
(5) Louisa Fontaine, died young and unmarried.
\b) Peter Fontaine, died unmarried.
(7) James Fontaine, died in 1872.
(8) Edmund Fontaine, died in 1869.
(9) Sarah Rose Fontaine, died in J863.
Children of Colonel William Fontaine, of the Revolutionary Army,
to-wit: James, Edmund and Sarah Rose, who married and left children.
1. James Fontaine, married Juliet Morris, of "Sylvania." Issue:
i<?. William Morris, Professor at University of Virginia.
2a. James, died in youth.
3a. Peter, married Mrs. Lydia Laidley. Issue: \b. James Morris; 2b.
Betsey Suarrier, died in infancy; 3^. Keith Niles.
4<7. Nancy, died in youth.
5a. Susan Watson, married Berkeley Minor. Issue: \b. James Fon-
taine; ib. Berkeley; 3$. Charles Landon Carter, died in infancy.
6a. John Dabney, died young.
ja. Charles, died in early manhood.
8a. Maury, died.
9«. Joseph Morris.
10a. Sally Rose.
(to re continued.)
BOOK REVIEWS. 209
BOOK REVIEWS.
The First Republic in America. By Alexander Brown, D. C. L.
Houghton, Mifflin & Co., Boston, Publishers, 189S.
The wonderful development of the English settlements in North
America, and the height of power to which the United States and
Canada have attained in less than four centuries since the feeble planting
at Jamestown first established the English on this continent, have made
everything relating to this colony of intense interest to English speaking
people; or rather, it should be said, to people of every nation. The
pilgrims who settled New England have had many historians, and we
have been made familiar with every incident of interest in their planting,
and in their previous history. Virginia too has had, from time to time,
writers who have labored to preserve her early history but none have
so completely exhausted the subject as Dr. Alexander Brown in his
" Genesis of the United States," published in 1890, and Mr. Philip A.
Bruce in his " Economic History of Virginia," published in 1896.
These writers have drawn from original sources, many of which were
hidden from previous historians, and their labors have thrown a flood of
light on the early history of Virginia. In the Genesis, the indefatigable
labors of Dr. Brown resulted in a chronological arrangement of all the
documents which he found bearing on the Virginia colony from 1605 to
the year 1616. The author gives the newly discovered or most im-
portant documents in full, and makes reference to the others by
title simply. In his " History of the First Republic in America," he
tells us he used the papers arranged in the Genesis, and others subse-
quently obtained, and thus he has made his volume include the years
1605 to 1627. Not the least instructive part of his work is that which
shows the interest taken by Spain in the colony, and the unsuccessful
efforts of the Spanish ministers in London to induce their government
to destroy it. Catholic Spain, as is well known, claimed the Virginia
territory as her own, and well she might have resisted the settlement on
it of Englishmen, carrying English protestant principles, civil and relig-
ious. The success of the Virginia colony has given the coup de grace
to Spanish occupancy of this continent.
Dr. Brown has written his book in the form of a diary. This is very
convenient for the reader, and the author found it very convenient also
for indulgence in monologue, in which he freely expresses his opinion of
actors and actions, and indulges in many guesses where his evidence is
at fault, using the personal pronoun for the first person with painful fre-
quency.
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Although Dr. Brown more than once states that it is the duty of an
historian to weigh carefully the testimony on both sides, when the facts
are disputed, he nevertheless has written a book altogether on ex parte
evidence, as regards the conduct of affairs in England and Virginia, in
matters which were the subjects of dispute. He is the open advocate
of the Virginia Company of London under their charters of 1609 and
16 12, which he extols, and he denounces the charter of 1606, under
which the colony was founded. He very kindly puts his readers on their
guard on his title page, where he states that his book is "An account of
the origin of this nation, written from the records then (1624) concealed
by the council, rather than from the histories then licensed by the
crown." The author is, however, forced to use many publications of
the company made before 1624, and to confess that some of them were
so colored as to be unreliable. These publications are in the line of the
policy of the company declared in their first instructions to the colonists,
that "they suffer no man to return but bypasport from the president and
counsel, nor to write any letter of any thing that may discourage others."
The history of the colony in Dr. Brown's volume falls into two parts,
the first embracing the three years under the charter of 1606, and the
second, the fifteen years under the charters of 1609 and 1612. The first
he styles the Royal Charter, the second and third the Popular Charters.
All three were of course granted by King James, and were thus Royal
Charters; but the first put the government of the Virginia Company of
London under the control of the king and his Privy Council, while in the
others, that company was chartered as a corporation, and allowed to
manage its affairs independent of royal control, except when they were
of importance to the State. As to the council in Virginia, however, it
was controlled by the council of the company in London under all three
charters, and much more completely under the last two than under the
first; for by that the council in Virginia elected its own president, who
was the governor, while he was appointed by the council in London
under the other two. Under the first the councilmen in Virginia were
appointed by the London Company, under the others they were ap-
pointed by the governor; under all three the laws governing the colony
were formulated by the council in London entirely until 1619, when the
Virginians were allowed an assembly; and afterwards the acts of that
body had to be approved by the London Company.
The instructions given by the council in London to Lord Delaware,
the first governor they appointed under the second charter, are found in
Dr. Brown's "Genesis," and they show him to be vested with "abso-
lute power." Well might Rolfe write in 1616, "The beginning of this
plantation was governed by a president and council aristocratically,
* * * afterwards a more absolute government was granted monarch-
ically, wherein it still contynueth." Dr. Brown, in his attack upon the
government under the first charter, quotes the first of these words of
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Rolfe, but does not give the last clause, as it conflicts with his theory of
the freedom of the second charter; and this is a specimen of Dr. Brown's
fairness in this volume. He has used quotation marks for much of his
text, but has refrained from informing his readers what authority he is
quoting, except in rare instances. He need not, therefore, be surprised
to find his readers, after several experiences like the above, becoming
somewhat incredulous as to the correctness of his citations.
It is plain that the colony in Virginia, having its chief officers appointed
and its laws given by the company in London, was in no sense a repub-
lic, which is defined to be "a State in which the supreme authority is
exercised by representatives chosen by the people." But Dr. Brown,
with strange fatuity, has conceived otherwise, and has named his work
"The First Republic in America." Nor is his mistake in the name
merely. He has constructed his work on it, and has held up as patriots
those who advocated the charters of 1609 and 1612, claiming them to
have been republican, and denounced those who approved of the first
charter and desired the king to resume the control of the colony, as its
enemies. This is the more remarkable when we find that the laws im-
posed upon the colony under the later charters were tyrannical in the
extreme, and were executed with great severity by Gates, Dale and
Argall, governors appointed by the London Company. It is true that
the granting to the colony the right to an assembly in 1618 was a great
advance towards the fulfilment of the guaranty to them of the rights of
Englishmen in the several charters. But that right, without doubt,
would have been allowed them under the first charter as well, so soon
as they had settlements enough to enable them to constitute a respecta-
ble representative body. The grant must have been made with the
approval of the king, for he did not interfere with it nor withdraw it
after he resumed control of the colony. It was made during the admin-
istration of Sir Thomas Smith, whose administration commenced with
the settlement, and who afterwards urged the king to resume control.
Captain Smith, in his history, represents the colony as having been suc-
cessfully planted during the existence of the first charter, and afterwards
as having been badly managed. These statements Dr. Brown labors to
prove are false. He displays an intense hatred to Smith, whose charac-
ter as a man and a writer he endeavors to destroy. Of the twenty-two
pages of his preface, some eighteen are devoted to a bitter attack on
him, and he never mentions him in the text except to contradict him, to
insinuate something discreditable concerning him, or to sneer at him.
So prejudiced is he towards Smith that he classes the contemporaneous
writers who have taken a different view of him, as advocates of the
king's control and enemies of the colony. He thus regards Purchas
and the author of the Oxford tract of 1612, and the authors they cite, as
falsifiers of history and hostile to the " First Republic in America."
The following will illustrate the author's treatment of Smith : In his
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history of the colony Smith states, on the authority of John Rolfe, who
was in the colony at that time, that "about the last of August (1619)
came in a Dutch man of warre that sold us twenty negars." This state-
ment is important, as it marks the introduction of slavery into Virginia,
then the only English colony. Seemingly because Smith makes this
statement, Dr. Brown labors to disprove it, and to' show that it was the
Treasurer, an English ship, that brought in the negroes. This vessel
came in with the Dutch vessel, called " the man of war of Flushing."
It was said that the Earl of Warrick was interested in its ventures, and
that she carried negroes from the West Indies to Bermuda. Dr. Brown
thereupon concludes that she brought the twenty negroes to Virginia, and
that Rolfe and Smith made a false statement in order to shield the
Earl.
At pp. 146-7 Dr. Brown without the slightest ground, insinuates that
Captain Smith in 161 1, furnished Velasco, the Spanish Minister, with
charts of Virginia, and the Atlantic coast between 340 and 520 north
latitude, and attempts to produce the impression that Smith did not draw
the map of Virginia which he sent to England as his work.
Dr. Brown often alludes to Captain Smith in the most contemptous
manner as "The Historian." He also condemns him for his vanity.
Has a fellow feeling ceased to make one kind ?
The germ of free institutions in America is to be found in that section
of the charter 1606 guaranteeing to the colonists the rights of Englishmen,
as fully as if they resided in England. One of these, and the most val-
ued of them, was the right to be represented in the body which enacted
laws for them. It was the development of this right in America that
resulted in our political freedom. The germ thus embedded in the first
charter was nurtured, according to the views of the men in England
who controlled the London Company. They did not plant that germ,
they only nurtured it. While the colony was small in numbers, no rep-
resentative body was allowed them under either of the first three char-
ters. When they had eleven settlements, they were considered numerous
enough to have a House of Burgesses, and this was granted them by
men, some of whom had governed the colony under the first charter.
An examination of the charters shows, that the London Company had
power to grant this assembly under the first, as well as under the second
and third charters, the only difference being the control of the king
under the first. But we have seen that having granted this with the germ
of freedom in it, he never interfered with its development into an as-
sembly.
Dr. Brown conceives that Captain John Smith conveyed false ideas of
the first seventeen years of our colonial history, and that the issues he
raises with him " involve the true basis of our foundation." He accord-
ingly, in his preface, describes these issues thus:
(1) "The historic issue is between John Smith, the author, in England,
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and the managers of the movement, on whom the enterprise was de-
pendent in England and in Virginia."
(2) "The personal issue is between John Smith, the actor in Virginia,
and the other counsellors during his time here, and the committees of
the company in England for the rewarding of men on their merits, whose
business it was to decide such matters at that time."
These correspond with the periods into which we have seen that the
volume naturally falls under the author's treatment, and in discussing
them we will be able to review these periods. Our discussion will
necessarily be brief, in order to be limited to the space allowed for this
review. To notice all of Dr. Brown's errors would require a volume.
Taking up the second head, as first an order of time, we find that Dr.
Brown relies on the testimony of Percy, West, Martin, Archer and Rat-
cliffe, as showing that so far from Smith's services in Virginia being val-
uable, " he did more harm than good as an actor in Virginia." He does
not, and cannot, point to such a statement made by any of these men,
and he only guesses at this opinion, deeming them enemies of Smith.
Let us examine the characters and services of these men in connec-
tion with their attitude towards Smith.
George Percy was the son of the Earl of Northumberland, and was
a brave but weak man. This was shown by his failure as president after
Smith left, when in a few weeks the colony was reduced from a thriving
state to one of abject wretchedness. So reduced in fact that Gates on
his arrival took the remnant aboard and started for England. This can
be excused on the ground of sickness, but when he was left as president
at a later period the affairs of the colony showed his inefficiency.
The only writings of Percy that we have any knowledge of are the
extracts from his narrative given by Purchas in his Pilgrimes and by
Rev. E. D. Neil in the preface to his Virginia Vetusta. In the extracts
given by Purchas there is no attack upon Smith. The extract given by
Neil is a mutilated paper on affairs in Virginia from 1609 to 1612, pre-
pared for his brother, the then Earl, and makes no reference to Smith.
Neil, however, gives the letter Percy wrote his brother when sending
him his MSS., and in it is the following excuse for writing: " In regard
that many untreuthes concerninge theis proceedinges have been formerly
published, wherein the author hathe nott spared to appropriate many
deserts to himselfe which he never performed, and stuffed his relacyons
with so many falsities and malycyous detractions, nott only of this parts
and tyme, which I have selected to treate of, but of former occurrentes
also."
No date is given to the MSS. or to this letter, and the only thing we
have by which to fix its date is a reference to Sir Samuel Argall, who
was knighted in 1622. Smith's History of Virginia appeared in 1624,
and his account of the colony from 1609 to 16 12, which included Percy's
administrations, is taken from the Oxford Tract of 1612, the writings of
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William Block, a colonist, Declaration by the Council 1610, Lord Dela-
ware's report of the condition of the colony, and Ralph Hamor's account
of the colony from 161 1 to i6r4, published in 1615. We are told in the
Oxford Tract that there existed many writings concerning the colony
between 1609 and 1612. Now an examination of Smith's account during
this period shows that it is taken entirely from his authorities, and while
he describes the decadence of the colony after he left in 1609, he lays no
blame on Percy, who is described as sick up to the time that Gates
superseded him. Indeed, Smith in his writings is friendly to Percy.
Again, an examination of Hamor's book will show that he notes, and
severely condemns, the mismanagement of this and previous periods,
and as Percy complains of a former work, it is much more probable that
he refers to Hamor, who published in 1615, only three year's after Per-
cy's return to England, than to Smith, who published in 1624, a year
before Percy left England for the low countries.
Dr. Brown, at page 94, puts into the mouth of Percy a statement of
misconduct of Smith in winning to him the men that came w?th the ship
of Gates', but he does not inform us where to find it, and it is not to be
found in the only two writings of Percy noted by Dr. Brown in his
" Genesis," nor in any other writings known to us. We are constrained,
therefore, to require the production of his authority, or to reject the
genuineness of his quotation.
Francis West, we are told, had a quarrel with Smith about the loca-
tion of the settlement at the falls of James river. West wanted it on the
river bank. Smith very properly thought this would be unhealthy, and
wished it on the highland. The character of West, however, appears
most unfavorably in the fact, noted by Dr. Brown, that in January, 16 10,
when the colony was suffering for food, he was sent in a ship to trade
with the Indians for corn, which he did successfully, but instead of bring-
ing it to the suffering colonists, he deserted them, and sailed with his
provisions to England. But, further, Dr. Brown does not favor us with
any writings of West in reference to Smith, or which he can guess ap-
plied to him.
The character of Captain John Martin is thus forcibly given by the
council and company for Virginia in 1622 (Neil's Virginia Company <>f
London, p. 312, &c. ): " It is strange unto them that Captain Martin, who
is said to have ruined as well his own estate (if ever he had any) as also
the estate of others who put him in trust (as namely Captain Bargrave),
and who hath made his own territory there a receptacle of vagabonds
and bankrupts and other disorderly persons, (whereof there hath bin
made publique complaint), and who is famous fornothinge but all kinde
of base condicons, so published in print by the relations of the proceed-
ings of the colony about 10 years since, and who for the said condicons
was displaced by Lord Delaware from beinge of the council as a moste
unworthee person, and who hath presumed of his owne authority, (no
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way derived from his Majestie), to give unjust sentence of death upon
divers of his Majestie's subjects, and seen the same put in cruell execu-
tion, should dare offer himself to his sacred Majestie as a agent, either
for matters of good husbandrie or good order."
In the same author's Virginia Carolorum, page 26, we find that "on
15th Janr., 1625, Governor Wyatt and council notified the Privy Council
in England that they had been forced to suspend Captain John Martin
from their body." These accounts shown by the company's records are
not given to but concealed from, his readers by Dr. Brown, with whom
Captain John Martin is a favorite. Dr. Brown gives us no writings of
Martin in reference to Smith.
Gabriel Archer came to Virginia in 1607. Wingfield, who was no
friend of Smith's, described him as " troubled with an ambitious spirit "
and " alwayes hatching of some mutiny; in my tyme he might have ap-
peared an author of 3 severall mutynies." Wingfield tells of Archer
being sworn by Ratcliffe as a member of the council during Smith's
captivity among the Indians, " contrary to the king's instructions," and
of Archer's attempt to have Smith hung on his return, holding him
criminally responsible for his two men killed by the Indians during his
absence from his boat. Wingfield also states that after Captain New-
port's arrival in January, 1608, on an investigatian of affairs, Archer was
removed from the council, and describes him thus: "Whose insolency
did looke upon that little himself with great sighted spectacles, derogat-
ing from others' merites by spueing out his venemous libells and infa-
mous chronicles upon them, as doth appeare in his owne hand wrighting;
for which, and other worse trickes he had not escaped the halter, but
that Capt. Newport interposed his advice to the contrarye." Dr. Brown
cited Wingfield time and again, but he does not give his estimate of
Archer, who is another of Dr. Brown's favorites. The only writing of
Archer that refers to Smith's administration in Virginia is a letter of 31st
August, 1609, written on the arrival of four of the fleet of Sir Thomas
Gates, and before the vessel carrying Sir Thomas with the new charter
and his commission as Governor came in. In this letter Archer says:
" Now did we all lament the absence of our Governor, for contentions
began to grow, and factions and partakings, &c. Insomuch as the pres-
ident (Capt. Smith), to strengthen his authority, accorded with the mar-
iners, and gave not any due respect to many worthy gentlemen that
came in our ships; whereupon they generally (having my consent) chose
Master West, my Lord de La Warre's brother, to be their Governour,
or president de bene esse, in the absence of Sir Thomas Gates, or if he
miscarried by sea, then to continue till we heard news from our counsell
in England. This choice of him they made not to disturbe the old pres-
ident during his time, but as his authority expired, then to take upon
him the sole government, with such assistants of the Captains as dis-
creetest persons as the colonie afforded."
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This letter refers to the fact that these first ships brought news of a
new charter and Governor, which, however, were to have no authority
until they were landed at Jamestown, and that Smith refused to surren-
der his authority as president until such landing, though it was demanded
by Archer and others; and the mariners sustained him in this position,
which was evidently correct. It will be noted that Archer does not
mention Smith's services, but only his position as to the presidency
before the arrival of Gates with the new charter.
Captain John Ratcliff 's true name was Sicklemore, and we have no
explanation why he went under an alias. He was selected president
after Wingfield was deposed, and we are told by Wingfield that in the
absence of Smith, and without the consent of Martin, the other council-
man surviving, he swore Archer in as a member of the council, contrary
to his oath, and the instructions of the king. He probably joined in the
condemnation of Smith on his return from captivity, for Wingfield tells
us that Smith was about to be hung by order of the council, which then
consisted of Ratcliffe, Martin and Archer beside Smith, when the timely
arrival of Newport saved him. Ratcliffe's presidency was a failure, and
he showed his weakness by allowing himself to be outwitted by Powha-
tan, who murdered him and fourteen of his men in December, 1609. In
speaking of a trip afterwards up York river, Ralph Hamor describes the
Indians they met as, "bragging, as well they might, that wee had ever
had the worst of them on that river, instancing by Captain Ratcliffe (not
worthy remembering, but to his dishonor) who with most of his com-
pany they betrayed and murdered." It appears by this that Hamor had
a poor opinion of Ratcliffe as a man. Smith had been more than a
match for the wiley chief, but the Indian had overmatched Ratcliffe.
The only writing of Ratcliffe relating to Smith, of which we have any
knowledge, is a letter from Jamestown, 4th October, 1609, he having re-
turned in Gates' fleet with Archer. In this he states : " We heard that
all the counsell were dead but Captain Smith the President, who reigned
sole governor, without assisstantes, and would at first admitt of no coun-
cell but himself. This man is sent home to answer some misdemeanors,
whereof I perswade me he can scarcely clear himself from great impu-
tation of blame." These charges are not specified by Ratcliffe, but they
are given in the Oxford tract, and are of the most trifling kind. Princi-
pal among them is his refusal to yield his authority before the arrival of
the new charter. We never hear of these charges in England, and must
conclude they were dismissed as idle by the council in London. Yet
Dr. Brown brings up this statement of Ratcliffe time and again against
Smith. It is apparent however that Ratcliffe does not pretend to relate
Smith's services in the colony.
Leaving out Percy, who has not as yet taken his place in the line, these
inimical witnesses summoned by Dr. Brown in his prosecution of Smith,
present a beggarly array. And the prosecution is made ridiculously ab-
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surd when we find, that every one of them when called to testify as to
Smith's services to the colony, stands mute. It has remained for Dr.
Brown to put into their mouths what he would like for them to say.
In striking contrast with this lack of evidence on behalf of Dr. Brown's
prosecution, is the abundance of evidence of Captain Smith's invaluable
services in Virginia. They are very fully set forth in the historical part
of the Oxford tract of 1612; not a production of Captain Smith, as Dr.
Brown would persuade his readers, but written by Richard Potts, a colo-
nist, and a compilation from "the writings of Thomas Studley, the first
provant maister, Anas Todkill, Walter Russell, Doctor of Phisicke,
Nathaniel Powel, William Phettyplace, Richard Wyffin, Thomas Abbay,
Thomas Hope, Richard Potts, and the labors of divers other diligent
observers, that were residents in Virginia, and perused and confirmed
by diverse now resident in England that were actors in the business."
Thomas Abbay, another colonist, certifies to its correctness, and we
have evidence that none of Smith's writings were used in the compila-
tion, as the letter which accompanied it, when sent to Smith, states that
it was compiled from the discourses and relations " of such which have
walked and observed the land of Virginia with you." Purchas used the
same authorities, and others of the same time, knew Smith personally,
and was a member of the London Company. He was a man of high
character and great learning, and his account of Virginia affairs in his
" Pilgrimes " makes Smith the master spirit during his stay in the colony,
and its real founder. Thus we have the testimony of Purchas to the
faithfulness of the compilation, and the truthfulness of the authorities of
the Oxford tract. Smith embodied this tract in his history of Virginia,
and that history was endorsed as true by Michael and William Phetty-
place and Richard Wiffin, who came to Virginia with the first supply,
and by John Codington and Raleigh Crashaw who came with the second
supply. Thus we have the united testimony of fourteen colonists who
were in Virginia with Smith, of his services to the colony, and they were
evidently men of cultivation and character, as is shown by their writings
being thus treated as authority. It will be remembered also, that the
Oxford tract was licensed by the crown before the king had any disposi-
tion to resume control of the colony. Indeed he had just enlarged the
charter of the London Company. We may sum up the account of Cap-
tain Smith's services in Virginia, gived in the Oxford tract, as follows:
He explored the country, and informed himself as to the characteris-
tics of the natives. He wrote a description of the country and the
natives, and accompanied it with a map, which are marvels of accuracy,
considering the circumstances under which they were made. He saved
the colony from starvation by procuring food from the Indians, some-
times by trade and at others by force, when they were refused to trade.
He prevented the abandonment of the colony three times, when it was
planned by those who are accounted his enemies. He made settlements
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at the Falls and at Nansamund, more healthful for situation than James-
town. He brought the Indians into subjection, so that they not only
ceased to annoy the colony, but took care of some of the men during a
scarcity of food in 1609. He forced the men to clear the forest and plant
corn and vegetables, so as to make the colony self-sustaining, and at the
end of his term as president, he left it amply provided with provisions,
animals and agricultural implements. He thus demonstrated the prac-
ticability of making permanent the colony. That he was the main stay
of the colony while he was with it is shown in the Oxford Tract by the
fact therein stated, that immediately after his departure everything be-
gan to go to ruin, and when Gates arrived in May, 1610, he found the
colony in such a hopeless condition that he took the miserable remnant
aboard and started to sail for England; and had he not met Lord Dela-
ware in the river with fresh supplies of men and provisions, the colony
would have been abandoned. The honor of these great services
awarded Captain Smith by so many of those who served with him in
Virginia, and never denied him by a reputable historian until the rise of
Dr. Alexander Brown, is now, forsooth, to be blighted by the breath of
a Virginian, who aspires to be " the historian " of the colony while under
the company.
As to the issue between Captain Smith and the committee of the Lon-
don Council for rewarding men on their merits, Dr. Brown brings us no
evidence, and we have very good evidence that Smith's claim was
allowed, as he is reported by Neil to have said at a meeting of the Lon-
don Company on 4th February, 1623, " that havinge spent upon Virginia
a verie great matter, he did by god's blessinge hope to receave this
yeare a good quantity of tobacco, which he woulde not willingly come
under the hands of them that woulde performe the buissness for love,
and not upon good and competent salary." As he had no farm in Vir-
ginia, he must have expected to receive some of the company's tobacco,
and he could have had no such expectation except on a favorable report
from the committee.
In reading Dr. Brown's statement in his preface of the historic issue
between John Smith, the author, and the managers of the colony in
England and Virginia, one finds it hard to pick out of the seventeen
pages of abuse of Smith, what the author really considers in issue. Let
us content ourselves with the following statement on page vii :
" In brief, the real cause of the defailements was not in the managing
of the business as stated by Smith, and the colony was not brought to
a good state of forwardness under the king's form of government by
Smith." The term of Captain Smith's presidency ended 20th September,
1609, according to Dr. Brown, and he adds (p. 9S), " we have not the
exact figures, but from contemporary evidences it may be set down as
certain that the end of September, 1609, saw less than three hundred
English living in Virginia, and that they were in a most deplorable con-
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dition; but in after years several writers for sundry reasons, which will
be explained hereafter, deemed it advisable in the interest of the ideas
of the king, or for personal or other motives, to assert that the colony
had been brought to a good state of forwardness." Set over against
this the following statement in the Oxford Tract of 1612, written and
printed ten years at least before the king is said to have desired to re-
sume control of the colony, and published by Rev. VVm. Symonds, a
warm friend of the Company. Speaking of Smith's departure, 4th Octo-
ber, 1609, this tracts says: "Leaving us thus with 3 ships, 7 boats,
commodities ready to trade, the harvest newly gathered, 10 weeks pro-
visions in the store, 490 and odde persons, 24 pieces of ordinances, 300
muskets, snaphanches and firelocks, shot, powder and match sufficient,
curats, pikes, swords, and moryons more than men, the salvages their
language and habitation w7ell knowne to 100 well trained soldiers, nets
for fishing, tools of all sortes to worke, apparell to supply our wants, 6
mares and a horse, 5 or 600 sheep, what was brought or bread there re-
mained." Now as the four ships of Gates' fleet came into the river on
nth August, and had added what they brought to what they found, and
thus made the list of articles given above, it is evident that Dr. Brown
has mistated the condition of the colony at the end of September.
As to the health of the colony, we have the statement of Gabriel Archer
in the letter heretofore mentioned, dated 31st August, 1609, in which he
says: "The people of our colonie were found all in health (for the most
part), howbeit when Capt. Argall came in (a month before), they were
in much distresse, for many were dispersed in the savage towns, living
upon their almes for an ounce of copper a day, and fourscore lived
twenty miles from the Fort, and fed upon nothing but oysters eight
weeks space, having no other allowance at all, neither were the people
of the country able to releive them if they would." It will be noted
that he does not report scarcity after Argall's arrival.
This billeting among the Indians, and living on oysters, were made
necessary by the fact that the rats from the ships had destroyed much of
the provisions of the colony stored in their magazine, and the corn crop
was not far enough advanced to use as food. But when Smith left in
October, besides the provisions obtained from Argall, the crop was get-
ting ripe enough for use. And Archer, so far from disproving the state-
ment in the Oxford Tract, disproves the statement of Dr. Brown as to
the condition of the colony. The colony rapidly deteriorated after
Smith left, and when Captain West ran away in the Swallow to England
in December or January following, its condition was greatly for the worse.
The first difficulties with the Indians after the arrival of Archer were at
the Falls, and are directly attributable to the conduct of West and
Archer in command at those posts and their men.
Let us look at the management of the business, and in estimating this
a comparison of the means used, with the result, will be valuable, if not
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conclusive. During Smith's stay in the colony, nearly three years, the
London Company sent 295 men, not counting the men in the fleet of
Gates. When Smith left, 4th October, T609, there were of these very
certainly 200 living, though Dr. Brown supposes about eighty. Between
the date of their first charter and 1624, when their last charter was an-
nulled, they expended, according to Smith, ^200,000, and sent from
8,000 to 10,000 men. Dr. Brown does not seem to contest these figures
(page 615), and admits that less than 1,100 men were living in 1624 (page
612). It will be seen that with all the inexperience of the first three
years, and the terrible mortality of the first summer, Smith saved a much
larger proportion of men than the company during its entire existence.
This lavish expenditure of money and men can only be accounted for
by mismanagement. Dr. Brown insists that much of the loss of life was
due to the bad climate. The climate of their settlements had been
tested by 1609, and we are not told of any sickly places except James-
town, which had a marsh on one side. It was mismanagement to have
continued this as the principal settlement, with this knowledge. But we
have other and abundant evidence that the climate was good, except at
Jamestown. In the answer of a number of old settlers and mariners to
the pamphlet of Captain Nathaniel Butler, styled "The unmasked face
of our colony in Virginia, as it was in the winter of the year 1622," we
find the statements [Neil's Virginia Company, pages 295-6) that all their
settlements on James River were " verie healthful and high, except James
city, which is yett as high as Debtforde or Radcliffe." Keccautan, they
tell us, was healthy for " well governed men." Dr. Brown tells us, and
we know it from other sources, that the council in London and the col-
ony in Virginia blamed each other for the misfortunes of the colony.
One would think from this that both were more or less to blame, but
Dr. Brown insists that no one was to blame. Yet the fact is admitted
by him that diseased men were shipped, and " Pest ships" were used
in transmitting settlers by the London Council, and not enough provis-
ions sent to feed the new settlers until they could make crops. And as
to the colonists, it is apparent that it must have been laziness and want
of good management, as charged, that prevented them from making
their own food on the rich James River bottoms.
The severest arraignment of the managers of the London Company,
much more severe than anything from Captain Smith's pen, is found in
the answer of the General Assembly in Virginia to a publication b y
Alderman Johnson and others defending the administration of Sir Thomas
Smith (1607 to 1619). It is at page 407 of Neil's history of the London
Company. Among other things it states: "In these 12 years of Sir
Thomas Smith his government, we averr, that the colony for the most
part remayned in gfeate want and misery under the most severe and
cruell laws, sent over in printe and contrary to the expresse letter of the
king in his most gracious charter, and mercylessly executed oftentimes
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without tryall or judgement. " This occurred under Dr. Brown's Magna
Carta of 1609. This paper then goes on to give details of the famines
the colonists passed through. It represents, " the people never goinge
to worke but out of the bitterness of theire spirits, threatening execrable
curses uppon Sir Thomas Smith." It adds " And rather to be reduced
to live under the like government, we desire his Majesty that commis-
sioners may be sent over, with authority to hange us."
As to the management after Sir Thomas Smith's administration, we
have an account in the petition of Alderman Johnson and others in
April, 1623, praying the king to appoint a commission to enquire into
the conduct of the business. This is given in Neil's history of the London
Company, page 387. After making due allowance for the party spirit
then existing in the company, we can safely conclude that there is enough
of truth in these papers to warrant the charge of mismanagement. In-
deed the very fact that the colonists had been so careless as to allow the
savages, whose character for treachery they knew, to plan and accom-
plish the terrible massacre of 1622, is strong evidence of mismanage-
ment. Mr. Neil, on page 390, quotes a contemporaneous letter of John
Chamberlain to Sir Dudley Carleton, in which it is stated that the Earl
of Warwick, Sir Thomas Smith, Sir Nathaniel Rich, Sir Henry Milday,
Alderman Johnson and many more, were in this move to give the king-
control of the colony again, because of mismanagement.
But Dr. Brown is filled with admiration of the noble motives which
actuated the London Company in planting and preserving the Virginia
Colony; and he denounces Smith for mistaking those motives and charg-
ing selfishness on the managers. Let us see how the company itself
stated its motives. We find in the Genesis, at pp. 339-40, their state-
ment. It embraces three things : First, to Christianize the Indians, sec-
ond, "to provide and build up for the public Honor and safety of our
Gratious King and his Estates," a colony in America, third, "the ap-
pearance and assurance of Private Commodity to the particular under-
takers by recovering and possessing to themselves a fruitful land, whence
they may furnish and provide this kingdom, with all such necessities and
defects under which we labour." These motives soon resolved them-
selves into the last named, so far as the management was concerned.
Doubtless many members of the company were actuated by the first
two, which they called " Religious " and " Noble," but the merchants
seemed to have controlled the management, and they wished for the
returns of commerce. No great effort was ever made to Christianize
the Indians, even by Dr. Brown's account, before the massacre. He
only names two converts, Pocahontas and Chanco. After that act of
treachery, there was no pretence of such an effort. The whole aim was
to kill or drive away the Indians. As to the " Noble " motive of found-
ing an English dominion in America, that was hardly consistent with their
effort to cut loose from the authority of the king, and their refusal to
222 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
allow him to resume control of the colony in 1624, when they were as-
sured of remuneration for their investments. It would have been an
anomolous sight indeed, to have had a considerable part of the British
Empire governed by a corporation, independent of the king. Dr. Brown
himself furnishes abundant evidence of the disposition of the London
Company to use the Virginia colony for the purpose of their gain. They
sent to Virginia, goods that could not be manufactured there, on which
high prices were fixed, and they took in exchange tobacco at a low
price, fixed by themselves, thus making a large double profit; and this
became very oppressive to the colony, and aided in the division in the
company, which caused its downfall. Captain John Smith was not far
wrong therefore, when he attacked the mismanagement and selfish mo-
tives of the London Council in their conduct of the affairs of the colony.
It is but right to forget, as far as possible, the mistakes made in the
early management of the colony. The conduct of the London Com-
pany in their persistent determination to make the enterprise a success,
and the sacrifices of the company and of the colonists in accomplishing
that success, are beyond all praise. The world should ever hold them
in grateful remembrance, But Dr. Brown committed a great mistake
in his bungling effort to depreciate some of the noblest of these men,
and to magnify some of the most unworthy. As a collecter of historical
matter he proved to be a great success, as a historian he is a lamentable
failure.
W. W. Henry.
South Carolina Under the Proprietary Government, 1670-
1719. Edward McCrady. Cloth, crown Svo., $3. 50 net. Macmillan
& Co., New York and London, 1897.
(concluded.)
An assumption with perhaps still less foundation is that there were no
professional lawyers in the Province, and that far into the Royal period
judicial offices were held by laymen. This was certainly true in some
cases, as in those of Chief Justice Bohun and some of the later Assistant
Judges; but it is too improbable to be accepted upon mere negative
evidence. There is no proof that, hibernice dicens, all the lawyers were
laymen, though the paucity of professional men in a sparse population
required many to be "all-rounders;" and men like Gibbes, Moore,
Toott and Rhett held in turn almost every office in the government.
The extremely interesting chapter on Piracy is taken largely, though
with due acknowledgment, from Hughson and other investigators; but
General McCrady has clearly shown the injustice of the term " Carolina
Pirates," and has drawn for us a very just distinction between pirates
like Worley, " Blackbeard," and Steele Bonnet, and the men who hied
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legal commissions as privateers under William and Mary or the " good
Oueen Anne." No one, probably, better understood the difference than
the miscreants who were hung in chains at White Point. Governors
Blake, Archdale, Quarry and others were accused, perhaps unjustly, of
trafficking with these " gentlemen adventurers; " but the pirates them-
selves were no more Carolinians than were the Spaniards who harassed
and threatened the Province.
It was not until 17 18-19 that Governor Robert Johnson and Vice-
Admiral William Rhett exterminated the nefarious hordes of Bonnet,
Moody and Worley, while Governor Spotswood of Virginia did similar
service by the infamous crew of Blackbeard. But as early as 1692 the
colonists were so suspicious of everything suggestive of piracy that the
authorities refused to allow the officers and crew of the commissioned
privateer Loyal Jamaica to land at Charles Town until they had given
individual security on the bonds of well-known citizens. Some of these
privateersmen were the founders of South Carolina's most distinguished
families, and General McCrady has done good historical service in effec-
tually clearing their records and the record of the Province of the stigma
so frequently placed upon them. He has left no place for anyone here-
after to repeat the slander.
Another much misunderstood episode of the Proprietary history is the
Church controversy, which culminated in the issue between Sir Nathan-
iel Johnson and the Democratic Commons House of Assembly. The
fair and able treatment of this subject by our author forms one of the
most valuable and interesting features of his work.
It is very difficult now for any but a careful and able student of the
period under consideration to put himself fully en rapport with the spirit
of a time when religion and politics were inextricably intermingled; when
the fear of papacy was the honest fear of treason, and Dissent was a
term synonymous with rebellion. That these beliefs had outlived their re-
ality was a fact too recent to be recognized by men in active public life,
and the so-called bigotry of men like Sir Nathaniel Johnson was the
outcome of a loyal devotion to what they believed to be fundamental
principles of the government which they represented. That brave sol-
dier and high-minded gentleman, whose loyalty to the Stuarts had made
him an object of suspicion during the reign of William and Mary, was
unaware that the rapid undertow of thought had already swept out to
sea the foundations of such beacons of the old regime as the Church Act
of 1704, and he died without having discovered that his policy had sud-
denly become an anachronism. His son, "the good Governor," and
his former supporters, such as Broughton, Rhett, Middleton, Izard and
even Gibbes, were safely floated into the calmer current of the new
order, and some of them lived well into that development of it which
culminated in 1776. None of them, probably, had any idea whither the
drift was tending, not even the writer of that anonymous, though most
224 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
significant letter from Charles Town, dated November, 17 19, which says :
" I must tell you, sir, if the much greater part of the most substantial
people had their choice they would not choose King George's govern-
ment." This letter (Coll. Hist. Soc. S. C, Vol. 2, p. 237), has been
overlooked by General McCrady, but it breathes a strangely prophetic
spirit, exactly in the line of his narrative, though the writer had probably
no deeper meaning than a preference for Proprietary rule. But the
leaven was working silently and secretly, and the "logic of events "
was relentlessly arguing out its inevitable conclusion. No reader of the
volume before us can fail to understand the methods by which that con-
clusion was eventually reached.
But we must hasten to an end. The almost immediate provision for
public education; the quick and sure insight into the true principles of
popular government, and the jealous insistance with which they were
guarded; the introduction of African slavery from Barbadoes and the
peculiarities arising from that origin; the influence of Barbadian habits
upon the social life of the Province, all these things and many more
gave a distinctive character to the beginnings and development of South
Carolina which differentiate her life and growth, her government and the
habits of her people from those of her sister colonies, and the manner
in which General McCrady has seized and handled these peculiar features
give the chief value to his work. Only a loving and devoted son could
have done full justice to such a theme, and our author's loyalty to his
State and people have stimulated his best efforts and kept his eye single
to his purpose.
His style is equally free from technical verbiage and from florid rhetor-
ical effect, and its direct plainness of diction leaves a pleasing impres-
sion of honesty and reliability. A good, though not faultless, index
adds much to the usefulness of the book, and the references to authori-
ties are judiciously collected into one place, thus giving the reader the
opportunity of verifying the author's statements, with practical freedom
from the annoyance of foot notes.
Robert Wilson.
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Proceedings of the Virginia Historical Society i-xxiii
1. Captain John Bargrave's Charges Against the
the Former Government of Virginia, 1622... 225
2. Kidnapping Maidens, to be Sold in Va., 1618... 228
3. Note of the Shipping, Men, &c, Sent to Virginia,
1619 231
4. Poor Children Sent to Virginia 232
5. Petition of West, Claiborne, &c, to the King... 233
6. Epitaphs at Brandon, Prince George Co., Va.... 233
7. Virginia in 1623 236
8. Isle of Wight County Wills 244
9. A New Clue to the Lee Ancestry 255
10. Carter Papers (Inventory Robert Carter) 260
11. Washington's Capitulation at Fort Necessity,
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12. Burning of William and Mary College, 1705..... 271
13. Virginia Militia in the Revolution 277
14. Virginia Borrowing from Spain 284
15. Trustees of Hampden-Sidney College 288
16. Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents 297
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Warren, &c 317
19. Necrology 319
20. Book Reviews 324
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Captain John Bargrave's Charges Against the Former
Government of Virginia, 1622.
^Abstract from English Public Record Office, byW. N. Sainsbury. )
[The long wrangle between Captain John Bargrave and Sir
Thos. Smythe, was one of the incidents in the factional dispute
which divided the Virginia Company, and the various persons
interested in Virginia.
Captain John Bargrave, of Patricksbourne, in Kent, "after
ten yeares service in the Warres," became a member of the Vir-
ginia Company, and claimed to be "the first person who estab-
lished a private plantation in Virginia," probably about 1618.
He claimed to have "a patent of free trade from the Va. Com-
pany," and prior to 1619, "had bought and set out divers
ships." On March 5, 1616-7, the Company allowed him
fifteen shares of land in Virginia for his services. There
was a long dispute between Sir Thomas Smythe and Captain
John Bargrave in regard to his trade to Virginia and the Sum-
mer Islands, which began prior to 1619, and continued as long
as Smythe lived. Early in 1620 he was granted a patent for
lands in Virginia by the Sandys' s administration. In February,
1620-21, he presented his "learned treatise upon the govern-
ment of Virginia, by a gentleman refusing to be named," to the
226 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Virginia Company. It was signed " Ignotus." He wrote many
petitions, &c. , to the Company and to persons in authority. A
long letter to the Lord Treasurer is printed in Neill's Virginia
Vetusla, 1 54-161. His brother, Captain George Bargrave, who
was also interested in the Virginia Company, married the daugh-
ter of a John Martin (who Mr. Alexander Brown is sure was
Captain John Martin). Other brothers were Isaac, Dean of Can-
terbury, and Robert, who was probably the Captain Robert Bar-
grave, mentioned in a patent (p. 187, ante), as being an owner
of land at Martin's Brandon. For a notice of Captain John
Bargrave, see Brown's Genesis. ~\
(Inclosed in a Petition of Jno. Bargrave to Privy Council.)
April 12, 1622.
Articles drawn out of the information of John Bargrave, show-
ing the several abuses of the former government of the planta-
tion of Virginia. Showing as he has formerly done, both in
Parliament and Chancery, the granting of letters patents for the
advancement of said plantation by the King, and his Maj. in-
structions whereby the adventurers were to have free trade in
Virginia.
First Bargrave charges Sir Thomas Smith to have (contrary
to said patent instructions & the common laws of England),
printed a certain book of tyrannical government in Virginia,
whereby many of the King's subjects there, lost their lives and
were brought into slavery, and petitioner and those he employed,
much damnified to their great loss.
That said Sir Thomas Smith, Alderman Johnson & others by
practice and faction, have framed a company which is able to
carry the government as they list; has made a monopoly of the
plantation and the labors of all the planters, sinking and raising
the prices of commodities as they list, barring free trade from
any but themselves, by setting the prices only of tobacco and
sassafras. All other commodities are neglected there, so that 8
or 10 ships going to Virginia in one year returned empty. That
Sir Thomas Smith by secret instructions to the Governor in Vir-
ginia to bar the petitioners trade, and by detaining his goods and
the fraudulent sale of them and making stay of his ships, hath
CAPTAIN JOHN BARGRAVE's CHARGES. 227
prejudiced petitioner & his partners to the value of ^6,600.
That petitioner hath made proof of these abuses in Chancery be-
fore the Lord Keeper, who finding it to be a matter of state re-
ferred petitioner to the Privy Council. That this faction and
popular government founded on a joint stock will, if not pre-
vented, make it incapable of that form which must hold it to
England; the joint stock being all spent, this ill effect in the gen-
eral government should likewise cease. That the plantation
now subsisting only of the public servants planted by the lotter-
ies and divers private colonies, the greater colony will carry the
govern1 from the lesser and London, together with the Exchange
steered by the governors to work his own ends out of them all,
by making the governor in Virginia his creature, he may dispose
of the whole plantation or of any private man's estate as he list.
This by experience petir has found true, and altho' good laws
of late have been made to prevent it, and that the government
be now in good hands, nothing but altering the form thereof can
do it, which alteration according to the increase of the planta-
tion is promised by his Maj. instructions, dated 12 November, 4
Jac. , 1 (1606). That if any private adventurer receive prejudice
from the Body politic of the company, they stand liable first to
censure by the state for breach of their Commission, secondly to
the Company, there being a law in print against such acts that
punishes them with disfranchisement; thereby damages are to be
recovered by law or equity.
Petitioner groaning under the burthen of the oppressions hath
since his first entering into the plantation, endeavoured a means
of redress, and in the end drawing it to a method and form, he
tended it to' Sir Thomas Smith some four years since, together
with a means to gain a growing & increasing stock, by erecting
a Magazine for the public, and making it the farmer to the king
of the sole importation of tobacco, but he refused it notwith-
standing the king then offered the sole importation for ^5,000
per ann., and that there was then to be received above 20 or
,£30,000 of the publie lottery Monies, ^5,000 whereof would
then have made this stock, his deputy & others joining with him
dreaming to take it themselves as they afterwards offered £$> or
,£10,000 for it. That there is now no way left to make this pub-
lic stock but by searching into the old debts and Sir Thomas
228 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Smith's gross and unexaminable accounts and the abuses of the
government. Entreats their Lordships to aid in obtaining a
commission from his Maj. for the rectifying, examining & order-
ing said Government, that thereby the petitioner may be re-
lieved, the public wrongs redressed and such a form settled that
doing right to all parties interested in the plantation, it may fix
the government of Virginia in a dependency on the crown of
England. That there is a learned treatise by Ignotus concerning
the Goverm' of Virginia, to which the Court hath given good
allowance, and which petitioner entreats may likewise be brought
in, that there may be no help wanting to give furtherance to this
noble business or conduce to the attaining of this last end of
holding the plantation to England. {Colonial Papers, Vol. 2,
No. 4, I.)
Kidnapping Maidens, to be Sold in Virginia, 1618.
(Abstract, from English Pub. Record Office, by W. N. Sainsbury.)
[Kidnapping persons to be sold as servants in the Colonies,
or inducing them, under false pretenses to emigrate, was a crime
flagrant during the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries. Mr.
Bruce {Economic History of Virginia in the ijth Cenhiry, I,
613-618) discusses, with his usual thoroughness of research, the
subject as regards the earlier century. In the later, though the
evil was probably lessened by advancing civilization, it was by
no means put an end to. In the novels and drama of the period,
it has a place, along with impressment for the navy, as a favorite
method for the villain of the plot to rid himself of a person who
stands in his way. The most famous case which occurred in
Great Britain was the abduction of James Annesly, son of Lord
Altham, in 1728. Though there was a doubt as to the boy's
legitimacy, his uncle, Richard, thought him so dangerous that he
contrived to have him carried to Pennsylvania, and sold to a
planter named Drummond, of Newcastle. In 1743 he managed
to return to Ireland, and laid claim to the title and estates. In
an ejectment suit for the latter he was successful in 1743, but
KIDNAPPING MAIDENS. 229
did not have the means to pursue his claim further. The affair
created great sensation at the time, and has obtained a perma-
nent place in literature. Besides a number of pamphlets, there
is a long account in the Gentleman s Magazine, Vol. XIII. The
case was introduced into Peregrine Pickle, was used by Scott in
Guy Mannering, and Jas. Annesly is the hero of Chas. Reade's
Wandering Heir.~\
1618, Oct. 19, Nethersham.
Sir Edward Hext, Justice of the Peace of Somerset to the
Privy Council, Complaint having been made to him that one
Owen Evans, had commanded the constable of the hundred of
Whitleighe and others to press him divers maidens to be sent to
the Bermudas and Virginia, he issued a warrant for his appre-
hension. Evans on being examined said he was a messenger of
the Chamber and showed his badge of office. The constable
affirmed that said Owen' required him in His M. name to press
him five maidens with all speed for the service aforesaid, and on
demanding to see his commission reviled and threatened that he
should answer it in another place — Another affirmed that Evans
delivered 5s to one and i2d to another to press six maidens, and
to a third he delivered his badge and required him to press some
maidens, else would he procure him to be hanged — Sends an
acquittance inclosed — Evans confessed all, and that he had no
commission at all and so fell upon his knees and humbly confessed
his fault. Has committed him to gaol. His undue proceedings
breed such terror to the poor maidens as forty of them fled out
of one parish into such obscure and remote places as their parents
and masters can yet have no news what is become of them.
{Correspondence Domestic, James 1st, Vol. 103, No. 42.)
Inclosure. 1618, Oct. 19.
Receipt of " Owen Evans of the Court of England " to Wil-
liam Michell of Ottery for ten shillings of English money for
freeing the parrish of Ottery from his Commission of pressing of
maidens for his Maj. service for the Bermudas and Virginia,
signed with his mark and duly witnessed, 1618, October 17.
{Correspond. Domestic, James I, Vol. 103, No. 42, I.)
230 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
1618, Nov. 13, Nethersham.
Sir Edward Hext Justice of the Peace of Somerset to the Privy
Council. Has according to their Lordships commands, deliv-
ered to this Bearer Owen Evans, lately committed by him (see
ante, Oct., 1618) with examinations concerning his offence —
Explains that in regard Evans was H. M. servant, he had him
cleanly lodged and well dieted while in gaol, and that he exam-
ined him as to what service he had to do for his Majesty — As-
sures their Lordships that Evans undue carriage in this matter
hath bred much grief and great prejudice to the people of these
parts. As many young women of several parishes round about
the parrish of Ottery as heard of it, flying in like manner from
their parents and masters. {Domestic Corresp. , James 1st, Vol.
103, No. 87.)
Inclosure. 161 8, Nov. 13.
Examinations of Francis Prewe, of Ottery, Thomas Crocker,
William Mitchell and John Watts, taken before Sir Edward Hext
the 16th and 31st of October, 1618. In reference to the pro-
ceedings of Owen Evans in endeavoring to press Maidens to be
sent to the Bermudas and Virginia — that same bred such terror
as above forty young women fled out of the parish of Ottery and
were not yet to be found : that he threatened Prewe should an-
swer his conduct in another place, if he failed, that Thomas
Crocker should be hanged in the morning if he failed to press
him some maidens, that Michell compounded with Evans for ten
shillings to be free : and that Evans gave John Watts four shill-
ings to press him four maidens and bring them to him at Sher-
borne Co., Dorset, and twelve pence to one Jacob Cryste to
press Evans his [Cryste' s] daughter. ( Correspondence Domestic,
James rst, Vol. 103, No. 87, I.)
SHIPPING, MEN, &C, SENT TO VIRGINIA. 231
A Note of the Shipping, Men, &c., Sent to Virginia, 1619.
(Abstract from Eng. Pub. Rec. Office, by W. N. Sainsbury.
A Note of the shipping, men and provisions sent to Virginia
by the Treasurer and Company, in the year 1619. There are
the names of eight ships set out by the Treasurer and Company,
with 871 persons besides four other ships with 390 persons, out
of which number 650 were sent over for public use as Tenants
for the Governor's Companys & Colledge & Minister's Glebe
lands. Ninety young maids to make wives for so many of the
Tenants. Boys (100), to make apprentices to those Tenants,
fifty servants for the public and fifty men ' ' to bear up the charge
of bringing up thirty of the Infidel children in true religion and
civility." The Commodities which these people are directed
principally to apply (next to their own necessary maintenance),
viz : Iron 150 persons sent to set up three iron works, cordage,
pitch & tar, timber, silk, vines and salt.
The people were plentifully furnished with apparel, bedding,
victuals for six months, implements for house and labour, ar-
mour, weapons, tools & other necessaries. Gifts to the Colony
this year: Fair plate & other rich ornaments for two Communion
tables, viz: one for the College & the other for the church of
Mary Robinson's founding, who in 1618, by will gave ^200 to
founding a church in Virginia — ^550 in gold for bringing up
children of the Infidels — and ,£300 by will of Nicholas Ferrar
to the College to be paid when ten Infidel children be placed in
it, also ^10 by an unknown person for advancing the plantation.
Patents granted this year to the Society of Southampton hundred,
Master Heath, Recorder of London, Master Wincopp, Master
Trade, Doctor Bohun, Master Pierce, Master Delbridge, Master
Points, Master Barkley, Capt. Bargrave and Capt. Ward, who
have undertaken to transport to Virginia great multitudes of
people with store of cattle. Said 1,261 persons being arrived,
will make the number of English in Virginia to amount to 2,400,
the cattle to about 500 with some horses & goats & infinite num-
ber of swine broken out into the woods. 3 pp. printed. {Colo-
nial Papers, Vol. I, No. 46.)
232 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
N. B. — Similar " Notes of the Shipping, men," &c., for the
years 1620, 1621, will be found in the Printed Collection of Broad-
sides in the Society of Antiquaries, London, Nos. 180, 194.
Which see.
Poor Children to be Sent to Virginia.
(Abstract from English Pub. Record Office, by W. N. Sainsbury.)
[The plan here set forth, of sending the pauper children of
the London streets to Virgina, was an early forerunner of the
wise philanthrophy which has done so much good in late years
by rescuing the same class from the streets of our large Ameri-
can cities, and securing them homes and employment in the
country.]
London, Jan. ye 28, i6y.
Sir Edwin Sandys, Secretary, to Sir Robert Naunton. The
city of London have by act of their Common Councils appointed
one hundred children out of their superfluous multitude to be
transported to Virginia, there to be bound apprentices for cer-
tain years and afterwards with very beneficial conditions for the
children, and have granted moreover a levy of ^500 among them-
selves for the apparelling of those children and towards their
charges of transportation. Now it falleth out that among these
children sundry being illdisposed & fitter for any remote place
than for this city declare their unwillingness to go to Virginia, of
whom the city is especially desirous to be disburdened, and in
Virginia under severe masters they may be brought to goodness.
But this city wanting authority to deliver and the Virginia com-
pany to transport these persons against their wills, the burden is
laid upon him by humble suit, to procure higher authority for
the warranting thereof so as to discharge both the city and our
company of this difficulty. (Corresp. Domestic, James 1st, Vol.
112, No. 49.)
EPITAPHS AT BRANDON, VA. 233
Petition of West, Claiborne, &c, to the King. [1622?]
(Abstract from Eng. Pub. Rec. Office, by W. N. Sainsbury.;
Petition of Capt. Francis West, Capt. William Claybourne,
John Brewse, Robert Sweet and William Capps, ancient plant-
ers and adventurers in Virginia, on behalf of themselves and the
rest of his Maj. poor distressed subjects of that plantation, to the
King; that by long experience, hazard and charge both of their
persons and estates for many years they have found that that
Country may be made useful for many commodities to supply
the wants of this Kingdom which are now sent from Foreign
Kingdoms, but by maintaining war with the Indians and the for-
mer benefit made by tobacco, time has been mispent so long as
now after payment of custom and freight, tobacco is of no value
and they are like to perish unless taken into his Maj. immediate
care & protection to make tobacco his own & take a convenient
proportion yearly at a reasonable price, so they may plant some
real commodity there to which that country is apt & fitt. Pray
that their suit may be taken into consideration and persons ap-
pointed to treat with them concerning the same. This petition
is signed by all the petitioners. {Colonial Papers, Vol. 2, No.
I5-)
Epitaphs at Brandon, Prince George County, Va.
I.
Sacred
to the Memory of
Nathaniel Harrison
of Brandon, Eldest Son of Nathaniel & Mary
Harrison, of Wakefield. He died
October 1st, 1781, at the age
of 78 years.
234 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
II.
Sacred
to the Memory of
Benjamin Harrison,
of Brandon, only son of Nathaniel Harrison
and his wife Mary Digges. Born on the 13th of
February, 1743. Died on the
7th of August, 1807.
III.
Mrs. Elizabeth Page Powell, relict of Alfred
Powell, & 4"1 daughter of Benjamin Harrison and his
3d wife, Evelyn Taylor Byrd. Born October 2d,
1804. Died Nov. 27, 1836.
IV.
George E. Harrison, son of Benjamin Harrison and
his 3d wife Evelyn Taylor Byrd. Born 1st
September, 1797, died Jan. 19, 1839.
V.
William B. Harrison, 2d son of Benjamin Harrison
and Evelyn Byrd. Born Nov. 31, 1800.
Died Sept. 22d, 1870.
VI.
George E. Harrison
Born June 20, 1837. Died April
18, 1880.
NOTE.
Nathaniel Harrison, the elder, of Brandon, married 1st, Mary, daugh-
ter of Hon. Cole Digges, of " Belfield," York county. She was buried
EPITAPHS AT BRANDON, VA. 235
at Denbigh Church, Warwick county, where her tomb, bearing Harrison
and Digges arms empaled, remains with the following inscription :
Here lieth
The body of Mary Harrison
Daughter of the Hon'ble Cole Digges, Esq.
President of his Maj'ty's Council for the Colony
and
Late Wife of Colonel Nathaniel Harrison
of Prince George County
By whom she had four children viz :
Nathaniel who was born May 27th, 1739,
and died June 13d, 1740,
Digges who was born October 22d, and died Nov'r 12th, 1741.
1 both interred near this place)
Also Elizabeth born July 30th 1737
Benjamin born February 13th 1742.
She so discharged the Several Duties
of Wife, Mother, Daughter, Neighbor
that her Relations & Acquaintance
might justly esteem their affliction insupportable
Was it not chastened with the Remembrance
That every Virtue which adds weight to their loss
Augments her Reward.
Obiit Nov'r 1744 ^Et. 27.
Col. Nathaniel Harrison, married secondly before February 15, 1748,
Lucy, daughter of Robt. Carter, of " Corotoman," and widow of Henry
Fitzhugh, of "Eagles Nest"; but had no issue by this marriage. Col.
Harrison appears to have held no office during the colonial period ex-
cept the rank in the militia indicated by his title; but was an active
supporter of American independence, from the beginning of the Revo-
lution, when he was a member of the Prince George county Committee
of Safety, as was his son Benjamin Harrison. The son Benjamin
was elected a member of the first State Executive Council ; but re-
signed in a short time, when his father was elected to fill his place. It
is believed that Col. Nathaniel Harrison was also the person of the
name who was president of the State senate in October, 1779.
Benjamin Harrison of Brandon, the son, married Evelyn Taylor, daugh-
ter of Col. Wm. Byrd (3d) of Westover. George Evelyn Harrison of
Brandon, married Isabella Harmanson Ritchie, daughter of Thos. Ritchie
of Richmond, a lady, who was the honored mistress of Brandon for so
many years, and died a short time ago, universally regretted. Wm.
Byrd Harrison, whose epitaph is also given, was the owner of Upper
Brandon, and the builder of the fine mansion house there.
Brandon, a fortunate exception to the fate of most old estates in Vir-
236 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
ginia, still remains the property of the Harrisons — the family of the
late George E. Harrison, whose epitaph is the last given above.
Nathaniel Harrison of ' ' Wakefield, ' ' Surry co. , named in the first epitaph
was member of the Council and Auditor General of the colony. As his
epitaph from his tomb at " Wakefield" has only been printed in a news-
paper, it may be preserved here : " Here lieth the body of the Honor-
able Nathaniel Harrison Esq., Son of the Honorable Benjamin Harrison,
Esq. He was born in this parish the 8 day April, 1677. Departed this
life the 30 day of November, 1727."
The epitaphs of his brother Henry, and his father Benjamin, both
councillors, from the tombs formerly at Cabin Point, but now at Brandon,
arid that of his brother, Benjamin, of " Berkeley," speaker of the House
of Burgesses; at Westover, have been several times in print.
VIRGINIA IN 1623.
(Abstracts from English Public Record Office, by W. N. Sainsbury. )
Governor and Council of Virginia to the Earl of
Southampton, &c.
1623, April 3, James City.
The Governor and Council of Virginia to the Earl of South-
ampton and the rest of his Maj. Council for Virginia. Since
their last letters there came two Indians to Martin's Hundred*
who were sent up to James City. One f who had lived much
among the English and by revealing the plot to divers on the
day of the massacre, saved their lives, was sent by the Great
King X with a message to the effect that enough blood had been
shed on both sides, that many of his people were starved by our
taking away their corn and burning their houses, and they de-
* Martin's Hundred on James river, extending from the neighborhood
of the present Williamsburg to near the Warwick river.
fA converted Indian who lived with Richard Pace, on the south
side of James river, opposite Jamestown. Before daylight on the morn-
ing of the massacre he revealed the plot to Pace, who after providing
for the security of his family and neighbors, rowed over to Jamestown,
and gave warning. See Stith's History of Virginia, p. 212; and Smith ' s
General History.
% Opechancanough.
VIRGINIA IN 1623. 237
sired they might be suffered to plant at Pamunkey and their
former seats, which if they might peaceably do they would send
home our people (about 20), whom they saved alive. The
other, called Comoham, an actor in the Massacre at Martin's Hun-
dred being a great man and not sent by the Great King, they
put in chains resolving to make such use of him as the times
shall require. The Messenger sent back with this answer that
if they would send home our people they should quietly set their
corn, within a week returned with Mrs. Boys* (the cheif of the
prisoners), apparelled like one of their Queens. Robert Poole f
(the interpreter) the reason the rest came not, because of his
threatening speeches. The Messenger dispatched alone with
beads from the friends of the prisoners which will no doubt has-
ten their return. "If they send home our people and soon
secure upon this Treaty, we shall have the better advantage both
to surprise them and cut down their corn." In reference to
their instructions for sending home Sassafras, & that 66 lbs.
should be gathered by every labouring man throughout the Col-
ony, upon penalty of 10 lbs. weight of tobacco for every 100
lbs. of sassafras not brought in by the first of March — and their
desire to send the fairest sort of silk grass which is toward the
Southward — hope to send it by the next shipping accompanied
with the earth of the nature of Terra Lemina j' to be had on Po-
tomac River both of which they can send in abundance. What
* Either the wife of Cheyney Boyse, member of the House of Bur-
gesses for Hog Island, 1629-32; or of Luke Boyse, member of the
House of Burgesses, 1623-4.
f Robert Poole was an interpreter as early as 1619, and lived in War-
wick county in 1627. See this Magazine, I, 195, 440.
J Terra Lemina or Terra Siggillata: "A kind of astringent earth, of
fatty consistence and reddish color, and used medicinally in the same
cases as the other boles. It has the external appearance of clay, with
a smooth surface resembling agate, especially in recent fractures. Like
soap it removes impurities. Like Kaolin, to which it is related, it has
its origin in the decomposition of feldspathic rocks." — Century Diction-
ary.
Smith found cliffs composed of a substance resembling terra siggillata.
But the only mineral on the Potomac especially mentioned by Smith was
a mine "like antimony" which he visited at the head of " Quiyough,"
which Stith thinks was Potomac creek; but which would seem more
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is done concerning the Duty {sic) boys, the City boys and the
City maids, Mr. Treasurer will inform. Capt. Neuce* lately dead.
Mr. Treasurer will give account of the company's affairs there.
It would be the most advantageous course for those officers who
have the command of their people, to give the Comp. yearly a
certain rate by the pole for so many as shall live. Those whose
numbers were sufficient, have been allowed to return to their
Plantations. Could have wished the Comp. commands had con-
curred with their opinions of planting nearer together. The in-
fection in great part brought in by these ships hath much disabled
them already, not only in the loss of ordinary men but of their
commanders. Beg that strict orders be given that the provisions
for the ship be well conditioned for it is certain that Dupper's
beer hath been the death of a great number of passengers — and
that he be made an example — Capt. Each f died so suddenly,
they could not understand his project, but Capt. Roger Smith £
with the best experienced of the ship tried the ground and found
all but the uppermost crust of oyster shells, a false loose ground
of a depth they could not discover — ordered them all to return
to England as no one was appointed to succeed Capt. Each in
case of his death. Intend to set to work on a fort on the shore
which would as fully command the channel & have raised every
twentieth man under command of Capt. Roger Smith. The
likely from the name to have been Acquia. From this place the Indians
obtained the silver like dust which they used in ornamenting themselves,
and which made " them look like Blackamoors dusted over with silver."
It was probably mica.
"A Declaration of the State of the Colonie," &c, by Edward Water-
house, London, 1622, states that from the Upper Chesapeake Bay, Lieu-
tenant Parkinson had brought "some of that kind of Earth called
Terra Lemina (there to be had in great abundance), as good as that of
Turkey." — NeitPs Virginia Company, p. 338.
* Captain Thomas Newce (brother of Sir William Newce), was dep-
uty in charge of the company's land and tenants in Virginia.
t Captain Each was sent to Virginia in 1622 "to build a block-house
amongst the oyster banks, that shall secure the river." — Smith's Gen-
eral History, pp. 570, 571. Arber's edition.
X Captain Roger Smith, after serving twelve years in the Low Coun-
tries, came to Virginia in 1620, and was appointed to the Council in
1621.
VIRGINIA IN 1623. 239
Governor & Council are now going down to set out the form of
the work. Regret and explain why the ship returned so empty;
Mr. Blany shipped great part of the Magazine of Tobacco in
the Hopewell. How unable they are to sustain these burthens
their great troubles & this year's poverty testify, but hope to
give satisfaction in the next crop.
Copy signed by Francis Wyatt, Geo. Yeardley, Geo. Sandys,
Chri. Dawson, Jo. Pott, Ralph Hamor, Jo. Pountes. 4 pp.
{Colonial Papers, Vol. II, No. 22.)
Governor Wyatt to John Ferrar.
1623, April 7.
Governor Sir Francis Wyatt to John Ferrar, Esquier,* at St.
Sithe's Lane. Excuses for not writing oftener in his letters to
Sir Edwin Sandys. Understand that Capt. Whitakert charges
eight of the Comp. tenants upon Wyatt' s account. Explana-
tions— two being sawyers were entertained immediately before
the Massacre to work about the intended Inn, and after that
about the Pallisadoes, the Court of Guard, &c. So that six
score weight of Tobacco is due from the Corporation of James
City. Wm. Smith was allowed for his (the Governor's) guard,
as one of the thirty which the country assigned him — there were
two Smiths — Roberts was hired to Gates [?Sir Thos.] and Bur-
land to Capt. Norton,;}; and deserved well their wages. Swart-
brick kept the Governor & Capt. Powell's cattle. John Radish
*John Ferrar, son of Nicholas Ferrar, of London, was deputy treasu-
rer of the Virginia Company from April 2?, 1619, to May 22, 1622; M.
P. for Tarn worth 1621-22, and died at Little Gidding September, 1657.
With his brother, Nicholas, and father, Nicholas, was eminently useful
in the founding of the Colony of Virginia.
t Doubtless Captain Jabez Whitaker, who was a member of the House
of Burgesses, 1623, and of the Council. See this Magazine, II, 78, and
January, 1894, page 295.
% By the instructions to Governor Wyatt, July 24, 1621, he was in-
structed "to take care of Captain William Norton and certain Italians
sent to set up a glass house." Hening, I, 116.
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was let out for rent, but after the Massacre, being furnished with
neither clothes nor provisions nor well in health his master kept
him. There was neither ground for these to plant nor provision,
& therelore he gave way that three or four should be let out. He
placed Capt. Whittaker upon the best ground he could, and had
no more ground to spare; indeed was straitened for room, and
such was the charge of guarding as he had not above 1,000 wt. (of
tobacco) of sixteen tenants of his that planted at Pasbehaighes.
Truth is he was fain to lend many of them having wives and
children more corn than all their crop of tobacco was worth. It
was his ill fortune to come when mischief was breeding, covered
over with a treacherous peace, "and think of supplying me
though but for upholding the reputation of my place." The
Margaret and John lighted in the Company of a Dutch Ship
who said he would come hither. Would be glad to know what
is to be done in such cases, as also to have a copy of their Pat-
ent. Our people so careless — some commission should be
thought of for a Martial Court at least ad terrorem. Some lately
surprised and cut off while trading who were manifestly strong
enough — not a piece discharged. Without doubt we must either
drive them ( ? the Indians) or they us out of the Country, for at
one time or another they play us false. The Margaret and John
newly come in of which they were in despair, and one from Mr.
Gookin * with forty men for him & thirty passengers besides,
the first in great distress for provisions and likely to be burthen-
some to the Country — both have suffered Extremely in their
passage. ' ' God send us in some ships with provision to bal-
lance them." They are cast behind hand for corn & their men
land ill in health. Hopes one day to see him to view the
Country.
3 pp. (Colonial Papers, No. 26).
* Daniel Gookin, a native of Kent, England, lived for a time near
Cork, Ireland. Arrived in Virginia November 22, 1621, and settled near
Newport News. He brought " fifty men of his owne, and thirty Passen-
gers, exceedingly well supplied with all sorts of provision and Cattle."
At the time of the massacre he refused to leave his plantation, and suc-
cessfully defended it against the Indians. His son, Daniel, removed to
New England, and became a prominent man there.
virginia in 1623. 241
George Sandys to John Ferrar.
1623, April 8, From Newports Newes.
George Sandys * to John Ferrar. Has sent Copy of his let-
ter by the Hopewell in reference to his debts — Sale of Sir Wil-
liam Nuce's tobacco — Has divers under arrest & has distrained
on the goods of others, but the Country is so empty of tobacco
that no present satisfaction will be given. Will trust no more
to promises; gave Mr. Blany the like counsel last year. Lieut.
Perce [sic] hath taken order in England to pay him ^50 he owes.
Has been at Kiccowtan to order his affairs in that place. Capt.
Nuce died very poor; he had no crop of tobacco this year, nor
hath any of the tenants a grain hardly of corn to sustain them.
All is laid on the short provisions sent with those that came
hither, by which means they depart (sic) with most of their corn
as soon as it is reaped to discharge their borrowings, and be-
sides the Company's tenants are planted on the barrenest places
in all the Country, by reason of his (Ferrar) affecting of cleared
ground which is generally worn out and ungrateful to the plant-
ers. Capt. Whitacres lost yearly his labour on the place where
he was seated. Paid Mr. Cleyborne his wages according to
Ferrar's agreement, viz: 200 weight of tobacco; he is now at
Kecowtan account of his management of Ferrar's tenants, Cap-
tain Wilcock's and Smith's payments — allowance to Capt. Nuce's
widow. She hath' nothing left to sustain herself and her poor
child, her husband having sold his land. She is a woman of
good birth and better conditions. The* Sea flower not yet
arrived. Ferrar may hereafter save the charge of a Deputy.
Sends the names of all his tenants that are living (wanting).
His pinnace lies like a wreck at Elizabeth City — Sent Nun with
his fellows (None deserve the Name of a Ship Wright) to view
her, & has set both them and others upon her. The vinerouns f
*The poet; then treasurer of Virginia. In the midst of the terror
and confusion in the winter following the massacre he translated the
Metamorphoses of Ovid, the first American poetry — or rather written in
America.
f Certain French vinedressers who had been sent to Virginia. There
are a number of grants to them of small tracts of land recorded in the
Virginia Land Books.
2
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"are placed together at Elizabeth City and altogether employed
about Silk Worms that they may send home some silk next
year. The Planters so busy about rebuilding and preparing
their grounds that few at this time either can or will attend them
— yet for his own part has set four to do nothing else and pre-
pared the Chamber wherein he lyes at Lieut. Perses * (sic), the
fairest in Virginia for that purpose. The French men's time out
next year, he must use means to procure their stay and send
more of their quality if he would have that work go readily for-
ward. Has sent his shallop as far almost as the Falls for sand
for the glass men, but could not find any that would serve, and
since to Cape Henry where they lighted on what they like; how-
ever send us two or three hogsheads out of England. All the
servants are dead, which Ferrar must supply, for the charge is
intollerable to hire them, which lyes upon him & he is not able
to feed his own family. And to give a greater blow to their
necessities, the Tygar sent forth a trading with Mr. Punte's
pinnace under Captain Spelman f (a man wary enough hereto-
fore and acquainted with their treacheries) is not only returned
empty, but himself with 26 well armed, sufficient to have de-
fended themselves against 500 Indians, are cut oft or taken
prisoners either by ambush or too much credulity, for as yet they
know not the certainty. The ship was attempted by 60 canoes
but dispersed by their ordnance; so that if the Sea flower come
not quickly in there will hardly be found a preservation against
famine — She having with great expence been set out to the
Somers Islands to furnish the Country with fruits. They have
viewed the place where they are going to erect their fort, natu-
rally almost entrenched about with deep ditches, and will do
their uttermost to finish it — Shall need great ordnance. It was
* Either Abraham Persey, Burgess, Councellor, &c, one of the
wealthiest men of the colony (see this Magazine, I, 187-1S8), or William
Pierce, who was long one of the leading men of Virginia, and Councel-
lor 1631-44. (See this Magazine, I, 447, &c.)
t Henry Spelman, third son of Sir Henry Spelman, of Congham, Nor-
folk, the distinguished antiquary and historian, who came to Virginia.
in 1609, and was killed by the Indians probably near the present site of
Washington, March 23, 1623. ^See Brown's Genesis, II, 1020; and this
Magazine, II, 65.)
VIRGINIA IN 1623. 243
impossible for him to send Silk grass, Earths, rareties, &c. , by
reason of the troubles and want of means. It would well please
the Country to hear he had taken revenge of Dupper for his
Stinking beer, which ( with what hath succeeded by their conta-
gion in his conscience) hath been the death of 200. Ferrar has
employed a strange purser, but Mr. Tucke deserves his thanks.
Great are the likelihoods of the vicinity of the South Sea by a
general report of the Indians. The mountains they say not
being past four days' journey above the falls. If furnished with
means he would willingly venture his life in that discovery.
Their slow supplies hardly rebuild every year — the decays of the
former retain them in a languishing state and curb them from
the carrying (on) of enterprise of moment. It is a great pity
that so goodly a territory as Martin's Hundred should be no
better followed ; an undoubted profit might there be raised be-
sides the honour and example. " It doth grieve me much that
your noble disposition and burning zeal to the good of this place
should encounter with such disheartenings and be burthened with
so many engagements; but I hope ere long we shall remove the
first and free you of the latter, wherein there shall be nothing
wanting that lies in the endeavours of your devoted Servant."
3 pp. — Indorsed " by the Abigail." — {Colonial Papers, Vol. 2,
No. 27).
Christopher Davison to John Ferrar.
1623, April 14, James City.
Chr. Davison* to [John Ferrar] shall not give him such satis-
faction as he deserves, his long sickness and absence from busi-
ness since his arrival may somewhat excuse him. Had sent a
list of the names of all the people that died or were slain by the
Indians since the Massacre and of all that remain alive, but since
he could not procure the bills from many particular plantations,
he thought it better to send a perfect catalogue by the next ship
than a lame and imperfect one by this (See 16 Feb., 1624). Has
not been able to send by this ship the 30^ of tobacco to pay
* Secretary of Virginia. Believed to have been the son of William
Davison, Secretary of State to Queen Elizabeth.
244 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Mr. Bland as he could not yet receive that poor quantity due
from his five Tenants to himself (all he has remaining alive) nor
one grain of corn to keep them in this time of scarcity, but he
shall receive it by the next shipping with ^3 due to Bland for
the transport of his brother Thomas Fynch (who died soon after
his arrival), in the stead of Davison's little daughter about which
(sic) he sent a few lines by Capt. Each. The benefit of his place
is so mean, having so few tenants remaining that if the Comp.
repair not his losses of the 14 or 15 tenants, and certain cows
promised these two years, he shall have small cause to rejoice by
these employments in their service; but presumes upon his fa-
vour and furtherance. The Margaret and John accounted a lost
ship, arrived about the 7th or 8th of April, also about the 10th
the ship sent by Mr. Gookin, he thinks called the Providence,
came to Newports News. But the Seaflower has not yet ar-
rived 'tho long expected, whose supplies of corn & provisions
make her extraordinarily desired. Has sent answer to as many
of the petitioners as he was desired (wanting).
2 pp. Indorsed: " By the Abigail." — (Colonial Papers, Vol.
II, No. 28.)
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY WILLS.
(Contributed by R. S. Thomas.)
THE WILL OF EDWARD WILMOTH.
[Unimportant clauses omitted.]
I, Edward Wilmoth, being at this time Very weak in Body but
perfect of memory.
Imprimis. I do by these presents make my beloved wife Annis
Wilmoth, my full & whole executrix of all my goods and chattels
in Virginia or elsewhere, particularly I give unto my wife af'd
four milch cows, a steer, and a Heifer that is on Lawns Creek
side,- and a young yearling Bull. Also I give unto my daugh-
ter Frances a yerling Heifer. Also I give unto my son John
Wilmoth a cow calf, and to my son Robert Wilmoth a cow calf.
Also if any of these children dye before they come to age it is
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY WILLS. 245
my will the said cattle shall come to the survivour. Also the
plantation that we are upon I give unto my wife and all my
Household Stuff & Moveables. Also I intreat John Jackson &
George Coboraft to be my Overseers for the performance of my
last Will and Testament, being a true Act and Deed of mine
own. Witness my hand this 15th day of February, 1647.
Edward Wilmoth.
Teste: John Jackson, John Carter.
[I never knew of any Wilmoths in the county.]
THE WILL OF ANTHONY JONES.
In the name of God, Amen, the 16th day of August, 1649.
I, Anthony Jones, of Isle of Wight County, in Virginia, being
in weak estate of Body but sound memory and perfect, do make
my last Will and Testament as followeth :
Imprimis. I bequeath my Soul to God my Creator, and my
Body to the earth from whence it came. And of my Goods
which God hath given me.
Item. I bequeath to my Brother William Jones, if so be he
comes to live in this country, four cows, one servant, one feather
bed, one stear and corn sufficient for the year, with that Planta-
tion where Thomas Parker lived, to be fitted up for him. But,
and if he come in a single man, to live with my wife in this my
new dwelling House plantation, or if in case he have a Desire to
return home again with the shipping, to have Three Thousand
Pounds Tobacco sent him Home the next year and Two Thous-
and this year.
Item. I give to my daughter-in-law Ann Smith, the planta-
tion I now live on with the Dividend of land there to belonging
after my wife's decease.
Item. I give to my sister Catharine Jones Five Pounds Ster-
ling, to be paid her at the return of the ships if she be living. I
bequeath to my Godson Anthony Bonford, one Heifer to be paid
the next May.
Item. I give and bequeath to Thomas and John Smith all
my land due to take up at The Black Water or elsewhere which
is Two Thousand Acres as is recorded at James Town, and that
246 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
it be divided into two parts, each to have a several Patent by
himself.
Item. I make my wife Ann my whole & sole execx of all my
goods & chattels whatsoever, after my Debts are paid.
Anthony Jones.
Signed, sealed and carefully perused:
Robert Watson, Edwd Chetwood, Thomas Braser.
[Anthony Jones and Richard Death were burgesses in 1639
and 1642-3. Virginia Magazine of History and Biography,
Vol. II, p. 99; and I Henn., p. 224.]
THE WILL OF EDWARD CHETW1NE.
[Unimportant clauses omitted.]
The Seventh Day of September, 1649. I, Edward Chetwine,
of the Isle of Wight County in Virginia, being of Weak State
in Body, but Sound in mind and of perfect memory, do make
my last Will and Testament, as followeth:
Imp8. I give to James House and Thomas Attwell one year
of their Times.
Item. I give James House all my Bedding and what else of
mine is at Mr. Aldred's, only one Brass I give my boy,
Thomas Attwell.
Item. I give to Christopher Holms all my wearing apparel.
Item. I give John Young my gun.
Item. I give Mr. Robert Watson, Henry Pitt, John Inglish,
Nicholas Aldred, Mrs. Anne Jones and all her children, each of
the aforesd Partys one pair of Gloves and a mourning Ribbon.
Item. To my brother I give my lands, tenements and hered-
itaments, with Thanks that he hath supplied me notwithstanding
he hither sent me for a Sacrifice.
And for the performance of this my Will and Testament, my
Debts being paid, I leave Mr. Robert Watson and Henry Pitt
my executors.
Nomen Caret.
Probat 1* Sacrement —
Tho. Brook & Gulelmi Rufhn, 27 ° die Sep', 1649.
[I never heard of any Chetwines in the county.]
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY WILLS. 247
THE WILL OF JOHN VASSER.
In the name of God, Amen. This 14th of January, 1650.
I, John Vasser, the unprofitable servant of God, sick in body,
but strong in mind, do willingly and with a firm heart render
and give unto the Hands of the Lord my Creator my Spirit
I" is also my Body in hope of Resurrection, &c. I Bestow my
Worldly Estate as followeth: My will and pleasure is to appoint
Mr. James Pyland and Thomas Waller my overseers of this my
Last Will and Testament over all my Estate. My will is to give
unto my eldest son, John Vasser, Mildred, Peter and Ann Vas-
ser, three cows called young Harris, old Star and young Star,
with the female increase of the said cattle until such time they
come at age, and then them and their encrease to be equally
Devided amongst them. I give unto my eldest daughter, Eliz-
abeth Vasser, two cows named Brown Bess and Napus, also a
gold ring to be delivered at her day of Marriage. Lastly, I give
unto my wife all the rest of my whole estate which I am possest,
with all Plantation, Cattle, Hogs, moveables, Immovables, all
within and abroad. Likewise all Debts and Dues by bill, bond
or book, making my wife, Elizabeth, my sole executrix of all
that I am possest with all. This is my last Will and Testament.
Witness my hand the day and year above written.
John Vasser, Sign't.
Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the presence of
John Lewis, Richard Ames, Tho. Walter.
I never knew any Vassers in this county. He mentions James
Pyland. James Pyland was, along with John Hammond, a Bur-
gess from this county in 1652 to that Puritan Legislature, and
the strength of their cavalier propensities stands out in bold
relief on the pages of I Hening, pages 374-5.
Hammond wrote so strongly about the powers that be in these
days that he was expelled for " libell," and James Pyland enter-
tained, aided and abetted Thomas Woodward, who was "a vio-
lent royalist, who had been assayer to the London Mint, and was
dismissed in 1649 by Bradshall, President of the Council of State,
because of his opposition to Parliament, and who came to Vir-
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ginia vowing that he would never see England again until his
Majesty's return from exile." Va. Car., page 229. He re-
mained in Virginia. In an old Vestry Book, beginning in 1723,
the name of a James Pyland, clerk to the Vestry, is on the first
page. — R. S. T.
THE WILL OF WILLIAM JEWRY.
[Unimportant clauses omitted.]
I, William Jewry, of the Isle of Wight County, being very
sick & weak, but of perfect mind and memory.
To be buried at the Discretion of my Executor in the Parish
Church of the county afores'd.
After my Debts which I justly owe unto any man, being first
paid and my funeral expenses satisfied.
Imprimis. I Give and Bequeath unto Elizabeth Penny, the
daughter of Richard Penny, of the county aforesaid, .One year-
ling cow calf.
Item. I give and Bequeath unto Robert Ruffin, son of Wil-
liam Ruffin of the Isle of Wight county af'd, one Heifer of the
proper Mark of me the s'd William Jewry.
Item. I give and Bequeath unto John Arran, son of John
Arran of the County af'd a calf, all and singular, the rest of my
estate I give and Bequeath unto my dear and loving friend ye
af'd Jno. Aarran, forr, and of this my last Will and Testament
do make and ordain him full and sole Executor.
In Witness whereof I, the said William Jewry, renouncing all
former wills to this my last Will & Testament, have set my hand
the first of January Anno Domini, 1651.
William X Jewry.
Mark.
Signed and delivered in the presence of us.
Richard R. P Penny, William XR Ruffin, William Westray.
Mark. Mark.
[I never heard of the family of Jewry. It will be noticed that
he directs his body to be buried in the parish church. — R. S. T.]
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY WILLS. 249
THE WILL OF JOHN OLIVER.
I, John Oliver, being in good Health of Body and bound for
England, do order and dispose of that estate the which it hath
pleased God of his Mercy to bestow upon me (in case it should
please God to take me to himself before I shall return hither to
Virginia again), as follovveth:
Item. I make my loving wife Ellin Oliver, my full and whole
executrix of all and every part of my Estate, those Legacies
hereafter, being first paid. For my Land on which I now live
and Two Hundred acres of Land which I have at Blackwater, I
do Give and Bequeath unto my two Daughters equally between
them, &c. * * [Unimportant clauses omitted.]
Item. I give and Bequeath unto my son John a cow calf which
is fallen this year.
Item. For all the rest of my estate I do leave it wholy to my
loving wife whom before I have made my whole Executrix to be
at her disposing. And for the performance of this my last Will
and testament, I do appoint my loving friends James Pyland
and Robert Bird, Overseers. In witness whereof I have here-
unto set my hand and seal this 19th of April, 1652.
John Oliver, (Seal.)
Testes :
James Pyland, John Burton, John X Reining.
Mark.
NOTES ON THE WILL OF CAPTAIN JOHN MOON.
(Printed July, 189S. By R. S. T.)
John Moon was a burgess in 1639 an<^ in 1652. Va. Mag. of
Hist, and Biog., Vol. II, p. 99. I Henn., 370. I have known
of Moonsfield and Moon's creek all my life. Moonsfield was in
my earliest knowledge a part of the estate of Willis Wilson and
after his death it was bought and is now owned by Henry Diggs.
It is near the mouth of Pagan creek. Moon's creek flows into
Pagan creek. Red Point projects into Pagan creek about a mile
and a half from Smithfield and runs back thence to the Old
Brick Church, lying upon Pagan and Cypress creeks. Cypress
creek flows into Pagan creek at Smithfield. The King of All
Places is the first landing on Cypress creek and is so called from
250 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
its very high bluffs, and the channel of the creek which runs
right up to the bluff, and its depth of water. From the mouth
of Pagan creek there are extensive flats extending thirty, forty,
fifty feet and more from the shore, preventing the easy loading
of a vessel, but at the King of All Places the vessel can be right
up at the shore and be loaded without the least trouble; hence
it was The King of All Places for shipping purposes. This is
perfectly apparent ' ' to the oldest inhabitant ' ' now, but ' ' the old-
est inhabitant" never dreampt that these names were so an-
cient. The King of All Places is on the land of Mr. John
Grimes, and the farms now owned by John Grimes, James P.
Andrews, E. M. Morrison, W. D. Folk, A. Bunkley and Henry
Diggs, will easily show the possessions of John Moon and en-
able anyone to have quite a good idea of Bethlehem, Bethlehem
creek, Bethsaida and all other places mentioned in the will of
John Moon.
THE WILL OF JOHN STILES.
[Unimportant clauses are omitted.]
In the name of God, Amen. I, John Stiles, being sick and
weak in Body, but of perfect memory, * *
Item. I give and bequeath unto my son, John Stiles, all my
Plantation, being Two Hundred acres of land, together with the
cattle hereafter specified (vizt. ): one Brown Cow called by the
name of paile, and one Brinded pyde cow called by the name of
Fortune, and a red cow with a bob tail, a pale red cow called by
the name of Rose, and one whitish brown pyed Heifer about
three years old, and one blackish cow calfe, white aboute the
udder and about the hinder feet [&c], all which cattle, being
seven in number, do give unto my son, John Stiles, with all their
increase.
Item. I give unto John Murry, my Godson, One cow cafe,
to be paid the next ensuing year.
Item. I give unto Elizabeth Johnson, my God daughter, one
cow calfe, to be paid two years hence.
Item. I give unto Joane Maddin, my God daughter, one cow
calfe, to be paid three vears hence.
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY WILLS. 251
Item. I give and bequeath all the remainder of my Estate,
whether Cattel, Hoggs, Household Stuff, Servants, Debts or
any other thing to me belonging or any wise appertaining, unto
my loving Wife, Elizabeth Stiles, and do make her my full and
whole Execux of this my last Will and Testament. I do desire
my loveing friend, Humphrey Clark, to be my Overseer to see
this my last Will and Testament performed & fullfilled. And in
witness of the truth hereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal
this 26th of Octob1, 16S2.
Sig.
John S Stiles.
Being present —
Thomas Johnson, James Pyland.
[I never heard of a Stiles in the county.]
THE WILL OF JOSEPH COBBS.
This is the last Will and Testament of me, Joseph Cobbs, aged
sixty years of age or thereabouts. Imprimis. I do bequeath
unto my well beloved wife, Elizabeth Cobbs, one parcel of land
containing Three Hundred Acres of Land or thereabout, com-
monly called Goose Hill Land. And further I do Bequeath
unto my well beloved Wife all Moveables that are upon the sd
land, as cattle (to say), seventeen head of cows and yearlings
and three calves, with Hoggs, Young and old, Thirty Two or
thereabouts. Provided she does marry, ye said children that
are left shall have each a child's proportion, and so to be devided
between them. And further I do Bequeath to my son, Benjamin
Cobbs, one red cow and her calf. Item. And further I do Be-
queath to my son, Pharoah Cobbs, one cow and her calf, red.
Item. And further I do Bequeath unto my daughter, Elizabeth
Cobbs, one black cow and one black yearling. Item. This is
my last Will and Testament, now living at the mercy of God on
my death bed in good sense. As Witness my hand this ist day
of March, Anno Dom. 1653-4.
Joseph S Cobbs. [Seal.]
Signed, Sealed and Delivd in ye presence of us,
Joseph Dunn, Jno. Childs.
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[The county of Southampton was cut off from the county of
Isle of Wight in 1752, and in 1833 the Cobbs of Southampton
were united by marriage to the Ferns of Isle of Wight, with
whom they had been friends and neighbors more than one hun-
dred and eighty years before.]
THE WILL OF CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS.
[Unimportant clauses omitted.]
The first Day of May, 1654. I, Christopher Reynolds, of the
Isle of Wight County, in Virginia, planter, being healthful in
Body and Sound in Mind and Memory. * *
Imprimis. I give and Bequeath unto my Son, Christopher
Reynolds, all my land on the Southerly side of the freshest
Swamp that Richard Jordan now liveth upon. And I give unto
my son John, all my Land on the Northerly Side of the freshest
Swamp, and one cow, and he to enjoy the said Land at Twenty
one years of age. And unto my son Richard, I give all my
Land I now live upon and one cow, and he to enjoy the sd land
at Twenty one years of age. And my daughter Abbasha, I
have given unto her a Portion already, which was two cows and
two calves. And I give unto my daughter Elizabeth, one Hei-
fer of two years old, besides the stock I gave her formerly. And
unto my daughter Jane, I give one cow and one yearling Heifer.
And I give unto George Rivers one yearling Heifer. And I
give unto the child my wife now goeth with if it lives two cows,
to enjoy them at three years old. And if any of my children
dye, my will is that the other should succeed what estate they
leave. And unto Elizabeth, my loving wife, I give all the rest
of my estate, both goods and chattels, moveable and unmove-
able, and debts that are due to me from any person or persons
whatsoever, and my two servants, she paying all my debts truly
and justly. And I do constitute and ordain Elizabeth, my lov-
ing wife, my whole and sole Executrix. And my will is that
my wife, Elizabeth, shall have the ordering and bringing up
John and Richard, my sons, until they be sixteen years of age,
and Elizabeth & Jane until they be fifteen years of age. In wit-
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY WILLS. 253
ness whereof, I, the sd Christopher Reynolds, have hereunto set
my Hand & Seal the Day and Year first above written.
Christopher Reynolds. [Seal.]
Sealed, subscribed and delivered in the presence of
Sylvester B Bullen, Anthony A Mathews.
Mark. Mark.
[Charles Reynolds was Burgess in 1652. In Will Book, No.
2, there is an appraisement of the estate of Richard Reynolds,
on June 24, 1707, and the will of a Richard Reynolds, on July
7, 171.1, in which he speaks of his loving wife, Elizabeth, and
his sons, Richard, Sharp, Christopher. The same book con-
tains the will of John Reynolds, March 11, 1668, and of Henry
Reynolds, April 6, 1679.
The family of Reynolds still continues in the county.]
THE WILL OF HUMPHREY CLARKE.
(Unimportant clause omitted.)
I, Humphrey Clark, of the Isle of Wight county, Cooper,
being sick and weak in Body, but of perfect memory.
And for the rest of my Worldly estates after my debts paid, I
do dispose of in manner and form following:
I do give unto my son John Clarke and to his heirs, all Lands
whatsoever that do belong to me by any Rights, Patents or
otherwise whatsoever, with the best Feather bed unto me now
belonging, with what furniture belongs to it, with one half of
what cattle are mine. And the other half I do give and Bequeath
to my wife Jane Clark.
Item. I do give more unto my loving wife Jane Clarke, all
my Household stuff with all other my furniture in the house, as
Linen & Woolen, only such excepted as are in this my will
specified.
Item. I do give unto my daughter in law Jane Brunt, one
feather bed with what furniture belongs to it. I do acknowledge
that six hundred pounds of tobacco due from John Shery doth
belong unto Jane Brunt.
Item. I do give unto my two kinswomen Jane How and
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Mary Clarke, each of them one cow calf to be delivered this
Fall. And whereas Mary Clark is a Covenant-Servant for seven
years I do remitt and give her three years of her time.
Item. I do desire and appoint that my servants shall be kept
together and the one half of the benefit of their Labour shall be
made use of for the maintenance of son John Clarke at school.
Item. I do give unto Thomas Holmes and John Williams
each of them one yearling Heifer.
Item. I do give unto William Godwin, John Williams,
Welchman and my servant, each of them one Cow calf to be
deliv'd the next Fall after this.
Item. It is my will that my wife Jane Clark shall not make
away, nor give at her decease any part of this estate from my
son John Clark, but at her decease all which I have left to her
for her maintenance to be properly his. Likewise I do make
my loving wife Jane Clark my lawful executrix and no other.
And I do appoint my well beloved friend Robert Bird, Over-
seer of this my last Will and for the performance of it to all true
intents and purposes. Thus I do Renounce and Revoke all for-
mer wills, nullifying them: and Ratifying & confirming this.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 3d
March, 1655.
Humphrey Clark.
Witness:
Thomas Holmes, William Bracey, Alice C Bostock.
Mark.
[There are no Clarks now in the county that I know of, whose
ancestors were of the early settlers.]
THE WILL OF ROBERT DUNSTER.
I, Robert Dunster, being weak and sick of Body, but of sound
and perfect memory, do bequeath my Soul to God, my Sin to
the Devil, and my Body to the Earth to be buried in ye usual
Burying Place. And for my worldly goods I do dispose of it
by this my last Will and Testament as followeth (viz.):
I give unto my dearly beloved wife all my debts due to me
either by Bill or Bond or otherwise in Virginia. Item. I give
unto my beloved wife likewise all my cattle both young and old,
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male and female. Item. I give unto my loving" wife all my
Hoggs male and female. Item. I give unto my loving wife
aforesaid all my Household goods whatsoever and all my wear-
ing apparel and all my books. Lastly I give unto my loving
wife this mv now dwelling plantation, both Housing and Ground.
I give likewise unto my Brother, Leonard Dunster, half a crown,
and to his son, William Dunster, half a crown after my Decease,
and all this to be fully accomplished according to the true Intent
and Meaning hereof. Witness my hand.
Robert Dunster.
Witness us —
Wm. Travers, Wm. Jux, Thomas T Wright.
Mark.
[Probated May 17, 1656. He was the minister who was a wit-
ness to the will of Robert Watson on November 6, 1651. Wil-
liam Jewry, in 1651, directed his body to be buried in the Parish
Church, and Robert Dunster directs his body to be buried in the
usual burying place. The ' ' usual burying place ' ' was at the
Parish Church from 1623-4, if not from 1619. I Hening, page
123. The usual burying place for the Upper Parish was at the
Old Bay Church, and for the Lower at the Old Brick Church
built in 1632.]
A NEW CLUE TO THE LEE ANCESTRY.
Letter from Lancelot Lee, of Coton, England, to
Thomas Lee, of Stratford, Va.
(From copy in Collections of Virginia Historical Society.)
[The letter printed below throws new light on the subject of
the English ancestry of the Virginia Lees, as it shows who was
the person from whom Hon. Thomas Lee claimed descent. This
letter is evidently in reply to one from Thomas Lee, of Stratford.
And it is also evident that Lancelot Lee has understood his cor-
respondent to state that the Richard Lee, named as being ances-
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tor of the American family, went to Virginia in 1616. This, of
course, as far as it refers to the settlement of Thomas Lee's fam-
ily in Virginia, is an error; and it seems probable that it is a mis-
understanding of Lancelot Lee. Thomas Lee was twenty-four
years of age when his father, Richard Lee 2d, died, and the lat-
ter was sixteen when his father, Colonel Richard Lee, the immi-
grant, died. There can be no doubt that Thomas Lee would
know perfectly well about what time his grandfather settled in
the Colony. He must also have been familiar with the titles to
his own lands, which had descended from his grandfather, and
these would show him that his ancestor was not in Virginia as
early as 1616. So it may be concluded, with a fair degree of
certainty, that Thomas Lee did not state that Richard, brother
of Thomas Lee, of Coton, came to Virginia in 1616, or that his
emigrant ancestor came in that year. The chief value of the
letter is that Hon. Thomas Lee, who could readily, after he
reached manhood, have received the information from his father,
who was born in 1647, claimed descent from a Richard Lee,
whose father died in 1605. It seems highly probable that this
Richard Lee (the son of John Lee, of Coton) was father of Col-
onel Richard Lee, the immigrant to Virginia.
This letter was unknown to Dr. Edmund J. Lee; but Mr. Wil-
liam Blackstone Lee, of Seend, Wilts., England, in his sketch of
the Lees of Langley and Coton, contained in Dr. Lee's admirable
book, says, after naming the sons of John, of Coton, and ac-
counting for several of them: "But what of Edward, Rich-
ard and Jasper? The question is very interesting, in view of
the problem as to the immediate parentage of Colonel Richard
Lee, the first of the Virginia branch, as either of the brothers
might, in point of time, have been his father. "
The first letter here printed was addressed to General Robert
E. Lee.]
Fair Fountain, August 1, 1866.
My dear General:
Permit a stranger to trouble you with a few interrogatories
respecting the Lee family. I herewith enclose you a letter from
Lancelot Lee to Hon. Thomas Lee, President of the Colony of
Virginia, which I thought might be of some interest to you, in
A NEW CLUE TO THE LEE ANCESTRY. 257
connection with the early history of your family. The letter is
dated as far back as 1745 and it traces the Lee family back to
the early part of the reign of William the Norman. This is the
most authentic account we have of the Lee family before it im-
migrated to this country.
You would very much oblige me if you could find time in
your vacation, by giving me a brief sketch of the Lee family
after it reached this country — both of those who settled in Vir-
ginia, and those who settled in this State. I am descended from
that branch of the family which settled in Maryland. My mother
was a Miss Clerklee, her father was named fames Clerk and
married Margaret Russell Lee, and they for some reason
combined their names and made it Clerklee. Richard Lee of
Blenheim, my ancestor, who acted for a short time as Proprietary
Governor of Maryland in 1772, vice Robert Eden, who had gone
to England at that time, had two sons, Richard and Philip
Thomas. Of what became of Richard I have no account, but
Philip Thomas was the father of Margaret Russell Lee — the
mother of Caroline Ashton Clerklee, my mother, Clerklee was
my mother's maiden name. She married Josias Hawkins, of
this county, known as Judge Hawkins.
I have just completed a "family tree" of my father's family,
tracing it as far back as we have any certain account, I want now
to make a similar one of my mother's family, and if you could help
me with any records or reminiscences that can be relied on as
correct, you will do me a favor that I will not know how to re-
quite.
You may make any disposition you like of the letter I enclose.
I am with great respect, my dear General, ■
Your obedient servant,
Josias Hawkins.
Please address:
Josias Hawkins, Port Tobacco, Charles county, Maryland.
Letter of Lancelot Lee to the Hon. Thomas Lee
Copy of a letter from Lancelot Lee of England, to the Hon.
Thomas Lee, President of the Colony of Virginia, dated, Coton,
Shropshire, May 21st, 1745:
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The first of our family came into England with the Saxons.
One of the descendants was High Sheriff of this county in the
19th of William the Conquerer. Till the year 1327 there is no
mention where they lived and then John Lee is called Dominie
de Boden. Robert, his grandson in 1385, married Margaret,
daughter and co-heiress of Thomas Astley, of Nordley (which
estate we have possessed ever since), and in her right quarter
the Astley arms, as you see on my seal. By her he had two
sons, Roger and John. Roger is called Dominie de Langley.
This place is near Shrewsbury — it continued in the elder Branch
of our family till it was extinct. Humphrey, one of Roger's
descendants, was created a Baronet. In Gibon's edition of Cam-
den's Britania, after a description of Shrewsbury, is this account:
"Near this town is situated Langley, the seat of the ancient
family of Lees, which is now extinct." They knew nothing of
the second son John, from whom we are descended.
John married Locosa Packinton (of a Worcestershire family),
and had by her one son, Thomas, who married Elizabeth Cor-
bine. They had an only son, Thomas, who married Johanna
Minter, of Haughton. Humphrey, his son, built a house about
a half mile from Nordley, and called it Coton — the family seat
ever since. He married Catharine Blount. This marriage pro-
duced an only son, John, the father of our ancestors. He mar-
ried Locosa Rowney (of a Worcestershire family), who was a
fruitful example to her descendants, about the year 1560, and
had by her eight sons — Thomas, his heir, William, who died an
infant, Edward, Gilbert, Jasper, Richard, Ferdinand and Tobias.
We have no account of what became of any of them, so that
some of their posterity may still be living as well as yourself.
Thomas married between the years 1584 and 1590; at that time
he must have been between twenty and thirty years old. Your
ancestor, Richard, you see, was the sixth son, so that he must
have been at least that number of years younger than his brother
Thomas. By this computation, in the year 1616 (at which time
you say he came to Virginia); he must have been between thirty
and forty years old. A fine time of life, when the understand-
ing and body are in full perfection, to undertake the settlement
of a colony. By the desire I have myself to know the particu-
lars of your branch of the family, since the separation, I judge
A NEW CLUE TO THE LEE AN'CESTRV. 259
that the following particulars, relating to my own, will be agree-
able to you:
Thomas married Dorothy Patty, of Pockford, in their county,
and had the following children: Lancelot, his son and heir, Eli-
nora, Jocosa, Jane, John (extinct), Catharine, Mary, Anne and
Martha. Of what became of the daughters, I have no account.
Lancelot had two wives, Jane Hempson and Elizabeth Gough
(both of Staffordshire families). He died in 1663, aged 70.
By his first wife he left three children — John, who died unmar-
ried, Thomas, his heir, and Richard; by his second wife he left
seven children — Lancelot, Thomas, Humphrey, Dorothv, Eliza-
beth, Ann and Jane. Thomas had three wives; the first was
mother to my father; she brought him Eldred, Lancelot, John,
Thomas and Dorothy. Her name was Dorothy Eldred, of a
Suffolk family. His second wife was Lady Mary Hewit, widow
of Doctor Hewit and daughter of the Earl of Lindsey; she
brought no children. The third wife was Charity Rivers, of a
Kentish family; by- her he had George, James and John. My
father, Eldred Lancelot Lee, married the youngest daughter of
Sir Harry Gough, of a Staffordshire family. She is now alive.
We are at present a numerous family — seven daughters and three
sons. My Uncle Thomas' widow is still living, and she has one
son, who has changed his name and has a good estate in Wilt-
shire. My Uncle John left behind him one son, who is a clergy-
man and has a living in Oxfordshire. It is very extraordinary
that any family, considering the great revolutions that have so
frequently happened in England, should remain for nearly 700
years in the same state which our family has done. The last
two or three generations must certainly have been very frugal,
or they could not have preserved the estate. Variety of wives
and a large number of daughters are a very heavy weight upon
land, and can only be balanced by very prudent management.
The estate has been increased only in proportion to the value of
money. By this may very fairly be collected that we are not
an avaricious people. From the first part of this letter you will
readily discover me to be a talkative young man, who has not
had the cares of a family to compose his mind; curiosity has
thrown me a good deal abroad in the world, but at present I live
in the country, entirely taken up with the diversions my gardens
260 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
and fields afford me, and endeavoring to make Mahomet's Par-
adise by Art, which you enjoy by Nature. Your fruits and
shades are indeed delightful. I have tasted them in the Eastern
though not in the " Western " World. In both I imagine they
are equally perfect; but Mahomet's own black-eyed girls could
not excel our English women. At least I would think so, had I
once fixed my choice. I have proportioned the length of my
letter to the length of the journey it must go; by the length of
your return, I shall measure your approbation.
After all give me leave to beg a small favor of you — the fol-
lowing trees are, I believe, native of Virginia, which I have en-
deavored to procure the seeds of, but have hitherto been
unsuccessful — the Virginia Cypress (it grows on wet, marshy
land), the scarlet oak and the Paria, or scarlet flowering horse
chestnut. The cones of the Cypress should be sent entire; the
acorns and chestnuts will easily keep so short a voyage. Pardon
this trouble, which if I can return with anything this Island
affords within my power, you may fully command.
Your humble servant,
(Signed) Lancelot Lee.
Mr. Thomas Lee.
CARTER PAPERS.
An Inventory of all the S * * * and personal
property of the hon'ble robert carter of the
county of Lancaster Esq., Deceased, taken as di-
rected IN HIS LAST WILL, VIZT.
(Continued from last number.)
R. AT. 6. A Box abt. half full of Ditto.
A Box qt. two Coach Glasses, i of them broke, A small box
with some Jesuits Bark in it, A Cask qt. 10 pr wool cards, 3
Chests with Medicines in them, A Box qt. 23 Beer Glasses, A
D° qt. , Some Indigo, A Do. qt., Some gun flints, 6 loafs Double
CARTER PAPERS. 261
Refined Sugar, 4 pound pepper, Some Cinnamon, Cloves and
Mace — In a Cask.
Loose In the said Store, Vizt:
3 Butchers pads, 5 Leather Bucketts, 1 Womans pillion &
cover, 8 pr. holsters and Breast plates, 1 old Embroarderd
Housing- pistol Caps, 1 pr. grey Cloth Laced pistol Caps, 1 pr.
saddle baggs, 2 chairs with Ronshia Leather Seats, 6 chince
Trapps, 3 physick Sifters, A parcel of Barras, 3 Bottles Strough-
tone Dropps, 1 Carpenter's adz, 1 New X Cut Saw, A pr. large
Iron bolts for a Door, 2 pr. Large pott hooks, 1 brass Shovel,
'2 chamber locks, 8 stone jugs, 6 large stone Bottles, 2 large
earthern pans full of Turpentine, A Bottle of oyle of Turpen-
tine, 1 Dripping pan, 3 double or flint racking Bottles, A
pottle pewter pott, 9 weavers stays, 1 Cource Sifter, 2 Mopps,
4 house brooms, 3 house Lanthorns, 1 Tin Apple Roaster,
A Baskett lin'd with Tin.
In the Chamber over the Brick Store.
The following Books vizt. * * Works, vol0 1st, * * 2d,
Ditto, vol. 1st, * * vol. 2d, * * lgemont, vol. 1st,
* * vol. 2d, Burnets history of his own time, Ditto history of
the Reformacon, vol" 1st, Ditto vol. 2d, Ditto vol. 3d, Predeaux's
history, vol. 1st, Ditto vol. 2d, Tillotsons 54 sermons, Cowley's
Works, Wesley's life of Christ, Bracton de Legibus, Camden's
Brittania, Statutes from Magna Charta to 43d of Eliza, Poole's
annotations, vol. 1st, Colton's Concordance, Pulton's Collection of
the Statutes, Tryals beginning 1681, Baker's Chronicles, Pollex-
fen's Reports, Bohuns Reports in parliament, the 4 last parlia-
ments of Queen Eliza, Cases in Chancery from the 12th of Car:
the 2d to ye 31st, Ditto from ye 30th car: 2d to ye 4th Jac: 2d,
Addison's, quartos, Works, vol. 4th, Friends Acco't of Earl
Peterborough's Conduct, Paschal' s Thoughts, Bohuns Institut0,
Temples Life, Gentlemans Calling, Cheney's Essay of health &
Long Life, Dittos Essay of Ditto, Amyortor, Reports in Chan-
cery, vol. 1st, Ditto 2d, L'Estrang's Josephus, vol. 2d, Ditto
3d, Fuller's Body of prescripts, Puffendorfer's Introduction,
Poperry against Christianity, Bangor's answer to the Committee,
Styles's Register.
262 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Chamber over ye Brick Store, Contin ' d.
The following Books, vizt: 8vo. Boyles on the style of the
Scriptures, Defence of the Rights, Horace, Terence, Greek and
Lattin Lexicon, Scotts Xtion Life, vol0 5th, Duke of Bucking-
ham's Works, vol0 1st, Terms of the Law, Oldham's Works, A
Gentleman's Religion, Of Trust in God, The Truth of the Xtian
Religion, Dr. South' s 12 Sermons, Fides Sermons, vol. 3d, Til-
lotson's Works, vol. 4th, Do. Do., vol. 5th, Rapins history of
Eng'\ vol. 1st, Ditto 2d, Ditto 3d, Ditto 4th, Ditto 5th,
Ditto 6th, Ditto 7th, Ditto 8th, Assemblys Catechism, Reforma-
tion of Manners, Do. of Do., Dirrections for the Study of the'
Laws, English examples, Tothills Chancery.
A surveying instrument, 2 cane chairs, 1 old leather Ditto, a
square table, a Dressing glass, a chest of drawers, 2 high Bed
steads, a pr. sear sucker Curtains, vallens & head cloths, a pr.
blew & w1 Cotton chex curtains & vallens, a pr. stuff curtains
and vallens, a pr. stamped cotton Curtains & vallens & head
cloths, a pr. striped Cotton Curtains & vallens.
In the Brick House Loft.
7 Trunks, 7 old Cane chairs, 1 Bed stead, 1 small Oval Card
Table, 1 Black Leather chair, 1 chair with a Roushia Leather
Bottom, 1 napkin press, 1 chest of Draws, a parcel of Lumber,
1 Red chaney arm chair, 4 old Turkey workt chairs, 1 large oyle
cloth to lay under a Table, 2 skreens.
In the Rum Cellar.
5 casks sugar, 2 hhds. of rum, 1 Teirce ditto, 2 pipes Madera
wine, 1 hhd. Virginia Brandy, 4 empty hhds, 2 pewter gall0 potts,
1 Ditto pottle Do, 1 Ditto quart Do, 1 Ditto Funnel.
/;/ the Outward Cellar.
3 hhds. molasses, 14 Cyder Casks.
In the Kitchen.
1 Fish Kettle & cover, 5 old coppers sorted, * new copper
about 40 gall0, * stewpan and cover, * pan, * kettle,
* sauspan, * kettle, * covers, * ittes, * 8 old iron
CARTER PAPERS. 263
potts, 6 ordinary Ditto, i frying pan, 3 pr. pott racks, 4 pr. pott
hooks, 1 pr. Tongs & shovels, 1 Dripping pan, 3 spitts, 2 Grid-
irons, 1 Iron bread Toaster, a pr. large hand Irones, 2 Tin pye
pans, 1 Brass skillett, 1 Bell mettle Ditto, 9 old pewter Candle
Moulds, 1 cold still, 21 old pewter Basons, 1 old Ditto cullendar,
1 Ditto cheese plate, 1 Ditto Magoreen Dish, 12 very old pewter
Dishes, 19 pewter Dishes Sorted, 3 good Soop Dishes & one
old one, 2 doz. Soop plates, 3 doz. pewter plates, 1 doz. and 10
old pewter plates, 10 earthern jarrs, 1 old Broken pestle & mor-
tar.
/;/ the Kitchen Loft.
A Feather Bed, Bolster and pillow, 2 blankets and a Rugg, a
pr. Canvas sheets.
In the Pantry.
1 Dozen casks with paint in them, no. 2 a Jarr of Linseed
oyle, one Do. of Do. about half full, 4 Tob° hhds. full of allom
salt, 4 casks of Ditto, 1 Ditto half full of white salt.
In the Office.
1 large Black walnut Book case, 1 smaller Ditto, 1 p. hand
irons, 1 poker.
In the Office Store.
A Box of paint, 1 ps. Cotton qt. 84 yds., 1 ps. Ditto qt. Si
Do., 1 ps. Ditto qt. 80 Do. — 245 yards. 1 Ready made Bedtick,
Bolster & two pill0 Ticks, 6 yards & half cullered Fustian, 30
pr. negros Cotten stockings, 5 monmoth caps, 19 pair plain
shoes, 3 pr. woman's falls, 1 pr. Boy's Ditto, 6 yards haircloth,
29 yards & ^ fine bro. Holland, 1 Remnant Devonsh1" Kersy
2% yards, 1 Ditto 4 Do., 1 Ditto 6% Do. — 13 yds. 3^ yards
Coarce Kersie, 8 yards shalloon, 16 yards yellow do, 4^ yards
of course wk' pladding, 11 1/2 yards verry cource Bed ticking, a
large parcel of Hobbnails, 3 pr. Sheep Shears, 1 Lathing ham-
mer, 1 ps Table diaper qt. 26 yards, 1 Do. 22^ yards, 1 Do. 15
yards, 1 Do. 17^ yards — 81}^ yds. 1 ps Broad Ditto of 12%
yds., 16 yards of Barras, \6l/2 yards cotten, a parcel Cullered
thread, 6 Blew Mill'd yarn caps, 9 yarn Caps, 1 Snaffle Bridle,
1 Bed cord, 3 large new pewr dishes, 1 Deep Ditto, 1 stock lock,
a cask of clay'd sugar marked R. No. 12.
264 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
In the Office Chambers.
139 negroes kersey Coats, 4 pr. Irish hose, 1 wool bed, 8 ne-
groes Bed ticks, 22 caddovvs, 8 yards blew Bays, 3 Feather Beds,
3 Bolsters, 1 pillow, 3 Ruggs, 4 pr. Blanketts, 2 new Basketts, 240
pound of wool, one pr. small stilliards, a Large parcel of Black
walnutt in the Loft.
In the Spinning house.
1 old Flock Bed, 3 small Physick sifters, 1 pr. Blanketts, 3 pr.
large Taylor's shears, 1 Rug & Caddow, 1 Ballmottle mortar &
Iron pestle, 1 pr. hand irons.
In ye Spinning House Chambers..
1 high Bedstead, 2 feather Bedds & 2 Bolsters, 3 pr. Blank-
etts and 3 Ruggs.
In the nezv Dairy Store.
4 pr Fine Damask for Table Cloths, 3 ps. ditto for Napkins,
1 ps. fine Tablein of diaper, qt. 20 yards ; 1 ps. Ditto, do., 20^4
yards — 40^. 1 pr Course Ditto No. 1, qt. 26 yds. ; 2, 20 yds.;
3, 15/^ yards — 61 ^ yards. 1 ps. Fine narrow hucca back, 1
pr. fine Broad ditto, 35 yards fine brown Holland, 1 ps. fine
sheeting Holland 34 yds., 1 & 1 ps. Do., Do., 33^ do. — 67^
yards. * * * Course Garlix, No. 20 qt. , 26, Course Ditto,
11 — 37 ells. Garlix No. 244, 20 ells ; 244, 20V2 do. ; 400, ig3^
do.; 4, 23*4 do.; 203, 21^ do. — 105 ells. No. 400, a Reran'
qt. 16 1 -2 yards fine garlix, 34 yds. Co. Liverpool sheeting Lin-
nen, 103 yds. brown osnabirgs, 16 yds. sacking, 9 & y? brown
and cullered thread, 23 yds. and half Durays, 5 yds. Dimothy,
y2 yd. silk for puffs, 1 pr. gars for Breecs Knees, 1 hk. of silk,
Chks. Mohair, 3 doz. & 10 Ct. Buttons, 3doz. & 6 Ct. do., 1
yd. & y2 Buckram, 1 yd. & y Wadding — For a suit of Cloathes.
40 Monmoth Caps, 8 doz. & 4 pr. Irish hose — In a Chest, R.
No. 2. 13 ps. Ordinary Bedsack, 10 ps Better Ditto, 5 ps wle
pladding each of 20 yds., 25 yards wadding, 7 pr. mens falls, 7
pr. womens ditto, 30 brass Dropps for Draws, 32 Do. Scutch-
ones, 5 Ditto Knob locks each 2 bolts, 19 Ditto Desk Locks and
Keys, 13 Scretore Locks and Keys, 7 yards Blew half Thicks —
In a Cask.
CARTER PAPERS. 265
New Dairy Store — Continued.
R. : i pr. Cource Kersey 18 : i ; i Ditto, 2 ; 7 Ditto, 3 ; 4
Ditto, 4 ; 7 Ditto, 5 ; r Ditto, 6 ; 1 Ditto, S ; 1 Ditto, 10 ;
1 Ditto, 13; 1 Ditto, 14; 1 Ditto, 16 — ab'iSyds. each. Do.
No. 11, 16 yards ; 12, 5 Do.; 15, 8 Do. — 29 yards.
21 p'es Blew Oznad's, vizi:
23/2 yards.
22 '4
Do.
22^
Do.
2IV2
Do.
2I><
Do.
19%
Do.
2j\.y2
Do.
155^ yds.
24^
yards.
24^ yards.
22
' Do.
26 Do.
i7ti
Do.
2 2 1/2 Do.
22y
Do.
22^ Do.
23^
Do.
22^ Do.
jsy2
Do.
1 2 }4 Do.
22
Do.
6y Do.
151 >
'ds.
138 yds.
irards-
150
138
Js.
443^ yards.
J?. N. 2. A Chest qt. 30 pr. Virga. Yarn hose.
2 boxes of window glass, 2 ditto of do. lead, 4 Kirb bridles, 3
half Kirb do., 2 snaffles do., 9 leather halters, 12 ham thongs, 12
cart saddles, 10 collers and hams, 10 cart bridles, 6 Rope halters
with Leather head stalls, 4 mill padds, 3 pr. mens wove worsted
hose, 6 Coarce Sifters, 5 Brass Wyre wheat Ryners, ilM- Red,
blew and yellow thread. 5 pair Brooms, 3 scrubbing Brushes, A
Cask of Corke, 10 Iron Shovels, 14 cart wheel boxes, 2 scyths.
A Chest qt. vizt :
9 pr. Dice, 2 Brass Cocks, 4 Ink glasses, 4 sand
glasses, 1 pr. Brass scales & the following wts viz' : 2, 4 pounds,
1, 2 pound, 2, y2 Pds., 1, *2 Pd, 1, y P'1, 2, 2 ozs. and 2 ounce
wts., y\. yellow mohair, 3 pr. moth Eaten yarn hose, 8 Doz. and
y2 Mettle Buttons, 3 large News Ledgers, 1 large new book for
Registaring Deeds.
266 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
/;/ the new Dairy.
A broken napkin press, i Small Oval table, A couch and Cuf-
byeen, 3 Leather chairs, a safe, a Flower tray, 28 Butter potts
sorted, 7 Earthern Milk pans, 6 ditto dishes, 1 Doz. Tin Patty
pans, a Marble Mortar and Pestle, 1 chocolate Stone, 2 Lawn
searches, 1 Course Sifter, a pr. small stilliards, 54 barrels of Pork,
7 tubs of Pork, a 14 Pound weight, a large grindstone at the
Dairy Door.
In the Old Dairy.
* * * chest of Drawers, * * * sk, * * * eel of
Old Lumber.
In the New Dairy Loft.
R. N: 2: A Box qt. 3 doz. Monmouth caps, 3 cloathes
Brushes, 1 Copper warming pan, 9 steel cork screws, 1 Brass
skillett & frame.
Loose. — 1 earthen Butter pott -j;ds full of Turpentine, 20
Ditto Butter potts sorted, 2 ditto quart muggs, 4 ditto pint ditto,
4 ditto Tea potts, 12 ditto w"' porrengers, 2 ditto gall0 brown
Juggs, 4 ditto white Chamber potts, 1 ditto ditto Bason, 8 doz.
do. plates, 1 doz. do. soup Do., 18 ditto Dishes, 3 ditto large
punch bowls, 6 water glasses, 4 ceader cans, a large Hall Lan-
thorn, 2 large Iron Rails, A Large parcel of Black walnutt in
the cock loft, 3 doz. Jelly Glasses in a small box.
In a Chest, vizt :
2 doz. large water glasses. 7 small ditto. 9 glass Muggs, 10
large Beer glasses, 3 Doz. Smaller ditto, 8 small wine glasses, 3
Glass Rummers, 2 ditto cruits.
I)i the Outward Cyder house.
6 pork Barrels, 13 cyder casks, a hhd. of new sloop sails, a
new covering sail, a sett of sloops old sails; sails, sculls & oars
belonging to ye pinnice, yawl & flatts, 1 brass cock, 2 Barrels of
finger pease, abt. 10 bushels Do. in the Loft, 1 hhd. molassus.
/;/ the Inward Cyder house.
3 hhds. molassus, 21 cyder casks.
CARTER PAPERS. 267
In the Smith ' s Shop.
i Large Anvil, i pike do., a pr. bellows, 2 sledge hammers, 3
small Ditto, 1 large Vice, 2 small Ditto, 4 Files, sorted, 5 pr.
Tongs, 1 poker & fire Shovel, 1 slice, 3 chizzels, 2 screwplates,
4 nail bores, 1 large new mill spindle, A parcel of Old Iron, 2
yokes, fitt for use, 1 ditto, unfinished, 1 Ox chain, 3 old Mus-
quitts, 2 boxes for Coach Wheels, 2 pr. & half of H hinges.
In the Quarter.
1 old large broken pott, 1 large pott and hooks, 2 iron pestles,
1 pr. old hand Irons, 1 spade, 1 hand malt mill, 3 old Spinning
Wheels, 1 wooden horse, to dry cloths on.
In the Or. Lofts.
3 feather beds and 2 bolster, 6 ruggs, 1 pr. blankets, 3 pr.
sheets, 1 bedstead, 1 spade, 7 garden Virga Bell glasses, 2 Eng-
lish Ditto, 1 old square table, 1 pr. old hand-Irons, 1 pr. Tongs,
1 good box Iron & stand, 1 old Do. and Do., 3 smoothing
Irons.
In the Stoop Landing house.
Abl 20 bush1 of salt, a barr1 ab' 2jd full of Tarr, A parcel of
coal, ab" 70 bush', A grindstone, A parcel of inch oak planks,
An old power & cable, 2 sloop anchors, ab" 300 wt.
At the Landing.
A pinnice, a yaul, 3 good flatts ab* 9 hhd5 burthen, a canoe, 1
new 60 hhd. sloop &c, 1 old ditto, 1 old ditto Rebuilding, a par1
of In. & h. Oak plank.
/;/ the Still house.
4 Wyre wheat sives, 2 stills Tubbs & worms ab' 40 and 20
Gall0, 1 spare still and worm ab' 30 gall0, 6 mill Baggs, 1 old
branding iron, R. 6, 1 sloops old sail, 1, Feathrbed a chaf bolster,
2 Ruggs, a pr. blans & pr. sheets, 5 barrows & spayd sowe in a
pen, a fattening sheep, * * * Cyder Cask in the inward
still house, * * * Cart wheels in the Tob° house.
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In the old Coach House.
A charriotand four harness, a sett of old Coach wheels, 4 chain
harness & Bridles, 1 phill horse, harness and bridle.
In the New Coach house.
A coach and six harness, 6 saddles and bridles, 4 old mill
bridles, 1 long whip and 1 short whip, a Case of phleems & a
pr. trimming scissrs, 3 curry combs and a Brush, 1 peck measure,.
2 water cruits.
Washington's Capitulation at Fort Necessity, 1754.
From contemporary translation in Virginia State Archives.)
[When, after rejecting two proposals offered by the French,
which he considered dishonorable, Washington surrendered his
little force at Fort Necessity, he agreed to terms of capitulation,
which were afterwards the cause of much discussion. As is well
known, it appeared, when the articles were printed in France,
that Washington had acknowledged himself a murderer. " De
venger l'assasain qui a ete fait sur on nos officiers," are the
words as published. It happened that the only person then with
the Virginia forces who underderstood French, was Captain Van-
braam, a Dutchman. Washington, Stephen and Mackay, who
all heard the translation read, declared that no mention of assas-
sination or murder was made by Vanbraam. Stephen says the
weather was so stormy that no written translation could be made.
Vanbraam was afterwards severely denounced, anjd even charged
with treasonable intent, in mistranslating the words, and was,
with Major Stobo, who was accused of cowardice, excepted from
the thanks and rewards voted by the Virginia Assembly to Wash-
ington and his men. It does not appear necessary to charge
Vanbraam with treason, in order to explain the mistake, if mis-
take there were. The stormy night, the Dutchman's imperfect
pronunciation of English, and his, probably, imperfect knowl-
edge of French, constitute sufficient explanation. Irving states
that a copy of the capitulation was subsequently laid before the
Washington's capitulation at fort necessity. 269
Virginia House of Burgesses with explanations. It seems prob-
able that the translation here printed, was the English draft laid
before the House. As the articles are admitted to have originally
been in French, the person who made the translation given here,
must have had a French draft before him. The word used in
this translation is "killing." Why may that not have been a
correct translation of the language of the original articles, and
may it not be possible that the text of the capitulation, as pub-
lished in France, have been garbled for political purposes ? See
Ford's Writings of Washington, I, 120-122, where the French
text as published, is given.]
Articles of Capitulation Granted to Col. Washing-
ton by the French Command' r.
A Capitulation granted by Mr. Devillier, Captain of Foot &
■commander of his most christian Majesty's Troops, to the comr
of the English Troops now in Fort Necessity, wch had been built
on the Lands in the Dominion of the King, this 3d July at 8
o'clock in the Evening, Vizt:
As it has never been our Intention to disturb the peace & good
Harmony that Subsist between the two princes in Amity, but
only to revenge the [assault has been written & erased] killing
of one of our officers, who with his guard were Bearers of a
Sumons, as also to prevent any Settlements being made on the
Lands in the Dominion of the King my master. On these Con-
siderations we are willing to shew Favour to all the English in
the sd Fort, upon the following Conditions:
1st.
We grant Leave to the English Commander to retire with his
Whole Garrison in order to return peaceably into his own Coun-
try, and promise him that no Insult shall be offered him by the
French, and to restrain as much as possible the Savages with us
from doing any.
2d.
The English shall have leave to Depart and carry with them
Every thing to them belonging Except the Artillery, wch. we
Shall reserve for ourselves.
270 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
3d.
That we may grant them the Honours of War, they may
march out with the Drums beating and one piece of Small
Canon, being desirous to prove that we treat them as Friends.
4th.
That as soon as the articles are signed by each party, the
English [" may not openly display " has been written & erased]
Shall Strike their Colours.
5th.
That To morrow by day-break a Detachment of French Shall
Cause the English Garrison to march off, leaving the French in
possession of the Fort.
6th.
That as the English have not any Horses or Cattle left, they
shall have leave to hide their effects and afterwards come for
them. For which End they may leave a Sufficient Guard, on
Condition that they give their parole of Honour — That they will
not during one year make any Settlement hereabouts or on this
Side of the great Mountains.
7th.
That as the English have in their Custody an officer, two
Cadets and other prisoners taken at the Attack of Monsr de
Jumonville, and wch they promise to send with a Safe guard to
Fort de Quesne, situated on the belle Riviere. And that for
Surety of this Article, as well as of this Treaty, Mr. Jacob Van-
bram & Robert Stobo, two Captains, are to be left with us as
Hostages till the arrival of our sd Canadians & Frenchmen. We
oblige ourselves to give a proper Guard to reconduct these two
officers who promise our said Frenchmen in two Months and a
half at farthest. Done interchangeably on one of the Posts of
our Blockade the day and year aforesaid.
Culm Villiers.
BURNING OF WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE. 271
Depositions as to the Burning of William and Mary
College, 1705.
;From the Originals in the Virginia Archives.)
[" The College of William and Mary, in Virginia," was char-
tered February 8, 1692 (new style, February 19, 1693,). The
present site at Williamsburg was chosen, and building was begun
at once. The college, when rebuilt, after the tire of 1705, is
believed to have been much like that which had been destroyed,
and Hugh Jones' description (in " Present State of Virginia,"
1729,) of the latter building doubtless applies fairly well to the
former. He says: "The college front which looks east is
double and is 136 feet long. At the north end runs back a large
wing, which is a handsome hall, answerable to which the chapel
is to be built. The building is beautiful and commodious, being
first modelled by Sir Christopher Wren, adapted to the nature
of the country by the gentlemen there; and since it was burnt
down, it has been rebuilt, nicely contrived and adorned by the
ingenious direction of Governor Spotswood, and is not altogether
unlike Chelsea Hospital." This venerable institution, so loved
and honored by all Virginians, has suffered greatly by fire. The
first commencement was held in 1700, "at which there was a
great concourse of people; several planters came thither in
coaches, and others in sloops from New York, Pennsylvania and
Maryland, it being a new thing in that part of America to hear
graduates perform their exercises. The Indians themselv.es had
the curiosity, some of them, to visit Williamsburg upon this
occasion, and the whole country rejoiced, as if they had some
relish of learning, ' ' ( Campbell s History of Virginia, 361-2). The
college buildings proved useful to the Colony in another way, for
from 1700 to 1705 the General Assembly met there. This happy
beginning of an institution which had cost so much effort, and on
which such high hopes were founded, soon received a severe
check. In 1705 the college buildings were destroyed by fire,
with the exception of the walls. These have, it is believed, sur-
vived the fires of 1705, 1781 (only partial injury to the buildings),
February 8, 1859, and September 9, 1862, and still stand, aged
272 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
though strong, in the present house. A writer who probably
saw the fire of 1705, says: " The fire broke out about ten o'clock
at night, in a public time. The Governor and all the gentlemen
that were • in town came up to the lamentable spectacle, many
getting out of their beds. But the fire had got such a power
before it was discovered, and was so fierce that there was no hope
of putting a stop to it, and therefore no attempts were made to
that end." The library and philosophical apparatus were des-
troyed. The second building was commenced in the time of
Governor Spotswood, but owing to the want of available means
and the scarcity of workmen it was not finished until 1723. It
was so far finished in 17 19 as to be occupied by the Convention
of the Colonial Clergy. On October 30, 1705, the day after the
fire, the Governor called a Council to examine into the cause of
the disaster. The Burgesses were requested to select several of
their members to form part of a joint committee for this pur-
pose. The depositions here printed were doubtless taken by
this committee. It will be observed that the first deposition
given here is imperfect, the beginning having been lost. It is
not known how many more depositions were taken; but it is
certain that there were others, which have not been preserved in
the State archives. For that of Thomas Barber, we are indebted
to President Tyler, of William and Mary College, to whom it
was given some years ago by Mr. W. M. Cary, of Baltimore.]
Testimony to the Burning of College of Wm. &
Mary, 1705.
sh * * >;< * * * * * *
be swept since last Spring as there was occasion for it but ye
time of its being swept last ye Deponent cannot exactly remem-
ber & there hath been no use made of the kitchen since Mr.
Ingles left ye College at Michaelmas. As to ye shutting of ye
College gates they used generally to be shutt at night, both in
ye time of Mr. Blair and Mr. Ingles' s keeping the college and
since the latters leaving ye College this Deponent hath shutt
them several nights but cannot say they were "always shut at
night. And this to ye best of the Deponent's knowledge and
remembrance is ye truth.
Henry Randolph being one that lodged in ye College of Wil-
BURNING OF WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE. 273
liam & Mary at ye time of its being burnt doth testify that he
was then in bed asleep, and one that lay in the bed with him
cryed out the College is on fire, wch awaked him, and looking
up he saw the fire coming over the brick wall into his Room &
so starting out of bed he ran down a back pair of stairs, into the
great hall and opened the door and ran out, and when he had got
about sixty or seventy yards he looked back, and all ye roof of
the College was on fire to his thinking.
George Burton, painter, saith that he lay in the Countrys
houses at ye Capitol on ye 29th of Octr last at night. That after
he had heard ye Capitol Clock strike Eleven, one Wm. Craig
cryed out the College was on ifire, Whereupon the Deponent
got out of bed, and seeing the light he ran out to ye Street w1'"
fronts ye College & saw ye fire to his thinking on ye North side
of the Cupulo, then ye Deponent with sev" other persons that
were at work about ye Capitol went up to ye College, but before
he got up the fire was got round ye Cupulo and it for ye most
part is consumed.
Collo. Edward Hill being one who lodged in ye College saith
as follows:
On Monday last about 9 o'clock I went to bed in Mr. Speak-
er's Chamber wch was in ye South end of the College (in wch
place I have laine since the Sitting of the Assembly untill the
College was unhappily burnt), I had not been long in bed as I
presume (for about 12 o'clock I look'd on my watch & then the
College was almost consumed) when I was awakened as I sup-
pose by some noise made by two or 3 persons I found standing
at some distance from ye College towards a little house, called
as I understand ye Smoak house upon my -first coming out.
Being so awakened I got up out of my bed and put on my
breeches (I think no other clothes) opened a little door that goes
out of ye speaker's Chamber into the piazzas, & so ran out of ye
South door, what part of the stairs I went down I cannot remem-
ber, but. as soon as I was out I looked up to see what was ye
matter. Seeing a great light I did suppose ye College was on
fire, but not seeing any fire as I look'd up I cast my eyes towards
the Smoke house or Westerly as I take it, and Saw two or 3
people w'1' I did suppose to be those people that belonged to Mr.
Ingles, & wch I understood sometime before to have lodged in ye
274 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Sellar, those people I observed was standing looking towards
that part that was called the Hall, and as soon as I faced that
building to the best of my remembrance I saw a light fire about
one third to one half from the East end of the building called the
Hall about half of the roof. I did not look narrowly whether
there was any fire in any other part of the building, but it's very
probable there might be about ye joining on of the roofs, I mean
the North end. As soon as I was satisfyed the College was on
fire, I made haste back into ye Chamber and looking round con-
sidering what was most valuable to save. I pitched on my Chest,
and by myself drag' d it out by one end into the piazzas and from
thence out of ye South door and at some little distance I left ye
Chest, and then returned once more back into ye room and from
ye Chamber where I lay took out a sword that was in ye win-
dow and somethings else, but what I can't remember, but before
I came out I went into ye Closet (and to ye best of my remem-
brance the Closet door was open) and from thence I took out a
portmanteau & a sadle and Silver tankard and went out of ye
same door as I did at first, and carryed those things I had in my
arms and on my back, almost as far as ye road ye cross going to
Jno. Young's, but if I remember well I had like to be knock'd
on ye head with something flung out of a window at ye South
end. After my return from Securing these things, I last carried
out I saw Mr. Henry Lightfoot about ye South end and got him
to help me to move my chest wcb I had left at my first coming-
out, at that time I remember (I think not sooner) ye Cupulo
wall all on fire & sev11 people about the College. To ye best of
my remembrance I saw no more than 2 or 3 persons at ye
South end when I first came out, I did not s^o to ye front untill
ye Cupulo was on fire, and to ye best of my remembrance the
Cupolo was not on fire when I first came out of ye chamber.
When I went to bed there was a little fire in my chimney. Mr.
Speaker was not in bed there that night, and to ye best of my
remembrance this is what I know of that unhappy fire, and fur-
ther that when I rose out of my bed I heard no noise like ye
firing of a chimney.
Wm. Young of Bruton parish planter saith :
That on ye 29th of Oct1' last he came from Capt. Reelings
house at Skiminoand between ten or 11 o'clock at night past by
BURNING OF WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE. 275
the College where he perceived no light, but a small shimmering
in the kitchen. The Deponent rode towards Colo. Jennings
quarter almost as far as ye great poplar on the road side, and
then perceiving a light shine about him, he turn'd his horses
head and saw a great smoke and a small flame towards ye back
part of ye College towards the piazzas as nigh as he can guess,
it seemed to be midway between ye south end of ye College and
ye cupulo, he rode back to Mr. Young's and called out thrice to
alarm ye people, telling the College was on fire * * During
wch time as ye Deponent sat there on horse back he saw three
men running about 30 yds. distance from ye College gate towards
Mr. Henry Tylers and saw them run cross ye road beyond the
little thicket, they seemed to be persons in pretty good apparrell,
two of them had dark colored cloathes & the other light colored
& all had hatts, but the Deponent did not see these persons re-
turn. At last a woman came out of Mr. Young's house, and
cryed fire ! fire ! Then the Deponent alighting tyed his horse
at Mr. Young's and went from thence to ye College where sev"
people were got before him and particularly Mr. Young's serv'
maid. When he came there he remembers to have seen a gent,
in black, standing by ye College, whom he thought to be Mr.
Whateley, he then saw ye fire get about ye cupulo, and ye back-
side of ye roof over the piazzas seemed to be all on fire, but did
not go to ye back part of ye building till after ye smoke house
was on fire wch was late.
Wm. Eddings, overseer to Mr. Commissary Blair saith :
That on Monday the 29th of Octr after he was gone to bed he
heard ye dogs bark in his corn field, and his wife getting up to
see what was ye matter, and telling him there were horses in his
corn field, he made a shift to get up, tho' he was very lame and
as he comes out he perceived a light in ye air and a great smoke,
and ye light encreasing he perceived the College was on fire and
could see clearly the chimneys and the cupulo, and it seemed to
him that the fire was on ye north side of ye cupulo, between ye
two chimneys on the back part of ye college over the piazzas,
but the Deponent being very lame could not go to ye college.
And further saith not.
276 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Novem1' ye 8th, 1705.
John Young, ordinary keeper in W"sburg, saith:
That on ye 29th of October last, he was awaked out of bed
by his Servant maid Susanna Hooper, telling him the College
was on fire, whereupon he got up and saw a great light but staid
till he had put on his Cloaths and then running to ye College to
the best of his remembrance the Cupulo was then on fire, and
further saith not.
Susanna Hooper, Servant Jno. Young, sworn, saith:
That on ye 29th of October last, as she was in Mr. Young's
kitchen at night, one Young called at the door, crying out ye
College is on fire, why don't you get up & save yrselves, else
you'l be burnt. Whereupon this Deponent look'd out & saw
the College on fire as she supposed on ye south end near Mr.
Young's house between that & the Cupulo * * *
While she was calling the srt gentlemen, the above named
Young came into the kitchen and sate down there.
The Deponent look'd out at ye window of a Room on ye
North end of Mr. Young's house above stairs where Capt. West
lay, and perceived the fire on ye south side of ye Cupulo & ye
Cupulo was not then on fire.
John Morot, Ordinary Keeper, sworne, saith :
That on ye 29th Octr last at night he was in his house, he saw
a great light shine through his window, and going out he per-
ceived the roof of the College on the North Side of the Cupulo
to be on fire, whereupon he ran in and told some gentlemen who
were there in his house, who all came out and went to ye Col-
lege, as the Deponent believes. The Deponent * * * after
them, looked upon ye College, and then ye fire was got on both
sides of the Cupulo.
Captain Thomas Barber saith :
That on ye 29th of Octr last, as he was in bed at night in one
of ye Country's houses* near the Capitol, he was awakened by Mr.
Miles Cary, who called out the College was on fire. Whereupon
* Country's Houses — See Heni ng' s Statutes, 1704, Vol. Ill, p. 226. "An
Ordinance impowering Mr. Henry Cary to make sale of the Country
Houses in the city of Williamsburg."
VIRGINIA MILITIA IX THE REVOLUTION. J, i i
the Deponent got up, and running out towards the street saw ye
fire, as he thinks, round about the Cupulo, but doth not remem-
ber whether any other part was on fire.
Williamsburg, November, 1705.
Upon further Consideration of some questions asked me (Upon
my examination the other day concerning the unhappy accident
of the College being burnt) relating to ye great hall of ye Col-
lege, I am apt to think that soon after I came down to the South
end of ye sd College, as I was running to and fro in my fright and
hurry, moving things thrown out of ye windows. I once see the
south side of the roof of the said Hall on fire, but I cannot be
positive whether I did or not.
C. C. Thacker.
VIRGINIA MILITIA IN THE REVOLUTION.
[Though no complete roster of the regular troops of Virginia
in the armies of the Revolution has been prepared, yet informa-
tion regarding them is fairly complete and accessible. Heitman
— for officers; Saffell; the volumes of bounty warrants in the
State land office; the reports of John Hill Smith, Special Com-
missioner on Revolutionary claims, published in the documents
of the House of Delegates in 1834, and for several years after,
contains quite a full list, at least of those who served three
years, and were so entitled to bounty land. There are also in
the State Library two volumes, State and Continental Lines res-
pectively, of men paid off at the close of the war. But in
regard to the militia little is known, and that little is very inac-
cessible. The journals of the House of Delegates, the many
volumes of the Council Journal of the Auditor's accounts, during
and after the Revolution contain a great amount of matter, but
only discoverable after long and patient research. The only
book of accounts now remaining, devoted entirely to the militia,
is a small volume, which it is proposed to copy in full in the
Virginia Magazine of History and Biography. Later this will
be followed by extracts from the scources referred to above.
2V8 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Great injustice has been done to Virginia by our lack of knowl-
edge of the services of her militia during the Revolution. Other
States include militia in their' estimates of their forces furnished,
and in this way, by comparison, Virginia is made to appear to
have furnished a much smaller number of troops than she really
did. In addition to its historic uses, this list of militia officers
will prove of much value to persons desiring to enter the
various Revolutionary societies.]
MILITIA— [1777].
7. Anderson, James, for Cartouch Box Belts for Capt. Smith's
Comp-, Militia, £1. 11. 3.
27. Almond, Lewis, for ferriages to Isle of Wight Militia,
1 -4-4 x 2-
3. Akin, Edward, for one Gun for Cap' Flems Bates's Min't
Comp-v, Cherok[ee] Exp", 2. 10. —
6. Abraham, Mordecai, for Ditto — by John Hickman's Cer-
tificate, 3. — —
20. Anderson, Richard, for Wagon hire for Capt. Minor's
Militia Comp-\ 4. 7. 6.
3. Alexander, William, for 22 lb. of powder at 18s. p. pound,
19. 6. —
4. Atkinson, William, for 150 lb. bacon furnished the New-
Kent Militia, 7. 10. —
8. Adams, David, for a Mare furnished the Cherokee Expedi-
tion, 10.
Acrill, Win, for pay Chs. City Militia & 1 Gun, "$* Ace', 199.
3- 9-
Ditto, for Rent of an Hospital to the 28th Feb'y, 1776, 13,
2. 6.
Ditto, for Salt Petre, &c, 5. 15. 6.
>:<*y 8. Anderson. Capt. William, for Drum, Colors, &c. , for his
Comp-', Augusta Militia, 6. 12. 6.
12. Almond, Edmund, for ferriages, &c, ^ acct, 4. 12. 5.
24. Arrington, Adler, for 1 Gun furnished Cap' John Bates's
Min't Comp*, 1. 5. —
31. Alexander, Charles, for Wood D° the min't men at Alex-
andria, 16.
VIRGINIA MILITIA IX THE REVOLUTION. ZiW
* e 4. Alexander, Capt. Philip, for pay of his Comp- of Mi-
litia in July, 1776, 1* accot, 32. 12. 10.
6. Armistead, Moseley, for negro hire on the Fort at Hamp-
ton, 1f>> accot, 39. 11. —
Adams, Robert, for horse hire 56 days @ y§ on Cherokee ex-
pedition, 3. 10. —
3. Anderson, Henry, for hire of two wagons, &c. , ten days
each, and find'g" them (3 15s, 16. 4. 9.
Allen, Cap' Hudson, for pay, &c. , of his Compy, James City
Militia, f>> accot, 57. 19. 8.
Armistead, Frances, for Wood furnished the Militia at Hamp-
ton, 1. 5. —
9. Allen, Thomas, for Wagon hire with Spotsylvania & Cul-
peper Militia, ^> acco't, 9. 15. —
Armistead, Cap' Henry, for pay Provisions & Cooking for his
Compy Ch's City Militia, 98. 2. 3.
22. Anis, John, for pay as a Drummer for 8 days in the Lan-
caster ditto, 13. 4. —
24. Allen, Capt.' Charles, for expenses with his Comp-v on their
return in Decr last, 5. — 9.
27. Anderson, Capt. David, for pay, &c., of his Compy, Lou-
isa Militia, f^ acco't, 170. 11. 10.
30. Allen, Capt. Archer, for Ditto Cumberland Ditto, ^
accot, 194. 11. 6.
Oct. 1. Anderson, Capt. James, for Ditto Mecklenburg-
Ditto, <$> accot, 220. 14 8.
Nov. 1. Adams, Gervas, for pay as Garrison Or. Master at
Portsmouth, &c. , <{$> acco't, 8. 17. 6.
3. Allen, Archer, for Flour baked for the use of the Cumber-
land Militia, 12. 6.
17. Andres, Robert, for pay, &c, as Secretary to Brig1 Gen-
eral Nelson, P Cert., 28. 10. 16.
18. Ackiss, John; for Provision furnished the Princess Anne
Militia f> acco', 40. 4. 8.
27. Abney, Reubin; for a Gun furnished Capt. James Tur-
ner's Min't Compy $ Cert., 1. 10. — .
Decr 3. Alexander, William; for Blankets furnished for Cap'
Leitche's Min't Comp-, 8. 8. — .
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12. Allen, William; for Waggon hire to Sussex Militia, ^>
Cert., 9. — . — . ,
1778. Jan'y 6./ Anderson, Capt. David; for pay of a Ser-
geant omitted. (See pay roll of Sep' last), 1. 12. — .
10. Almond, Lewis; for sundry ferriages at Sleepy hole ferry,
f> Acco't, 6. 11. — .
22. Anderson, Richard; for Bread, &c., furnished the Louisa
Militia ^ Acco't, 7. 3. — .
23. Anderson, Capt. David; for diff'L"pay for his 2d Lieut.
(See acco't Sepr 27), 6. 14. — .
Feb'y 4. Aswell, James; for ferriage of Waggons, &c. , for
the Bruns" Battalion f)> Cert., 2. 10. — .
May 19. Alston, Joshua; for a Drum for Pittsylvania Militia,
2. 15. — .
23d. Anderson, Rich'd; for a Gun for Louisa Militia, 5. .
June 12. Arbuckle, Matt.; Beef, Botetourt Militia, 6. .
July 16. Ashton, Charles; for Pay as Adjutant, Westmore-
land Militia, 3. 9. — .
Augst 13. Anderson; Isaac & And"' Evans Expens., 35.
Oct' 13. Anderson, Henry; for additional pay of two wag-
gons last Sepr, * * *
17. Aaron, Abram; for Beef to Pitsylvania Militia, * *
22d. Allen, William; for Pay of his Com'y, Jas. City Militia^
^ Acco't, * * *
[Two lines illegible here.]
* * ' 26. * * nerville, George; for Corn furnished Capt.
Jas. Anderson's Min't Comp'y, 3. 3. — .
* * * Bryan, Fredrick; for Ferriages for the Militia, 2.
12. — .
* y 1. Branham, Benja; Clerk of Richmond [co.] Com-
mittee to the 2d of Dec' last, 15. .
Bartee, Thomas; for Wood furnished the Garrison at Ports-
mouth, 5. 17. — .
Bressie, Capt. Thomas; for 5 day's training duty in Aug. &
Sep"" at Norfolk, 19. 2. 6.
Ditto for pay of his Compy of Min't men to the 30th
of Decembr, 84. 12. 8.
VIRGINIA MILITIA IN THE REVOLUTION. 28L
Bressie, Henry; for Sugar furnished the Hospital at Ports-
mouth, 2. 10. — .
6. Baker, Capt. William; for pay, forage & Rations for his
Compy Mil' a to the 25 Decr inch, 94. 9. 5.
9. Barnes, Capt. Newman B. ; for pay, forage & Rations of
his Cornp-, Lane' Bat" 4 days Oct'', 18. 4. 6.
11. Bressie, Capt. William; for pay, forage & Rations for
his Compy Mil", Portsm"', to 8th June, 132. 3. 4^.
14. Breeding, Benjamin; for a Gun sold Robert Anderson,
5- •
16. Brickell, John; for pay, Rations & forage of his Compy
Militia to the 11 Decr last, 78. 18. i'_-.
17. Barnaul, Capt. Charles; for pay, forage & Rations for
James City Militia, 92. 12. i}A.
18. Brown, John; for Work on Gun Carriages & forts at
Portsmouth, to 14th Decr incl: 30. 9. — .
Burgess, John; for Wood furnished the Garrison Ditto, 15.
15- — ■
20. Brown, John; for Work on the Forts, &c, at Ditto,
nth Inst., 30. 1. — .
Breckenridge, Lettis; for sundries furnished Capt. Poses
Comp'y, — . 10. 6.
22. Brown, Andrew; for Corn for Cap1 McClanahan's Min't
Comp'y, — . 15. — .
Baugh, Burvvell; for a Gun furnished Cap1 Jos. Carrington's
Do., 3. — . — .
23. Boush, Frederick; for pay and forage of his Comv Mili-
tia, at Portsmouth, to January 8th, being then discharged, 167.
18. 2.
31. Butler, Beckwith; Comm's for Provisions furnished the
Lancaster Bat'n Min't men, 142. 18. 2.
Baker & Hardy; for Do. to the Min't men & Militia, sundries
for the Hospital at Portsmouth, to the 31st Decemr last bal",
790. 10. n)4.
* by 1. Ballard, Capt. John; for pay, forage & Rations of
his vnin't Compy to Dec1' 24, last, discharged, 108. 2. 6.
3. Baker, Robert; for two Rifles for Fleming Bates's Cornp-,
Cherokee Exped", 10. 15. — .
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Bates, Capt. Fleming-; for pay, forage & Rations to Dec1" 4th,
&c, <P Acco't bal'd, 524. 7. 6]j.
5. Brooke, Col. George; for two Guns for the use of King
& Queen Militia, 6. .
6. Buxton, Nathaniel; for pay, forage & Rations for his
Comp3' to Jan-V 10th inelus., 36. 19. 7.
15. Bell, Thos., Sergeant; for pay & provisions for a Guard
at Monday's point, 44. 18. 10.
* 7. Boush, Capt. Frederick; for 2 Guns & one Bayonet
■p Col. John Wilson's Cert., 7. 17. — .
* o. Burgess, Geo. Wright; for 12 Cord of Wood for the
Garrison at Portsmouth, 3. 12. — .
* 6. Burgess, Nathaniel; for Wood furnished the Troops at
Portsmouth, 15. .
* 5. Barnett, Thomas; for one Horse for the Cherokee Ex-
pedition, 26. .
Ditto, James; for five Ditto Do., 87. 7. — .
* 7. Bonner, John & Marmaduke; for two Guns for Sussex
Militia, 5. .
* Ballow, Capt. Thomas; for pay, Rations, &c. , of his Min'
Comp- to 30th Nov'', bal., 451. 9. 2.
* Brown, Henry; for Meal & forage to Waggon Horses in
Capt. Rowe's Comp-v, 1. 16. — .
* Booker, Capt. William; for pay & Rations of his Comp3'
Norfolk Militia to Jan3' 8, 53. 6. 4.
* Booker, William; for 300 Bush1 of Coal furnished, 27. 10. -.
* Baptist, Edward; for 8 Cords of Wood for Militia at York,
2. 8. — .
* Bressie, Capt. Thomas; for three Guns *p Col. John Wil-
son's Cert., 11. 10. — .
* Boush, Capt. Frederick; for two Do. ^ Ditto, 4. 4. — .
* Burgess, George W. ; for 20 Cords of Wood for the Gar-
rison Portsmouth, 6. — — .
* Bartee, Thomas; for 90 Do. Do., 32. 4. — .
* Brown, John; for 9 days' Work on Fort Stephen, 3. 7. 6.
* Ditto, 33 do. Gun Carriages, 12. 7. 6. ,
* Bailey, John; for 26 do. Fort Stephen, 5. 4. — .
* Bressie, Capt. William ; for pay & rations of his Comp3' to
the 15 Inst., 204. 17. 7.
VIRGINIA MILITIA IN THE REVOLUTION. 283
* Bressie, Capt. Thomas; for Do. to the 8th Jan-', 27. 1. 9.
* Boush, Capt. Frederick; for Do. to the 19th Mar., 307.
5. 8.
* * Capt. James; for Do. to the 1st Dee'r, last, 997. 1. 9.
* * * for Express hire, 2. 5.
* * * for pay, rations & forage for his Comp5' to Dec' 26,
last, 40. 2. 3.
* ne 1. Banning, Capt. John; for 78 days' Waggonage to
Cap't Ballow's Comp'y, Ch. Exp'n, 56. 11. — .
2. Bright, Capt. Robert; for pay of his Comp-v Elza City Mili-
tia to 22d Feb- last, 56. 18. 4.
8. Brough, William; for nj4 Cords of Wood furnished the
Mill Creek Barracks, 5. 15. — .
Berry, Thomas; for three Horses furnished the Cherokee Ex-
pedition, 60. .
9. Belt, David; for a drum, Colours, & Halbert for Augusta
Militia, 6. 3. 6.
Booker, George; for Wood furnished the Militia at Hampton,
10. Baker, Samuel; for 3 Rifles furnished Capt. Thos. Col-
lier's Min't Comp'y, 21. .
19. Bates, Capt. John; for pay & Rations for his Compv Mi-
litia from the 14 to 18 Octr last, 22. 6. 5*/.
Betts & Hulett for pay of their Guard of North' d Militia
guard'g Canoes Feb'y last, 5. 12. — .
23. Ballard, John; for a Rifle furnished Capt. Nicholas
Lewis's Comp'y, 4. 17. 6.
24. Bressie, Thomas; for Carpenter's Work, done on Fort
Stephen f> Cert., 9. — . 8.
Bernard & Throckmorton for 432 Rations at j}4, 13. 10. — .
28. Brown, John; for Carpenter's Work at Porthsmouth to
April 25 inclusive, 22. 1. 3.
Bailey, John & others; for Carpenter's Work at Portsmouth
to the 7th Insfe. inclusive, 19. 5. — .
May 6. Bailey, John; for pay of a Guard stationed at Towles's
Point, 2. 12. 8.
9. Boush, Capt. Frederick; for pay & rations of his Comp'y
to April 9th last ^ acco't, 89. 7. 10.
284 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
VIRGINIA BORROWING FROM SPAIN
Letter from Governor Jefferson to Governor
Galvez, 1779.
(From Original in Virginia Archives.)
[That Virginia attempted (and probably with success) to bor-
row money from Spain, while carrying- on the Northwestern
Campaign under Clarke, seems to have received but little notice
from our historians; and as little has been said of the most essen-
tial service rendered by Oliver Pollock, and perhaps other mer-
chants in New Orleans, in furnishing supplies to • the Western
troops, which, if it did not make their victory possible, certainly
was indispensable for the retention of their conquests. The let-
ters of Governor Henry, here referred to, have not been pre-
served, but it is evident that an attempt was made early in the
war to secure money from Spain. R. H. Lee, writing from New
York, November 24, 1777, says : " With reference to the loan
of money out of the Havannah or N. Orleans, I am not able to
form a judgment whether it can be effected or not; the latter
most probably, because Dr. Lee was able to get but a small sum
immediately from Spain for Congress, although he expected a
larger Credit from Holland thro' the mediation and security of
Spain." It appears from an entry in the Virginia Executive
Journal, October 8, 1777, quoted by Mr. Henry {"Patrick
Henry,'" 1, 606), that before that date, the Spanish government
had shipped stores intended for Virginia to New Orleans. It is
not known with certainty whether the money asked for by Henry
and Jefferson was obtained; but as later, Oliver Pollock was
stated to have been a debtor to the King of Spain for 13,112
dollars, it is probable that this amount was a loan. - If the Count
de Gabrez, who also appears later as a creditor of Pollock's for
74,087 dollars, was the same as de Galvez, it would seem that
the Spanish Governor had granted Jefferson's request to pay
Pollock the sum named in his letter. Pollock, however, writings
from New Orleans, May 26, 1780, states that he has applied to
VIRGINIA BORROWING FROM SPAIN. 285
•Governor Galvez for pecuniary assistance, but without success,
as that officer required all his funds for his own purposes.
When it is stated that no reference has been made by histori-
ans to Spanish aid and the great service rendered by Oliver Pol-
lock to Virginia during Clark's Campaigns, reference was had
particularly to those who have written especially on this portion
of Revolutionary history. Neither Roosevelt nor English men-
tion the subject. But Mr. W. W. Henry, in his "Patrick
Henry" I, 603-606, pays a well deserved tribute to Pollock.
He says: " In remembering the men to whom Virginia was in-
debted for the success of this most important expedition, one
name deserves the highest honor. It is that of Oliver Pollock,
the agent of the State at New Orleans, who furnished the money
which enabled Clark to complete and hold his conquests." Mr.
Henry then gives a brief sketch of Pollock's services. The
State of Virginia paid him in bills drawn on Penet, Dacosta &
Co., of Nantes, France. As the tobacco against which these
bills were drawn, did not reach France, they were protested,
and Mr. Pollock was ruined. He sold everything he possessed
to pay debts he had incurred for Virginia and the United States.
After the Revolution, commissioners appointed by the State
found due him a sum amounting to $92,321, and recommended
that an additional amount should be paid him in consideration
of damages. They quote in their report, a letter from General
Clark, in which he speaks of the very essential assistance ren-
dered him by Mr. Pollock, and by General Galvez, who, in
1785, had become Viceroy of Mexico. In 1780, Governor Gal-
vez wrote to " DnThos Jefferson*" introducing Mr, Lewis Toutant
Beauregard, a merchant of New Orleans, to whom Virginia was
also indebted for .supplies furnished the Western troops. He
was probably an ancestor of General Pierre Gustave Toutant
Beauregard, C. S. A.
For notices of Oliver Pollock and his claims, see the Calendar
of \7irginia State Papers, I, 347, 425; II, 488, 570; III, 153,
.590, 607; IV, 14, 47, 63; V, 192, 230-1, 244, 251-4, 432. Rev.
H. E. Hayden, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., has written a pamphlet treat-
ing of Oliver Pollock.]
286 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Williamsburg, November 8th, 1779.
Sir:
By Mr. Lindsay, who was sent from our County of Illinois
in the Mississippi to New Orleans, and lately arrived here on his
return by the way of Havanna, we hear that Col. Rogers had left
New Orleans and proceeded up the Mississippi. We are anx-
iously expecting by him your Excellency's answer to the Letters
of January 14, 177S, by Col. Rogers, and January 26th, 1778, by
Captain Young from Governor Henry to whom I had the Honor
of succeeding on his Resignation. The Accession of his most
Catholic Majesty since the Date of these Letters to the Hostili-
ties carrying on by the Confederate powers of France and North
America against Great Britain thereby adding to their efforts,
the weight of your Powerfull and wealthy Empire, has given in
all the certainty of a happy Issue to the present Contest of which
human Events will admit. Our vicinity to the State over which
you immediately preside ; the direct Channel of commerce by
the River Mississippi ; the nature of those Commodities with
which we can reciprocally furnish each other, point out the ad-
vantage which may result from a close connection, and corres-
pondence for which on our part the best Foundation are laid by
a grateful sense of the Favors we have received at your Hands.
Notwithstanding the pressure of the present War on our people,
they are lately beginning to extend their Settlements rapidly on the
Waters of the Mississippi, and we have reason to believe, that on
the Ohio particularly, and the Branches immediately communi-
cating with it, there will in the course of another Year, be such a
number of Settlers, as to render the Commerce an object worth
your Notice. From New Orleans alone can they be tolerably
supplied with necessaries of European Manufacture, and thither
they will carry in Exchange Staves and Peltry immediately and
Flour, Pork and Beef as soon as they shall have somewhat
opened their Lands. F~or their protection from Indians, we are
obliged to send and station among them, a considerable armed
force, the providing of which with Cloathing, and the Friendly
Indians with Necessaries, becomes a matter of great Difficulty
with us. For the smaller Force we have hitherto kept up at
Kaskaskia on the Mississippi we have contracted a considerable
Debt at New Orleans with Mr. Pollock, besides what is due to
VIRGINIA BORROWING FROM SPAIN. 287
Your State for the Supplies they have generously furnished and
a Number of Bills from Col. Clarke now lying under protest in
New Orleans. We learn by Mr. Lindsay that Mr. Pollock is
likely to be greatly distress' d, if we do not immediately make
him remittances, the most unfavoreable Harvest ever known since
the Settlement of this Country, has put it out of our Power to send
flour, obliging us for our own Subsistence to purchase it from the
Neighbouring States of Maryland & Pennsylvania, to whom we
have until this year furnished large Quantities. The want of
Salt disables us from preparing Beef and Pork for your market.
In this situation of things we cannot but Contemplate the distress
of that gentleman brought on him by Services rendered us with
the utmost concern. We are endeavouring by Remittances of
Tobacco to establish a Fund in France to which we may apply
to a certain extent. But the Casualties to which those Tobaccos
are liable in their Transportation, render the Dependence less
certain than we could wish for. Mr. Pollock's relief, and besides
that we have other very extensive occasions for them, young as
we are in Trade and Manufactures, and engaged in war with a
Nation whose power on the Sea, has been such as to intercept
a great proportion of the supplies, we have attempted to import
from Europe, you will not wonder to hear, that we find great
Difficulties in procuring either Money or Commodities to answer
the calls of our comerce, and therefore that it would be a cir-
cumstance of vast relief to us if we could leave our Deposits in
France for the Calls of that part of our State which lies on the
Atlantic, and procure a Suspension of the Demands from your
Quarter for supplies to our Western Forces One, Two or three
years, or such longer Time as could be obtained.
With this view, Governor Henry in his Letters of January 14
and 26th, 1778, solicited from Your Nation, a loan of money
which your Excellency was so kind as to undertake to commu-
nicate to your Court.
The success of this application we expect to learn by Col.
Rogers, and should not till then have troubled you with the same
Subject, had we not heard of Mr. Pollock's Distress, as we flat-
ter ourselves that the Application thro' the intervention of your
Excellency may have been successful, and that you may be au-
thoriz'd to advance for us some loans in money. I take the
j?»0 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Liberty of Soliciting you in such case to advance for us to Mr.
Pollock, sixty-five Thousand, Eight Hundred fourteen & $/%
Dollars. Encompassed as we are with Difficulties, we may fail
in doing as much as our Gratitude would prompt us to, in speed-
ily replacing these aids. But most assuredly nothing in that way
within our power will be left undone. Our particular prospects
for doing it„and the time it may take to accomplish the whole,
shall be the Subject of another Letter, as soon as I shall have
the Honor to learn from you whether we can be Supplied and to
what extent.
By Col. Rogers I hope also to learn your Excellency's Senti-
ments, on the other proposition in the same Letters, for the
establishment of Corresponding posts on your side and ours of
the Mississippi, near the mouth of the Ohio, for the promotion
of Commerce Between us. After returning our most cordial
thanks to your Excellency, for the friendly Disposition you have
personally shewn to us, and assuring you of our profound Re-
spect and Esteem, beg leave to subscribe myself,
Your Excellency's Most obedient and most humble Serv1,
(Signed) Th. Jefferson.
His Excellency, Don Bernardo Di Galvez.
TRUSTEES OF HAMPDEN-SIDNEY COLLEGE.
Second Paper — Contributed by ]■ B. Henneman.
93. 1841 — 1845. Rev. Patrick J. Sparrow, D. D., of Prince
Edward, vice Thomas Tredway, resigned. Pastor of the College
Church, like 80. President of the College, 1 845-1 847. Also
Member of Board of Union Theological Seminary, 1 834-1 836.
94. 1841 (resigned). Branch Jones Worsham, of Prince
Edward, vice Francis B. Dean, resigned. Clerk of Prince Ed-
ward Courts for fifty-three years (1816-1869). He and Francis
Watkins, 12, were the only clerks in Prince Edward from 1783
to 1869. His portrait hangs in the Clerk's office at Farmville.
The site of the old Court House, about a mile from Hampden-
TRUSTEES OF H AMPDEN-SIDNEY COLLEGE. 289
Sidney College, is named ' ' Worsham ' ' for him — the scene of
his long labors.
95. 1841 — 1877. David Comfort, of Charlotte, vice Gen.
Edward C. Carrington, resigned. Tutor in the College, 1831-
32; afterwards widely known as Principal of a classical school in
Charlotte. Member of Board of Union Theological Seminary,
1859-1860. Son-in-law of 49, and thus brother-in-law of 88,
101, 161. His wife was great-granddaughter of 6 and 9; grand-
daughter of 21 ; grandniece of 10. His father (?) David Comfort,
was member of the Board of Princeton College, 18 16-1853; his son
James Comfort, Esq., of Knoxville, Tenn. , has been member of
the Board of the University of Tennessee from 1878. Also one
of Directors of Princeton Theological Seminary, 1 863-1865.
His father (?) Rev. David Comfort, D. D., also one of the Direc-
tors of Princeton Theological Seminary, 1814-1831, and a
Trustee of the same from its incorporation in 1822 until his
death in 1853.
96. 1 84 1 — 1847. Rev. William Swan Plumer, D. D. , LL.D.,
of Richmond and Baltimore, vice Col. James Madison. Editor
of The Watchman of the South. Author, commentator and
controvertist. Preacher at Briery church (1829-1830), like 39,
44, 47, 70, 114. Elected President of the College in 1S44, but
resigned; also member of Board of Union Theological Semi-
nary, 1828-1831, 1834-1847, and President of the Board, 1840-
1846.
97. 1841 — 1867. Rev. Jesse S. Armistead, D. D., of Cum-
berland, vice G. Morton Payne. Class of '23. One of the
three students at the opening of Union Theological Seminary,
its first session, 1 823-' 24, under Rev. John Holt Rice, 51. Also
member of Board of Union Seminary, 1 834-1 838.
98. 1841 — 185 1. Dr. George Fitzgerald, of Nottoway, vice
Dr. James Jones, resigned. Class of '27. Kinsman of 62 ;
father of 1 5 1 .
99. 1842 — 1847. Col. John Anthony Smith, of Lunenburg,
■vice Branch J. Worsham, resigned. About Class of i8i5(?).
100. 1844 — 1849. Dr. William B. Smith, of Cumberland.
101. 1844 — 1866. Isaac Coles Carrington, of " Sylvan Hill,"
Charlotte. Member of the House of Delegates. Class of '30.
290 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Grandson of 6; son of 46; nephew of 42, 75; brother of 67, 76,
85; like 95, son-in-law of 49; brother-in-law of 88, 95, 161. His
wife was thus likewise descended from 6; great-granddaughter
of 9; granddaughter of 21, grandniece of 10.
102. 1844 — 1866. John B. McPhail, of Halifax. Class of
'27. Son-in-law of '42, like Hon. Hugh Blair Grigsby, Centen-
nial Orator of the College in 1876; thus connected with 67, 76,
85, 101, etc. Brother of Rev. George Wilson McPhail, D. D.,
President of Davidson College, N. C, 1 867-1 871 ; member of
Board of Union Theological Seminary, 1 844-1 854 ; also one of
the Directors of Princeton Theological Seminary, 1860-1866.
103. 1844 — 1870. Dr. Peyton Randolph Berkeley, of Prince
Edward. Class of '24. Capt. C. S. A. Son of 56; father of
162, 163 ; was married to great granddaughter of 27.
104. 1844 — 1853. Judge Francis Nat. Watkins, of Prince
Edward. Class of '31. Member of House of Delegates. County
Judge. Also member of the Board of Union Theological Semi-
nary, 1873-1885, and long its Treasurer (1845-1885) and Secre-
tary ( 1872-1885).' Great grandson of 6 and 9 ; grandson of 12,
21 ; son of 54 ; cousin of 131 ; father of 186. Was married to
granddaughter of 35, great-granddaughter of 25. Grandfather
of Charles McKinney, Tutor in the College, 1890-91, who thus
represented the sixth generation from 6 and 9. Brother of
Samuel W. Watkins, teacher of Modern Languages in the Col-
lege, 1840 ; and brother of the wife of Professor Charles Martin
of the College (Professor of Ancient Languages from 1847, and
of Greek from 1859 to 1 87 1 ; Presiding officer of Faculty as Senior
Member in 1856-7, when there was no President). [See below
for second term, 1 866-1 885.]
105. 1844 — 1849. Dr. Nat. A. Venable, of Lunenburg" and
Prince Edward. Class of '32. Grandson of 9; son of 53; cousin
and son-in-law of 74, and thus brother-in-law of 145, 168, and of
Professor Charles Scott Venable of the College ( 1846-1855).
Wife was thus great-granddaughter of 6, 9, 25: granddaughter
of 21, 41; daughter of 74.
106. 1844 — 1865. Colin Stokes, of Lunenburg, vice Wil-
liam M. Thornton, resigned. Kinsman of no, 130.
107. 1844 — 1850. Rev. John Leyburn, D. D., of Peters-
TRUSTEES OF H AMPDEN-SI DNEY COLLEGE. 201
burg and Philadelphia, vice James D. Wood, deceased. Also
member of Board of Union Theological Seminary, 1 843-1 847.
108. 1847 — 1855. Dr. William Henry Patillo, of Charlotte.
About class of 18 17. His father (?), the Rev. Henry Patillo, of
Granville, N. C, received the first honorary A. M. given by the
college.
109. 1847 — 1 85 1. Rev. Samuel Lyle Graham, D. D., of
Prince Edward. Also member of Board of Union Theological
Seminary, 1826-1839. Professor in Union Theological Seminary,
1838-1851 ; acting professor in the college, 1847. Kinsman of
39, 44; his second wife was granddaughter of 23; daughter of
James Daniel. Member of Board of Union Theological Semi-
nary, 1827-1832. Nephew of Rev. William Graham, President
of Washington College, Rockbridge, and President-elect of
Hampden-Sidney, 1791.
no. 1847 — 1852. Dr. Richard J. H. Hatchett, of Lunen-
burg. Connected with 106, 130.
in. 1847 — . Robert C. Anderson, of Prince Edward, etc.,
now of Blackstone. Class '36. Kinsman (?) of 81, 118. Sen-
ior member of present Board. This is the longest term of ser-
vice in the history of the college, having passed the jubilee of
fifty years in 1897. 61, Dr. William S. Morton served forty-
nine years (1816-1865); 37, Richard N. Venable, and 36, James
Morton (father of Dr. William S. Morton), were both elected
the same day in 1792, and served, the one until 1839 (forty-seven
years), and the other until 1835 (forty-three years). 125, Rey.
Moses D. Hoge, D. D., of Richmond, has served from 1852
(now near forty-seven years). 42, Colonel Clement Carrington,
of Charlotte, served forty-one (1 795-1 836.) Of the charter
members, 6, Judge Paul Carrington, the elder, served forty-three
years (1775-1818); 10, Colonel Thomas Read, of Charlotte,
forty-two years (1775-1817); 12, Francis Watkins, of Prince
Edward, forty years (1775-1815); President James Madison,
forty-five years (1775-1820); Colonel Samuel Woodson Venable,
of Prince Edward, thirty-eight years (1782-1820); Colonel Joel
Watkins, thirty-seven years (1 783-1 820).
112. 1847 — 1884. Judge Asa Dupuy Dickinson, of " Spring-
field," Prince Edward, Class of '36. Member of House of
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Delegates and of Senate. Circuit Judge. Nephew of and
named for 82. Second wife was great-granddaughter of 6 and 16.
108, 109, no, in, 112 elected vice Henry Carrington, Dr.
William S. Plumer, William M. Atkinson, John A. Smith and
Theodorick Pryor, resigned.
113. 1847 — 1857. Colonel Thomas M. Bondurant, of Buck-
ingham, vice Samuel Branch, deceased. Member of Senate.
114. 1847 — 1865. Rev. Samuel Davies Stuart, of Prince
Edward and Christiansburgh, vice Nathaniel E. Venable, de-
ceased. Pastor of Briery Church (1840-1856), like 39, 44, 47,
70, 96, and all the early Presidents of the College: Rev. Samuel
Stanhope Smith (1775— 1779); Rev. John Blair Smith, 1779-
1791; Rev. Archibald Alexander, 1754-1806; Rev. Moses
Hoge, 1808-1820. The early history of Briery Church is inti-
mately associated with the beginnings of Hampden-Sydney Col-
lege, and further, of Union Theological Seminary. Also member
of Board of Union Seminary, 1 847-1 869. Chaplain, C S. A.
115. 1848 — 1870. Colonel Travis H. Epes, of Nottoway,
vice Colonel Asa Dupuy, deceased. Class of '26. Member of
House of Delegates.
116. 1848 — 1876. Archibald Graham Mcllwaine, of Peters-
burg, vice John P. Wilson, resigned. Also member of Board
of Union Theological Seminary, 1 847-1 874. Father of 133,
150; grandfather of Professor Henry R. Mcllwaine, of the Col-
lege (from 1893).
117. 1849 — 1873. Captain Thomas E. Perkinson, of Prince
Edward. Was married to great-granddaughter of 9, niece of 71.
118. 1849 — 1851. Rev. Samuel J. P. Anderson, of Norfolk.
Followed in his Norfolk pastorate by 128, and the latter by 180.
Also member of Board of Union Theological Seminary, 1844-
1846. Native of Prince Edward, and kinsman (?) of 81, in.
117, 118 elected vice Dr. William B. Smith and Dr. Nat. A.
Venable.
119. 1850 — 1866. Colonel Alfred Boyd, of Mecklenburg.
120. 1850 — 1852. Captain Samuel McCorkle, of Lynchburg.
(See below for a second election in i860.)
TRUSTEES OF HAMPDEN-SIDNEY COLLEGE. 293
119, 120 elected vice Rev. John Leyburn and Rev. William
S. Reid.
121. 1851 — 1870. Rev. William Henry Foote, D. D., of
Romney, Wesi Virginia. Author of Foote" s Sketches of Vir-
ginia, First and Second Series. Also member of Board of
Union Theological Seminary, 1 838-1 869, and President of this
Board, 1864- 1866.
122. 1851 — 1859. Colonel John Thruston Thornton, of Cum-
berland and Farmville. Class of '42. Member of Convention
of 1861. Colonel, C. S. A. Fell at Antietam. Son of 78;
father of Professor James R. Thornton of the college (from 1883),
and of Professor William M. Thornton, sometime Chairman of
the University of Virginia (also graduate of the College, 1868).
See " Life" in (140) Dr. R. L. Dabney's Miscellanies.
123. 1851 — 1867. Edwin G. Booth, of Nottoway. About
class of '31. Member of House of Delegates. Father of Dr.
Edwin G. Booth, member of the Board of the College of Wil-
liam and Mary (himself a former student of Hampden-Sidney
College).
121, 122, 123, elected vice Nelson Page, deceased, and Rev.
S. J. P. Anderson and Dr. George Fitzgerald, resigned.
124. 1S52 — 1857. Henry Flood Bocock, of Appomattox.
Kinsman (?) of 136, and of Professor Willis Henry Bocock, of
the College (1 886-1 889). A kinswoman is the wife of Reverend
Thomas Cary Johnson, D. D. (class of '81), professor in the
Union Theological Seminary from 1891.
125. 1852 — . Rev. Moses Drury Hoge,D. D., LL. D., of
Richmond. Class of '39. Tutor in the College, 1 834-1 843.
Grandson of two presidents of the College, Rev. Moses Hoge,
D. D., the elder (1807-20) and Rev. Drury Lacy (47); son of
Rev. Samuel Davies Hoge, likewise graduate and tutor in the
College (1810— 1816), nephew of Rev. John Blair Hoge, of Rich-
mond, graduate and tutor in the College, 1808; brother of Rev.
William Hoge, D. D., professor in Union Theological Seminary
(1856-1869); and thus uncle of Professor Addison Hogue, of
the College (1 872-1 886), and of Rev. Peyton Harrison Hoge,
D. D., professor-elect in Union Theological Seminary, 1892.
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Also member of Board of Union Theological Seminary, 1S54-
1866. President-elect of the College in 1856, like both grand-
fathers, but resigned. Hoge Academy, a preparatory school for
the College, is named for him, and he is Chairman of its Board.
First, and for more than fifty years, only Pastor of Second Pres-
byterian Church, in Richmond, from 1845. Author of Sermons
and Addresses. Son-in-law of 87, and thus wife was grand-
daughter of 12. Cousin of 156 and kinsman of 171.
126. 1852 — 1858. Hon. Thomas Stanhope Flournoy, of
Halifax. Class of '31. Member of Congress; member of Con-
vention of 1861; Candidate for Governor. Col. C. S. A. Also,
member of Board of University of Virginia, 1864-1865. Great
grandson of 6 and 16; uncle of wife of 151; second wife was
granddaughter of 6 and niece of 75. Kinsman of 178 and of
Rev. Parke Poindexter Flournoy, assistant Professor in the Col-
lege, 1861-2.
127. 1853 — 1867. Hon. Stephen Osborne Southall, of Farm-
ville, vice Francis N. Watkins. Class of '35. Member of House
of Delegates. Resigned to become Professor of Law in the Uni-
versity of Virginia (1866-1885). Kinsman of 142.
128. 1854 — i86i(?) Rev. George Dod Armstrong, D. D.,
of Norfolk, vice Henry E. Watkins. Pastor of Church forty
years (1851-1891), preceded by 118 and followed by 180. Au-
thor on religious and theological subjects.
129. 1855 — 1874. Dr. Robert A. Patterson, of Lunenburg,
vice Dr. W. H. Patillo. About Class of '46(?).
Same as 89. 1858 — 1865. (Elected second time.) Rev.
Theodorick Pryor, D. D., of Petersburg and Nottoway. Also
member of Board of Union Theological Seminary, 1848-1852.
130. 1858 — . Col. Henry Stokes, of Prince Edward.
Kinsman(?) of 106, no, 112.
131. 1858 — 1867. Dr. Francis B. Watkins, of Prince Ed-
ward. Class of '34. C. S. A. Grandson of 1 2 ; nephew of 54;
and of the wife of 87; cousin of 104 and of the wife of 125.
132. 1858 — 1885. Hon. Thomas T. Tredway, of Prince Ed-
ward and Richmond. Class of '38. Member of House of Dele-
gates. Kinsman(?) of 90, 148, 187.
TRUSTEES OF HAMPDEN-SIDNEY COLLEGE. 295
Same as 120. i860 (resigned, second time elected). Capt.
Samuel McCorkle, of Lynchburg.*
1 86 1 — 1865. The time of war.
133. 1866 — 1870. Joseph Finley Mclhvaine, of Petersburg.
Class of '58. C. S. A. Son of 116; brother of 150; father of
Prof. Henry R. Mcllwaine, of the College. His wife was grand-
daughter of 49, 59; great-granddaughter of 21, 27; great-great-
granddaughter of 6 and 9. He and 150 (brothers) were married
to sisters.
134. 1866 — 1868. Robert A. Lancaster, of Richmond.
Married to granddaughter of 75; great-grandaughter of 6, 55;
great-great-granddaughter of 16.
135. 1866— 1868. Dr. J. Willis Wilson, of Pittsylvania.
Class of '39 (?').
*Note. — Between 1S56 and 1S60 nominations were to lie over, and
from these the formal elections to be made. Those thus nominated,
even where never formally elected, whether from declining to serve 01
for other reason, were the following :
1856. " Nominations were made to lie over one year: " Francis Fitz-
gerald Jones, of Brunswick. Kinsman of 62, 98, 151; of 57 (?); and of
(?) Robert Randolph Jones, tutor in the College, 1892-3. (Same as
130.) Henry Stokes, of Prince Edward. (Same as U2.) William
Wirt Henry, of " Red Hill," Charlotte. (Same as 152.) Charles Scott
Carrington, of Halifax. (Same as 132.) Thomas T. Tredway, of Prince
Edward.
1S57. "Nominated to be elected at next annual meeting:" (Same
as 89 ) Rev. Theodorick Pryor, D. D., of Nottaway. (Same as 131. )
Dr. Frank B. Watkins, of Prince Edward. Hon. Charles Bruce, oi
"Staunton Hill," Charlotte. C. S. A. Member of Senate. Son of
50; great-grandson of 6 and 16.
1859. " Nominated subject to future election: " Lewis D. Crenshaw,
of Richmond. (Same as 161.) William Watkins Read, of Charlotte.
(Same as 120.) Samuel McCorkle, of Lynchburg. Eli Phlegar, of
Christiansburgh; Member of Board of Union Theological Seminary
(1860-1862).
i860. " Nominations made to supply any vacancy that may occur: "
John A. Scott, of Prince Edward. (Same as above. ) Lewis D. Cren-
shaw, of Richmond. Archer Boiling. (Same as 139.) Dr. Wm. T.
Walker, of Goochland. Dr. Benj. F. Terry, of Prince Edward.
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136. 1866 — 1879. Major John Heber Flood, of Lynchburg.
C. S. A.; kinsman (?) of 124.
137. 1866 — 1885. Judge Francis Dean Irving, of Cumber-
land and Farmville. Class of '39. Member of House of Dele-
gates. Circuit Judge, succeeding 112. Grandson and namesake
of 91. First wife was daughter of President J. P. Cushing, of
the College (1 820-1 835), niece of 73 and granddaughter of 63.
Second wife was cousin of first, and also granddaughter of 63.
Uncle of the wife of Prof. Henry Clay Brock, of the College
(from 1886), whose son, Henry Irving Brock, was tutor at the
College, 1 895-1 896.
138. 1866 — 1894. Captain Henry S. Reynolds, of Norfolk.
Class of '57. Captain, C. S. A. Married to daughter of Rich-
ard Venable Watkins, of Halifax, member of Board of Union
Theological Seminary, 1 848-1 864, granddaughter of 48, great-
granddaughter of 21, 27, great-great-granddaughter of 6 and 9.
Same as 104. 1866 — 1885. Judge Francis Nat. Watkins, of
Prince Edward. Second term of office; like his father, 54.
139. 1866 — 1869. Dr. William Townes Walker, of Gooch-
land. Class of '45. Surgeon, C. S. A. Nephew of 82 and
cousin of 1 12.
104 (second time), 139 elected vice Colonel J. P. Marshall and
J. B. McPhail, resigned.
ABSTRACTS OF VIRGINIA LAND PATENTS. 297
ABSTRACTS OF VIRGINIA LAND PATENTS.
Prepared by W. G. Stanard.
(482) John Gookin, gent., [i] 350 acres in the Upper County
of New Norfolk, beginning- at a point called Mossey Point, and
bounded on the west by the Nansemond River. Due for the
transportation of seven persons: Thomas Box, Jun., Peter
Norman, Mary Norman, Jon. Butler, John Burder, Robert
Hodges, Walter Carpenter. By Harvey, May 23d, 1637.
Note.
[1] On June 16, 1642, John Gookin, Esq., was commissioned
commander of Lower Norfolk County. There is on record a
letter dated June 1st, 1642, from Sarah Gookin, of Lower Nor-
folk, late wife and relict of Captain Adam Thoroughgood. On
No. 20, 1647, was recorded the marriage bond of Francis Yard-
ley and Sarah Gookin. In 1639 Captain John Gookin was Bur-
gess for Upper Norfolk. Captain Gookin had one child, Mary,
who married (I) William Moseley; and (II) Anthony Lawson.
(485) Richard Bell and Christopher Lawson, 500 acres
in the county of James City, beginning at a little Indian field,
lying over against the land of John Demsey. Due 200, pur-
chased by Richard Bell from Alexander Homer, and 50 acres
from Thomas Taylor (due Taylor for his own personal adven-
ture), and 250 acres due said Lawson for the transportation of
five persons, William Reynolds, William Coyle, Roger An-
drewes, Anthony , Ann Drawater. By Harvey, May 23d
1637.
(484) Theodore Moyses, 2,000 acres in the county of James
City, on Tanks Pasbye hayes Creek, running two miles north-
west into the woods, and abutting on the Chickahominy River.
Due for the transportation of forty persons (names below. ) By
Harvey, May 23d, 1637.
John Wotton, Frances Latner, William Foster, Edward
Tenckes, Alice Fuller, Jon. Eles, Jon. Ferepoint, Richard Gun-
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ny, Thomas Wakefield, Arthur Patient, Jon. Winchester, Ed-
ward Bremton, Richard Thorneton, Joanna Michells, Richard
Cocke, William Drummond, Francis Edsome, Francis Turner,
Robert Roles, George Boles, Robert Grant, William Hawkins,
Henry Bradshaw, Richard Weston, Lewis Abshere, Ann Bel-
some, Jon. Cooke, Robert Asten, Audrey Garrett, Katherine
Hockwell, Edward Brinton; Thomas Monday, Richard Edwards,
William Pinnock, Jon. Hacock, William Baker, William Griffin,
William Smith, Thomas Cragg, Edward Simpson.
(485) Thomas Symons, 100 acres in the county of Charles
River, 50 upon a creek near adjoining the land of Humphrey
Loyd, and 50 lying near the land of Thomas Raye; bounded on
the north east by a " sedgie creek," and on the south east by a
"pynie swamp." Due for the transportation of his wife, Alice
Robins, and one servant, Richard Key. By Harvey, May 23d,
1637.
(486) John Burnett, 150 acres in the Upper County of New
Norfolk, adjoining a place called Mossey Point, belonging to
John Gookin, gent. Due for the transportation of three per-
sons: Edward Morgan, John London and William Pursent. By
Harvey, May 23d, 1637.
(487) Roger Symons, 50 acres in the county of Charles
River, abutting upon the plantation of Oxford, and bounded on
the South by the Old Poquoson River. Due for his own perso-
nal adventure. By Harvey, May 23d, 1637.
(488) George Unwin, 250 acres in the County of James
City, on Checkros Creek, and bounded on the west by a "great
deepe swampe," and on the north by the sunken marshe.
Due for the transportation of his wife Katherine, daughters
Katherine and Elizabeth, and two servants, William Weth and
Dorcas Wound. By Harvey, May 25, 1637.
(489) Thomas Paule, 350 acres in James City county on a'
great deep swamp on Chickahominy River, and bounded on the
west by Pagan Creek. Due: 100 for the personal adventure of
ABSTRACTS OF VIRGINIA LAND PATENTS. 299
his late father Francis Paule, as an ancient planter in the time of
Sir Thomas Dale; 50 for the personal adventure of his Mother
Mathew Paule; 50 for his own personal adventure, and 50 for
the personal adventure of his sister Frances Paule. By Harvey,
May 25, 1637.
(490) John Dansey, 100 acres in James City County, on
Tanks Pasbye hayes Creek. Due for the transportation of two
persons. By Harvey, May 25, 1637.
(491 ) Peter Rev and William Jacob, 350 acres in Isle of
Wight county, at the head of New Towne haven, next adjoining
the land of Edward Rogers, and bound north west by the river,
and on south east by a branch of the said river called New
Towne haven. Due: 100 for the personal adventure of the said
Peter Rey and Margaret, his wife, and 50 for the transportation
of their son, Henry Rev; and 100 by assignment from James
Pointeau (to whom it was due for the transportation of himself
and Anthony Lefurrier). and 100 for the personal adventure
of the said William Jacob and the transportation of one servant,
Samuel Hicks. By Harvey, May 25, 1637.
(492) William Wilkinson, Clarke, 700 acres in the lower
county of New Norfolke, within Lynhaven, commonly called
Chesepeian river, upon a creek; bounded on the west by the
land of Captain Adam Thoroughgood. Due as follows (vizt.):
300 acres by assignment from Robert Newkerke, dated Oct. 3d,
1635 (which land was due to said Newkerke as follows: 50 acres
for his own personal adventure, and 150 for the transportation
of three persons). The other 500 due as follows (vizt.): 50 for
the personal adventure of said Win. Wilkinson, 50 for the per-
sonal adventure of his wife, Naomy, and 400 for the transporta-
tion of eight persons. By Harvey, May 25, 1637.
Head rights: Mr. William Wilkinson, Mrs. Naomy Wilkinson,
Edward Pearse, Hugh Jones, Martha Deacon, Thomas Crafton,
Daniell Baker, John Boodes, John Johnson, Robert Newkerke,
Robert Laughton, John Goodwin, Thomas Preston.
(493) William Denham, 300 acres in. the countv of Isle of
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Wight, about three miles up the river called New Town Haven,
adjoining the land of Thomas Jordon. Due for the transporta-
tion of six persons (names not given). By Harvey, May 25,
1637.
(494) Richard Millton, 75 acres at Westover, in the county
Charles City, bounded on the south by the river, on the east by
the land of John Clay, and on the west by the land of William
Thompson, which land is half of a plantation formerly belonging
to John Davis, and John Clay, in equal proportions, with "all
buildings and houseings thereupon," and sold by said Davis and
Clay to Thomas Stegg, merchant, [1] who sold to Millton "by
deed upon record" [2]. By Harvey, May 26, 1637.
Notes.
[1] Thomas Stagg or Stegg was long one of the leading mer-
chants of the Colony, and was resident sometimes in England and
sometimes in the Colony. He was Burgess for Charles City,
and Speaker of the House at the session of March, 1642-3 (Hol-
ing). On June 3d, 1650, in the commission issued by the King"
from Breda, he was appointed a member of the Virginia Council
(Cat. Eng. Col. State Papers, Vol. I); but was evidently
friendly to the Parliament, for in Aug., 1651, he was appointed
one of the commissioners sent to reduce Virginia and Maryland.
He embarked on the frigate John, and was lost at sea, together
with Captain Dennis, another commissioner (Ibid). The will of
Thos. Stegg was dated Oct. 6, 1651, and proved July 14, 1652.
By it he bequeathed most of his estate to his wife Elizabeth, and
his two children, his daughter Grace, wife of John Byrd, citizen
and goldsmith, of London, and his son Thomas Stegg, of Vir-
ginia. The will of the latter, who at the time of his death was
member of the Council, and Auditor-General of Virginia, was
dated March 31, 1669-70, and proved May 15, 1671. He left
portions of his estate to his wife Sarah, and mother Elizabeth,
then the wife of Thomas Grendon, of London, and to his sister,
Grace Byrd ; and the rest of his property in England and Vir-
ginia, to his nephew William, son of John and Grace Byrd.
[2] This was an early instance of the recordation of convey-
ances of land in Virginia.
GENEALOGY. 301
GENEALOGY.
THE PARKER FAMILY.
Of Essex, the Northern Neck, &c.
[The following, furnished by a member of the family, was not availa-
ble at the time the account given in the last number was printed. Some
omissions have been made to avoid repetition.]
According to tradition, two Parkers, brothers, took up land, one in
Isle of Wight county, the other in Accomac, in 1650. The first is stated
to have called his seat " Macclesfield."*
The Accomac Parker was named George, and from him was descended
George Parker who, according to tradition, was the grandfather of Dr.
Alexander Parker, of Tappahannock. The latter moved to Essex
county where.his will is on record; his executors were his friends " King "
Carter and John Tayloe of Mt. Airy.
Dr. Alexander and his wife Susanna, left three sons, Richard, Thomas
and William.
Of these sons, Judge Richard2 died about 1815. m the Richmond
Enquirer of that year will be found an obituary notice of him, written
by Judge Roane. He was called by Landon Carter "the wisest man of
his acquaintance."
He left sons: Richard, Alexander, John, William Harvvar, Thomas,
and daughters: Anne Harwar, Frances and Elizabeth.
Anne Harvvar married Mr. Sparks, of Southampton county. Frances
married General John Blackwell, and Elizabeth married LeRoy Dainger-
field.
Richard3 Parker was born about 1752, entered the army in 1776, was
Captain and Major of 2d Virginia regiment and served at Trenton,
Princeton, Germantown, Braiidywine and other battles. He particularly
distinguished himself at Trenton where he held a bridge. General
Washington, who doubtless knew him well (they being neighbors),
said: "you will understand Captain Parker, that this bridge is to be de-
fended to the last extremity." "Sir," replied Parker, "we intend to
sleep upon it." (Va. Hist. Register.) He was afterwards appointed
Colonel of the 1st Virginia regiment and was killed in the trenches at
the defence of Charleston, "embalmed in the tears of his faithful sol-
* So called or named, more probably, by Colonel Josiah Parker, if, as is presumed, the
:seat was named after the Earl of Macclesfield, who was a Parker.
The Earldom was not created until 1710.
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diers, and honored by the regrets of the whole army." Lee's (Light
Horse Harry's) Memoirs.
Alexander Parker2 rose to be a Captain in the Continental army (2nd
Virginia regiment.) He was taken prisoner at Charleston 12th May,
1780, and served to close of war. {Heitmart s Historical Register, Offi-
cers of Continental An>iy.) He was Colonel of the (present) 5th
Infantry, U. S. A., May 3, i?oS. Resigned December 31, 1809. (Ham-
mersly's Register, 1 779-1879.) He is said to have saved (a portion of)
Wayne's army in Georgia from an attack by Indians. (Lee's Memoirs.)
After his resignation from the army he became I believe, a general offi-
cer of State, troops. He married the widow Redman and lived on his
plantation in Westmoreland county. His estate was called Ellersly
(since burned).
He left three children: Henry, who married Miss Cox, Maria, married
John Waller Jones, and Harriet, died single.
John Parker married and left two sons: Thomas and John A. He was
drowned in the Potomac River, while attempting to board his ship.
William Harwar Parker was born about 1752-4. His place was called
Rock Spring. He married Mary Sturm'an, whose mother was a Miss
Foxhall. This name comes through the Sturmans.
William Harwar Parker was an officer of the Virginia State Navy,
1776-80. He commanded a vessel named the Tempest during the Rev-
olutionary War. [Virginia Historical Register.) His brothers, Alex,
and Thomas, were members of the Society of the Cincinnati, but he
refused to join.
All four brothers received land grants for Revolutionary services.
William Harwar retired from the Navy after the war, and returned to
his plantation. His name will be found in the Virginia Annual Regis-
ter.
Thomas3 Parker's military services have been given. Died 24th Jan-
uary, 1820. He commanded the forces at Norfolk, Va., 1S13 or ('14).
He married Sallie Opie, and settled in Clarke county. He built a
house which he called "The Soldiers' Retreat." It is (or was up to a
comparatively recent date) still standing on the right bank of the Shenan-
doah River, about twenty miles from Winchester and ten from Berry-
ville.
General Parker had but one child, Eliza, who married General
Armistead Mason, who was killed in a duel with his cousin McCarty.
She died in early life without issue.
William Harwar3 Parker had four sons: Richard Elliot, Foxhall Alex-
ander, John and William Chilton, and one daughter, Juliet Octavia, who
married her first cousin, LeRoy Daingerfield.
Richard Elliot* Parker was born at Rock Spring, Westmoreland, and
studied law at Lawfield under his grandfather, Judge Richard.1 In the
War of 1 81 2 he was Colonel of the 35th Virginia Regiment. He fought
GENEALOGY. 303
at the battle of the White-House, where lie was wounded. At the con-
clusion of the war he returned to the practice of law. He was U. S.
Senator from Virginia 1836 7, Judge of the Court of Appeals, and re-
fused the Attorney-Generalship under Van Buren. He died in 1840 at
the "Retreat." He married Elizabeth, daughter of Dr. William Fou-
shee, of Richmond.
Foxhall Alexander' Parker was born at Rock Spring, Westmoreland,
about 1789. He entered the Navy, and rose to the highest rank of his
day — that of Commodore. After long, arduous and distinguished ser-
vices, he was chosen — while in command of the Boston Navy Yard — by
his intimate friend, John V. Mason, who was Secretary of the Navy at
that time (1848), to go to Germany in order to advise the government
thereof as to the organization, etc., of a navy He was offered the
supreme command and a more than liberal salary and perquisites. As
Europe at that period was in a most unsettled condition, and as, more-
over, in order to accept the offers made him, he would have been obliged
to resign from the U. S. Navy, the Commodore concluded to reject the
proposition and return to America.
He married, in 1814, Sara, daughter of the late General Robert Bo-
gardus, of New York city, one of the most distinguished lawyers of his
day, and colonel of the 41st regiment of infantry (Regulars) during the
War of 1812.
John4 Parker died unmarried.
William Chilton4 Parker entered the army and served during the War
of 1S12. He was a. brilliant lawyer and orator. He married, 1st, Mar-
garetta, daughter of Dr. W. Foushee, sister of his brother Richards
wife and, 2d, his first cousin Eliza Sparks.
Judge Richard Elliot4 Parker had one son and five daughters: Richard,
Mary, Juliet, Margaret, Charlotte and Elizabeth. Richard was Military
Storekeeper of Ordnance and Paymaster U. S. A., 1838; resigned 1847.
Was a member of Congress, a lawyer, and became judge of the Third
(Va.) District. He tried John Brown and was applauded by friends and
foes alike, for his impartiality, firmness and courage. He married Miss
Evelina Moss; left no children. Mary married John S. Millson. Juliet
died young, as did also Margaret. Charlotte married Dr. Wm. McCor-
mick. Elizabeth married A. P. Crenshaw. Wm. Chilton Parker had
one son and two daughters.
Commodore Foxhall Alexander4 Parker, Sr., had eight children: Ro-
bert Bogardus, Foxhall Alexander, Wm. Harwar, Richard LeRoy,
Daingerfield, Mary Jay, Octavia and Virginia Adela, of whom at this
date (1898) but three survive: Mary Jay, Virginia Adela and Dainger-
field. Foxhall Alexander,5 Jr., served with distinction during the late
war as an officer of the U. S. Navy, having attained the rank of Com-
modore. He died in 1880 while superintendent of the Naval School at
Annapolis. He wrote the tactics for the navy of his day, besides many
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other literary productions, translations from the Spanish, etc. He was
recognized as one of the leading naval officers and as an authority on
naval matters generally.
William Harwar5 Parker was likewise a man of distinction and was
noted for his literary attainments as well as his professional knowledge
and skill. He wrote (among other numerous productions) "Recollec-
tions of a Naval Officer," and was the author of several works on Naval
Tactics. He was a Lieutenant U. S. N. at the commencement of the
late war but resigned and entered the Confederate service. He became
ultimately the Superintendent of the Confederate Naval School at Rich-
mond. He died suddenly at Washington, D. C, Dec. 30, 1896.
Richard LeRoy5 was a master in the U. S. (Volunteer) Navy. He
was celebrated as being one of the handsomest men of his day, besides
having a fine intellect and possessing many endearing personal qualities.
Daingerfield5 entered the army in 1861 and served continuously during
the war, ultimately reaching the rank of Colonel (18th Infantry). He
was retired by operation of law 1896, having attained the age limit. He
commanded his regiment (the 3d Infantry) at times during the war; was
brevetted for gallantry at Gettysburg.
Foxhall A.5 married, ist, Miss Green, of Rhode Island; 2d, Miss Mal-
lory; 3d, Miss Donaldson, of Maryland. His son, William Harwar,
Jr (known in the navy as "Pete"), entered the navy and became a
lieutenant-commander. He died a few years since in Washington.
There have been, therefore, four generations of Virginia Parkers (from
father to son) in the Navy, as follows:
William Harwar, in Virginia State Navy.
Foxhall Alexander, U. S. N., son.
Foxhall Alexander, grandson.
William Harwar, grandson.
Richard LeRoy, grandson.
William Harwar, great-grandson.
William Harwar5 married Margaret, daughter of Burwell Mosely, of
Norfolk, Va. No children.
LeRoy' died unmarried.
Daingerfield5 married Amelia, daughter of Michael Nisbet, of Phila-
delphia, Perm.
Judge Richard Parker (the third Richard) had one son and five daugh-
ters: Richard,4 Mary, Juliet, Margaret and Elizabeth. Mary married
General John S. Millson; no children. Juliet and Margaret died young.
Charlotte married Dr. William McCormick. Elizabeth married A. P.
Crenshaw, and has living six children: Parker, Marion Millson, Augus-
tus, Miles, Elizabeth and Anna.
The late William Harwar Parker, son of the late Commodore Foxhall
A. Parker, Jr., who was a Lieutenant-Commander in the U. S. Navy,
GENEALOGY. 305
married Elise, daughter of the late Admiral Jenkins, U. S. Navy, and
left three children: Thornton, William Harvvar* and Marion.
It is believed that no family in America (the United States) furnished
more, if indeed as many, commissioned officers to the Army and Navy,
from the beginning of the War of the Revolution up to the present time,
than the Parkers of Virginia. Besides those mentioned, there were a
number of others more or less closely related: Colonel Josiah Parker, of
"Macclesfield," George Parker, First Lieutenant of the Constitution
when she captured the Java — these, not counting the Fauntleroys, Dain-
gerfields, Chiltons and other family connections.
It has been family "history" or "tradition" that the Parkers were
" descended " from the Earl of Macclesfield; but the family was settled
in this country long before the Earldom was established, which was in
1710. {Vide "Our Old JVobJlify," by Noblesse Oblige, London, 1879.)
The family may have been related to the Earl, however, and the fact
that Colonel Josiah 's seat was named Macclesfield seems significant.
Captain William H. Parker2 says that Sir Peter Parker was cousin to
Judge Richard.1 He no doubt obtained this information from an authen-
tic source.
D. P.
DESCENDANTS OF COL. WM. FONTAINE.
Prepared by Mrs. Thos. L. Broun.
2. Edmund Fontaine, of Beaver Dam, married Maria Louisa Shack-
elford.
la. Betsey Ann, married Thomas H. De Witt.
ib. Louisa Fontaine, died in infancy.
2b. Edmund Fontaine.
2,b. Mary Brown, married William H. Adams.
\c. Helen.
2C. Anthony Crece.
2,c. Fontaine De Witt.
2a. William Morris, died in early life.
3a. Sarah Louisa, died in youth.
40. Jane Katharine, married Richard Hardaway Meade.
ib. Edmonia Fontaine, died in infancy.
2b. Lila, married Benjamin B. Valentine.
2>b. Richard Hardaway, married Eleanor Prior Adkins.
2C. Richard Hardaway.
4b. Louise Fontaine, married Clarence Cadot.
56. Kate Fontaine.
6b. Marianne Skelton.
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5«. Mary Morris, married Thomas L. Broun, of Charleston, W. Va.
ib. Louisa Fontaine, married Malcolm Jackson.
ic. Thomas Broun.
2C. Anna Arbuthnot.
2b. Edmund Fontaine.
^b. Ann Conway, married Philip Sidney Powers,
ir. Thomas Broun.
ic. Louisa Fontaine.
2,c. Ann Conway.
6a. Edmund, killed at battle of Manassas (ist), in C. S. army.
"ja. Lucy Dabney, married Chiswell Dabney.
ib. John Edward.
2b. Chiswell.
2,b. Louise Fontaine.
4b. Lucy.
5^. Elizabeth Towles.
6b. Edmund Fontaine.
8a. John Boursiquot, surgeon C. S. A., killed in battle. Married Ellen
Price.
ib. Ellen Stuart, married Albert Sidney Morton,
ir. Stuart Fontaine, died in childhood.
ic. Ellen Price.
3^:. D'Arcy Paul.
4<\ Albert Sidney.
5^ . An infant girl.
ga. Richard Morris, married Kate Minor.
ib. Edmund.
2b. Richard Morris.
3b. Katharine Minor.
4b. Berkeley Minor.
5b. Charles Landon Carter, died in childhood.
6b. Maria Louisa Shackelford.
\oa. Rose Maury, died in infancy.
11a. Rosalie Shackelford married Thos. Catesby Jones.
ib. Lou Belle.
2b. Fontaine.
2,b. Catesby.
4b. Roy Meriwether.
$b. Rosalie Fontaine.
Sarah Rose Fontaine married Alex. Fontaine Rose.
1. Edmund Fontaine married Betty Murray.
1. Alexander.
2. John.
3. Robert.
4. Sarah Fontaine.
GENEALOGY. 307
Louisa Fontaine married John Potts, of Washington, D. C. '
i. Rose married , of Austria.
2. Douglas , Lieut. U. S. A.
3. Morris Templin, Lieut. U. S. N.
4. Elizabeth Hawley.
Lawrence Berry married Eliza Welford.
1. Lawrence.
2. Susan Welford.
Charles Alexander married Mary Eliza Rutherford.
1. Samuel Rutherford.
2. Charles Alexander married Logie Childs.
1. Rutherford.
2. Hugh.
3. Charles.
THE BAYLOR FAMILY.
(Continued.) '
6. George4 Baylor, born at "Newmarket," January 12th, 1752,
died at Barbadoes, whither he had gone for the recovery of his health.
He was a member of the Caroline County Committee of Safety, 1775-76,
and entered the military service of his country at the beginning of the
Revolution. Heitman gives his record as follows : George Baylor,
Lieutenant-Colonel and Aide-de-Camp to General Washington, 15th
August, 1775, to January 9, 1777. By order of Congress, 1st January,
1777, it was "Resolved that a horse, properly caparisoned for service,
be presented to Lieutenant-Colonel Baylor." He was Colonel 3d Con-
tinental Dragoons 9th January, 1777 ; surprised, wounded and captured
28th September, 1778 ; was exchanged, and his regiment was consoli-
dated with the First Continental Dragoons, November 9, 1782 ; and he
retained command to the close of the war ; commissioned Brevet Brig-
adier-General 30th September, 17S3.
He is several times mentioned in Washington's letters {Ford's Writ-
ings of Washington). Writing to Reed, March 7, 1776, the General
says : " Mr. Baylor, seeming to have an inclination to go into the artil-
lery, and Colonel Knox desirous of it, I have appointed Mr. Moylan,
&c. (III., p. 463). To the President of Congress, December 27, 1776,
Washington writes, announcing the victory at Trenton: " Colonel Baylor,
my first Aide-de-Camp, will have the honor of delivering this to you.
His spirited behavior upon every occasion requires me to recommend
him to your particular notice " [lb. V., 135). It was at this time that
Congress voted a horse for Colonel Baylor. To Colonel Baylor himself
Washington wrote on January 9, 1777 : " Your desire of commanding a
regiment of horse I cheerfully yield to, because it is the recommendation
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of Congress, your own wish, and my desire," and gave him advice as
to the selection of his officers: "Take none but gentlemen," was one
recommendation (lb. V., 158).
The night surprise and defeat of Colonel Baylor's little regiment near
Tappan, in September, 1778, appears not to have resulted from negli-
gence on his part. He had stationed sentinels and videttes ; but the
enemy were guided by disaffected citizens who thoroughly knew the
country. In this action Colonel Baylor received a severe bayonet
wound in the chest, which produced pulmonary disease, and ultimately
his death.
John Baylor, of "Newmarket," assisted largely in furnishing the
means for raising his brother's regiment. Both were warm friends of
Washington. There is a tradition that the General was spending the
night at " Newmarket," on his way towards Yorktown, when he received
the welcome news that the French fleet was in the Bay. (This probably
refers to the return of De Grasse after his successful action with the
English fleet.) It is stated that there is a portrait of Colonel Baylor, in
his uniform, in Philadelphia. In 1784 he went to Barbadoes for the ben-
efit of his health, and dying there, was buried in the churchyard of St.
Michael's Cathedral, November 10, 1784. He married, May 30, 1778
(see Pension Application), Lucy, daughter of Mann Page, of " Rose-
well," Gloucester county, and had issue:
16. John Walker,5 who married Anne Fitzhugh, and is'stated to have
had one son, who died without issue; 17. Lucy,5 married William Brent;
18. Mary,5 married ■ Horner; 19. Nathaniel,5 died unmarried; 20.
Eliza,5 married Horner; 21. Frances,5 died unmarried. {"Page
Family :" by R. C. M. Page.)
7. Walker4 Baylor was Lieutenant 3d Light Dragoons, 2Sth June,
1777; Captain, February, 1780, and resigned July 10, 1780. He was dis-
abled by a ball which crushed his instep, at Brandywine or Germantown.
He married Jane, daughter of Joseph Bledsoe, of Virginia, and sister of
Jesse Bledsoe, U. S. Senator from Kentucky. Issue:
22. Robert E. B}; 23. Dr. John W.,5 U. S. A.; 24. Walker Keith,5
was a lawyer, and removed to Alabama about 1820, settling in Jefferson
county; elected to the Legislature in 1825, and was State Senator in
1838. He was for some time Judge of County Court, and was elected
Judge of the Circuit Court in 1843. He was killed by an accidental dis-
charge of his gun in 1845; never married {Brewer 's Alabama, page 291);
25. Elizabeth,5 married William Smith, of Ohio; 26. Patrick Henry
Nelson,5 of Wayne county, Ohio.
n. John5 Baylor, of "Locust Hill" and "Newmarket," Caroline
county, married, in 1819, Maria, daughter of Mungo Roy, of Caroline
county, and had an only child: 26. Dr. John Roy6 Baylor, of "New-
market," born 1822, died July 26, 1897. Dr. Baylor married Anne,
daughter of James Bowen, of Albemarle county. They had issue: (1)
GENEALOGY. 309
Captain James Bowen,7 U. S. Geodetic Survey, married Ellen Carter,
daughter of Charles Bruce, of "Staunton Hill," Halifax county; (2)
John Roy, Jr.,7 of Chattanooga, Tenn.; (3) Maria Roy.7
12. Dr. George D.ft Baylor, born 1789, died April 18, 1848, mar-
ried Eliza Lewis, daughter of John Fox, Gloucester county, and had
issue : 27. John Norton f 28. Ellen Augusta;6 29. Frances Courtney ;6
30. Warner Lewis ;6 31. Julia Ann ;6 32. Thomas Wiltshire ;6 33. Lou-
isa Henrietta ;6 34. Alexander Gait ;6 35. George R.6
8. Robert* Baylor, married Mrs. Gwynne, of Gwynne's Island.
22. Robert Emmett Bledsoe5 Baylor, born in Lincoln county,
Ky., May 10, 1793, died at Gay Hill, Texas, January 6, 1874. He served
in the War of 181 2, under Colonel Boswell, and was in the fight near
Fort Meigs. In 1819 he was elected to the Kentucky Legislature, and
in the following year removed to Alabama, where he became a promi-
nent lawyer, and was member of Congress from that State 1829-31.
During the Creek wars he commanded a regiment of Alabama volun-
teers and rendered efficient service. He afterwards, in 1839, removed to
Texas, and was immediately elected a Judge of the Supreme Court of that
State, and was a member of the Convention which framed the Constitu-
tion. Later he was chosen a district judge, and held that office for
twenty-five years. Baylor University, to which he made gifts of land
and money, was named after him, as was Baylor county, Texas. He
was the father of Brigadier-General J. R. Baylor, C. S. A.
Additions and corrections to this genealogy are requested. We also
desire accounts of the Baylors of Essex and King and Queen.
In future numbers of the Magazine copies of letters written by mem-
bers of the Baylor family during the Colonial period will be printed.
THE WITHERS FAMILY.
Of Stafford, Fauquier, &c.
It is hardly possible that at present a full genealogy of this family can
be prepared; but much data illustrating its history has been collected,
which it is proposed to present, together with such deductions as may be
made from them.
An act passed by the General Assembly of Virginia in May, 1758
{Hening, VI, 513), gives a clew to the English home of the family. It
recites that John Withers, deceased, formerly of the county of Stafford,
Virginia, was in his lifetime seised in fee, amongst other lands, a tract in
the parish of St. Paul in that county, containing about 533 acres, and
called Chotank; and by his will dated August 29, 1698, devised the same
to his daughter Sarah Withers, for her life, and after her decease, to his
cousin William Withers, and his heirs male, and for default of such issue,
to Mr. Thomas Withers, of Lancaster, in Great Britain, and his heirs
male, and for default of such issue, to any one proving themselves to be of
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the name Withers. And the said VVm. Withers, named, died in the Colony
soon after the said testator, never having been married, and the said Thos.
Withers died in England, leaving issue: Edmund Withers, his eldest
son, who also died in England, leaving his brother William Withers, his
heir; and the said William Withers also died in England, leaving issue:
Thomas Withers, his eldest son and heir, who died in England, leaving
issue: William Withers, his eldest son and heir. And the said Sarah
Withers, daughter of the testator, John Withers, married Christopher
Conway, and by deeds dated June 12th and 13th, 1727, conveyed said
land to Augustine Washington, who bequeathed it to his son Samuel
Washington. Disputes having arisen between William Withers and
Samuel Washington, this act was passed vesting the land in Samuel
Washington, on condition that he paid to William Withers six hundred
pounds current money of Virginia. There -is recorded in Stafford a
deed dated August 30, 1756, from William Withers, of Williamsburg,
gent., to Samuel Washington, relinquishing his claim to the land, as heir
male of Captain John Withers.
It would seem from the act that this branch of the family and proba-
bly all of the name in Stafford, were from Lancaster, England. William
Withers, the last named in the act, was ancestor of the family of With-
ers resident near Petersburg, Virginia.
It would appear from the terms of this act and from various deeds to
be noticed hereafter, that John Withers had no son. The almost entire
destruction of the early records of Stafford, make it impossible to learn
much in regard to the immigrant members of the family; but it is evident
that there were in the county (contemporary with John Withers), two
persons named William Withers, both probably relatives.
John Withers, the testator named in the act, is called, in the Stafford
records, Captain John Withers, and appears to have been a man oTprop-
erty and standing. He married Frances, widow of Francis Dade,
daughter of Col. Robert Townshend, of Stafford co., and granddaughter
of Richard Townshend, member of the Virginia Council (Hayden's
Virginia Genealogies, p. 731, &c. ) After the death of Captain Withers
she married Rice Hooe, of Stafford. There is recorded in Stafford a
deed dated Sept. 8, 1699, from Frances Withers, relict of Captain John
Withers, and now about to marry Mr. Rice Hooe, of Stafford, conveying
negroes and other personal property to her sons Robert, Francis, and
Cadwallader Dade. In the same county is a deed from Rice Hooe,
and Frances his wife, dated September 20, 1699, releasing to William
Withers 400 acres in Stafford, called Hollowing Point, which John With-
ers, deceased, gave to said William Withers. Also a deed dated Feb-
ruary 19, 1699-1700, from Rice Hooe, who married Francis, relict of
Captain John Withers, releasing to Captain Richard Fosaker [who was
a Burgess for Stafford in 1703] who married the daughter and executrix
of said Captain John Withers, all claims he might have, as marrying the
GENEALOGY. 311
relict of said John Withers, or any sum or sums of money in England
or the Colony. The said Francis was entitled to one-third of the money
in England, and this had been received by said Rice Hooe.
There is a deed dated Stafford, December 6, 1699, from William
Withers of that county, conveying to John Simpson, of Acquia, 200
acres near Ltttle Hunting Creek, Stafford, part of a dividend of 2,400
acres. Also a deed dated December 6, 1699, from William Withers, of
Stafford, conveying 300 acres, part of 500 acres patented by Captain
John Withers and purchased from him by William Withers, father of
William Withers, party to the deed. Mary, wife of the last named Wil-
liam Withers, relinquishes her interest.
The will of William Withers, the last named, was dated May 8, 1703,
and proved in Stafford, August 11, 1703. He gives all of his lands to
his son John, and divides his personal estate between his wife Mary and
son John.
The following entries from an old Withers family Bible (for which we
are indebted to a lady of Lexington, Kentucky), give some of the de-
scendants of James and Elizabeth Withers, of Stafford county. It ap-
pears from the register of Overwharton parish, Stafford, that James
Withers died June 6, 1746, in his sixty-sixth year, it is probable that he
was son of John Withers, and grandson of William Withers, whose will
has just been noticed.
The Bible record is as follows:
Copy of record in old family Bible once owned by Benjamin Withers,
and now in possession of one of his grandchildren. This Bible was
printed in London, by John Basket, printer to the King, in the year 17 15.
Births — Family of James and Elizabeth Withers.
Elizabeth Withers, the Daftor of James and Elizabeth Withers, born
ye 23rd December, 1701 [date dim].
Thomas Withers, born ye 21st December, 1707.
Ursly Withers, born ye 20th September, 1709.
Mary and Martha, born ye 29th , 171 r.
John Withers, Born ye 29th Jan'y, 1713-14.
Koons and Bridgott, born ye 29th Jan'y, 1715-16.
James Withers, born. ye nth February, 1716-17.
Irvine, born, Cristened, Anne Sophia, not cristened, ye 20th June, 1718
[very indistinct].
Brideot, [ ?] Withers, born ye 20th July, 1720.
Ann Withers, born ye 2nd October, 1722.
Thomas Withers, born ye 15th February, 1723-4.
William Withers, born ye 25th April, 1726.
Koons Withers, born ye 13th February, 1727-8.
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Deaths.
Mr. James Withers, departed this life, June 6, 1746.
Elisa Withers, departed this life, 26 July, 1749 [date dim.]
Births— Family of John and Hannah Withers.
James, the son of John Withers and Hannah his wife was born the
29th of August, 1736.
John, the next son was born the 15th of December, 1738.
Elisabeth, the 3rd Child, was born the 28th of Feb'ry, 1741-2.
Margaret, the 4th Child, born the 3rd Feb'ry, 1742-3.
Mary, the 5th Child was born the 23rd Jan'ry, 1744-5-
William, the 6th Child was born the 21st March, 1746-7.
Thomas, the 7th Child was born the 15th Jan'ry, 1748-9.
Ursula, Daughter of John Withers, was bora the 24th day of Decem-
ber, 1750.
George Withers, the son of John Withers, was born the 2nd day of
Feb'ry, 1753.
Hannah the 10th Child, born ye 8th September, 1754.
Ann, was born 9 November, 1756.
Sarah Withers, born ye 22nd April, 1759.
Benjamin Withers, was born October 8, 1762.
Deaths.
Elisabeth Withers, departed this life 26th July, 1798.
John Withers, son of James Withers and Elisabeth his wife, departed
this life the 25th of October, 1794.
Hannah Withers, wife of John Withers, Departed this life the 16th of
July, 1 80 1.
Benjamin Withers, son of John and Hannah Withers, married Anne
Markham. They had three children :
George M. Withers [date of birth not recorded].
Alice Withers,
William Allen Withers, born 2d of September, 1798.
Deaths.
Benjamin Withers, son of John and Hannah Withers, departed this
life October 14, 1830.
George M. Withers, son of Benjamin and Anne Markham Withers,
departed this life 22nd June, 1875.
This is not taken from the Old Bible :
William Allen Withers, son of Benjamin and Anne Markham Withers,
was married to Eliza Perrin in 1822. They had three children :
William Temple Withers, born January 8th, 1825.
James S. Withers, born , 1830.
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Jane Withers, born 1842, (no children).
Deaths.
William Allen Withers was killed in a battle at Jackson, Mississippi,
in 1863, while acting as a volunteer aide on Gen'l Loring's staff.
Eliza Perrin Withers died July 29th, 1848.
William Temple Withers married Martha Sharkey in 1850, at Grand
Gulf, Mississippi. They had ten children, nine of who n are now living :
Ida Withers, married to Albert M. Harrison, of Lexington, Ky.
Sallie S. Withers.
Alice Withers, married to James P. Headley, of Lexington, Ky.
Robert Sharkey Withers.
Martha S. Withers, married to Charles W. Moore, of Lexington, Ky.
Anne Markham Withers.
William Temple Withers.
Fannie A. Withers, married to T. Carl Ashbrook, of Paris, Ky.
Mary Stamps Withers, married to H. S. Brooker, of Orange Co., Fla.
Deaths.
William Temple Withers died at Lexington, 'Ky., June 16th, 1889.
James S. Withers is a successful banker, and an honored and beloved
citizen of Cynthiana, Ky. He married Kitty Remington, and they have
three living children.
Ida Withers, married to Joseph Davis, of Paris, Ky.
Elizabeth Withers, married to Bailey Berry, of Cynthiana, Ky.
Rodney Withers.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
THE PAYNE FAMILY OF GOOCHLAND, &c.
As in the case of the Withers family and of many other well known
Virginia names, no genealogy of this family of Payne has as yet been
prepared, nor is there at present material accessible; but much data has
been collected, and it is hoped that with the aid of various representa-
tives of the name, much of interest may be presented. The reliable
data will be first given, and then the information afforded will be put into
genealogical form.
Several brief notices of the Paynes of Goochland are in print, most of
them entirely erroneous. The first of whom anything is known was
George Payne, who married Mary Woodson, of Henrico county (part of
which is now Goochland), about 1704. He was High Sheriff of Gooch-
land in 1732 [County Records), and died in 1744. His will, dated De-
cember 3d, and proved January 15, 1744, in Goochland, names his sons,
John, George and Josias, wife Mary, granddaughter Agnes Payne, and
grandsons Augustine and Jesse Payne.
From the frequent intermarriages of members of this family with fam"
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ilies resident in the Northern Neck (such marriages very seldom taking
place in other Goochland families), it would seem very probable that
George Payne came from that section of Virginia. It seems very likely
that he was the George Payne named as brother in the wills of Richard
Payne, of Lancaster county (1709), and William Payne, of Lancaster
( 1 726). They were sons of William Payne and his wife, Susanna, daugh-
ter of Richard Merriman, gent., all of Lancaster.
The register of Northam Parish, Goochland, kept by Rev. William
Douglas, contains the following:
" Register of children, before I began to keep an account, whose par-
ents gave them down, and desired their names to be inserted in this
book.
" George Payne & Mary Woodson, a son born Octo. 30, 1705, named
Josias.
" Do. Do., a son born Nov. 21, 1707, named George.
"Do. Do., a son born March 16, 1709, named Robert.
"Do. Do., a son born Dec. 4, 1713, named John."
In the county records of Goochland is a deed, dated September, 1732,
from Josias Payne and Anne, his wife, of Goochland county. She was
Anne or Anna Fleming. And a deed, in 1757, from Josias Payne to his
son, George Payne, Jr. And bond, dated 1759, of George Payne, as
High Sheriff of Goochland. Deed, June, 1765, from John Payne, of
Goochland, to his son John. Deed, May, 1772, from Josias Payne to his
son, George Payne, Jr., and his daughter-in-law, Agatha, wife of the
said George. The marriage bond of George Payne, Jr., son of Josias
Payne, and Agatha, daughter of James George, is dated December 22,
1754, and is on file in Goochland. Both parties were minors at the time
of the marriage. The marriage bond of Josias Payne, Jr. son of Josias
Payne), and Elizabeth [daughter of Tarleton Fleming, of Goochland], is
dated August 23, 1755, and is on file in Goochland. Josias Payne, Jr., was
then a minor. The marriage bond of Robert Payne, Jr., and Ann,
daughter of Robert Burton, is dated July 20, 1762, and is on file in
Goochland. The marriage bond of Captain Tarleton Payne and Eliza-
beth Woodson is dated May 23, 1782, and is on record in Goochland.
These extracts from the Goochland records show that Josias Payne
married Anna Fleming, in or before 1732, and that he had sons; George,
Jr., married in 1754, Agatha George, and Josias, Jr., who married in
1755, Elizabeth Fleming; and that John Payne had, in 1767, a son John.
The following also appear in the Goochland records: (1) Deed, July
1, 1775, from John Payne, of Goochland, to his son Archer Payne, con-
veying the land called Newmarket "where he now lives," the land ad-
joining on the east side of Beaverdam creek, which the said Archer now
occupies, and two other tracts, and 21 negroes. Witnesses: John Payne,
Jr., James Gordon, Burgess Ball, and Philip Heale. [The last three
were Northern Neck men.] (2) Will of Robert Payne, dated April 12,
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1769, proved December 17, 1770; gives all his estate to his father John
Payne, mentions his brother Archer Payne. (3) Deed, August 17, 1772,
from Josias Payne, the elder, of Goochland, to his son-in-law William
Heale, conveying 300 acres in Goochland, on Little Bird creek. (4)
Deed, May 13, 1763, from John Payne, elder, to John Payne, minor, son
of Josias Payne, conveying 200 acres on Little Bird creek, where said
John Payne, minor, now lives. Witnesses: Josias Payne, Jr., Robert
Payne, and George Payne. (5) Inventory of personal estate of Robert
Payne, appraised 1739, recorded 1764. [He was probably the son of the
first George Payne, and died without issue.] (6) Deed, June 15, 1765,
from John Payne to his son John Payne, Jr., conveying land on the north
side of )ames river, where the said John Payne, Jr., is now building.
(7) Will of George Payne, dated February 23, 1781, and proved March
15, 1784; to son George the land, 530 acres on the branches of Little
Bird creek, where said George formerly lived, and seven slaves; also
half a tract of land the testator had in Fluvanna county, distinct from
his main tract there, in the fork of James river, where testator's son Rob-
ert Burton Payne has built a dwelling house. To son Robert Burton
Payne half of testator's land in Fluvanna county on Cunningham's
creek, and nine slaves, and the remaining half of the land given to
George. To son Joseph, the land in Goochland, 977 acres, where tes-
tator then lived, with sixteen slaves, and all the stocks of horses, cattle,
&c. To daughter Mary Shelton, six slaves, and certain furniture she
already had. To daughter Ann King, five slaves, and confirms a deed
of gift to her husband Sackville King, for 300 acres on Cary creek, Flu-
vanna, where they now live. To daughter Elizabeth Woodson, six
slaves and confirms a gift of ten head of cattle, &c. To grandson
George William Payne, 400 acres in Fluvanna, in the fork of James river
and Crooks creek, and if he should die without issue, then reversion to
grandson Joseph Morton Payne. To son Joseph, the remainder of the
land in Fluvanna, in the fork of James river, and if he should die with-
out issue, said land to be equally divided between testator's other chil-
dren. [George Payne, who made this will, was the son of George
Payne 1st, of Goochland.]
(6) Will of [Colonel] John Payne, dated April 24, 1784, proved Aug.
17, 1784. Legatees: To son John the plantation he (the son) lives on;
also the land testator purchased of Wm. Pledge; also 400 acres more in
Fluvanna on the branches of Bird creek, testator purchased of Wm.
Gooch, and also all the negroes son John has in his possession. Con-
firms to son Archer the land where he (A.) now lives, called New-
market; also that tract adjoining on the east on Beaverdam creek, which
testator purchased of Wm. and Gideon Christian; also all the land he
purchased of Coleman, adjoining the Beaverdam creek; also 20 odd
acres adjoining Newmarket; also all that track on both sides of the
Mountain road, and the negroes formerly given said son. To wife,
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Jane, all the estate testator had with her; also gives her the use of that
part of the plantation where he lives, that lies on the north side of the
main road, including 152 acres he purchased of Richard Anderson, in
consideration of her relinquishing her claim to dower, also 18 slaves
during her life and at her death to go to his son Robert, son George
Woodson, and son Smith. To daughter, Ann Gordon, 11 negroes, all
of which she then had in possession. To son, Philip, all his plantation
in Campbell county on Staunton river, 20 cattle, implements, sheep,
hogs, &c. ; also 18 negroes; also part of a tract in Bedford county, called
the Forest. To son, Smith, his land in Campbell county, called Flat
Creek Quarter; 20 cattle, horses, hogs; also the remainder of the Forest
tract in Bedford; also 100 and odd acres adjoining, which testator pur-
chased of Drury Howard; also a house and lot in New London, Camp-
bell county, also 17 negroes.
Bequest to wife in consideration of her taking care, schooling, &c,
of the three children, George Woodson, Robert and Mildred Matthews
("I desire my sons, in particular, may be taught in the best manner,
and that neither of their estates be chargeable"). When son, George
Woodson, arrives at the age of 21, wife is to give him the remaining
part of my estate in Virginia, such remainder to belong until then to
wife. To son, George Woodson, all that part of the land, mill and
plantation, on the south side of the main road, and the stocks of cattle,
&c, belonging thereto, and also 16 negroes. Daughter, Mildred Mat-
thews, 13 negroes. Son, Robert, 365 acres on both sides the Mountain
road, called Pryors; and all the land given wife, after her death; also
two other small tracts of 152 and 130 odd acres, adjoining the preced-
ing, and lying on both sides the Mountain Road, and the Carter's Ferry
Road; one-third of the cattle on said plantations, and also 16 negroes.
(7) Deed, September, 1785, from William Payne, conveying land
which had been purchased by his father, Josias Payne. (8) Deed, Oc-
tober, 1786, from Archer Payne and Martha his wife, of Goochland.
(9) Deed, 1787, from Joseph Payne, of Goochland, and Anne his wife.
(10) Deed, July 20, 1789, from George Woodson Payne and Mary Clai-
borne his wife.
In August, 1 7S r, George Payne was recommended for appointment as
Lieutenant-Colonel of Goochland militia.
Josias Payne (younger) qualified as 2d Lieutenant Goochland militia
May, 1779.
Will of John Payne, dated January 22d, 1794, proved Goochland, De-
cember 21st, 1795. Legatees : Wife Margaret, her son Roderick, her
daughter Mary Pollock ; "My daughter " Ann Ball Payne ; " My son "
John Chichester Payne.
(to be continued. )
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HISTORICAL NOTES AND QUERIES.
Cotton. — Mr. Frank E. Cotton, Woburn, Mass., is compiling a
genealogy of the Cotton families of America, and requests as full infor-
mation as possible from all members of the family. He says : " I will
gladly give, in return for such information as you may give me of your
family, any memoranda from my notes which may be of interest to you."
Gentry. — Mr. Richard Gentry, Kansas City, Mo., is collecting data
for a genealogy of the family of his name, which descends from early
settlers in New Kent county, Va. Correspondence with persons in-
terested is desired.
Warren. — In the October number of this Magazine appeared a note
on the Warren family, in which it was stated that Thomas Warren, of
Surry county, Va., was a son of Sir Edward Warren, of Poynton, and
that his son, Thomas Warren, Jr., settled in Maryland, and was ancestor
of a family in that State. It is believed that the writer of that note was
altogether mistaken in regard to both statements, and that there is no
proof of the facts stated. At an early date a number of extracts from
the Surry records in regard to the Warrens will be printed.
Genealogical. — There are now prepared or in course of preparation
for this Magazine, genealogical articles of greater or less extent in regard
to the families of Pryor, Foote, Booker, Rodes, Railey, Mosby, Cannon,
Washington of Southampton county, Coles, Woodley, Copeland, Parker
of Isle of Wight, Parker of Eastern Shore, Michaux, Fulton, Legrand,
Binford, Evans, &c.
The Mortons of Virginia.
While searching for information concerning my ancestors, Joseph Mor-
ton, of the Northern Neck, and William Morton, of Orange county, I
have come into possession of data concerning other Mortons also. As
the information has been gathered from many sources, it is impossible
to specify each one or to verify many statements made. It is presented
now in order that further data may be elicited. When the missing links
are found, the matter will be published in book form. Help is wanted.
Daniel Morton, M. D., St. Joseph, Mo.
Custis Family.
Editor Virginia Magazine of Hist, and Biography, Richmond, Va,
Dear Sir:
Having, in the past few years, collected a large amount of material
relating to the history of the Eastern Shore of Virginia, and the geneal-
ogy of its prominent families, it is proposed to prepare, with a view of
publishing, a genealogy of the Custis family of Virginia, with which are
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connected most of the families of that section of Virginia. Any infor-
mation of a historical, genealogical or biographical character, relating-
to the Custis family or its connections, will be appreciated. We are in
possession of considerable original matter from the records of Virginia
and elsewhere, never heretofore published, which will, no doubt, prove
interesting to the many connections of that family and others interested
in such matters.
G. O. Callahan, 6ji Bullitt Building, Phila.
Will of John Mason, 1678.
Editor of the Va. Magazine of History and Biography :
Sir — Enclosed you will find a copy of the will of John Mason,
dated 7th day of July, 1678, proved in London 16th September, 1678, in
which he bequeaths to his son, Tho. Mason, and unto my daughter,
Elizabeth Mason, all my whole estate in Virginia, &c.
I thought it might be of interest to readers of the Magazine; if so,
you are welcome to use it.
I should like to have the following query inserted:
Wanted information in regard to the Wickliffe Family of Virginia and
Kentucky. Elijah Wickliffe emigrated from England about 1748 and
settled near Dumfries, Va. Wanted: the name of his wife and his
parents and ancestry.
Yours truly,
C. Wickliffe Throckmorton,
Sept. 1/, 1898. 349 Broadzuay, New York City.
In the name of God Amen.
I, John Mason, being very sick & weake in body, but of perfect
memory, thanks be unto God, doe make my last will & testament as
followeth, to-wit: I bequeathe my soule to Almighty God that gave it,
hoping through the merits of our Saviour Jesus Christ to obtain pardon
for my sinnes, & my body to the earth, desiring christian buriall. I give
unto my loving wife Mary Mason & unto my son Tho. Mason & unto
my daughter Elizabeth Mason all my whole estate in Virginia & else-
where to be equally divided amongst them,. & in case that my said wife
should have been with child when I left her & that child be living, I
then doe bequeath unto that child, an equal share with my wife & the
other two children, before mentioned, I also do make my loving wife
my sole executrix, and appoint my loving friends Mr. Thomas Nelson &
Mr. John Dogge my overseers of this my will, as witness my hand &
seale this 7 day of Julv, 1678.
John Mason.
Signed & sealed before us Tho. Hone, Abell Clarke, Tho. George,
Martin Salter, John Steward.
P'd in London 16 Sep., 1678, by oath of Maria Mason, relict & execu-
trix.
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Necrology of Virginia Historical Society, 1898.
Colonel Richard Thomas Walker Duke was born at Mill Brook,
the country seat of his father, Richard Duke, in the county of Albemarle,
on June 6th, 1822. His father, a prominent citizen of Albemarle, was
the son of Clivears Duke, who was the son of Clivears Duke (II ), whose
father, Clivears Duke, was the grandson of Colonel Henry Duke, of
Governor Nicholson's Council.
Colonel Duke's mother was Maria Walker, the granddaughter of Dr.
Thomas Walker, of Castle Hill.
Colonel Duke attended private schools until 1842, when he entered
the Virginia Military Institute, graduating second in the class of 1846.
After graduation, he taught in the Richmond Academy during the ses-
sion of 1845-6.
He married, on the 26th day of July, 1846, Miss Elizabeth Scott Esk-
ridge, of Staunton, and moved to Lewisburg, Greenbrier county, Va.
(now West Virginia), where he taught until 1849, when he was recalled
to Virginia by the death of his father. He had previously studied law,
but entered the University of Virginia and graduated in one session.
He then commenced what proved to be a brilliant and long career as
a member of the distinguished bar of Charlottesville. In 1858 he was
elected Commonwealth's Attorney of Albemarle county — an office he
filled by successive elections until elected to Congress in 1869.
At the outbreak of the Civil War, he entered the Confederate service
as Captain of Company " B," 19th Virginia Regiment. In 1862 he was
made Colonel of the 46th Virginia Regiment, and served with that regi-
ment until March, 1864, when he resigned. He remained out of service,
however, only thirty days, when he was requested by the government to
take charge of the organization of the reserve forces. He was placed
in command of the reserve forces, and commanded the 1st Battalion at
Belle Isle, and during the winter of 1864 and '65 was in the trenches at
Fort Harrison with them. At the evacuation he was placed in charge
of a brigade of reserves, and was, with them, captured at Sailor's Creek
on April 6th, 1865. He was in Johnson's Island Prison until July 25th,
1865. In 1869 he was elected to the 41st Congress, and re-elected to the
42d. He declined to stand for another term, and resumed the practice
of law.
In 1877 he was prevailed upon to become a candidate for the Legisla-
ture as a debt-paying Democrat, and was the only Democrat elected as
such from Albemarle county that year — his personal popularity over-
coming the readjustor sentiment as far as he was concerned.
He was universally beloved, honored and respected, and no fitter
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tribute could have been paid his memory than that portion of the reso-
lutions of the Charlottesville bar, which said:
" But apart from his public and professional work, his inborn sense of
honor and his kindly and generous nature won to him such a host of
friends, in every walk of life, as but few men who have ever lived
amongst us could show — friends by whom he was beloved and esteemed
on account of those noble qualities of head and heart which appealed to
every one both in the profession and out of it."
Colonel Duke died at Sunnyside, his home in Albemarle county, on
July 2d, 1898.
Two sons, Hon. W. R. Duke and Judge R. T. W. Duke, Jr., survive
him. His only daughter, Mary, who married Dr. Charles Slaughter, of
Lynchburg, died in 1883, leaving a daughter, Miss Mary W. D. Slaugh-
ter.
Colonel Duke was for many years, and up to his death, an active mem-
ber of this Society.
Colonel John Baytop Carv was born October 18, 1819, at the
family country-seat near Hampton, Va., and died in Richmond, Va.,
January 13, 1898. He was educated at William and Mary College, where
he graduated in 1839. He entered upon the profession of teaching
immediately, and, for twenty-two years, was the principal and proprietor
of the Hampton Military Academy, which grew to be, under his admin-
istration, one of the largest and most flourishing schools in the South.
At the beginning of the civil war he closed this academy to offer his
services to his native State, and in August, 1861, the finely equipped
buildings were burned to the ground. He was appointed major in com-
mand of all the troops around Hampton, and at the battle of Bethel was
promoted to be Lieut. -Colonel. He served on the staff of General Ma-
gruder until after the battles around Richmond, when, his left arm being
broken, he was transferred from the field to the Paymaster's Depart-
ment in Richmond, where he remained until the surrender of Lee.
Then, ruined financially by the destruction and confiscation of his prop-
erty, he settled in Richmond, and began life again as a business man,
devoting the last twenty years of his labor to the building up of a large
and prosperous Insurance business. He was honored by many posi-
tions of trust and responsibility in his adopted city, and died, as he had
lived, " without fear and without reproach."
Henry Wise Hobson. — Henry Wise Hobson was the son of Fred-
erick Plumer Hobson, Esq., and Annie Jennings Wise. His grand-
father, John C. Hobson, was a leading merchant of the city of Richmond,
Virginia, and his mother the daughter of Governor Henry A. Wise.
Deceased was born July 9th, 1858, in Goochland county, Virginia, and
died August 13th, 1898, in the city of New York. Although but forty
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years of age at the time of his death, Mr. Hobson had achieved a
marked success in his profession, and was one of the leading corporation
lawyers of the West.
Reared on his father's plantation, and in the city of Richmond after
his father's death, he entered William and Mary College, and, after
graduating there with high honors, attended the law school of the Uni-
versity of Virginia, where he received the degree of Bachelor of Law.
By reason of the impairment of his father's estate, Mr. Hobson taught
school in private families for a year or more, but graduated and entered
the practice of his profession in the office of his uncle, John S. Wise,
before he was twenty-one years of age. Mr. Wise, having entered ac- .
lively in politics, his nephew, whose tastes were all toward the law,
determined to seek his fortune in the West about the year 1880.
He first located in Leadville, and, the climate of that section being too
severe for him, he removed for a short while to Texas, but abandoned
Texas and permanently established himself at Denver, Colorado, where,
about the year 1887, he was married most happily.
From that time his professional career was fixed, and with each year
his practice became larger, and his prominence greater. He was ap-
pointed United States Attorney by Mr. Cleveland during his first admin-
istration, and entrusted with many important litigations. Among these
were the Government claims against the timber robbers of Wyoming
and the assertion of the Government's rights against the property of the
Mormon church.
In rendering these services Mr. Hobson obtained great distinction as
a lawyer. It drew to him the attention of many large corporations, and
besides employment in other important litigations, he was, for several
years prior to his death, the General Counsel of The Union Pacific,
Denver & Gulf Railroad, in charge of an immense volume of litigation
for that company in the hands of a receiver and in reorganization.
His physical organization was delicate and never robust, but he was a
man of intense nervous energy and great power for work. He was
unaware of any organic disease, until, while engaged in the business of
that company in the City of New York, he was suddenly seized with ap-
pendicitis, and as the symptons were mistaken by the first physician
consulted by him, he was past human aid when the true character of the
disease was discovered, and died within four days after the appearance
of the first symptom
No lawyer of his age in the United States has ever received more flat-
tering tributes to his capacity, his industry, and, above all, to his integ-
rity, than did Mr. Hobson. The bench and bar in every circuit where
he practiced, a large number of clients, not only in the West but in the
great States of the East, and even in England, and a host of friends and
admirers from every section where he was known, poured in tributes of
affection, respect and admiration for the dead lawyer.
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It is often said that legal fame at its best is but limited and ephemeral.
Be this as it may, Mr. Hobson acquired the full measure of recognition
in his chosen calling, and his life and his example are left as a proud
heritage to his family and to the State which gave him birth.
Thomas Henry Edsall was born in Orange county, N. Y., fifty -six
years ago. In 1861 he was graduated from Brown University, and in
December, 1862, joined the 167th New York Volunteers, hating received
an appointment as first lieutenant of one of the companies of that regi-
ment. He was afterwards promoted to the office of adjutant, and served
with credit in the Department of the Gulf. On November 16th, 1863,
he was mustered out of service with his regiment, which had been hon-
ored with the title of "Ironsides," in recognition of the steadfastness
and bravery displayed by its members throughout their term of service.
After his honorary discharge from the army, Mr. Edsall at once resumed
his studies as a law student, at Columbia College, New York, and was
admitted to practice in 1865. He then entered the law office of O'Conor
& Dunning, where he remained until he became associated with Mr.
Theodore M. Davis in the practice of his chosen profession under the
firm name of Davis & Edsall. Mr. Charles O'Conor frequently ex-
pressed his appreciation of Mr. Edsall's sterling worth, and throughout
his life held him in high esteem. Mr. Edsall was one of very few friends
who were invited by Mr. O'Conor to visit Nantucket, after he had retired
to that locality in search of health and quiet. They also corresponded
at intervals, and during Mr. O'Conor's service on behalf of the State
and county of New York, in the celebrated Tweed trials, he availed
himself of Mr. Edsall's assistance in the preparation of those important
cases, in which he had consented to serve the people as special counsel.
On February 1st, 1872, Mr. Edsall was invited by Mr. O'Conor's former
law partner, the late Benjamin F. Dunning, to join Mr. W. H. Hart and
himself, and on that date the firm of Dunning, Edsall & Hart was
formed. This firm enjoyed a very large practice, and was continued,
with slight variation, until Mr. Edsall's withdrawal, in consequence of
ill health, in the month of July, 18S6. Mr. Edsall's education was the
substratum of his legal attainments. He studied his cases with the
utmost conscientiousness, and was ever watchful and observant. He
was apt to be cautious in expressing a professional opinion, for emphasis
meant a great deal with him. He felt what it might signify to express
himself without mature reflection. He surveyed legal questions with
intellectual composure, considered carefully their various sides, formed
his judgments deliberately, and then rested firmly upon his conclusion.
The breadth and evenness of his mind did not preclude a special fond-
ness for special subjects. He found enjoyment in tracing out obscure
connections. His judgments had usually a wide basis, and were com-
prehensive as well as sober and mature. He was a generous man.
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Sordid motives he did not understand. There was a true modesty in
his relations with men. He was discriminating and judicial in criticism,
and never malicious. He was emphatically a patriotic man and a good
citizen. His loyalty and devotion to his clients were well known traits
of his character, to which many persons in his new field of work, as well
as in this section, will bear witness. He loved his home, his family, his
friends, and he had a peculiarly happy way of adjusting his habits and
mode of life" to his surroundings, and in accepting conditions as he found
them. These qualities made him an acceptable and genial companion,
and those who knew Mr. Edsall well found in him a true, warm hearted
and clean minded man. One whom they were bound to respect, and
could trust in all things implicitly.
Mercer Slaughter, born in Orange county, Virginia, February 25,
1844, died in Richmond, Virginia, May 10, 1897. Had a slight military
education at the Virginia Military Institute in 1S61. Entered the service
of the Confederate States early in the war, and rose to the rank of Lieu-
tenant of Artillery in Peyton's — afterwards Fry's — battery, Braxton's
battalion. He was a nephew of Dr. Philip Slaughter — the eminent
clergyman and historiographer of the Episcopal Church and author of
man}' historical briefs ; grandson of Philip Slaughter of the Culpeper
" Minute-Men " in the Revolution ; and on his mother's side a descen-
dant of Gen. William Madison— brother of the President.
After the war Mr. Slaughter went into the railroad service, starting as
baggage master, and becoming General Passenger Agent of the Virginia
Midland R. R. Co., and subsequently a member of the Board of Rail-
road Commissioners, with headquarters at Atlanta, Georgia.
For several years prior to his death he had been engaged in collecting
material for a history of the Madison and Slaughter families, and inci-
dentally of Orange and Culpeper counties ; and had amassed a large
and very valuable lot of historical data from original records and manu-
scripts.
He was engaged in this congenial task at the State Library when he
was stricken with paralysis. He survived the stroke but a few days,
and our historical annals suffered a distinct and sad loss in his untimely
death. His manuscripts, however, were carefully preserved, and it is
hoped they may yet be published by his sole surviving son.
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BOOK REVIEWS.
A Note on Mr. W. W. Henry's Views of "The First Republic
in America," as Expressed in the October Number of this
Magazine, Pages 209-222.
To those members of "The Virginia Historical Society" who have
not yet read my book (and I am writing this note especially to them), I
wish to say: I became convinced, many years ago, that there was cer-
tainly something radically wrong with our earliest history, as it had been
written. I determined to locate and to correct the wrong if I could; and
with these objects in view I have, for more than a quarter of a century,
labored faithfully in the field of our earliest history.
To state the result, briefly, I found that the historic wrong arose from
the fact that the officials and historians under James I, for reasons of
Church and State, and for personal reasons, had suppressed the true his-
tory of one of the grandest movements in the onward march of man,
and had published, in lieu thereof, accounts which conveyed the false
ideas in consonance with their views.
There can be no doubt of the fact that an historic wrong has been
committed, and that a leading cause of this was the suppression of truth
and dissemination of falsehood by the advocates of a Royal Monarchy.
The only questions are — Can the wrong be corrected ? Or is it now too
late ? These are questions which the historians of the Republic must
decide.
I have been trying to do my part toward correcting the wrong by pub-
lishing the true history, mainly from the records then suppressed. From
the first I have been bitterly opposed by the historians under the Re-
public (especially Mr. Henry\ who are trying to perpetuate the wrong
by contending in every way for the accuracy of the histories then
licensed by the Crown.
In his review, on page 209, Mr. Henry says that I "indulge in many
guesses where my evidence is at fault; " and his criticism is an attempt to
prove his assertion, but it really proves that he sees as in a looking-glass,
and that the faults are his own.
On page 210: " H e [I] denounces the Charter of 1606, under which the
Colony was founded." I do not denounce this charter; it was good
enough in some directions and as far as it went in others; but when the
patriots who were opposed to the advancement of absolute tyratmy, then
aimed at in England by King and Court (compare Wodenoth with " the
Declaration of Independence"), decided "to lay hold on the expecta-
tion of Virginia as a providence cast before them," for establishing a
more free government in America, and thus to enable their posterity to
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escape the absolute power aimed at in England, this charter did not
enable them to carry out their plans; therefore, they called upon Sir
Edwin Sandys, the leader of the Independent or Patriot Party, to draft
the petition for the charter which did. Among the desired rights asked
for were: A special charter of incorporation, in which the unsatisfactory
parts of the charter of 1606 would be superseded, "erecting them into
a corporation and 'Body Politic" "—granting to adventurers in England
and planters in Virginia the political rights (under certain restrictions)
of self-government, freedom of electing own officers, making own laws,
etc. The personal rights granted by the Royal Charter of 1606 were
not only confined to a limited, indefinite area of land, but also to a lim-
ited time, and were of an indefinite value, conveying to planters and
their children only the rights of natives of England. Much of the old
feudal system still obtained in Great Britain, and all of her citizens were
not free born, "all were not created equal," under that government.
Under the Company Charter of 1609, drafted by Sandys, of Kent, these
personal rights were continued definitely to their posterity, and those
born within the extended limits of the Colony were to be "Free Deni-
zens and natural subjects, ' ' and these rights were granted "?';/ perpetuity.
Sandys, Southampton, Selden and the other patriots knew the value
of the rights granted in their charters of 1609 and 161 2 when they peti-
tioned for themv and when they contended boldly for them against the
privy council, courts, commissioners and king. The royalist had found
out their value when they protested against them; James I, when he
determined to annul them; the commissioners when they decided against
them; the court of the King's Bench when it tried to annul them, and
the Council when it suppressed the records telling the truth about them
and gave out false accounts of the progress made under them. The
" Rebels " of Virginia knew their value when they contended from time
to time for their charter rights. Our revolutionary forefathers knew their
value when they fought the decisive battle for them in 1 774-1 781, and it
is time for our historians to acknowledge, without quibbling, their value
to our founders, to our forefathers and to us.
I "denounce" the form of government designed for the colonies by
James I in 1606, under which the commissioners and historians of James
I assert that " the Colony was founded." While the records which the
royal authorities suppressed, because they revealed the very fact, show
that the colony was not established until after the alteration into "the
popular course" — in which the same royal authorities 1 the facts being
concealed by them), assert that all went to ruin. It is very important to
note the historic fact that the failure of the colony under the King's form
of government, marks an initial point in our national destiny. See " The
First Republic in A merica, ' ' p. 99.
P. 210. " Written from the records" etc. These records are not par-
tisan, they were the authentic evidences both of the crown and the com-
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pany, while the histories being under the control of the crown party,
were necessarily ex parte. Prior to the freedom of the press, manuscript
has prima facie preference over print as evidence; because while some
of the recorded manuscript is as impartial and reliable as any human
evidence is apt to be — none of the printed evidences licensed by a crown
can be so safely relied upon, for they were obliged by the censors to con-
form to the purposes (the Divine right) of the ruler, regardless of the
rights of others. And even now, where there is no censorship over the
press, there is no way of testing the accuracy of history save by the
records.
P. 210. "As to the Council in Virginia" etc.* There was strictly
speaking no '•' Council of the Company in London under all three char-
ters." The company itself was first incorporated as a " body politic,"
under the charter of 1609. Under the charter of 1606 the King appointed
his Council for his land of Virginia, between 34° and 450 north latitude,
which had a supervision over the colonies planted or to be planted within
those bounds, and this Council not the London Company), appointed
the King's Council for governing the plantation in Virginia under the
form of government designed by the King. Both councils, both com-
panies, and the purpose of the movement being all directly under the
crown. Hence the necessity of obtaining a special company charter to
enable the patriots to make the alterations desired.
His Majesties first special Council for the Company in London, was
appointed in the charter of 1609 by the King, who continued his former
Council and added other members of the company, but the members of
this council were thereafter to be elected by the company. The mem-
bers of the Governor's Council, or Council of State (under the charters
of 1609 and 161 2) in Virginia, were appointed by the Governor or chosen
by the other councillors in Virginia or elected by the company in Eng-
land as circumstances required. After 161 1 Virginia affairs were largely
managed by the Virginia courts composed of qualified voters, adven-
turers in England and planters in Virginia. It is not necessary to go into
fuller details here, as the reader will find complete and correct accounts
of the various Councils, forms of government, etc., given in my book.
Pp. 210, 21 1. ' " Dr. Brown, in his attack upon the government under
first charter, quotes the first of these words of Rolf e, but does not give
the last clause," etc. I cannot imagine why Mr. Henry should write so
recklessly, and then follow it up with an unjust charge. I quote neither
" the first' " nor "the last clause.'' A comparison of the abstract given
from Rolfe's letter to Sir Robert Rich (afterward Earl of Warwick), in
" The First Republic " (p. 236), with Rolfe's relation as printed in Max-
well's Virginia Historical Register (Vol. I., pp. 104, ios1), will show that
I have conveyed in brief the correct idea of his full statement. And it
* It is not necessary for me to repeat Mr. Henry's statements in full as the reader can
easily refer back to them.
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will also show why Mr. Henry omitted the words between " aristocrat-
ically, "and " afterwards. ' '
The fact that Rolfe wrote as he did " To the King's Most Sacred
Majestie" makes his condemnation of the form of government which
had been designed by the King himself peculiarly strong.. As Rolfe
must have known that James I. would oppose the government designed
by the company as soon as its liberal features became known, it was in
the interest of the Colony for him to tell the King that their present gov-
ernment was monarchial ; but it was really a temporary martial govern-
ment which the managers were even then arranging to alter into a more
free form.
P. 211. It was not a mistake to name the work " The First Republic
in America." Of course the Republic was not fully grown at birth —
that would have been contrary to the uniformity of the laws of nature —
while our origin and growth has been perfectly legitimate and in accord-
ance with the universal harmony of things. The seed, or germ, of the
Republic was planted in the popular charters of 1609 and 161 2 ; accord-
ing to the laws of nature, the seed lay under ground, so to speak, and
under proper management did not "cleft the soil " until the proper time.
It began to take definite form as a plant in England in 1617— t6i8, and in
Virginia in 161 7-16 19 ; and as soon as the shoot appeared above ground
the royalist made a vigorous attack upon it ; but notwithstanding every
effort on their part to kill it out in America, it continued to grow until it
became a great tree, and because it had grown from its own seed, on its
own staunch roots, it had a stout body able to resist the supreme attack
of its adversaries when in the fullness of time it came.
Literally it was a part of the great movement for political and consti-
tutional freedom then beginning in Great Britain. As well as the com-
mencement of the Colonial mission of the English-speaking people to
carry liberty, enlightenment and good government to the benighted
nations of the world which has been going on ever since.
P. 211. "Nor is his mistake in the name merely" etc. A good deal
that I wrote about the political issues has been collected from numerous
scattered contemporary print and manuscript evidences; but VVode-
noth's "Short Collection of the Most Remarkable Passages from the
Originall to the dissolution of The Virginia Company," which was my
chief authority, draws the political lines as distinctly as I have done, and
gives a similar outline of the part taken by past politics in our national
origin. The movement was an inspiration of the Independent or patriot
party, and it was carried forward under the charters which had been
drafted by Sir Edwin Sandys (the leader of that party) for that purpose.
A contest in which one's head is at stake will naturally be carried on
very secretly. Many private acts, resolves, etc., of the patriots were
doubtlessly never recorded; many of the secret records were probably
destroyed by the party leaders before, or after, they were called for, in
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order to prevent them from being seen by the Crown officials. Thus
circumstances forbid the probability of finding sufficient data to enable
one to give a complete detailed account of such a movement. It is evi-
dent, however, that the new party of Independents, or Patriots as they
called themselves, which had been forming for some years, laid hold on
the hope of Virginia in 1608-1609; that there was some opposition in the
old royalist party to the alteration of the King's form of government in
the company and colony from the first; that it increased on the return
of the fleet from Virginia in December, 1609; that this opposition to the
new purpose of the Company became more evident when the royal
party found that Sir Edwin Sandys was again developing his independent
ideas in the petition of October, 1610, for a second company charter and
that it was instrumental in delaying the signing of that charter until.
March, 161 2. That soon after this charter went into effect the active
and open antagonism of the court party to the purpose of the patriots
began and so continued, until it finally caused James I. to determine to
annul the popular rights granted in the company charters.
When Sir John Danvers gave to Southampton the copy of "The
Leiger-Court (' The Seminary of Sedition ' of James I. ) books " of the
Virginia Company, which Danvers had had secretly made, Wodenoth
says : " The Earl was so affected therewith that he took Sir J. Danvers
into his arms, with very great thankfulnesse, saying, Who could have
thought of such a friendship but Charles Danvers his brother, who was
the truest friend that ever man had ' ' ?
Sir Charles Danvers was beheaded in 1601 for taking part in the rising
of the Earl of Essex — in which his friend the Earl of Southampton was
involved. Sir John Danvers was one of those who condemned Charles
I. to be executed in 1649. Thus we have in a few lines several leading
pointers on the Independent movement in England and of its spread
through the Virginia Company courts into the Colony, as well as the cap-
ital reasons for secrecy, and the way by which some of the records were
privately preserved.
P. 2ir. He thus regards Purchase etc. — Of course the Rev. Samuel
Purchas was of the Court party. He was chaplain to Archbishop Abbot,
who in royal precedence came next after the Sovereign's family, and
who sat at the head of the Privy Council when it was trying the Virginia
Charter Cases. The ideas of civil and religious liberty which the Inde-
pendent party proposed planting in America were as objectionable to the
officials of the Church of England as they were to the officers of State,
and the first publications in opposition to the independent purposes of
the company were printed on The University Press at Oxford in 161 2,
when John Bridges, the defender of the government, established in the
Church of England and the opponent of Calvinism was Bishop of Oxford.
P. 211, etc., etc. The personal attacks on me and the effort to make
it appear that I am moved by "an intense hatred of Smith" etc., etc.,
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admit of no defense. They are merely desperate subterfuges resorted
to by the advocates of Smith's history to aid them in their effort to per-
petuate that historic wrong. My motives in this matter are not to be so
misrepresented. A reference to my books will show that I have written
entirely in the interest of patriotism and of the truth or history, in vin-
dication of our legitimate origin as a nation and in appeal for justice to
our founders — and that my reason for opposing Smith's history is be-
cause it stands, as its sponsors intended that it should stand, in direct
opposition to each one of. these patriotic objects. A sense of justice,
and not "an intense hatred of Smith," requires one to take the issue
with him, which I do in the preface and text of my book. Such attacks
on me by a Virginian are especially inexcusable. My motive is mani-
fest, and evidently no one can injure me in this matter without hindering
my effort to correct, in the interest of old Virginia's earliest history, an
undoubted historic wrong.
P. 212. " Seemingly because Smith" etc., etc. I state that negroes
were brought by "the Treasurer," because the records so state. I do
not know what Rolfe wrote; I only know what Smith says he wrote; but
the Earl of Warwick and Rolfe were friends, and it is natural for one
friend to shield another. Of course, party influence existed then, as it
does now. Smith's history of the Bermudas shields Warwick and But-
ler, and his history of Virginia shields Warwick and Argall, while it is
unfriendly to Yeardley, who inaugurated the popular form of govern-
ment in the present United States. If a "history" had failed to con-
form to the purposes and opinions of the Court Party in 1624, it would
not have been licensed for publication, and party as well as personal
influence is just as evident throughout Smith's history as it would be in
an account of a Democratic administration written by a partisan Repub-
lican to-day. In less than a generation after 1624, the same party lines
were opposing each other in a great civil war.
Pp. 213, 214. hi re Percy's letter and " Relacyon." In Vol. I of this
magazine, on pp. 473-476, Mr. Henry undertakes to show that Percy
did not denounce Smith's History of Virginia. In order to refute my
logic he gives "three premises" (neither of which ever occurred \.ome}
and then he answered his logic and his premises to suit himself. The
fact is that I said Percy referred to Smith because he did so distinctly by
name in the " Relacyon " which is not " mutilated " as Mr. Neill thought
it was. It is complete and the statements which Mr. Henry says I "put
into the mouth of Percy " are taken therefrom as a reference to my note
at the end of the extracts on page 96, of "The First Republic" will
show. See, also, Index under Evidences.
P. 215. "We find that on 15th Janr., 1625, Governor Wyatt" etc.
The correct date of this letter is 15th June not January, and as my work
virtually ended in March, 1625, of course, I did not give this personal
matter; but a reference of the same character is given from the letter of
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December 12, 1624. I have avoided such personal contentions as had
no historic consequence; I have not thought it necessary to air the
attacks on those who stood by Virginia in her real time of need, whether
they were made by Smith, by other members of the royal party, by op-
ponents in the company, or by other antagonists, personal or political;
but farther than this I have " concealed " nothing from my readers. So
far as possible in a single volume, I have tried to give every item which
seemed to me to be fairly correct and to have a real historic value in the
premises whether it agreed with my desires or not.
P. 216. " It appears by this that Hamor had a poor opinion of Rat-
cliff e as a man." Hamor's reference was not to Ratcliffe at all, but to
Powhatan's dishonorable treachery in betraying Ratcliffe. There is evi-
dently so much tomfoolery in the accounts of Smith's pow-wowing with
and " overmatching " the Indians that they are deserving of little or no
consideration. On the other hand, Percy and Spelman both say that
Smith conspired with the " wiley " Indians against Capt. Francis West at
"The Falls " in 1609.
P. 21S. " The honor of these services" etc. If I am the first Vir-
ginian to "blight" Smith's vainglorious, unjust story, it is a very severe
commentary on our earliest history as it has been written. The matter
admits of no question, for although I may not actually know what
Smith's services were in Virginia, I do know that the summary of them
given by Mr. Henry (like the summaries given by Smith himself), is not
true. And I do know the character of what he published in his books
about himself, about our forefathers, our founders, and the motives
which inspired them. The favorable accounts of his services depend on
the same evidences on which the traduction of others depend, and no
one can contend for the exaggerated claims and pretentions of Smith
without endorsing the unjust and untrue ideas conveyed by his word in
his works. It is not possible to make a personal reflection of the matter.
The acceptation of Smith's word cannot effect me personally one parti-
cle ; but it does effect the character and motives of our founders, and
therefore it is the duty of every " historian of the colony while under the
company" to protest against it. His history is unjust to the planters in
Virginia and adventurers in England ; it conveys an incorrect and un-
patriotic idea of our foundation ; its personality is objectionable, the
inspiring principle is lacking, and its acceptation has resulted in making
our national origin a source of mortification rather than of pride.
I believe that we should learn to honor our ancestors and our founders,
to defend them from their adversaries, to cherish their memories, to ap-
preciate their virtues, their abilities and the grand principles which in-
spired them. I have shown as well as I could who our ancestors and
our founders were — their high character, their real ability, their grand
patriotic, religious, and commercial motives — as well as the autocratic
political opposition of their adversaries. And while my sympathies were
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naturally with the patriotic party, I have tried to be just to all parties. I
have given from the records for the first time an account of the first re-
public in America, which was the genesis of the United States. And I
have been most severely attacked where I should have been most espe-
cially thanked.
P. 2 1 8. " \l e have very good evidence that Smith 's claim teas allozved, ' '
etc. The evidence given is not good, because it was not Captain John
Smith who was speaking in the Virginia Court on February 4, 1623, as
Mr. Neill supposed; but Mr. John Smith of Nibley, who was referring to
his plantation at Berkelev in Virginia. There is good evidence that Cap-
tain Smith's claim was not allowed, and also that it was not a true claim.
Mr. Neill got these two John Smiths badly mixed. Captain John Smith
had no voice in the Council, or courts of the Virginia Company — Mr.
John Smith of Nibley (the historian of the Berkeleys) had, both as mem-
ber of that Council and as a land owner in Virginia.
P. 220. "Dr. Bro'cun supposes about eighty," etc. Smith's Oxford
Tract, and Purchas, say that " 100 old soldiers" were surviving at this
time. Smith's history increases the number to " two hundred," but this
book is not reliable. Other evidences show that 211 had died in Vir-
ginia or returned to England. The number which had been sent over
is variously given— if only 275 were sent then only 64 remained; if 295
(as I think), then 84, and if 320 then 109 remained. Henry Spelman, the
son of Sir Henry Spelman the historian, says there were "about 80,"
and I suppose that number about correct. See "The First Republic,"
pp. 71, 143, etc.
Sometimes, when so stated, my estimates are only approximately cor-
rect; but I have not actually " misstated the condition of the Colony" (p.
219), as Mr. Henry says I have done, at anytime. I have based my
statements on reliable records, and not as he has done on evidences
published for the especial purpose of misstating the facts in these very
particulars.
P. 220. It is a mistake to regard Jamestown as the only "sickly
place." It is a mistake to think that the climate could be controlled by
man — by the writings of Smith or the acts of the managers. I gave the
correct cause of "the sickness." The climate of uncultivated Virginia
was probably not as agreeable to English constitutions then as that of
cultivated Cuba is now; while medical and other means of correcting
its effects were far more defective then than now. It is a mistake to
regard the emigrants as "lazy;" the richer the river bottoms and the
more industriously they were turned up in cultivation, the more apt they
were to breed malaria.
P. 222. " Governed by a Corporation " etc. The Virginia Company
was composed of planters in Virginia as well as of adventurers in Eng-
land. At first the adventurers were properly in control, because the
enterprise was then dependent upon them; but in the natural order of
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things the planters would finally become the majority, and the authority
would pass into their hands. Nothing could be clearer than that Provi-
dence shaped the destiny of this nation from the first. "Corporations "
had been formed under the planters, and a liberal government had been
instituted in Virginia before the company was dissolved. It is true that
commissioners took the place of the Virginia courts in England; but the
plant continued to grow, true to its seed, in Virginia, and when the
planters became strong enough they threw off the royal yoke, and
secured the true fruit of our foundation.
P. 222. Smith's attack on " the mismanagement and selfish motives of
the London Council" is on a par with Ingersoll's attack on "The Mis-
takes of Moses." Mere adventurers when catering to, and backed by,
officials of church and State inspired by a desire to uphold the purposes
of a King, or of a great political party, can safely eulogize themselves
and criticise the greatest business men and statemen who are advancing
the most liberal objects against the protests of a crown; but such criti-
cism is not history.
Every great movement has had, and still has, its contemporary critics,
and the managers of the Virginia Company had them from the first —
Men whom they said " lie at home and doe gladly take all occasions to
cheere themselves with the prevention of happy successe in any action of
publicke good, disgracing both the actions and actors of such honour-
able enterprises as whereof they neither know nor understand the true
interests and honest ends." And the opposition of such men continued
until it resulted in the determination of James I. to annul the independ-
ent privileges of the Company charters and to put a stop to " the- true
interests and honest ends" of the managers, which, however, under
Providence he failed to accomplish, because our destiny was in the
hands of God. What really caused the temporary " downfall " of the
company was " the popularness " of its government — the opposition of
King and Court to the popular charter rights which were the seed of the
Republic.
Pp. 212-222. It is not necessary for me to go into a detailed defense
of our founders, as I have said enough in my books, on this point, to
satisfy all who will take the right view of the subject.
There were party controversies within and without the Virginia Com-
pany, as well as many personal differences of opinion, and there were
evidences of all sorts ; but the chief issue involved in our earliest history
was between the two great contemporary political parties — the old advo-
cates of the royal monarchy and the young advocates of a more free
government.
There is always evidence for each side in every controversy. In this
instance, however, it is especially difficult to correct the historic wrong,
not only because the evidence for the royal side was published while the
most important of that for the patriots was suppressed, and so much of
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the record was for so long unavailable ; but also, because for 70 years
after the press was controlled by the Crown, and for 150 years, while we
were under the monarchy, it was loyal for our historians to take the
royal view. And although our patriotic forefathers (soldiers, statesmen,
etc. ) dissolved the political bands which had connected them with the
Crown of Great Britain, and thus revolutionized the loyal standpoint,
over 120 years ago, many of our historians have not yet declared their
independence from the Crown histories as loyalty to the Republic has
required them to do.
The Christian historian does not judge the reformers of his religion
and the martyrs of his church on the evidences of those who burnt them
at the stake. Our loyal historians do not rely upon the royal evidences
which assert that Benedict Arnold was a hero, Patrick Henry, Jr., an
agitator, George Washington a traitor, and that our revolutionary fore-
fathers were a beggarly array of lazy, unworthy men. Why should our
historians continue to condemn the reformers of our government, the
founders of. our country, the martyrs of our genesis, on the evidences of
their opponents who imprisoned, banished and traduced them ?
If our historians wish to be just and loyal to the real founders of this
nation (to those who gave their lives to old Virginia — whose bodies
rested on the bosom of the old Commonwealth — whose dust makes her
soil sacred, for they first sang the Song of Liberty and unfurled the Ban-
ner of Freedom in the New World), they will have to take the view of
the Independent party of patriots who laid the firm foundation of the
new nation in the new world, upon which it has grown to be the greatest
nation in the whole world.
P. 222. "As a historian he is a lamentable failure" If my effort to
correct a great historic wrong does not result in "a lamentable failure,"
it will not be the fault of "a historian." In his effort to sustain Smith's
history, Mr. Henry not only uses the history itself, and the other evi-
dences of the Royalists, against our patriotic founders, but he takes
advantage of the dissensions in the Company and Colony, and uses the
partisan papers of the one party against the other as vigorously as if he
were really the King's counsellor making a special plea to sustain, to
justify and to perpetuate the verdict of the Royal Commissioners, Coun-
cil, Courts and historians. His "review" has an especial value, how-
ever, because it shows how often the evidence on which Mr. Henry
relies is at fault, and because it conveys a fairly correct outline of the
unjust idea of our founders and national origin as given in the licensed
histories, and shows very clearly that it was my duty as a loyal Virginian
to take the issues with Smith which I have taken.
The canons of the Court party are compactly expressed in the verdict
of the King's Commissioners: "That the plantations ought to have
continued to be prosecuted to the ends for which they were first under-
taken, and to that purpose. [That is, there ought to have been no altera-
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tion in the charter rights, form of government, etc.] That ifHis Majesty's
first charter of 1606, and His Majesty's most prudent and princely form
of government (of November, 1606), had been pursued much better ef-
fects had been produced than had been by the alteration thereof into
so popular a course," etc. (see "The First Republic," pp. 541, 542.)
And the histories (that secured license) had to conform in all important
particulars to the canons of the Court and purposes of the Crown. Thus
it came to pass that an adverse criticism of the plan of our foundation
has been forced on the public as the standard authority on our origin as
a Nation. But the records then concealed show that the colony did
not prosper under "His Majesty-'s most prudent and princely form of
government," and that the " so popular a course " was the germ of this
Republic.
It is evident from Mr. Henry's manner of treating this historic ques-
tion, that he would like to have the same absolute power which James I.
had to enable him to enforce the same monarchical dogmas; but, for-
tunately he can only resort to personal, special and sectional pleadings,
for the seed which even the King could not destroy has borne fruit, and
we are no longer obliged by loyalty nor law to rely upon the histories
adopted by the Star Chamber of James I. We cannot be imprisoned nor
banished for advocating the patriotic ideas of our real founders, nor for
writing the true history of our national foundation. Our offices cannot
be searched, our papers taken, our records suppressed, our histories cen-
sored, nor our books burnt under the edicts of a King. And no one
who wishes to have an account of our origin as a Nation, written from
the records, can be legally prevented from gratifying that wish.
I hope that the members of "The Virginia Historical Society" will
read my books carefully and decide the questions at issue according to
their own unbiased judgment.
Alexander Brown.
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PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED
Since October ist, 1S98 — A Partial List.
It was intended that several of the books here noticed would be re-
viewed at greater or less length in this number of the Magazine ; but as
the review space is occupied by a contribution which required immediate
publication, these reviews have to be postponed to the April number.
Life and Administration of Sir Robert Eden. Johns-Hopkins Studies,
1898. By B. C. Sterner.
Register of Bristol Parish, Va. Edited by Churchill G. Chamber-
layne.
The Willis Family of Virginia. Richmond, 1898. Presented by Byrd
Charles Willis, Richmond, Va.
Genealogy of the Hord Family. By Rev. Arnold H. Hord. Phil-
adelphia, 1898. Presented by the author.
Memorials of the Reading, Howell, Yerkes, Watts, Latham, and Elk-
ins Families. By J. Granville Leach, L. L. B. Philadelphia, 1898.
Presented by the author.
The History of the Blair, Banister, and Braxton Families Before and
After .the Revolution, with a Brief Sketch of their Descendants. By
Frederick Horner, M. D., U. S. N. Philadelphia, 1898. Presented by
the author.
The Religious Element in the Settlement of Jamestown, in 1607. By
R.S.Thomas. Smithfield, Va., 189S. Presented by the author.
Memoire d'une Famille Huguenote, par Jacques Fontaine. Toulouse
Societe des Livres Religieux, 1887.
The American Catholic Historical Researches. October, 1898. Phil-
adelphia.
The Creoles of New Orleans. By Launcelot M. Harris.
American Antiquarian and Oriental Journal. Chicago, 1898.
Rhode Island Historical Society Publications, October, 1S98.
Essex Institute Bulletin, March, July, December, 1898. Salem, Mass.
Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society. Worcester, Mass.,
1898.
Canadian Archives, Ottawa, 1898.
A Genealogical Statement. By Captain C. T. Allen. Mexico, Mo.
The Magna Charter Barons and their Descendants in America. By
C. H. Brunning. Philadelphia, 1898. Presented by the author.
The German Element in Virginia, nth and 12th Annual Reports of
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the Society for the History of the Germans in Maryland. Baltimore,
1898. By Herman Schuricht. Presented by the Society.
Putnam's Historical Magazine, July-August, September-October, 1898.
William and Mary Quarterly, October, 1898.
Publications of the Hugenot Society of London. Vol. XL Lyming-
ton, 1898.
The Protestant Episcopal Review, October, 1898.
Collections and Proceedings Maine Historical Society, October, 1898.
Collections of the Historical Society of South Carolina. Volume 5.
1898.
Iowa Historical Record, 1898.
Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica. Joseph Jackson Howard.
London.
East Anglia Notes and Queries, 1898. Cambridge, England.
Somerset and Dorsett Notes and Queries. Vol. VII, part 43. Sep-
tember, 1898.
Fenland Notes and Queries. Edited by Rev. W. D. Sweeting, M.
A., Vicar of Maxey, Northampton, England.
There is frequently matter of interest and value to Americans in the
English genealogical and antiquarian publications noted above Special
attention will be given to some of these at an early period.
The American Historical Review, Vol. IV, No. 1, October, 1S98.
New York. The Macmillan Company.
The leading, and quite the most practical and timely, contribution to
this number of above quarterly is by Professor Albert Bushnell Hart, of
Harvard University, on "The Historical Opportunity in America."
This article should be read by every officer and director of every His-
torical Society in this country. The second and concluding part of Sid-
ney B. Fay's paper on "The Execution of the Due d'Enghien; " Henry
Harrisse on "The Outcome of the Cabot Quarter-Centenary; " George
Lockhart Rives on "Spain and the United States in 1795;" LeverettW.
Spring on " The Career of a Kansas Politician," who was General James
H. Lane — these, with twenty-eight pages of "Documents," among
which the letters of Pinckney to Jefferson are of special interest, sixty-
seven pages of "Book Reviews" and seventeen pages of historical
" Notes and News," make up the contents of this number. It may be
hoped that the proposition for the adoption of this Review by the Amer-
ican Historical Association will have favorable action at the Annual
Meeting in New Haven.
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
Virginia Historical Society
ANNUAL MEETING
HELD IN THE
Society's Building, December 20th, 1898
WITH THE
LIST OF OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY.
RICHMOND:
WM. ELLIS JONES, BOOK AND JOB PRINTER.
I898.
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Virginia Historical Society
Annual Meeting held December 2oth, i8g8.
The annual meeting of the Virginia Historical Society was
held in the Society's Building, Tuesday evening, December 20,
at 8:30 P. M.
In the absence of President Bryan, Mr. Virginius Newton,
one of the Vice-Presidents of the Society, presided, and read
THE PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
To the Members of the Virginia Historical Society :
The Executive Committee of your Society has the honor to
submit the following as their annual report for the past year :
The new members which have been elected since the last
report .have been one hundred and fourteen as against ninety-
three for the preceding year. But the losses by death and resig-
nation, including some who died before the last annual report
and were not included in that report, make our membership now
seven hundred and five.
The Treasurer's report for the year ending November 12,
1898, is as follows :
VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Receipts.
By balance on hand November 6, 1898 $ 226 83
Dues 3,01067
Magazine 201 17
Books 10335
Life Membership 50 00
A. P. V. A. Gifts 100 00
Interest 99 60
Advertising 98 50
5,890 12
Expenditures.
Repairs
Salaries
Extra Services . . .
Janitor
Printing
Postage
Insurance
General Expenses.
Balance in Bank .
$ 331
12
' 1,618 62
118
69
240
00
991
45
99
18
52
50
251
06
13,702
62
187
5o
$3,890
12
We have met all expenses and carried forward a balance very
nearly equal to that of last year. The permanent fund is now
$2,300 in cash in the State Bank of Virginia, and $100 of Vir-
ginia State three per cent, bonds.
Additions to Library.
Four hundred and ninety-six pamphlets and books were added
to our library during the year 1898. Among these the following
were gifts :
"History of Burning of Richmond Theatre," presented by
Dr. G. A. Taber.
" Collins' Life of Clay," 3 vols., presented by G. W. Ranck,
of Lexington, Ky.
"Laws of Virginia, 1833," captured at Battle of Fredericks-
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burg and sent back by Mr. H. E. Deals, who obtained it from
Library of Harmony, N. J.
" Bernal Diaz," History of Mexico, Lexington Edition, pre-
sented by W. H. Parker.
" Balch's Letters and Papers, relating to the Pioneer History
of Pennsylvania," by Mr. Edward Balch, of Philadelphia.
" Life of Carroll," presented by the author, Miss Kate Mac-
son Rowland.
American Almanac, 1859, presented by N. V. Vance.
Gov. Garrard and his Descendants, by Mrs. Anna R. De
Cognets.
"Willis Family of Virginia," presented by Byrd Charles
Willis.
" Hord Genealogy," by Rev. A. H. Hord.
" Memorials of the Reading, Howell, Yerkes, Watts, Latham,
and Elkins Families," by Josiah Granville Leech, of Phila-
delphia.
' ' The Religious Element in the Settlement of Jamestown in
1607," by R. S. Thomas.
"History of the Blair, Bannister, and Braxton Families," by
Fred. C. Horner, M. D., U. S. A.
" Memoires d'une Famille Huguenote," par Jacques Fontaine.
"The Order Book of Charles City Co., 1858-62," given by
Barnwell Rhett Heyward, of Albany, N. Y.
" The Magna Charta Barons and their Descendants," pre-
sented by the author, C. H. Browning, of Philadelphia.
" Decennial Register of the Pennsylvania Society of Sons of
the Revolution, 1888-98," presented by the Society.
Pictures.
The following portraits were presented in 1898 :
Photographs of the Mosely Family, given by Mr. Henry Cor-
nick, of Norfolk. Some of these are of personswho antedate
the settlement of Virginia.
Copy of Portrait of Washington in Phillipie collection, gift of
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.
VI VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Water Color Portrait of Dr. W. P. Palmer, presented by Mrs.
George Ben Johnston.
Engraving of Judge Upshur, presented by Beverly T. Crump.
Photograph of the "Sabine Hall," portrait of King Carter,
presented by P. P. Carter.
Photograph of portrait of "Nicholas Ferrer," presented by
Mrs. Isabella H. Farrer, of St. Louis, who also gave a copy of
the brass tablet on his tomb.
Engraved portraits of Secretary Claiborne and John Herbert
Claiborne ; also, photograph of old Chapel at Cleburne, West-
moreland, the burial place of the Claibornes, presented by Dr.
J. H. Claiborne, of New York.
Manuscripts.
The following manuscripts were presented in 1898 :
Deed signed by Gov. Nicholson, given by Mr. E. C. Mayo.
" The Carrington Commissions," loaned by Cullen Carring-
ton, Esq.
Record begun June 18, 1863: — December 10, 1863, given by
N. V. Vance.
An unpublished Manuscript, entitled William Gilmore Sims, a
review critique, by John Esten Cooke, presented by Orville J.
Victor, of New York.
Loan from Mrs. Dr. Lewis Minor, Norfolk, with permission
to copy, the Will and Inventory of Robert (King) Carter, and
of several of his letter books, containing a large number of let-
ters.
Annual Address.
The Society has been fortunate enough to enlist the interest of
the Honorable William L. Wilson, President of Washington and
Lee University, so far as that our annual address will be delivered
by him at some day in the future convenient to Mr. Wilson, of
which due notice will be given.
The regret which was generally felt at the absence of Colonel
William Preston Johnson last year, makes the expectation of
Mr. Wilson's presence with us the more gratifying.
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The character of the Magazine has been well maintained, and
due to the labors of our Corresponding Secretary and the Com-
mittee on Publication, who have given much time and attention
to the selection of material for the Magazine. We incorporate
their report to the Executive Committee of their proposed pub-
lications during the coming year, as the best statement of what
the readers of the Magazine may expect. They say :
The Publication Committee appreciates the fact that during
the past five years the best work of this Society, and what has
gained for our Magazine its present high reputation, has been
the printing of unpublished documents relating to the history of
Virginia. The frequent use which has been made of our pages
by recent historical and biographical writers, especially in the
instance of Mr. Fiske's very valuable " Old Virginia and her
Neighbors," is the best commentary on the work which has been
done, and its highest compliment. The Committee intends
during the coming year to use every effort to sustain the char-
acter which has been gained by this class of work, and even,
when possible, to improve on it, by careful selection, editing and
printing. In the future, as in the past, printing unpublished
documents shall be the chief object of those who direct the Mag-
azine.
The Committee has adopted the following plan for publica-
tion during 1898-9 : Without making any iron-bound, or in-
variable rule, it is intended in general to publish two series of
documents covering different periods, so that the interest of the
Magazine may be as diversified as possible. One series will
comprise the early portion of the 17th century, beginning in
1617 (for practically all valuable documents of an earlier period
have been already published in various historical works, or in
our Magazine), and the second series will begin in 1700. Very
few documents relating to this latter period — the early part of
the 18th century — are in print, or at all generally accessible, and
this portion of our publication will, it is believed, be of special
interest, as the period was one of rapid growth in population and
wealth.
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The documents to be used in these two series will be either
copies in full from what are known as the McDonald, Dejarnett,
and Windsor copies from the British Public Record Office — now
in the Virginia State Library — or the admirable series of very-
full abstracts, by the late W. N. Sainsbury, from the same collec-
tion of records, which are also in the State Library. These
documents consist of letters from governors, councils, secretaries
of State, and other officers in Virginia, to the English govern-
ment ; addresses of assemblies, and other papers eminating from
the Colony ; and accounts of the proceedings of the various
branches of the English government relating to Virginia; letters
to governors, commissions, instructions, etc.
In addition to the above, use will be made of unpublished
papers remaining in the Virginia Archives, also relating to the
early 18th Century. Among these are several letters from Col-
onel Blakiston, resident agent for Virginia in England; a paper
in relation to Virginia volunteers who went to the assistance of
North Carolina in 1715 ; several statements in regard to Negro
plots; papers showing the manner of rendition of criminals be-
tween the colonies; a letter from Richard Lee, in 1701, relating
to the establishment of a post between Virginia and Maryland;
a number of depositions relating to the burning of William and
Mary College in 1705, and other letters and papers throwing
light on the history of the Colony and people of Virginia.
Among the miscellaneous documents which will be used in
whole or in part during the year, are journals of the Council sit-
ting as upper house of Assembly, which are of great interest as
showing (in the absence of the journals of the Burgesses), the
independence of feeling and action among the representatives of
the people; a complete journal of the House of Burgesses, 1685;
a number of letters of Robert (" King ") Carter; of members of
the Baylor family; and (it is hoped), several letters of the sec-
ond Colonel William Byrd; and also several unpublished letters
of Washington and Jefferson; several letters of Rochambeau,
and a contemporary English translation of the capitulation
granted Washington at Fort Necessity in 1754. It was in this
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capitulation that the French charged that Washington confessed
the "murder" of a French officer. The Ludwell, Lee, Adams,
Randolph, Robinson, and Massie manuscripts in our collection,
will also be drawn upon as heretofore. Among the miscellaneous
papers which may be used during the coming year, is a refer-
ence list of all obituaries and death notices in the Richmond
newspapers from 1782 to 1825, now in the State Library. This
list was compiled some time ago by the present editor of the
Magazine.
It is also intended that the history of the Revolution and of
the Virginia troops in that war shall receive due attention, and
a number of unpublished muster rolls are now on hand. There
is no complete roster of the regular troops of Virginia in the
Revolution, but from the records in the Land Office; volumes of
pay-rolls now in the State Library; the printed reports of John
Hill Smith, Commissioner, to the Virginia Legislature; and the
works of Heitman and Saffell, a fairly full list can be obtained.
In regard to the Virginia militia, however, there remains but
little information, and as the militia was frequently, and in con-
siderable force, in service, great injustice has been done by the
lack of information concerning this class of troops. The North-
ern States include militia in the statement of their quotas, and in
this way claim to have furnished more men than Virginia. There
is in the State Library a manuscript book, of moderate size, la-
beled " Militia," and containing accounts of payments for mili-
tia services during the first two or three years of the war. These
give the names of several hundred officers, and most frequently
state the county they were from. It is the intention of the Com-
mittee to commence the publication of this book in the Magazine
at once. Besides their historic value, these records will be of
great use to persons desiring to become members of the various
Revolutionary societies.
It is furthermore intended to make the Magazine during the
coming year, of greater interest than ever to the students of ge-
nealogy; and especially shall the department of genealogical
notes and queries receive careful attention. While it is impos-
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sible, and is not desirable, to mark out a list of genealogies for
the whole year, yet a number of greater or less extent have been
determined upon. The Baylor and Parker genealogies will be
concluded, and accounts of the families of Fitzhugh, Skipwith,
Spotswood, Payne of Goochland, Withers, Hopkins, Washing-
ton of Southampton, Talbott of Bedford, Johnson of Louisa,
Wise, Savage, Pryor, etc., will be given. As materials for ge-
nealogy, as well as illustrating social and economic history, the
publication of copies and abstracts of old wills will be continued;
and as material for genealogy and biography, there will be pub-
lished a full list of the marriage bonds of Amelia county, and
partial lists of those of Richmond, King George, Fauquier,
Goochland, Brunswick, Cumberland, Chesterfield and Lunen-
burg counties, and also legthy extracts from the parish registers
of St. Paul's, Stafford (now King George); Farnham, Rich-
mond county; and St. Stephen's, in Northumberland— none of
which are in the collection at the Episcopal Theological Semi-
nary.
The fact that the Society has in past years printed in the Mag-
azine, historical documents of an early date, has rendered it a
matter of course that the scene of events treated of should be
chiefly in Eastern Virginia. It is the earnest desire of the Com-
mittee, that in the future, without in any way abandoning the
policy of publication which has been pursued, more attention
shall be paid to the history of the Western portion of the State,
and that of the Scotch-Irish and German elements, which so
largely composed its population. We solicit additions of any
sort to our manuscript collections, which will furnish information
on these subjects, and from which selections may be made for
publication.
The department of book reviews will also receive careful at-
tention.
The Committee desires to express its obligations to the Hon.
J. T. Lawless, Secretary of the Commonwealth; and to Mr. W.
W. Scott, State Librarian, for permission to publish documents,
and for courtesies received.
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Records of the Virginia Company.
In our last report we stated that the .State had completed the
copying of the minutes of the London Company, now in the
possession of the Society, and that Mr. John Russell Young,
Librarian of the Congressional Library in Washington, had con-
sented that this copy should be collated with the Collingwood
Manuscript in the Congressional Library, at their expense. Our
copy was sent to Washington for collation, but to our great re-
gret we received a letter from Dr. Friedenwald, who is in charge
of the Department of Manuscripts, stating that he had spent as
much as an hour and a half attempting to collate one page of
the records but found so many variations that it would be cheaper
to have an entirely new transcript of the Congressional copy
made than to attempt to collate the old, and that to his surprise
he found that the copy sent by the State of Virginia was evidently
from a different manuscript.
This is remarkable in as much as our copy like that in Wash-
ington extends from April 28, 1619 to June 7, 1624. As to the
history of our copy, we know nothing except that it was found
in the library of John Randolph of Roanoke by his Executor,
Judge William Leigh who deposited it with Conway Robinson,
Esq., Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Virginia His-
torical Society, whose executors delivered it to us some years
after Mr. Robinson's death.
This is a striking instance of the errors which may crop into
successive copies of the same manuscript and is certainly a warn-
ing against giving implicit faith to the accuracy of what purports
to be a copy.
Among those who were lost to the Society by death during
past year were : Col. Thomas H. Ellis, a Virginian devoted to
her history and traditions, and Mr. E. M. Burwell, of Brooklyn,
N. Y., both of whom were life members. Col. John B. Cary,
Dr. F. T. Willis, and James W. Allison, all of Richmond ; R.
G. H. Keen, of Lynchburg ; Dr. J. D. Moncure, of Williams-
burg ; Hon. R. T. W. Duke, of Charlottesville ; Judge B. T.
Gunter, of Accomac ; Henry W. Hobson, of Denver, Col.; Dr.
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R. C. M. Page, of New York ; and the Right Rev. J. H. D.
Wingfield, of California.
Change of Secretaries.
At the meeting of the Executive Committee in September the
resignation of Mr. Philip A. Bruce, who for six years has been
the Corresponding Secretary of this Society and editor of its
Magazine, was tendered and accepted. Mr. Bruce's plan of
literary work involved his going to Europe for a protracted stay,
and the Society was compelled to lose his valuable services.
Having been the editor of the Magazine since its revival, such
measure of success as it has achieved has been due to his ability
and energy, qualities which he has exemplified in works which
have obtained the approval of scholars and historians throughout
the land.
The Society was fortunate in securing in Mr. Bruce's place the
services of Mr. 'W. G. Stanard, who has devoted much time to
the study of Virginia history and its antiquities, and who has
been zealous and successful in the promotion of the Society's
interest in the brief time in vhich he has discharged the duties
of Corresponding Secretary. We doubt not from what has
already been said in this report that the excellent character of
the magazine will be maintained and that the affairs of the Society
will be diligently guarded.
Joseph Bryan,
December 20th, i8g8. President.
The report was on motion received.
Election of Officers.
The next business was the election of officers for the ensuing
year, and on motion of Mr. E. P. Valentine, the chairman was
directed to appoint a committee of three to present nominations.
The committee consisting of Messrs. E. P. Valentine, Frank
P. Brent and Rev. Wm. Meade Clarke, reported the following
nominations :
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President — Joseph Bryan.
Vice-Presidents — J. L. M. Curry, Washington, D. C. ; Archer
Anderson and Virginius Newton, Richmond, Va.
Corresponding Secretary and Librarian — William G. Stanard,
Richmond, Va.
Recording Secretary — R. L. Traylor, Richmond, Va.
Treasurer — Robert T. Brooke, Richmond, Va.
Executive Committee — Lyon G. Tyler, Williamsburg, Va. ; E.
V. Valentine, C. V. Meredith, Barton H. Wise, B. B. Munford,
R. H. Gaines, W. H. Palmer, D. C. Richardson, Richmond,
Va.; E. W. James, Norfolk, Va. ; Charles W. Kent, University
of Virginia; E. C. Venable, Petersburg, Va. ; Armistead C.
Gordon, Staunton, Va.
The gentlemen nominated were elected unanimously.
Mr. J. S. More offered a motion, which was adopted, directing
the Executive committee to inquire into the practicability of print-
ing a catalogue of the books and pamphlets in the possession of
the Society.
Then, on motion, the meeting adjourned.
OFFICERS AND MEMBERS
Virginia Historical Society,
JANUARY, 189!
President.
Joseph Bryan, Richmond, Virginia.
/ 'ice- Presidents.
J. L. M. Curry, Washington, D. C.
Archer Anderson, Richmond, Va.
Virginius Newton, Richmond, Va.
Corresponding Secretary and Librarian.
William G. Stanard, Richmond, Va.
Recording Secretary.
Robert L. Traylor, Richmond, Va.
Treasurer.
Robert T. Brooke, Richmond, Va.
Executive Committee.
Lyon G.Tyler, Williamsburg, Va. R. H. Gaines, Richmond, Va.
E. V. Valentine, Richmond, Va. Wm. H. Palmer, Richmond, Va.
C. V. Meredith, Richmond, Va. Edward W. James, Norfolk, Va.
Barton H. Wise, Richmond, Va. D. C. Richardson, Richmond,Va.
A. C. Gordon, Staunton, Va. Chas. W. Kent, University of Va.
B. B. Munford, Richmond, Va. E. C. Venable, Petersburg, Va.
and, ex-officio, the President, Vice-President, Secretaries,
and Treasurer.
LIST OF MEMBERS.
HONORARY MEMBERS.
Arber, Prof. Edward, Birmingham, En£
land.
Brown, Alexander, Norwood, Va.
Gilbert, Hon. J. W., New York, N. Y.
Keane, Prof. A. H , London, England.
Spoffard, Hon. A. R., Washington, D. C.
Stewart, Mrs. John, Brook Hill, Va.
Whitsitt, Rev. W. H., D. D., Louisville,
Jones, Rev. John Wm., D. D., Univ. of Va. Kentucky.
CORRESPONDING MEMBERS.
Adams, F. G., Topeka, Kansas.
Atrill, Chas. H., London, Eng'd.
Bacon, H. F , Bury St. Edmund, Eng'd.
Banks, Chas. E , M. D., Chelsea, Mass.
Barber, E. A., Philadelphia, Pa.
Bryant, H. W., Portland, Maine.
Campeau, Hon., F. R. E., Ottawa, Canada.
Carrington, Gen. H B , New York, N. Y.
Champlin, J. D., Jr., New York, N. Y.
Craig, Isaac, Alleghany, Pa.
Dean, John Ward, Boston, Mass.
Darling. Gen. C. W. Utica, N Y.
Drake, Col. S. A., Kennebunkport, Me.
Egle, Wm. H., M. D., Harrisburg, Pa.
Fernow, Berthold, Washington, D. C.
Graham, A. A., Columbus, O.
Green, Hon. S. A., M. D , Boston, Mass.
Hart, Chas. H., Philadelphia, Pa.
Hayden, Rev. H. E , Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Hinsdale, Prof. B. A., Ann Arbor, Mich.
Hoadly, Hon. C J., Hartford, Conn.
Hoes, Rev. R. R., Washington, D. C.
Judah, George F., Spanish Town, Jamaica.
Lee, J. W. M., Baltimore, Md.
Nicholson, Col. J. P., Philadelphia, Pa.
Perry, Hon. Amos, Providence, R. I.
Peyster, Gen. J. Watts de, New York, N. Y.
Phillimore, W. P. W , London, Eng'd.
Rose, Josiah, London, England.
Ross, Hon. D. A., Quebec, Canada.
Thwing, E. P., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Wright, W. H. K., Plymouth, England.
LIFE MEMBERS.
Adams, Wm. Newton, New York, N. Y.
Alexander, H. M., New York, N. Y.
Andrews, O , Baltimore, Md.
Bain, George M. Jr., Portsmouth, Va.
Barksdale, George A., Richmond, Va.
Barksdale, R., M. D., Petersburg, Va.
Beverley, Col. R., The Plains, Va.
Bryan, Joseph, Richmond, Va.
Byrd, George H., New York, N. Y.
Cabell, J. Alston, Richmond, Va.
Childers, Col. Gracey, Clarksville, Tenn.
Conway, M D., New York, N. Y
Clements, Mrs. Helen I , St. Louis, Mo.
Cleburne, C. J., M. D., U. S Naval Hos-
pital, Portsmouth, Va.
Cottrell, James L., Richmond, Va.
Deats, H. E , Flemington, N. J.
Gary, J. A., Baltimore, Md.
Gibbs, Mrs. Virginia B., New York,
N. Y.
Grafflin, John C, Baltimore, Md.
Grandy, C. Wiley, Norfolk, Va.
Gratz, Simon Philadelphia, Pa.
Grigsby, H. C, Smithville, Va.
Hassam, John T , Boston, Mass.
Holliday, Hon. F. W. M., Winchester, Va.
Hughes, R. M., Norfolk, Va.
Hutchinson, Charles Hare, Philadelphia, Pa.
Ingalls, M. E., Cincinnati, Ohio.
Jones, Wm. Ellis, Richmond, Va.
Keith, Charles P., Philadelphia, Pa.
Lee, Edmund, J., M D., Philadelphia, Pa.
Lee, General G. W. O, Burks, Va.
Leiter, L. Z., Chicago, 111.
Logan, General T. M., Howardsville, Va.
Low, Hon. Seth, New York, N. Y.
Mallory, Hon. E. S., Jackson, Tenn.
Minor, B. B., Richmond, Va.
McCormick, Cyrus Hall, Chicago, 111.
Price, Prof. Thos. R., Columbia Col., N. Y.
Richardson, D. C Richmond, Va.
Richeson, Col. Thomas, St. Louis, Mo.
Rives, Arthur L , Newport, R. I.
Rives, Hon. Geo. Lockhart, New York, N. Y.
Sheppard, Wm. L., Richmond, Va.
Stubbs, Win. C, New Orleans, La.
Talcott. Col. T. M R., Bon Air, Va.
Traylor, R. L., Richmond, Va.
Van de Vyver, Rt. Rev. A , D. D., Rich-
mond, Va.
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VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Walker, Major D. N., Richmond, Va.
Waterman, W. H., New Bedford, Mass.
Whitehead, J. B.. Norfolk, Va.
Wickham, Henry T., Richmond, Va.
Williams, A. D., Richmond, Va.
Williams, Thomas C, Richmond, Va.
Winthrop, Robert C, Jr , Boston, Massachu-
setts.
ANNUAL MEMBERS.
Adams, Walter, Framingham, Mass.
Addison E. B., Richmond, Va.
Addison, John, Richmond, Va.
Akers, M. L., Louisville, Ky.
Alexander, L. D., New York, N. Y.
Alfriend, Thomas L., Richmond, Va.
Alger, General Russell A , Detroit, Mich.
American Book Co., New York, N. Y.
Anderson, Colonel Archer, Richmond, Va.
Anderson, B. R., M. D., Colorado Springs,
Col.
Anderson, Davis C, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Anderson, Gen. Charles J., Richmond, Va.
Anderson, Edward L , Cincinnati, Ohio.
Anderson, Henry W , Richmond, Va.
Anderson, W. A., Lexington, Va.
Armistead, Wilbur T., Richmond, Va.
Atkins, S. B., Richmond, Va.
Atkinson, J. B., Earlington, Ky.
Atkinson, Thomas, Richmond, Va.
Axtell, Decatur, Richmond, Va.
Ayers, Hon. Rufus A., Big Stone Gap, Va.
Bagby, Mrs. Parke C, Richmond, Va.
Baker, Colonel R. H.. Norfolk, Va.
Baker, Leander, Chicago, 111.
Ball, Miss Anne Randolph, Cazenova, Va.
Ballou, Hosca Starr, Brookline, Mass.
Banta, Theodore M., New York, N. Y.
Barret, Richard A., St. Louis, Mo.
Barton, R. T , Winchester, Va.
Baskervill, H. E. C, Richmond, Va.
Battle, Prof. K. P., Chapel Hill, N. C.
Baylor, Mrs. J. B., Halifax county, Va.
Baylor, Col. George, Charlestown, W. Va.
Bayne, Howard R , New York, N. Y.
Benney, James, Pittsburg, Pa.
Berryman, Mrs. Charlotte, St. John, N. B.
Best, Frank E., Chicago, 111.
Beckner, Mrs. Betsy T., Winchester, Ky.
Bien, Joseph R., New York, N. Y.
Blackford, Prof L. M., Alexandria, Va
Blackford, Capt. Chas. M., Lynchburg, Va.
Blow, Lieut. George P., U. S. N., Washing-
ton, D. C.
Bohannon, Dr. Thomas, Louisville, Ky.
Boisseau, P. H., Danville, Va.
Boiling, Stanhope, Richmond, Va.
Bosher, Major Robert S., Richmond, Va.
Boykin, Colonel F. M., Richmond, Va.
Bradford, Mrs A. E. T., Norfolk, Va.
Branch, Major John P., Richmond, Va.
Brent, Frank P., Accomac county, Va.
Bridges, W. M., Richmond, Va.
Broadhead, Prof. G. C, Columbia, Mo.
Brodhead, Lucas, Spring Station, Ky.
Broekett, Mrs. Albert D., Alexandria, Va.
Brooke, Robert T., Richmond, Va.
Broun, Major T. L., Charleston, W. Va.
Brown, Hon. Jas. H., Charleston, W. Va.
Brown, J. Thompson, Brierfield, Va.
Brown, Prof. W. G, Columbia, Mo.
Bruce, Horatio W., Louisville, Ky.
Bruce, Philip Alexander, Richmond, Va
Bryan, Mrs. Joseph, Richmond, Va.
Bryan, J. Stewart, Richmond, Va.
Buckner, Mrs. S. B., Rio, Ky.
Buffington, Colonel A. R., U. S. A., Rock
Island, 111.
Butord, Colonel A. S., Richmond, Va.
Buford, Commander M. B., Boston, Mass.
Bullitt, W. C, Philadelphia, Pa.
Burgis, Richard F., El Paso, Texas.
Burruss, Mrs. Nathaniel, Norfolk, Va.
Cabell, Rev. P B., Wilmington, Del.
Caine, Paul, Louisville, Ky.
California S. A. R., Los Angeles, Cal.
Callahan, G. C, Philadelphia, Pa.
Cameron, Alexander, Richmond, Va.
Campbell, Chapt. D. A. R., Nashville.Tenn.
Campbell, Mrs. Elma, Port Byron, N. Y.
Cannon, G. Randolph, Richmond, Va.
Carlisle, Calderon, Washington, D. C.
Carne, Rev. R. L., Richmond. Va.
Carpenter, R. Franklin, Deadwood, South
Dakota.
Carter, Dr. H. R., New Orleans, La.
Carter, John Ridgeley, American Embassy,
London.
Carter, Hon Bernard, Baltimore, Md.
Carter, C. Shirley, Washington, D. C.
Cary, Mrs. Arthur P., Dallas, Texas.
Cary, W. M., Baltimore, Md.
Casey, Prof. Joseph J., New York, N. Y.
Caskie, James, Richmond, Va.
* This list also includes subscribers to the Magazine.
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Catlin, E. A., Richmond, Va.
Chalmers, J. F., Richmond, Va.
Chappell, Philip E., Kansas City, Mo.
Chastain, James B., Baltimore, Md.
Chauncy, Mrs. Agnes, Narberth, Pa.
Chinn, Mrs. Jennie M., Frankfort. Ky.
Christian, Frank W , Richmond, Va.
Christian, Judge Geo. L., Richmond, Va.
Claiborne, Herbert A., Richmond, Va.
Clark, Clarence H , Philadelphia, Pa.
Clark, M. H., Clarksville, Tenn.
Clark, Rev. W. M., Richmond, Va.
Clarke, Arthur B., Richmond, Va.
Clarke, P. N., Louisville, Ky.
Clement, Lieutenant Henry, U. S. A., Fort
Leavenworth, Kan.
Clyde, W. P , New York, N. Y.
Cocke, James B , Louisville, Ky.
Cockrell, T. L , Alexandria, Va.
Coke, Captain John A , Richmond, Va.
Cognets, Mrs. A. R., des, Lexington, Ky.
Coleman, Charles W., Williamsburg, Va.
Colston, Edward, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Conrad, Major Holmes, Winchester, Va.
Constant, S. V., New York, N. Y.
Cooke, George E., Richmond, Va.
Corning, John Herbert, Washington, D. C.
Cox, Mrs. L. B., Chicago, 111.
Cox, R. L., Buffalo, N. Y.
Crenshaw, M. Millson, Washington, D. C.
Crenshaw, S. Dabney, Richmond, Va.
Crocker, Major J. F., Portsmouth, Va.
Cropper, John, Washington, D. C.
Crump, Beverly T., Richmond, Va.
Crump, Edward T., Richmond, Va.
Cullingworth, J. N., Richmond, Va.
Cullingworth, W. H., Richmond, Va.
Cunningham, R. H., Henderson, Ky.
Curry, Hon. J. L. M., Washington, D. C.
Cussons, Captain John, Glen Allen, Va.
Curtis, Mrs. H. W., Knoxville, Tenn.
Cutshaw, Colonel W. E., Richmond, Va.
Dabney, Prof. C. W., Jr., Knoxville, Tenn.
Dabney, Prof. R. H., University of Va.
Dabney, Mrs. Thos. Todd, Richmond, Va.
Dale, Chalmers, New York, N. Y.
Dandridge. Miss Mary E., Cincinnati, O.
Daniel, J. R. V., Richmond, Va.
Darneal, Mrs. Lulie L., Alameda, Cal.
Daughters, A. R , Washington, D. C.
Davenport, G. A , Richmond, Va.
Davie, Pascal, Richmond, Va.
Davies, S D , Richmond, Va.
Davies, W. G., New York, N. Y.
Davis, Hon. J. C. B., Washington, D. C.
Day, N. B., New York, N. Y.
Denham, Edward, New Bedford, Mass.
Dexter, Hon. Julius, Cincinnati, O.
Dibrell, Dr. J. A., Little Rock, Ark.
Dickerson, J. E., Asheville, N. C.
Dickerman, G. S., New Haven, Conn.
Dickinson, Colonel A. G., New York, N. Y.
Diggs, Hon. J. Singleton, Lynchburg, Va.
Dimmock, Capt. M. J., Richmond, Va.
Dismukes, P. P.. Columbus, Ga.
Doran, J. J , Philadelphia; Pa.
Doremus, Mrs. C. A., New York, N. Y.
Doyle, John A., Pendarren.Cuckhowel^Eng^
Drewry, Clay, Richmond, Va.
Dudley, Rt. Rev Thomas U., D. D., Louis-
ville, Ky.
Duke, Judge R. T.W., Jr., Charlottesville,
Va.
Dunn, John, M. D., Richmond, Va.
Dupont, Hon. H. A., Wilmington, Del.
Durrett, Colonel R. T , Louisville, Ky.
Earle, Mrs. Alice Morse, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Eaton, George G., Washington, D. C.
Edwards, G. F., Portsmouth, Va.
Eggleston, Edward, Lake George, N. Y.
Elkins, Hon. S B., Elkins, W. Va.
Ellinger, William, Crisfield, Md.
Ellyson, Hon. J. Taylor, Richmond, Va.
Endicott, Hon. William C, Salem, Mass.
Eppes, Miss Emily H., City Point, Va.
Farragut, Loyall, New York, N. Y.
Farrar, Mrs. I. J. M., St. Louis, Mo.
Farrar, J. B., Richmond, Va.
Fiske, Prof. John, Cambridge, Mass.
Fitzgerald, W. H., Richmond, Va.
Fitzhugh, Gen. Chas. L., Alleghany, Pa.
Fitzhugh, Frank, Paris, Texas.
Fitzhugh, Prof Thomas, Austin, Texas.
Fleet, Prof. A. F., Culver Academy, Mar-
mont, Indiana.
Fleming, Colonel R. J., Washington, D. C.
Folsom, A. A., Brookline, Mass.
Foote, W. W., San Francisco, Cal.
Fones, Mrs. James A., Little Rock, Ark.
Force, General M. F., Sandusky, Ohio.
Ford, Worthington C, Boston, Mass.
Forrest, Rev. D. F., D. D., Coronado
Beach, Cal.
Fountain, Captain S. W., U. S. A., Fort
Meade, S. D.
Fox, W. F., Richmond, Va.
Fowler, F. Mackenzie, Harlow, England.
Franklin, James, Jr., Lynchburg, Va.
Fulton, J. H., Wytheville, Va.
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Gaines, C. Carrington, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Gaines, Mrs. J. H., Hot Springs, Ark.
Gaines, R. H., Richmond, Va.
Garland, J. A., New York, N. Y.
Garland, Spotswood, Wilmington, Del.
Garrett, Mrs. Robert, Baltimore, Md.
Garrett, Prof. Wm. R , Nashville, Tenn.
Gentry, Richard, Kansas City, Mo.
George, Major J. P., Richmond, Va.
Gibson, Geo. Rutledge, New York, N. Y.
Gooch, D. L., Covington, Ky.
Gooch, G. G., Staunton, Va.
Gooch, G. P., London, England.
Goode, Hon. John, Washington, D. C.
Gordon, Heningham, Richmond, Va.
Gordon, Mrs. W. W., Richmond, Va.
Graham, Mrs. Samuel J., Tazewell, Va.
Gray, W. F., Richmond, Va.
Great Bridge Chapter D. A. R., Norfolk,
Va.
Green, B. W., M. D., Richmond, Va.
Green, Thomas Marshall, Danville, Ky.
Green, W. H., Washington, D. C.
Greenway, G. C, M. D , Hot Springs, Ark.
Gregory, Hon. Roger, Richmond, Va.
Grinnan, Daniel, Richmond, Va.
Guillardeu, W. L., New York, N. Y.
Gummey, Charles F., Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.
Guy, Jackson, Richmond, Va.
Hagan, John C, Richmond, Va.
Hall, Charles H., M. D , Macon, Ga.
Hall, Major P. P. G, U. S. A., Philadel-
phia, Pa.
Hamilton, S. M., Washington, D. C.
Hanger, Mrs. Frederick, Little Rock, Ark.
Hardaway, Prof. Robert A , University of
Alabama, Ala.
Hardeman, John L., Macon, Ga.
Harris, John T., Jr., Harrisonburg, Va.
Harrison, Hon. Benj., Indianapolis, Ind.
Harrison, Col. Burton N., New York, N. Y.
Harrison, Geo. T., M. D , New York, N. Y.
Harrison, Robert L.. New York, N. Y.
Hawes, Horace, Richmond, Va.
Hawes, S. H , Richmond, Va.
Heffelfinger, Jacob, Hampton, Va.
Henley, Mrs. Charles F., Mountainville,
Tenn.
Henry, Hon. W. W., Richmond, Va.
Herbert, Colonel A , Alexandria, Va.
Hill, W. M., Richmond, Va.
Hoar, Hon. George F., Worcester, Mass.
Hobson, Henry W., Jr.
Hoen, E. A., Richmond, Va.
Hoffman, Miss M. Dora, Baltimore, Md.
Hoffman, Richard Curzon, Baltimore, Md.
Hollenberg Mrs. H. G., Little Rock, Ark.
Hood, Hon. Calvin, Emporia, Kansas.
Hord, Rev. Arnold H., Holmesburg, Pa.
Hord, William T., U. S. N., Washington,
D. C.
Hooe, James C, Washington, D. C.
Hoss, Rev. E. E., D. D., Nashville, Tenn.
Houston, Prof. David F., University of
Texas, Austin, Texas.
Howard, Major McH., Baltimore, Md.
Howard, Mrs. S. F., Boston, Mass.
Howell, M. B. Nashville, Tenn.
Hudson, John E., Boston, Mass.
Hughart, W. O., Grand Rapids, Mich.
Haghes, Charles J., Jr., Denver, Col.
Hughes, A. S., Denver, Col.
Hume, Frank, Alexandria, Va.
Hunnewell, J. F., Charlestown. Mass.
Hunt, Gaillard, Washington, D. C.
Hunter, James W., Norfolk, Va.
Hunter, Major John, Jr., Richmond, Va.
Hunter, Mrs Robert W., Alexandria, Va.
Hutcheson, Mrs. J. C, Houston, Texas.
Hutzler, H. S., Richmond, Va.
Illinois Society S. A. R., Chicago, 111.
Ingle, Edward, Baltimore, Md.
James, Edward W., Norfolk, Va.
Jeffress, T. F., Richmond, Va.
Jenkins, Edward A , Baltimore, Md.
Jenkins, Luther R., Richmond, Va.
Jenks, Rev. Henry F., Canton, Mass.
Johnson, B. F., Richmond, Va.
Johnson, Mrs. J. H , Talladega, Ala.
Johnson, Capt. Wm. R., Crescent, W. Va.
Johnston, Christopher, M. D., Baltimore,
Md.
Joline, Adrian H., New York, N. Y.
Jones, Rev. J. William, Richmond, Va.
Jones, Colonel Henry C, Richmond, Va.
Jones, I. N., Richmond, Va.
Jones Thomas Catesby, Beuna Vista, Va.
Jones, Colonel Meriwether, Richmond ,Va.
Jones, Walter Nelson, Petersburg, Va.
Jones, William Henry, Richmond, Va,
Jordan, Scott, Chicago, 111.
Joynes, Solon, Rockdale. Texas.
Keeling, Judge J. M., Norfolk, Va.
Keim, M's. Betty L., Philadelphia, Pa.
Kelley, James, New York, N. Y.
Kemper, Willis W , Cincinnati Ohio.
Kent, Prof. C. W., University of Va.
Kilby, Judge Wilbur J., Suffolk, Va.
LIST OF MEMBERS.
Kinsolving, Rev. A. B., Brooklyn, X. Y.
Kirkman, Lieutenant George W., U. S. A.
Fort Russell, Wyoming.
Kittredge, Mrs. Georgia D., Mt. Auburn,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Knabe, William, Baltimore, Md.
Lamb, Colonel William, Norfolk, Va
Lambert, Mrs. W. H., Germantown, Pa.
Lane, J. Remsen, New York, N. Y.
Lancaster, R. A., Richmond, Va.
Lassiter, Major F. R , Petersburg, Va.
Lathrop, Bryan, Chicago, 111.
Latimer, Mrs. Elizabeth Wormeley, Balti-
more, Md.
Latta, Mrs. H. M., Charlotte, N. C.
Lawless, Hon. J. T., Richmond, Va.
Leach, J. Granville, Philadelphia, Pa.
Leach, James A., Richmond, Va.
Leake, Judge Wm. Josiah, Richmond, Va.
Lea, Mrs. Overton, Nashville, Tenn.
Lee, Casenove G., Washington, D. C.
Lee, Captain R E., West Point, Va.
Leib, Mrs Lida C. G., San Jose, Ca!.
Leigh, Egbert G., Jr , Richmond, Va.
Leigh, C. J., New York, N. Y.
Letcher, S. Houston, Lexington, Va.
Lewis, R. W., Richmond, Va.
Lindsay, Rev. John S., D. D., Boston,
Mass.
Livezey, John G , Newport News, Va.
Lodge, Hon. H. C, Nahant, Mass.
Logan, Walter S , New York, N. Y.
Long, A. R., Lynchburg, Va.
Loyall, Captain B. P., Norfolk, Va.
Lyon, Mrs. George A., Richmond, Va.
Lyons, James, Richmond, Va.
Maddox, Mrs. Virginia K , Jan Jose, Cal.
Mallory, Lt. J. S., U. S. A , Denver, Col.
Markham, W. G., Avon, N. Y.
Markham, George D., St. Louis, Mo.
Markham, Sir Clements R., London, Eng.
Markham, Mrs. James D., Athens, Ala.
Marshall, Colonel Charles, Baltimore, Md.
Marshall, T. E., Philadelphia, Pa.
Mason, of R., John T., Baltimore, Md.
Maury Colonel R L., Richmond, Va
Maxwell, John W. C, San Francisco, Cal.
Maynard, Mrs John F., Utica, N. Y.
Mayo, E. C, Richmond, Va.
Mayo, P. H., Richmond, Va.
Mayo, W. C, Washington, D. C.
Marye, Colonel Morton, Richmond, Va.
Mayer, Mrs. Mattie R., Shreveport, La.
Mercer, Carroll, Washington, D. C.
Meredith, Charles V., Richmond, Va.
Meredith, W. R.,
Merrill, Prof. Geo. F.,
Midyette, D. R ,
Miller, Jacob F., Logan, Utah
Minetree, Mrs. Joseph P., Washington,
D. C.
Mitchell, Kirkwood, Richmond, Va.
Mitchell, S. P., Petersburg, Va.
Montague, Hon A.J , Danville, Va.
Moon, Ellis M., Richmond, Va.
Moore, Josiah S.,
Moore, Mrs. Thomas L., Richmond, Va.
Moore, Warner, "
Morris, Miss Julia W., "
Morton, Waller, "
Mundy, W. H., Louisville, Ky.
Munford, B. B., Richmond, Va.
Munford, R. B., "
Mushbach, George A., Alexandria, Va.
Myers. Major E. T. D., Richmond, Va.
McAllister, J. T., Warm Springs, Va.
McCabe, Prof. W. G., Richmond, Va.
McCaw, J. B., M. D., ' "
McClintock, A. H., Wilkes Barre, Pa.
McCord, James H., St. Joseph, Mo.
McCormick, Leander J , Chicago, 111.
McGehee, C. C, Atlanta, Ga.
McGuire, Mrs. Frank H., Richmond, Va.
McGuire, Hunter, M. D., "
McGuire J. P.,
McGuire, J. P., Jr.,
Mcllwaine, Prof. H. R., Hampden-Sidney
College, Va.
Mcllwaine, W. P., Petersburg, Va.
Mcintosh, Mrs. Isabel D., Norfolk, Va.
Nash, H. M., M. D., Norfolk, Va.
Newton, Virginius, Richmond, Va.
Nicholls, Rt. Rev. W. F., San Francisco,
Cal.
Nolting, W. Otto, Richmond, Va.
Norris, S. Henry, Phi adelphia, Pa.
Old, Major, W. W., Norfolk, Va.
Owen, Capt. H. T , Prince Edward Co.,
Va.
Owen, Thomas N., Carrollton, Ala.
Owen, B. P., Chesterfield Co., Va.
Page, Major Mann, Brandon, Va,
Page, Rosewell, Richmond, Va.
Page, Thomas Nelson, Washington, D. C.
Palmer, Col. William H., Richmond, Va.
Parker, Major John, Brownsholme Hall,
Clethiroe, Lancashire, Ens:.
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Parker, Col. Daingerfield, U. S. A., Wash-
ington, D. C.
Parks, Marshall, Norfolk, Va.
Parrish, R. L., Covington, Va.
Patterson, James A , Philadelphia, Pa.
Patteson, S. S. P., Richmond, Va.
Patton, Marcus W., Richmond, Va.
Paxton, Lieutenant Robert G.. U. S. A.,
Fort Custer, Montana.
Payne, Mrs. C. N., Washington, D. C.
Payne, Gen. William H., Warrenton, Va.
Pease, Thos. H., New Haven, Conn.
Pegram, John Combe, Providence, R. I.
Pell, F. A., New York, N. Y.
Peeler, Mis. Martha E., Fiteler, Issaquena,
Co , Miss.
Penn, Mrs. James G., Danville, Va.
Pennington, William C, Baltimore, Md.
Peterkin, Mrs. George W., Parkersburg,
W. Va.
Pettus, William J., M. D., U. S. N., Fort
Monroe, Va.
Petty, J. Calvin, Sulphur Mines, Va.
Plv.nizy, Mrs. Billups, Athens, Ga.
Pickett, Thomas E., M. D., Maysville, Ky.
Polk, Mrs. Rufus J., Little Rock, Ark.
Pollard, Henry R., Richmond, Va.
Poindexter, Charles E , Jeffersonville, Ind.
Pope, George, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Potwin, Mrs. Eliza Lewis, Chicago, 111.
Powell, Prof. John H., Richmond, Va.
Pratt, Mrs. Chas. A , Little Rock, Ark.
Prentiss, Judge R.R., Suffolk, Va.
Preston, W. C, Richmond, Va.
Prvor, Gen. Roger A., New York, N. Y.
Pugh, A. H., Cincinnati, Ohio.
Pullen, Charles L., New Orleans, La.
Randolph, Beverley S., Frostburg, Md.
Randolph, Rt. Rev. A. M., D. D., Norfolk,
Va.
Randolph, Miss Elizabeth L., Kingston,
R.I.
Randolph, G. A., Warrensburg, Ills.
Raymond, C. H., New York, N. Y.
Read, M. Alston, Laguna. Texas.
Read, Henry N , M. D., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Reinhart, J. W., Netherwood, N. J.
Rennolds, Robert G., Richmond, Va.
Rhodes, James F., Cambridge, Mass.
Ridenour, Miss Emma B , Indianapolis,
Ind.
Ridgeley, Mrs. Jane M., Springfield, 111.
Rivers, Flournoy, Pulaski, Tenn.
RoBards. Col John Lewis, Hannibal, Mo.
Roberts, Mrs. L. P., Norfolk, Va.
Robert, Rev. P G., St. Louis, Mo.
Robertson, A. F., Staunton, Va.
Robertson, Capt. Harrison, Charlottesville,
Va.
Robins, William B., Richmond, Va.
Robinson, Capt. Leigh, Washington, D. C.
Robinson, Rev. T. V., C. S. P., New York,
N. Y.
Rogers, Archibald, Hyde Park, N. Y.
Rogers, T. F., Norfolk, Va.
Roller, Gen. John E., Harrisonburg, Va.
Roosevelt, Hon. Theodore, New York,
N. Y.
Ropes, John C, Boston, Mass.
Rouss, Chas. Broadway, New York, N. Y.
Rowland, Miss Kate Mason, Richmond,
Va.
Ryland, Hon. Josiah, Jr., Richmond, Va.
Salisbury, Edward E , New Haven, Conn.
Sands, Hon. Conway R., Richmond, Va.
Savage, N. R , Richmond, Va.
Schouler, Prof. James, Boston, Mass.
Seabreese, Rev. A. W., Fort Wayne, Ind.
Seldner, A. B., Norfolk, Va.
Semmes, Hon. Thomas J., New Orleans,
La.
Shelby, Mrs. Susan H., Lexington, Ky.
Shippen, Mrs. Rebecca Lloyd, Baltimore,
Md.
Sinton, R. B., Richmond, Va.
Sitterding, Fred., Richmond, Va.
Shirreffs, Reuben, Boston, Mass.
Show, A. B., Stanford University, Cal.
Slaughter, Francis W., Germantown, Pa.
Smith, H. M., Jr., Richmond, Va.
Smith, Miss Margaret V., Alexandria, Va.
Smith, Mrs. G. Herbert, Wilmington, N. C.
Smith, Willis B., Richmond, Va.
Smith, Lieutenant R. C, U. S. N., Wash-
ington, D. C.
Smith, Tunstall, Baltimore, Md.
Snowden, W. H., Arcturus, Va.
Sorrel, Francis, M. D., Roanoke, Va.
Southall, Dr. J. W., Amelia county, Va.
Spears, Harry D., New York, N Y.
Spencer, Mrs. Samuel, Washington, D. C.
Spotswood, Mrs. W. F., Petersburg, Va.
Stanard, W. G., Richmond, Va.
Stanard, W. P., New York, N. Y.
Steiger, E., New York, N. Y.
Stevens, Byam K., New York, N. Y.
Stewart, Miss Annie C, Brook Hill, Va.
Stewart, Miss E. Hope,
Stewart, Miss Norma,
Stewart, Miss Lucy W.,
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Stewart, Rev. J. Calvin, Richmond, Va.
Stimson, R. M., Marietta, Ohio.
Stockton, Mrs. S. D., Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
Stringfellow, Maj. Chas. S , Richmond, Va.
Strother, Hon. P. W., Pearisburg, Va.
Stryker, General W. S., Trenton, N. J.
Stuart, Henry C. Elk Garden, Va.
Stubbs, Prof. T. J , Williamsburg, Va.
Sturdevant, Col. R., Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Sumner, John O , Roxbury, Mass.
Swineford, H., Richmond, Va.
Taliaferro, Hon. Sinclair, Paris, Texas.
Taylor, Commandei H. C, U. S. N., New-
port, R. I.
Taylor, W. E., Norfolk, Va.
Terhune, Mrs. E. T., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Thacker, H. C, Boston, Mass.
Thomas, Douglas H., Baltimore, Md.
Thomas, R. S., Smithfield, Va.
Thomas, Rev. W. D , Richmond, Va.
Thompson, Leonard, Woburn, Mass.
Throckmorton, G.Wickliffe, New York.N.Y.
Thruston, R. C. Ballard, Louisville, Ky.
Todd, Chas. H., M. D., Owensboro, Ky.
Todd, George D., Louisville, Ky.
Travel's, S. W., Richmond, Va.
Tree, J. B.,
Trigg, W. R.,
Tucker, J. D., South Boston, Va.
Tunstall, Alex., M. D., Norfolk, Va.
I Tunstall, Richard B.,
Turnure, Lawrence, New York, N. Y.
Tyler, Prof. Lyon G., Williamsburg, Va.
Underwood, Gen. John C, Covington, Ky.
Upshur, Rear Admiral John H., U S. N ,
Washington, D. C.
Upshur, T. T., Nassawaddox, Va.
Valentine, B. B., Richmond, Va.
Valentine, E. P.,
Valentine, E. V., "
Valentine, G. G., "
Valentine, M S., Jr., "
Van Ness, Mrs. Sarah B., East Lexington,
Mass.
Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
Venable, Hon E. C, Petersburg, Va.
Vermillion, John, Norfolk, Va
Waddell, J. A., Staunton, Va.
Waddey, Everett H., Richmond, Va.
Waddill, Judge Edmund, Richmond, Va.
Waggener, B. P., Atchinson, Kan.
Walke, Frank A , M. D., Norfolk, Va.
Walke, Richard, Norfolk, Va.
Walke, Cornelius, New York, N. Y.
Walker, G. A., Richmond, Va.
Walker, Gen. James A., Wytheville, Va.
Walker, J. G., Richmond, Va.
Waller, Edward C, Chicago, 111.
Walsh, Mrs. Edward, Jr., St. Louis, Mo.
Ward, Colonel John H., Louisville, Ky.
Warner, Charles Dudley, Hartford, Conn.
Warren, L. R., Richmond, Va.
Washington, Joseph E.,Wessyngton, Tenn.
Watts, Judge Leigh R., Portsmouth, Va.
Weisiger, Mrs. Cary N., Memphis, Tenn.
Wellford, Judge B. R., Richmond, Va.
Wellford, C. E.,
Welch, Charles A., Boston, Mass.
West, George M., Richmond, Va.
Wharton, Prof. L. B , D. D., Williams-
burg, Va.
White, Prof. H. A., Washington-Lee Uni-
versity, Lexington, Va.
White, Rev W. C, Warm Springs, Va.
Whitehead, W. R., M. D., Denver, Col.
Whitner, Charles F., Atlanta, Ga.
Whittet, Robert, Richmond, Va.
Whitty, J. H.,
Willard, Mrs. Joseph E., Fairfax Co., Va.
Williams, E. Victor, Richmond, Va.
Williams, Capt. Chas. U.,
Williams, E. Randolph, "
Williams, John G., Orange, Va.
Williams, J. P., Savannah, Ga.
Williams. John Skelton, Richmond, Va.
Williamson, D. A., Clifton Forge, Va.
Williamson, Sidney B., Florence, Ala.
Wilson, Mrs. William, Kansas City, Mo.
Wilson, Hon. William L., Washington, D. C.
Winston, James B., Glen Allen, Va.
Wingo, Chas. E., Richmond, Va.
Wise, Barton H., Richmond, Va.
Wise, Prof. Henry A., Baltimore, Md.
Wise, John C, M. D., U. S. N., Washing-
ton, D. C.
Withers, Alfred D., Roane's, Va.
Withers, H. C, Carrollton, Ills.
Withers, Eugene, Danville, Va.
Woods, Rev. Edgar, Charlottesville, Va.
Woods, Hon. Micajah,
Wright, Jacob Ridgeway, Wilkes-Barre,
Penn.
Wright, Mrs. Selden S., San Francisco,
Cal.
Young, Hon. B. H., Louisville, Ky.
Zimmer, W. L , Petersburg, Va.
VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETX.
LIBRARIES— Annual Members.
Adelbert College Library, Cleveland, O. Navy Department Library, Washington,
America Geographical Society, New York, D. C.
N. Y. Nebraska University Library, Lincoln,
Neb.
Boston Public Library, Boston, Mass. North Carolina State Library, Raleigh,
Brooklyn Public Libiary, Brooklyn, N. Y. N. C.
Carnegie Library, Pittsburgh, Pa. Oberlin College Library, Oberlin, Ohio.
Carnegie Free Libary, Alleghany, Pa.
Catholic University, Washington, D. C. Parliament Library, Ottawa, Canada.
Central Library, Syracuse, N. Y. Pennsylvania State Library, Harrisburg,
Central University Library, Richmond, Ky. Pa.
Chicago Public Library, Chicago, III. Peoria Public Library, Peoria, 111
Cincinnati Public Library, Cincinnati, O Philadelphia Law Association Library,
Congressional Information Bureau, Wash. Philadelphia, Pa.
ington, D. C. Pratt Free Library, Baltimore, Md,
Cornell University Library, Ithaca, N. Y.
Randolph-Macon College Library, Ash-
Detroit Public Library, Detroit, Mich land, Va.
Fort Wayne Public Library, Fort Wayne, San Francisco Free fublic Library, San
Ind. Francisco, Cal.
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary,
General Theological Seminary Library, Louisville, Ky.
New York, N. Y. Springfield City Library Asso'n, Spring-
field, Mass.
Hampton N. and A. Institute Library, State Department Library, Washington,
Hampton, Va. D. C.
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REMINISCENCES OF WESTERN VIRGINIA,
1770-1790.
By John Redd, Henry county, Va.
[The manuscript which we begin to print in this number of
the Magazine, has apparently been for a considerable period in
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forty foolscap pages, stitched together, and is evidently a series
of answers to questions which had been addressed to the writer.
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evidence that the paper was written by John Redd, of Henry
county. This is confirmed by a statement of Lyman C. Draper,
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mation given Mr. Draper. At any rate it is evident that the
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well informed in regard to the history of the West.]
1st. The house which Davell lived in and which was pre-
338 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
viously occupied by Stephen Holston l was an ordinary log cab-
bin, the house was located on a hill side about 30 yards from
the head spring of the middle Holston. I know not what
became of Holston, whether he died there or moved off. I
think the settlement of fort chiswell 2 was the nearest settlement
to Holston' s cabin. There was no flat land near his house.
2. I know nothing of Ambrose Powell.3
3. I know nothing of Colby Chew.4
4. Of Stalemaker, I know nothing.
5. Of Wm. Tomlinson, I know nothing.
6th. I hardly think it probable that Walden, with some 16
others, ever established a hunting camp in Powel's valley5 as
early as 1761. there is no doubt but Waldin was a long hunter
as early as 1761, and probable before that day. the long hun-
ters hardly ever went with more than two or three in a company,
besides as you remarke at that period war existed between the
Indians and whites, and it would have been the very highth of
folly for 16 men to have gone at that time to powel's valley. It is
vary probable that walden, Cox & Blevins established a hunting
camp in Powel's valley a few years after 1761, for the Blevinses
& Coxes were a vary numerous family, and many of them were
long hunters; they lived on Smith's river in the neighborhood
with walden, and they were connected to him by marriage. If
Walden had of establish a station in Powels vally in 1761, I
am satisfied that I should have heard something of it. Walden
was a man of darke skin about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches; a big,
square built and weighed a bout 180 pounds, vary cours fetures,
ordinary intellect and was regarded as a very honest and correct
man in all his transactions. When I became acquainted with
him in 1774, he was about 40 years of age. walden had vary
little propperty, he never cultivated the soil but lived entirely by
hunting. I know not where walden was from originally. When
I first knew him he lived on Smith's river at a place called the
round-about, near the centre of the conty, and about two miles
east from Martainsville, the present county seat of henry, he lived
near his wife's fathers, Will. Blevenes. Walden, the Blevines
& Coxes owned no land, but were squatters on land owned by a
company of speculators.
During the revolutionary war the assembly of Va. passed a
REMINISCENCES OF WESTERN VIRGINIA. 339
law that all British subjects owning land in Va. must come in by
a ceartin time and take an oath of alegence, and become actual
seders, or ther land would be confiscated. After the act was
passed, two of the british subjects owning land in Pitsolvania
(now henry), came in and complied with the act of the assembly,
and toock posseshion of their land, this gave alarm to Walden,
the Blevinses and Coxes, for they feared they would have to pay
many years rent they all moved off enmess. The Blevinses &
Coxes settled on the holston a bove the long Isleans. Walden
settled on the holston about 18 miles above where knoxville now
is. I know not how long he lived there. In the year 1776, I
called by to see him, he was not at home, his wife informed me
that he had gone on a hunt and had been absent a month. A
few years after this he moved to Powel's valley, remained there
a short time, removed from there to Missoura and settled in the
vary extreme settlement up the Missoura river. I suppose his
object in going to Missoura was to get where game was more
plentiful; he followed up hunting as long as he was able to follow
the chase; he died on the fronteers of Missoura at a very ad-
vanced age; he performed no military duty during the war.
7th. Wm. was born in Albemarl co., Va., he was the
first son of his mother; notwithstanding his mother & her hus-
band were both vary respectable and had a fine estate, yet when
Wm. was born he turned out to be a dark mulatto. The old
man being a good natured sort of a fellow and with all, vary
credulous, was induced by his better half to believe that the col-
our of his son was a judgement on her for her wickedness. Wm.
was sent to school and learnt the rudaments of an englis educa-
tion and at the age of 18 he was furnished with a good horse,
gun & some money and dyrected by his reputed father to go to
the fronteer and seek his fortune and never to return. In the
early part of the spring, 1775, I became persorily acquainted with
at Martain's station in Powel's valley: he was then about 40
years of age; he never married and had been living on the fron-
teer for something like 20 years. He lived in the forts and sta-
tions and lived entirely by hunting. Notwithstanding his coller
he was treated with as much respect as any white man. Fiew
men possessed a more high sence of honor, and true bravery
than he did. He was possessed of a vary strong natural mind
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and allways cheerful and the very life of any company he was
in. Had hunted in the brush many years before I became ac-
quainted with him. He was about the ordinary height, little
inclined to be corpulent, slightly round shouldered and weighed
about 160 or 70, and vary strong for one of his sise.
8th. I know not where Wm. Crabtree was from originally.
In 1777 he lived on watauguar not far above its junction with the
holston. I know not what finally became of him, he was about
30 years of adge, a real back woodsman; in appearance tall, slen-
der and spare made, his hair sliteley red. Aldridge was some
30 years of age. I know not where he was from originaly. He
lived in the neighborhood with Crabtree. He was possessed of
a spritely mind, dark hair, stooped in the shoulders, heavey
built, near 6 feet high. Wm. Pitman, about 40 years of ag. ,
some 6 feet high, fine personal appearance, fair skin, light hair.
Henry Skags, some 50 years of age, slitely gray, slender frame,
dark skin and some 3 inches taller than Pitman. I know not
where he and Pitman was from originally in 1776. They both
lived on New River (I do not know the precise locality), they
remained there until their death, they both had families. I
know nothing of their descendants.
9th. Newman, Cox, Blevens, Drake and others. I know
nothing of their exploring trip.
10th. of Abram & Isaick Bledso,6John Montgomery, I know
nothing of their exploring trip.
nth. I know nothing of Taylor 7 and others trip down the
Ohio in 1769.
1 2th. of John Finley Boons Companion I know nothing.
13th. I have examined my orriginal manuscript and find that
I stated that Dr. walker run a line about 1763, and my Grandson
who copied it made a mistake and put it 1773. in looking over
the copy I did not discover the mistake, when I was in Powels
valley in 1775 there was a line running through the valley called
Dr. walker's line, the nearest point of this line to Martain's
Station was about 12 miles South, besides this there was a beech
tree where this line crossed Indian creek with the name of Thomas
Walker cut on it in full and I think the date 1763. I never ex-
amined this tree but manny of our company toled me that they
saw it vary frequently, near this tree it was said that there was
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some sign of a camp which it was believed was pitched when the
line was run. I can not see how this mistake could have occurred
unless at the date mentioned above. Dr. Walker didn't com-
plete his line and from some cause did not mention it in his
official report. If you are sure that Dr. Walker did not run
(or attempt) to run a line at that date then it must have been
that he or some other man by his name crossed Indian creek at
the time and place alluded to on some exploring- expedition, for
I am perfectly satisfied that the name of Thomas Walker was
carved in full on the beach and a line crossed Indian creek called
Walker's line.
14th. I know nothing of Bon's defeat in Powel's valley in
1773, it has entirely escaped my recollection, the old kentucky
trace crossed Walden's ridge at the head of Walden's creak.
There was another trace not often used that went down walden's
creak and crossed it several times. I do not know where the
new road crosses walden's Creak in 1780. when I went to
Kentucky the road crossed Walden's ridge at the head of Wal-
den's creek^at the same place where the trace crossed in 1775.
15th. I know nothing of the two men who discovered the
Indians on the morning of the battle of Point Pleasant.
16th. Priests fort was located some 5 or 6 miles up the valley
from Martain's station; it was on no water course; there were
several fine springs near the fort. Priests & Mumps fort were
never reoccupied after their abandonment in 1776.
17th. Martain's fort was on martain's creek, the fort was
located on the North side of the Creek, there was some five or
six cabins, these were built some twenty feet apart with strong
stockade between, in these stockades there were port holes, the
station contained about half an acre of ground, the shape was
a parallelogram, there were two fine springs near the station
which afforded plenty of water, the Woodland came near the
station on its North side, the station was not reoccupied after
1776 or during the revolutionary war.
18th. In 1775, Brice Martain8 made an entry at the beaverdam
spring — there was no settlement made there previous to that
time, there must be some mistake about his making a settle-
ment there in 1769, for in that year he accompanied his brother
Joseph out to the valley in his attempted settlement and they
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onely remained there one day. the bever dam springs are six
miles below Martain's station and on Indian Creek. Brice Mar-
tain died on his plantation on Smith river in henry county near
where I now reside, he died, I think, in the year 1817 or 1818,
he was tall, muscular and active, dark hair, he had onely two
children and they were sons, both emigrated to the West many
years ago. William the youngest son died about the time of his
father. Joseph was living in Tennessee some five or six years
ago.
19. Mordecai Hoard9 made an entry in 1775 on Indian Creek
four miles below Brice Martain's entry. Hoard's entry included a
large Indian field which he planted in corn, and built a small
cabin, in which he occasionally slep, and made his home at Mar-
tain's station, which was 10 miles from where he made his entry.
Mordecai Hoard was waggon Master in Braddock's defeat in
1755. he toock no part in the revolutionary war on account of
his age, although he was a great patriot, he was not called Col.
his son William must be the one that you allude to. Col. Wra.
Hoard emigrated to tennessee manny years ago aryl became a
man of some distinction. Mordecai Hoard died in smith's river
in the county of henry, Va. , where he had lived many years.
Hoard was vary fleshy, weighed 200 pounds or more, fine per-
sonal appearance, strong natural mind; he raised six children
four sons and two daughters, all of whom have been dead for
many years. Col. Wm. Hoard, son of Mordecai Hoard, has a
son Eldridge Hoard now living in tennessee near the holston &
six or eight miles from King's fort: Mordecai Hoard died in 1786.
20th I know nothing of the attack made by the Indians on
Boon at Twitty's fort nor who Twitty was.
'21. I know nothing of Darce's camp being attacked by the
Indians in 1775.
22. I do not reckolect wheather or not Boon had army female
in his party he carried out to Kentucky in the Spring of 1775.
I am sertain that Henderson had no female with him that Spring
for he staid at Martain's station several days when he was on his
way to Kentucky.
23rd. I suppose that I was mistaken when I said that Boon
went to North Carolina in the fall of 1775 or spring of 1776. I
must have been led in into the error by knowing that Boon was
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originally from North Carolina and I did not know at that time
that he had removed his family to Clinch. I reckollect very well
that Boon staid at Martain station a day or two in the fall of 1775
or spring of '76, while on his way into the settlement and I sup-
pose that you are correct in saying that he went to the yeadkin,
I cannot say with sertainty what year it was that I saw Boon in
richmond, but from several circumstances I think it was in 1780.
as you say in your letter the legislature did not enact the law for
the removal of the seat of government from williamsburg to
Richmond until 1779, when I saw Boon in the legislature the
Capitol was not compleated and the legislature occupied a large
building near shocko Weare House, if I am not mistaken this
house was only occupied by the legislature one yeare and if so
it must have been in the year 1780, besides this I reckollect that
I saw Boon in Richmond shortely after I returned on a trip from
kentucky. this trip from several circumstances must have been
made in 1780. I cannot give you the precise date of my seeing
Boon in richmond, but I think it must have been in the latter
part of August or first September, 1780. I do not know anny
thing of Boon's being robed of money while on his way in from
kentucky. I do not know of any busyness transactions that
Boon had while he was in richmond or how he succeded as a
member, he was dressed in real backwoods stile, I do not reck-
ollect who his collegue was.
24th. Gen. Clark is evidently mistaken in a portion of his
manuscript in regard to his tripe from kentucky to Va. in 1776.
Clark must have taken the name of Mumpses fort, for Martain' s
fort was 18 miles from Cumberland gap and there was no forte
between his and the gap. Gen. Clark passed Martain's fort some
four or five days after wee had thined out our corn, he next passed
Priest's fort where we had also thined out the corne and follow-
ing our trace he over took us at Mump's fort where wee were
thining out the last corn and remained there one day and then I
left with Clark & Jones. Will observe that Martains, Priests &
Mumps forts were all abandoned and at Blackymore's fort we
raised a company composed of men who had formerly occupied
Martains, Priests, and Mumps forts, and returned and thinned
out the corn commencing at Martains, and at Mumps my first
acquaintance with Gen. Clarke commenced. I suppose wee
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were some 10 days engaged in thining out our corn. Parks was
killed some two weeks before Col. Clark arrived at Mumps fort.
Clarke was dressed in ordinary back woods stile, with buckskin
leggins. I have no reckollection of his servises on Dunmore cam-
paign or in Kentucky or elsewhere. Jones, Clarke's companion
was apparently about 30 years of age, rather small statue, weighed
about 150 pounds, a lawyer by profeshion, very fluent in conver-
sation & fine general information. Clark was some six feet high,
very straight (I think), blue eyes, hair inclined to be red. He
and Jones had onely one horse each when I saw them at Mumps
fort.
25th. I dont no the precise number of men that Calloway had
with him when he emigrated to Kentucky, but as wel as my reckol-
lecktion serves me there were about thirty. I cannot say with ser-
tainty wheather this trip of Calloway was made in the latter part
of the fall or winter of 1775 or spring of '76. I have no reck-
olection of any of Calloway's familys being in company with him
except his daughter Betsy.
(to be continued.)
NOTES.
Stephen Holston, prior to 1748, had discovered the river
named after him. At a later period he, with a few companions,'
made a canoe voyage down to Tennessee, Ohio and Mississippi,
as far as Natches. For a notice of him see Wither s Border
Warfare, new edition, p. 59.
* Fort Chiswell. built by Colonel William Byrd, between the
present Wytheville and New river, was named for Colonel John
Chiswell. The latter gentleman was the chief owner of the lead
mines near by, which furnished such large supplies to Virginia
during the Revolution, and to the Confederacy.
3 Ambrose Powell, of Culpeper county, was a surveyor. In
1752, "Ambrose Powell, Gent.," was a vestryman of Bromfield
Parish, Culpeper. He accompanied Dr. Thomas Walker in his
Western expedition. It appears from the will of William Bled-
soe, of Culpeper, that Ambrose Powell married his daughter
Mary. Ambrose Powell was the great grandfather of General
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A. P. Hill, C. S. A., and also has descendants in Jackson, Boyle
and Mercer counties, Kentucky. See Journal of Dr. Thomas
Walker, Filson Club, pub., p. 33.
4 Colby Chew, son of Colonel Thomas and Martha (Taylor)
Chew, of Orange county, is stated by Mr. Draper (Border War-
fare), to have served in the "Sandy Creek Voyage," against
the Shawnees, in the spring of 1756. He was commissioned
ensign in Washington's regiment, October 1, 1757. It appears
from a petition to the General Assembly of Virginia, in response
to which a grant of land was made, that in 1758, during Grant's
expedition, Colby Chew was wounded near Fort Duquesne, and
falling into the river was drowned, and that his brother and heir
Larken Chew, who was afterwards a lieutenant in the 2nd Virginia
regiment, had his arm shattered by a ball, in an action in
May, 1754. They were sons of Colonel Thomas Chew (who
was sheriff of Spotsylvania in 1724, and of Orange in 1745) and
his wife Martha Taylor, who, as a family record states correctly,
was the "sister of President Madison's grandmother, and great
grand aunt of President Taylor."
5 Powell's Valley is in the southern part of Wise county.
6 Abraham and Isaac Bledsoe, were hunters and explorers in
South West Virginia, Tennessee, &c, 1769-70 (Collin's Ken-
tucky). The earliest of this name whom we can find, was George
Bledsoe, whose will was dated July 23, 1704-5, and proved in
Northumberland county, August 15, 1705, names his daughter
Elizabeth, and sons John, William, Abraham and Thomas.
These sons appear to have removed to what was Spotsylvania
county (including Orange, &c.) There is recorded in Spotsyl-
vania, a suit in 1722, John Richardson vs. Abraham Bledsoe.
In the same county, August, 1727, Elizabeth, wife of William
Bledsoe and formerly widow of Charles Stevens, executed a
bond. William Bledsoe was sheriff of Spotsylvania in 1723.
There are also in Spotsylvania, in 1759-60, deed from William
Bledsoe of that county, to his sons "Moses and Joseph." It
is probable that the father was the William Bledsoe whose will,
dated December 27, 1769, was proved in Culpeper, April 19,
1770. He names his wife Elizabeth, sons George and Aaron;
daughter Mary and Ambrose Powell, her husband, son William,
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daughter Hannah Cave [she was the wife of Benjamin Cave,
burgess for Orange, 1756, &c. , and ancestor of Vice President
R. M. Johnson], the children of his deceased son Moses; daugh-
ter Mills Wetherell (wife of George W. ) and Munford. Joseph
who was not named in the will, was probably Rev. Joseph Bled-
soe, father of Hon. Jesse Bledsoe, United States Senator from
Kentucky.
7 Hancock and Richard Taylor, sons of Zachary Taylor, of
Orange county, were among the first Americans to descend the
Ohio and Mississippi. They made this trip from Pittsburg to New
Orleans in 1769. The first named was mortally wounded by an
Indian in 1774. The latter served in the Revolution as lieuten-
ant-colonel, 9th Virginia regiment; removed to Kentucky in
1785, and was the father of President Zachary Taylor.
8 This was probably General Joseph Martin.
9Mordecai Hord, a native of Caroline county, and son of John
Hord, the emigrant of the family to Virginia, removed to south
west Virginia. He married Miss Carr. The son, Colonel Wil-
liam Hord, was member of the Tennessee legislature from Haw-
kins county.
The Will of Mrs. Mary Willing Byrd, of Westover,
1813, with a List of the Westover Portraits.
[Mrs. Mary Willing Byrd, whose will is here printed, was born
in 1740, and died in 1814. She was the daughter of Charles and
Anne (Shippen) Willing, of Philadelphia. She married Janu-
ary 29, 1 76 1, Colonel William Byrd, of " Westover," Charles
City county, Virginia, being his second wife. His first was
Elizabeth Hill daughter of John Carter, of " Shirley." During
the Revolution, the British forces were several times at West-
over, and as Mrs. Byrd had acquaintances in the English army,
and was nearly related to Benedict Arnold's wife, various com-
munications passed between her and the enemy, which were at
the time thought to be treasonable. Whether Mrs. Byrd ex-
ceeded the bounds of friendly intercourse, and if so, to what
WILL OF MRS. MARY WILLING BYRD. 347
extent, cannot now be determined. There can be no doubt that
many persons at the time thought she was guilty of treasonable
correspondence; but she denied, with indignation, the charges
against her; and Lossing, in his Field Book of the Revolution,
states that it was discovered that she was certainly innocent. In
February, 1781, all of Mrs. Byrd's letters and papers were seized
by the American officers. It does not appear that any decisive
action was taken in her case. The Cal. of Va. State Papers, I,
599; and II, 312, contain letters from Mrs. Byrd in regard to her
case. Arthur Lee, in a letter to Colonel Bland, March 21st,
1 78 1, says: " In this situation it need not surprise you that Ar-
nold, with a handful of bad troops, should march about the
country, take and destroy what he pleased, feast with his tory
friends, settle a regular Correspondence with them, which he
carried on for some time in vessels sent up the river and unno-
ticed, till one happening to run aground, discovered Mrs Byrd's
correspondence, which, however, will produce neither good to
us nor injury to her. I have reason to think she will not be
tried at all, because care having been taken to keep the witnesses
out of the way." ( Campbell' s History of Virginia, p. 711.)
Chastellux, writing of a visit in the year 1782, says: " That
[the residence], of Mrs. Bird, to which I was going, surpasses
them all in the magnificence of the buildings, the beauty of its sit-
uation, and the pleasures of society.
" Mrs. Bird is the widow of a Colonel who served in the war
of 1756, and was afterwards one of the Council under the Brit-
ish Government. His talents, his personal qualities, and his
riches, for he possessed an immense territory, rendered him one
of the principal personages of the country; but being a spend-
trift and a gambler, he left his affairs at his death, in very great
disorder. He had four children by his first wife, who were al-
ready settled in the world, and has left eight by his second,
of whom the widow takes care. She has preserved his beautiful
house, situated on James River, a large personal property, a
considerable number of slaves, and some plantations, which she
has rendered valuable. She is about two and forty, with an
agreeable countenance, and great sense. Four of her eight
children are daughters, two of whom are near twenty, and thev
are all amiable and well educated. Her care and activity have
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in some measure repaired the effects of her husband's dissipa-
tion, and her house is still the most celebrated, and the most
agreeable of the neighborhood. She has experienced however
fresh misfortunes; three times have the English landed at West-
over, under Arnold and Cornwallis ; and though these visits cost
her dear, her husband's former attachment to England, where
his eldest son is now serving in the army, her relationship to
Arnold, whose cousin german she is, and perhaps too, the jeal-
ousy of her neighbours, have given birth to suspicions, that war
alone was not the object which induced the English always to
make their descents at her habitation. She has been accused
even of connivance with them, and the government have once
put their seal upon her papers; but she has braved the tempest,
and defended herself with firmness; and though her affair be not
yet terminated, it does not appear as if she was likely to suffer
any other inconvenience than that of being disturbed and sus-
pected. Her two eldest daughters passed the last winter at
Williamsburg, where they were greatly complimented by M. de
Rochambeau and tne whole army."]
In the name of God Amen. I Mary Byrd of Westover of
the County of Charles city, Virginia, being of sound mind and
memory do make this my last will and testament. I resign my
soul into the hands of its unerring Creator in full hope of its
eternal happiness through the mercy of my God, and the media-
tion of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and secondly I desire
that my body may be privately buried by the grave of my dear
husband.
Item. I give and bequeathe to my daughter Maria Hosman-
den Page1 all my interest in ten shares of the Virginia Bank, to
enjoy the interest during her life, and to be equally divided at
her death, between my dear 2Sarah Walker Page, Aby Page and
their four brothers.
Item. I give and bequeath to my said daughter M. H. Page
the engravings which represent the offering of Abraham and all
other engravings she may chuse to have, one excepted, all the
furniture in my chamber, except a bed, a mattress, and a small
table, chair, and a piece of shell work including the cabinet, my
bedstead and curtains (the feather bed and mattress I shall give
WILL OF MRS. MARY WILLING BYRD. 349
to Richard, the other three articles I shall give to my G. daugh-
ter Evelyn Page3).
Item. I give and bequeath to my said daughter M. H. Page
the red damask bed and the bedstead belonging to it with the
handsomest Virginia cloth counterpoint not worked and blankets
and also the red and white chair covers.
Item. I give to my said daughter M. H. Page the portrait of
her honored father,4 and one of myself, and also one of the
Dutches of Montaigne,5 also two fire screens and six of my longest
and best table cloths, and one green chair.
Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter6 Evelyn Taylor
Byrd Harrison my bible and new testament, and my celleret with
a green chair, and agreeably to her Sister Ann's wish the por-
trait of her Aunt Evelyn. 6a I thank God she and her children
are well provided for.
Item. I give and bequeath to my amiable son7 John Page of
Frederick a portrait of his dear 8 wife and myself.
Item. I give and bequeath to my son 9 Thomas Taylor Byrd
one of his brother John,10 and one of himself, and also a green
chair for the vise of my very dear daughter his wife.
Item. I give and bequeath to my G. son Benja. Harrison my
set of dining tables in the dining room at this time.
Item. I give and bequeath to " Mrs. Braxton the portrait of
her father 12 Mr. Charles Carter and also an engraving of a fine
head which hangs between two windows in the North East room.
Item. I give and bequeath to my friend Mrs. Ann Lee the
picture of a little girl with which she was pleased as a small
token of my affection.
Item. I give and bequeathe unto Mrs. Eliza Randolph the
portraits of 13 Col. Peter Randolph & lady.
Item. I give and bequeath to Mrs. Ann Corbin u the picture
of her mother Mrs. Maria Beverley15 as a small testimony of the
esteem I feel for her.
Item. I give and bequeath to Miss Elizabeth Royster a negro
man named Jack to her and her heirs forever, and for whom I
have had a bill of sale recorded. I also give her the bed on which
she lies, bedding and the bedstead called Evelyn's, with half a
doz: chairs and one walnut dressing table, I also give her one
hundred dollars.
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Item. If Miss E. Royster should continue to live with me while
I remain in this world, it is my wish and desire that my execu-
tors pay her three hundred dollars in addition to the above legacy
with my best wishes for her happiness.
Item. I will and bequeath to my son 16 Charles Willing Byrd
his man Ned to him and his heirs forever. I also give him my
clock, a set of knives and forks with silver hafts, a set of castors,
the laddie and one doz. large table spoons, I also give my said
son ten portraits, to-wit: •" Mr, Waltho, one of Titian,18 one of
Rubins,19 one of his G. father Byrd20 and six of his particular
friends, viz': Lord Orrery,21 Sir Wilfried Lawson,22 La Oxford,23
the marquis of Hallifax,24 the Duke of Argyle,25 and Sir Robert
Southall,26 it is my will and desire, that if my said son shall find
it inconvenient to carry these portraits to his house, that they
shall be equally divided between his two brothers, 2 Richard and
28 William Byrd, and that a handsome silver coffee pot that will
hold at least two pints and a half with a tea pot, be purchased
and presented to him by them, in lieu thereof.
Item. I give and bequeath to my son Rich'd Willing Byrd,
Jack Perry to him and his heirs forever, I also give him a pair of
candlesticks, a quart mug, a salver, two salt sellers, with their
spoons, and all the table spoons, except one dozen as above
mentioned, and two raguel spoons, one marrow spoon, and a
skewer, I also give my said son my urn (all these articles are of
silver) being the particular desire of his Sister.
Item. I also give my said son nine portraits, to-wit: his hon-
ored father's29 picture at full length, it hangs in the passage; his
G. father's30 that hangs in the South East room below stairs,
and the portrait of his first 31 and second 32 wife and five of his
particular friends and favorites, vizt: Mrs. Taylor,83 Lady Betty
Southwell,34 Ld. Egmont,35 Sir Charles Wager,3" and Mr. Brent.37
Item. I give my said son his choice of a pair of horses if M.
W. Nelson does not chuse to have a pair for the use of himself
and sisters.
Item. I give and' bequeath to my son William Powl Byrd,
Prank, and his wife Fanny, to him and his heirs forever.
Item. I give and bequeath to my said son, W. P. Byrd, a
pair of candlesticks, a quart mug, a salver, a fish trowel, two ra-
WILL OF MRS. MARY WILLING BYRD. 351
goul spoons, one doz. desert spoons, together with a candlestick
which was his G. Grandfathers all of silver.
Item. I likewise give him a pier glass with the family arms
painted on it, I also give him two pair of andirons one of them
belonging to the dining, and the other to the S. West chamber
below stairs. I also give my said son mv best mattress and best
English ticken bed, bolster, pillows and bedding.
Item. I give to my said son a pair of my best mules.
Item. I also give him eight portraits, to-wit: One of his G.
Father,38 one of Mr. Dutton,39 one of Mr. Blaithwhite,'10 one of
Lady Betty Cromwell,41 one of his Aunt Carter,42 one of his
Aunt Maria Carter,43 one of Mr. Blunt44 and one of General
Park.45
Item. I give and bequeath to my G. daughter Mary Willing
Nelson,46 all of my furniture in the North West room below
stairs in addition to her own bedstead and curtains, and the pic-
ture of her papa,47 the larger, the new Virginia cloth bed ticken,
and the bedding, also the press in the passage up stairs, the best
easy chair, the commode, a green chair to work on, a table that
holds her petrifaction now standing in the South West room,
and her bedstead now in my room.
Item. I give and bequeath to My G. Daughter Evelyn Byrd
Page all my furniture in the South West chamber, the pictures,
the andirons, and damask bed and bedding. I also give
my said G. daughter my work table, chair, belonging to it, a
piece of shell work, two birds drawn by myself, and a set of
china (green and white, the portraits of her aunt Skipwith,48
with six chairs of her chusing ; her bed is now making up.
Item. I give and bequeath to my G. daughter Abby Nelson
all my furniture that belongs to the North West chamber up
stairs. I also give her my wardrobe, and the picture of her
uncle William Byrd, the elder,49 with one of the pier glasses that
hangs in the dining room, the tea table in the S. East room below
stairs, and her chest of drawers, which belongs to the north
west room, and one green chair to work on, and my second
best Virginia tick bed, bedding and Mattress.
Item. I give and bequeath to my G daughter Lucy Nel-
son,50 the portrait of my honored mother,51 as I find it was the
particular wish of my lamented daughter, and my worked coun-
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ter point with the bedsteads and curtains belonging to the S.
West room up two pair of stairs, with my press which now
stands in the passage, with two low bedsteads and beds to all
three bedsteads.
Item.. I give and bequeath to my G. daughter Ann Rosalie
Nelson, a pier glass which hangs in the dining room, also her
choice of two low bedsteads with feather beds and bedding, four
green chairs, I confirm the right given her by my daughter to
her bedstead curtains, &c. &c. in the S. west chamber, with all it
contains, the chest of drawers excepted, which is the property
of her sister M. W. Nelson: 1 also give her my silver slop
bowl, and tea spoons, and my small table.
Item. It is my will and desire that my executors advertise and
sell all that remains of the real and personal estate of my testator
agreeably to his last will and testament.
Item. It is my will and request that my executors retain so
much from the sales of the personal estate of my testator, as_shall
be sufficient to discharge the balance of the debt due me from
the estate as settled by the Commissioners, in my administration
account, who were appointed by the court of Charles City. I
am undoubtedly the first creditor, having paid debts of the first
dignity out of — own estate, and such only have I brought into
my account with the estate.
Item. I give and bequeath to all my G. sons the interest I
have in the Dismal Swamp to be equally divided between them
all.
Item. It is my wish that my executors dispose of all my
crops that may be on hand or may be growing (when severed
from the land) and after reserving the money due me principal
and interest from the estate, and other outstanding debts, the
balance is to be divided into four equal parts.
Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter Maria Horsman-
den Page one fourth of all my property so described.
Item. I give and bequeath to my son Charles Willing Byrd
of West Union, Ohio, one fourth of all my property in the hands
of my executors.
Item. I give and bequeath to my son Richard Willing Byrd,
of Smithfield one fourth of the above named sum.
WILL OF MRS. MARY WILLING BYRD. 353
Item. I give and bequeath to my son William Powel Byrd, of
Gloucester the remaining fourth part.
Item. It is my will and desire that a reservation of the church
land be made when Westover is sold. I refer my executors to
the green book of records.
Item. It is my will and desire that my faithful maid Jenny
Harris be emancipated whenever she may chuse it. I give and
bequeath to her a small bedstead, bed, bedding and cui tains be-
longing to it, and such of my wearing apparel as my children
may think proper for her to have, I have the fullest confidence
that they will not let her want any of the comforts of life.
Item. And lastly I appoint my sons John Page of Frederick,
Richard Willing Byrd of Smithfield, William Page of Frederick
and Benjamin Harrison of Berkeley, Charles City, Executors of
this my last will and testament, to which I have assigned my
hand and affixed my seal this of December one thousand
eight hundred and thirteen.
Mary Byrd. [Seal.]
In presence of Dunbar Gordon.
At a court held for Charles City County at the Courthouse the
20 day of April, 1814, the aforementioned last will and testament
of Mary Byrd deceased was presented in court and proved by
the oath of Dunbar Gordon, and there being no other subscrib-
ing witness to the same, Patrick Hendren, Charles Wilson and
Edward Folkes were sworn and severally deposed that they are
well acquainted with the handwriting of the testatrix and verily
believe the said will and the name thereto subscribed to be wholly
written by the testatrix own hand, whereupon the said will is
ordered to be recorded and at a — other court held for said county
as aforesaid the 18 day of August, then next ensueing, on the
motion of Richard W. Byrd, one of the executors named in
the said will who made oath thereto according to law and together
with William P. Byrd, Cary Wilkinson and Patrick Hendren
his securities entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty
of one hundred thousand dollars conditioned as the law directs,
certificate is granted him for obtaining a probat of said will in
due form, Liberty being reserved the other executors named in the
said will to join in the probat when they shall think fit, and at
354 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
another court held for said county as aforesaid the 17 day of
November, 181 5, on the motion of William Page another of the
executors named in the said will who took the oath of an execu-
tor, and with Benjamin Harrison and John Page senr his securities
entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of one
hundred thousand dollars conditioned as the law directs, certifi-
cate is granted the said Page to be joined in the probat of said
will.
A copy Teste: J. E. Major, Clerk
of Charles City County Court Va.
NOTES.
'Maria Horsmanden Byrd, born November 26, 1761, married
in 1784, John Page, of " Pagebrook," Frederick (now Clarke)
county.
2 Sarah Walker Page married in 1815, Major Thomas Nelson,
of Mecklenburg county, Va.
3 Evelyn Page is not named in "The Page Family," among
the children of John Page.
4 Colonel William Byrd, of Westover, third of the name.
This portrait is owned by Mrs. Bevan, of Hazlewood, Clarke
county, a great granddaughter of Mrs. Maria Page.
5 Probably Mary, daughter of John, Duke of Marlborough,
and wife of John, second Duke of Montague. Portrait now
owned by Mrs. Bevan.
6 Evelyn Taylor Byrd, born October 13, 1766, died ,
daughter of Colonel William and Mrs. Mary Byrd; married
Benjamin Harrison, of "Brandon."
6a Evelyn, daughter of Colonel William Byrd, 2d, by his first
marriage, died unmarried, November 13, 1737, in her twenty-
ninth year. Portrait at Brandon.
7 John Page, of " Pagebrook." Second son of Robert Page,
of " Broadneck," Hanover county, was born June 29, 1760,
and died September 17, 1838.
8 There is a portrait of a Maria Byrd at Upper Brandon.
9 Thomas Taylor Byrd, born January 17, 1752; married Mary
Armistead.
WILL OF MRS. MARY WILLING BYRD. 355
10 John Carter Byrd, born January 27, 1 7 5 1 ; married the widow
of William Randolph, of "Wilton," and d. s. p. This portrait
is owned by Mr. George H. Byrd, of New York, who also has
that of Thomas Taylor Byrd.
11 Mary, daughter of Charles Carter, of " Shirley," born 1763,
married George Braxton.
12 Charles Carter, of "Shirley," born 1732, died 1806; mem-
ber of the first State Council in 1776. Brother of the first wife
of Colonel William Byrd, 3d. This portrait is believed to be
owned by a descendant of the Braxton family.
13 Colonel Peter Randolph, of " Chatsworth," Henrico county;
member of the Council, and Receiver-General of the customs;
married Lucy, daughter of Robert Boiling. Mr. E. C. Mayo,
of Richmond, owns portraits of these two persons. A portrait
of Mrs. Lucy (Boiling) Randolph, formerly at Chatsworth, is now
owned by Mrs. Landonia Minor, of Richmond.
14 Ann, wife of Francis Corbin, and daughter of Robert Bev-
erly, of " Blandfield," Essex, and his wife Maria Carter.
15 Maria, daughter of Landon Carter, of " Sabine Hall," Rich-
mond county, and wife of Robert Beverley. Her mother was
Maria, daughter of Colonel William Byrd, 2d. The present
ownership of this portrait is unknown.
16 Charles Willing Byrd, born July 6, 1770, was United States
Judge in Ohio; married Sarah Meade.
17 Nathaniel Walthoe was clerk of the General Assembly in
1744, and died April 1772, leaving his sister Henrietta, and his
nieces Mary and Martha Hart, all of Great Britain, his heirs.
The portrait at Brandon.
18 There is owned in California a Venus from the Westover col-
lection, said to be this picture by Titian.
19 Mrs! Bevan, of Clarke county, owns a portrait of a man,
from the Westover collection, said to be by Reubens.
20 This was of course Colonel William Byrd, 2d. This por-
trait at Brandon.
21 Charles Boyle, fourth Earl of Orrery, who, in the epitaph of
William Byrd, 2d, is spoken of as his friend, died in 1731. Por-
trait at Brandon.
22 Probably Sir Wilfred Lawson, third baronet, of Brayton,
356 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Cumberland, who was Member Parliament for Cockemouth,
groom of the bedchamber to George I, and died 1737. Portrait
owned by Mrs. Randal, Baltimore.
23 Probably the celebrated statesman, Robert Harley, Earl of
Oxford, who died July 1,1717. Present ownership of the por-
trait not known.
2* Probably the eminent statesman, Charles Montague, Earl of
Halifax, who died in 17 15. Portrait at Brandon.
25 John, second Duke of Argyle, who died in 1743. He held
a prominent position as a statesman and as a soldier, but is now
best known as "Jennie Deans' s Duke of Argyle." Portrait at
Brandon.
26 Sir Robert Southwell, born 1635, died 1702, was a diplo-
matist of note, and was for five years President of the Royal •
Society. William Byrd, 2d, was educated under his care and
direction. Portrait at Brandon.
27 Richard Willing Byrd, born October, 1774, resided in Isle
of Wight county, and was member of the House of Delegates.
Died at Westover, October, 1815. He married first, Lucy,
daughter of Benjamin Harrison, of " Brandon; " secondly, Emily
Wilson.
28 William Powell Byrd, of Gloucester county, married Susan,
daughter of Addison Lewis, of Gloucester county.
29 Colonel William Byrd, 3d, of Westover. This is the second
portrait of his named, one of the two, is, as has been stated,
owned by Mrs. Bevan. The ownership of the other is unknown.
30 Colonel William Byrd, 2d. This is the second portrait of
him mentioned. Onwership unknown.
31 Lucy, daughter of Colonel Daniel Parke, Jr. Owned by
Mrs. Stewart, of " Brook Hill," Henrico Co., Va.
32 Mary, daughter of Thomas Taylor, of Kensington, England;
married Colonel William Byrd, 2d, of Westover; died April 28,
1771. Owned by Mrs. Bevan.
33 Sister or sister-in-law of Mrs. Mary (Taylor) Byrd. Portrait
at Brandon.
34 Sir Robert Southwell married Elizabeth, daughter of Sir
Edward Dering, " a very pretty woman," according to Pepys.
WILL OF MRS. MARY WILLING BYRD. 357
Ownership of portrait not known. There was at Brandon the
portrait of " Mrs. Sutherland."
33 This portrait at Brandon, is, probably correctly called Lord
Egmont. No doubt John Percival, first Earl of Egmont (1683-
1748).
36 Sir Charles Wager (1663-1743) a distinguished naval officer
of the reign of Anne. Portrait at Brandon.
37 The subject of this portrait cannot be identified, nor is the
present ownership known.
38 A third portrait of Colonel William Byrd, 2d. Its where-
abouts not known. Perhaps this maybe the picture at Brandon.
39 Owned by Mrs. Randal, Balcimore.
40 Doubtless William Blaithwayt, Auditor General for America.
Ownership of portrait not known.
41 Otherwise called, at present, Lady Claypole. Portrait at
Brandon. She was daughter of Oliver Cromwell.
42 Anne, daughter William Byrd, 2d, born February 5, 1725,
died September 11, 1757, married Charles Carter, of "Cleve."
Ownership of portrait not known.
43 Maria Byrd, sister of preceding, born January 26, 1727,
died September 29, 1744, married Landon Carter, of "Sabine
Hall." Ownership not known.
44 Probably a mistake for " Miss Blunt." There is a portrait
at Upper Brandon, said to be of Patty Blount, the friend of Pope.
45 Daniel Parke, Jr. , son of Colonel Daniel Parke, of the Vir-
ginia Council, was born 1669 and killed in Antigua in 17 10. Aid
to Marlborough at Blenheim, and Governor of the Leeward Is-
lands. His daughter Lucy married Colonel William Byrd, 2d.
46 Daughter of Judge William Nelson and his wife Abby,
daughter of Colonel William Byrd. She married Pickens,
of South Carolina.
47 William Nelson, Judge of District Court of Virginia; died
in 181 3, age about 59. Ownership of portrait not known.
48 Elizabeth Hill Byrd, born November 29, 1754, married first
James Parke Farley; second, Rev. John Dunbar; third, Colonel
Henry Skipwith, and died in Williamsburg, August 6, 1819.
Ownership of portrait not known.
49 William Byrd, born August 2, 1749, was a lieutenant in the
358 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
17th (English) regiment, and died while traveling in France, July,
1771. Portrait at Upper Brandon. Another was at Brandon;
but was stolen by Federal Soldiers.
50 Lucy, daughter of Judge William Nelson; married Benja-
min Harrison of "Berkeley."
51 Mrs. Ann (Shippen ) Willing, of Philadelphia. Portrait
owned by Mrs. Bevan.
In addition to the portraits named in this will there is a portrait
of William Byrd, 1st, owned by Mrs. Geo. B. Harrison, Wash-
ington, D. C, and a portrait of " Lord Albermarle," at Brandon.
TRUSTEES OF HAMPDEN-SIDNEY COLLEGE.
Third Paper — Contributed by J. B. Henneman.
140. 1867 — 1873. Rev. Robert Lewis Dabney, D. D., LL.
D., of Prince Edward. About class of '40. Chaplain C. S. A.
Professor in Union Theological Seminary (1853-1883), like 109;
Acting Professor of Moral Philosophy in the College in place of
President, 1856-7. Co-pastor of the College Church (1858-
1874), together with his colleague and brother-in-law (they mar-
ried sisters), Rev. Benjamin Mosby Smith (class of '29), pro-
fessor in Union Theological Seminary, 1 854-1 892; member of
Board of Union Theological Seminary, 1 840-1 847. [The latter
was nephew of wives of 36, 47; cousin of 60, 61; uncle of 171;
father-in-law of Rev. Parke P. Flournoy, D. D., assistant pro-
fessor in the College, 1863- 1864; of Professor Addison Hogue,
of the College, 18721-886, and of Rev. John W. Rosebro, D.
D., member of Board of Union Theological Seminary.] Author
of " Life of Stonewall Jackson," " Defence of Virginia and the
South," "Theology," "Sacred Rhetoric," " Sensualistic Phi-
losophy," several volumes of "Miscellanies," including me-
moirs of his colleague, Rev. Francis S. Sampson, D, D., and of
Colonel John T. Thornton, 122. His son, Charles William Dab-
ney, Ph. D., LL. D., has been president of the Umiversity of
Tennessee from 1887.
TRUSTEES OF H AMPDEN-SIDNEY COLLEGE. 359
141. 1867 ■ Rev. Alexander White Pitzer, D. D., of"
Washington, D. C. Class of '54. Pastor of Central Church,
from 1868. Author on religious subjects.
142. 1867 . Hon. William Wirt Henry, of "Red
Hill," Charlotte, and Richmond. C. S. A. Member of House
of Delegates. Grandson of 14; great grandson of 6 and 16.
Married to daughter of 92, granddaughter of 59 and great grand-
daughter of 27. Author of "Life of Patrick Henry," 3 vols.
Sometime president of the American Historical Association.
Frequent contributor on subjects connected with the history of
Virginia.
143. 1867 . Rev. Philip Barbour Price, of Richmond
and Botetourt. Kinsman (?) of 172. Formerly co-editor of the
Central Presbyterian, Richmond.
144. 1867 — 1881. Dr. William L. Stamps, of Milton, North
Carolina.
145. 1867 — 1897. Captain Samuel Woodson Venable, of
Petersburg. Class of '42. C. S. A. Great grandson 6, 9, 25;
grandson of 21 (for whom he was named), 41; grandnephew of
33) 37. 45. 53: son °f 74! nephew of wives of 48, 49, 54, 70;
brother of 168 and of Professor Charles Scott Venable, of the
College (class of '42, tutor 1843-1845; professor 1846-1855);
sometime chairman of the University of Virginia; brother-in-law
of 105; father of 193. Was married to kinswoman of 6, etc.
146. 186S (died). Rev. James McChain, of Abingdon, vice
Dr. J. W. Wilson, resigned.
147. 1869 — 1879. Rev. Daniel Blain Ewing, D. D. , of Pu-
laski, vice Rev. James McChain, deceased.
148. 1869 — 1870 William M. Tredway, of Pittsylvania, vice
Dr. W. T. Walker. Class of '59 (?) Kinsman (?) of 90, 132,
187.
149. 1870 — 1 87 1. Rev. Abner Crump Hopkins, D. D., of
Charlestown, West Va., vice Rev. William H. Foote. Class of
'55. Chaplain, C. S. A. Connection of President John M. P.
Atkinson, of the College (1857-1883). Member of Board of
Union Theological Seminary.
150. 1870 — 1883. Rev. Richard Mcllwaine, D. D., of Lynch-
burg and Baltimore, vice Dr. P. R. Berkeley. Class of '53.
Chaplain, C. S. A. Pastor of same church as 70 and 182. From
360 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
1883 President of Hampden-Sidney College, like 39, 47, 70, 86,
93, 96, 125. Son of 116; brother of. 133. He and his brother,
133, married to sisters. Married to daughter of Clement Car-
rington Read, of Farmville; member of Board of Union The-
ological Seminary, 1834-1871, and its secretary, 1847-1871;
niece of 88, 161; of wives of 95, 101; and of Nicholas C. Read,
member of Board of Union Theological Seminary, 1 838-1 848;
granddaughter of 49, 59; grandniece of wives of 41, 48, 54, 70;
great-granddaughter of 21, 27; great-great-granddaughter of 6
and 9. Father of Clement Read Mcllwaine, author of sketch
of the College in Herbert B. Adams' "Thomas Jefferson and
the University of Virginia; " uncle of Prof. Henry Read Mcll-
waine, of chair of English and History in the College from 1893.
151. 1870 — 1898. Colonel John Paterson Fitzgerald, of
Farmville. Class of '57. Lieutenant-Colonel, C. S. A. Son
of 98; kinsman of 62. Married to niece of 126; granddaughter
of 53; great-granddaughter of 9; great-great-granddaughter of
6 and 16. Secretary and Treasurer of the College, 1 885-1 898.
Also member of Board of Union Theological Seminary, and its
Secretary and Treasurer, 1 885-1 898, successor in these offices to
104.
152. 1870 — 1891. Major Charles Scott Carrington, of Rich-
mond and Halifax, vice J. Finley Mcllwaine. Class of '39. C.
S. A. President of James River and Kanawha Canal. Also
member of Board of Union Theological Seminary, 1 848-1 855.
Great-grandson of 6, 25; grandson of 41 (for whom named like
his cousin and brother-in-law — they married sisters — Professor
Charles Scott Venable) and 46; son of 67; nephew of 76, 85,
101 ; great-nephew of 42, 75. Father-in-law of Prof. William
Spencer Currell of the College (1882-1886).
153. 1870 . Rev. Thomas W. Hooper, of Christians- .
burgh, vice W. M. Tredway. Class of '55. Chaplain, C. S. A.
Author of Sermons.
154. 1871 . Rev. George Williamson Finley, D, D., of
Romney, West Virginia, and Augusta county, vice Rev. A. C.
Hopkins. Class of '58. Captain, C. S. A. Member of Board
of Union Theological Seminary, and the President of its Board.
J55- l873 (resigned). Major Joseph Cloyd, of Pulaski, vice
T. E. Perkinson.
TRUSTEES OE H AMPDEN-SIDNEY COLLEGE. 361
156. 1873 . Rev. Matthew Lyle Lacy, D. D., of Lew-
isburg and Sink Grove, West Virginia, vice Rev. R. L. Dabney.
Class of '53. Grandson of 44, 47; also named for 44; nephew
of 60; cousin of 125; kinsman of 171. Married to granddaugh-
ter of 59; great-grandaughter of 27 and 12. His brother, Dr.
Horace P. Lacy, has been physician to the College, from 1894.
1876. Centennial of the College commemorated. Historical
address on the early Presidents and Trustees of the College, by
Hon. Hugh Blair Grigsby, of Charlotte. (He was married to
daughter of 42, niece of 46, 75; granddaughter of 6 and 27,
grandniece of ro; cousin of 67, 76, 85, 101, etc., and was thus
brother-in-law to 102).
157. 1876 — 1881. Colonel William L. Owen, of Halifax.
Member of House of Delegates. Connected (?) with Carring-
ton family above.
158. 1876 — 1887. John L. Weeks, of Baltimore.
159. 1876 — 1891. Rev. Edward Hammet Barnett, D. D., of
Abingdon, and Atlanta, Georgia. Class of '61. Captain, C.
S. A. Professor-elect in Union Theological Seminary, 1892.
160. 1876 — 1877. James Vass Brooke, of Warrenton. Mem-
ber of the House of Delegates. 1871-3; State Senate, 1877-81;
died, 1898.
161. 1877 — 1889. William Watkins Read, of " Greenfield,"
Charlotte, vice David Comfort (brother-in-law). Class of '40.
Great-grandson of 6 and 9; grandson of 21 ; grandnephew of 10;
son of 49; nephew of wife of 41, 48, 54, 70; brother of 88 and
of Clement Carrington Read, and Nicholas C. Read, members
of Board of Union Theological Seminary, 1834-187 1 and 1838-
1848, respectively; brother-in-law to 95, 101, who married his
sisters; uncle of wives of 133, 150. He was married to daughter
of 75, granddaughter of 55 and .6, great-granddaughter of 16.
162. 1877 (died). Colonel William Randolph Berkeley, of
Farmville, vice J. V. Brooke. Class of "58. Lieutenant-Colo-
nel, C. S. A. Son of 103; grandson of 56; great-great-grand-
son (?) of 27. Brother of 163. Also member of Board of the
University of Virginia, 187 2-1 875.
362 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
163. 1878 — 1894. Robert Blair Berkeley, of Farmyille, vice
William R. Berkeley. Class of '6i. C. S. A. Son of 103;
grandson of 56; great-great-grandson (?) of 27.
164. 1879 — 1892. Rev. James5 Minor Rawlings, D. D., of
Lynchburg and Charlottesville, vice J. H. Flood. C. S. A.
Connected with the family of Prof. Lewis Littlepage Holladay,
of the College (1 855-1 891). Chaplain of the University of Vir-
ginia; President of the Southwestern Presbyterian University,
Clarksville, Tennessee, 1892.
165. 1880 (resigned). Colonel Bennett H. Young, of Louis-
ville, Kentucky.
166. 1881 — 1897. Hon. John Lawrence Marye, of Freder-
icksburg. C. S. A. Member of House of Delegates; member
of Convention of 1867. Lieutenant-Governor of Virginia, 1870-
1873. His brother, Lawrence S. Marye, former student of the
College, (not himself) was son-in-law of 64 (as stated page 182).
167. 1881 — 1886. General John Echols, of Staunton. Maj.-
General, C. S. A. Member of House of Delegates; member of
Convention of 1861; Also member of the Board of Washington
and Lee University, from 1869.
168. 1883 . Paul Carrington Venable, of Danville.
Class of '57. C. S. A. Great-grandson of 6, 9, 25 and named
for 6; grandson of 21, 41; grandnephew of 33, 37, 45, 53; son
of 74; nephew of wives of 48, 49, 54, 70; brother of 145 and of
Prof. Charles Scott Venable, of the College (1 846-1 855); brother-
in-law of 105; uncle of 193.
169. 1885 . Hon. Philip Watkins McKinney, of Farm-
ville. Class of '51. Captain, C. S. A. Member of House of
Delegates. Governor of Virginia, 1890-1893. Kinsman (grand-
son ?) of 69; married, second, to the granddaughter of 44 and
cousin of 156. Uncle of Charles McKinney, tutor in the Col-
lege, 1890-91.
170. 1885 . Judge William Hodges Mann, of Nottoway.
C. S. A. County judge.
171. 1886 — 1894. Rev. Herbert H. Hawes, D. D., of Staun-
ton, and Bluefield, West Virginia. Kinsman of 60, 61, 125, 156.
172. 1886 — 1892. Hon. Philip Pendleton Barbour, of Or-
ange. Class of '59. Captain, C. S. A. Kinsman (?) of 143.
173. 1886 — 1889. Hon. James Hoge Tyler, of Pulaski.
TRUSTEES OF HAMPDEN-SIDNEY COLLEGE. 363
Governor of Virginia, 1898. Member of Board of Union The-
ological Seminary.
174. 1887 . Rev. William Urwick Murklarid, D. D.,
of Baltimore. Class of '62. C. S. A. Pastor of Franklin St.
Church from 1870.
175. 1S90 — 1895. Captain Robert B. Moorman, of Roa-
noke.
176. 1890 . Henry Easley, of Halifax. C. S. A. Con-
nected (?) with 157.
177. 1892 — 1896. J. N. Cullingworth, of Richmond.
178. 1892 . Hon. Samuel Lightfoot Flournoy, of Char-
leston, West Va. Class of '68. C. S. A. Member of West
Virginia Senate. Kinsman of 126, of wife of 151, and of Rev.
Parke Poindexter Flournoy, D. D., assistant professor in the
College, 1863-64.
179. 1892 (resigned). Major Richard Morton Venable, of
Baltimore. Class of '57. C. S. A. Professor of law in the
University of Maryland. Great-grandson of 9, 23; grandson of
37; grandnephew of 21, 33, 53; kinsman of the numerous mem-
bers of the Venable family on the Board.
180. 1892 — 1895. Rev. James Isaac Vance, D. D., of Nor-
folk and Nashville, Tenn. Successor as Pastor to 128, who in
turn followed 118. Brother-in-law of Prof. W. S. Currell, of
College (1882-1886).
181. 1893 (resigned). Colonel J. Egenton Hogg, of New-
York.
182. 1894 . Rev. Frank Talbot McFaden, of Lynch-
burg. Class of '86. Pastor of Church founded by 70, like 150.
Brother-in-law of Prof. Willis Henry Bocock, of the College
(1886-1889), and of Rev. Philip D. Stephenson, D. D., mem-
ber of Board of Union Theological Seminary, 1891 (they mar-
ried sisters — kinswomen of 79, and of President J. M. P. Atkinson
of the College, 1 857-1 883.)
183. 1895 (resigned). William Alexander, of New York.
Grandson of 39; grandnephew of 55; great-grandnephew of 6
and 16; and thus related to members of the Cabell and Carring-
ton families on the Board. Son of Rev. James Waddell Alex-
ander, pastor of churches in Charlotte and Prince Edward
(1826-1828), like father of the latter, 39. [See James W. Alex-
364 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
ander's Letters. ,] Brother of Rev. Henry Carrington Alexander,
D. D., LL. D., who was also pastor of Charlotte and Prince
Edward churches like father and grandfather; member' of Board
of Union Theological Seminary, 1 867-1 869; professor in Union
Theological Seminary, 1869-1891; acting professor in the Col-
lege, 1891; and author of "Life" of his uncle, Rev. J. Addi-
son Alexander, D. D. His grandfather (39), Rev. Archibald
Alexander, D. D., LL. D., was the first Director, 181 2, and the
first Professor in Princeton Theological Seminary, 1812-1851.
Dr. Archibald Alexander also declined a second election to the
Presidency of Hampden-Sidney College in 1820, upon the death
of Dr. Moses Hoge, the elder. Two sons were likewise pro-
fessors both in Princeton College and in Princeton Theological
Seminary (the father of 183); Rev. James Waddell Alexander,
D. D., in College, 1 833-1 844; in Seminary, 1 849-1 851; Rev.
[oseph Addison Alexander, D. D., in College, 1830-1833, in
Seminary, 18^5-1860. The biography of the latter was written
by his nephew, Rev. Henry Carrington Alexander, D. D.,.and
the biography of Dr. Archibald Alexander, by his son Rev.
James W. Alexander, whose "Letters," for the years 1826-
1828, contain delightful descriptions of Charlotte and Prince
Edward life.
184. 1895 (resigned). Christian Devries, of Baltimore.
CARTER PAPERS. 365
CARTER PAPERS.
An inventory of all the S * * * and personal
property of the hon'ble robert carter of the
county of Lancaster Esq., Deceased, taken as di-
rected IN HIS LAST WILL, VIZT.
(Continued from last number.).
Horses, Mares and Colts, Vizt.
Stone horses — Pompey, Jack.
Geldens — Squirrel, howboy, Grey Diamond, Black Ditto,
Smoaker, Billy, Gardener, Prince, Bob, Buckles, Conaway,
Cook, Button, Willoughby, Brandey, Ball.
Dolly, a mare & a mare colt. Lydia Do. & a horse colt.
Margett Do. & a do. colt.
Young" mares — Lucy, Sary, Deborah, Dorcas.
3 horse colts, 18 mo. old. 2 mare Do. 18 mo. old. 1 ditto
Do. 2 year & h. old.
In the Nail Store.
N. 7. and N. 8 a cask of neq. plains & 1 do. of Ironware.
No. 4 ... 9 ) cask")
7 ... 10 - 6-10 Casks.
8 . . . nj • J
No. 2 .... I 1 O. S.
3 .... j ) Iron.
No. 2 1 ) w
Ware.
12 1 1
10
A. a cask of Flooring Brads. B. a ditto of Rusty nails of
several sorts. C. a ditto of ditto ab't half full. D. a ditto of
flooring Bradds, a Ct. half full. E. a Ditto of 10 d. nails ab't
1 3d full. F. a Do. of 6 d. nails & a bagg of 6 d. Do. G. a
366 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Do. of 20 d. Do. H. a Do. of 10 d. Do. ab't half full & 2 par-
cels Reap hooks. I. a Do. of Flooring Bradds. K. a Do. of
6 d. nails. L. a do. of 8 d. Do. abt. ^ full. M. a Do. of 8 d.
Do. abt. Y+ full. N. a Do. qt. & doz. English hilling hoes.
O. a Do. qt. 6 doz. Do. Ditto. P. a Do. qt. 5 doz Do.
weeding hoes. O. a Do. qt. 4 doz. Do. Ditto. R. A
Do. qt. 13 doz, & 3 English hill hoes. S. a Do. qt. 3 doz. &
10 Do. weeding do. T. a Do. qt. 6 doz. & 10 Do. narrow
axes. V. a Do. qt. , vizt:
4 crowstocks and F. irons, 12 papers 2d. nails, 6 chizzels, 6
Round shares, 2 lathing hammers, 4 hovelling adzes, 4 cooper's
adzes, 5 ditto screws, 2 p'r. ditto compasses, 2 pr. Carson Ditto,
1 Ditto drawing knife, 30 small gimlets, 4 large ditto, 6 formers
sorted, 5 pr. marking irons, 1 doz. dowelling bitts, 1 1 wimble
bitts.
N. 4. A cask qt. 5 doz. and 6 Eng. weed'g hoes. A cask
qt. 38 Cart wheel Boxes.
No. 4. A cask qt. 10 Baggs of shot sorted, 6 papers small
bradds, 2 small Rubb-stones, 7 large Do.
A cask qt. 1 in. 30 d. Nails.
A chest qt.
2 padd locks, 36 do. harps & 18 staples, 2 stock locks, 2 doz.
Do. staples, 6 carpenters broad axes, 4 coopers do., 1 large mill
Brass, 1 small do., 1 smoothing plain stock, 8 Do. Irons sorted,
3 jointing irons, 6 smith's files sorted, 1 screw plate & 8 screw
pins, 1 2 in. aug1, 7 1 in., % Do., 2 1 in.,
l4 Do., 3 1 in. Do., 1 % in. Do., 5
% in. Do. * * * Borers cluz Do.
Trowels Do. 7 boxes for coach wheels, 5 pr. claw
hammer clamps, 3 iron mill wheel clamps, 1 smiths large sledge
hammer, 1 Doz. small Do. Do., 2 gauges, 1 pr. sheep
shears, a parcel small nails, 2 mill pecks.
Loose — 3 large sloop anchors, 2 long lead pipes, a Sloops new
hauser, 1 mill Gudgeon and 2 Froggs, 6 doz. virga hilling hoes,
6 Virginia wedges, half a bagg 4" nails, a pd. of Rosin about 12
pound, 27 Virginia Grubbing hoes, 16 ditto harrow adzes, 2 ps.
pump Leather, 1 sloops new cable, 1 two in. & half augar, 1 pr.
CARTER PAPERS. 367
verry large stilliards to weigh i2oovvte. no pees, 17 pr. pott hooks,
sorted, a large parcel of sloops old Ropes & Blocks, about y$
of a Coil of new inch white Rope, a new mill spindle and Frogg,
2 scyth handles, a large parcel of old Iron.
At the Nail store door.
12 Grindstones sorted, 2 pr. quern stones.
In the No i /store Loft.
Loose — 12 white earthen chamber-potts, 3 small stone Butter
potts, 4 Large Earthen milk pans, 2 papers Red Lead in a large
Iron Kettle, 16 Iron potts sorted, a bagg of 8d Bradds.
Measures — 2 Bushell, 1 half Do., 1 peck, 1 half peck, 7 steel
spades.
6 Barrs of steel, 1 square barr of Iron & l/o barr Ditto, 6 flatt
Barrs Ditto, 7 new whip saws Block & Tillers, 5 new cross cut
saws, a parcel of inch kotting, 4 Dead-Eye Blocks & Iron
strapps, 3 Brick moulds, 1 large new Brass skill" and Frame, 1
large Brass pipe, 1 axle Tree for a cart, 1 old Tennant saw, half
a cask of Flooring bradds, half a cask of Do. Do., a
parcel of old Lumber on the mud Beams.
R. No. 2. A bagg of Bristol Drop shott, Do. No. 1 2 a par-
cel of Frying pans.
R. No: 2. A cask of Gunpowder.
R. No: 12. A box of Sash glass.
In a eh est, viz.
10 Cross Cutt saw files, 8 whip saw wrests, 4 pr. sheep shears,
15 hasps & 30 staples for padd locks, 1 doz. large stock lock
staples, 1 doz. small Do. 2 pump boxes, 2 pump creaks.
At the home plantation— white servants, vizt.
James Robb a carpenter, John Seaton Ditto, Barnaby Burch
a Ship Carpenter, John Murdough, George Brackenrigg a
Glasier, John Comer Robert Anderson, Taylors, Wm.
Judd a Gardener, Andrew Edwards Blacksmith, Thomas Strong-
horme, lohn Banks Sailor, Lawrence Thompson John
368 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Palley Bricklays, John Foulton Cook, Richd Braggley Sailor,
Dorothy Stevenson, Mary Lever.
At the Honie Plantation, Negroes, vizt.
Old Fortune, a woman past Labour. Butcher Robin, a man;
Martha his wife. Tom Gumby a man, Kate his wife, Mary her
Daught'r, a young woman, Dick a boy abt. 13 yrs. old Martha
a girl abt. 1 yr. old. Criss a worn. Cook, Dorcas a girl abt. 12
yr. old. Toby a Taylor, Nanny his wife, Priscilla a young worn,
his Daugh'r, Betty her Daugh'r 18 yrs. old. Mulatto Billy a
Carpenter, Johnny his son abt. 8 yrs. old.
Sloopers — Toney a man, Rowland Do., Scipio a young man,
Talbott Do.
Joe a man, a Carter Man Ditto. Samuel Smith Do.
Pratts Sary a worn., Jemmy Phills bro'r 10 yrs. old, Odo a
young man, Mulatto John abt. 10 yrs. old, Will a boy abt. 12
yrs. old, Kitt a do. abt. 11 yrs. old, Whaley a boy abt. 13 ys.
old, Jemmy a do. abt. 14 ys. old, Tom a do. abt. 14 ys. old,
Tom a do. abt. 14 ys. old, Frank a Carpenter, Flower his wife,
Duke his son abt. 13, Frank a boy abt. 9. 33 in all.
Negroes carried by Chas. Carter, Esqr. to Jlfid'x.
Frank a Carpenter. Homer & his Wife. Duke his Son abt.
13. Frank a boy abt. 9. 4 & 33, 37 in all.
Linnen, Vizt.
4 Byrd Eyd Diapr. Table cloths, 10 Diaper Ditto Do.,
2 very fine Diaper Do., 4 fine Damask & Do. Do., 2
doz. & half Byrd Eyd Diaper Napkins, 18 Midling Damask Do.
Do., 18 new Diaper Do., 10 old Damask Do.,
2 doz. midling Byrd Eyd Do., 1 doz. old Diaper Do., 20
sco. Diaper Do., 2 doz. very fine Diaper Do., 2 setts
fine Damask Do., 22 Cource Towells, 6 fine new Byrd Eyd
Do., 10 Diaper Do., 8 pr. fine holland sheets, 8 pr. fine do.
Do., 2 pr. very fine Do., n pr. servants sheets.
Old qr. George Connolly Overseer.
CARTER PAPERS. 369
Negroes.
Dick, Foreman.
Abram a man, Jenny his Wife, Bridgett a girl ab't i
yr. old.
Mingo a man, Long Nanny his wife, Isabel a girl ab't 9
yrs. old, Betty Do. abt. 8 yrs old, Wingo a Boy abt.
7 yr. old, Mary a girl abt. 6 yr. old, Alice a Do. abt.
1 yr. old.
Robin a man — Sue his wife.
Snapsack a young man, Tomboy a Ditto.
Arrobella a worn.
Nassau a man, Nanny his wife, Bridgett their Daughr a young
worn., Criss a Girl ab1 14 yrs. old, Molly Ditto
ab' 1 1 yrs. old, Lucy Ditto ab' 7 yrs. old.
Hannah a Girl ab' 9 yr. old, sloop Toney * * *
Jemmy a man, Blackwall Do., London Do., Tom
Do., Dick Do., Ralph Do., Faldo Do.,
Arthor a boy ab' 19 yr old, in all 31.
Sheep 1 16.
A horse called Blackbird.
Cattle.
1 Bull 10 yr. old, 1 Do. 8 yr. old, 1 Do.
3 yr. old, 16 Draught oxen, 2 fattening Do., 7 steers ■ 7 yr.
old, 16 Ditto 4 & 5 yr. old, 3 Ditto 2 yr. old, 12 cows,
12 yearlings, 16 Barren Cows, 17 heifers. In all 105 head.
2 setts of wedges, 1 Iron pestle, 1 large pott & hooks, 1 small
Do. & Do.
1 Caddow, 1 old Rugg & 1 old wool bed, 1 horse Cart, 1 ox
Ditto & yoakes, 4 ox chains, 1 pr. Timber wheels.
Indian Town qr. , Jno. Leathead. (Overs.)
Negroes.
Sampson Foreman, Judy his wife.
Carters Will a Man, Pegg his wife.
Groshire a man.
Great Peter a man, -Olive Kate his wife, Robin abt. 12
ys. old. Nanny ab't 11 ys. old, Peter ab't 8 yr.-
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old, Harry ab't 7 yr. old, Margery ab't 3 yr. old,
Betty ab't 6 yr. old.
Kate a woman, Hannah ab't 9 yr. old, Jacob ab't 8
yr. old.
Old Bock, Mulatto Mary a worn., Lydia Do., Rumbo a man.
Stephen a sawyer, Sarah ab' 10 yrs. old, Ambrose
abl 8 yr. old, Moll r— ab' 5 yr. old. * * * In all.
* * Hoggs in the Pen.
Cattle.
1 Bull 8 yr. old, 3 Do. 4 yr. old, 10 steers — —
3 yr. old, 12 Do. 4 yr. old, 2 Do. 8 yr. old, 1 Do.
fatning 8 yr. old, 25 cows, 25 yearlings, 35 Barron Cows. 114
in all.
1 Large pott & hooks, 1 small Do., 1 Iron pestle, 4 wedges,
1 large chest, 1 old Rugg, a pr. old Blanketts.
Changelius qr. , Petr Carter Overseer.
Negroes.
Daniel Foreman, Nell ab' 6 yr. old, Robin ab' 4 yr. old,
Ben ab' 2 yr. old.
Peter a man, Stephen Do.
Tom a man, Amey his wife, Billy — ab' 4 yr. old, Judy
ab' 2 yr. old.
Isaac a man.
Sue a worn., Gabriel ab' 13 yr. old, Betty ab'
12 yr. old, Dinah ab' 9 yr. old, Manuel ab' 7 yr.
old, Alice ab' 4 yr. old.
Sawyer Jacob, Margett his wife.
Dick a carpenter, Abram ab' 6 yr. old his son.
Old Manuel a cooper past labour, Semendary his wife, Archi-
bald ab' 8 yr. old.
DEATH OF SIR THOMAS GATES. 371
VIRGINIA CORN, 1619.
(Abstract from English Public Record Office, by W. N. Sainsbury.)
161 8-9, March 5.
Court Minutes of the East India Company— Virginia Wheat,
called maize much commended for an excellent strong meat and
hearty for men at sea and more wholesome than beef; The Vir-
ginia Company to be desired to procure some for trial by the
next shipping. (Extract from Court Minute Book, vol 4, p. 306.)
DEATH OF SIR THOMAS GATES.
(Abstract from English Public Record Office, by W. N. Sainsbury.)
1622, Sept. 7, Hague.
Sir Dudley Carleton to Secretary Sir George Calvert. There
are three of his (Count Mansfield) eldest Captains dead there*
in the space of three days, two of horse (Philler and Ents) both
men of account, both which died suddenly in one night; and one
of his foot (Sir Thos. Gates) an ancient honest gentlemen of this
nation (Extract from Correspond: Holland).
[*At Skinksconce, the camp of Skenck-schaus was at the
Fort of Skenck a little to the East of Nimeguent — schaus is the
Dutch for Fort. It appears that many died of fever. — W. N. S.
N. B. It will be remembered that Sir Thomas Gates is the
first name mentioned in the original grant of 10 April, 1606, of
Virginia "to be divided into two several colonies. ' ' His con-
nection with & services in Virginia are matters of history. —
W. N. S.]
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LIST OF PATENTS FOR LANDS IN VIRGINIA.
(Abstract from Eng. Pub. Rec. Office, by W. N. Sainsbury.)
[Notices of many of the patentees will be found in Broum' s
Genesis. ]
1623, June (?).
Annexed to "a list of Shareholders in Va. Comp., M'ch, 1616,
to June, 1623.
List of Seventy-two Patents granted to as many persons, all
having partners whose names and shares "we do not know."
1 Southhampton Hundd. 2 Robert Heath. 3 Mr. Wincoppe.
4 Mr. Tracy. 5 D° Bohune. 6 Mr. Piers. 7 Mr. Delbridge.
8 Mr. Poynts. 9 Mr. Berkley. 10 Capt. Bargrave. 11 Capt.
Ward. 12 Earl of Pembroke. 13 Sir Ric. Worsley. 14 Sir
Ric. Bulkley. 15 Sir Wm. Monnsun. 16 S'Wm. Newce. 17
Capt. Ralph Hamor. 18 Lady Dale. 19 Sir Dudley Diggs.
20 Sir John Bourchier. 21 Rowland Truelove. 22 John
Crowe. 23 Edward Rider. 24 Symon Leake. 25 Daniel
Gookinge. 26 Edvv. Bennett. 27 Joseph Lenninge. 28 Charles
Norch. 29 Sir Geo. Yeardley. 30 Tho. Leveson. 31 Wm.
Weldon. 32 Henry Southey. 33 Martins Hundred. 34 Robt.
Moston. 35 Edmund Wynne. 36 Henry Pelham. 37 Capt.
Dan. Tucker. 38 Sir Bowyer Worsley. 39 Franc. Harwell.
40 Sir John Brooke. 41 Lady Berkeley. 42 Tho. Addison.
43 Edw. Johnson. 44 Edward Palmer. 45 William Felgate.
46 Franc. Pecke. 47 John Harvy. 48 Mr. Pemberton. 49
Mr. Rowsley. 50 Christo. Hillary. 51 James Steward. 52
Tho. Graves. 53 Capt. Sam Mathewes. 54 Christofer Levett.
55 John Palmer. 56 Wm. Dilke. 57 Francis Baldwin. 58
James Haberly. 59 Arthur Levellis. 60 Capt. Jo. Martin. 61
Mr. Rooper. 62 Franc. Harwell. 63 Tho. Moore. 64 Rich-
ard Norwood. 65 Edward Hurd. 66 Jo. Fells. 67 Jo. Blyth.
68 Christo. Newport. 69 John Zouch. 70 Clement Dilke
71 John Procter. 72 John Prynn.
(Colo7iial Papers, Vol. 2, No. 33, I.)
VIRGINIA IN 1623-4. 373
Collections in English Churches for Virginia, 1623.
[Abstract from Eng. Pub. Rec. Office, by W. N. Sainsbury.]
1623, July ?
The King to the Archbishops of Canterbury and York:
The Undertakers for the plantation of Virginia are now in
hand for the erecting of some churches and Schools for the edu-
cation of the children of those Barbarians which cannot but be
to them a very great charge, in which his Maj. doubts not they
and all others who wish well to the increase of Christian religion
will be willing to give assistance and furtherance, and therein to
make experience of the zeal and devotion of our well minded
subjects, especially those of the Clergy. They are therefore
required & authorized to write letters to the Bishops of the Dio-
cesses in their Province that they give order to the Ministers and
other Zealous men of their Diocesses both by their own example
in Contribution and by exhortation to others to move Our Peo-
ple to contribute to so good a work in as liberal a manner as
they may. Collections to be made in all the particular parishes
four times within the next two years, and the moneys finally
delivered to the Treasurer of Virginia to be employed for the
Godly purposes intended.
(Co/o)iia/ Papers, Vol. 2, No. 37.)
VIRGINIA IN 1623-4.
[Abstracts from English Pub. Rec. Office, by W. N. Sainsbury.]
Delphebus Canne to John Delbridge.
1623, July 2, Virginia.
Delphebus Canne to John Delbridge, Merchant in Barnstaple,
p. the way of Canada. His last was by the Abigail which went
hence in April last. Hopes the Bonaventure and Success are
both arrived long ere this. All his fish sold; errors in the ac-
counts of John Penharwood. Suits of apparel. Friese & other
374 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Commodities that came in the Success and the Concord, not
Sold. "All I would to God were turned into Meal, Oat meal
and peas, for now the land is destitute of food." Prays God to
send relief — great hope of good store of corn this year. The
Seaflower expected these three months not arrived. Great crop
of tobacco this year. Have had hitherto seasonable weather.
The Furtherance & other Ships looked for daily from Canada
and from Newfoundland to bring fish, which he doubts will store
this place with fish sufficient for this year to come. The Indians
somewhat quiet but thinks their staying at home is that they are
afraid we shall cut down their corn before it is ripe, and I do not
think we shall shortly. The Infidels much amazed and know
not how to remedy themselves in regard, tho' of late Some thir-
teen English with the Governor's Consent went in a Shallop
under cover to make peace with them, when a great many In-
dians came to the river side and after our English people sent
for by the Indians had got into the Shallop to go home a watch-
word was given, the English shot and killed some forty Indians,
among them Apachaniken,1 Commander of all the other Indians
in the land, and two others of the chiefest. No news of their
policy or interest these five weeks. Hopes they may gather
their crops in from the danger of the Indians, so they may get
in most part of their debts, for he has a great desire to make
clear of the Country.
3 pp. {Colonial Papers, Vol. 2, No. 36).
Governor and Council of Virginia to the Virginia
Company.
1623-4, Jan'y 30, James City.
Sir Francis Wyatt, Governor, and Sir Francis West, Sir
George Yeardley, Sir George Sandys, Dr John Pott and Roger
Smith, Council of Virginia, to the Virginia Company. Have
received their Letters by the " Bonny Bess" & the " George,"
but have been enforced through the absence of the Governor to
defer their reply. Have to the uttermost of our abilities re-
venged themselves upon the Savages, having upon this river cut
down their Corn in all places, which was planted in great abun-
dance upon hopes of a fraudulent peace with intent to provide
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themselves for a future war, and to sustain their confederates,
burning down the houses they had re-edified, and with the
Slaughter of Many, enforcing them to abandon their Plantations,
and had so served the rest but for want of means to feed the
Soldiers. As soon as our corn was ripe the Gov. set forward to
the river Potomack to Settle the trade with our friends and to
revenge the treachery of the Pascoticons & their associates,
the greatest people in these parts, who had cut off Capt. Spell-
man * and Mr. Punte's Pinnace, in which expedition the Govr
put many to the Sword, burnt their houses & a marvellous quan-
tity of corn, too far in the woods to bring to our boats. The
main reason that invited the Gov. into that river was an Agreem't
made last by Mr. Treasurer with the Potomacks, our ancient
allies (of whom great numbers were murdered by those nations),
to be our guides in a war against the Pamunkes, which would
have been very advantageous to us, but the Gov. thro' the un-
seasonableness of the weather was obliged to leave his intention
for Pamunkes. No small difficulty to maintain a war by unwill-
ing people, who being to feed and cloth their families cry out
against their Commanders for loss of time in a war where noth-
ing is to be gained. The chief time of doing the enemy most
Spoil falling out to their greatest hindrance the Governor was
petitioned that they might have leave to return least it Should
prove their utter undoings. Whereas they have been advised
by the Company to observe rules of justice with these barbarous
and perfidious enemies, the Gov'' & Council hold nothing unjust
(except breach of faith) that may tend to their ruin. "With
these neither fair war nor good quarter is ever to be held nor is
there other hope of their subversion, whoever may inform you
to the contrary." Their intended house of entertainment not
built, many principal subscribers being slain in the Massacre;
yet there is great addition of buildings wherein great numbers
of new comers may be entertained more conveniently in their
opinion than in public Guest Houses. Again put the Comp'y
in mind how the Ships are pestered, victualled with musty bread
& stinking beer, heretofore so earnestly complained of, in great
part the cause of that mortality which is imputed alone to the
Country; the old Planters live as long here as in most parts of
England. New comers should bring malt, cider, butter, cheese,
376 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
&c, & not make too Sudden a change in their diet. Tho' the
Scarcity of the past year was great none have perished thro'
want. To advance the future plenty besides their Proclamation
for selling abundance of corn, they have restrained trade to pub-
lic uses, but nothing will more conduce to the plenty of the Col-
ony than giving 8s. per bushel (for corn) which will greatly
diminish the planting of tobacco and further all other undertak-
ing. Staple Commodities they have at all times bent their en-
deavours to the furtherance of. The Iron works had long
before now arrived at their perfection if the workmen had not
been cut off, and with those that remain it is not in their power
to re-establish them. No Country can be more proper for Vines
and Silk & they will endeavour to see them fully prosecuted
according to his Maj. commands. The whole Colony render
thanks to his Majesty for his Royal care and favour in restrain-
ing the Sole importation of tobacco to these two Colonies, the
only present means to enable them to proceed to more real com-
modities and works of greater Consequence tending to the
Strength and beauty of this Colony (for what can be expected
from poverty) & for being the author of this Supply of meal,
and they hope to approve themselves not unworthy the continu-
ance of his favour. Render a due return of thanks to the Lord
of the Council and to the Company for their honorable Care.
The tax layd upon the Company was malicious and unjust, con-
sidering the valuation of tobacco at i8d pr. lb. as by the public
rating of Commodities may appear, enforced there unto by the
daily enhancing of their prices, especially of rotten wines which
destroys their bodies & empty their purses, whereof Robt.
Benet,3 they hope without they privity of his brother, hath been
most culpable, who in his life time boasted that the only sale of
four butts of wine would be sufficient to clear the whole voyage.
Proceedings for the recovery of Blaney's debts — as for Puntis'
account of his maids — are Strangers to his proceedings. Refer
to Mr. Treasurer's letters. As to to the Glass works, Ship-
wrights and Composition with the French men, though they
have had no better success his care and exceeding charge therein
were not wanting. For the Bloomery they refer it to their next
letters. Will send a further account of the petitions by Mr.
Hart. Concerning the disparagement of the Plantation, which
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proceeds only from the corrupt heart of one4 who might justly
have received exemplary punishment for his Venery & Drunk-
enness, they need say no more than that the informer (who it
should seem came over purposely for a spy, the poorest means
of feeding) never saw most of those places where he complains
of finding such wants and devastations, but will refer his unmask-
ing of Virginia to a particular unmasking of him by the General
Assembly in as much as concerns the Country, and by ourselves
in the Slanders that concern our Government. Have done all
in their power to procure reimbursement for the charges of the
fort undertaken by Capt. Each, with other expenses concerning
the Abigail, but find a general unwillingness (not to say opposi-
tion) in almost all but themselves. Men were levied throughout
the country for the fort but expected Supplies failed, and great
numbers fell down with Sickness suddenly. Have with much
earnestness importuned Capt. Smyth's patience to stay upon the
place, who hath done as much as could be expected of him.
Refer other things to their next letters, which shall be written
after the General Assembly [has met], " beseeching God to free
both you and us from the malice of our adversaries and to give
his blessing to our endeavours & Sufferings."
Copy certified by Ed. Sharpies, Cler. Indorsed "By the
Furtherance."
Colonial Papers, Vol. 3, No. I, 5 pp.
NOTES.
1 This was a mistake. Opechancanough was not killed at this
time; but lived to head the Indians in another massacre, on
April 18, 1644. Not long afterwards, this famous chief, now
nearly a hundred years old, was captured, and was murdered at
Jamestown by one of his guards.
2 On March 23, 1623, while on a trading voyage on the Poto-
mac, Captain Henry Spilman, or Spellman, was killed by the
Anacostan Indians, probably near the present site of Washing-
ton, D. C. See Brown's Genesis, II, 1020, for a sketch of Henry
Spelman.
See also id. I, 483, &c, where is given an abstract of Spel-
man's " Relation," which covers the period 1609-11.
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3 The brother referred to was probably Edward Bennett, a
merchant of London, member of the Virginia Company, and
uncle of Richard Bennett, Governor of Virginia.
* Captain Nathaniel Butler. He was a creature of the War-
wick and Smith faction in the Virginia Company, and being in
Virginia in the winter of 1623, made use of the distress and pov-
erty which succeeded the Massacre, in an attempt to injure the
liberal majority which then controlled the Company. His " Un-
masking of Virginia," which appeared in the spring of 1623,
excited great indignation in the Company and the Colony. But-
ler's pamphlet called forth in a short time a reply entitled " The
Answer of Divers planters who have long lived in Virginia,"
&c. This reply which quotes and answers seriatim, Butler's
charges, is printed in Neili ' s Virginia Company, 394-407. The
General Assembly of Virginia, also sent to England an "Answer
of the General Assembly in Virginia to the declaration of the
State of the Colony under Sir Thomas Smith's government, by
Alderman Johnson and others." This is also printed by Neill,
407-411.
Reply of Sir Thomas Smythe and Alderman Johnson
to the Petition of John Bargrave, 1621.
[Reference was made in the January number of this Magazine
to the dispute between Captain Bargrave and Sir Thomas
Smythe, and a petition of the former was printed. The matter
was taken into Chancery, and in 1621, Bargrave presented
another to the Committee of Grievances of the House of Com-
mons, reiterating his charges against the former government of
Virginia, and making additional ones. To this petition Sir
Thomas Smythe and Alderman Johnson replied in November,
1621. Quite a full summary of this reply is given in Brown's
First Republic, pp. 446-7, but as kw papers from the Smythe
faction have been published, it is thought well to give this
here.]
REPLY TO THE PETITION OF JOHN BARGRAVE. 379
1624, April.
Answer of Sir Thomas Smythe and Robt. Johnson, Alderman,
to the Petition of John Bargrave, Exhibited in way of com-
plaint to the Committee of Grievances of the Lower House
of Parliament.
Letting pass all vain and impertinent matter to the first point
material, that Sir Thomas Smyth hath framed a tyrannical Gov-
ernment, imposed upon the people in Virginia, &c.
Sir Thos. Smyth saith that the Commissions given by him as
Treasurer & the rest of his Maj. Council for Virginia to Sir
Thos. Gates & others the Governors sent to Virginia, were
never otherwise, but expressly to rule and govern so near as
might be according to the laws of England as by said Commis-
sion, ready to be shown may appear. But if any of these printed
laws and articles to which said Bargrave referreth may seem too
severe as upon pain of death to be observed (howsoever being
rightly weighed they are justifiable by the laws of England) yet
they were not framed by Sir. Thos. Smyth as most untruly
alleged, but by those Worthy Governors in Virginia as the very
title and preface to the printed book itself sets down, that Sir
Thos. Smith wrote to Capt. Martin, one of the first Planters and
a Special man at that time in Virginia, signifying his dislike of
the Strictness thereof, fearing it would discourage men from
going to the Plantation yea all said Governors Lord La War &
Sir Thos. Dale, deceased, also Sir Thos. Gates and Capt. Argoll
successively now living and ready to witness did see such a
necessity that the said laws should be made & published in some
cases ad terrorem and in some to be truly executed, as without
which the Colony consisting then of such deboyst and irregular
persons could not possibly continue. That it is a bold slander
that Sir Thos. Smyth & others practising with him did print said
book and practise those things for their own ends. The printer
yet living can witness he was directed to print it by his Maj.
Council for Virginia whereof many are very honorable Lords
and Knights now living of this Honbk' house. That said Bar-
grave had no nomination in any patent to make a private plan-
tation, nor never made any but without commission from the
Company he sent thither his Deputies a very disordered crew
that intruded there upon the lands of other Planters and com-
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mitted outrage and rapine upon the poor Indians, as Capt.
Martin — then in Virginia, now in London— is ready to testify.
Neither do Smyth & Johnson believe that Bargrave suffered
Damages but say confidently that if by Capt. Argall, then Gov-
ernor in Virginia, said Bargrave was hindered his designs, it
were too easy a punishment to be only restrained of his evil
courses whereof Capt. Argall, now resident in London com-
plaineth, and is ready to justify against Bargrave' s Deputies for
their own private lucre & under Colour of trade with the Indians
unfurnishing the Colony of necessary provisions, and furnishing
the Indians with arms and robbing them of their corn. Utterly
deny that ever they joined with the sole importers of tobacco or
that they sought to detain the Government which by Sir Thos.
Smyth was absolutely refused and in open Court denied to be
put in election, neither did they banish the bringing home of
Virginia tobacco that being done by those that succeeded him.
That Bargrave is at present ^500 in debt by his bond long for-
feited to the Virginia Adventurers for tobacco bought of them,
the suit for same removed into chancery. And now a final day
being set the 10th of this present November, 1621, their Council
feed and all things ready for hearing, said Bargrave obtained a
new day next term. This course in chancery being of his own
choosing if himself will now decline by this his appeal, then they
humbly pray that he may be enjoined first to dismiss his bill in
chancery & pay the charges caused by his diliatory course, and
they shall be willing to submit themselves in any thing this
Honble Committee shall think fitting. Certify the injustice to
them if he refuse. And that Bargrave ceaseth not in all places
and by all devices of tongue and pen to pursue them in such re-
proachful terms and manner as is intollerable, charging Sir Thos.
Smyth with unjustifiable accounts & this governmen1 to be odious
and Alderman Johnson with indirect dealings which coming to
the King's ears, his Maj. called Alderman Johnson to his pres-
ence, relating to him verbatim the particulars, and required his
answer in writing which he delivered under the testimony of a
general assembly of the adventurers, which so fully cleared him
that his Maj. upon Johnson's humble petition caused a reference
to the now Attorney General for examining said Bargrave, and
one Melling his associate, and to determine of some course in
PRIVY COUNCIL TO THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA. 381
the Star chamber to punish their Scandalous tongues which
course hath been yet forborn with patience, expecting amend-
ment, but see no amendment in Bargrave. who in open court in
Paul's in the Streets and in all places without cause using vile &
scandalous speeches & behaviour against them. Therefore pray
this Hon1'1'' Committee to determine some way for correcting this
course and easing their grievance which may be any man's case
to be abused if he be suffered without punishment.
(3 pp. Colonial Papers, Vol. 3, No. 12.)
The Privy Council to the Governor of Virginia.
[Abstract from Eng. Pub. Rec. Office, by W. N. Sainsbury.]
1623, April 28, Whitehall.
The Lords of the Privy Council to the Governor of Virginia:
The King upon divers informations has taken into consid-
eration the present State of Virginia & the Somers Islands
and hath extended his care as well for the redress of that which
is amiss as for the establishing of fit directions for the future,
whereby all indirect courses, misunderstandings, and dissensions,
may be prevented; and the benefit of every honest person ad-
vanced. Their Lordships have thought good to signify this to
the end, there be no discouragement taken or apprehended by
any loose advertisements proceeding from factious humours or
private ends, but that they comfort themselves in attending the
fruits of that good work which by his Maj. express command is
now in hand. They are therefore charged in his Maj. name to
live together in that concord, unity & joint care of the common
good of that Plantation which becometh the Undertakers of such
an action, the subjects of such a King and the Professors of one
Religion cannot but let him know how displeasing it is to his
Maj. to hear that neither their fortifications, houses of habita-
tions, nor provisions of victuals, are cared for in such sort as
they ought to be, and require him to be more careful for them-
selves and the good of the Plantation hereafter.
{Colonial Entry B'fc, Vol. 79, p. 205.)
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Lord Mandeville to Secretary Conway, 1623.
[Abstract from Eng. Pub. Rec. Office, by VV. N. Sainsbury.]
1623, Oct. 17, Whitehall.
Lord President Mandeville to Secretary Conway:
Begs he will acquaint his Majesty that those of the Virginia
Company were this day before the Lords to give answer whether
they would surrender up their old Patent or no. That nothing
should be mistaken by them, he had punctually set down to
them in writing the alterations that his Maj. intended which was
to change only the frame of the Government and the manner of
the plantation for the good of the people, but to have every
private man's interest preserved and to be secured if it were
defective. The Company this day delivered in an answer answer-
able to their former doings and say that they can give no answers
touching the yielding up of their Patent until they have had a
Quarter Court which will not be until 19th Novr. This answer
was so ill pleasing to the Lords that with reproof we have had
sent them back and peremptorily prefixed unto them to bring to
their Lordships a direct answer on Monday next, when if they
shall not offer the yielding up of that Patent then Mr. Attorney
is directed to take a course for revoking of it.
(Extract from Domestic Corresp., Jas. I, Vol. 153, No. 67.)
The Virginia Company and The House of Commons,
1624.
[Copy by W. N. Sainsbury.]
[In Jan. , 1624, the Virginia Company threatened with ruin from
the intrigues of an illiberal and unscrupulous faction within itself,
and by the hostility of the King, who regarded it as "a seminary
of sedition," prepared as a last resort, a petition to the House of
Commons, praying relief and redress. This was presented on
VIRGINIA COMPANY AND HOUSE OF COMMONS. 383
May 6. On the 9th, before any report was made from the Com-
mittee to which the petition had been referred, the Speaker
received a letter from the King, commanding the House to take
no further action in the matter. So failed the last hope of the
Virginia Company.]
1624 [May 6]. Ascension Day, Stile Angt.
Sir Francis Nethersole to Sir Dudley Carleton:
In this Straitness of time as it was apprehended there was
notwithstanding a motion made for the hearing of the late differ-
ences in the Virginia Company, the contentions & factions occa-
sioned by them being grown so great that the members of that
body could not possibly thrive till those humours were corrected,
nor the body do of itself as was alleged, and thereupon though
with much unwillingness the matter was entertained in our House
and a Committee of the whole House appointed to hear the
cause, those which are of the House & Company being allowed
free speech at the Committee but not deciding voices. At this
Committee, on Wednesday last, Mr. Ferrar, Deputy of the Com-
pany, Sir Edwin Sandys, My Lord Cavendish & Sir John Dan-
vers made a relation of the proceedings by order from the
Company in which they laid the great load upon my Lord
Treasurer, charged the Commissioners appointed by the King
to hear and report the cause with extreme partiality and this
burden upon Sir Nathaniel Rich that he since his return out of
Ireland had been an active ill instrument in them. They spared
not the Count of Gondomar and his Successors, who they said
had in charge to use their uttermost endeavours for the destruc-
tion of the said Company and their Plantations, to which end
they showed all the late proceedings to have been directly in-
tended and among them all too long to repeat (for they spent an
afternoon in it) no one was more hard than that at the time in
which the Commissrs were to examine the behaviour of Sir Ed-
win Sandys in his government and of the former Governors in
theirs. Sir Edwin was commanded by My Lord Treasurer in
the King's name to go out of this Town where his presence was
not then more necessary for the making of his own defence, than
for accusing of his predecessors in that Government, of whose
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accounts he had been an auditor. And in this hard usage this
was very remarkable that the King being told of it by a great
Lord disavowed My Lord Treasurer and gave commandment
for Sir Edwin's liberty to return. This and other circumstances
(very foul) besides the matter as it appeared by the light they
laid it in made many which were at first unwilling to be now con-
tent to have it ripped up. But the next day came a letter from
the King directed to the Speaker of our House by which His
Maj. taking notice of this business in very fair terms forbad the
House to proceed any further therein as having been by him
specially recommended to his Council who had already taken
much pains to quiet those troubles in the said Company, which
his Maj. feared might be stirred again by our meddling with
them, and other among ourselves by occasion thereof. This was
assented unto by a general Silence but not without Some Soft
muttering that by this means and example My Lord Treasurer's
business or any other might be taken out of the Parliament.
(Extract from Domestic Correspond., James ist, Vol. 164,
No. 46.)
[I have abstracted this word by word — as written by one who
heard all that took place in this most important business — W.
N. S.]
["This is at variance with Sir Isaac Wakes to Sec. Conway,
see 29 April."]
The following is the abstract given by Sainsbury of Wake's
letter, dated London, Ap'l 29, 1624:
The Upper house hath taken into consideration this day the
malicious office of the Spanish Ambassador. Our great Schism
caused by the Virginians is quieted with his Maj. Letter which
was received with an universal applause.
COMPLAINT BY GERMANS AGAINST GOV. SPOTSWOOD. 385
Complaint by Germans Against Governor Spotswood.
(From Virginia State Archives.
[Governor Alexander Spotswood employed a number of Ger-
mans to work in his iron mines, and settled them in 17 14, at
Germanna, on the borders of Spotsylvania and Orange counties.
Col. Byrd, who visited Spotswood in 1732, says he saw at Ger-
manna a baker's dozen of ruinous tenements "where so many
German families had dwelt some years ago, but are now removed
ten miles higher up, in the Fork of the Rappahannock, to land
of their own." Dr. Slaughter ("St. Mark's Parish ") says that
in 1 717 this colony of Germans consisted of one hundred and
thirty persons. In a petition to the Bishop of London and the
Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, they
asked that a young German minister be procured for them to
succeed their old pastor, Haeger, then seventy-five years old.
A notice of this German settlement is to be found in Dr. Slaugh-
ter's " History of St. Mark's Parish," 97-105. The document
here printed gives a different impression of the relations of Gov-
ernor Spotswood and his German employees, from that held
by Mr. Schuricht, who says that their intercourse was entirely
pleasant and peaceful.]
1. In pursuance of the advise of the honorable Major Holloway
have wee desired Colonell Spotswood to give us the Copy of the
Covenant which wee at our arrival here made with him, but he
will not give it. Wee have desired the Justices of Spotsylvania
Court to assist us and to be our witnesses that the Colonell will
not deliver above mentioned covenant, but they refuse to have
anything to do with it, therefore wee humbly ask further advice.
2. Colonell Spotswood hath arested above 25 of us, wee not
knowing wherefore we are arested, therefore humbly ask your
honour's advice if it is proper to give in a petition to the Gen-
tlemen of the house of burgess" to assist us and order one who
might plead for us in forma pauperis.
3. Wee design to go to England and from thence to germany
to bring in a Minister for us high germans who are here, do
386 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
humbly ask if it is proper to desire the governour to give us an
attestation & pasport to witness that we are inhabitants here, the
Burgesses from Spotsylvania County know that we are by the
rest of our Countrymen sent in that behalf.
Wee who are to go out our names are Michial Coock, Zera-
chus Flishman.
THE ACADIANS IN VIRGINIA.
(From a copy of the proceedings in Council— Virginia Archives.
At a Council held Novem' 13, 1755.
present:
The Governor, John Blair, Philip Grymes, Philip Ludwell,
Esq., Mr. Commissary, William Byrd, Esq.
His Honour communicated to the Board a letter from the
Governor of Novia Scotia dated from Halifax the nth of Au-
gust, signifying that by advice of His Majesty's Council it is
judged a necessary, and the only practicable measure, to rid
themselves of the neutral French there, to divide them among
the Colonies, where they may be of some use, and possibly in
time become faithful subjects. With a Letter from Mr. Balfour
at Hampton, advising of the arrival of two vessels with about
390 of the said French, and that four sail more are hourly ex-
pected, who, it is presumed, will bring in upwards of six hun-
dred more.
Upon which the governor desiring the opinion and advice of
the Board, in what manner it would be most adviseable to dis-
pose of, and divide them through the several counties, and how
they could be subsisted. It was the advice of the Board that
his Honor would defer the consideration of so important an In-
cident till a fuller Council could be assembled. Whereupon the
governor acquainted them he would order the Councill to be
summoned to meet on Thursday next to deliberate upon and
determine an affair of such great consequence to this Country.
Copy — Teste:
N. Walthoe, CI. Con.
THE ACADIANS IN VIRGINIA. 387
At a Council held Novem' 20th, 1755.
present:
The Governor, John Blair, Philip Grymes, Peter Randolph,
Philip Ludvvell, Esqrs, Mr. Commissary, William Byrd, Esq.
The Letter from Governor Lawrence was again read with an
account of the number of French Neutrals now arrived in
Hampton Road from the Bay of Fundy, which was produced by
his Honour, who desired the Council maturely to deliberate on
this momentous affair, and advise him what measures it would
be most prudent for him to pursue. Upon which it was the
advice of the Council that his Honor would be pleased to post-
pone the determination of this affair, till some proper Persons
were sent down to Enquire particularly into the number of
Families these people consisted of, and into their circumstances,
also to learn whether they were willing to take the oath of Alle-
giance to his Majesty without any Reservation, would conform
themselves to the Laws of this Country, and not transgress the
limits assigned them without the Governor's permission.
Whereupon it was proposed to Philip Ludwell, Esq., and the
Commissary to visit these French, to make such Inquiry and put
such Proposals to them, who readily accepted thereof.
Copy — Teste :
N. Walthoe, CI. Con.
At a Council held Novr 22d, 1755.
present:
The Governor, John Blair, Thomas Nelson, Philip Grymes,
Peter Randolph, Philip Ludwell, Mr. Commissary, William
Byrd, Esq.
Philip Ludwell, Esqr, reported that he with Mr. Commissary
appointed to visit the Vessels arrived from Nova Scotia with the
Neutral French had been on bord of four sloops and one schooner,
and inquired particularly into the number and circumstances of
the said Neutral French, an account whereof he presented at the
Board; with a Paper signed by the said French importing their
submission and adherence to His Majesty and promising fidelity
to him. Whereupon it was the opinion and advice of the Board
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that the said People be landed disposed of and subsisted as fol-
lows, viz: That one of the said vessels be ordered to Richmond
at the Falls of James River, that the French on board two of
the said vessels be landed at Hampton; and that the other two
be sent to Norfolk. That Mr. Balfour at Hampton and Mr.
Stewart at Norfolk be appointed and directed to provide Houses
for them ; that they be allowed 4Ib of flour and 2lb of beef, or
pork per week each person, that the said Mr. Balfour and
Mr. Stewart be ordered to supply them regularly with that
allowance and to see that they behave themselves in an orderly
manner.
Copy — Teste: N. Walthoe, CI. Con.
Report concerning the Neutral French & proceedings thereon
in Council, 22 Novr, 1755.
[Like most of the English Colonies in North America, Vir-
ginia had a part in the melancholy story of the Acadians. A
small part is true; but one which has been so grossly mis-
represented by a recent writer, that an opportunity to correct
his statements is welcome. The expulsion, in 1755, of the
Acadians — the Neutral French as they were called at the time
— from their homes in Nova Scotia by the command of the
English authorities is familiar history; made better known by
"Evangeline." About the middle of November, 1755, several
vessels, despatched by Governor Lawrence of Nova Scotia, and
containing 1,140 of these exiles arrived in Hampton Roads.
There had been no notice of their coming; but as has been seen,
the Governor and Council of Virginia took prompt action. The
letters of Governor Dinwiddie, in the " Dinwiddie Papers,"
published by the Virginia Historical Society, contain frequent
reference to this subject. The Governor states that the arrival
of 1 140 French Neutrals, sent without warning by Governor
Lawrence of Nova Scotia had caused great discontent among
the people of Virginia, where there were no Roman Catho-
lics. He had much difficulty in inducing the Council to re-
ceive them, and only carried it by one vote. M. Edouard
Richard (a gentleman who appears to think that he alone takes
a just and correct view of this part of American history and
that Parkman and everybody else is in the wrong) says in his
JACOBITISM IN VIRGINIA. , 389
recent work on Acadia, that the Virginians refused to allow the
1500 [really 1140] exiles to land, and that "neither disease,
which was making- frightful havoc among this crowd of human
beings huddled together in the holds of the dreadfully overladen
ships, nor any other considerations " could induce the Virgin-
ians to change their determination. "They (the Virginians)
addressed to the authorities such vigorous protests that all these
exiles, after being several weeks on board the vessels, were told
to set sail for England." The fact is, that the Acadians arrived
in Virginia about the middle of November, 1755, and were pro-
bably sent to England some time in April or May, 1756, and it
is evident from the proceedings in the case that they were not
confined to ships; but spent this time on shore. On March 29,
1756, the House of Burgesses petitioned Governor Dinwiddie to
have the Neutral French sent to Great Britain, stating that the As-
sembly would bear the expense. The Governor replied that he
would carry out their wishes, and asked that they appoint persons
to "make provision for their subsistence, from this time till their
embarkation," and that "those gentlemen may agree for proper
vessels to transport them." The Assembly passed an act appro-
priating ^5000, and appointing a committee, consisting of Peyton
Randolph and others on behalf of the Assembly, to contract
with persons to transport the Neutral French to Great Britain.
So it is evident that these unfortunate exiles were not confined
to the ships they came in, but were on shore for five or six
months, and were sent away on different ships from those they
came in. Plainly, in one instance, at least M. Richard is
mistaken.]
JACOBITISM IN VIRGINIA.
Charges Against Captain Jacob Lumpkin.
(From Virginia Archives.)
New Kent — At a Court held Septem1' 29th, 1690, At Mr. Tun-
stall's.
Gents — Coll. John West, Capt. Roger Malory, Mr. Thorn.
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fibster, Capt. Jos. fibster, Mr. Robert Bird, Capt. John Lane,
Mr. Jos. Story — Justices.
It is Ordered upon returne of an Information Benjamin Ar-
nold made before Capt. John Lane and Mr. Robert Bird, Jus-
tices, against Capt. Jacob Lumpkin for Seditious, unlawful and
dangerous words expressed against their Majestyes and their
present Governour, that ye Sheriff Sumon the said Capt. Lump-
kin and all the Evidense to Appeare at the house of Mr. Ed-
mond Tunstall on ye 9 day of Octob'' next, when the Court
have Appointed to meet and examine the Evidence therein and
alsoe that ye Sheriff give all the Northside Gentlemen Notice
hereof for Speedy Tryall of ye matter.
Test: Job. Howes, CI. Cur.
New Kent — At a Court held for examination of Evidence upon
Ben Arnold's Information against Capt. Jacob Lumpkin in
their Majlies behalf at ye House of Mr. Edmond Tunstall,
October ye 9, 1690.
Gent. — Capt. John West, Major Wm. Wyatt, Capt. Roger
Malory, Capt. John Lane, Mr. Thorn, fibster, Mr. Robt. Bird,
Mr. Joshua Story — Justices.
It is ordered upon due examination of the Evidences Sumoned
to Appeare at this Court upon ye said Ben Arnold's Information
against Capt. Jacob Lumpkin for expressing and Publickly de-
claring divers Seditious turbulent and unlawfull words in con-
tempt of their Majlies and their prest. Governour, that ye Clark
forthwith deliver Coppys of all this Court's proceedings to Coll.
Rich'1 Johnson, high Sheriff, to be by him carefully Conveyed
to ye Honble Governor and Councells by ye ffirst day of ye next
Gen" Court, ye Sheriff hauving duly Sumoned the Said Capt.
Lumpkin to this Court he fail'd to Appeare and make his de-
fence.
Test: Job. Howes, CI. Cur.
Septembr ye 30, 1690.
Then Sumoned ye abovesaid Capt. Lumpkin, Richard Yar-
brough and his wiff, Ann Browne, Ellinor Thomasson & Ann
Arnold.
Sumoned by James Taylor, Sub. Sher.
A true Coppy, Job. Howes, CI. Cur.
JACOBITISM IN VIRGINIA. 391
I, the Subscriber, doe informe their Maties Justices of New
Kent County against Capt. Jacob Lumpkin of ye Same County
for y4 he ye Said Capt. Jacob Lumpkin on or about ye first of
September, 1690, att ye house of me, ye Subscriber, in com-
pany with and before Divers Evidences, did utter, expreess &
declare diverse Seditious unlawfull and dangerous words & ex-
pressions ag' their ma"es and thier pr'sent Governr, ye HonorhIe
ffrancis Nicholson, Esq., in manner & forme following, that
being in Company att ye Said Compl'ts house at ye time afore-
said with Joseph Clarke, Richard Yarbrough, myself & wife &
severall other p'sons, & drinking their Maties health to ye Said
Capt. Jacob Lumpkin, ye said Capt. Jacob Lumpkin Sleighted
itt & refused to put of his hat. Afterwards ye informer, with
ye aforesaid Comp", according to usuall Custome to trye ye tem-
per of ye Said Capt. Jacob Lumpkin, Dranke ye Honbl1' their
Matks Governors health when ye Said Capt. Lumpkin alsoe
Sleighted, & mounting his horse Swore he was as good a
man as ye Governor & Swore God dam him if he were there he
would fight him, to which information I sett my hands this 10th
of Septembr, Anno 1690.
Ben. Arnold.
This information was exhibited unto us ye day and year above-
said.
John Lane,
Robert Bird.
Sworne to in Co", New Kent, October the gth, 1690.
A true Coppy from ye originall.
Test: Job. Howes, CI. Cur.
Ann Browne, Aged 31 years or thereabouts, sworne, sayd:
That your Depon1 being att ye house of Ben: Arnolds about
ye begining of September last, in Company with severall p'sons
of ye neighbourhood which were drinking ye King's & Queen's
health, And Joseph Clarke nameing King William & Queen
Mary, and Capt. Jacob Lumpkin being there was willing to drink
ye King & Queen's health but refused to name King William &
Queen Mary. And ye said Joseph hath said there was a great
many Kings & Queens & urged him to name them, but he re-
fused or to pull of his hat, & when ye said Capt. Lumpkin went
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to gett upon his horse he said if any man came to oppose him
he would fight him if itt was ye Govern", & after he was upon
his horse he swore a great Oath which to ye best of yor Depon1
knowledge was (God dam him) if ye Governr were there he would
fight him, & further sayth not.
Ann Browne.
Sworne to in Court, New Kent, Octob. ye 9, 1690.
Test: Job. Howes, CI. Cur.
Ellinor Thompson, Aged 22 years or thereabouts, Sworne,
Sayth:
That yo' Depon" being alsoe in ye company att ye house of
Ben Arnold att ye same time, did hear ye same words as Ann
Browne hath declared in ye above Deposition, excepting only
that y* he ye said Capt. Lumpkin should say when he got upon
his horse (if any man came to oppose him he would fight him
itt were ye Governor), which your Depon' t did not hear. And
further yor Depon' did severall times hear ye said Capt. Lump-
kin say he would fight ye Governor. And Joseph Clarke cut a
Stick & bid Capt. Lumpkin measure itt with his Cane & he
would fight him in ye Govern" behalf. And further yor Depon1
Saith not.
Ellinor Thompson, her mark.
Sworne to in Court, New Kent, Octo"r 9, 1690.
True Coppy p. Job. Howes, CI. Cur.
Ann Arnold, Aged 18 years or thereabouts, Sworne, saith:
That yor Depon' t well knoweth yl ye within Deposition of
Ann Browne is ye truth in every p'ticular & further yor Depon 't
saith yl ye said Capt. Lumpkin mounting his horse said he was
as good a man as ye Governor & Swore (God dam him) if he
were there he would fight him. And Joseph Clarke went & cutt
a Stick & bid him ye Said Capt. Lumpkin mesure itt with his
cane & he would fight him in ye Governors behalfe. And fur-
ther yor Depon1 Saith not.
Ann Arnold.
All sworne in Co'rt, New Kent, Octo1 ye 9th, 1690.
A true Coppy p. Job. Howes, CI. Cur.
JACOBITISM IN VIRGINIA. 393
Richard Yarbrough, Aged 38 years or thereabouts, Sworne,
Saith:
That your Depon' being att ye house of Benjamin Arnolds
about ye beginning of September last, in company with Severall
p'sons of ye neighbourhood & drinking their Ma"LS health, King
William & Queen Mary, ye said Capt. Lumpkin refused to
name them but said he would drink ye King & Queen's health,
which did disturb Severall of ye company & words ariseing
Capt. Lumpkin was for going, & severall of ye Company fol-
lowed him towards his horse & amongst ye rest Joseph Clarke
importuned him to stay & be conformable, but he refused & in
like manner refused to name the Governrs health being named
by severall of ye Company Governr Nicholson's health, or move
his hat, but he mounted his horse & yor Depon' being att some
distance heard ye said Capt. Lumpkin say with a loud voyce he
would fight ye Govern'. Whereupon ye said Joseph Clarke
tooke him up & threatened to beat him & alsoe pulled him off
his horse. And I heard noe more from him afterwards, & fur-
ther Saith not.
Richard Yarbrough, his mark.
Sworne to in Court, New Kent, Octo'' 9, 1690.
Test: Job. Howes, CI. Cur.
Elizabeth Yarbrough, wife of Richard Yarbrough, aged 34
years or thereabouts, Sworne, Saith that your Depon' t being att
ye house of ye said Benjamin Arnold in ye Company afore men-
tioned, did hear Capt. Jacob Lumpkin say with a loud voyce as
he satt upon his horse y' he would fight ye Govern". And fur-
ther Saith not.
Eliz. Yarbrough, her mark.
Hath Sworne to in Court, New Kent, October ye 9th, 1690.
True Coppy p. Job. Howes, CI. Cur.
[The loyalty felt by Virginians to the earlier Stuarts was
nearly worn out during the reigns of the later. The early colo-
nists brought with them an hereditary affection to the monarchy,
and as Virginia was but little affected by the misgovernment of
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James and Charles I, the colonists were, with but inconsiderable
exceptions, loyal to the Crown and the Stuart family. Loyalty,
however, is to most people largely a matter of personal interest
and convenience, and the oppressive government, high taxation,
avaricious and illiberal governors, and low prices for tobacco,
together with the entire disregard of the wishes and opinions
of the Virginia people shown by the grant of the Northern
Neck, left only a feeble loyalty at the close of the reign of James
II. But above all, were the Virginians ardent Protestants and
the rapid progress of Catholicism which James was forcing,
caused a general feeling of uneasiness. Signs of this discontent
were not infrequent. In 1686, Edmund Bowman, a wealthy
merchant and planter, who was a magistrate in Northampton
county, was ordered to appear before the Council for treasonable
words against the King; James Collins, on a similar charge was
thrown into prison and ironed (Bark's Virginia, II, 297).
There was apparently a belief among the people that the two
new councillors appointed about this time, Isaac Allerton and John
Armistead, were Papists. Burk states that they were and cites
"Ancient Records " as his authority. The county of Stafford
"was inflamed by the bold and enthusiastic harangues of John
Waugh, their preacher," and some commotion took place.
Col. Charles Scarborough, a prominent man on the Eastern
Shore was prosecuted for saying "that his Majesty King James
would wear out the Church of England, for that when there was
any vacant offices, he supplied them with men of a different per-
suasion." He was bold enough to say this to the governor
himself. When the first news of the events in England which
lead to the Revolution, reached Virginia, much excitement was
caused and some disturbances. A report spread that the Catho-
lics in Maryland, aided by the Indians, were to attack the Pro-
testants of that Colony and Virginia, and in the country on the
upper parts of the Rappahannock and Potomac, a number of
parties of armed men assembled for defence, "ready" says
Nicholas Spencer, Secretary of State of Virginia, "to fly in ye
face of the government, soe that matters were tending to a Re-
bellion." He states that he did not think it possible that the
peace of the country could have been maintained but for the
news of the accession of William and Mary. The great majority
JACOBITISM IN VIRGINIA. 395
of Virginians were heartily pleased at the result of the Revolu-
tion, and gave their majesties a cordial and loyal support. Wil-
liamsburg, William and Mary College, King William, King and
Queen and Orange counties, are evidences of the popular feel-
ing. But there were a few exceptions, a few people who like
Captain Lumpkin, still retained the old loyalty to the Stuarts.
The two counsellors, Armistead and Allerton, together with a
third, Richard Lee the younger, refused to take the oaths, and
retired from the Council in 1691, though Lee, and it is believed,
Armistead, again became members a few years 'ater. A few
instances of this feeling appear in the documents in the "Calendar
of Virginia State Papers." On July 2d, 1689, one John Dod-
son gave information, that about Jan. 20th preceding, his
" Cozen Thomas Browne and myselfe having had severall dis-
courses about ye Transactions in England, he hath at severall
tymes reproached ye Kinge, that now is, and lately was stiled
ye prince of Aurange, with the titles of Rouge, Villian, Rebell
and Traytor, & this not only when not * * * knowne in
this Country, but by ye titell of ye prince of Orange, but since
it was publiquely known and reported in this countrey, that he
was proclaimed Kinge in England. A strange * * * verey
ffrequent with him to compare the said Kinge William to Oliver
Cromwell, making ye result of ye comparison to render Crom-
well an honest man & a saint, in respect to ye Kinge. The
Parliament, now sitting in England, as equally reproach' d with
dishonorable terms, affirming they were no parliament, but a
Company of Bad men, got together by ye power of ye sword to
execute their master Oliver's commands."
In regard to Captain Lumpkin but little information remains.
He was buried at Mattapony Church, King and Queen county,
where his broken tomb remains, with the following epitaph:
"Jacob Lumpkin
Obiit * die Sep. Anno. /Eri in 170S, ^Etatis 64
Dux Militium
Victor Hostium
Morte Victus
Pax * * * * * * * * Sepultus. "
But little of the military career of the valiant Captain has
396 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
come down to us. In the records of Middlesex county is an
order dated Oct. 2d, 1677, stating that 18 men, with horses,
were sent out of that county (by command of Governor Jeffreys)
on May 20th preceding, under the command of Captain Jacob
Lumpkin, and in Lancaster, May 29, 1678, is a certificate in
regard to a horse which was taken out in service against the
Indians, under command of Captain Jacob Lumpkin, and was
out five months. It is believed that Captain Lumpkin was an-
cestor of the family of the name in Virginia, and also of the
distinguished Southern jurists.]
A PROCLAMATION FOR A FAST DAY, 1691.
(From Original in Virginia Archives.)
[There is attached a fine impression on wafer of the colonial
seal with the motto " Endat Virginia quintum."]
By ye Rt. Hong' ble ye Lieut. Govern' r.
A proclamation Appointing a day of Humiliation and fasting :
It having pleased almighty God of his Infinite goodness and
mercy to keepe this their ma1"3 Dominion in peace when all
ye neighbouring Collonys have been in great Disturbance and
danger and ye Gen11 Assembly for this Country being now as-
sembled to Consider ve best means to Secure ye peace thereof
I ffrancis Nicholson Esq their Maj'k'5 Lieut- Govr of this their
Maj'ks Dominion by ye advice and Consent of ye Councill of
State and Desire of ye Gent of ye house of Burgesses doe here
by appoint that Satterday ye 25th this Instant be sett apart as a
day of humiliation and fasting for ye Gen" Assembly and Inhabi-
tants of James Citty humbly to implore Divine assistance in
Directing this Gen" Assembly to make such good and whole-
some laws as shall be for ye Glory of God ye Honor of their
Maj,ies and security peace and safety of this their Maj,ics Domin-
ion and Inhabitants thereof, and on fryday ye 8th day of May
ye same be p' formed throughout ye whole Country and ye min-
isters in ye Respective p'ishesare not to faile to p' forme Duties of
ye Day by Reading ye service of ye Church and preaching and
VIOLATION OF A TOBACCO PLANTING LAW. 397
all p'sons are to abstaine from servile work and labour that day,
given under my hand and ye Seale of ye Collony ye 24th day of
Ap" anno. Don:-, 1691.
ffR. Nicholson.
To the Sheriffe of Middx County his Deputy.
A Violation of a Tobacco Planting Law, 1691.
(From the Virginia State Archives. )
Dan'l Wade's Petition to be relieved from p't of fine imposed
for infraction of tobacco law relative to tobacco plants, 1691.
To the Rt. Honoble Francis Nicholson, Esqr, their Maj'ks Lieut.
Gor of Virga.
Dan'l Wade humbly presenteth:
That yor petr haveing Lived in this Colony about 35 y's alwaies
observed it to be constant practice of all planters while Tob° was
small, in weeding, where a plant was wanting, to supply the
place by takeing one out of a hill that had two, and yor petr
never hearing of any Law to the Contrary did the like this last
Summer, for which he, at a Court held for Surry County the
19th of this Instant, Jan'T, upon the Information of a malitious
Neighbour was fined ten thousand pds. of tob°, according to a
late Act in that case made and provided.
And for that yor petrs fault was only thro' Ignorance & not out
of any Contempt of Authority, haveing the last day of June
Cutting all his Tobacco plants growing in beds that he might
thereby manifest his obedience to the Law. Hee most humbly
Implores yor Honor favourable Consideration of his offence and
to remitt that part of his fine due to their Mas, viz1 5,000"' of
Tobacco.
And yor petr and in Duty bound shall Ever pray, &c.
[This petition has been thought worthy of insertion, as show-
ing something of the methods of tobacco planting in the 17th
century. The date must have been between October, 1690, and
398 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
October, 1692. The act referred to was passed March 23,
1661-2, re-enacted October, 1686, and in part repealed Septem-
ber, 1696. The clause violated was that which forbade planting
or replanting after June 1st, under a penalty of 10,000 pounds
tobacco.]
Petition of Edmund Jenings, Attorney-General, for
Increase of Salary, i6g2.
From Virginia State Archives.
To his Excellency ffrancis, Lord Howard of Effingham, his
Maj'tie Lieut, and Governr Gen'l of Virga, & ye Honble
Councell of State.
Edmund Jenings, His Maj,y Attorney Gen11, Most humbly
sheweth:
That in the yeare 1680 yor Petitionr was appointed ever since
and hath had the Honour to officiate in the quality aforesaid
ever since, in the beginning of which time & till late little busi-
ness of moment or consequence did offer or occur on the Crowne
side, soe that yorr Petition" continuall attendance not requisite
or expected at the gen11 Courts which your Petition1' conceives to
be some reason of ye small salary allowed yor Petition' r in the
quality aforesaid.
But whereas since the arrivall of his Excellency into this Do-
minion the Employment of yor Petition" in the quality aforesd
hath much encreased by reason of the Strict Inquiry & inspec-
tion of ye Breach & ye due execution of ye Laws & thereby yor
Petition" dayly or continuall attendance on yor Excellency &
Honrs is required, & whereas Severall Causes on the behalf of
his Ma,ye is prosecuted without ffee & divers Indictm,s proceeded
upon ag' severall offenders wcl' are insolvent, for w'1' the Assem-
bly formerly used to allow & pay & discharge the same but of
late rejected by them altho' for his Ma0'5 & Country's Service.
Wherefore yor Petition1" (with all due Submission) most hum-
bly Prays yor Excellency & Honrs to take the premises into yor
most Serious Consideration, and so make such additionall allow-
ance as shall be thought fitt & that yor Excellency & Honrs
VIRGINIA MILITIA IN THE REVOLUTION. 399
would bee pleased to represent the same to his most Sacred
Ma,ve & Councill for their allowance and Establishm'.
And yor Pe'tionr, as in Duty bound, shall ever pray, &c.
[Endorsed.]
Mr. Jennings, about Sal'ry, 1692.
The business of Mr. Jenning's office of att'y Gen1 greatly in-
creased since arrival of Dr. Effingham. Asks increase of Sal-
ary.
[It is probable that Effingham's diligence in executing the
laws was due chiefly to a desire to obtain fees and other perqui-
sites.
Edmund Jenings, youngest son of <£>ir Edmund Jenings, of
Ripon. Yorkshire, was born 1659, and died December 5, 1727.
He settled in Virginia, at "Ripon Hall," York county; was
Attorney-General of the Colony 1680-92, &c. ; member of the
Council from 1684; President of that body and acting Governor
from June, 1706, to August, 1710; Secretary of State, reviser of
laws, &c. He married Frances, daughter of Henry Corbin, and
had several children, among them Frances, who married Charles
Grymes, of Richmond county, and was an ancestress of General
R. E. Lee; Elizabeth, who married Robert Porteus, of Glouces-
ter county, and was mother of Beilby Porteus, Bishop of London,
and a son, Edmund, who was a prominent man in Maryland,
and who was grandfather of Edmund Randolph. See Dr. Lee's
Lee Family, pages 300-301, and The Curio (N. Y.), page 141.]
VIRGINIA MILITIA IN THE REVOLUTION.
(continued.)
May 9. Booker, Capt. Edward; for a fife for his Com'y
Militia & pay of Drummer & fifer, £2. 9. 4.
Booker, Capt. Edward; for Colours, Halberts, Drum & Fife,
to his Comp'y Militia, 9. 19. 6.
12. Bressie, Samuel, &c, for overlooking Workmen & car-
penters pay at Fort Steven, 37. 14. 4.
400 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Bressie, Henry, for pay, &c, as Quarter Master at Ports-
mouth, 220. 19. 7.
14. Buckner, Samuel; for rations of a detachm't of Capt.
Brook's Comp'y Militia, 5. 16. — .
16. Bromfield, Robert; for 1 Gun furnished Capt. Jas. Turn-
er's Min't Comp'y, 3. 10. — .
Bostick, William; for 1 Do. Rogers's Do., 1. 17.
Boyd, John, Sen'r; for 1 Do. Jas. Turner's Do., 2. 10. — .
17. Brewer, Edmund; for 5 Bushels of Meal to Capt. Dil-
lard's Comp'y, — . 10. — .
Bannerman, Benjamin; for 5 Tenements for Barracks at Ports-
mouth to Ap'l 8 last, 41. 9. 3.
21. Bedford Militia, for Bacon, &c, furnished by several
Persons, 27. 18. 3. *
24. Brown, John; for 2 Guns furnished Capt. John Bates's
Min't Comp'y, 5. .
Beasley, John; for 1 Do. Chs. Allen's Do., 3. .
26. Blankenship, Joseph; for 14 days pay as a spy against
the Cherokee a 5 s., 3. 10. — .
27. Brownlee, William, for paid for Provisions on Cherokee
Exped'n "p order Col. Christian, — . 10. — .
Bowman, John; for pay as Quar'r Master Gen'l on Do. (balce)
Gov'r & Council, 155. 1. 1.
Bowen, Moses; for 8 days attend' ce as an Express Do. by
order Col. Christian, 2. 8. — .
Bowyer, Thomas; for 99 days Service as Adjutant at T4 f*>
day, 7. 8. 6.
29. Blane, James; for a horse lost on Cherokee Exped'n al-
low'd by Comm. Claims, 27. 15. — .
June 3. Bledsoe, Anthony; for pay of Waggons & Comp'ys
at Fort P. Henry, &c. , fi acco't, 2157. 9. 9.
Bowyer, John; for pay of self & sundry Payrolls on Cherokee
Exped'n ^ do., 1856. 5. 9.
4. Bannerman, Benjamin; for sundry Persons for houses for
Barracks, ^ acco't, 35. 5. — .
7. Brabston, William; for 16 days hire^ See Edw",
of a Packhorse, 1 — . [• Williams's
Beaks, Christopher; for 16 Do., 1 — . J Acco't.
13. Bickley, Francis; for a Gun for the use of Capt. Charles
Dabney's Min't Comp'y, 2. 10. — .
VIRGINIA MILITIA IN THE REVOLUTION. 401
23. Bayne, Richard; for expences to the Guard with the
Cooks in Pittsylvania, 7. 17. 8.
28. Bledsoe, Anthony; for pay of sundry Persons at Fort P.
Henry "p acco't, 108. 19. 3.
Buchanan, Andrew; for pay, &c. , as Major in Caroline Mili-
tia bal. *p acco't, 3. 4. 1.
July n. Bryan, Frederick; for sundry ferriages & Diets fur-
nished Chas. City, &c, Militia, 3. 1. — .
26. Baker, Capt. William; for pay of his Comp'y Militia at
Suffolk, Dec'r, 1775, P acco't, 31. 8. — .
28. Ball, James; for Bacon & Flour furnished the Chester-
field Militia, p acco't, 36. 4. 5.
Sept'r 3. Bacon, Capt. John; for pay of his Comp'y of New-
Kent Ditto, p acco't, 121. — . 8.
5. Bartlet, Anthony; for a Gun furnished Capt. Thos. Bart-
let's Mila Compv (see Jno. Corner), 4. — . — .
11. Bower, Nicholas; for Waggon hire with Prince Edward
Militia, p acco't, 12. 15. — .
Burton, Capt. John; for sundries furnished Mechlenburg Ditto
P acco't, 60. 5. 2.
13. Bruce, Capt. Charles; for sundries furnished the Orange
Ditto, 'p acco't, 9. 6. 11.
Barbour, Thomas; for Ditto, Ditto, 64. 8. — .
1777. Sept'r 15. Bernard, John; for provisions furnished the
Buckingham Militia, p acco't, 2. 7. 7.
Brame, William; for a Gun ditto, Capt. Minor's Militia Compy
P acco't, 2. 10. — .
18. Barksdale, Hickerson; for Waggon hire to the 12th Ins't
inclusive, 8. 5. — .
Bagby, Richard; for expences after a Deserter. P acco't &
Cert., 1. 4. 6.
19. Bonner, Capt. Jeremiah; for pay & rations of his Com'y
of Prince George Militia, 82. 7. 7.
Bowles, Capt. David; for Ditto, Henrico Ditto, 171. 3. 6.
Boswell, Thomas; for pay & forage as Major of Gloster Ditto,
7. 16. -.
Bartlett, Capt. Thomas; for Ditto of his Comp'y Spotsylva-
nia Ditto, 142. 8. 5.
Barton, William; for pay as a sergeant & Sergeant Major in
the Militia, P acco't, 7. 14. 4.
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22. Branch, Capt. Benjamin; for pay, &c, of his Comp'y
Chesterfield Ditto, 229. 4. 2.
Brooks, Christopher; for Waggon hire with Ditto, &c. , to
this day included, 17. 15. — .
Baugh, Capt. Richard; for pay, Rations, &c. , for his Ditto,
<$* acco't, 214. 1. — .
Bibb, Capt. Richard; for Ditto Goochland Ditto, <P> acco't,
159. 1. 10.
23. Bobit, William; for expences with a sick soldier of Capt.
Witcher's Mila Compy, 2. 12. — .
27. Bates, Capt. John; for pay, &c, of his Comp- of Buck-
ingham Militia, <$> acco1, 165. 13. 2.
.Barksdale, Hickerson; for Waggon hire, 'p acco' & cert., 10.
17. — .
29. Broadnax, Capt. Edward; for pay, &c. , of his Compy of
Lunenburg Militia, ^ accot., 213. 17. 7.
Bruce, Capt. Charles; for Ditto Orange Ditto to 28 Ins' & 9
days to return, 211. 13. 1.
Bray, James; for pay as Waggon Master, ^ accot. & Cert.,
2. — . — .
30. Bruce, Capt. Charles; for pay, &c, of his Comp5' Orange
Militia, f>> acco't, 30. 11. 2.
Brooke, Christopher; for Waggon hire, "p acco1 bal°V 3. 10. — .
Octr 1. Burton, Capt. John; for pay, &c. , of his Comp-
Mecklenburg Militia, ^ acco1, 202. 8. 6.
2. Brooking, Col. Vivian; for pay, &c, of the Militia at
Hampton, ^ acco1, 23. 13. — .
3. Bennott, Walter; for Ditto as Surgeon to the Militia, ^
acco', 9. 18. — .
9. Burwell, Lewis; for Ditto Lieut. Col0 to Brunswick Battal"
^ acco', 29. 18. — .
18. Billups, Capt. Richard; for Ditto his Compv Gloster
Militia, &c, "p acco', 250. 17. 1.
21. Brooking, Vivian; for damages to a Gun taken for the
use of Militia, 'p acco', 2. 19. 6.
22. Booker, Capt. Edward; for pay, provision, &c, for his
Compy Ditto, ^ acco', 75. 2. 4.
28. Blunt, Benjamin; Major for Ditto, two Comps of South-
ampton Ditto, p acco1, 373. 7. 3.
VIRGINIA MILITIA IN THE REVOLUTION. 403
Billups, Capt. John; for Ditto sundry guards of Gloster Ditto,
^ acco', 40. 10. — .
Novr 4. Burgess, Nathaniel; for Ferriage of Mecklenburg
xMilitia, "p acco1, i. 10. — .
Brough, Robert; for 8 days' pay as adjutant to the Ditto at
Hampton, *p acco1, i. 4. — .
5. Bryan, Frederick; for ferriages to sundry Militia Compa-
nies, <P acco', 15. — . 3.
6. Burton, Col. John; for pay, &c, for several Guards of
Northamp" Militia, $ acco' 28S. 3. 5.
Buford, Capt. Henry; for Ditto for his Compy Bedford Ditto,
P> acco' bal., 388. 11. 1.
15. Brown, Thomas; for a Rifle furnished Capt. Thomas Dil-
lard's Min' Comp-v, f)> Cert., 3. 5. — .
18. Bright, Capt. Robert; for pay of his Compy of Eliza City
Militia, "p acco', 106. 11. 9.
20. Beale, John; for pay of a Drummer & fifer of Essex
Militia & repair5 Drum, &c, 2. 17. 6.
Boiling, Thomas; for pay & rations as Major to Chesterfield
Ditto, P acco", 6. 6. 8.
Bass, Joseph; for Ditto Lieut. Col0 to Amelia Battalion, ^9>
acco1, 26. 13. 4.
22. Bledsoe, Anthony; for sundry persons, "p acco' & Cer-
tificates, 364. — . 5.
Decr 2. Boone, Capt. Daniel; for pay & rations of his Compy
Kentucky Militia, ^ acco', 713. 19. 4.
8. Brock, Capt. Thomas; for pay of his Ditto Princess Anne
Ditto, ^ acco1, 47. 9. 2.
10. Broadnax, Capt. Edward; for Robt. Wilson's waggon
hire (see acco1 Sep1 29, last), 3. 10. — .
12. Bowyer, John; for Rations for the Militia officers of Bote-
tourt omitted in pay rolls, 32. — . — .
16. Barksdale, Hickerson; for addit1 allow00 for Waggon hire
(see accot. 18 Sep1, last), 2. 15. — .
17. Bressie, Capt. William; for pay, rations, &c. , of his
Compy Norfolk Militia, 130. 9. 8.
20. Butts, Capt. Thomas; for pay of Mattw Brett omitted in
his pay roll, 2. 8. — .
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
404 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
ABSTRACTS OF VIRGINIA LAND PATENTS.
Prepared by W. G. Stanard.
(495) Alice Edloe, widcw, 350 acres in the County of Hen-
rico (vizt. ) between Harrow Attocks and the falls, on the same
side of the river with the former place, some two miles and a
half from Harrow Attocks, and adjoining a swamp called the
great Swamp. Due to her as follows (vizt.): 50 acres for her
personal adventure and 300 for the transportation of six persons,
Robert Caftons, Robert Salsbury, Christpher Gosse, Thomas
Bartlett, Thomas Wade, Sarah Glover. By Harvey, June 1st,
1637.
(496) William Hatcher, 850 acres at Appamattock river,
450 thereof lying on the Swift Creek [1] (50 of which is allowed
for a small island therein, with the swamps and marshes adjoin-
ing), and 400 acres more " sideing upon " said before mentioned
land, and extending into the woods, said lands due as follows
(vizt.): 450 acres by assignment from William Clarke, and 400
for his own personal adventure and the transportation of seven
persons (names below). By Harvey, July 10, 1637.
William Hatcher, Benjamin Gregory, Thomas Brown, Charles
Howell, Elizabeth Williams, Richard Radford, Jon. Winchester,
Alice Emmerson.
note.
[1] Still retaining the name as Swift Creek, Chesterfield
county.
(497) William Cotton [i], 350 acres in the main branches
of Hungar's Creek [now Northampton county], and adjoining
the land of Captain William Stone. Due as follows (vizt.): 100
for the personal adventures of himself and his wife, Ann Graves,
and 250 acres for the transportation of five persons (names be-
low). By Harvey, July 10, 1637.
William Cotton, Ann Graves, Eleanor Hill, Richard Hill,
Edward Esson, and Domingo and Samso, negroes.
ABSTRACTS OF VIRGINIA LAND PATENTS. 405
NOTE.
[i] William Cotton was minister of the Lower Parish of Acco-
mac as early as 1634, and died in 1640. A deed recorded at
Northampton Court-house shows that his mother, Joane, lived
at Banbury, Cheshire. Captain William Stone, who is mentioned
as owning neighboring land, was afterwards Governor of Mary-
land, and was brother-in-law to Mr. Cotton. Verlinda, daugh-
ter of Rev. William Cotton and Ann, his wife, married Thomas
Burdett, who settled in Charles county, Maryland. In 1658 she
was a widow living at Nanjamie.
(498) John Baker, 200 acres in Henrico County, near the
Varinas, adjoining the land of Seath Ward and the lands now
in the possession of John Baker and William Davis, and extend-
ing towards Captain Davis's bottoms. Due for the transporta-
tion of four persons, John Clarke, Morgan Watkins, John Mills,
and Elizabeth Wright. By Harvey, July 17, 1637.
(499) Hannah Boyes, daughter and heir of Luke Boyes,
deceased, 300 acres in Henrico County, adjoining the river and
the lands of Alice Edloe, her mother. Due as follows (vizt. ):
50 acres in right of her father, Luke Boyse, for his personal
adventure, and 250 for the transportation of five persons, Thomas
Lewis, Robert Hallam, Joseph Ryall, Edward Holland, and
Oliver Allen. By Harvey, July 13, 1637.
(500) Matthew; Edloe, son and heir of Matthew Edloe,
late of Virginia, deceased, 1,200 acres on the north side of James
River, lying over against Upper Chippokes Creek, bounded on
the south by the river and on the west by the woods towards
Dancing Point [1]. Due for the transportation of 24 persons
(names below). By Harvey, July 12, 1637.
Matthew Edloe, Hugh Tydder, William Deane. Edward
Tompson, William Cox, Elizabeth Jax, Griff. Roberts, Fr. Rob-
erts, Jon. Licheston, Peter Homes, Evans Kemp, Jon. Buxton,
Thomas Crosby, Rand. Heyward, Henry Croft, Thomas Morris,
Thomas Rogers, Stephen Pettus, Ann Jones, William Marshen,
Jon. Bethune, Thomas Martin, Jon. Seaton, George Prinkland.
406 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
NOTE.
[i] Still retains the name.
(501) Thomas Shippey [i], 300 acres about three miles
above Curies [2] in the County of Henrico, on a great branch
of Four Mile Creek. Due as follows: 50 for his personal adven-
ture, and 250 for the transportation of five persons, Elizabeth
Shippey, Jeffery Browne, Robert Cole, Thomas Brookes, John
Cawker. By Harvey, July 11, 1637.
NOTES.
[1] Thomas Shippey, the patentee, or his son was assessed
with three tithables at Bermuda Hundreds in Henrico in April,
1679. In June, 1672, is recorded in Henrico an agreement of
Edward Hatcher, Thomas Shippey and John Davis to go on a
trading expedition among the Indians. In the same county is a
deed recorded August, 1678, for Thomas Shippey, of Bermuda
Hundred, conveying land to Edward Stratton, who had married
his daughter, Martha. On September 22, 1698, there is recorded
a suit by John Archer, who "married the relict of Thomas Ship-
pey, and in August, 1706, a suit by Mr. Richard Kendall, who
married an orphan of Thomas Shippey. The will of Thomas
Shippey, proved Henrico, October, 1688, leaves all the property
he had by his wife to be equally divided between his wife and
child, and bequeathes certain land to daughtei Frances. The
will of Martha Stratton, widow, proved Henrico, April, 1696,
makes a bequest to her granddaughter, Frances Shippey. There
are also of record in Henrico the marriage bond, dated January,
1695-6, of John Archer and Frances Shippey and (dated Janu-
ary 22, 1693-4) °f Benjamin Hudson and Elizabeth Shippey.
[2] No member of the family of Curie appears to have lived
or owned land in Henrico at this time, so that it is most probable
that the name "Curies" is derived from the winding course of
the river here.
GENEALOGY. 401
GENEALOGY.
ROBERT PARKER'S WILL, 1671.
In his researches concerning the family of Parker, the late H. G. Som-
erby made abstracts of a remarkable group of wills.
Robert Parker, in his will, written 13th November, 1671, proved in
1673, mentions property in Bosham, Midhurst and Southampton, sons
George and John, daughters Abigail Martin, Margaret, Ann and Con-
stance, and says: "Item if any of my daughters are willing and will
renounce their legacy in England and goe to Virginia in America, I doe
hereby will thay that daughter shall have for her portion whatsoever due
to me my heires or assignes with my Plantation, housing, orchards and
stocks running all purchases with my Penny with all right of my Patent
to her and heires forever with Patent and other things concerning my
Estate is in the hands of Mr John Wise at Ocnancok in Northampton
county in Accomake the Plantation in Anduen River." {New Eng. Hist.
& Gen. Reg., 32, 337. )
The English Ancestry of Col. Wm. Bernard, Col. Geo.
Reade and Gabriel Throckmorton, of Virginia.
A CHART WITH NOTES.
Prepared by C. Wickliffe Throckmorton, New York.
NOTES.
^Pedigree to these points shown in Burke's Peerage and Baronetage,
Burke's Extinct Peerage, Visitations of Yorkshire, Harleian Society
Publications, Xo\. XVI; Visitation of Northamptonshire, MSS. in British
Museum; Visitation of Huntingdonshire, Camden Society, Vol. XLIX;
Visitation of Lincolnshire, in "Genealogist," new series, Vol. VIII;
Baker" s Northamptonshire ; Gentleman' s Magazine, July, 181 5; Foster's
Pedigrees of Yorkshire Families ; Collinson" s Somerset ; Surtee's Dur-
ham ; Suckling's Suffolk.
The Throckmorton descent from- this point is deduced from the follow-
ing authorities: MS. Visitation of Huntingdonshire, 1684, in Heralds
College, and Pedigree filed at Heralds College in 1767 by John Throck-
morton, of Virginia; both printed in William and Mary Quarterly, Vol.
V, page 17; Wills of Robert, 1664; Robert, of Little Paxton, 1669, [1669?]
in which he leaves to his brother Gabriel his "plantation and effects in
Kent Co., Va.;" and of Robert Throckmorton, of Hail Western, Hunt-
408 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
ingdonshire, 1767, leaving property to John Throckmorton, of Virginia;
Parish registers of Ellington, Warboys, and Little Paxton, Huntingdon-
shire; monument in Little Paxton church of Robert Throckmorton, 1699
(brother of Gabriel, 1665-1707), epitaph stating he was born in Virginia,
&c.
fThe Reade descent from Sir Thos. Windebank is shown in the Vir-
ginia Magazine of History and Biography, Vol. IV, 204, &c.
(1). Col. Wm. Bernard settled in Nansemond county, Va., about 1640;
member of the Virginia Council between 1642-3, and March, 1659-6
{Hen., I, 239, 526, &c); d. 31st March, 1665. Will of his brother, Sir
Robert Bernard, Bart., of Brampton Hall, County Huntingdonshire,
dated 5th December, 1665, proved 15th May, 1666, " I give to my brother
William's son, now at Brampton (the father dying 31st March, 1665),
^100 if he live to be 18; and I leave him to my son John to bring up,
and some care to be had to enquire what his father left him in Virginia."
(2). Daughter of Baron Scroop, of Masham and Upsall, and a de.
scendant of Edward I.
(3). A daughter of Ralph Nevill, Earl of Westmoreland, by his first
wife, Margaret Stafford, and a descendant of Edward I.
(4). Daughter of Lionel, Duke of Orleans, son of Edward III.
(5). The celebrated Hotspur.
(6). Her mother was Joan, daughter of John of Gaunt, son of Ed-
ward III.
(7). Sir Edward Dymoke, of Scrivelsby, Lincolnshire, hereditary
champion of England, and sheriff of Lincolnshire; officiated as cham-
pion at the coronations of Edward VI, Queen Mary, and Queen Eliza-
beth; descended from Edward I, through Thomas of Brotherton, Earl
of Norfolk, and the Princess Joan d'Acres.
(S). He patented 300 acres in Charles county, Va. [then including
Gloucester), at the " white marsh," August 24th, 1637 (and was himself
a headright), and 600 acres on the west side of the Nansemond river in
1644.
(9). Vestryman of Ware Parish, 1672-78 (Ware Parish Vestry Book).
Names in chart in small capitals are " Magna Charta Barons."
[An extensive genealogy of the Throckmortons was published in the
William and Mary Quarterly, III, 46-52, 192-195, 240-273; IV, 128-130,
202. Col. Wm. Bernard's descendants are the families of Rootes, Cobb,
&c. (of which a genealogy is given in the Virginia Magazine of History
and Biography, IV, 204-211, 332-333. Also a branch of the Thompson
family of Culpeper county (see Slaughter's History of St. Mark's Parish),
of the Thorntons (for whom see William and Mary Quarterly). The
descendants of Col. George Reade are more numerous. Among them
are the Smiths of "Shooters Hill" (see William and Mary Quarterly),
Lewises of "Warner Hall," &c, Washingtons and Nelsons.]
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412 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
THE PARKER FAMILY
Of Northampton and Accomac Counties.
Compiled from Records of Accomac and Northampton Counties, Manu-
scripts and the Family Bible. By R. LI. S.
The Parker family came early from England to the Colony of Vir-
ginia, and are recorded in the records of Northampton county as early
as 1654.
The family seat in England, I believe to be " Park Hall," in Stafford-
shire, descendants of the Earls of Morley and Monteagle; but of this
matter I will speak later; same family as the Earls of Macclesfield.
There appears on the records of Northampton county, Virginia, Vol.
IV, pa. 226, " Robert Parker and his wife Joan, Dec. 9, 1654." Vol. VII,
pa. 2, "Philip Parker, March 28, 1656."
" Capt. George Parker, Gent.," Vol. IV, pa. 226, Records of North-
ampton county, 1656. He was High Sheriff of Accomac county, Va.,
and a member of the County Courts, both of Northampton and Acco-
mac counties, and was a brother of Robert Parker, and John, Philip and
Thomas Parker also appear on the records at the same time; but
Thomas is not mentioned again, and it is thought he returned to Isle of
Wight county; as my mother's record states that our ancestor, George
Parker, came from Isle of Wight county to the Eastern Shore. And a
will of Thomas Parker is recorded in Isle of Wight county, dated No-
vember 16, 16S5, and recorded February 9, 1685, wherein he gives his
" Uplands to his son Thomas, which land was known afterwards as
Macclesfield." The name of "Macclesfield" was not mentioned in
the will as the name of the land, but is now known to be the same land
described in this will as my Uplands. The same will gives " my Island
land to son John."
Captain George Parker, Gent., of the county of Accomac, Eastern
Shore, Virginia, bought land in Accomac county called " Poplar Grove,"
and in each will of his descendants, as well as his own, this property has
been left by father to eldest son, for many generations, always to son
George, except in one instance to "Thomas," who in turn leaves the
place to his son, Judge George Parker, of Northampton county, who
leaves it to his son, Severn Eyre Parker, who sold it to a Mr. Edmund
Poulson about 1840. So thus this tract of land is traced in the records
of Northampton county from 1654 to 1840, or thereabouts.
Capt. George Parker, Gent., who afterwards became major, was com-
missioner of both Accomac and Northampton counties. A member of
of the County Court, 1658 and 1663, and continued a justice until his
death, in 1674. This will is recorded in Vol. 1673 to 1676, page 184.
Northampton County Records, Sept. 10, 1674.
GENEALOGY. 413
Robert Parker and his wife Joan returned to England. There is a
power of attorney recorded In Isle of Wight county Court-House from
Robert Parker, of Northampton county, Eastern Shore of Virginia,
dated May, 1661, and he was a brother of Capt. George Parker, Gent.
Robert Parker and his wife Joan owned a place in England called
" Cowpers Hill " and also " Meadhurst," and Lord Montague held the
Parker's claim and collected their rents while they were in Virginia.
The records also mention Elizabeth Parker, who was 24 years old in
1666, and Catherine Parker, who was 20 years old January 17, 1665.
Extracts from Capt. George Parker, Gent., of "Poplar Grove," will
dated 1674, recorded Sept. 10, 1674: "To his eldest son, George Par-
ker, he bequeaths his home lands on the north side of Onancock creek,
after the death of his wife Florence " (these " home lands on north side "
of Onancock creek is the tract called " Poplar Grove "), he also gives
to his son George all his land and property in England. To his son,
John Parker, he gives land on south side of Onancock creek. To his
youngest sons, Philip and Charles, he devises all other lands. To his
daughter, Abigail, he gives stock money and servants. He had a
daughter, Catherine, but as she is not mentioned in his will, it is proba-
ble she died before her father. He mentions only one brother in his
will.
John Parker, his brother, lived on a large tract of land, also in Acco-
mac county, Virginia, called Mattaponi, and is buried there in the gar-
den, near the grave of his son Robert Parker.
Major George Parker, Gent., eldest son of Captain George Parker,
Gent., died in 1724. See Vol. 17 15 to 17 19, Northampton County Re-
cords, pa. 210. His will was recorded at Accomac county, Va., July 14,
1724. He leaves to his eldest son, George Parker, the half of the home
lands, lying on the north side of Onancock creek, being about 825 acres.
(He lived at " Poplar Grove.") To his son Charles he gives all his land
lying on Pungoteague creek, bought of Mr. Justinean Yoe [Yeo], con-
taining 959 acres. To his son Henry he gives the land lying on " Back
Creek" adjoining that of "my eldest son, George Parker's land," also
situated on the north side of Onancock creek, and a part of the original
"home place." To his son Bennett he gives part of the Wickenough
Neck land in Somerset county, Maryland, it being 300 acres. To his
son Richard he gives the balance of the Wickenough Neck land, being
also 300 acres. To his son Philip he gives all the land lying in " My
Neck,", on Onancock creek, not already given to George and Henry."
(This land is still called "Parker's Neck" to this day.) He had also
one daughter named Anne Parker. He married Ann Scarborough, the
daughter of Charles Scarborough (the son of Edmund Scarborough,
Surveyor-General of Virginia), of Accomac county, Va., and Elizabeth
Bennett (a daughter of Governor Richard Bennett, of Virginia). See
the will of Governor Bennett, also that of his son Richard Bennett, who
414 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
mention George Parker and Ann Scarborough and their children and
also the children of Charles Scarborough and Theoderic Bland.
George Parker, Gent., eldest son of Major George Parker, Gent., and
Ann Scarborough, died 1734. Will recorded in Will-Book Northampton
County Records, 172910 1737, (who was the George Parker, sheriff of
Accomac, 1730 and 1731?). He married Elizabeth (maiden name not
known). He leaves to eldest son George the " home lands " (" Poplar
Grove ") on north side of Onancock creek, where he now resides, " ex-
cept where Mr. Watts lives, this tract he gives to his son John, it being
400 acres, adjoining my Back creek property (this last was the property
left by Capt. George Parker, Gent., to his son Henry, who dying with-
out heirs, left it to his nephew, George Parker). To his son Thomas he
gives 300 acres of this same tract, left him by his Uncle Henry. To his
son Levin he gives 140 acres on Pocomoke river. He had also, sons:
Charles and Clement, and four daughters: Ann, Sarah, Priscilla and
Betty.
George Parker. Gent., eldest son of George Parker, Gent., of " Pop-
lar Grove" and Elizabeth, his wife. Married twice — 1st, Sarah, and
2nd, Susannah. Neither maiden name is known to me. He died in
1757, without a will, and his property was divided by law, January 20,
1757. George, his only son, inherited the "home lands," "Poplar
Grove " amongst other property. There were five daughters: Catherine,
Elizabeth, Sarah, Ann and Susannah.
This only son, George Parker, Jun'r, as he styles himself, in his family-
Bible, which is in my possession, states in his own hand-writing that he
is "the sftn of George Parker and Sarah, his wife, and was born Oct.
28, 1735. He died Oct., 17S4, and his will is recorded at Accomac Co.
Court-House, Oct. 27, 1784, but is dated Aug. 13, 1784. He married
twice — first, Ada Bagwell; second, Sarah Andrews.
George Parker, Jun'r, of " Poplar Grove," only son of George Par-
ker, Gent., and Sarah, his wife. Married (1st) Ada Bagwell (daughter
of Thomas Bagwell and Elizabeth, his wife), March 8, 1756. Their
children (as recorded by himself 1 were:
Thomas Parker, b. January 8, 1757; he married Elizabeth Andrews.
He was ensign 2nd Va. Regt. Jan. 4, 1777; lieutenant Oct. 13, 1777;
wounded and captured at Savannah; exchanged Dec. 22, 1780; served
to close of war. Another account states he was captured at German-
town. He died Dec, 1S19. Had issue: (a) Elizabeth, married Mease
Smith; (b\ Maria, married Hack.
George Parker, b. May 13, 1758; died Sept. t6, 1759.
Elizabeth Parker, b. Feb. 27, 1760; married, 1st, Mr. Teackle; 2nd,
Mr. Reed.
George Parker, b. May 10, 1761; died July 12, 1826.
Ann Parker, b. Aug. 25, 1763; married Littleton Upshur, Esq., of
Northampton county, Va., who left descendants. Among them are
GENEALOGY. 415
Samuel Johnston, M. D., of Baltimore, Maryland, a celebrated physi-
cian, and his sisters, Miss Emily Upshur Johnston and Mrs. George
Dennis, of Princess Ann, Somerset Co., Maryland.
George Parker, the third son of George Parker, Jun'r, and Ada, his
wife, was elected a judge of the General Court of Va., Dec, 1815. He
was married three times. His first wife was Margaret Eyre, Northampton
county, Va., by whom he had one son — and only child — Severn Eyre
Parker, of "Kendall Grove." He married, 2nd, Mrs. Stith, and 3rd,
Mrs. Savage, two sisters, daughters of Mr. Isaac Smith, of Northamp-
ton county, Va., but had no issue by either marriage. They were sisters
of Mrs. Donnell and Mrs. Gilmer, of Baltimore, Maryland, all celebrated
beautiful women, the last two have many descendants in Baltimore,
Maryland.
Judge George Parker died July, 1826, and is buried in St. Paul's
graveyard Baltimore, Maryland. He inherited the old "homelands"
" Poplar Grove," the family seat of the Parkers, and left it to his son,
Severn Eyre Parker, who sold it about 1840 to Mr. Edmund Poulson,
whose family, I believe, still own it. Thus the old "home lands," on
the north side of Onancock creek, past from the Parkers hands in whose
possession it had remained since 1654.
General Severn Eyre Parker, of " Kendall Grove," and last owner of
" Poplar Grove," was member of the House of Delegates from North-
ampton county, and M. C. 1819-21. He married, 1st, Maria Teackle,
they had one daughter, Margaret Eyre Parker, who married, in 1836,
Lieutenant George P. Upshur, U. S. Navy, who died at Spezia, Italy.
They left no descendants. *
Mrs. Maria Teackle. Parker died Nov. 7, 1815.
Severn Eyre Parker married the second time, in 1822, Catherine Ged-
den Prunell, of Worcester county, Maryland, June 26, 1822. She was
born March 22, 1796, and died Nov. 21, 1848. They had, also, one
daughter, and only child, Catherine Purnell Parker, b. May 30, 1S34.
She married Robert S. Costin, of Northampton county, Va., Dec. 7,
1853. Their children were:
Margaret Eyre, b. March 29, 1855; d. .Sept. 21, 1855.
Severn Parker, b. May 5, 1857; d. Jan. 30, 1883. A young and most
promising physician.
Catherine Purnell, b. July 12, 1859; married Madison Rush, of Phila-
delphia, Pa., Oct. 2, 1884. They have three daughters.
William Francis, b. Oct. 17, 1862; married Nov. 6, 1893, Elizabeth
Boardly Post, of Baltimore, Md.
Margaret Spady, b. Feb. 26, 1865; married Nov., 1888, Ridgely Du-
vall, Jun'r, of Baltimore, Md. They have one son.
Severn Parker, b. March 2, 1893.
Ridgely Duvall, Jun'r, d. June, 1895.
Annie, b. April 18, 1868; d. Aug. 6, 1883.
416 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Roberts. Costin, d. 1893.
Catherine Purnell Parker, his widow, still resides at " Kendall Grove,"
Northampton county, Va.
George Parker, Jun'r, only son of George Parker, Gent., of " Poplar
Grove," married the second time Sarah Andrews (daughter of Jacob
Andrews, of "Sylvan Retreat," and Margaret Joynes, his wife), Janu-
ary, 1775-
They had three children: Sarah Pafker, born November 5, 1776; John
Andrews Parker, born September 20, 1779; Jacob Parker, born Novem-
ber 10, 1782.
Sarah Parker married George Ker, of Scotland. She died Septem-
ber, 1822, and left one son, Dr. John Ker, who left many descendants,
and one daughter, Margaret Ker, who married Mr. Snead, of Accomac
county, and had one son, Smith Snead, Esqr., who married Miss Den-
nis and left three daughters and two sons. One daughter, Susan Den-
nis Snead, married Mr. Charles Snead, and resides in Baltimore, Md.,
and has one daughter, Susan Dennis Snead.
Margaret Ker Snead, unmarried.
Elizabeth Snead, died.
Edward Snead, died.
Snead, died.
John Andrews Parker, eldest son of George Parker, Jun'r, and Sarah
Andrews, his second wife, was born September 20, 1779, was member of
the House of Delegates for Accomac, 1802-3, &c-> and married Harriet
Burleigh Darby in 1800 (daughter of Colonel John Darby, of " Occo-
hannocki' and "Oak Grove," Northampton county, Va., and Esther
Christian, his wife, a daughter of Michael Christian and Patience Mich-
ael).
They had four daughters: Caroline Darby Parker; Eliza Burleigh
Parker; Sarah Andrews Parker; Arinthea Darby Parker, born February
19, 1807.
The three eldest died in early childhood, and John Andrews Parker
died August, 1810. Harriet Burleigh Darby, his wife, died August, 1840.
Arinthea Darby Parker married James Macon Nicholson, of Baltimore,
Md., June 21, 1838 (son of Judge Joseph Hopper Nicholson and Rebecca
Lloyd, his wife, a daughter of Edward Lloyd IV, of "Wye House,"
Talbot county, Md., and Elizabeth Tayloe, a daughter of Colonel John
Tayloe, of " Mt. Airy," Richmond county, Va.). They had three daugh-
ters: Harriet Burleigh Nicholson, born December 25, 1840, died June,
1841 ; Rebecca Lloyd Nicholson, born May 28, 1842; Leila Parker Nich-
olson, born October 30, 1845, died December 17, 1871.
Rebecca Lloyd Nicholson married twice. First, Captain John Eager
Howard Post, of Baltimore, Md. Second, Edward Shippen, M. D., of
Philadelphia, Pa.
Captain John Eager Howard Post was Adjutant of the 1st Maryland
GENEALOGY. 417
Cavalry, C. S. A., and served with distinction nnder General Stonewall
Jackson and with General J. E. B. Stuart, and when the war was over
returned to his home in Baltimore and was married April 17, 1866.
They had five children — four sons and one daughter — all of whom
died in early childhood but one son, J. E. Howard Post, who now re-
sides in Baltimore, Md.
Captain J. E. Howard Post died February 12, 1876. He was the son
of Eugene Post, of New York fa son of Dr. Wright Post and Mary
Bayley, his wife) and Margaret Elizabeth Howard (a daughter of Gov-
ernor George Howard, of Maryland, and Prudence Ridgely, of " Hamp-
ton," his wife. George Howard was son of Colonel John Eager
Howard, of Revolutionary fame).
Rebecca Lloyd Post, widow of Captain John Eager Howard Post,
was married to Edward Shippen, M. D., of Philadelphia, December 3,
1878. They had one child, a son, Lloyd Parker Shippen, born October
18, 1879, wno now resides in Baltimore, Md.
Dr. Edward Shippen died April 22, 1895. He was the son of Dr.
William Shippen, of Philadelphia, and Mary Louisa Shore, of Peters-
burg, Va., and a lineal descendant of Edward Shippen, the first mayor
of Philadelphia, and also of the Lees, Carters, Byrds, of Westover, &c,
Farleys of Virginia, &c. He was a distinguished surgeon during the
Civil War, and, among other services, had charge of the Capitol at
Washington when it was used as a hospital, where he had more than
one thousand wounded men under his care Afterwards he was with
General Griffin, as Surgeon-in-Chief of the Fifth Army Corps, and
afterwards was Medical Director of the Twenty-third Army Corps, under
General Scofield, where he remained during the remainder of the war.
See Pennsy/i'ania Magazine of History, Vol. I, for pedigree, &c, of the
Shippen family.
Jacob Parker, second son of George Parker, Jun'r, and Sarah An-
drews, married Nancy Stratton, born February 2, 1795, died May 28,
1883 (a daughter of John Stratton and Lucy Digges, who was a daughter
of Dudley Digges).
They had four children: John S. Parker, married Anne Floyd; Alfred
Parker, died unmarried; Anne Parker, married D. Alexander Thorn;
Sarah Parker, married Dr. George Upshur.
John Stratton Parker married Anne Floyd, a daughter of John Ken-
dall Floyd and Anne Stockley Teackle. They had five children: Mar-
garet Andrews Parker, born November, 1S40; John Parker; Lucy Digges
Parker, born 1844; Nancy Stratton Parker; Catherine Parker; Jacob
Parker.
John, Catherine and Jacob died unmarried. Nancy Stratton Parker
resides still in Northampton county, Va. Lucy Digges Parker married
C. C. Willard, of Washington, D. C, and resides there. They have no
children.
6
418 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Margaret Andrews Parker married Severn Eyre, of "Eyre Hall,"
Northampton county, Va. They had three children: William Littleton
Eyre, born May, 1871, died April 23^ 1894; Grace T. Eyre, born Septem-
ber, 1872, married Richard B. Taylor, November 19, 1897, a son of Dr.
Robert Taylor, of Norfolk, Va., and Lelia Baker, his wife; Mary Eyre,
born April, 1875, married William H. DeCourcey Wright, April 14, 1898,
son of Judge D. Geraud Wright, of Baltimore, Md., and Louisa Wigg-
fall, a daughter of General Wiggfall, C. S. A.
These records have been gathered from the Northampton county
records, my mother's (Arinthea Darby Parker, wife of fames M. Nich-
olson, of Baltimore, Md.) manuscript, the Family Bible of George
Parker, Jun'r, my great grandfather.
Rebecca Llovd Post Shippen,
nee Nicholson.
June, iSgS. (Mrs. Edward Shippen.)
209 Monument St. IV. , Baltimore, Md.
THE RODES FAMILY.
The English portion of the following genealogy is compiled from
Familiae Minornm Gentium, by Joseph Hunter, Vol. II, pages 583-87,
Harleian Society Publications.
John1 Rodes, of Staveley Woodthorpe, Yorkshire, married Attelina,
daughter of Thomas Hewet, of Wales, Yorkshire, and had a son, Fran-
cis2 Rodes, of Staveley Woodthorpe, Esq., made Sergeant at Law 21st
August, 1582; Justice of the Common Pleas 29th June, 1585; purchased
Barlborough, Houghton and other considerable estates. Will dated
7th June, 29th [year] Elizabeth; proved 28th April, 1591. Francis3
Rodes married (I) Elizabeth, daughter of Brian Sandford, of Thorpe-
Solwin, Esq.; buried at Staveley; (II) Mary, daughter of Francis Charl-
ton, of Apley, Shropshire, sister to Elizabeth, wife of John, Earl of
Rutland. By this second marriage Judge Rodes had, besides several
daughters, a son, Sir Godfrey3 Rodes, of Great Haughton, knighted
July 13, 1615, and died 1633-34, who was the father of Godfrey* Rodes,
D. D., Dean of Londonderry, and of Sir Edward4 Rodes, of Great
Haughton; commissioned colonel of horse March 13, 1654, by Oliver
Cromwell, and a Privy Councellor and M. P. for the Shire of Perth in
1556. Godfrey5 Rodes, of Great Haughton, was also M. P. for Scotch
boroughs in 1656, during the ascendancy of the Parliamentary army, and
his great nephew, William Rodes, of Great Haughton, who died in
1740, was the last male of this branch of the family.
Francis2 Rodes had by his first marriage, with Elizabeth Sandford, a
son, Sir John3 Rodes, of Barlborough, Knt., aged 7, in 1569; Sheriff of
Derby 36th Elizabeth; knighted at the Tower 15th March, 1603, died
September 16, 1639. He married (I) Dorothy, daughter of George
GENEALOGY. 419
Saville, of Wakefield; (II) Frances, daughter of Marmaduke Constable,
of Holderness, and widow of Henry Cheek; (III) Ursula, daughter of
Sir John Mallory, of Studley. By his first marriage he had a son, John,4
of Harbury, Yorkshire, who was disinherited; by the second marriage
Sir John3 Rodes had: I. Sir Francis4 Rodes, of Barlborough, knighted
at Whitehall 9th August, 1641; created a Baronet 14th of same month;
died in February, 1645; married Elizabeth, daughter and heir of Sir
George Lascelles, of Sturton and Gateford, Knight; she aged 19 in 1614;
II. George, second son, buried at Barlborough December 27, 1665; III.
Henry, third son, unmarried 1634; IV. Mallory, fourth son, died un-
married December, 1660; V. Catherine, married Sir John Hotham, of
Scarborough, Bart.; VI. Priscilla, married John Bright, of Middlethorpe;
VII. Gertrude, unmarried in 1650; VIII. Lenox, married Sir Marma-
duke Langdale, Lord Langdale; IX. Anne, married John Walthal, of
London; X. Elizabeth, no issue; XI. Mary, no issue.
Sir Francis4 and Elizabeth (Lascelles) Rodes had issue: I. Lenox,
married, 27th March, 1649, John Truman, attorney, of Mansfield; II.
Catherine, married Leonard Robinson, of Newton Garth, in Holderness;
III. Elizabeth, married Thomas Booth, of Goushill, Lincolnshire; IV.
Penelope, married, April 17, 1649, Henry Holme, of Paul Holme; V.
John5 Rodes, of Sturton, fourth son, married Elizabeth, daughter of
Simon Jason, of Edial, Staffordshire; VI. Peter,5 fifth son, a divine,
slain at Winfield Manor, fighting for the king; VII. George, sixth son,
died unmarried; VIII. Ann, died unmarried; IX. Eleanor, died infant;
X. Frances, died infant; XI. Lascelles, died infant; XII. Sir Francis5
Rodes, of Barlborough, second Baronet, died May 3, 1651; married
Ann, daughter of Sir Gervas Clifton, Baronet; XIII. Clifton5 Rodes, of
Sturton, Esq., aged 40 16th March, 1662; married, first, Lettice Clifton
(and had a son, Gervas, who died in infancy), and secondly, Elizabeth,
daughter of John Scrimshire, of Cotgreave, Esq.
John5 and Elizabeth (Jason) Rodes had issue: I. John6 Rodes, of Corn-
hill, London, linen draper, eldest son living 1695; married Mary, daugh-
ter of Wm. Tighe, of London, and had issue: William,7 aged 6, Feb.
14, 1694-5; John,7 who died in 1694, aged 7 months, and two daughters.
Wm.7 Rodes, of London, had a grandson, Rodes, of London,
Gent., on whom Sir Jno. Rodes (d. 1743) entailed his estate on failure of
the male issue of his sister; II, " Francis [7] Rodes, 2d son, resided
some time in Maryland, where he was twice married, but is now, 1698,
in England, and has issue; " III. "Charles [7] Rodes, 3d son, lived in
Virginia, where he is lately married, 1695"; IV. Anne, married Henry
Harrison, of Worksop.
Sir Francis5 Rodes, Bart., had an only son, Sir Francis, with whose
son Sir John, of Barlborough, who died unmarried in 1743, this branch
became extinct. Sir John was born in 1670, and his will was dated
March 13, 1731.
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Clifton5 Rodes, of Sturton, had issue by his second marriage with
Elizabeth Scrimshire, a son Godfrey who was born 1653, and died young,
and a second son (and heir), John, born in 1662, supposed to have been
cast away at sea. With him the line of Clifton Rodes became extinct.
So the title to the baronetcy would lie between the descendants of John
Rodes, of London; Francis Rodes, of Maryland, and Charles Rodes, of
Virginia.
(to be continued. )
THE PARKERS OF MACCLESFIELD, ISLE OF WIGHT
COUNTY, VA.
By James F. Crocker.
Thomas Parker was the immigrant ancestor of these Parkers, as ap-
pears from the patent issued to him on March 18, 1650, for 380 acres of
land situated in that part of the county of Isle of Wight known as
Smith's Neck, adjoining the land of Mr. Norsworthy, and being a part
of the island near Tappon creek. This patent was issued to him for the
transportation to the colony of himself and four children, Joane, Eliza-
beth, Thomas and Francis. There had already been issued to him on
March 15, 1647, a patent for 300 acres of land due unto the said Thomas
Parker, by virtue of a former patent granted unto Thomas Morrey,
April 7, 1 64 1. On May 29, 1683, there was issued to the said Thomas
Parker and James Bagnall a patent for 470 acres of land, which included
the above mentioned 380 acres and 50 acres which had been granted to
Peter Montague, February 25, 1638, and 40 acres for the transportation
unto the colony of a negro, Francisco. This last patent recites that
Thomas Parker had married the widow of Peter Montague, who left
two daughters: Dorithy and Sarah, the latter of whom had recently
married the said James Bagnall.
Thomas Parker, son of the aforesaid Thomas Parker, died testate at
the age of fifty-six years. His will was admitted to record in the County
Court of Isle of Wight, February 9, 1688. He left a wife and the fol-
lowing children: John, Thomas, Francis, George, Elizabeth, Mary and
Ann.
Francis Parker, the son of the said Thomas Parker, left a will dated
October 1, 17 17, in which he mentions his wife, Elizabeth, and children:
Martha, Nicholas and Nathaniel.
Nathaniel Parker, son of Francis Parker, whose will was admitted to
record June 29, 1730, left wife, Ann, and children: Nicholas, Nathaniel,
Martha and Mary.
Nicholas Parker, son of the said Nathaniel and Ann Parker, was born
October 31, 1722; married Ann Copeland, and died November 25, 1789,
leaving two children, Josiah Parker and Copeland Parker. His wife,
Ann, was born 1723, and died in November, 1776.
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Col. Josiah Parker was born May u, 1751. On May 6, 1773, he mar-
ried Mary Bridger, the widow of Col. Joseph Bridger, a descendant of
the Gen. Joseph Bridger, who was so eminently distinguished in the
early Colonial period of Virginia. Mary Bridger, widow of Col. Joseph
Bridger, was Mary Pierce, a sister of Thomas Pierce, who was a mem-
ber of the Virginia Convention of 1788. Her daughter by Col. Bridger,
Judith Bridger, married Richard Baker, who was clerk of the court of
Isle of Wight from 1750 to 1770, and was father of the late Judge Rich-
ard H. Baker, "than whom no judge was more beloved by the people
or more honored for wisdom and purity."
Col. Parker died March 18, 1810, leaving an only child, Ann Pierce
Parker, who married, 1802, Capt. Wm. Cowper, U. S. N., who was an
officer on the Constellation under Capt. Thos. Truxtun, when on Feb-
ruary 9, 1799, she captured the French frigate L'Insurgente. On account
of his gallantry on this occasion Cowper, who was then second lieuten-
ant, having been appointed March 9, 1798, was promoted, and was ap-
pointed master-commander on July 12, 1799, and was made captain of
the U. S. frigate Baltimore, number 20. He was discharged under
Peace Establishment Act, 3rd of April, 1801. Col. Parker had educated
his daughter, as if she had been a son, in the languages and in all manly
arts. She was very gifted and accomplished, and was a notable women.
She died, at Macclesfied, March, 21, 1849. She had the following
children: Josiah Cowper, who under the will of his grandfather, and by
an act of the Legislature, took the name of Josiah Cowper Parker;
Wm. Cowper who died without issue; Thos. Frederick Pierce Parker
Cowper, and Leopold Copeland Parker Cowper, who under the Alexan-
dria government during the Civil war, was elected Lieutenant-Governor
of Virginia, and died without issue.
Josiah Cowper Parker married, first, Elizabeth Pinner, and had by her
two children who died infants; and married, secondly, Mary Ann Keith,
daughter of Dr. Anderson Keith and Doniphan, of Kentucky, for-
merly of Fauquier county, Va., and left the following children: Ander-
son Keith Parker, Judge George Doniphan Parker, Susan Frances Par-
ker, Mary Elizabeth Parker, now wife of Captain J. W. H. Wrenn,
William Frederick Parker, who died without issue, Major Leopold Oscar
Parker, U. S. A., Jane Doniphan Parker, wife of E. S. Duvall, and
Rosa Cowper Parker, wife of J. J. Otley.
Thomas Frederick Pierce Parker Cowper, Aug. 3, 184 r, married Mrs.
Virginia Smith Goodwin (n£e Virginia Smith), died Nov. 9, 1879, leav-
ing the following children: Anna Maria Cowper, now wife of Thos. F.
Barkesdale; Mary Pierce Parker Cowper, now wife of Jno. D. Chalmers;
Josiah Parker Cowper; Christiana Riddick Cowper, now wife of Chas.
Emory Jordon, and Virginia Smith Cowper, married A. Richard White-
head, and died 27th Dec, 1893, leaving issue.
Copeland Parker, the brother of Colonel Josiah Parker, was ap-
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pointed Surveyor of Customs of the Port of Norfolk on June 30, 1792,
and again January 1, 1800, and was appointed Inspector of Revenue on
June 30, 1792. He married Elizabeth Sinclair, daughter of Capt. Jno. Sin-
clair, of Berry Hill, near Smithfield, who was the son of Henry Sinclair
of Aberdeen, Scotland. The mother of Elizabeth Sinclair was a sister
of Soloman Wilson, of Isle of Wight. Copeland Parker, by his wife
Elizabeth Sinclair, had the following children:
Nicholas Wilson Parker, who married Elizabeth Boush, and had by
her Elizabeth, who married Dr. Robert Rose, and Mary, who married
Dr. Herbert M. Nash; Elizabeth Sinclair Parker, who married Captain
Jno. Courts Jones, of Clean Drinking Manor, Maryland, and has lately
died, leaving a son, Nicholas E. Jones; Ann Parker, who married John
Allmond, of Norfolk.
Copeland Parker married, secondly, Diana Hall, daughter of Dr.
Isaac Hall, of Petersburg, and had by her three children: Martha Par-
ker, who married Capt. Jas. D. Johnston, U. S. N.; Isaac Hall Parker,
and Pamela A. T. Parker, who married Admiral U. S. Glisson, U. S. N.
Col. Josiah Parker, of Macclesfield, was one of the most distinguished
citizens ever born in Isle of Wight county. He was a man of great im-
portance and influence, and held many positions of honor and trust. In
1775 he was made a member of the County Committee of Safety. He
was a member of the Virginia Conventions that met in March, July and
December, 1775. When Virginia turned over to the Continental service
the six battalions of infantry, raised specially for that purpose, Josiah
Parker was designated as major, and was on February 13, 1776, commis-
sioned major in the Fifth Virginia Regiment, known also as the Fifth
and Ninth Virginia Regiment, which was commanded at various times
by Col. Wm. Peachy, Col. William Crawford and Col. Dangerfield. He
was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel July 28, 1777, and promoted to
Colonel April 1, 1778. His regiment served under Major-General Chas.
Lee in Virginia until the latter part of 1776, when it was transferred to
Washington's Army. He was with the army of General Washington
until July 12, 177S, when he resigned. Col. Parker greatly distinguished
himself at Trenton for gallantry and enterprise. He had the honor on
that occasion to receive the sword of the wounded Col. Ralle, com-
mander of the Hessians. In the noted picture of the " Capture of the
Hessians at Trenton," by J. Trumbull, and now in the art gallery of
Yale. Col. Parker is placed on the left side, painted from life as is
known to his descendants and as may be readily seen by a comparison
with his portrait, also painted by Trumbull, which is in the possession
of his great-grandson, Anderson Keith Parker. At Princeton his con-
duct elicited special commendation from Washington," Parker you have
gained more honor to-day." At Brandy wine he, with Lieutenant-Colo-
nels Heth and Sims of the Virginia Line, was assigned to an advanced
position of danger and responsibility and who acquitted themselves
GENEALOGY. 423
with great honor in receiving the onset of the enemy. After his retire-
ment from the Continental service he was commissioned by Governor
Jefferson to take command of all the militia on the south side of James
river, which he held until the close of the war. In this connection the
writer begs to submit for publication an original and hitherto an unpub-
lished letter of General Lafayette to Colonel Parker, which is in the
possession of one of his descendants:
Camp Nelson, James River, May ij, 1781.
Dear Sir— The knowledge I have of your influence, your zeal and
your talents induce me to address you at this critical period. Every
citizen and particularly such as have distinguished themselves in the
military line ought at this moment to unite their efforts against the pow-
erful enemy. I therefore earnestly recommend that you will immedi-
ately take the field, and * * * * the good effects your presence
will produce.
I request you will embody whatever militia you can collect in the
counties down James river, as many of them on horseback as you can.
When the militia in that quarter will be united under you it will be
necessary to keep them in the greatest activity.
Portsmouth, if the garrison was very remiss in their duty, may be an
object so far as least as would make a diversion. The enemy's post at
Brandon and their boats and baggage may give you good opportunity.
Should the enemy cross Appomattox you will move up on their rear,
intercept their communications between whatever posts they may estab-
lish, and act as circumstances shall direct.
In all cases I request you will forward any intelligence that relates to
the possession of Portsmouth, late arrivals in the bay, or movements up
and down the James river.
Should you move your forces towards any post in the neighborhood
of Portsmouth you may apply to Captain Gregory for his assistance.
With every assurance of esteem and regard, I have the honor to be,
dear sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
Lafayette.
Col. Parker.
Lafayette, in his letters to Governor Nelson dated, respectively, July
27th and August 6, 17S1 (5th Virginia Magazine, 382, and 6th Virginia
Magazine, 58), mentions Colonel Parker, and in the letter of the latter
date advises "that the corps under Colonel Parker be speedily re-in-
forced."
An Act of the General Assembly of October, 1782 (11 Hen., 152), re-
citing that Dempsey Butler being under sentence of death for treason by
judgment of the General Court, pardoned and exonerated him " in con-
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sequence of a promise of pardon granted him by Col. Josiah Parker in
July, 1 781, who at that time commanded the militia on the south side of
James river." As incident to this Act of the Legislature, the following
original unpublished letter from Lieutenant Wm. Simpson of the British
army to Col. Parker may be of interest and worthy of preservation.
Suffolk, Wednesday Eve, 27th June, //S/.
Sir — I am ordered by Col. Johnson to treat for an exchange of Demp-
sey Butler, made prisoner this morning by part of your troops. Having
mej. with a Mr. Cowling have been persuaded to forward my business
from the impossibility of arriving at your post before night.
I have Col. Johnson's further order to acquaint you Dempsey Butlef
acted under authority as a British soldier, and am persuaded till his ex-
change can be affected he will be treated as a prisoner of war. I shall
be very happy if he can return with me, and will engage for a prisoner
being sent out in his room, being anxious to return.
Your answer will oblige,
Your very humble serv't,
Wm. Simpson, Lieut, ijth Inf.
P. S. — Sir: I shall be able to obey my orders much more to my satis-
faction if I can possibly have the pleasure of seeing you.
I delivered your compliments to Col. Hamilton, who is well, and I am
assured would return his did he know of this opportunity.
Col. Parker was a member of the Virginia Society of the Cincinnati;
he was a member of the vestry of the Old Brick Church, St. Lukes;
and in 1786 he was a naval officer at Portsmouth under the State gov-
ernment. He was a member of the House of Delegates in 1780-81.
He with General John Scarsbrook Wills, another distinguished citizen of
Isle of Wight, who had served with him in the State Conventions of
1775 and in the Legislature, were candidates for election to the Virginia
Convention of 1788, to which was to be submitted, for ratification, the
Constitution of the United States. In this canvass they took the posi-
tion of Patrick Henry and Geo. Mason in opposition to the adoption of
the Federal Constitution. They were defeated by Thos. Pierce and
Jas. Johnson, who were in favor of the adoption of the Constitution and
were elected. But Col. Parker was elected the first representative from
his district to Congress under the Constitution, and he was continuously
in Congress from 1789 to 1801, and during a part, if not all of that time,
he was Chairman of the House Committee on Naval Affairs.
The Parkers, of Macclesfield, claim that they are of the family of the
Parkers out of which was, in 1710, created the Earl of Macclesfield.
GENEALOGY. 425
THE WITHERS FAMILY
Of Stafford, Fauquier, &c.
(continued.)
William Temple Withers (referred to in the January number) was born
in Harrison count)', Ky., January 8, 1825. He graduated at Bacon Col-
lege, Harrodsburg, in 1846, but before the closing exercises of the term
he volunteered for the Mexican War, and joined the Mercer coilnty com-
pany (C) in the 2d Kentucky Regiment. At first made orderly sergeant,
he rose to the rank of lieutenant. In the charge made by his regiment
at Buena vista just as the enemy's ranks were broken, he was desperately
wounded by two balls, wounds which ultimately caused his death. In
185 1 he married Miss Martha Sharkey, a near relative of Chief Justice
Sharkey, of Mississippi; on the retirement of the latter from the bench,
entered into partnership with him in the practice of law. At the begin-
ning of the Civil War he joined the Confederate army, helped to organize
the 1st Kentucky Brigade, and then organized the Mississippi Light Artil-
lery, a regiment which, as colonel, he commanded throughout the war.
He served with distinction in the Western campaigns, and was captured
at Vicksburg, but was exchanged and served at Mobile Bay and in central
Alabama until the close of the war when he surrendered in Macon
county, Ga. In 1871 he returned to Kentucky and established at Fair-
lawn one of the most noted and successful establishments for breeding
trotting horses in this country. At the time of his death the stock on
the place was considered to be worth $500,000. "Colonel Withers was
a thorough Christian gentleman, a noble and honest man, a devoted
husband, a loving and kind father. * * He took great interest in
education in this country. With a perpetuated affection for Kentucky
University, the growth of Bacon College, he was prominent in promot-
ing its prosperity."
It should be added to the notice of Captain John Withers, the immi-
grant, that he was a member of the House of Burgesses for Stafford
county in 1692. An account preserved in several branches of the fam-
ily states that in 1690 James Withers emigrated from Liverpool, England,
to Virginia, where he had "an only son, John Withers." This account
probably refers to the John Withers of the family Bible; but, if so, of
course the statement as to his having only one son is an error, for he had
six. It is an error of the kind which often occurs.
According to the family account referred to, John Withers, who is
called the only son of James, the immigrant of 1690, had issue: 1. John,
went to Kentucky and settled there; 2. James, married Susan Waller; 3.
Benjamin, settled in Kentucky (a Benjamin Weathers — a spelling of the
name frequently seen — was a sergeant in the forces at Fort Nelson, Ky.,
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in June, 1780 — MS. in Virginia Archives); 4. George, married Betsy
Scanlan, and had one child, Hannah, who married McCabe; 5. Peggy,
died unmarried; 6. Hannah, married Joseph Dejarnett, and had no issue.
(It should be noted that John and Hannah Withers, of the Bible record,
given in the last number, had issue James, born 1736; John, born 1738;
George, born 1753, and Benjamin, born 1762, thus showing that it is
almost certain that the two accounts refer to the same people.)
James and Susan (Waller) Withers had issue: 1. John, married Miss
Stone; 2. Betsy, married Michael Bower, and had children, Anne, Har-
riet, Gustavus M., Michael Rowzee, William B. and Susan; 3. Charles,
never married; 4. James, married Nancy Hord, and had children, Ed-
ward, Ann, Mary, Eliza, Harriet and Fountain. [The " Genealogy of
the Hord Family" states that Susanna (born August 14, 1754), daughter
of Thomas Hord, married James Withers, and died in Rappahannock
county, having issue: Alice, married John Porter; Fanny; James, mar-
ried Hord, and died without issue; Jesse; Lewis, died without
issue; Mary, married a Mr. Williams, and died in Culpeper county,
and Spencer Withers, of Fauquier county. This is the only Ann or
Susanna Hord who is given in the "Hord Genealogy" as marrying
a Withers; but the names of the children do not correspond]; 5. Suckey,
married Field; 6. Thomas, married Grace Allen, and had George,
Daniel F., Sally, Ursula and John; 6. Hannah, married Richard Stone,
and had James W., William B., Lucy, Richard, Thomas, John, Elizabeth
and Hawkins; 7. Edward, married, first, Mary Dejarnett, second, Sophia
Dejarnett; S. Mary, married Barton W. Stone, and had William Haw-
kins, James W., Susan and Sally.
Issue of Edward Withers (by first marriage): 1. Susan Waller, mar-
ried Amos Fristoe; 2. Mary Dejarnett, married Samuel Coleman; 3.
Joseph D., married Miss Gatewood, and had John, Samuel, Joseph,
James Edward, Waller, Douglas and others; 4. Ezekiel Daniel, married
first, Anne Washington, second, Sarah Ann McCreary; 5. Charles Al-
bert, married Matilda Lynch, and had issue: James Edward, Mary, Sarah-
John, Virginia, Susan, Matilda, Albert and Nina; 6. James, died un-
married; 7. Jane, married Nelson Tinsley; 8. Hannah, married John
R. Omeen.
Issue of Edward Withers (by second marriage): 9. Eliza; 10. Wil-
liam, died unmarried; 11. Amanda M., married W. Stephens; 12. Sophia,
married John Marshall Edington; 13. Selina, married Hartman A. Thur-
man; 14. Edward Rowzee, died young; 15. Waller W., died in Missouri;
16. Bettie, single, and was living in Virginia.
Issue of Ezekiel D. Withers (by first marriage): 1. Rolla M., married
Susan C. Scott; 2. Ann Eliza, died in 1S39; 3- Evadne, married Stefe
Riggs, Portsmouth, O.; 4. Edward Aubrey, died an infant; (by second
marriage) : 5. Charles and two others.
Issue of James E. (son of Charles A.) Withers and his wife, Jane E.
GENEALOGY. 427
Hunt, i. Mary Lynch, married Frederick Cheatham; 2. Bessie Bruce,
married George W. Rash; 3. Carrie Hunt, unmarried 1897; 4. Charles
Albert, died in infancy; 5. James Edward, single 1897; 6. Milton Hunt,
single 1897; 7. Fannie Bate, married Lambert Hughes Smith; 8. Edna
Prague, died young; 9. Eula Jane, age 10 in 1S97.
Rolla M. and Susan (Scott) Withers had issue: 1. Annie Washington,
died in 1852 in St. Louis; 2. Kirtley; 3. Rolla; 4. Gertrude, married in
Cincinnati.
(to be continued.)
THE PAYNE FAMILY OF GOOCHLAND, &c.
(continued.1)
We continue the extracts from the Goochland records:
(1) Deed, May, 1786, from Jesse Payne, of Albemarle county, convey-
ing the reversion of a tract of land in Goochland, then in the possession
of Agatha, widow of George Payne, deceased. (2) Deed from John
Payne, of Goochland, dated July 5, 1788, to James Gordon, of Lancas-
ter county, reciting that certain legacies were due to Mary Chichester,
to whom he was married about January 16, 1762 (he was then styled John
Payne, the younger), which Richard Chichester, Esq., by his will dated
May 16, 1743, bequeathed to his said daughter Mary, to-wit: /."500 ster-
ling, and his plate, &c, were to be equally divided.
(3) Deed, October iS, 1790, from Jean Payne, widow of John Payne,
Gent., of Goochland, to James Gordon and Anne his wife, Philip Payne,
William Lee and Jane his wife, Smith Payne, George Woodson Payne,
and Robert Payne; which Anne, Philip, Jane, Smith, George Woodson
and Robert, are the only children now living, of said John Payne, de-
ceased, and the said Jane his wife, party to this deed. Mildred Mat-
thews Payne, another child, died about a month after her father, an
infant under the age of twenty-one, and leaving no issue. Reciting
that whereas Charles Symes, heretofore of Poorstock, in the county of
Dorset, England, gent., did by his will dated 24 June, 1742, after giving
several pecuniary legacies (long since paid) gave the residue of his
goods and chattels, lands, &c, to his nephew, Richard Chichester, of
Lancaster county, Virginia, Esq.; and the said Richard Chichester, by
his will dated about the 16th of May, 1743, after stated legacies, gave
to his son John, his estate in England; and said Richard Chichester died
about December 25, 1743, and his widow Ellen, declining to prove said
will, and his son John being an infant, probate of the will was granted
by the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, to John and Richard Tucker,
of Weymouth, in the county of Dorset, Esquires, for the benefit of said
John in his minority; and about July 22, 1752, John Chichester intermar-
ried with the said fane Payne, then Jane Smith, spinster (party to this
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deed), and by his will, dated September 24, 1753, said John gave his
wife Jane ^"500 sterling, to be paid out of his English estate, and gave
his brother Richard all his other English estate; and said John died
about January 14, 1754, under twenty-one years of age; and said Jane,
his widow, on or about June 23, 1757, married the said John Payne, de-
ceased; and whereas by a decree of the High Court of Chancery in
England, dated about March 23, 1764, in a case in which Richard Chi-
chester, second son of said Richard, was plaintiff, and the said John
and Richard Tucker, John Payne, then called the elder, and Jane his
wife, and others, were defendants, &c, &c. The said John Payne died
about June 29, 1784, and the son Robert was a minor at the time this deed
was made, October 18, 1790.
(3) The marriage bond of Archer Payne and Betsy, daughter of Thomas
Brooks, all of Goochland, was dated December 7, 1797.
It appears from the parish register of Goochland, and from the will
which was printed in January, that George Payne, who died in 1784, and
Judith Burton his wife had issue: 1. George; 2. Robert Burton; 3. Mary,
married September 1, 1772, John Shelton, of Goochland; 4. Ann, mar-
ried Sackville King, was living in Fluvanna county in 1781; 5. Joseph,
born March 23, 1758; 6. Elizabeth, born September 19, 1760, married
Samuel Woodson, of Goochland, June 19, 1777; 7. Richard, born April
29, 1765, probably died young, as Rev. Mr. Douglas, in the register,
says he conducted "George Payne's child's funeral, November 5, 1774."
Of these sons: 1. George Payne [Jr.], was born February 9, 1746,
and died September 13, 1807 (epitaph), and was clerk of Goochland
county. He married December 31, 1765, Betty McCarty, daughter of
Joseph Morton, of James City county, and had issue: (a) Colonel Mat-
thew Montjoy Payne, bom January 17, 1784, died 1862; served forty
years in the United States Army; was wounded at Palo Alto, and re-
ceived a sword from Virginia as a testimony of distinguished gallantry.
(6) Jonathan, (c) Lucy Hubbard, born May 14, 1777, and perhaps
others. •
The next son, 2. Robert Burton Payne, married December 22, 1773,
Margaret Sydenham, daughter of Joseph Morton, and had issue: (a)
Lucy Morton, baptized June 7, 1775; (b) Richard Beckwith, born Aug-
ust 9, 1776; (c) Robert Burton, born July 3, 1781; (d) Molly Jordan,
born August 21, 1780.
Of Joseph Payne, the third son of George and Judith (Burton) Payne,
we have no information.
(to be continued.)
Notice. — The commencement of several genealogies was unavoid-
ably postponed until the July number.
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NOTES AND QUERIES.
LIST OF MEMBERS.
The following changes in the list of members as published in the I 'ir-
ginia Magazine of History and Biography for January, 1899, should be
made:
Additions.
J. C. Langhorne, Salem, Va., Life Member.
Mrs. M. L. Broadnax, New York, N. Y., Annual Member.
Newberry Library, Chicago, 111.
Correct to.
Willis M. Kemper, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Thomas M. Green, Silver Creek, Ky.
Mrs. Elma Campbell, Boonville, Mo.
Mrs. Robert W. Hunter, Washington, D. C.
Heningham Gordon, Baltimore, Md.
John A. Doyle, Pendarren, Crickhowell, Eng.
Marcus W. Patton, New Orleans, La.
Omit, San Francisco Free Public Library.
Annual Me
nber.
Osgood Family. — Sewell Osgood came to Virginia from Vermont,
between 1800 and 1806, and married Frances Courtney, daughter of
Thomas Courtney, of King William county, who was a brother of John
Courtney, of Richmond, who was for many years pastor of the First
Baptist Church of that city. All that is known of Sewell Osgood is
that he occasionally received letters from a brother John, who at that
time was living in Vermont.
Any information concerning either of these or their antecedents, will
be highly appreciated.- F. Ellis Jones,
5 South 1 2th Street, Richmond, Va.
Randolph — Thornton — Cannon.— Information is desired of the
names of father and ancestors of Willoughby Randolph, born about
1766, probably in Norfolk or Princess Anne county, died 1822, in Lee
county, Va. Mother's name was Mary, father's not known. He mar-
ried Frances, daughter of William and Priscilla Thornton, about 1790.
In 1795, with their oldest child, William, then three years old, they
moved to Surry county, N. C, and later to Lee county, Va.
The Willoughby R. in question, had a brother Giles in Norfolk or
Princess Anne, at last account, and a sister Love, who married
430 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
William Cannon and had two sons, James and William. Frances
Thornton had two sisters, Polly, who married Humphreys (?), and Eliza-
beth, who married Sexton, and moved to Georgia, and also some
younger half brothers.
Trace is also desired of John, William and Brooks, sons of Thornton
Randolph, moved to Tennessee from Illinois in the forties, and of Har-
rison, Peter, Peyton and Beverley, sons of Harrison Randolph and
Jones, his second wife, who went from Virginia to Tennessee.
The writer is collecting subscriptions and information for a genealogy
of the Virginia Randolphs, and would like to hear from the descendants
or others interested.
G. A. Randolph,
Warrensburg, Afacon co., III.
SCOTCH-IRISH FAMILIES IN VIRGINIA.
Coulter.
(i) A genealogical history is being prepared for publication which
will embrace many Virginia families. The Scotch-Irish families —
Walker, McClung, Paxton, Rutherford, Patterson, Stuart, McPheeters,
Scott, Moore, Allen, Brown, Houston, Campbell, Coulter, Calhoun,
Randolph, Findlay, Gamble, Peyton, Kelso, Martin, McMahan, Mc-
Crosky, McKamy, Rice, Thompson, Wallace, and many other Virginia
families.
Any one having records of any of the above named families, who
have married or settled in Virginia since 1650, will kindly communicate
with me. I am anxious to learn something of the family of Michael
Coulter, who married Elizabeth Moore, she was the daughter of James
Moore and Jane Walker. Michael and Elizabeth had eight children,
John, who was the Judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, was one;
he married three times, his third wife was a daughter of St. George
Tucker, and a half sister of John Randolph of Roanoke. Would like
to know the names of Judge Coulter's other wives, also names of his
children.
Michael Coulter's eighth child Mary, married Beverly Tucker, youngest
son of St. George Tucker. Would like to know the names of their
children.
One of Michael's and Elizabeth's granddaughters married William C.
Preston, orator and statesman, of South Carolina. And a sister of Mrs.
Preston's married Judge Harper, of South Carolina. Pedigree of Har-
per family wanted. Would like to know the names of the other six
children of Michael Coulter.
Campbell.
(2) John Campbell married Elizabeth Walker in 172 1, in Ireland, and
/ came to America with John Walker (father of Elizabeth), in 1730, bring-
/ ing with them several children.
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Robert, one of these, married Rebecca Wallace. Want to know the
name of Rebecca's father, also names of her children.
Robert was appointed one of the magistrates of Augusta, by Gov.
Gooch; another son, Major John Campbell, married Martha Spears, but
they had no children. They adopted and educated their nephew, John
Poage Campbell (son of Robert). Would like to know the names of
Robert's other children, also who John Poage Campbell married;
and names of his children, if there were any. John Campbell, who
married Elizabeth, was uncle to Captain Charles Campbell, of King's
Mountain fame. Captain Charles' son William married Elizabeth Mc-
Pheeters (daughter of Rev. William McPheeters).
Would like to know what service Major John, also Captain Charles
Campbell rendered, and in what battles they served.
McPheeters.
(3) Andrew McPheeters married Jane Campbell (daughter of John and
Elizabeth Walker Campbell).
Alexander was a relative of Rev. William McPheeters.
Have no record of the children of Andrew and Jane; a complete rec-
ord of this family is wanted.
Rev. William McPheeters was a trustee of Washington and Lee Col-
lege; also a graduate from same. He was a magistrate in Augusta
county.
Walker — Rutherford.
(4) John Walker ancestor of the above named Walkers) was born in
Wigton, Scotland, and married Katherine Rutherford, who was either
the granddaughter or great niece of the Rev. Samuel Rutherford, the
eminent Divine, of Anworth, Scotland, and author of "The Rutherford
Letters."
Katherine's father was Rev. John Rutherford.
Prof. John Rutherford, a teacher in the Edinburg Academy, had a
daughter, Ann, who married Walter Scott, the father of Sir Walter Scott.
Wanted to know the relationship of Rev. Samuel, Rev. John and Prof.
John Rutherford, who all lived in and around Roxburgshire, formerly
called Teviotdale, Scotland, between 1600 and 1700.
Rev. John Rutherford married Isabell Allan (or Alleine), daughter of
Joseph Alleine, author of 'Alleine's Alarm to Unconverted Sinners"
and other religious works. .
Rev. Joseph Alleine married Theodoshia Alleine, who was a daughter
of the Rev. Richard Alleine, Rector for upwards of fifty years of Bat-
comb, Somersetshire.
Rev. Richard was author of many religious works. He was known as
a nonconformist, and was ejected from his parish and reprimanded by the
magistrates and imprisoned. But his reputation for piety, learning and
exemplary conduct procured a mitigation of the rigorous treatment.
432 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
He died in 1681, aged eighty years. His works were much esteemed
and frequently reprinted.
J. B. White,
630 Humboldt St. , Kansas City, Mo.
Neavill. — General John Neavill or Neville, of Winchester, Va., mar-
ried Winifred Oldham, August 24, 1754. She was a daughter of John
Oldham and Anne Conway.
Would like the date and place of birth of Winifred Oldham; also date
of her parents' marriage, with names of their other children.
General John Neville is said to have been a son of Richard Neville
and Anne Burroughs, also of John Neville and .
Can any one aid me in settling this disputed question ?
John Neville called his only son Presley, which may prove a clue.
H. R.
Baylor. — I call attention to the statement that Colonel George Bay-
lor's granddaughter, "Lucy Page Baylor, married William Brent.'"
She married John Heath Brent, who was my father. Mary Digges Bay-
lor married Robert Horner. Nathaniel Burwell Baylor died unmarried.
Eliza Baylor married Joseph Horner. Frances Courtenay Baylor died
unmarried.
Mrs. M. M. L., Alexandria, Va.
West — Humphreys. — Who was the father of George West (whose
wife was Mary Clark, of North Carolina), who was captain in the Navy
during the Revolution ? Also, who was the father of Joshua Humphreys
(who married Ann Jones, of Virginia') ? He was a near kinsman of
Joshua Humphreys, the builder of the naval vessel " Constitution."
Mrs. Cary Nelson Weiseger, Clarksville, Tenn.
Andrew Martin. — In looking over the records of the University of
North Carolina, I find that Andrew Martin was nominated for the Presi-
dency. It was in 1794.
Can any one tell me who he was ? His name suggests Virginia.
Kemp T. Battle, Chapel Hill, N. C.
Patillo. — In Vol. VI, No. 3, page 291, in the list of Trustees of
Hampden-Sydney College, appears the name of Dr. Wm. Henry Patillo,
1847-1855. He is supposed to have been the son, or grandson, of Rev.
Henry Patillo, who married Diana, sister of General Robert Goodloe
Harper.
Information with regard to him and other members of the Patillo
family would be gratefully acknowledged by me..
Wm. C. Pennington, 7 E. Eager St., Baltimore, Md.
NOTES AND QUERIES. 433
A Memento of the Royal Oak. — Miss Helen Grinnan, of Rich,
mond, has in her charge a silver drinking cup; it has no handle. It has
the representation of a large oak tree engraved upon it, with a motto
"Arbor honoretur quae nos tueter'; " there is also the figure of a crown
on each side of the tree. The cup is said to have belonged to Sir Wm.
Temple. Miss Grinnan is a descendant of the well-known Col. Benja-
min Temple of the Revolution.
Now King Charles II of England instituted an Order of the Royal
Oak; may he not have given cups similar to the one described above to
each knight of this order ? And may not this cup have thus come into
the possession of Sir William Temple ? Will not some reader of this
Magazine give an account of the Order of the Royal Oak, and a list of
its knights in the time of King Charles II ?
A. G. Grinnan.
Epitaph of George Braxton, at Mattapony Church, King and
Queen county:
" Here lies the Body
of George Braxton Esq.
who Departed this Life
the first Day of July 1748
in the 71st Year of his Age
leaving Issue a Son & two Daughters.
He died much lamented
being a good Christian, tender Parent
a kind Master and [illegible] Charitable
Neighbor."
[This, the first of his name in Virginia, first appears among the frag-
ments of the records of King William county in 1703, when he signed a
power of attorney as " George Braxton, of Virginia, merchant." Later
he is styled Colonel George Braxton. He was a member of the House
of Burgesses for King and Queen 1718, 1723 and probably other years.
One of his daughters was Elizabeth, who married Brooke, and
was mother of George Brooke, of " Mantapike," King William county,
colonel in the Revolution and Treasurer of Virginia. The son was
George Braxton, Jr., who was a member of the House of Burgesses for
King William in 1748, and for King and Queen in 1758 and 1761, in
which latter year the House ordered a new election to fill the vacancy
caused by his death. He married Mary (daughter of Robert Carter, ot
" Corotoman " ), whose tomb is also at Mattapony Church, and was the
father of George Braxton and Carter Braxton, the signer of the Declara-
tion of Independence.
Mattapony Church, an old Colonial parish church, is a large cruciform
building, and is in perfect preservation.]
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434 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
WILL OF AMBROSE MADISON, 1732.
In the name of God, Amen * * the parish of St. Marks in the
County of * * mind & perfect memory, do make this * * manner
and form following: Imprimis * * immortal soul into the hands of
my great * * mer and my body to the earth to be decen * *
— on of my executors & executrix hereinaft — * * estate which it has
pleased god to bless * *
Item— I give and bequeath unto James Colem * [Coleman] * *
hundred acres of land according to survey * * less"), adjoyning to
the said Coleman's plantation, to him & his wife during their naturall
lifes * * decease to the heirs of the body of the said * * or to be
begotten, and for want of such * ish * heirs .
Item— I give and bequeath unto * * plan hundred acres of land
according as it's laid off * * plantation at the great mountains to
him and his h *
Item — I give and bequeath unto Daniell S * * nd and fifty acres
of land beginning at a red oak stu * and Williams & Abraham Est-
ridge's line runing along * line so far as to lay of the said square to
him & * ever.
Item — I give and bequeath unto David Roach one hund * fifty acres
of land, to be laid of some part of my land whic * in company with
George Braxton, gentlm., & others answering * the discretion of my
Executors hereinafter named to him & his heirs forever.
Item— I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabe * one thous-
and acres of land adjoyning to the above mentioned land of James Cole-
man to begin at my upper line & to run down to the lower land, & also
one thousand acres of land at the great mountain lying between land
now belonging to John Camm Gent'n & my son James his & her heirs
forever.
Item— I give and bequeath unto my daughter Frances one thousand
acres of land adjoyning to her sister Elizabeth's at the little mountains,
and also one thousand acres of land at the great Mountains lyeing be-
tween the land of my son James on the one side & land of Abraham
Estridge of the other side, to her and her heirs forever. I give and be-
queath unto my son James all other of my lands whatsoever that I am
possessed of to him & his heirs forever, and that he possess the same
when he shall arrive at Eighteen years of age.
Item— I lend unto my dear & well beloved wife Francis all and singu-
lar my real and personall estate not before bequeathed, for and during
the time she shall continue a widow or until one of my children shall
marry * of which times the whole of the estate that I have lent * ife
shall be divided as the law directs.
Item — I do here * titute & appoint my loving wife, my brother John
Madison, Francis Conway and Joseph Brock ex'utrix and executors of
this my last will and testament, and do hereby revoke and make void all
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other wills by me heretofore made. In testimony whereof I have here-
unto set my hand and affixed my seal this 31st day of July, J 732.
Ambrose Madison [Seal].
Signed, sealed, published and declared in the presence of us,
Jas. Barbour,
Robt. Martin,
George Penn.
At a court held for Spotsylvania County, Virginia, Tuesday, February
6th, 1732.
This will being exhibited and sworn to by Frances Madison one of
the executrix's within named was proved by the oaths of James Barbour
and George Penn and admitted to record.
Teste John Waller, Clk. Crt.
I, J. P. H. Crismond, clerk Spotsylvania County Court, do hereby
certify that the foregoing is a correct copy of the will of Ambrose Madi-
son, in so far as same is shown as the records of my office. Witness
my hand as clerk of Spotsylvania County Court this Jan'y 28th, 1898.
J. P. H. Crismond, Clk.
[The record book from which this will was copied was much worn and
mutilated.
According to the account preserved by Col. James Madison, Sr.,
father of the President, the first of the family in Virginia was John Madi-
son, who patented land in Gloucester in 1653. He also patented in New
Kent, then including King William and King & Queen, in 1657. His
son was John Madison. He was doubtless the person of the name,
who was sheriff of King and Queen in 17 14. Thomas Madison appears
in the Council Journal as appointed sheriff of that county in 1715, though
this may be a mistake for John. However a Thomas Madison was god-
father to James Madison, Sr., in 1723. Ambrose Madison lived in King
& Queen county in 1727, in that portion of the county formed into Caro-
line, for he was one of the first justices of the latter county at its forma-
tion in 1728. Later he moved to that portion of Spotsylvania county,
now Orange, and died in 1732. He appears from the inventory of his
personal property to have possessed a considerable estate. Among the
entries are 10 negro men, 5 negro women, and 14 children, 59 cattle, 34
hogs, 19 sheep, 10 horses, a "Great Bible," 4 Common Prayer books,
12 other books, 4 silver tea spoons, &c, &c. He married, August 29,
1721, Frances, daughter of James Taylor. His son, Col. James Madi-
son, Sr., father of the President, was born in 1723.
Portraits of Ambrose Madison and wife, and James Madison, Sr., and
wife are preserved.]
436 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Delawaretown, — It appears from the fragments of the records of
King William county, that the feoffees of this place (now West Point),
on December 4, 1706, were John Waller, Philip Whitehead and John
West. About this time they made deeds for town lots to John Waller,
Philip Whitehead, William Anderson, Thomas Carr, John Walker,
Thomas Walker, Daniel Miles, James Terry, Thomas Terry, Major
Nicholas Meriwether, of New Kent; William Meriwether, of New Kent;
John Monro, Clerk; George Clough, of New Kent; Stephen Willis, Lar-
kin Chew, of Essex; Richard Wyatt, of King and Queen; George Dab-
ney, George Priddy, of New Kent; Henry Fox, Unity West, John Fox,
William Chadwick, John Higgason, Thomas Pichells, of King and
Queen; Thomas Claiborne, Richard Littlepage, of New Kent; Randolph
Piatt, of New Kent; Charles Fleming, Abraham Willeroy, William
Dickerson, Thomas Sears, William Burford, and James Taylor.
Impressed by the belief that the prosperity of Virginia would be
greatly increased by the establishment of towns, the General Assembly
made repeated efforts to effect this purpose, but the result was rarely
more than a few houses, and a (now almost forgotten) name. In April,
i6gi, a port was established " for the upper parts of York River at West
Point." By act of October, 1705, the town at West Point was to be
called Delaware, "and to have Tuesdays and Saturdays in each week
for Market days, and the second Tuesday in September and four follow-
ing days, annually, for their fair." The land here belonged to the fam-
ily of West, descended from the Lords Delaware; hence the names.
Moore. — In Foster's "Yorkshire Families," in the account of the
descendants of Sir Thomas Moore, it is stated that Basil Moore (who died
in 1702) married Anne, daughter of Sir William Humble, of Stratford-
by-Bow, Essex, and had a seventh son, Augustine Moore, of London,
woolen draper, born August 15, 1676, and died August 15, 1709, having
had a son and daughter. [Was not this son probably the Augustine
Moore, who settled at " Chelsea," King William county, Va. ? We hope
some of our readers, who are interested in this family, will have a search
made for the will of Augustine Moore, of London.] Foster also states
that Thomas Moore, third son of John Moore, of Gabbions (who mar-
ried Anne Cresacre), was born at Chelsea in 1532, was a Protestant min-
ister, and left a second son, Thomas, whose descendants went to Norfolk
(England, of course), " and are now living in America."
An old paper, known to be at least a hundred and twenty-five years
old, which was in the possession of the Virginia Moores, stated that the
immigrant (who died Juiy 28, 1743) was " a son of Basil, son of Thomas
Moore, who married a daughter of Sir Basil Brooke."
BOOK REVIEWS. 437
BOOK REVIEWS,
The History of the Blair, Banister and Braxton Families,
Before and After the Revolution, with a Brief Sketch
of Their Descendants. By Frederick Horner, M D., U. S. N.
Philadelphia, J. B. Lippincott Company, 1898.
"A very charming book " does not often express the opinion of even
the most ardent genealogist and antiquarian, on completing a published
genealogy. But this is the opinion of all who read Dr. Horner's book.
The genealogies describe prominent and interesting families and, in the
main, are very well done; but the chief pleasure which the general reader
derives is from the series of old letters which the author had the good
fortune to possess and good taste to publish. After reading these one en-
dorses strongly Macaulay's opinion in speaking of the value and interest of
the correspondence between Sir John Temple and his future wife; that
such letters are worth volumes of ordinary history, and can hardly re-
strain from quoting pages from those printed in this book. But it would
be unfair to the author to more than indicate their nature. The letters
in question are from John Blair, President of the Council, and Acting-
Governor of Virginia; Jean Blair, his wife; his daughter, Agan; Mrs.
Sarah ( Blair > Cary, Bushrod Washington, Miss Charlotte Balfour, George
B. Whiting, R. H. Little, Mary Blair Whiting, Miss M. M. Peachey, Mary
Andrews, Justice John Blair of the U. S. Supreme Court, Mrs. Mary
Blair Braxton- Burwell, Mrs. Anna Blair Banister, George Braxton
(brother of Carter), and others. Many attractive pictures of life in
Colonial Virginia are given. Among those which linger in memory are
the mock duel between the young ladies at Hampton as to whose
"toast" a certain attractive lieutenant in the navy should be; and the
"little touch of Harry in the night," which tells how the members of
the Blair family were singing on the front steps one moonlight night,
when Governor Lord Botetourt, coming along the street alone, insisted
on stopping and sitting down by them on the steps to listen to the music,
tells us more, than anything which has been ever presented as grave
history, of the causes of the popularity which made Virginians erect a
statue to Botetourt, alone of all the long line of Colonial Governors.
The families treated of by Dr. Horner are the Blairs of Williamsburg,
among whom were Dr. James Blair, the founder and first president of
William and Mary College; President John Blair, of the Council, and
Justice John Blair; the Braxtons, who, in Carter Braxton, gave a signer
to the Declaration; the Whitings, the Littles, and the Homers. All of
these have been prepared with much care, and are valuable additions to
the rather scant supply of printed accounts of Virginia families.
438 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
The volume contains a number of copies of old portraits: Dr. James
Blair, Justice Blair, Mrs. George Braxton, Jr. (Mary Blair), Colonel John
Banister, George Braxton, Jr., Dr. Gustavus Brown, and other more
modern portraits. There are also pictures of various old houses; the
College ( why not the old, instead of the present building?); the Blair
house, Williamsburg; " Newington " and " Battersea."
There are some minor faults, as in all genealogical books. Sometimes
the proof-reading has not been very good, as there are obvious omis-
sions of words. On page 27 the author says: "The College (William
and Mary) in its organization was Episcopal, and probably will always
remain so." For many years the College has been, in no sense, Epis-
copal, and will never be a sectarian institution. The statement on page
31 that Mr. Hugh Blair Grigsby was a descendant of Dr. James Blair's
brother, is without foundation. Page 32: "The College of William and
Mary * * named in honor of the Hollandaise line of British sov-
ereigns." There could hardly be a "line " where only one individual
of this family ever sat on the throne.
The portrait in the Boiling Collection, referred to on page 34, which is
called " Hugh Blair," is, there can hardly be a doubt, that of Dr. James
Blair, whose niece John Boiling married. On page 42, Neill's Virginia
Vetusta is called " Neille's Virginia Restituta."
The author states that he was unable to obtain any elaborate history
of President John Blair, his birth, &c. His obituary in the Virginia
Gazette gives his age, and there is much concerning his official career in
various public records. From a statement on page 79 it is evident that
Dr. Horner has taken a note of Mr. Wynnes, in "The Boiling Memoirs,"
to be a part of Robert Boiling's brief account (originally in French) of
his family.
But these, as has been said, are minor faults, which do not affect the
real value and interest of the book. The letters more than make up for
any little errors or deficiencies.
One very serious fault is, however, to be found in Dr Horner's book —
a fault not easily forgiven in any book, but unpardonable in such a work
as this — there is no index.
Genealogy of the Hord Family. By Rev. Arnold Harris Hord.
Philadelphia, J. B. Lippincott Company, 1898.
This book, in contradistinction to that just noticed, is strictly a gene-
alogy, thoroughly and carefully prepared and arranged, after the most
approved method, and with a full and accurate index. In appearance
and contents it is worthy of the good old Virginia family which it de-
scribes. The first sixty pages contain an account of the Hord family in
England, and the remainder of the book ( 124 pages) gives an accurate
and carefully prepared genealogy of the descendants of John Hord, who
settled in what is now Caroline county, Virginia, in 1685, and whose de-
BOOK REVIEWS. 439
scendants are now widely spread through the Union. The only criticis.n
to be made on this valuable addition to Virginia and American genealogy,
is that the author has, we think, assumed without sufficient proof, that
John Hord, who was born at Ewell, England, December 29, 1664, was
identical with the immigrant to Virginia. This probably was the fact;
but there is no proof of it.
Several of the family distinguished themselves in Virginia troops dur-
ing the Revolution, and a number have been since well known citizens
of the State; but the inclination of the Hords seems to have been to-
wards the West, and it was there that the principal work of the family
was done. Pioneers, Indian fighters, active as magistrates, legislators
and judges in new States, and as leading business men and farmers,
their history affords a most interesting study of the manner in which
one family has helped to build up the great West. And, on past the old
West, t j the farthest West, we find in the account of the family, the name
of the head of the most famous manufacturing establishment in San
Francisco. The volume also contains brief notices of the families of
Norvell, Foote, Triplett, Ewell, Harris, and others.
It is handsomely illustrated by thirty-two portraits, views, &c.
The Willis Family of Virginia. By Byrd Charles Willis and Rich-
ard Henry Willis, M. A., Ph. D. Richmond, Va. Whittet and
Shepperson.
These gentlemen have made another useful contribution to Virginia
genealogy, in an attractive volume of one hundred and fifty-six pages.
The Willis coat of arms with its noble motto, " Defend the Right," is
the frontispiece of the book itself. The American Willises are of Eng-
lish extraction, and as we read we conclude that notwithstanding the
connection across the water is not absolutely fixed, this good old Vir-
ginia family must have come from English progenitors of scholarship
and good breeding. From the first they have married into the most
prominent Virginia families and have in every period filled eminent social
and official positions. The Willis family is closely allied to the Wash-
ington, Warner, Lewis, Reade, Carter, Byrd, Champe, Dangerfield,
Burwell, Bassett, Ambler, Tayloe, Lightfoot, Thornton, Innes, Talia-
ferro, Madison and Smith (of Shooter's Hill), families, each of which
has mention in "The Willis Family."
By marriage the Willises are connected with Napoleon Bonaparte and
George Washington, and when Catharine Murat (nee Willis) was in
London, Paris and other foreign capitals she received as much courtesy
by reason of her kinship with Washington as she did from having mar-
ried the nephew of the great Napoleon.
Mr. Willis has inserted amidst his genealogies many charming anec-
dotes which relieve the monotony of family descent. Any descendant
440 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
of the Willises, or any of the above mentioned families, and all students
of Virginia genealogy would be repaid by owning this handy little vol-
ume.
THE FIRST REPUBLIC IN AMERICA.
To the Editor of the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography :
In your January number of this year, I find a note by Dr. Alexander
Brown, intended as a reply to my review in the October number of his
" First Republic in America." I am aware of your rule to decline con-
tinued discussions in your paper, and I yield to it the more readily, as
Dr. Brown, in his note, has added nothing to substantiate the state-
ments in his book, except some groundless assertions; such for instance
as his statement, that in the passage I quoted from Hamor, the refer-
ence was to Powhatan, and not to Ratcliffe. When an author publishes
to the world what purports to be history, and especially when he under-
takes to discredit previously accepted history, it is the right of any one
to examine the authorities on which he relies, and the conclusions he
announces. This I did frankly in my review, citing reliable authority
for my positions when I differed with Dr. Brown. I am entirely willing
that my criticism of his book shall rest' on the authorities I cited, and
that the reader shall judge whether lam "trying to perpetuate the
wrong" as charged, or to vindicate the truth, of our early history,
which Dr. Brown claims he alone has undertaken.
In one matter Dr. Brown has excited my curiosity, without gratifying
it. At page 94 of his book, he puts into the mouth of Geo. Percy a
statement of the alleged misconduct of Smith, in that he won to his
side the men who came with the ship of Gates, in his contest for the re-
tention of his authority as president until the arrival of the new charter.
I could not find this in any published writings of Percy, and called on
Dr. Brown to state his authority for the quotation. He replies that
Percy's ' Relacyon ' of his service as president, is not mutilated, as Mr.
Neill supposed, but is complete, and that his quotation is taken there-
from, and he refers to the note at the bottom of page 96 of his book. I
have examined this, and find it refers to certain pages of the Genesis,
and there is nothing at those pages to show that this ' Relacyon ' exists
in full, nor to verify the claimed extract. This ' Relacyon,' if recovered
in full, would be a valuable contribution to Virginia History; I therefore
request, that Dr. Brown furnish this Magazine with a copyi stating his
authority for the text, and I am quite sure it will be published.
W. W. Henry.
January 23, 1899.
Virginia Historical Society.
Resolutions in Regard to Mr. Philip Alexander Bruce.
At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Virginia
Historical Society, December 19, 1898, the following resolutions
were adopted:
(1) Be it resolved by the Executive Committee of the Virginia His-
torical Society, That whilst this Committee rejoices to learn that its for-
mer Secretary, Mr. Philip A. Bruce, has determined to devote some
years to the examination of the archives in England, pertaining to the
early history of the Colony of Virginia, for the purpose of publishing
such as may throw valuable light upon the interesting history of those
times, yet it desires to express its sincere regret at losing his valuable
assistance in the future management of the affairs of this Society.
(2) That it gratefully acknowledges the signal benefit it has received
from his assistance during the years of his service as Secretary, and de-
sires to record that it is greatly indebted to him both for his executive
ability in keeping the Society upon a safe financial basis, and for his
wise course in managing the publications of the Society during his term of
office as Secretary and as Editor of the Magazine.
(3) That a copy of these resolutions be published in the next number
of the Virginia Magazine, and that a copy be forwarded to him by the
Secretary, in the name of the Committee.
Barton H. Wise,
Edward W. James,
Committee.
IN MEMORIAM.
At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Virginia
Historical Society, March 11, 1899, the following resolutions of
respect to the memory of the late Barton Haxall Wise, a
442 IN MEMORIAM.
member of the Executive Committee of the Virginia Historical
Society, were reported and adopted:
The undersigned, appointed to prepare a suitable minute expressive
of the sentiments of the Executive Committee of the Virginia Historical
Society, relative to the death of Mr. Barton Haxall Wise, respectfully
submit the following resolution for adoption:
Resolved, That this Committee has received with unfeigned regret the
news of the death of their late associate, Mr. Barton Haxall Wise,
and desire to record in this permanent form their conviction of the great
loss which the Society has thus sustained, and to give expression to the
sense of personal bereavement felt by all its members.
We bear testimony to his many noble qualities of mind and heart; to
his gracious courtesy in all his intercourse with the members of this
Committee; to his faithfulness in the discharge of every duty as a man
and citizen, and above all, to the efforts which he put forth in the up-
building of this Society, and his devotion to the cause of preserving the
memorials of the past history of his native State.
Born of a family which, from the earliest days of the Commonwealth,
has borne a conspicuous part in its history, he early imbibed a love for
his native State, and a conviction of the patriotic duty resting upon her
sons to preserve from destruction the memorials which testify to the
heroic struggles and noble achievements of her people. These senti-
ments were stimulated by education and association, so that at the time
of his lamented death he was rendering the cause invaluable service by
his work as an author and his personal sympathies and efforts in behalf
of this and other kindred organizations.
We tender to his family the assurance of our sincere appreciation of
his work and worth, the high esteem with which we regarded him, and
our heartfelt sympathy for them in this time of their great bereavement.
(Signed) Beverley B. Munford.
Robert Lee Traylor.
GENERAL INDEX.
[Titles of articles are printed in Small Capitals.]
Aaron, 2S0.
Abbay, 217.
Abbott, 91, 328.
Aberdeen, 422.
Abigaile, ship, 205, 243.
Abingdon, 359, 361.
Abney, 279.
Abraham, 186, 278.
Abshere, 298.
Abstracts of Virginia Land
Patents, 91, 185 194, 297, 404-
406.
Abuse and Scandal, Punishment
for, 103.
Acadia, 3S9.
Acadians in Virginia, 386 et
seq.
Accomac, 95, 100, 141, 186, 301-
305, 405, 407, 412, 424-
Ackiss, 279.
Acquia, 238, 511.
Acrill, 278.
Act of Indemnity, 141.
Adams, 127, 202, 278, 279, 305, 360.
Adams, Thomas, Letters to, 30.
Addison, 190.
Adkins, 121.
Adlar, 51.
Adshead, 7.
Airwell, 90.
Akin, 278.
Alabama, 309.
Albermarle, 96, 174, 319. 339- 358.
Alcott, 92.
Alderson, 163, 167.
Aldred's, 246.
Alexander, 178, 179, 278, 292, 363,
364-
Alexandria, 432.
Allan, 163, 167.
Alleine, 43 r.
Allen, 22, 99, 176, 182, 194, 279,
280, 335, 405, 426, 430.
Allerton, 394.
Allison, 22, 67, 161.
Allmond, 422.
Alston, 280.
Altham, 228.
Altome, 99.
Alverstoak, 35.
Ambler, 439.
Amelia, 176, 182, 192.
Ames, 247.
Anacostan Indians, 377.
Anderson, VI, xiii, xiv, 22, 173, 183,
278, 279, 280, 291, 292, 293, 436.
Andrews, 93, 186, 250, 279, 297, 414,
416, 436, 437.
Anduen River, 407.
Anis, 279.
Ann & Sarah, ship, 198.
Annapolis, 197, 303.
Annesly, 228, 229.
Antigua, 357.
Antimony, 237.
Antiquaries, Society of, 232.
Anworth, 431.
Apachaniken, 374.
Apleton, 186.
Appomattox, 181, 293, 423.
Appomattuck, 187, 404.
Apprentices, 231, 232.
Applewhaite, 116.
Arber, 238.
Arbuckle, 280.
Archdale, 108, no, in, 223.
Archer, 182, 184, 186, 213, 215,406.
Argall, 211 et seq, 329, 379, 380.
Argyle, 350.
Argyle, Duke of, 356.
Arkansas, 104, 181.
Armand, 22.
Armistead, 198, 279, 354, 394.
Armorer, 231.
Armstrong, 167, 170, 294.
Arnold, 163, 170, 333, 346, 348, 390-
396.
Arnold's Ferry, 15.
Arran, 248.
Arrington, 278.
Arrowhattocks, 93.
Arundel, 192.
Asby, 102, 167.
Ashbrook, 313.
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VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Ashby, 101-102, 162, 163.
Ashby, An Ancestor of, ioi.
Ashby, Benj., Commission to, 101
et seq.
Ashby, Benj., Oath of Allegiance,
102.
Ashby, Turner, 10 r.
Ashton, 280.
Asten, 298.
Astley, 258.
"Aspenvale," 202.
Assembly of Va., m, 129, 130, 345.
Aswell, 280.
Atkinson, 183, 278, 292, 359, 363.
Atlanta, 361.
Attvvell, 246.
Auditor-General, 357.
Audley, 411.
Augusta County, 360.
Austin, 84.
Avirett, 82.
Axtell, no.
Aylett, 83.
Babb, 163, 170.
Bacchus, 74.
Back Creek, 413.
Back River, 194.
Backwoodsman, 340.
Bacon, 7, 72, 99, 140 et seq, 193, 401,
425-
Bacon's Rebellion, 130, 139 et seq.
Bagby, 186, 401.
Baggage, 156.
Bagley, 190.
Bagnall, 37, 42, 420.
Bagnall, Roger, Will of, 41.
Bagwell, 414.
Bag worth, 191.
Bahama, 1 12.
Bailey, 282, 283.
Baker, 36, 38, 60, 163, 167, 170, 185,
186, 281, 283, 298, 299, 401, 405,
418, 421.
Baldwin, 22, 163, 167, 170, 192, 372.
Balfour, 386, 388, 437.
Ball, 22, 83, 89, 314, 401.
Ballantine, 182.
Ballard, 281, 283.
Ball Hash, 186.
Ballinger, 163, 170, 173.
Ballington, 186.
Ballow, 282.
Balmain, 22.
Baltimore, Lord, 104, 356, 357, 362,
363, 415, 418.
Balye, 188.
Banbury, 405.
Bank Stock, Virginia, 22.
Bannerman, 400.
Bannister, 32, 100, 335, 437 et seq.
Baptist, 107, 282.
Barbadoes, 224, 307 et seq.
Barbadoes Adventure, 112.
Barber, 163, 167, 272.
Barbour, 84, 401, 435.
Barret, 205-6.
Barforte, 186.
Bargrave, 187, 214, 225-22S, 231,
372, 378, 379, 380.
Bargrave, Capt. John; Charges
Ac;ainst Former Govern-
ment of Va., 1C22, 225 et seq.
Barham, 281.
Barkley [Berkeley] Hundred, 185,
23 r.
Barksdale, 401, 402, 403.
Barlborough, 418, 419.
Barnard, 123.
Barnes, 92, 163, 167, 281.
Barnett, 190, 191, 282,361.
Barnstaple, 373.
Barnwell, 1 11.
Barnwell, John, Journal of,
42 -55.
Barren Neck, 186.
Barrett, 22, 163, 170, 205.
Bartee, 2S0, 282.
Bartlett, 401, 404.
Barton, 401.
Bates, 283.
Bath Town, 49.
Bathlehem House, 34.
Battle, 432.
Baskerville, 22.
Basket, 311.
Basnett, 92.
Bass, 121, i9r, 403.
Bassett, 439.
Baugh, 281, 402.
Bayliss, 22.
Bavlor, 22, 167, 198, 199, 307-309,
432.
Baylor's Dragoons, 206.
Baylor Family, The, 197 et seq,
307 et seq.
Bavtop, 22.
Beadell, 187.
Beadle, 185.
Beadles, 84.
Beaks, 400.
Beale, 22, 87, 403.
Beam, 163, 167.
Beasley, 400.
Index.
445
Beates, 188.
Beauchamp, 411.
Beauregard, 285.
Beaver Dam, 305-307, 314.
Becca Hall, 207.
Becket, 167, 170.
Beckley, 400.
Beckwith, 84, 91.
Bedding, 246.
Bedford, 176, 400.
Bedinger, 23.
Bedles, 409.
Beds, 115, 245, 350, 352.
Beef, 286.
Beer, 238, 243, 375.
Beginners of a Nation, The;
by Edward Eggleston, review,
106.
Beiler, 163, 170.
Bell, 7, 23, 282, 297.
Bellair, 89.
Belsome, 298.
Belt, 283.
Bellville, 83.
Benet, 376.
Bennett, 37, 38, 39, 40, 118, 121,
123, 189, 194, 372, 378, 4r3.
Benning, 283.
Bennote, 402.
Bennett, John, Will of, 38.
Bennet, William, Letter of, 39.
Bentall, 99.
Bentley, 23, 167, 170.
Berkeley, 82, 90, 116, 139, 140 et
seq, 18 r, 185, 190, 236, 290, 331,
353, 358, 359- 361, 362, 372.
Berkeley, Sir William, Vindi-
cation of, 139 et seq.
Bermudas, 193, 229, 230, 329, 406.
Bernard, 283, 401, 407, 412.
Bernard, Reade and Throck-
morton of Virginia, Chart
of English Ancestry of,
407 et seq.
Berry, 143, 283, 313.
Berry Hill, 422.
Berwick, 135.
Bethany, 34.
Bethlehem, 250.
Bethsaida, 34 et seq, 250.
Bethune, 405.
Bettinger, in.
Betts, 283.
Bevan, 354, 355, 356, 358.
Beverley, 349, 355.
Bibb, 178, 402.
Biber, 163, 167.
Bibles, 349.
Bidgood, 40.
Bigod, 41 1.
Bilby, 100.
Billings, 185.
Bills of Exchange, 2, 22.
Billups, 402, 403.
Binford, 317.
Bird, 30, 90, 93, 249.
Bishop's Commissary, 130.
Bishop of England, 131.
Black, 163, 167.
Blackamoore, 238.
Blackbeard, 222, 223.
Blackburn, 163, 167, 170, 185.
Blackstone, 291.
Black Wallnut Hills, 194.
" Blackwater, " 245.
Black well, 23, 301.
Blair, 105, 163, 167, 170, 272, 275,
335, 3S6, 387, 437, 438.
Blair, Banister and Braxton?
Families, The History of,
By F. D. Horner, M. D., U. S.
N., Review, 437 et seq.
Blaithwayt, 357.
Blaith white, 351.
Blake, 83, no, 1 12, 223.
Bland, 23, S4, 86, 127 et seq, 134,
141, 244, 347, 414.
Blane, 400.
Blaney, 239.
Blankenship, 400.
Blany, 241.
Blaithwaite, 69.
Bledsoe, 308, 340, 344, 345, 346, 400,
40 1, 403.
Bledsoe Family, Note on, 345.
Blenheim, 104, 257, 357.
Blevens, 340.
Blevins, 33S.
Block House, 238.
Bloomery, 376.
Blount, 258, 357.
Blow. 86, 100.
Bluefield, W. Va., 362.
Blunt, 86, 351, 357, 402.
Blyth, 372.
Board of Trade, 129, 133.
Boates, 94.
Bobit, 402.
Bockford, 60.
Bocock, 293, 363.
Body, 92.
Bogardus, 303.
Bohun, 222, 231, 372.
Boles, 298.
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VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Boiling, 295, 355-403-
Bombgardner, 163, 167.
Bonaparte, 439.
Bonbrook, 182.
Bonds, 4 et seq.
Bondurant, 292.
Bonford, 245.
Bonner, 282, 401.
Bonnet, 223.
Bonney Bess, ship, 374.
Bony, 19,1.
Boodes, 299.
Booker, 176, 177, 178, 181, 282, 283,
3>7, 399. 402.
Books, 1, 71, 115, I2r, 146, 147,
148, 261, 262.
Book Reviews, 104, 106, 108, 209
et seq, 324-336, 437 et seq.
Boone, 340, 341, 342, 403.
Booth, 201, 293, 419.
Border Ruffians, 165.
Border Warfare, 337.
Borer, 190.
Borland, 86.
Bosham, 407.
Bostick, 400.
Bostock, 254.
Boston Navy Yard, 303.
Bos well, 309, 401.
Boteler, 410.
Botetourt, 437.
Botetourt, Lord, 132-33, 359.
Boucher, 40.
Bourchier, 372.
Boush, 281, 282, 283, 422.
Bow, 163, 167.
Bowen, 163, 170, 308, 400.
Bower, 163, 167, 401, 426.
Bowie, 82.
Bowles, 76, 194, 401.
Bowman, 163, 167, 170, 394, 400.
Bowyer, S3, 400, 403.
Box, 297.
Boyd, 14, 49, 50, 292, 400.
Boyes, 405.
Boykin, 85, 122.
Boykin Family, 85.
Boyle, 72, 345, 355.
Boys, 237.
Boyse, 237.
Brace well, 122.
Bracey, 254.
Braddock, 342.
Bradford, 98.
Bradley, 93.
Bradshall, 247.
Bradshaw, 298.
Bradwell, 192.
Brampton Hall, 408.
Branch, 182, 184, 292, 402.
Brandon, 190, 2^4 et seq, 358.
Brandon, Prince George, Epi-
taphs at, 233 et seq.
Brandywine, 308, 422.
Branham, 280.
Braser, 246.
Braxton, 12, 82, 93, 323, 335, 349,
355, 434, 437, 438-
Braxton, George, Epitaph (1748)
433-
Braxton Family, Note on, 433.
Bray, 402.
Brayton, 355.
Breda, 300.
Breeding, 281.
Bremton, 298.
Brent, 63, 308, 350, 432.
Bressie, 280, 281, 282, 283, 399, 403.
Brew House, 35.
Brewer, 121, 187, 400.
Brewse, 233.
Brice, 44 et seq, 194.
Brickell, 281.
Breckenridge, 281.
Bridge Quarter, 15.
Bridger, 421.
Bridges, 328.
Briery, 178, 179.
Briery Church, 289, 292.
Briggs, 85.
Bright, 192, 283, 403, 419.
Brinker, 163, 167.
Brinton, 298.
Briscoe, 163, 167.
British Forces, 346.
British Officers, 156.
Britt, 123.
Bristol. 69, 155.
Broadnax, 403, 429.
Broadneck, 354.
Brock, 296, 403, 434.
Brockenbrough Family, S2.
Broadwater, 192.
Bromfield, 344, 400.
Brooke, VI, xiii, xiv, 282, 361, 402,
433, 436.
Brookes, 194, 402, 406.
Brooker, 313.
Brook Hill, 76, 356.
Brooking, 402.
Brotherton, 408.
Brough, 283, 403.
Broughton, 111, 203, 223.
Brown, 185, 205, 209, 213, 222, 226,
Index.
447
28r, 282, 283, 303, 305, 326, 334,
377, 400, 403, 404, 430, 438, 440.
Brown, Alexander; Reply to Re-
view, 324 et seq.
Browne, 30, 92, 187, 191, 389, 396,
406.
Brown Univ., 322.
Brownlee, 400.
Bruce, 109, 163, 170, 183, 209, 295,
309, 401, 441.
Bruce, Philip Alexander, Re-
solution in Regard to
(April Magazine),
Bruin, 163, 167.
Brunning, 335.
Brunswick, 97.
Brunt, 253.
Bruton Parish, 132.
Bryan, VI, i, xiii, xiv, 280, 401, 403.
Bryce, Jas., 107.
Buchanan, 72, 401.
Buck, 167, 170.
Buckingham, 1 8 r, 184.
Buckskin, 344.
Buckles, 170.
Buckley, 92, 116, 163, 167, 173.
Buckner, 400.
Buffalo Creek, 174.
Buford, 403.
Bulkley, 372.
Bull, 48, 1 12.
Bullen, 253, 281.
Bull Run Meeting-house, 88.
Bunkley, 250.
Burch 13 et seq.
Burcher, 186.
Burchet, 1 12.
Burden, 167, 173, 191.
Burder, 297.
Burdett, 405.
Burdon, 163, 170.
Burford, 436.
Burgesses, House of, 41, 162, 176,
189, 192, 198, 212, 237, 246, 269,
281, 282, 385, 389, 403.
Burgh, 410.
Burk, 167, 170.
Burke, 1 11, 407.
Burn, 163, 167.
Burne, 163, 167.
Burner, 163, 167.
Burnett, 72, 298.
Burton, 249, 273, 314, 401, 402, 403.
Burwell, 6, 20, 39, 402, 409, 439.
Butler, 40, 188, 220, 297, 329, 378.
Butler, 41 r, 423, 424.
Butts, 403.
Buxton, 282.
Byrd, S3, 98, 234, 235, 300, 344,
346-352, 354, 355,- 356, 386, 387,
4i7, 439-
Byrd, Mrs. Mary Willing, Will
of, 346 et seq.
Byrds, 417.
Bysant, 190.
Cabell, 23, 84, 176, 180, 181, 183,
363.
Cadot, 305.
Calabar, 198.
Calhoun, 98, 205, 430.
California, 355.
Calico, 71.
Caftons, 404.
Callahan, 318.
Callendar, 23.
Callaway, 344.
Cabin Pt., 236.
Callis, 23.
Calmes, 168, 170.
Calvert, Cornelius, Sr., Letter of,
73-
Calvert, Cornelius, Will of, 74.
Calvert Family, 73 et seq.
Calvert, 106, 371.
Calvin, 163, 170.
Cambridge, 199.
Cambridge University, 17.
Camden Society, 407.
Camm, 130.
Campbell Family, 430.
Campbell, 23, 30, 202, 429, 430, 431.
Camp Fork, 58.
Camp Nelson, 423.
Canne, Delphebus, Letter to
John Delbridge, 373 et seq.
Cannon, 317, 429, 430.
Canterbury, 427.
Canterbury, Dean of, 226.
Cape Feare Indians, 49.
Cape Henry, 242.
Carder, 170.
Caret, 246.
Cargoline, 91.
Carlyle, 163, 167.
Carleton, 208, 221, 371, 383.
Carnes, 23.
Carney, 163, 170.
Caroline county, 307, 308, 346.
Carson, 167.
Carpenters, 17, 297.
Carrel, 164.
Carrole, 108.
Carroll of Carrollton, 104.
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VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Carrollton, 42.
Carson, 163.
Carter, 1-22, 34, 88-90, 99, 164, 167,
170, 208, 235, 245, 301, 346 et
seq, 35'. 355, 357, 417. 433, 439-
Carter, Robert, Will of, i.
Carter houses, 1-22.
Carter, Robert, inventory, 145 et
seq, 260 et seq, 365 et seq.
Carter, Robert, of Nominy; ex-
tracts from letter books of, 88.
Carr, 163, 167, 346, 436.
Carrington, 23, 174, 179, 180, 182,
183, 184, 289, 291, 292, 295, 360,
361, 363-
Cartmell, 164, 167.
Cary, 5, 272, 320, 437-
Cary, Colonel John B., Sketch
of, 320.
Carwell, 188.
Caskie, 184.
Cassique, 1 10.
Castle Hill, 3'9-
Catlet, 164.
Cattle, 1 14.
Caton, 168, 170.
Cattle, 6, 36, 41, 114, "8, 119, M3,
164, 231, 240, 244, 245, 247, 248,
252, 3u6> 365, 369, 394- 435-
Cawker, 406.
Cavendish, 383.
Cider, 375.
Central Presbyterian, 359.
Chadwick, 436.
Chattanooga, Tenn., 309.
Chambers, 164.
Chamberlain, 191, 221,
Chamberlayne, 76, 335.
Chambers, 167.
Champe, 439.
Chanco, 221.
Chantilly, 78.
Chaplin, 167, 170.
Chapman, 19, 21, 1S6.
Chariot, 2.
Charles I, 394.
Charles II, 433.
Charles City, 3, 95, 201, 291, 295,
300, 353.
Charles County, Va., 408.
Charles County, Md., 257, 405.
Charleston, 109.
Charleston Library, 112.
Charlestown, 49, 85, 89, 135, 223,
224, 359, 363-
Charlotte, 174, 177, 179, 180, 183,
184, 284, 295, 359, 361, 363.
Charlottesville, 319, 362.
Charles River, 93, 108, 194, 201,
298.
Charlton, 418.
Chastaigners, in.
Chastellux, 347.
Chatham, 84.
Chatsworth, 355.
Chairs, 351.
Chavvorth, 411.
Checker's Creek, 298.
Cheatham, 427.
Cheeke, 419.
Cheese, 375.
Cheesman, 95.
Chelsea, 436.
Chelsea Hospital, 271.
Chinoweth, 164.
Chesapeake, 238.
Chesepeian River, 194, 299.
Chesopeian Shore, 91.
Cheshire, 200, 405.
Chester, 163, 167.
Chesterfield, 404.
Chetwine, Edward; Will of, 246.
Chetwood, 185, 246.
Chew, 338, 345, 436.
Cheyney, 186.
Chichester, 427.
Chickahominy River, 297.
Chickahominy, 191, 298.
Chickely, 140.
Chief Justice, 134.
Childs, 251.
Chilton, 305.
Chinn, 83, 89.
Chippokes, 91.
Chiswell, 205, 344.
Chotank, 309.
Christian, 315, 416.
Christiansburg, 295, 360.
Christ Church Parish, 3 et seq;
Chancel of, 3 et seq.
Churches, 104, 130, 231, 248, 255.
Churches, Brick, 3.
Church of England, 104, 328.
Church Established, 132.
Cincinnati, Va. Society of, 22.
Cincinnati, Order of, 424.
" City Boys," 238.
"City Maids," 238.
Civil War, 105, 197, 319.
Claiborne, Claybourne, 24, 58, 99,
209, 233, 241, 316, 436.
Clane, 156.
Clark, Clarke, 24, 37, 97, 122, 163,
167, 186, 251, 253, 254, 284, 285,
Index.
449
287, 299, 318, 343, 344, 354, 355,
391, 396, 404, 405.
Clarke County, 302.
Clarke, Humphrey; Will of, 253.
Clarksville, 362.
Clarksburg, 203.
Clay, 24, 94, 300.
Clay Bank, 191.
Claypole, 357.
Clayton, 24, 198.
Clean Drinking, 202.
Clean Drinking Manor, 422.
Cleeman, 190.
Clements, 190.
Clergy, 130.
Clerklee, 257.
Cleve, 357.
Cleveland, 321.
Clifton, 419.
Clinch, 343.
Clinton, 154, 156.
Clough, 436.
Cloud, 163, 167.
Cloyd, 360.
Coach, 2, 4.
Coates, 202.
Cobb, 41.
Cobbs, 114, 252.
Cobbs, Joseph; will of, 251.
Cobham Hall, 76-77.
Coboraft, 245.
Cocke, 24, 186, 187, 298.
Coock, 386.
Cocks, 163, 167.
Cockran, 163, 167.
Cockemouth, 356.
Codd, 193.
Codington, 217.
Cofield, 100.
Coil, 164, 170.
Cole, 406.
Coles, 317.
Collections in English
Churches, 373.
Collins, 204, 394.
Coleman, 24, 163, 167, 191, 426.
CoUege, 132, 17S, 231.
Colonial Papers, 228, 377.
Colston, 82, 83, 164, 168, 170.
Colly, 91.
Comfort, 289, 361.
Common Councils, 232.
Communion tables, 231.
Compton, 84, 190.
Condell, 188.
Confederate Powers, 105, 286, 319.
Congress, U. S., 10 1.
Conner, 13, 19, 21.
Conrad, 164.
Conset, 141.
Constable, 419.
Constantine, 194.
Continental Service, 423.
Conway, 24, 382, 384, 432, 434.
Cook, Cooke, 76, 99, 163, 167, 186,
187, 188, 298, 409.
Cooper, 24, 61, 64, 67, 122, 123, 160,
164, 167.
Cooper, Justinian; will of, 122.
Coopers, 17.
Copeland, 118, 317, 420.
Copper mine, 18.
Corbin, 258, 349, 399-
Corder, 163.
Cordey, 192.
Cordery, 170, 173.
Coverton, 49, 200.
Cork, 142, 194.
Cork, Ireland, 91, 240.
Corn, 47, 194, 240, 314, 375, 376.
Corn, Virginia, 1619, 37:.
Corn flower, 51.
Corny, 24.
Cornwallis, 204, 349.
Corotoman, 255.
Cossey, 122.
Costin, 415, 416.
Cotgreave, 419.
Cotham, 206-207.
Coton, England, 255.
Cotton, 116, 136.
Cotton Family, 136. 317, 404, 405.
Cougham, 242.
Coulter Family, 430.
Council of Va., 236, 247, 326, 355,
376, 379. 387-389-
County Court, 30S.
Court of Appeals, 174, 196.
Court Martial, 240.
Courts, 164, 167, 202.
Courtenay, 109, 197, 429.
Cordage, 231.
Covenant Servant, 254.
Cowan, 177, 178, 288.
Cowling, 424.
Cowper, 123, 163, 167, 421.
Cowper's Hill, 413.
Cow Pens, 80.
Cox, 93, 297, 302, 338, 340, 405.
Crabtree, 340.
Craddock, 24.
Craft, 190.
Crafton, 299.
Cragg, 298.
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VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Craig, 78, 98-
Craik, 163, 167.
Craney Island, 77.
Crashaw, 217.
Cralle, 98.
Crawford, 24, 164, 170, 422.
Creager, 90.
Creoles, 335.
Crenshaw, 295, 303, 304.
Cresacre, 436.
Creuse, 140.
Crismond, 435.
Crittenden, 24.
Crocker, 190, 230.
Crofte, 205.
Crohan, 24.
Crown officials, 328.
Cromley, 163, 168, 170.
Cromwell, 351, 357, 395- 4«8-
Crondal, 84.
Cropper, 22, 24.
Crossman, 190.
Crowe, 372.
Croydon, 198.
Crump, 24.
Crute, 24.
Cuba, 331.
Cub Creek, 174.
Culpeper, 202, 344, 345.
Culpeper county, 202, 426.
Culpeper Minute Men, 101.
Cullingworth, 363.
Cumberland, 183, 184, 289, 293, 356.
Cunningham, 170.
Curie, Curies, 406.
Curl's Church, 76.
Currell, 179, 182, 360, 363.
Cumberland, 182, 183.
Curry, VI, x, xiii, xiv, 204, 205.
Gushing, 182, 296.
Custis Family, 317.
Cryler, 163, 167.
Cryste, 230.
Cynthiana, 313.
Cypress, Virginia, 260.
Cypress Creeks, 249.
Dabney, 24, 293, 306, 36 r, 358, 436.
Dacosta, 285.
Dade, 24, 310.
Dailey, 204.
Daingerfield, 301, 305.
Dale, 210, 299, 372, 379.
Dame, 182, 183.
Dancing Point, 405.
Dandelyn, 409.
Dangerfield, 195, 422, 439.
Daniel, 49, 291.
Dansey, 299.
Danvers, 194, 328, 383.
Danville, Va., 362.
Darby, 24, 416.
Darce, 342.
D'Arcy, 410.
Davenport, 191, 200.
Davies, 24.
Davis, 64, 71, 88, 94, 116, 193, 300,
3'3> 337, 405, 406.
Davison, 243.
Davison, Christopher, to John
Ferrar, 24$ et seq.
Dawkins, 16.
Dawson, 185, 239.
Day. 99.
Deacon, 91, 185, 299.
Deacost, 186.
Dean, 184, 204, 288, 356.
Deane, 32, 405.
Deane, Silas; Letter of, 32.
Death, 246.
DeBohun, 411.
Debbforde, 220.
Debts, 4 et seq.
DeBurgh, 410.
DeClare, 411.
Dedrick, 164, 168.
DeFacie, 411.
DeFrancy, 32.
DeGrasse, 308.
Dehull, 94.
Dehall, 94.
Dejarnette, 426.
DelaMotte, 5-8.
De La Monson, 206.
DeLanwaller, 410.
Delaware, 214, 436.
Delawaretown, 436.
De La Warre, 215.
Delbridge, 231, 372, 373.
Delegates, House of, 181, 206, 277,
289, 356.
Delke, 100.
DeMallet, 410.
Demsey, 297. 9
Denbigh Church, 235.
Denby, 95.
Denham, 299.
DeNorwich, 410.
Dennis, 92, 300, 417.
Derby, 117, 418.
Des Cognets, 202.
De Quincy, 411.
Dering, 356.
De Ros, 410.
Index.
451
De Say, 41 p.
De Stafford, 411.
De St. Juliens, in.
De Tilly, 56.
Deveries, 364.
De Vere, 411.
De Vesci, 411.
Devillieo, 269.
Devonshire, 197.
De Warren, 411.
Dew, 187, 190.
De Witt, 305.
Dhu, 190.
Dick, 24, 164, 168.
Dickerson, 436.
Dickinson, 291.
Dickson, Thomas, 40.
Digges, 234, 235, 250, 372, 417.
Dilke, 372.
Dinvviddie, 388, 389.
Dipple, 99.
Dismal Swamp, 352.
Dixon, 77.
Dodd, 164, 17 r.
Donaldson, 304.
Doe, 186.
Doniphan, 421.
Donnell, 415.
Dorset, 230, 427.
Doster, 164, 171.
Douglas, 314.
Douthat, 79.
Dow, 164, 168.
Doyle, 429.
Drake, 192, 340.
Draper, 337, 345.
Drawater. 297.
Drew, 24.
Drewry's Bluff, 77.
Drummers, 399.
Drummond, 141, 228, 298, 398.
Drums, 270.
Drunkenness, 134, 377.
Dyer, 164, 168.
Dymoke, 408, 409.
DuBourdieus, 111.
Duckworth, 168, 171.
Dudly, 191.
Duff, 24.
Duke, 81, 82, 319.
Duke, Col. R. T. W., Sketch of,
319-
Dulany, 104.
Dumplin Island, 92.
Dunbar, 357.
Duncan, 164, 168.
Dunham-Massey, 201.
Dunmore, 92, 101, 344.
Dunn, 251.
Dunster, 120, 122, 254, 255.
Dunster, Robt. ; Will of, 254.
Dupper, 243.
Dupper's Beer, 238.
Dupuy, 184, 292.
Duquesne, 345.
Durhams, 49.
Dutch, 240.
Dutch Gap Canal, 93.
Dutton, 351.
"Duty Boys," 238.
Duvall, 79, 415.
Dwight, 74.
Each, 238, 244.
Ealy, 186.
Earrings, 19.
Eastindean, 186.
Easley, 363.
Easton, 157, 168, 171.
Eastern Branch, 185, 192, 193.
Eastern Shore, 317, 412.
Eaton, 94.
Eccleston, Edward, 106.
Ecclesiastical Constitution, 131.
Echols, 362.
Eddings, 24, 274.
Eden, 257, 335.
Edgar, Alex., 7.
Edial, 419.
Edloe, 404-406.
j Edmunds, 24.
Edsall, 322, 323.
Edsall, Thomas H,; Sketch of,
322.
Edsome, 298.
Edward III, 408.
Edward VI, 408.
Edward, 21.
Edwards, 7 et seq, 24, 164, 168, 198,
199, 288.
Education, 17, 21, 70, 74, 93, 115.
Emingham, 399.
Eggleston, 24, 107.
Egleston, 24, 191, 192.
Egmont, 350, 357.
Eldred, 259.
Eles, 297.
Elizabeth City, 194, 241, 242.
Elizabeth River, 187, 188, 192, 193.
Elizabeth River Parish, 189.
Elizabeth, Queen, 106, 243.
Elk, Head of, 55 et seq.
Elkins, 335.
i Ellersley, 302.
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VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Ellerson's Mills, 79.
Ellett, 79.
Ellington, 407, 409.
Ellis, 168, 171, 1S6.
Emmerson, 99, 404.
Emmes, 60.
Endecote, 106.
England, 130, 142, 197, 385, 389,
412.
England; affairs in, 1775, 31.
England, Bishop of, 131.
England, Court of, 229.
England, Laws of, 226.
English, 141, 231, 236.
English Commissioners, 139.
English Gentry, in.
Englishmen, 104.
Entail, Docking of, 103.
Ents, 371.
Epes, 292.
Epitaphs: Nathaniel Harrison, 233,
Benjamin Harrison, 234; Mrs.
Eliz. P. Powell, 234; Geo. E.
Harrison, 234; Win. B. Harri-
son,234; Geo. E. Harrison (Jr.),
234; Mrs. Mary Harrison, 235;
Nathaniel Harrison, 236; Geo.
Braxton, 433.
Episcopacy, American, 130.
Episcopate, American, 130.
Eskridge, 4, 24, 319.
Essex, 2, 86, 195 et seq, 301-305, 309.
Essington, 190.
Esson, 404.
Estates, 3.
Estridge, 434.
Evangeline, 38S-389.
Evans, 164, 168, 173, 186, 204, 229,
230, 3'7-
Eves, 92.
" Eugene," 104.
Ewell, 439.
Ewin, 99.
Ewings, 164, 168, 359.
Eyre, 415 et seq, 418.
Eyre Hill, 418.
Exiles, 389.
Fail, 161.
Fairchild, 203.
Fairfax, 162, 164, 168.
Fairfield, 204.
" Falls," 242.
Farley, 357, 417.
Farmville, 288, 293, 360, 361-362.
Farrar, 164, 168, 187.
Fashines, 44 et seq.
Fast Dav, 1691; Proclamation
for, 396.
Fauntleroy, 82, 83, 305.
Fauquier, 89, 309 et seq.
Fawdon, 37, 41, 123.
Fay. 336.
Fayette, 202, 203,
Fearn, 40.
Febiger, 24.
Felgate, 121, 189, 372.
Fells, 372.
Fenn, 24.
Fern, Timothy; will of, 39.
Ferns, 252.
Ferrar, 241, 242, 243, 383, 410.
Field, 24.
Fielding, 14.
Fife, 171, 399.
Filler, 90.
Filson Club, 345.
Finley, 340, 360.
Firepoint, 297.
Fireworks, 51.
First Republic in America,The.
By Alexander Brown, review,
209 et seq; Reply by Alexander
Brown to review, 324 et seq;
Note by W. W. Henry, 440.
Fish, 373.
Fiske, 104, 105, 106, 109, no, 112.
Fite, 168.
Fitz Alan, 411.
Fitzgerald, 24, 181, 289, 293, 360.
Fitz John, 410.
Fitzhugh, 82, 158, 162, 308, 410, 411.
Fitzhugh, William, Letters of,
60-72, 158 et seq.
Fitz Roger, 410.
Fitz Walter, 411.
Fitton, 200.
Flanker, 54.
Fleary, 155.
Fleet,' 58.
Fleet Tactics under Steam, 197.
Fleming, 76, 282, 314, 386, 436.
Fletcher, 91, 186.
Flint, 121.
Flishman, 386.
Flood, 296, 362.
Flour, 59, 286.
Flournoy, 294, 358, 363.
Floyd, 417.
Fluvanna county, 315.
Foard, 99.
Foley, 164, 168.
Folk, 250.
Folkes, 353.
Index.
453
Fontaine, 178, 335.
Fountaine, Col. Wm., Descend-
ants of, 208, 305 et seq.
Fookes, 91.
Foote. 63, 293, 317, 359, 439.
Force, 204.
Ford, 89, 269, 374.
Forden, 191.
Forest Retreat, 202.
Forts, 50 et seq, 339.
Fort Chiswell, 338, 344.
Fort Meigs, 309.
Fort Nelson, 425.
Fort Norfolk, 123.
Fort de Quesne, 270.
Foraker, 310.
Foster, 164, 168, 171, 177, 297, 390
et seq.
Four Mile Creek, 186, 188, 406.
Foushee, 303.
Fox, 24. 199. 3°9. 436-
Foxhall, 302.
Frailty, 201.
France, 207, 285, 286.
Francis, 75.
Frederick, 162, 353, 354, 409.
Frederick County, Poll in, in 1758,
163 et seq.
Fredericksburg, 181, 362.
French, 270, 386.
French Fleet, 308.
French Neutrals, 386-389.
French Squadron, 57 et seq.
French Troops, 59.
Frere, 197.
Freshet of 1771, 128.
Fristoe, 426.
Frodman, 168.
Frost, 164, 171.
Frouman, 164.
Fruit, 62, 242.
Fry, 164, 168, 323.
Frye, T91.
" Frying Pan," 18.
Fundy, Bay of, 387.
Fulton, 317.
Funk, 168, 171.
Funkhauser, 164, 168.
Furniture, 1-22, 115, 121, 247, 297,
348 et seq, 353.
Fynch, 244.
Gaillards, in.
Gaines, vi, xiii, xiv.
Gale, Major, 42 et seq.
Gallins, 38.
Gallipoles, 203.
Gait, 76.
Galvez, 284, 285, 288.
Gamble, 430.
Gaol, 132.
Gardner, 83, 141.
Gargaine, 186.
Garland, 35.
Garnett, 77.
Garrett, 298.
Garth, 419.
Garye, 188.
Gaskins, 24.
Gascoigne, 206, 409, 410.
Gateford, 419.
Gates, 2ti et seq, 213, 379, 440.
Gates, Death of Sir Thomas, 37 1 —
372.
Gatevvood, 77, 426.
Gaul, 206.
Gaunt, John of, 408.
Gay Hill, 309.
General Assembly, 355.
General Court, 6, 21, 131, 132, 197,
423-
Genealogical Notes. Fern, 40;
Bagnall, 41 ; Carter, 88; Gookin,
91, 297; Gill, 93; Ashby, 101;
Smith (Isle of Wight), 116;
Tabener, 118; Valentine, 120;
Watson (Isle of Wight), 121;
Cooper, 123; Hobson, 187; Ma-
jor, 188; Meares, 189; Dew, 189;
Harrison, 190, 233; Chamber-
lain, 191; Travis, 192; Sayer,
193; Barret, 205; Moone, 249;
Reynolds, 253; Stagg, Stegge,
300; Warren, 317; Shippey, 406;
Parker, 407; Osgood, 429; Ran-
dolph, 429; Coulter, 430; Camp-
bell, 430; McPheeters, 431;
Walker, 431; Rutherford, 431;
Neville, 432; Baylor, 432; West,
432; Humphreys, 432; Patillo,
432; Braxton, 433; Madison,
435; More, 436.
Genealogies. Calvert (Norfolk),
73; Williamson, 76; Price, 78;
Markham, 80, 206; Brocken-
brough, 82; Godwin, 85; Parker
l,Essex, Northern Neck, &c. ),
86, 195, 301; Stokes, 95; Bay-
lor, 197, 307; Warren, 200;
Wynne, Winn, 203; Marshall,
207; Fontaine, 208, 305; Lee,
255; Withers, 309, 425; Payne
(Goochland, &c), 313, 427;
Bernard, 407; Reade, 407;
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VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Throckmorton, 407; Parker
(Eastern Shore), 412; Rodes,
418; Parker (Isle of Wight),
420.
Genealogy, 73-88.
Gentleman's Magazine, 229.
Gentry Family, 317.
George, 85, 121, 3:4. 31S.
George III, 102.
Goodes, 17 r.
George, ship, 374.
Georgia, 361.
Germanna, 385.
Germans, 336.
Germans, Complaint Against
Governor Spotswooo, 385.
German Settlement in Virginia, 3S5.
Germantown, 301, 308.
Gethe, 40.
Getman, 190.
Gettysburg, 197.
Gibbes, no, 222, 223.
Gibbons, 24, 156.
Gibson, 24, 168, 171, 192, 203.
Gill, 24, 93.
Gilmer, 415.
Gilyard, 193.
Gladdis, 164.
Glascock, 6.
Glasgow, 31, 137.
Glass, 164, 168, 171, 351, 352.
Glass Works, 376.
Glebe Lands, 231.
Glenn, 164, 173.
Glisson, 422.
Gloucester, 3, 95, 141, 198, 305, 353,
356, 408, 409, 435.
Glover, 164, 168, 204, 464.
Goats, 231.
Godfrey, 1 1 1 .
Godwin Family, 85-S6, 254.
Godwin's Point, 42.
Gold, 129.
Goltey, 161.
Gondomar, 383.
Gookin, 188.
Gooch, 78, 80, 205, 3 1 5-3 16, 43 1.
Goochland County, 205.
Goods, 1 et seq, 4 et seq.
Goodwin, 299, 421.
Gookin, 190, 240, 244, 297.
Gookins, 91.
Gooking, 372.
Goose, 404.
Goose Hill, 251.
Goose Hill Marsh, 192.
Gordon, VI, xiii, xiv, 4, 83, 314, 353,
427, 429.
Gormans, 385.
Gospel, 385.
Gosport, 33.
Gouch, 92.
Gough, 259.
Gould Square, 199.
Goushill, 419.
Governor, 132, 134.
Governor and Council of Va. ;
to the Earl of Southamp-
ton, &c, 236 et seq\ to the
Virginia Companv, ^^etseq.
Governors of Va., 379.
"Governor's Company," 231.
Gow, 137.
Grable, 164, 168.
Graham, 24, 291.
Grammar School, 132.
Grand Gulf, 313.
Grant, 104, 298, 345.
Grantham, 141.
Grasty, 85.
Graves, 18S, 190, 372, 404.
Gray, 24, 83, 84.
Grayson, 24.
Great Bridge, 101.
Great Britain, 102, 228, 309, 333,
3S9-
Great Haughton, 418.
Green, 24, 77, 304, 429.
Greenbrier County, 319.
Greene, 153, 154, i57> '88.
Greenfield, 180.
" Greenfield," 361.
Greenleaf, 201.
1 Greenock, 136.
Green Spring, 143.
Greenwood, 194.
Greete, 94.
Grenada, 136.
Grendon, 300.
Grey, 410, 411.
Gribble, 80.
Griffin, 163, 298, 417.
Griffith, 24, 168, 171, 188.
Grigsby, 179, 290, 361.
Grigson, 188.
Grimes, 186, 250.
Grinnan, 164, 168, 433.
Grymes, 386, 387, 399.
Gudle, 99.
Guilford, 176.
Gunny, 29S.
Guns., 1 1 5.
Gwatkin, 130.
Index.
455
Gwyn, 409.
Gwynne, 309.
Haberly, 372.
Hack, 414.
Hacock, 298.
Haaeger, 385.
Hail, Weston, 407.
Haines, 168, 173, 409.
Halfpenny, 168, 173.
Halifax, 98, 178, 183, 290, 294, 296,
309, 35o. 356, 360, 363.
Hall, 422.
Hallam, 206, 405.
Hamilton, 424.
Hammersley, 302.
Hammond, i2r, 122.
Hamor, 121, 216, 239, 330, 372, 440.
Hampden Sidney College, Trus-
tees of, 174 et seq, 28S et seq,
358 et seq, 432-
Hampstead, 187.
Hampstead Point, 187.
Hampton, 82, 164, 168, 171, 173,
191, 199, 203, 320, 386, 387.
Hampton Roads, 388-389.
Handcock, 50.
Handley, 164, 171.
Handcock, 43, 99.
Hancock's Fort, 51.
Hannibal, 202.
Hanover, 90, 175.
Hanshaw, 164, 171.
Harbinger, 164, 168.
Harbury, 419.
Haiden, 164, 16S.
Hardy, 39, 115, 121, 281.
Hargrave, 190.
Harlem Heights, 100.
Harley, 356.
Harman, 193.
Harper, 164, 171, 430.
Harper's Ferry, 90.
Harrenford, 188.
Harris, 91, 123, 185, 186, 18S, 191,
198, 335. 353-
Harrison, 2, 22, 164, 186, 190, 233-
236, 3r3, 349- 353. 354, 356, 358,
419.
Harrison, Benj., Epitaph, 1807, 234.
Harrison Family, 233 et seq.
Harrison, Geo. E., Epitaph. 1880,
234- .
Harrison, Mrs. Mary, Epitaph,
1744, 235.
Harrison, Nathaniel, Epitaph, 1781,
233-
Harrison, Wm. B., Epitaph, 1820,
234.
Harrodsburg, 425.
Harroe Attocks, 93.
Harrom, 171.
Harrow Attocks, 404.
Hart, 103, 164, 171, 199, 336, 355.
Hartwell, 160.
Harvard, 336.
Harvey, 7, 93, 116, 185, 186, 187,
188, 193, 287, 297, 298, 404,
405, 406.
Harwar, 87.
Harwell, 372.
Harwood, S3.
Haskington, 99, 100.
Haslewood, 409.
Hastings, 186.
Hatcher, 404, 406.
Hatchett, 291.
Hatley, 198.
Haughton, 258.
Havannah, 284.
Hawkins, 83, 98, 193, 257, 298.
Hawes, 362.
Hawkins, Josias, to General R. E.
Lee, 256.
Hawley, 114.
Hayden, 285.
Hayes, 82, 1S8.
Haynie, 99.
Hayward, 63, 66, 71, 72, 160.
Hazlewood, 354.
Headley, 313.
Head of Elk, 59.
Headry, 188.
Heale, 314.
Hearne, 186.
Heath, 92, 231, 372.
Hedge, 171, 173.
Hedgers, 197.
Hedges, 78.
Heitman, 277, 302.
Helms, 16S, 171.
Hempson, 257.
Henley, 130.
Henderson, 342.
Hendren, 353.
Henneman, 107, 174, 288, ^%etseq.
Henrico, 76, 140, 186, 313, 355,404,
405, 406.
Henry, 136, 164, 168, 176, 180, 202,
222, 285, 286, 288, 295, 324, 326,
330, 334, 337, 359, 424, 44o.
Henry, W. W. ; Review of The
First Republic in America, 209
et seq.
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VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Hermitage, 205.
Herring Creek, 94.
Hessians, 422.
Heth, 164, 171, 422.
Hewes, 93.
Hewatt, 108, 1 12.
Hewett, 186, 418.
Hewit, 259.
Hext, 229, 230.
Hickiman, 186.
Hicks, 299.
Higgason, 436.
Higginbotham, 84.
Higgins, 118.
Highland, 168, 171.
Hill, 16S, 273, 345, 346, 404-
Hill, Edward, 4 et seq.
Hillary, 372.
Hite, 164. 171.
Hoard, 342 et seq.
Hobson, 187.
Horson, Henry W.; Sketch of,
320.
Hockwell, 298.
Hodd, j 93.
Hodges, 297.
Hoge, 164, 168, 171, 177, 217, 29r,
293-
Hogue, 293, 358.
Hogg, 363.
Hogs, 6, 41.
Hog Island, 237.
Holden, 139.
Holderness, 419.
Holland, 192, 371, 4'5-
Holme, 419.
Holmes, 246, 254.
Holt, 192.
Holt's Forge, 58, 59.
V Holloway, 85, 175, 179. 362, 385.
Hollman, 137, 154, 186.
Hollowing Point, 310.
Holston, 338, 344.
Hone, 318.
Honies, 405.
" Honey wood," 82.
Hooe, 310.
Hooker, 106.
Hooper, 204, 360.
Hope, 164, 168, 217.
Hopeful, ship, 92.
Hopewell, 239.
Hopkins, 335, 359, 360.
Hord, 346, 426, 438.
Hord Family Genealogy. By
Rev. A. H. Hord. Review,
438 et seq.
Horner, 171, 173, 297, 308, 335, 432.
437, 438-
Horrocks, 130, 131, 132.
Horsmanden, 134.
Horses, 4, 53 et seq, 134, 198, 231,
339-
Hotham, 419.
Hotzenfell, 168, 171.
Houfgh, 189.
Houghton, 418.
House, 171, 173.
House of Burgesses, 425.
House of Commons, 382.
House of Delegates, 98, 362.
Housman, 164, 168.
Houston, 430.
Howard, 336, 417.
How, 253.
Howe, 154.
Howes, 390.
Howell, 404.
Huddle, 164, 168.
Hudson, 406.
Hughes, 203.
Hughson, 222.
Huguenots, 70, in.
Hulett, 283.
Hull, 115, 121.
Humbut, 168, 171.
Hume, 135.
Humphreys, 420, 432.
Hungar's Creek, 404.
Hungary, 197.
Hunt, 427.
Hunter, 164, 168, 187, 418, 429.
Hunters, 345.
Huntingdonshire, 409.
Huntingdonshire, Visitation of, 407.
Huntingfield, 410.
Huntsmen, 338.
Hurd, 372.
Husquanups, 99.
Husse, 186.
Hutcheson, 188.
Hutchison, 190.
Hutchins, 4.
Hutchinson, 92, 121.
Hutts, 50.
Hyatt, 171, 173.
Hyde, 49, 50.
Ignotus, 226, 228.
Illinois, 32. 286.
Indians, 42-55, 218, 236, 237 et seq,
238, 240, 243, 271, 330, 342, 374,
375, 377, 380, 439-
Indian field, 92, 191, 194, 297.
Index.
457
Indian Slaves, 8.
Infidels, 231, 374.
Ingleside, 175, 332.
Inglish, 246.
Ingram, 75.
Innes, 439.
Inoculation, 89.
Inspector-General, 162.
Ireland, 228.
Iron, 231.
Iron Mines, 385.
Iron Works, 370.
Irving, 296.
Isaacs, 171, 173.
Isle of Kent, 201.
Isle of Wight, 33, 36 et seq, 39, 85,
92, 118, 120, 187, 209, 246, 248,
252. 253, 300, 356, 4 '2, 420, 424-
Isle of Wight County Wills,
t,^, 1 13, 244 et seq.
Izard, 1 10, 223.
Jackson, 65, 98, 99, 205, 245, 305,
358, 4'7-
Jackson County, 345.
Jackson, Miss., 313.
Jacob, 299.
Jacobitism in Virginia, 389 et seq.
James, VI, xiii, xiv, 76, 441.
James I, 190, 229, 324, 384, 394.
James City, 140 et seq, 186, 191, 192,
236, 297, 298.
James City County, 139, 2or, 299.
James Island, 192.
James River, 57, 214, 315, 347, 360,
405, 423-
James River, Falls of, 388.
James Town, 35, 59, 186, 199, 236,
245, 33". 377-
Jasan, 419.
Jarvis, 95.
Java, ship, 305.
Jay, 101, 102.
" Jayhawkers," 105.
Jefferson, 57, 284, 285, 288, 308, 360.
Jefferson, Thos., Letter to
Gov. Galvez, 1779, 284.
Jeffries, 139.
Jeffreys, 396.
Jemison, 204.
Jenkins, 164, 173, 305.
Jenings, Edmund; Petition of,
1692, 398.
Jennings, 15, 35, 275, 399.
Jewry, 248, 255.
Jewry, Wm., Will of, 248.
Joanes, 194.
Jobb, 193.
John, ship, 300.
Johnson, 99, ioo, no, 187, 189, 192,
204, 223, 226, 250, 251, 293, 299,
317. 346, 372, 378, 379, 38o, 424-
Johnston, 164, j68, 171, 174, 415,
422.
Jolliffe, 165, 171.
Jones, 58, 61, 67, 69, 71, 80, 891?/
seq, 90, 92, 97, 98, 99, 103, 158,
161, 165, 168, 171, 181, 186, 194,
202, 245, 246, 271, 295, 299, 302,
306, 343, 344, 405, 422, 429, 432.
Jones, Anthony, Will of, 245.
Jordan, 42, 92, 118, 122, 164, 168,
252, 300.
Joynes, 416.
Jumonville, Mons. de, 270.
Jux, 255.
Kalmo of Camena, 192.
Kanawha Canal, 360.
Kansas City, 317.
Kaolin, 237.
Kaskaskea, 286.
Kayne, 190.
Kaye, 409.
Keccaitan, 220.
Keeling, 75, 274.
Keith, 190, 421.
Keller, 165, 168.
Kelso, 430.
Kemp, 93, 186, 405.
Kemper, 429.
Kendall, 406.
Kendall Grove, 415.
Kennedye, 187, 188.
Kennon, 78, 79.
Kensington, England, 356.
Kent, VI, xiii, xiv, 198, 225, 325.
Kent, England, 240.
Kentucky, 103, 105, 120, 174, 176,
•78, 203, 308, 309, 341, 342, 425.
Ker, 416.
Key, 298.
Keywood, 171, 173.
Kiccowtan, 241.
Kidnapping Maidens to be Sold
in Virginia, 1618, 228, 229,
230.
King, 315.
King Charles, 72.
King George county, 15 et seq.
King John, 37.
King's Commissioners, 333.
King's Creek, 100, 185,
King's Fort, 342.
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King's Mountain, 202, 431.
King of all Places, 249.
King and Queen county, 16, 53,
190, 1987309, 39i, 395, 407, 435-
King William county, 391, 395, 429,
435, 436.
Kinsihausen, 154.
Kirkland, 204.
Kirbe, 193.
Knight, 96, 115, 165, 168.
Knote, 190.
Knox, 65, 83, 102, 204, 307.
Knoxville, Tenn., 289
Labour, 231.
Lacy, 181, 182, 361.
Lafayette, Letters of, 55-59.
Laidley, 208.
Lamar, 204.
Lamb, 84.
Lambeth, 95.
Lancaster, 3 et seq, 19S, 295, 309,
310.
Land, 2-22.
Land Companies; Western, 32.
Land Office, 32.
Land Patents, Abstracts of, 91,
'85, 297, 404-
Landgrave, no, 112.
Landrum, 205.
Lane, 186, 390 et seq.
Langdon, 165, 16S.
Langley, 258.
Langston, 139.
Laren, 165, 168.
Large, 186.
Larimar, 141.
Lascelles, 419.
Latham, 335.
Latner, 297.
Laughton, 299.
Lawn, 121.
Lawrence, 1 4r , 387, 388, 389.
Lawheld, 87.
Lawne's Creek, 91, 100, 244.
La War, Lord, 379.
Laws of Va., 227, 387.
Lawson, 99, 156, 177, 297, 350, 355.
Laydon, 92.
Layton, 92.
Lead Mines, 344.
Leadville, 321.
Leach, 335.
Leake, 174, 176, 372.
Leah & Rachel, 122.
Lee, 3, 4, 31, 32, 8S, 89, 145, 152,
Henry; Letters
« 190,260,284,302,347,349,417,
422, 427.
Lee Ancestry, A new Clue to,
255 et seq.
Lee Family, 399.
Lee Hall, 31.
Lee, General
of, 153 et seq.
Lee, Lancelot, to Hon. Thomas
Lee; letter, 257 et seq.
Lee, Richard, Letter of, 31.
Leeward Islands,' 357.
Lefurrier, 299.
Legg, 84.
LeGrand, 517.
Leigh, 183, 184.
Leitch, 101.
Leith, 168, 171.
Lemon, 165, 168, 171.
Lenninge, 372.
Lento, 92.
Leonard, 39, 78.
LeSan, no.
LeSeruriers, 112.
LeStrange, 411.
Letter from London, 1659, 137.
Levies, 232.
Levellis, 372.
Leverson,372.
Levett, 372.
Lewis, 79, 80, 101, 118, 168, 1S5,
187, 205, 206, 247, 309, 356, 405,
408, 439.
Lewisburg, 319, 361.
Lexington, Ky., 311.
Leyburn, 79, 290.
Liberty, Song of, 333.
Libraries. 277. .
Licheston, 405.
Light, 92.
Lightfoot, 274, 439.
Lilburn, 165, 171.
Lincoln, 203, 207, 309.
Lindsay, 169, 173, 259, 286, 287.
Linen, 368.
Linkenholt, 409.
Little, 437.
Little Bird Creek, 315.
Little Hunting Creek, 311.
Littlepage, 436.
Little Paxton, 407.
Little River, 49.
Littler, 165, 171.
Lisson, 190.
Lochmiller, 165.
Locke, 1 10, 190.
Lockert, 81.
Index.
459
Lockyer, 120.
Locust Hill, 30S.
Loe, 92.
London, 5 el seq, 62, 83, 88 et seq,
100, 158, 165, 168, 171, 173, 189,
232, 238, 298, 311, 326.
London, Bishop of, 385, 399.
London Company, 88, 212 et seq,
222.
London Council, 332.
London, Letter from, 137.
London Merchants, 5 et seq, 247.
London, Recorder of, 231.
Londonderry, 418.
Lonenger, 171.
Long, 83.
Long Creek, 194.
Longwood, 174, 183.
Long worth, 188.
Loring, 313.
Louisiana, 204.
Louisa County, 174.
Louisville, Ky., 203, 362.
Lovum, 186
Lower Norfolk, 193.
Loyal Jamaica, ship, 223.
Loyd, 95, 165, 169, 171, 185, 189,
223, 29S, 416.
Lucas, 165, 173.
Ludwell, 141, 186, 386, 387.
Luffe, 161.
Lumpkin, 389, 396.
Lumpkin, Capt. Jacou; Charge
of Disloyalty Against, 389
et seq.
Lunenburg, 97, 98, 99, 177, 289, 291.
Lupton, 165, 171.
Lutz, 90*
Lyle, 179.
Lyne, 214.
Lynhaven, 91, 94, 193, 299.
Lynch, 426.
Lynchburg, 182, 296, 362, 363.
Macaulay, 206.
Macclesfield, 301-305, 412.
Mackay, 48, 26S et seq.
Maclean, 136.
Maddan, 75, 135, 17 r, 250.
Madison, 165, 169, 182, 289, 291,
323. 345, 434, 435, 439-
Madison, Ambrose, Will of, 434.
Madison Family, Note on, 435,
Magazines, 227.
Maids, 229, 231.
Maidens, Kidnapping of, 22S-230.
Major, 188, 354.
Mallory, 84, 314, 389 et seq, 419.
Malt, 375.
Malvern Hills, 58.
Mandeville, 382.
Mandeville, Lord, to Secre-
tary Conway, 1623, 382.
Maneden, 92.
Manger, 40.
Mann, 137, 362.
Mannering, 229.
Mansfield, 419.
Mantapike, 433.
Margaret and John, ship, 240, 244.
Markham, 71, 208,
Ma&kham Family, 80-82, 206 7.
Markenfield, 409.
Marketman, 158.
Marlborough, 104, 354, 357.
Marmion, 411.
Marney, 165, 169.
Marsh, 192.
Marshall, 117, 120, 121, 122, 184,
207, 208, 296.
Marshall Family, 81-82, 207-
208.
Marshen, 405.
Martain, 34c et seq.
Martain's Creek, 34L
Martain's Fort, 341, 343.
Martain's Station, 340.
Martinsville, 338.
Martial Law, 143.
Martian, 409.
Martin, 64, 167, 187, 213, 214, 226,
29°, 372, 379, 405, 430, 432, 435-
Martin, Andrew, 432.
Martin's Brandon, 187, 226.
Martin's Hundred, 236, 237, 243,
372.
Marton, 38.
Maryland, 104, 106, 202, 257, 271,
3 '7, 405-
Mary's Mount, 91.
Masham, 411.
Mason, 59, 68, 71, 73, 83, 104, 159,
161, 171, 195, 302, 40S, 409, 411,
424.
Mason, John; Will of, 1678, 318.
Massachusetts, 107.
Massacre, 236, 243, 375, 378.
Massenburg, 82.
Mathews, 120, 253, 316, 372.
Mattapony Church, 195, 395, 413,
433-
Mauleverer, 409.
Maund, 89, 90.
Maxey, 336.
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Maxwell, 184, 326.
May, 98.
Mayflower, 200,
Mayo, 355.
Mayor, 85.
McAdams, 83.
McCabe, 426.
McCarty, 165, 169, 302.
McChain, 359.
McClung, 430.
McCole, 99.
McCormick, 165, 169, 171, 303, 304.
McCorkle, 292, 295.
McCoy, 165, 169.
McCrady, 108, 222.
McCrary, 1 1 1, 223, 224.
McCreary, 426.
McCrosker, 430.
McCullough, 98.
McDaniel, 165, 169.
McDonnell, 165, 169.
McDonald, 77.
McFaden, 363.
McGee, 165, 173.
McGill, 171.
McGuire, 82.
Mcintosh, 75.
Mcllwaine, 174, 175, 180, 292, 295,
359- 360.
McKamy, 430.
McKenley, 204.
McKenney, 204, 240, 290, 362.
McMahan, 165, 171, 430.
McPhail, 290, 296.
McPheeters Family, 431.
McPheeters, 430, 431.
McRoberts, 176, 179.
McWalke, 77.
Meade, 177, 180, 197, 355.
Meadhurst, 413.
Means, 189.
Mechanicsville, 83.
Medcalfe, 190.
Meeres, 188.
Meldrnm, 169.
Melling, 100, 165, 380.
Melton, 100.
Members of Va. Hist. Soc'y, VI,
xiv, xxiii.
Mendenhall, 171, 173.
Menfye, 186.
Mercer, 16, 169, 171, 345, 425.
Merchant, 3r, 137.
Merchant's Hundred, 6.
Meredith, VI, xiv.
Meriwether, 205, 436.
Meinill, 410.
Merrimac, 77.
Merriman, 314.
Mexico, 285.
Mexican War, 425.
Mica, 238.
Michael, 416.
Michaux, 317.
Michell, 229, 230.
Michells, 298.
Mecklenburg, 354.
Middlesex, 2, 103, 397.
Middlethorpe, 419.
Middleton, no, 223.
Midlum, 190.
Midhurst, 407.
Milburn, 165, 171.
Milday, 221.
Miles, 95, 436.
Military Forces, 287.
Militia, 195, 235.
Militia, Virginia, in the Rey-
lution, 277 et seq, 399 et seq.
Mill Brook, 319.
Miller, 165, 169, 171, 173, 182, 1S3.
Mills, 405.
Milton, 94, 3°°- 359-
Minor, 208, 355.
Minnor, 306.
Minter, 258.
Mississippi, 32, 203, 204, 287, 288,
344,. 346.
Missouri, 105, 338.
Mitchell, 48, 51, 188, 191, 230.
Mittson, 304.
Monday, 298.
Money, 3 et seq, 134, 343, 349, 352,
380.
Monger, 165, 171.
Monnsun, 372.
Monroe, 204.
Montague, 354, 356, 413, 420.
Monteagle, 412.
Montevideo, 18 r.
Montford, 97, 98.
Montgomery, 340.
Montpelier, 176.
Monumental Church, 178.
Moody, 223.
Moon, 33-36, 17 r, 173, 249, 250.
Moon, John, Will of, 33.
Moon's Creek, 249.
Moonsfield, 249.
Moore, VI, xiii, in, 112, 165, 169,
178, 202, 204, 222, 313, 372, 430,
436.
Moore Family, Note on, 436.
Moorman, 363.
Index.
461
Moreton, no.
Morfee, 194.
Morgan, 94, 100, 165, 169, 171, 173,
194, 298, 420.
Morley, 223, 412.
Morlin, 186.
Morris, 37, 141, 208, 405.
Morrison, 139, 250.
Mortimer, 410.
Morton, 175, 176, 178, 179, i8r, 182,
183, 184, 186, 291, 306, 372.
Mortons, 317.
Morton Family, 317.
Moryson, 140, 143.
Mosby, 317.
Moseley, 75, 297, 304.
Moss, 303.
Mossey Point, 297, 298.
Mountaineers, 105.
Mountain Road, 316.
Mourning Rings, &c, 1-22.
Mountague, 133.
DeMowbury, 411.
Moylan, 307.
Moyses, 297.
Mulattos, 339.
Mulberry Hill, 173.
Mules, 351.
Mumps Fort, 343.
Munford, VI, xiii, xiv, 346, 442.
Murat, 439.
Muscote, 409.
Murphy, 165, 169.
Murk land, 363.
Murrell, 84.
Murray, S6, 306.
Murry, 250.
Muskham, 207.
Mt. Airy, 30 r, 416.
"Mt. Ararat," 180.
Nails, 62, 121, 365-370.
Nansemond, 85, 99, 118, 189, 192,
218, 297, 405, 409.
Nansemond River, 188, 189, 190,
191, 194, 408.
Nantes, 285.
Nantucket, 322.
Naomy, 299.
Naroe, 185.
Nash, 175, 299, 422.
Nashville, 363.
Natchez, 203.
Naunton, 232.
Navy, 304, 432.
Naval Tactics, 197.
Neale, 13, 186, 188, 203.
Neblen, 123.
Necessity, Fort, 268 et seq.
Necrology of Va. Hist. Soc'y, 319-
323-
Negroes, 1, 8, 10, 22, 40, 186, 349,
. 368, 369. 37o, 404-
Neil, 213, 220, 221.
Neill, 226, 329, 378, 438, 440.
Nelson, 31, 58, 59, 82, S3, 99, 107,
176, 198, 308, 350, 351, 352, 354,
357- 358.
Nelson, Thos. ; Letter of, 3r.
Nethercoat, 120.
Nethersham, 229, 230.
Nethersole, Sir Francis; Letter to
Sir Dudley Carleton, 1624,383.
Nevill, 165, 169, 408, 410.
Neavill, 432.
Newce, Neuce, Nuce, 238, 241, 372.
New England, 240.
Neuse, 46.
Neuse Indians, 46 et seq.
New Town Haven, 187, 299, 300.
New Albion, 205.
Newark, 207.
New Berne, 43, 47.
Newcastle, 228.
New England, 108, 240.
Newfoundland, 374.
Newgate, 132.
Newington, 83.
New Kent county, 1 9r , 389, 396,
407, 435, 436.
Newkerke, 94, 299.
New Market, 197, 198, 199, 388.
New Norfolk, 188, 189, 190, 191,
192, 193, J94.
New Orleans, 205, 284, 285, 286,
346.
New Poquoson, 95, 194.
Newport, 372.
Newport News, 91, 240, 241, 244.
New River, 344.
Newspapers, Colonial, 109.
Newton, VI, i, xiv, 82, 83.
New York, jo8, 271, 322.
Newman's, 63, 65, 118, 340.
Nibley, 331.
Nichols, 33.
Nicholas, 2, 12, 19, 20.
Nicholson, 319, 391-396, 397, 416,
418.
Nisenanger, 169, 171.
Nordley, 258.
Nomonv Hall, 87.
Norfolk, 188.
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Norfolk county, 73 et seq, 187, 242,
297, 298, 299, 304, 363, 388, 422,
429.
Norfolk Sons of Liberty, 73.
Norman, 297.
Normer, 188.
Norsworthy, 420.
Northampton, 100, 412 et scq.
Northamptonshire, 409.
North Carolina, 98, 342, 359.
North Carolina, Campaign of Col-
onel Barnwell in, 1711-12, 42-
55-
Northam Parish, 314.
Northerne, 187.
Northern Neck, 2, 87, 120, 195, 301-
305. 3*4. 3'7, 394-
Northumberland, 3 et seq, 213.
Northwest, Conquest of, 284 et seq.
Norton, 194, 197, 199.
Norvell, 439.
Norwood, 30, 372.
Notes and Queries, 101.
Notley, 200.
Nottoway county, 99, 181, 184, 289,
293, 295-
Nottinghamshire, 200, 206, 207.
Nova Scotia, 386, 388.
Nun, 241.
Oak Grove, 416.
Oaklawn, 88.
O'Bannon, 203.
Obid, 242.
O'Brien, 19S.
Occaquan, 6.
Occohannock, 416.
O'Conor, 322.
Oding Sells, 411.
Odle, 165, 169.
Officers of Va. His. Soc'y, VI, xiv,
xxiii.
Ogburn, 99.
Ogleby, 169, 173.
Ohio, 32, 344, 355.
Ohio River, 346.
Old Bay Church, 255.
Old Brick Church, 249, 255, 424.
Oldham, 103, 432.
Oldmixon, 108, 112.
Old Plantation Creek, 100.
Old Point Comfort, 97.
Old Poquoson River, 298.
Old Virginia and Her Neigh-
bors. By John Fiske. Re-
view, 103, 104.
Oliver, 186, 249.
Oliver, Will of John, 248, 249.
Omeen, 426.
Onancock, 407, 413.
Opechancanough, 236, 377.
Opie, 302.
Opy, Thomas, 64.
Orange, 176, 202, 345, 362, 385.
Orange county, 198, 313, 346.
Orleans, Duke of, 408.
Orrery, 350.
Orrey, 355.
Osgood, 429.
Osgood Family, 429.
Osintherly, 99.
Otley, 230, 421.
Otter Dams, 92.
Ottery, 229, 230.
Outless, 91.
Outram, 30.
Overseers, 36, 245.
Overton, 98.
Overwharton Parish, 311.
Owen, 96, 361.
Oxford, 298, 350.
Oxford, Bishop of, 328.
Oxford, Earl of, 356.
Oxford Tract, 216 et seq.
Oxfordshire, 259.
Oyer & Terminer Court, 143.
Oyster Banks, 238.
Pace, 236.
Packford, 193.
Packinton, 258.
Paducah, 203.
Pagan Creek, 33-36, 92, 120, 187,
249, 298.
Page, 2-22, 70, 82, 182, 183, 187,
" 1S8, 190, 293, 308, 348, 351, 352,
353. 354-
Pagebrook, 354.
Pagley, 194.
Painter, 161, 169, 173, 273.
Palmer, VI, xiii, xiv, 78, 80, 92,
372.
Pamplico, 42 et seq, 49 et seq.
Pamunkes, 375.
Pamunkey, 237.
Pamunkey Indians, 14L
Paper money, 129.
Papists, 1 14.
Paris, Ky., 313.
Parishes, 131.
Park, 351.
Parke, 179, 344, 356, 357.
Parker, 58, 99, 176, 302-305, 317,
407, 412-424.
Index.
463
Parker Family, S6-88, 145 et seq,
I95-I97-
Parker Family of Essex, &c,
86, \^et seq, 301-305.
Parkers of Isle of Wight Co.,
420 et seq.
Parker Family of Northamp-
ton, &c, 412 et seq.
Parkersburg, 203.
Parker's Neck, 413.
Parker, Robert, Will of, 407.
Park Hall, 412.
Park Quarter, 16.
Parkinson, 238.
Parliament, Act of, 129, 226, 247,
<56.
Parrell, 165, 172.
Parry, 92, 194.
Pasbehaighes, 240.
Pascoticons, 375.
Patents of Land in Va., 99-100, 185-
194, 372, 382, 404-406.
Patient, 29S.
Patillo, 291, 294, 430, 432.
Patricksbourne, 225.
Patterson, 165, 173, 294, 430.
Patton, 80, 429.
Patty, 259.
Patuxon, 192.
Paul, 165, 173.
Paule, 298, 299.
Paulett, 185.
" Paul's in the Streets," 3S1.
Paxton, 430.
Payne, 184, 289, 313-316.
Payne Family, of Goochland,
&c, 313 et seq, 427-8.
Payson, 190.
Peachey, 437.
Peachy, 422.
Pearis, 169, 172.
Pearson, 172, 173, 186.
Pease, 193, 299.
Pedin, 86.
Peek, 89 et seq.
Pecke, 372.
Peirce, 100.
Pelham, 372.
Pelhire, 185.
Peltry, 286.
Pemberton, i6r, 165, 172, 173, 372,
Pembroke, 372.
Pence, 165, 169.
Penet, 285.
Penharwood, 373.
Pendleton, 31.
Penmond's End, 2.
Penn, 81, 435.
Pennington, 432.
Penny, 248.
Pennsylvania, 108, 228, 271.
Pepys, 356.
Perce, 46 et seq, 241.
Percival, 357.
Percy, 194, 213, 214 et seq, 329, 410,
440.
Persey, 242.
Perkins, 165, 171, 172.
Perkinson, 292, 360.
Perrin, 312.
Perry, 5 et seq, 14 et seq, 60, 165,
169, 172, 188, 312, 350.
Perses, 242.
Pest ships, 220.
Petersburg, 183, 292, 417.
Petersburg Intelligencer, 74.
Pettus, 405.
Pett, 193.
Pettit, 82.
Peyton, 82, 323, 430.
Phelps, 82.
Phettyplace, 217.
Philadelphia, 32, 308.
Philler, 371.
Phillips, 204.
Philosophy, Professors of, 130.
Phlegar, 295.
Physicians and Surgeons, 93.
Pichells, 436.
Pickering, 409.
Pictures, 1-22, 160, 165, 198, 229,
348-352, 357-
Pierce, 231, 242, 421.
Piers, 372.
Pigron, 185.
Pillion, 37.
Pinascoes Field, 94.
Pinckney, 336.
Pinner, 421.
Pinnock, 298.
Piracy, 222.
Pitchotan, 231.
Pitloe, 92.
Pitman, 340.
Pitt, 1 16, 1 17, i2r, 246.
Pittsburg, 346.
Pittsylvania, 338, 359.
Pitzer, 359.
Place, 94.
Plantagenet, 410.
Planters; 332, 375, 379.
Plate, r, 12.1, 231.
Plater, 84.
Piatt, 436.
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Pledge, 315.
Plowden, Earl of, 205.
Plumer, 289, 292.
Plymouth, 158, 205.
Pocahontas, 221.
Pockford, 259.
Pocomoke River, 414.
Pointeau, 299.
Points, 231.
Point Pleasant, 101, 341.
Poker, 165, 169.
Pollock, 284, 285, 288.
Poole, 1 86, 237.
Poor Children to be Sent to
Virginia, 232.
Poorstock, 427.
Pope, 357.
Poplar Grove, 412, 413, 414.
Poplar Hill, 175, 184.
Poplar Neck, 34.
Popple, ii2.
Poquoson, 92, 185.
Pork, 286.
Poiney, 92.
Porridges Field, 94.
Porteus, 399.
Portsmouth, 35, 94, 123, 415, 423.
Portraits, 1, 351.
Port Tobacco, Md., 257.
Post, 415, 416.
Post Gate, 165.
Potomac, 16, 203, 237, 302, 394.
Potomacs, 375.
Pott, 217, 239, 374.
Potts, 217, 307.
Poulson, 412, 415.
Pountes, 239.
" Powder Treason," 207.
Powell, 84, 116, 118, 186, 190, 194,
217, 234, 338- 3^4, 345-
Powell, Mrs. Eliz. Page, Epitaph,
1836, 234.
Powell's Creek, 191.
Powell's Valley, 338 etseq, 340, 345.
Powers, 306.
Powhatan, 182.
Powndle, 186.
Poynton, 201.
Poynts, 372.
Poyton, 200.
Pratt, 7.
Presbytery, 175.
President's Report, VI, iii-xii.
Preston, 99, 299, 430.
Prewe, 230.
Price, 76, 78, 79, 84, 137, 186, 306,
359-
Price Family, 78, 79.
Priddy, 436.
Priest's Fort, 341, 346.
Prim 141.
Prince Edward, 174-175, 176, 181,
1S2, 183, 184, 288, 358, 363.
Princeller, 165, 169.
Prince Eugene, 198.
Prince George County, 235.
Princeton, 176, 179, 289, 301, 364,
422.
Princess Ann, 193, 429.
Princess Anne County Families,
Genealogies of, 73.
Prior, 78, 194.
Pritchard, 169.
Privy Council, 226, 229.
Privy Council to Governor of
Virginia, 1623, 381.
Proceedings of Virginia Historical
Society, Vol. VI, i-xiii.
Procter, 372.
Professors of Divinity, 130.
Property, Personal, of Robert Car-
ter, 260-268.
Proprietary Government, 222.
Providence, Md., 189.
Prunell, 415.
Prynn, 372.
Pryor, 78, 186, 292, 294, 295, 317.
Public Advertiser, 199.
Publications Received, 335.
Pugh, 165, 169, 172, 173.
Pulaski, 359, 360.
Puntes, 242, 375.
Purchas, 213, 217, 328, 331.
Puritanism, 106.
Purnell, 188.
Pursent, 298.
Purser, 243.
Putney Grammar School, 198, 199.
Pyland, 121, 122, 123, 247, 249, 251.
Quakers, no.
Quantrell or Ouantrill, 105.
Ouarles, 191.
Quarry, 223.
Quarter Court, 382.
Queen Anne, 223.
Queene's Creeke, 138.
Queen Mary, 391.
Quisenberry, 162.
Quiney, 187.
Quineys, 187.
Quintan, 411.
Quit Rents, 4.
Quiyough, 237.
Index.
465
Rachel, 96.
Radford, 79, 404.
Radish, 192.
Ralle, 422.
Ramsay, 108.
Randal, 92, 356, 357.
Randolph, 30, 139, 273, 349, 355,
389, 399. 429, 43o.
Randolph, Edmund, Letter of,
30.
Randolph Family, 429.
Randolph MSS., 139.
Ranshaw, 95.
Rappahannock, 37, 40, 86, 203, 394.
Rappahannock, Fort of, 385.
Rarley, 317.
Rash, 427.
Ratcliffe, 213, 216, 330, 340.
Ravenel, n 1.
Rawlings, 362.
Raye, 298.
Read, 85, 175, 180, 182, 184, 191,
229, 291, 295, 360, 361, 408-412,
439-
Reade, Col. Geo., English An-
cestry, 407.
Reading, 335.
Rebellion, 143.
Rebels, 54, 139, 140, 141, 325.
Rector of Bruton, 132.
Red Hill, 176, 188, 195, 337, 359.
Redman, 302.
Red Point, 249.
Reed, 153, 166, 172.
Reece, 166, 172.
Reed, Governor, Letter from
Henry Lee, 153 et seq.
Reid, 158, 182, 293, 307, 414.
Reining, 249.
Religion, 104, 106, 107, 122, 130,
131, 132, 231, 381.
Religion of Chancel'r Wythe,
102.
Remington, 313.
Renshaw, 188, 192.
Renton, 136.
Representatives, House of, 205.
Resburye, 190.
Retreat, 303.
Reubens, 355.
Revolution, 175, 176, 181, 205, 285,
344, 346, 399.
Revolution of 1688 and Virginia,
394 et seq.
Revolutionary Army, 124, 125, 126,
127.
1 Revolution, Campaign in Virginia
in 1781, 55-59.
Revolution, Virginia Militia
in, 277, 399 et seq.
Revolution, War Letters in regard
to, 153 et seq.
Reviews, 325.
Reynolds, 100, 114, 165, 172, 252,
253, 296, 297, 299.
Reynolds, Christopher, Will of, 252.
Rhett, in, 112, 222, 223,
Rhode Island, 304.
Ribbons, 246.
Rice, 165, 172, 176, 178, 183, 289,
43°-
Rich, 221, 326, 383.
Richard, 204, 388.
Richard & John, ship, 69.
Richardson, VI, xiii, xiv, 83, 204,
j 345-
I Richmond, 85, 181, 291, 320, 343,
I . 359. 360, 388, 416.
Richmond Academy, 319.
Richmond county, 5 et seq, 83, 84.
Rich Neck, 186.
Riddick, 86.
Riddell, 166, 169.
Rider, 372.
Ridgeley, 417.
Ridges, 194.
Ridge way, 184.
Riggs, 426.
Right, 92.
Riley, 204.
Ring, 1 et seq, 144.
Rinker, 165, 172.
Ripple, 188.
Rippon Hall, 10 et seq, 399.
Risher, 80.
Ritchie, 235.
Rittenhouse, 99.
Rivers, 82, 139, 252, 259.
Roach, 434.
Road, 165, 169.
Roane, 82, 83, 165, 301.
Roanoke, 363.
Robins, 298.
Robinson, 15, 94, 98, 107, 231, 419.
Roberts, 20, 166, 169, 172, 405.
Rochambeau, 348.
Rockbridge County, 85.
Rock Spring, 302.
Rodes, 317.
Rodes Family, 418 et seq.
Rogers, 86, 100, 169, 172, 186, 286,
287, 288, 299, 329, 405.
Roles, 298.
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VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Rolfe, 210 et seq, 326.
Roman Catholics, 104, 388.
Romney, 293.
Rooper, 372.
Roosevelt, 2*5.
Rortes, 408, 409.
Rorhz, 1 16.
Rose, 186, 306, 422.
Rosebro, 358.
Rosewell, 308.
Ross, 165, 172.
Round Hills, 15.
Roy, 308.
Royal Oak, A Memento of the,
433-
Royal Charter, 210 et seq.
Royster, 347, 350.
Rowland, 88, 104.
Rousley, 372.
Rowney, 258.
Roxburgshire, 431.
Rubble, 172.
Ruddell, 166, 169.
Ruffin, 246, 248.
Rulers, 138.
Rush, 415.
Russell, 165, 169, 202, 203, 217.
Rutherford, 165, 169, 204, 307, 430,
43i-
Rutherford Family, 431.
Rushworth, 72.
Ryall, 405.
Rymer, 161.
Sabine Hall, 355, 357.
Sadler, 187, 188.
Safety, Committee of, 235.
Saffell, 277.
Salsbury, 404.
Sampson, 358.
Sandy Creek Voyage, 345.
Sandford, 108, 205, 228, 230, 231,
232, 233, 236, 318, 371, 372, 382,
418.
Sandall, 99.
San Francisco, 429.
Sandys, 225, 232, 239, 240, 325, 327,
374, 383-
Sandys, George, to John Fer-
rar, 241 et seq.
Sandy Point, 190.
Sanger, 84.
Sankey, 174, 178.
Sassafras, 237.
Saunders, Mary, 73.
Savage, 415.
Savages, 269, 374.
Savon, 121.
Savannah, 414.
Saville, 419.
Sayer, Sawyer, 193.
St. Julien, 1 12.
St. Louis County, 206.
St. Mary County, Md., 200.
St. Mark's, 385, 434.
St. Martin's Parish, 205.
St. Olave, 199.
St. Paul's Parish, 309.
Sink Grove, 361.
Scanlan, 426.
Scarborough, 1S8, 394, 413, 414, 419.
Scene, 169, 172.
Schrack, 172.
Schuricht, 336, 385.
Scone, 189.
Scott, 62, 176, 178, 179, 182, 295, 426,
430.
Scotch Trader, A, 135.
Scotch-Irish Families in Vir-
ginia, 430 et seq.
Scotch-Irish, 105.
Scotland, 431.
Scouts, 43.
Scrack, 166.
Scrimshire, 419, 420.
Scrivelsby, 408.
Scroop, Scroope, 408, 409, 410.
Scully, 102.
Sea Flower, ship, 241, 242, 244, 374.
Seaman, 166, 173.
Sebert, 166, 172.
Sebrell, 191.
Seaton, 405.
Sears, 436.
Selden, 78.
Semmes, 83.
Servants, 227, 228, 245.
Sergeant, 62, 71, 158, 159.
Seward, 121.
Sewell, 166, 173.
Sexton, 430.
Sweeting, 336.
Swine, 231.
Shackelford, 305.
Shade, 166.
Shaftesbury, no.
Shakespeare, 206.
Shannon, 204.
Sharkey, 313, 425-
Sharp, 75, 121, 169, 172.
Sharpies, 377.
Shawnees, 345.
Sheave, 191.
Shepperson, 439.
Index.
467
Shepherd, i66, 172.
Sheppard, 201.
Sherwood, 62, 139.
Sherman, 104.
Sheriffs, 139.
Shippen, 358, 416, 417, 418.
Shippey Family, Note on, 406.
Ships, 11, 12, 63, 81, 136, 198, 205,
230, 231, 232, 238, 240.
Shirley, 35s.
Shooter's Hill, 408.
Shore, 1S6, 417.
Silk, 231, 376.
Silk grass, 237, 243.
Silk making, 242.
Simpson, 203, 298, 424.
Simcoe, 205.
Simm, 108.
Sims, 422.
Simpkins, 92.
Sinclair, 422.
Singletons, 203.
Silver, 70, 129, 160, 23S, 274, 350,
433, 435-
Skags, 340.
Skenck-Schaus, 371.
Skimino, 274.
Skinner, 38, 186.
Skipwith, 357.
Skrymsher, 207.
Slaughter, Mercer, Sketch of,
323-
Slaughter, 3, 20, 323, 385. .
Slaves, Indian, 8.
Slaves, 2-22.
Slavery, 224.
" Sleepy Hole," 85.
Sleeper, 80.
Slingsby, 91.
Smith, 71, 83, 84, 98, 99, 106, 111,
112, 113, 117, i2i, 166, 169, 172,
175, 176, 178, 179, 186, 191, 192,
204, 2ir, 221, 222, 225, 226,
227, 228, 237, 238, 241, 245, 277,
289, 292, 298, 308, 328, 329, 330,
33i, 3,35, 358, 374- 373, 406, 414,
415, 42i, 439, 440.
Smithfield, 249, 335.
Small, 166, 172.
Smalsolfer, 166, 169.
Smith, Arthur, Will of, 113.
Smith, Wm., Will of, 117.
Smith's Island, 186, 188.
Smith's River, 338.
Smythe, 116, 378-379-380.
Smythe,Sir Thomas, and Alder-
man Johnson, Reply to Bar-
grave, 378 et seq,
Snap, 166, 169.
Snead, 92, 417.
Snickers, 166, 169.
Snodgrass, 166, 173.
Snyder, 90.
Somer's Islands, 242.
Somerset, 202, 229.
Somerset County, 413.
Sopheir, 92.
Sorrell, 190.
Southall, 78, 294, 350.
South, 211 et seq.
South Carolina, 108, 111, 204, 205,
222.
South Carolina under the Pro-
prietary Government. By
Edward McCrady, review, 10S,
222 et seq.
South Carolina, Materials for His-
tory of, 109.
Southern Confederacy, 105.
Southell, 91.
South Farnham Parish, 103.
Southey, 372.
Southampton county, 41, 195, 232,
236, 252, 407.
Southampton Hundred, 231, 372.
Southern Literary Messenger, 190.
South Sea, 243.
Southwell, 350, 356.
Sowers, 166, 172.
Spady, 415.
Spain, Virginia Borrowing
from, 284-288.
Sparrow, 288.
Spanish Ambassador, 384.
Sparks, 162, 301.
Spears, 43 r.
Speake, 166, 172.
Specie, 1 28 et seq.
Spelman, 169, 242, 330, 331, 377.
Spelman's Relation, 377.
Spencer, 394.
Spezia, Italy, 415.
Spices, 62.
Spicer, 62.
Spilsby, 191.
Spinkes, 71.
Spotsylvanta county, 77, 198, 223,
345, 38.5, 386, 435-
Spotsylvania, Justices of, 385.
Spots wood, 271.
Spotswood, Complaint by Ger-
mans Against, 385.
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VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
Spratton, 8r.
Springer, 1 66, 172.
Springfield, 176.
Stackhouse, 188.
Stafford, 255, 309, 310, 311, 408.
Stafford county, 16.
Staffordshire, 412, 419.
Stagg, 300.
Stake, 78.
Stalemaker, 338.
Stamps, 359.
Stanard, VI, xiii, xiv, 1S5, 297, 319,
404.
Stanshawes, 95.
Stanton, 183, 184.
Stark, 203.
State Hill, 175.
Staunton, 319, 362.
Staunton Hill, 295, 309.
State House, 140.
Staves, 286.
Star Chamber, 3S0.
Stavely, 418 et seq.
Steele Bonnet, 222.
Stegg, 94, 300.
Stensbye, 190.
Stephen, 268.
Stephens, 94, 166, 169, 172, 426.
Stevens, 1*5, 345.
Stephenson, 82 166, 363.
Steuben, Baron De, 56 et seq.
Stevenson. 169, 172.
Steward, 372.
Stewart, 41, 166, 172, 318, 356,372,
388.
Stiles, 251.
Stiles, John, Will of, 250.
Stith, 75, 2^7; 415.
Stoak Parish, Hampshire, ^3.
Stobo, 268.
Stockport 200.
Stockley, 95, 100.
Stodon, 1S6.
Stokes, 95, 290, 294 295.
Stoke-Gregory, 202.
Stokes Family, 95-99.
Stone. 79, 185, 201, 202, 404, 426.
Stoner, 169
Story, 390 et seq.
Stony Point, Capture of, 80, 155.
Stonesby, 188.
Stover, 166 169, 172.
Stratton, 406, 417.
Street, 97, 99.
Strickler, 166, .69.
Strickly, 166.
Stroud, 172, 173.
Stuart, 292, 417, 430.
Stuarts, 393.
Studley, 217, 346, 419.
Sturges, 187.
Sturman, 302.
Sturton, 419, 420.
Sudley, 410.
Suffolk, 85, 424.
Suits of Clothes, 62.
Sunnyside, 320.
Supreme Court, 204.
Surry County, 20 r, 236, 317, 397.
Surrey, Earl of, 200.
Sussex, 96.
Sutherland, 357.
Sutton, 92, 186, 199
Swamps, 404.
Swift Creek, 404.
Sydnor. 79.
Sykes, 193.
Syllivant, 34.
Sylvania, 208.
Sylvan Hill, 180,289.
"Sylvan Retreat," 416.
Syms, 93
Symes, 427.
Symms, 192, 298.
Symonds, 219 et seq.
Tabb, 176, 178.
Taberer, Thomas, Will of, 118.
Tabener, 116.
Taberner [Taberer], Joshua, Will
of, 1 17.
Tacke, 243.
Tail male, 5 et seq.
Talbot, 193, 410, 411.
Talbott county, Md., 416.
Talent, 13, 21.
Taliaferro, 84, 437.
Tanks Pasbye hayes Creek, 297.
Tappahanna, 187.
Tappahannock, 87.
Tappan, 308.
Tappon Creek, 420.
Tasker, 88-90.
Tate, 172, 173.
Tayloe, 12 et seq, 301, 416, 439.
Taylors, 38, 46, 60, 65, 9S, 124, 125-
126, 160, 169, 172,-173, 186, 188,
192, 235, 297, 340, 345, 346, 350,
356, 396, 418, 435, 436.
Taxes, 140, 376, 405.
Teackle, 414, 415, 416.
Temple, 433.
Templeton, 175.
Tenants, 23 r, 244.
Index.
469
Tenckes, 297.
Tennessee Yankees, 105, 201, 204,
2°5, 344, 345, 362-
Terra Lemina or Terra Sigillata,
237-
Terrell, 18S.
Terry, 295, 436.
Teviotdale, 431.
Texas, 99, 2 04, 309.
Thacker, 277.
The Beginnings of a Nation, 106.
The Bird, 80.
The Falls, 218, 330.
The First Republic in America,
209-222.
The Greyhound, 19S.
The Hunter, 198.
The Island, 84.
"The Little John," 198.
The Parker Family of Fssex,
&c, 301 etseq.
"The Retreat," 195.
The Soldier's Retreat, 302.
Thomas, 33, 85, 121, 166, 169, 172,
173, 186, 191, 244, 248, 335.
Thomason, 390.
Thompson, 84, 94, 96, 166, 172, 185,
300, 392, 430.
Thorneton, 298.
Thornton, 82 et seq, 183, 293, 358,
429, 43°, 439-
Thoroughgood, 73, 94, 290, 297,
299'
Thorp, 169.
Thorpe-Sol win, 418.
Thresher, 185.
Throckmorton, 283, 318, 407-412.
Throckmorton, Gabriel, En-
glish Ancestry of, 407.
Thurman, 426.
Tichmersh, 409.
Tighe, 419.
Timber, 1 19, 231.
Tinsley, 426.
Titian,' 355.
Tiverton, 197, 198.
Tobacco, 2, 19 et seq, 35, 60, 61, 62,
65, 67, 69, 128 et seq, 129, 136,
137, 158, 159, 160, 161, 227, 233,
237, 239, 240,241, 245, 396, 397,
398.
Tobacco Planting Law, Viola-
tion of, 1691, 397.
Todd, 174, 179, 198, 203.
Todkill, 217.
Tolboys, 409.
Tombs, 94.
Tomlinson, 338.
Tompson, 186, 405.
Tools, 1 et seq, 231.
Toott, 222.
Toppin, 93.
Toulton, 19, 21.
Toutant, 285.
Town Point, 123.
Townshend, 310.
Trade, 231.
Tracy, 372.
Trade, Petitioners of, 226.
Tradesmen, 4 et seq.
Traitors, 140.
Travers, 255.
Travis, 192.
Traylor, VI, xiii, xiv, 442.
Treasurer, 187, 231, 241, 329.
Treasury, 129.
Treasury, Lord of, 384.
Treasury Notes, 128, 129.
Tredway, 184, 288, 294, 295, 359,
360.
Trenton, 30 r.
Trevdale, 190.
Troops, 128, 346.
Trott, ii2.
Trotter, 137.
Truelove, 372.
Truman, 419.
Trumbull, 422.
Trustees, 7 et seq.
Truxton, 421.
Tucke, 243.
Tucker, 73 etseq, 75, 1S5, 197, 204,
37?, 427, 43o.
Tunstall's, 389-396.
Turbeville, 2 et seq.
Turk, 186.
Turner, 166, 172. 186, 187, 188, 298.
Tuscarora, King, 53.
Tuscaruros, 45 et seq.
Tustians, 137.
Tweed, 135.
Twitty, 342.
Tydder, 405.
Tygar, ship, 242.
Tyler, VI, xiii, xiv, 272, 275, 362.
Underwood, 37, 122.
Unmasking of Virginia, 378.
Unwin, 298.
Union Hill, 176.
Union Theol. Seminary, 182, 288,
289, 361.
University of Va., 359, 360, 361,
362.
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VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
University Press at Oxford, 328.
Upper Chippooks, 187, 405.
Upper House, 3S4.
Upsale, 408, 411.
Upshur, 99, 414, 417.
Upton, 36-38, 12 2.
Upton, Jno., Will of. 36.
Utensils, 1.
Valentine, VI, xiii, xiv, 1 18-120.
Valentine, Jno., Will of, 11 8- 120.
Vanbraam, 268 et seq.
Van Buren, 303.
Vance, 166, 170, 172, 173, 363.
Vanfagan, 166, 169.
Vanmeter, 166, 172, 173.
Varinas, 405.
Vasser, 247.
Vasser, Jno., Will of, 247.
Vauger, 204.
Vaughan, 86, 190.
Velasco, 212 et seq.
Venable, VI, xiii, xiv, 175, 176, 178,
179, 1S1, 1S2, 183, 184, 290, 291,
292, 359. 360, 362, 363.
Verplanks, 156.
Vestal, 166, 172.
Vestries, 130, 247.
Vestry Books, 247, 24S.
Victuals, 381.
Villiers, 270.
Vincent, 190.
Vines, 231, 376.
Vine Dressers, 241.
Virgin, 115.
Virginia, 105, 178, 210, 225, 229,
231, 271, 346, 366, 377, 389 411.
A Note of Shipping, &c. , Sent
to Virginia, 1619, 231.
Archives of, 386.
Banks, 348.
Battalion, Second, in 1777, 124.
Bell Glasses, 267.
Borrowing from Spain, 284 et
seq.
Brandy, 262.
Cloth, 150.
Colony of, 257.
Collections in English
Churches for, 1623, 373.
Company, 225 et seq, 238 et seq,
33i, 332, 378, 382.
Company, Documents relating to,
374-384.
Company and the House of
Commons, 382 et seq.
Corn, 1619, 371.
Courts, 332.
General Assembly of, 378.
Government in, 226.
Government of, 378, 381, 388.
Governor of, Letter to from
Privy Council, 381.
Grubbing Hoes, 366.
Historical Society, Corrections
in Membership List, 429.
Historical Society, List of
Members, January 1, 1898,
January Magazine, xv-xxiii.
Historical Society, Members and
Officers of, VI, xiv-xxiii.
Historical Society, Proceed-
ings Annual Meeting, 189S,
January Magazine, VI, i-xiii.
Historical Society, Resolu-
tions in regard to Philip A.
Bruce and Barton H. Wise,
441-2.
In 1623, 236 et seq.
In 1623-4, 373 et seq.
In 1771, 127.
Land Patents, Abstracts of,
91, 185 et seq, 297, 404 et seq.
List of Patents in, 1623, 372.
Loyalty in, 393 et seq.
Militia in the Revolution,
56, 277 et seq, 399 et seq.
Number of Inhabitants in, in 16 1 9;
23 1-
Planters, 330.
Scotch-Irish Families in, 430
et seq.
Secretary of, 243.
Vetusta, 226
Western, Reminiscences of,
1770-1790. By John Redd,
337 et seq.
Yarn Hose, 265.
Volunteers, 140.
Wabash, 32.
Wade, 15, 397, 404-
Wager, 350, 357.
Waggons, 157.
Wakefield, 190, 233, 236, 297, 419.
Wakes, 384.
Waklin, 186.
Walden, 338.
Walden's Ridge, 341.
Wales, 203, 418.
Walke, 74.
Walker, 198, 199, 295, 296, 319, 340,
341, 344, 345, 359, 43u, 43'. 436.
Walker Family, 431.
Index.
471
Walkerton, 19S.
Wallace, 174, 177, 430, 431.
Waller. 83, 247, 435, 436.
Walthal, 419.
Walthoe 350-355, 386-389.
Warboys, 407.
Ward, 94, 95, 136, 188, 191, 231, 372,
405-
Warfare, 375.
Ware 408.
Warehouses, 128.
Ware's Creek, 187.
Warner, 409, 439.
Warner Hall, 408.
Warren Family, 317.
Warren of Va. and Md., 200 et
seq.
Warrenton, 361.
Warwicksqueake, 92, 93, 99, 100,
187.
Warwick, 121, 235, 329, 378.
Warwick County, 237.
Warwick, Earl of, 211 etseq.
Warwick River, 95, 99.
Washington, ior, 135, 163, 198, 202,
268-270, 291, 301, 307 et seq,
310, 317, 333, 345> 437, 439, 4' 7.
426.
Washington's Capitulation at
Fort Necessity, 268 et seq.
Washington, Geo., Election, 1758,
162 et seq.
Washington and Lee College, 83.
Watch, 1.
W^aterhouse, 238.
Waters, 166, 170, 188.
Watkins, 175, 177, 180, 181, 182,
184,288, 290, 291, 294, 295,296,
405-
Watlin, 187.
Watson, 120-122, 200, 246, 255.
Watson, Robert, Will of, 120.
Watts, 33, 230, 335, 414.
Waugh, 394.
Waxham, 193.
Wayne co., 318.
Wayne, 155.
Weeks, 41, 361.
Welford, 307.
Weldon, 372.
Welles, 411.
Wells, 190.
Welshman, 204.
Wendall, 166, 170.
W^harton, 77, 83, 161.
Weshay, 120.
West, 40, 100, 116, 120, 187, 204, '
213, 214 et seq, 233, 330, 374,
389 et seq, 432, 436.
West, Claiborne, &c. ; Petition to
the King, 1622, 233.
Western Troops, 285.
Westly, 91.
Westmoreland, 3 et seq, 87, 195,
196, 302, 408.
Weston, 298.
Westover, 18^, 236, 353, 355, 417.
Westover, Portraits at, 346 et seq.
West Point, 436.
Westray, 248.
West Virginia, 345, 346-352, 360,
361, 362.
Weth, 29K.
Wetherell, 346.
Weymouth, 427.
Wearing Apparel, 2, 37 V
Wheeler, 98, 138.
Whitacre, 91, 98, 241.
White, 78, 79, 82, 103, 166, 167, 170,
172, 191, 432.
Whitehall, 72, 303, 382, 419.
Whitehead, 436.
Whitelocke, 78.
White Marsh, 114, 408.
White Servants, 3 et seq, 367.
Whiting, 91, 437.
Whitleighe, 229.
Whitsel, 166.
Whittaker, 240.
Whittet, 439.
Whitzel, 170.
Weisiger, 432.
Wickenough, 413.
Wickliffe, 318.
Wigfall, 418.
Wiggs, 2.
Wilberforce, 199.
Wilbourne, 190.
Wilcocks, 241.
Wilkes county, 98.
Wilkes Barre, 285.
Wilkins, 190.
Wilkinson, 78, 86, 94, 167, 172, 294,
353-
Willard, 417.
Willeroy, 436.
Williams, 84, 95, 99, 106, 107, 186,
254, 404, 426.
Williamsburg, 11 et seq, 30, 59, 89,
98, 101, 202, 236, 271, 277, 286,
,;'o, 3S7, 438.
William and Mary College, 17 et
seq, 132, 223, 271, 293, 320, 321,
395. 438.
472
VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.
William and Mary College,
Burning of, 1705, 271 et seq.
William and Mary College, Fires
in, 271-72.
William and Mary Quarterly, 87,
236.
Williamson, 37, 78.
Williamson Family, 76.
Willing, 346-352, 358.
Willington, 178.
Willis, 335, 436, 439-
Willis Family of Virginia. By
B. C. and R. H. Willis, review,
439 etseq.
" Willis Fork," 182.
Willock, 75.
Willoughby, 185
Wilmoth, Edward, Will of, 244.
" Wilna," 83.
Wills: Robert Carter, 1 ; John
Moon, 33, John Upton. 36;
John Bennett, 38; Timothy
Fern, 39; Roger Bagnall. 41;
Arthur Smith 113; Joshua Tab-
erner, 1 17; John Valentine, 118;
Robert Watson, 120; Justinian
Cooper, 122; Edward Wilmoth,
244; Anthony Jones, 245; Ed-
ward Chetwine, 246; John Yas-
ser, 247; Wm. Jewry 248; John
Oliver, 249; John Stiles, 250;
[oseph Cobbs, 251 ; Christopher
Reynolds, 252; Humphrey
Clarke, 253; Robert Dunsten,
254; John Mason, 318; Mrs.
Mary Willing Byrd, 346; Robt.
Parker, 407; Ambrose Madison,
434-
Wilson, 35, 100, 112, 166, 167, 170,
173, 180, 182, 184, 192, 224, 292,
295i 353. 356, 359-
Wilson, Robert, Review of
"South Carolina Under
the Proprietary Govern-
ment," 222 et seq.
Wilton, 355.
Winchester, 203, 29S, 404.
Wincopp 231, 372.
Windebanke, 407.
Windsor, 207.
Wines. 376.
Winfield Manor, 419.
Wingfield, 215, 216.
Winn Family, 203.
Winnsboro, 204.
Winston, 79.
Winthrop, 106.
Wise, VI, xiii. xiv, 320, 321, 407,
425-427, 441.
Wise, Barton Haxall, Dec'd,
Resolutions in Regard to,
441.
Withers, 82, 167, 174, 198, 204, 425-
427.
Withers Family, 309-313.
Withers Family of Stafford,
Fauquier &c, 425 et seq.
Woburn, Mass.. 317.
Wood, 78, 90, 91, 170, 172, 184, 190,
291.
.Woodfork. 177.
Woodhouse, 192, 193, 409.
Woodington, 92.
Woodland, 341.
Woodley, 317.
Woodson, 313 et seq, 314, 316.
Woodern, 166, 172.
Woodthorpe, 418.
Woodward, 74, iir, 187, 247.
Wodenorth, 324.
Wombwell, 118.
Worcestershire, 258.
Worksop, 419.
Worley, 222.
Worsham, 288, 289.
Worsley, 372.
Worry, 1 1 6.
Worth, 170, 172.
Worthington, 167, 172.
Wotton, 297.
Wound, 298.
\\ ren, 79, 271.
Wright, 73, 144, 139, 166, 167, 170,
204, 255, 405, 418.
Wyatt, 205, 215, 229, 339, 374, 390-
396, 436-
Wyatt, Governor, to John
Ferrar, 239 et seq.
Wye House, 416.
Wyffin, 217.
Wygon, 187.
Wynne, 372, 438.
Wynne, Winn Family, 203 et seq.
Wythe, George, Opinion Re-
specting Religion, 102.
Wytheville, 344.
Yale College, 74.
Vamisees, 50, 54.
Yankee, 105.
Yarbrough, 391-396.
Yates, 84, 91.
Yeamans, 1 io.
Index.
473
Yeardley, 123, 239, 297, 329, 372,
374-
Yerkes, 335.
Yoe, 413.
York, 10 et seq, 57 et seq.
York, Archbishop, 373.
York Hampton, 130,
York River, 30, 58, 216.
Yorkshire, 207, 399, 418, 419.
Yorktown, 198, 308.
Young, 40, 92, 167, 170, 188, 246,
274, 275, 286, 362.
Younghusband, 78.
Zouch, 372.
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