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[[Troup-230|George Michael McIntosh Troup (1780-1856)]] Georgia, Laurens County. I wish my executors to keep together, as I leave it, all my property, real and personal, for three years after my decease, endeavoring to improve it as they would their own. 1st. Giving from the proceeds to the heirs, a decent and becoming support, as they had been accustomed to, and 2nd. appropriating any surplus to investment in lands and negroes, Savannah Town property, Savannah Bank Stock, or other subject as they should deem best for the interest of such heirs, the children of Florida Troup late Florida Bryan or Foreman, Oralie Troup and George M. Troup are my only heirs, at the expiration of the three years and on the 1st day of January next thereafter I desire all the said property of which I may die possessed with the increasements both real and personal to be divided as nearly as possible into three equal shares I mean specifically, one share for the children Florida, one share for Oralie and one for G. M. Troup, who are to have and to hold the same to them respectively their heirs and assigns forever with these exceptions, Viz: If Oralie should die without legal lineal heir or heirs then shall her share go to the children of Florida to be equally divided among them or the survivors and if George should die without legal heir or heirs then shall descend to the children of Florida likewise or the survivors and I hereby constitute and appoint G. B. Cummings, James Screven, Thomas M. Foreman, and George M. Troup my executors. Signed and sealed this 20th. day of September 1851.
G. M. Troup (seal) Witness.
WILLIAM WIXHAM
ALEXANDER ADAIR GILTMAN
THOMPSON X SMITH.
his mark
The above will was probated and recorded at the June Term of the Court or Ordinary in and for Laurens County in the year 1856. This April 2Sth, 1911. == Sources == *'''Georgia Probate Records, 1742-1990''': "Georgia Probate Records, 1742-1990"
Catalog: [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/246340 Will records ( Laurens County, Georgia), 1809-1926] Will records, 1809-1926, Laurens County, Georgia
Image path: Georgia Probate Records, 1742-1990 > Laurens > Wills 1809-1926 > image 219 of 597; citing various county, district, and probate courts.
{{FamilySearch Image|3QS7-L93B-S4KL}} Court of the Ordinary, Book 2, page 127, Last Will and Testament of George M. Troup, 20 September 1851. Probated and recorded at the June Term of the Court or Ordinary for Laurens County in 1856.(accessed 29 June 2023)

:written: 16 november 1574 :proved: 6 March 1576 :Testator: '''George Whitefoot''' :'''Persons mentioned:''' :Anne Whitefoote, his wife and co-executor :Michaell Whitefoote, his son :Wllm Ryder, his tenant :John Rushbrooke, his tenant :Alice Whitefoot, his daughter :Elizabeth Whitefoot, his daughter :Wyboroughe Whitefoot, his daughter :Anne Whitefoot, his daughter :Marye Whitefoot, his daughter :Elizabeth Vurge, his sister :Humfrie Fuller :john Whitefoot, his godson :Jane Jordans, his sister :Margarit Horton :Richard Whitefoote, his brother and co-executor :James Sutturn, his servant :Robt Gosling, his servant :Humfrie Barley :John Vasey :John Ponyett, witness :Humfrie Fuller, witness :John Dayner Horake, witness :Georgij Whitefoote :In the name of God Amen :the yeare of oure lorde god a thousand five hundreth :seaventie and fower and the sixtene day of november :I George Whitefoote of Ashwelthorpe in the contie :of Norff[olk] and w[i]thin the dioc[e]s[e] of Norw[i]ch yeoman being :sicke in bodey and of Fitt[deletion] remembrance thankes be :to god doe make and ordaine this my last wil and :testament in manner and forme following Firste :and before all other things I comitt me to god and :to his mercie unto whome w[i]th a Fre and willing mind :I doe yeld againe that sperit and liefe w[i]th he of his :mercie hathe lente unto me beleving w[i]th [deletion] :doubte or mistrust that by the meritts who of Jesus :Christe and by the virtue of his death passion and re :surrection I have and shall haveaemission of my :sinnes and resurrection of my bodey and soale Item :I will my bodey to be buried in the churche of :Ashwelthorpe In consuercon whereof I give :towardes the repacons of the same churche six shillings :and eyght pence Item I give and bequeathe unto :the pore people inhabitinge in Ashwelsthorpe wrenning :=ham Hapton and Funndenhall twentie shillings by :(...) porcons to be per by my Execut[ors] Item I will :that Anne Whitefoote my wiefe in Field confide :(...) of all six thordes(?) and dower to be claynind(?) in :and to all my landes tenements medowes pastures ______________________________________________ :And fedings shall have the occupacon of all my said :tenement w[it]hin I nowe doe dwell in Ashwelshrope :aforesaid And all my landes pastures and fedings :lying and being in Ashwelthorpe aforesaid wrenningham :Fundenhall And Hapton to the said tenement whearin :I nowe dwell belonging or that at the day of the :date hereof I doe occupie in mine nowe handes as :well fre [deletion] Charts as bonde and Joppy(?) hold To hand :and to holde to hir the said Anne my wiefe and :hir assignes during all the terme of seven soole yeares :next ensewinge after the Feaste of S Michell :thachangell next and ymediatlie following after :my decease upon condicon that he the said :Anne my wiefe doe not for and duringe the said :terme of seven yeares challenre or demande nor :suffer to be challenced nor demandid and thirds :or dower of or in all my landes tenements medowes :pastures and fedings this she the said Anne my :wiefe doe honestlie bringe upp[on] or can se to be brought :upp[on] Michaell Whitefoote my sonne in Skoole and :other honest exercised And also doe beinge upp[on] :my other children and kepe my saide tenement :wherin I nowe dwell and endye pte thereof in :goode and sufficient repacons and pay or can se to :be p[ai]d all the rented and other chargs whatsoen :yssewynge or goyng wte of the said tenement :landes medowes pastures and fedings a foresaid :and declarid And furthermore doe make or cause :to be made neyther stropp nor wast of anie wood :or timber ynsewing in or uppon the same p[ro]miss :During all the said terme having and taking :sufficient fyir woode to be spente uppon the :(...) and suffient timber for the repaying :and amending of the said tenement duringe all :the said terme of seven yeares And yf the said :Anne my wiefe doe challence or demand aney :dower or thirdes of and in anie my tenements landes :medowes pastures and fedings then I will y^t :all the Fitt and Fitts of the saide tenement :landes medowes pastures and fedings w[i]ch I doe :nowe occupie shalbe taken and receyvid by :mine execut[ors] [deletion] to the p[er]formance of this my :last will and testament Duringe all the lande :terme of seven yeares Item I will that my tenent ______________________________________ :Scituate in Hapton aforesaid together w[i]^thall and singuler :ler mine other landes medowes pastures and fedings to the :said tenement belonging aswell Fre as lande nowe in :the tenement and occupacon of Wllm Ryder and John :Rushbrooke shalbe letten by mine Exec[utor] to the beste fitt one :lease by p[ro]ceed made to John Rushbrooke for the space and :terme of seven yeares from the feaste of S michaell thar :=changell nowe next ensewing of and in one medowe callid :the long medowe to be and remaine still in forme and :strengthe untill the said Michaell Whitefoote my sonne :shall accomplishe and come to the Full age of thre and :twentie yeares And the money arysing and cominge :of the yearelie fearme of all and simynler the said tene :ment landes medowes pastures and fedings in the tenem[ent]e :of the said Wm Ryder and John Rushbrooke During all the :said termes to be receyvid by mine Exec[utors] for the P[er]formance :of this my said last will and testament and paying :of my legace and detts therein specified and declarid :Item I give and bequeathe to the said Michaell White :=foote my sonne his heyers and assigns all my said :tenement landes medowes pastures and fedings aswell :Fre as boond w[i]chall I doe nowe occupie in mine owne lands :he the said Michaell my sonne his heyers and assigns :to have and ent[e]r the said and eny pte therof at y^e :feaste of S Michell tharchangell next ensewing :after therde and terme of seven whole yeares next :and ymediatlie following after my decease Item :I give and bequeathe to the said Michaell White :foote my sonne and to his heyres and assigns all :and singuler other my said tenement in Hapton a :fore said together w[i]thall other my landes medowes :pastures and fedings and those appurtenunces :a swell Fre as bonde to the said tenement belong :going nowe in the tenewre and occupacon of :the said Willm Ryder and John Rushbrooke he :the said Michaell his Exec[utors] and assignes to have :and enter the same and enye pte then is at :suche time as he the said Michaell shall accom :=plishe and come to the Full age of thre and twen :tie yeares Item I will and my mind is that :my Exec[utors] shall have the occupacon and Cfitt(?) :of all the said tenement landes medowes and :pastures w[i]th I doe nowe accupye in mine nowe ____________________________________ :handes Untill the Feaste of of sainte Michaell tharchangell :next ensewyng after my decease to the p[er]formance of :this my last will and testament Item I will and my mind :is also that the said Anne my wiefe and hir assignes :from the said feaste of Sainte Michaell tharcangell :next and ymediatlie insewning after therd and Dure(?) :of seven whoole yeares next following after my :decease shall have my plot(?) whom I nowe doe he :and the chambers therto adioyning together w[i]th :the chambers over the same And also one (...) :ylardelying on the Southe pte of the messuage :of the widdow Vorges(?) w[i]th a pigstell therto :adioyning during all the naturall liefe of hir :the said Anne Item I will that the saide :Michaell my sonne or his assignes shall yearelie :and only yeares pay or cause to be p[ai]d to the :said Anne my wiefe or to hir assignes in :further confidercon and Full recompence of hir :dower and thirdes of and in all the (...) from :and after the said feaste of S^t Michaell tharchan :gell next ensewing after the said ende and :terme of seven yeares next following after my :decease yearelie and only twentie markes of go[o]d :and lawfull money of Ingland At two send all :termes in the yeares w[i]thⁿ at the feaste of :thanunciacon of S^t Marye the virgyn and S^t :Michaell tharchangell by even porcons to be p[ai]d :during all the terme of the naturall liefe of :hir the said Anne my wiefe And yf he y^e :said Michaell my sonne his heyers or assignes :doe not pay or cause to be p[ai]d to the said Anne :my wiefe of to hir assigns the saide yearelie :annewetie of twentie marks in manner and :forme afore specified and in this my will decla :=rid convaye to the true meaninge therof Then :I will that the said Anne in Full satisfaction :of the said yearelie annewetie shall have and :enouye(?) to hir and to hir assignes all and :singuler my pastures and orchyardes adyuntie :sepacind lyinge w[i]thin the fence off on the southe :side of my said tenement w[i]thinh I nowe do dwell :and one close of pasture callid Sponge(?) Hose together :w[i]th the medowes and marry her therto adioyning __________________________________________ :lying on the northe side of the said tenement wherin :I nowe doe dwell during all the terme of the naturall :liefe of hir the said Anne my wiefe Aney thing afore :said to the contrarye in aneey wise w[i]t[hi]n standing Item :I give and bequeathe to the said Anne my wiefe :the one moyetie and halfe of all my houshold :stuffe and six malche neate terme combes of no heat :and terme combes of barlie Item I give and bequeathe :to Michaell Whitefoote my sonne the other moyetie :and there of all my houshold stuffe and fortie shillings :yearlie and endye yeare to be p[ai]d by mine Exec[utors] next :ensewinge after my decease he the saide Michaell my :sonne being guydid and rulid by my said Executors :Item I give and bequeathe to Alice my daughter :and to hir Execut[ors] and assignes twentie poundes of :lawfull ynglishe money to be p[ai]d by mine Executors :w[i]thin the terme of one whoole yeare next ensewing aft[e]r :my decease Item I give and bequeathe to Instaure my :daughter and to hir exec[utors] and assigns twentie pounds :of lawfull ynglishe money to be p[ai]d by mine exec[utors] :w[i]thin the space of two whoole yeares next ensewing :after my decease Item I give and bequeathe to Eliza :beth my daughter and to hir execut[ors] and assigns :tenne poundes to be p[ai]d by mine Execut[ors] w[i]thin the :space of thre whoole yeares next ensewing after :my decease Item I give and bequeathe to Wyboroughe :my daughter and to hir exec[utors] and assignes tenne :poundes to be p[ai]d by mine Executors w[i]thin the space :of fower whoole yeares next ensewing after my :decease Item I give and bequeathe to Anne my :daughter and to hir executors and assignes twen :=tie poundes of lawfull yinglishe money to be p[ai]d :by mine Executors w[i]thin five yeares next ensew :ing after my decease Item I give to Marye my :daughter and to hir Execut[ors] and assignes twentie :poundes of lawfull ynglishe money to be p[ai]d by :mine Exec[utors] w[i]thin six whoole yeares next ensew :ing after my decease Item I give and bequeathe :to Elizabeth Vurge(?) my sister and to hir assignes :five poundes of lawfull ynglishe money Item :I give and bequeathe to John Whitefoote my :godchild fortie shillings Item I give and be :=queathe to Humfrie Fuller five shillings eyght pence ____________________________________ :Item I give and bequeathe to be equallie devidid amonge :all my bellchidren nowe borne eyght pounds to be e= :=quallie devided by my exec[utors] w[i]thinh seven yeares next :ensewing after my decease Item I will that my :Executors shall paye or cause to be p[ai]d and devi :=did amonge all my godchildren fortie shillings to be :p[ai]d w[i]thin seven yeares next ensewing after my :decease Item I give to Jane Jordans my sister six :shillings eyght pence and to Margarit Horton :six shillings eyght pence to be p[ai]d by mine Execut[ors] :Item I doe ordaine and appointe Richard Whitefoote :my brother and Anne my wiefe to be mine Executors :They to take all the Refudewe(?) of my yeares not be :=queathed by this my last will and testament and :to take suche intres as to me use due and to pay :my detts and to yforme this my said last will :and testament and also to se my corruptable bo :=dey honestlie brought to the upon buriall and :I give to the said Richard Whitefoote for :his paines in this behalfe fortie shillings and :all his Coste Charge and expence borne in and :aboute the affayres of this my said last will :and testament Item I give to James Sutturne :my servante fortie shillings and Robt Gos :ling my servante fortie shillings to be p[ai]d w[i]thin :the yeares next ensewing after my decease :Item I give to Humfrie Barley six shillings :eyght pence and to John Vasey(?) twentie :shillings to be p[ai]d w[i]thin fower yeares next :ensewinge after my decease providid alwaise :and I will and my mind is that all the :Residence of my goodes cattells movables and :unmovables not given nor bequeathed by this :my said last will and testament I whole give :them to mine Executors to the p[er]formace and :defence of this my said last will and testament :Item I will also and my mind and will is :that my Executors and eyther of them before :they or anie of them shall prove this my said :last will and testamet shalbe and stand bound :eyther to other by ther lawfull sufficient and :able bounde neyther that they nor eney of them ____________________________________ :Shall doe aneything or things act or acts towching or :conversing this my said last will and testament or :aney thing therin specified or to w[i]thing aney of my :saide goodes therin mencionid w[i]thout ther Full consent :assent and agrement of the other of them And also :at all time and times therto being reasonablie requi :rid to make and bring in a time accompte and accomps :eyther of them t the other and eyther of them to :pay my detts and legace w[i]th other charge according :to the procon and procons of my said gardes in his :or hir handes or In Stodey remayning according to :the time meaninge of this my said last will and testa :ment In witnes wheaof to this my said last will :and testament I said sette my seale the day and :yeares first written Also I will that yf aney of my :said Executors shall refuse to stand bound as is afore :said Then I will that he or she so refusing shall :stand void of the Execucon of this my said will :and testament and to be none exec[utor] of the said :This be the wytness of this my last will and :testament herein written John Ponyett Humfrie :Fuller and me John Dayner Horake //

{{Image|file=Last_Will_and_Testament_of_Hannah_M_Garrigues.jpg |align=r |size=l }} '''Be it Remembered''' that I [[Garrigues-654|Hannah M. Garrigues]] of the City of Philadelphia, Single woman, do hereby make and publish this my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all other Wills by me at any time heretofore made. '''I''' give devise and bequeath all my Estate, Real and Personal, whatsoever and wheresoever unto my Three Sisters [[Garrigues-611|Sarah M. Garrigues]], [[Garrigues-653|Mary Ann Garrigues]] and [[Garrigues-656|Esther Garrigues]], and the survivors and survivor of them, their or her Heirs and Assigns forever. '''I''' nominate and appoint my Nephew [[Garrigues-712|Charles H Garrigues]] of the City of Philadelphia conveyancer to be executor of this my will. '''In''' witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this Twenty Fourth day of February Anno Domini One thosand eight hundred and sixty nine (1869). ::[[Garrigues-654|Hannah M Garrigues]] Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Testator as and for her Last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who in the presence of each other and of the said Testator and at her request have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto. :: [[Garrigues-73|Wm A. Garrigues]] :::Morristown N.J ::Susannah Hayhurst :::462 Franklin St. ---- {{Image|file=Last_Will_and_Testament_of_Hannah_M_Garrigues-1.jpg |align=r |size=l }} ---- {{Image|file=Last_Will_and_Testament_of_Hannah_M_Garrigues-2.jpg |align=r |size=l }} ---- {{Image|file=Last_Will_and_Testament_of_Hannah_M_Garrigues-3.jpg |align=r |size=l }} ---- {{Image|file=Last_Will_and_Testament_of_Hannah_M_Garrigues-4.jpg |align=r |size=l }} ----

Text of the record: "I Hans Graeff of Earltown in the County of Lancaster and Province of Pensylvania Yeoman Being in Good Health of Body and of Sound and well Disposing mind and Memory thanks be humbly offered to god for the same and all other his mercies and favours and being mindfull of the mortallity of my Body Do make and ordain this my Last will and Testament in the Manner and form following that is to say principally and first of all I Give and Recommend my Soul into the hands of Almighty God that gave it and for my Body I Recommend it to the Earth to be buried in a Christian like and Decent manner at the Discrection of my Executors Nothing Doubting but at the General Resurrection I shall Receive the same again by the Might power of God and as touching such worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this Life I give Device and Dispose of the same in the following mannerand form (Item) it is my will and I do order that in the first place all my Just Debts and funeral Charges be paid and satisfied (Item) I give and bequeath unto my beloved son Jacob Graeff the sum of Thirty pounds Lawfull money of the said Province which sum of Thirthy pounds I have already paid unto the said Jacob and it is my Will and I do order it shall be to him in full of all Claim or Demands which he hath or hereafter shall or may have Pretend or Claim against my Executors Administrators or Estate and I do absolutely Declare and Cut him off from all and Every other Claim and Claims to my Estate Real or Personal in this Province or Elsewhere (Item) I give and bequeath unto my Dear and Loving wife Susanna and her Children Peter, Samuel, Marrens Daniel John David Hannah Fronick and Mary all the Rest and Residue of my Goods and Chattles and I Do give Device and Bequeath unto my said Wife Susanna Graeff and her Children Peter Graeff, Samuel Graeff, Mrens Graeff, Daniel Graeff John Graeff David Graeff Hannah Graeff Fronick Graeff and Mary Graeff and to their Heirs and assigns for ever, all my mefsuages (?) Lands Tenements and Heritaments (?) whatsoever or wheresoever, and I Do Nominate and appoint my said Wife Susanna Executrix of this my Last will and Testament and I Request my affectionate Brother Martin Graeff of the said Township and my well beloved sons Marks Graeff and Daniel Graeff to advice and assist my said Execute in the Performance of this my Last Will and Testament and I do hereby Utterly Disallow and Revoke and Disanull all and Every other Former Testaments wills Legacies and Executors by me in any ways before this Time named willed and bequeathed Ratifying and Confirming this and no other to be my Last will and Testament in Witness where of I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Eigth Day of November in the year of our Lord god one thousand seven Hundred & thirty Eight Signed Sealed Published Pronounced and Declared by the said Hans Graeff as his Last will and testament in the presence of us the subscribers Emanuel Carpenter Rudy Sterner John Morris Lancaster County May the 7th 1746 Personally appeared Emanuel Carpenter & Rudy Sterner two of the Witnesses to the within Will & on their Solumn affirmmation Declared they were present & saw & heard Hans Graeff the Testator abovenamed Sign Seal publish & Declare the above Writing to be his last Will & Testament & that at the doing thereof he was of sound mind & understanding before me Tho Cookson" "Pennsylvania Probate Records, 1683-1994," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L99B-V8BG?cc=1999196&wc=9PM8-4WY%3A268493801%2C268514701 : 3 July 2014), Lancaster > Wills 1730-1773 vol A-B > image 61 of 514; county courthouses, Pennsylvania.

'''Last Will and Testament of Henry Sauer'''Will Records, 1857-1928; Author: Iowa. District Court (Buchanan County); Probate Place: Buchanan, Iowa. Name: Henry Sauer Will Records, Vol A-C, 1857-1910. Vol C, p. 17, image 638. {{Ancestry Record|9064|1087568}} {{Ancestry Sharing|23588661|9d2b5b}} Ancestry.com. Iowa, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1758-1997 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Know by all men these presents, that I, ''' [[Sauer-140|Henry Sauer]]''', being of sound mind and memory do hereby make and publish this as my last will and testament, hereby revoking all prior wills by me made. FIrst. I desire that my just debts and last sickness and funeral expenses be first paid. Second. I give, devise and bequeath to my grand children, '''Charles H Sauer''', '''Earl Sauer''', '''Mary Sauer''', children of '''Louis Sauer''' the east half of the north half of the south west quarter of Section eight, Township eighty seven North Range seven West 5th P.M. Buchanan County Iowa. Third. I will, devise and bequeath all the rest and residue of my property both real and personal to my daughter '''[[Sauer-1597|Amelia Love]]''', '''[[Sauer-1683|Caroline Nehls]]''', '''[[Sauer-1596|Sarah Blankenburg]]''', '''LIzzie Dukek''' and '''Lute Sauer''' to be divided between them in equal shares except that Amelia Love and Lizzie Dukek shall receive each a sum three hundred less that the other three daughters. Fourth. The reason why I have not devised anything to either of my sons is that I have heretofore provided for each and all of them by property I have given them. Fifth. I hereby appoint '''[[Nehls-124|Robert Nehls]]''' and '''Charles Sauer''' executors of this my last will and testament. signed Henry Sauer On this 7th day of August 1899, we '''W. A. Tidball''', & '''Frank Roads''' have signed the will of Henry Sauer as witnesses he having signed the same in our presence and we have signed the same in his presence and the presence of each other. W.A. Tidball.
Frank Roads. '''Will proved in court:''' State of Iowa, Buchanan County, SS:I,M.O. Fouts, clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa in and for said County do certify that the foregoing will of Henry Sauer deceased was on the 11th day of March 1901 duly proved and admitted to probate and record in said District Court in accordance with law. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand an affixed the seal of said Court at my office at Independence in said County on this 11th day of March 1901. M.O. Fouts
Clerk District Court '''Surety bonds for estate of Henry Sauer:''' On 26 Nov 1900 '''[[Nehls-124|Robert A Nehls]]''', '''[[Sauer-1597|Mary A Love]]''', '''[[Sauer-1683|Carrie Nehls]]''', '''[[Sauer-1596|Sarah Blankenburg]]''', '''Lizzie Dukek''' and '''Lutie Sauer''' signed a surety bond for the estate of '''[[Sauer-140|Henry Sauer]]''', for which Robert Nehls was administrator.Administrators, Guardians and Executors Bonds, 1866-1945; Author: Iowa. District Court (Buchanan County); Probate Place: Buchanan, Iowa. Henry Sauer Probate Date: 24 Dec 1900 Bonds, Vol 2-5, 1880-1908. Vol 4 p. 168 Image 582 {{Ancestry Sharing|23548167|bc1141}} Ancestry.com. Iowa, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1758-1997 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. On 12 Mar 1901 Robert Nehls, Lizzie Dukek, Lutie Sauer, Sarah Blankenburg, Mary Love, Carrie Nehls, O M Shellito, A G Gillette, A J Bourhart, A T McDonald signed a surety bond for $50,000 for the estate of [[Sauer-140|Henry Sauer]], for which Robert Nehls was administrator.Administrators, Guardians and Executors Bonds, 1866-1945; Author: Iowa. District Court (Buchanan County); Probate Place: Buchanan, Iowa. Henry Sauer Probate Date: 12 Mar 1901 Bonds, Vol 2-5, 1880-1908 Vol 5 p. 343 Image 821 {{Ancestry Sharing|23588547|defbb1}} Ancestry.com. Iowa, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1758-1997 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. ''Note:'' Of the likely 11 children of Henry Sauer, only 8 were mentioned in his will. [[Special:Whatlinkshere/Space:Last_Will_and_Testament_of_Henry_Sauer|WikiTree Profiles that use this source]]

THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT, of [[Clark-62498| James Allison Clark]] THIS IS THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of me James Allison Clark of Tuxford in the County of Nottingham Yeoman First I will and direct that all my just Debts funeral and Testamentary Expences be paid and satisfied. I give devise and bequeath unto my son GEORGE CLARK of Liverpool Tailor and my friend Thomas Birkett of Tuxford aforesaid Miller All and every Messuages Cottages Closes Lands Tenements hereditaments and real Estate whatsoever and wheresoever And also all and singular my monies securities for Money Goods Chattels personal Estate and effects whatsoever To hold the same Estate respectively unto and to the use of the said GEORGE CLARK and Thomas Birkett - their heirs executors administrators and assigns Upon the several Trusts and for the several ends intents and purposes hereunder mentioned or declared (that is to say) Upon Trust that they and the survivor of them his heirs Executors or administrators do and shall sell and convert into money and place the same part of my said personal Estate as shall not consist of money and place the same out at Interest upon Real or Government Security (with power to change the same at discretion) and receive and take the interest dividends and annual proceeds thereof as well as the interest of such part of my personal Estate as shall already out upon security together with the rents and profits of my said Real Estate and from time to time do and shall apply the same respectively or a competent part thereof in and towards the payment of the charges or instalments that may become due and payable in respect of my Messuages Dwellinghouses hereditaments and real Estate at Liverpool aforesaid which were erected and built under the provisions of a Society called"The Royal Exchange Building Society" until the whole or such charges or Installments are payed off and satisfied And I direct that my said Trustees or Trustee for the time being do and shall yearly pay the surplus (if any) of the said Rents interest Dividends and annual profits (after the payments aforesaid) unto and equally amongst my said Son GEORGE my SON James Clark and my two Daughters ELIZABETH the wife of EDWARD STOCKS and MARYANN the wife of ROBERT BINGHAM for their respective sole and separate use free from the control or engagements of their respective present or future husbands and in case my said son JAMES shall die before the said instalments are fully paid off I direct that his share of and in the said surplus of rents and annual proceeds shall be paid and applied for the maintenance and benefit of all his children share and share alike And when so soon as all the said instalments shall have been paid off and satisfied Then upon further trust that they my said Trustees or Trustee do and shall stand possessed of all and singular my Messuages Dwellinghouses hereditaments and Real Estate at Liverpool aforesaid but not elsewhere In Trust for my said Daughter MARYANN BINGHAM during her natural life with full power for her to receive and take the rents issues and profits thereof for her own sole and separate use free from the Debts control oe engagements of her present or future Husband and from and immediately after the decease of my said daughter MARYANN BINGHAM Then upon further Trust that they my Trustees or Trustee do and shall stand possessed of the rents and profits of my said Messuages Dwellinghouses hereditaments and Real Estate at Liverpool aforesaid and pay and apply the same in manner following (that is to say) Ten Pounds part thereof yearly and every year unto my said Son GEORGE CLARK during his natural life and the remaining part of such rents and profits unto the said ROBERT BINGHAM to be applied for the maintenance of himself and all such children or as an only child as the case may be of her the said MARYANN BINGHAM who shall survive her until the youngest of such children for the time being shall attain thw age of Twenty one years and then Upon further Trust that they my said Trustees or Trustee do and shall pay Ten pounds part of such remaining rents and profits yearly and every year unto the said ROBERT BINGHAM for his own use during his natural life (if he remains single and unmarried) and as to such remaining part of the said rents and profits (subject to the annual payment of Ten pounds and Ten pounds to the said GEORGE CLARK and ROBERT BINGHAM as aforesaid do and shall pay and apply the same unto and for the maintenance and support of the children or child as the case may be of the said MARYANN BINGHAM and from and immediately after the decease of the said GEORGE CLARK and the decease or Second Marriage of the said ROBERT BINGHAM Upon Trust that they my said Trustees or Trustee do and shall convey my said Real Estate at Liverpool aforesaid unto all the children or any only child as the case may be of the said MARYANN BINGHAM and attain the age of Twenty one years if more than one in equal shares as Tenants in Common and to their his or her heirs and assigns for ever And I will that if at the death of my said Daughter MARYANN BINGHAM she shall have more then one child her surviving then that the sum Five pounds only and no more shall be paid yearly out of the said rents and profits to my said Son GEORGE during his natural life But if upon the decease of my said Daughter MARYANN BINGHAM she shall leave no children her surviving Then Upon Trust that then my said Trustees or Trustee do and shall stand possessed of my said Messuages Dwellinghouses hereditaments and Real Estate at Liverpool aforesaid as to one Moiety or half thereof I Trust for my said Son GEORGE CLARK his heirs and assigns And as to the other moiety or half part thereof In trust to pay the rents and profits thereof unto the said ROBERT BINGHAM and my said Daughter ELIZABETH STOCKS for and during their natural lives in equal shares And I hereby declare that the share so given to my said Daughter ELIZABETH that be for her separate use free from the Debts or control of her present or any future Husband and from and immediately after the decease of the said ROBERT BINGHAM as to one Moiety of and in the said Moiety of the said Messuages Dwellinghouses hereditaments and Real Estate at Liverpool aforesaid In Trust for my said son JAMES CLARK his heirs and assigns in case he shall be living at the time of my decease but if not In Trust for all and every the children of my said Son JAMES their his or her heirs and assigns in equal shares as Tenants in Common (if more than one) And from and immediately after the decease of my said Daughter ELIZABETH STOCKS as to the other Moiety of and in the said Moiety of the said Messuages Dwellinghouses hereditaments and Real Estate at Liverpool aforesaid, In trust for all and every the children of the said ELIZABETH STOCKS their his or her heirs and assigns in equal shares as Tenants in Common (if more than one) Provided nevertheless and I do hereto declare that if at any time or times after all the said Instalments shall have been paid it shall be lawful for my said Trustees or Trustee (with the consent of my said Daughter MARYANN BINGHAM if living and notwithstanding her present or future coverture) and after her death of their or his own authority to make sale and absolute disposal of my said Messuages Dwellinghouses hereditaments and Real Estate at Liverpool aforesaid either altogether or in lots and either by Public Auction or private contract to any person or persons willing to become the purchaser or purchasers thereof for the best price or prices in money as to my said Trustees or Trustee shall seem reasonable with liberty from time to time to buy in the said last mentioned Real Estate or any part therof at any Auction or Auctions and to resell the same without being liable for any loss that may be occasioned thereby And also to convey and assure the same Real Estate when sold unto the purchaser or respective purchasers therof in such manner as may be reasonably required And I declare that my said Trustees or Trustee do and from time to time invest in the net proceeds to arise from such Sale or Sales upon real or Government securities in England and Pay and apply the interest Dividends and annual proceeds there of to the same person and in like manner and in the same proportions and for the like purposes in all respects as I have heretofore directed with respect to therents and profits of the same Real Estates in case such real Estates had remained unsold and also do and shall ultimately stand possessed of the same proceeds In Trust for the use and benefit of the same persons and in the same Interests and proportions and in like manner as I have also herein before diected in regard to the same Real Estates at Liverpool aforesaid in case the same had not been sold And as to for and concerning all and singular other my Messuages Cottages Lands hereditaments and Real Estate whatsoever and wheresoever not hereinbefore disposed of Upon Trust that they my said Trustees or Trustee when and so soon as all the said installments shall have been paid (but nevertheless at their or his discretion as to time) do and shall make sale and absolutely dispose of the same real Estates either altogether or in lots and by Public Auction or Private Contract to any person or persons willing to become the purchaser or purchasers therof for such price or prices in money as to my said Trustees or Trustee shall seem reasonable with liberty from time to time to buy in the same Estate or any part thereof at any Auction or Auctions and to resell the same without being liable for any loss that may be occasioned thereby And do and shall convey and assure the said Real Estste when sold unto the purchaser or respective purchasers thereof in such a manner as may be reasonably required and after payment of all Expences incident to such sale or Sales I declare that my said Trustees or Trustee do and shall stand and be possessed of and interested in all the names to arise from the said Sale or Sales of my said last mentioned real Estate And also of and in all and singular my said Monies securities for monies Goods Chattels personal Estate and effects whatsoever UPON TRUST that they my said Trustees or Trusree do and shall pay and divide the same into three equal parts or shares and to pay one part thereof unto my said Son James for his own use as to the remaining part thereof do and shall place the same out at Interest upon real or Government securities with power to change the same at discretion and pay the interest or dividend therof unto my said Daughter ELIZABETH STOCKS during her natural life for her own and separate use free from the debts control or engagement of present or any future husband and upon the Decease of my said Daughter ELIZABETH UPON FURTHER TRUST that they my said Trustees or Trustee do and shall pay and divide the same remaining part of the said Trust Fund unto and amongst all and every the Children of the said ELIZABETH STOCKS who shall live to attain the age of Twentone years in equal shares And I hereby direct that if at the time of my decease my said Son JAMES shall not be living that my said Trustees or Trustee for the time being do and shall pay and divide thw part or share of and in the sai Trust Fund so given to my said Son JAMES unto and equal amongst all his children But if my Said Son JAMES shall leave no Child or Children him surviving THEN UPON FURTHER TRUST that they my said Trustees or Trustee for the time being do and shall pay and divide the part or share of and in the said Trust Fund so given unto my said Son JAMES unto and equally amongst my said Son GEORGE and my two Daughters ELIZABETH STOCKS and MARYANN BINGHAM the share of my said two daughters being payed to them for their respective separate use free from the Debts control or engagement of their present or future Husbands PROVIDED ALWAYS and I do hereby declare that the receipt of receipts of my Trustees or Trustee for the time being for all purchase and other Monies payable to them or him under this my Will shall effectively discharge the person or persons paying the same from all liability in respect thereof or from being answerable or accountable for the loss misapplication or nonapplication thereof or of any part thereof And that it shall not be necessary for such purchaser or purchasers at any time or in any case to enquire or ascertain whether all or any part of the installments have been paid to or whether any event had happened upon which my said Real Estate or any part thereof have become saleable upon which my said Trustees or Trustee shall be discharged and chargeable for such monies only as they respectively shall actually receive by virtue of the Trusts hereby in them or him reposed notwithstanding their giving or signing or joining in giving or signing any receipt or recepits for the ske of conformity or otherwise And one of them shall not be answerable or accountable for the other of them nor for the involuntary losses And also that it shall and may be lawful for them with and put of the monies which shall come to their respectivehands by virtue of the Trusts aforesaid to retain and to reimburse themselves respectively and also to allow to each other all costs charges allowances payments and expences which they or either of them may sustain expend be at or entitled unto in or about the execution of the aforesaid Trustsor any of them or in relation thereto PROVIDED FURTHER and I do hereby declare that the respective receipt or receipt alone of my said Daughters respectively notwithstanding their present or any future Coverture shall at all times be a good and sufficient discharge to my Trustees or Trustee for the time being for all monies payable to them my said Trustees or Trustee for the time being for all monies payable to them my said Daughters respectively under this my Will PROVIDED ALWAYS and I do hereby expressly declare that so often as any Trustees or Trustee for the time being competent to act (whether desirous of being discharged) or not, with the consent in writing of my said Daughter MARYANN BINGHAM if living to appoint by Deed a fit person or persons to succeed to the office of the deceased retiring or incapacitated Trustees or Trustee and by force of every such appointment as aforesaid all authorities power and discretions given or expresses to be given to the deceased refusing incapacitated or discharged Trustee shall be conferred upon the appointed Trustees or Trustee in whom either alone or (as the case may be) jointly with the surviving or continuing Trustee or Trustees my Trust property shall vest and on every appointment as aforesaid the appointed Trustee or trustees shall be considered as coming under this my Will in the same manner as if he or they had been therein named instead of the deceased or refusing Trustees or Trustee And I devise to the said GEORGE CLARK and Thomas Birkett their heirs executors and administrators all real Estates vested in me as Trustee or "Mortgagee" in fee or otherwise subject nevertheless to the Trusts and equities affecting the same respectively And I appoint the said GEORGE CLARK and Thomas Birkett joint Executors In trust of this my last Will and Testament In Witness whereof I have to this my last Will and Testament the whole whereof is contained in this and the five preceding Sheets of Paper set my hand the twenty sixth Day of December eight(teen) hundred and forty three.
(signed) James Allison Clark. Signed and published by the said JAMES ALLISON CLARK the Testator as and for his Last Will and Testament in the presence of us present at the same time who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.
(signed) Geo. Edw. Smith, Tho. Smith

'''Note:''' Family members of Jeremiah Clark are '''bolded''', other names are ''italicized''. Forasmuch as it is appointed for all men once to die and the time when very uncertain I '''Jeremiah Clark''' of the Borough of Elizabeth County of Essex and State of New Jersey being very sick and weak in body but of sound disposing mind and memory blessed be the name of the lord for the same therefore do the thirteenth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three [13 May 1803] make and publish these presents as and for my last Will and Testament in manner and form following viz: Imprimus I do order in the first place that all my just debts and funeral expences [sic] be fully paid by my Executors herein after named out of my personal estate. Item I do give grant and devise unto my eldest son [[Clark-87313|'''Joseph Latham Clark''']] and to his heirs and assigns one equal half of all that lot of land and premises where I now live which was given and bequeathed to me by the last will and testament of my father [[Clark-29688|'''Jeremiah Clark''']] deceased lying and being in the County of Essex aforesaid Beginning at the Southwest corner thereof by the road from thence running along said road to a sweet Apple tree standing near the road fence mark'd on two sides, thence running north Easterly to a small pin oak tree marked on two sides with a blaze and two hacks thence continuing the same course until it comes to a line of land belonging to ''Aaron Winans'' thence Westerly along the line of the said ''Aaron Winans'' to the northwesterly corner of the hereby granted premises thence Southwesterly along the line of land belonging to ''James Cole'' as it runs to the place where it first began containing by estimation twenty five acres be the same more or less. Item I do give grant and devise unto my [son] [[Clark-87315|'''Jeremiah W. Clark''']] and to his heirs and assigns the other equal half part of all that lot of land & premises where I now live as above particularly described and I do order and appoint the division of said lot of land and premises to be made in such a manner as that my said son '''Joseph Latham Clark''' shall have his half of said premises lying Northeasterly adjoining the land of ''Aaron Winans'' and a lot of land given and bequeathed to '''Job Clark''' son of '''James Clark''' by the last will and testament of '''Jeremiah Clark''' deceased and my said son '''Jeremiah W. Clark''' to receive his half of said premises lying Northwesterly adjoining the land of ''James Cole'' the division line running from the front of said Premises to the rear. Item I do order and direct and it is my will -- in consideration of the within devise and bequests of my said sons [[Clark-87313|'''Joseph Latham Clark''']] and [[Clark-87315|'''Jeremiah W. Clark''']] their executors administrators heirs or assigns shall pay or cause to be paid unto my two sons [[Clark-87316|'''Moses Marsh Clark''']] and [[Clark-87172|'''Abner Winans Clark''']] the sum of fifty dollars to be divided equally between them share and share alike payable unto my said two sons as they each arrive to the age of twenty one years, but if my said sons '''Joseph Latham''' and '''Jeremiah W. Wood''' their heirs executors of administrators should neglect or refuse to pay unto my said sons '''Moses Marsh''' & '''Abner Winans''' the aforesaid sum of fifty dollars agreeable to the time above mentioned that then and in such case I do order and empower my Executors or the survivor of them to sell and convey such part of the land and premises heretofore given and bequeathed by me to my said sons '''Joseph Latham''' and '''Jeremiah W. Wood''' as will be fully sufficient to raise the above sum of fifty dollars with all costs that may legally arise thereon and to make seal and execute all such deed or deeds, conveyance or conveyances proper for conveying a right in fee simple to the purchasers his her or their heirs and assigns forever and I do ratify and confirm such sale to be good and valid in law and the money arising from such sale to be paid by my executors or the survivor of them unto my said sons '''Moses Marsh''' & '''Abner Winans''' in manner above. Item if either of my said sons '''Joseph Latham''' or '''Jeremiah Wood''' should happen to die under the age of twenty one years or without lawful issue, then and in such case I do give grant and devise his part so dying of said land and premises to his surviving brother '''Joseph Latham''' or '''Jeremiah Wood''' and my son [[Clark-87314|'''Hampton Oliver Clark''']] share and share alike to be and remain to their heirs and assigns forever. Item I do give and bequeath my wife [[Unknown-666779|'''Hannah''']] one brown tick feather bed and all the bedding which she brought me after our marriage. Item after the payment of all my just debts and funeral expences and legacies herein before bequeathed are all fully paid out of my personal estate all the overpluss remaining of the same I do give and bequeath to be equally divided between my said two sons '''Joseph Latham''' and '''Jeremiah Wood''' share and share alike the same to be put on Interest in one year after my decease and to be paid by my executors or the survivior of them with the interest thereon unto my said two sons as they shall severally arrive to the age of twenty one years. Lastly I do nominate constitute and appoint [[Olliver-548|''Jonathan Oliver'']] and ''James Marsh'' Executors of this my last will and testament. IN Witness witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written. Signed sealed published and declared by the said [[Clark-87185|'''Jeremiah Clark''']] as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us the subscribers ''Anthony Olliver'', ''Susanna Winans'', & '''James M. Clark''' Essex County./: ''Anthony Olliver '' one of the witnesses to this will being duly sworn did depose and say that he saw '''Jeremiah Clark the Testator''' therein named sign and seal the same and heard him publish pronounce and declare the foregoing writing to be his last will and testament and that at the doing thereof the said Testator was of sound and disposing mind and memory as far as he knows and as he verily believes that ''Susanna Winans'' and '''James M. Clark''' the other subscribing evidences were present at the same time and signed their names as Witnesses to this Will together with this deponent in the presence of said Testator. Sworn Janry 8th 1811 } ''Th: J. Kinney'' Surroge of Essex} ''Anthony Olliver'' [[Olliver-548|''Jonathan Olliver'']] one of the Executors within named being duly sworn did depose and say the the foregoing writing contains the true last will and testament of '''Jeremiah Clark the Testator''' therein named as far as he knows and as he verily believes that he will well and truly perform the same by first the debts of said deceased and then the legacies in said Testament specified so far as the goods Chattles and credits of said deceased can thereunto extend that he will make and render a just true and perfect Inventory of all and singular the said Goods Chattels rights and Credits into the Surrogates office of the County of Essex and render a just and true account when thereunto lawfully required. Sworn Janry 8th 1811 } ''Th: J. Kinney'' Surroge of Essex} ''Jonathan Olliver'' Probate of the foregoing Will was duly issued and granted as follows viz: I ''Thomas J. Kinney'' Surrogate of the County of Essex do ceretify the annexed to be a true copy of the last will and testament of '''Jeremiah Clark''' late of the County of Essex deceased, and that ''Jonathan Olliver'' of the County of Essex one of the Executors therein named, proved the same before me, and is duly authorized to take upon himself the administration of the estate of the testator, agreeably to the said Will Witness my hand and seal of office, the eighth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eleven. [8 Jan 1811] ''Th: J. 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This was the first "Last Will & Testament" made by Jeremiah Norcross, dated 15 September 1654, "before going to sea" with the intention of returning to England. He made a second will in England before his death which complemented and did not invalidate this first one. This first will was proved on 6 October 1657. Part of this transcription was available on Jeremiah's profile. That first version was apparently taken from an Ancestry "memory". Ancestry link, unavailable to share as free image [https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/5605388/person/-305995748/media/72db39e7-a9ec-4054-b8e2-8d1c6ac8d524 Jeremiah's Will] It was missing whole sentences and a few words throughout the text without any indication of the missing parts. I've been working on it, comparing it to the original document. The spelling, punctuation and general structure have been restored to that of the original document. It is still a work in progress. Any suggestions are welcome. [https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Norcross-14 Jeremiah's Profile] '''Will of Jeremiah Norcross of Watertown, Massachusetts''' In the name & by ye helpe of my Lord Jesus Christe I Jeremiah Norcrosse being well
in my body & mind (thanks be to God) but going to sea doe make my Last Will & Testament.
First, I give my Souell unto ye handes of ye father of Spirites who gave it to me & my body to the elementes
to be committed for a time out of which it was made in sure and certaine hope (upon ye word of Him that cannot lye)
of a resurrection of Both souell & body to gether unto everlasting life purchased(?) by ye merites of ye Lord Jesus
Christe, And for such worldly estat as ye Lord hath lent me & left me, my will is that they be aprised
when I am dead & divided in to three eqal partes, the first third I give unto my beloved wife Adrean
Norcrosse, & ye seconde third I give unto my childeren Nathanell Norcrosse Richard Norcrosse & Sara Masy,
ye wife of Francis Masy, assigning my eldest Sonn, Nathanell as his due a dubel portion, neveryeless
for as much as Sarah my Daughter had a full share & more as it now falleth out of my estate I will that
that shall be in full of her portion, & as for ye last third of my estat I give as followeth, I give
& bequeath unto my daughter Mary ye wife of my Sonne Richard, one yewe shepe, & for her daughter Mary,
my grande chill, a like yewe shepe, & to ye wife of my wife's Sonne John Smith on like yew shepe
To my brother's daughter Ane Daves, ye wife of Samwell Daves a like yewe (in ?) shepe and to her
Daughter Hahne her older chil ye like (...) unto the pore memberes of Jesus Christe in Watertown
I give two yewe shepe to be delivered (...) to ye pastores and deacon handes, to breed as a stoke for
that end willing that ye females be always preferred for a to do as (...) as ye ayo (yow?) will be six
& the young ewes be sufficient(?) for that end, & ye males to be sould at the fiteste seson to give to ye Lord
por as they ned: I tone (atone?) in testimony of my love to my Lord for all his love to me I give as
(a cup of could water wishing I had beter for them) unto his ministers Mr Sherman
Mr Simes Mr Norton Mr Wilson Mr. Eliot Mr Mader (Mather?) each of them twenty
shillings a pese And for my grandchilderen in ould Ingland If the Lord brings me
or that goods I have with me I shall distribut my Selfe or appointe And I will & ordaine my
Sonne Richard Norcrosse my soll exeqitor of this my Last Will & Testament.
& I intreat my Brother Charles ChadocK to be overseer & helpe onto him & I do give him
as a small Token of my Love, twenty shillinges & pronounce this to be my Laste Will
& Testament, revoking all other Willes herto for mad in withal untofore I set to my hand.
::ye 15th day of September 1654. :::Jeremiah NorcrosseMiddlesex County, MA: Probate File Papers, 1648-1871.Online database. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2014. (From records supplied by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Archives. Digitized images provided by FamilySearch.org) [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB536/i/14465/16026-co2/38341179 NEHGS Free Access]
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== LAASTE WIL EN TESTAMENT == :DIT IS DIE LAASTE WIL EN TESTAMENT van ::::Johan Christian Manne (crossed out "a") O zoon, en zyne huisvrouw ::[[Cromhout-71|Maria Sofia Isabella Elisabeth Cromhout]], beiden van Kommetjes :Laagte, distrikt Oost Londen en getrouwde te Oos Londen door Rev. Ferguson :op den 18den April 1895. :::1. NY RERROEPEN, vernietigen en maken krachteloos alle Nils- :beschikkingen, Codicillen en andere https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS3F-466W?i=573&cc=2520237

The last will and testament of [[Harman-4709|Johann Adam Harman]] was entered into Wythe County, Virginia, Will Book #4 on pages 15 - 17. Adam's will was dated 1 September 1831 and was proven and accepted in court on 10 October 1831FamilySearch; United States, Virginia, Wythe, Probate Records; [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/365917 Wills, 1790-1906; general index to wills, 1790-1911 (Catalog #365917)]; Wills, Vol. 4-6 1831-1848; DGS #7645855; Will Book #4, 1831-1837, pages 15-17; [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9PX-V3MT-J?i=25&cat=365917 Images #26-27 of 906; Will of Adam Harman].. [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9PX-V3MT-J?i=25&cat=365917 Images] of these pages can be viewed with a free account at FamilySearch. A transcription of his will is below. Part II Chapter IX Page 123 of John Newton Harman's ''"Harman genealogy (southern branch) with biographical sketches, 1700-1924"'' indicates that Adam was the father of twelve childrenHarman, John Newton. “Harman genealogy (southern branch) with biographical sketches, 1700-1924, Part II, Chapter IX - Adam Harman, Third Son of Henry, Sr.” Internet Archive. W. C. Hill Printing Company, Richmond, Virginia, 1925. [https://archive.org/details/harmangenealogys00harm/page/122/mode/2up Page 123, Adam Harman (Henry Sr., Heinrich Adam) born January 3, 1765, in Rowan County, N. C., died in 1831; married Anna Gardner, December 31, 1787; she was born January 18, 1771 and died January 23, 1830.].. Eleven of those twelve children are named in his last will and testament: all six sons, and five daughters. One daughter is not named - [[Harman-36|Sydney]], who married William Cubine - although William Cubine is noted as one of Adam's neighbors. == Family Members Named In Adam's Will == The following family members were named in Adam's will. For each family member, their relationship to Adam is either explicitly noted in the will, or is inferred. Note that this list does not contain every person noted in the will and, for example, does not include the names of neighbnors and witnesses. :{| border="1" class="wikitable sortable" !Count!!Name!!Relationship to Adam!!Notes |- |1||Adam Harman||Self||Author of the will. |- |2||[[Harman-31|Rhody Harman]]||Daughter|| |- |3||[[Harman-1808|Daniel Harman]]||Son-in-law||Husband of daughter Rhody. |- |4||[[Harman-30|Betsey (Harman) Cubine]]||Daughter|| |- |5||[[Harman-17|Wilbourn Harman]]||Son|| |- |6||[[Harman-8|Cynthia Harman]]||Granddaughter||Unsure which of Adam's children is her parent. |- |7||[[Harman-16|Nancy (Harman) McGuire]]||Daughter|| |- |8||[[Harman-24|Samuel Harman]]||Son|| |- |9||[[Harman-9|Susan (Harman) McGuire]]||Daughter|| |- |10||[[Harman-33|Daniel Harman]]||Son|| |- |11||[[Harman-19|Anna (Harman) Murdock]]||Daughter|| |- |12||[[Harman-13|Henry Harman]]||Son||Named as legate. Inferred son. |- |13||[[Harman-40|Elias Harman]]||Son||Named as legate. Inferred son. |- |14||[[Harman-35|William Harman]]||Son||Deceased. His heirs are named as legate. Inferred son. |} == Slaves Named In Adam's Will == The following slaves were named in Adam's will. For each slave, their disposition as noted in Adam's will is also provided. Adam's will also requested that none of the slaves be sold to someone outside of his family. :{| border="1" class="wikitable sortable" !Count!!Name!!Disposition |- |1||Humphrey||Given to son Samuel. |- |2||Dina||Given to son Samuel. |- |3||Frank||Son of Dina. Given to son Samuel. To be freed at age 22. |- |4||Violet||Given to daughters Anna, Betsy, Nancy, Rhody. Also granddaughter Cynthia, if Cynthia marries and has children. |} == Transcription of Adam's Last Will and Testament == Please update this transcription with corrections as necessary. :''In the name of God Amen, I Adam Harman of the County of Wythe, being sick and weak in body but of sound mind and disposing memory (for which I thank God) and calling to mind the uncertainty of human life and being desirous of disposing of all such worldly estate as it hath please god to bless me with. I give and bequeath the same in manner following.'' :: :''1st I desire all my just debts and funeral expenses to be paid out of moneys arising from the sales on my personal property as herein after directed.'' :: :''2nd I give to my daughter Rhody and the heirs lawfully begotten of her body forever that tract or parcel of land adjoining the land on which her husband Daniel Harman now resides and containing ninety four acres more or less.'' :: :''3rd I give to my daughter Betsey Cubine and the heirs of her body lawfully begotten to have and to hold forever a tract of land lying on the south side of Walkers Creek adjoining the lines of William Cubine, Daniel Harman, and Henry Harman and supposed to contain one hundred acres more or less.'' :: :''4th I give to my son Wilbourn Harman and his heirs forever the middle lot of the Oney? survey containing eighty acres more or less; also thirty acres more or less adjoining Balser? Helvy? at the burnt houses.'' :: :''5th I give to my granddaughter Cynthia Harman now living under my roof and the heirs of her body lawfully begotten to have and to hold forever the N.E. lot of the Oney? tract containing fourty six acres more or less; also a tract of thirteen acres adjoining the same and conveyed to me by patent.'' :: :''6th I give to my daughter Nancy McGuire and the heirs of her body lawfully begotten to have and to hold forever the upper lot of the Oney? survey, in other words, the third west lot of said survey, containing fifty acres more or less; also a tract of land conveyed to me by patent and containing thirty one acres more or less, the same adjoining the lands of Elias and Samuel Harman.'' :: :''7th I give to my son Samuel Harman and his heirs forever a tract or parcel of land containing twenty six acres more or less ????? near the Bear? Wallow and adjoining the Brushy Mountain.'' :: :''8th I give to my daughter Susan McGuire and the heirs of her body lawfully begotten to have and to hold forever a part of the tract of land which Daniel Harman now lives on the same on which Joshua McGuire settled adjoining the lands of Helvy? bounded by the Brushy Mountain and containing eighty acres more or less.'' :: :''9th I give to my son Daniel Harman and his heirs forever certain tract or parcel of land on which he now resides excluding the part already bequeathed to my daughter Susan in the 8th preceding clause - the said tract or parcel of land being bounded by Balser? Helvey's lines, Samuel Harman's and Joshua Bence's?.'' :: :''10th I give to my daughter Anna Murdock and the heirs of her body lawfully begotten to have and to hold forever the Home Place and all other lands adjoining the same to me belonging and not herein before mentioned. All of the bequests herein before mentioned I warrant and defend against me and my heirs forever as far as my just rights extend.'' :: :''11th I give to my son Samuel Harman and his heirs my negro man Humphrey on this condition that at my death Humphrey be fairly valued and said Samuel Harman after deducting the one tenth as his proportional part pay in property at a fair price on a credit of three years the amount of the valuation to the following nine legates to be equally divided among them viz Henry Harman, Daniel Harman, Elias Harman, Wilbourne Harman, William Harman's heirs, Rhody Harman, Betsey Cubine, Anna Murdock and Nancy McGuire. I also give the said Samuel Harman my negro woman Dina? and her yellow child Frank and it is my desire and will that Frnak be set free at twenty two years of age.'' :: :''12th It is my will that my negro woman Violet belong equally to Anna Murdock, Betsy Cubine, Nancy McGuire, Rhody Harman and also to my granddaughter Cynthia Harman provided she marry and have children.'' :: :''13th It is my desire that my daughter Anna Murdock and my granddaughter Cynthia Harman may have two good beds and bedding apiece, two good beasts apiece that can work and plough well and three good cows apiece. And I desire that my smith tools may remain on the home place and belong to Anna Murdock. It is my wish and desire that none of the negroes may be sold out of the family and that they all be well treated and kindly dealth with. It is also my wish that my granddaughter Cynthia may live with Samuel Harman as long as she remains single and that said Samuel Harman be her guardian and treat her as one of his own children.'' :: :''14th All the rest of my estate both real and personal of what nature or kind so ever it may be not herein before particularly disposed of, I desire may be equally divided among my several children herein before named which I give to them their heirs executors administrators and assigns forever and lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my son Samuel Harman executor of this my last will and testament.'' :: :''I make this will with the exception that I have power to revoke or alter the whole or any part thereof during any time of my natural life and this my will and testament is not to be admitted to recorded without my order or until after my death. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed my seal.'' :''Elijah Murdock Adam Harman {his seal}'' :''Gideon H. Brashier'' :''Hiram Brashier September 1 day 1831'' :: :''Virginia. At a Court held for Wythe County at the courthouse on Monday the 10th day of October 1831. This the last will and testament of Adam Harman deceased was presented to the Court, proved by the oath of Gideon H. Brashier and Hiram Brashier subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And Samuel Harman the executor named in said will came into Court and declined taking upon himself the burthen? of the execution thereof. And at a Court continued and held for said County at the courthouse on Tuesday the 11th day of October 1831. On the motion of Thomas J. Davis who took the oath required by law and together with Daniel Harman and Leonard Phelps his securities entered into and acknowledged bond in the penalty of $1000.00 conditioned as the law directs certificate is granted him for obtaining administration with the will annexed on the estate of Adam Harman deceased in due form.''

[[Fitzgerald-2043|John Bannister Fitzgerald Sr]] === Last Will & Testament === WILL AND DEED BOOK 1, Pittsylvania Co., VA. pg 62. - Will of '''John FITZGERLAD''' (extract) 1. to '''my wife JANE''' during her natural life the land where I now live and my negro man Tom, my cattle, horses, sheep and hogs, also household and kitchen utensils, etc., provided '''she pay my children''' hereafter named the following sums of Virginia money: '''1. Nancy FITZGERALD $100. 2. Catherine FITZGERALD $100. 3. Ambrose FITZGERALD $100. ''' Also all from the property my wife can spare when they come to the lawful age to marry. 2. To '''Ambrose''' all that tract of land on Bear Branch. If he die, then to my '''Jesse FITZGERALD''' and half to '''my daughters Nancy and Catherine'''. 3. After my wife's death, all to be sold (personals) and divided between my four children: '''Garrett FITZGERALD, Nancy FITZGERALD, Catherine FITZGERALD, and Ambrose FITZGERALD'''. After my wife's death the land is to be sold and the proceeds to by equally divided among all my children. Exrs.: wife a JANE, '''son SAMUEL''', Jesse HARDY. '''Written: 29 June 1822. Proved: 19 July 1824''' John X FITZGERALD. [The following part of John's Will came into play when John's widow, Jane, died] DEED BOOK 22, pg 328 - We,''' the undersigned, of the Counties of Williamson and Maury, State of Tennessee,''' severally and respectfully, each one of the children and heirs at law of the late John FITZGERALD, deceased, of the '''County of Pittsylvania and State of Virginia''', do constitute and appoint Obadiah FITZGERALD of Williamson Co., Tennessee, our true and lawful attorney. John FITZGERALD'S will dated 29 June 1822 and recorded in Pittsylvania Co., Va., decreed and bequeathed as follows: "Lands to wife Jane FITZGERALD during her life, the tract of land whereon I now live" and by subsequent clause did devise and bequeath as follows: "after death of my wife Jane FITZGERALD, land I lent her may be sold and the proceeds be equally divided between all my children." We the undersigned being part of the children of said John FITZGERALD and want to sell our interest in this land give Obadiah FITZGERALD power of attorney. '''8 Sep 1826. Abigail BLAKE, Edmund FITZGERALD, David DODSON, Fanny DODSON, John FITZGERALD, Ruben MAYS, Jesse FITZGERALD, Christopher FITZGERALD, James FITZGERALD.''' Thomas HARDEMAN, Clerk of the Court of Pleas for the State of Tennessee, County of Williamson, LETTER OF ATTORNEY acknowledged by Hugh BLAKE, Edmund FITZGERALD, David DODSON, John FITZGERALD, Reuben MAYS, Jesse FITZGERALD, Christopher FITZGERALD, Fanny DODSON, and James FITZGERALD came in office and acknowledged. '''30 Sep 1826'''. Wit: Alexander MEBANE, Tristam PATTON. DEED BOOK 28, pg 330. INDENTURE - 18 Nov 1826 - Between Jane FITZGERALD of Pittsylvania Co,. VA., widow and relict of John FITZGERALD, deceased: '''Abigale BLAKE, Edmund FITZGERALD, David DODSON [husband of Frances "Fanny" Fitzgerald], Fanny [Fitzgerald] DODSON, John FITZGERALD, Reuben MAYS [son of Patsy Mays, wife of Obadiah Fitzgerald], Jesse FITZGERALD, Christopher FITZGERALD, James FITZGERALD,''' '''all of the state of Tennessee and County of Williamson,''' by Obadiah FITZGERALD of said county and state their agent and attorney, Obadiah FITZGERALD in his behalf, '''John HOLLOWAY in behalf of his wife Susan, Jesse HARDY in behalf of his wife Liacy [Fitzgerald], Garrett FITZGERALD, Samuel FITZGERALD, David FITZGERALD, Nancy FITZGERALD, Stephen GARDNER in behalf of his wife Catherine [Fitzgerald], James FITZGERALD,''' children and distributee of the aforesaid John FITZGERALD, deceased, of the one part and '''Samuel FITZGERALD, son of Edmond FITZGERALD''' of Pittsylvania Co., VA. of the other part, for $1600., land in Pittsylvania Co. of which John FITZGERALD died seized and possessed, containing by late survey 403 acres on the waters of Sandy Creek, beginning at CALDWELL'S corner white oak, new line S 38 E 78 poles, crossing the old Carolina Road to a pine, N 71 E 186 poles, crossing two branches, etc.--- (Note: this is the same piece of land John FITZGERALD, Sr. patented in 1764. BRR)''' Obadiah FITZGERALD, atty for Edmond, John, Jesse, Christopher, James FITZGERALD, Abigal BLAKE, David and Fanny [Fitzgerald] DODSON, and Reubin MAYS. Jane X FITZGERALD, Garrett X FITZGERALD, Ambrose X FITZGERALD, Stephen GARDNER, Nancy FITZGERALD, Samuel FITZGERALD.''' Cert: Stockley TURNER and William H. SHELTON, Justices of Pittsylvania Co., certify, Jane FITZGERALD, Garrett, Ambrose FITZGERALD, Stephen GARDNER, Nancy FITZGERALD, parties to a deed dated 18 Nov 1826, ordered recorded. 20 Nov 1826 (Note: The Samuel Fitzgerald to whom the above land was sold, mentioned as son of Edmond of Pittsylvania Co., is a son of Edmond and Millicent (PAYNE) FITZGERALD of Pittsylvania Co. Mrs. H. V. Fitzgerald of Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Va., told me she thought Edmond FITZGERALD was a brother of John Fitzgerald, Sr. Her husband is descended from this Edmond. BRR).

'''Last Will and Testament of [[Draper-173|John Draper]]''' === Transcription conventions used in this text === *Punctuation and line breaks are as per the original document. *Bold text for names have been added for ease of reading. *Where present, the long s (f) has been changed back to a soft s *The image quality was acceptable, and the handwriting legible === People Mentioned === {|border="4" Cellpadding="5" |align="center"|Last Will and Testament of John Draper |- |Date of will: May 3rd or 31st 1849 |- |Probate date: September 4th 1866 |- |Executor: *[[Eddlemore-1|Wife]], not mentioned by name *Son, Kata Draper (perhaps this is Asa?) *Son, [[Draper-4503|James M. Draper]] |- |Family mentioned in the will: *Wife: [[Eddlemore-1|not mentioned by name]] *Son: [[Draper-4268|William Draper]] *Son: [[Draper-4254|Ira D. Draper]] *Son: [[Draper-4301|John M. Draper]] *Son: [[Draper-176|Jesse F. Draper]] *Son: Kata Draper (perhaps this is [[Draper-4504|Asa Draper]]) *Son: [[Draper-4503|James M. Draper]] *Daughter: [[Draper-4657|Sarah Ann Draper]] *Daughter: [[Draper-4658|Mary Jane Draper]] *Daughter: [[Draper-4659|Susan Luvena Draper]] |- |Transcription: [[Mutimer-76|Melissa Jamison]] |} === Will Transcription === I '''John Draper''' of the county of Marion in the
state of Indiana to make and publish this my my last will and
testament hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me
at any time here unto made first I direct that my body be decently
interred and that my funeral be conducted in a manner correspond-
ing with my estate and situation in life and as to such worldly
estate as it has please God to entrust me with I dispose of the same
in the following manner to wit I direct first that all my just debts
and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my deceased as possible
out of the first money that shall come to the hands of my execu-
tors from any portion of my estate real or personal
I also bequeath
to my loving '''wife''' all the real estate of which I shall die seized
or possessed with all the personal property to the same belonging at
my deceased so long as she remains my Widow I also direct that
she my '''wife''' shall have the sole care and guardianship of all the
minor heirs until they become of age after the death or marriage of my
wife
I will that the real estate with all the property to be sold and
the division be made as I shall now direct
I bequeath to my son
'''William''' $5 five dollars I bequeath to my son '''Ira D.''' one hundred
dollars I bequeath to my son '''John M.''' five dollars I bequeath to my
son '''Jesse F.''' five dollars. I will that '''Sarah Ann''' and '''Mary Jane'''
and '''Susan Luvena''' shall have fifty dollars each before the general
division and then after these have their portions then I will that the
balance of my estate be equally divided amongst my several children
share and share alike with the exception of '''William''' and '''Ira D'''
and '''John M''' and '''Jesse F''' these shall have the amount above next
to their names and no more and thereby make and ordain my worthy
'''wife''' and son '''Kata Draper''' and '''James M Draper''' executors of this my
last will and testament
I Witness wear of I '''John Draper''' the testator
have hereunto set my hand and seal this (3rd or 31st) day of May in the year
of Our Lord 1849
'''John Draper''' (seal)
Signed Sealed published and declared by the above named '''John Draper'''
as his last will and testament in the presence of us who have hereunto
subscribed our names thereunto in the presence of the said testator and
in the presence of each other
Witness
'''Isaiah Hornady'''
'''Alfred Wiley'''
'''William Sparks'''
State of Indiana
County of Marion
=== Probate Information === Before me '''William C Smock''' Clerk of the Court
of Common Pleas of the county of Marion in the state of Indiana
personally came '''Alfred Wiley''' one of the subscribing witnesses to
the foregoing instrument of writing who being by one first only sworn
upon oath deposes and says that '''John Draper''' the testator
named in the instrument of writing purporting to be his last will
and testament did sign seal publish and declare the same to be
his last will and testament on the day of the date thereof that the
said testator was at the said time of the full age of twenty-one
years and of sound and disposing mind and memory and that
he was not under coercion compulsion or restraint and that he
was competent to devise his property
And that the said testator
so signed sealed published and declared the same to be his
last will and testament in manner as aforesaid
in the presence of affiant and of '''Isaiah Hornaday''' and '''William'''
'''Sparks''' the other subscribing witnesses thereto and that they
each attested the same and subscribed their names as witnesses
thereto in the presence and at the request of said testator and in
the presence of each other
signed '''Alfred Wiley'''
Subscribed and sworn to before
me In witness of which I hereunto
affix the Seal of said Court and
subscribe my name at Indiana-
polis this fourth day of September
AD 1866
'''William C Smock''' Clerk
By '''Dan C Greenfield''' Dep
I '''William C Smock''' Clerk of the Court of
Common Pleas in the county of Marion in the state of Indiana
do hereby certify that the foregoing last will and testament of '''John'''
'''Draper''' has been duly admitted to probate before me
That the same was proven by the examination under oath of '''Alfred A Wiley''' one of
the subscribing witnesses thereto and that a full and complete record
of the said will and of the proof and examination of the witness
by whom the same was proven has been made and is now of
record in Will Record D of said County on pages 149 and 150
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto affixed the Seal of the said
court and subscribed my name
at Indianapolis this 4th day
of September AD 1866
'''William C Smock''' Clerk
By '''Dan C Greenfield''' Dep
recorded September 4th 1866
=== Sources === * "Indiana, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999"
Record of Wills, 1824-1939; Author: Marion County (Indiana). Circuit Court Clerk; Probate Place: Marion, Indiana
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John Draper probate on 31 May 1849 in Marion, Indiana, USA.

'''Last Will and Testament of John George Evans of Orepuki, Miner''' ---- This is the last Will and Testament of me [[Evans-13221|John George Evans]] of Orepuki in the County of Wallace and Colony of New Zealand. Miner. I hereby revoke all Wills and Testamentary Dispositions heretofore made by me and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament. I give devise and bequeath all my real and personal property of whatsoever kind and wheresoever situated of which I shall be possessed or to which I shall be entitled at the time of my decease unto my son [[Evans-37875|James Sim Evans]] of Invercargill in the Colony of New Zealand Mining Agent his heirs executors and administrators respectively according to the nature and (??) thereof upon trust that the said James Sim Evans his heirs executors and administrators (hereinafter referred to as my said Trustees) shall deal with the whole of my said estates in such manner as he in his absolute discretion shall consider most advantageous giving him power to sell lease mortgage or deal with my said estates or any part of parts thereof and to convert the same into money, and shall out of the moneys to arise from such sale calling in collection and conversion and the ready money of which I shall be possessed at my death, pay all my just debts deathbed funeral and testamentary expenses and shall invest the residue of the said moneys in the names or name or under the legal control of my said Trustees in any Funds or Government Securities of New Zealand or upon mortgages of real estate or in or upon the Bonds, Debentures, or Securities of any public municipal or local body or authority in New Zealand or to place the same upon fixed deposit in a Bank and to (??) the said Investments and any of them at discretion for any other or others of a like nature, and shall pay the Income arising from the said Trust moneys and of the Investments for the time being representing the same, and also all the proceeds and Income of any and every description arising from my said real and personal estates unto and to my wife [[Sim-285|Grace Evans]] and my daughters [[Evans-13226|Agnes McGill Evans]] [[Evans-13225|Isabella Elizabeth Evans]] and [[Evans-13222|Grace Jane Evans]] in equal shares so long as they shall live and remain unmarried, should my said wife marry again she shall cease to have any benefit from my estates and should either of my said daughters be married at the time of my death or marry after my death then from and after marriage such daughter shall cease to have any benefit from my estates and when my said wife and my said three daughters shall all have died or married then my said Trustee shall cause the whole of my estates to be sold and converted into money and shall divide the same between my six sons [[Evans-37875|James Sim Evans]], [[Evans-13218|John George Evans]], [[Evans-13220|Walter Fairley Evans]], [[Evans-13227|Evan George Evans]], [[Evans-37874|Charles Joseph Evans]], and [[Evans-13223|Leslie Dallas Evans]] in equal shares share and share alike and I declare that should any of my said sons die before division as aforesaid leaving lawful issue such issue shall be entitled to and shall receive the share to which their father if alive would have been entitled and that in equal shares amongst such issue. I appoint my said son James Sim Evans to be the Executor of this my Will In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name this Seventh day of April - One thousand eight hundred and ninety eight --
:[[Evans-13221|John George Evans]] Signed by the said Testator John George Evans as and for his Last Will and Testament in the presence of us present at the same time who at his request in his sight and presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as attesting witnesses.
:[[Adamson-2743|James Allan Adamson]], Draper, Orepuki.
:[[McEwan-1393|Boston Bell McEwan]], Miner, Orepuki ---- This is a codicil to the Will of me John George Evans of Orepuki in the County of Wallace and Colony of New Zealand Miner which Will bears date the Seventh day of April one thousand eight hundred and ninety eight whereas by my said Will I have given devised and bequeathed all my real and personal property of whatsoever kind and wheresoever situated of which I shall be possessed or to which I shall be entitled at the time of my decease unto my son James Sim Evans his heirs executors and administrators respectively according to the nature and (??) thereof as Trustee and appointed him to be executor of my said Will. Now it is my Will that my son Evan George Evans of Orepuki aforesaid Student shall be appointed along with the said James Sim Evans as one of the Trustees and Executors of my said Will and I direct and declare that my said Will shall be read and construed and take effect in the same manner as if the name of the said Evan George Evans had been originally inserted throughout the said Will as a Trustee and Executor thereof along with the name of the said James Sim Evans And I confirm my said Will in all other respects In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name on this fifteenth day of July one thousand eight hundred and ninety nine -- :John George Evans Signed by the said John George Evans as and for a Codicil to his Last Will and Testament in the presence of us present at the same time who at his request in his sight and presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as attesting witnesses --
:[[Bayne-294|Walter Bayne]], Miner, Orepuki
:[[Weir-1750|Edward James Weir]], Miner, Orepuki ---- In the Supreme Court of New Zealand Otago and Southland District In the matter of the Will of John George Evans of Orepuki in the County of Wallace and Colony of New Zealand Miner deceased -- A true full and particular Inventory of all and singular the estate effects and credits of the above named John George Evans deceased which have at any time since his death come to the hands possession or knowledge of James Sim Evans of Invercargill in the Colony of New Zealand Mining Agent and Evan George Evans of Orepuki in Wallace New Zealand Student the Executors duly appointed and acting under the Will and Codicil of the above named John George Evans deceased made and exhibited upon and by virtue of the corporal oaths of the said James Sim Evans and Evan George Evans as follows to wit :Cash in the Bank of New Zealand at Riverton 27 / 5 / 2
:Furniture goods chattels and effects valued at 58 / 12 / -
:One Cow valued at 3 / 15 / -
:Residence area at Orepuki with Groomed dwelling and improvements valued at 175 / - / -
:One fifth share in Water race no. 5081 with branch races and extensions valued at 160 / - / -
:One fifth share in 4 gold mining claims Reg folios 77, 101, 102, 103 valued at 90 / - / -
:One fifth share in 2 tail races Nos. 85284, 92320 and Dams valued at 20 / - / -
:Valuation of Total 534 / 12 / 2 And we severally further state that no estate or effects of or belonging to the said deceased have at any time since his death, come to the hands possessions or knowledge of these Deponents save as before mentioned --
:Sworn by the said James Sim Evans at Invercargill aforesaid this fifth day of October 1899 Before me (signature) A Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New Zealand
:Sworn by the said Evan George Evans at (??) this (??) day of October 1899 Before me (signature) A Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New Zealand ---- John George Evans died in 1899. He and Grace Evans had fourteen children, only nine (3 daughters and six sons) are mentioned in this will. Of the others: * [[Evans-37876|Margaret Evans]] died in 1863. * [[Evans-13229|George Evans]] died in 1871. * [[Evans-13230|William Evans]] died in 1874. * [[Evans-13231|David Evans]] died in 1875. * [[Evans-13224|Owen Evans]] died in 1892. Of the female beneficiaries of his will: * [[Evans-13225|Isabella]] married in 1906. * Wife [[Sim-285|Grace Evans]] died in 1909. * [[Evans-13222|Grace]] married in 1913. * [[Evans-13226|Agnes]] did not marry and died in 1945. Of the male beneficiaries of his will, after the death of Agnes in 1945: * [[Evans-37875|James]] died in 1922, with one daughter surviving after 1945. * [[Evans-13223|Leslie]] died in 1925, with four sons surviving after 1945. * [[Evans-13227|Evan]] died in 1933, with four children surviving after 1945. * [[Evans-13218|John]] died in 1949. * [[Evans-37874|Charles]] died in 1964. * [[Evans-13220|Walter]] died in 1966.

This is the last Will and Testament of John Kershner transcribed by me from the original found on Ancestry.com a pay site [https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/15960705:8801?tid=45530275&pid=352135051259&queryId=409abf7df862093b4b702de6a994dd89&_phsrc=vre14319&_phstart=successSource (original will)]. I broke it up into paragraphs for easier reading but otherwise tried to keep it as close to the original as possible. Words I haven't been able to decipher yet are represented by a line _______. J. Taylor, Jan. 5 2022 === The Last Will and Testament of John Taylor === The state of Ohio Clark County ss: Br it Review board: that heretofore towit: on the 30th day of March in the year of his Lord Eighteen Hundred and Eighty Five the Last Will and Testament of John Kershner, late of Clark County, Ohio. Deceased was presented for Probate in this Court. Said Last Will and Testament is in the words and figures following towit: Know all men by these present that I John Kershner, of the city of Springfield, Clark County, Ohio in feeble bodily health but of sound and disposing mind and memory do hereby make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1. I direct that all my just debts be paid by my executors out of my estate as soon as the same can be done. Item 2. I give to my only son George E. Kershner my watch, my guns and hunting apparattus, and one horse to be selected by him from among the horses owned by me at the time of my death. Item 3. I give devise and bequeath all the residue of my estate, real, personal and mixed to my wife Adaline Kershner to have and to hold the same for her sole use and enjoyment during the remainder of her natural life: subject however to the charge of paying all lawful taxes and assessments therein and keeping the same in repair and maintaining my minor children during their minority out of the income and profit derived from said residue. Item 4. I hereby authorize and fully _______ my said wife Adaline Kershner, as sole executrix in that behalf under this item of my will to sell and convey all that parcel of real estate owned by me in the fifth ward of the City of Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, which I purchased of George Spence(?), and which I have had platted into City lots and all the real estate owned by me which is situated in the State of Missouri as a whole or in parcels where ever she deems it advisable to do so, to such person or persons and for such price and upon such time as she may think proper and as such executrix and deliver all necessary deeds to convey to the purchasers of said real estate authorized by tahis item to be sold a good title. Item 5: In case my said wife should so desire, she is hereby authorized to invest the proceeds realized from the sale of real estate under item four of this will in improving any other real estate owned by me at the time of my death or in improving the lots owned by her own right, by building thereon or in such way as she may deem proper. Item 6. If at any time my wife should desire to distribute among my children any surplus income or profit derived from my estate by her under item 3 of this will I request that she make such distribution equally among all of my Children. Item 7. Subject to the use of the residue of my estate by my wife during her natural life as herein before provided I will devise and bequeathe the same to my children, Amanda F Roush, Mary A Schuster, Sarah Catherine Kershner, George E. Kershner and Alice Adaline Kershner, share and share alike and I direct that the same be equally divided among my said five children at the death of my said wife. If any of my said children should die leaving children before said distribution is made the issue of such child to take his or her share of my estate under this will. Item 8. I nominate and appoint my wife Adaline Kershner Executrix and my son-in-law Christian A. Schuster executor of this will and direct that no bond be required of him or either of them. The provisions I have made for my wife is in lieu of _____ and all other interest in my estate. in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 28th day of April A. D. 1884. John Kershner (seal). Signed sealed and acknowledged by John Kershner as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us as witnesses in his presence and at his request Geo. Arthur, D. S. Trimmer. And afterward towit: On the 30th day of March A. D. 1885, there was filed in this Court the following application to admit to probate said will in the words and figures herein towit: in the probate Court, Clark County, Ohio. John Kershner, Deceased Application to Probate Will. To the Honorable the Judge of said Court. And ____ come Christian A. Schuster and produces for admission to probate in said Court the Last Will and Testament of John Kershner, late a resident of the City of Springfield in said County who died on the 24th day of March A.D. 1885 having an estate situate in said County. Said testator died leaving Adaline Kershner his widow and the following persons all of his next of kin resident in the State of Ohio. Name--------------------------------------Degree of Kinship--------------------------P.I. Address *Amanda F Roush---------------------Daughter-------------------------------Springfield, Ohio *Mary Schuster-------------------------Daughter-------------------------------Springfield, Ohio *Sarah C. Kershner--------------------Daughter------------------------------Springfield, Ohio *George E. Kershner------------------Son---------------------------------------Springfield, Ohio *Alice Kershner----------------------- Daughter-------------------------------Springfield, Ohio C. S. Schuster. The State of Ohio, Clark County es: the above named Christian A. Schuster having first duly sworn, says the statements of the forgoing application are true as he verily believe.. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence this 30th day of March A.D. 1885 John C. Miller, Probate Judge. And also on the same day there was issued out of said Court the following notice to heirs and nest of kin herein, towit: The State of Ohio, Clark County as: In Probate Court March 30th 1885. To Adaline Kershner, Amanda F Roush, Mary Schuster, Sarah C. Kershner, George E. Kershner and Alice Kershner. You and each of you are hereby notified that a paper purporting to be the last will and testament of John Kershner late of said County deceased has this day been offered for Probate in this Court and that said matter will be finally heard by this Court on Thursday the 2nd day of April 1885, at 2 o'clock P,M. Witness my signature and the Seal of this Court on this 30th day of March 1885. John C. Miller. Probate Judge (seal). Which notice was afterward towit: On the 1st day of April 1885 duly returned into said Court endorsed as follows. The State of Ohio, Clark County es: __________ ___________ being duly sworn says that on the 31 day of March 1885 I served this notice by delivering a copy thereof to each of the following named persons towit: George E. Kershner and Alice Kershner. _______V. Hanauer(?). Sworn to and subscribed before me this April 1st. 1885. John C. Miller Probate Judge. By K. A. Cummings, Dep. Clk. On the undersigned widow and next of kin of John Kershner deceased, do each of us acknowledge due and legal service of the ______ notice. March 30th 1885. Adaline Kershner, Amanda F Roush, Mary Schuster, Sarah C. Kershner, and afterward towit: on the 2nd day of April 1885 the testimony of the subscribing witnesses to said will of John Kershner, Deceased. was taken in open Court reduced to ______ and ______. Said testimony was in the words and figures herein towit: In the matter of the Probate of the Last Will and Testament Deceased. in the Probate Court of Clark County es: Be it Remembered that on the 2nd day of April A. D. 1885 Personally appeared before the Judge of said Court D. S __________ and Geo. Arthur who being of lawful age and first duly sworn depose and say that they were subscribing witnesses to the paper now here presented to them purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of John Kershner late of said County deceased: that they were present at the execution of said last will and Testament: that they saw the testator subscribe and heard him acknowledge the same as his last Will and Testament and that they signed the same as witnesses in the presence of said testator and at his request: and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. D. S. Trimmer, Geo. Arthur. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence this 2nd day of April A. D. 1885. John C. Miller, Probate Judge. And afterwards towit: on the said 2nd day of April A. D. 1885 the Judge of said Court made and entered in the Journal thereof the following entry finding and order herein towit: April 2nd. 1885. John Kershner, Deceased. Application having been heretofore towit: On the 30th day of March A. D. 1885 made to admit to probate the last Will and Testament of John Kershner late of Clark County, Ohio. Deceased and notice of the time of hearing of said application having been given as _______ by the Court to the widow and next of kin of the testator resident in the State of Ohio: ____said application now coming on to be heard. Whereupon said will was duly proved by the oaths of D. S. Trimmer and Geo. Arthur subscribing witnesses thereto who were duly sworn and examined in open Court and there testimony reduced to writing and filed and it appearing to the Court from the testimony of said witnesses that such will was duly attested and executed and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. It is now here ordered that said will be admitted to probate and that the same together with the testimony so taken and reduced to writing be recorded. John C. Miller, Judge of Probate. And also in the same day the judge of said Court made and entered in the Journal heard the following entry herein towit: this day came into Court in person, Adaline Kershner, widow of John Kershner, late of this County, deceased and made application to elect under the will of her deceased husband and thereupon the Court explained to her the provisions of the will: her rights under it and by Law in the event of her refusal to take under the Will and she there made her election to take under the Will and her said election is now here entered of record. John C. Miller Judge of Probate, April 2nd 1885.

=='''Will'''== [[Marsham-66|John Marsham MP (1602-1685)]] ===Introduction=== The will was written without date, it would appear that the date was added after when the will was discovered and proved. The will was discovered in the pocket of the deceased's breeches after his death, and the three named witnesses were required to swear an oath that they were well acquainted, and that the writing was in his hand. ===Persons named in will=== '''Sir John Marsham''' - the testator
'''John Marsham''' - joint executor, son of the testator
'''Sir Robert Marsham''' - joint executor, son of the testator
'''Ferdinando Penkhurst''' - witness
'''William Masemort''' - witness
'''Richard Darbyshire''' - witness
'''Dame Elizabeth Marsham''' - the relict
===The Will=== My age exceeding four score yeares -
adviseth me to sett my house in order for I must dye I doe - -
therefore make this my last Will and Testament, here revoking all former and
ratifying Settlements made upon marryage And I do constitute and -
make both my sonns John Marsham and Sir Robert to be joynt Executors
of the will written with my hand signed with my seale and subscribed
by me./

30 May 1685

Which day appeared personally Ferdinando Penkhurst -
of Buxted In the County of Sussex, Esq. aged about twenty eight yeares
and William Masemort of the Middle Temple London Gent. aged about
forty years and Richard Darbyshire of the Parish of St Andrew -
Holborn, London Gent. aged about forty years and being severally -
sworne upon the holy Evangelists to depose the truth did depose as -
followeth Vizt. That they and every of them did know and were well - -
acquainted with Sir John Marsham late of Cuxton in the County of Kent
Knight and Baronett deceased and have often seen the said deceased
write and thereby became acquainted with his manner and character of
writing and having severally viewed and perused the paper writing
hereunto annexed purporting the tenor and effect of the Last Will and
Testament of the said Deceased do believe the same to be totally wrote
by and with the proper hand writing of the said Deceased And the -
said Ferdinando Penkhurst further deposeth that soon after the death
of the said Sir John Marsham deceased the said paper writing or Quill

was found in one of the Pocketts of the said Deceaseds Breeches which hee -
usually wore and was taken out of his said Pockett In the presence of Dame
Elizabeth Marsham the Relict of the said Deceased and severall of his -
children. / Ferdo Penkherst Willm Masemort Richd Darbyshire./

30 May 1685
Names of executors LATIN paragraph

Probatum LATIN paragraph

==Transcriber's Note == Following is a transcription of the Last Will and Testament of [[Miller-76607|John Miller]].[https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/9045/45315_0476718-00800/1484229?backurl=https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/72767044/person/38257818864/facts/citation/622191470716/edit/record Last Will and Testament of John Miller]. Will Records; Author: Indiana. Probate Court (Franklin County); Probate Place: Franklin, Indiana. Indiana, Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999, a database hosted by Ancestry.com. Accessed June 24, 2020. Links to ancestor profiles have been added where available. The transcription was completed June 24, 2020. [[Leonard-10833|Kelly Leonard]] 18:11, 24 June 2020 (UTC) == Last Will and Testament of [[Miller-76607|John Miller]] == Estate of [[Miller-76607|John Miller]] deceased, Be it remembered that on the 26th day of January AD 1850 [[Rudicel-16|George Rudicel]] executor of the last will and testament of [[Miller-76607|John Miller]] deceased late of the County of Franklin and State of Indiana produced the last will and testament in writing of the said deceased to me John M Johnston Clerk of the Probate Court for the County of Franklin and offered the same to me the said clerk for probate and proved the same before me by [[Kilgore-2107|Cyrus Kilgore]] and [[Scofield-1011|William Scofield]] and the said clerk being satisfied from the proof and examination of said witnesses of the genuineship and validity thereof it appearing from the proof taken that the will was duly executed and the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age to devise his property and of sound mind and memory and not under coertion or restraint admit the same to probate on the day and year above written. John M Johnston Clerk The Record of which will follows in the words & figures to wit. In the name of God amen, I [[Miller-76607|John Miller]] of White Water Township Franklin County Indiana. Being sick and weak in body, but of sound mind, memory, and understanding (praised be God for it) and considering the certainty of death and the uncertainty of the time thereof and to the end that I may be better prepared to have the world, whenever it shall please God to call me hence, do therefore make and declare this my last will and testament, in manner following (that is to say) first and principally I commend my soul into the hands of almighty God my creator hoping for free pardon and remission of all my sins, and to enjoy everlasting happiness in his heavenly kingdom, to Jesus Christ my savior; my body I commit to the Earth, at the discretion of my executor hereinafter mentioned; and to said worldly estate wherewith it has pleased God to intrust me I dispose of the same as follows; I give and bequeath unto my son [[Miller-76609|Harman Miller]] the whole of the farm on which I now reside (with the exception of ten acres to be taken off the north east corner thereof) to have and to hold to my said son his heirs and assigns forever, subject however to the following charges to wit: He the said [[Miller-76609|Harman]] is to pay within two years after my decease, the sum of one hundred dollars to my daughter, Fereby Ann Schoonover, which is to be her share of my estate except what may fall to her the personal property as hereinafter provided. The said [[Miller-76609|Harman]] is also to pay five dollars to the children of my son Samuel Miller being one dollar each on arriving at the age of majority. The said [[Miller-76609|Harman]] is also to support and maintain my wife during the remainder of her life; all of which intend hereby to make a charge on the fifty acres of land herein bequeathed to him. I also give and bequeath to my son John the forementioned ten acres, to be laid off the north east corner of the said farm in the form of a square, to hold to the said John L Miller his heirs and assigns subject to the following charge to wit; he the said John is to pay the sum of five dollars to the children of my step son Huttoon being one dollar each on their respectively arriving at the age of majority. It is my will and desire that within a reasonable time after my decease my executor shall dispose of so much of my personal property and effects as may be necessary to discharge all my just debts and the residue if any, shall dispose of according to the laws of the State of Indiana regulating distribution and descents. I also hereby make constitute and appoint [[Rudicel-16|George Rudicel]] senior of the County of Franklin aforesaid, my sole executor, of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my seal hand and seal the twenty seventh day of December one thousand eight hundred and forty nine. [[Miller-76607|John Miller]] (seal) his mark The foregoing instrument of writing was signed sealed delivered and declared as the last will and testament of the said [[Miller-76607|John Miller]], in the presence of us, who have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses, at the request of the said testator, in his presence in presence of each other. [[Kilgore-2107|Cyrus Kilgore]] [[Scofield-1011|William Scofield]] State of Indiana Franklin County I John M Johnson clerk clerk of the Probate Court of the County aforesaid do herby certify the forgoing to be a full and complete record of the last will and testament of [[Miller-76607|John Miller]] and of the proofs and examination of [[Kilgore-2107|Cyrus Kilgore]] and [[Scofield-1011|William Scofield]] the subscribing witnesses to said will. Given under my hand this 28th day of January AD 1850. John M Johnson Clerk == Research Notes == * In the 1850 census, [[Scofield-1011|William Scofield]] can be found living three houses away from [[Miller-76609|Harmon Miller]], who inherited the farm of his father, [[Miller-76607|John Miller]] according to this will. == Sources ==

===The Last Will and Testament of John Offley=== In the name of God Amen I John Offley being in good _____ and of good and ______ memory make my testamente and last will in the name of the overall?? god the _____ ___ ____ _____ _____ Amen. ____ I doo bequeath my body ____ ___ __ _____ to be buryed in the _____ in Madeley _____ ____ ___ _____ ____

Testator: '''[[Warren-238|John Warren Sr]]''' of Watertown, Massachusetts Bay Colony :'''Persons mentioned''': :'''[[Warren-339|Daniell Warren]]''', his son :'''[[Warren-7760|John Warren]]''', his son, executor :'''[[Warren-229|Mary Warren Bigelow]]''', his daughter :'''[[Warren-196|Elizabeth Warren Knapp]]''', his daughter :'''[[Knapp-53|James Knapp]]''', his son -in-law :'''[[Jennison-44|Michaell Jennison alias Bloyce]]''', daughter in law :'''[[Bloise-9|Richard Bloise]]''', Machall's father (? - Richard Boyse seems to have been her first husband) :'''[[Barron-53|Mary Barron Warrin]]''', daughter-in-law :'''[[Warrin-12|Daniel Warrin]]''', grandson :'''[[Bigelow-54|Mary Bigelow Flagg]]''', granddaughter :'''Joseph Taynter''', witness, possibly '''[[Taynter-1|Joseph Taynter]]''' :'''John Randole''', witness, possibly '''[[Randall-2764|John Randall]]''' :Solid line indicates page change :Ill. indicates the word was illegible in original document :Three dots between brackets indicates words that could not be identified :The Last Will and Testament of John Warren Sen. :In the name of God Amen: I John Warren of Watertowne :in the county of Midlesix wthin the jurisdiction of the :Massachusetts(?) In new England being aged & weake in body but of :good memory blessed & praysed be god: doe make & ordaine this :my Last Will and Testament in maner & forme following (Ill.) :first I Commend my Soule & Spirit into the handes of god that :gave it hoping upon the merrits of Jesus Christ my Saviour :to have eternall Life and my body to the ground weareof itt :was made and to be decently buried p the discretion of my exe :cutor hearafter mentioned :I give & bequeath to my Son Daniell Warren the pcell of :Land that he now Lives on being about the quantity of 16 acres(?) :wth all the apurtenaces of itt: nextly I give & bequeath to :my Son John Warren & my Son Daniell Warren my devident :and all my remote meaddow wth another pcell of remote land :cald p the name of farme land lying & being in watertowne :unto these my two Sonnes equally betweene them :further I give & bequeath to my Son Daniell Warren my best :flocke bed with my greene Ruge that lyeth upon my bed and two(?) :of my 4 pewter platters that(?) are of A (...) & to my daughter :in law Mary Warren wife to my Son Daniell one pewter porenger :further I give & bequeath to my daughter Mary Begalow A :pcell of remote Land being the quantity of 16 acres & is :knowne by the name of the lein of township Land lying in Water :towne & is already in hir posession further I give to my daughter :Mary Begalow i Smale pewter dish wch is marked in the bottome :further I give & bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Knape 13 acres(?): :plow Land lying on the further planie in Watertowne wch hir :husband James Knape hath (illl.) :I give to my aforesaid daughter Elizabeth Knape one from pcell(?) :wch she hath already in hir posession & further I give to my afore :said daughter Elizabeth A booke cald the plaine manes path way to :heaven further I give & bequeath to my grand child Daniell(?) Warren :Son to my Son Daniell Warren one of my Cowes: further I bequeath :to my grand child Mary Begalow A lind box that was my wifes :further I give and bequeath to Machall Bloyce daughter to Richard Bloy :deceased one pewter plate: further I give & bequeath to all (...) :of my grand children to each of them the Som of(?) 2 shillings :six pence: and all the rest of my estat houses Lands ______________________________________________________________ :Goods catle chatles debts or whatsoever is mine not :hearin before bequeathed I doe wholly fully (ill.) :give and bequeath to my beloved Son John Warren makin :and ordaining him my whole and sole executor of this :my Last Will and Testament Willing & requiring him to :pforme all and every the aforesaid pmises respectivly accord :ing to the true Intent and meaning hearof: for Confirma :tion wearof I have heareunto Anexed my hand and Seale This 30 th Day of November in the yeare 1667: :Wittnes Joseph Taynter :and John Randole :my I marke ::::::::::John Warren ::::::::::My (ill.) markeMiddlesex County, MA: Probate File Papers, 1648-1871.Online database. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2014. (From records supplied by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Archives. Digitized images provided by FamilySearch.org)[https://www.americanancestors.org/DB536/i/14468/23862-co1/38433114 Last Will and Testament of John Warren, 1667] == Sources ==

'''Last Will and Testament''':
Be it known that I [[Wildman-1138|John Wildman]] of Bensalem Township, Bucks county, Pennsylvania have made this my Last Will and Testament the sevntenth day of the second month in the year of one thousand eight hundred and forty two. First, I give and bequeath unto my wife [[Knight-22875|Mary Wildman]], all my wearing apparel, my riding carriage, riding chair and harness one horse and two cows, her choice and one hundred and twenty dollars worth of household goods, such as she may choose. all of which (except the wearing apparrel) after the termination of her widowhood shall descend to. I hereby give the same to my four daughters, now at home, namely Ann, Mary, Jane and Rachel, or the survivors of them, share and share alike. I also give to my said wife such quantity of meat and meal as she may want for her own use during the term of nine months next after my decease. I further give and bequeath to my said wife, all my lands on the southeast side of the Milford road, with all the buildings and appurtenances and the threshing machine and horse power thereunto belonging to be held by her for her use and profit as long as she remains my widow unmarried, with this proviso. That all my daughters now at home, namely Ann, Mary, Jane and Rachel, shall have the privilege of a home and boarding in the house with my said wife during the said term, if they remain in a single state, or such of them as so remain. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Ellwood Wildman in consideration of work done him for me, since he was twenty one years of age the sum of One thousand dollars. I also give him one horse (in addition to one I have already given him) one wood wagon with harness and two cows. Item. I give and bequeath to my son John Wildman in consideration of work done by him since he was twenty one years of age, the sum of seven hundred dollars and one wood wagon, second choice. Item. I give and devise to my son Ellwood Wildman, all that tract or parcel of Land situate in Bensalem Township aforesaid being one half part of my lands lying on the Northwest side of Milford road, beginning at a stone in the middle of said road and extending along a division line between this and lands hereinafter devised to my son Edward, North eight degrees west about one hundred and fifty six perches to a stone set in a line of Thomas Garrack's land, thence along said line to William Vandegrift's land thence by said Vandegrift's to a stone in the middle of the Milford road aforesaid, and thence to the middle of the said road, one hundred and eleven perches and eight tenths of a perch to the place of beginning containing forty four acres and a half and thirty two perches, be it more or less, to hold the same with the appurtenances to him the said Ellwood Wildman and his heirs and assigns forever, subject to the payment of three hundred and fifty dollars into my personal estate, and subject also to the payment to be made to my son [[Wildman-1134|Joshua K. Wildman]] in one year after my decease of one half the amount of said tract or parcel of land at the rate of eighty dollars per acre. But if my son Ellwood should not be satisfied with that sum per acre, he may have it valued by three reputable disinterested freeholders to be chosen by him and his brother[[Wildman-1134|Joshua K.]] and their decision to be conclusive. I give to my son Edward Wildman, the other half part of my lands lying on the northwest side of the Milford road bounded by the aforesaid division line next the part devised to Ellwood, the middle of Millford road, Levi Vandegrift's land, Charles Knight's land and lands of William Vandegrift and Thomas Danach containing forty four acres and a half and thirty two perches , be the same more or less, to hold the same with the appurtenances unto him the said Edward Wildman and his heirs and assigns forever subject to the payment to my son John Wildman in one year after my decease of on half the amount thereof valued at eighty dollars an acre or the valuation to be made by three judicious disinterested men mutually chosen by the parties, and their Judgement to be conclusive. Item. I give and bequeath to my son [[Wildman-1139|Charles Wildman]], a sum of money to be paid him out of my personal estate in one year after my decease, equal in amount to one fourth part of the valuation of my lands lying on the northwest side of the Millford road at eighty dollars and acre, or to be made by disinterested men as above mentioned.
Item. I will and direct that my five sons, [[Wildman-1139|Charles]], Ellwood, John, Edward and [[Wildman-1134|Joshua K]] out of what I have hereinbefore willed to them, shall each pay an hundred dollars, making in the whole five hundred dollars, in one year after my decease which I give and bequeath to my five daughters namely Martha Smedley, Ann Wildman, Mary Wildman, Jane Wildman and Rachel Wildman, to be equally divided among them share and share alike. Item. After the expiration of my wife's widowhood, I authorize and direct my Executors herein after named, to sell all my lands on the southeast side of Millford road, with the buildings improvements and appurtenances belonging thereunto and to execute good and sufficient deed or deeds for the same , to the purchaser or purchasers thereof. and the monies thence arising I give and bequeath to be equally divided among all my children or the legal representatives, share and share alike.
For the faithful execution and fulfilment of this my last will and Testament, I nominate and appoint my three sons [[Wildman-1139|Charles Wildman]] Ellwood Wildman and John Wildman as my Executors allowing each of them one hundred dollars as compensation for their care and trouble in settling my estate, and all my books in the bookcase or wherever found (after payment of my debts and funeral expences) I will and bequeath to be equally divided among all my surviving children, share and share alike. I do also nominate and appoint Jesse James and James Townsend to audit the accounts of my executors above named (if thought needful). In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal. dated as first before written.
Signed sealed pronounced and declared by [[Wildman-1138|John Wildman]] as and for his Last will and Testament in the presence of us - James Townsend, Jesse James. [[Wildman-1138|John Wildman]] and seal.
Codicil
I [[Wildman-1138|John Wildman]] of Bensalem, do make this codicil to my foregoing last will and Testament as follows if my personal estate shall be found insufficient for the payment of my debts, funeral expenses and the Legacies mentioned in my said will to be paid therefrom, my will is and thereby direct that all my land on the northwest side of the Millford, be let out by my executors above named, for such length of time as that the rents thereof will make up the deficiency, and then to go to my two sons Ellwood and Edward as in said will devised to them respectively, and subject to the payments therein mentioned; excepting they each of them have three years to pay the monies to their brothers[[Wildman-1134|Joshua K.]] and John, respectively, as directed by my said will. The same to be made in three equal annual payments, in each case without interest. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, confirming all the other parts of my said last will, this twenty eighth day of the third month in the year 1842 in the presence of us as witnesses thereto
James Townsend, Jesse James } [[Wildman-1138|John Wildman]] (seal)
Bucks County fs. On the twentieth day of June AD 1842 personally appeared before me David Marple Register of Wills in and for said County Jesse James and James Townsend the subscribing Witnesses to the annexed instrument of writing purporting to be the Last will and testament and a codicil to the last will and Testament of [[Wildman-1138|John Wildman]] deceased and being first duly affirmed did depose ans say that they were present and saw and heard [[Wildman-1138|John Wildman]] the Testator sign and seal publish and declare the annexed paper writings, as and for his Last will and Testament and that at the time of his so going he was of sound minds and memory and of disposing understanding to the best of their knowledge and belief. David Marple. '''Probate''': "Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993"
Wills, 1713-1906 ; General Index to Wills, 1682-1939; Author: Bucks County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Bucks, Pennsylvania
{{Ancestry Sharing|28913840|11ebd3}} - {{Ancestry Record|8802|1665345}} (accessed 7 June 2022)
John Wildman will dated 17 Feb 1842, John Wildman codicil dated 28 Mar 1842, probate on 20 June 1842. == Sources ==

This is the last will and testament of Jonathan Dickinson transcribed to the best of my ability, from the original document found on Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/9069/images/007705580_00379?usePUB=true&usePUBJs=true&pId=561195). Point of interest: One of the witnesses to this will is Lucius Boltwood. Could he be the same Lucius Boltwood, author of "Genealogies of Hadley Families" (Metcalf & Co., Northampton, Mass., 1862)? === Last Will and Testament === I [[Dickinson-689|Jonathan Dickinson]] of Amherst in the County of Hampshire & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, being of sound and of disposing mind & memory and calling to mind the mortality of all men, & being desirous of settleing my worldly concerns, do on this Eighteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred & eighteen, make and publish this my last will and testament, in manner following, that is to say, In the first place my will is that after my decease my body have a decent and christian burial & that the charges thereof be paid out of my Estate. The Estate wherewith the providence of God hath blessed me! I give and bequeath in manner following, To my beloved wife Asubah, I give all my household furniture, to be for her use forever. Also the use and improvement of all my lands & buildings., which I have not conveyed to my son Enos, during her natural life. I also give her one cow, and the privilege of a suitable Horse & carriage for her use, the cow to be taken from my stock, and the horse & carriage to be furnished by my son Enos. To my son Nathaniel Coleman Dickinson, I give three hundred Dollars, to be paid by my son Enos out of my Estate immediately after my decease & the decease of my said wife. I also give him one half of all the stock & farming tools of which I may die possessed, to be delivered to him immediately after my decease. To my Daughter Achsah, wife of Jonathan C Warner I give one hundred & fifty dollars. to be paid by my son Enos out of my Estate immediately after my decease and the decease of my wife above named Provided nevertheless, that if I should pay any thing to my son Nathaniel Colman or my Daughter Actehsah in my life time, the same is to be considered as so much paid towards their respective legacies above given. To my son Enos, I give all my lands and buildings not before deeded to him, wherever the same ma be situated, excepting the term therein given to my Wife: to have and to hold the same to him in fee simple, meaning hereby to give him in fee simple forever all the Real Estate whereof I may die seired, wherever the same may be, & however enlarged changed or varied. I also give him all my other property of every kind nature and description not herein otherwise disposed of, he paying all my just debts, all the legacies above bequeathed, & making the provision above provided for my Wife. And I do hereby appoint and constitute my sons Nathaniel Coleman & Enos, Executors of this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof i have hereto set my hand and seal, this eighteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred & eighteen. Signed, Sealed, published & declared to be his last will & testament, by the testator in presence of us, who sign as witnesses in presence of said testator, and of each other. Lucius Boltwood, Seth Smith, Samuel F. Dickinson Jon a Dickinson & seal

==Last Will and Testament of Josh. Craford:== ''(transcribed by Hester Murray''Murray, Hester. [[Space:Family_Record_of_James_Crawford_(1774-1845)_of_Washington_County%2C_Pennsylvania_and_Medina_County%2C_Ohio|Family Record of James Crawford (1774-1845) of Washington County, Pennsylvania and Medina County, Ohio]]. (Newberry's Print Shop, Creston, Ohio,194-?).. Repository Name Western Reserve Historical Society Address 10825 East Boulevard Cleveland, Ohio 44106 URL http://norton.wrhs.org/collections/search?keyword=&title=&creator=Hester+Murray&identifier=&subject=&year=&year-max=&smode=advanced "Pennsylvania Probate Records, 1683-1994," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G991-MV6B?cc=1999196&wc=9PMX-4WL%3A268493301%2C282444001 : 3 July 2014), Washington > Wills 1781-1814 vol 1-2 > image 171 of 578; county courthouses, Pennsylvania. '', formatted slightly by adding line breaks to make more readable by [[Crawford-7109|Jonathan Crawford]])'' In the Name of God Amen, This Thirteenth of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, I, Josiah Crawford of the County of Washington and State of Pennsylvania, being weak of body but of perfect mind and memory, Do make and ordain this my last will and testament (that is to say) Principally and first of all I give and recommend my Soul into the Hands of Almighty God who gave it, and my Body to be buried in a Decent Christian manner at the descreation of my Executors, and touching my worldly Estate, I give, Demise and Dispose of inn the following manner and Form: -- 1st Item--I give and bequeath to my son Andrew Crawford his heirs and Assigns forever one hundred acres of land in Cecil Township & county afore-said including the mantian house and adjoining lands of Roger Dougherty, 2nd Item, I give and bequeath to my son John Craford his Heirs and Assigns forever, one hundred acres of land with all my personal Estate after my decease, to include the Hantian House and improvement where I now live and he is to pay all my lawful debts--, 3rd Item, I give and bequeath to my son Josias Craford his Heirs and Assigns forever, One hundred acres of land with half of the Improvement and house where he now lives, -- 4th Item, I give and bequeath to my son James one hundred acres to him and his Assigns forever at the North end of this tract where I now live joining the Widow Craford heirs Land with half the Improvement where his brother Josiah now lives. 5th Item, I give and bequeath to my son Alexander One hundred Acres of land to him and his Heirs and Assigns forever the Land in Cecil Township, county aforesaid, joining land of John Miller his brother Andrew Craford, 6th Item, I give and bequeath to my son Gavin forever to his heirs and Assigns One hundred acres of land on the south end of this tract where I now live where Asa Quivey did live with Improvements, 7th Item, I give and bequeath on my son William Craford his heirs and Assigns forever, five acres of Meddow land in Cecil Township with the over-plus after Andrew and Alexander gets their part, if there can be no more land obtained but the above five acres, I allow him to be paid out of my estate one hundred and ninety pounds & if the Land is to be had he is to get it at forty shillings per acre and of the aforesaid one hundred ninety pounds he is to be taught to read and write and cipher the five Common rules of Arithmetic & is to be put to what Trade he chuses at sixteen years of age and to be kept free from all reasonable expence till he arrives to twenty-one years of age. Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Laird Eight Dollars and no more. John is to pay this out of the personal Estate. I give and bequeath to my Daughter Margaret Craford Fifty pounds current money with one feather bed and givening when She comes to the age of eighteen. Item, I give and Bequeath to my daughter Hanna Craford Fifty pounds current money with one feather bed and givening when she comes to the Years of eighteen. Item, I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Craford Fifty pounds current money with one feather bed and Givening when she comes to the years of Eighteen, --Thoase three last mentioned girls is the be paid in the manner following; Andrew and Josias & James and Alexander & Gavin is equally to pay alike their shair in making up Margaret and Hanna and Polly's and likewise William's Dowereys agreeable to this will after my decease-- Item the care of my four youngest children to the Discreation of my Executors Together with Devine Aid--, and further I do hereby constitute appoint and ordain Moses Coe and my Son John Craford my sole Executors to Carry this Will and Testament into effect, and I do hereby utterly disallow Revoke and disanull all and every other Testament, Wills Legacies and Bequests and Executors by me in any way before named willed and bequeathed, Ratifying and confirming this and no other to be My Last Will and Testament In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal the day and years above written. (Signed) Josias Crawford. Signed, Sealed, Published, Pronounced and Declared by the said Josiah Crawford as His Last Will and Testament in the presents of Hugh Thompson, John Shaw. Registered 27th day of July, 1797, Will Book 1--320. Sworn to and subscribed before me 21st day of May A. D. 1929. L. Frank Baker, Recorder of Deeds. ==Sources==

==TRANSCRIPTION OF THE LAST WILL &TESTAMENT OF JOSIAH PEIRSON== ===Signed: 1 Nov, 1776; Proved/Probated: 25 May 1782; Inferred death date: May 1782=== ====Last Will & Testament==== “In the Name of God, Amen. I Josiah Peirson ([[Pierson-539|Josiah Pierson Sr (1695-1782)]]) of Bridganp in the County of Suffolk and Province of New York, Considering the uncertingty of this mortal Life, and being of sound and perfect mind and and memory, blessed be almity God for the same, do make and publish…”
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“publish this my last Will and Testament in maner and form as following that is to say first I give I give to my Son Silas Peirson ( [[Pierson-1302|Silas Pierson (1723-1804)]] ) five shillings, in the next place I give to my Son Matthew Peirson [[Peirson-203|Matthew Peirson (abt.1724-1798)]] my House and all my Buildings and my Pickle (this meaning a small yard, or enclosure -km**) and the one halfe of my Lot of Land on the north side of my Home Lot, and the Land lying on the East side of the Land of Silvanus Topping ad Petter Hildrith and one halfe of my Lot of Land coled my narrow Lot on the South End, and one half of my Lot caled Sayres Lot on the West side, and one thiard part of my Wood Land lying in the Lot Nomber one and two and one half of Fifty the one out the Township of Southampton to him and his Herrs and Signes forever. in the next place I give to my Son Silvanus Peirson ([[Peirson-182|Silvanus Peirson (abt.1724-1795)]]) my Buildings and my Lot of Land caled No[smudged ink obscures some letters - km]ije Lot and one half of my Lot caled my Home Lot on the South side and one third part of my wood Land lying in the Lots nomber one and two, and one Forth part of Fifty Right as far as the Canow place to him and his Heirs and Signes forever. in the next place I give to my Son Timothy Peirson [[Pierson-3746|Timothy Pierson (abt.1731-1802)]] my Buildings and the Lot of Land bounded by David Hands Land on the West and on the north and Semuels Peirson on the East, South by the road, and one halfe of my Lot of Land caled Sears Lot one the East side, and one thiard part of my Wood Land lying in the Lots nomber one and two in in the South Division and one forth part of a Fifty as far as the Conow place and all my Commonage beyond the Canow place to him and his Heirs and assignes, forever, likwise I give to my Son Timothy Peirson, one peace of Land bounded west by John Gilson land, north by the Road East by Ezekel Howell Land and one halfe of my Lot called the narrow Lot on the north end, to him and his Heirs forever. I give to my Son Paul Peirson Five Shillings, I give to my Son Josiah Peirson Five Shillings, I give to my Son Joseph Peirson Five Shillings, I give to my Son Benjamin Peirson Five Shillings, I give to my Daughter Susanah Peir the Sum of Thirty Pounds. I do apoint my three Sons Executors Matthew Peirso and Silvanus Peirso and Timothy Peirso I give my Executors full Poure to sell my Land Lying in the Lots no. 1 and No. 2 in the north Division and one Eight part of a Sheare att Mantoak and Sell my moveble Estate and pay my Just Debts and Legasies and what is left Divid eaqual between Matthew and Silvanus and Timothy and Susannah, in wittnes whereof I have set my hand and Seal this first Day of November in the year of our Lord onethousand Sevenhundredand Seventy Six. –Josiah Pearson. LS Elazar Stanbrough, Silvanus Topping, Annanias Cooper.___ Suffolk County.” ====Attestation==== “Be it Remembered that on the Twentyfifth Day of March onethousand sevenhundred and Eighty Two, personally appeared before me Nathan Woodhull junior, Surrogate of the said County, Elazor Stanbrough and Sylvanus Topping yeomen, and being duly Sworn on their Oaths declared, that they did see Josiah Peirson, sign and Seal the above written Instrument, purporting to be the Will of the said Josiah Peirson, bearing date at the first Day of November onethousand sevenhundred and Seventy six, and heard him publish and Declare the same as and for his last Will and Testament; That at the same time thereof, he the said Josiah Peirson, was of sound disposing mind and memory, to the best of the Knowledge and Belief of them the Deponants; and that their names subscribed to the said Will is of their respective proper hand Writing, which they subscribed as Witness to the said will in the Testators presence__ and that they the deponents saw. Annanais Cooper the other witness to the said will, subscribe his name as a Witness thereto in the Testators presence— [Signed:] Nathan Woodhull jun Surrogate.” ===Sources=== *New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999: Wills and Administrations (New York County, New York), 1680-1804; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (New York County); Probate Place: New York, New York {{Ancestry Record|8800|4657408}} |Name:| Josiah Eivison [Peirson] |Residence Place:|Bridganp, Suffolk, New York |Probate Date:|25 May 1782 |Inferred Death Date:|1782 * “The word ‘Pickle’ for ‘Pightel,’ is an obsolete word, meaning a small yard, or enclosure on the premises.” Source: The Sixth Volume of Record of Southampton, L.I., N.Y. Being Abstracts of Vol II of Deeds in Town Clerk’s Office. Eds. Pelletreau, William S & Early, James A ; Publisher Southampton Town Clerk’s Office (1915) Page 165

LAST WILL and TESTAMENT of MAREEN DUVALL In the name of God Amen. I, Mareen Duvall of the county of Ann Arundel in the Province of Maryland, Merchant, whom am at this present of good and perfect memory but weak in body at this time praised be God and knowing the uncertainty of this Mortal Life am willing for the future peace and quietness of all or any person or persons herein concerned to settle that Estate that it hath pleased the Almighty to bless me with all by this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following. Imprs. First, I bequeath my Soul into the hands of almighty God the Donor of it and my Body to be interred in the ground from whence it was taken and at the discretion of my Exec'x hereafter named in sure and certain hope of the resurrection to Eternal Life through our Lord Jesus Christ. Item. I give and bequeath unto my well beloved wife Mary Duvall this plantation whereon I now dwell during her natural life without any trouble or molestation of either of my sons or daughters or any other person or persons herein mentioned for them and on their behalf. This said plantation being and appertaining to the one moiety of six hundred acres called the Middle Plantation and that my said wife shall and may such use and benefit of the other moiety of land appertaining to this tract with the plantation thereof as shall seem good unto her or as she shall have occasion for timbers and other necessarys for buildings houses and reparations of buildings of houses cask of the like of any necessarys without waste or impeachment of the same and not otherwise during her natural life. Item. I give grant and bequeath unto my son Lewis Duvall all that my three hundred acres of land and plantation whereon my eldest son Mareen Duvall now dwelleth it being a moiety lying on the South East part or end of six hundred acres of land called the Middle Plantation and situate in the County of Ann Arundel aforesaid to have and to hold the said plantation and to the heirs of his body lawfully begotten forever and for want of such issue then my will is that the same be and go to the next heir or heiress by and from me lawfully and lineally descended. Item. I give grant and bequeath to my son Lewis Duvall my now dwelling plantation after the decease of my loving wife Mary Duvall with the three hundred acres of land whereon the same is situated it being the other moiety of the aforesaid six hundred acres of land called the Middle Plantation situate in the County of Ann Arundel aforesaid to have and to hold the said plantation and moiety viz: The three hundred acres of land besides the plantation and tract unto him my said son Lewis Duvall and to the heirs of his body lawfully begotten forever and in such case of default of such issue then to descend to the next heir or heiress by and from me lawfully and lineally descended. Item. I give Grant and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Duvall that three hundred seventy five acres of land called and known by the name of Bowdels Choice lying situate in the County of Calvert and adjoining to a place called by the name of Boares Creek to have and to hold the same unto her and the heirs of her body lawfully born and begotten forever and in case of default of such issue then to be and to go to the next heir or heiress of from and by me lawfully and lineally descended. Item. I give and bequeath unto my son Benjamin Duvall two hundred acres of land it being a moiety or one half part of four hundred acres of land called and known by the name of Howertons Range lying situate and being in the County of Calvert aforesaid and that part or moiety that lyeth on the South side of the said four hundred acres it being equally divided to have and to hold the same unto him my said son Benjamin and to the heirs of his body lawfully begotten forever. And in default of such issue then my will is that the same said moiety or part shall fall or go to the next heir or heiress of or from me legally and lineally descended. Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter Katherine Duvall two hundred acres of land it being the other half or moiety of that four hundred acres aforesaid called Howertons Range and that half or moiety lying on the North Part or side thereof to have and to hold the same unto her my said daughter Katherine and unto the heirs of her body lawfully begotten and born forever and in default of such issue then my will is that the same part or moiety be and go unto the next heir or heiress of by or from me lineally descended. Item. I give grant and bequeath unto my son Mareen Duvall the younger born unto me by my late wife Susanna all that my three hundred acres of land called The Plains lying in Calvert County aforesaid to have and to hold the same unto him my said son Mareen the younger as aforesaid and to the heirs of his body lawfully begotten forever and in default of such issue then my will is that the same return to the next heir or heiress of by and from me lawfully and lineally descended. Item. I give grant and bequeath unto my daughter Mary Duvall all that my three hundred and twenty acres of land and plantation called and known by the name of Morleys Grove lying situate in the County of Ann Arundel and also three hundred acres of land called Morleys Lott lying in the said County of Ann Arundel to have and to hold the same two tracts containing six hundred and seventy acres of land to her my said daughter Mary Duvall and the heirs of her body lawfully begotten and born forever and for default of such issue then it is my will that the same be and go to the next heir or heiress of by or from me lawfully and lineally descended. Item. I give grant and bequeath unto my youngest daughter Johanna Duvall all that my three hundred and eleven acres of land called and known by the name of Larkins Choice lying and being in the county of Ann Arundel aforesaid to have and to hold the same unto her my said daughter Johanna and to the heirs of her body lawfully born and begotten forever and for want of such issue then my will is that the same go be and return to the next heir or heiress of from or by me lawfully and lineally descended. Item. It is my will and desire if my youngest child or children should die without such heirs or heiresses as before nominated and express so that there will be none under them to succeed and possess the said lands by me bequeathed then in case of default of such issue to fall and go to by descent then my will is that such and so many of them if any should so die as afore that then their said land shall ascend and go back to the first heir or heiress at law and so to be and remain to the rightful heirs and heiresses from and so descended as aforesaid to the longest lived of my posterity. Item. It is my will and desire that my said children before mentioned be and remain with my wife that now is during their minorities and it is my further will that my sons be free and of capacity to work for themselves when they come to the age of eighteen years and my daughters at the age of sixteen years not questioning but that my said wife will be loving and tender unto them and I do hereby conjoin her to use her endeavor to educate them in that fear of God and obedience to man. Item. I give and grant unto my daughter Johanna that two hundred acres of land called Duvalls Range lying situate in County of Ann Arundel aforesaid to have and to hold the same unto her the said Johanna and the heirs of her body begotten forever and in case of default of such issue then to return and ascend the heir male next unto her and preceding her and in default of such heirs then to ascend to the heirs or heiress next lawfully descended from me. Item. I give grant and bequeath unto my son John Duvall five shillings Sterling money of England to be paid unto him after my decease by my Executrix hereafter named. Item. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Eleanor Roberts the wife of John Roberts five shillings Sterling money of England to be paid unto her after my decease by my Executrix hereafter named. Item. I give and bequeath unto my son Samuel Duvall five shillings Sterling to be paid by my Executrix as aforesaid unto him after my decease. Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Duvall one hundred and fifty pounds Sterling money of England to be paid her by my Executrix hereafter named after my decease when she shall come to the age of sixteen years or day of marriage which shall first happen. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Mareen the eldest of that name five shillings Sterling money of England to be paid unto him by my Executrix hereafter named after my decease. Item. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Johanna Duvall one hundred and fifty pounds Sterling money of England to be paid unto her by my Executrix after my decease when she shall come to the age of sixteen years or day of marriage which shall happen first. Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Duvall one hundred and fifty pounds Sterling money of England to be paid by my Executrix unto her after my decease when she shall come to the age of sixteen years or at the day of marriage. Item. I give unto my daughter Katherine Duvall one hundred and fifty pounds Sterling money to be paid unto her by my Executrix after my decease when she shall come to the age of sixteen years or day of marriage which shall first happen. Item. I give and bequeath unto my son Mareen Duvall the younger son of my late wife Susannah one hundred and fifty pounds of good and lawful money of England to be paid unto him after my decease by my Executrix hereafter named when he shall come to be the age of one and twenty years. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Benjamin Duvall one hundred and fifty pounds Sterling money of England to be paid unto him after my decease by my Executrix as hereafter shall be named when he shall come to the age of one and twenty years. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Lewis Duvall one hundred and fifty pounds good and lawful money of England to be paid unto him by my Executrix when he shall come to the age of one and twenty years after my decease. Item. It is my will and desire that if any of my sons or daughters should decease in the interval before they come to their full age herein specified that then their part or portions being one hundred and fifty pounds Sterling be equally divided so and given to the survivors by equal proportion to say amongst my sons and daughters herein concerned viz; that one hundred and fifty pounds each. Item. I give and bequeath to my son John Duvall all my wearing apparel and my silver tobacco box to be given unto him by my Executrix after my decease. Item. It is my desire that all and whatsoever debts I owe to any person whomsoever in right or conscience and property be paid by my Executrix hereafter named. Last I do make constitute ordain and appoint my trusty and well beloved wife Mary Duvall to be my whole and sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament and in case of mortality or death then it is my will to constitute and appoint my son beloved son John Duvall and my aforesaid son Lewis and my son in law Robert Tyler to be my co-executors to act and do according to the office of executors for the good welfair and benefit of my said children. Item. I do nominate constitute and appoint that according to my earnest desire and request my trusty and well beloved children and supervisors as well as co-executors in case of my wife’s mortality will see this my will and testament duly and truly performed according to the true intent and meaning of it. And lastly all former wills and Testaments either oral or written I do by these presents make null and void and of no effect and do ratify and confirm this my last Will and Testament and do so publish and declare the same in the presence of the witnesses here after named and for a testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this second day of August Anno Dom 1694. Memorand. That I give and bequeath to my daughter Susanna one silver tankard to be given by my Executrix after my decease. Item. And further my will is that if any of those my heirs as before nominated shall intermarry with any particular person without the knowledge and advice or consent of these my Executors or Executrix as above mentioned that then it shall be left to the discretion of my Executrix or Executors as before mentioned whether to assist them with the aforesaid moneys that is bequeathed and granted to them by this my last Will and Testament and if so be that it shall please this my Executrix and beloved wife Mary Duvall to refuse the management of this my last Will and Testament then she is quietly to possess and enjoy the thirds of my estate and the entire care and management of the rest of my estate to remain in the breasts of my Executors as above named to see that this my last will and desire be duly and truly executed and performed. In testimony whereof I have set my hand and sealed it with my seal the day and year first above mentioned Mareen Duvall (Seal) This was published and declared to be the last Will and Testament of Mareen Duvall, Merchant in manner and form as above before us. Testes: William Roper - William Goodman - Richard Chester - Jervis Morgan - Clement Davis. Under the foregoing Will was subscribed thus viz: This will in common form proved this 13th August, 1694, before me. Henry Boyle - Dep'ty Comm'sy

[[Ross-34539|Margaret Alison (Ross) Reed (1787-1838)]] In the name of God Amen, I Margaret A, Reed of the County of Jefferson
in the State of Mississippi being of a Sound and disposing mind-
memory and understanding considering the certainty of death and
the uncertainty of the time thereof; and being desirous to settle my Worldly
affairs and thusly be the better prepared to leave this world when it
Shall please the almighty God to call me hence do therefore, make and
publish this my last will & Testament in manner and form following;
That is to say First and principally I commit my soul to the Hands
of almighty God who gave it and my body to the Earth to be decently
buried at the discretion of my Executor herein after named & appointed
and after my debts & formal charges are paid I devise and bequeath
as follows. Item- I give and devise unto the Reverand Zebulan Butler
of Port Gibson & Dr Stephen Duncan of Natchez my plantation called
and known by the name of “Ridges”, Situated in Jefferson County
aforesaid adjoining the “Prospect Hill” plantation containing sixteen
hundred acres more or less to them said Zebulan Butler and
Dr Stephen Duncan their heirs & assigns in fee simple forever-
Item- I devise and bequeath to the aforesaid Zebulan Butler & Stephen
Duncan the following named Negro Slaves one hundred & twenty three in
Number, now on my plantation aforesaid and all their increase
Of the following ages and families as herein after set (overwritten)to wit;
1 John Clark aged 24- 2 Ally 20- 3 Henrietta 8
4 Washington 1
5 Ossy- 24 - 6 Susan 24
7 Mary Scott 25
(overwritten #) Edward Pinkney 23
(page 1) 9 Tenny 45 - 10 Russill 17- 11 Lucy 15 - 12 Grace 13
13 Hannibal 10 - 14 Murphy 7-
15 George 28 - 16 Mary 16-
17 Mary 38 - 18-Ben -10 19-Laura15
20 Duicilla 20
21 Lytleton 42- 22 Becky 36 - 23 Cassandia 13
24 Yorke 10 – 25 Stepney(?) 8 - 26 Margaret 2
27 Robert 26 - 28 Caroline 24 - 29 Alford 4
30 William Henry 2
31 Lou Brown 22 32 Lucy 23 – 33 Eliza 3
34 Mystella 1
35 Lucinda 21- 36 Letty 21 - 37 Kitty 20
38 Richard 32 - 39 Adaline 31- 40 Catherine 13
41 Agnys 11 - 42 Christopher 8 - 43 Philip 6
44 D. Webster 2
45 Sam 40 - 46 Rachal 35 - 47 Gallagher 19
48 Jeffery 12 - 49 Janie 6
50 Willis 42 - 51 Peggy 30 – 52 William 12 - 53 Solomon 6-
54 Sylvia 4 55 Caty 2-
56 Judah 58 - 57 (Da?plny) 11
58 Daniele 40
59 Charles 38 - 60 Harriet 22
61 Jim 40 - 62 Fanny 38 - 63 (Torue?) 21- 64 Elsey 16
65 Harriett 14 - 66 Isaac 18 – 67 Fielding 12 - 68 Emma 4-
69 Gabriel 9 - 70 May 7 - 71 Patsy 2
72 Esther 35 - 78 Lissi 6- 74 Gabriella 1-
75 Toby 30 - 76 Sally. J 34 - 77 Bennett 15-
78 LeeBoy 15 - 79 Valereous 11 - 80 Nancy 7 - 81 Prinny 8
82 Bosan 3 - 83 Indy 1-
84 Fenton 27 85 Milly – 86 Mary Ann 5
87 Lafayette 3 88 Francis Miland 1-
89 Steven 52 - 90 Leroy 52 - 91 James(?) Archer 18
92 Elias 16 - 93 John Brown 20
94 Ambrose 24 - 95 Elvira 23
96 Tanay 25 - 97 Mariah 22
98 Tom 30 – 99 Buoy 23 --100 Maria
101 Milton 24 – 102 Sally 26 - 103 Parlam 11
104 Mary 7 – 105 Mathew 1
106 Harry 48 - 107 George Till 20
108 Alford 26 – 109 Betsy 24 – 110 Camilli 1-
111 Viney 50 – 112 John Storm 12 - 113 Susan 11
114 James Colis 30 - 115 Daphiney 32 - 116 Clopatia 14-
117 Harriett 12 - 118 Epsey 11 - 119 Grace 9-
120 Scipio 8 - 121 Fanny 4 - 122 Josephine 2
123 Linda 1
Item- I give and bequeath unto William Reid Chaplain of Claiborn –
County the sum of three thousand dollars & hereby instruct my Executors
to pay over the same- Item I devise & Bequeath all the rest and
(page 2) residue of my Estate Real personal & mixed to be equally divided Between
The said Zebulan Butler and Dr Stephen Duncan- Item-and Lastly I do
hereby Constitute & appoint my worthy friends Zebulan Butler and
Dr Stephen Duncan in whom I (?) this solemn confidence to be Executors
of this my last will & Testament revoking & annulling all former
Wills by me made heretofore Ratifying & Confirming this & none other to
be my last Will & Testament and I hereby Release my Executor from-
giving Bonds or Security for the discharge of this duty- In testimony thereof
I have hereunto Set my hand & affixed my Seal this fourteenth day of June
In the Year of Our Lord Eighteen hundred & Thirty Eight
Signed sealed published and declared Margaret. A. Reed
By M(?) Margaret A Reede as her last-
Will & Testament in the presence of us
Who at the request of her in her presence
And in the presence of Each other have
Subscribed our names as witnesses-
Thereunto. Witness our hands & Seal-
This 14th day of June 1838—
Wm.
Jas. Chamberlain
J.J. Maynrd
Codicil I Margaret . A. Reed having further Considered the foregoing last Will & Testament
Think it proper to make & publish the following Codicil or addition thereto-
Having certain Information that an Effort Will be made to invalidate
or annul the last will & Testament of my late beloved & venerated father –
Capt Isaac Ross of Prospect Hill, Jefferson County Mississippi in the Event
of Said will & Testament being legally Pronounced null & void and his Cherished
and benevolent plan of Colonizing his Slaves in Liberia in Africa thereby be-
frustrated I do hereby as the Daughter of said Isaac Ross and as one
of his three surviving heirs at his decease claim one third part of said
Estate and herby give& Bequeath all property real and personal & mixed
to which I shall become Entitled thereby to Zebulan Butler of Port Gibson
and Stephen Duncan of Natchez Both of the State of Mississippi-
In testimony where of I have hereto set my hand & affixed my seal this-
Fourth day of September AD 1838
Signed Sealed published and Margaret. A. Reed
declared by Margaret A Reed
as a Codicil to her last will and
Testament in the presence of us who at the Request
of her in her presence & in the presence of Each-
other have Subscribed our names as witnesses thereto-
Witness our Hands & Seals this fourth day of Sept. A.D. 1838
Jas. C Fooz
John T Brown
Laura Cross(?)
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Last Will and Testament of Margaret A. Reed
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Margarett A. Reed, Executrix of Thomas B. Reed, p 92-93 ==Sources==

Dated this 12th day of July 1883. I hereby declare this record the last will and testament of [[Devin-180|Owen Alban Devin]] late of Warrington, Lancashire, England, tinsmith and of Kirkgate, Leith, Scotland, Stationer. I went to America in 1869. The only property I then had (except some 150£ in cash) was The Hill Street property in Warrington which I bequeathed by way of sale to save trouble and expense, and divided the same equally amongst my Three sons James, William, and Alban, that deed remains with one alteration, William agrees to transfer his third share to his youngest brother Alban in consideration of receiving One Hundred Pounds so that Alban will receive two thirds of eight shillings per week from The Hill Street property in Lancashire as a stipend for life. At his death the shares revert to his eldest brother James and his heirs forever. I bequeath to my eldest son James all that freehold property in Hill Street warrington subject to the above exceptions. At Alban’s death to descend to James and his heirs for ever. I likewise bequeath to him Seven Hundred Pounds in cash. To my son William I bequeath the mortgage deed of bond over the public house bar vaults being No, 5 Hill Place, Edinburgh the sum of one thousand pounds as money lent upon the property to William and his heirs for ever, along with the stock in shop, fixtures, household furniture r.e which I occupied in in 92 Kirkgate, Leith to William and his heirs for ever. To my youngest son besides the above mentioned property I bequeath to him One Hundred Pounds Sterling. (Signed) Owen Alban Devin, witness Hugh Monteith, Labourer 52 Kirkgate, Leith, witness Matthew Winlay, confectioner, 89 Kirkgate, Leith Leith 17 September 1884. This is the settlement by the deceased Owen Albin Devin referred to in oath by me of this date to the inventory of this personal estate (signed) William Devin, William McIntosh J.P.

'''George Washington’s Last Will and Testament''' [Mount Vernon, 9 July 1799] In the name of God amen I George Washington of Mount Vernon—a citizen of the United States, and lately Pr⟨es⟩ident of the same, do make, ordai⟨n⟩ and declare this Instrument; w⟨hic⟩h is written with my own hand ⟨an⟩d every page thereof subscribed ⟨wit⟩h my name, to be my last Will & ⟨Tes⟩tament, revoking all others.
⟨I⟩mprimus. All my ⟨deb⟩ts, of which there are but few, and none of magnitude, are to be punctu⟨al⟩ly and speedily paid—and the Legaci⟨es he⟩reinafter bequeathed, are to be disc⟨ha⟩rged as soon as circumstances will ⟨pe⟩rmit, and in the manner directe⟨d⟩.
⟨I⟩tem. To my dearl⟨y be⟩loved wife Martha Washington ⟨I⟩ give and bequeath the use, profit ⟨an⟩d benefit of my whole Estate, real and p⟨er⟩sonal, for the term of her natural li⟨fe⟩—except such parts thereof as are sp⟨e⟩cifically disposed of hereafter: ⟨My i⟩mproved lot in the Town of Alex⟨andria, situated on⟩ Pitt & Cameron ⟨streets, I give to her and⟩ her heirs forev⟨er;1 as I also do my⟩ household & Kitc⟨hen⟩ furniture of every sort & kind, with the liquors and groceries which may be on hand at the time of my decease; to be used & disposed of as she may think proper.
⟨Ite⟩m Upon the decease ⟨of⟩ my wife, it is my Will & desire th⟨at⟩ all the Slaves which I hold in ⟨my⟩ own right, shall receive their free⟨dom⟩. To emancipate them during ⟨her⟩ life, would, tho’ earnestly wish⟨ed by⟩ me, be attended with such insu⟨pera⟩ble difficulties on account of thei⟨r interm⟩ixture by Marriages with the ⟨dow⟩er Negroes, as to excite the most pa⟨in⟩ful sensations, if not disagreeabl⟨e c⟩onsequences from the latter, while ⟨both⟩ descriptions are in the occupancy ⟨of⟩ the same Proprietor; it not being ⟨in⟩ my power, under the tenure by which ⟨th⟩e Dower Negroes are held, to man⟨umi⟩t them. And whereas among ⟨thos⟩e who will recieve freedom ac⟨cor⟩ding to this devise, there may b⟨e so⟩me, who from old age or bodily infi⟨rm⟩ities, and others who on account of ⟨the⟩ir infancy, that will be unable to ⟨su⟩pport themselves; it is m⟨y Will and de⟩sire that all who ⟨come under the first⟩ & second descrip⟨tion shall be comfor⟩tably cloathed & ⟨fed by my heirs while⟩ they live; and that such of the latter description as have no parents living, or if living are unable, or unwilling to provide for them, shall be bound by the Court until they shall arrive at the ag⟨e⟩ of twenty five years; and in cases where no record can be produced, whereby their ages can be ascertained, the judgment of the Court, upon its own view of the subject, shall be adequate and final. The Negros thus bound, are (by their Masters or Mistresses) to be taught to read & write; and to be brought up to some useful occupation, agreeably to the Laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, providing for the support of Orphan and other poor Children. and I do hereby expressly forbid the Sale, or transportation out of the said Commonwealth, of any Slave I may die possessed of, under any pretence whatsoever. And I do moreover most pointedly, and most solemnly enjoin it upon my Executors hereafter named, or the Survivors of them, to see that th⟨is cla⟩use respecting Slaves, and every part thereof be religiously fulfilled at the Epoch at which it is directed to take place; without evasion, neglect or delay, after the Crops which may then be on the ground are harvested, particularly as it respects the aged and infirm; seeing that a regular and permanent fund be established for their support so long as there are subjects requiring it; not trusting to the ⟨u⟩ncertain provision to be made by individuals.
2 And to my Mulatto man William (calling himself William Lee) I give immediate freedom; or if he should prefer it (on account of the accidents which ha⟨v⟩e befallen him, and which have rendered him incapable of walking or of any active employment) to remain in the situation he now is, it shall be optional in him to do so: In either case however, I allow him an annuity of thirty dollars during his natural life, whic⟨h⟩ shall be independent of the victuals and cloaths he has been accustomed to receive, if he chuses the last alternative; but in full, with his freedom, if he prefers the first; & this I give him as a test⟨im⟩ony of my sense of his attachment to me, and for his faithful services during the Revolutionary War.
3 Item. To the Trustees (⟨Go⟩vernors, or by whatsoever other name they may be designated) of the Academy in the Town of Alexandria, I give and bequeath, in Trust, four thousand dollars, or in other words twenty of the shares which I hold in the Bank of Alexandria, towards the support of a Free school established at, and annexed to, the said Academy; for the purpose of Educating such Orphan children, or the children of such other poor and indigent persons as are unable to accomplish it with their own means; and who, in the judgment of the Trustees of the said Seminary, are best entitled to the benefit of this donation. The aforesaid twenty shares I give & bequeath in perpetuity; the dividends only of which are to be drawn for, and applied by the said Trustees for the time being, for the uses above mentioned; the stock to remain entire and untouched; unless indications of a failure of the said Bank should be so apparent, or a discontinuance thereof should render a removal of this fund necessary; in either of these cases, the amount of the Stock here devised, is to be vested in some other Bank or public Institution, whereby the interest may with regularity & certainty be drawn, and applied as above. And to prevent misconception, my meaning is, and is hereby declared to be, that these twenty shares are in lieu of, and not in addition to, the thousand pounds given by a missive letter some years ago; in consequence whereof an annuity of fifty pounds has since been paid towards the support of this Institution.
4 Item. Whereas by a Law of the Commonwealth of Virginia, enacted in the year 1785, the Legislature thereof was pleased (as an evidence of Its approbation of the services I had rendered the Public during the Revolution—and partly, I believe, in consideration of my having suggested the vast advantages which the Community would derive from the ex⟨te⟩nsions of its Inland Navigation, under Legislative patronage) to present me with one hundred shares of one hundred dollars each, in the incorporated company established for the purpose of extending the navigation of James River from tide water to the Mountains: and also with fifty shares of one hundred pounds Sterling each, in the Corporation of another company, likewise established for the similar purpose of opening the Navigation of the River Potomac from tide water to Fort Cumberland, the acceptance of which, although the offer was highly honourable, and grateful to my feelings, was refused, as inconsistent with a principle which I had adopted, and had never departed from—namely—not to receive pecuniary compensation for any services I could render my country in its arduous struggle with great Britain, for its Rights; and because I had evaded similar propositions from other States in the Union; adding to this refusal, however, an intimation that, if it should be the pleasure of the Legislature to permit me to appropriate the said shares to public uses, I would receive them on those terms with due sensibility; and this it having consented to, in flattering terms, as will appear by a subsequent Law, and sundry resolutions, in the most ample and honourable manner, I proceed after this recital, for the more correct understanding of the case, to declare—
5 That as it has always been a source of serious regret with me, to see the youth of these United States sent to foreign Countries for the purpose of Education, often before their minds were formed, or they had imbibed any adequate ideas of the happiness of their own; contracting, too frequently, not only habits of dissipation & extravagence, but principles unfriendly to Republican Governmt and to the true & genuine liberties of Mankind; which, thereafter are rarely overcome. For these reasons, it has been my ardent wish to see a plan devised on a liberal scale, which would have a tendency to sprd systemactic ideas through all parts of this rising Empire, thereby to do away local attachments and State prejudices, as far as the nature of things would, or indeed ought to admit, from our National Councils. Looking anxiously forward to the accomplishment of so desirable an object as this is (in my estimation) my mind has not been able to contemplate any plan more likely to effect the measure than the establishment of a UNIVERSITY in a central part of the United States, to which the youth of fortune and talents from all parts thereof might be sent for the completion of their Education in all the branches of polite literature; in arts and Sciences, in acquiring knowledge in the principles of Politics & good Government; and (as a matter of infinite Importance in my judgment) by associating with each other, and forming friendships in Juvenile years, be enabled to free themselves in a proper degree from those local prejudices & habitual jealousies which have just been mentioned; and which, when carried to excess, are never failing sources of disquietude to the Public mind, and pregnant of mischievous consequences to this Country: Under these impressions, so fully dilated,
Item I give and bequeath in perpetuity the fifty shares which I hold in the Potomac Company (under the aforesaid Acts of the Legislature of Virginia) towards the endowment of a UNIVERSITY to be established within the limits of the District of Columbia, under the auspices of the General Government, if that government should incline to extend a fostering hand towards it; and until such Seminary is established, and the funds arising on these shares shall be required for its support, my further Will & desire is that the profit accruing therefrom shall, whenever the dividends are made, be laid out in purchasing Stock in the Bank of Columbia, or some other Bank, at the discretion of my Executors; or by the Treasurer of the United States for the time being under the direction of Congress; provided that Honourable body should Patronize the measure, and the Dividends proceeding from the purchase of such Stock is to be vested in more stock, and so on, until a sum adequate to the accomplishment of the object is obtained, of which I have not the smallest doubt, before many years passes away; even if no aid or encouraged is given by Legislative authority, or from any other source.
6 Item The hundred shares which I held in the James River Company, I have given, and now confirm in perpetuity to, and for the use & benefit of Liberty-Hall Academy, in the County of Rockbridge, in the Commonwealth of Virga.
7 Item I release exonerate and discharge, the Estate of my deceased brother Samuel Washington, from the payment of the money which is due to me for the Land I sold to Philip Pendleton (lying in the County of Berkeley) who assigned the same to him the said Samuel; who, by agreement was to pay me therefor. And whereas by some contract (the purport of which was never communicated to me) between the said Samuel and his son Thornton Washington, the latter became possessed of the aforesaid Land, without any conveyance having passed from me, either to the said Pendleton, the said Samuel, or the said Thornton, and without any consideration having been made, by which neglect neither the legal nor equitable title has been alienated; it rests therefore with me to declare my intentions concerning the Premises—and these are, to give & bequeath the said land to whomsoever the said Thornton Washington (who is also dead) devised the same; or to his heirs forever if he died Intestate: Exonerating the estate of the said Thornton, equally with that of the said Samuel from payment of the purchase money; which, with Interest; agreeably to the original contract with the said Pendleton, would amount to more than a thousand pounds.
8 And whereas two other Sons of my said deceased brother Samuel—namely, George Steptoe Washington and Lawrence [Charles] Augustine Washington, were, by the decease of those to whose care they were committed, brought under my protection, and in conseq[uenc]e have occasioned advances on my part for their Education at College, and other Schools, for their board—cloathing—and other incidental expences, to the amount of near five thousand dollars over and above the Sums furnished by their Estate wch Sum may be inconvenient for them, or their fathers Estate to refund. I do for these reasons acquit them, and the said estate, from the payment thereof. My intention being, that all accounts between them and me, and their fathers estate and me shall stand balanced.
9 Item The balance due to me from the Estate of Bartholomew Dandridge deceased (my wife’s brother) and which amounted on the first day of October 1795 to four hundred and twenty five pounds (as will appear by an account rendered by his deceased son John Dandridge, who was the acting Exr of his fathers Will) I release & acquit from the payment thereof. And the Negros, then thirty three in number) formerly belonging to the said estate, who were taken in execution—sold—and purchased in on my account in the year [ ] and ever since have remained in the possession, and to the use of Mary, Widow of the said Bartholomew Dandridge, with their increase, it is my Will & desire shall continue, & be in her possession, without paying hire, or making compensation for the same for the time past or to come, during her natural life; at the expiration of which, I direct that all of them who are forty years old & upwards, shall receive their freedom; all under that age and above sixteen, shall serve seven years and no longer; and all under sixteen years, shall serve until they are twenty five years of age, and then be free. And to avoid disputes respecting the ages of any of these Negros, they are to be taken to the Court of the County in which they reside, and the judgment thereof, in this relation shall be final; and a record thereof made; which may be adduced as evidence at any time thereafter, if disputes should arise concerning the same. And I further direct, that the heirs of the said Bartholomew Dandridge shall, equally, share the benefits arising from the services of the said negros according to the tenor of this devise, upon the decease of their Mother.
10 Item If Charles Carter who intermarried with my niece Betty Lewis is not sufficiently secured in the title to the lots he had of me in the Town of Fredericksburgh, it is my will & desire that my Executors shall make such conveyances of them as the Law requires, to render it perfect.
11 Item To my Nephew William Augustine Washington and his heirs (if he should conceive them to be objects worth prosecuting) and to his heirs, a lot in the Town of Manchester (opposite to Richmond) No. 265—drawn on my sole account, and also the tenth of one or two, hundred acre lots, and two or three half acre lots in the City, and vicinity of Richmond, drawn in partnership with nine others, all in the lottery of the deceased William Byrd are given—as is also a lot which I purchased of John Hood, conveyed by William Willie and Samuel Gordon Trustees of the said John Hood, numbered 139 in the Town of Edinburgh, in the County of Prince George, State of Virginia.
12 Item To my Nephew Bushrod Washington, I give and bequeath all the Papers in my possession, which relate to my Civel and Military Administration of the affairs of this Country; I leave to him also, such of my private Papers as are worth preserving;
13 and at the decease of wife, and before—if she is not inclined to retain them, I give and bequeath my library of Books and Pamphlets of every kind.
14 Item Having sold Lands which I possessed in the State of Pennsylvania, and part of a tract held in equal right with George Clinton, late Governor of New York, in the State of New York; my share of land, & interest, in the Great Dismal Swamp, and a tract of land which I owned in the County of Gloucester; withholding the legal titles thereto, until the consideration money should be paid. And having moreover leased, & conditionally sold (as will appear by the tenor of the said leases) all my lands upon the Great Kanhawa, and a tract upon Difficult Run, in the county of Loudoun, it is my Will and direction, that whensoever the Contracts are fully, & respectively complied with, according to the spirit; true intent & meaning thereof, on the part of the purchasers, their heirs or Assigns, that then, and in that case, Conveyances are to be made, agreeably to the terms of the said Contracts; and the money arising therefrom, when paid, to be vested in Bank stock; the dividends whereof, as of that also wch is already vested therein, is to inure to my said Wife during her life—but the Stock itself is to remain, & be subject to the general distribution hereafter directed.
15 Item To the Earl of Buchan I recommit “the box made of the Oak that sheltered the Great Sir William Wallace after the battle of Falkirk” presented to me by his Lordship, in terms too flattering for me to repeat, with a request “to pass it, on the event of my decease, to the man in my country, who should appear to merit it best, upon the same conditions that have induced him to send it to me.” Whether easy, or not, to select the man who might comport with his Lordships opinion in this respect, is not for me to say; but conceiving that no disposition of this valuable curiosity can be more eligable than the re-commitment of it to his own Cabinet, agreeably to the original design of the Goldsmiths Company of Edenburgh, who presented it to him, and at his request, consented that is should be transferred to me; I do give & bequeath the same to his Lordship, and in case of his decease, to his heir with my grateful thanks for the distinguished honour of presenting it to me; and more especially for the favourable sentiments with which he accompanied it.
16 Item To my brother Charles Washington I give & bequeath the gold headed Cane left me by Doctr Franklin in his Will. I add nothing to it, because of the ample provision I have made for his Issue.
17 To the acquaintances and friends of my Juvenile years, Lawrence Washington & Robert Washington of Chotanck, I give my other two gold headed Canes, having my Arms engraved on them; and to each (as they will be useful where they live) I leave one of the Spy-glasses which constituted part of my equipage during the late War.
18 To my compatriot in arms, and old & intimate friend Doctr Craik, I give my Bureau (or as the Cabinet makers call it, Tambour Secretary) and the circular chair—an appendage of my Study.
19 To Doctor David Stuart I give my large shaving & dressing Table, and my Telescope.
20 To the Reverend, now Bryan, Lord Fairfax, I give a Bible in three large folio volumes, with notes, presented to me by the Right reverend Thomas Wilson, Bishop of Sodor & Man.
21 To General de la Fayette I give a pair of finely wrought steel Pistols, taken from the enemy in the Revolutionary War.
22 To my Sisters in law Hannah Washington & Mildred Washington; to my friends Eleanor Stuart, Hannah Washington of Fairfield, and Elizabeth Washington of Hayfield, I give, each, a mourning Ring of the value of one hundred dollars. These bequests are not made for the intrinsic value of them, but as mementos of my esteem & regard.
23 To Tobias Lear, I give the use of the Farm which he now holds, in virtue of a Lease from me to him and his deceased wife (for and during their natural lives) free from Rent, during his life; at the expiration of which, it is to be disposed as is hereinafter directed.
24 To Sally B. Haynie (a distant relation of mine) I give and bequeath three hundred dollars.
25 To Sarah Green daughter of the deceased Thomas Bishop,26 & to Ann Walker daughter of Jno. Alton, also deceased, I give, each—one hundred dollars, in consideration of the attachment of their fathers to me; each of whom having lived nearly forty years in my family.
27 To each of my Nephews, William Augustine Washington, George Lewis, George Steptoe Washington, Bushrod Washington and Samuel Washington, I give one of the Swords or Cutteaux of which I may die possessed; and they are to chuse in the order they are named. These Swords are accompanied with an injunction not to unsheath them for the purpose of shedding blood, except it be for self defence, or in defence of their Country and its rights; and in the latter case, to keep them unsheathed, and prefer falling with them in their hands, to the relinquishment thereof.
28 And now Having gone through these specific devises, with explanations for the more correct understanding of the meaning and design of them; I proceed to the distribution of the more important parts of my Estate, in manner following—
⟨Fi⟩rst To my Nephew Bushrod Washington and his heirs (partly in consideration of an intimation to his deceased father while we were Bachelors, & he had kindly undertaken to superintend my Estate during my Military Services in the former War between Great Britain & France, that if I should fall therein, Mount Vernon (then less extensive in domain than at present) should become his property) I give and bequeath all that part thereof which is comprehended within the following limits—viz.—Beginning at the ford of Dogue run, near my Mill, and extending along the road, and bounded thereby as it now goes, & ever has gone since my recollection of it, to the ford of little hunting Creek at the Gum spring until it comes to a knowl, opposite to an old road which formerly passed through the lower field of Muddy hole Farm; at which, on the north side of the said road are three red, or Spanish Oaks marked as a corner, and a stone placed. thence by a line of trees to be marked, rectangular to the back line, or outer boundary of the tract between Thomson Mason & myself. thence with that line Easterly (now double ditching with a Post & Rail fence thereon) to the run of little hunting Creek. thence with that run which is the boundary between the Lands of the late Humphrey Peake and me, to the tide water of the said Creek; thence by that water to Potomac River. thence with the River to the mouth of Dogue Creek. and thence with the said Dogue Creek to the place of beginning at the aforesaid ford; containing upwards of four thousand Acres, be the same more or less—together with the Mansion house and all other buildings and improvemts thereon.
29 Second In consideration of the consanguinity between them and my wife, being as nearly related to her as to myself, as on account of the affection I had for, and the obligation I was under to, their father when living, who from his youth had attached himself to my person, and followed my fortunes through the viscissitudes of the late Revolution—afterwards devoting his time to the Superintendence of my private concerns for many years, whilst my public employments rendered it impracticable for me to do it myself, thereby affording me essential Services, and always performing them in a manner the most felial and respectful—for these reasons I say, I give and bequeath to George Fayette Washington, and Lawrence [Charles] Augustine Washington and their heirs, my Estate East of little hunting Creek, lying on the River Potomac; including the Farm of 360 Acres, Leased to Tobias Lear as noticed before, and containing in the whole, by Deeds, Two thousand and Seventy seven acres—be it more or less. Which said Estate it is my Will & desire should be equitably, & advantegeously divided between them, according to quantity, quality & other circumstances when the youngest shall have arrived at the age of twenty one years, by three judicious and disinterested men; one to be chosen by each of the brothers, and the third by these two. In the meantime, [489] if the termination of my wife’s interest therein should have ceased, the profits arising therefrom are to be applied for th[e]ir joint uses and benefit.
30 Third And whereas it has always been my intention, since my expectation of having Issue has ceased, to consider the Grand children of my wife in the same light as I do my own relations, and to act a friendly part by them; more especially by the two whom we have reared from their earliest infancy—namely—Eleanor Parke Custis, & George Washington Parke Custis. And whereas the former of these hath lately intermarried with Lawrence Lewis, a son of my deceased Sister Betty Lewis, by which union the inducement to provide for them both has been increased; Wherefore, I give & bequeath to the said Lawrence Lewis & Eleanor Parke Lewis, his wife, and their heirs, the residue of my Mount Vernon Estate, not already devised to my Nephew Bushrod Washington; comprehended within the following description—viz.—All the land North of the Road leading from the ford of Dogue run to the Gum spring as described in the devise of the other part of the tract, to Bushrod Washington, until it comes to the Stone & three red or Spanish Oaks on the knowl. thence with the rectangular line to the back line (between Mr Mason & me)—thence with that line westerly, along the new double ditch to Dogue run, by the tumbling Dam of my Mill; thence with the said run to the ford aforementioned; to which I add all the Land I possess West of the said Dogue run, & Dogue Crk—bounded Easterly & Southerly thereby; together with the Mill, Distillery, and all other houses & improvements on the premises, making together about two thousand Acres—be it more or less.
31 Fourth Actuated by the principal already mentioned, I give and bequeath to George Washington Parke Custis, the Grandson of my wife, and my Ward, and to his heirs, the tract I hold on four mile run in the vicinity of Alexandria, containing one thousd two hundred acres, more or less, & my entire Square, number twenty one, in the City of Washington.
32 Fifth All the rest and residue of my Estate, real & personal—not disposed of in manner aforesaid—In whatsoever consisting—wheresoever lying—and whensoever found—a schedule of which, as far as is recollected, with a reasonable estimate of its value, is hereunto annexed—I desire may be sold by my Executors at such times—in such manner—and on such credits (if an equal, valid, and satisfactory distribution of the specific property cannot be made without) as, in their judgment shall be most conducive to the interest of the parties concerned; and the monies arising therefrom to be divided into twenty three equal parts, and applied as follow33—viz. To William Augustine Washington, Elizabeth Spotswood, Jane Thornton, and the heirs of Ann Ashton; son, and daughters of my deceased brother Augustine Washington, I give and bequeath four parts; that is—one part to each of them.
34 To Fielding Lewis, George Lewis, Robert Lewis, Howell Lewis & Betty Carter, sons and daughter of my deceased Sister Betty Lewis, I give & bequeath five other parts—one to each of them.
35 To George Steptoe Washington, Lawrence Augustine Washington, Harriot Parks, and the heirs of Thornton Washington, sons & daughter of my deceased brother Samuel Washington, I give and bequeath other four parts, one part to each of them.
36 To Corbin Washington, and the heirs of Jane Washington, Son & daughter of my deceased brother John Augustine Washington, I give & bequeath two parts; one part to each of them.
37 To Samuel Washington, Francis Ball & Mildred Hammond, son & daughters of my Brother Charles Washington, I give & bequeath three parts; one part to each of them. And to George Fayette Washington[,] Charles Augustine Washington & Maria Washington, sons and daughter of my deceased Nephew Geo: Augustine Washington, I give one other part; that is—to each a third of that part.
38 To Elizabeth Parke Law, Martha Parke Peter, and Eleanor Parke Lewis, I give and bequeath three other parts, that is a part to each of them.
39 And to my Nephews Bushrod Washington & Lawrence Lewis, and to my ward, the grandson of My wife, I give and bequeath one other part; that is, a third thereof to each of them. And if it should so happen, that any of the persons whose names are here ennumerated (unknown to me) should now be deceased—or should die before me, that in either of these cases, the heirs of such deceased person shall, notwithstanding, derive all the benefits of the bequest; in the same manner as if he, or she, was actually living at the time.
And by way of advice, I recommend it to my Executors not to be precipitate in disposing of the landed property (herein directed to be sold) if from temporary causes the Sale thereof should be dull; experience having fully evinced, that the price of land (especially above the Falls of the Rivers, & on the Western Waters) have been progressively rising, and cannot be long checked in its increasing value. And I particularly recommend it to such of the Legatees (under this clause of my Will) as can make it convenient, to take each a share of my Stock in the Potomac Company in preference to the amount of what it might sell for; being thoroughly convinced myself, that no uses to which the money can be applied will be so productive as the Tolls arising from this navigation when in full operation (and this from the nature of things it must be ’ere long) and more especially if that of the Shanondoah is added thereto.
The family Vault at Mount Vernon requiring repairs, and being improperly situated besides, I desire that a new one of Brick, and upon a larger Scale, may be built at the foot of what is commonly called the Vineyard Inclosure, on the ground which is marked out. In which my remains, with those of my deceased relatives (now in the old Vault) and such others of my family as may chuse to be entombed there, may be deposited. And it is my express desire that my Corpse may be Interred in a private manner, without parade, or funeral Oration.
40 Lastly I constitute and appoint my dearly beloved wife Martha Washington, My Nephews William Augustine Washington, Bushrod Washington, George Steptoe Washington, Samuel Washington, & Lawrence Lewis, & my ward George Washington Parke Custis (when he shall have arrived at the age of twenty years) Executrix & Executors of this Will & testament,
41 In the construction of which it will readily be perceived that no professional character has been consulted, or has had any Agency in the draught—and that, although it has occupied many of my leisure hours to digest, & to through it into its present form, it may, notwithstanding, appear crude and incorrect. But having endeavoured to be plain, and explicit in all Devises—even at the expence of prolixity, perhaps of tautology, I hope, and trust, that no disputes will arise concerning them; but if, contrary to expectation, the case should be otherwise from the want of legal expression, or the usual technical terms, or because too much or too little has been said on any of the Devises to be consonant with law, My Will and direction expressly is, that all disputes (if unhappily any should arise) shall be decided by three impartial and intelligent men, known for their probity and good understanding; two to be chosen by the disputants—each having the choice of one—and the third by those two. Which three men thus chosen, shall, unfettered by Law, or legal constructions, declare their sense of the Testators intention; and such decision is, to all intents and purposes to be as binding on the Parties as if it had been given in the Supreme Court of the United States.
In witness of all, and of each of the things herein contained, I have set my hand and Seal, this ninth day of July, in the year One thousand seven hundred and ninety [nine] and of the Independence of the United States the twenty fourth.
'''Notes''' ADS, ViFfCh; copy, Fairfax County Will Book H–1, 1–23, ViFfCh.
Several pages of Washington’s original will in the Fairfax County Courthouse have been damaged; our reading of mutilated words has been taken from The Will of General George Washington: To Which Is Annexed, A Schedule of His Property, Directed to Be Sold (Alexandria, Va., 1800). 1. Washington bought the lot in Alexandria and built the house on it before the Revolution. It was the only piece of property he left outright to his wife Martha. The Virginia Assembly in 1762 voted to extend the limits of the town of Alexandria, and on 9 May 1763 fifty-eight one-half-acre lots in the expanded town were offered for sale at public auction. Washington purchased two of the lots: in 1764 he paid John Alexander, Jr., £38 for lot no. 112, at Prince and Pitt streets, and £10.10 for lot no. 118, at Pitt and Cameron streets. In the spring of 1769 he engaged Richard Lake (Leak, Leake) and Edward Rigdon to build a house on the second of these lots. The first payment to men working on the house was made in June 1769 and the last in August 1771. Washington’s accounts show that over the two years he paid £59.16.1½ to Lake, £30.19.2 to the joiner Rigdon, £5.10 to cabinetmaker James Connell, £16.11.8 to plasterer Matthew Lawson, and £9.15.4 to housepainter William Bushby, which would indicate that he was out of pocket only £131.7.7½ for house and lot. A quarter of a century later he wrote Lear that he had been told his property at the corner of Pitt and Cameron streets would bring as much as £2,000 if offered for sale.
Washington’s first tenant in Alexandria, Dr. William Brown, came to Virginia from the University of Edinburgh in 1770 and lived and practiced medicine in the house for a decade or so. When Brown moved at the end of 1785 or early 1786 to another house in town, he was paying an annual rent of £60, the same amount paid by his successor, William Halley, who rented the house in 1786. In November 1788, upon learning that Bushrod Washington wished to move to Alexandria and practice law there, Washington offered the house to his nephew “Rent free till you can find a more convenient one.” Shortly thereafter Washington left for New York to assume the presidency, and for a time he lost sight of what was being done about the house. In December 1792 he instructed his farm manager, Anthony Whitting, to find out whether it was occupied and, if not, to secure a renter. Six months later Washington confessed to a man named Cleon [493] Moore that he knew nothing of the status of his property and asked his friend John Fitzgerald of Alexandria to arrange for its rental to Moore. Upon investigation, Fitzgerald found living in the house a woman with young children, whose husband was away on a trip to Boston. It turned out that the family, “orderly though poor,” had rented the house from Washington’s farm manager before his death in June 1793. In October 1793 Washington talked with the young man and agreed to allow him to remain in the house with his family in return for keeping it in good repair.
Washington decided in the fall of 1793 to fix up his Alexandria house for Frances Bassett (Fanny) Washington and her three little children. Fanny Washington, Martha Washington’s niece, and her husband, Washington’s beloved nephew George Augustine Washington, had lived at Mount Vernon since shortly before their marriage in 1785. After George Augustine’s death in January 1793, Fanny declined the pressing invitation of the Washingtons that she make Mount Vernon her permanent home with her children, declaring that she would follow the advice given by her husband before his death that she find a house in Alexandria so as to provide for the education of her children, Anna Maria and the two little boys. After receiving and accepting Washington’s offer of the Alexandria house, in November 1793 Fanny Washington asked that a story be added to it, which was not done, but Washington did agree to pave the cellar of the house and to have “one end of the stable laid with plank . . . to accomodate the servants” whom she “was obliged to carry” with her. Washington also took it upon himself to acquire wallpaper in Philadelphia for the house, while Martha Washington arranged to have furniture made in Philadelphia and shipped to Alexandria for her niece. At the end of the summer of 1794 the young widow finally moved into the sand-colored house with its red roof at the corner of Pitt and Cameron streets, but she lived in it for only a little over a year. Twelve months later she married Tobias Lear, Washington’s former and future secretary, and in the fall of 1795 she moved with her children across the river to Georgetown where her new husband was then in business. In December 1795 Lear reported to Washington that he had succeeded in renting the house in Alexandria “for Sixty Pounds Curr. Per Annum to Nath[anie]l Washington who will go into it immediately.” The new tenant kept the house for no more than a year; at the end of 1797 Washington rented it at the same rate to his former commission agent, Philip Marsteller, a merchant in the town. The first item in Martha Washington’s will reads: “I give and devise to my Nephew Bartholomew Dandridge and his Heirs, my lot in the town of Alexandria situate on Pitt and Cameron Streets devised to me by my late Husband George Washington deceased” (Fields, Papers of Martha Washington, 406).
See GW to Carlyle & Adam, 15 Feb. 1767, n.8, Cash Accounts, January 1770, n.6, April 1770, n.7, August 1770, n.11, January 1771, n.2, August 1771, nn.6 and 7 (Papers, Colonial Series, 8:290–91, 322–23, 362–64, 424–25, 511–12), General Ledger A, folio 278, 321, 323, Agreement with William Halley, 20 Feb. 1786, and note (Papers, Confederation Series, 3:562–63), Ledger B, 119, 185, Diaries, 2:182–83, Bushrod Washington to GW, 20 Nov. 1788, John Fitzgerald to GW, 11 Oct. 1793, GW to Bushrod Washington, 25 Nov. 1788 (Papers, Presidential Series, 1:119–20, 126–27), GW to Anthony Whitting, 16 Dec. 1792, GW to Cleon Moore, 19 July [494] 1793, GW to John Fitzgerald, 11 Aug. 1793, Frances Bassett Washington to Martha Washington, June 1794, and Martha Washington to Frances Bassett Washington, 2 June 1793, 10 Feb., 2 Mar., 13 April, 25 May, 30 June 1794 (Fields, Papers of Martha Washington, 249–50, 256–57, 259–60, 264–65, 265–66, 268, 270), Frances Bassett Washington to GW, 5, 28 Mar., 22 Nov. 1793, 17 Sept. 1794, GW to Frances Bassett Washington, 10 June, 18 Aug. 1793, and GW to William Pearce, 23 Dec. 1793, 12 Jan., 9, 16 Feb., 27 April, 4, 11, 18, 25 May, 8 June, 13 July, 3 Aug., 1794, Tobias Lear to GW, 17 Nov., 14 Dec. 1795, GW to Lear, 2, 30 Nov. 1795, and GW to John Fitzgerald, William Herbert, and George Gilpin, 22 Nov. 1797, n.2 (Papers, Retirement Series, 1:481).
The second lot that GW bought in Alexandria in 1764, the one on the corner of Prince and Pitt streets, remained unimproved until shortly before his death. See the references to it in Schedule of Property, printed immediately below, and in note 19 of that document.
2. At about the same time that he was drawing up his will, Washington made a list of the adult and child slaves on each of the Mount Vernon farms, usually giving ages, occupations, and other pertinent information. His list of 317 slaves deletion includes the names of 124 who belonged to him outright and were to be freed when Martha Washington died, 153 who were Martha Washington’s dower slaves and at her death would go to the Custis heir-at-law, her grandson George Washington Parke Custis, and 40 others leased by GW from his neighbor Penelope Manley French. Of the 277 slaves belonging to Washington in his own right or by marriage, 179 were twelve years old or older, eighteen of whom were “Passed labor.” The remaining ninety-eight were children under the age of twelve. Of those twelve years old and over, ninety-five were females, and eighty-four were males. Shortly after Washington’s death, Bushrod Washington recommended to Martha Washington that she get “clear of her negroes” at Mount Vernon. According to Eugene Prussing, she “was made unhappy by the talk in the [slave] quarters of the good time coming to the ones to be freed as soon as she died.” He reported that “many did not wait for the event” but took off at once. In any case, all the slaves that Washington owned outright were freed after Martha’s death, and the accounts of the executors of Washington’s will show an expenditure by 1833 of more than $10,000 to the pensioned former slaves who remained at Mount Vernon or lived nearby (Bushrod Washington to Martha Washington, 27 Dec. 1799, in Fields, Papers of Martha Washington, 328–31; Prussing, Estate of George Washington, 158–60). 3 At a sale in October 1767 Washington bought “Mulatto Will” for £61.15 from Mary Smith Ball Lee, widow of John Lee of Westmoreland County, who had recently died. The young man called himself William Lee; Washington at first called him Billy, but after the Revolution he consistently referred to him in his papers as Will or William. As early as May 1770 Will Lee began going to Williamsburg as Washington’s body servant for the meeting of the Virginia House of Burgesses. For the next two decades Will was in constant attendance upon Washington as his personal servant, acting by turns as valet, waiter, butler, or huntsman. He accompanied Washington to the meeting of the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia in 1774, remained by his side “through the War” and returned with him to Mount Vernon at the end of 1783, went back with him to [495] Philadelphia in 1787 at the calling of the Constitutional Convention, and, even though by then badly crippled, traveled to New York when Washington became president in 1789. During the war Will Lee took as his wife “one of his own colour a free woman” from Philadelphia, named Margaret Thomas, who was, Washington wrote Clement Biddle, “also of my family.” Washington’s efforts after the war to bring Will Lee’s wife to Mount Vernon apparently failed. According to George Washington Parke Custis, Will was “a stout active man, and a famous horseman,” until two accidents in the late 1780s deprived him of the use of his legs. While acting as a chain carrier when Washington surveyed his Four Mile Run tract near Alexandria in April 1785, Will fell and “broke the pan of his knee”; three years later, in March 1788, he fell at the post office in Alexandria and “broke the Pan of his other Knee” (Diaries, 4:125, 5:281). In June 1788 he was still “unable to walk” (ibid., 5:349), but when Washington left Mount Vernon for New York on 16 April 1789 to assume the presidency, Will followed him. The old servant got as far as Philadelphia before problems with his knees forced him to remain there to seek treatment from doctors. On 3 May Tobias Lear, writing from New York, asked Clement Biddle in Philadelphia to persuade Will Lee to return to Mount Vernon, “for he cannot possibly be of any service here.” Will was not to be persuaded: on 22 June Lear wrote Biddle that “Billy arrived here safe & well.” What services if any Washington’s faithful servant was able to perform in New York is unclear, but Washington informed his secretary Tobias Lear in November 1793 that Lee’s replacement was “too little acquainted with the arrangement of a Table, & too stupid for a Butler.” Back at Mount Vernon, Will Lee took up residence in his house near the mansion and acted as a cobbler, becoming, according to later testimony of one of Bushrod Washington’s Mount Vernon slaves, a troublesome old man before his death, probably about 1810. See Cash Accounts, May 1768, n.2 (Papers, Colonial Series, 8:82–83), GW to Clement Biddle, 28 July 1784 (Papers, Confederation Series, 2:14), Custis, Recollections, 157, Tobias Lear to Clement Biddle, 3 May, 22 June 1789 (ViMtvL), Biddle to GW, 27 April 1789, n.1 (Papers, Presidential Series, 2:133–34), Diaries, 2:238, 278, 286–88, 3:276, 5:73, GW to Lear, 8 Nov. 1793, and Prussing, Estate of George Washington, 27, 159. 4 When an association was formed in Alexandria in 1785 to establish an academy in the town, Washington agreed to become one of its managers, or sponsors. At the end of that year he informed the academy’s trustees that he had long intended to set aside at his death £1,000, the interest of which was to be used for establishing “a school in the Town of Alexandria for the purpose of educating orphan children” and the children of “indigent parents.” He explained that he could not afford to give the £1,000 immediately; instead, he would undertake to pay the trustees each year the interest on that amount and would vest the £1,000 in them, if they could assure him that the academy would provide “that kind of education which would be most extensively useful to people of the lower class of citizens, viz.—reading, writing & arithmetic, so as to fit them for the mechanical purposes.” The trustees promptly promised to do “every thing in their power to comply fully” with Washington’s “benevolent intentions.” In January of every year thereafter Washington made the payments of £50, the last recorded payment being made on 6 Jan. 1798. He also agreed, in June 1786, that the money [496] he was contributing to the academy could be used for the support of girls as well as of boys, “in a ratio not to exceed one girl for four boys.” In November 1785 Washington placed his nephews George Steptoe Washington and Lawrence Augustine Washington in Alexandria Academy, where they remained until after Washington became president. See GW to Trustees of the Washington Academy, 17 Dec. 1785, and note 1 of that document (Papers, Confederation Series, 3:463–64), Ledger C, 42, GW to William Brown, 30 June 1786 (Papers, Confederation Series, 4:135), and Diaries, 4:241. 5 Gov. Benjamin Harrison wrote Washington from Richmond on 6 Jan. 1785 to inform him that “the assembly yesterday without a discenting voice complimented you with fifty shares in the potowmack company and one hundred in the James River company.” Washington agonized long and hard about whether he should accept the shares lest this be taken as pay for his public service, which he had committed himself to forego. In the end he induced the legislature to provide that the future profit from stock should go not to him personally but instead “stand appropriated to such objects of a public nature, in such manner, and under such distributions, as the said George Washington, esq. by deed during his life, or by his last will and testament, shall direct and appoint” (12 Hening 42–44). For GW’s acceptance of the stock, see the references in Benjamin Harrison to GW, 6 Jan. 1785, n.1 (Papers, Confederation Series, 2:257); for his bequest of the fifty shares in the Potowmack Company to “a UNIVERSITY to be established within the limits of the District of Columbia,” see the two ensuing paragraphs of the will and note 6; for his gift in 1797 of the one hundred shares of stock in the James River Company to Liberty Hall Academy, see note 7 below. 6 Four years before he wrote this will, in a letter to the District of Columbia commissioners dated 28 Jan. 1795, Washington presented in very much the same terms as he does here the argument for establishing a national university in the new Federal City on the Potomac. He told the commissioners that he was prepared to “grant, in perpetuity, fifty shares in the navigation of Potomac river towards the endowment” of such a university. In 1796 he wrote the commissioners three more times about this, and in his final address to Congress on 7 Dec. 1796, he stated that he had “heretofore proposed to the consideration of Congress, the expediency of establishing a National University; and also a Military Academy. The desirableness of both these Institutions, has so constantly increased with every new view I have taken of the subject, that I cannot omit the opportunity of once for all, recalling your attention to them” (DNA:46, Fourth Congress, 1795–97, Records of Legislative Proceedings, President’s Messages). For other references by GW to the creation of a national university, see GW to Thomas Jefferson, 15 Nov. 1794, 15 Mar. 1795, to Alexander Hamilton, 1 Sept. 1796, and to St. George Tucker, 30 May 1797 (Papers, Retirement Series, 1:163); for GW’s holdings in the Potowmack Company, see his notation to the entry regarding the Potowmack Company in the Schedule of Property attached to the willdeletion, and also note 23 to that document. 7 Washington informed Gov. Robert Brooke of Virginia in September 1796 that he wished to give to Liberty Hall Academy in Rockbridge County the one hundred shares in the James River Company bestowed upon him in 1785 by the Virginia legislature. Liberty Hall Academy, founded by the Rev. William Graham [497] and incorporated in 1782, had been renamed Washington Academy. It was soon to become Washington College, and still later Washington and Lee University. It was not until April 1798 that the trustees of the institution acknowledged that they had received in September 1797 official notice of his gift and expressed their appreciation for it. See GW to Robert Brooke, 15 Sept. 1796, Edward Graham to GW, 9 Mar. 1798, Washington Academy Trustees to GW, 12 April 1798, and notes 1 and 2 to that document (Papers, Retirement Series, 2:131–32, 236–37). For GW’s acquisition of the James River Company stock, see Benjamin Harrison to GW, 6 Jan. 1785, n.1 (Papers, Confederation Series, 2:257). 8 In 1771 Washington sold a tract of 180 acres in Frederick County to Philip Pendleton (1752–1802) for £400. The next year Washington’s friend Edmund Pendleton indicated that he would pay Washington the £400 on behalf of his nephew. Before any payment was made, however, Philip Pendleton, early in 1773, transferred the land, and the debt, to Washington’s brother Samuel. Washington wrote his brother from New York in 1776 that he would arrange to have the title to the land transferred to him, but he failed to do so. Before his death in 1781, Samuel Washington gave the land to his son Thornton. When Washington in 1784, shortly after his return to Mount Vernon, reminded the executors of his brother’s estate that he had not received a penny for the 400 acres and still retained the deed to the tract, his nephew Thornton Washington wrote him that he had been living on the land for some time and had made many improvements. He asked his uncle for assurance that he would not be evicted. Thornton Washington was allowed to remain on the land. Two years later he wrote Washington that the Hite family were preparing to challenge Washington’s title to it. His fears proved groundless. No payments on the land were made either before or after Thornton’s death in 1787; five percent annual rent for twentynine years would have raised the amount of the debt by 1799 to more than £900. See Bond to Philip Pendleton, 7 Dec. 1771 (Papers, Colonial Series, 8:573), Ledger B, 22, 36, Edmund Pendleton to GW, 19 Dec. 1772, GW to Samuel Washington, 4 Feb. 1773, 5 Oct. 1776, Diaries, 3:37, 74, GW to James Nourse, 22 Jan. 1784, and, particularly, note 3 of that document, and Thornton Washington to GW, 1 Aug. 1784, 6 June 1786 (Papers, Confederation Series, 1:69–70, 2:20–21, 4:100–2). 9 When Washington returned to Mount Vernon at the end of the war, 11–year-old George Steptoe Washington and 8–year-old Lawrence Augustine Washington, sons of Washington’s dead brother Samuel and his fourth wife, Anne Steptoe Washington, were living in Alexandria under the care of David Griffith, the minister at Christ Church. Washington immediately notified his nephews’ guardian, James Nourse, of his willingness to keep an eye on them, and it was at Washington’s suggestion that later in the year Nourse sent the boys across the river to Georgetown to attend the school of the Rev. Stephen Bloomer Balch. Upon Nourse’s death in October 1784, Washington assumed responsibility for supervising the education of his two nephews and for the next eight years provided most of the funds for their support. In November 1785 he moved them back to Alexandria and put them under the tutelage of William McWhir at the new Alexandria Academy. In January 1787 the two boys were moved into the house of Samuel Hanson, where their behavior brought complaints from [498] Hanson requiring GW’s intervention on a number of occasions. When Washington went to New York in the spring of 1789, his friend Dr. James Craik took the boys into his house. At the end of the year, with Washington’s approval, Craik removed them from the Academy and placed them in the school of Gilbert Harrow in Alexandria in order to have them concentrate on the study of mathematics. On Tobias Lear’s advice, Washington in the fall of 1790 had his nephews brought to Philadelphia and enrolled in the college there, where they remained until their graduation in 1792. In addition to GW’s correspondence from 1787 to 1790 with Samuel Hanson and George Steptoe Washington, for GW’s patronage of these two nephews see his letters to James Nourse, 22 Jan. 1784, to David Griffith, 29 Aug. 1784, to Stephen Bloomer Balch, 30 Oct. 1784, 26 June, 22 Nov. 1785, to Charles Washington, 12 April 1785, to Bushrod Washington, 17 Nov. 1788, to James Craik, 8 Sept. 1789, and to Tobias Lear 10 Oct. 1790 (Papers, Confederation Series, 1:69–70, 2:61–2, 113, 494–95, 3:84, 378; Papers, Presidential Series, 1:116–17, 4:1–3, 6:547–49). See also the letters to GW from Charles Washington, 16 Nov. 1784, 19 Feb., 23 Nov., 30 Dec. 1785, from Benjamin Stoddert, 21 June 1785, from William McWhir, 8 Mar. 1788, from James Craik, 24 Aug. 1789, 3 Feb. 1790, and from Tobias Lear, 10, 28 Oct. 1790 (Papers, Confederation Series, 2:137–39, 370–71, 3:68, 382, 483–84, 6:148; Papers, Presidential Series, 3:529–31, 5:95–98, 6:549–52, 593–95). For GW’s account with George Steptoe and Lawrence Augustine Washington, see Ledger B, 206, 229, 250, 301, 328. The itemized account from 1784 to 1791 shows a running total of £406.7.6 spent by Washington for the two nephews. 10 As Daniel Parke Custis’s widow, and before she married George Washington in 1759, Martha Washington lent her brother Bartholomew Dandridge £600 sterling. At the settlement of Daniel Parke Custis’s estate in 1759–1761, Dandridge’s bond for this debt was assigned to Martha Washington’s daughter, Martha Parke (Patsy) Custis. After Patsy’s death in 1773 the bond passed to Washington as Martha’s husband; with unpaid interest the debt at that time came to £1,219.9.4 (Guardian Accounts, 3 Nov. 1773, printed in Papers, Colonial Series, 9:366–74). Bartholomew Dandridge died in 1785, and three years later his son John Dandridge as executor of his father’s will persuaded Washington to seek title to the Dandridge slaves in payment of the estate’s debt to him. In this way he hoped to prevent other creditors from forcing their sale. Washington agreed to seek a judgment against the estate, and he succeeded in securing title to the slaves. But he arranged for the slaves to remain in the actual possession of Bartholomew Dandridge’s widow, Mary Burbidge Dandridge, in New Kent County. Washington’s account with the estate of Bartholomew Dandridge has not been found, but it would appear that the value placed upon the slaves was not sufficient to settle Washington’s debt, leaving by 1795 almost £425 owed (Ledger C, 9). See particularly GW to Burwell Bassett, Jr., 3 Feb. 1788, and the note to that document in which the documents referred to here are cited. 11 Washington, as he reported to Gov. Benjamin Harrison in 1781, purchased in May 1771, at his mother’s request and at his own expense, “a commodious house, garden, and [two] Lotts (of her own choosing) in Fredericksburg, that she might be near my Sister [Betty] Lewis, her only daughter” (GW to Benjamin Harrison, 21 Mar. 1781). Mary Ball Washington moved from Ferry [499] Farm across the Rappahannock into Fredericksburg in late 1771 and lived in the house that her son had bought for her until her death in August 1789. After her death, Washington had three local men examine the house and lot and recommend what price and terms should be set for their sale. Their suggested price of £450 payable in two years found no takers, and in March 1790 Washington agreed to sell the property for £350 payable in three years to Charles Carter, Jr., who probably was already living in the house with his wife Betty Lewis Carter, Mary Washington’s granddaughter. In the spring of 1794 Carter made his first payment to Washington, an order for £200 on a merchant in Alexandria. Upon the receipt of the payment, Washington wrote Carter: “The remainder of the money due me for the purchase of the lots (amounting to abo⟨ve⟩ two hundred pounds more) I give . . . to my niece Mrs Carter” (GW to Carter, 29 May 1794; see also Carter to GW, 14 May 1794). Washington probably included this provision in his will simply to confirm his gift to the Carters of the unpaid balance due on the purchase, but he also may have had in mind the question raised about the title to the property arising from the fact that Carter and Washington had proceeded under the false illusion that Washington had bought the house and lot from Washington’s brother-in-law and Carter’s father-in-law, Fielding Lewis. The fact was that Washington had bought them both from Michael Robinson, who had bought the lots from Lewis (ten years earlier) in 1761. For the source of this confusion, see Carter to GW, 14 May 1794. For GW’s purchase of the house and lots in 1771 and 1772 and his sale of them in 1790, see GW to Harrison, 21 Mar. 1781, General Ledger A, folio 536, Cash Accounts, 1761, n.69 (Papers, Colonial Series, 7:1–10), Diaries, 3:52, 69, GW to Betty Washington Lewis, 13 Sept. 1789, Burgess Ball and Charles Carter, Jr., to GW, 8 Oct. 1789, Burgess Ball to GW, 26 Dec. 1789, Charles Carter, Jr., to GW, 6 Feb. 1790, 14 May 1794, and GW to Charles Carter, Jr., 8 Mar. 1790, 29 May 1794 (Papers, Presidential Series, 4:32–36, 146–47, 5:102–3). 12 As early as July 1767 the managers of a lottery to dispose of William Byrd III’s holdings at the falls of the James River advertised for sale 10,000 tickets at £5 a piece. Washington had already bought twenty of the tickets, and he later entered an agreement with nine other men, Peyton Randolph, John Wayles, George Wythe, Richard Randolph, Lewis Burwell, William Fitzhugh of Chatham, Thomson Mason, Nathaniel Harrison, Jr., and Richard Kidder Meade, to purchase jointly another one hundred tickets. When the lottery was held in Williamsburg on 2 Nov. 1768, Washington won on his own one one-half-acre lot south of the James River in what was to be laid out in 1769 as the town of Manchester. He also was entitled to a one-tenth share in those prizes drawn by his partners; these included four two-acre lots in Manchester-to-be and two one-hundred-acre lots in Henrico County north of the James. Back at Mount Vernon after the Revolution, Washington wrote his lawyer Edmund Randolph in July 1784 and asked that Randolph let him “know (if you can) what is become of this property; &: of what value it is—especially the Lott No. 265 which I hold in my own right—for I faintly recollect to have heard the joint stock was disposed of to no great advantage for the company—for me, I am sure it was not, as I have never received an iota on account of these prizes.” Randolph replied that the value of Washington’s own lot in Manchester was unknown. He also reported that as far as he could [500] determine Richard Randolph had sold “the most valuable” of the four lots in Manchester and that Thomson Mason had sold the two larger tracts in Henrico County north of the James. Apparently both Edmund Randolph and Washington forgot about this exchange: about five years later, in August 1789, Randolph asked Washington whether he had any information regarding the Byrd lottery prizes that Washington and his uncle Peyton Randolph had shared with others. Washington gave this answer: “The list of associates who purchased 100 Tickets in the lottery of the deceased Colo. Byrd is all the memorandom I have of that transaction. To the best of my recollection Mr Thomson Mason (deceased) was one of the associates and was either authorised, or assumed (I do not know which) the management of the business—He did it so effectually it seems as to monopolize the whole interest.” When Washington made this bequest in his will in the summer of 1799 to his nephew William Augustine Washington, it may have slipped his mind that three years before, in June 1796, he had written another of his nephews, Bushrod Washington, about the prizes to which he was entitled from the Byrd lottery and also about the “lot in some Town [Edinburgh] that was established on James River (below Richmd) by a certain John Wood [Hood].” He then told Bushrod that if “upon enquiry” he thought any returns could be got from any of this, “I give you all the Interest I have therein & you may act accordingly.” Washington had bought the lot in the town of Edinburgh, which never came into existence, in October 1760. See GW to Edmund Randolph, 10 July 1784, 8 Sept. 1789, Edmund Randolph to GW, 20 July 1784, 2 Aug. 1789 (Papers, Confederation Series, 1:494–96, 2:4–5; Papers, Presidential Series, 3:371–73, 4:5–6), and GW to Bushrod Washington, 29 June 1796. For an account of the Byrd auction, see Cash Accounts, May 1769, n.10 (Papers, Colonial Series, 8:191–94); for the purchase of the lot from John Hood, see Cash Accounts, October 1760, ibid., 6:465–66. 13 Washington prized his papers highly and long before drafting his will had come to look upon the great mass of documents that he held at Mount Vernon as part of his legacy to the new nation. Most of the letters and other papers from the pre-Revolutionary War years preserved by him have to do with his career as colonel of the Virginia Regiment in the 1750s, or they relate to his agricultural and business affairs. During the Revolution, recognizing the particular importance of the papers of the leader of the army fighting for American independence, viewing them “as a species of Public property, sacred in my hands,” Washington in 1781 gained the approval of Congress to have his correspondence, orders, and instructions properly arranged and copied into bound volumes. This was accomplished in two years by a team of clerks working at Poughkeepsie, N.Y., under the direction of Richard Varick. In the summer of 1783 Varick delivered twenty-eight fat volumes of recopied documents. At the end of the year Washington had these volumes, as well as the originals of his “public and other Papers,” sent overland to Mount Vernon. These Revolutionary War documents represented the larger part of the collection of papers at Mount Vernon which Washington left to his nephew Bushrod Washington; but with his heightened sense of the significance of his role in the founding of the American Republic, Washington after the Revolution was at greater pains both to retain copies of the hundreds and hundreds of letters that he wrote and to preserve the [501] even larger number of letters that he received. He also at some point in the 1780s put a series of clerks to work copying his letter books from the French and Indian War, but only after he himself had gone through them, correcting the mistakes in spelling and grammar of the young Washington and rewording any infelicitous or unclear passages. At the end of his presidency in 1797, Washington had his presidential secretaries, Tobias Lear and Bartholomew Dandridge, take from his files the papers that should go to his successor, John Adams, and send the rest down to him at Mount Vernon. He also had his letter-press contraption sent to Mount Vernon and in his final two years used it to make copies of most of the letters that he himself wrote. Lear reported that Washington, after saying, six hours before his death, “I find I am going, my breath cannot continue long,” gave instructions to Lear to “arrange & record all my late Military letters & papers . . . and let Mr Rawlins finish recording my other letters, which he has begun.” The “Military letters and papers” were those relating to his role as commander in chief of the army in 1798 and 1799; “Mr Rawlins” was his clerk, Albin Rawlins. Washington’s dream of erecting a separate building for his papers at Mount Vernon never materialized, and Martha Washington, it is supposed, destroyed the letters between herself and her husband before Bushrod Washington took possession of the papers, probably after Martha’s death in 1802. Judge Washington soon sent most of his uncle’s papers at Mount Vernon to Richmond, beginning in 1803, for Chief Justice John Marshall to use in preparing his five-volume biography of the great man, which Marshall published between 1804 and 1807. Bushrod, through the years, also gave away some of Washington’s letters and returned others to the senders. In 1815 William B. Sprague, a young tutor at Lawrence Lewis’s home Woodlawn, obtained Bushrod’s permission to take any letters he wanted provided he left copies in their place. Sprague took full advantage of the offer to the extent of about 1500 letters. In 1827 Bushrod gave Jared Sparks access to the papers and subsequently allowed him to take many of them to Boston where Sparks put together his twelve-volume edition of The Writings of George Washington (Boston, 1834–37). Sparks had barely begun his work when Bushrod Washington died, in 1829, and left the papers to his nephew George Corbin Washington. George Corbin Washington sold George Washington’s public papers to the United States government in 1834 for $25,000 and his private papers in 1849 for $20,000. The papers taken from Mount Vernon were deposited in the Department of State until 1904, at which time they were transferred to the Library of Congress. For the quotations, see GW to William Gordon, 23 Oct. 1782, to Richard Varick, 1 Jan. 1784, and Tobias Lear’s Narrative Accounts of the Death of George Washingtondeletion. For the history of the disposition of GW’s papers, see the Introduction to the Library of Congress’s Index to the George Washington Papers; for a brief description of the papers, see W. W. Abbot, “An Uncommon Awareness of Self: The Papers of George Washington” (Prologue: Quarterly of the National Archives, 21, no. 1 [Spring 1989]: 7–19). 14 The books at Mount Vernon are listed in the inventory made when Washington’s estate was appraised after his death. The executors of Washington’s will returned the inventory and appraisal of the estate to the Fairfax County court, which ordered it to be recorded on 20 Aug. 1810. The inventory was among those papers that disappeared from the courthouse in the nineteenth century. [502] Early in the twentieth century William K. Bixby presented the original inventory to Mount Vernon, where it remains. It was first printed in 1927 by Eugene E. Prussing as appendix II, in his Estate of George Washington, 401–8. The seventeenpage list of books and maps in the inventory of nearly one thousand items includes multivolume sets of books and pamphlets bound together in single volumes, valued altogether at $1,698. The books were in Washington’s library at Mount Vernon, in three bookcases and “on the Table.” Years later Edward Everett procured in 1860 from John A. Washington a copy made of the original inventory and printed it in his Life of Washington. In 1897 Appleton P. C. Griffin included in his Boston Athenæum Washington Collection an appendix listing the books in the inventory as printed in Everett’s biography. Although the Boston Athenæum listing, arranged by categories, is based on Everett’s imperfect copy of the inventory, it is very useful because William C. Lane, the librarian of the Athenæum, provides the full and correct names and the authors and titles of most of the works listed in it and, when possible, notes how and at what time each came into Washington’s possession as well as its disposition after his death. See also Carroll, Library at Mount Vernon. 15 In the schedule of property that Washington prepared and attached to his will, he listed all of his landholdings, including the tracts referred to here which he had already sold but had not received full payment for, and he appended an explanatory note to each. This Schedule of Property with Washington’s explanatory notes is printed immediately below. 16 In June 1791 David Steuart Erskine, eleventh earl of Buchan, sent by the Scottish painter Archibald Robertson the 2″×3″×4″ hinged snuffbox, “made of the Oak that sheltered our Great Sir William Wallace after the Battle of Falkirk.” Buchan wrote Washington that since he felt his “own unworthiness to receive this magnificently significant present,” he had secured permission of the donors, the Company of Goldsmiths, “to make it over to the Man in the World to whom I thought it was most justly due” (Buchan to GW, 28 June 1791). Beginning in 1790 and until 1798, Buchan, as president of the Agriculture Society in London, was a frequent correspondent of Washington’s. After the executors of Washington’s will returned the box to Buchan with a copy of the will, Buchan decreed that the box be set aside “for the University of Washington with a Golden Pen to which there may be annually offered medals by the States to the honour of such young Citizens Students therein as shall be found in comparative trial to have made not only the greatest progress in useful knowledge during the whole of their course of Education but shall at the same time have been found to be most exemplary in their conduct & most preeminently posessed of the Principles & knowledge ‘most friendly to Republican Government & to the true & genuine liberties of Mankind’ to use the words of the great Founder himself” (see Buchan’s “Observations respecting the Will of General Washington,” Papers of the Earl of Buchan, William Salt Library, Stafford, United Kingdom). 17 Charles Washington, six years younger than George Washington and his last surviving brother, lived at his house Happy Retreat near present-day Charles Town, West Virginia. He died there in September 1799, less than three months before Washington died at Mount Vernon. The cane came into the possession of the United States government in 1845 and is deposited in the Smithsonian Institution. [503] In 1789 Benjamin Franklin included this provision in a codicil to his will: “My fine crab-tree walking-stick, with a gold head curiously wrought in the form of the cap of liberty, I give to my friend, and the friend of mankind, General Washington. If it were a Sceptre, he has merited it, and would become it. It was a present to me from that excellent woman, Madame de Forbach, the dowager Duchess of Deux-Ponts, connected with some verses which should go with it” (Albert H. Smyth, The Writings of Benjamin Franklin, 10 vols. [New York, 1907], 10:501–10). 18 Lawrence Washington (1728–c.1813) of Chotank had spent several nights at Mount Vernon as recently as March 1798. He was the son of John and Mary Massey Washington and lived on the Potomac River downstream from Mount Vernon near Chotank Creek. His first cousin Robert Washington, born in 1730, was the son of Townshend Washington of Chotank and the eldest brother of Washington’s longtime estate manager at Mount Vernon, Lund Washington. Robert Washington of Chotank has been tentatively identified as the “Robin” to whom GW wrote the letter that he copied in his notebook as an adolescent in the 1740s. The appraisers of the estate found “In the Study” at Mount Vernon “11 Spye Glasses,” which they valued at $110, and “4 Canes,” valued at $40 (Prussing, Estate of George Washington, 416). See Diaries, 6:287, and Papers, Colonial Series, 1:40–41. 19 In 1796 Washington had the Philadelphia cabinetmaker John Aiken make the tambour secretary for his study at Mount Vernon. Thomas Burling of New York made the revolving chair to be used with the secretary. The appraisers in 1800 valued the “Tambour Secretary” at $80 and the “Circular Chair” at $20. Both pieces were returned to Mount Vernon in the twentieth century. James Craik had been Washington’s physician and close friend since accompanying him as surgeon on the expedition to the Ohio in 1754. See Christine Meadows, “A Very Handsome Study,” Mount Vernon Annual Report, 1980, 32–41, and Prussing, Estate of George Washington, 416, 418. 20 The dressing table that Washington bequeathed to his friend Dr. David Stuart was a French piece which Washington acquired from the French minister to the United States, Eléanor-François-Elie, comte de Moustier, upon the minister’s departure from New York in October 1789. In his Recollections, George Washington Parke Custis reported that during the Revolutionary War Washington’s body servant Will Lee always carried the large telescope “in a leathern case.” The inventory of the contents of Mount Vernon lists, “In the Passage,” a “Spye Glass” which the appraisers valued at $5. The editor of Custis’s Recollections noted in 1859 that the telescope had “always been a conspicuous object upon the wall of the great passage at Mount Vernon.” It may well be that Stuart, who was married to Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart, the widow of Martha Washington’s son, John Parke Custis, never removed the telescope from Mount Vernon; the dressing table was brought back to Mount Vernon in 1905. See Custis, Recollections, 224, Prussing, Estate of George Washington, 412–13, and Mount Vernon Annual Report, 1981, 16–19. 21 On 1 May 1794 the Rev. Clement Cruttwell (1743–1808) sent to Washington from Wokingham, Berkshire, in England, The Holy Bible . . . with Notes, by Thomas Wilson, Lord Bishop of Sodor and Man, and Various Renderings Collected from the Other Translations by the Rev. Clement Cruttwell, the Editor, published in three volumes in 1785 in Bath. According to Cruttwell, Thomas Wilson (1703–1784), [504] son of the noted bishop of Sodor and Man, Thomas Wilson (1663–1755), had directed in his will that this work by his father be sent to Washington. The Wilson work is listed in the inventory taken of Washington’s library after his death, and the three volumes are now in the Library of Congress (Griffin, Boston Athenæum Washington Collection, 498). 22 Four pairs of pistols were found “in the Study” at Mount Vernon when the inventory of its contents was taken in 1800. The appraisers set a total value of $50 on three of the pairs, and $50 on the fourth. The pair of pistols given to Lafayette was exhibited at the Chicago Exhibition in 1893 as one of the “Souvenirs Franco-Américain de La Guerre de Independance.” They had been on permanent display in Lafayette’s château de La Grange. It is possible that these were the pistols that were sent from Philadelphia to General Washington at West Point on 22 Sept. 1779, with these words: “General Washington: accepting of these Pistols will very much oblige Sir Your most obedient very humble Sevt George Geddes.” On 30 Sept., in accepting the gift, Washington called them “a pair of very elegant Pistols.” By leaving this or another of his pair of pistols to Lafayette, Washington may have been returning the compliment. In 1824 Congressman Charles Fenton Mercer presented Gen. Andrew Jackson with a pair of pistols which, he said, Washington wore during the Revolution and were the gift of Lafayette. Mercer had got the pistols from William Robinson, the son-in-law of Washington’s nephew William Augustine Washington. See Prussing, Estate of George Washington, 417–18, Richard and Carol Simpson, “Andrew Jackson’s Pistols,” Gun Report, Jan. 1985, and Andrew Jackson to Edward George Washington Butler, 20 Jan. 1824, in Sam B. Smith, Harriet Chappell Owsley et al., eds., The Papers of Andrew Jackson, 5 vols. to date (Knoxville, Tenn., 1980–), 5:341–42. 23 Hannah Bushrod Washington was the widow of Washington’s brother John Augustine Washington, who died in January 1787. Mildred Thornton Washington was the widow of Washington’s brother Charles Washington, who died in September 1799. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart, the wife of Dr. David Stuart, was, in consequence of her earlier marriage in February 1774 to Martha Washington’s son, John Parke Custis (d. 1781), the mother of Martha’s four grandchildren. Hannah Fairfax Washington, wife of Washington’s cousin and friend Warner Washington of Fairfield in Frederick County, was the daughter of Washington’s mentor, William Fairfax of Belvoir. Elizabeth Foote Washington of Hayfield in Fairfax County was the widow of Lund Washington, the manager of the Mount Vernon estate for more than a decade, before, during, and after the Revolution. 24 See note 30 below. 25 Sally Ball Haynie was a child 11 or 12 years old in October 1790 when her mother, Elizabeth Haynie, wrote to Washington about their destitute condition. Mrs. Haynie was probably the daughter of Washington’s mother’s half sister Elizabeth Johnson. To afford his impoverished relatives some relief, Washington instructed his rental agent Battaile Muse to find a vacant tenement for them on his land in Berkeley, Frederick, Fauquier, or Loudoun county and fix up a house where they might live rent free for as long as they chose. Mrs. Haynie seems not to have taken up Washington’s offer but did accept occasional gifts of money from him. She and her daughter chose to live with and work for Betty Calmes, the widow of Marquis Calmes who owned land on the Shenandoah River in Frederick [505] County. Mrs. Haynie’s health failed, and in 1794 Washington’s nephew Robert Lewis, who had taken over from Muse in late 1791 the oversight of Washington’s tenant farms in Virginia, settled her and young Sally in a small house near his own residence in Fauquier County. When Mrs. Haynie died in April 1796, Lewis and his wife took Sally, a “beautiful young girl” of “great œconomy and industry,” into their house, with the understanding that she would go to Mount Vernon and help Mrs. Washington with the housekeeping upon the Washingtons’ return home from Philadelphia in 1797. The adolescent Sally had been a member of the Lewis household for only a very short time when Robert Lewis concluded that she was “giddy” and “extremely deficient in household Economy.” He was quick to inform Washington of this and to encourage Sally to accept the invitation of the widowed Mrs. Calmes to return and live with her. In January 1798 Sally herself wrote to Washington from Mrs. Calmes’s, where she had been since the summer of 1796, and Washington instructed Robert Lewis to provide her with money to buy “necessaries.” At the end of the year Sally wrote again saying that “nothing givs me gratter pleasure then to wright and reseve a letter from Soo grate a friend as you have bin to me.” She informed Washington that she was living in the house of Capt. George Eskridge in Frederick County. See GW to Elizabeth Haynie, 27 Dec. 1790, to Battaile Muse, 27 Dec. 1790, to Robert Lewis, 26 June 1796, to Sally Ball Haynie, 11 Feb. 1798, Robert Lewis to GW, 17 Jan. 1795, 5 May, 26 June, 27 July 1796, and Sally Ball Haynie to GW, 28 Jan., 8 Sept., 7 Dec. 1798 (Papers, Presidential Series, 7:119–21; Papers, Retirement Series, 2:83–84); and see especially the notes to the letters from GW to Elizabeth Haynie, 27 Dec. 1790, and to Sally Ball Haynie, 11 Feb. 1798. 26 Sarah Green was the daughter of Thomas Bishop, Washington’s old military servant, and of Susanna Bishop, who from 1766 until her death in December 1785 delivered most of the babies born to slave mothers at Mount Vernon. An only child, Sarah Bishop was married, probably by 1787, to Thomas Green, the overseer of Washington’s slave carpenters. Thomas Bishop was already nearly fifty years old in 1755 when he landed in Virginia with General Edward Braddock’s forces. Three months after Braddock’s defeat in July 1755, Washington as colonel of the new Virginia Regiment, hired Bishop as his personal military servant. Bishop remained with the young colonel until Washington left the Virginia Regiment at the end of 1758. Bishop then returned to the British army at Philadelphia. In the spring of 1760 Washington decided that he wished to have Bishop with him at Mount Vernon and paid £10 to secure his release from the British service. The old soldier lived at Mount Vernon for the next thirty-four years, until his death in 1795. For a time, in the late 1760s, Bishop acted as overseer of Muddy Hole farm at Mount Vernon, but even before Washington left for war in 1775, Bishop seems to have been relegated to performing occasional tasks for the estate manager, Lund Washington, who complained to Washington in December 1775 that “every thing Bishop does is wrong.” Despite this, Washington never wavered in his commitment to provide his old servant with the necessities of life. Bishop’s house was on the river near the mansion house at Mount Vernon. George Washington Parke Custis later recalled that the old man in good weather would go outside his house, station himself at a spot where Washington would likely pass on his daily ride about the plantation, so as to greet and be [506] greeted by the general. Upon learning of the death of his old servant in January 1795, Washington wrote from Philadelphia to his farm manager, William Pearce: “Altho’ Bishop should never have wanted victuals or cloaths whilst he lived, yet his death cannot be cause of regret, even to his daughter; to whom, from the imbecility of age, if not when he died, he soon must have become very troublesome to her, and a burthen to all around him.” Three or four months before Bishop’s death in 1795, his son-in-law, Thomas Green, went off, leaving his wife Sarah and her young children behind. Washington had come to consider Green, who had been employed at Mount Vernon since 1783, a hopelessly incompetent drunkard. He viewed Green’s leaving on “his own accord” as a “lucky circumstance,” even though he pitied “his helpless family.” In a letter that has not been found, Sarah Green wrote Washington about her distressed circumstances and told him of her intention to move into Alexandria in order to support her children and herself by taking in washing and sewing, or perhaps she would set up a shop. Washington expressed to his farm manager William Pearce his willingness to aid her, if she should move into town, “to the amount of twenty pounds in the purchase of things or on credit but not by an advance in money.” He also instructed Pearce to “give her a boat load of Wood—a little flour—and some meat at killing time.” Mrs. Green seems to have decided to try to open a shop in Alexandria: in March 1796 she wrote from Alexandria to ask Washington for his help. Washington sent her, “as charity,” $8 in April 1795 and $10 in July 1796 (Ledger C, 22, 25). For GW’s early dealings with Thomas Bishop, see particularly Diaries, 1:229, 259, George Mercer to GW, 17 Feb. 1760, Robert Stewart to GW, 14 April 1760, and John Mercer to GW, 16 June 1760 (Papers, Colonial Series, 6:387–89, 412–14, 436–37). For other references to GW’s concern for Bishop’s welfare, see Lund Washington to GW, 3, 10 Dec. 1775 (Papers, Revolutionary War Series, 2:477–82, 526–28), and GW to Bishop, 10 April 1779. For references to Bishop’s house and to his duties, see GW to Anthony Whitting, 14 Oct. 1792, Custis, Recollections, 376, Lund Washington’s Account Book, 31, 60, 71, and Cash Accounts printed in Papers, Colonial Series, vols. 7 and 8. For Custis’s anecdote about Bishop, see his Recollections, 376–81. For GW’s opinion of Thomas Green, see particularly his letters to Green of 23 Dec. 1793 and to William Pearce of 21 Sept. 1794. For GW’s dealings with Sarah Green, see GW to William Pearce, 21 Sept., 16, 30 Nov. 1794, 25 Jan. 1795, and Sarah Green to GW, 23 Mar. 1796. 27 John Alton accompanied Washington as his body servant when the young man left Mount Vernon in April 1755 to join General Braddock. Alton remained with Washington throughout the disastrous campaign, falling ill at “abt the same time” that Washington did, “with near the same disorder.” He did not return with Washington to the frontier in September 1755 when Washington was made colonel of the Virginia Regiment but remained at Mount Vernon instead. It was to Alton that Washington wrote in April 1759, shortly before bringing his bride to Mount Vernon, with instructions to have the “House very well cleand,” to have “two of the best Bedsteads put up,” and to see to it that the chairs and tables were “very well rubd and Cleand.” In 1762 Alton was made overseer first of Dogue Run farm and then of Muddy Hole farm. In 1765 he was moved to Mill farm and in 1770 back to Muddy Hole. At the time of his death in 1785 he was overseer of [507] River farm, having served without interruption, it appears, as an overseer at Mount Vernon for twenty-three years. In November 1786 Washington informed Alton’s widow Elizabeth that she could “have the House used for a School by my Mill if the School should be discontinued” (Diaries, 5:66). Although there is some uncertainty about the marriage of the Alton’s daughter, Ann, it seems clear that in 1785 she married the housekeeper, or butler, at Mount Vernon named Richard Burnet, who had been hired by Martha Washington in May 1783. Burnet left the Washingtons’ employ in September 1785 upon his marriage, but in May 1786 he returned to take up his old position, this time under the name of Richard Burnet Walker. He continued as butler at Mount Vernon until 1789. For John Alton’s role as Washington’s body servant during Braddock’s campaign, see GW to John Augustine Washington, 28 June–2 July 1755, and to William Fairfax, 23 April 1755, n.3, in Papers, Colonial Series, 1:259, 319–28. For his employment as overseer at Mount Vernon, see GW to Alton, 5 April 1759 (ibid., 6:200), and Washington’s Cash Accounts and his list of tithables in Papers, Colonial Series, vols. 7–10, and Lund Washington’s Account Book, 34, 80, 160 (ViMtvL). For the reference to Elizabeth Alton, see Diaries, 5:66. For the marriage of Ann Alton and the Mount Vernon career of Richard Burnet Walker, see GW to Clement Biddle, 17 Aug. 1785, n.4 (Papers, Confederation Series, 3:186). 28 William Augustine Washington was the son of George Washington’s half brother Augustine; George Steptoe Washington was the son of his brother Samuel; George Lewis was the son of his sister Betty Washington Lewis; Bushrod was the son of his brother John Augustine Washington; and Samuel was the son of his brother Charles Washington. In the inventory of the contents of the house at Mount Vernon in 1800, the appraisers listed “7 Swords & 1 blade,” which they valued as a whole at $120. The sword chosen by Samuel Washington was presented in 1843 to the U.S. Congress by his son Samuel T. Washington. At the time of the presentation the sword was described as “a plain couteau, or hangar, with a green hilt and silver guard. On the upper ward of the scabbard is engraven ‘J. Bailey, Fish Kill.’ It is accompanied by a buckskin belt, which is secured by a silver buckle and clasp, whereon are engraved the letters ‘G.W.’ and the figures ‘1757.’ These are all of the plainest workmanship, but substantial . . .” (Prussing, Estate of George Washington, 416, 481). 29 Washington left to his nephew Bushrod Washington the core of the great plantation that he had created upon the Potomac. It was that part of it lying between Little Hunting and Dogue creeks which included the original 2,126–acre Mount Vernon tract on Little Hunting Creek and a number of smaller tracts between it and Dogue Run below the Alexandria road, which he had gradually added to his holdings. Three of the five farms that Washington maintained at Mount Vernon lay between the two creeks and were referred to as Muddy Hole farm, Union (Ferry and French) farm, and Mansion House farm with its gardens and buildings, including the great house itself. Bushrod’s father, John Augustine Washington, the brother closest to Washington’s heart, “the intimate companion of my youth and the most affectionate friend of my ripened age,” spent much of his time taking care of George Washington’s affairs in the late 1750s when his brother was away commanding the Virginia Regiment on the frontier. Washington took a particular interest in the education and legal education of Bushrod, [508] his brother’s eldest son, and he frequently conferred with the young lawyer about legal matters in the 1790s before Bushrod accepted appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1798. Washington left to Bushrod not only the mansion house and three farms but also all of his books and his papers (see notes 13 and 14). For Washington’s sentiments regarding John Augustine, see GW to Henry Knox, 27 April 1787 (Papers, Confederation Series, 5:157–59). 30 Almost to the day in 1786 that he completed piecing together the plantation of more than 7,000 acres at Mount Vernon, the work of more than thirty years, Washington began arranging for its future breakup. In October of that year his nephew Maj. George Augustine Washington, who was acting as Washington’s estate manager and living at Mount Vernon, married Martha Washington’s niece Frances Bassett of Eltham, who also was living at Mount Vernon. In October 1786 Washington wrote his nephew that he intended “to give you at my death, my landed property in the neck, containing by estimation between two & three thousand acres.” The tract on Clifton’s Neck was that portion of the Mount Vernon plantation that lay to the east of Little Hunting Creek on the Potomac River, 1,806 acres of which he had bought from William Clifton in 1760 and 238 acres from George Brent in the same year. Washington developed on this property what he called River farm, one of the five farms that he organized and operated at Mount Vernon. At Washington’s urging George Augustine Washington took over a 360–acre section of this land on Clifton’s Neck at the north east corner of River farm and established a farm there with the slaves given to him by his father-in-law, Burwell Bassett. When George Augustine died in 1793, his widow retained control of the farm, called Walnut Tree farm, and at Fanny Washington’s marriage to Tobias Lear in 1795 control of the farm passed to Lear, where it remained after Fanny’s death in March 1796. Lear moved to Walnut Tree farm with his own young son and with the children of George Augustine and Fanny Washington, Anna Maria and the two heirs of Clifton’s Neck, George Fayette and Charles Augustine Washington. In 1797 Washington expressed a willingness to lease the whole of River farm to Lear in 1798, but this was not done, possibly because Lear became occupied with the duties of military secretary for Washington. See Washington to George Augustine Washington, 25 Oct. 1786 (Papers, Confederation Series, 4:307–10), Diaries, 1:240, Tobias Lear to GW, 8 Sept., GW to Lear (second letter), 11 Sept. 1797 (Papers, Retirement Series, 1:339–41, 345–47); see also note 1 above. 31 Martha Washington’s granddaughter Eleanor Parke Custis, who had come to live at Mount Vernon as an infant, was married in the house on Washington’s birthday in 1799 to Washington’s nephew Lawrence Lewis. Lewis had in August 1797 at Washington’s urging come to live at Mount Vernon so as to relieve his uncle of some of the burdens of entertaining the steady stream of visitors. In September 1799, at a time when Washington was seeking ways to reduce the scope of his farm operations at Mount Vernon so that he could assume direct control of them himself, he wrote to Lawrence Lewis about the provisions he had recently made in his will for him and his wife Nelly. The portion of the Mount Vernon holdings that he indicated was to go to the newly married couple was all that lying to the north and west of the road to Alexandria. This included Dogue Run farm, the mill tract, and a wooded tract of about four hundred acres which [509] Washington had got from Charles West in 1772. He urged Lewis to build soon a house on the Charles West tract for himself and Nelly and to go ahead and rent at once the farm, gristmill, and distillery, all of which Lewis could manage until they came to them at Washington’s death. Lewis did begin renting, and the couple later built their house, Woodlawn, beyond the mill. For Lawrence Lewis’s invitation to Mount Vernon, see Diaries, 6:255. For the bequest to Lewis and his wife see ibid., 1:241, and GW to Lewis, 20 Sept. 1799. 32 Washington undoubtedly would have left a great deal more land to Martha Washington’s only grandson and his own ward, George Washington Parke Custis, had he not already been well provided for. Eighteen-year-old Custis, who like his sister Nelly Lewis had lived at Mount Vernon since his infancy and was still living there in 1799, was the heir-at-law of his father John Parke Custis from whom he had inherited extensive holdings in New Kent, York, and Northampton counties and elsewhere. He also would at Martha Washington’s death take possession of his grandmother’s dower lands and slaves. The tract of land on Four Mile Run of about 1,200 acres which Washington left him was about four miles north of Alexandria on the road to Leesburg. Washington had agreed in 1774 to pay £450 for the land to each of the brothers George and James Mercer, who had been given joint ownership by their father, John Mercer. When some questions later arose about Washington’s title to the land, James Mercer in 1787 confirmed Washington’s ownership and agreed to credit him with the payment of £450 to George Mercer’s estate in return for Washington’s crediting that amount toward the payment of their father’s long-standing debt to the Custis estate. For many years Washington had been bothered by timber-stealing poachers on this land, which he had left undeveloped. As recently as April 1799, he had resurveyed the tract himself and taken steps to put an end to the depredations. See GW to James Mercer, 12 Dec. 1774, and note 3 of that document, 19 Nov. 1786, n.1 (Papers, Colonial Series, 10:201–5; Papers, Confederation Series, 4:386), and GW to Ludwell Lee, 26 April 1799. 33 Washington’s Schedule of Property, in which he lists and describes the residue of his property, with instructions that it should be sold, is printed as an enclosure immediately below. What Washington is saying here is that the proceeds from the sale of the property should be apportioned among the children of his three brothers, his one sister, one half brother, and Martha Washington’s grandchildren. One share of the proceeds was to go to each of his eleven nephews and eight nieces, or to their heirs, and one share to each of Martha’s three granddaughters. In addition one share was to be divided between his nephews Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis and Martha’s grandson, George Washington Parke Custis, all three of whom were otherwise major beneficiaries under the terms of the will. 34 After his return from the presidency in 1797, Washington had regular business dealings with William Augustine Washington of Haywood, Westmoreland County, the son of his half brother Augustine Washington who died in 1762. Augustine Washington’s daughter Elizabeth was married to Washington’s friend Alexander Spotswood of New Post, Spotsylvania County. Another daughter, Jane, was the wife of Col. John Thornton, son of Col. Francis Thornton (d. 1784) of Society Hill, King George County. His third daughter, Ann Washington Ashton, [510] was at the time of her death in 1777 the wife of her cousin Burdett Ashton of Northumberland County. She had four surviving children: Charles, Burdett, Ann, and Sarah. Her daughter Sarah Ashton married in 1788 Nicholas Fitzhugh of Ravensworth, Fairfax County. 35 Washington and his brother-in-law, Fielding Lewis of Fredericksburg, were frequent business associates before Lewis’s death near the end of the Revolution. Lewis left his widow, Washington’s sister Betty, in somewhat reduced circumstances. When Washington became president in 1789, he took steps to give the two younger Lewis boys, Robert and Howell, a start in life. He made them clerks in his presidential household, Robert in 1789 and Howell in 1792. Upon Robert Lewis’s return to Virginia in 1791, he became Washington’s rental agent. In 1799 Robert Lewis was living with his wife in Fauquier County. Howell Lewis returned to Virginia in 1793 to act for a short time as Washington’s agent at Mount Vernon before settling in Culpeper County. He visited Washington with his wife within a week of his uncle’s death. Fielding Lewis, Jr., married very young before the Revolution and suffered many years of dire poverty with his wife and children. He seems by 1799, however, to have improved his condition and was living in Fairfax County. The second son, George, served with distinction as a cavalry officer in the Revolution. In 1799 George Lewis was living with his wife at Marmion, King George County. At the time of Washington’s death Lawrence Lewis was living at Mount Vernon with his wife Nelly Custis Lewis. Betty Lewis Carter, only daughter of Fielding and Betty Lewis, was the wife of Charles Carter, Jr., son of Edward Carter of Blenheim. She lived at this time in Culpeper County with her husband and children. 36 George Steptoe Washington and Lawrence Augustine Washington, sons of Washington’s brother Samuel and his fourth wife, Anne Steptoe Washington, were little boys when their father died in 1781. After his return to Mount Vernon at the end of the Revolution, Washington assumed responsibility for their schooling in Georgetown and Alexandria and, later, their attendance at college in Philadelphia (see note 9). In 1799 George Steptoe Washington was living at Harewood, his father’s place in Berkeley County. His brother Lawrence Augustine was living at Federal Hill, later called Hawthorn, at Winchester on a part of the estate of the family of his wife, Dorcas Wood Washington. Their younger sister, Harriot, was married to Andrew Parks of Baltimore. Thornton Washington, whose mother was Samuel’s second wife, Mildred Thornton Washington, was living at the time of his death in 1787 at Cedar Lawn on land that he had acquired from his uncle George Washington through his father (see note 8). Thornton Washington’s heirs included his son, Samuel, born in 1786, the child of his second wife, Frances Townshend Washington, and sons John Thornton Augustine (b. 1783) and Thomas A. (b. 1780), both born to his first wife, Mildred Berry Washington. 37 Corbin Washington had recently moved from his farm on the family place in Westmoreland County. He was living at Selby, Fairfax County, where Washington visited him in November 1799 (Diaries, 6:374). Jane (Jenny) Washington was married to William Augustine Washington, the son of her father’s half brother Augustine Washington. She was living with him at Haywood in Westmoreland County in 1791 when she died. Her surviving children in 1799 were George Corbin Washington, Ann Aylett Washington, and Bushrod Washington, Jr. As the [511] major beneficiary of Washington’s will, Bushrod, John Augustine Washington’s eldest son, received only one third of a share (see note 33). 38 For some time before the death of Charles Washington, his son Samuel had been struggling to rescue his father’s property which was heavily burdened with debt. He was recently married and had built a house in Berkeley County. His sister Mildred was married to Thomas Hammond and also lived in Berkeley County. Charles Washington’s other daughter, Frances, was married to Washington’s friend Col. Burgess Ball, and they lived in Loudoun County. The orphaned children of Charles Washington’s eldest son, George Augustine Washington, and of Martha Washington’s niece Frances Bassett Washington Lear, were named George Fayette, Charles Augustine, and Anna Maria. The children lived with their stepfather at Walnut Tree farm, a part of the Mount Vernon Clifton’s Neck land that Washington left to the two little boys (see note 30). 39 Elizabeth Parke Custis (Eliza) Law, the eldest daughter of Martha Washington’s son John Parke (Jacky) Custis and his wife Eleanor Calvert Custis (now Stuart), was married to the English entrepreneur Thomas Law. The Laws lived near the Capitol in the Federal City. Her sister Martha Parke Custis (Patsy) Peter was the wife of Thomas Peter, a businessman in Georgetown. The third sister, Eleanor Parke Custis (Nelly) Lewis, was at Mount Vernon with her husband, the heir to a major part of the Mount Vernon plantation (see note 31). 40 After he inherited Mount Vernon, Washington had the old tomb built according to the instructions laid down in his half brother Lawrence’s will. The tomb was built on the side of a steep hill about two hundred yards south of the mansion house. It was a plain, bricked-up excavation in the hillside. Whenever the tomb was opened for a new occupant, the bricks had to be removed and replaced again after the burial. Mrs. Washington instructed that a door be made for the vault after her husband’s burial, observing “that it will soon be necessary to open it again.” By 1799 the tomb was in a ruinous condition from tree roots and moisture. After Washington’s death John Adams requested and received permission from Mrs. Washington to remove Washington’s body for reburial in a crypt to be built under the dome of the U.S. Capitol. This was never done, however. In 1831, after an attempt was made by vandals to steal Washington’s body from the decaying tomb, Lawrence Lewis and George Washington Parke Custis built a new brick tomb west of the mansion, in the “Vinyard Inclosure” mentioned in Washington’s will. The bodies of George and Martha Washington and other family members buried in the old tomb were reinterred in the new vault. For more on GW’s tomb, see Paul Wilstach, Mount Vernon: Washington’s Home and the Nations Shrine (New York and Garden City, N.Y, 1916), 223–24, 247–50, and Prussing, Estate of George Washington, 239–42. 41 The executors agreed among themselves that the business of the settlement of the estate should be left largely to Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis. Nearly half a century after Washington’s death, with all of the executors but George Washington Parke Custis dead, no final settlement of the estate had been reached. See Custis to Lorenzo Lewis, 20 June 1846 (Mount Vernon Annual Report, 1952, 52). The Papers of George Washington Digital Edition. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, Rotunda, 2008; https://rotunda.upress.virginia.edu/founders/GEWN-06-04-02-0404-0001 [accessed 27 Feb 2022] Original source: Retirement Series (4 March 1797–13 December 1799), Volume 4 (20 April 1799–13 December 1799)

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Georgia - in the name of God Amen. I [[Shipp-453|Richard Ship]] of the County of Hancock and State aforesaid being weak in bedy but of perfet sound mind and memory do on this fourth day of Novr in thhe year of our Lord 1813 make and ordain this my last will and testement in manner and form following (to wit) I give to my daughter [[Shipp-454|Nancy Hardwick]] one silver dollar to her and her heirs. I give to my daughter Frances Flournoy one silver dollar to her and her heirs. I give to my daughter Susannah Johnson one silver dollar to her and her heirs. I give to my granddaughter Betsey Roberts one tract of land on the Beaverdam of Ogechee whereon she now lives. I also give her one negro woman named Charity and her child Chaney, them and their increase to her and her heirs forever. I lend to [[Shipp-458|Betsey Tamplin]] one tract of land on Ogechee River whereon she now lives. I also lend her four negro slaves namely big Isaac, Castle, Hampton, and Matilda and their increase, also the household and kitchen furniture, stock and plantation tools that belongs to that plantation during her natural life or period of time that she may live single on the following conditions (to wit) that she is not to sell, barter, remove or squander any part of the above mentioned property so lent her without the consent of my Executors and at the death or marriage (page 50) of the said Betsey Tamplin, I give devise and bequest the property so lent her in manner and form following, to wit, I give to Charles Tamplin, Reuben Tamplin and Patsey Tamplin at the death or marriage of Betsey Tamplin the four Negroes and their increases that I have lent her also every other article of perishable property that I have lent her to be equally divided among them, to them and their heirs forever. I lend to my wife Frances Ship during her natural life the whole of my estate both real and personal that had not been above mentioned, consisting of lands, negroes, horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and hogs, household and kitchen furniture, plantation tools also all the money in hand and that may be due me by note or otherwise together with all and every other article of my property that has not been conveyed by this instrument of writing and at the death of my wife Frances Ship, my will and desire is that the property and money so lent her be disposed of in the following manner, to wit, I give to my twelve greandchidlren namely Polly Hardwick, Richard Hardwick, Sophie Hardwick, Eliza Hardwick, Nancy Hardwick, James Hardwick, William Hardwick, & Harriet Hardwick, Permela Flournoy, Samantha Flournoy, Whitfield Flournoy, and Maddison Flournoy ten thousand eight hundred dollars (page 51) worth of property and money of the property and money I have lent my wife, to be equally divided among them as I shall hereafter direct to them and their heirs forever and should any balance remain my will is that it be equally divided among my twelve grandchildren above mentioned and my granddaughter Betsy Roberts. Now my will is that my two sons in law namely William Hardwick and Peter F. Flournoy divide the property above mentioned among my twelve grandchildren above mentioned. The property and money I have willed to them in proportion to the number of children they have - so that neither of them be accountable to the children of the other. Then and in that case they may if they see cause each of them make a division among their own children, or they may each of them keep their childrens lands rented & their negroes hired out and divide among their own children as they come to lawful age or marriage, otherwise they may if they see cause either or both of them keep their childrens lands rented and their negroes hired out till my youngest grandchild belonging to either family comes to lawful age or marriage. And finally I moninate, constitute and appoint William Hardwick, Peter F. Flournoy, William Rabun and Barnaby Shivers whole and sole executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking and disannullilng all former wills by me made and confirming this to be my last will and testament. page 52 Signed and acknowledged Richard Ship ((SEAL))
in the presence of
William }{ Sprights
Nathan Morris
Asia Sprights The last will and testament of Richard Ship dec was proven in open court by the oaths of William Sprights and Nathan Morris two of the subscribing withnesses and ordered to be recorded 3rd January 1814.
/s/ Myles Greene Clk. C.O. The last will and testament of Richard Ship dec was further proven by the oath of Asia Sprights one fo the subscribing witnesses 7th February 1814.
/s/ James H. Jones Dep. Clk. ==Sources== page 49 "Georgia Probate Records, 1742-1990," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-893L-RJN8?cc=1999178&wc=9SYY-C68%3A267654601%2C267777601 : 20 May 2014), Hancock > Wills and administration records 1811-1824 vol G-J > image 138 of 622; citing Houston County Probate Court Judge, Georgia. pages 50-51 "Georgia Probate Records, 1742-1990," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G93L-RV4L?cc=1999178&wc=9SYY-C68%3A267654601%2C267777601 : 20 May 2014), Hancock > Wills and administration records 1811-1824 vol G-J > image 139 of 622; citing Houston County Probate Court Judge, Georgia. page 52 "Georgia Probate Records, 1742-1990," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L93L-RJLM?cc=1999178&wc=9SYY-C68%3A267654601%2C267777601 : 20 May 2014), Hancock > Wills and administration records 1811-1824 vol G-J > image 140 of 622; citing Houston County Probate Court Judge, Georgia.

Testator: [[Fuller-15909|Stephen Fuller]] of Saint Clement Danes, London, Merchant Date of the Will: 28 May 1796 Proved: 19 September 1799 '''Persons mentioned''' :'''[[Fuller-15909|Stephen Fuller]]''', Testator :'''[[Fuller-15908|Thomas Fuller]]''', late brother :'''[[Fuller-18753|Phillippa Dickinson]]''', daughter :'''[[Fuller-18754|Elizabeth Fuller]]''', daughter already deceased and without issue :'''[[Fuller-6506|John Trayton Fuller]]''', son-in-law :'''[[Sloane-274|Hans Sloane]]''', son-in-law :'''[[Dickinson-8838|William Dickinson]]''', son-in-law :'''William Dickinson, the Younger''': grandson :'''Frances Dickinson''', granddaughter :'''[[Sloane-273|William Sloane]]''', grandson :'''[[Sloane-358|Stephen Sloane]]''', grandson :'''Maria Sloane''', granddaughter :'''[[Fuller-18781|Rose Fuller]]''', nephew and business partner :'''Ann Spencer''' of Grays Walk, Lambeth, friend :'''Elizabeth Tidey''', former servant :'''William Randall''', current servant :'''John Regeant''', current servant :'''[[Batt-913|John Thomas Batt]]''', Esquire, Barrister, unknown relationship :The solid lines indicate page separation :Text between square brackets was a later addition annotated between the lines :'''This is the last Will''' and testament of Mr Stephen Fuller of Saint :Clements Lane London Merchant I Give to John :Trayton Fuller of Ashdown Place in Sussex Esquire :who was the husband of my Daughter Elizabeth now :dead without issue the sum of five hundred Pounds :and I direct the same to be paid to him as if he :was not indebted to me my will being that if he :desires it he shall have at least four years for :payment of the pricipal sums of five hundred pounds :and five hundred pounds due to me on two Bonds :from him and that in the mean time he shall be :called upon only for the Interest of the said two principal :Sums Also I give five hundred to my Nephew and :Partner Rose Fuller Esquire and my Will is that the said :five hundred Pounds shall be paid to the said Rose :Fuller as if he was not indebted to me on the partnership :Amount between us the payment of such Debt Geing :to be regulated in manner hereinafter directed I give :to Ann Spencer of Grays Walk Lambeth Spinster five :Guineas a year during her life to be paid without :deduction on Easter Monday in every year that being :the day in which I am in the habit of making a :Yearly present to her of the same Amount and the :first payment to be made on the first Easter Monday :after my decease and my Worthy friend Mr Samuel :Istead gives to her a life yearly sum of five Guineas :and has promised me to continue it I desire my Executors :to put Aim in mind of it accordingly Also I Give five :pounds a year to Elizabeth Tidey Spinster my Old :servant during her life to be paid to her by such :yearly payments in every year and the first such :payment to be made on the first Easter :after my decease And I desire my (deletion) :Executors to secure the said Annuities of five Guineas :and five pounds by such Appropriation of Stocks in :the public funds as they shall think fit And I Give :to my Servants William Randall and John Regeant ______________________________________________________________ :Ten Pounds a piece if they shall be living with :me at my decease And I Give to my Grandson :William Dickinson Esquire Ten thousand Pounds And :I also give to him my Books and Book Cases or Shelves :And my Writing Table and the two sets of Drawers :under it and my small writting Desk and my great :Mahogany Wardrobe And in regard to my Silver plate :many parts of which I have melted down and :converted into useful Plate I leave the Tureen and :its appurtenances presented to me by the Coffee Planters :of Jamaica to my Daughter Philippa Dickinson for her :sole and separate use notwithstanding any coverture as :being equivalent to the plate melted down and given :by me to my Son in Law Hans Sloane Esquire And I :Give one half of the remainder of my plate to my said :Grandson William Dickinson and the other half of such :remainder equally between my two Grand Sons William :Sloane and Stephen Sloane And I Give to my Grand :Daughter Frances Dickinson five thousand Pounds :I Give to my Grandaughter Maria Sloane five thousand :And I give to John Thomas Batt Esquire Barrister at :Law my said Son in Law Hans Sloane my Son in Law :William Dickinson Esquire and my said Grand Son :William Dickinson Ten thousand Pounds upon trust :that they or the survivors or survivor of them or the :Executors or Administrators of the survivor of them :do and shall place out the same ten thousand pounds :in Government Stocks or Parliamentary funds or Bank :Stock or East India Stock or on such real securities in :England and Wales as shall appear to them or him :advisable And my Will is that the said John Thomas :Batt my said Son in Law Hans Sloane my said Son in :Law William Dickinson and my said Grandson William :Dickinson and the survivors and survivor of them and :the Executors and Administrators of such survivor do :and shall stand possessed of the stocks funds and :securities in which the said ten thousand pounds shall :be so placed out upon the trusts following (that is to :say) In trust for my said Gradsons William Sloane :and Stephen Sloane in such shares and at such times :with such benefit of survivorship and Accrues and in :such manner as the said Hans Sloane by any writing :or writings with or without power of Revocation to :be by him Sealed and delivered in the presence of two :or more credible witnesses or by his last Will and :Testament or any writing of a Testamentary kind :to be by him signed and published in the presence _____________________________________________________________ :of the same number of witnesses shall from time to :time limit direct and appoint and until such :limitation direction or appointment shall be made :and in case of any such limitation direction or :appointment then so far as the same shall not :extend In Trust for my said Grand Sons William :Sloane and Hans Sloane equally and their several :and respective Executors and Administrators But :my Will is that my said Son in Law Hans Sloane :besides the power of Appointment hereinbefore :entrusted to him and subject to his execution :thereof from time to time shall during his life have :the power of applying the Yearly Dividends Interest :and Income of and from the Stocks funds and :Securities in which the said Ten thousand Pounds or :any part thereof shall for the time being be :invested for the Maintenance Education or other :benefit or Advantage of my said Grandsons William :and Stephen Sloane respectively in such proportions :and in such manner as to the said Hans Sloane shall :from time to time seem most suitable and proper my :intent being that he shall have the fullest discretion :in this respect and that it shall not be necessary to :resort to the Court of Chancery ot any Court :whatever to Warrant such Discretional Application :by him in any manner whatever. And my Will also :is that the said John Thomas Batt my said Son in :Law William Dickinson and said Grandson William :Dickinson and the survivors and survivor of them :and the Executors and Administrators of such survivor :shall at all times during the life of the said Hans :Sloane when he shall request it join with him in :selling or otherwise Disposing of any of the Stocks :funds and Securities in which the said Ten thousand :Pounds or any part thereof shall for the time being :be placed out and in converting the same into :Money and in applying such money for the advancement :promotion Maintenance Education Improvement or :other benefit or Advantage of the said William Sloane :and Stephen Sloane respectively or of either of them :as to the said Hans Sloane shall from time to time :appear most advisable and in the same manner as :if such money consisted of Yearly Dividends Interest :and produce of the Stocks funds and Securities in :which the said Ten thousand Pounds shall be :invested And my Will further is that at all times :During the life [of my said Son in Law Hans Sloane] the said John Thomas Batt [my said Son in Law] Hans :Sloane my said Son in Law William Dickinson and my :said Grand Son William Dickinson and the Survivors ______________________________________________________________ :and Survivor of them and the Executor and Administrators :of such survivor shall have full power of selling and :Disposing of the Stocks funds and Securities in which the :said Ten thousand Pounds or any part thereof shall for :the time being be invested and of investing the manner :which shall arise from any such Sale or Disposition in :any other such Stocks funds or Securities [as aforesaid other Stocks funds and Securities] to be upon the :same Trusts and shall have the same power over such :other Stocks funds and Securities and so from tiem to time :as often as they or he shalll think a change of stocks [funds] or :Securities convenient And Whereas it may happen :that my said Grandsons William Sloane and Stephen :Sloane the Eldest of whom is only about fifteen Years :of age may offens(?) their father the said Hans Sloane :by misconduct I therefore do hereby Authorize and :Empower the said Hans Sloane at any time or times :during his life by any writing or writings with or :without power of Revocation to be by him Sealed and :delivered in the presence of two or more credible (deletion) :witnesses or by his Last Will and Testament or any :Testamentary writing to be by him Signed and Published :in the presence of two such witnesses to appoint the :said Ten thousand Pounds or any part thereof unto my :said Grand Daughter Maria Sloane or in case of her :decease during the life of the said Hans Sloane to any :Child or Children the said Maria Sloane may have by :any person she shall marry as he the said Hans Sloane :shall think (deletion) most proper and as to all the residue :of my Goods Chattels and Personal Estate whatsoever :I Give and Bequeath the same unto the said john :Thomas Batt my said Son in Law Hans Sloane my said :Son in Law William Dickinson and my said Grand Son :William Dickinson their Executors and Administrators :but upon the Trusts hereinafter mentioned And my :Will is that the said John Thomas Batt my said Son :in Law Hans Sloane my said Son in Law William Dickinson :and my said Grandson William Dickinson or the survivors :or survivor of them or the Executors or Administrators :of such survivor do and shall with all convenient speed :after my decease convert so much of the said residue :as shall not consist of Government Stocks or Parliamentary :funds or Bank Stock or East India Stock or shall not be :placed out on real securities in England or Wales into :Money and invest such Money [and also as (...) of the said residue as (...) consist of Money] in such Stocks and funds and :on such real Securities as aforesaid in the Names of them :the said John Thomas Batt my said Son in Law Hans :Sloane my said son in Law William Dickinson and my :said Grandson William Dickinson or of the survivors or :survivor of them or of the Executors or Administrators of :such survivor as to them or him shall seem most expedient ______________________________________________________________ :And my Will also is that the said John Thomas Batt :my said Son in Law Hans Sloane my said Son in law :William Dickinson and my said Grandson William :Dickinson and the survivors and survivor of them and :the Executors and Administrators of the survivor :and shall stand and be possessed and interested of :and in the Stocks funds and securities in while any :part of the said residue shall be invested in pursuant :of the discretion aforesaid and also of and in such Stocks :funds and securities of the description aforesaid as :shall compose the other part of the said residue in :upon the Trusts hereinafter declared And [as] to for and :concerning one Moiety of the Stocks funds and :securities while shall compose or arise from the said :residue of my Personal Estate in manner aforesaid :I do hereby will and declare that the said john :Thomas Batt my said son in Law Hans Sloane my :said Son in Law William Dickinson and my said Grand :Son William Dickinson and the survivors and survivor :of them and the Executors and Administrator of :such survivor do and shall stand possessed of and :Interested in the said Moiety of the said Stocks funds :and securities so composing or arising from the said :residue of my Personal Estate Upon the Trusts following :(that is to say) Upon Trust out of the Yearly Interest :Dividends and Income of and from the said Moiety :of the said Stocks funds and Securities to pay or cause :to be paid the year annuity or yearly sum of Six :hundred and thirty pounds unto my said Daughter :Philippa Dickinson during her natural Life the said :Annuity or year sum of six hundred and thirty :pounds to be paid half year by two equal portions :in every year and the first half yearly payment to :be made at the end of a Month from the day of :my decease and the said Annuity or yearly sum of :six hundred and thirty pounds to be for her sole and :separate use notwithstanding her present or any :future coverture and not to be liable to the Debts :or Control of her present or any future Husband :and her receipt or the receipt of such person or persons :as she notwithstanding any coverture shall appoint :to receive the said Annuity or Yearly sum to be from :time to time a sufficient Discharge And subject to the :said Annuity or Yearly sum of six hundred and :thirty pounds In trust for my said Grandson William :Dickinson and said Grand Daughter Frances Dickinson :in such shares and proportions at such times with :such benefit of survivorship and accrues and in such :manner as my said Daughter Philippa Dickinson ______________________________________________________________ :notwithstanding her present or any future Coverture :shall by any writing or writings with or without power :of Revocation to be by her sealed and delivered in the :presence of two or more Credible Witnesses or by her :last Will and Testament or any Intrument in writing :in the nature of a last Will and Testament to be by her :signed and published in the presence of two or more :such witnesses from time to time limit direct and appoint :and in default of such limitation direction and appointment :and in the mean time until such limitation direction and :Appointment shall be made and in case of any such :subject to the same upon Trust during the natural Life :of my said Daughter Philippa Dickinson to pay to my :said Grandson William Dickinson and his Assings three :full and equal fourth parts of the Yearly Dividends :Interest and produce of the said Moiety of the said :Stocks funds and Securities after payment of the said :Annuity or Yearly sum of six hundred and thirty Pounds :And to pay to my said Grand Daughter Frances :Dickinson and her Assigns the remaining full and equal :fourth part of the said Yearly Dividends Interest and :Produce of the said Moiety of the same Stocks funds :and securities after such payment of the same Annuity :And from and immediately after the decease of my said :Daughter Philippa Dickinson then as to (deletion) three :fourth parts of the said Moiety of the same Stocks :funds and securities and of the Yearly Interest :Dividends and produce thereof In Trust for my said :Grandson William Dickinson his Executoers Administrators :and Assigns and as to the remaning fourth part :of the same Moiety In Trust for my said Grand :Daughter Frances Dickinson her Executors Administrators :and Assigns and my Will is that it shall and may :be careful for the said John Thomas Batt my said :Son in law Hans Sloane my said Son in law William :Dickinson and my said Grandson William Dickinson :and the survivors and survivor of them and the :Executors and Administrators of such survivor at any :time or times during the natural life of my said :Daughter Philippa Dickinson with her consent :notwithstanding any Coverture to be testified in :writing under her hand to sell and dispose of the :said Moiety of the said Stocks funds and Securities :or any part of the said Moiety and with the like :consent to lay out and invest the money arising :from any such sale or disposition in any otehr such :Stocks funds and securities as aforesaid such other stocks :funds and securities to be upon the same Trusts as :aforesaid and again with the same consent and in _______________________________________________________________ :like manner to change and alter such other Stocks :funds and securities and so from time to time during :the natural life of the said Philippa Dickinson as :often as she shall think fit to Approve And as to :for and concerning the other Moiety of the said :Stocks funds and securities which shall so compose :or arise from the said residue of my Personal Estate :I do will and declare that the said John Thomas :Batt my said Son in law Hans Sloane my said Son in :Law William Dickinson and my said Grandson William :Dickinson and the survivors and survivor of them :and the Executors and Administrators of such survivor :do and shall stand and be possessed of and Interested :in the said last mentioned Moiety of the said Stocks :funds and securities Upon the Trusts following (that is :to say) In Trust for my said Grand Daughter Maria :Sloane and my said Grand Sons William Sloane and :Stephen Sloane or any of them in such shares and :proportions or for either of them singly and wholly :and at such time and times and with such benefit :of survivorship and accrues and in such manner as :my said Son in Law Hans Sloane by any writing :with or without power of Revocation to be by him :Sealed and Delivered in the presence of two or more :Credible Witnesses or by his last Will and Testament :or any Instrument in writing of a Testamentary :kind to be by him signed and publisehd in the :presence of two or more such Witnesses shall from :time to time limit direct and Appoint And in :default of such limitation Direction or Appointment :and in the mean time until such limitation direction or :Appointment shall be made and in case of any such :subject to the same Upon Trust from time to time :during the natural life of him the said Hans Sloane :to suffer him to receive the Yearly Dividends Interest :and produce of the said last mentioned Moiety of :the said Stocks funds and securities in order that he the :said Hans Sloane may apply the same Dividends Interest :and produce for the Maintenance Education Advancement :Promotion or other benefit or Advantage of my said :Grand Daughter Maria Sloane and my said Grand :Sons William Sloane and Stephen Sloane respectively :or of any of them in such shares and proportions or of :either of them singly and wholly and in such manner :and (...) as to him the said Hans Sloane shall appear :most Proper and Advisable and their respective Conduct :shall appear to him to require my intent being that :he shall have the fullest discretions in this respect and :Shall be intitled to exercise such discretion without _______________________________________________________________ :resorting to the Court of Chancery or any Court whatsoever :and from and immediately after the decease of my said :Son in Law Hans Sloane and in the mean time subject :to the Trust aforesaid In Trust As to for and concerning :one fourth part of the said last mentioned Moiety of :the said Stocks funds and Securities for my said Grand :Daughter Maria Sloane her Executors and Administrators :And In Trust As to for and concerning the three :other fourth parts of the said (deletion) last mentioned :Moiety of the [said] stocks funds and securities In Trust :for my said Grand Sons William Sloane and Stephen :Sloane [...] and their respective Executors and Administrators :And my Will further is that the said John Thomas :Batt my said Son in law William Dickinson and my :said Grandson William Dickinson and the survivors and :survivor of them and the Executors And Administrators :of such survivor do and shall from time to time during :the natural life of the said Hans Sloane when he :shall request it join with him in selling and disposing :of the said last mentioned Moiety of the Stocks funds :and securities so composing or arising from the said :residue of my personal Estate or any part of the :said last mentioned Moiety and with the like consent :to lay out and invest the Monies arising from any :such sale or disposition in any other such Stocks funds :or securities as aforesaid such other Stocks funds or :securities to be upon the same Trusts and so from :time to [time] change the said last mentioned Moiety of the :said Stocks funds and securities or of any part of the said :last mentioned Moiety as often as to my said Son in :law Hans Sloane it shall seem meet and proper and :my Will further is that the said John Thomas Batt :my said Son in law William Dickinson and my said :Granson William Dickinson and the survivors and :survivor of them and the Executors and Administrators :of such survivor do and shall from time to time during :the natural life of my said Son in law Hans Sloane :when he shall request it to joins with him in selling :and disposing of the said last mentioned Moiety of :the Stocks funds and securities so composing or arising :from the residue of my Personal Estate or of any part :of the said last mentioned Moiety and in laying :out the Monies which shall arise from such sale :and disposition in the purchase of such Lands :Tenements and Hereditaments within England or Wales :wheter Freehold Copyhold or Leasehold as to the :said Hans Sloane shall from time to time deem :proper and Rigible And my Will is that as often as :any such purchase shall be made the Lands Tenements ______________________________________________________________ :and Hereditaments which shall be so purchased and all :the legal Estate and Interest therein shall be duly :converted to and vested in the said John Thomas Batt :my said Son in law Hans Sloane my said Son in Law :William Dickinson and my said Grandson William :Dickinson or the survivors or survivor of them and the :heirs Executors or Administrators of them or such :survivors or survivor of them according to the nature :and quality of the legal Estate and Interest in such :Lands Tenements and Hereditaments respectively but as :to the Equitable Estate and Interest in the same Lands :Tenements and Hereditaments In Trust for the same :person and persons in the same proportions and shares :and at the same time and times and to and for the :same intents and purposes and in the same manner :and form and subject to the same powers of aplication :limitation direction and appointment as if the Lands :Tenements and Hereditaments which shall be so purchased :were the Stocks funds or securities by sale or disposition :whereof the purchase of the same Lands Tenements and :Hereditaments shall be effected and whereas it may :be convenient that the stocks funds and securities which :shall in manner and under the direction aforesaid :compose or arise from the residue of my Personal Estate :should be divided into two equal parts for the :respective purposes of the several Trusts hereinbefore :declared Now my Will is that my Executors or the :survivors or survivor do (deletion) [of (...) or the Executors or Administrators of such survivors] shall with all convenient :speed after my decease and from time to time as :there shall be an opportunity by writing under their :or his hands or hand make a Division of the said stocks :funds and securities respectively into two equal parts :and do and shall by the same writing under their or :his hands or hand allot one of such Equal parts for :the Moiety of which I have hereinbefore declared Trusts :for my said Daughter Philippa Dickinson and my said :Grand Children William Dickinson and Frances Dickinson :in manner hereinbefore expressed and do also allot the :other of such equal parts for the Moiety of which I have :hereinbefore declared Trusts for my said Grand Daughter :Maria Sloane and my said Grandsons William Sloane :and Stephen Sloane respectively in manner aforesaid :And my Will is that from and immediately after every :such Division and Allotment the stocks funds and :securities which shall be so repectively Alloted shall :be deamed and considered as vested in my said Executors :or the survivors or survivor of them and the Executors :and Administrators of such survivor upon the several :and respective Trusts accordingly (that is to say) the :stocks funds and Securities which shall be so alloted _______________________________________________________________ :and Hereditaments which shall be so purchase and all :the legal Estate and Interest therein shall be duly :concerned to and vested in the said John Thomas Batt :my said Son in law Hans Sloane my said Son in Law :William Dickinson and my said Grandson William :Dickinson or the survivors or survivor of them and the :heirs Executors or Administrators of them or such :survivors or survivor of them according to the nature :and quality of the legal Estate and Interest in such :Lands Tenements and Hereditaments respectively but as :to the equitable Estate and Interest in the same Lands :tenements and Hereditaments In Trust for the same :person and persons in the same proportions and shares :and at the same time and times and to and for the :same intents and purposes and in the same manner :and form and subject to the same powers of application :limitation direction and appointment as if the Lands :Tenements and Hereditaments which shall be so purchased :were the stocks funds or securities by sale or disposition :whereof the purchase of the same Lands Tenements and :Hereditamentsshall be effected and whereas it may :be convenient that the stocks funds and securities which :shall in manner and under the direction aforesaid :compose or arise from the residue of my Personal Estate :should be divided into two equal parts for the :respective purposes of the several Trusts hereinbefore :declared Now my Will is that my Executors or the :survivors or survivor do [of (...) of the Executors or Admors. of such survivor] shall with all convenient :speed after my decease and from time to time as :there shall be an opportunity by writing under their :or his hands or hand make a Division of the said stocks :funds and securities respectively into two Equal parts :and do and shall by the same writing under their or :his hands or hand allot one of such Equal parts for :the Moiety of which I have hereinbefore declared Trusts :for my said Daughter Philippa Dickinson and my said :Grand Children William Dickinson and Frances Dickinson :in manner hereinbefore expressed and do also allot the :other of such equal parts for the Moiety of which I have :hereinbefore declared Trusts for my said Grand Daughter :Maria Sloane and my said Grandsons William Sloane :and Stephen Sloane respectively in manner aforesaid :And my Will is that from and immediately after every :such Division and Allotment the stocks funds and :securities which shall be so repectively Alloted shall :be deemed and considered as vested in my said Executors :or the survivors or survivor of them and the Executors :and Administrators of such survivor upon the several :and respective Trusts accordingly (that is to say) the :stocks funds and Securities which shall be so alloted _____________________________________________________________ :for the Moiety of my said Daughter Philippa :Dickinson and my said Grand Children William :Dickinson and Frances Dickinson shall be upon to and :for the Trusts Intents and purposes hereinbefore :declared of and concerning that Moiety and upon :to and for those Trusts Intents or purposes only :and the stocks funds and securities which shall be :so alloted for the Moiety of my said Grand Daughter :Maria Sloane and my said Gradsons William Sloane :and Stephen Sloane shall be upon to and for the Trusts :Intents and Purposes hereinbefore declared of and :concerning that Moiety and upon to and for those :Trusts Intents and Purposes only And I do hereby :constitute and appoint the said John Thomas Batt my :said Son in Law Hans Sloane my said Son in Law Williams :Dickinson and my said Grandson William Dickinson Executor :of this my last Will and Testament And my Will is :that my said Executors and Also their respective heirs :Executors or Administrators shall not be accountable :or Answerable one for the other or for the Acts Deeds :Receipt Neglects or defaults of the other of them but :each of them for his own Acts Deeds Receipts Neglects :and defaults only neitehr shall they or any of them :be charged or chargeable with or accountable for any :Trust Monies except such as shall actually be received :by them or come to their Lands respectivelly nor for :any Banker Broker Goldsmith or other person or persons :with whom or in whose hands or custody any trust :Monies shall at any time or times be placed or :deposited for safe Custody or otherwise in the :execution of the aforesaid Trusts or any of them :neither shall they or any of them the said Executors :and Trustees or their heirs Executors or Administrators :be charged or chargeable with or accountable or :Answerable for any loss or Damage which may :Happen by reason of any insufficiency or deficiency :either in point of Title or otherwise of any stocks :funds or securities wherein or upon which any Trust :Monies shall at any time or times be invested or :or placed out in the execution of the Trusts hereof :nor for any other Misfortune loss or damage whatsoever :which may happen in the execution of the Trusts of :this my Will unless the same shall happen by or :through their own wilful default respectively And :also they my said Executors and each of them :and their several and respective Heirs Executors and :Administrators may from time to time by and out :of the said Trust Monies and promises retain to :and reimburse themselves respectively and also allow ______________________________________________________________ :and pay to each other all such costs Charges and exposures :as they or any of them shall at any time or times pay :expend or be put unto in or about the execution of the :Trusts of this my Will probably or of any them And whereas :upon my decease there will probably be due to me from :the House in which I was partner with my late Brother :Thomas Fuller and in which I am now partner with :my said Nephew Rose Fuller a considerable Balance :of Money Now I do hereby direct my said Executors with :all convenient speed after my decease to settle the said :partnership Accounts with my said Nephew Rose Fuller :and to ascertain the Balance of Money which shall be :due to my Estate And my Will is that my Executors shall :allow to my said Nephew Rose Fuller seven Years for :Payment of such Balance with Interest for the same :at the rate of five pounds for one hundred pounds by :seven equal and Yearly Instalments And in manner following :(that is to say) one seventh part of the principal sum of :which the said Balance shall consist with Interest after :the rate aforesaid for the whole principal due to be paid :at the end of one Year from my Death and a like :Instalment with Interest as aforesaid to paid at the end :of each of the six succeeding Years And lastly hereby :revoking all former Wills and Codicils heretofore made by :me I publish and declare these presents to be my only :last Will and Testament In Witness whereof I have :hereunto and also to another part hereof set my :hand and Seal this twenty eighth day of May in :the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and :ninety six -------- Stephen Fuller (his seal) -------- Signed Sealed :Published and declared by the said Testator Stephen :Fuller in the presence of us who at his request and in :his presence and in the presence of each other have :subscribed our Names as Witnesses ---------- Fra. Hargrave --- :----- Richd. Chambers (deletion) to Mr. Hargrave -------- :'''This Will''' was proved at London this :nineteenth day of September in the Year of our Lord :one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine before the :Worshipful Christopher Robinson Doctor of Laws Surrogate :of the Right Honorable Sir William Wynne Knight also :Doctor of Laws Master Keeper or Commisary of the :Prerogative Court of Canterbury Lawfully constituted :by the Oaths of Hans Sloane and William Dickinson the :Younger the Gransdon of the deceased Esquires two of ______________________________________________________________ :the Executors named in the said Will to whom :Administration was granted of all and singular the :Goods Chattels and Credits of the said deceased then :having been first Sworn duly to Administer Power :reserved of makinh the like grant to John Thomas :Batt Esquire and William Dickinson Esquire the other :Executors named in the said Will when they or either :of them shall apply for the same --------England, The National Archives. Will of Stephen Fuller, Merchant of Saint Clement Danes , Middlesex. 19 September 1799. [https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D332811 PROB 11/1330/144]. == Sources ==

=== Transcription conventions used in this text === *Spelling, punctuation and line breaks are as per the original document. *The text was originally in one block of text. Paragraph breaks at change of bequest ("Item"), and bold text for names have been added for ease of reading. *Where present, ff has been rendered as F, and the old letter Thorn has been rendered as th. *Abbreviations and breviographs have been expanded in [square brackets]. *Additions and margin notes, where they occur, have been added where indicated in the text. *Crossings through, where they occur, have been included Struck out. *The image quality was acceptable, and the handwriting legible, except on the bottom of Page 3 and the top of Page 5. === People Mentioned === {|border="4" Cellpadding="5" |align="center"|Last Will and Testament of Sir Basil Dixwell |- |Date of will: 14 April 1668 |- |Probate date: 25 June 1668 |- |Executor: [[Peyton-530|Sir Thomas Peyton]] (father-in-law) |- |Family mentioned in the will: *Wife: Dorothy *Son: [[Dixwell-14|Basil]] *Son: [[Dixwell-59|Mark]] *Daughter: [[Dixwell-7|Elizabeth]] *Daughter: [[Dixwell-60|Dorothy]] *Mother: [[Reade-684|Dame Elizabeth]] *Stepfather: [[Oxenden-39|Sir Henry Oxenden]] |- |Transcription: [[Mutimer-76|Melissa Jamison]] |- |Images on Ancestry and in the National Archives, UK were used |} === Will Transcription === Page 1
In the name of God Amen This
present 14th day of Aprill in the yeare of Lord 1668 I '''Basill'''
'''Dixwell''' of Broome in the parish of Barham in the County of Kent
Barronet being sick and weake of body but of sound and perfect memory
praised bee God for made and ordaine this my last Will and testament
in manner and forme following That is to say ffirst and primarily I
comend my soule unto the hands of Almighty God my Creato[r] I afsurdedly
trusting and believing to receive full pardon and free Redemption of my sins
and to bee eternally saved by the precious death and merritts of Jesus
Christ my above Saviour and Redeemer My body I bequeath to the
Earth from whence it was taken therein to bee buryed in a decent and
Chriftian manner according to the descretion of my Executor I hereafter
named And as touching such worldly and temporall estate as God
in mercy hath blefsed me withall my Will and meaning is that this
same be so disposed as in this my Will is exprefsed and declared Revoking
and making void hereby all other Wills and Testaments heretofore by
mee in any wise made And First I doe give and bequeath unto '''Dorothy'''
my deare and loving wife all my rings Jewells and other ornaments
usually worne by her (excepting one ring of three diamonds which my
selfe have sometimes worne and doe here bequeath unto my son '''Basill''')
I doe likewise give unto my said wife my Watches and all my Plates
and instruments utensils or vefsells of silver in any forme or manner
fashioned whatsoever and both my Coaches together with the horfes
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now found in numbers therewith used and all the furniture and harnefs
thereunto belonging Alsoe I doe bequeath unto my said wife the use of
all the householdgoods and furniture of this my house called Broome so long
as shee shall remaine unmarried after my decease and dwell in this my
said house And that shee bee yearely allowed 40 loade of wood for
fuell there to bee expended I doe otherwise give and bequeath unto her the
sume of Two hundred pounds in money to bee paid unto her so soone as
conveinenth it may bee after my decease And my Will and meaning is
that if my said wife doe marry againe after my death or depart from this
my said house Then I will and bequeath all my householdgoods and
furniture of this my house unto my sonne '''Basill''' so as hee attaine the
age of one and twenty yeares And if it should please God that my said
sonne '''Basill''' dye before the age of twenty and one yeares unmarryed
Then I will and bequeath the said householdgoods and furniture to my son
'''Marke''' soe as hee surviving my said sonne '''Basill''' doe attaine the age of
one and twenty yeares And if hee chance to dye before the said age of
twenty and one yeares unmarried Then I will the same bee disposed
and equally shared betweene my two daughters '''Elizabeth''' and '''Dorothy'''
yet soe as that if either of them chance to dye unmarryed before the age
of one and twenty yeares Then I will that her part and share of the
said householdgoods and furniture doe accrue to the survivo[rs] of them provided
always that if it shall happen that my wife bee with child at the time of
my death Then my Will and meaning is that if the same doe proove to bee
a son and that hee survive my sons '''Basill''' and '''Marke''' dying as aforesaid
beforee the age of one and twenty yeares unmarryed Then I will that the
said householdgoods and furniture remaine and bee to him so as he attaine
the said age of one and twenty yeares But if it is so please God that
hee also dye unmarryed before he attaine the age of one and twenty
yeares Then the same to be shared betwixt my said daughters as before
yet so as that if my wife as aforesaid happen to bee with child at the
time of my death and the same doe proove to bee a daughter Then I doe
will that shee likewise doe injoy and receive an equall proportion and
share of the said householdgoods and furniture equally and according to the
distribution and disposition limited above to my two daughters above named
Item I doe comend and appoint my said sonnes '''Basill''' and '''Mark''' to
the care and custody of my Executor to bee educated and instructed
according to the best of his discretion and advise. Item I do further
appoint that my said Executor shall allow into my said two daughters
'''Elizabeth''' and '''Dorothy''' for their maintenance from and after my death
the yearely sume of Threescore pounds to each of them respectively and
severally till they have attained the age of fourteen yeares to bee
paid by equall portions halfe yearely And from and after the time
that they shall have attained the age of fourteen yeares Then I
will that my said Executor doe allow unto each of them respectively
the yearely sume of an hundred pound untill they have attayned the
age of one and twenty yeares or bee disposed of in marriage which of those
times shall first happen And my further Will and meaning is that at
the said age of one and twenty yeares of my said daughters refpectively
on day of marryage respectively which shall first happen That my
Executor doe pay unto each of my said daughters the sume of
Three Thousand pounds apiece and if it happens that my wife
as aforesaid bee with child at the time of my death and the same doe
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proove to be a daughter Then I doe will and appoint the same allowance to bee made
to her as above is limited to either of my said daughters '''Elizabeth''' and '''Dorothy'''
And if the same doe proove to bee a sonne Then I doe appoint that my
Executor doe allow unto him for his maintenance the yearely sume
of Threescore pounds untill hee attaine the age of sixteene yeares
to bee paid by equall portions halfe yearely And from and after the
time that hee shall have attained the said age of sixteene yeares Then
I will that my said Executor doe allow unto him the sume of an hundred pounds
yearely untill hee attaine the age of twenty and one yeares at which time I
doe appoint that my Executor doe pay unto him the sume of Three thousand
pounds And I doe will and declare and my true meaning is That if
any of my daughters or such son as my wife shall be great with at
the time of my death soe as abovesaid hereby provided for shall
chance to dye unmarryed before the age of one and twenty yeares
Then the part and portion of any of them soe dying shall not accrue to
any of the surviving of them but the same shall bee and divied in such
manner as if none had been given to her him or them so dying and
accounted and taken from thenceforth as assets in the hands of my
Executor towards the performance of this my last Will and Testament
in all other payments and bequests herein mentioned and not otherwise
And I doe will and devise to my Executor All those my Mefsuages lands
tenements and hereditaments with their apportiments which by conveyance
settlement or otherwise are limited or shall descend to mee from and by
my mother '''Dame Elizabeth''' now wife to '''Sir Henry Oxenden of Deane''' in
the County of Kent Knight and the reverson and reversons, remainder
and remainders of the same And alsoe all those my Mefsuages lands
tenements and hereditaments with their apportionments lying and
being in the County of Kent or elsewhere in the Realm of England
which my said mother now holdeth for tenure of her naturall life as
her Joynturee or otherwise afsured and conveyed unto my said mother
for tenure of her life the reverson or remainder thereof being to mee
and my heires to have and to hold the same p[re]mises and the reversion
and reversions remainder and remainders thereof unto my said Executor
from and after my death for and during the full end and tenure of twenty
yeares from thence to bee amounted and fully complete and ended in
trust nevertheless and to and for the intent and purpose that out of
the profitts thereof as shall come into his possession according to the
sealing? of the same bee doe pay and discharge my several debts which
I doe owe unto any manner of person or perfons whatsoever and so
And for the payment of such allowance as before have been hereafter
in this my last Will and Testament shall charged on my Executo[r]
to satisfy and pay And from and after the said terms of twenty
years Then I devise the same unto my son '''Mark''' and the heires males
of his body and for want of such ifsue then to such son as my wife being
with child at the time of my death shall fortune to bee delivered of and
the heires males of his body and for default of such ifsue Then to the
right heires of mee the said '''Sir Basil''' for ever (preceded?) always that
if it so happen that my son Mark dye without heire male of his body
and such son as my wife shall fortune to bee with child with at the time
of my death as aforesaid shall survive him and injoy the same
Mefsuages lands and (premifses?) according to the limitation above specified
Then I will that the Three Thousand pounds and allowances hereby
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before appointed to him for his portion bee revoked and as if the same
had not bin given him [and] doe likewise appoint for the maintenance and
education of my son '''Mark''' after my death that my Executo[r] doe allow unto him
the sume of threescore pounds yearly until hee attaine the age of sixteen
yeares by equall portions halfe yearly and from and after hee shall have
attained the said age of sixteen years Then I will that my said Executo[r]
doe allow unto him the sume of One hundred pounds yearly by halfe
yearely payments until hee shall attaine the age of one and twenty
yeares and likewise until hee shall or may injoy the premifsed to him
hereby as above bequeathed in his pofsefsion Furthermore I doe will and
appoint as Guardian to my children joyntly with my said Executo[r] my
deare and loving Wife during the time of her widdowhood And for her
paines and care therein [and] doe give and bequeath unto her the yearely
rent of one hundred pounds to bee ifsuing out of the Mefsuage lands
and p[re]mifsed above ment[i]oned for the which it shall and maybe lawfull
to and for my said wife to enter into the same and any part thereof
and there to distraine and the distrefs soe taken to drive and carry away
and retaine till shee bee of the said rent of One hundred pounds and
every part of the arrearages thereof fully paid and satisfyed The first
payment whereof shall comence at which of the said foure usuall Feasts
viz: the annunciation of the blefsed Virgin Mary, the feast of St. John
Baptist of St. Michael th[e]archangell and of the Nativity of our Lord
and Savior that after my said mothers death shall (not?) happen and
soe to be paid by equall payments quarterly at the said Feasts when as
the said Mefsuages lands and premifses shall or may come into pofsefsion
according to the limitaion in and by this my Will appointed other to my
said Executo[r] or my son '''Mark''' or otherwise as abovesaid provided always
that if my said wife doe marry againe after my death that then and from
the time of her marriage the said yearely rent of one hundred pounds and
also the Guardianship of my Children hereby before committed to her shall
cease and be determined And for the better enabling of my Executo[r] to
performe and fulfill all and singuer the trusts hereby reposed in him as
well in the payment of all my debts which [and] doe most earnestly desire and
strictly charge the same to bee truly fully and with all convenient speed
to bee done And likewise for the discharging and satisfying all such gifts
legacies and port[i]ons in this my Will given and bequeathed according to
the true intent and meaning of the same [and] doe will and appoint that
my Executo[r] hereafter named doe as soone as conveniently bee may
alien? sell and convey away All that my Manno[r] of DiggesCourt als[o]
Out Elmston lying and being in the parishes of Barham and Kingston
in the County of Kent or whithesoever the said Manno[r] or parsell thereof
doth extend together with all its demesne rights members liberties
perquisits and apportionments and every parcell and reputed parcell hereof
whatsoever And that all such sum and sumes of money as shalle raised
by the sale thereof And likewise all rents and profitts whatsoever arising
from or out of the said Manno[r] before the sale theereof which my said
Executor is hereby enabled to take and receive bee by my said Executor
imployed and disposed towards the payment of my debt and the severall
portions gifts and legacies in this my Will bequeathed and given And
[and] doe also will and devise to my Executo[r] all my Mefsuages land
tenements and herediaments whatsoever with all and every their
apportionments situate lying and being in the County of Kent or elsewhere
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within the Realme of England (the same not being conveyed or meant
ment[i]oned and intended to be conveyed in or by a retaine deeds ______
bearing date the three and twentieth day of October in the seaventeenth
yeare of our Soveraigne Lord Charles the second (A___ D___ _____?) made
betweene mee the said '''S'''^'''r''' '''Basill Dixwell''' of the one part and '''S'''^'''r''' '''Thomas'''
'''Peyton''' of Knowlton in the said County Barronett of the other part excepted
also my said Manno[rs] of Diggs Court als[o] Out Elmston which as above is
appointed to bee sold by my Executo[r] And likewise excepted all those Mefsuages
lands and tenements hereby before devised to my Executo[r] for the terme of
twenty yeares and setled by this my Will upon my son '''Mark''' with
remainders over in manner and form[s] aforsaid To have and to hold all
and singular the p[re]mifsed except as before excepted To my Executo[r] for
and during the terme of one and twenty yeares to commence from and
im[m]ediately after my decease, to and for the uses, intents and performance
of this my last Will and testament as well for and towards the one
payment of all my debts as alsoe the severall, legacies, port[i]ons, gifts and
allowances herby in any wise as aforsaid given and appointed And that
thereby my Executor shall and may raise and receive such funds and
sumes of money as may fully and clearly supply him in the due execution
hereof all reasonable ____ charged expences and (publishe?) afsefsment and
other incident deductions and abatements being allowed out of the same
And after the true and full payments respectively made according to the
meaning of this my last Will and teftament I will that my Executor
doe surrender his interest and residue of the termes as well that (former?) of
twenty yeares as the latter of one and twenty yeares of all and singuller
To such person or persons as hath or shall have the im[m]ediate _____ or
remainder thereupon And I Doe hereby nominate and appoint '''S'''^'''r'''
'''Thomas Peyton''' of Knowlton aforesaid in the County of Kent Barronett
my sole Executo[r] of this my last Will and teftament Provided that if
hee dye before the full performance effect and execution of this my Will
accomplished Then I will and appoint in his stead for whatsoever shall
remaine of the due performance thereof —-------(this was left blank)-----
—------ and doe hereby appoint and five unto him the said, —-----(blank)---
—----- if hee survive the said '''S'''^'''r''' '''Thomas Peyton''' all the interest
authority and power as full Executor to mee from thenceforth that is to say
after the death of the said '''S'''^'''r''' '''Thomas Peyton''' And I doe give unto the
said '''S'''^'''r''' '''Thomas Peyton''' the sume of ffifty pounds for his care and paines
in the execution of this my Will And to the said —----------(blank)----------------
if hee undertak[es] the performance of this my Will according to this provision
(hee as aforsaid surviving the said '''S'''^'''r''' '''Thomas Peyton''') I give the sume
of ffifty pounds likewise In Witnefs whereof I have to this my WIll
comprised in foure sheets of paper sett my hand and seale this 14^th day
of Aprill 1668 '''B Dixwell''' It is my Will and meaning and I doe hereby
appoint that is soe be my mother doe survive the said term[e] of 21
yeares here devise to my Executors among other trusts for the education
of my sonne '''Mark''' soe that the Mefsuages and lands hereby bequeathed
unto him come not into his pofsefsion That my said sonne '''Mark''' bee
supported out of the profitts of my lands and tenements devised as in
this my Will as declared for 21 yeares after the exporat[i]on of the said 21
yeares and untill the said lands and premifses bequeathed unto him
shall or may come into his pofsefsion by the death or surrender of my said
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Mother or otherwise and that my said Executo[r] doe receive soe much of
the profitts thereof and allow him accordingly as before is appointed '''B Dixwell'''
Departed and published this my last Will and teftament within written
The 14^th day of Aprill 1668 in the presence of '''William Man''', ('''Doner'''?) '''William Sum George Combs''' Probatum (paragraph written in Latin and a quick translation by [[Hunt-2329|Steve Hunt]]) revealed the probate date to be 25 June 1668. === Sources === * "England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858"
The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Series PROB 11; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 327
{{Ancestry Sharing|662589|ffc5a51391e5ff437c11ae2a2234ba399da624d3cf64c480ee2fefa9a52afff7}} - {{Ancestry Record|5111|739669}} (accessed 18 December 2022)
Will of Basilij Dixwell, granted probate on 8 Jun 1668. Died about 1668 in Barham, Kent, England. * Will of Basil Dixwell of Broome House, Kent [https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D816331 The National Archives]. Ref: PROB 11/327/366, Date: 25 June 1668, (accessed 18 Dec 2022).

=='''Last Will and Testament of [[Proby-17|Heneage Proby MP (1597-1662)]] of Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England'''== ===Introduction=== The will of [[Proby-17|Heneage Proby MP (abt.1597-1662)]] of Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England, was written on 21 November 1663. This is likely to have been a scribing error, and most likely to have siupposed to be the same date in 1662. (See explanation in Heneage's main profile) The will was proved on 6 Mar 1662/3 at the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Kent, England. ===Persons named in will=== '''Sir Heneage Proby''' - the testator
'''Thomas Proby''' - joint executor, son of the testator
'''John Proby''' - joint executor, son of the testator
'''Heneage Proby''' - son of the testator
'''Saunders''' - Elizabeth Saunders née Proby, daughter of the testator
'''Edmond Proby''' - brother of the testator
'''Thomas Worrell''' - witness
'''James Harding''' - witness
'''Daniel Weedon''' - witness
'''William Child''' - land and house vendor
'''John Buckingham''' - land and house vendor
'''Nathan Harding''' - land vendor
'''Mr Weston''' - land vendor
'''Sir Thomas Cotton''' - land vendor
===The Will=== '''In the Name of God Amen'''
'''I Heneage Proby of Rans in the Parish of Amersham in the County of Bucks Knight'''
takeing notice of the frailty of mans nature and the uncertainty of this life do ordeine -
my Last Will and Testament in manner and forme following '''First''' I will my wife to -
have her ioynture both in the County of Bucks and Middlesex And in recompense of -
that part of her ioynture sould in Oxfordshire I will that shee have the house and land
I had of '''William Child '''with the house and land I had of '''John Buckingham''' And the
meadow I had of '''Nathan Harding''' all in Amersham Parish And purchased in''' my''' -
'''Sonne Thomas''' name in trust for mee And what shall be lacking in satisfaction of the
bond sealed by mee to purchase soe much in the County of Middlesex or Berks in lieu of
that was sold that it bringde up out of Friern Lodge in the Parish of Friern Barnett in
the County of Middlesex And further i will that shee have the use of my household stuff
used in my house att Rans durenig her Widowhood and giveing security to my Executors
And shee to have my Cropp of Corne that is in my Barnes and likewise my Cropp that is
now sowing uppon the grounds together with my foure horse that usually goe in the -
Coach with the Coach att her own Desposing '''To my Sonne Thomas''' I devise
and give besides what I settled upon his marriage the Lands and Leases lately purcha=
sed of''' Mr Weston '''after the Covenant satisfied that I enter into with''' Sir Thomas Cotton'''
to lay forth two thousand foure hundred pounds for lands to be setled as that
upon his mariage is the whole bought of''' Mr Weston '''cost Foure thousand three hundred
and three score pounds Soe there is one thousand pounds suerplus '''To My Sonne'''
I devise to him the lands and leases in Great Missenden parish bought in his - -
name and''' his brother Thomas''' to Release what title he may have there And likewise '''my'''
'''sonne John''' to release All the interest to all the Coppyhold lands and Tenements in -
Yaxley tooke in his name in trust for mee '''To my Sonne Heneage''' I give unto
him Two thousand Five hundred pounds when he is out of his Apprenticeship
to be added to his Grandmothers legacie I give unto''' my Daughter Saunders'''
'''and her husband''' (who having had her portion out of my Estate upon her marriage)
two hundred ounces of silver plate unto their Foure daughters my Grandchildren (that is to say)
a hundred ounces a peece '''And''' the remainder of all my interest Estate
and right that I have in Friern Lodge in the County of Middlesex in the -
parish of Friern Barnett I give unto '''my three sonnes Thomas John and He-
'''neage Proby''' the proffitts to be equally devided amongst them I give unto''' my''' -
'''brother Edmond Proby Doctor of Divinity''' one hundred ounces of Silver Plate -
Desiring him to be assistant to my sonnes and daughters in the guidance of them =
selves and their Estates I give unto the poor of Amersham Tenn pounds -
to be distributed the week my body shall be buried which I will to be done pri =
vately I give towards the repair of Amersham Church to be stipended?? =
with the advise of my Executors ffourty pounds I will that the said severall le=
gacies and portions to be paid within a twelve month after my decease or -
att the Ages of one and twenty years or Day of Marriage '''I appoint''' -
my Sonnes Thomas and John Proby to be Executors to this my Will and Last -
Testament Witnes my hand and seale this one and twenty day of November
in the yeare of our Lord One Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Three. / Heneage
Proby Sealed and ???? in the presence of Thomas Worrell James Har =
ding Daniell Weedon his marke. '''Probatum fuit''': Probate details in Latin Note: In addition, there is an addendum written in the left margin of the will which reads "I ''Illegible word'' Two thousand ffive hundred pounds ''illegible words'' grandchildren ''rest illegible words'' I give unto my daughter ''illegible words'' "

[p.1] In the name of God Amen The nynth day of June Anno Dom. one thousand six hundred thirtie foure and in the tenth yeare of the raigne of our Soveraigne Lord Charles by the grace of God king of England Scotland Ffrance and Ireland defender of the old faith I Sir Robert Ducie knight and baronett and Alderman of the City of London being of good and perfect memorie thanks bee given unto God Casting to my mind the certenty of death and uncertenty of the tyme thereof doe make and ordeyne this my last will and Testament in manner following: That is to say ffirst I comend my soule into the hands of Almighty God with my humble prayer to his Majesty to take it to his mercy and to pardon and forgive my sinnes for which I am heartily sorry and persistent And am confident that by the death and passion of Jesus Christ and for his sake and merritts they are and shall be forgiven mee And my bodie I comend to the Earth whereof it was made And my desire is that it may be interred in the Parish Church of St Lawrence in the Ward of Cheap London in the Parish I was born and my father and mother and divers of my Ancestors lye buried in the same church And that my Corps may lye neere to the Monument of my late ffather in law Mr. Alderman Pyott deceased and under his windows whereof I desire a monument to bee buried for mee and my most loving wife such a one as in Alderman Mossydares is on the other side of the Parish Church Item: I will that all such debts and duties as I owe of right or conscience to any person or persons and bee well and truly contented and payd And after my debts paid and my funerall expenses discharged I will that all my goods chattells and debts shall bee devyded into three equall partes whereof I will that same Elizabeth my most loving wife shall have one equall part toher owne use in the name of her reasonable part to her of all my said goods Chattells and debts by and after the laudable custome of the City of London belonging And the second equall part of all my said goods Chattells and debts I give and bequeath to and amongst my sonnes Richard William Robert Hugh and John equally to bee devyded amongst them according to the custome of the said City and the last third part of all my said goods Chattells and debts and other my personall estates whatsoever I [?] unto my selfe and disposed thereof as following: Ffirst I give to my loving and deare wife the some of ffive hundred pounds as a token of my love of which I desire her good acceptance Item: I give to my sonne Richard Ducie the some of five hundred pounds upon (the) condition that... [p.2] ...hee give my Executrix here undernamed an Acquittance or discharge for his Grandfather Pyotts legacie of one hundred pounds and for his Grandmother Pyotts legacie of Twenty pounds which I have paid him Item: I give and bequeath unto my other sonne & sonnes Willm. Robert Hugh and John to every of them two thousand pounds a yeere amounting to eight thousand pounds to bee paid unto them respectively at their severall ages of one & Twentie yeares And if any of them shall die before hee or they shall atteyne unto his or their age or ages of one and twenty yeares Then the said legacie soe given to him or them soe deceasing shall goe [?] to and amongst the Survivor and Survivors of my said sonne & sonnes equally to bee devyded amongst them Item: I give to my brother John Ducy the some of two hundred pounds And to everie of his children twenty pounds a yeere to bee paid unto them [?] To the sonnes of their severall ages of one and Twenty yeares And to the daughters of their severall ages of one and twentie yeares or days of mariage which shall first happen And if any of my said brothers children shall depart this life before his or her age of one and twentie yeares or daies of marriage as aforesaid Then the said gift and legacy by mee to him her or them soe given shall bee and remayne to the survivor and survivores of those children equally to bee devyded amongst them Item: I give to my sister Rawlyns the some of ffifty pounds And to everie of her children twentie pounds a yeere payd to the sonnes att their severall ages of one and twentie yeares And to the daughters at their ages of one and twentie yeares or daies of marriage which shall first happen And if any of my said sisters children shall depart this life before his her or their age of one and twentie yeares or daies of marriage as aforesaid Then the legacie of him her or them soe deceasing shall bee and goe to the survivore and survivores of them equally to bee devyded amongst them and payable to them respectively as aforesaid Item: my will and mynd is and I doe hereby require and charge my sonne Richard that hee and his assignes? doe pay and allow unto my sister Rawlyns dureing his naturall life the some of twentie pounds yearelie by quarterly payments out of the profitts of the lands that I have conveyed and settled upon him Item: I give unto my brother Bott Twentie pounds and to his three children Twentie pounds a yeere to bee paid vizt To the sonnes at their severall ages of one and Twentie yeares And to the daughters at their sole ages of one and twentie yeares or daies of marriage which shall first happen And if any of my said brothers' children shall depart this life before his or their age of one and twentie yeares or dayes of marriage Then the legacy of him or them soe deceasing to bee and goe to the survivore and survivores of them equally to bee devyded amongst them and to bee paid to him or them respectively as aforesaid Item: I give to my brother Christhopp twentie pounds And to my neece Abigail his daughter ffiftie pounds And to every of his other children twentie pounds a yeere to bee paid [?] To the sonnes at their severall ages of one and twentie yeares and to the daughters at the [?] age of one and twenty yeares or dayes of mariage which shall first happen And if any of his said other children shall dye before his or their age of one and twentie yeares or daies of marriage Then the legacie of him or them soe deceasing shall bee and goe to the Survivore and Survivores of them equallie to bee devyded amongst them and to bee paid as aforesaid Item: I give to my sister Evans her daughter twenty pounds to bee paid at her age of one and twentie yeares or daies of marriage which shall first happen And my will and mynd is and I doe hereby require and charge my sonne William to pay and atteyn unto my sister Evans her daughter for and towards her education and mayntenance the sonne of tenne pounds per Annum by quarterly payments untill shee shall atteyne unto her age of one and twentie yeares out of the profitts of the lands [?] I have settled upon him Item: I give and bequeath unto my reverend and learned pastor Doctor Gifford Rector of the Parish Church of St Michael Bassieshawe London twentie pounds and to his wife tenne pounds And if she survives him then I give unto her Twenty pounds Item: I give and bequeath to the hospitall of Christs Church towards the reliefe of the children there one hundred pounds To the hospitall... [p. 3] ...of Bridewell towards the maynteince of a forte to sett the [?] one hundred pounds To St Thomas hospitall in Southwark one hundred pounds And to the hospitall of St Bartholomewes two hundred pounds Item: I give towards the repayment of the Cathedrall Church of St Paull London more then what I have formerly given one hundred pounds to bee paid by Twenty pounds per Annum Item: I give to St John Baptist College in Oxford one hundred pounds to bee discharged of as my Lord Grace of Canterbury [?] Item: I give unto the Companie of Merchant taylors London whereof I am a member five hundred pounds towards the exerting and maynteince of Staven Almes housed for the widowes of those that are raffed?? the Almes men of the Livery Which with the three hundred pounds reserved out of Mr Brownes money I doubt not will competently performed Also I wise to the Mr Wardens Assistants and Liverie of the Same company ffortie pounds to make them a dymmer? on the day of my ffunerall Item: I give unto Mr Robert Marsh six pounds thirteene shillings and four pence To Mr Churchman Beadle of the Liverie ffive pounds To Mr [?] to the Batihess? side three pounds six shillings and eight pense And to [?] the Beadle there fortie shillings Item: I give to the aforesaid Parish of St Lawrence for and towards a sorte of Searoles for the Poore of that parish twenty pounds And for the help of the poore there otherwise other twenty pounds To the Parish of St Michael Bassieshawe London for and towards a sorte of Searoles for the poore of that Parish Twentie pounds And for the help otherwise twenty pounds more Also I give towards the repaire of the said Parish Church of St Michaell Bassieshaw ffortie pounds Item: I give to the Towne of Islington in the Countie of Midd(lesex) for and towards a sorte of searoles for the poore of that Towne twentie pounds Item: I give unto the Vicar of the said parish church of St Lawrence five pounds and a mourning Gowne desclaring him to permytt Doctor Gifford to preach there at my ffunerall Item: I give to my sister ? twentie pounds And to my brother Mr Richard Pyott twentie pounds Item: I give to my servants hereafter named.. Gervase Browne twenty pounds To Ephraim Thorne twentie pounds To George Lambert tenne pounds To William Mathywes ffive pounds To Richard the coachman ffive pounds To Willm. Ffoster tenne pounds And to everie of the maydes that have dwelt with mee two yeares and upwards three pounds a yeere Item: I give to Mrs. Astin tenne pounds To Mrs Pess? five pounds To my cosen [?] wife five pounds And to the Governere of the severall of pitalls? aforementioned the some of ffortie pounds to make them a Commer on the day of my ffunerall Item: I give and bequeath to my loving Cosin ? the some of ffortie pounds Item: I give to my Godsonne Robert Marsh ffive pounds And to my Godsonne John Evans ffortie shillings to bee paid to their parents or Guardians which shall bee a good and sufficient discharge to my Executrix Item: I give to either of the compters of this Cittie twentie pounds a yeere And to the prisons of Ludgate and Newgate the some of Twentie pounds a yeere to bee disposed to the [?] of poore persones in the said Compters and prisons that for [?] for any debt or damages under ffortie shillings Item: my will and mynd is that the [?] of the charge of my ffunerall more the ? is allowed by the usage or orders of this Citie of London shall bee borne and taken out of my foresaid third part Item: Whereas I have purchased an Annuity or rent charge of three hundred pounds per Annum wherein there is about seaven granted to come of Mr ? Wharton and Mr Thomas Wharton my will and desire is that the some bee not souls but bee received at the tymes payalle To the end th.. Item: I give to Mrs Lamport ffive pounds The resiude of all and singular my good and chattells and other my p(er)sonall... [p. 4] ...estate whatsoever by reason? bequeathed I give unto my most loving and deare wife.. Elizabeth Ducis whom I ordeyne and make Executrix this my last will and Testament And I appoynt my good ffriends Mr Clement Mosse and my loving Cosen Mr Anthony Bidolph to bee Supervisors or ? of this my last Will and Testament desiring them to bee readie and assistant at all tymes to my said Executrix And for their ? and paynes I give unto everie of them one hundred markes a yeere In wittnes, whereof to every ? of this my last will and Testament conteyning eight heeles of paper I have sett my hand and sealed this with my seale proven the day and yeares first above written. Ro. Ducie Signed sealed published and declared by the said Sr. Robert Ducie as his last will and Testament of Will Christmas Walter Pott Ger. Browne John Evans

:Testator: '''[[Palgrave-155|Thomas Palgrave]]''' of Pulham Mary Magdalen, Norfolk, England :Date: 11 December 1637 :Proved: 12 January 1638/9 :'''Persons mentioned''': :'''Richard Dowsing''', sometimes his servant :'''Elizabeth Moore''', his wife's maid :'''[[Barthelett-2|Mary Palgrave]]''', wife :'''Robert Aldwich''', resident in his estate, tenant? :'''[[Palgrave-160|Edward Palgrave]]''', his son :'''[[Palgrave-158|Thomas Palgrave]]''', his son :'''[[Palgrave-164|Richard Palgrave]]''', his son :'''[[Palgrave-45|John Palgrave]]''', his son :'''Francis Reader''', his tenant? :'''[[Palgrave-168|William Palgrave]]''', his brother :'''[[Randolph-4563|Robert Randolph]]''', his son-in-law :'''Robert Allen''', farmer? tenant? :'''[[Palgrave-167|Francis Palgrave]]''', his son :'''[[Whitefoot-33|John Whitefoot]]''', son-in-law :'''Thomas Harriman'''. farmer :'''Thomas Proston''', farmer :'''George Pasmore''', :'''[[Downinge-2|Cicely Downinge]]''', his granddaughter :'''[[Palgrave-159|Cicely Hunne]]''', daughter :'''[[Palgrave-156|Elizabeth Randolph]]''', daughter :'''[[Palgrave-154|Christian Whitefoot]]''', daughter :'''Richard Sayer''', witness :'''Augustino Woods''', witness :'''In the Name of God Amen''' Anno :1637 the eleaventh of December in the Thirteenth yeare of the reine of our :most gratious Soveraine Lord King Charles by the grace of God of England :Scotland Avance and Ireland and King Defender of the faith I Thomas :Palgrave of Pulham Mary Magdalen in the Countie of Norff being sick of body :but of perfect remembrance praysed be God doe ordaine and make this my (...) last :Will and Testament in manner and forme following First I bequeath my soule unto :the handes of Almightie God my creator trusting in and thorough the merrite of :Jesus Christ his only Sonne and my alone Saviour and Redemeer to have free remission :pardon and forguie[ve]nes of all my Sinnes whatsoever and be thorough him everlasting :life And I comend my bodie to the earth to be buried by the discrition of myne Executrix :whome I shall name in this my last will Item I give to the poore people of Pulham :Mary Magdalen aforesayd fortie shillings to the minister there the Some of twentie :shillings Item I give to Richard Dowsing Sometymes my Servant twentie Shillings Item I :give to Elizabeth Moore my wyves Mayd twentie Shillings Item I give to my :welbeloved wife Mary Palgrave all that my messuage in Pulham aforesaid whereto :Robert Aldwich now dwelleth with all the landes meadowes and pastures thereunto :belonging or therewith used Scituate lying and being in Pulham Mary Magdalen :aforesayd w[ith] alll the landes meadowes and pastures thereunto belonging or therewith :used lyeing in Pulham Mary Magdalen aforesid and Stratton in the Countie of :Norff for and dureing her naturall life and after her decease I give the rowcon :thereof to my Sonne Edward Palgrave his heires and assignes forever Item I :give to my Sonne Thomas Palgrave all that my Close or pasture called Barretts :homes(?) and being in Weston in the parte of Holland in the Countie of Lincolne the :heires and assignes forever to enter the Same at the Second Last day of the annunciacon :of our blessed Lady Sat Mary the Virgin or St Michaell ThArchangell in the Hall :happen next after my decease uppon condicon notwithstanding shall he the sayd :Thomas Palgrave my Sonne Shall paye unto my Sonne Richard Palgrave the :Some of threescore poundes of good and lawfull money of England at or uppon _______________________________________________________________________________ :the feast day of St Michaell Tharchangell twelvsmonsth next after he the sayd :Thomas shall enter the land Close by vertue of this my bequest: the Sayd therefore(threescore?) pounds :to be payed in the Church porch of Pulham Magdalen aforesayd Item I give unto John :Palgrave my Sonne his heires and assignes forever all that my messuage in herein :Francis Reader now dwelleth with all the lands meadowes and pastures thereunto :belonging or therewith crosed now in the tenure and occupacon of Francis Reader :William Palgrave my brother And Mr Robert Randolph my Sonne in Law or their assignes :Scituate lyeing and being in Pulham aforesayd to enter the same at the second last :day of the annunciacon of our blessed Lady Mary the Virgin or St Michaell tharchangell :which shall happen next after my decease uppon condicon notwithstanding that he the :said John Palgrave my Sonne Shall paye unto the above named Richard Palgrave :my Sonne the Sume of fortie poundes of good and Lawfull money of England at or upon :the feast days of St Michaell tharchangell twelvemoneth next after he the Said :John Palgrave Shall enter into the Said messuage and lande in the said Church porch :of Pulham foresaid Item I give into my Sonne in Law Mr Robert Randolph my :white Mare nowe at Robert Allen his house called Monkeshall in Gosberkirke in the :Countie of Lincolne or any other Mare I shall have gooing at Monkshall in Gosberkirke :aforesaid at the tyme of my decease together with the benefit of the coven[a]nt which I have :from Robert Allen for the keeping of a mare and fole for me yearly and every ^yeare dureing :the terme he the said Robert hath yet to come in the said Lease of Monkeshall And my :minde is further that my Sonne Francis to whome I purpose in this my will to give and :bequeath the remaine of my terme in that lease after my decease I shall p[er]forme the like :coven[a]nt unto the said Robert Randolph for and dureing the residue of the terme I :shall have in the said lease after the determinacon of Robert Allen his terme :faithfully and really as Robert Allen is now to performe the same unto me Item I :give unto my Sonne in Lawe Mr John Whitefoote my Mare now gooing uppon the :(...) Marsh in Gosberkirke aforesaid or what Mare els I shall have gooing uppon :the said Marsh at the tyme of my decease together with the benefit of hereforeunto :or promisse I have from Thomas Harriman and Thomas Preston for keeping the :mare and foale for me dureing the terme they or either of them shall enioye :the said Marsh and (...) in my right or by any lease or promisse they have :or shall have from me to possesse the Same Item I give unto Francis Palgrave :my Sonne all that my terme of yeares which I Have yet to come and unexpired in :the Said Scite of the Mannor of Monkeshall with all the demesne lands hereunto :belonging Scituate lyeing and being in Gosberkirke and Quadringe Aforesayd in the :tenure and occupacon of Robert Allen Thomas Harriman and George Pasmore or :their or either or any of their assignes except the keeping of the Mare and :fole formerly bequeathed Item I give and bequeath unto my Sonne Thomas :Palgrave Francis Palgrave and John Palgrave all that my terme of shares :such I have or shall have at the tyme of my decease then to come and :unexpired in the wreak marsh expresso and Cliff rode hills lyeing and being in :Gosberkirke and Quadering on either of them in the Comitie(?) as resove nowe :in the terme of Thomas Preston and Thomas Harreman or their assignes :except the keeping of the Mare and fole formerly bequeathed uppon condicon :notwithstanding that they my Said Sonnes Thomas Palgrave Francis Palgrave :and John Palgrave shall paye yearly to my Sonne Edward Palgrave the same as :thirte pounds of good and Lawful money of England as the feast of the :annunciacon of our blessed Lady Mary the Virgin and St Michaell the Archangell :by even and equall porcons the first payment to begin at the feast of the ______________________________________________________________________________ :Annunciacon or Michal w[ic]h shall (deletion) ^first happen next after my decease this payment to :continue for and dureing the terme I shall lawfully have to come in the said wreak(?) :Marsh and (...) at the tyme of my decease and for long as in my right(?) they :shall or may lawfully enioy the terme-And to pay for my Sonne Richard Palgrave :twentie pounds yearly of good and lawfull money of England for and dureing :the terme they my said sonnes Thomas Fra: and John Palgrave or either or any :of them shall or may Lawfully enioy the said Marsh at the firste last Provementoed(?) :and to continue as is last above saide Item I give to my Sonne Thomas Palgrave :all that my fyfteenth part of the mannor of Pulham (except in Ensuing meadowse :north) I have given to my beloved wife Mary Palgrave amongst other things for :and dureing her naturall life thereuppon to my Sonne Edward Palgrave above :appeareth uppon condicon that he the said Thomas Palgrave my Sonne is the one :Half yeare next after my decease shall give bond(?) w[i]th one sufficient suretie to my :Sonne in law - Mr Robert Randolph in the sume of one hundred pounds to paye yearly :to my Grandchild Cic[e]lie Downing fortie shillings of good and lawfull money of :England untill the the said Cicelie shall accomplish the age of twenty two :yeares and then to paye onto her the said value(?) thencefore and six poundes :thirteene shillings and fower pence of good and lawfull money of England :in the Church porch of Pulham aforesaid And the my farme Engmas' (Ingham?) Hill :result to give bond as above sayd align(?) doe I give and bequeath to my said :Grandchild Cicelie Downing her heires and assignes (...) shall have my :fyfteenth part of the Mannor of Pulham (except the said messuage(?) meadowes :before excepted) and I doe intreat my sonne in law Mr Robert Radolph to :manage that buisines for her the said Cicelie until she shall accomplish :the age of twentie two yeares and what my Sonne Randolph (...) doe :therein shall as a Prodi[g]all for disarange of the rest of the (...) for :Her the said dicto(?) whenceof ago to reforme the same his (...) I :give and bequeath to Cicelie Hunne Elizabeth Randolph and Christian Whitefoote :my Daughters to each of them Pxbio bmd Item I give unto my welbeloved wife :Mary Palgrave all my goods and Chattles as bequeathed whome I make in :executrix of this my Last will and Testament entreating her to see my bodie :decently brought to the earth and to pay my Debts and legacies and of the :estate I have left her according to the trust I doe repose in her And I doe :make my sonne in lawe Mr Robert Randolph Overseer of this my last will and :Testament intreating him to be assistant to my said executrix in hereupon of :the said my last will for noth his payned I give him Pxpio bmd In witnes :whearof I have hereunto Sett my hands and Seals the day and yeare above :written Thomas Palgrave . M I give unto my wife Mary Palgrave the :half yeares rent of the tenement and lande in the tenure of Fra: Reade :and my brother William Palgrave the half yeare rent of my Close in :Wiston called Barretts And the Rent of the Scite of the Mannor and Lay :demeasne lands of Monkeshall which shalle due at the usuall feast Day for (...) :of rente next after my decease for and towards the performance of this my :Last will and testament Thomas Palgrave The will w'[it]hin written has :published and declared and Sealed by the Testator in the Presence of Rici :Sayer Augustino WoodsEngland, National Archives - Kew. Will of Thomas Palgrave of Pulham Mary Magdalen, Norfolk. 12 January 1639. [https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D850159 PROB 11/179/50]. == Sources ==

:Last Will and Testament of Tomas Palgrave of Pulham Magdalen, Norfolk, 1545-1546 :Testator: [[Palgrave-169|Thomas Palgrave]] :Dated: 14 May 1544 :Proved: 22 August 1545 :'''Persons mentioned:''' :'''John Smythi''' :'''[[Unknown-628569|Elyzabethe Palgrave]]''', his wife and executrix :'''Wyllm Rushmer''' :'''Mawth Rushmer''', Wyllm's wife :'''[[Palgrave-44|Thomas Palgrave]]''', his son :''''Katerin Roberts''', :'''[[Palgrave-170|Phylyppe Palgrave]]''', his daughter :'''[[Palgrave-171|Beatrice Palgrave]]''', his daughter :'''Sir Robert Corbet''', witness :'''John Browne''', priest, witness :'''William Rushell''', witness :'''William Burke''', witness :'''Thomas Richardson''', witness :'''In the name of god Amen''' The xiiii :of October ^Maye in the yeare of oure lord god M ^l :CCCCC xliiii I Thomas Palgrave of :pulham madelyn in the County of norff[olk] :beyng in hole mynd and p[er]fight remembrance :make and declare this my Testament and :last wyll in man[ner] and forme Folowing :First I bequeth my sowle to the allmyghtye :god ouer Lady Sanct Marye and to all :the holy conpanye of Heavyn and my bodye to :be buryed in the p[ar]isshe churche yerd of pulham :Madlyn afforesayde yf yt please god that I :depart y^e worlde wi^t in the sayd towne of pulham :It[e]m I bequethe to the hye aultar of the same :churche xii d It[e]m to the reparon of the same :churche xii d It[e]m to the maynten^ance of :Mary Mandlyn guylde in the same towne :of pulham end It[e]m I wyll that all my :Ten[emen]t that John Smythi dwell in at Grishaw ___________________________________________ :Grene w[i]^t[h] all the lande ther[e]to belonging w[i]^t[h] :thapportnuⁿce and the stocke that is lettin w[i]^t[h] :all that is to paye mylche kine and xvj :yewes the p[ri]ce of the yeuy[es] xxxi^s and that :Elyzabethe my wyff and her assygnes :Shall take for me Issues and profyght[es] bothe of :the said ten[emen]t and lands and of the said some :and shape tyll Thomas my sone c[o]m[e] to the :full age of xxiiii yeares and I wyll that my :wyff shall paye the rent[es] & come ing (?) :ing to the said Ten[emen]t and lande during the :said terme and the said Ten[emen]t and land[es] :to be dyschargid by my said wyff or by her :assygnes agaynst wyllm Rushmer and Mawth :his wyff and to the longest lyever of them :tyll the said Thomas my sone come to :the said Age of xxiiii yeares of the purches :of the said lande and Ten[emen]t that is to Saye/w[ith] :marke by yere(?) and I wyll that my wyffe :delyver yearelye after the time of her enterye :in the said Ten[emen]t and lande into the hande :of the churche wardens of pulham Mandlyn :x^s sterling unto suche (...) as x^s ther[e]of is :payde by Indenturs made betwene the church :wardens and me It[e]m I wyll that my wyff :ymmedeatlye after my decease give x^s Sterling :to a prest to sing for my sowle and my frind[es] __________________________________ :xxx masses It[e]m I bequethe to every :one of my godchyldren xij^d to be payd at the :daye of the[i]r maryage And I wyll that yf :yt fortune Thomas my sone dye betwene :his age of xxiii yeares and xxiiii that y^e :said Ten[emen]t and land[es] be sold by my executors :or the executors of them and xl marke Sterling :of the same monye to be at the disposicon of :the Said Thomas And I wyll that xx^l? :able mylche kine be bowt w[i]^t[h] the monye :en[su]yng of the sale of my said Ten[emen]t and :land[es] and the same kine to be delyveard :to the churche wardens to thusse afforesaid :and the rest of the monye to be evynlye :devided in man[ner] and forme folowing that :is to saye one p[ar]te to be done for my sowle :that shal be most medefull and to the pleasur[e] :of god for the comfort of my sowle and a :nother part I give to my Wyff and ij parte :of the rest I bequethe to my dawghters :beatryce and phylyppe and yf one of them :dye the other lyeave to have the part of suche :doying evynly devyded and yf the said Thom^as :my sone dye beffore he c[o]m[e] to thage of xviii :yeares than I wyll the xl marke bequethed :to him be evynly divyded to my wyff and :my chylfren then being alyve in man[ner] and :forme afforesaid and of the Said Thomas lieve ____________________________________ :To the full age of xxiiii yeares then I bequethe :the Said Ten[emen]t and land[es] w^t thapportnuⁿce to the :same Thomas my sone to his heyres and :assignes insc(?) symple for ever so that the same :Thomas Paye the purches to Wyllm Rushmer :and to Mauth his wyffe and to the w lyves of :them and allso Imediatlye after six enterye and :or on he shall take any profighte of the said :Ten[emen]t and lande ley in bonde w^t sufficient secor[i]te :to the churche wardens of pulham Mandlyn :for that tyme lying to paye yevenlye to them :and to the churche wardens after them yearly :for on xx^s sterling untyll the said Thomas :d[e]liver to the churche wardens of pulham :Mandelyn for that time beying xx able :my age nowe(?) or clears x^s Sterling for the same :tyme and to goo to suche of as p Rene all :redye is determinyd as yt apere in certayn :Indentures made betwene the said church :wardens for this tyme beyng and me It[e]m :I wyll that my wyff nor her assygnes :shall make no strop nor wast[e] of the tymber :wythin my said Ten[emen]t and land[es] bequethed :to the said Thomas my sone It[e]m I bequeth :to Katerin Roberts Forbes?) a cowe Item I wyll that yf :Thomas my sone lyve to the full age of :xxiiii yeares and have my Sayd Ten[emen]t and :land[es] bequethed to him then he the Said Thom^as _____________________________________________ :Or his assygnes to paye unto phylyppe my :dawghter or her assygnes x^l sterling in :man[ner] and forme foloweing that is to Saye :xl^s sterling to be payd in man[ner] and forme :Folowing that is to paye xl^s sterling to :be payd to the Sayd phylyppe when she :c[o]m[e] to thage of xxi yeares and so forthe(?) :yearly xl^s sterling tyll the Said x^l be :payd and yf the Said philyppe dye before :thage of xxi yeares then the legace be :quethed to her I give and bequethe to :beatrice my dawghter to be payed to her :yearly xl^s tyll the Said x^l be payed by Thom^as :my sone or by his assygnes Item I bequeth :to Elizabeth my wyff and to her heyres :and assygnes in fee symple all that my :ten[emen]t w^t thapportnuⁿce y I dwell in pulham :Market Item I bequeth to my Said wyff and :to her heyres and assygnes in fee symple :all that my ten[emen]t w^t thapportnuⁿce callyd :Rugges It^em I bequethe to the same Elizabeth :and to her heyres and assygnes in fee simple :all that my ten[emen]t and land w^th thappartenuⁿce :w^t a barne therof edyfiwd callyd Rewes(?) and :my land[es] callyd bynseyr(?) w^th thapportnuⁿce and :closse callyd Howarde and ii pecys of lande lying :in wipping Feld and a mydowe callyd Kendyll _______________________________________ :And a mydowe callyd Carre(?) medowe and a pytstell :lying in kewins hein w[sup t] all ther apportnuⁿce to hold :to the said Elizabeth my wyff and to her assygnes :in fee simple for ev[er] Item I bequeth to Elizabeth my :wyff all my movables goode and Cathlle and all :my stuff of howsehold upon condicon that she the :same Elysabeth or her assygnes paye or cause to :be payd to Beatrice my dawter or to her assygnes :x^l? sterling to be payd in man[ner] and forme Folowing :that is to Saye xl[sup s] sterling to be payde to the Said :beatrice when she c[o]m[e] to thage of xxi yeres and so :forthe yerelye xl^s sterling tyll the said x^l bepayd :and yf the said Beatrice dye before thage of xxi yeares :then the legal bequethed to her I give and bequeth :to phylyppe my dawghter to be payed to her xl^syearlye :whom shoud to thage of xxi yeres tyll the said :x^l] be payd by my said wyff or by her assygnes Item :I wyll that yf my wyff aske(?) dowrye in my ten[emen]t :and land[es] at Greshawe grene bequethed to Thom^as :my sone than she to have no p[ar]te of [t]he legacye :bequethed to her Item I wyll that my feoffes shall :delyn ? estate in fee Symple to Elyzabethe my wyff :and to her heryres of all suche land[es] and ten[emen]t w^t :thapportnuⁿce bequethed to her wha[t] thaie calle :reasonably requyryd by my said wyff and not other :wisse in her[e]of The rest of my good[es] not given :nor bequetyd to the dysposicon of my executrice :whom I order constitute and make Elyzabethe :my wyff sole executrice of this my Testament :and last wyll and I wyll that Robert Keryson be :suprvisor of this my last wyll and Testament Thus :wytness Syr Rober Corbet pryst John Browne :Willm Russhell Wyllm Burke and Thom^as Richardson '''Probate records for the Episcopal Consistory Court, Archdeaconry of Norwich''': "Probate records for the Episcopal Consistory Court, Archdeaconry of Norwich"
Catalog: [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/278818 Probate records for the Episcopal Consistory Court, Archdeaconry of Norwich] Regd. copy wills vol. 50-51 1541-1547
Film number: 008076297 > image 75 of 503
{{FamilySearch Image|3Q9M-CSN8-B3MG-W}} (accessed 20 December 2022) == Sources ==

Last Will and Testament of Balthasar Reiser I, Baldasar Rieser, in Ebenezer, of the Parish of St. Matthew, and Providence of Georgia, Planter, being very sick and weak in Body, but in perfect Mind and Memory: Thanks be given unto God; calling unto Mind the Mortality of my Body, and knowinng that it is appointed for all Man once to die, do therefore make and ordain, this my last Will and Testament. And [as] touching such Worldly Estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me in this World: I give, demise, and dispose of the same in the following Manner and Form. First it is my Will and desire that all my just Debts shall be paid and satisfied out of my Horses, Cattles, and Hogs. Secondly, I give and bequeath to my beloved Wife Mary, the fifty Acres Tract of Land, where I now live together with the Houses and Household Furniture [Ecc] [Ecc]: during her Widowhood and no longer. Thirdly I give, demise, and bequeath to my oldest Son Benjamin, the above said Tract of Land, containing Fifty Acres where I now reside, after my Wife's Widowhood to him and his Heirs for ever. Fourthly I give, demise, and bequeath to my second son John Godhilf my Fifty Acres Tract joining the above mentioned fifty Acres of Land to him and his Heirs for ever. Only with condition that my oldest Son Benjamin sh[all] have Liberty to use as much Wood, as he shall want sufficient for Buildings. Fifthly I give, demise, and bequeath to my Third Son Michael, my hundred acres Tract pine barren called the two Pines [?] to him and his Heirs for ever. Sixthly it is my Will and I desire, that all my movable Effects shall be equally divided amongst my Children after my Wife's Widowhood. And I do Constitute appoint and ordain my oldest Son Benjamin my Executor of this my Last Will and Testament. And I do hereby utterly, disallow, Revoke, and disannul, all and every other former Testaments, Wills, Lag[???], bequeaths, and Executors, by me in any ways before mentioned, Willed and bequeathed: Ratifying and confirming this to be my Last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal, this thirdtenth Day of May in the Year of our Lord one thousand, seven hundred and seventy five. Signed, Sealed [with his hand & seal ????] pronounced and declared by the said Baldasar Rieser as his Last Will and Testament who in his presence and the presence of each other, have hereto subscribed our Names. Timothy Lemke Johann [Freyermuth] Jacob Buhler[?] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Georgia Before his excellence Sir James Wright Cornet Captain General Governor & Commander in Chief of His[?] Majestys[?] said[?] Rangers of [?] Georgia and [??????] of the same. Personally appeared John Freyermuth - one of the subscribing witnesses to the [???????] written Will and Testament of Baldasar Rieser, of the Parish of St. Matthew Planter Deceased who being solemnly Sworn on the Holy Evangelism of Almighty GoGoGod made Oath that he was present and did see the said Baldasar Rieser sign seal publish pronounce and declare the same to be and contain his last Will and Testament and that he was of sound and disposing mind and memory to the best knowledge and belief. And that he Subscribes their names as witness to the last Will at the request and in the presence of the said testator and in each others Presence. At the same time Benjamin Rieser Sole Executor Qualified as such. Given under my hand the 9th day of January 1776

=Transcription of the Last Will and Testament of Agnes Mumbray = Transcribed by Randolph R. Beebe and Jeremy Stroud, 22 August 2021. The following transcription of the last will of [[Unknown-504113|Agnes Mumbray (abt.1500-1573)]], wife of Thomas Mumbray, and the mother of Elizabeth (Mumbray) Lade has been generated from an image of the original document. In the name of god amen This xxiii Daye of march in the yere of our lord god 1572 and in the xv yere of the Raigne of our Sovrainge Ladye Quene Elyzabethe, I Agnes Moombraye of the parish of Barram, in the county of Kent wydow sick in body but of good and perfect ''{remembering.}'' Laud and thankes be unto almightie god Do make this my last and testament in manner and forme following: * First I bequeath my soul unto Almighte god and to his Sonne Jesus Christ my onle Savior and Redeemer. * Item. I bequeath my body to the yerthe from whence it came to be buryed at the dyscrecon of my Executor. * Item. I geve to the pore people of Barrams to be distributed to them at the date of my Buriall vj p viijd And for the charges of my buriall vj p viijd * Item. I geve unto Jone Stock wydow my Daughter thre pewter platters and iii pewter dyshes ii payer of shetes a bras pot a ketle and a chest standing next the chamber daed dow * Item. I geve and bequeathe to Selester Lad my daughter Elizabeths daughter ten pounds of lawfull monie of England Provided that if she marrye within one yere next after my desease thene at daise of February ''{Eiagt}'' to have fyve pounds theofs and the other fyve pounds within a yere where after. And if she do not marry within the aforesaid tyme then I will she shall have fyve poundes at the end of ye year next after my Decease and the other fyve poundes at the end of the Second year next after my Deathe. * Item: I geve unto the said Selester the fether bed whereon she herself lieth. * Item: I give to Agnes Ladd my goddaughter five pounds to be paid to her at the date of her marriage or at the age of 20 yeres whiche of them shall Fyrst happen And if she dye before that tyme then I will her sister Affra to have it. * Item, I give and bequeath to Alice Lad Amye Lad Affara Lad, and Wenefrid Lad the daughters of Elizabeth my daughter to every of them x lb to be paid at the dates of their marriage or at their at their formall age xx yeres; the whiche of them shall first happen. * Item: I make and order Tomas Lad my Sonne in law my sole Executor of this last will and testament and I make Vyncent Nethersoll my overseer, * Wytness Henry Stroud, Richard Osburn, and John Nethersoll. Probatu'(m) fuit xr xxj novembris 1573 cora magro Johane Brugayo uno comussuar? in vistacon metropolitia ??? xr execend(ores?) inter alia deputat jurementis Henri Stroud et Johanis Nethersoll testin jurate xr ona execut(ores?) jurate comiss. Xr Notes: * The will is followed by a note, in Latin, regarding probate of the estate. * Text encapsulated with the ''{ }'' designation marks indicates text that is uncertain, likely incorrect, or not deciphered at all . * Probate was granted on 21 Nov 1573 upon the sworn oaths of the witnesses Henry Stroud and John Nethersoll.

The last will of [[Salsbury-242|James Salsbury]], executed 16 January 1864, proved in June Term 1864. North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Martin County). "Wills." ''FamilySearch,'' film # 4,755,385, [https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939L-VKSQ-FM page 2:520/image 465], reads as follows. '''Bold''' text is used for the introduction of new names, there is no such emphasis in the copy found in the will book. ----- State of North Carolina
Martin County
I James Salsbury of the state & county before named, knowing the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death, being feeble in health, but thanks to the Almighty God, sound of mind as I ever was, do make and ordain the following disposition of my earthly estate, it being my last will and testament. --
Viz., 1st, I want all my just debts contracts paid from the funds of my estate, that shall come into the hands of my executor. --
2nd, I give unto my son '''James O. Salsbury''' the tract of land whereon he now lives, containing one hundred and forty nine acres, adjoining the land of James Bowers' heirs & others, also one bed & furniture which he has, and one half of the brandy still, apple mill, barrels & presses, also '''one negro woman Mary & child, Boy Charles & negro woman Patty.''' --
3rd, I give unto my son John O. Salsbury, one tract of land called the Horton tract, where [S.T.?] Gilsson now lives, containing one hundred and twenty four acres provided he has an heir or heirs lawfully begotten of the body, and in the event he should die before he has and leaves at his death said heir or heirs, the said tract of land and all the improvements shall return to my daughter '''Mary L. Salsbury''' --
I give unto the said '''John O. Salsbury the following named negroes, viz. Hilliard, woman Syer & her child William,''' also one double bbl gun his choice, one half of the brandy still, apple mill, barrels & presses, also my buggy & harness & one bed & furniture, also one cow & calf--2nd choice.
4th, I give unto my son '''Richard B. Salsbury''' the tract of land whereon I now live, containing one hundred & twenty acres, be the same more or less, lying and being on the south east side of the mill pond run called Juniper Run to the Run of said Juniper Run Branch, save and except four acres which will be described hereafter, the above named lands and improvements I give to the said Richard, provided he has an heir or heirs lawfully begotten of the body, and in the event he should die before he has and leaves at his death said heir or heirs, the said tract of land shall return with all the improvements to my daughter '''Sally E. Salsbury.''' I also give to the said Richard B. Salsbury one third of the saw & grist mill, together with all of the one third interest in the pond privileges, one tract of land where the mill house stands, also ⅓ of two acres reserved for the benefit of the miller's house, also '''one Boy Henry, woman Janet & child Laura,''' one bed & furniture, one bay horse I bought of Dr. Pugh and one single barrel gun. --
5th, I give unto my sons '''Augustus W. Salsbury & Robert H. Salsbury''' the tract of land in the fork of the mill pond call the Joseph R. Ballard old place, containing two hundred acres, more or less, als the tract of and that I bought of James [E?] Purvis, to be equally divided between them according to valuation, and should either of them die before they arrive of age or have a lawful heir or heirs, the other is to have his share, and should both die before they arrive to age or leave an heir or heirs lawfully begotten of the body, then in that event, the same tracts of land and all the improvements shall go to my daughter '''Nancy E. Howard.''' I also give to my son '''Augustus W. Salsbury, one negro boy Harmon and girl Salva,''' a bed & furniture, one sorrel mare, one single barrel gun, also one third of the grist and saw mill with all the privileges as described in the gift of the same to Richard B. Salsbury.-- I also give unto my son '''Robert H. Salsbury, one boy Sam & one girl Fanny,''' one bed & furniture, one double barrel gun, one writing desk, also one third of the saw & grist mill with all the privileges as described in the gift of the same to Richard B. Salsbury.
6th, I give unto my daughter '''Sally E. Salsbury, one negro girl named Harriet, one man Moris and one woman Eliza,''' one bed & furniture, her choice, one bureau one spring wagon & harness, one bay horse called Tim, one cow & calf, her choice, choice horse cart & geer, all the crockery knives & forks, and one thousand dollars in bonds against individuals.
7th, I give unto my daughter '''Nancy E. Howard, one negro man Mathew, one girl Amanda & Emma,''' one bed & furniture, one bureau, one cow & calf, and four hundred dollars. --
8th, I give unto my daughter '''Mary Louisa Salsbury, one negro boy Miles, girl Ricey & girl Martha,''' one bed & furniture, one bureau, 3rd choice, and fifteen hundred dollars against individuals.
9th, In addition to what I have given my son Robert H. Salsbury, I give unto him one thousand dollars in bonds against individuals.
10th, Owing to our present difficulties, our serva[n]ts liable to be taken by the enemy, and should any of them die before a general division of my estate that I have given off, then and in that event, the said negro or negroes so dying or being carried off or going off, so that the owner does not get them, the said negroes shall be valued and the amount be made good from all my children, share & share alike, as I desire unto make them equal in the loss.
11th, I want my estate to remain together for the present year, and should my executor think best, still longer, but whenever after the year he may think to the interest of my estate, I expect him to sell all of my chattel property that may be on hand, after giving and paying over as before named to my children, and the balance of all my estate of every kind, save and except two acres of land which I reserve in R.B. Salsbury's tract, said two acres I leave to my '''sister Sarah Branton [Braxton]'''James' original will is not extant. The copy in the will book spells his sister's name as Branton, however, it is Sarah Braxton/Brackston who is living next to James Salsbury and Martha Johnson in the 1860 census. during her life time, said two acres to adjoin the miller's house and lot, so as to include the house where '''Mrs. Martha Johnson''' now resides, and and at the said Mrs. Branton's [Braxton's] death, said two acres are to go to said R.B. Salsbury's tract, the balance to be equally divided, share & share alike, between all my children, after allowing a year for the children that is with me. --
12th, and last, I do hereby constitute and appoint my friend '''Bryant Bennett''' Executor to this my last will and testament, also guardian of my minor heirs -- In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, in presence of us, this the 16th January one thousand and eight hundred and sixty four.
Witness "after allowing a years support for the children that is with me" interlined before signed. James Salsbury [seal]
attest: '''Jesse A B. Cooper, Asa Johnson'''. [The will was presented in court July Term 1864 by Bryant Bennet and proved on oath of J.A.B. Cooper and Asa Johnson.] == Footnotes ==

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===Transcribere's Note:=== I am not certain who typed out this family history, or when, only that it was done a long time ago, and I have a photocopy of it which is not very easy to read in some parts, nor could I get a decent scan of it with my equipment. The one page starts off by saying: "This history was written by Mae Latham Rector and Edna Mae Amami collaborating Edna Mae Amami .... Mae Rector's neice, daughter of A. H. (Dutch) Latham." so I am guessing all of it was by them- perhaps this page with that heading and that other page which starts off about James Latham again were each written by a different one of the women, since they start with same person but give some slightly different details. {I am Marion/Marian Jane Shaw Bunnell- granddaughter of Ralph Irvin (sometimes Irven) Latham, who was the son of John Irvin Latham, son of John Latham (Loma's father) and was brother to James Robert Latham (the 2 brothers who moved from TX to NM and sons of James (Jim) Latham who is mentioned in the beginning of this page of the history} transcribed it, being as accurate as I could to what I was able to see- and noting in red names or words I could not decipher clearly, and I have left original spellings of names of places unless it was wrong and I was certain what the correct version was- as in the case of Natchitoches which was hard to read but appeared to have been typed as MacKintosch- which is certainly not correct as there never was such a parish, and the only thing close is Natchitoches (Pronounced Nack-a-tish or Náshit'ush by the native Americans of the are for which it was named- and blurred into something slightly different in Texas which might have sounded as if it was supposed to be MacKintosch). Natchitoches was the oldest permanent European settlement within the borders of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, founded as a French outpost on the Red River for trade with Spanish-controlled Mexico; it became one of the original 12 parishes, formed in 1805. Otherwise, I have left punctuation and typo errors pretty much as it was. All my notes about the history are in brackets like these {} which were never used in the original document.} I think if I count correctly, James Latham was my great, great, great grandfather. The writer refers to Jim as Great-grandfather, so I would say that was Loma writing or dictating story at that point. ===Begin History=== "This history was written by Mae Latham Rector and Edna Mae Amami collaborating Edna Mae Amami .... Mae Rector's neice, daughter of A. H. (Dutch) Latham." Great-Grandfather Jim Latham, was born Oct 21, 1817 in MacKintosh Parish { this has to be Natchitoches Parish }, LA, died July 31, 1880 in Live Oak County, Texas. He married Mary Irwin daughter of James Irwin, of New Orleans, James Irwin was one of the three men who backed the Republic of Texas in the amount of $50,000, He was to receive land in lieu of the cash, but it seems, when he went to get his land-- it belonged to someone else. The rest is all in the Texas law books. However, when young Jim Latham came along and met the lovely blue-eyed Mary, it must have been love at first sight, much to the chargin {chagrin} of her stately father-- who called young Jim Latham, that no good "fiddlin' Jim." "Your father was the handsomest man that ever pulled on a boot," Mary Irwin Latham told her children in latere years. To this union there were eight children born: Martha, James Robert, Louis Charles, Sarah Ann, Elizabeth, John and Jane. James Robert Latham served as a private in the Texas Rangers when he was 21 years of age. He enlisted Jan. 16, 1862 in Live Oak, County, Texas. His captain was Thomas Rabb, of the Texas State troops. (Rabb later settled on the Mimbres River) he served at $12 a month, furnished his own horse which was valued at $90, saddle, etc., $25, sixshooter $50. The muster rolls of the company are on file in the Texas State Archives. After serving his enlistment, James Robert went back to Live Oak County, Texas and married his childhood sweetheart--the beautiful redhead Ann Elizabeth Faulkner. After their marriage, they lived from 1866 until 1883 west of the Neuces River--engaging in the livestock business (sheep and cattle). But they had so much trouble with the Mexicans stealing their stock--they lost over 900 head of cattle, and a herd of some 2,000 head of sheep, along with the herder. The stock just disappeared from the face of Texas, and of course, anything that crossed the Rio Grande into Mexico was written off the books as being better than a full scale war with our Southern Neighbors. So, the fall of 1883 when Ann Latham developed a cough, and too, word had trickled through the grapevine of the very rich mines in this part of New Mexico--the Lathams started on the westward trek. James Robert, Louis Charles, and John Latham, had all been in business together, as Latham Bros but only James Robert and John Latham moved west to New Mexico in 1884. They both had nice herds of cattle, about 2,500 head apiece, according to word handed down through the family, and about 100 head of fine roan horses each. It was quite a procession. The herds of CATTLE AND HORSES IN THE LEAD, STRETCHING FOR SIX MILES, with James Hiram (Jimmy) age 18 years, Louis Charles (Dutch) age 12 years and Arch Latham age 19 years--who considered themselves quite the cowboys as they helped the hired hands with the herd. The wagon train consisted of two freighers wih four horse teams--James Robert drove the first wagon, riding (a big sorrel called Charlie), the wheel horse, Marie Louise (Minnie) age 15 was holding down the job of a man, as she drove the second wagon. Ann Latham drove the surrey, with the traditional fringe around the top. Her team was a matched pair of gib roans, one of which was a particular pet. {I think 'gib' is a typo and 'big' was meant, as I never have heard of any line of horses called 'gib' and if it was a line based on a person or horse's name, it should have been capitalized- and it is a typo I make myself once in awhile)- all the main draft horse breeds, plus Morgans and Quarter horses, as well as Mustangs can come in roan colors. Thoroughbreds- if purebred should not. I recall grandpa (Ralph Irven Latham speaking of grullo (male) or grulla (female) horses, which they apparently had- perhaps going back the the horses brought from TX, or maybe from wild mustangs he and family caught later in NV or NM- the grullo-type are not same as roan technically/genetically, although there are roan grullos- Grullo is a color of black horses with the dun gene, and are characterized by tan-gray or mouse-colored hairs on the body, often with shoulder and dorsal stripes and black barring on the lower legs. In this coloration, each individual hair is mouse-colored, unlike a roan, which is composed of a mixture of dark and light hairs. The several shades of grulla are informally referred to with a variety of terms, including black dun, blue dun, gray dun or mouse dun, slate grulla, silver grulla or light grulla, silver dun, or lobo dun. Silver grulla may also refer to a grullo horse with silver dapple, regardless of shade, and there are spotted grullos- both paint and Appaloosas. Just a guess, but a horse called Indian might have been a red roan and maybe a Morgan or Quarter Horse- a Quarter Horse I know is usually smart and alert- so are Appys. I have never gotten to know a Morgan, or most of the draft types to any great extent.} "No matter what happens, " Grandmother Ann told Joe, her sister who came along, "Indian is as good as any man we've got on the drive." The small fry was Texana, nine-- Frances (Fannie) five Sarah, three-- and the baby But, {yes, it says But- I think maybe meant Bud? } about a year old. Some time after they crossed the Pecos River, there was an 80 mile stretch between water holes. James Robert was about twenty miles in the lead of John's outfit, and for some reason, John sent his son, Ed, the oldest boy, up the line to tell J. R. that he was turning back. He was scared--what he was scared of, Indians, lack of water or a premonition, no one knew. Anyway, the cattle were mighty thirsty, so, they turned back to Leon Springs. To this day Sarah says she still remembers when those cattle got within two or three miles of the water, they started to run and bawl. There is nothing short of destruction, which can stop a cow-critter in a stampede, no matter what it's cause. After a week or so to rest the cattle, they took another route that had water holes closer together. However, when they got to Anthony, the found that there was a quarantine of stock coming into New Mexico from Texas. This quarantine must have nearly wrecked many a Texas stockman--it took a year before the quarantine was lifted, so they could continue their trip. Dorothy (Dollie) Mackey was born here during this time. Here too, Lewis Faulkner, Ann Latham's brother were buffalo hunters, but the beast was nearing extinction, and they wanted to get into something else. There is no record of what happened to Giato (He never made connections, whether he was killed, no one ever knew). {I have absolutely no idea who this even might refer to, or any name similar to what it looked like} While they were on this enforced stay, to pass the time, the men prospected for the Old Lost Padre mine, at the north end of the Franklin Mountains. (They had gotten hold of a map from someplace). and sunk about 200 head of cow in the hole, before they continued on the journey up the river. The Rio Grande had been stone dry, but the fall of '86 when the Latham outfit started up the river, it was in flood. The Sante Fe had just built their line across the river a year or so before, so when they got to Rincon, they unhooked the horses from the wagons and surrey-- the vehicles were pushed across the railroad bridge, and the animals had to swim to the other side. They went on up to Hillsboro, which by that time was the countyseat, and stayed there a short while. John Latham went up and took a look at Kingston, (the mining itch which has infected most of the Latham men and women, right to this day, (Dutch Latham is flirting with a hole in the ground somewhere.) and James R. Latham went on down to the Macho Creek. They arrived about 2:30 on a stormy afternoon in late November. The clouds were coming over the Black Range, and they could tell a snow storm was in the offing. There was a nice sharp shoulder on the hill there in the forks of the Hollow, that comes down from the Snake Peak, and the Macho, so the men all pitched in and in short order had a hole dug back in the side of the hill They staked and stretched out a tarpaulin so that the small fry could get in out of the cold. The dug-out was eventually panneled and a fire place was built into it, this was the living-dining room and the north end of the dug-out was a very convenient kitchen, for those days--and 'L' was eventually added for bedrooms, the whole structure was adobe with portholes, here and there, just in case the Apache got wilder. John Latham moved his family to he Berenda first, but after awhile homesteaded Big Springs, where the Mackey's now live. It is said that when John took up the spring, it spurted out of th bank at about 1000 gallons a minute--anyway you look at it, it would make quite a shower. He planted the big orchard and built two log houses. Later on, John sold his rights to a man by the name of Homes and Rube Pankey (Joe Pankay's father) {last name was typed 2 different ways} they sold it to Pryor Nunn, Sr. and in 1905 the Mackeys bought it, and lived there these many years. It was so late in the year that November afternoon in '86, that James R. Latham and the boys, could only manage the dugout for the time, but after adding the 'L' they put up an adobe room about twelve feet square for meat. The Latham's moved into Texas when it was still part of Mexico, and had grants. Some of the old farms (tha have since grown up in trees) in Kentucky and Virginia area still known as the old Latham places...from there in to Louisiana, then to Texas. James Latham (Arch Latham & Loma Latham's grandfather) was born Oct 21, 1817 in Mackintosch Parish { this has to be Natchitoches Parish }, LA, died July 31, 1880 in Live Oak County, Texas. Grandmother Latham had died a few years prior - James Latham was living with his son, James Robert Latham, sitting out on the front porch in a roking chair, and when they went to call him, he was dead of a heart attack. James Latham, Loma's grandfather, married Mary Erwin, daughter of James Erwin of New Orleans. James Erwin, our great-great grandfather was one of the backers of the Republic of Texas- to the tune of $50,000.00, for which he was to receive land in lieu of cash, but it seems when he went to get his land, someone else had it, so he sued Texas, the Republic. And, in the law books of Texas, one will find the history of the case. There were 3 men who put up the money to free Texas--James Irwin {not my typo- the original papers have Erwin above, but Irwin here} put up 1/3. At one time I believe Mary (our great-great grandmother owned one million acres of land, or so the tale goes. Anyway, when young Jim Latham, who was a fine fiddler, met Mary, of the smiling blue eyes--it must have been love at first sight. I would say he was around 20 years old, an she ws a year or two older. In later years she told her children that "Jim, your father, was the handsomest man that ever pulled on a boot." (Well, maybe so, it wasn't handed out on a spoon to the descendents) James Erwin (Mary's father nearly died when she married Jim Latham--and he called him that "Fiddlin' Jim" ===Children=== {James Latham and Mary Erwin} So, to this union there were the following children: '''Martha'''--died when she was about 14 or 14 years old '''James Robert''' moved to New Mexico in the fall of 1886 married '''Ann Eliza Faulkner'''- had 12 children 7 boys, 5 girls '''Louis Charles Latham''' married '''Agnes (Agggie) Russel''', stayed in Texas--had 6 children '''Sarah Ann Latham''' married '''Alfred Robinson (Alf)''', they had 11 children, stayed in Texas. ===Note Sally Skull=== ( Alf's mother was the famous Sally Scull of Texas history- {Sally Scull was born Sarah Jane Newman, (but was called Sally). On March 31, 1838 she married JESSE ROBINSON who was born in Kentucky on February 11, 1800. He had moved to Texas in 1827- Alfred and his father are buried with Sarah Ann in the Latham cemetery in LiveOak TX. On March 6th, 1843 Jesse divorced Sarah who married George Skull eleven days later. } Sally was one of the first women to ride astride, and buy and sell cattle, she disappeared--they all thought murdered. However, Alf's father had left her and taking the boy Alf and placed him in a Sister school {meaning a convent school}. At the time she married the old German named Scull she disappeared, she was carrying a large sum of money, to pay for a bunch of cattle {actually, it was not for some time after she had married Scull that she disappeared). {I provide more info on Alf and his mother later} '''Elizabeth Latham''', (called Sissie) married '''Henderson Williams'''--they had two children. He was out building wire fence, and as hey were having so much trouble with the Mexicans he kep his bun {gun} propped up near him, somehow he knocked his gun down and it went off and killed him-- it is on the old Williams place that the family thought there was a great quantity of money buried. '''John Latham'''-- married Married '''Nancy Samantha Vining''' (Loma's father) they had 13 childred. He moved to New Mexico with James Robert Latham in 1886. He was shot and killed in Magdelena, N. Mex. Feb 4, 1911. {This is my direct ancestor} '''Jane Latham'''--married '''Tom Seeley'''--Seeley had been married once before and had 3 girls. Jane was in love with Simon Smithwick, and orphan boy that great grandfather latham had raised but Simon was a pretty wild boy, and too had hearded sheep for the Lathams, and Tom Seeley had a lot more worldly goods--once in later years when Simon met her, he asked her if she would come back to him--and she said "You know, you can't go back." Poor Jane. Their children: '''Tommy Seeley''' (This should have been the one Rosie went to keep house for, when he died...they were 1st cousins), '''Tean Seeley''', '''Tait Seeley''', '''Rose Seeley''', '''George Seeley'''. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- '''Louis Charles Latham married Agnes (Agggie) Russel Their children: ''' '''Louis Charles''' -- never married '''Grover C.-'''- married and had two children '''Emmett'''--never married '''Lulu Latham'''-- married- 1 boy '''Lela'''-- married '''Williams''', 2 children '''Walter'''--married- 1 daughter {Several members of this part of the family are buried in the old Latham cemetery in Texas which was photoes and documented and put online by a Mr. Robinson I chatted with who thought he was related to our Robinsons- but was not. His work was turned over to other sites such as 'findagrave' ) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ '''Elizabeth (Sissie) Latham, married Henderson Williams '''Their children: '''1 boy''' died when young '''Martha Williams''' married and had a daughter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ '''Sarah Ann Latham married Alfred (Alf) Robinson (Alf)''' Their children: '''Alfred''' '''Mary Jane''' (died) '''John''' - never married - shot in the back at Clayton, N.M. '''Lucretia'''--never married, taught school in Lake Valley '''Amanda'''- married a lawyer in Ozana, Tex. They had 4 children '''a girl''' died when 6 or 7 '''Laura'''- never married '''Ophelia'''-married-no children '''Clabroune (Clab)''' married had 4 children. He was the first school teacher on the Brenda Creek, when just 21 years old '''Bell''' - married Farrell, had two daughters '''Harvey''' - married, had 3 children '''Clem''' - married- had 3 children {'''Alfred, son of Jesse Robinson and Sarah (Sally) Jane Newman (later Scull''') became a Texas Ranger and fought in the Civil War and later married '''Sarah Ann Latham''', the daughter of James R. Latham. They, Alfred, his father Jesse, wife, Sarah Ann, and son Albert S. Robinson, along with a number of other Robinson family, are all buried in in Live Oak County, the same county our Lathams lived in, in the Latham Cemetery. There are quite a few other Robinsons there also, but I am not yet sure exactly how all of them are related. These may all be '''Children of Alf and Sarah Ann's''' and many of them are buried in the Latham cemetry in Live Oak: '''Albert Sidney Robinson''' 1862–1936 {maybe this was the 'Alfred' mentioned above? and name was mistaken?} .'''Lucretia Ann Robinson''' 1867–1940 .'''George Claiborne Robinson''' 1870–1938 {I presume this is Clabroune (Clab) ?} .'''Amanda E. Robinson Halbert''' 1871–1926 .'''Laura L. Robinson''' 1873–1917 .'''Ophelia R. Robinson Kendall''' 1878–1950 .'''Ida Isabelle Robinson Ferrell''' 1880–1957 {I presume this may be 'Bell"?} .'''Clement Robinson''' 1882–1963 .'''Lemuel Harvey Robinson''' 1883–1949 {new page} '''John Latham''' (brother of James Robert Latham) born November 12, 1848 in Parrish, Lousianna. Died February 4, 1911 in Magdelena, New Mexico. Shot in the back and killd. Married '''Nancy Samantha (Mattie) Vining''' Dec. 23, 1869. Nancy Samantha Vining was born June 13, 1854 in Pike County, Alabama. Children of this union: '''Edward William Latham''', born Oct 1, 1870 in Nueces County, Texas died on the ranch out from Deming, was a brother-in-law of Fred Nunn at Deming, New Mexico. Married Elizabeth (Lizzy) Nunn. * '''John Irvin Latham''', born Novmber 16, 1872 in LiveOak County, Texas, died April 30, 1943 in Watsonville, CA. Married '''Jean Allen''' list attached at end '''Rosa Jane Latham''', born November 6, 1874 in LiveOak County, Texas, died Feb. 15, 1931, Douglas, Arizona '''Elizabeth Latham''', born Feb. 11, 1877, Deval County, Tex., died June 21, 1888 Lake Valley, New Mexico. (Scarlet Fever) '''Amanda Latham''' born March 2, 1879, LiveOak County, Texas, died November 11, 1902 in Bisbee, Ariz. of typhoid fever. Married '''Tom Seeley''' a widower with two children, Elinor and Blanche, no children to this union. '''Ella Samantha Latham''' born March 2, 1881, in LiveOak County, Texas, died February, 1956 in Colton, CA. Married '''Nute Elridge''', had one child. '''George Lee Latham''', born April 25, 1883, in Kerr County, Texas, died in 1960 in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Never Married. Sarah Ann Latham, born May 13, 1885 in Kerr County, Texas, died June 2, 1941 at Morenci, Arizona of cancer. Married '''Tom Whitaker'''- 5 children (twins) '''Robert Jackson Latham''' born March 8, 1888, Lake Valley, New Mexico (lives Spindle Rt, Capitan, N.M. Married Estelle Hale Address: Spindle Rt, Capitan, N.M. and '''Mary Matilda Latham''' born March 8, 1888, Lake Valley, N. Mex., died--- Married '''Dan Bullion '''Address: Rt 1, Box 419, Prescott, Ariz. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- '''Martha Alma Latham''' born Dec. 19, 1890, Lake Valley, N. M., died February 18, 1920 in Hurley, N.Mex., Married '''Joda Cochran''' children of this union. '''Selma''' married Cobb. '''Alma''' married '''Wagner''' '''Margaret Loma Latham''' born June 10, 1894, Lake Valley, N. Mex., Married '''George Witaker''' (he died 1930) '''Katie ''' married '''Carl McDaniel''' {details below} , '''Pansie''' married '''Ed Griffith''', '''Georgia''' married '''Jim Jungebluth''' '''Loma's second marriage--Albert Jodoin'''--no children Address: 4452 Jupiter St N.W. Albuquerque, N.M. '''Fannie Elma Latham Renick''' born Aug 18, 1896 Lake Valley, N. Mex. Married '''Bill Renick''' No children Address: 1127 LaLuz Dr. N.W. Albuquerque, N.M. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- '''Katie''' born June 24, 1913 at Nogal, N.Mex. married ''''''Carl McDaniel'''''', who was born Oct., 26, 1910 at Hatfield, Ariz. Children of this union: '''Clarence George McDaniel''', born June 7, 1934 at Nogal, N. Mex., married '''Carol Marie Giusti''', who was borh July 31, 1936, San Francisco, Calif. '''Cecil McDaniel''', born June 11, 1937 at Nogal, N. Mex., married '''Georgia Ann Krizmanich''' of Crested Butte, Colo. to this union: '''Carl Wayne Mc Daniel''' born Feb 10, 1959 in Crested Butte, Colo. '''Shirley Ann McDaniel''', born May 19, 1943, at Albuquerque, N.M. -------------------------------------------------------------------- '''Pansy''' born June 23, 1916 at Nogal, N. Mex., married '''Ed Griffith''' Children of this union: '''Margaret Bell Griffith''', born born Oct 21, 1939 '''George''' born Nove 7, 1941 '''Eugene''',born June 10, 1943 '''Robert Griffith''' born Noe 17, 1944 '''Arthur Griffith''' born March 31, 1947 '''Donald''' born January 24 {no year is entered} '''Edward Griffith''' born Jeb {uncertain if Jan or Feb was meant; Jeb was what was typed} '''Betty''' born July 11, 1959 -------------------------------------------------------------- '''Georgia Dell''' born April 19, 1933 at Nogal, N. Mex., married '''Jim Junbluth at Albuquerque, N.M. '''Children of this union: '''Jimmie Jungbluth''' born Aug. 18, 1954 at Albuquerque, N.M. {the married name is spelled distinctly 2 different ways and earlier the center letters between n and b were not clear, but appeared to be a 3rd different spelling.} Mrs. Mae Latham Rector P. O. Box 656 Albuquerque, N.M. ------------------------------------------------------------------ '''John Irvin Latham''' and '''Helen Allen''' who was born Aug. 1, 1878 in Albuquerque, N.M. Children of this union: ''Jeanie'' '''Bold text'''born June 28, 1895 N.M. '''Baby Latham''' born March 28, 1897 (dead) N.M. '''George Leonard Latham''' born March 19, 1899 N.M.{correct year is 1898 according to headstone} '''Mary Samantha Latham''' born April 15, 1901 N.M. '''Harry Robert''' born July 10, 1902 N.M. '''Ralph Irvin''' born July 17, 1905 in Colo. '''Earl Curtis''' born April 5, 1909 N. Mex '''Waton Elmer''' born Sept 21, 1912, Cutter, N.M. '''Walter Allen''' born Dec. 27, 1915 {correct year is 1914 according to headstone. He '''went by Jack''' as he did not like his name and is buried as Jack in Wastonsville- died of a ruptured appendix at 19, unmarried, no children} '''Roy Henry''' and '''Ruby Helen''' born Nov. 16, 1917, Cutter, N.M. ===End Transcription===

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=== The Last Will and Testament of Latitia Abbot === '''A Transcription'''
'''Dated 9 Feb1798. Latitia deceased 3 April 1798. Will proven 12 June 1798.'''
[[Abbot-832|Link to Latitia's Profile]]
:'''Research Note''' All of the family beneficiaries mentioned in the will are accounted for and linked. Latitia's elder sister, Mary Abbot - has thee immediate family members named in the document (her husband and two daughters) and those links can be made once they have profiles made for them. There are also three friends, one judge and one notary public that possibly have profiles and can be linked at a later stage. ---- :'''Persons as they appear''' [[Abbot-832|LATITIA ABBOT]] , [[Misplee-2|Thomas Misplee (Uncle)]] [[Abbot-454|William Abbot (Elder brother)]],[[Abbott-3339|William Abbot (Father)]], [[Abbot-839|Frances Abbot (Younger Sister)]],[[Abbot-833|George Abbot (Younger brother)]],[[Abbot-838|Charles Abbot (Youngest brother)]], [[Misplee-1|Elizabeth Abbot (Mother)]],[[Abbot-837|Mary Parker (Elder Sister)]], Dean John Parker - (Brother-in-law), Elizabeth Parker (Niece), Sarah Parker (Niece), [[Morgan-10019|Mrs William Abbot (Sister-in-Law)]], Sarah Taylor (Friend), Mary Brice (Witness to Will), Mary Pye (Witness to Will), John Sewell (Doctor of Law), W.Tebbs (Notary Public) ---- ===The Transcription=== IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I, [[Abbot-832|Latitia Abbot]] of Patrixbourne in the County of Kent, Spinster being weak in body but of sound mind, memory and understanding so make this my last will and testament in a manner and form following that is to say First I give and bequeath unto my Uncle Mr [[Misplee-2|Thomas Misplee]] and my brother [[Abbot-454|William Abbot]] the sum of one thousand pounds for costs which I am entitled to by the will of my late [[Abbott-3339|father]] deceased, for the benefit of my sister [[Abbot-839|Frances Abbot]], my brother [[Abbot-833|George Abbot]] and my brother [[Abbot-838|Charles Abbot]] respectively. Share and share alike and I desire that my said trustees do and shall transfer one equal third part or share of the said one thousand pounds to my said sister [[Abbot-839|Frances Abbot]] when she shall attain the age of twenty one years and also one other equal third part or share of the said one thousand pounds unto my said brother [[Abbot-833|George Abbot]] when he shall attain the age of twenty one years and to transfer the remaining share of the said one thousand pounds to my said brother [[Abbot-838|Charles Abbot]] when he shall attain the age of twenty one years, and in case of the death of either of them before they shall attain the said age of twenty one years, the share or part is to go to the survivors or survivor of three. I give and bequeath unto my mother [[Misplee-1|Elizabeth Abbot]], Widow, the sum of fifty pounds, I give and bequeath unto my Sister, [[Abbot-837|Mary Elizabeth Parker]] (wife of '''Dean John Parker''') the sum of Ten Guineas, I give and bequeath unto my nieces '''Elizabeth Parker''' and '''Sarah Parker''' daughters of my said sister, five guineas each. I give and bequeath unto my brother [[Abbot-454|William Abbot]] the sum of thirty pounds, I give and bequeath unto my said Sister [[Abbot-839|Frances Abbot]] the sum of twenty pounds with all my wearing apparel, books and trinkets except my '''mourning ring for my''' [[Abbott-3339|late father]] which I give and bequeath unto my said Brother [[Abbot-833|George Abbot]] with the like sum of Twenty Pounds. I give and bequeath unto my said brother [[Abbot-838|Charles Abbot]] the like sum of twenty pounds to be paid him on his attaining the age of eighteen years or sooner if my executors may think proper. I give and bequeath unto my Uncle the said [[Misplee-2|Thomas Misplee]] and [[Morgan-10019|Mrs William Abbot]] and Mr Dean John Parker the sum of five guineas each. I give and bequeath unto my friend '''Sarah Taylor''' the sum of Ten Pounds. All the rest and residue of my personal estate and efforts after payment of my just debts, funeral expenses, the expenses of proving this will and the legacies above mentioned I give and bequeath unto my brother [[Abbot-838|Charles Abbot]] to be paid at such times and proportions as my executors hereafter named shall think fit and I hereby nominate and constitute and appoint my Uncle the said [[Misplee-2|Thomas Misplee]] and my brother the said [[Abbot-454|William Abbot]] executors of this my will hereby revoking all others by me at any time here to fore made . In witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal this ninth day of February in the year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight '''[9th February 1798]''' Latitia Abbot. Signed, sealed published and declared by the said testator as and for her last Will and Testament in the presence of us at her request in her presence and in the presence of every other have subscribed our names as witnesses here to '''Mary Brice''' and '''Mary Pye'''. MEMORANDUM The money paid in this red leather box at my death to be given without exception to my sister [[Abbot-839|Frances Abbot]] for her own private use March 18th 1798 [[Abbot-832|Latitia Abbot]], 11th day of June 1798 APPEARED PERSONALLY The [[Morgan-10019|wife of William Abbot]] of the City of Canterbury and [[Abbot-833|George Abbot]] of Doctors Commons, London, furtherance and by virtue of their corporal oaths deposed that they knew and were intimately acquainted with [[Abbot-832|Latitia Abbot]] late of Patrixbourne in the County of Kent, Spinster, deceased have several times seen her write and also subscribe her name and are acquainted with the manner and character of handwriting and subscription, and having now carefully viewed and perused the paper writing hereunto annexed purporting to be and contain a codicil to the last will and testament of the said deceased bearing date of March of 18th 1798 and being of the day following. Memorandum: The money found in this red leather box, at my death to be given without exception to my sister [[Abbot-839|Frances Abbot]] for her own private use and then is subscribed [[Abbot-832|Latitia Abbot]] . These purport to say that they verily and in their cautionaries believe the whole series and contents of the said paper writing to be the proper handwriting and subscription of the said deceased. [[Abbot-833|George Abbot]] same day the said [[Morgan-10019|Hannah Abbot]] wife of [[Abbot-454|William Abbot]] and [[Abbot-833|George Abbot]] were duly sworn to the truth of this affidavit before me, '''J.Sewell - Judge, W.Tebbs - Notary Public''' THIS WILL was proved at London with a codicil the twelfth day of June in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight '''[12 June 1798]''' before the worshipful John Sewell, Doctor of Laws

Village of LAUB [Tarlyk] First Settlers The following surnames are mentioned: Aulman, Bauer, Bichner,Bisterfield, Bitter, Blau, Botin, Braun, Bretzer, Brick, Briken, Bruch, Busch, Buchner / Buechner, Christopohel, Dais, Dam / Damm, Dauer, Deis, Delos / Dellos, Demler, Diehl, Eberlein, Eckhart, Eisner, Engelman/Engelmann, Faber, Flach, Foss, Fozin, Frantz, Franz, Friedrich, Fruhling/Fruehling, Funk, Gaiman, Gainlen, Gannikel, Ganser, Gauman, Gerlach, German / Germann, Ginkel, Glose, Gort, Grien, Groman, Grot, Grun / Gruen, Haberman / Habermann, Hannickel, Hauman, Heimann, Heinlein, Heinz, Heit, Hepner, Hepp, Herr, Hermann, Hinkel, Horn, Horth, Hoppner / Hoeppner, Jakobi, Jokal/Jokel, Jung, Kahler, Kaiser, Kaler, Klemm, Kohl, Kolb, Korbmacher, Korger, Kraft, Krause, Kreitzer / Kreutzer, Krieger, Kruse, Kuhl, Kuhlmann, Lass, Laub, Lehmann, Leikam, Lieder, Lohmann, Mauer, Merck / Merk, Metzler, Michael Morasch, Muhl, Muller/Mueller, Neff, Ohlmann, Olberg, Pflug, Remmer, Roth, Rothgang, Rottenheiser, Rudel, Rut, Rutt, Rutz, Schmidt, Schneider, Schumann, Schwartz, Seifert, Seiler, Simon, Sommer, Stahlmann, Stelding/Stelting, Stirk, Stutz, Stuhrk / Stuehrk, Suhlman / Suhlmann, Tag, Thiel, Til, Trapp, Valentin, Videker / Viderker, Vigek, Vilirginta, Vogt, Vorath, Wagner, Weber, Wegele, Weller, Wertz, Wiederhold, Widerkehr, Wilde, Will, Witterker, Zahn, Zubick Movement of the colonists to or from the following villages is mentioned: Bell [Dinkel], Bisterfeld [Schwed & Bangert], Botin [Dinkel] , Braun [Dinkel], Bretzer [Beideck], Buechner [Dinekl],Busch [Straub], Christophel [Dinkel], Damm [Schilling], Delos / Dellos [Volsk], Eckhart [Lauwe],Friedrich [Kukkus], Frilling / Fruhling [Beideck], Gannickel [Straub], Gerlach [Moor], Grien/Gruen [Kutter], Hannickel [Beauregard & Straub], Heil [Lauwe]. Heinz [[Kutter, Stahl am Tarlyk, & Straub] Hepner [Anton], Herrmann [Volsk], Hoppner / Hoeppner [Anton], Jung [Straub], Kaiser [Warenburg], Klemm [Kukkus], Kohl [Stahl am Tarlyk], Kolb [Jost], Korbmacher [Beideck], Korger [Hölzel] Kraft [Straub], Krause [Straub], Krenkel [Straub], Laub [Dinkel & Lauwe] Lehmann [Warenburg], Lieder [Dinkel], Merk / Merck/ Mörch [Biedeck & Jost], Metzler [Straub], Michael [Beideck], Neff [Dinkel], Olberg [Kukkus],Ohlmann [Straub & Jost] ,Pflug [Warenburg], Remmer [Krasny Yar & Bangert], Rudel [Kutter] Rutt [Balzer] Rutz [Dönhof], Schmidt [Schilling& Katharinenstadt], Schneider [Beideck & Dinkel], Seifert [Dinkel], Sommer [Straub], Steidling / Stelting [Dinkel], Stelding/Stelting, [Dinkel], Suhlmann [Straub], Tag [Jost], Vorath [Warenburg], Weber/Webber [Biedeck], Wertz [Biedeck], Wiederhold [Messer] Wilde [Straub], Will [Preuss], Zahn [Straub], Zubick [Straub].

Family Search Wiki page Lauderdale County: https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Lauderdale_County,_Tennessee_Genealogy '''Tennessee County pages with Chisholm sources:''' [[Space:Tennessee_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|Tennessee - Statewide Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Davidson_County%2C_Alabama_-_Chisholm_sources|Davidson County, Tennessee - Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Grainger_County%2C_Tennessee_-_Chisholm_sources|Grainger County, Tennessee - Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Hardeman_County%2C_Tennessee_-_Chisholm_sources|Hardeman County, Tennessee - Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Hawkins_County%2C_Tennessee_-_Chisholm_sources|Hawkins County, Tennessee - Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Jefferson_County%2C_Tennessee_-_Chisholm_sources|Jefferson County, Tennessee - Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Knox_County%2C_Tennessee_-_Chisholm_sources|Knox County, Tennessee - Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Maury_County%2C_Tennessee_-_Chisholm_sources|Maury County, Tennessee - Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Montgomery_County%2C_Tennessee_-_Chisholm_sources|Montgomery County, Tennessee - Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Robertson_County%2C_Tennessee_-_Chisholm_sources|Robertson County, Tennessee - Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Rutherford_County%2C_Tennessee_-_Chisholm_sources|Rutherford County, Tennessee - Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Sullivan_County%2C_Tennessee_-_Chisholm_sources|Sullivan County, Tennessee - Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Washington_County%2C_Tennessee_-_Chisholm_sources|Washington County, Tennessee - Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:White_County%2C_Tennessee_-_Chisholm_sources|White County, Tennessee - Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Lauderdale%2C_Madison%2C_Henderson_%26_Tipton_Counties%2C_Tennessee_-_Chisholm_sources|Lauderdale, Madison, Henderson & Tipton Counties, Tennessee - Chisholm sources]] '''State Pages with Chisholm sources:''' *[[Space:Alabama_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|Alabama - Statewide Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Georgia_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|Georgia - Statewide Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Kentucky_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|Kentucky - Statewide Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Maryland_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|Maryland - Statewide Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Mississippi_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|Mississippi - Statewide Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:North_Carolina_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|North Carolina - Statewide Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:South_Carolina_-_Statewide_Chisholm_resources|South Carolina - Statewide Chisholm resources]] *[[Space:Tennessee_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|Tennessee - Statewide Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Texas%2C_Arkansas_%26_Louisiana_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|Texas, Arkansas & Louisiana - Statewide Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Virginia_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|Virginia - Statewide Chisholm sources]] '''Links to Chisholm pages related to these counties''': (add links below): * '''FACTS and SOURCES:''' 1820 Oct 6 – John Chisholm, John Chisum, & James Chisum agreement with Penneneus Williams, bk 6, p 43. Madison County, Tennessee
… Articles of Agreement … between Penneneus Williams of the County of Maury and State of Tennessee of the one part and John Chisholm of the County of Maury, John Chisholm of the County of White, & James Chisum of the County of Overton all of the State afsd of the other part … said Pennenus Williams has placed in the hands of the said John Chishm of Maury County a certain land warrant containing 600 acres which warrant is in the name of James Galaway for Loeavon and the said John Chisholm and Company doth agree that they will use their best exertions to locate the said warrant … and have a competant true perfected on the same at their own expense in some one of the surveyors districts south and west of the Congressional Reservation line and so soon after the title may be completed as conveniet the said Williams doth agree to make or cause to be made to the said Chisholm and Company a title to 1/5 part of the land held by virtue of said Warrant to be divided according to quantity and quality …
Signed: Pennenus Williams, John Chisholm, James Chisum
Wit: William Newsum, Edmund Williams.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C39N-739H-J?i=420&cat=449862

1820 Oct 6 – James Chisum fr William Hord, etal, bk 3, p 291. Madison County, Tennessee
… between Eldridge Hord for himself and as guardian for the minor heirs of Staunen Hord decd, Thomas Hord, William Hord, Stokely D Rowan and Lucretia Rowan his wife, formerly Lucretia Hord heirs and legatees of William Hord decd of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee of the one part, and James Chisum of the County of Hardeman and State of Tennessee of the other part … in consideration of the services of the said James Chissum in locating and entereing 2576 acres of land … in the Western District of Tennessee … confirm unto the said James Chissum … several tracts or parcels of land containing in all 476 acres … one tract containing 53 and 1/4 acres lying in the 10th District …. Range 1 and Section 7 and bounded … at a stake post oak and two black oak pointers marked WH and RH …. also one other tract containing 238 and 3/4 acres lying in the 10th District … Range 2 Section 6 on the Waters of Hachie River …. corner of an entry in the name of John Chissum No. 315
Signed: Edward Hord, Edward Hord Guardian for the heirs of Hord, Thomas Hord, William Hord, S D Rowan, Lucretia Rowan.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS54-4SZV-K?i=201&cat=449862

1822 Nov 22 – James Chisum etal to John McIver, James Sanderson etal, bk 1, p 636. Madison County, Tennessee
… we James Brown and William Wellborn commissioners appointed by the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Madison to lay off and allot among James Sanderson, John McIver and James Chisum 6 tracts of 640 acres each entered in the 10th surveyor Dist by numbers 346, 400, 410, 459, 507, 402 so as to give to James Chisum 1/5 and to said Sanderson and to said McIver one equal moiety of the balance … to James Chisum we do allot Entry No 400 for 640 acres and do also order and direct that McIver pay him further 64 acres to be equat in value to 256 dollars ….. we do also allot to said Chisum 166 acres to be laid off from the western end extending across the whole … of entry No 410 the whole valued at $2432 ….
Signed: James Brown, William Wellborn.
Wit: W Stadderd, James Miller
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4Y-WSKP-K?i=350&cat=449862

1825 Jan 4 – William Chisum etal fr James Sanderson etal, bk 3, p 85. Madison County, Tennessee
… we John McIver and James Sanderson the Dist of Rutherford Tennessee the 2d of the District of Columbia are held and firmly bound unto Henry March, William Chislm and Martin Young of the County of Madison and State of Tennessee in the just and full sum of 5240 dollars to be paid to the said Henry March, William Chislm and Martin Young … I bind myself and my heirs … dated this 4th day of January 1825.
…. the said John McIver & James Sanderson hath … convey unto the said Henry Marsh, William Chisum and Martin Young … land containing 640 acres …. in the 10th Surveyors Dist in Range 1 Dist 6 entered in the name of James Sanderson and John McIver … at the NW corner of T Lacy’s 274 acres entry No. 124 … boundary line of entry No 124 … the said Henry March and William Chisum and Martin Young have this day paid in hand to the said John McIver the sum of 240 dollars and a negro man valued at 500 dollars … their joint and several obligations under seal each for the sum of 500 dollars … from the 10th day of November last … payable the 10th day of November next … the above obligation to be void (if paid) …
Signed: John McIver for self and James Sanderson by his attorney in fact Evander McIver
Wit: John H Hyde, P P Hains.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS54-4S8S-R?i=98&cat=449862

1826 Nov 22 – James Chisum fr James Brown etal, bk 1, p 619. Madison County, Tennessee
… between James Sanderson of Alexandria District of Columbia by James Brown and William Wellborn his attornies in fact and John McIver of Rutherford County in said State of Tennessee of the one part and James Chisum of Hardeman County and said State of Tennessee of the other part … in consideration of services performed by said James Chisum in location of six land warrant numbers 346, 347, 349, 351, 348, 345 for 640 acres each have … confirmed unto said James Chisum … entry number 400 founded on warrant No 347 for 640 acres in the 10th Surveyors Dist, 2d and 3d Ranges, 8th Section, also 166 acres being part of entry No 410 founded on warrant No 348 in said 10th dist in Range 2 Section 8 …. last mentioned tract of 166 acres is bounded … beginning at the NW corner of said Entry No 410 … on the Southern boundary of Entry No 400 in name of Sanderson and McIver …
Signed: James Sanderson by his attorney in fact James Brown, William Wellborne, John McIver by his attorney in fact Evander McIver
Wit: W Stoddard, James Miller.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4Y-WSKR-5?i=341&cat=449862

1827 Jan 19 – William Chism. Grant No. 405. 50 acres. Bk 1, p 347. Madison Co, TN. WT Dist.

1827 July 20 – James Chisum fr Simon Huddleston, bk 2, p 630. Madison County, Tennessee
… between Simon Huddleston … of the one part and James Chisam of the County of Hardeman and State afsd of the other part …. in consideration of the said James Chisum having located for hi 640 acres of land … convey to the said James Chisum … land situated … in the County of Madison & State of Tennessee in the 10th Dist Range 3 Section 7 and bounded … beginnning at 2 black oaks the NW corner of a 640 acre tract granted to said Simon Huddleston by grant No 20200 and dated the 16th day of Sept 1823 ….
Signed: Simon Huddleston
Wit: Jarrett Huddleston, Simon Huddleston Jr
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4Y-WS2T-D?i=686&cat=449862

1828 Feb 6 – Claibourn Chisum. Grant No. 907. 10 acres. Bk 1, p 889. Madison Co, TN. WT Dist.

1830 US Census Name: Elijah Chism
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Madison, Tennessee
Free White Persons – Males – 5 thru 9: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 15 thru 19: 3
Free White Persons – Males – 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 50 thru 59: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 5: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 30 thru 39: 1
Slaves – Males – Under 10: 2
Slaves – Males – 36 thru 54: 1
Slaves – Females – 10 thru 23: 1
Free White Persons – Under 20: 10
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 13
Total Slaves: 4
Total – All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 17
Year: 1830; Census Place: Madison, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 179; Page: 97; Family History Library Film: 0024537
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/733564:8058?_phsrc=Zmn161&_phstart=successSource&gsln=Chism&ml_rpos=1&queryId=bc844dffa1310f8c990ab0ee41ef31be

1830 US Census Name: [William Chisam]
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Madison, Tennessee
Free White Persons – Males – Under 5: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 5: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons – Under 20: 6
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 8
Total – All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 8
Year: 1830; Census Place: Madison, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 179; Page: 99; Family History Library Film: 0024537
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/733622:8058?_phsrc=Zmn161&_phstart=successSource&gsln=Chism&ml_rpos=6&queryId=bc844dffa1310f8c990ab0ee41ef31be

1830 US Census Name: [Elijah Chisholm]
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Tipton, Tennessee
Free White Persons – Males – 5 thru 9: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 40 thru 49: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 5: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 40 thru 49: 1
Free White Persons – Under 20: 8
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 3
Total Free White Persons: 11
Total – All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 11
Year: 1830; Census Place: Tipton, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 181; Page: 289; Family History Library Film: 0024539
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1830 US Census Name: Sarah Chisholm
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Tipton, Tennessee
Free White Persons – Males – Under 5: 3
Free White Persons – Males – 5 thru 9: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 5 thru 9: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 14: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 40 thru 49: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 70 thru 79: 1
Free White Persons – Under 20: 11
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 1
Total Free White Persons: 13
Total – All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 13
Year: 1830; Census Place: Tipton, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 181; Page: 278; Family History Library Film: 0024539
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1830 Feb 25 – John Chisum to Edmund P G Chisum, Nancy Chisum, Vanransleor Chisum, William Chisum etal, bk 2, p 478. Madison County, Tennessee
… between John Chisum of the County of Hardeman State of Tennessee of the one part & Nancy Chisum, Vanransaleer Chisum, E P G Chisum, and William Chisum minor heirs of William Chisum decd of the County of Madison & State afsd of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 50 dollars to him in hand paid … confirmed unto the said Nancy Chisum, Vanransalaer Chisum, Edmund P G Chisum, and William Chisum minor heirs of William Chisum decd a certain tract or parcel of land situated … in the County of Madison and State of Tennesee in the 10th District 2d Range and 7th Section on Johnson’s Creek it being the North half of a 268 and 1/2 acre entry in the name of William Stroud and conveyed from said Stroud to John Chisum bounded …. at a … gum … W of the NE corner of said Section … containing 134 and 1/4 acres ….. to them the said Nancy Chisum, Vanransler Chisum, Edmund P G Chisum and William Chisum minor heirs of William Chisum decd …. the said John Chisum doth hereby bind himself …. defend the afsd premises …
Signed: John Chisam
Wit: Laban Dotson, Harvey Derryberry.
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1831 Feb 25 – William Chisum fr William Hill, bk 3, p 42. Madison County, Tennessee
… between William Hill of the County of White and State of Tennessee of the one part and William H Chisum of the County of Madison and State of Tennessee of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 500 dollars … sold unto the said William H Chisum one tract of land lying and being in the County of Madison in State afsd granted by the State of Tennessee to William Hill by grant No. 20,835 for 99 acres of land …. corner of Entry No. 92 in the name of William Pullam and on the North boundary line of Entry No 85 in the name of B Robinson …
Signed: William Hill
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1831 March 10 – John Chisum to Frederick Miller, bk 3, p 83. Madison County, Tennessee
… between John Chism of Madison County and State of Tennessee of the one part and Frederick Miller of said County and State of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 1200 dollars to me in hand paid …. sell unto said Frederick Miller …. land containing 300 acres … in the County of Madison and State of Tennessee in the 10th Surveyors District Range 2 and Section 7 … the East boundary line of No. 176 for 640 acres in the name of Turner Tate …
Signed: John Chism
Wit: Andrew Lydag, Jacob Miller
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1831 Aug 25 – John Chisom & James Chisom. Grant No. 1814. 160 acres. Hardin County, TN. Bk 2A, p 915. WT Grants.

1832 April 25 – William Chisum etl to J B Pendergrast, bk 3, p 159. Madison County, Tennessee
… between John W Smith administrator of William Chisum of the one part and J B Pendergrast of the other part all of the County of Madison and State of Tennessee … in consideration of the sum of 327 dollars and 94 cents to him the said John W Smith in hand paid … confirmed unto the said J B Prendergrast one … tract of land …. in the County of Madison and the State of Tennessee and in the 10th Survey District Ranges 2 and 3 and Section 9 … SW corner of entry No 92 in the name of William Pillan and on the N boundary line of Entry No 85 in the name of B Robinson …
Signed: John W Smith
Wit: William M Lane, J B Prendergrast.
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1832 Dec 13 – John Chisum etal to Frederick Mayo, bk 3, p 281. Madison County, Tennessee
… between John Chissum of the County of Hardeman and State of Tennessee of the one part and Frederick Mayo fo the County of Madison and State afsd of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 500 dollars … confirm unto him the said Frederick Mayo … land … in the County of Madison … containing 134 and 1/4 acres in the 10th Dist 2d Range and Section 7th and bounded … beginning at a stake a black gum and hickory pointers …. the south half of a 248 and 1/2 acre entry in the name of William Stroud and deeded to John Chissum by deed bearing date the 9th day of January 1827 …
Signed: John Chissum
Wit: John W Smith, William H Chisham, L Copeland
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1833 Feb 22 – William Chisum etal fr Daniel Graham etal, bk 3, p 272. Madison County, Tennessee
… Whereas John McIver now deceased executed to Henry Marsh, William Chisam and Martin Young a certain bond or covenant … we John McIver and James Sanderson the first of Rutherford Tennessee and the second of the District of Columbia are held and firmly bound unto Henry Marsh, William Chism and Martin Young of the County of Madison and State of Tennessee in the just and full sum of 4240 dollars to be paid the said Henry Marsh, William Chisam and Martin Young … sealed … dated … 1st day of January 1825 … convey unto the said Henry Marsh, William Chisam and Martin Young … land containing 640 acres … in the 10th surveyors Dist in Range 1 Section 6 entered in the name of james Sanderson and John McIver … at the NW corner of S Laceys 274 acres entry No 124 … Henry Marsh and William Chisam and Martin Young … paid in hand to the said John McIver the sum of 250 dollars and a negro man valued at 500 dollars …. having interest from the 10 day of November last past … payable the 10th day of Nov next, the second payable on the 10th day of Nov 1826, the third payable on the 10th day of Nov 1827 … the said Daniel Graham as admr as aforesaid hath hereunto set his hand and seal this 22d day of February 1833.
Signed: Daniel Graham admr of John McIver decd
Wit: J R Laughlin, Richard Ledbetter.
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1833 April 30 – John Chisholm etal fr Memecaw Howard eta, bk 6, p 42. Madison County, Tennessee
… State of Tennessee Henry County in accord with a decree of the Honorable Chancery Court of the County of Rockingham and State of North Carolina made at the April Term of said Court for the year 1828 and as far as authorized by said decree I have proceeded to set apart and lay off unto Messrs John Chishom, John Chishom, and James Chisum their … interest in a certain tract of land containing 600 acres founded on warrant No. 1624 issued by the Comrs West Tennessee to James Galaway and entered by No. 334 in the 10th District Range 2 & 3 Section 7, Madison County on the waters of Black Creek a branch of Big Hatch River … part of which tract is 1/5 part and in accordance with an agreement entered into on the 6th day of October 1820 between Permenus Williams of the one part and said John Chisholm, John Chisum, and James Chisum of the other part …. said Williams agreed to give unto the said Chisholm and Chisum the 1/5 part of the land procured by said warrant and the part so laid off unto said … for their services, expenses, etc in locating said warrant having the land granted etc, containing or contains 120 acres and is bounded as follows, towit … at the NE corner of the above … tract of 600 acres …
Signed: Memican H Howard, Lugar McLemore.
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1833 May 3 – James Chisum to John McDonald, bk 3, p 285. Madison County, Tennessee
… between James Chissum of the County of Hardeman and State of Tennessee of the one part & John McDonald of the County of Madison and State of Tennessee of the other part … the said James Chissum for and in consideration of services performed by John Chissum in locating and having surveyed sundry land warrants for William Hord and others in the Western District of Tennessee under … an agreement and contract entered … between the said James Chissum and the said John Chissam and others as a company of locators and for the further consideration of 1 dollar … paid by the said John Chissum … confirm unto the said John McDonald son in law to the said John Chissum and it being done at the special request and direction of the said John Chissum …. a certain tract of land containing 238 acres by grant No 20147 to the said William Hord and dated the 15th of Sept 1823 situated … in the 10th surveyors Dist in Range 2 and Section 6 and in Madison County …. the NW corner of an entry in the name of John Chissum No 315 …
Signed: James Chissum
Wit: John W Smith, S Copeland.
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1833 May 3 – James Chisum to John Chisum, bk 3, p 287. Madison County, Tennessee
… between James Chissum of the County of Hardeman and State of Tennessee of the one part and John Chissum of the County of Lauderdale and State of Alabama of the other part … the said James Chissum for and in consideration of services performed by said John Chissum in locating sundry land warrants and having the same surveyed and granted for James Samderson, John McIver and others in the Western District of Tennessee he the said John Chissum being one of a company of locators known by the name of Chissums Company etc, hath …. confirmed unto the said John Chissum … Entry No. 410 founded on Warrant No 347 for 640 acres in the name of James Sanderson and John McIver situated in the 10th Surveyors Dist 2d and 3d Ranges and 8th Sections ….
Signed: James Chissum
Wit: John W Smith, S Copeland
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1833 Sept 3 – James Chisum fr Chancery Ct etal, bk 3, p 523. Madison County, Tennessee
… State of Tennessee, At a District Chancery Court began and held at the Court House in the Town of Jackson on the 8th Judicial Circuit of the Western Division of the State afsd on Monday the 17th day of March it being the 3d Monday in said Month AD 1834 …
…. this day this cause came … before the Chancellor now sitting …. for Complainant as for defendant Graham the bill having been taken for confessed as agaisnt John McIver the other defendant … Complainant was entitled to have a decree … enquire into the number of tracts sold by John McIver in his lifetime the number of acres and value of each tract and also the number of tracts unsold the number of acres of each tract and their value …
… On Friday the 21st day of March 1834 … the following final decree was rendered …
James Chisum complainant v Daniel Graham and others deft }
… to lay off and allot to James Chissum the complament 1222 acres of land … out of the following tract of land belonging to John McIver towit:
640 acres – Entry no 500 – Dist 10 – Range 3 – Section 9
1000 acres – Entry 192 – Dist 13 – Range 2 – Section 4
799 acres – Entry 467 – Dist 10 – Range 2 – Section 10
920 acres – Entry 411 – Dist 13 – Range 4 – Section 1
320 acres – Entry 656 – Dist 10 – Range 5 – Section 6
1000 acres – Entry 94 – Dist 13 – Range 5 – Section 3
340 acres – Entry 202 – Dist 13 – Range 2 – Section 3
49 acres – Entry 892 – Dist 10 – Ranges 2 & 3 – Section 5
640 acres – Entry 149 – Dist 9 – Range 2 – Section 10
… We the withing named Commissioners …. have allotted … to James Chissum the following tracts therin named towit: 640 acres Entry No 149, 9th Dist Range 2, Section 10, also 640 acres Entry 500, 10th Dist, 3d Range, 9th Section, also 320 acres part of 640 acres entry No 656 in the 10th dist, 5th range and 6th section … March 14, 1834.
Signed: John T Bayan, Robert Clanton, J B Caroll, Commisioners.
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1833 Nov 2 – Edmund Chism, Nancy Chism, Vanrensoler Chism, William Chism etal to Alex Lackey, bk 4, p 388. Madison County, Tennessee
… bwtween Nancy Chisum of the County of Madison and State of Tennessee of the one part and Alex A Lackey of the County & State afsd of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 150 dollars … conveyed and confirmed unto the said A A Lackey …. land situated … in the County of Madison on Johnsons Creek in Range 2 and Section 7 it being her undiided share of a 134 and 1/4 acre tract of land deeded by John Chisum to the said Nancy Chisum and her three sons Vanrensoleer, Edmund P G, and William Chism minor heirs of William Chism decd …
Signed: Nancy Chisum.
Wit: Laban Dodson, A Ragsdell
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1834 Jan 31 – John Chisum etal to John McDonald, bk 3, p 454. Madison County, Tennessee
… between Charles Sevier of the County of Madison and State of Tennessee of the first part and John McDonald of the County of Madison and State of Tennessee of the second part & John Chishum of the County of Lauderdale and State of Alabama … in consideration of the sum of 5 dollars in hand by the said John McDonald to the said Charles Sevier paid … convey unto the said John McDonald 150 acres of land for 71 dollars in Range 1 and Section 8 in Madison County beginning at the SW corner of a 50 acre entry in the name of William Barbey … to a SW corner of an occupant entry for 175 acres in the name of Charles Sevier … Nevertheless that whereas the Charles Sevier is indebted to the said John Chishalm as follows … 21 dollars and 20 cents … should the said Charles Sevier … before the 1st day of November 1834 pay … said debt … to be null and void …
Signed: Charles Sevier, John McDonald, John Chisholm by Ulshe McDonald his agent.
Wit: Lucy Cloud
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1834 July 22 – John Chisum to Benjamin C Bickers, bk 5, p 376. Madison County, Tennessee
… I John Chism for a certain consideration and by virtue of a sale to him made obligation myself to give possession to A B Clingman of the place of residence on which I now live including of the different tracts of occupant land to him sold and specified below by the 25th day of next December viz 1st The Dinsmore Simpson place 40 acres of entry, 2d the Davy Davis Place on which I now live as above named 25 acres by entry, 3d the William White occupant with labour on said place and the John Miller occupant also proven with all the labour and imrovements on sd places and I the sd John Chism also obligate myself to make him the necessary transfer to secure sd Chism in the full possession of the above named places at the payment of last enstalment agreeably to the his obligation …
Signed: John Chism
Wit: Claiborn Chism
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1835 Jan 1 – John Chisam. Grant No. 2621. 150 acres. Hardeman County, TN. Book 3A, p 807. W.T. Dist.

1836 May 23 – Vanneseler Chisum, William Chisum etal to Nancy Chisum, bk 5, p 28. Madison County, Tennessee
… between Vanrunsaleer Chism of the County of Madison and State of Tennessee of the one part & Nancy Chism of the County and State afsd of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 150 dollars … confirmed unto the said Nancy Chism …. land situated … in the County of Madison on Johnsons Creek in Range 2 and Section 7 it being the undivided share of 134 and 1/4 acres tract of land deeded by John Chism to the said V Chism, Nancy Chism, E P G Chism & William Chism heirs of William Chism decd …
Signed: Vanrensaleer Chism
Wit: Laben Dodson, William Dillingham, William Dickson
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1836 July 23 – Nancy Chisum to William Chisum Jr, bk 5, p 29. Madison County, Tennessee
… between Nancy Chism of the County of Madison and State of Tennessee of the one part and William Chism of the County and State afsd of the other part son of the said Nancy Chism … in consideration of the natural love and affection which she the said Nancy Chism bears towards her said son William Chism …. confirm unto the said William Chism … land lying and being in the County of Madison on Johnsons Creek in Range 2 Section 7 an undivided share of a 134 and 1/4 acre tract of land deeded by John Chism to the said V Chism, Nancy Chism, E P G Chism and William Chism heirs of William Chism decd …
Signed: Nancy Chism
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1836 Nov 2 – Claiborne Chisum. Grant No. 3010. 12 acres. Hardeman Co, TN. bk 4, p 280. WT Dist.

1837 March 11 – Claiborn Chisum to John Vinson etal, bk 7, p 93. Madison County, Tennessee
… between Claibourn Chisam of the County of Hardeman and State of Tennessee of the one part and John Vinson of the County of Madison and State afsd of the other part …. in consideration of the sum of 1000 dollars … conveyed unto the said John Vinson … land …. in the county of Madison … in the 10th Surveyors District Range 2 and Section 7 and bounded … beginning at a stake post oak … containing 184 acres …
Signed: Claibourn Chisum
Wit: Edwin C Stevens, William H Chisum
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1837 March 11 – Claiborn Chisum to John Vinson, bk 7, p 94. Madison County, Tennessee
… between Claibourn Chsum of the County of Hardeman and State of Tennesse of the one part and John Vinson of the County of Madison … of the other part … in consideration of 400 dollars … conveyed unto the said John Vinson… land … in the County of Madison… in the 10th Surveyors dist Range 1 and Section 7 and bounded …. beginning at a black oak … containing 54 and 1/4 acres …
Signed: Claibourn Chisum
Wit: William H Chisum, Edwin C Stevens.
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1837 March 11 – Claibourn Chisum to John Vinson, bk 7, p 94. Madison County, Tennessee
… (consideration 40 dollars) … land in County of Madison … 10th Dist, Range 2, Section 7 …. containing 10 acres ….
Signed: Claibourn Chisum
Wit: William H Chisum, Edwin C Stephens.
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1837 July 3 – Claiborn Chisum, James Chisum, John Chisum, Thomas G Chisum to Epps Gibbons, bk 11, p 179. Madison County, Tennessee

1838 Oct 15 – John G Chisholm, Claiborn Chisum, James Chisum, Matilda Chisum, Thomas Chisum, William H Chisum etal to John Chisum, bk 7, p 169. Madison County, Tennessee
… between the legal representaties of James Chishum deceased and John Chisholm deceased, to wit, John Johnson and wife Polly, Walter Robertson and wife Rebeccah, Robert H Vernon and wife Nancy, Andrew Turner and wife Vinsy, Jonas Robinson and wife Elizabeth, Claibourn Chishum, Thomas G Chishum, John G Chishum, also the heirs of said John Chishum decd, William H Chishum, Claibourn Chisholm and wife, John W Smith and Letty his wife, Edwin Stephens and wife Mary Ann, Thomas G Chishum and wife Belinda, James M Johnson and wife Nancy, Catherine Chishum, Matilda Chishum, Martha Jane Chishum, all of the Counties of Madison and Hardeman Tennessee. William Hill guardian of the heirs of Lucy Hill deceased of the County of White and State afsd of the first part, and John Chisholm of the County of Lauderdale State of Alabama of the second part …. party of the first part for and in consideration of services performed by John Chisholm of the second part in locating sundry land warrants and having the same surveyed and granted for the heirs of James Galleway and others in the Western District of Tennessee he the said Chisholm being one of the Company of Locators known by the name of the Chishum Company & Co the party of the first part hath granted … and sold unto the said John Chisholm of the second part … their equal and undivided 2/3 of 120 of land the location interest in and to them decreed by the Rockingham County North Carolina Chancery Court part of tract of land granted to the heirs of James Galleway and located by said Company in said Western District of Tennessee in the County of Madison Entry No 334 in the 10th Surveyors District in Ranges 2 & 3 Section 7 and the Eastern part of said tract of 600 acres beginning at the NE corner … containing 120 acres …
Signed:
John Johnson, Mary Johnson,
John G Chisam,
Walter Robinson, Rebecca Robinson,
Robert H Vernon, Nancy Vernon,
Andrew Turner, Levina Turner,
Jonas Robinson, Elizabeth Robinson,
Claibourn Chisum,
Thomas G Chisum, Belinda Chisum,
William H Chisum,
Edwin C Stevens, Mary Ann Stevens,
John W Smith, Charlotte Smith,
Catherine Chisholm,
W H Chisholm Guardian } Matilda Chisholm, Martha Jane Chisum,
James M Johnson, Nancy C Johnson.
Wit: Seth Caison, Meremon H Jones.
Republic of Texas, Red River County } This day personally appeared Seth Caison and Meriman H Jones the two subscribing witnesses to the within deed …. (acknowledged signatures of John Johnson & Mary Johnson his wife, and Thomas G Chisum and Belinda Chisum his wife sign their signatures … )
State of Tennessee, Hardeman County } … order to examine Rebecca Robinson wife of Walter Robinson, Nancy Vernon wife of Robert H Vernon, Levincey Turner wife of Andrew Turner, Elizabeth Robertson wife of Jonas Robertson, Charlotte Smith wife of John W Smith, Mary Ann Stephens wife of Edwin C Stephens, Nancy C Johnson wife of James M Johnson, Catherine Chisum now Catherine Mercer wife of Thomas B Mercer … separately from their husbands …
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1838 Oct 15 – Belinda Chisum, Claiborn Chisum, James Chisum, John G Chisum etal to John Chisum, bk 7, p 172. Madison County, Tennessee
… between the Legal Representatives of James Chishum decd to wit, John Johnson by his wife Polly, Walter Robinson and wife Rebeccah, Robert H Vernon and wife Nancy, Andrew Turner and wife Vincy, Jonas Robinson and wife Elizabeth, Claibourn Chishum, Thomas G Chishum, John G Chishum of the County of Hardeman State of Tennessee, and William Hill guardian of the heirs of Lucy Hill deceased of the County of White and State afsd of the first part, and John Chishum of the County of Lauderdale and State of Alabama of the second part … in consideration of services performed by John Chisholm of the second part in locating sundry land warrants and having the same survey’d and granted for the heirs of Martin Armstrong and others in the Weestern District of Tennessee he the said Chisholm being one of a company of locators known by the name of Chishum Company and Co the party of the first … sold unto the said John Chisholm of the second part … 260 acres of land the location interest set apart under decree of Davidson County Nashville Tennessee to the locatiors of the Marting Armstrong representatives … lying in the County of Madison in the 10th Surveyors Dist Range 2 & 3 Section 7 grant No 20173 dated the 15th of Sept 1823 entry dated the 26th of December 1820 Grant No 335 and bounded … beginning at a stake the SW corner of Entry No 334 in the name of James Galliway for 600 acres … to the beginning containing 260 acres …
Signed:
John Johnson, Mary Johnson,
John G Chisam,
Walter Robinson, Rebecca Robinson,
Robert H Vernon, Nancy Vernon,
Andrew Turner, Levina Turner,
Jonas Robinson, Elizabeth Robinson,
Claibourn Chisum,
Thomas G Chisum, Belinda Chisum
Wit: Seth Caison, Mermon H Jones.
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1838 Oct 15 – Thomas G Chisum etal to John Chisum, bk 64, p 122 or 172. Madison County, Tennessee

1838 Dec 5 – Catherine Chisholm, Claiborn Chisholm, John Chisholm, Martha Jane Chisholm, Matilda Chisholm, Thomas G Chisholm, William H Chisholm etal to John Chisholm, bk 8, p 125. Madison County, Tennessee

1838 Dec 5 – Claiborn Chisum, John Chisum, Martha Chisum, Jane Chisum, Matilda Chisum, Thomas Chisum, William H Chisum etal to John Chisum, bk 8, p 122. Madison County, Tennessee

1839 Aug 17 – James Chisum heirs of fr Adam Huntsman, bk 6, p 447. Madison County, Tennessee
… between Adam Huntsman of the one part and John Chisum and heirs of James Chisum of the other part … in consideration of 15 acres of land … interest of James & John Chisum in a tract of 150 acres near Jackson which has been conveyed to me …. sell and convey unto John Chisum and the heirs of James Chisum one tract … in the County of Madison containing 200 acres of land which was granted in the name of Benjamin Savage by grant No. 22,495 … the grant issued was purchased by me from Savage’s heirs 2/3 of 80 acres is hereby conveyed to John Chisum the ballance thereof to the heirs of James Chisum …
Signed: Adam Huntsman
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1840 US Census – Name: [Elizabeth Chisum]
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Madison, Tennessee
Free White Persons – Males – Under 5: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 15 thru 19: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 50 thru 59: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 90 thru 99: 1
Slaves – Males – 10 thru 23: 3
Slaves – Females – 10 thru 23: 3
Slaves – Females – 36 thru 54: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 4
Free White Persons – Under 20: 4
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 8
Total Slaves: 7
Total All Persons – Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 15
Year: 1840; Census Place: Madison, Tennessee; Roll: 529; Page: 102; Family History Library Film: 0024547
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1840 US Census – Name: Moses B Chism
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Lauderdale, Tennessee
Free White Persons – Males – Under 5: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 20 thru 29: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons – Under 20: 2
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 4
Total All Persons – Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 4
Year: 1840; Census Place: Lauderdale, Tennessee; Roll: 529; Page: 16; Family History Library Film: 0024547
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1840 US Census – Name: Jemima Chism
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Lauderdale, Tennessee
Free White Persons – Males – 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 14: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 15 thru 19: 3
Free White Persons – Females – 50 thru 59: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons – Under 20: 7
Total Free White Persons: 8
Total All Persons – Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 8
Year: 1840; Census Place: Lauderdale, Tennessee; Roll: 529; Page: 16; Family History Library Film: 0024547
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/3423261:8057?_phsrc=biy11&_phstart=successSource&gsln=C*s*m&ml_rpos=13&queryId=f23dab694904eab7a39c71e0b76f9409

1840 June 16 – Claiborn Chisum, John Chisum, Martha Chisum, Jane Chisum, Matilda Chisum, William H Chisum etal to John W Smith, bk 7, p 232. Madison County, Tennessee
… between the legal represetnatives of John Chisum decd (to wit) Claiborne Chisum, Edwin C Stevens and wife Mary Ann, Thomas G Chisum and wife Belinda, James M Johnson and wife Nancy, Thomas B Mercer and wife Catherine, Matilda Chisum, Martha Jane Chisum, and William H Chisum of the County of Madison and State of Tennessee of the first part and John W Smith of the County and State afsd of the second part … in consideration of the land known as the occupant land by John Miller received by said Chisum and sold by him to Doctor Clingman the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged in exchange for 50 acres of land in the NW corn of Entry No 1090 in the name of Benjamin Savage for 200 acres in Dist 10 Range 2, Section 6 … beginning at a hichory the NE corner of Entry No 315 for 148 acres … to the beginning containing 50 acres ….
Signed: Edwin C Stevens, Mary Ann Stevens, Nancy C Johnson, Thomas B Mercer, Catherine Mercer, William H Chisum, Matilda Chisum and Martha Jane Chisum by their agent William H Chisum.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C39N-C36D-V?i=174&cat=449862

1840 Sept 30 – John Chisum heirs of fr Gall H Kyle, bk 7, p 217. Madison County, Tennessee
… between Gale H Kyle the acting Sheriff and Collector of the State and County Taxes for the County of Madison in the State of Tennessee of the one part and the legal heirs and representatives of John Chisum of Madison County in the State of Tennessee of the other part … whereas a judgement and order was rendered by the County Court of said County at February Sessions 1832 for double taxes then due from sundry individuals holding lands within its jurisdiction or in the County of Madison as therin expressed … there is a tract of 200 acres in the name of Benjamin Savate and number of entry 1095 issued … sitated in said County in the 10th Dist 2d Range 6th Section … John Chisum became the purchaser … for the said 200 acres … and behoof of the said legal heirs of John Chisum and their heirs forever …
Signed: G H Kyle, Shff
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C39N-C366-S?i=166&cat=449862

1842 March 5- W H Chisom fr J Smith bk P, p 85. White County, Tennessee
… We John W Smith and Charlotte Smith his wife, Thomas G Chisum and Malinda Chisum his wife all of the County of Lamar, Republic of Texas … nominated … and appoint William H Chisum of the County of Madison and State of Tennessee of the US of American our lawful attorney … concerning our … interest in the Estate of John Chisum decd late of sd County and State … (towit) one tract of 200 acres situated in Lauderdale County Tennessee State on Cain Creek also one tract situated in White County and State of Tennessee on the waters of Calf Killer containing 180 acres …also the lands on which Elizabeth Chisum the widow of the afsd John Chisum decd now resides consisting of several … surveys in the County of Madison and State of Tennessee on the waters of Clover Creek … I the sd John W Smith admin of the Estate of the afsd John Chisum decd … empower the sd William H Chisum to wind up and settle and close the unsettled business of the Estate of the afsd John Chisum as admin for me and in my behalf …
Signed: John W Smith, Charlotte Smith, Thomas Smith (sic. Thomas Chisum), Malinda Chisum
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS54-79V1-G?i=545&cat=261424

1844 June 29 – William Chisum to Charles Wilkins, bk 9, p 582. Madison County, Tennessee

1845 July 30 – William R Chisholm. Grant No. 1293. 150 acres. bk 2, p 383. Lauderdale Co, TN. W.T. Dist.

1846 March 13 – John Chisholm to Edmond Snipes, bk 13, p 365. Madison County, Tennessee

1847 May 8 – William H Chisum fr John W Smith, etal, bk 12, p 425. Madison County, Tennessee

1847 May 8 – Claiborn Chisum, Nancy Chisum, Thomas Chisum, Linda Chisum, William H Chisum etal to Thomas B Mercer, bk 12, p 453. Madison County, Tennessee

1847 May 8 – Nancy Chisum, Thomas G Chisum etal to William H Chisum, bk 12, p 455. Madison County, Tennessee

1847 May 8 – Chisom etal to J R Conner, bk P, p 288. White County, Tennessee
… between William H Chisum, Thomas Miller and Catherine his wife, Edwin C Stevens and Mary Ann his wife, John W Smith and Charlotte his wife, Thomas G Chissum and Belinda his wife, James M Vinson and Matilda his wife, Martha J Chissum and Nancy Chissum of the County of Madison and State of Tennessee of the one part and James R Connor of the County of White and State afsd of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 75 dollars … unto the said James R Connor … land containing 180 acres lying in White County in the Third District on the NW side of the Calf Killers Fork of Caney Fork … E from the land formerly owned by Lowrey Fraily … the same tract or parcel of land granted by the State of Tennessee to Elijah Chissum and William P Anderson on the 3d day of March 1815 by Grant No. 6761 …
Signed: Thomas G Vernon, Martha J Vernon, Edward C Stephens, Mary Ann Stephens, James M Vinson, Matilda Vinson, Thomas Z Mercer, Catharine Mercer, Nancy Chisum, William H Chisum, John W Smith, Charlotte Smith, Thomas G Chisum, Belinda Chisum, By William H Chisum their agent.
Wit: T. C. Connor, William Harrell
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS54-79G8-V?i=647&cat=261424

1848 Apr 15 – William H Chism. Grant No. 5545. 24 and 21/160 acres. bk 7, p 238. Madison Co, TN. WT Dist.

1848 May 15 – John Chisholm etal to Wright Weatherly, bk 14, p 188. Madison County, Tennessee

1848 Sept 8 – Moses B Chism. Grant No. 6532. 50 acres. bk 9, p 233. Lauderdale Co, TN. WT Dist.

1849 Moses Chism. Grant No. 9556. 49 and 3/4 acres. Bk 12, p 761. Lauderdale Co, TN. WT Dist.

1849 Apr 1 – Elizabeth G Chism. Grant No. 7436. 168 and 70/160 acres. Bk 10, p 321. Lauderdale Co, TN. WT Dist.

1850 US Census – Name: William Chism
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Birth Year: abt 1817
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1850: District 3, Madison, Tennessee, USA
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Agriculture
Real Estate: 1500
Line Number: 42
Dwelling Number: 412
Family Number: 412
Household Members Age
William Chism 33
Caroline Chism 26
William Chism 1
John Johnson 12
James Johnson 10
Year: 1850; Census Place: District 3, Madison, Tennessee; Roll: 889; Page: 243b
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/6379522:8054

1850 US Census – Name: John Chism
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Birth Year: abt 1830
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1850: District 3, Madison, Tennessee, USA
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Agriculture
Line Number: 29
Dwelling Number: 422
Family Number: 422
Household Members Age
E C Stephens 52
Mary A Stephens 37
William H Stephens 13
Calvin P Stephens 10
Thomas J Stephens 7
James C Stephens 6
John Chism 20
Year: 1850; Census Place: District 3, Madison, Tennessee; Roll: 889; Page: 244b
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/6379593:8054

1850 US Census – Name: Henry F Chism
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Birth Year: abt 1809
Birthplace: South Carolina
Home in 1850: District 6, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Agriculture
Real Estate: 500
Line Number: 26
Dwelling Number: 340
Family Number: 340
Household Members Age
Henry F Chism 41
Ann Chism 35
James F Chism 14
Marian Chism 14
John W Chism 11
Martha C Chism 9
Missouri A Chism 6
Wm R Chism 2
Year: 1850; Census Place: District 6, Lauderdale, Tennessee; Roll: 886; Page: 272a
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/6316163:8054

1850 US Census – Name: Moses B Chism
Gender: Male
Age: 37
Birth Year: abt 1813
Birthplace: South Carolina
Home in 1850: District 6, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Agriculture
Real Estate: 400
Line Number: 33
Dwelling Number: 334
Family Number: 334
Household Members Age
Wm Stuckey 53
Nancy Stuckey 57
Doctor McCrea 26
Mary E McCrea 23
Alexander C McCrea 19
Martha C McCrea 16
Aceneth C McCrea 14
Wm Henry McCrea 12
Jesse L McCrea 9
Moses B Chism 37
Martha C Chism 39
Frances M Chism 11
Terence A Chism 10
Jenetta C Chism 7
Samuel L Chism 1
Year: 1850; Census Place: District 6, Lauderdale, Tennessee; Roll: 886; Page: 271b
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/6316128:8054

1850 US Census – Name: William R Chism
Gender: Male
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1810
Birthplace: South Carolina
Home in 1850: District 6, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Agriculture
Real Estate: 600
Line Number: 10
Dwelling Number: 337
Family Number: 337
Household Members Age
William R Chism 40
Elaline Chism 28
James W Chism 17
John S Chism 16
Moses B Chism 14
Thomas J Chism 12
Wm W Chism 10
Louisa J Chism 5
Mary E Chism 3
Year: 1850; Census Place: District 6, Lauderdale, Tennessee; Roll: 886; Page: 272a
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/6316147:8054

1850 US Census – Name: Mardock Chism
Gender: Male
Age: 49
Birth Year: abt 1801
Birthplace: Scotland
Home in 1850: Memphis Ward 2, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Occupation: Cigar Manufacturer
Industry: Tobacco Manufactures
Real Estate: 5000
Line Number: 42
Dwelling Number: 306
Family Number: 331
Household Members Age
Mardock Chism 49
Ferdmand Bungter 40
Margaret Bungter 39
Ferd Bungter 9
Mary Bungter 6
Mary Bungter 4
John Grams 27
Wm Martin 20
James Pant 23
Wm McNeill 33
Year: 1850; Census Place: Memphis Ward 2, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: 895; Page: 20b
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/6536986:8054

1850 US Census – Name: William Cissum
Gender: Male
Age: 52
Birth Year: abt 1798
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1850: District 16, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Agriculture
Real Estate: 200
Line Number: 33
Dwelling Number: 8
Family Number: 8
Household Members Age
William Cissum 52
Ellin Cissum 52
Franklin Cissum 16
Alexander Cissum 14
Year: 1850; Census Place: District 16, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: 883; Page: 223b
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/6240390:8054

1850 US Census – Name: Andrew Cissum
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Birth Year: abt 1826
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1850: District 15, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Agriculture
Line Number: 41
Dwelling Number: 57
Family Number: 57
Household Members Age
Andrew Cissum 24
Elizabeth Cissum 20
Year: 1850; Census Place: District 15, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: 883; Page: 222a
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/6240290:8054

1850 US Census – Name: Rodger Cissum
Gender: Male
Age: 83
Birth Year: abt 1767
Birthplace: South Carolina
Home in 1850: District 18, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Agriculture
Real Estate: 200
Cannot Read, Write: Yes
Line Number: 32
Dwelling Number: 48
Family Number: 48
Household Members Age
Rodger Cissum 83
Elizabeth Cissum 51
Hannah Cissum 23
Aridel Cissum 14
Eli Cissum 12
Gideon Cissum 10
Elizabeth Cissum 9
Susan Cissum 7
Year: 1850; Census Place: District 18, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: 883; Page: 238a
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/6241556:8054

1850 US Census – Name: John Cissum
Gender: Male
Age: 31
Birth Year: abt 1819
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1850: District 16, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Agriculture
Real Estate: 341
Line Number: 33
Dwelling Number: 64
Family Number: 64
Household Members Age
John Cissum 31
Mary Cissum 24
James R Cissum 4
Thomas Cissum 2
Year: 1850; Census Place: District 16, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: 883; Page: 227b
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/6240726:8054

1854 Jan 31 – John H Chisum to James M Glohn, bk 17, p 178. Madison County, Tennessee

Family Search Wiki page Lauderdale: https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Lauderdale_County,_Alabama_Genealogy Family Search Catalogue page Lauderdale: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=192560&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Alabama%2C%20Lauderdale%22 '''Alabama State & County Pages with Chisholm Sources:''' [[Space:Alabama_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|Alabama - Statewide Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Bibb_County%2C_Alabama_-_Chisholm_sources|Bibb County, Alabama - Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Chambers_County%2C_Alabama_-_Chisholm_sources|Chambers County, Alabama - Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Colbert_County%2C_Alabama_-_Chisholm_sources|Colbert County, Alabama - Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Dallas_County%2C_Alabama_-_Chisholm_sources|Dallas County, Alabama - Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Franklin_County%2C_Alabama_-_Chisholm_sources|Franklin County, Alabama - Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Lauderdale_County%2C_Alabama_-_Chisholm_sources|Lauderdale County, Alabama - Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Madison_County%2C_Alabama_-_Chisholm_sources|Madison County, Alabama - Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Marion_County%2C_Alabama_-_Chisholm_sources|Marion County, Alabama - Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Mobile_County%2C_Alabama_-_Chisholm_sources|Mobile County, Alabama - Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Monroe_County%2C_Alabama_-_Chisholm_sources|Monroe County, Alabama - Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Montgomery_County%2C_Alabama_-_Chisholm_sources|Montgomery County, Alabama - Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Pickens_County%2C_Alabama_-_Chisholm_sources|Pickens County, Alabama - Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Tuscaloosa_County%2C_Alabama_-_Chisholm_sources|Tuscaloosa County, Alabama - Chisholm sources]] '''State Pages with Chisholm sources:''' *[[Space:Alabama_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|Alabama - Statewide Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Georgia_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|Georgia - Statewide Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Kentucky_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|Kentucky - Statewide Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Maryland_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|Maryland - Statewide Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Mississippi_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|Mississippi - Statewide Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:North_Carolina_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|North Carolina - Statewide Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:South_Carolina_-_Statewide_Chisholm_resources|South Carolina - Statewide Chisholm resources]] *[[Space:Tennessee_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|Tennessee - Statewide Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Texas%2C_Arkansas_%26_Louisiana_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|Texas, Arkansas & Louisiana - Statewide Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Virginia_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|Virginia - Statewide Chisholm sources]] '''Links to Chisholm pages related to this county''': (add links below): * '''FACTS and SOURCES:''' 1818 Mar 7 – John Chisholm entry in Land Tract Book. Lauderdale County, Alabama
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C957-HS42-G?i=800&cat=366715 1822 Feb 25 – Name: Emily L. Chisholm
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 25 Feb 1822
Marriage Place: Lauderdale, Alabama
Spouse: William B. Pillow
FHL Film Number: 1025715
Reference ID: p54 vol2
Ancestry.com. Alabama, U.S., Select Marriage Indexes, 1816-1942 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/819995:60000?tid=&pid=&queryId=0b9ff05233e02ad69e52ebd55ad382b2&_phsrc=TDt78&_phstart=successSource 1822 Dec 25 – p. 54. Lauderdale Co, Alabama. William B Pillow m. Emely L Chisholm; executed Dec 26 by Henry Garrard.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C957-HSDW-X?i=1124&cat=366715 1822 Dec 26 – Name: Emely L Chisholm
Spouse: William B Pillow
Marriage Date: 26 Dec 1822
County: Lauderdale
State: Alabama
Source Information: Hunting For Bears
Ancestry.com. Alabama, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/13813:7838?tid=&pid=&queryId=0b9ff05233e02ad69e52ebd55ad382b2&_phsrc=TDt78&_phstart=successSource 1823 Mar 3 – p. 11. Letters of Admin to John Chisholm as admin of Jacob Lindsey. To take possession of a slave left to said Jacob and Ezekiel Lindsey by their father John Lindsey decd and a division made between Ezekiel and Jacob decd. 19 July 1823.
Will Book. Lauderdale County, Alabama
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C953-7S3M-F?i=254&cat=366715 1823 Dec 9 – Albert A McKensey m. to Luma Chisholm. Recorded March 16, 1824. Solemnized by M Richardson Dec 9, 1823.
Marriages Lauderdale Co, Alabama – Book 1, 2, & 3 1820-1838. p 101.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C957-HSHM-B?i=734&cat=366715 1823 Dec 11 – Name: Lucinda Chisholm
Spouse: Alexander McKinsey
Marriage Date: 11 Dec 1823
County: Lauderdale
State: Alabama
Performed By Title: Justice of the Peace
Performed by Name: M Richardson
Source Information: Jordan Dodd, Liahona Research
Ancestry.com. Alabama, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/1651710:7838?tid=&pid=&queryId=0b9ff05233e02ad69e52ebd55ad382b2&_phsrc=TDt78&_phstart=successSource 1824 Jan 8 – p. 12. Claims v the estate of Jacob Lindsey. Ezekiel Lindsey claims $50 paid for his brother in his lifetime, doctors bills, etc. Robert Pogue gives a receipt, he being auth to settle with John Chisholm the admin for 2 negro girls valued at $550. 8 Jan 1824.
Will Book. Lauderdale County, Alabama
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C953-7S3M-F?i=254&cat=366715 1824 Jan 8 – p. 12. Claims v the estate of Jacob Lindsey. Ezekiel Lindsey claims $50 paid for his brother in his lifetime, doctors bills, etc. Robert Pogue gives a receipt, he being auth to settle with John Chisholm the admin for 2 negro girls valued at $550. 8 Jan 1824. Will Book. Lauderdale County, Alabama https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C953-7S3M-F?i=254&cat=366715 1824 May 1 – Name: John Chisholm
Issue Date: 1 May 1824
Place: Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Meridian: Huntsville
Township: 002s
Range: 011W
Aliquots: E½SW¼
Section: 2
Accession Number: CV-0114-161
Document Number: 348
Original URL: http://glorecords.blm.gov/details/patent/default.aspx?accession=0114-161&docClass=CV&sid=lktdaxmq.jmg
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/5807353:1246?tid=&pid=&queryId=0b9ff05233e02ad69e52ebd55ad382b2&_phsrc=TDt78&_phstart=successSource 1824 May 1 – Name: John Chisholm
Issue Date: 1 May 1824
Place: Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Meridian: Huntsville
Township: 002s
Range: 011W
Aliquots: W½SW¼
Section: 2
Accession Number: CV-0114-160
Document Number: 347
Original URL: http://glorecords.blm.gov/details/patent/default.aspx?accession=0114-160&docClass=CV&sid=lktdaxmq.jmg
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/5807342:1246?tid=&pid=&queryId=0b9ff05233e02ad69e52ebd55ad382b2&_phsrc=TDt78&_phstart=successSource 1824 May 1 – Name: John Chesholm
Issue Date: 1 May 1824
Place: Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Meridian: Huntsville
Township: 002s
Range: 011W
Aliquots: NE¼
Section: 3
Accession Number: CV-0114-162
Document Number: 349
Original URL: http://glorecords.blm.gov/details/patent/default.aspx?accession=0114-162&docClass=CV&sid=lb5fbhcj.h4e
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/12172341:1246?tid=&pid=&queryId=0b9ff05233e02ad69e52ebd55ad382b2&_phsrc=TDt78&_phstart=successSource 1824 May 10 – Robert Boyd of Cooper Co, Mo, as admin of Jacob Lindsey decd of New Madrid, Mo, and as guardian of the minor heirs of said Jacob Lindsey decd, power of atty to John H Cornish, to receive of John Chisholm, the admin of the estate of John Lindsey decd, the father of said Jacob Lindsey, one negro woman, being part of the estate coming to said Jacob Lindsey’s heirs. 10 May 1825.
Deed bk 1, p 215. Lauderdale County, Alabama
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C953-79R9-N?i=757&cat=366715 1824 Dec 11 – pg 59 Lauderdale Co, Alabama – Marshall D Spain. Last Will and Testament dated 11 Dec 1824; probated 4 January 1825. Names wife Rachel Spain; my dear children; two daughters, executrix and John Chisholm, Ephram D Moore and my son Solomon D Spain, executors.
Wits: James McCorkle, Solomon D Spain, Robert Boyd.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C957-HSDS-R?i=1105&cat=366715 1825 – pg 151. Lauderdale Co, Alabama. Last Will and Testament of Alexander McFaddin. – John Chisholm named as one of the executors.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C957-HSD9-T?i=1109&cat=366715 1825 Jan 4 – p 24 – “On proof of the will of Marshall D Spain, 4 Jan 1825, Letters Testamentery were issued to John Chisholm, Ephraim D Moore and Solomon D Spain” … Appraisal and sale. 25 June 1825. Lauderdale Co, Alabama
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C953-Q9LT-D?i=525&cat=366715 1826 Dec 30 – pg. 37. Benjamin F Hall m to Durenda Chisholm license 30 Dec 1826; sol 2 Jan 1827 by E D Moore, E C C recorded 12 Apr 1827. Lauderdale County, Alabama
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C953-Q9G3-D?i=503&cat=366715 1827 Jan 2 – Name: Burenda Chisholm
Spouse: Benjamin F Hall
Marriage Date: 2 Jan 1827
County: Lauderdale
State: Alabama
Source Information: Hunting For Bears
Ancestry.com. Alabama, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/13812:7838?tid=&pid=&queryId=0b9ff05233e02ad69e52ebd55ad382b2&_phsrc=TDt78&_phstart=successSource 1827 Jan 26 – Name: Durenda Chisholm
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 02 Jan 1827
Marriage Place: Lauderdale, Alabama
Spouse: Benjamin F. Hall
FHL Film Number: 1025715 V. 1 Save
Ancestry.com. Alabama, U.S., Select Marriage Indexes, 1816-1942 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/2521318:60000?tid=&pid=&queryId=0b9ff05233e02ad69e52ebd55ad382b2&_phsrc=TDt78&_phstart=successSource 1827 March 6 – Name: Mary Chisholm
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 10 Aug 1748
Birth Place: Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America
Death Date: 6 Mar 1827
Death Place: Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America
Cemetery: Chisholm Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America
Has Bio?: N
Spouse: John Chisholm
Children: Jacob Chism
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28902134/mary-chisholm
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/77427417:60525?tid=&pid=&queryId=0b9ff05233e02ad69e52ebd55ad382b2&_phsrc=TDt78&_phstart=successSource
1828 Oct 9 – Name: John Chisholm Sr
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 8 Aug 1738
Birth Place: Orange County, Virginia, United States of America
Death Date: 9 Oct 1828
Death Place: Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America Cemetery: Chisholm Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America
Has Bio?: N
Spouse: Mary Chisholm
Children: Jacob Chism
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28901894/john-chisholm
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/77427205:60525?tid=&pid=&queryId=0b9ff05233e02ad69e52ebd55ad382b2&_phsrc=TDt78&_phstart=successSource 1829 Nov 2 – Name: John Chisolm
Issue Date: 2 Nov 1829
Place: Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Meridian: Huntsville
Township: 002s
Range: 009W
Aliquots: SW¼
Section: 18
Accession Number: CV-0128-257
Document Number: 2574
Original URL: http://glorecords.blm.gov/details/patent/default.aspx?accession=0128-257&docClass=CV&sid=fzb0avsa.yjs
Bureau of Land Management, General Land Office Records; Washington D.C., USA; Federal Land Patents, State Volumes
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/12671792:1246?tid=&pid=&queryId=0b9ff05233e02ad69e52ebd55ad382b2&_phsrc=TDt78&_phstart=successSource 1829 Dec 28 – Alexander C Chisholm to Betsy Garrard license 28 Dec 1829 Solemnized 31 Dec 1829 by Alex McDougal, JP rec 3/22/1830.
Marriages p 124, Lauderdale County, Alabama
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C953-79WV-T?i=956&cat=366715 1829 Dec 31 – Name: Alexander C. Chisholm
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 31 Dec 1829
Marriage Place: Lauderdale, Alabama
Spouse: Betsy Garrard
FHL Film Number: 1025715 V. 1
Ancestry.com. Alabama, U.S., Select Marriage Indexes, 1816-1942 [database on-line].
Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/542:60000?tid=&pid=&queryId=0b9ff05233e02ad69e52ebd55ad382b2&_phsrc=TDt78&_phstart=successSource 1830 in the 1830 United States Federal Census
Name: [Alex Chisholm]
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Lauderdale, Alabama
Free White Persons – Males – 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons – Under 20: 1
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 1
Total Free White Persons: 2
Total – All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 2
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/4930:8058?tid=&pid=&queryId=2e01770ecafe77c759f7120a9630fa26&_phsrc=TDt82&_phstart=successSource 1830 – in the 1830 United States Federal Census
Name: [John Chisholm]
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Lauderdale, Alabama
Free White Persons – Males – 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 10 thru 14: 3
Free White Persons – Males – 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 50 thru 59: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 5: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 40 thru 49: 1
Free White Persons – Under 20: 8
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 1
Total Free White Persons: 10
Total – All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 10
Year: 1830; Census Place: Lauderdale, Alabama; Series: M19; Roll: 1; Page: 235; Family History Library Film: 0002328
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/5889:8058?tid=&pid=&queryId=2e01770ecafe77c759f7120a9630fa26&_phsrc=TDt82&_phstart=successSource 1830 – in the 1830 United States Federal Census
Name: [John Chisholm]
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Lauderdale, Alabama
Free White Persons – Males – Under 5: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 10 thru 14: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 50 thru 59: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 5: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 14: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 40 thru 49: 1
Slaves – Males – Under 10: 1
Slaves – Males – 10 thru 23: 4
Slaves – Males – 24 thru 35: 2
Slaves – Females – Under 10: 2
Slaves – Females – 10 thru 23: 2
Slaves – Females – 24 thru 35: 2
Free White Persons – Under 20: 8
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 11
Total Slaves: 13
Total – All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 24
Year: 1830; Census Place: Lauderdale, Alabama; Series: M19; Roll: 1; Page: 237; Family History Library Film: 0002328
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/5930:8058?tid=&pid=&queryId=2e01770ecafe77c759f7120a9630fa26&_phsrc=TDt82&_phstart=successSource 1830 – in the 1830 United States Federal Census
Name: [Christopher Chisham]
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Lauderdale, Alabama
Free White Persons – Males – 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 40 thru 49: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 30 thru 39: 1
Slaves – Males – Under 10: 11
Slaves – Males – 10 thru 23: 5
Slaves – Males – 24 thru 35: 5
Slaves – Males – 36 thru 54: 5
Slaves – Females – Under 10: 7
Slaves – Females – 10 thru 23: 6
Slaves – Females – 24 thru 35: 9
Slaves – Females – 36 thru 54: 1
Free White Persons – Under 20: 1
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 3
Total Free White Persons: 4
Total Slaves: 49
Total – All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 53
Year: 1830; Census Place: Lauderdale, Alabama; Series: M19; Roll: 1; Page: 226; Family History Library Film: 0002328
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/5644:8058?tid=&pid=&queryId=2e01770ecafe77c759f7120a9630fa26&_phsrc=TDt84&_phstart=successSource 1830 Jan 1 – John McDonald to Malinda Chisholm. License 1 Jan 1830. Solemnized, with names repeated, Tuesday the 5th of Jan 1830 by James E Matthews, JP. Recorded Mar 22, 1830.
Marriages p 123, Lauderdale County, Alabama
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C953-799H-H?i=955&cat=366715 1830 Jan 5 – Name: Malinda Chisholm
Spouse: John McDonald
Marriage Date: 5 Jan 1830
County: Lauderdale
State: Alabama
Source Information: Hunting For Bears
Ancestry.com. Alabama, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/13817:7838?tid=&pid=&queryId=2e01770ecafe77c759f7120a9630fa26&_phsrc=TDt82&_phstart=successSource 1830 Dec 23 – Pugh Houston to Lucinda Chisholme. License issued 23 Dec 1830.
Solemnized 23 Dec 1830 by James E Matthews, JP.
Marriages, Lauderdale County, Alabama
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C953-799F-X?i=962&cat=366715 1830 Dec 23 – Name: Lucinda Chisholm
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 23 Dec 1830
Marriage Place: Lauderdale, Alabama
Spouse: Pugh Houston
FHL Film Number: 1025715
Reference ID: p151 vol3
Ancestry.com. Alabama, U.S., Select Marriage Indexes, 1816-1942 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/1617508:60000?tid=&pid=&queryId=2e01770ecafe77c759f7120a9630fa26&_phsrc=TDt82&_phstart=successSource 1836 May 28 probate date – William Garrard Sr. Beloved son Thomas Garrard for life, son Henry Garrard, dau Sally Welborn, dau Betsy Morgan, son William W Garrard (each time states for life then to his or her children) to my boy Nathan
… to be handled by my son Thomas Garrard and my son in law John Morgan.
Sons Thomas Garrard, Henry Garrard, William W Garrard and John Morgan executors.
Wits: John Chisholm, James T Borroughs, John Bourland …
Will Record 1835-1858. p. 20. Lauderdale County, Alabama
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C957-CCJG?i=681&cat=366715 1838 Feb – Name: Matilda B. Chisholm
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: Feb 1838
Marriage Place: Lauderdale, Alabama
Spouse: James Thompson
FHL Film Number: 1025715 V. 1
Ancestry.com. Alabama, U.S., Select Marriage Indexes, 1816-1942 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/2215314:60000?tid=&pid=&queryId=2e01770ecafe77c759f7120a9630fa26&_phsrc=TDt82&_phstart=successSource 1838 Feb 27 – James Thompson to Matilda B Chisholm. License issued 27 Feb 1838.
Solemnized Feb 1838 by A F Scruggs MG. Recorded Sept 27, 1838.
Marriage Record 3. p. 230. Lauderdale County, Alabama
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C953-79RZ-R?i=723&cat=366715 1840 US Census Name: J Chisholm
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Lauderdale, Alabama
Free White Persons – Males – 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 60 thru 69: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 14: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 50 thru 59: 1
Slaves – Males – 24 thru 35: 1
Slaves – Males – 36 thru 54: 1
Slaves – Females – Under 10: 3
Slaves – Females – 10 thru 23: 3
Slaves – Females – 36 thru 54: 2
Slaves – Females – 55 thru 99: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 6
Free White Persons – Under 20: 5
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 1
Total Free White Persons: 8
Total Slaves: 11
Total All Persons – Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 19
Year: 1840; Census Place: Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: 7; Page: 76; Family History Library Film: 0002333
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/1969949:8057?_phsrc=Zmn140&_phstart=successSource&gsln=Chisholm&ml_rpos=9&queryId=462236ecca78e2aa1afbfaebad79579c 1840 US Census Name: [John Chisholm]
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Lauderdale, Alabama
Free White Persons – Males – Under 5: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 50 thru 59: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 40 thru 49: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
Free White Persons – Under 20: 5
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 8
Total All Persons – Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 8
Year: 1840; Census Place: Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: 7; Page: 104; Family History Library Film: 0002333
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/1970781:8057?_phsrc=Zmn140&_phstart=successSource&gsln=Chisholm&ml_rpos=1&queryId=462236ecca78e2aa1afbfaebad79579c 1844 Sept 3 – Thomas Johnston to Rachel S Chisholm license issued 3 Sept 1844. Executed by James M Hackworth. No date stated.
p. 142. Lauderdale County, Alabama
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C957-4441?i=624&cat=366715 1844 Dec 12 – Enoch R Kennedy m to Louisa J Chisholm license issued 12 Dec 1844. Solemnized between ” E R Kennedy & Louisa J Kennedy, 25th Dec 1844 by H Richardson, JP.
p. 175. Lauderdale County Alabama
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C957-44S4?i=632&cat=366715 1845 Feb 11 – Harrison D Howell m. to Angeline Chisholm. license issued 11 Feb 1845; solemnized 13 Feb 1845 by H Richardson.
p. 171. Lauderdale County, Alabama
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C957-44Q5?i=631&cat=366715 1847 March 21 – Benjamin F Chisholm m. to Margaret A Allen. License issued 21 March 1847. No return shown.
Lauderdale Court, Alabama. p. 292. Lauderdale County, Alabama
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C957-447Z?i=325&cat=366715 1847 July 16 – Name: John Chisholm – Will
Residence Place: Lauderdale, Alabama
Will Date: 16 Jul 1847
Probate Date: 16 Jul 1847
Probate Place: Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Inferred Death Year: 1847
Inferred Death Place: Alabama, USA
Individuals Listed Relationship
John Chisholm
Louisa – Enslaved Person

Melissa Chisholm – Daughter Anna Jane – Enslaved Person’s Child
Hetty Chisholm – Daughter
Penelope – Enslaved Person
Ellen – Enslaved Person
Francis Chisholm – Daughter
Pugh Houston – Son-in-law
Toliver L. Chisholm – Son
John W Chisholm – Son
General Index to Estates, 1820-1929; Will Records, 1821-1929; Estates 1917-1920; Estate Records, 1823-1824 and 1920-1930; Author: Alabama. Probate Court (Lauderdale County); Probate Place: Lauderdale, Alabama
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/6629909:8799?tid=&pid=&queryId=e872f282aa53443c12bf5f25848482ca&_phsrc=Zmn7&_phstart=successSource 1847 Aug 3 probate date – Will of John Chisholm.
Plantation in Panola Co, Mississippi. Son Toliver L Chisholm and John W Chisholm. Wife. daughter Melissa, daughter Hetty, daughter Frances. (Pugh Houston to be trustee for these three who were not married) Division in 1835 between my children, or children of those who may be dead. Wife Esther, son in law Dr. Pugh Houston and sons Toliver and John W Chisholm executors.
11 July 1842.
Wit: Hamilton J Posey, William C Dillahunty, Hervey Dillahunty.
Will Record 1835-1858. p. 149. Lauderdale County, Alabama
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C957-CFMM?i=707&cat=366715 1848 Mar 22 – John W Chisholm m to Ann E Marks, license issued 22 March 1848; solemnized 22 March 1848 by William B Wood, Judge Lauderdale Court, Alabama. p. 283. Lauderdale County, Alabama
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C957-44K8?i=323&cat=366715 1850 US Census Name: John Chisholm
Gender: Male
Age: 73, Birth Year: abt 1777
Birthplace: Maryland
Home in 1850: Division 2 East of the Military Road, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Occupation: Stone Mason, Industry: Construction, Real Estate: 600
Line Number: 1
Dwelling Number: 681, Family Number: 681
Household Members Age
John Chisholm 73 MD
Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 2 East of the Military Road, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: 7; Page: 350b
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/18661312:8054?_phsrc=Zmn217&_phstart=successSource&gsln=Chisholm&ml_rpos=18&queryId=8a6172384bd2e6deefc385d689c44e82 1850 US Census Name: Esther Chisholm
Gender: Female
Age: 69, Birth Year: abt 1781
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1850: District 1, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Occupation: Farmer, Industry: Agriculture, Real Estate: 3000
Line Number: 11, Dwelling Number: 67, Family Number: 68
Household Members Age
Easter Chisholm 69 KY
Tolliver L Chisholm 38 TN
Malissa Chisholm 35 TN
Hetty Chisholm 30 TN
Francis Chisholm 24 TN
Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: 7; Page: 235a
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/18651633:8054 1850 US Census Name: B F Chisholm
Gender: Male
Age: 30, Birth Year: abt 1820
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1850: Division 2 East of the Military Road, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Occupation: Con, Industry: Industry Not Reported, Real Estate: 600
Line Number: 37, Dwelling Number: 680, Family Number: 680
Household Members Age
B F Chisholm m. 30 TN
Margaret Chisholm 24 AL
Rufus Chisholm 3 AL
Joseph Chisholm 0 AL
John Green 22 TN
Wash Davis 8 TN
Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 2 East of the Military Road, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: 7; Page: 350a
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/18661306:8054 1850 July 13 – Hugh Houston, named executor of John Chisholm, decd. Lauderdale County, Alabama
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C957-HSW2-D?i=1153&cat=366715 1852 Nov Term. p. 307 – Benjamin P Chisholm applied for letters of admin on the Estate of Green B Hill decd, the widow and next of kin declined to administer.
Lauderdale County, Alabama
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C957-4WM1?i=272&cat=366715 1852 Jan 22 - War of 1812 Pension Application – John Chisum widow app of Esther – Lauderdale Co, AL m. Green Co, KY
Jan 22, 1852 app of Esther Chisum aged 71 yrs. Resident of Lauderdale. She is widow of John Chisum decd, private in Company of Mounted Spies commanded by Wm Russsell … under general command of Andrew Jackson … volunteered the 4th day of Oct 1813 at Huntsville, Alabama …also in company of Mounted Gunmen commanded by Capt John J Winston in 1st Regmt in Brig Genl John Coffees Brigade in War w Creek Indians … married to John Chisum in Green Co, KY on 21 day of Sept 1798 by on Benj Lynn a minister and that her name before marriage was Esther Lynn … her husband died in Lauderdale Co on the 30th day of July 1847 … she is still a widow …
https://www.fold3.com/image/304656374 1853 Apr 20 Benj F Chisholm entry in Land Tract Book. Lauderdale County, Alabama
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C957-HS4B-1?i=801&cat=366715 1855 Mar 24 application date – War of 1812 Pension Application – Capt. John Chisholm – Tennessee – Lauderdale County, Alabama (16 pgs)
John Chisholm aged 74 yrs in Lauderdale Co AL on March 24, 1855 …. sworn … was a Capt in company in the 1st Regiment of Tennessee militia commanded by Col Robert C Nappier in War w Creek Indians … mustered into svd in Fayettville, Tenn on 12 Jan 1814 …disch at Fayettsville TN the 10th day of May 1814 … warrant for 40 acres …
https://www.fold3.com/image/304655881 1872 Jan 12 – Married on the 27th at the residence of the bride’s father by Rev. E R Kennedy, Mr John O Waid of Wayne County, Tennessee to Miss Sallie P Chisholm, daughter of Mr. R K Chisholm of Lauderdale Co, Alabama. Huntsville Advocate.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C957-HSSV-G?i=825&cat=366715

==Purpose== The purpose of the '''[[Space:Campbells_of_Lauderdale_County_Tennessee|The Campbells of Lauderdale County Tennessee]]''' is to identify the various Campbell families that settled or passed through ''Lauderdale'' County. The long-term goal of this project is to collect male '''Y-DNA''' from Campbell male descendants of these Campbell male settlers. In an effort to untangle the genealogies of the Campbells of ''Lauderdale’' County we are collecting marriage, land and probate records of the Campbells of Lauderdale County. This page has the '''Campbell Land Records for the years 1835-1837'''. If your ''Lauderdale'' County Campbell ancestors WikiTree profile has not been attached in the table, please post a comment or send us a private message with the WikiTree ID number and we'll attach it. If your ''Lauderdale'' County ancestors profile does not have a '''Y-DNA''' test attached we encourage a descendant to take a '''Y-DNA''' test so we can properly document the line for posterity. Will you join me? Please post a comment here on this page, in [https://www.WikiTree.com/g2g G2G] using the project tag, or [https://www.WikiTree.com/wiki/Campbell-56889#PM-26788510 send me a private message]. Thanks! ==Lauderdale County Land (Grantee)-Campbell== {| border="1" class="sortable" |+'''Lauderdale County'''
'''Land Records (Grantees)'''
'''1835 -1837'''
'''Updated: 26 Mar 2024''' |-bgcolor="#cccccc" !Date !__WikiTree_ID__ !Last Name !First Name !From !Book !Page !Comments !Doc_Image |- !1835 | |Campbell |John W. (of Madison Co., TN) |Samuel Meek |A |16 |640 acres in Dyer and Tipton Counties |[https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS1X-MS1V-3?i=15&cat=410804 Doc Image] |- !1837 | |Campbell |John W. (of Madison Co., TN) |John McLemore |A |123 |His share of 640 acres in Range 6; Section 10 |[https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS1X-MS13-6?i=71&cat=410804 Doc Image] |}

==Purpose== The purpose of the '''[[Space:Campbells_of_Lauderdale_County_Tennessee|The Campbells of Lauderdale County Tennessee]]''' is to identify the various Campbell families that settled or passed through ''Lauderdale'' County. The long-term goal of this project is to collect male '''Y-DNA''' from Campbell male descendants of these Campbell male settlers. In an effort to untangle the genealogies of the Campbells of ''Lauderdale’' County we are collecting marriage, land and probate records of the Campbells of Lauderdale County. This page has the '''Campbell Land Records for the years 1838-1841'''. If your ''Lauderdale'' County Campbell ancestors WikiTree profile has not been attached in the table, please post a comment or send us a private message with the WikiTree ID number and we'll attach it. If your ''Lauderdale'' County ancestors profile does not have a '''Y-DNA''' test attached we encourage a descendant to take a '''Y-DNA''' test so we can properly document the line for posterity. Will you join me? Please post a comment here on this page, in [https://www.WikiTree.com/g2g G2G] using the project tag, or [https://www.WikiTree.com/wiki/Campbell-56889#PM-26788510 send me a private message]. Thanks! ==Lauderdale County Land (Grantor)-Campbell== {| border="1" class="sortable" |+'''Lauderdale County'''
'''Land Records (Grantors)'''
'''1838 -1841'''
'''Updated: 26 Mar 2024''' |-bgcolor="#cccccc" !Date !__WikiTree_ID__ !Last Name !First Name !To !Book !Page !Comments !Doc_Image |- !1838 | |Campbell |William P. (of Williamson Co., TN) |Roibert P. Curren |A |252 |1/3 a tract of 1,220 acres to settle debt owed |[https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS1X-MSBT-9?i=141&cat=410804 Doc Image] |- !1839 | |Campbell |John W., Robert C. Campbell, et al |Proprietors of Ashport |A |415 |Lot No. 3 and 4 in Ashport for the construction of the Catholic Church |[https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS1X-MSB2-8?i=222&cat=410804 Doc Image] |- !1839 | |Campbell |John W., Robert C. Campbell, et al |Ephroditus McCraw |A |601 |Lot No. 11 in Ashport |[https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS1X-MSYY-Z?i=323&cat=410804 Doc Image] |- !1841 | |Campbell |Erasmus |John W. Campbell |A |628 |House and Lo in the town of Jackson (Madison Co., Tn) |[https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS1X-MSY8-J?i=337&cat=410804 Doc Image] |- ! |- ! |}

River and sea trade flourished in the area as a result of the increased freight of lime, a commodity that transformed agriculture and which, in turn, stimulated growth in traffic of other goods which contributed to an improving local economy. ([https://archive.org/details/LaugharneMaritimePastExtractConverted see extract from ''Laugharne's Maritime Past'']) At the start of the next century, January 1607 saw a great flood of the Bristol Channel, interpreted at the time as God’s Warning, and since as a possible tsunami. Some have ascribed to it the cause of changes to the landscape - for example the silting up and therefore decline of Laugharne as a portii . Evidence shows, however, as we shall see, that conversely Laugharne probably actually expanded to become a busy port from that time on and for centuries following that event. No doubt there was severe flooding of Laugharne at the time, and it is possible that huge quantities of sand were driven inshore along the seabed to contribute to the gradual expansion of the Carmarthen Bar, which did indeed contribute to the decline of shipping, but not until centuries later. The rise of Laugharne as a significant port seems to have occurred in the seventeenth century and appears to have owed much to the Bevan family, especially to Zacharias ‘Zachary’ Bevan of Laugharne. P A period of relative decline occurred towards the end of the 18^th century but population levels [https://journals.library.wales/view/1073091/1074012/75#?xywh=-1526%2C-223%2C5566%2C4284 recovered by 1830] before later mass migration to developing industrial areas during the period between 1850 to 1880. ([http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10149563/cube/TOT_POP see ''Laugharne Population Chart'']) {{Image|file=Laugharne_development_post_1607_Flood.png |align=c |size=l |caption=1948 Carmarthenshire Antiquarian Society Visit }}

'''Laugharne: Expanded Aerial Views''' {{Image|file=Laugharne_Expanded_Aerial_Views_Video-1.jpg |align=c |size=l |caption=1834 Laugharne Corporation Survey}}{{Image|file=Laugharne_Expanded_Aerial_Views_Video.jpg |align=c |size=l |caption=Laugharne Castle & Cliff}} {{Image|file=Laugharne_Expanded_Aerial_Views_Video.png |align=c |size=l |caption=1994 Aerial View}} {{Image|file=My_Perrott_Family_Data-40.jpg |align=c |size=l |caption'''[https://www.browns.wales Laugharne video]''' (''Browns Hotel'')}}{{Image|file=Laugharne_Expanded_Aerial_Views_Video-2.jpg |align=c |size=l |caption= [https://www.simonread.info/within-the-living-memory-of-the-dead/ River Taf Estuary Geomorphology] as a context for the evolution of Laugharne }}

From: "Diana Flynn" Subject: [FLYNN-L] Patrick & Laughlin Flinn -- Part 1 Date: Sat, 20 Mar 1999 22:06:31 -0500 Bob Cawly and John Flinn have kindly agreed to share their research with us. Below is part one of their wonderful document. Diana '''=== Laughlin and Patrick Flinn ===''' John Flinn and Bob Cawly '''Introduction''' The early Flinn families of Colonial Maryland and Virginia are predominately Scots Irish; they migrated from Ulster over a 100-year period starting around 1640, and settled in the Delaware Valley between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Subsequent generations moved west into Virginia and then south to North Carolina from 1730-1760. Two of those individuals were Laughlin Flinn of Lunenburg County, Virginia and Patrick Flinn of Caswell County, North Carolina. Many Flinn descendants today can trace their lineage to these two individuals. Many researchers believe these two to be brothers as both Laughlin and Patrick were listed in the tithe records of Lunenburg in 1752. Apart from knowing that Laughlin emigrated in 1718 from Ireland, and that Patrick died in 1781 not much else was known. Given this, our goals were two fold: ONE: Determine the relationship of Laughlin Flinn of Lunenburg County, Virginia to Laughlin and Margaret Flinn of Kent County, Maryland and Patrick Flinn of Caswell County, North Carolina, and TWO: Trace the immigration of the Flinns from Ireland. Specifically, we wanted to identify the County and townland in Ireland from which the Flinns emigrated to provide the basis for subsequent research. This research effort documents several Flinn and Neale family relationships that link Laughlin Flinn of Lunenburg to the Flinns of the Eastern Shore. The authors present evidence that Laughlin was the son of Laughlin and Margaret Flinn of Kent County, Maryland. We have identified the Flinns that settled Maryland's Upper Eastern Shore from immigration, will, court, land and marriage records from the period. Using common given names, we conducted name distribution analysis of the succeeding Flinn generations in Ireland to determine their origin, and in Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina to trace the migration of the Flinn families to establish a relationship between Laughlin and Patrick. John Flinn, author of The Far Flung Flinns, is a descendant of Laughlin Flinn and Bob Cawly is a descendant of Patrick Flinn. Included in this analysis are three separate papers: The Flinns of Maryland's Upper Eastern Shore presents the early Flinn immigrants and clearly shows that Laughlin Flinn of Lunenburg County was but one of a number of individuals from a single Flinn family that immigrated to Maryland and Virginia from the mid 1600's to the early 1700's. Patrick Flinn of Caswell County An analysis that examines the relationship of Patrick and Laughlin Flinn. In this paper, we present our conclusions and document the migration from Maryland to Virginia and North Carolina of a number of Flinn families. The Flinn Family of County Down A name distribution analysis drawn from the records and information of the Ulster Historical Society and Griffith's Valuation of Ireland 1848-1864. This analysis was conducted in an attempt to locate the County and townland from which the Flinns of Maryland and Virginia emigrated. An interesting analysis of Ulster social and economic events and their impact on emigration provides essential background for the reader. These findings and conclusions in these papers are supported by: an analysis of records that indicates a number of Flinn's immigrated and settled in Maryland's Upper Eastern Shore, facts gleaned from an examination of will, court, land, census and marriage records from the period, and discovery of Flinn and Neale families relationships, which directly link the Flinn families of Maryland to Laughlin Flinn of Lunenburg County. We trust that this paper provides a "foundation" to share information and work with other Flinn researchers. Owning to the nature of genealogy research, we welcome any comments that correct errors, omissions, or misplaced assumptions or conclusions. '''The Flinn's of Maryland's Upper Eastern Shore''' '''Introduction''' Both John Flinn and I noticed a lot of similarity between the names of the Flinns of Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina, but we were unable to draw any concrete connections. Drawing on John's work The Far Flung Flinns, we started to piece together the connections between the early Flinn families of Maryland and Virginia. What were the relationships? What individuals were the immigrants? When did they immigrate? Did they immigrate alone or with their family? And where in Ireland did these early Flinns emigrate? Specifically, we wanted to try to establish a connection with Laughlin and Margaret Flinn of Kent County, Maryland to Laughlin Flinn of Lunenburg County, Virginia. Our initial thinking was that Laughlin of Lunenburg County was the original immigrant that arrived in 1718. We could not place a connection with the Laughlin of Kent County. A number of researches had identified them as father and son, but offered no proof or supporting analysis. This led us to examine the early Flinns that arrived in the Delaware Valley, and to come up with some very strong evidence of the relationship between the Maryland and Virginia Flinn families beyond just the similarity of given names in the next 4 Flinn generations from 1700. '''Table 1 Common Given Names Found between the Two Families''' Men/Descendants Women/Descendants John 11 Nancy (Anne) 4 Thomas 7 Mary (Polly) 5 Laughlin 5 Rebecca 3 William 5 Elizabeth 3 Patrick 4 Sarah 2 James 4 George 4 Daniel 3 The will of Laughlin Flinn Sr., Innholder of Kent County, Maryland filed on 10th April, 1729 and proved on 3rd March, 1731, as noted in Maryland Calendar of Wills: Volume 6, makes no mention of heirs by name. The entire estate is left for the benefit of Laughlin's wife Margaret, with the power to sell for the benefit of the estate. To wife Margaret, extx., and hrs., entire estate, both real and personal, with power to sell plantation "Ruerdon," Langford's Bay, for benefit of estate. To John Griffith, who has served his time, 700 lbs. tobacco. Test: John Evans, John Hollinsworth, Abraham Milton. 20, 415. Laughlin Sr.'s will sheds no light on his relationship to Laughlin of Lunenburg County. However, its very concise directive "to sell plantation Ruerdon…for the benefit of the estate" implies a disposition and distribution of assets to heirs. The inventory of Flinn's estate was taken on 8 March 1731 and filed 26 January 1732. Executors were Walter Dougherty and his wife Margaret. (MINV 17:47) Subsequently, a list of debts was filed in 1734/5 by Walter Dougherty. (MINV 21:5) Laughlin Flinn of Lunenburg County died before May 1, 1759 leaving his estate to his four sons… George, James, Thomas and John as noted in Will Book # 1, 1746-1762, beginning on page 252. This "Laughland Flyn" is shown as immigrating to Virginia in 1718 in "Some Amelia County, Virginia, Colonists, 1737-1745" by Lloyd Dewitt Bockstruck. This information was extracted from the first court order book of Amelia County, Virginia containing the names of individuals claiming their headrights and specifies their places of origin and year of arrival. We assume that th 1718-immigration date cited to obtain title to land in Amelia County, Virginia is accurate. To wit: Laughland Flyn 800 acs Amelia Co. on the N side of great Nottoway River, at thee Head of a fork of Bear Bridge & at the head of a br. Of the Horsepen Cr. Adj. Abraham Cock; 22 Sept 1739 p 400. There can be no mistake that this reference is to Laughlin Jr. as Laughlin Sr. had died prior to 3rd March 1731 when his will was proved in Kent County, Maryland. Laughlin Jr. had moved to Prince George's County, Virginia by 1727, and was shown as still owning land there as of 1738. '''Findings and Conclusions''' Not looking past the 1718 immigration date, many researchers concluded that Laughlin Flinn of Lunenburg County, Virginia was the original immigrant of the Flinn family. Since Laughlin Sr.'s heirs were not specifically mentioned in his will, the relationship to Laughlin of Lunenburg was questionable. In this paper we provide evidence that Laughlin Flinn of Lunenburg County was the son of Laughlin and Margaret Flinn of Kent County Maryland. We also concluded that Laughlin Flinn of Lunenburg County was but one of a number of individuals from a single Flinn family that immigrated to Maryland and Virginia from the mid-1600's to the early 1700's. Daniel, Philip and Brian Fling preceded Laughlin Sr. and wife Margaret's arrival to Kent County, Maryland in 1718. Laughlin and Margaret arrived with Laughlin Jr. and at least two other sons, notably a Patrick Flinn who died in 1781 in Caswell County, North Carolina and a Daniel Flinn who died in 1759 in Kent County. Landholders and Tracts in Kent County Debt Books, 1733-1769 indicates that Thomas Husbands subsequently owned Laughlin Sr.'s Ruerdon plantation from 1733-1752. Daniel Flinn of Kent County in his 1738 will identifies Tom Husbands as the husband of his eldest daughter, Eleanor. More importantly, "Laughlon Fling" is shown as having ownership from 1733-1735. The actual citations are as follows: Husbands, Thomas- Husbands Lott, Ruerden 1733-1752; p 19 Fling, Laughlon- Sewell alias Ulrick, Ricerden 1733-1735; p 13 This provides direct evidence that Laughlin Flinn of Lunenburg County inherited partial ownership of Laughlin Sr.'s plantation Ruerdon in 1733. Laughlin Flinn, Innkeeper of Kent County, is shown as purchasing 200 acres as "part of a tract called Sewel adjoining Garretts Creek" on 22 June 1726 from Isaac and Temperance Caulk of Cecil County. (KCLR JE # W: 556) Walter Dougherty, the executor of Laughlin Sr.'s estate, is shown as having purchased the land from Laughlin Jr. by 1736. Also, Joseph Sutton, Benjamin Sutton, Dennis Clarke, and John Clarke are shown as receiving partial ownership of Laughlin Sr.'s properties Ruerdon and Sewell in1733. Mary Clark receives ownership in Sewell in 1736. This may indicate that Laughlin and Margaret had daughters that married into the Clark and Sutton families. Since Thomas and Eleanor Husbands inherited ownership of Laughlin Sr.'s estate in 1733, we concluded Daniel and Laughlin Flinn were related. There is most certainly a relationship to the Daniel Flinn that died in 1759. He testified in a court case on the bounds of Laughlin Sr.'s property. "On 30 Oct 1750, Daniel Flinn age 43, dep. regarding the bounds of a tract called Utrick alias Sewell. (KELR JS#26:416)" Most likely, a dispute arose requiring an individual with intimate knowledge of the property and its boundaries. The son or nephew of the prior owner would be an excellent witness. Perhaps Thomas Husbands brought the court action against a neighbor's claim to perfect his title. Husbands subsequently sold the land in 1752. The Daniel Flinn that testified about Laughlin Sr.'s land was schoolmaster of Kent County born in 1707 and died in 1759. His wife's name was Lydia. We learned there was another Daniel Flinn with a wife named Lydia. This Daniel died 10 years later in 1769. This Daniel's wife's maiden name was Lydia Young, daughter of Jacob Young of Kent County. Daniel Flinn, his cousin, served as the executor of Lydia's will in 1771. The two Daniels and Lydias present quite a confusing problem. Our analysis leads us to believe that authors Barnes and Wright in Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland may have incorrectly assumed that the Danie born in 1707 and died in1759 was the son of Daniel Sr. Most likely, this individual was Laughlin's son since he testified about the tracts and bounds of Sewell in 1750. Further support for our position is that the will of the Daniel Flinn that died in 1769 shows Alice Haldy and Daniel Flynn as being the next of kin. It is highly probable that Alice "Flynn" Hadly is the daughter mentioned in Daniel Sr.'s will proved in 1738. The Daniel that died in 1769 would have been her brother. Another supporting fact is that the Daniel of 1759 had Edward Comegys as one of the executors of his will, the previous owner of Sewell, and the stepson of the John Evans that witnessed Laughlin Sr.'s will. The Flinn and Milton family relationship is also evident in that Abraham Sr. witnessed Laughlin Sr.'s will in 1729, and his son witnessed Lydia Flynn's will in 1769. We have summarized the key facts to support our analysis. Daniel of 1759 Daniel of 1769 Born in 1707 consistent with being either the son of Laughlin or Daniel. Died at age 52. Married a Lydia that was the executor of his will. Lydia was age 60 in 1768. Testified to the Boundaries of Laughlin Sr.'s land in 1750. Most likely, he would have had more intimate knowledge of the boundaries if he were Laughlin's son, rather than nephew. Edward Comegys was the executor of his will. Edward was the stepson to John Evans and the previous owner of Laughlin Sr.'s land, prior to Isaac Caulk. John Evans and Abraham Milton Sr. witnessed Laughlin Sr.'s will in 1729. Born probably between 1690-1710, consistent with being either the son of Laughlin or Daniel. Died between the ages of 60-80. Married Lydia Young, wife of Daniel King, in 1754. Lydia's father Jacob Young died in 1709, thus Lydia was probably born between 1690 to 1700. She would have been in her late 50's or early 60's when she married Daniel. If Daniel was about the same age, he could have been born as early as 1690. Daniel Flynn and Alice Hadly shown as next of kin. Daniel Sr. had a daughter Alice. Wife Lydia is the executor of will. Lydia died prior to 1771. Cousin Daniel Flinn was the executor. The same next of kin as shown in her husband Daniel's will. This Daniel was most probably the son of the 1759 Daniel. Abraham Milton, born 1710, witnessed the will. He was the son of the Abraham Milton that witnessed Laughlin Sr. will. It is almost a certainty that the Daniels that died in 1759 and 1769 are the sons of the senior Laughlin and Daniel Flinn. The other possibility would the John Fling of Kent County. His will filed in 1737 indicates that he did not have any sons named Daniel. That leaves the high probably that they are the sons of Daniel and Laughlin. But which one is which? After examining these facts, we concluded that the Daniel Flinn that died in 1759 was Laughlin Sr.'s son. Daniel's testimony in 1750 regarding Ruerdon plantation, coupled the relationship of John Evans and Edward Comegys, indicates a close relationship to Laughlin Sr.'s family. And the Daniel that died in 1769 was most probably the son of Daniel Sr. While we may very well be wrong about which son is which, we have little doubt that Laughlin and Daniel Flinn were brothers.

The goal of this project is to find the roots of Laukner. Right now this project just has one member, me. I am [[Laukner-3|Michael Laukner]]. Here are some of the tasks that I think need to be done. I'll be working on them, and could use your help. * [http://archiv.sachsen.de/archiv/bestand.jsp?guid=0775415b-9dc2-4bde-aeae-b7a59cb86b48 30087 Gesundheitsamt Stollberg] Paul Oskar Laukner, geb. 13.07.1893 in Dorfchemnitz, gest. 29.09.1939 in Landesanstalt Untergöltzsch Verfahren nach dem Gesetz zur Verhütung erbkranken Nachwuchses wegen Schizophrenie * [http://archiv.sachsen.de/archiv/bestand.jsp?guid=3bfc490f-92fe-495c-a28e-3d064997c9cc Rechtssache des Waldarbeiters Johann August Laukner in Lauter, Privatankläger und -angeklagter, gegen den Schullehrer Friedrich Ottomar Kaden, Privatangeklagter und -ankläger, wegen Körperverletzung bzw. Beleidigungen] * Antrag auf Bau neuer Häuser in Lauter auf Gemeindeboden durch Christian Friedrich Lauckner für seinen Sohn Carl August, durch Christian Gottlieb Weißflog für seinen Sohn Christian Traugott und durch Christian Traugott Müller Sebastian Laukner, Bürger zu Schwarzenberg, wie derselbe von den Stadtgerichten zu Buchau [sö. Karlsbad/Karlovy Vary] in Böhmen zum Arrest gebracht * Archivalie im Bestand 30016 30016 Kreisamt Schwarzenberg (Justiz- und Rentamt) Datierung:1766 - 1767 Archivalnummer:623 Verkauf von Boden von Johann Georg Mehlhorn aus Lauter an Johann Gottfried Laukner zum Bau eines eigenen Hauses * Archivalie im Bestand 30016 30016 Kreisamt Schwarzenberg (Justiz- und Rentamt) Datierung:1830 - 1831 Archivalnummer:2834 Untersuchungen gegen den Schulmeister Carl Heinrich Neubauer und Christiane Caroline Laukner in Rittersgrün wegen verbotenen Umgangs miteinander und sonstigen unsittlichen Verhaltens * Archivalie im Bestand 30028 30028 Superintendentur Grünstädtel Datierung:1839 - 1840 Archivalnummer:21 Wiederbesetzung der Lehrerstelle in Wildenau mit Christian Heinrich Ficker, infolge des Ablebens des Traugott Friedrich Laukner * Archivalie im Bestand 30136 30136 Amtsgericht Schwarzenberg Datierung:1871 - 1872 Archivalnummer:54 Rechtssache des Waldarbeiters Johann August Laukner in Lauter, Privatankläger und -angeklagter, gegen den Schullehrer Friedrich Ottomar Kaden, Privatangeklagter und -ankläger, wegen Körperverletzung bzw. Beleidigungen Will you join me? Please post a comment here on this page, in [https://www.WikiTree.com/g2g G2G] using the project tag, or [https://www.WikiTree.com/index.php?title=Special:PrivateMessage&who=9506785 send me a private message]. Thanks!

Laura Vaden](1936 - 2009 [[Lloyd-313|Laura Vaden]] passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at a Fort Worth hospital after a long battle with cancer. We loved her dearly and she will be greatly missed. Memorial service: 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth, the Rev. Dr. Fritz Ritsch presiding. Interment: 2 p.m. Sunday in Mount Carmel Cemetery, with the Rev. Ed Lee presiding. Visitation: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the R.W. Owens & Son Funeral Home in Wolfe City. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, Fort Worth, or the American Cancer Society . She was born [[Lloyd-313|Laura Belle Lloyd]] on July 14, 1936, near Wolfe City. Laura was the daughter of [[Lloyd-305|Allen S. Lloyd]] and [[Stephens-667|Stella Stephens Lloyd]]. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and friend. She was a member of St. Stephen Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth. Laura married [[Vaden-27|Tom Vaden]] on June 2, 1956, in Wolfe City. Laura graduated from North Texas State University. She began her career as an executive secretary, later retiring from IBM as a technical writer. Laura was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, [[Lloyd-312|Johnny Lloyd]]; and sisters, [[Lloyd-317|Elizabeth Dygert]] and [[Lloyd-309|Dorotha Boswell]]. Survivors: Her husband; sister, living; daughter and son-in-law, living and living; son and daughter-in-law, living and living; and grandchildren, living and husband, living, living, living, living and living. Source: [[#1]] ------------------------------ Laura Vaden WOLFE CITY — Laura Vaden passed away July 29, 2009, at Baylor-All Saints Hospital in Fort Worth following a long battle with cancer. We loved her dearly and she will be greatly missed.She was born Laura Belle Lloyd on July 14, 1936, near Wolfe City, the daughter of Allen S. and Stella Stephens Lloyd. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and friend. She was a member of St. Stephen Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth.Laura married Tom Vaden on June 2, 1956, in Wolfe City. She graduated from North Texas State University. She began her career as an executive secretary, later retiring from IBM as a technical writer.She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Johnny Lloyd; and sisters Elizabeth Dygert and Dorotha Boswell.Laura is survived by her husband; her sister, living; a daughter and son-in-law, living and living; living and living; and grandchildren living and living, living, living, living and living. A memorial service is scheduled at 1 p.m. today at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth with Rev. Dr. Fritz Ritsch presiding. A graveside service is set at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Wolfe City with the Rev. Ed Lee presiding.There will be a visitation from 6:30 until 8 p.m. today at R.W. Owens and Son Funeral Home in Wolfe City.Memorial contributions may be made in her name to St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, Fort Worth, Texas, or to The American Cancer Society. Source: [[#2]] === Sources === :1) Title: Fort Worth Star Telegram, 1 Aug 2009, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA :2) Title: The Herald Banner, 1 Aug 2009, Greenville, Hunt County, Texas, USA

==Overview== This document contains a transcription of oral family history, history copied from published genealogies, and miscellaneous poems and information, recorded by [[Lackie-48|Laura Charlotte (Lackie) Warden (1873-1937)]], probably in 1905 and supplemented up to her death in 1937. ==Transcription== ''NOTE: Pages are numbered per pdf page numbering rather than original numbering'' Page 1:

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[[Lackie-48|Mrs Laura C Warden]]

Compiled about 1905 and in later years

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[Handdrawn map of locations in Scotland]

Map showing locations in Scotland. [[Lackie-52|Andrew Lackie]] born 1736 in Bucklivie Sterling Shire. [[Harvey-7386|Jenet Harvey]] (his wife) born 1745 Glasgow. [[Warden-1224|Robert Warden]] a farmer in 1746 in Murdiestown near Greenock, Scotland.

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HISTORY

Tradition says 'Three Stevens Brothers' came in the 'Mayflower' from England, and the people by that name in this country are their descendants and therefore English.

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[[Stevens-15389|Jonathan]] and [[Parker-27865|Elizabeth (Parker)]] Stevens had 10 children. [[Parker-27865|Elizabeth]] died Mar. 7, 1816

*[[Stevens-15684|Jonathan]] born May 2, 1762, died Feb 25, 1847, Served in Revolutionary War enlisted when about 15, lived in Hardwick, VT, died + burried there *Anna born Mar. 9, 1764, died Mar 9, 1790 *Elizabeth born May 22, 1766, died 1840 *Reuben born Oct 6, 1769, died 1835 *Ephram born Jan. 10, 1771 *[[Stevens-14851|David]] born Sept 7, 1773, died 1822 in Boston *Rachel born Mar 2, 1776 *Nathaniel Parker born May 29, 1778, died 1813, Drowned at Canan, Maine *[[Stevens-15683|Lovina]] born Feb. 24, 1781 *[[Stevens-15688|Prudy]] born May 6, 1782 at Pepperill Mass, died Dec 9, 1863 Brookfield, VT *Joseph Spalding born Oct 15, 1785, died 1835

John B. Perham Brookfield, VT a grandson of [[Stevens-15688|Prudy]] furnished above list. He writes '[[Stevens-15688|Prudy]] was a good woman she had the Parker hair a beautiful red.

John G. Perham North Randolph, VT has a more ancient Bible.

Lineage

*[[Stevens-15389|Jonathan]] *[[Stevens-14851|David]] born Sept. 7, 1773 *[[Stevens-14697|Charles Henry]] born May 17, 1813 *[[Stevens-15940|David Webber]] born Oct 4, 1839

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[[Stevens-14851|David Stevens]] our great grandfather was one of a family of ten children. The 'Stevens' in Conn. are relatives. Some of [[Stevens-14851|David]]s brothers settled there. Grandfather [[Stevens-14697|Charles Henry]] used to tell about it.

[[Stevens-14851|David Stevens]] lived on Charles Street Boston Mass. In his early days he was a fishing sailor, then he painted houses standing on a ladder and hurt his leg causing a cancer there and died in 1822. [[Stevens-10671|Mother]] has the nippers he used to pull pieces of bone from his leg with.

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[[Stevens-15943|William N. Stevens]] born in Boston May 26, 1820

Enlisted in U.S. Army January 10, 1862 as private Co. A. 7th Regiment Vt. Vol. on account of sickness was honorably discharged Nov 17, 1862 and died March 16, 1864 in Burlington, Vt.

[[Burbank-1530|Delia A.]] his wife born February 22, 1821 and died February 1, 1903 in Northfield, Vt.

Three children

#William Henry born in Burlington, Vt. Sept. 26, 1847 d. Mar. 21, 1848 #Emma Adaline Born in Burlington Jun 17, 1849 md. Walter S. Cass in 1867. She died Aug 15, 1874. He died 1869. No children. #Claribel Jane b. in Fletcher Vt. May 29, 1853 married Lewis O. Rock in 1872. Two children ##Edora Emma b. July 16, 1875 ##Frankie Eugene V. b. July 31, 1881 died Dec. 5, 1884, 3 yrs

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FamilySearch Wiki Page info regarding Laurens County, South Carolina: https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Laurens_County,_South_Carolina_Genealogy '''South Carolina State & County Pages with Chisholm sources:''' [[Space:South_Carolina_-_Statewide_Chisholm_resources|South Carolina - Statewide Chisholm resources]] *[[Space:Anderson_County%2C_South_Carolina_-_Chisholm_surname_sources|Anderson County, South Carolina - Chisholm surname sources]] *[[Space:Chester_County%2C_South_Carolina_-_Chisholm_surname_sources|Chester County, South Carolina - Chisholm surname sources]] *[[Space:Fairfield_County%2C_South_Carolina_-_Chisholm_related_sources|Fairfield County, South Carolina - Chisholm related sources]] *[[Space:Greenville_County%2C_South_Carolina_-_Chisholm_sources|Greenville County, South Carolina - Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Laurens_County%2C_South_Carolina_-_Chisholm_sources|Laurens County, South Carolina - Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Spartanburg_County%2C_South_Carolina_-_Chisholm_sources|Spartanburg County, South Carolina - Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Union_County%2C_South_Carolina_-_Chisholm_sources|Union County, South Carolina - Chisholm sources]] '''State Pages with Chisholm sources:''' *[[Space:Alabama_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|Alabama - Statewide Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Georgia_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|Georgia - Statewide Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Kentucky_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|Kentucky - Statewide Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Maryland_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|Maryland - Statewide Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Mississippi_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|Mississippi - Statewide Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:North_Carolina_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|North Carolina - Statewide Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:South_Carolina_-_Statewide_Chisholm_resources|South Carolina - Statewide Chisholm resources]] *[[Space:Tennessee_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|Tennessee - Statewide Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Texas%2C_Arkansas_%26_Louisiana_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|Texas, Arkansas & Louisiana - Statewide Chisholm sources]] *[[Space:Virginia_-_Statewide_Chisholm_sources|Virginia - Statewide Chisholm sources]] '''Links to Chisholm pages related to this county''': (add links below): * '''FACTS and SOURCES:''' 1810 US Census Laurens, SC Name: Elijah Chisam
Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Laurens, South Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – 10 thru 15: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 16 thru 25: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 4
Number of Household Members Over 25: 1
Number of Household Members: 6
Year: 1810; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: 61; Page: 245; Image: 00085; Family History Library Film: 0181420
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/581086:7613?_phsrc=wfp335&_phstart=successSource&gsln=Chism&ml_rpos=29&queryId=5c0983e902855f788876d83f0474dc6f

1811 William Chisolm v Charles Payne, Roll No. 945. Pendleton District (Anderson County, SC records)
… Charles Payne was attached by his monies, goods, chattels, books of account, leasehold estates, and chattels real to answer to William Chisolm in a plea of trespass upon the case etc, and whereupon the said William by Thomas W Farrar his attorney complains that whereas the said Charles on the 5th day of Dec 1807 at Pendleton Courthouse in the Dist and State afsd … did make his certain note … called a promissory note … promised to pay Nancy Payne 86 dollars … whenever he collected a note of 216 dollars given by Thomas Benton to Zebediah Payne payable the 25th day of Dec 1808 … Charles Payne became liable to pay the said Nancy the afsd sum of 86 dollars … on the 27th day of January 1809 at Pendleton Courthouse … appointed the note … to be paid to one Zebediah Payne … on March 8, 1809 … to be paid to the said William Chisolm …
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3M5-P33H-G?i=397&cat=440424

1812 June 4 – marriage of James Chism to Tempa Howell in Laurens Co, SC
War of 1812 Pension Application – James Chism – Laurens Co, SC – Monroe Co, MS (39 pages)
widow – Tempa Chism – maiden name Tempa Howell
married June 4, 1812 in Laurens Co, SC
Death of James Chism on March 18, 1866 in Monroe Co, MS
https://www.fold3.com/image/304655917

1816 Sept 26 – Deed – Francis Sims to John Walker, both of Laurens Dist, SC. Consideration $250. 70 acres, a spring which Daniel South now uses being excepted. On waters of Reedy (p. 165) river bounding on lands of William Simmons, John Walker, Rebekah Elliott and Daniel South. Signed: Rrancis Sims. Wits: John Pringle, John Chism. Before William Ware, JQ. Jan 30, 1817. Dower relinquised Jan 30, 1817 by Elizabeth Sims. Recorded March 24, 1817. bk K 1812-1821 p. 164. Laurens, SC
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS73-JS94-Y?i=167&cat=112675

1817 Feb – Deed. John Chism to Philip Wait, both of Laurens Dist SC, consideration $300. 67 acres on waters of Walnut Creek … on the great road leading from Youngs Ferry on Saluda to Greenville, … James Clardys land … where said Wait now lives … Signed: John Chism. Wit: E Powell, Thos Rosamond, John Robertson. Before James Powell, JP. Nov 1817. Recorded Nov 18, 1817. bk K 1812-1821 p 191. Laurens, SC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS73-JS9M-4?i=194&cat=112675

1817 July 16 – Deed. William Cole to Philip Wait. both of Laurens Dist SC. Consideration 1000 dollars. 250 acres on Walnut Creek … on road leading ot the fish dam ford on Reedy River … at William South land … lands of Mary Howell … lands of William Howell … lands of James Clardy … Signed: William Cole. Wit: John Chism, John Wait. Bef James Powell, JP Jul 17 1817. Recorded Nov 18, 1817. bk K 1812-1821 p. 191 Laurens, SC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS73-JS9M-4?i=194&cat=112675

1818 Dec 9 – Deed. John Chism of Laurens Dist, SC to Robert P Delph of Abbeville Dist SC. … consideration of $462.50 … 92 and 1/2 acres branches of Saluda River … Signed: John Chism. Wit: Reuben Powell, Henry Delph. Before Wm Were, JP Dec 9, 1818. Dower relinquished Dec 9, 1818 by Delilah Chism wife of John Chism. Recorded Apr 13, 1819. bk K, p 244. Laurens, SC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS73-JSML-F?i=247&cat=112675

1819 William Chisolm Sr and William Chisolm Jr, aka William Chisolm & Co v Ormon Morgan, Roll No. 1006. Pendleton District (Anderson County, SC records)
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSLK-ZR3F?i=322&cat=440424

1819 Feb 27 – Deed. John Chism of Laurens Dist SC to R P Delph of Abbeville Dist SC. consideration $195. 39 acres on waters of Reedy River … on the big road at lightwoods stake corner .. with D Wrights land … with Clardy’s land … on the Big Road … Signed: John Chism. Wit: Philip Wait, Benjamin T Tierce. Before James Powell JP Apr 13, 1819. Rec Apr 13, 1819. bk K, p 244. Laurens, SC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS73-JSML-F?i=247&cat=112675

1819 Sep 27 – Deed. John Lee to Benjamin Teice both of Laurens Dist SC. Consideration $1000, 150 acres, on road leading from Greenville to Augusta joining … Robert P Delph … William Cainer …. Joseph ? … David Wright … Signed: John Lee. Wit: John Chisem, William Ware. Before William Ware, JQ, Sept 13, 1819. Recorded Apr 3, 1820. Bk K, p. 286. Laurens, SC.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS73-JSMV-X?i=289&cat=112675

1820 US Census Laurens, SC Name: Ann Chism
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Laurens, South Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons – Females – 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons – Over 25: 1
Total Free White Persons: 1
Total All Persons – White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 1
1820 U S Census; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Page: 2; NARA Roll: M33_121; Image: 13
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/979121:7734?_phsrc=wfp932&_phstart=successSource&gsln=Chism&ml_rpos=3&queryId=84bdc04dc6ec62003ab1d3aae83518e3

1820 US Census Laurens, SC Name: James Chism
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Laurens, South Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons – Males – Under 10: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 16 thru 25: 1
Number of Persons – Engaged in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons – Under 16: 3
Free White Persons – Over 25: 1
Total Free White Persons: 6
Total All Persons – White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 6
1820 U S Census; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Page: 18; NARA Roll: M33_121; Image: 45
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/980143:7734?_phsrc=wfp932&_phstart=successSource&gsln=Chism&ml_rpos=14&queryId=84bdc04dc6ec62003ab1d3aae83518e3

1820 US Census Laurens, SC Name: Elijah Chism
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Laurens, South Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons – Males – Under 10: 4
Free White Persons – Males – 10 thru 15: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 26 thru 44: 1
Number of Persons – Engaged in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons – Under 16: 9
Free White Persons – Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 11
Total All Persons – White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 11
1820 U S Census; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Page: 8; NARA Roll: M33_121; Image: 24
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/979476:7734?_phsrc=wfp932&_phstart=successSource&gsln=Chism&ml_rpos=31&queryId=84bdc04dc6ec62003ab1d3aae83518e3

1820 US Census Laurens, SC Name: Deliah Chisom
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Laurens, South Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons – Males – Under 10: 2
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons – Under 16: 4
Free White Persons – Over 25: 1
Total Free White Persons: 6
Total All Persons – White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 6
1820 U S Census; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Page: 6; NARA Roll: M33_121; Image: 20
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/979360:7734?_phsrc=wfp933&_phstart=successSource&gsln=Chism&ml_rpos=55&queryId=84bdc04dc6ec62003ab1d3aae83518e3

1820 US Census Name: James Chism
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Laurens, South Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons – Males – Under 10: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons – Under 16: 3
Total Free White Persons: 5
Total All Persons – White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 5
1820 U S Census; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Page: 19; NARA Roll: M33_121; Image: 46
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/980206:7734?tid=&pid=&queryId=c6bc0f39df4534f58d82214d33043991&_phsrc=Aea439&_phstart=successSource

1824 Aug 2 – John Chism to David Wright, bk L, p 168. Laurens, SC
… I John Chism of the Dist afsd in consideration of the sum of 160 dollars … paid by David Wright of the Dist afsd … sell and deliver unto David Wright …land situate in the District afsd on the waters of Walnut Creek … corner of the Great Road … containing 40 acres … Signed: John Chism. Wit: Philip Waite, William Bolton, Joseph Wright. Recorded Aug 21, 1824.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS73-JS3C-F?i=504&cat=112675

1836 May 28 – Marianne Chisolm etal to Patillo Farrow, bk N, p 143. Laurens, SC
… we Joseph Palmer, Elizabeth C Palmer, the wife of Joseph Palmer, Mariane Chisolm, and Martha Bonnease, all of the Dist and State afsd in consideration of the sum $1932 … paid by Pattillo Farrow of the District of Laurens and State afsd … release unto Pattillo … land containing 644 acres … 1/3 part of a tract of land granted to Peter Porcher the 17th day of Jan 1772 … for 1600 acres … resurvey in December 1820 found to contain 1932 acres butting … lands of Nehemiah Franks … on E by lands of Jacob Nabors and others and on the N by lands of Samuel Porcher and the estate of Thomas Porcher … Signed: Joseph Palmer, Elizabeth C Palmer, Marianne Chisolm, Martha Bonneau. Wit: Maham Palmer, L Matilda Palmer
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSLK-X9FL-S?i=416&cat=112675

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RESEARCH RESOURCES FOR LAURENS CO, SC:

Courts:

Execution books, 1809-1816, 1841-1867
Authors:
Laurens District (South Carolina). Sheriff (Main Author)
https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/131386?availability=Family%20History%20Library

Abstracts of judgements and decrees, 1800-1880
Authors: South Carolina. Court of Common Pleas (Laurens County) (Main Author)
https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/11396?availability=Family%20History%20Library

Decree books, 1807-1868
Authors:
South Carolina. Court of Equity (Laurens District) (Main Author)
https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/24630?availability=Family%20History%20Library

Equity bills, 1800-1864
Authors: South Carolina. Court of Equity (Laurens District) (Main Author)
https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/476652?availability=Family%20History%20Library

Journal, 1800-1907
Authors: South Carolina. Court of Common Pleas (Laurens County) (Main Author)
https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/42443?availability=Family%20History%20Library

Journal, 1800-1908
Authors: South Carolina. Court of General Sessions (Laurens County) (Main Author)
https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/11333?availability=Family%20History%20Library

Journal, 1807-1819
Authors: South Carolina. Court of Equity (Washington District) (Main Author)
https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/7310?availability=Family%20History%20Library

Justice book, 1783-1785; fees of register’s office, 1787
Statement of Responsibility: taken by Peter Horry
https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/521280?availability=Family%20History%20Library

Pleadings and judgments, 1799-1809, 1840-1875
Authors: South Carolina. Court of Common Pleas (Laurens County) (Main Author)
https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/42023?availability=Family%20History%20Library

Abstract of deed record from MS record book in office of clerk of court, Laurens County
Authors: Owings, A. M. (Main Author)
Historical Records Survey (South Carolina) (Added Author)
https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/2522207
(Downloaded pt 1 and 2)

Abstracts of early records of Laurens County, South Carolina, 1785-1820 : with name index and Revolutionary War service
Statement of Responsibility: compiled by Sara M. Nash
https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/89965?availability=Family%20History%20Library

Plats, 1806-1840
Authors: Laurens District (South Carolina). Surveyor (Main Author)
Laurens District (South Carolina). Commissioner of Locations (Added Author)
https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/7973?availability=Family%20History%20Library

Real estate records, 1828-1868, 1873-1934
Authors: South Carolina. Probate Court (Laurens County) (Main Author)
https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/96466?availability=Family%20History%20Library

Probate:

Administrators, executors and guardians records, 1804-1917
Authors:
South Carolina. Probate Court (Laurens County) (Main Author)
South Carolina. County Court (Laurens County) (Repository)
https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/130016?availability=Family%20History%20Library
(Available online)

Commissioners report of sales, 1825-1839
Authors:
South Carolina. Court of Equity (Laurens District) (Main Author)
South Carolina. County Court (Laurens County) (Repository)
https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/7280?availability=Family%20History%20Library
(Available online)

Estate papers, 1800-1867; general index to estate papers, 1800-1931
Authors:
South Carolina. Probate Court (Laurens County) (Main Author)
South Carolina. County Court (Laurens County) (Repository)
https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/73055?availability=Family%20History%20Library
(Available online)

Estate records and wills, 1788-1912
Authors:
South Carolina. Probate Court (Laurens County) (Main Author)
South Carolina. County Court (Laurens County) (Repository)
https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/72226?availability=Family%20History%20Library
(Available online)

Guardians’ records, 1807-1868
Authors:
South Carolina. Court of Equity (Laurens District) (Main Author)
South Carolina. County Court (Laurens County) (Repository)
https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/11317?availability=Family%20History%20Library
(Available online)

Inventories, appraisements and sales, 1825-1929
Authors:
South Carolina. Probate Court (Laurens County) (Main Author)
South Carolina. County Court (Laurens County) (Repository)
https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/104825?availability=Family%20History%20Library
(Available online)

Laurens County, South Carolina will book C
Statement of Responsibility:
by Elizabeth Wood Thomas and Sydney Starr Furr
Authors:
Thomas, Elizabeth Wood (Main Author)
Furr, Sydney Starr (Added Author)
https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/20021?availability=Family%20History%20Library

Laurens County, South Carolina will book D
Statement of Responsibility:
by Elizabeth Wood Thomas and Sydney Starr Furr
Authors:
Thomas, Elizabeth Wood (Main Author)
Furr, Sydney Starr (Added Author)
Covers the years 1799-1818.
https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/129675?availability=Family%20History%20Library

Partial list from settlements, administrations, wills, etc., of Laurens County, South Carolina
Authors:
Daughters of the American Revolution. Kate Barry Chapter (South Carolina) (Main Author)
https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1761403?availability=Family%20History%20Library

Partitions of estates, 1803-1826
Authors:
South Carolina. Court of Equity (Laurens District) (Main Author)
South Carolina. County Court (Laurens County) (Repository)
https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/6715?availability=Family%20History%20Library
(Available online)

Real estate records, 1828-1868, 1873-1934
Authors:
South Carolina. Probate Court (Laurens County) (Main Author)
https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/96466?availability=Family%20History%20Library
(Available online)

South Carolina, Laurens County, appraisals & inventories, 1788-1811
Authors:
Laurens County (S.C.). Court of Ordinary (Added Author)
Todd, Mary Farley (Added Author)
Phillips, Carry Mae (Added Author)
https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/2522198
(Downloaded)

The purpose of this page is to identify landowners on various maps, and match them to census records. In this particular area, black families were generally not landowners on the maps in the post-Civil War era; I am trying to identify the order in which the census-takers visited homes, and therefore place non-landowning families (both white and black) on the map. I started this project in the course of research for Wikitree Challenge guest [[Griffin-18522|Archie Griffin]], and identifying the origins of [[Griffin-18627|Samuel Griffin]] (likely father [[Griffin-18852|James]], or possibly [[Griffin-18814|Jackson]]) === Residences === *In the 1900 census, [[Griffin-18859|Mose Griffin]] was recorded by Jesse Hill and Eli Hill, so his home may have been located near where they were marked on the 1883 map (by Spring Grove Post Office), see first attached image on this page. == Research Notes == * I have a dozen or so more name matches on my handwritten copy, will upload this week. == Sources == * Kyzer & Hellams. A complete map and sketch of Laurens County, S.C. [South Carolina: Kyzer and Hellams, . Copyright, 1883] Map. https://www.loc.gov/item/2013593124/. See also: [https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Slaves_of_the_Griffin_Family_in_Laurens_County%2C_South_Carolina Slaves of the Griffin Families, Laurens County]

The goal of this project is to ... Trace and find any remaining relatives in Denmark Right now this project just has one member, me. I am [[Blair-3482|Vivian Blair]]. Here are some of the tasks that I think need to be done. I'll be working on them, and could use your help. * Find Johanne Larsen * Find Jakob Jensen *Johanne was christened atMEJRUP, RINGKOBING, DENMARK Will you join me? Please post a comment here on this page, in [http://www.wikitree.com/g2g G2G] using the project tag, or [http://www.wikitree.com/index.php?title=Special:PrivateMessage&who=12952212 send me a private message]. Thanks!

The most numerous clan of South African Lauries descends from [[Laurie-477 | Robert Naylor Laurie]]. His wife's maiden name was Albertyn, and three of his children married a Van Zyl, so those surnames have also been tagged. The intention is to include members of those families linked closely by marriage to the Lauries. The surnames Visser (his wife's second husband), Wiese and Greeff (wives of the other two sons) are therefore also of interest, particularly when they can be traced back to farms to the northeast of Piketberg, such as Herculesfontein, Tierkloof (Tygerkloof) , Blindefontein and Cardouw. The married names of R.N. Laurie's granddaughters are Hoffman, Burger, Rauch, Albertyn, Malherbe, Adams, Liebenberg, Van Heerden, Laubscher, Van Biene, Visser, Viljoen, Van der Merwe and Minnaar. The maiden names of spouses of grandsons are harder to come but patience has largely been rewarded, and the following list misses of Laurie spouses at most two: Minshall, Smuts, Gordon, Van der Merwe, Kestell, Brink, Huysamen, Baldwin, Louw, Pienaar, Holder. We have not been so lucky with the Van Zyl grandsons; in fact, on some of them we have very little detail. Up-to-the-minute information on how far we have got is of course on Robbie Laurie's descendant page[https://www.wikitree.com/genealogy/Laurie-Descendants-477]. This repository contains stuff that does not better belong to a profile, e.g. things that apply to more than one individual, or that are of peripheral interest only. The intention is not to exclude other South African Lauries. GISA publications list three other Lauries who had at least one son (but the buck stops there), and there is also a line in Natal descended from R.N. Laurie's cousin, Arthur Hamilton Laurie. And of course Miss South Africa of 2015 was Liesl Laurie, whose ancestry has proved to be hard to trace. ==Traditional Laurie Genealogy== In 1973, family gatherings were held in Pretoria and Cape Town, on the initiative of [[Malherbe-71|Gideon Malherbe]], a great-grandson of Robert Naylor Laurie. Shortly after that, two pages of Laurie genealogy were distributed to those on the address list. The first of these pages is reproduced here. The tree is clear, and everyone on the page now has a WIkiTree profile. The second of these pages is much harder to follow, and represents a major challenge to the genealogist. Since many of the people on it are still living, the images have been classified Private and attached only to a [[Space:The_1974_Laurie_Genealogy|private profile]], access to which can only be granted to those who work on the project.

These are some of the old photos that I have collected of family, friends, anything from way back in the day.

The house [[Crawshaw-357|Herbert Crawshaw]] lived in in Bournemouth. The photo is from [[Appleyard-1666|Stanley Appleyard]] album entitled "Our holiday in Bournemouth May 1922". == Sources == * Stanley Appleyard Album "Our Holiday in Bournemouth 1922" * Swanage Times - Saturday 14th February 1920 - Page 7 * [https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/3+Strouden+Rd,+Bournemouth+BH9+1QJ/@50.7458434,-1.8808179,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x4873a1ffdbc99157:0x7893c585c8f4561e!8m2!3d50.7458449!4d-1.8623854!16s%2Fg%2F11c1b4sw7z?entry=ttu| Google Maps 3 Strouden Road]

== Mission == Målet med projektet er at kortlægge aner og efterkommere til [[Jensen-8360|Laurs Jensen, Sorring]]. Right now this project just has one member, me. I am [[Jensen-8348|Torben Jensen]]. Here are some of the tasks that I think need to be done. I'll be working on them, and could use your help. * Efterkommere * Aner Arnestedet for familien har jeg valgt [[Space:Sorring_Lervarefabrik|familiens ejendom i Sorring]]. Adressen er Hovedgaden 8, Sorring. Will you join me? Please post a comment here on this page, in [https://www.WikiTree.com/g2g G2G] using the project tag, or [https://www.WikiTree.com/index.php?title=Special:PrivateMessage&who=19351824 send me a private message]. Thanks! Jensen-8348

First Settlers List Village of LAUWE [Laube / Jablonovka] The following surnames are mentioned: Babiere, Baude, Bauer, Bauta, Baute, Benekenstein, Benz, Biegert, Bitter, Boos, Botanye, Busch, Dermer, Drexler, Ekkart/ Eckhardt, Ening, Essig, Foster/ Foester, Fuchs, Gering / Gehring, Geringer/ Goeringer/ Goehringer, Gerlach, Goring/ Goering/ Goehring, Gorkh / Gork, Grasmuck/ Grasmueck/ Grasmick/ Grassmick, Greifenstein, Grol, Grossman, Gubart, Haupt, Heid/ Heidt, Heil, Heimbuch/ Heimbucht, Heit/ Heidt, Henning, Horch, Hubert, Jakel/ Jaekel, Keck, Keil, Kermer, Kerner, Kleim, Kletter, Korner/Koerner, Kreiter, Krempel, Krotter, Kuhn/Kuehn, Kunkel, Lampel, Laub, Lauber, Lehman, Maiwald, Markus, Martin, Marx, Mauck, Meisner, Morasch, Muller/ Mueller, Nikolaus, Pents, Preis, Prinz, Rein, Rotenhauer, Rotenheiser, Rothgang, Scheil, Schleicher, Schleiger, Schlichting, Schmidt/ Schmid, Schrader/ Schraeder, Schreier, Schuler, Schutz/ Schuetz, Sitzenstock, Steinmeier, Stieglitz, Tresch, Triol, Ute, Utte, Vogt, Wagner, Weigand / Weigandt, Weiss, Werner, Winter, Witt. Movement of the colonists to or from the following villages is mentioned: Babiere [Barbander], Baude [Dinkel], Benekenstein [Bangert], Benz [Dehler & Brabander], Biegert [Moor], Bitter [Laub], Boos [Warenburg], Botanye [Brabander], Busch [Balzer], Dermer [Warenburg & Messer], Eckhardt/ Ekkart [Laub], Fuchs [Anton], Gerlach [Kukkus], Gorkh [Warenburg], Grasmuck/ Grasmueck/ Grasmick/ Grassmick [Balzer], Grol [Bauer], Grossman [Warenburg], Gubart [Warenburg], Haupt [Kukkus], Heil [Balzer], Heimbuch [Balzer], Henning [Warenburg], Horch [Warenburg], Hubert [Warenburg], Jakel/ Jaekel [Balzer], Keil [Anton & Stefan], Kerner/ Koerner [Warenburg], Kletter [Anton], Korner/Koener [Warenburg], Kreiter [Balzer], Krotter [Dehler], Kuhn/ Kuehn [Balzer], Kunkel [Kutter], Lampel [Moor], Laub [Laub], Lauber [Stahl am Tarlyk], Lehman [Urbach], Maiwald [Saratov], Meisner [Goly Karamysh & Kutter], Morasch [Stahl am Tarlyk], Muller/ Mueller [Warenburg], Pents [Brabander], Rothgang [Laub], Scheil [Goly Karamysh], Schleiger [Balzer], Steinmeier [Brabander] Stieglitz [Laub], Tresch [Stahl am Tarlyk], Triol [Balzer], Ute [Saratov], Utte [Urbach], Vogt [Anton], Weigand [Kutter], Werner [Warenburg].

Navigation: [[:Space:Lanark County One Place Study|Main Page]] > '''Lavant Township''' ==Lavant Township== Lavant Township was surveyed in 1822. ===Historic Villages and Hamlets=== *Lavant *Ochil

'''Goal:''' Organizing DNA information that connects likely brothers Hugh, Robert, and William Lavender of South Carolina [[Lavender-664|Hugh Lavender (1754-1834)]] and [[Lavender-399|William Lavender (abt.1761-abt.1825)]] immigrated from Ireland to South Carolina in the early 1770s. Some online sites suggest a third brother, Robert, but details aren't clear. This page will organize DNA information that suggests that the third brother was [[Lavender-731|Robert Lavender (abt.1751-abt.1784)]], a Loyalist who immigrated from South Carolina to Nova Scotia. [Note: This page isn't fully sourced; sources are available on the linked profiles and pages.] ==Background== My paternal grandmother was Lora (Lavender) Hazard. Through her, I am a descendant of Hugh Lavender through his son David Lavender and David's first wife Nancy Goins. David and Nancy had one child, Daniel, who moved from South Carolina to Georgia and married Elizabeth Savage. I have been able to do DNA confirmation on WikiTree back to Daniel and Elizabeth through a third cousin of my paternal uncle. I have many additional matches on Ancestry (no segment data available) and other testing sites who are descended from Daniel, his father David, and his grandfather Hugh. My lineage back to Hugh is therefore well supported, but DNA segment triangulation is needed for formal WikiTree DNA confirmation beyond Daniel. Hugh had at least one known brother, William, who also lived in South Carolina. Online genealogies also mention a possibly third brother, Robert. There is some documentation of a Robert Lavender in South Carolina, but his relationship to Hugh and William has not been established. (See the [https://www.geni.com/people/Robert-or-David-Lavender/6000000017398569112 Geni profile] for "Robert or David" Lavender for an example.) In addition to my DNA matches that are connected to Hugh and his descendants, I discovered some other matches that clustered with the Lavender matches, but had ancestors living in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, Canada. By making "quick and dirty" trees, I was able to determine that they were connected to each other through a Sarah Lavender in Nova Scotia. Sarah was the daughter of [[Lavender-731|Robert Lavender (abt.1751-abt.1784)]]. Robert Lavender moved to Nova Scotia from South Carolina after the Revolutionary War with his wife and children, but died just a few years later. Two children, Robert and Margaret, later moved back to the United States, and daughter Sarah stayed in Nova Scotia. (I've seen mention of another daughter Jane but have also seen Sarah listed as Sarah Jane. Unclear to me so far whether these are two different people.) Based on the segment triangulation data presented below and the genealogical evidence, I propose that the evidence strongly suggests a familial connection between Robert and Hugh (most likely brothers, though they could also be cousins). ==Organizing the DNA evidence== My Lavender matches triangulate on a particular segment of Chromosome 1, Chromosome 16, or both. They do not match my mother, which verifies that they match me on my paternal chromosomes. They overlap partially with my paternal uncle and aunts, further showing that these are paternal matches. Additionally, there are two (so far) descendants of Hugh Lavender that also match me at these locations (both descendants of Hugh's grandson Daniel); one is a 4C and matches me on Chr 1. The other is a 1/2 2C1R and matches me on Chr 16. Robert's daughter Sarah Lavender married Richard Godfrey and John McLean, and had nine children (two Godfrey, seven McLean). Four of the McLean children married four MacDonald siblings. The Godfreys, McLeans, and MacDonalds then intermarried for several generations. (Profiles are needed on WikiTree but care will have to be taken to keep these intermingled families organized and avoid duplicate profiles, etc.) Many of Sarah's descendants are therefore descended from her through two or more different pathways. This complicates the triangulation because the precise pathway of a segment from Sarah to the match cannot be determined. However, it does not change the conclusion that the segments are shared because of shared Lavender ancestry. [https://dnapainter.com/tools/probability/view/cb6d37df48de8b4e Anonymized WATO tree] showing match connections to Robert and Hugh Lavender (cM are total amount shared with me). Match names indicate whether they triangulate on Chr 1, Chr 16, or both. Note that some matches appear in the tree more than once because they descend from Robert through multiple pathways. ==Chromosome 1 shared segments== Matches to Lisa Hugh Lavender descendants *Bruce, 20 cM 91,244,177-111,642,031 (4C to Lisa, MRCA Daniel Lavender) ''23andMe'' Robert Lavender descendants (through daughter Sarah) *Jenna, 67 cM 95408920-173391895 (7C2R + 7C2R + 7C1R to Lisa) ''23andMe'' *Eleanor, 67.1 cM 95,310,618-175,352,281 (6C1R + 7C + 7C to Lisa) ''MyHeritage'' *Ronald 38.1 cM 97,767,541-153,522,350 (7C to Lisa, but probably other ~7C Macdonald connections as well- tree incomplete) ''MyHeritage'' *Samantha (niece of Ronald) 39.5 cM 96,284,681-154,277,834 (7C1R to Lisa, but probably other ~7C level MacDonald connections as well- tree incomplete) ''MyHeritage'' Eleanor is 4C to Ronald, 4C1R to Samantha, but is also related to them in other more distant ways. Segment shared by all matches: 97,767,541-111,642,031 (approx. 14.7 cM using DNAPainter cM estimator tool) Segment shared by all, excluding Bruce: 97,767,541-153,522,350 (approx. 38.3 cM) Segment shared by Lisa, Bruce, and Jenna at 23andMe: 17 cM Lisa and Bruce are too closely related (4C, when we're trying to connect back to 7C) to meet WikiTree triangulation criteria- we need a cousin connected through one of Hugh's other children, or through Hugh and Robert's brother William, or we need descendants of one of Robert's other children. Draft triangulation statement: For later followup: Match Colin at FTDNA matches on a 9 cM segment of this Chr 1 segment; entire tree back ~4-5 generations is in Ireland, some in Ballymena. Could he be related through an ancestor of Hugh and Robert? ==Chromosome 16 shared segments== Matches to Lisa Hugh Lavender descendants *Peggy 35.0 cM 21,737,775-58,865,022 (½ 2C1R to Lisa, MRCA Daniel Lavender) ''23andMe'' Robert Lavender descendants (through daughter Sarah) *Eleanor 11.1 cM 26,750,384-51,793,834 ''MyHeritage'' *Samantha 9.8 cM 24,701,693-34,786,294 ''MyHeritage'' *Kathi 28.9 cM 24,946,807-58,624,094 (6C1R + 6C1R to Lisa) ''MyHeritage, FTDNA, GEDMatch'' *gibba4444 19 cM 46,582,888-58,693,264 (6C1R to Lisa) ''GEDMatch, Ancestry'' Matches that still need to be connected: * Jessica (MacDonald/Lavender descendant?) ''23andMe'' * Garry (MacDonald/Lavender descendant?) ''23andMe'' * Robert (Lavender-Savage descendant?) ''23andMe'' * Michael (Macdonald/Lavender descendant twice over) ''FTDNA'' complete tree ==Ancestry shared match cluster== In addition to the segment triangulations, I have a cluster of shared matches at Ancestry that further supports these connections.

Born 8 Aug 1879 Death 10 Apr 1937 Born in Gastonia, North Carolina Married to Emma Jane Ross

The goal of this project is to map the Lavery family back to Irish roots Here are some of the tasks that I think need to be done. I'll be working on them, and could use your help. * * * Will you join me? Please post a comment here on this page, in [https://www.WikiTree.com/g2g G2G] using the project tag, or [https://www.WikiTree.com/index.php?title=Special:PrivateMessage&who=27572432 send me a private message]. Thanks!

I am looking for a William H. Law that was born around 1950. William was in the Air Force in 1973 stationed at McCoy Air Force Base in Orlando, Florida. He rode a motorcycle and his nickname was Rooster. Supposedly, William came from Mississippi. I don't have any more information on him, other than my birth mother claims that he is my birth father. I have done DNA testing, and so has my birth mother, so if anyone thinks they may know this William H. Law, we can definitely prove relationship. I'd be most grateful for any help or hot tips you can provide.

LAW VIOLATION CAUSE OF CHERRY MINE HORROR BOY STARTS FIRE IN CHERRY MINE Inexperienced Lad Employed in Illinois Colliery in Violation of Child Labor Law Sets Fire to Bales of Hay and Mine is Fired -- Inquest Reveals That Three Hundred Lives were Sacrificed Needlessly -- Hay is Shunted Against Open Torch When Electric Lights Were Supposed to Be in Use. '''BOY TELLS HOW BLAZE STARTED''' Youth Had Never Received Instructions in Regard to Handling Hay -- Mine Not Inspected in Months (Associated Press by Leased Wire)
Cherry, Ills., Dec. 4. -- Testimony introduced at the coroner's inquest in the Cherry mine horror today tended to show that the fire was started by [[Francesco-10|Mat Francisco]], an inexperienced boy of 16, who was working in the mine in alleged violation of the child labor law.
The boy's work was to push the empty cars from the main shaft in the second vein over to the cage running to the third vein. Francisco testified that he had pushed the loaded car of hay that caught fire over to the elevator shaft leading to the third vein and left it standing close to the blazing torch which ignited it. The lad said this was the first bale of hay he had ever been required to handle and that he had received no instructions as to what he should do with it.
Representatives of State Factory Inspector Davies' office declared that this testimony justified the opinion that the child labor law was freely violated in the Cherry mine to the great danger of the 500 miners employed there.
Mine Inspector Hudson testified that he had not inspected the mine since last July and did not know they were using open torches instead of electric lights with which he knew the mine to be equipped. Bellingham Herald
Saturday, Dec. 4, 1909
Bellingham, WA
Pg 1

==Introduction== :The LAWN one name study is registered with the Guild of One Name Studies (GOONS). There is a profile page on the GOONS website. :The study is a C category one; i.e. a study that includes references predominantly from the 19C , 18C, 17C and 16C England. There is index and published material that goes back earlier. There are also references to LAWNs in Scotland, Ireland, USA and Australasia, but currently these tend to be from indexes rather than from primary sources. This has become a 'several name' study because of the number of variants. ==Variant names== :Variants of the surname LAWN include LARN(E), LAUGHN(E), LAUN(E), LAUND(E), LAWNE, LORN(E), LOWN(E), LONE and others. My family used the variant LARN in early 19C Great Yarmouth and then LAWN from about 1871 onwards in the London area. The spellings LOON, LORN and LEARN also appear in the family records. LARN(E) and LORN(E) are also registered as one name studies because at first LAWN appeared to be a variant of those names. LAWN now also appears to be a variant of LOWN(E) and LANE. ==Historical occurrences of the name== :The earliest instance of the surname occurs in the Pipe Rolls. Ralph de la LAUND and Adeliza his wife claimed 3 carucates of land in Thimbleby in 1183. (The Victoria County History of Yorkshire North Riding (VYNR)). The name could refer to a place rather than a surname, because of the early date, however the VYNR contains several more references to a family linked to Adeliza and using the de la LAUND suffix. The link with the modern form of the word occurs when Thomas LAWNE (de la LAUNDE) was dubbed a knight at the Bridge Foot on the King's entering London after the Battle of Blackheath in 1497 (The Knights of England, Vols I and II, W A Shaw, Heraldry Today). ==Name frequency== :According to census data, in 1881 just under 0.003 % of the UK population bore the surname LAWN. In the 1880 US census the proportion was 0.0013 %. This included the surname LAUN and LAUNTZ. The proportion in 1881 Canada was 0.6 %. In the UK LAWN ranks 6273 and in the US it ranks 334419 (SMITH ranks 1 in both countries). ==Distribution of the name== :The map above provides an indication of the distribution of the surname LAWN in England and Wales. In England most records for people with the surname LAWN occur in Yorkshire and East Anglia. Between 1837 and 1899, the registration district with the highest number of births registered under the surname LAWN was Tadcaster in Yorkshire, with just under a 100 entries. There are also people with the surname LAWN in Ireland, Scotland, Australasia and North America. ==Data== :Some birth, marriage and death data are available in the archives section of the GOONS website. These are entries from the GRO birth, marriage and death indices for which I have transcribed details from either certificates or parish registers. Census data from 1851, 1841 and 1861 have been added. There is also a summary list. This lists the first year & place, marriage year & place and last year & place for each person (where known). It also gives their parents and spouses where known. 'First' refers to a birth (B) or a baptism (C) event. 'Last' refers to a death (D) or burial (B) event. If you find people on this list that are of interest, please let me know if you would like more details. ==Links== :There are a number of references to the surname LAWN and variants on the FreeREG. I am also compiling references to the surname during the medieval period. The name was usually spelt LAUND or LAUNDE at that time. A useful wedsite is that of the University of Iowa which contains trancrisptions of the patent rolls. ==History of the Surnames LAWN and LOWN== :Family tree studies of the surname LAWN indicate a number of origins of the surname. In some of the Norfolk families the earlier version of the name is LARN or LAAN (see the LARN name study pages), LAYEN (in Mulbarton, Norfolk, England), LAIN (in Middleton, Norfolk, England) and occasionally the surname is spelt LANE. Other spellings across England include LAUN(E), LAUND(E) and LAWND(E) which is consistent with the surname studies listed in the paragraphs below. So far LOWN(E) appears to be both a deviant spelling of the surname LAWN and a surname in its own right. However, there might be a link between the names as mentioned in the surname books listed below. However, LOWN is a subject of a separate name study on the GOONS website. :The word LAWN is the modern form of the Old French word LAND or Middle English LAUNDE, an open space in a wood or a glade (C W Bardsley, Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, P H Reaney, A dictionary of English Surnames). The word may also derive from the Breton word 'LANN' which means heath (P Hanks and F Hodges, A Dictionary of Surnames). There are also places called LAUNDE in Lancashire and Leicestershire, Far Laund in Derbyshire and there is a LAUNDE House in North Yorkshire. In Ireland LAWN is a form of the names O' LAWN, O'LIATHAIN and LEHANE (Dictionary of Irish Surnames. The Surnames of Ireland. Edward MacLYSAGHT). In Donegal, where the surname LAWN occurs, LEAHAN means a 'broad space' (The Oxford Names Companion, Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges). Further details and references are in the next sections. ===English and Welsh Surnames=== :The extracts below are from the Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames by C W Bardsley, Heraldry Today. They illustrate a close link between the surnames Lawn and Lown, but also identify several other versions of the names. :Land, - Local, ‘at the land’, from residence beside the Launde or land, the open wood; v. Landman, and Lund or Lowndes. The modern word is Lawn. ::William de la Lande, county of Oxford, 1275. (Hundred Rolls, 1273). ::Jacob de la Lande, county of Warwick, 20th year of Edward I's reign. (Placita de Quo Warranto, temp. Edward I-III) ::Richard de la Lande. (Calendarium Inquisitorium Post Mortem.). ::William atte Land, c. 1300. (Writs of Parliament). ::1579. Married - Richard Land and Eliz. Fuller: St James Clerkenwell, iii. 8. ::1651. - Hugh Joanes and Susan Land: St. Peter, Cornhill, i. 258. ::1741. Buried - James Land: Reg. Stourton, county of Wiltshire page 78. ::London, 9; New York, 2; Philadelphia, 31. ::Laund, - Local ‘ at the Laund’, v. Land and Lund. ::Gernes de la Launde, county of Warwickshire: Henry III - Edward I. (Testa de Neville, sive Liber Feodorum, temp. Henry III - Edward I). ::John de la Laund, county of Essex, 1273. (Hundred Rolls, 1273). ::Nicholas atte - Launde, county of Norfolk, 1401: (Feet of Fines volume 6) ::1585-6 Richard Westermyll and Dorothy Launde: Marriage Lic. (London), I. 148. :Lund, Lound, Lounds, Lowndes, Lownds, Lowne, Lond - Local, ‘at the laund’ or ‘lund’, i.e. lawn, which is a modern form, an open space in a wood, a glade. ‘Lawnde of a wode, saltus’: Prompt. Parv. :: ''At the hartes in these hye laundes.’'' Morte Arthur. :A property in my late parish (Ulverston) has been from time immerial called ‘The Lund’. A high piece of greensward, it once overlooked the forest of Furness. The final s in Lowndes, &c., is probably patronymic, as in Williams, Jennings, &c.; cf. Knowles, Styles, Brooks, Holmes. ::Richard de la Lund, county of Norfolk, 1275 (Hundred Rolls, 1273). ::Henry del Lund, county of Lincolnshire, (Hundred Rolls, 1273). ::Robert de la Laund, county of Essex, (Hundred Rolls, 1273). ::Thomas de Lound, county of Lincolnshire, (Hundred Rolls, 1273). ::William de la Londe, county of Devonshire, (Hundred Rolls, 1273). ::John de la Lound, county of Bedfodshire, 20 Edward I, (Placita de Quo Warranto, temp. Edward I-III) ::Alice du Lund, (Close Rolls, 32nd regnal year of Edward I). ::Beatrice atte Lound, county of Norfolk, temp. Edward III. (History of Norfolk (Blomefield and Parkin)). ::Johannes del Lound, 1379: (Yorkshire - Poll Tax, West Riding of Yorkshire, 1379). :Lund is the commonest form of entry in early rolls. ::1625-6 Thomas Madlocke and Catherine Lownes: Marriage Lic. (London), ii. 162 ::1628 Thomas Lowndes and Eliz. Spencer: ibid. p. 193. :London, 10, 1, 1, 4, 2, 2, 1; Philadelphia, 9, 0, 0, 1, 0, 1, 0. ===British Surnames=== :The information below is from the Dictionary of Surnames by P. Hanks and F. Hodges, Oxford University Press, 1988. :LAWN: v: LAND. Thomas de la LANDE (NTH), James de la LAUNDE, ASSST Widdow LAWNE 1674 :HTSF Dweller by the glade; as at Launde (Leics). :ME LAUNDE :OFr LAND. De la LANDE is a common French name. :LAND (A-Fr) Dweller at the Lawn, a shrubby or grassy plain, Heath. :BRET LAWN; or the cognat teut Land. :William de la LANDE - Hundred Rolls :''And to the launde he rideth hym ful right, for thider was the hert [hart] wont have his flight'' - Chaucer, Canterbury Tales. :''Under a lynde [lime tree] upon a Launde'' - Piers Plowman. :LAND was the form of LANDE, and LANDA. We find it in Essex and Lincolnshire in the thirteenth century. Norfolk LAND [ME FR OE Akin to OHG LANT LAND OiF (GER LANT) (GER LANDER)]. ===Irish Surnames and the Surnames of Ireland=== :The information below is from Dictionary of Irish Surnames and The Surnames of Ireland by Edward MacLysaght. :(O)LAWN O LIATHAIN. The Irish form of this name is the same as LEHANE of Co. Cork. In Donegal it is the name of a sept of the Northern UI FIACHRACH originating in Co. Sligo. ===Norfolk Surnames=== :The following is an extract from a thesis on Norfolk surnames on Norfolk Surnames. The hard copy was held by Reading Reference Library, Berkshire, England: ::A family called Lounds, were already established in the Manor of Forncett, in south-east Norfolk, as early as 1305-6. In the late fifteenth century one of them migrated to Martham, in north-east Norfolk about eight miles north of Yarmouth, and in the early sixteenth century several lived at Martham and at the nearby village of Hemsby. In the Military Survey and in the returns for the subsidy granted in 1523, the bearers of the surname Lounde, or Lownde, were all save one in north-east Norfolk. Four who appear at Martham and Hemsby were almost certainly related to the family at Forncett. Of the others, one lived at Horsey, only about two miles from Martham, and three others at the villages of Paston and Beeston Regis, both in north-east Norfolk but considerably more distant. The only bearer of the name listed in the two main sources outside north-east Norfolk lived at Aldeby, in the south-east of the county. There is no evidence that the persons called Lounde living at Paston, Horsey, Beeston Regis, and Aldeby were related to the Forncett family, and they may well not have been. The surname is fairly common, and could easily have arisen independently in several places within one county. It is nevertheless a possibility that all the persons named Lounde or Lownde listed in the two main sources are related to the Forncett family, and that in this case a branch of the family had migrated to north-east Norfolk, become established there, and ramified to create a group bearing the surname in that part of the county. ::The surname Lown or Lowne also occurs in north-east Norfolk in the 18th and 19th centuries, and Martham is where one family group occurs, but there are groups (probably related) in other parishes in the area as well such as Rollesby Flegg and Sheringham. It would be interesting to see if these are connected to the earlier Lounde and Lownde people. Unfortunately, the thesis did not mention Launde or Lawn. ===Data for LOWN from the 1851 Census=== :In the 1851 census index for Norfolk, LAND is by far the most frequent spelling with 240 born in NFK. LOWN(E) was next in frequency with 119 born in Norfolk (This includes 4 people whose name had been spelt TOWN by mistake). There were 22 people with the surname LOUND, 3 LOWNS and 1 LOWND born in Norfolk. The count for the LAWN 130. The other versions of the name in Bardsley’s book do not appear in Norfolk in 1851 however small numbers occur in the 1851 Devon and Warwick including one LOWNDS born in Derby county. The most numerous of these was LOWNDES (18). These people were born in various counties, Devon, Goucestershire, Warwick, Buckinghamshire, Dorset, Staffordshire. A glance at the IGI reveals that LOWNDES occurs frequently in Cheshire and Staffordshire.

* ==1850 Griff...'s== twp is township, all are Lawrence county --------------------------- --------------------------- GRIFFETH *William Griffeth - twp Windsor * * Household Gender Age Birthplace * William Griffeth M 30 Ohio * Mary Griffeth F 26 Ohio * Martha Griffeth F 6 Ohio * Caroline Griffeth F 3 Ohio * Abigal Griffeth F 2 Ohio * Ld Griffeth M 0 Ohio "United States Census, 1850," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MXQN-YPH : accessed 22 Apr 2014), William Griffeth, Windsor, Lawrence, Ohio, United States; citing family 15, NARA microfilm publication M432. ------------------------ *John Griffeth - twp Windsor * * Household Gender Age Birthplace * John Griffeth M 50 Virginia * Mary Griffeth F 45 Virginia * John Griffeth M 17 Ohio * Eliza Griffeth F 15 Ohio * Anna Griffeth F 13 Ohio * Benj D Griffeth M 6 Ohio "United States Census, 1850," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MXQN-YPS : accessed 22 Apr 2014), John Griffeth, Windsor, Lawrence, Ohio, United States; citing family 14, NARA microfilm publication M432. ------------------------------- ------------------------------- GRIFFIN *James Griffin - twp Elizabeth * * Household Gender Age Birthplace * James Griffin M 28 Ohio * Rebecca Griffin F 23 Ohio * Samuel Griffin M 3 Ohio "United States Census, 1850," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MXQN-R7K : accessed 22 Apr 2014), James Griffin, Elizabeth, Lawrence, Ohio, United States; citing family 203, NARA microfilm publication M432. --------------------------------- *Mahales Griffin- twp Elizabeth * * Household Gender Age Birthplace * Reese Mcgill M 31 * Mary A Mcgill F 26 * Charles Mcgill M 5 Ohio * Virginia Mcgill F 3 Ohio * Samuel F V Mcgill M 1 Ohio * Wm H Horris M 29 Maryland * Mahales Griffin F 18 Maryland * Ellen Beals F 17 Virginia "United States Census, 1850," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MXQN-PBL : accessed 22 Apr 2014), Mahales Griffin in household of Reese Mcgill, Elizabeth, Lawrence, Ohio, United States; citing family 305, NARA microfilm publication M432. ------------------------------------ ------------------------------------ GRIFFITH *[[Griffith-2141|Andrew Griffith]]-2141 - twp Windsor * * Household Gender Age Birthplace * Andrew Griffith M 27 Ohio * Martha Griffith F 25 Ohio * Ellen Griffith F 2 Ohio * Mary Griffith F 0 Ohio * John Ross M 12 Ohio "United States Census, 1850," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MXQJ-WLM : accessed 22 Apr 2014), Andrew Griffith, Windsor, Lawrence, Ohio, United States; citing family 21, NARA microfilm publication M432. --------------------------- * Benjamin Griffith - twp of Elizabeth * * Household Gender Age Birthplace * Benjamin Griffith M 37 Ohio---[[Griffith-2137|Benjamin Griffith]]-2137 * Prudence Griffith F 36 Ohio---[[Lanthorn-4|Prudence Lanthorn]]-4 * David Griffith M 17 Ohio---[[Griffith-2150|David Griffith]]-2150 * John Griffith M 15 Ohio---[[Griffith-2151|John Griffith]]-2151 * Elizabeth Griffith F 8 Ohio---[[Griffith-2152|Elizabeth Griffith]]-2152 * George Griffith M 6 Ohio---[[Griffith-2153|George Griffith]]-2153 * Ruth Griffith F 3 Ohio---[[Griffith-2154|Charity R Griffith]]-2154 * Catherine Griffith F 0 Ohio---[[Griffith-2144|Catherine Griffith]]-2144 * Mary Fisher F 14 Ohio "United States Census, 1850," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MXQN-5CG : accessed 22 Apr 2014), Benjamin Griffith, Elizabeth, Lawrence, Ohio, United States; citing family 32, NARA microfilm publication M432. *died before or came after 1850 **[[Griffith-2143|Marthanna Griffith]]-2143 *[[Madill-126|Elizabeth Madill]]-126 **[[Griffith-2155|Jane E Griffith]]-2155 **[[Griffith-2156|Emma Griffith]]-2156 **[[Griffith-2157|Naomi C Griffith]]-2157 **[[Griffith-2158|Thomas W Griffith]]-2158 **[[Griffith-2145|Flora Griffith]]-2145 **[[Griffith-2149|Calvin L Griffith]]-2149 **[[Griffith-2159|Ella Griffith]]-2159 **[[Griffith-2160|Benj Frank Griffith]]-2160 **[[Griffith-2148|Cora]]-2148 **[[Griffith-2146|Nora]]-2146 **[[Griffith-2147|Dora]]-2147 ------------------------ *[[Griffith-2142|David Griffith]]-2142 - twp Washington * * Household Gender Age Birthplace * David Griffith M 35 England * Anna Griffith F 36 England * Elisabeth Griffith F 13 England * Thomas Griffith M 11 Ohio * Margaret Griffith F 9 Ohio * Mary A Griffith F 6 Ohio * Marg Griffith F 2 Ohio * William Williams M 22 England * David Davies M 22 England * Wm W Williams M 23 England * Daniel Williams M 28 England * Daniel Davies M 24 England "United States Census, 1850," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MXQJ-SD8 : accessed 22 Apr 2014), David Griffith, Washington, Lawrence, Ohio, United States; citing family 55, NARA microfilm publication M432. ----------------------------- *John Griffith - of twp Elizabeth * * Household Gender Age Birthplace * John Griffith M 28 Ohio---[[Griffith-2140|John Griffith]]-2140 * Anna Griffith F 24 Ohio---[[McCartney-368|Amy McCartney]]-368 * Fred Griffith M 9 Ohio---[[Griffith-2183|Frederick Griffith]]-2183 * Susan Griffith F 5 Ohio---[[Griffith-2184|Susan]]-2184 * William Griffith M 2 Ohio---[[Griffith-2185|William Griffith]]-2185 * Amos Tibbs M 19 Pennsylvania "United States Census, 1850," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MXQJ-J2C : accessed 22 Apr 2014), John Griffith, Elizabeth, Lawrence, Ohio, United States; citing family 329, NARA microfilm publication M432. * came after 1850 **[[Griffith-2186|Laoma Griffith]]-2186 **[[Griffith-2187|Sarah Griffith]]-2187 **[[Griffith-2188|John Griffith]]-2188 **[[Griffith-2189|Eliza Griffith]]-2189 **[[Griffith-2190|Amy Griffith]]-2190 -------------------------------- *Lewis A Griffith - twp of Aid * * Household Gender Age Birthplace * Lewis A Griffith M 30 Ohio---[[Griffith-2134|Lewis A Griffith]]-2134 * Zelda Griffith F 28 Ohio---[[Stewart-10649|Zerelda Stewart]]-10649 * Sarah Griffith F 7 Ohio---[[Griffith-2163|Sarah Griffith]]-2163 * Amos Griffith M 3 Ohio---[[Griffith-2164|Amos Griffith]]-2164 * Mary A Griffith F 1 Ohio---[[Griffith-2165|Mary A Griffith]]-2165 "United States Census, 1850," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MXQJ-D99 : accessed 22 Apr 2014), Lewis A Griffith, Aid, Lawrence, Ohio, United States; citing family 52, NARA microfilm publication M432. *came after 1850 **[[Griffith-2166|Luana Griffith]]-2166 **[[Griffith-2167|Susan Griffith]]-2167 **[[Griffith-2161|Samuel D Griffith]]-2161 **[[Griffith-2168|William L Griffith]]-2168 **[[Griffith-2169|Martha Griffith]]-2169 **[[Griffith-2162|Lewis F Griffith]]-2162 **[[Griffith-2170|John S Griffith]]-2170 ----------------------------------------- *[[Griffith-2135|Frederick Griffith]]-2135 - *[[Griffith-2136|Lewis Frederick Griffith]]-2136 *[[Osborn-1579|Ruth Osborn]]-1579 *(Griffith 2135 and 2136 are probably the same person Lewis A and Benjamin C Griffith's father. ------------------------ (this one is mine) *[[Ward-8709|Daniel Ward]]-8709 - twp Upper (husband of [[Mayhew-584|Eunice Mayhew Griffith Ward)]] Mayhew-584 *(marriage Dec 1849 Greenup KY) *(Eunice first husband Jesse Griffith born PA) * * Household Gender Age Birthplace * Daniel Ward M 36 Virginia * Eunice Ward F 36 Kentucky * Henderson Ward M 16 Ohio--------[[Griffith-1820|Griffith]]-1820 * Nancy E Ward F 14 Indiana-----[[Griffith-1865|Griffith]]-1865 * Rebecca J Ward F 11 Kentucky--- Griffith / Ward ?? * John Ward M 8 Ohio * Elisha Ward M 5 Ohio * James Ward M 4 Ohio * Noah Ward M 2 Ohio * Martha Barry F 8 Ohio - neice "United States Census, 1850," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MXQJ-HC1 : accessed 22 Apr 2014), Daniel Ward, Upper, Lawrence, Ohio, United States; citing family 421, NARA microfilm publication M432. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ==1860== *Symmes twp * Thomas Griffith M 33 Ohio [[Griffith-2225|Thomas Griffith]]-2225 * Elcy Jane Griffith F 31 Virginia [[Unknown-238702|Nancy Jane UNK]]-238702 * Benja Griffith M 12 Ohio * Mary E Griffith F 11 Ohio * Angeline Griffith F 8 Ohio * Martha H Griffith F 6 Ohio * Jemetta Griffith F 4 Ohio [[Griffith-2230|Jenetta Griffith]]-2230 Hatfield * Laura B Griffith F 1 Ohio "United States Census, 1860," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MCL1-25T : accessed 24 Apr 2014), Thomas Griffith, Symmes Township, Lawrence, Ohio, United States; citing "1860 U.S. Federal Census - Population," Fold3.com; p. 55, household ID 360, NARA microfilm publication M653; FHL microfilm 803997. ---------------------------------------- ==1820== *Abram Griffin - twp Mason *Mary Griffy - twp Windsor ==1830== *Frederick Griffith - twp Eluizabeth *John Griffa - twp Rome ==1840== *Benjamin Griffith - Lawrence county --(Frederick's son) *Frederick Griffith - Lawrence county --(Lewis and Benjamin's father) *John Griffith - Lawrence county ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ==Griff...'s in the house== *[[Lewis-12201|Ruth Lewis]]-12201 ---Mcquigg *Thomas Mcquigg *James Palmer ----- Thomas Griffin 1850 ----------------- ------------------ my other names for Lawrence county 1840 *Clarkson *Dennin *Mayhew *Neal *Null *Vermillion *Ward other that may be in Carroll KY later *Ball *Ellis *Petit *Ray *Rigg *Robinson *Spicer *Stafford **Patterson - when last names become first names *

List of Townships in [[Wikipedia:Lawrence_County,_Pennsylvania|Lawrence County Pennsylvania]] with Wikipedia Links.
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Township]]''' }} {{clear}} {{Image|file=LJ_s_Photo_Vault-36.png |align=l |size=s |caption= '''[[Wikipedia:Plain_Grove_Township,_Lawrence_County,_Pennsylvania|Plain Grove
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Township]]''' }} {{Image|file=LJ_s_Photo_Vault-22.png |align=c |size=s |caption= '''[[Wikipedia:Shenango_Township,_Lawrence_County,_Pennsylvania|Shenango
Township]]''' }} {{clear}} {{Image|file=LJ_s_Photo_Vault-35.png |align=l |size=s |caption= '''[[Wikipedia:Slippery_Rock_Township,_Lawrence_County,_Pennsylvania|Slippery Rock
Township]]''' }} {{Image|file=LJ_s_Photo_Vault-39.png |align=c |size=s |caption= '''[[Wikipedia:Taylor_Township,_Lawrence_County,_Pennsylvania|Taylor
Township]]''' }} {{clear}} {{Image|file=LJ_s_Photo_Vault-31.png |align=l |size=s |caption= '''[[Wikipedia:Union_Township,_Lawrence_County,_Pennsylvania|Union
Township]]''' }} {{Image|file=LJ_s_Photo_Vault-28.png |align=c |size=s |caption= '''[[Wikipedia:Washington_Township,_Lawrence_County,_Pennsylvania|Washington
Township]]''' }} {{clear}} {{Image|file=LJ_s_Photo_Vault-23.png |align=l |size=s |caption='''[[Wikipedia:Wayne_Township,_Lawrence_County,_Pennsylvania|Wayne
Township]]''' }} {{Image|file=LJ_s_Photo_Vault-33.png |align=c |size=s |caption='''[[Wikipedia:Wilmington_Township,_Lawrence_County,_Pennsylvania|Wilmington
Township]]''' }} {{clear}}

==Purpose== The purpose of the '''[[Space:Campbells_of_Lawrence_County_Tennessee|The Campbells of Lawrence County Tennessee]]''' is to identify the various Campbell families that settled or passed through ''Lawrence'' County. The long-term goal of this project is to collect male '''Y-DNA''' from Campbell male descendants of these Campbell male settlers. In an effort to untangle the genealogies of the Campbells of ''Lawrence’' County we are collecting marriage, land and probate records of the Campbells of Lawrence County. This page has the '''Campbell Land Records for the year 1825'''. If your ''Lawrence'' County Campbell ancestors WikiTree profile has not been attached in the table, please post a comment or send us a private message with the WikiTree ID number and we'll attach it. If your ''Lawrence'' County ancestors profile does not have a '''Y-DNA''' test attached we encourage a descendant to take a '''Y-DNA''' test so we can properly document the line for posterity. Will you join me? Please post a comment here on this page, in [https://www.WikiTree.com/g2g G2G] using the project tag, or [https://www.WikiTree.com/wiki/Campbell-56889#PM-26788510 send me a private message]. Thanks! ==Lawrence County Land (Grantee)-Campbell== {| border="1" class="sortable" |+'''Lawrence County'''
'''Land Records (Grantees)'''
'''1825'''
'''Updated: 26 Mar 2024''' |-bgcolor="#cccccc" !Date !__WikiTree_ID__ !Last Name !First Name !From !Book !Page !Comments !Doc_Image |- !1825 | |Campbell |Isaac |Alexander McDonald |B |7 |80 acres in the county |[https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKJ-Q9VC-V?i=156&cat=201518 Doc Image] |}

==Purpose== The purpose of the '''[[Space:Campbells_of_Lawrence_County_Tennessee|The Campbells of Lawrence County Tennessee]]''' is to identify the various Campbell families that settled or passed through ''Lawrence'' County. The long-term goal of this project is to collect male '''Y-DNA''' from Campbell male descendants of these Campbell male settlers. In an effort to untangle the genealogies of the Campbells of ''Lawrence’' County we are collecting marriage, land and probate records of the Campbells of Lawrence County. This page has the '''Campbell Land Records for the year 1824-1841'''. If your ''Lawrence'' County Campbell ancestors WikiTree profile has not been attached in the table, please post a comment or send us a private message with the WikiTree ID number and we'll attach it. If your ''Lawrence'' County ancestors profile does not have a '''Y-DNA''' test attached we encourage a descendant to take a '''Y-DNA''' test so we can properly document the line for posterity. Will you join me? Please post a comment here on this page, in [https://www.WikiTree.com/g2g G2G] using the project tag, or [https://www.WikiTree.com/wiki/Campbell-56889#PM-26788510 send me a private message]. Thanks! ==Lawrence County Land (Grantor)-Campbell== {| border="1" class="sortable" |+'''Lawrence County'''
'''Land Records (Grantors)'''
'''1824-1841'''
'''Updated: 26 Mar 2024''' |-bgcolor="#cccccc" !Date !__WikiTree_ID__ !Last Name !First Name !To !Book !Page !Comments !Doc_Image |- !1824 | |Bailey |Absalom |John McDonald |A |170 |3 slaves given to Matthew, Isaac, Alexander, and James Campbell (from the will of James Campbell dec.) James wife Jane named |[https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKJ-Q9VZ-M?i=106&cat=201518 Doc Image] |- !1824 | |Campbell |Alexander |John McDonald |A |171 |His right to the 3 slaves mentioned aforesaid |[https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKJ-Q9VZ-M?i=106&cat=201518 Doc Image] |- !1831 | | |John |Thomas Kidd |D |82 |20 acres on Shoal Creek |[https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKJ-Q9VM-M?i=444&cat=201518 Doc Image] |- !1831 | | |John |Thomas Kidd |D |83 |20 acres on Shoal Creek |[https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKJ-Q9VM-M?i=444&cat=201518 Doc Image] |}

==Purpose== The purpose of the '''[[Space:Campbells_of_Lawrence_County_Tennessee|The Campbells of Lawrence County Tennessee]]''' is to identify the various Campbell families that settled or passed through ''Lawrence'' County. The long-term goal of this project is to collect male '''Y-DNA''' from Campbell male descendants of these Campbell male settlers. In an effort to untangle the genealogies of the Campbells of ''Lawrence’' County we are collecting marriage, land and probate records of the Campbells of Lawrence County. This page has the '''Campbell Probate Records for the year 1846'''. If your ''Lawrence'' County Campbell ancestors WikiTree profile has not been attached in the table, please post a comment or send us a private message with the WikiTree ID number and we'll attach it. If your ''Lawrence'' County ancestors profile does not have a '''Y-DNA''' test attached we encourage a descendant to take a '''Y-DNA''' test so we can properly document the line for posterity. Will you join me? Please post a comment here on this page, in [https://www.WikiTree.com/g2g G2G] using the project tag, or [https://www.WikiTree.com/wiki/Campbell-56889#PM-26788510 send me a private message]. Thanks! ==Lawrence County Probate-Campbell== {| border="1" class="sortable" |+'''Lawrence County'''
'''Probate Records'''
'''1846'''
'''Updated: 26 Mar 2024''' |-bgcolor="#cccccc" !Date !__WikiTree_ID__ !Last Name !First Name !Instrument !Book !Page !Comment !Doc_Image |- !1846 | |Campbell |Alexander |Will |B |428 |Wife: Isabella; Son: Elliott N.; Daughter: Matilda |[https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:2:77TV-Y5RV?i=767&cc=1909088&cat=233856 Doc Image] |- !1846 | |Campbell |Alexander |Inventory |B |433 | |[https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:2:77TV-Y5RG?i=771&cc=1909088&cat=233856 Doc Image] |}

Live WikiTree profile: [[Stoughton-55|Lawrence Stoughton]] == Biography == Sir Lawrence Stoughton, MP, Douglas Richardson, ''Royal Ancestry: A Study in Colonial and Medieval Families,'' 5 vols, ed. Kimball G. Everingham (Salt Lake City: the author, 2013), volume V , pages 49-51 STOUGHTON. son and heir of [[Stoughton-86|Thomas Stoughton]] of Stoughton (in Stoke), Surrey, by his 2nd wife [[Lewknor-48|Elizabeth Lewknor]],Thomas Benolte, et al. and W. Bruce Bannerman (ed.), ''The Visitations of the County of Surrey: Made and taken in the years 1530,…1572,… and 1623…'', [[Space:The Publicatons of The Harleian Society|The Publications of The Harleian Society]] (London: The Society, 1899), 85-87 [https://archive.org/details/visitationsofcou43beno/page/87/mode/1up Internet Archive]. was born 12 November 1554.Richardson, ''Royal Ancestry,'' V:50-51 STOUGHTON 19. Owen Manning & William Bray, ''[[Space:The History and Antiquities of The County of Surrey|The History and Antiquities of The County of Surrey]],'' 3 vols. (J. Nichols, London, 1804-1814), 1:169-172, [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/299243 FamilySearch] (image page 322). ===Education=== On 27 April 1572, the Parliament (governing council) of the Inner Temple[[Wikipedia:Inner_Temple]]. granted special permission to seat him, as "the son of Mr. Stoughton of the bench."Frederick Andrew Inderwick, ''A Calendar of the Inner Temple Records,'' (London: Masters of the Bench, 1896), 1:263, [https://archive.org/details/calendarofinnert01inneuoft/page/262/mode/2up Internet Archive]. He was formally admitted to the Inner Temple later that year in November.William Henry Cooke, ''Students Admitted to the Inner Temple, 1571-1625'', (London: n.p., [1868]) 10, [https://archive.org/details/studentsadmitted00inne/page/10/mode/2up Internet Archive]. ===Parliament=== On 14 January 1581, apparently through the influence of the Earl of Arundel, he was selected to replace his father who had died shortly after the end of the second session of the Parliament of 1572, in 1576.P.W. Hasler, ed., ''The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1558-1603 ,'' (Boydell and Brewer, 1981), ''History of Parliament Online'', entry for [http://www.histparl.ac.uk/volume/1558-1603/constituencies/guildford Guildford]. Laurence did not serve long as this, the last session of this Parliament, ended two months later, though Parliament itself was not formally dissolved until 1583.''History of Parliament Online'', entry for [http://www.histparl.ac.uk/volume/1558-1603/parliament/1572 Parliament].''History of Parliament Online'', entry for [http://www.histparl.ac.uk/volume/1558-1603/member/stoughton-laurence-1554-1615 Laurence Stoughton]. He was returned for Guildford for the Parliaments of 1584, 1586, and 1593. He was given a leave of absence in 1586,Sir Simonds D’Ewes & Paul Bowes (ed.), ''The Journals of All the Parliaments During the Reign of Queen Elizabeth: Both of the House of Lords and House of Commons,'' (London: John Starkey, 1682) 413, [https://books.google.com/books?id=vA1DAAAAcAAJ Google Books]. and appointed to committees in the Parliaments of 1586D'Ewes, ''Journals of Parliament,'' 417, [https://books.google.com/books?id=vA1DAAAAcAAJ Google Books]. and 1593.D'Ewes, ''Journals of Parliament,'' 499, [https://books.google.com/books?id=vA1DAAAAcAAJ Google Books]. Please see the [[#First Seated in Parliament|Research note below]] regarding what was previously shown on this profile regarding his first seating in Parliament. ===Other Public Service=== Besides his service in Parliament, he was prominent in the affairs of Surrey and Sussex, serving as Justice of the Peace (JP) for Surrey from 1577 to at least 1609 (and of the quorum by 1601), as subsidy collector for Surrey in 1593-4,“Hundreds of Woking, Blackheath and Wotton, Godley, Godalming and Farnam, 1593" ''Surrey Archeaological Collections'' 19 (c1905): 59, 101, [https://archive.org/details/surreyarchaeolo01socigoog/page/n129/mode/1up Internet Archive]. as verderer (judicial officer) of Windsor Forest in Surrey,''Seventh Report of the Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts,'' (London: Stationery Office, 1879) 660b, [https://archive.org/details/reportofroyalcom07grea/page/660/mode/1up Internet Archive]. a Captain of local forces in 1598, and under-steward for crown lands in Sussex, but for these last two, please see the [[#Manuscript Records|Research Note]] below. In 1601, the Monday after Michaelmas, he and Sir George More were admitted to the Guildford Guild Merchant.Loseley Manuscripts, Surrey History Centre LM1377/3, [https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/94e109e5-3495-430a-b4c6-4da9efa93a3d Discovery]. As a Justice of the Peace, he dealt with many issues, both local, and of interest to the Privy Council, including "Jesuits, seminaries, and recusants,"[[wikipedia:Recusancy|Wikipedia]] vagabonds, "persons of mean and base condition," "petitions of the poor men of Worplesdon," property disputes, poachers, cases of slander, etc. Various documents relating to Laurence Stoughton,[https://www.surreyarchives.org.uk/collections/search/?s=%22laurence+stoughton%22 Surrey History Centre]."Cecil Papers: April 1601, 16-30," in ''Calendar of the Cecil Papers in Hatfield House:'' Volume 11, 1601, ed. R A Roberts (London: His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1906), 165-188. [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-cecil-papers/vol11/pp165-188 British History Online ]."Cecil Papers: November 1608," in ''Calendar of the Cecil Papers in Hatfield House'': Volume 20, 1608, ed. M S Giuseppi and G Dyfnallt Owen (London: Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1968), 264-274, [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-cecil-papers/vol20/pp264-274 British History Online].''Seventh Report of the Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts,'' 666b, [https://archive.org/details/reportofroyalcom07grea/page/668/mode/1up Internet Archive].''Seventh Report of the Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts,'' 668a, [https://archive.org/details/reportofroyalcom07grea/page/668/mode/1up Internet Archive].''Seventh Report of the Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts,'' 668b-669a, [https://archive.org/details/reportofroyalcom07grea/page/668/mode/1up Internet Archive]. After a long career of public service, and (perhaps more importantly) after certifying the repair to "his Majesty's park at Woking…", 24 February 1610/11,"Certificate of Robert Treswell, esq, surveyor general," Surrey History Centre, 2663/1 [https://www.surreyarchives.org.uk/collections/getrecord/SHCOL_2663_1_1_1_1 Surrey History Centre]. Lawrence was knighted by [[Stuart-2|King James I]] either at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagshot Bagshot], 1 September 1611, or at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_of_Whitehall Whitehall]], 10 November 1611.Wm. A. Shaw, ''Knights of England ,'' 2 vols. (London: Sherratt and Hughes, 1906) 2:151, [https://archive.org/details/ShawWATheKnightsOfEnglandVol21906/page/n157/mode/2up Internet Archive]. He is said to have hosted King James at his home, but again, please see the [[#Manuscript Records|Research Note]] below. ===Estate and Arms=== A marriage settlement, 27 January 1575, with Rose's stepfather, [[Hamond-37|William Hammond]], brought him a house in East Horsely, Surrey, called "Bishop's Place" and an annuity of 40 marks from the Manor of Maulegrave Essex."Earls of Onslow of Clandon Park, West Clandon: Estate Papers of The 4th and 5th Earls of Onslow:" Surrey History Centre 1320/8/3, [https://www.surreyarchives.org.uk/collections/getrecord/SHCOL_1320_1_3_3 Surrey History Centre] His grandson, [[Stoughton-230|Nicholas]] later estimated Rose brought with her an inheritance valued between £4000 and £5000, but see the [[#Manuscript Records|Research Note]] below. He succeeded to his father's estates in 1576 and purchased the Manor of Stoke, 1 May 1587."Parishes: Stoke juxta Guildford," in ''A History of the County of Surrey: Volume 3'', ed. H E Malden (London: Victoria County History, 1911), 371-373, [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/surrey/vol3/pp371-373 British History Online]"Earls of Onslow of Clandon Park, West Clandon: Estate Papers of The 4th and 5th Earls of Onslow," Surrey History Centre ref 1320/6/7, [https://www.surreyarchives.org.uk/collections/getrecord/SHCOL_1320_1_1_6_7 Surrey History Centre]. In 1593-4, the Lay-Subsidy for Surrey shows his lands were assessed at £20 and taxed £4, making him one of the wealthiest men in the county.“Hundreds of Woking, Blackheath and Wotton, Godley, Godalming and Farnam, 1593" ''Surrey Archeaological Collections'' 19 (c1905) 62, [https://archive.org/details/surreyarchaeolo01socigoog/page/n129/mode/1up Internet Archive]. [Michael, please review the reference. I'm not sure if I'm interpreting it correctly] The ''Visitation of Surrey'', lists him as having arms, but does not describe them. ''Visitation of Surrey'', 228 [https://archive.org/details/visitationsofcou43beno/page/228/mode/1up Internet Archive]. They are described with his monumental inscription as "…in dexter corner, Stoughton; in sinister, Stoughton impaling Ive, ''Per chevon (sa.) and (arg.) three elephants' heads erased counterchange, crowned (or).''" Another description is in the ''Victoria County History for Surrey,'' as "Stoughton impaling Party cheveronwise sable and argent three elephants' heads razed and countercoloured with crowns or." ===Death and Probate=== Lawrence died testate at Stoughton, 13 December 1615, survived by his wife, and was buried at Stoke next Guilford where there is a monumental inscription giving his age (62) [''sic''], date of death, that he was married to Rose for 41 years, and that they had 17 children.Mill Stephenson, "A List of Monumental Brasses in Surrey," ''Surrey Archeaological Collections'' 32 (1919): 108-109, [https://archive.org/details/sim_surrey-archaeological-collections_1919_32/page/108/mode/2up Internet Archive]. His will was dated 14 November 1614 and proved at the Surrey Archdeaconry Court, 31 January 1615/6 . In it, he named or mentioned:Findmypast.com, ''Surrey & South London Will Abstracts, 1470-1856'', [https://www.findmypast.com/transcript?id=OR%2FSSL%2FWILLS%2F00029250 Find My Past]. * sons George, Nicholas, John, Anthony; * wife Rose; * daughters Elizabeth Knight and her husband John, Sarah Weston and her husband Henry; * that he intended to bind Anthony as an apprentice in London, and Anthony's legacy to be kept by "son Weston;" * his father Thomas Stoughton, Esq., and grandfather Lawrence Stoughton; * various lands he had either purchased, inherited from his father, or came to him by his wife, Rose; * provided that "all land elsewhere and land given to wife after her death to my son George Stoughton with successive remainders to my son Nicholas Stoughton, John Stoughton, Anthony Stoughton, Thomas Stoughton eldest son of my brother Adrian Stoughton, esquire, Thomas's brother Adrian and the heirs male of my grandfather Lawrence Stoughton, deceased;" * cousin Lawrence Elliott; * no witnesses given; * Executors wife Rose and son George; * Overseers Lawrence Elliott, Esq., and son in law Henry Weston. Two Inquisition Post Mortems were recorded in 14 James I (24 Mar 1615/16 - 23 Mar 1616/17), one in the records of the Chancery, C 142/355/49, Records of the Chancery, C 142/355/49 [https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C7845343 Discovery] and one in the records of the Court of Wards and Liveries, WARD 7/51/196.Records of the Court of Wards and Liveries, WARD 7/51/196 [https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C7746608 Discovery] ===Marriage and Children=== He married [[Ive-3|Rose Ive]], daughter of [[Ive-76|Richard Ive]] and [[Agmundisham-1|Elizabeth Agmondisham]], 23 April 1575. # [[Stoughton-213|Elizabeth Stoughton]] born 6 December 1576; died April 1648; married [[Knight-7119|John Knight]]. # [[Stoughton-214|Lawrence Stoughton]] born 4 February 1577/78; died 22 August 1597. # [[Stoughton-215|(…) Stoughton]], a son born 1579; died unbaptized. # [[Stoughton-216|Thomas Stoughton]] born 19 August 1580; died 23 March 1610/11; married [[Evelyn-84|Catharine Evelyn]].Earls of Onslow of Clandon Park, West Clandon: Estate Papers of the 4th and 5th Earls of Onslow, Surrey History Centre 1320/6/9, [https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/07788564-0fd8-4c1e-ad8a-a7457e76d654 Discovery.] # [[Stoughton-1016|Sir George Stoughton, Knt.]] born 25 December 1581; died 25 January 1623/24; married Jane Crauley. # [[Stoughton-217|Anne Stoughton]] born 9 January 1582/83; died 7 June 1600. # [[Stoughton-218|Mary Stoughton]] born 7 May 1584; died 4 August 1602. # [[Stoughton-219|Katherine Stoughton]] born 19 July 1585; died 8 October 1604. # [[Stoughton-220|Sarah Stoughton]] born 12 August 1586; died 24 May 1646; married (1) [[Weston-1689|Henry Weston]] (2) [[White-22567|Ayliffe White]]. # [[Stoughton-221|Henry Stoughton]] born and died in 1587. # [[Stoughton-222|John Stoughton]] born and died in 1587. # [[Stoughton-224|Rose Stoughton]] born 15 December 1588; died 26 January 1611/12. # [[Stoughton-223|Richard Stoughton]] born 14 May 1591; died 23 February 1611/12. # [[Stoughton-225|Nicholas Stoughton]] born 20 September 1592; died 4 March 1647/48; married (1) [[Compton-1844|Bridget Compton]] (2) [[Evans-13977|Ann Evans]]. # [[Stoughton-226|Adrian Stoughton]] born 21 November 1595; died 25 December 1612. # [[Stoughton-227|John Stoughton]] born 30 January 1596/97; died 27 May 1620. # [[Stoughton-53|Anthony Stoughton]] born 4 July 1598; died 14 January 1643/44; married [[Pierce-483|Agnes Pierce]]. Richardson, ''Royal Ancestry,'' V:51 STOUGHTON 20. Richardson does not include the unnamed son born in 1579 who died unbaptized (perhaps still-born?) mentioned in Manning. The ''Visitation of Surrey'' also does not list that unnamed son, and does not include the apparent twins, John and Henry, both given above as born and died in 1587. Of his surviving sons, five went to Oxford (Lawrence, Thomas, Nicholas, Adrian, and John), and four of those entered the Inner Temple (all but John). (''The History of Parliament'' gives the numbers as six and five, and does not name them).Joseph Foster, ''Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1500-1714…,'' 4 vols (Oxford, England: Parker, 1891-1892) 3:1431, [https://archive.org/details/alumnioxoniense00fostgoog/page/n154/mode/2up Intermet Archive]. ==Research Notes== ===First Seated in Parliament=== Previous versions of this profile showed Laurence as being seated in Parliament in 1572 at age 17. The confusion came about because earlier researchers did not understand that the "Parliament" of the Inner Temple refers to their governing council, not the legislative body of England. This was compounded by not realizing that the Parliament of 1572 had three sessions, the last not ending until 1581, nine years after this Parliament was first seated. Yes, Laurence was indeed first seated in the Parliament of 1572, not when that Parliament was first seated, but near the end of the third session in 1581. ===Manuscript Records=== A number of statements (shown below) in the ''History of Parliament'' biography of Lawrence Stoughton cannot be found in other published or available on-line sources and are presumably found in the manuscript records cited there. Two of those manuscripts are ""Additional MS 6174" and Lansdowne Manuscripts, both currently residing at the British Library.Lansdowne Papers, [https://searcharchives.bl.uk/primo-explore/fulldisplay?docid=IAMS032-002060013&context=L&vid=IAMS_VU2&lang=en_US&search_scope=LSCOP_BL&adaptor=Local%20Search%20Engine&tab=local&query=any,contains,lansdowne&offset=0 British Library catalog entry].Additional MS 6174, [https://searcharchives.bl.uk/primo-explore/fulldisplay?docid=IAMS032-003442378&context=L&vid=IAMS_VU2&lang=en_US&search_scope=LSCOP_BL&adaptor=Local%20Search%20Engine&tab=local&query=any,contains,additional%20ms%206174&offset=0 British Library catalog entry]. Although ''The History of Parliament'' is counted as a reliable source, Additional MS 6174 is less so as it was written and compiled by Laurence's grandson, [[Stoughton-230|Sir Nicholas Stoughton, Bnt.]] from the records and letters he had, but without first-hand knowledge, decades after the facts and events he reported. For more on this manuscript, please see this [[Space:Additional MS 6174|Free Space Page]]. The statements in the ''History of Parliament'' biography are arranged by their paragraph. Except for the Lansdowne references in '''Offices Held''', all references are to Additional MS 6174: * '''Family & Education''': ff. 129-30: Date of Marriage. * '''Offices Held''': f. 132: & Lansdowne, 35, f. 135 and 737, f. 152: Captain of Local Forces; Under-steward for Crown Lands in Sussex. * '''Biography paragraph 1''': ff. 4-5, 7, 16, 60-1, 129-32. ** Rose's stepfather gave them lands at Rayleigh, Essex, and Billingshurst, Sussex. ** The value of Rose's inheritance. ** Death of Rose's mother in 1592. ** Laurence's practice as a lawyer, both privately and in government. ** Intervention by the Earl of Arundel to seat Laurence in Parliament after his father's death. * '''Biography paragraph 3''': ff. 18, 132, 133. ** Sale of Rose's inheritance in Essex. ** Visit of King James I at Stoughton, "recently enlarged." ** Friend of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Abbot_(bishop) Archbishop Abbot] of Guildford. ** Activities in education, poor relief, cloth trade, and local defense. == Sources == See also: * Douglas Richardson. ''Magna Carta Ancestry: A Study in Colonial and Medieval Families,'' 4 vols, ed. Kimball G. Everingham, 2nd edition (Salt Lake City: the author, 2011), Vol. IV, pp. 113, STOUGHTON 14, [https://books.google.co.uk/books?redir_esc=y&id=8JcbV309c5UC&q=stoughton#v=snippet&q=stoughton&f=false Google Books] * William Camden, John Fetherston (ed.), ''The Visitation of the County of Warwick in the Year 1619'', [[Space:The Publicatons of The Harleian Society|The Publications of The Harleian Society]] (London: The Society, 1877), 141-142, [https://archive.org/details/visitationcount01britgoog/page/141/mode/1up Internet Archive]. * Thomas Benolte, et al. and W. Bruce Bannerman (ed.), ''The Visitations of the County of Sussex: Made and taken in the years 1530 and 1633-4'', [[Space:The Publicatons of The Harleian Society|The Publications of The Harleian Society]], (London: The Society, 1905), 78-80, [https://archive.org/details/visitationscoun00owengoog/page/n92/mode/1up Internet Archive]. * J. Russell, ''The History of Guildford, the County town of Surrey,'' (Guildford: s.p.,1801), 96, 124-5, 129-30, [https://books.google.com/books?id=QXhbAAAAQAAJ Google Books] * Joyce E. Mousley, "Sussex Country Gentry in the Reign of Elizabeth," (London Univ. Ph.D. thesis, 1955), [https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/1317933/ PDF Download]. * Charles Gross, ''The Gild Merchant: A Contribution to British Municipal History,'' (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1890), [https://socialsciences.mcmaster.ca/econ/ugcm/3ll3/gross/GildMerchantv1.pdf PDF download]. * Charles Austin Beard, ''The Office of Justice of the Peace in England in Its Origin and Development,'' (New York: Columbia University Press, 1904) especially 72-157; for the Quorum specifically, 146, [https://archive.org/details/officeofjusticeo02bearuoft/page/72/mode/1up Internet Archive].

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image copy, ''Library of Congress'' ([https://www.loc.gov/resource/llsalvol.llsal_045/?sp=765&st=image https://www.loc.gov/resource/llsalvol.llsal_045/?sp=765&st=image] : accessed 19 November 2023). == other post-war laws == * U.S. Congress, ''U.S. Statutes at Large'', vol. 26 (Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1891), 55, [[Space:26Stat55|'An act for the relief of soldiers and sailors who enlisted or served under assumed names, while minors or otherwise, in the Army or Navy, during the war of the rebellion']], chap. 80; image copy, ''Library of Congress'' ([[https://www.loc.gov/resource/llsalvol.llsal_026/?sp=109&st=image https://www.loc.gov/resource/llsalvol.llsal_026/?sp=109&st=image] : accessed 19 November 2023).

Lawson A. Brown https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Brown-79299 Facts 1. Lawson is unusual for a 1st name. He likely was named for a maternal ancestor. 2. He named his sons JOHN, WILLIAM and JULIUS. 3. Julius wasn't a common name back then.. 4. His father-in-law in 1850 was in Regimental DIstrict 5 in Pickens. 5. Also in District 5, William Lawson. 6. William had a son Andrew Jackson Lawson who stayed in Pickens. Andrew named a son Julius 7. William had a sister Susanna who married Julius Hansel. 8. Susanna and William were the children of William Lawson. he left a will) They had brothers John born abt 1767 Sion born abt 1768 Jacob born abt 1774 and a sister Mary born abt 1780 Speculation: Lawson Brown's mother was a daughter of John, Sion, or Jacob. NOTE: Also in District 5, Pickens, WILLIAM BROWN born abt 1824 (possible brother of Lawson?) This William named a son John. Speculation: In 1860, Lawson is in Georgia, in Militia District 2, Banks County, living close by Mansel W. (William) Brown, who was born in South Carolina 1821. Mansel died June 26, 1862, in battle. In 1840 and 1850 census records, Mansel is in District 414, Habersham County Georgia, living close by Whitfield Brown.who was born about 1799 in North Carolina. In 1840, Whitfield has 1 son, age about 15, still living with him. I think Lawson was that son. He perhaps worked the family plantation with Mansel, but came back to Pickens after Mansel's death. Supporting this theory is the name WILLIAM. Lawson named a son William (middle initial M perhaps for Mansel? ). Mansel named a son William. Whitfield had a son William. Whitfield was the son of THOMAS WILLIAM BROWN (will probated in 1835). Thomas also named a son William. Looking for connection: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Brown-44057

{{Image|file=Lawson-10040.jpg}} {{Image|file=Lawson_Family_Album-1.jpg}} == Bryan and Tammy Lawson == === [[Lawson-10040|Bryan Taylor Lawson]] === * Bryan is the son of [[#Ralph|Ralph Taylor Lawson and Anna Mae (Strange) Lawson]] {{Image|file=Lawson-10040-3.jpg|size=300|caption=Captain Bryan T. Lawson, US Air Force,
Official Photograph for consideration for promotion to Major. }} === [[Seal-1336|Tammy Sue (Seal) Lawson]] === * Tammy is the daughter of [[https://www.wikitree.com/index.php?title=Space:Seal_Family_Photo_Album#CLiff|Joe Frank "Clifford" and Billie Sue (Hopkins) Seal.]] {{Image|file=Lawson-10040-5.jpg|size=300|caption=Bryan and Tammy on our weddng day. Yellow Branch Missionary Baptist Church, Hancock Coounty, Tennessee, 19 July 1986.}} {{Image|file=Lawson-10040-1.jpg|size=500|caption=The family of Major Bryan T. Lawson (US Air Force, retired), Rachael Suzanne, 2Lt Joseph Lawson (Army National Guard) and Tammy Lawson at a military ball sponsored by the Carson-Newman Reserve Officer Training Corps at the Knoxville Zoo, Knoxville, Tenneessee. 26 May 2015.}} {{Image|file=Lawson-10040-2.jpg|size=350|caption= Maj Bryan T. Lawson, (US Air Force, retired) commissioning son, 2Lt Joesph Lawson into the Army National Guard.}} == Ralph and Anna Lawson == ===[[Lawson-10042|Ralph Taylor Lawson]] === * Ralph is the son of [[#Clay|Henry Clay Lawson and Eva (Greene) Lawson]]. {{Image|file=Lawson-10042.jpg|size=300|caption=Captain Ralph Taylor Lawson (39), US Army Dental Corps, official photograph
probably taken during dental residency, Ft Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, c 1971}} {{Image|file=Lawson-10042-1.jpg|size=300|caption=Ralph when he was about 4-years-old
playing on the front prorch of the house on Duck Creek Rd, Hancock County, Tennessee, c.1936.}} {{Image|file=Lawson-10042-2.jpg|size=300|caption=Private Ralph Taylor Lawson (24), US Army Signal Corps, official photograph,
probably taken before leaving for Stuttgart, Württemberg, Germany, c.1956}} {{Image|file=Lawson-10042-8.jpg|size=300|caption=Private Ralph Lawson (34) standing in front of troop transport
in Württemberg, Germany, 1956.}} {{Image|file=Lawson-10042-3.jpg|size=500|caption=Privates Lawson and McCullogh with German boys near Stuttgart Germany, 1956. The boy on the far left is smoking a cigarette.}} {{Image|file=Lawson-10042-12.jpg|size=300|caption=Dr. Ralph T. Lawson, DDS (30), Graduate
University of Tennessee School of Dentistry, Memphis, Tennessee, 1962.}} {{Image|file=Lawson-10042-11.jpg|size=300|caption=Captain Ralph Lawson, DDS (34), bearing a side arm and standing among the Vietnamese children
at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, c.1968.}} {{Image|file=Lawson-10042-5.jpg|size=500|caption=Ralph Lawson (34), Captain in the US Army Dental Corps
spending time with Vietnamese children in the motor pool at Củ Chi, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam, c.1968.}} {{Image|file=Lawson-10042-4.jpg|size=300|caption=LtCol Ralph T. Lawson (68), US Army (ret), c.2000.}} {{Image|file=Lawson-10042-6.jpg|size=500|caption=Maj Bryan T. Lawson, USAF with father, LTC Ralph T. Lawson, USA (ret) in front of the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, 2008. }} {{Image|file=Lawson-10042-7.jpg|size=300|caption=Lt Col Ralph T. Lawson (45) with niece and nephew, Kristy (Brewer) KIng and Jeffrey Dean Brewer, c.1977.}} === [[Strange-2634|Anna Mae (Strange) Lawson]] === * Anna is the daughter of [[Space:Strange_Family_Photo_Album|David Mack and Lexie Lois (Adkins) Strange. {{Image|file=Strange-2634.jpg|size=350|caption=Anna M. Strange, RN, 1959}} {{Image|file=Strange-2634-1.jpg|size=350|caption=Anna's father, Mack, holds her in a rocking chair behind a Ford Model T with 1939 plates.}} {{Image|file=Strange-2634-2.jpg|size=350|caption=Anna's mother, Lexie's turn to hold Anna in a rocking chair behind the Ford Model T with 1939 plates.}} {{Image|file=Strange-2634-4.jpg|size=800|caption=Anna's father, Mack, sitting next to his oldest child, Louise, watches his children playing. (left to right) Daniel Briscoe "Bud", George Marion "Shug" and Anna Mae Strange. 1942}} {{Image|file=Strange-2634-3.jpg|size=800|caption=Mack and Lexie's children: (left to right) Daniel Briscoe "Bud", Anna Mae , Jearl Jean, George Marion "Shug" and Maxie Louise Strange. 1942}} {{Image|file=Strange-2634-5.jpg|size=350|caption=Anna Mae Strange. 1942}} == H. Clay and Eva Lawson == === [[Lawson-10043|Henry Clay Lawson]] === * Clay is the son of [[#Grant|Grant Tilman Lawson and Martha (Purkey) Greene-Lawson.]] {{Image|file=Lawson-10043.jpg|size=350|caption=Henry Clay Lawson }} {{Image|file=Lawson-10043-5.jpg|size=350|caption=Henry Clay and younger brother Charlie Judge Lawson, 1903.}} {{Image|file=Lawson-10043-1.jpg|size=350|caption=Private Henry Clay Lawson prepares to leave for France, 1918. His uniform is the cotton training uniform, without awards or rank}} {{Image|file=Lawson-10043-3.jpg|size=400|caption==Private Lawson after his return from France, in 1919. He is wearing a fresh, wool uniform with service ribbons and rank }} {{Image|file=Lawson-10043-2.jpg|size=350|caption=Clay sitting on his front porch. 1976.}} {{Image|file=Lawson-10043-9.jpg|size=800|caption=Clay on his 85th Birthday, 1980}} ===[[Greene-8962|Eva (Greene) Lawson]] === * Eva is the daughter of [[#AB|Abijah Bruce (A.B.) "Bidge" Greene and Lillie (Greene) Greene.]] {{Image|file=Greene-8962.jpg|size=350|caption=Eva (Greene) Lawson}} {{Image|file=Lawson-10043-7.jpg|size=350|caption=Clay and Eva Lawson with daughter, Esther, 1922.}} {{Image|file=Greene-8962-1.jpg|size=350|caption=Clay and Eva Lawson with children, Esther and Thomas Carl, 1926 }} == Grant and Martha Lawson == === [[Lawson-10044|Reverend Grant Tilman Lawson]]=== * Grant was the son of [[#Matt|Matt Lawson and Elizabeth "Betty" (Greene) Lawson]] {{Image|file=Lawson-10044.jpg|size=350|caption=The Reverend Grant Tilman Lawson}} {{Image|file=Lawson-10044-3.jpg|size=300|caption=Young GrantLawson}} {{Image|file=Lawson-10044-4.jpg|size=350|caption=Grant Lawson}} {{Image|file=Lawson-10044-1.jpg|size=500|caption=Rev Grant Lawson and Rev Willie Trent}} {{Image|file=Lawson-10043-6.jpg|size=800|caption=The family of Grant and Martha Lawson (left to right) Henry Clay Lawson, Bruce Lawson, Grant Tilman Lawson, Eva (Greene) Lawson, Ralph Taylor Lawson, Esther (Lawson) Byrd (holding Harold Clay Byrd) and George Quinton Byrd.}} }} === [[Purkey-170|Martha Alice (Purkey) Greene Lawson]] === * Martha was the daughter of Jesse McGhee and Elizabeth (Royston) Purkey, and she was the widow of James "Jim" Greene. {{Image|file=Purkey-170.jpg|size=350|caption=Martha Alice (Purkey) Greene-Lawson.}} {{Image|file=Purkey-170-1.jpg|size=350|caption=Martha Alice (Purkey) Greene-Lawson.}} == A.B. and Lllie Greene == === [[Greene-xxx|Abijah Bruce "Byge" Greene]] === * A.B. was the son of [[#Larkin|David Larkin and Rutha (Trent) Greene]] {{Image|file=Greene-8963.jpg|size=350|caption=A.B "Bidge" Greene}} ===[[Greene-xxx|Lydia "Lillie" (Greene) Greene]]=== * Lillie was the daughter of [[#Tom|Thomas "Rich Tom" and Greene]] {{Image|file=Greene-8964.jpg|size=350|caption=Lydia "Lillie" Greene}} {{Image|file=Greene-8963-3.jpg|size=350|caption=A.B. and Lillie (Greene) Greene}} == Matt and Elizabeth Lawson == === [[Lawson-10045|James Madison "Matt" Lawson ]]=== {{Image|file=Lawson-10045.jpg|size=l|caption=James Madison "Matt" Lawson zand Elizabeth"Betty(Greene) Lawson-Jones}} === [[Greene-8965|Elizabeth "Betty" Greene Lawson Jones]]=== {{Image|file=Greene-8965.jpg|size=300|caption=James Madison "Matt" Lawson}} == Tom and Rachel (Drinnon) Greene == === [[Greene-8967|"Rich" Tom Greene]]=== * Tom was the son of [[#Dick|Richard and Virginia Jane (Trent) Greene]] on-xxx|Rachel (Drinnon) Greene]]=== * Rachel was the daughter of

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This document dates from late 1948 or early 1949. It's a photomontage put together by Prescott Dean, whose name is stamped on the back. It contains the following (originally all on one 9" x 11" sheet of photographic paper): *Birth records page from Bible published in London, "printed by W.B. for the Company of Stationers, 1706." It belonged to [[Layton-1846|Andrew Layton]] (1698-1765). *Affidavit by Miss Charlotte Layton, Nov. 29, 1948, telling the history of Andrew's Bible and interpreting the hard-to-read faded writing. *Birth records page from Bible printed 1817, belonged to [[Layton-1811|John Layton]] (1771-1865) on which he copied the birth records from the Bible of his father [[Layton-1812|Thomas Layton]] (1738-1824). This Bible is currently in possession of [[Layton-1804|Pauline Layton]]. *Affidavit by [[Layton-1809|George Layton]], Dec. 2, 1948, certifying the copy of the Thomas records copied by [[Layton-1811|John]]. *Typewritten line of descent from [[Layton-9|William Layton]] of Monmouth County, New Jersey, to Prescott Dean, provided by Prescott Dean. ==Image # 1: Andrew Layton's children (sideways on the page)== handwritten entries in Andrew Layton's Bible (published 1706): *The son of Andrew Layton born / the sixteenth day of April / in the Year of our Lord 1729 Daniel Layton *his second born the fifth day of December / in the Year of our Lord 1730 Samuel Layton *his third son born @ April / the twenty-second day / in the Year of our Lord 1733 / William Layton *Daughter Margaret Layton Born in May / year of our Lord 1735 *Andrew Layton and Daughter Margaret Layton twins / born May the forth (sic) day in the year / of our Lord 1735 *Thomas .. Here's Andrew Layton's children in a more useful format: *[[Layton-1815|Daniel]] 16 Apr 1729 *[[Layton-1845|Samuel]] 5 Dec 1730 *[[Layton-1816|William]] 22 Apr 1733 *[[Layton-1847|Margaret]] 4 May 1735 *[[Layton-769|Andrew]] 4 May 1735 *[[Layton-1812|Thomas]] 11 Feb 1738 ==Image # 1: Miss Charlotte Layton's affidavit== I have had a life long interest in the genealogy of the Layton family. My father, Jeremiah Layton, was proud of the Colonial ancestry of his family, and of the constructive work done by each generation guided by divine faith. My uncle, Albert Layton, a graduate of Princeton University, made an extensive research of the Layton genealogy. The following statement is made so that the bible record of Andrew Layton's children will be clear and understandable to present and future generations. The family bible of Andrew Layton ("London. Printed by W B 1706"), now owned by George E. Layton, Sussex, N. J. has been continually in the Layton family, being handed down to lineal descendeants (sic) generation after generation. This bible (1706) was owned by my father, Jeremiah Layton, during his life time. Family records are in my possession. Andrew Layton recorded the names and dates of his six children in this bible as follows: Daniel b April 16, 1729; Samuel b December 5, 1730; William b April 22, 1733; Andrew & Margaret b May 4, 1735; Thomas b February 11, 1738. When the bible was owned by my father it was often observed that the ink used in making the last two entries for the birth of Andrew and Margaret, and, Thomas, was gradually fading. The fading may have resulted from the imperfect quality of the ink that was origionally (sic) used in making the last two entries, and, to some extent, from turning the page with thumb and fingers for many generations. During my father's life time it was often mentioned that the fading entries should be made (the word made is inserted by hand) more permanent. Re-writing the last two entries in the bible (1706) was undertaken many years ago. In re-writing the entries some of the wording was inadvertently transposed, or duplicated in part. However, the names and dates of birth are accurate as given in the re-written entries, and, as given in the second paragraph of this statement. Andrew & Margaret entry in bible (1706): The writer began to re-write this entry, but having omitted the name Andrew a new start was made that included both names and the date in full. This partial duplication required extra space on the page. To establish a permanent record this is to certify that Andrew & Margaret were born May 4, 1735, and that they were children of Andrew Layton. Thomas entry in bible (1706): This entry was then legible, except that the name Thomas was fading. the name Thomas may have become illegible because thumb or fingers were applied to that part when the page was turned. The name Thomas was re-written. Since that time the remainder of this entry has become obliterated. To establish a permanent record this is to certify that Thomas Layton was born February 11, 1738 and that he was the son of Andrew Layton. *Sworn to before me this 29th *day of November 1948 *(signed) Clarence A--unnel (O'Dunnell? illegible) *notary public *(signed) Miss Charlotte Layton *352 North Las Robles Avenue, *Pasadena, California ==Image # 2: Thomas Layton's children (sideways on the page)== handwritten entries in [[Layton-1811|John Layton, Esq.]]'s Bible, published in 1817. *Thomas Layton was born and deceased / February 11, 1738 June 9th, 1824 *Lydia Layton wife Thos L / was born in the year 1743. (Then Thomas and Lydia's children follow, but omitting John.) *William Layton son of Thos Layton / born January 5th 1765 * Mary Layton daughter T L / was born February 8th 1767 *Abigail Layton / born February 27th 1769 *Thomas Layton /was born on August 28 1773 *Rebecca Layton / was born October 5th 1775 *Daniel Layton / was born September 16th 1778 *Lewis Layton was / born April 10th 1781 *Mary Layton / was born September 16th 1783 *Andrew Layton was / born March 28, 1786 *The above is the (illegible) of my / father's children. / (signature) John Layton Here's the same list in a more useful format, with John Layton's date included, copied from his son [[Layton-1810|Andrew J. Layton]]'s Bible: *[[Layton-1812|Thomas Layton]] born 11 Feb 1738 died 9 June 1824 *[[Westbrook-1492|Lydia Layton]], spouse born 1743. *[[Layton-1555|William Layton]] born 5 Jan 1765 *[[Layton-1848|Mary Layton]] born 8 Feb 1767 *[[Layton-1849|Abigail Layton]] born 27 Feb 1769 *[[Layton-1811|John Layton, Esq.]] born 3 May 1771 *[[Layton-1850|Thomas Layton]] born 28 Aug 1773 *[[Layton-1852|Rebecca Layton]] born 5 Oct 1775 *[[Layton-1853|Daniel Layton]] born 16 Sep 1778 *[[Layton-1854|Lewis Layton]] born 10 April 1781 *[[Layton-1855|Mary Layton]] born 16 Sep 1783 *[[Layton-1856|Andrew Layton]] born 28 March 1786 ===Comment=== Thomas Layton's "and deceased / June 9th, 1824" was written in different ink, by the same hand. Wife Lydia's date of death was not provided. Except for Thomas' death date, it looks like a list that John wrote down all at the same time, with a horizontal line between items. This is in contrast to the photocopy of Andrew's Bible, where the unevenness of the lines suggests items were added at different times, as they occurred.) ==Image # 2: George M. Layton's affidavit== This page is in the Layton family bible (1817), now in my possession. The entries on this page were made by my Grandfather, John Layton, who was born 1771, d 1865. *Sworn to before me this *2nd day of December 1948 *(signed) Archie R. Lape *notary public *(signed) Geo M Layton *Montour Falls, N.Y. ==Image # 2: Prescott Dean's Layton line== *LAYTON *(3) [[Layton-1846|Andrew]] (2) [[Layton-176|Samuel]] (1) [[Layton-9|William]] *Resided: Monmouth County, N. J. *(4) [[Layton-1812|Thomas Layton]] *b 2-11-1738 *d 6-9-1824 *m [[Westbrook-1492|Lydia]] ----------- *b 1743 *d 1832 *Resided: Monmouth, Somerset, Sussex Counties, New Jersey *and, Steuben County, New York. Rev. service: Adjutant *General, Trenton. Will: Steuben County. Both buried *Free Baptist Cemetery, Hammondsport, New York. *[[Layton-1555|William]] b 1-5-1765. Resided: N.J., Steuben County, Venango Co., Pa. *m Isabella *[[Layton-1848|Mary]] b 2-8-1767 *d young *[[Layton-1849|Abagail]] (sic) b 2-27-1769 Resided N. J. and Steuben County. *m Peter Vanness 1761-1832 *d 1858 both buried F B C. *Issue: Catherine, Peter, John. (Rosenkrans Family p 93) *[[Layton-1811|John]] b 5-3-1771 Resided N. J. and Bradford, Pa. *m (1) 3-5-1797 Abagail Brink (Sussex Record A-11); (2) 3-2-1828 *Sally Shay; (3) 1-8-1839 Sally Snover. *d 5-5-1865 *Issue: (1) [[Layton-1904|William]], Derrick, [[Layton-749|Lydia]], [[Layton-1906|Isaac]], Polly, John, *Caty, Hester, [[Layton-1905|John]], Lorenzo; (3) [[Layton-383|Abby]], [[Layton-1810|Andr]], Snover. *[[Layton-1850|Thomas]] b 8-28-1773 Resided: Newtown, Tioga County, N. Y. *Issue: James, Lydia, Sara, Thomas, Peter. *[[Layton-1852|Rebecca]] b 10-5-1775 Resided N. J. and Steuben County. *m 12-22-1799 Henry Schoonover (Sussex A-26). *d - Both buried FBC *[[Layton-1853| Daniel]] b 9-16-1778 resided: N. J. and Steuben County. *m 2-18-1800 Sarah Clark (Susx A-27): d 1818; buried FBC *Issue: Amanda, John, Harriet, Emily. *(5) [[Layton-1854|Lewis]] b 4-10-1781 Resided: N. J. and Steuben County. *m (1) 4-8-1800 Judith Brokaw (Susx A-62); d about 1848; *m (2) 1850 Phoebe --------- 1789-1860. *d 1874 Urbana, N. Y. *Issue (1) Thomas, Henry (6), Violet, Lewis *(6) Henry b 1-22-1809 Resided: N. J., and Steuben County. *m 1831 Maria Rutan 1810-1900 *d 1-21-1845 Buried FBC. *Issue: Susan Amanda, Judith Ann, Daniel, Nelson, *Clarissa Almira (7), Martha Jane. *(7) Clarissa Almira b 7-14-1840 Resided: Steuben County and Alabama. *m 1-1859 Bradley Michael Cogswell 1830-1895. *d 2-7-1905 Flomaton, Alabama. *Issue: Frederick, Belle, Mary, Sarah, Emma, *Carrie (8), Anna, Cornelia. *(8) Carrie b 2-28-1871 *m 7-6-1892 G. Welford Dean 1868-1940 *Issue: Prescott M. (9), Lucille M., Mildred M. *[[Layton-1855|Mary]] b 9-16-1783 *m 12-17-1801 Andrew Carmer (Susx a-40) *[[Layton-1856|Andrew]] b 3-28-1786 Resided N. J. and Steuben County *m 3-31-1806 Sally Drake (Susx A-111); b 1786. *d 2-8-1863 Buried FBC *Issue: Eleanor, William, Joshua, Thomas, Lydia, Jane, *John, Andrew, Nancy, Sarah ===Comments for Prescott Dean's Lineage=== Much of the information Prescott Dean provided above would have come out of family bibles. A search for WikiTree profile links for as yet unlinked members of Prescott Dean's list will be launched later. Note re (4) Thomas: a popular misunderstanding that Thomas was an "Adjutant General" is silly but understandable. The first Adjutant General was appointed on 16 June 1775 to assist General George Washington (see Wikipedia). Among his duties were recruiting and discharging soldiers for militias. Thomas' discharge papers must have included a cryptic reference to the office of the "Adjutant General," causing some later readers to conclude that this was Thomas' own rank. I've seen other genealogists make this same mistake about their own Revolutionary War ancestors. Note re (5) John: profile page [[Layton-1811|John Layton-1811]] explains why the people in Steuben County had John's death date off by one day. Note re FBC: Free Baptist Church, better known as Free Will Baptist Church. The cemetery, in Urbana Township in Steuben County, New York, is now known as Depew or Depew-Wixon Cemetery. See https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Laytons_at_FWBC_Cemetery_Hammondsport_NY ==Sources== *[[Layton-1811|John Layton, Esq.]]'s Bible (printed 1817), currently in possession of [[Layton-1804|Pauline Layton]] *[[Layton-1810|Andrew J. Layton]]'s Bible: The Holy Bible, Philadelphia, 1867. Inscription: "presented by Mother Nov. 10th 1867" Andrew J. Layton's name in gilt on the front cover. Currently in possession of [[Layton-1804|Pauline Layton]] *Photomontage of affidavits assembled by Prescott Dean in about 1949, currently in possession of [[Layton-1804|Pauline Layton]]. A copy was also sent to the historical archives at Trenton, New Jersey, as acknowledged in a letter to [[Layton-1809|George Layton]], dated 12 May 1949, from Katherine B. Rogers, Reference Librarian at the New Jersey Department of Education, Division of the State Library, Archives and History, thanking George for sending his ancestor's book of marriages and a photostatic reproduction of family Bible records. ==Acknowledgments== Affidavits and Prescott Dean's Lineage transcribed and posted by[[Layton-1804|Pauline Layton]], June 1, 2019. Thanks to Charlotte Layton and [[Layton-1809|George Layton]] for creating their affidavits. Thanks to Prescott Dean for putting this all together and for sharing his own tree.

русск. Лозино, Лазина польск. Łazina Объединенная общим названием группа фольварков или хуторов в Борисовском уезде Минской губернии Российской Империи, сформированная в начале XIX в. при выкупе земли бывшей литовской и польской шляхтой, ранее принадлежавшей к имению [[Space:Zabaszewiczy_maj%C4%85tek|Забашевичи]].

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The LDS Challenge is a challenge to encourage the improvement of profiles of Latter-day Saints on WikiTree. There will be a different challenge each month. See that month's G2G Post for the rules. Winners receive the Project Challenge Winner Badge. {{Badge|project_challenge}} === Current Challenge === * Jan/Feb 2018 - [https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/540934/lds-project-challenge-jan-feb-2018-early-mormon-missionaries Early Mormon Missionaries] === Upcoming Challenges === Planned challenge themes. If you want a challenge to be earlier in the schedule, let [[Nelson-3486|Jamie]] know and she will probably move it. * Mar 2018 - Latter Day Saint Women * Apr 2018 - Add Portraits to Profiles * May 2018 - RLDS * Jun 2018 - Mormon Migration * Jul 2018 - Members Outside of the USA * Aug 2018 - Nauvoo * Sep 2018 - Connect the Unconnected! * Oct 2018 - Mormon Pioneers 2 === Previous Challenges === * Sep/Oct 2017 - [https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/463410/lds-project-challenge-sep-oct-2017-presidents-of-the-church Presidents of the Church] - Winner: [[Bradley-4416|Eileen Bradley]] * Oct/Nov 2017 - [https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/484539/project-challenge-mormon-pioneers-using-challenge-tracker Mormon Pioneers] - Winner: [[Cox-14880|Linda Green]] * Nov/Dec 2017 - [https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/504825/lds-project-challenge-nov-dec-2017-early-members Early Members of the Church] - Winner: [[Cox-14880|Linda Green]] * Dec/Jan 2017 - [https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/522956/lds-project-challenge-dec-2017-jan-2018-mormon-battalion Mormon Battalion] - Winner: [[Stults-176|Stephanie Stults]] === Other Challenge Ideas === * Relief Society Leadership * People in X town in Utah * Danites * Kirkland * Winter's Quarters * Ancestors of Members * Descendants of Brigham Young / Joseph Smith / other polygamous member with lots of children * Suggest an idea

'''LDS Friends and Neighbors''' During my years living out west in Colorado, I have met many good, interesting people who have unique cultures unfamiliar to me, so I try to understand and sympathize with them, as much as I can. LDS (Mormons) are one of the prevailing religious and cultural groups in the West. If you work in I.T. in banks, you could not avoid working with them. LDS people are quite simply some of the hardest workers you could ever hope to work with. It is hard not to be biased in favor of them, because of their strong work ethic. If I work late on a project, guess who is there at the desk working beside me? If you ask them, they speak in a very matter-of-fact way about their distant great-grandfathers having multiple wives. Sometimes it's as recently as their great-grandparents. People from Back East often seem totally shocked by this. Look at the family tree of Brigham Young (Young-3) to see what I mean. Many of these young men have a deep desire to discuss their religion with a willing ear, so you listen to them out of human decency. Although gay behavior is strongly disapproved of, there are many, if not more gay men in the LDS population than in the "gentile" population. Yet most well-educated LDS people do not seem to reject gay children to the extreme extent of other fundamentalist denominations. So while I'm very satisfied with attending St. John's Episcopal, an afflilation inherited from my grandfather George Muir, I try to relate to and understand other religions and denominations. My partner attends the same church as me, so it helps bond us. I promised a neighbor that I would try to make it possible for my late relatives to be baptized by proxy in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This is one of several reasons that I have tried to build my family tree on WikiTree. My ancestors in the Bahamas, where cousins were expected to marry their own relatives, shows some similarity to the ancestral pattern prevalent in Utah. My great x 5 grandfather Gideon Lowe, Sr. had hundreds of descendants, most of whom intermarried. When you have ridden a Greyhound bus from Denver to Salt Lake, with a bus full of ALL blond people, you get the general idea. LOL I do not actually believe in the practice of baptizing the dead, but on the other hand, it cannot hurt anybody either. It's like an extra insurance policy you take out to help the salesperson who does believe it, with the slight possibility there may be something to it.

A space for pictures concerning the LDS Pioneers Project -----

== General == * [https://catalog.churchofjesuschrist.org/ Church History Catalog] * [https://lib.byu.edu/special-collections/ BYU L. Tom Perry Special Collections] * [https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/chd/ Church History Biographical Database] == Early Members == * [https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/ The Joseph Smith Papers] * [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2078505 Early Church Information File (ECIF)] * [http://www.earlylds.com/ Early Latter-day Saint Database] === New York === * [https://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/ NYS Historic Newspapers] === Ohio === ==== Kirtland ==== === Missouri === * [https://www.sos.mo.gov//mdh Missouri Digital Heritage] ==== Independence ==== ==== 1838 Mormon War ==== === Illinois === * [https://idnc.library.illinois.edu/ Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection] ==== Nauvoo ==== * [http://nauvoo.byu.edu/ Nauvoo Community Project] === Winter Quarters === * [http://www.earlylds.com/ Winter Quarters Project] == Missionaries == * [https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/chd/list?subtype=mission-organization CHBD List of Missions] == LDS Immigrants == * [https://saintsbysea.lib.byu.edu/ Saints By Sea: Latter-day Saint Immigration to America] == Pioneers == * [https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/chd/list?subtype=pioneer-company CHBD List of Pioneer Companies] == Mormon Battalion == == Utah == * [https://newspapers.lib.utah.edu/ Utah Digital Newspapers] == RLDS / Community of Christ == == Mexican Colonias == * [https://krex.k-state.edu/dspace/handle/2097/14889 Detached from Their Homeland: The Latter-day Saints of Chihuahua, Mexico] by Jeffrey S. Smith & Benjamin N. White. Journal of Cultural Geography, Spring/Summer 2004, 21(2):57-76 == Other denominations == * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latter_Day_Saint_movement#/media/File:Mormon_Denominations.png

== Resources by Time Period == === Modern Era (1890 - present) === In 1890 the main branch of the LDS Church ended polygamy. It was during this era that the church stopped encouraging all members to gather in Zion. This meant that more members of the church started living outside of Utah. Note: Since the majority of LDS were living in Utah, this section will mainly focus on Utah records. If you need help finding records for other states or countries, let [[Nelson-3486|Jamie]] know. ==== Births, Marriages, and Deaths (BMDs) ==== ===== Birth ===== * [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1464677 Utah, Salt Lake County Birth Records, 1890-1915] * [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1675542 Utah Births and Christenings, 1892-1941] * [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1390750 Utah, Birth Certificates, 1903-1914] ===== Marriage ===== Since polygamy was no longer practiced in the main branch of the church, all marriages should have an official document. * [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1675546 Utah Marriages, 1887-1935] * [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1803977 Utah, County Marriages, 1887-1940] * [http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/westernStates/search.cfm Western States Marriage Records Index] ===== Death ===== * [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1675547 Utah Deaths and Burials, 1888-1946] * [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1747615 Utah Death Certificates, 1904-1964] * [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2302011 Utah, Obituaries from Utah Newspapers, 1850-2005] * [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1459704 Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1849-1949] * [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2291514 Utah, Weber County Marriages, 1887-1941] ==== Census Records ==== There are five United States censuses available for the modern LDS era. They are for the years 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, and 1940. There was an 1890 census but it has been destroyed. Census records for this time period usually give a person's name, age, marriage status, birth place, occupation, and relationship to the people they are living with. Some censuses give additional information. They are a good starting place for research, but the information contained in them is not always accurate. You can find the censuses online at FamilySearch: * [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1325221 1900] * [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1727033 1910] * [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1488411 1920] * [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1810731 1930] * [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2000219 1940] ==== Other Records ==== ==== Records for other branches ==== * If you are interested in a branch of the LDS Movement other than the Brighamites, please let [[Nelson-3486|Jamie]] know! {{Succession box | title = Modern Era Sources | preceded-text = Go back | before = [[Space:LDS_Orphaned_Profiles_Team|Orphaned Profiles Team]] | succeeded-text = Continue | after = [[Modern Era Sandbox]] }} === Pioneer Era (1846 - 1889) === After Joseph Smith was killed the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints faced a succession crisis. The church broke into different denominations -- the two largest being The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints led by Brigham Young, and the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, led by Joseph Smith's son Joseph Smith III. The records for this era differ depending on which denomination they belonged to. ==== LDS Pioneers (Brighamites) ==== The followers of Brigham Young first went to Winter Quarters, Nebraska. and then to the Salt Lake Valley. ===== Pioneer Records ===== The easiest way to see if a person was a Mormon Pioneer is to look them up in the [https://history.lds.org/overlandtravel/ Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel Database]. The database will tell you what pioneer company they traveled in, their birth and death date, and will often have sources. The data is not always 100% accurate so please back it up with additional research. If you work on a pioneer, please place the appropriate pioneer company categories on the person, along with the {{LDS Pioneers}} sticker. ===== Winter Quarters ===== ===== Salt Lake Valley ===== ==== RLDS ==== The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints remained in the Midwest. There is a series of books called They should be backed up with additional documentation, but they are a good starting point. ==== Bickertonites ==== The members of The Church of Jesus Christ (formed by Sidney Rigdon and William Bickerton) settled in Pennsylvania. ==== Overseas Members ==== ==== Others ==== If you are interested in another denomination please contact [[Nelson-3486|Jamie]]. ==== Census Records ==== All groups in the United States should be found in the United States censuses. There are four United States censuses available for the Pioneer era. They are for the years 1850, 1860, 1870, and 1880. The 1870 and 1880 censuses usually give a person's name, age, marriage status, birth place, occupation, and relationship to the people they are living with. The 1850 and 1860 census do not show what the relationships are. They can sometimes be inferred, but they should be backed up with additional documentation. You can find the censuses online at FamilySearch: * [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1401638 1850] * [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1473181 1860] * [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1438024 1870] * [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1417683 1880] {{Succession box | title = Pioneer Era Sources | preceded-text = Go back | before = [[Space:LDS_Orphaned_Profiles_Team|Orphaned Profiles Team]] | succeeded-text = Continue | after = [[Pioneer Era Sandbox]] }} === Joseph Smith Era (1830 - 1845) === Joseph Smith organized the Church of Christ on April 6, 1830 in New York. ==== Census Records ==== There are two United States censuses available for the Joseph Smith era. They are for the years 1830 and 1840. These censuses only name the head of household. You can find the censuses online at FamilySearch: * [1830] * [1840] {{Succession box | title = Joseph Smith Era Sources | preceded-text = Go back | before = [[Space:LDS_Orphaned_Profiles_Team|Orphaned Profiles Team]] | succeeded-text = Continue | after = [[Joseph Smith Era Sandbox]] }} == Resources by Subject == === Biographies === * Latter-Day Saint Biographical Encyclopedia ** Vol 1 https://archive.org/details/latterdaysaintbi01bjens ** Vol 2 https://archive.org/details/latterdaysaintbi02jensrich ** Vol 3 https://archive.org/details/latterdaysaintbi03jens ** Vol 4 https://archive.org/details/latterdaysaintbi04jens * Pioneers and Prominent Men of Utah https://archive.org/details/pioneersprominen00esshrich === Relief Society === * https://www.churchhistorianspress.org/the-first-fifty-years-of-relief-society === Utah === * Utah Digital Newspapers https://digitalnewspapers.org/ * https://archives.utah.gov/digital/ * https://heritage.utah.gov/history/cemeteries * https://familysearch.org/search/collection/location/27?region=United+States+of+America&englishRegion=United+States+of+America * https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States,%20Utah%22 === Nauvoo === * http://nauvoo.byu.edu/ * Property transactions in Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois and surrounding communities (1839-1859) https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1388212 * http://mormonhistoricsites.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/NJ4_Ward.pdf * Annotated record of baptisms for the dead, 1840-1845 : Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1052072 * Marriages in the Nauvoo region, 1839-1845 https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/50416 === Winter Quarters === * http://winterquarters.byu.edu/ === Kirtland === * https://rsc.byu.edu/archived/kirtland-ohio-guide-family-history-and-historical-sources/introduction-kirtland-family === Early LDS === * Membership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-1848 (All 50 Volumes) https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/334417 * http://www.earlylds.com/index.php === Pioneers === * https://history.lds.org/overlandtravel/ * Our pioneer heritage (Vol 1 - 20) https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/161828 * https://familysearch.org/pioneers?cid=lp-pc15-3361#/pioneer-companies * The Pioneers of 1847 https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/12774 === Military === * The history of the Utah volunteers in the Spanish-American War and in the Philippine Islands https://archive.org/details/historyofutahvol00pren * Not free, but useful https://www.fold3.com/documents/18708629/mormon_battalion_pension_files/ * Members of the Mormon Battalion https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/2562 === Immigration === * https://mormonmigration.lib.byu.edu/ * https://archive.org/details/namesofpersonssu00perprich * Passport to paradise : the Copenhagen "Mormon" passenger lists https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/979162 === Wales === * http://welshmormon.byu.edu/ === Missionaries === * https://history.lds.org/missionary/ === RLDS === * [https://books.google.com/books?id=GboUAAAAYAAJ History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints: 1844-1872] === Other === * https://lib.byu.edu/collections/ * http://mormonhistoricsites.org/ * Inscriptions found on tombstones and monuments in early Latter-day Saint burial grounds https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/24305 * [http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/westernStates/search.cfm Western States Marriage Records Index]

* A study in the five and six legged charges found on the Arms and Seals of this Nobile family. : The Cinquefoil, the Mullet, the Estoile, the Trefoil slipped, the Mullet-pierced, the Angenne, the Cinquefoil-pierced, * '''Cinquefoil''', a grass of five leaves. * '''Mullet''', the rowel of a spur; English heralds make it of five straight points; French heralds of six; when borne of six, eight, or more points, the number should be expressed in the blazon. The best authorities consider when it has more than five points it should be described as a star. * '''Mullet-pierced''', same as the mullet; but is perforated in the centre, allowing the tincture upon which it is borne to appear through it. * '''Estoile''', a star; in heraldry it has six waving points, which distinguishes it from the mullet, which has five straight ones. * '''Inescutcheon''', is a small escutcheon (shield), borne within the shield. (Burkes) - ''a smaller shield placed at the center of the main shield.'' * '''Orle''', is an inner border that does not touch the extremities of the shield, the field being seen within and round it on both sides. It has the appearance of an escutcheon voided, or, as it were, insulated. (Burkes) - ''When the charges are blazoned "in Orle", they would be placed around the parameter of the shield as if on an invisible "Orle".''

"Le Loudunais est une ancienne province française, actuellement située dans le département de la Vienne, d’où venaient certaines des premières familles de l’Acadie."http://www.ameriquefrancaise.org/fr/article-672/Le_Loudunais,_terre_d%E2%80%99origine_de_quelques_familles_acadiennes.html

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People with the surname Lea who died or were buried in Brereton cum Smethwick, Cheshire, England :9 Jan 1844 Ambrose, age 6 months (est birth 1843) "England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-QX7 : 7 December 2017), Ambrose Lea, 09 Jan 1844, Burial; citing item 1 p 53, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. :27 Nov 1767 Ann (unknown) Lea, wife of James Lea"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH96-Z62 : 10 December 2017), Ann Lea, 27 Nov 1767, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :24 Nov 1781 Ann (unknown) Lea, wife of James Lea"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH96-LQQ : 10 December 2017), Ann Lea, 24 Nov 1781, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :2 Mar 1784 Ann"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH96-G24 : 10 December 2017), Ann Lea, 02 Mar 1784, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :4 Sep 1795 [[Sproston-54|Ann Sproston (abt.1744-1795)]], 51 (est birth 1744), wife of Theophilus Lea"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-S6D : 10 December 2017), Ann Lea, 04 Sep 1795, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/157117802/ann-lea :20 Jan 1799 Ann, daughter of James Lea and Sarah"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-QZQ : 10 December 2017), Ann Lea, 20 Jan 1799, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :15 Jan 1814 [[Lea-1943|Ann Lea (abt.1811-bef.1814)]], age 3 (est birth 1811)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH96-9PD : 10 December 2017), Ann Lea, 15 Jan 1814, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144014114/ann-lea :20 Dec 1815 Ann, age 22 (est birth 1793)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH96-3M8 : 10 December 2017), Ann Lea, 20 Dec 1815, Burial; citing item 1 p 5, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :6 Sep 1840 Ann, age 37 (est birth 1803)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-BPJ : 10 December 2017), Ann Lea, 06 Sep 1840, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :7 Mar 1852 Ann, age 46 (est birth 1806) "England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-73D : 7 December 2017), Ann Lea, 07 Mar 1852, Burial; citing item 1 p 68, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. :18 Feb 1864 Ann, age 35 (est birth 1829)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-7TT : 7 December 2017), Ann Lea, 18 Feb 1864, Burial; citing item 1 p 91, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. :6 Dec 1864 Ann, age 63 (est birth 1801)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-7Y4 : 7 December 2017), Ann Lea, 06 Dec 1864, Burial; citing item 1 p 92, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. :6 May 1802 Charles, son of Richard Lea and Martha"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-WWL : 10 December 2017), Charles Lea, 06 May 1802, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :16 May 1827 Dinah, age 33 (est birth 1794)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-KMW : 10 December 2017), Dinah Lea, 16 May 1827, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :12 Jan 1864 Edward, age 7 days (est birth 1864)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-7T5 : 7 December 2017), Edward Lea, 12 Jan 1864, Burial; citing item 1 p 91, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. :30 Jan 1771 Elizabeth (unknown) Lea, wife of James Lea "England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH96-6NP : 10 December 2017), Elizabeth Lea, 30 Jan 1771, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :30 Jul 1789 Elizabeth, age 84 (est birth 1705)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH96-B22 : 10 December 2017), Elizabeth Lea, 30 Jul 1789, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :22 May 1817 Elizabeth, age 16 (est birth 1801)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH96-QTG : 10 December 2017), Elizabeth Lea, 22 May 1817, Burial; citing item 1 p 13, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :4 Mar 1827 Elizabeth, age 63 (est birth 1764)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-KMS : 10 December 2017), Elizabeth Lea, 04 Mar 1827, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :20 Aug 1827 Elizabeth, age 3 (est birth 1824)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-KMZ : 10 December 2017), Elizabeth Lea, 20 Aug 1827, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :31 Aug 1827 Elizabeth, age 36 (est birth 1791) "England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-KMD : 10 December 2017), Elizabeth Lea, 31 Aug 1827, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :21 Sep 1828 [[Lea-1945|Elizabeth Lea (bef.1764-bef.1828)]], age 64 (est birth 1764)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-268 : 10 December 2017), [[Lea-1945|Elizabeth Lea (bef.1764-)]], 21 Sep 1828, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :10 Oct 1844 [[Scragg-153|Elizabeth (Scragg) Lea (bef.1772-1844)]] , age 72 (est birth 1772)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-QJM : 7 December 2017), Elizabeth Lea, 10 Oct 1844, Burial; citing item 1 p 54, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158093671/elizabeth-lea :22 Jul 1852 Elizabeth, age 3 (est birth 1849)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-732 : 7 December 2017), Elizabeth Lea, 22 Jul 1852, Burial; citing item 1 p 69, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. :29 Aug 1852 Elizabeth, age 7 (est birth 1845)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-73L : 7 December 2017), Elizabeth Lea, 29 Aug 1852, Burial; citing item 1 p 70, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. :13 Mar 1859 Elizabeth, age 80 (est birth 1779)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-7JZ : 7 December 2017), Elizabeth Lea, 13 Mar 1859, Burial; citing item 1 p 81, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/133022494/elizabeth-lea :29 Apr 1860 Elizabeth, age 16d (est birth 1860)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-729 : 7 December 2017), Elizabeth Lea, 29 Apr 1860, Burial; citing item 1 p 84, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. :29 Mar 1865 Elizabeth, age 48 (est birth 1817)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-WM3 : 7 December 2017), Elizabeth Lea, 29 Mar 1865, Burial; citing item 1 p 93, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. :13 Sep 1862 Ellen, age 22 (est birth 1840) "England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-7PT : 7 December 2017), Ellen Lea, 13 Sep 1862, Burial; citing item 1 p 89, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. :17 Sep 1879 Francis Crose Lea, eldest son of James Lea and Ann, age 14https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/135689912/francis-crose-lea :7 Jan 1814 [[Leah-116|George (Leah) Lea (bef.1735-bef.1814)]], age 78 (est birth 1736)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH96-9P8 : 10 December 2017), George Lea, 07 Jan 1814, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141714859/george-lea :26 May 1842 George, age 21 days (est birth 1842)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-Q6L : 7 December 2017), George Lea, 26 May 1842, Burial; citing item 1 p 51, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. :22 Dec 1826 Hannah, age 0 (est birth 1826)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-VJ9 : 10 December 2017), Hannah Lea, 22 Dec 1826, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :1 Aug 1845 Hannah, age 69 (est birth 1776)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-QJ4 : 7 December 2017), Hannah Lea, 01 Aug 1845, Burial; citing item 1 p 55, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. :20 Apr 1860 Harriet, age 30 (est birth 1830) "England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-72R : 7 December 2017), Harriet Lea, 20 Apr 1860, Burial; citing item 1 p 84, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. :5 Feb 1838 Henry, age 0 (est birth 1838)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-YNL : 10 December 2017), Henry Lea, 05 Feb 1838, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :30 Apr 1844 Henry, age 1 year 4 months (est birth 1843)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-QNT : 7 December 2017), Henry Lea, 30 Apr 1844, Burial; citing item 1 p 53, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. :28 Jan 1780 James"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH96-238 : 10 December 2017), James Lea, 1780, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. "England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F74R-DB5 : 7 December 2017), James Lea, 28 Jan 1780, Burial; citing item 18, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,103,922. :1 May 1784 James "England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F74R-XBF : 7 December 2017), James Lea, 01 May 1784, Burial; citing item 18, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,103,922. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141715187/james-lea :10 Apr 1789 James, age 65 (est birth 1724)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH96-B26 : 10 December 2017), James Lea, 10 Apr 1789, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :18 Apr 1790 James "England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F74R-VTY : 7 December 2017), James Lea, 18 Apr 1790, Burial; citing item 18, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,103,922. :11 Feb 1812 James"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-6ZS : 10 December 2017), James Lea, 11 Feb 1812, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :19 Mar 1825 James, age 12 (est birth 1813)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-VWL : 10 December 2017), James Lea, 19 Mar 1825, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :18 Mar 1842 [[Lea-1908|James Lea (abt.1770-1842)]], age 76 (est birth 1766)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-Q6V : 7 December 2017), James Lea, 18 Mar 1842, Burial; citing item 1 p 50, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158093536/james-lea :13 Apr 1867 James, age 29 (est birth 1838) "England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-W3J : 7 December 2017), James Lea, 13 Apr 1867, Burial; citing item 1 p 97, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. :5 Jan 1785 Jane, widow, pauper"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH96-5WL : 10 December 2017), Jane Lea, 05 Jan 1785, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :25 May 1833 [[Lea-1913|Jane Lea (bef.1810-)]], age 22 (est birth 1811)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-5MS : 10 December 2017), Jane Lea, 25 May 1833, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :11 Jul 1823 Jane, age 79 (est birth 1744)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-J4M : 10 December 2017), Jane Lea, 11 Jul 1823, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :25 May 1833 Jane, age 22 (est birth 1811)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-3YS : 7 December 2017), Jane Lea, 25 May 1833, Burial; citing item 1 p 35, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. :28 Sep 1711 John"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F77Z-LNL : 7 December 2017), John Lea, 28 Sep 1711, Burial; citing p 48, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,103,922. :29 Nov 1798 [[Lea-1915|John Lea (1797-1798)]], son of James Lea and Elizabeth"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-3YF : 10 December 2017), John Lea, 29 Nov 1798, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :16 Mar 1837 John, age 74 (est birth 1763)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-QWR : 7 December 2017), John Lea, 16 Mar 1837, Burial; citing item 1 p 44, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. :28 Feb 1842 [[Lea-1949|John Lea (bef.1772-)]], age 70 (est birth 1772) "England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-Q6N : 7 December 2017), John Lea, 28 Feb 1842, Burial; citing item 1 p 50, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. :10 Oct 1849 [[Lea-1939|John Lea (bef.1809-1849)]], age 40 (est birth 1809)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-QYW : 7 December 2017), John Lea, 10 Oct 1849, Burial; citing item 1 p 64, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. son of Thomas Lea and Margarethttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144014148/john-lea :16 Jan 1864 [[Lea-1955|John Lea (bef.1860-1864)]], son of Thomas Lea and Annhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/143934603/john-lea and 28 Jan 1864 [[Lea-1955|John Lea (bef.1860-1864)]], age 3 (est birth 1861)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-7TR : 7 December 2017), John Lea, 28 Jan 1864, Burial; citing item 1 p 91, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. :29 Aug 1865 John, age 1 month 21 days (est birth 1865)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-WMC : 7 December 2017), John Lea, 29 Aug 1865, Burial; citing item 1 p 94, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. :8 Oct 1768 Jonathan, son of Thomas Lea and Elizabeth"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH96-84D : 10 December 2017), Jonathan Lea, 08 Oct 1768, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :28 Apr 1771 Joseph"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH96-6NB : 10 December 2017), Joseph Lea, 28 Apr 1771, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :2 Mar 1831 Joseph, age 0 (est birth 1831)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-GN5 : 10 December 2017), Joseph Lea, 02 Mar 1831, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :28 Oct 1838 [[Lea-1947|Joseph Lea (1767-)]], age 71 (est birth 1767)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-YNY : 10 December 2017), Joseph Lea, 28 Oct 1838, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :8 Jun 1856 Joseph, age 66 (est birth 1790)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-7ZK : 7 December 2017), Joseph Lea, 08 Jun 1856, Burial; citing item 1 p 77, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. taught in Brereton Sunday School https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/135689653/joseph-lea :14 Oct 1858 Joseph, age 31 (est birth 1827)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-76Y : 7 December 2017), Joseph Lea, 14 Oct 1858, Burial; citing item 1 p 80, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. could be [[Lea-1906|Joseph Lea (1827-)]] :26 Mar 1782 Judith (unknown) Lea, wife of William Lea "England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH96-L24 : 10 December 2017), Judith Lea, 26 Mar 1782, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :28 Oct 1716 Margaret (unknown) Lea, wife of James Lea "England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F77Z-PYK : 7 December 2017), Margaret Lea, 28 Oct 1716, Burial; citing p 52, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,103,922. :12 Sep 1865 [[Shrigley-61|Margaret (Shrigley) Lea (abt.1780-1865)]], age 85 (est birth 1780)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-WMZ : 7 December 2017), Margaret Lea, 12 Sep 1865, Burial; citing item 1 p 94, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. wife of Thomas Leahttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144014173/margaret-lea :26 Jul 1797 [[Lea-1950|Martha Lea (bef.1775-)]], daughter of William Lea "England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-36T : 10 December 2017), Martha Lea, 26 Jul 1797, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :31 Jan 1819 Martha, age 20 (est birth 1799)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-3MP : 7 December 2017), Martha Lea, 31 Jan 1819, Burial; citing item 1 p 9, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. :11 Jun 1822 Martha, age 19 (est birth 1803)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-F26 : 10 December 2017), Martha Lea, 11 Jun 1822, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :9 Feb 1823 Martha, age 14 (est birth 1809)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-JWY : 10 December 2017), Martha Lea, 09 Feb 1823, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :3 Aug 1838 Martha, age 73 (est birth 1765)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-YNT : 10 December 2017), Martha Lea, 03 Aug 1838, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :28 Sep 1711 Mary (unknown) Lea, wife of John Lea"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N41R-MP8 : 10 December 2017), Mary Lea, 28 Sep 1711, Burial; citing item 2, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,423. :3 May 1774 [[Woolley-2462|Mary (Woolley) Lea (abt.1714-bef.1774)]], wife of William Lea"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH96-FM4 : 10 December 2017), Mary Lea, 03 May 1774, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :22 May 1793 Mary (unknown) Lea, wife of Matthew Lea "England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F74R-GMG : 7 December 2017), Mary Lea, 22 May 1793, Burial; citing item 18, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,103,922. :30 Dec 1813 Mary, age 3 (est birth 1810)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-XMH : 10 December 2017), Mary Lea, 30 Dec 1813, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :9 Oct 1827 Mary, age 77 (est birth 1750)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-KMN : 10 December 2017), Mary Lea, 09 Oct 1827, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :27 Sep 1833 [[Lea-1944|Mary Lea (bef.1762-)]], age 70 (est birth 1763)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-5M4 : 10 December 2017), Mary Lea, 27 Sep 1833, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :14 Feb 1836 Mary, age 0 (est birth 1836)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-T6D : 10 December 2017), Mary Lea, 14 Feb 1836, Burial; citing item 1 p 40, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :7 Sep 1839 Mary, age 16 (est birth 1823) "England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-B6N : 10 December 2017), Mary Lea, 07 Sep 1839, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :26 May 1840 Mary, age 23 (est birth 1817)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-BPD : 10 December 2017), Mary Lea, 26 May 1840, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :25 Dec 1841 [[Lea-1941|Mary Lea (bef.1813-1841)]], age 27 (est birth 1814)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-Q6X : 7 December 2017), Mary Lea, 25 Dec 1841, Burial; citing item 1 p 50, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. daughter of Thomas Lea and Margarethttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144014128/mary-lea :15 Jul 1799 Matthew "England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-QZG : 10 December 2017), Matthew Lea, 15 Jul 1799, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :20 Mar 1850 Olive, age 3 months (est birth 1850) "England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-7M3 : 7 December 2017), Olive Lea, 20 Mar 1850, Burial; citing item 1 p 65, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. :29 Sep 1825 Richard, age 64 (est birth 1761)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-VWR : 10 December 2017), Richard Lea, 29 Sep 1825, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :21 Oct 1847 Richard, age 22 (est birth 1825)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-Q57 : 7 December 2017), Richard Lea, 21 Oct 1847, Burial; citing item 1 p 59, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. :12 Feb 1862 Richard, age 68 (est birth 1794)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-7PX : 7 December 2017), Richard Lea, 12 Feb 1862, Burial; citing item 1 p 87, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. :29 Jul 1728 Ruth, daughter of Urian Lea "England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F778-S4V : 7 December 2017), Ruth Lea, 29 Jul 1728, Burial; citing p 63, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,103,922. :11 Jun 1843 [[Lea-1942|Samuel Lea (bef.1818-1845)]], age 25 (est birth 1818)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-Q61 : 7 December 2017), Samuel Lea, 11 Jun 1843, Burial; citing item 1 p 52, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. son of Thomas and Margarethttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144014138/samuel-lea :9 Dec 1845 Samuel, age 7 months (est birth 1845)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-QJZ : 7 December 2017), Samuel Lea, 09 Dec 1845, Burial; citing item 1 p 55, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. :17 Nov 1756 Sarah"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH96-3J9 : 10 December 2017), Sarah Lea, 17 Nov 1756, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :16 May 1782 Sarah (unknown) Lea, wife of James Lea "England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH96-L26 : 10 December 2017), Sarah Lea, 16 May 1782, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :7 Apr 1803 [[Sommerfield-54|Sarah (Sommerfield) Lea (abt.1740-1803)]], wife of William Lea"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-WN5 : 10 December 2017), Sarah Lea, 07 Apr 1803, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :12 Jul 1816 Sarah, age 17 (est birth 1799)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH96-3JC : 10 December 2017), Sarah Lea, 12 Jul 1816, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :17 Mar 1835 Sarah, age 41 (est birth 1794)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-RZQ : 10 December 2017), Sarah Lea, 17 Mar 1835, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :3 Aug 1835 Sarah, age 83 (est birth 1752)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-RZW : 10 December 2017), Sarah Lea, 03 Aug 1835, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :15 Jun 1814 [[Leah-119|Theophilus (Leah) Lea (bef.1738-1814)]], age 76 (est birth 1738)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH96-9P2 : 10 December 2017), Theophilus Lea, 15 Jun 1814, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/157117759/theophilus-lea :30 Sep 1756 [[Leah-122|Thomas Leah (bef.1739-bef.1756)]], son of William Lea and Mary"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH96-3NT : 10 December 2017), Thos. Lea, 30 Sep 1756, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :27 Jun 1773 Thomas "England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH96-XNY : 10 December 2017), Thomas Lea, 27 Jun 1773, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :12 Dec 1804 Thomas"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F74R-B5Q : 7 December 2017), Thomas Lea, 12 Dec 1804, Burial; citing item 18, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,103,922. :10 Aug 1849 [[Lea-1926|Thomas Lea (bef.1772-1849)]], age 77 (est birth 1772)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-QYQ : 7 December 2017), Thomas Lea, 10 Aug 1849, Burial; citing item 1 p 64, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144014160/thomas-lea :5 Nov 1857 [[Lea-693|Thomas Lea (bef.1801-1857)]], age 56 (est birth 1801)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-766 : 7 December 2017), Thomas Lea, 05 Nov 1857, Burial; citing item 1 p 78, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/143205310/thomas-lea :10 Feb 1859 Thomas, age 6m (est birth 1858) "England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-7JH : 7 December 2017), Thomas Lea, 10 Feb 1859, Burial; citing item 1 p 81, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. :15 Jan 1791 or 15 Feb 1792 [[Leah-121|William (Leah) Lea (abt.1710-bef.1791)]], age 80 (est birth 1711)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH96-124 : 10 December 2017), William Lea, 15 Jan 1791, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. "England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F74R-25R : 7 December 2017), William Lea, 15 Feb 1792, Burial; citing item 18, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,103,922. :22 Jul 1791 [[Lea-1948|William Lea (bef.1769-1791)]], age 23 (est birth 1768), son of William Lea and Sarah"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH96-1Y3 : 10 December 2017), William Lea, 22 Jul 1791, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :13 Aug 1802 [[Lea-1918|William Lea (abt.1730-1802)]] :9 Oct 1817 [[Leah-117|William (Leah) Lea (bef.1737-bef.1817)]] age 79 (est birth 1738)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH96-QT5 : 10 December 2017), William Lea, 09 Oct 1817, Burial; citing item 1 p 13, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144026613/william-lea :7 Jun 1833 William, age 38 (est birth 1795)"England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NH9X-5M3 : 10 December 2017), William Lea, 07 Jun 1833, Burial; citing item 1, Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,655,424. :29 Dec 1847 William, age 28 (est birth 1819)"England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-QPD : 7 December 2017), William Lea, 29 Dec 1847, Burial; citing item 1 p 60, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. :29 Sep 1857 William, age 29 (est birth 1828) "England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3L5-76D : 7 December 2017), William Lea, 29 Sep 1857, Burial; citing item 1 p 78, , Brereton-cum-Smethwick, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,104,037. ==Sources==

Précis of wills detailing relationships mentioned ( from digital images of their wills on the findmypast website) James Lee, yeoman, 1703 :wife Ellen :daughters Margaret, Martha and Mary :son John :late brother Thomas Lea of Pentrage in Staffordshire (May have mentioned the girls in his will)https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS%2FCHS%2F748106942 A Thomas Lea was buried in Penkridge, Staffordshire on 13 Jun 1703https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS%2FSTAFF%2FBUR%2F796564 Thomas Lea, yeoman, 1774 :son Thomas Lea :wife Elizabeth :son in law John Sunderland :daughter Martha Sunderland :daughter Elizabeth Lea :daughter Mary Booth who married son in law John Booth [Jorder?] :grandson Thomas Toeston [[Leah-119|Theophilus (Leah) Lea (bef.1738-1814)]], farmer, 1814https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS%2FCHS%2F748061044 :daughter [[Lea-1936|Mary Lea (1765-)]] [[Leah-117|William (Leah) Lea (bef.1737-bef.1817)]] :daughter [[Lea-1944|Mary Lea (bef.1762-bef.1833)]] :daughter [[Lea-1945|Elizabeth Lea (bef.1764-bef.1828)]] :daughter [[Lea-1950|Martha Lea (bef.1775-1797)]], her son William Lea :daughter [[Lea-1946|Ann (Lea) Webb (1765-)]] and son-in-law Thomas Webb :son Joseph Lea :son [[Lea-1949|John Lea (bef.1772-1842)]] [[Lea-1908|James Lea (abt.1770-1842)]], 1842 :son [[Lea-693|Thomas Lea (bef.1801-1857)]] of Cranage :son [[Lea-1911|William Lea (bef.1806-)]] of Brereton cum Smethwick :daughter [[Lea-1909|Ann (Lea) Wood (1799-)]] :daughter [[Lea-1910|Elizabeth (Lea) Wood (1803-)]] :daughter [[Lea-1916|Martha (Lea) Taylor (bef.1795-)]] :daughter [[Lea-1912|Mary (Lea) Barratt (bef.1807-)]] Elizabeth Lea, widow, 1895 :grandchildren Harriet Alice Lea, Mary Elizabeth Lea :daughter Harriet Lea Other wills indexed but unavailable to view online, or no longer exist :1704 James Lea, yeoman https://archive.org/details/recordsocietyfo01chesgoog/page/n138/mode/2up?q=Lea : :13 Sep 1802 William Lea, farmer admhttps://archive.org/details/indextowillsadmi62ches/page/228/mode/2up?view=theater&q=Lea :1818 William Lea, farmerhttp://databases.cheshirearchives.org.uk/RecordOfficeWillEPayments/details.aspx?id=19907 ==Sources==

==WikiTree Pages of Interest== *[[Leach-114|Lawrence Leach (abt.1577-bef.1662)]] *[[Leach-2541|John Leach Sr. (abt.1577-abt.1659)]] (brother of Lawrence) *[[Leach-305|Clement Leach (1607-1688)]] (son of Lawrence) *[[Leach-304|Robert Leach Sr (bef.1614-bef.1674)]] (son of Lawrence) *[[Leach-311|John Leach (bef.1616-aft.1685)]] (son of Lawrence) *[[Leach-309|Richard Leach (bef.1619-bef.1687)]] (son of Lawrence) *[[Leach-307|Margaret Leach (bef.1621-1713)]] (daughter of Lawrence) *[[Leach-310|Rachel (Leach) Goldthwaite (bef.1621-aft.1683)]] (daughter of Lawrence) *[[Space:Leach_Research_Miscellaneous|Leach Research Miscellaneous]] *[[Space:Leach_in_Essex_County_Records_and_Files|Leach in Essex County Records and Files]] *[[Space:John_Leach_Child_List_Research_2023|John Leach Child List Research 2023]] *[[Space:Richard_Leach_Child_List_Research_2023|Richard Leach Child List Research 2023]] *2023 G2G, [https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/1547526/working-to-devise-the-children-of-richard-2-and-john-2-leach Working to devise the children of Richard^2 and John^2 Leach]. ==Bibliographic Notes== *Robert F. Henderson and James R. Henderson, "English Origins of Lawrence Leach of Salem Massachusetts," ''New England Historical and Genealogical Register'', 162 (2008): 98-100 at 100; digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB202/i/11682/98/143392641 ''AmericanAncestors''], ::Note 14, referencing both Anderson, ''Great Migration Begins'' ... 1:453-54 [and 1:452-53] and Frederick Odell Conant, ''A History of ... the Conant Family ...'' (...1887), 135-36, Roger Conant's will, dated 1 March 1677/8, mentions daughter Sarah Leach, her son, Joh, and her four daughters, one of whom was probably the Mary Leach mentioned later in the will .... ::Note 15 for "In 1648 two women named Sarah Leach were received into the First Church in Salem, and each had a son John baptized weeks later, the only parent being shown as "Sister Leach." ... And "Sister Leach" was also shown as the parent of children baptized in 1651, 1653, 1654 (Mary), 1656, 1665, and 1668 ... Fortunately, either John or Richard Leach was shown as the father of children baptized in 1652, 1660, 1662, and 1669 ..." which strongly suggests the two Sarah Leaches in 1648 were Sarah (Conant) Leach and Sarah (Fuller?) Leach." The authors go on to note, that since John^1 Leach (brother of Lawrence) was questioned in court February 1648/9 for living apart from his wife in England, thus he is unlikely the father of children baptized about then; he made will 1658 naming John Leach, son of Richard, his sole heir. As to the latter, authors cite "Anderson, ''Great Migration Begins ...'' 2:1163." *Robert Charles Anderson, ''The Great Migration Begins: Immigrants to New England 1620-1633, Volumes I-III'', 3 vols., paginated continuously (Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1995), 451-459 (Roger Conant), especially 454; digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB393/i/12107/454/235176188 ''AmericanAncestors'']. Comments about Sarah's son John and four daughters, cites "EPR 3:335-7." *[Errors] Frederick Odell Conant, ''A History and Genealogy of the Conant Family in England and America ...'' (Portland, Me. : Private print. [Press of Harris & Williams], 1887), 128 (Roger^1 Conant child list), 135-136 (4--Sarah Conant); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/njp.32101060072509?urlappend=%3Bseq=175%3Bownerid=27021597769496904-185 ''Hathi Trust'']. ::Note. Has ten children in the child list for John/Sarah--these seem to be all the children baptized to a father John, AND most of the children baptized to "Sister Le[a/e]h." ::As to John's family, @ 2023 WikiTree had mostly followed Conant (1887), except that some of the old style dates have note been transferred properly (ala, 7th mo. on WikiTree as July, rather than September, etc.). Latter issue can be traced to Fayette Phelps Leach (1924-1926). In 2023, we collaborated to improve upon the baptisms. ::Has Roger Conant will, dated 1 [March] 1677[/8]. See [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/njp.32101060072509?urlappend=%3Bseq=161%3Bownerid=27021597769496904-171 ''HathiTrust'']. Supposedly has Sarah with son John and four daughters. *[Errors] Fayette Phelps Leach, ''Lawrence Leach of Salem Massachusetts and some of His Descendants'', 3 vols. (East Highgate, Vermont: F. P. Leach, 1924-1926); see [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001597727 ''HathiTrust'' catalog entry]. :: 1:3-4 (Lawrence^1 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=7%3Bownerid=3244421-11 ''HathiTrust'']. ::1:4-5 (Robert^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=8%3Bownerid=3244421-12 ''HathiTrust'']. ::1:5-6 (John^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=9%3Bownerid=3244421-13 ''HathiTrust'']. ::1:6 (Richard^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=10%3Bownerid=3244421-14 ''HathiTrust'']. ::There are gross errors in the work by this author about the families of Lawrence Leach and his sons. :*Of the work on Lawrence's family, Robert Charles Anderson wrote (1995), "[Leach (1924)] inserted into the family of Lawrence Leach many persons of the same surname from all parts of New England (and even from old England) who could not have been his children." :*Of the authors treatment of Lawrence's son, Robert, Anderson wrote, "The Robert Leach presented in this volume as son of Lawrence is a chimaera, create by mixing records for Robert Leach of Charlestown and Robert Leach of Manchester, the latter of whom was son of the immigrant." :*Leach (1924) badly mangled the children born to Lawrence's sons John and Richard. Whether by his own error or not, F. Phelps Leach duplicated numerous children's Salem baptisms--converting the old style dates correctly and incorrectly, assigning one "date" in the list of John's children and. the other, to Richard. ==Salem Baptisms== Richard D. Pierce, ''The Records of the First Church in Salem, Massachusetts, 1629-1736'' (Salem, Mass. : Essex Institute, 1974), 22, 23, 25, 25, 26, 28; digital images, [https://archive.org/details/recordsoffirstch00firs_0/page/22/mode/1up ''InternetArchive'']. :22 (John, 1648); digital images, [https://archive.org/details/recordsoffirstch00firs_0/page/22/mode/1up ''InternetArchive''], "[1648] 3:7--John, son of Sister Leach." :22 (Jon and Sarah, 1648); digital images, [https://archive.org/details/recordsoffirstch00firs_0/page/22/mode/1up ''InternetArchive''], "[1648] 19:9--Jon and Sarah, children of Sister Leach." :23 (Rachell, 1651); digital images, [https://archive.org/details/recordsoffirstch00firs_0/page/23/mode/1up ''InternetArchive''], "[1651] 6:2--Rachell, daughter of Sister Leech." :23 (Sara, 1652); digital images, [https://archive.org/details/recordsoffirstch00firs_0/page/23/mode/1up ''InternetArchive''], "[1652] 6:4--Sara, daughter of Jon Leach." :24 (Elizabeth, 1653); digital images, [https://archive.org/details/recordsoffirstch00firs_0/page/24/mode/1up ''InternetArchive''], "[1653] 27:9--Elizabeth, daughter of Sister Leech." :24 (Mary, 1654); digital images, [https://archive.org/details/recordsoffirstch00firs_0/page/24/mode/1up ''InternetArchive''], "[1654] 3:7 [mo.]--Mary, daughter of Sister Leach." :24 (Richard, 1656); digital images, [https://archive.org/details/recordsoffirstch00firs_0/page/24/mode/1up ''InternetArchive''], "[1656] 15:4--Richard, son of Sister Leach." :25 (Remember and Hanna, 1661); digital images, [https://archive.org/details/recordsoffirstch00firs_0/page/25/mode/1up ''InternetArchive''], "[1661] "9:3" (read as 3 : 9 mo. : 1661)--Remember and Hanna, daughters of John Leach." :26 (Hanna, 1662); digital images, [https://archive.org/details/recordsoffirstch00firs_0/page/26/mode/1up ''InternetArchive''], "[1662] 4:2 [read 2 : 4 mo. : 1662]--Hanna, daughter of Richard Leach." :26 (_____, 1665); digital images, [https://archive.org/details/recordsoffirstch00firs_0/page/26/mode/1up ''InternetArchive''], "[1665] 1:27 [read 27 : 1 mo. : 1665]--____ of Sister Leech." :28 (Rachell, 1668); digital images, [https://archive.org/details/recordsoffirstch00firs_0/page/28/mode/1up ''InternetArchive''], "[1668] 7:3--Rachell of Sister Leech." :28 (Elizabeth, 1669); digital images, [https://archive.org/details/recordsoffirstch00firs_0/page/28/mode/1up ''InternetArchive''], "[1669] June 6--Elizabeth of John Leech." [GJ note-- this seems more likely the daughter of John^2 Leach.] See also Thomas Barnard (pastor), compiler, ''Records of the First Church of Salem, Mass. [1629-1843]'' (manuscript, bound volume), beginning at 145 (baptisms), beginning at 210 (admitted/in communion); digital images, [http://nehh-viewer.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/#/content/SalemFirst/viewer/Church20records2C2016291843/1 Congressional Library and Archives]. *QuickLinks-- :*Joe Cochoit, "Massachusetts VR to 1850"; web content, [https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Massachusetts_VR_to_1850 ''WikiTree'']. :*Leach ---???? in Beverly Town Clerk Compilations, [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GRSJ-QQD?i=234&cc=2061550&personaUrl=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AQ29L-PCRX ''FamilySearch'']. :*Salem at [https://ma-vitalrecords.org/MA/Essex/Salem/ ''The Massachusetts VR Project'']. :*Tan Books--Salem--v. 1-6, ''Vital Records of Salem, Massachusetts to the End of the Year 1849,'' 6 vols. (Salem, Mass., The Essex institute, 1916-1925), see [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/102835225 ''HathiTrust'' catalog]. ::*1--births, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015013533347?urlappend=%3Bseq=5%3Bownerid=13510798889958374-9 A-L]; Leach @ 1-514-515 [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015013533347?urlappend=%3Bseq=520%3Bownerid=13510798889958374-558 ''HathiTrust'']; Leech @ 519, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015013533347?urlappend=%3Bseq=525%3Bownerid=13510798889958374-563 ''HathiTrust'']. ::*2--births, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015009326813?urlappend=%3Bseq=5%3Bownerid=13510798889959078-9 M-Z+] ::*3--marriages, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015010394081?urlappend=%3Bseq=7%3Bownerid=13510798889960277-11 A-L], Leach/Leache @ 594-597 [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015010394081?urlappend=%3Bseq=600%3Bownerid=13510798889960277-800 ''HathiTrust'']; Leech @ 601, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015010394081?urlappend=%3Bseq=607%3Bownerid=13510798890022545-655 ''HathiTrust'']. ::*4--marriages, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015019183006?urlappend=%3Bseq=5%3Bownerid=13510798889961443-11 M-Z+] ::*5--deaths, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015019173072?urlappend=%3Bseq=11%3Bownerid=13510798882214088-15 A-L], Leach @ 395-396, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015019173072?urlappend=%3Bseq=495%3Bownerid=13510798882214088-485 ''HathiTrust'']; Leech @ 399-400, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015019173072?urlappend=%3Bseq=499%3Bownerid=13510798882214088-489 ''HathiTrust'']. ::*6--deaths, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015020645845?urlappend=%3Bseq=7%3Bownerid=13510798882227035-11 M-Z+] :*[https://www.americanancestors.org/search/databasesearch/191/massachusetts-vital-records-1841-1910 Massachusetts: Vital Records, 1841-1910] ==VR Salem== *[Leach] John, s. –––––, bp. 3: 7m: 1648. CR1 *[Leach] Sarah, d. –––––, bp. 19: 9m: 1648. CR1 *[s/b Leach] Jon, s. –––––, bp. 19: 9m: 1648. CR1 <<< seems missing from v.r. *[Leech] Rachell, d. –––––, bp. 6: 2m: 1651. CR1 *[Leach] Sara, d. John, bp. 6: 4m: 1652. CR1 *[Leech] Elizabeth, d. –––––, bp. 27: 9m: 1653. CR1 *[Leech] Mary, d. –––––, bp. 3: 7m: 1654. CR1 *[Leach] Richard, s. –––––, bp. 15: 4m: 1656. CR1 *[Leech] Remember, d. John, bp. 3: 9m: 1661. CR1 *[Leech] Hanna, d. John, bp. 3: 9m: 1661. CR1 *[Leach] Hanna, d. Richard, bp. 2: 4m: 1662. CR1 *[Leech] –––––, ch. –––––, bp. 29: 1m: 1665. CR1 *[Leech] Rachell, d. –––––, bp. 7: 3m: 1668. CR1 *[s/b Leech] Elizabeth, daughter of John Leech, bp. June 6, 1669 CR1 <<< seems missing from v.r.; also likely daughter of John^3 (John^2, Lawrence^1). Notes-- #Hanna Leach, 1662, reported in Vital Records of Salem as 2:4m:1662 (see, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.32044050658202?urlappend=%3Bseq=518%3Bownerid=27021597765586562-532 ''HathiTrust'']), but 4:2:1662 in Peirce. ==Research Notes== '''Duplicates.''' Early authors duplicated the child Richard, baptized Salem 1656, perhaps relying on the IGI which may have recorded both correct and errant interpretations of the old style date. Richard's baptism was recorded as [1656] 15:4 (old style), and we find that date seen in print as both "15 June 1656" and 15 April 1656. See, for example, Fayette Phelps Leach, ''Lawrence Leach of Salem Massachusetts and some of His Descendants'', 3 vols. (East Highgate, Vermont: F. P. Leach, 1924-1926), 1:5-6 (John^2 Leach) and 1:6 (Richard^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=9%3Bownerid=3244421-13 ''HathiTrust'']. We find similar duplication by this author for the child John, baptized [1648] 3:7 (old style), and for Sarah, baptized [1652] 6:4 (old style). WikiTree has duplicate profiles of some of the children baptized to "Sister Le[a]ch"--with one profile shown the son of [[Leach-311|John Leach]], and the other duplicate, as the son of Joh's brother, [[Leach-309|Richard Leach]], see, *[[Leach-150|John Leach (abt.1648-abt.1718)]], baptized 3 Sep 1648; married Elizabeth Flint; as son of Richard. *[[Leach-6276|John Leach (bef.1648-1648)]], baptized 3 Sep 1648, died young, as son of John Leach. '''Sarah.''' Richard's daughter Sarah married 1665[/?6] to Joseph Herrick. Wouldn't she more likely be the Sarah bap. 1648 than the Sarah bap. 1652? From Beverly VR, [Leach] Sarah, and Joseph Herrick, Feb. 7, 1665. '''New England Marriages.''' Various early marriages reported; New England Marriages to 1700, 2:931-932 (Le[e/a]ch entries); digital images, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB1568/i/21175/931/45698477 ''AmericanAncestors'']. '''Roger Conant 1677 will.''' [[Space:Roger_Conant_Will_1677|Roger Conant Will 1677]] ==Profile Notes== *WikiTree's '''Children of [[Leach-311|John Leach (bef.1616-aft.1685)]]''' and Sarah Conant. Roger Conant's will, 1 [March] 1677[/8], mentions her son John and four daughters. Conant (1887) says Mary must be one of the surviving daughters. [Does it tell us anything that Conant (1887) says that Roger's daughter was dismissed to Beverly in 1667] .... :*[[Leach-6276|John Leach (bef.1648-1648)]]--Leach-6276--baptized 3 Sep 1648, died young. :::Merge away, into Leach-1266. (DONE) :*[[Leach-1266|John Leach (bef.1648-1702)]]--Leach-1266--baptized Nov 1648; married 1670, Mary Edwards. :::This John, son of John, is more likely the baptism, "[1648] 3:7--John, son of Sister Leach" [3 September 1648]. See discussion under Richard's daughter Sarah. Update birth/baptism. (DONE) :*[[Leach-6277|Sarah Leach (1648-bef.1652)]]--Leach-6277--baptized Nov 1648, died before 6 Jun 1652. :::More likely, the daughter baptized in 1648 was daughter of Richard, now [[Leach-1539|Sara (Leach) Herrick (bef.1652-abt.1674)]]--Leach-1539, who survived to marry Herrick. See that discussion, below. :::Update profile of John's daughter as to her baptism, then merge 6279 into 6277. (DONE) :*[[Leach-6278|Rachel Leach (bef.1651-)]]--Leach-6278--baptized 6 April 1651 :::There are two Rachel baptisms, one each in 1651 and 1668. One Rachell is unmarried in the will of Richard Leach. There are two profiles for the Rachel baptized 1651--[[Leach-6278|Rachel Leach (bef.1651-)]]--Leach-6278 (dau. John), and [[Leach-2679|Rachel Leach (1651-1676)]]--Leach-2679 (dau. Richard); then ''none'' for the Rachel baptized 1668. :::Richard's will refers to his unmarried daughters, "Hannah and Rachell" saying if either shall died unmarried or chidless. Based on Richard's will, his daughter Rachel presumed the younger of the name, baptized 1668. ::: No changes to 6278 (John's daughter); update 2679 (Richard's daughter) to preferred baptismal date. (see below, '''PROPOSED''') :*[[Leach-6279|Sarah Leach (bef.1652-)]]--Leach-6279--baptized 6 June 1652, no further record. :::This is probably John's daughter. See discussion under Richard's daughter, now [[Leach-1539|Sara (Leach) Herrick (bef.1652-abt.1674)]]--Leach-1539. As the earlier baptized the Sarah (1648) is more likely Richard's daughter, who survived to marry Herrick; she and her children are named in Richard's will. :::Merge 6279 into 6277 (DONE) :*[[Leach-6280|Elizabeth Leach (bef.1653-)]]--Leach-6280--baptized 27 November 1653, no further record. :::There is only one named Elizabeth baptized, and she is more likely Richard's daughter; mentioned in his will. See [[Leach-1583|Elizabeth (Leach) Collins (bef.1653-1711)]]--Leach-1583. :::Sever 6280 (daughter of John) and merge into 1583 (daughter of Richard). (DONE) :*[[Leach-6281|Mary (Leach) Field (bef.1654-)]]--Leach-6281--baptized 3 September 1654; married 1680. Thomas Field. :::There are two known Marys--one is John's daughter (said married Field); the other, Richard's, who married Ireson and was named in Richard's will. :::Salem VR has the marriage, [Leache] Mary, and Thomas Feild, Mar. 2, 1680. CTR. Both women "Mary" have marriage records dated in 1680, BUT there is ''only one'' baptismal record for such a named child. ::: Salem has births, ::::[Feild] Thomas, s. Thomas and Mary (Leache), Jan. 17, 1681. CTR ::::[Feild] Mary, d. Thomas and Mary (Leache), 4: 7m: 1683. CTR ::::[Feild] Samuell, s. Thomas and Mary (Leache), Dec. 5, [after 1683.] CTR :::Leave John's daughter with the baptismal date in 1654; change Richard's daughter to born about ... (based on age 21 at marriage). :*[[Leach-6282|Richard Leach (bef.1656-)]]--Leach-6282--baptized 15 June 1656; no further record. :::There is only one Richard baptism, but there are two WikiTree IDs--this one (son of John) and [[Leach-3099|Richard Leach (1656-1719)]]--Leach-3099, son of Richard. Need to find a way to reconcile which brother had this son. If John, then the son was de'cd by the time or Roger Conant's will; if Richard's son, then dec'd by the time of Richard's will. :::No means of attributing parentage, thus parentage will be uncertain. :::Assign the baptism to a son of Richard (uncertain) :::Sever 6282 (son of John) and merge with 3099 (son of Richard). (DONE) :*[[Leach-6283|Remember Leach (bef.1661-)]]--Leach-6283--baptized 3 November 1661; no further record. :::Baptismal record call her dau. of John. "[1661] 9:3--Remember and Hanna, daughters of John Leach." :*[[Leach-6284|Hannah Leach (1661-)]]--Leach-6284--baptized 3 November 1661; no further record. :::The 1661 baptismal record calls her the daughter of John. "[1661] 9:3--Remember and Hanna, daughters of John Leach." See separately the discussion under Richard's daughter, [[Leach-2681|Hannah Leach (1662-aft.1672)]].--Leach-2681. *WikiTree's '''Children of [[Leach-309|Richard Leach (bef.1619-bef.1687)]]''', :*[[Leach-150|John Leach (abt.1648-abt.1718)]]--Leach-150--baptized 3 September 1648; married Elizabeth Flint. :::Richard's son John probably the "Jon" baptized with Sarah on 19 November 1648. See discussion under Richard's daughter Sarah. :*[[Leach-2679|Rachel Leach (1651-1676)]]--Leach-2679--we have her born in Salem, Middlesex ... :::There are two Rachel baptisms, one each in 1651 and 1668. One Rachell is unmarried in the will of Richard Leach. There are two profiles for the Rachel baptized 1651. :*[[Leach-1539|Sara (Leach) Herrick (bef.1652-abt.1674)]]--Leach-1539--baptized 6 June 1652; married Joseph Herrick. :::Beverly has the marriage, [Leach] Sarah, and Joseph Herrick, Feb. 7, 1665. :::Say the marriage is 1665/6--if Herrick's wife was the child baptized 1652, then she would have been young, age about 14 at marriage. More likely, she would be one of the pair baptized "[1648] 19:9--Jon and Sarah, children of Sister Leach" [19 November 1648]. and thus age about 18. NOW, if Richard's daughter is the baptism in 1648, that would clarify that it was Richard's son John then baptized. :*[[Leach-1583|Elizabeth (Leach) Collins (bef.1653-1711)]]--Leach-1583--baptized 27 September 1653; married (1) Samuel Putnam; married (2) Benjamin Collins. :::Lynn has marriage, [Collins] Benjamin, and [wid. CTR] Elizabeth Putman, Sept. 5, 1677. :::See the [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/coo1.ark:/13960/t04x5w564?urlappend=%3Bseq=121 settlement agreement] with Nathaniel Putnam, Elizabeth's father in law. :::See the [https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/1547526/working-to-devise-the-children-of-richard-2-and-john-2-leach?show=1550140#c1550140 discussion] on G2G, :::Note the other Putnam-Leech marriage = [Leech] Mary, and Samuel Putnam, Oct. 29, 1709.* :::Elizabeth Leech was baptized "27: 9m: 1653," thus 27 November 1653 and is therefore, as to birth/baptism, a duplicate of now linked John's daughter, [[Leach-6280|Elizabeth Leach (bef.1653-)]]--Leach-6280. There is only one "Elizabeth" baptism. Do we have anything that would show the age (yet) for this Leech-Putnam-Collins woman. Using the 1653 baptism, thus she would have been about 21 at the estimated date of marriage to Putnam, 1674. :*[[Leach-540|Mary (Leach) Ireson (bef.1654-abt.1711)]]--Leach-540--baptized 3 July 1654; married Benjamin Ireson. ::: The recorded baptism was 3: 7m: 1654, so September (not July), thus this baptism is the same as [[Leach-6281|Mary (Leach) Field (bef.1654-)]]--Leach-6281. :::See the [https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/1547526/working-to-devise-the-children-of-richard-2-and-john-2-leach?show=1550112#a1550112 discussion] on G2G. :::Leach-"Ierston" marriage is at Lynn--[Leach] Mary, and Benjamin Ierston, Aug. 1, 1680. :::Ireson marriage is in Richard's will, and both. the Field and Ireson marriages are the same year, ala, both Marys born about the same time, but we only have one "Mary" baptism (in 1654). Would suggest a Mary baptized in 1654 was a little older at marriage, age c26. :::Update the birth of 540 (Richard's daughter) to "about 1659 (assumes she was age 21 at marriage)" ('''PROPOSED''') :*[[Leach-2680|Samuel Leach (1655-1732)]]--Leach-2680--born Salem, 1655, died there 1732. <<< where does this come from??? :::Found no such birth at Salem; no such child named in his father's will ... :::Marked parentage uncertain; added research note boxes (DONDE) :::Profile should be severed .... :*[[Leach-3099|Richard Leach (1656-1719)]]--Leach-3099--baptized 15 June 1656, died June 1719 at Warwickshire, England. :::No support found for his death at England. :::Same baptism reported for a child of John and child of Richard. :::If a son of John, he would unlikely have survived at the time of Roger Conant's will, as Conant mentioned only one son and four daughter to his daughter Sarah. :::Updated death data; left as child of Richard (uncertain). :*[[Leach-2681|Hannah Leach (1662-aft.1672)]]--Leach-2681--born 1662 at "First Church, Salem"; died after1672. ::: "[1662] 4:2--Hanna, daugher of Richard Leach." :*Use as 2679--[[Leach-2679|Rachel Leach (1651-1676)]]. She should be Rachel Leach, baptized 7 May 1668 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony. We should remove the current death information. ('''PROPOSED''') :::"[1668] 7:3--Rachell of Sister Leech." ==Sources==

==WikiTree Pages of Interest== *[[Leach-114|Lawrence Leach (abt.1577-bef.1662)]] *[[Leach-2541|John Leach Sr. (abt.1577-abt.1659)]] (brother of Lawrence) *[[Leach-305|Clement Leach (1607-1688)]] (son of Lawrence) *[[Leach-304|Robert Leach Sr (bef.1614-bef.1674)]] (son of Lawrence) *[[Leach-311|John Leach (bef.1616-aft.1685)]] (son of Lawrence) *[[Leach-309|Richard Leach (bef.1619-bef.1687)]] (son of Lawrence) *[[Leach-307|Margaret Leach (bef.1621-1713)]] (daughter of Lawrence) *[[Leach-310|Rachel (Leach) Goldthwaite (bef.1621-aft.1683)]] (daughter of Lawrence) *[[Space:Leach_Baptisms_at_Salem|Leach Baptisms at Salem]] *[[Space:Leach_Research_Miscellaneous|Leach Research Miscellaneous]] *2023 G2G, [https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/1547526/working-to-devise-the-children-of-richard-2-and-john-2-leach Working to devise the children of Richard^2 and John^2 Leach]. ==Bibliographic Notes== George Frances Dow, ''Records and Files of the Quarterly Courts of Essex County, Massachusetts'', 9 vols. (Salem, Mass. : Essex institute, 1911-1975), volumes 1-8; catalog entry, [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/008574615 ''HathiTrust'']. George Frances Dow, ''Records and Files of the Quarterly Courts of Essex County, Massachusetts'', 9 vols. (Salem, Mass. : Essex institute, 1911-1975), volume 9 ==Records and Files== [https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/index.html Salem Quarterly Courts Home/Virginia]. '''Leach in 1 (1626-1656)'''; Index https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol1/index/essvol1L.html :Leach, Leech, Lech, —, 50, 66. ::John [and John Sr], :*1 (1626-1656):8 (court held at Salem, 26 : 4 : 1638); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=20%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-24 ''HathiTrust''], "John Leech and Wm. Vincent v. Jde [Jno] Pride. Slander. 'Let fall,' for want of testimony." :*1 (1626-1656):12 (court held at Salem, 25 : 4 : 1639); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=24%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-28 ''HathiTrust''], "John Leech v. John Pride. Debt," and "John Leech v. Ricr Graves. Lt Col. Winthrop promises to pay the debt if Graves acnowleges it." :*1 (1626-1656):13 (court held at Saem, 24 : 7 :1639); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=24%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-28 ''HathiTrust'''], In "John Prid v. Wm Vincent. Prid to have 2s for a day's work," for note including, "2 weeks' work with John Leach." :*1 (1626-1656):32 (court held at Salem, 25: 11: 1641); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=44%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-48 ''HathiTrust''], "John Leech v. William Mead and Wm. Cotten." :*1 (1626-1656):58 (court held at Salem, 27 : 10 : 1643); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=70%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-76 ''HathiTrust''], "Walter Knight, John Leech sr, Peter Simes and Thomas Tuck, presented for living absent from their repective wives, were discharged." :*1 (1626-1656):69 (court held at Salem, 27 : 6 : 1644); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=81%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-87 ''HathiTrust''], Richard Leech received pig of John Burrange. Richard and Jno. Leech fined 20s each. :*1 (1626-1656):137 (court held at Salem, 2 : 1 : 1647); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=149%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-157 ''Hathi Trust''], "John Leech, sr, presented for not living with his wife." :*1 (1626-1656):[https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol1/images/essex159.html 159] (court held at Salem 23 : 12 :1648); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=171%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-179 ''HathiTrust''], "John Leech, sr., being presented for living from his wife, answered that he often sent and wrote to her, but she was unwilling to come, and he was not able to live in Old England. Discharged." :*1 (1626-1656):174 (court held at Salem, 11 : 7 : 1649); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=186%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-194 ''HathiTrust''], "John Leech, jr., fined for beating Samuell Allin, son of William Allin, and setting his dog on cow, 'to the pulinge of their tayles.'" :*1 (1626-1656):197 court held at Salem, 17 : 7 : 1650); digital image, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=209%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-217 ''HathiTrust''], "Thomas Goldsmith asked that George, son of George Harris, deceased, might be restored to him, being his servant and taken from his brother in his absence and placed by Tho. Tuck, father-in-law to said Geo. Harris, with John Leech. Referred to arbitrators, who granted the request." :*1 (1626-1656):392 (court held at Salem, 26 : 4 : 1655); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=404%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-424 ''HathiTrust''], "John Leech, jr., v Willm Baley. Withdrawn." ::Lawrence, :*1 (1626-1656):3 (court held at Salem, 27 : 4 : 1636); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=15%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-19 ''HathiTrust''], with several others, Lawrence Leech on jury. :*1 (1626-1656):3 (court held at Salem, 27 : 7 : 1636); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=15%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-19 ''HathiTrust''], with several others, Lawrence Leech on jury. :*1 (1626-1656):4 (court held at Salem, 27 : 10 :1636); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=16%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-20 ''HathiTrust''], with several others, Law Leech on jury. :*1 (1626-1656):5 (court held at Salem, 28 : 1 : 1637 [28 March 1637]); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=17%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-21 ''HathiTrust''], with several others, Law Leech on jury. :*1 (1626-1656):7 (court held at Salem, 3 : 8 : 1637 [3 October 1637]); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=19%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-23 ''HathiTrust''], jury includes, "Lawrence Leech, foreman." :*1 (1626-1656):7 (court held at Salem, 27 : 1 : 1638); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=19%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-23 ''HathiTrust''], jury includes Lawrence Leech. :*1 (1626-1656):8 (court held at Salem, 26 : 4 : 1638); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=20%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-24 ''HathiTrust''], jury includes "Law. Leech." :*1 (1626-1656):10 (court held at Salem, 25: 10 : 1638); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=22%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-26 ''HathiTrust''], jury includes "Lawrance Leech." :*1 (1626-1656):14 (court held at Salem, 31 : 10 : 1639); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=26%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-30 ''HathiTrust''], jury includes Lawrence Leech." :*1 (1626-1656):20 (court held at Salem, 29 : 7 : 1640); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=32%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-36 ''HathiTrust''], ::

Captain Traske admonished to be more careful about grinding and toll-taking. Richr Inkersell testified that he had grists wieghed before Lawrence Leech, a grandjuryman, before they went to mill, and when they came back, they were much short of weight wanting in two grists 7li each and 5 li in another, besides being badly ground. Others testified. Richard Inkersell to have satisfaction.

:*1 (1626-1656):24 (court held at Salem, 29 : 10 : 1640); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=36%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-40 ''HathiTrust''], among others, Lawrence Leech on jury. :*1 (1626-1656):33 (court held at Salem, 25 : 11 : 1641); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=44%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-48 ''HathiTrust''], Lawrence Leech is one of several of Salem on the grand jury. :*1 (1626-1656):44 (court held at Salem, 27 : 10 : 1642); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=56%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-62 ''HathiTrust''], among several, Lawrence Leech on jury of trials; Mr. Roger Conant, foreman.. :*1 (1626-1656):47 (court held at Salem, 27 : 10 :1642); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=59%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-65 ''HathiTrust''], will of "Samuel Smith of Enon," dated 5 October 1642, proved 27 : 10 :1642, presented with accompanying testimony. Inventory of the estate dated 18 : 9 : 1642, appraised by Lawrence Leech, Jefferie Massey and Will. Howard. :*1 (1626-1656):49 (court held at Salem, 27 : 10 :1642); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=61%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-67 ''HathiTrust''], ::

Lawrencee Leech, Daniell Ray (also Rey), Robert Molton, Mr. Bacon, Willm Walcott (also Woolcott), Capt. Trask, Mr. Walter price, Thoms. Smith, Georg Wright, Robert Goodel (also Goodale), Richard Ingerson (also Inkerson), and Roger Hascall presented for breach of order of court, keeping their cattle in the common corn fields, and all but last named were fined. Hascall's cattle being "diseased," he was quit. Complaint by neighbors. Wit: Lawrence Leech, Richr. Bishopp, Jno. Shepley and Geor. Harries. As the cattle were his brother's, "a poore man Gone for England & his wyfe heare," halfe of Walter Price's fine was remitted.

:*1 (1626-1656):89 (court held at Salem, 30 : 10 : 1645); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=101%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-107 ''HathiTrust''], Lawrence Leech of Salem named foreman of a grand jury made up of several men of Salem, Lynn and Wenham. Notes "sworn 30 : 4 : 1646." :*1 (1626-1656):92 (court held at Salem, 18 : 12 : 1645); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=104%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-110 ''HathiTrust''], for "List of presentments signed by Lawrence Leach." :*1 (1626-1656):184 (court held at Salem, 26 : 12 : 1649); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=196%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-204 ''HathiTrust''], "Common way over a marsh being defective between Lawrence Leech's and Manchester, Salem or Manchester are to make it suffiient, as it appears which is responsible." :*1 (1626-1656):208 court held at Salem, 25 : 12 : 1650); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=220%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-228 ''HathiTrust'']. "Town of Manchester presented for a bad way between Manchester and Lawrence Leec[h]'s farm. Line between Salem and Manchester to be run, to ascertain which town shall repair it." ::Richard, :*1 (1626-1656):62 (court held at Salem 9 : 5 : 1644); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=74%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-80 ''HathiTrust''], John Burridg presented, he is a boy apprenticed to Jno Poter. Burridg took pig but did not cry it; sold the knife to Ricr Leech; the boy to be whipped. :*1 (1626-1656):69 (court held at Salem, 27 : 6 : 1644); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=81%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-87 ''HathiTrust''], Richard Leech received pig of John Burrange. Richard and Jno. Leech fined 20s each. :*1 (1626-1656):58 (court held at Salem, 22 : 12 : 1648); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=170%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-178 ''HathiTrust''], Rich. Leech with Nath. Felton, George Gardinr, Joseph Pope and Tho. Buxtone, was a witness in the presentment of William Cantleburie who was fined for not coming to the public ordinances on the Lord's days. :*1 (1626-1656):347 (court held at Salem, 27 : 4 : 1654); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=359%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-379 ''HathiTrust''], Richard Leach on Jury of trials. :*1 (1626-1656):424 (court held at Salem, 24 : 4 : 1656); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462322?urlappend=%3Bseq=437%3Bownerid=13510798899857678-457 ''HathiTrust''], Rich Leech on Jury of Trials. ::Robert, 228. '''Leach in 2 (1656-1662)'''; Index https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol2/index/essvol2L.html :Leach, Leech, ::Alice, :*2 (1656-1662):[https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol2/images/essex010.html 10]. ::Elizabeth, 429. ::Francis, 2, 138, 139. ::John, :*2 (1656-1662):[https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol2/images/essex162.html 162]--court held at Salem, June 28, 1659, will/inventory of John Leach Sr., https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462256?urlappend=%3Bseq=179%3Bownerid=13510798899857753-187 :*2 (1656-1662):[https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol2/images/essex163.html 163]--court held at Salem, June 28, 1659, will/inventory of John Leach Sr., https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462256?urlappend=%3Bseq=179%3Bownerid=13510798899857753-187 :*2 (1656-1662):[https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol2/images/essex223.html 223] (court held at Salem, 26 June 1660); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462256?urlappend=%3Bseq=239%3Bownerid=13510798899857753-249 ''HathiTrust''], the jury returning a "verdict upon the death and drowning of William Ellet the 14th of the 7 month 1660," includes the names "William Dodge, Robert Hubbard, John Leech, Edmond Grouver, Zackary Herrick, Cornelius Baker, Osmond Trask, John Grouer, Joseph Harri, John Miller, Isack Dauis." Verdict sworn "5 : 10 : 1660." :*2 (1656-1662):[https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol2/images/essex429.html 429] (court held at Salem, 24 June 1662); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.35112104150257?urlappend=%3Bseq=445%3Bownerid=13510798902219195-459 ''HathiTrust''], estate of Ann Fuller, late deceased; nuncupative will profies that "John Leach & Sara Leach have on of her Cowes beteen them ..." :Leach, ::Lawrence, :*2 (1656-1662):428-429 (court held at Salem, 24 June 1662); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462256?urlappend=%3Bseq=444%3Bownerid=13510798899857753-454 ''HathiTrust'']. "will and mind of Lawrence Leach, late deceased, was presented in court in a writing, and upon oath given was allowed, as was also an inventory. Elizabeth, the widow, was appointed administratrix." ::Richard, :*2 (1656-1662):49 (court at Salem, 1 : 5 : 1657); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462256?urlappend=%3Bseq=65%3Bownerid=13510798899857753-71 ''HathiTrust''], Inventory of Henry Bullocke, jr. estate has debt to Richd Leach, 1s, 4d. :*2 (1656-1662):162-163 (court held at Salem, June 28, 1659); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462256?urlappend=%3Bseq=178%3Bownerid=13510798899857753-186 ''HathiTrust''], will/inventory of John Leach Sr., :*2 (1656-1662):320 (court held at Salem, 26 : 9 : 1661); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462256?urlappend=%3Bseq=336%3Bownerid=13510798899857753-346 ''HathiTrust''], Richard Leach on Jury of Trials. :*2 (1656-1662):429 (court held at Salem, 24 June 1662); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462256?urlappend=%3Bseq=445%3Bownerid=13510798899857753-455 ''HathiTrust''], Richard Leach appointed administrator of the estate of Ann Fuller; her will and inventory presented. ::Robert, :*2 (1656-1662):[https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol2/images/essex195.html 195], :*2 (1656-1662):[https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol2/images/essex311.html 311]. ::Sarah, 429. '''Leach in 3 (1662-1667)'''; Index https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol3/index/essvol3L.html :Leach, ::John, :*3 (1662-1667):270 (court held at Salem, 27 : 4 : 1655); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462249?urlappend=%3Bseq=276%3Bownerid=13510798899857846-282 ''HathiTrust''], "Jon. Leach, for not keeping scales and weights at his mill, was ordered to have them within the month." Witnesses were Hen. Herick and john Dodg. :*3 (1662-1667):335 court held at Salem, 26 : 4 : 1666); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462249?urlappend=%3Bseq=341%3Bownerid=13510798899857846-347 ''HathiTrust''], "Mr. Phillip Comwell v. John Leach, sr. Debt. Withdrawn." ::Richard, :*3 (1662-1667):82 (court held at Salem, 30: 4 : 1663); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064462249?urlappend=%3Bseq=88%3Bownerid=13510798899857846-94 ''HathiTrust''], land of Richard Leach given as boundary in the will of William Cantlebury of Salem dated 2 April 1662. ::Robert, 113, 258, 259, 292, 387. '''Leach in 4 (1668-1671)'''; Index https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol4/index/essvol4L.html :Leach, Leech, Leetch, —, 111. ::Elizabeth, 19. ::John, :*4 (1668-1671):19, :*4 (1668-1671):43, :*4 (1668-1671):46, :*4 (1668-1671):276, :*4 (1668-1671):323, :*4 (1668-1671):375, :*4 (1668-1671):407, :*4 (1668-1671):414. ::Laurence, 111 ::Richard, :*4 (1668-1671):111 (court held at Ipswich, 30 March 1669); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064461274?urlappend=%3Bseq=119%3Bownerid=13510798899857913-123 ''HathiTrust''], "Richard Lech, aged about fifty years, deposed Richard Inkarsall build upon this land and dwelt there, etc. Sworn in court." :*4 (1668-1671):193 (court held at Salem, 30 November 1669); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064461274?urlappend=%3Bseq=201%3Bownerid=13510798899857913-205 ''HathiTrust''], with Jacob Barney, jr., Richard Leach judged certain damages were 2li. 10s. :*4 (1668-1671):402 (court held at Salem, 27 : 4 : 1671); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064461274?urlappend=%3Bseq=410%3Bownerid=13510798899857913-414 ''HathiTrust''], Richard Leach was listed along with many others who were indebted to the estate of John Croad. ::Robin, 398 :Leach's Hill, 144. '''Leach in 5 (1672-1674)'''; Index https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol5/index/essvol5L.html :Leach, Leech, —, 432. ::Hanna, 119. ::John, :*5 (1672-1674):47, :*5 (1672-1674):49, :*5 (1672-1674):50, :*5 (1672-1674):122, :*5 (1672-1674):273, :*5 (1672-1674):365, :*5 (1672-1674):429. ::Richard, :*5 (1672-1674):25 (court held at Ipswich, 26 March 1672); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.32044011362209?urlappend=%3Bseq=34%3Bownerid=27021597765516140-38 ''HathiTrust''], in the case of Lieut. Thomas Puttnam v. Joseph and John Hutcheston regarding the common highway at Beaver dam, Sergt. Richard Leach and Wm Flint were to oversee work to ensure the way was made safe. :*5 (1672-1674):27 (court held at Ipswich, 26 March 1672); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.32044011362209?urlappend=%3Bseq=35%3Bownerid=27021597765516140-39 ''HathiTrust''], court recevied a copy of 1 : 10 : 1670 agreement between John Porter and the parties Joseph and John Hutchinson, witnessed by Henry Bartholmew, John Putnam and Rich. Leech. :*5 (1672-1674):106 (court held at Salem, 26 : 9 : 1672); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.32044011362209?urlappend=%3Bseq=114%3Bownerid=27021597765516140-118 ''HathiTrust''], Richard Leach on Jury of trials. :*5 (1672-1674):171 (court held at Salem, 24 : 4 : 1673); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.32044011362209?urlappend=%3Bseq=179%3Bownerid=27021597765516140-183 ''HathiTrust''], Nathaniel Felton, aged fifty-seven years, deposed in the matter of George Keaser v. James Browne, mentions Christopher Waller's comment that his pay day with Richard Leach was past. :*5 (1672-1674):224 (court held at Ipswich, 30 September 1673); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.32044011362209?urlappend=%3Bseq=232%3Bownerid=27021597765516140-236 ''HathiTrust''], inventory of the estate of Jacob Barny, sr. taken 2 June 1673 by John Porter sr. and Richard Leach. :*5 (1672-1674):273 (court held at Ipswich, 31 March 1674) ; digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.32044011362209?urlappend=%3Bseq=281%3Bownerid=27021597765516140-285 ''HathiTrust''], petition dated 1 mo. 1669-70 supporting a motion to build a new meeting house, signed by many of Salem, including Richard Leach. :*5 (1672-1674):346 (court held at Salem, 30 : 4 : 1674); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.32044011362209?urlappend=%3Bseq=354%3Bownerid=27021597765516140-358 ''HathiTrust'']. Nathaniel Felton and Richard Leech, chosen to appraise an estate, delivered same on 2 December 1671, but John Porter, Jr. refused to accept it. ::Robert, 105, 215, 222, 364, 365. ::Samuel, :*[https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol5/images/essex067.html 67] (age 39 in 1672), :*[https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol5/images/essex119.html 119] (dying intestate, admin to wife Hanna), :*[https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol5/images/essex211.html 211] (dying ... admin to creditors), :*[https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol5/images/essex434.html 434] (Inventory of Abraham Whitteer taken by Thomas West and Samuel Leach). '''Leach in 6 (1675-1678)'''; Index https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol6/index/essvol6L.html :Leach, Leech, ::John, :*6 (1675-1678):46, :*6 (1675-1678):387. ::Richard, :*6 (1675-1678):98 (court held at Salem, 21 : 10 : 1675); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064461290?urlappend=%3Bseq=106%3Bownerid=13510798899858058-110 ''HathiTrust''], property of "Richard Leeches on Ryall syde," listed as a boundary in the inventory of Capt. Tho. Lathrop of Beverlye." :*6 (1675-1678):178 (court held at Salem, 27 : 4 : 1676); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064461290?urlappend=%3Bseq=186%3Bownerid=13510798899858058-194 ''HathiTrust''], inventory of the estate of Thomas Small who deceased 26 January 1675 was appraised by John Putnam and Richard Leach. :*6 (1675-1678):314 (court held at Salem, 26 : 4 : 1677); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/inu.30000064461290?urlappend=%3Bseq=322%3Bownerid=13510798899858058-334 ''HathiTrust''], agreement dated 22 March 1677 between Nathnell Putname and his daughter-in-law, Elizabeth, witnessed by Richard Leech, Thomas Fuller and Joshua Rea. ::Robert, 397, 401. ::Samuel, 57, 132- 134, 397, 401. ::Sarah, 387. '''Leach in 7 (1678-1680)'''; Index https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol7/index/essvol7L.html :Leach, Lech, Leech, —, 51, 348. ::Lt., 16. ::John, :*7 (1678-1680):12, :*7 (1678-1680):154, :*7 (1678-1680):160, :*7 (1678-1680):290, :*7 (1678-1680):297, :*7 (1678-1680):414. ::Lawrence, 53. ::Mary, 322. ::Richard, :*7 (1678-1680):15 (court held at Salem, 25 June 1678); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.32044012425872?urlappend=%3Bseq=25%3Bownerid=27021597765516286-29 ''HathiTrust''], Richard Leach, aged about sixty years, deposted that "about thirty foure yeares since livinge a neighbour to Govr Endecots farme ...," sworne 26 June 1678. :*7 (1678-1680):69 (court held at Salem, 25 June 1678), digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.32044012425872?urlappend=%3Bseq=79%3Bownerid=27021597765516286-83 ''HathiTrust''], with Hilliard Veren, sr. and Israell Porter, Left. Richard Leach was appointed to "award land damages ..." :*7 (1678-1680):77 (court held at Salem, 24 : 5 : 1678); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.32044012425872?urlappend=%3Bseq=87%3Bownerid=27021597765516286-91 ''HathiTrust''], "Jno Curwin, Phillip Cromwell, Richd Leach and Edward Flit, selectmen, on July 19, 1678, returned to the court the [names of persons ] suitable ... for the keeping of public houses of entertainment. ..." :*7 (1678-1680):166 (court held at Ipswich, 1 April 1679); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.32044012425872?urlappend=%3Bseq=180%3Bownerid=27021597765516286-184 ''HathiTrust''], with Fr. Nurse, Jno Pickering, Israell Porter, and Jno. Hathorne, Richd Lech was part of a committe chosen by the town to settle a complaint against Nathaniel Putnam. :*7 (1678-1680):348 (court held at 30 March 1680); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.32044012425872?urlappend=%3Bseq=362%3Bownerid=27021597765516286-366 ''HathiTrust''], noted that at a meeting of the Worshipful Major Wm Hathorne and the commissioners of Salem on 13 : 11 : 1670, Leift. Richard Leach was among those chosen by the select men as tythingmen. ::Robert, 201, 256, 257, 296, 326. ::Samuel, 5, 151, 198, 200, 202, 256, 257, 271, 296, 297, 325. '''Leach in 8 (1670-1683)'''; Index https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol8/index/essvol8L.html :Leach, Leech, ::John, :*8 (1670-1683):72, :*8 (1670-1683):74, :*8 (1670-1683):135, :*8 (1670-1683):148, :*8 (1670-1683):161, :*8 (1670-1683):187, :*8 (1670-1683):237. ::Lawrence, 20, 72, 162. ::Robert, 187, 318. ::Samuel, 3-5, 106, 235, 307, 358, 394, 434. ::Sarah, 72. '''Leach in 9 (1683-1686)'''; Index https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol9/index/essvol9L.html :Leach, Leache, ::John, :*9 (1683-1686):331 (court held at Ipswich, 30 September 1684); digital images, [https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol9/images/essex331.html ''Scholars' Lab of the University of Virginia Library''], "John Batcheldor of Salem, dying intestate, administration upon the estate was granted to Zachariah Herrick, Petter Woodbery and John Leach, who brought in an inventory amounting to 677li. 5s. 11d. Court ordered the estate to be settled at next November court." :*9 (1683-1686):378 (court held at Salem, 25 November 1684); digital images, [https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol9/images/essex378.html ''Scholars' Lab of the University of Virginia Library''], "Ho--John Leech [one line down from Lt. Rich Leach], 25 [acres] 00-00-06," in a record. :*9 (1683-1686):380 (court held at Salem, 25 November 1684); digital images, [https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol9/images/essex380.html ''Scholars' Lab of the University of Virginia Library''], Jno Leach [one line down from Capt. Rich Leach] 00-02-06, in an accounting. :*9 (1683-1686):385 (court held at Salem, 25 November 1684); digital images, [https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol9/images/essex385.html ''Scholars' Lab of the University of Virginia Library''], "00-05-00 Jno Leach [one line down from Capt Richd Leach] 01-00-00," in an accounting. :*9 (1683-1686):388 (court held at Salem, 25 November 1684); digital images, [https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol9/images/essex388.html ''Scholars' Lab of the University of Virginia Library''], another accounting; John Leach appears one line above entry for Lieut. Richd Leach. :*9 (1683-1686):389 (court held at Salem, 25 November 1684); digital images, [https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol9/images/essex389.html ''Scholars' Lab of the University of Virginia Library''], "John Leach ... 25 [acres], 00-00-06," in a list of "Unimproved Lands in his Ward" (entry for John is one line below Leut Richdd Leach ... 75 [acres]. 00-01-06." :*9 (1683-1686):439 (court held at Ipswich, 31 March 1685); digital images, [https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol9/images/essex439.html ''Scholars' Lab of the University of Virginia Library''], "John Lea[ch], aged about sixty-nine years, testified that he heard John Norman sell the ten acre lot to Mr. Hugh Peters, minister, and he had heard Arabella, wife of John Norman say Mr. Peters paid for the land and showed a waistcoat she had on, etc., about 1650. And that ever since Mr. Peters went away, which was about 162, etc. Sworn January 26, 1684, before John Hathorne, assistant." :*9 (1683-1686):459-460 (court held at Salem, 30 June 1685); digital images, [https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol9/images/essex459.html ''Scholars' Lab of the University of Virginia Library''], presented a town record dated 23 July 1678 about the thousand years lease of the "town comons of Ryall Side," to a goup incuding "Jno. Leach, son of Richard Leach," excepting 44 acres which as to be used by a group including "Liut. Richd Leach, Jno Leach ..." :*9 (1683-1686):460 [above] :*9 (1683-1686):517 (court held at Salem, 30 June 1685); digital images, [https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol9/images/essex517.html ''Scholars' Lab of the University of Virginia Library''], "Inquest, dated 8:3:1685, returned upon the death of Mary Jacobs, daughter of George Jacobs, jr., of Saem, by Capt. Richard Leach, Lieut. John Putnam, Sarg. John Leach, Jacob Barny, Joshuah Ree, Jeremy Wats, Petter Cloys, Jonathan Putnam, Edward Bishop, jr., Daniell Ree, Thomas Raiment and Israell Porter, who declared 'the child came by its death by falling into A well and drowened.'" ::Richard, :*9 (1683-1686):[https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol9/images/essex378.html 378] (taxes; Lt.), :*9 (1683-1686):[https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol9/images/essex380.html 380] (taxes; Capt), :*9 (1683-1686):[https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol9/images/essex385.html 385] (land tax; Capt.), :*9 (1683-1686):[https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol9/images/essex388.html 388] (land taxes; Lieut), :*9 (1683-1686):[https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol9/images/essex389.html 389] (land tax; Lieut), :*9 (1683-1686):[https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol9/images/essex438.html 438] court held at Ipswich, Mar. 31, 1685, Testified as Capt. Richard Leach, aged about sixty-seven ..., sworn 4 February 1684/5, in the case of John Norman of Salem v. Benja. Orne of Salem :*9 (1683-1686):[https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol9/images/essex459.html 459] (thousand years lease), :*9 (1683-1686):[https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/Essex/vol9/images/essex517.html 517] (Inquest, 8 : 3 : 1685). ::Robert, 77, 80. ::Samuel, 41, 77-79, 129, 541, 566. ==Sources==

==WikiTree Pages of Interest== *[[Leach-114|Lawrence Leach (abt.1577-bef.1662)]] *[[Leach-2541|John Leach Sr. (abt.1577-abt.1659)]] (brother of Lawrence) *[[Leach-305|Clement Leach (1607-1688)]] (son of Lawrence) *[[Leach-304|Robert Leach Sr (bef.1614-bef.1674)]] (son of Lawrence) *[[Leach-311|John Leach (bef.1616-aft.1685)]] (son of Lawrence) *[[Leach-309|Richard Leach (bef.1619-bef.1687)]] (son of Lawrence) *[[Leach-307|Margaret Leach (bef.1621-1713)]] (daughter of Lawrence) *[[Leach-310|Rachel (Leach) Goldthwaite (bef.1621-aft.1683)]] (daughter of Lawrence) *[[Space:Leach_in_Essex_County_Records_and_Files|Leach in Essex County Records and Files]] *[[Space:Leach_Baptisms_at_Salem|Leach Baptisms at Salem]] *[[Space:Richard_Leach_Child_List_Research_2023|Richard Leach Child List Research 2023]] *2023 G2G, [https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/1547526/working-to-devise-the-children-of-richard-2-and-john-2-leach Working to devise the children of Richard^2 and John^2 Leach]. ==Bibliographic Notes== *Robert F. Henderson and James R. Henderson, "English Origins of Lawrence Leach of Salem Massachusetts," ''New England Historical and Genealogical Register'', 162 (2008): 98-100; digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB202/i/11682/98/143392641 ''AmericanAncestors'']. *Robert Charles Anderson, ''The Great Migration Begins: Immigrants to New England 1620-1633, Volumes I-III'', 3 vols. (Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1995), 2:1161-1164 (Lawrence Leach); digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB393/i/12107/1161/235189175 ''AmericanAncestors'']. *Citing "Beverly VR 2:158 and EQC 4:103,"Robert Charles Anderson, ''The Great Migration Begins: Immigrants to New England 1620-1633, Volumes I-III.'', 3 vols., paginated continuously (Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1995), 910-914 (Henry Herrick) at 912-913 (Joseph Herrick); digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB393/i/12107/912/23895271 ''AmericanAncestors'']. *Robert Charles Anderson, ''The Great Migration Begins: Immigrants to New England 1620-1633, Volumes I-III'', 3 vols. (Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1995), 2:1063-1065 (Edward Ireson) at 1065 (Benjamin/Benoni); digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB393/i/12107/1065/235189175 ''AmericanAncestors'']. *Robert Charles Anderson, George F. Sanborn, Jr., and Melinde Lutz Sanborn., ''The Great Migration, Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Volume II, C-F'' (Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2001), 164-169 (Henry Collins) at 168; digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB115/i/7373/168/22175169 ''AmericanAncestors'']. *George M. Bodge, "Soldiers in King Phillips War", ''The New England Historical and Genealogical Register'', 37 (1883):[https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/t6457z42d?urlappend=%3Bseq=65 61]-76 (I), [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/t6457z42d?urlappend=%3Bseq=176 170]-189 (II); [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/t6457z42d?urlappend=%3Bseq=284 278]-285 (III). [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/t6457z42d?urlappend=%3Bseq=374 362]-374 (IV); 38 (1884):[https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/t41s93q63?urlappend=%3Bseq=50 34]-46 (V), [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/t41s93q63?urlappend=%3Bseq=237 217]-227 (VI), [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/t41s93q63?urlappend=%3Bseq=347 325]-339 (VII), [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/t41s93q63?urlappend=%3Bseq=451 429]-444 (VIII); 39 (1885): [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/s2j8hfvhmmk?urlappend=%3Bseq=80 74]-78 (IX), [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/s2j8hfvhmmk?urlappend=%3Bseq=185 175]-179 (X), [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/s2j8hfvhmmk?urlappend=%3Bseq=269 255]-260 (XI), [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/s2j8hfvhmmk?urlappend=%3Bseq=394 378]-383 (XII); 40 (1886): [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/s23kzrn2v5s?urlappend=%3Bseq=79 75]-93 (XIII), [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/s23kzrn2v5s?urlappend=%3Bseq=196 182]-192 (XIV), [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/s23kzrn2v5s?urlappend=%3Bseq=329 313]-320 (XV), [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/s23kzrn2v5s?urlappend=%3Bseq=409 391]-406 (XVI); 41 (1887): [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/s20sgtk8tds?urlappend=%3Bseq=79 70]-80 (XVII), [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/s20sgtk8tds?urlappend=%3Bseq=212 201]-218 (XVIII), [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/s20sgtk8tds?urlappend=%3Bseq=285 271]-278 (XIX), [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/s20sgtk8tds?urlappend=%3Bseq=418 402]-410 (XX); 42 (1888):[https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/t71w7rn27?urlappend=%3Bseq=102 94]-102 (XXI). [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/t71w7rn27?urlappend=%3Bseq=196 185]-197 (XXII), [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/t71w7rn27?urlappend=%3Bseq=297 285]-299 (XXII), [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/t71w7rn27?urlappend=%3Bseq=377 363]- 368 (XXIII); 43 (1889):[https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/s2c3vkxr9mc?urlappend=%3Bseq=67 64]-79 (XXIV), [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/s2c3vkxr9mc?urlappend=%3Bseq=199 193]-198 (XXV), [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/s2c3vkxr9mc?urlappend=%3Bseq=267 259]-279 (XXVI), [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/s2c3vkxr9mc?urlappend=%3Bseq=359 349]-354 (XXVII); 44 (1890):[https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/t76v30g32?urlappend=%3Bseq=61 61]-71 (XXVIII), [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/t76v30g32?urlappend=%3Bseq=145 141]-147 (XXIX), [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/t76v30g32?urlappend=%3Bseq=274 270]-279 (XXX). [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiuo.ark:/13960/t76v30g32?urlappend=%3Bseq=381 373]-381 (XXXI); digital images, ''HathiTrust''. See related, :*[https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100281889 ''HathiTrust''] (11 pp.) :*WikiTree Source page, [[Space:Soldiers_in_King_Philip%27s_War|Soldiers in King Philip's War]]; :*GeneJ Source Page, [[Space:Bodge--Soldiers_in_King_Phillips_War|Bodge--Soldiers in King Phillips War]]. :*[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/491408/?offset=0#page=1&viewer=picture&o=&n=0&q= ''FamilySearch''] (534 images) :*[https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/102629158 ''HathiTrust''] (1906), ends at p. 501 in index. ==Errors in Print== Frederick Odell Conant, ''A History and Genealogy of the Contant Family in England and America ...'' (Portland, Me. : Private print. [Press of Harris & Williams] 1887), 131 (Lot Conant child list), 135-136 (4-- Sarah Conant); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/njp.32101060072509?urlappend=%3Bseq=175%3Bownerid=27021597769496904-185 ''Hathi Trust'']. :Note. Has ten children in the child list for John/Sarah--these seem to be all the children baptized to a father John, AND most of the children baptized to "Sister Le[a/e]h." :WikiTree's linked children @ 2023 mostly (?) follow Conant (1887), except that some of the old style dates have note been transferred properly (ala, 7th mo. on WikiTree as July, rather than September, etc.). :Has Roger Conant will, dated 1 [March] 1677[/8]. See [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/njp.32101060072509?urlappend=%3Bseq=161%3Bownerid=27021597769496904-171 ''HathiTrust'']. Supposedly has Sarah with one son and four daughters. See [[Space:Roger_Conant_Will_1677|Roger Conant Will, 1677[/8]]]. Fayette Phelps Leach, ''Lawrence Leach of Salem Massachusetts and some of His Descendants'', 3 vols. (East Highgate, Vermont: F. P. Leach, 1924-1926); see [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001597727 ''HathiTrust'' catalog entry]. : 1:3-4 (Lawrence^1 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=7%3Bownerid=3244421-11 ''HathiTrust'']. :1:4-5 (Robert^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=8%3Bownerid=3244421-12 ''HathiTrust'']. :1:5-6 (John^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=9%3Bownerid=3244421-13 ''HathiTrust'']. :1:6 (Richard^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=10%3Bownerid=3244421-14 ''HathiTrust'']. ==Vital Records== See [[Space:Leach_Baptisms_at_Salem|Leach Baptisms at Salem]] QuickLinks-- *Joe Cochoit, "Massachusetts VR to 1850"; web content, [https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Massachusetts_VR_to_1850 ''WikiTree'']. *Leach--in Beverly Town Clerk Compilations, [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GRSJ-33L?i=282&cc=2061550 ''FamilySearch'']. *Salem at [https://ma-vitalrecords.org/MA/Essex/Salem/ ''The Massachusetts VR Project'']. *Tan Books--Salem--v. 1-6, ''Vital Records of Salem, Massachusetts to the End of the Year 1849,'' 6 vols. (Salem, Mass., The Essex institute, 1916-1925), see [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/102835225 ''HathiTrust'' catalog entry]. :*1--births, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015013533347?urlappend=%3Bseq=5%3Bownerid=13510798889958374-9 A-L]; Leach @ 1-514-515 [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015013533347?urlappend=%3Bseq=520%3Bownerid=13510798889958374-558 ''HathiTrust'']; Leech @ 519, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015013533347?urlappend=%3Bseq=525%3Bownerid=13510798889958374-563 ''HathiTrust'']. :*2--births, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015009326813?urlappend=%3Bseq=5%3Bownerid=13510798889959078-9 M-Z+] :*3--marriages, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015010394081?urlappend=%3Bseq=7%3Bownerid=13510798889960277-11 A-L], Leach/Leache @ 594-597 [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015010394081?urlappend=%3Bseq=600%3Bownerid=13510798889960277-800 ''HathiTrust'']; Leech @ 601, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015010394081?urlappend=%3Bseq=607%3Bownerid=13510798890022545-655 ''HathiTrust'']. :*4--marriages, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015019183006?urlappend=%3Bseq=5%3Bownerid=13510798889961443-11 M-Z+] :*5--deaths, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015019173072?urlappend=%3Bseq=11%3Bownerid=13510798882214088-15 A-L], Leach @ 395-396, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015019173072?urlappend=%3Bseq=495%3Bownerid=13510798882214088-485 ''HathiTrust'']; Leech @ 399-400, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015019173072?urlappend=%3Bseq=499%3Bownerid=13510798882214088-489 ''HathiTrust'']. :*6--deaths, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015020645845?urlappend=%3Bseq=7%3Bownerid=13510798882227035-11 M-Z+] *[https://www.americanancestors.org/search/databasesearch/191/massachusetts-vital-records-1841-1910 Massachusetts: Vital Records, 1841-1910]. ==Noteworthy Probate/Estate Related== *George Francis Dow, ''The Probate Records of Essex County, Massachusetts'', 3 vols. (Salem, Mass., Essex Institute, 1916-1920), 1::288-289 (Estate of John Leach, Sr. of Salem); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.32044011414679?urlappend=%3Bseq=313%3Bownerid=27021597765516368-317 ''HathiTrust'']. *George Francis Dow, ''The Probate Records of Essex County, Massachusetts'', 3 vols. (Salem, Mass., Essex Institute, 1916-1920), 1::388-389 (Estate of Lawrence Leach of Salem); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.32044011414679?urlappend=%3Bseq=413%3Bownerid=27021597765516368-417 ''HathiTrust'']. *George Francis Dow, ''The Probate Records of Essex County, Massachusetts'', 3 vols. (Salem, Mass., Essex Institute, 1916-1920), 1::389-390 (Estate of Ann Fuller of Salem?); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.32044011414679?urlappend=%3Bseq=414%3Bownerid=27021597765516368-418 ''HathiTrust'']. *For [[Space:Roger_Conant_Will_1677|Roger Conant Will, 1677[/8]]], see Frederick Odell Conant. ''A History and Genealogy of the Conant Family in England and America'' (Portland, Me. : Private print. [Press of Harris & Williams] 1887), [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/njp.32101060072509?urlappend=%3Bseq=135%3Bownerid=27021597769496904-143 99]-128 (Roger^1 Conant) at 123-125; digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/njp.32101060072509?urlappend=%3Bseq=162%3Bownerid=27021597769496904-172 ''HathiTrust''], [https://archive.org/details/historygenealogy00cona/page/123/mode/1up?view=theater ''InternetArchive'']. *Ira J. Patch, "Abstracts from the Wills, Inventories, &c. on file in the office of the clerk of courts, Salem, Massachusetts," ''Essex Institute Historical Collections'', 4:174 (Rich'd Leach, 1687); digital images, [https://archive.org/details/essexinstitutehi04esseuoft/page/174/mode/1up ''InternetArchive'']. *Richard Leach 1685 will, "Suffolk County (Massachusetts) probate records, 1636-1899," 10:153-155; digital images, [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9Y5-RYB5 ''FamilySearch''], FSL film 584130, digital collection (DGS) 7703073, images 89-90; dated "this Seaventeenth of Jun : One Thousand Six Hundred Eighty and five." *George Francis Dow, ''The Probate Records of Essex County, Massachusetts'', 3 vols. (Salem, Mass., Essex Institute, 1916-1920), 3:103-104 (Estate of Samuel Putham); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/coo1.ark:/13960/t04x5w564?urlappend=%3Bseq=121 ''HathiTrust''], inventory of the estate by Jacob Barney and Joshua Rae taken 17 November 1676. sworn by Elizabeth the relict, 29 : 9 : 1676, the same date on which she was appointed adminisratrix; agreement dated 22 March 1676/7, between Nathaniel Putnam and his daughter-in-law, Eleisabeth Putham regarding the estate, signed by the parties and by Richard Leech; witnesses Thomas Fuller and Joshua Rae; allowed by the court 27 : 4: 1677; Dow cites "Essex County Quarterly Court Files, vol. 26, leaf 22," Salem Quarterly Court Records, vol. 5, leaf 107," and "Essex County Quarterly Court Files, vol. 26, leaf 127," . *Benjamin Ireson 1705 probate file, case 14619 (7 pp.), ''Essex County, MA: Probate File Papers, 1638-1881''; database and digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB515/rd/13769/14619-co1/245446470 ''AmericanAncestors'']. Despite that Eleanor Tucker (1995) claimed that Mary was not mentioned in the estate settlement ([https://www.americanancestors.org/DB396/i/12786/13/24564174 TAG 15:13, by subscription]), that 29 November 1705 settlement appears to provide for her widow's thirds ([https://www.americanancestors.org/DB515/i/13769/14619-co4/30243141 filmed page 4 of the file]). *John Leach 1718 probate file, case 16486 (8 pp.), ''Essex County, MA: Probate File Papers, 1638-1881''; database and digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB515/rd/13778/16486-co1/245618701 ''AmericanAncestors''], for cover sheet to "Last will and testament of John Leach, late of Salem, deceased 1718 March 24" (filmed page 4). ==Salem Town Records== Sidney Perley and Martha O. Howes, ''Town records of Salem, Massachusetts'', 3 vols. (Salem, Mass.: The Essex Institute, 1869-1934), :Volume 1 (1634-1659); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/loc.ark:/13960/t8kd2219s?urlappend=%3Bseq=7 ''HathiTrust'']. 237-238 (Leach in index); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/msu.31293106691060?urlappend=%3Bseq=244%3Bownerid=13510798902928638-250 ''HathiTrust'']. *Goodman, :*1 (1634-1659):26, :*1 (1634-1659):57, :*1 (1634-1659):124 *John, :* 1 (1634-1659):[https://hdl.handle.net/2027/msu.31293106691060?urlappend=%3Bseq=29%3Bownerid=13510798902928638-35 23], :*1 (1634-1659):[https://hdl.handle.net/2027/msu.31293106691060?urlappend=%3Bseq=39%3Bownerid=13510798902928638-45 33], :*1 (1634-1659):76, :*1 (1634-1659):95, :*1 (1634-1659):102, :*1 (1634-1659):226 *John, Jr., :*1 (1634-1659):23 (Anno : 1636); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/msu.31293106691060?urlappend=%3Bseq=29%3Bownerid=13510798902928638-35 ''HathiTrust'']; :*1 (1634-1659):227 (14 : 10 mo. 57); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/msu.31293106691060?urlappend=%3Bseq=233%3Bownerid=13510798902928638-239 ''HathiTrust'']. *Lawrence, :*1 (1634-1659):9. :*1 (1634-1659):19. :*1 (1634-1659):27. :*1 (1634-1659):33. :*1 (1634-1659):34. :*1 (1634-1659):37. :*1 (1634-1659):38, :*1 (1634-1659):44-47, :*1 (1634-1659):77, :*1 (1634-1659):79, :*1 (1634-1659):80, :*1 (1634-1659):82-95, :*1 (1634-1659):103, :*1 (1634-1659):105, :*1 (1634-1659):113, :*1 (1634-1659):114, :*1 (1634-1659):124, :*1 (1634-1659):139, :*1 (1634-1659):145, :*1 (1634-1659):154, :*1 (1634-1659):207. *Richard, :*1 (1634-1659):95 (11 : 10 mo. 1639, general meeting); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/msu.31293106691060?urlappend=%3Bseq=101%3Bownerid=13510798902928638-107 ''HathiTrust''], "Graunted to Richard Leach 4 acres of land lying next to John Leach his 10 acre lott." :*1 (1634-1659):192 (20 : 4 mo. : 1656, general town meeting); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/msu.31293106691060?urlappend=%3Bseq=198%3Bownerid=13510798902928638-204 ''HathiTrust''], Richard Leach chosen to serve on "ye Jury of Trialls ye next Countie Court." :*1 (1634-1659):214 (22 : 1 mo. 57-8); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/msu.31293106691060?urlappend=%3Bseq=220%3Bownerid=13510798902928638-226 ''HathiTrust''], Rich Leech among those for whom the "South Gallery" was set aside for them to be seated. *Robert, :*1 (1634-1659):19, :*1 (1634-1659):23, :*1 (1634-1659):33, :*1 (1634-1659):103. *Leach's Mill, :*1 (1634-1659):207. :Volume 2 (1659-1680); digtial images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/coo1.ark:/13960/t6tx3x90j?urlappend=%3Bseq=9 ''HathiTrust'']. 344 (Leach in index); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/coo1.ark:/13960/t6tx3x90j?urlappend=%3Bseq=356 ''HathiTrust'']. *Lieutenant, :*257, :*259, :*271, :*273, :*275, :*282-284, :*287, :*291, :*323. *Sergeant, :*72, :*94, :*142, :*187, :*193, :*196, :*198, :*199, :*269. *John, :*179, :*252-254, :*282, :*283, :*286, :*289, :*308, :*318. *Lawrence, 2, 296, 301, 307. *Richard, :*15, :*18, :*65, :*69, :*70, :*79, :*91, :*116, :*127, :*149, :*156, :*164, :*168, :*179, :*180, :*191, :*193, :*252, :*253, :*258, :*259, :*269, :*280, :*283, :*288, :*296, :*301-301 (28 April 1679); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/coo1.ark:/13960/t6tx3x90j?urlappend=%3Bseq=313 ''HathiTrust'']. Rich. Leech was one of six men of Salem who, together with six men of Beverly, had been appointed by the towns' selectmen to go "In perambulation" and re-establish the boundaries between the two towns. :*312 (November 1679/Meeting of the Selectmen); https://hdl.handle.net/2027/coo1.ark:/13960/t6tx3x90j?urlappend=%3Bseq=324, "Chofen For Tythingmen," including "Lt. Richd Leach for Royall Syde." :*319. an accounting, https://hdl.handle.net/2027/coo1.ark:/13960/t6tx3x90j?urlappend=%3Bseq=331 *Robert, 142. *Leach's hill, 180, 193. :Volume 3 (1680-1691); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uc1.31210003670633?urlappend=%3Bseq=5%3Bownerid=13510798903983442-9 ''HathiTrust'']. 278 (Leach in index); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uc1.31210003670633?urlappend=%3Bseq=286%3Bownerid=13510798903983442-290 ''HathiTrust'']. *----, 132, 134. *Capt. :*3 (1680-1691):148 (22 : 12.85/meeting of the Select men); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uc1.31210003670633?urlappend=%3Bseq=156%3Bownerid=13510798903983442-160 ''HathiTrust''], "Capt. Leach is abated 5/ out of his ministr Rate to Const Trask." :*3 (1680-1691):159 (5 Aprill 1686/meeting of the Select men); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uc1.31210003670633?urlappend=%3Bseq=166%3Bownerid=13510798903983442-170 ''HathiTrust''], for worke don att Crane Riuer, 17-9-85, Capt Leach, 3 days work ... pd Trask 0-6-0; also Sergent Jno Leach, 9 days & Cattle, pd Trask, 1-4-0. :*3 (1680-1691):165 (23 August 86/Meeting of the Select men); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uc1.31210003670633?urlappend=%3Bseq=173%3Bownerid=13510798903983442-177 ''HathiTrust''], Capt. Leach name appears on a list of men "apoyned to bee Jury-men : being free holders ..." *Sergeant, 3 (1680-1691):218 (28 : 11 mo 1690/91/meeting of ye Select men); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uc1.31210003670633?urlappend=%3Bseq=226%3Bownerid=13510798903983442-230 ''HathiTrust''], "Recd of Sergt Leach for his part of Rent of Ryal Side ... 5-01-0." *John, :*3 (1680-1691):21, :*3 (1680-1691):41, :*3 (1680-1691): 45, :*3 (1680-1691):49, :*3 (1680-1691):52, :*3 (1680-1691):64, :*3 (1680-1691):79, :*3 (1680-1691):80, :*3 (1680-1691):85, :*3 (1680-1691):93, :*3 (1680-1691):100, :*3 (1680-1691):114, :*3 (1680-1691):122, :*3 (1680-1691):124, :*3 (1680-1691):134, :*3 (1680-1691):140, :*3 (1680-1691):143, :*3 (1680-1691):144, :*3 (1680-1691):146, :*3 (1680-1691):157, :*3 (1680-1691):159, :*3 (1680-1691):165, :*3 (1680-1691):174-176 (17 January 1686/"Selekt Men" meeting); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uc1.31210003670633?urlappend=%3Bseq=182%3Bownerid=13510798903983442-186 ''HathiTrust''], Acct of Abatements made ... 17 January 1686, includes "Sergt Jno Leech"; "31-11-86 mr Jno Leach Creditr by 5l 0s 6d, mony for his part of Rent for Ryall Side & 6d for his father for his 4 acer Lott. Is all 5L 1s 0d."; aslo, another accounting. :*3 (1680-1691):179, :*3 (1680-1691):180, :*3 (1680-1691):184, :*3 (1680-1691):187, :*3 (1680-1691):189, :*3 (1680-1691):193, :*3 (1680-1691):194, :*3 (1680-1691):203, :*3 (1680-1691):210, :*3 (1680-1691):236, :*3 (1680-1691):243, :*3 (1680-1691):247 (18 May 1691/town meeting); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uc1.31210003670633?urlappend=%3Bseq=255%3Bownerid=13510798903983442-259 ''HathiTrust''],"Sergt Jno Leach" chosen to "serue on ye Jewry of Tryalls next June Court." , :*3 (1680-1691):252 (16-9 mo.-1691/town meeting); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uc1.31210003670633?urlappend=%3Bseq=260%3Bownerid=13510798903983442-264 ''HathiTrust''], "Sergt Jno Leach," among those chosen for "grand Jurers." :*3 (1680-1691):256 (27-11-1691/2-meeting of selectmen); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uc1.31210003670633?urlappend=%3Bseq=264%3Bownerid=13510798903983442-268 ''HathiTrust''], "Rec'd of Sergt Jno Leach for his pt Rent of Ryal Side ... 5.01.0," listed with several others, all of Ryal Side. *Jo[seph], 61, 64. *Richard, 46 (7 Nov 81/Meeting of Selectmen); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uc1.31210003670633?urlappend=%3Bseq=54%3Bownerid=13510798903983442-58 ''HathiTrust''], "Lt. John Puttnam and Lt Rich. Leach & Ensn Israell Porter ... Chosen ... to laye out the high way att ye Village from the Meeting house to mr. Bayleys Corner ..." ==History of Salem== Sidney Perley, ''The History of Salem Massachusetts, 1626-1716'', 3 vols (Salem, Mass., S. Perley, 1924-28); see [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/006784546 ''HathiTrust'' catalog entry]. :Volume 1 (1626-1637); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uva.x000920352?urlappend=%3Bseq=5%3Bownerid=17512885-4 ''HathiTrust'']. 503 (Leach in index); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uva.x000920352?urlappend=%3Bseq=557%3Bownerid=17512885-556 ''HathiTrust'']. Select entries, *Lawrence, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uva.x000920352?urlappend=%3Bseq=140%3Bownerid=17512885-139 118], 127, 197, 293, 316, 318, 352, 353, 355, 419, 423, 428, 454, 459, 463. *Elizabeth, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uva.x000920352?urlappend=%3Bseq=140%3Bownerid=17512885-139 118], 119, 353. *Richard, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uva.x000920352?urlappend=%3Bseq=140%3Bownerid=17512885-139 118], 119 *Robert, 95, 370, 375, 454, 456, 463. *John, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uva.x000920352?urlappend=%3Bseq=101%3Bownerid=17512885-100 79], [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uva.x000920352?urlappend=%3Bseq=140%3Bownerid=17512885-139 118], 119, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uva.x000920352?urlappend=%3Bseq=469%3Bownerid=17512885-468 419], [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uva.x000920352?urlappend=%3Bseq=509%3Bownerid=17512885-508 456] (Appendix A/Book of Land Grants), [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uva.x000920352?urlappend=%3Bseq=515%3Bownerid=17512885-514 461] (Appendix B/Land Grants B). *Samuel, 88, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uva.x000920352?urlappend=%3Bseq=140%3Bownerid=17512885-139 118], 119, 353, 370 *Sarah, 79, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uva.x000920352?urlappend=%3Bseq=140%3Bownerid=17512885-139 118], 119, 306. *Mary, 95, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uva.x000920352?urlappend=%3Bseq=140%3Bownerid=17512885-139 118], 119, 446. *Mary S., 78 *Hannah, 88, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uva.x000920352?urlappend=%3Bseq=140%3Bownerid=17512885-139 118], 119 *Rachel, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uva.x000920352?urlappend=%3Bseq=140%3Bownerid=17512885-139 118], 119, 356. *Rembember, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uva.x000920352?urlappend=%3Bseq=140%3Bownerid=17512885-139 118] :Volume 2 (1638-1670); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uva.x000756038?urlappend=%3Bseq=7%3Bownerid=17498809-6 ''HathiTrust'']. :Volume 3 (1671-1716); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uva.x000756039?urlappend=%3Bseq=5%3Bownerid=17498857-4 ''HathiTrust'']. ==Records of Massachusetts Bay Colony== Nathaniel B. Shurtleff, ''Records of the Governor and Company of the Massachusetts Bay in New England'', 5 vols. in 6 (Boston : W. White, printer to the commonwealth, 1853-1854); see [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100768627 ''HathiTrust'' catalog entry]. *1 (1628-1641):441 (Leach in index); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/coo.31924026109789?urlappend=%3Bseq=476 ''HathiTrust''], Leach, Leech, ::Laurence, :*1 (1628-1641):81 (Court of Assistants, holden att Boston, Novembr 9th, 1630); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/coo.31924026109789?urlappend=%3Bseq=115 ''HathiTrust''], "Laurence Leach" is among several on "A Jury impannell for the Tryall of Walter Palmer, concerning the Death of Austin Bratcher." Others are "Mr Edmond Lockwood, Wilm Rockewell, Christopher Conant, Willm Phelps, Wilm Gallard, John Hoskins, Rich : Morris, Willm Balston, Willm Cheesbrough, John Page, John Balshe." "The jury findes Walter Palmer not guilty of manslaughter, whereof hee stoode indicted, & soe the Court acquitts him." :*1 (1628-1641):386-396 at 394 (Appendix/Letter from Govenor Craddock to John Endicott, 17 April 1629, from Gravesend); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/coo.31924026109789?urlappend=%3Bseq=429 ''HathiTrust''], ::

Wee desire you to take note of one Lawrence Leech, whom we haue found a careful and painful man, and wee doubt not but hee will continue his dilligence ; lett him haue deserving respect.

*2 (1642-1649):319 (index); digital images [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/coo1.ark:/13960/t3903b90q?urlappend=%3Bseq=340 ''HathiTrust''], found no Leach/Leech. *3 (1644-1657):478 (index); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/coo1.ark:/13960/t50g47z5c?urlappend=%3Bseq=502 ''HathiTrust''], found no Leach/Leech. *4 (1/1650-1660):491 (index); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/coo1.ark:/13960/t8rb7n71d?urlappend=%3Bseq=509 ''HathiTrust''], found no Leach/Leech. *4 (2/1661-1674):616-617 (index), digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/coo1.ark:/13960/t0ks78v05?urlappend=%3Bseq=635 ''HathiTrust''], found no Leach/Leech. *5 (1674-1686):578 (Leach in index); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/coo1.ark:/13960/t1qf98t11?urlappend=%3Bseq=596 ''HathiTrust''], :*5 (1674-1686):223 (28 May 1679/Lauence Leaches medow); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/coo1.ark:/13960/t1qf98t11?urlappend=%3Bseq=241 ''HathiTrust''], mention of his property, "Whereas [on] October 2, 1678, [a committee was appointed to determine] a diuissionall line [between Wenham, Beuerly, & Village] ... and Seene Salems grant of township & bounds to Beuerly to be from the east side of Bass Ryuer to Wenham ljne at a pine stump by a swap runing out of Laurenc Leaches meadow, and so to Manchester ljne ... " :*5 (1674-1686):33 (12 May 1675); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/coo1.ark:/13960/t1qf98t11?urlappend=%3Bseq=51 ''HathiTrust''], "It is ordered, that Richard Leach be leftennt, & John Pickering ensigne, to the second foote company in Salem, vnder the conduct of Capt John Coruin." :*5 (1674-1686):172 (22 October 1677); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/coo1.ark:/13960/t1qf98t11?urlappend=%3Bseq=190 ''HathiTrust'']. "In ansr to the peticon of Salem villagers for a foote company, it is ordered, that all those of the sajd village that live on the west side of Ipsuich road may be freed from Capt Corwins company, & shall ve exercised at home by Leiftennt Richard Leech, who is hereby appointed their leftennt, leaving it to the militia of Salem to bound the two companys of Salem." :*5 (1674-1686):394 (30 March 1683); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/coo1.ark:/13960/t1qf98t11?urlappend=%3Bseq=412 ''HathiTrust'']. "Leiftennt Richard Leach is appointed captaine of the ffoote company at Salem Village, & Nathaniel Putnam to be leftennt." ==Records and Files of Essex County== See [[Space:Leach_in_Essex_County_Records_and_Files|Leach in Essex County Records and Files]] George Frances Dow, ''Records and Files of the Quarterly Courts of Essex County, Massachusetts'', 9 vols. (Salem, Mass. : Essex institute, 1911-1975), volumes 1-8; catalog entry, [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/008574615 ''HathiTrust'']. George Frances Dow, ''Records and Files of the Quarterly Courts of Essex County, Massachusetts'', 9 vols. (Salem, Mass. : Essex institute, 1911-1975), volume 9 ==Essex Antiquarian== ==Select Entries--Essex County Deeds== *Early grantees, Leach, etc., FSL film 862801, digital collection (DGS) 7462602 (Had-Pix), begins at image 235 of 545, [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89ZZ-BFTT?i=234&cc=2106411&cat=209907 ''FamilySearch]. *Early grantors, Leach, etc., FSL film 866004, digital collection (DGS) 7462642 (Fos-Nix), begins at image 482 of 724, [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99ZZ-YPG3?i=481&cc=2106411&cat=209907 ''FamilySearch'']. *Select Entries, :*1669/4 mo. 20--John et al (agreement)--3:54/--- https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9ZZ-BDXG?i=543&cc=2106411&cat=209907 :*1669/8 mo. 5--John to John Dodg Jr--3:68/Beverly, Salem. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9ZZ-BD6R?i=566&cc=2106411&cat=209907 :* 1673/11 mo. 17--John et al (Indenture)--4:48/Salem? https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9ZZ-BPJR?i=78&cc=2106411&cat=209907 :*1718/Jan 1--Sarah et al to John Leach--35:178/Salem https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9Z8-MF6P?i=488&cc=2106411&cat=209907 :*1682/Apr 4--Elizabeth Exec^x to Richard Leach--6:44/Salem?; Elizabeth Leach, widdow and executrix to Richard Leach, Essex County (Massachusetts) Deeds 6:44, dated 22 January 1670, recorded 4 April 1682, in "Massachusetts Land Records, 1620-1986"; digital images, [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99ZZ-135R?i=182&cc=2106411&cat=209907 ''FamilySearch''], FSL film 866017, digital collection (DGS) 7462655 ([Essex] Deeds, v. 6-7 1681-1687), image 183 of 839, as below. Acknowledged by Elizabeth 16 : 3 mo. 71. Next recorded deed is 6:45 (image 184-185 of 839) is John Smale to John Leach , Jr., son of Richard Leach, dated 20 March 1682/2, recorded 20 March 1681/2. ::

... Elizabeth Leach of Salem ... widdow : executrix unto ye estate of Laurance Leach deceased, for & in consideration of fourteene pounds secured to be pd unto my daughter Rachell Golthwright have bargained & sold ... unto Rich'd Leach of ye same towne, all of my part of ye meddow being fifteene acres ... that lyeth in the greate fresh meddow comonly caled Leach's meddow lying betweene ye land of Joseph Porter & ye great pine swamp (only five acres excepted).

:*1657/1 mo 18--Richard et al Caveat--1:37/Salem? Lurrance Leach to Richard Leach (Caution/Caveat), Essex County (Massachusetts) Deeds, 1:37, act of 14 December 1643, recorded 8 : 1 mo.: 1657/8, in "Massachusetts Land Records, 1620-1986"; digital images, [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99ZZ-BC19?i=88&cc=2106411&cat=209907 ''FamilySearch''], FSL film 866015, digital collection (DGS) 7462653 ([Essex] Deeds, v. 1-3 1639-1658), image 89 of 763, ::

A caution for Richard Leach whoe had given him by his father--Lurrance Leach his farme on Riall side that joyneth to Jacob Barney both upland and salt marsh, only reserving for his particular use soe much as is needful during his & his wives life time, and after their decease, the said Richard Leach & his heirs forever wholly to have ye same as by a writing bearing date 14 December 1643 doth appear. Nath. Felton was witness to ye writing.

:*1662/5 mo 29--Richard et al Deposition--2:46/--; John Porter Senyr (Deposition), Essex County (Massachusetts) Deeds, 2:46, dated 23 : 4 mo : 62, recorded 29 : 5 : 62, in "Massachusetts Land Records, 1620-1986"; digital images, [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89ZZ-B61K?i=270&cc=2106411&cat=209907 ''FamilySearch''], FSL film 866015, digital collection (DGS) 7462653 ([Essex] Deeds, v. 1-3 1639-1658), image 271 of 763; record of Lawrence Leach's nuncupative will. :*1681/July 19--Richard et al to Christopher Waller--6:9/Salem; Richard, Sarah and John Leach to Christopher Waller, dated 10 August 1667, recorded 19 July 1681, Essex County (Massachusetts) Deeds, 6:9, in "Massachusetts Land Records, 1620-1986"; digital images, [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9ZZ-BYKB?i=62&cc=2106411&cat=209907 ''FamilySearch''], FSL film 866017, digital collection (DGS) 7462655 ([Essex] Deeds, v. 6-7 1681-1687), image 63-64 of 839; signed by Richard Leach, Sarah Leach and John Leach, ::

... Richard Leach of Salem ... with ye consent of my wife wife & John Leach my son" [sold to] Christopher Waller ... one dwelling house & orchard, together with twenty acres ... of upland & medow ... within ye township of Salem in a place caled ye north feild & being bounded .... on ye northeast with ye river which runneth up toward the farme sometime belonging to the Worshipfull Jon Endecott late Gov'r ...

:*1693/Feb9--Richard et al Deposition--9:255/Salem; Capt. Richard Leaches Deposition, sworn 4 February 1684/5, recorded 9 February 1693/4 in "Massachusetts Land Records, 1620-1986"; digital images, [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9ZZ-BRWD?i=679&cc=2106411&cat=209907 ''FamilySearch''], FSL film 866018, digital collection (DGS) 7462656 ([Essex) Deeds, v. 8-9 1687-1694), image 680-681 of 721, "Capt. Richard Leach aged about Sixty Seauen years ..." :*1674/12 mo. 26--Sarah (ux John Sr) to John Bachelor Jr--4:100/Salem https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89ZZ-BR6Y?i=167&cc=2106411&cat=209907 :*1681/July 19--Sarah et al to Christopher Waller--6:9/Salem https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9ZZ-BYKB?i=62&cc=2106411&cat=209907 :*1718/Jan 1--Sarah et al. to John Leach--35:178/Salem; Richard Leach to John Leach, dated 4 April 1676, recorded 1 January 1718, in "Massachusetts Land Records, 1620-1986"; digital images, [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9Z8-MF6P?i=488&cc=2106411&cat=209907 ''FamilySearch''], FSL film 866029, digital collection (DGS) 7463272 ([Essex]) Deeds, v. 34-35 1717-1720), image 489-490 of 597. *Early grantees, Ireson, etc., FSL film 862801, digital collection (DGS) 7462602 (Had-Pix), begins at image 142 of 545, [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9ZZ-BFHM?i=141&cc=2106411&cat=209907 ''FamilySearch]. *Early grantors, Ireson, etc., FSL film 866004, digital collection (DGS) 7462642 (Fos-Nix), begins at image 360 of 724, [https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99ZZ-Y5NM?i=359&cc=2106411&cat=209907 ''FamilySearch'']. :*1737/Mar 24--Benjamin est. to Edward Ireson--74:116/Lynn https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9ZZ-1JHT?i=130&cc=2106411&cat=209907 :*1737/Mar 24--Benjamin est. to Edward Ireson--75:164/Lynn :*1739/Apr 10--1737/Mar 24--Benjamin est. to Ebenezer Nutting--81:1/Lynn? :*1739/June 21--1737/Mar 24--Benjamin est. to Joseph Hendley--78:38/Marblehead :*1740/Dec 22--Benjamin est. to Edward Ireson--81:85/Lynn? :*1741/Dec 24--Benjamin est. to Samuel Ireson et al.--82:52/Marblehead :*1741/Dec 24--Benjamin est. to Ebenezer Nutting--83:72/Lynn, Marblehead ==New England Marriages== *https://www.americanancestors.org/search/database-search?lastname=Leach&database=New%20England%20Marriages%20to%201700&searchPage=databasesearch&exactRecordType=true *Leach-_____ (Lawrence) 1605 marriage, ''New England Marriages Prior to 1700'', 3 vols. (Boston, Mass.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2015), 2:932 (Leach); database and digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB1568/rd/21175/932/426894154 ''AmericanAncestors''] ... See also [[Space:Sources-Torrey|Sources-Torrey]]. *Leach-_____ (John Leach Sr); ''New England Marriages Prior to 1700'', 3 vols. (Boston, Mass.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2015), 2:931 (Leach); database and digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB1568/rd/21175/931/426894146 ''AmericanAncestors''], he is John Leach Sr. (1658); no other data. *Leach (John)-Fuller (wrong) 1648 marriage, ''New England Marriages Prior to 1700'', 3 vols. (Boston, Mass.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2015), 2:931 (Leach); database and digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB1568/rd/21175/932/426894150 ''AmericanAncestors''], he is John Leach (____-1662), she is 1/wf [Sarah FULLER?] (wrong) (?1629-1681±); marriage is by 1648, 1643, by 1643?; 3 ch bp 1648; location is Salem; works consulted as "Reg. 109:227; Salem 1:79, 178; Leach 1:5; Farr Anc. 186; Balch 24, 28; Warren (,5) 166; Dawes-Gates 2:227; Essex Ant. 6:30, 110; Warner-Harrington 140." See also [[Space:Sources-Torrey|Sources-Torrey]]. :*Reg. 109:227; :*Salem 1:79, 178; :*Leach 1:5--Fayette Phelps Leach, ''Lawrence Leach of Salem Massachusetts and some of His Descendants'', 3 vols. (East Highgate, Vermont: F. P. Leach, 1924-1926); see [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001597727 ''HathiTrust'' catalog entry]. ::: 1:3-4 (Lawrence^1 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=7%3Bownerid=3244421-11 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:4-5 (Robert^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=8%3Bownerid=3244421-12 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:5-6 (John^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=9%3Bownerid=3244421-13 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:6 (Richard^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=10%3Bownerid=3244421-14 ''HathiTrust'']. :*Farr Anc. 186; :*Balch 24, 28; :*Warren (,5) 166; :*Dawes-Gates 2:227; :*Essex Ant. 6:30, 110; :*Warner-Harrington 140 :*Reg. 109:227; Arthur Adams, "Memoirs of the deceased members of the New England Historic Genealogical Society," ''The New England Historical and Genealogical Register'', 109 (1955):227 (Augustus Leach Searle); digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB202/i/11601/227/0 ''AmericanAncestors'']. :*Salem 1:79, 178; :*Leach 1:5--Fayette Phelps Leach, ''Lawrence Leach of Salem Massachusetts and some of His Descendants'', 3 vols. (East Highgate, Vermont: F. P. Leach, 1924-1926); see [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001597727 ''HathiTrust'' catalog entry]. ::: 1:3-4 (Lawrence^1 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=7%3Bownerid=3244421-11 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:4-5 (Robert^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=8%3Bownerid=3244421-12 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:5-6 (John^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=9%3Bownerid=3244421-13 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:6 (Richard^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=10%3Bownerid=3244421-14 ''HathiTrust'']. :*Farr Anc. 186; :*Balch 24, 28; :*Warren (,5) 166; :*Dawes-Gates 2:227; :*Essex Ant. 6:30, 110; :*Warner-Harrington 140 *Leach (Richard)-Fuller, ''New England Marriages Prior to 1700'', 3 vols. (Boston, Mass.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2015), 2:932 (Leach); database and digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB1568/rd/21175/932/426894156 ''AmericanAncestors''], he is Richard Leach (____-1687); she is [Sarah Fuller], marriage is be 1645, Salem; works consulted as "Salem 1:118; Leach 1:6; EIHC 1:92, 4:174; Fish Anc.; Tingley-Meyers 112; Farr Anc. 187." See also [[Space:Sources-Torrey|Sources-Torrey]]. :*Salem 1:118; :*Leach 1:6--Fayette Phelps Leach, ''Lawrence Leach of Salem Massachusetts and some of His Descendants'', 3 vols. (East Highgate, Vermont: F. P. Leach, 1924-1926); see [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001597727 ''HathiTrust'' catalog entry]. ::: 1:3-4 (Lawrence^1 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=7%3Bownerid=3244421-11 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:4-5 (Robert^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=8%3Bownerid=3244421-12 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:5-6 (John^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=9%3Bownerid=3244421-13 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:6 (Richard^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=10%3Bownerid=3244421-14 ''HathiTrust'']. :*EIHC 1:92, :*EIHC 4:174--Ira J. Patch, "Abstracts from the Wills, Inventories, &c. on file in the office of the clerk of courts, Salem, Massachusetts," ''Essex Institute Historical Collections'', 4:174 (Rich'd Leach, 1687); digital images, [https://archive.org/details/essexinstitutehi04esseuoft/page/174/mode/1up ''InternetArchive'']. :*Fish Anc.--[NOT FOUND] Frances Webster Fish, ''Ancestry of Frances Webster Fish'', typescript (Oakland, Calif., 1923) -- See perma entry/catalog, https://library.nehgs.org/record=b1083317 :*Tingley-Meyers 112; :*Farr Anc. 187 *Leach (Robert)-_____ 1655 mariage, ''New England Marriages Prior to 1700'', 3 vols. (Boston, Mass.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2015), 2:932 (Leach); database and digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB1568/rd/21175/932/426894158 ''AmericanAncestors''], he is Robert Leach (____-1674), she is Aice _____ (____-1691), marriage is by 1665, by 1655?, at Gloucester/Manchester, residing later at Manchester; she m/2 Robert Elwell 1676; works consulted as "Gloucester (1891) 17; Leach 1:4-5; Farr Anc. 186; Goldthwaite 40; Tingley-Meyers 86?; Putnam's Mag. 6:182." See also [[Space:Sources-Torrey|Sources-Torrey]]. :*Gloucester (1891) 17; :*Leach 1:4-5--Fayette Phelps Leach, ''Lawrence Leach of Salem Massachusetts and some of His Descendants'', 3 vols. (East Highgate, Vermont: F. P. Leach, 1924-1926); see [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001597727 ''HathiTrust'' catalog entry]. ::: 1:3-4 (Lawrence^1 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=7%3Bownerid=3244421-11 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:4-5 (Robert^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=8%3Bownerid=3244421-12 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:5-6 (John^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=9%3Bownerid=3244421-13 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:6 (Richard^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=10%3Bownerid=3244421-14 ''HathiTrust'']. :*Farr Anc. 186; :*Goldthwaite 40; :*Tingley-Meyers 86?; :*Putnam's Mag. 6:182 *Leach-Herrick 1665 marriage, ''New England Marriages Prior to 1700'', 3 vols. (Boston, Mass.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2015), 2:744 (Herrick); database and digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB1568/rd/21175/744/426927583 ''AmericanAncestors''], he is Joseph Herrick (1645-1718), she is 1/wf Sarah LEACH (1648-1674?), marriages is 7 Feb 1665, Beverly; works consulted as, "Leach 1:9; Driver 315; Fish Anc.; Dawes-Gates 2:424; EIHC 4:174; Farr Anc. 187." See also [[Space:Sources-Torrey|Sources-Torrey]]. :*Leach 1:9--Fayette Phelps Leach, ''Lawrence Leach of Salem Massachusetts and some of His Descendants'', 3 vols. (East Highgate, Vermont: F. P. Leach, 1924-1926); see [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001597727 ''HathiTrust'' catalog entry]. ::: 1:3-4 (Lawrence^1 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=7%3Bownerid=3244421-11 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:4-5 (Robert^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=8%3Bownerid=3244421-12 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:5-6 (John^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=9%3Bownerid=3244421-13 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:6 (Richard^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=10%3Bownerid=3244421-14 ''HathiTrust'']. :*Driver 315; :*Fish Anc.--[NOT FOUND] Frances Webster Fish, ''Ancestry of Frances Webster Fish'', typescript (Oakland, Calif., 1923) :*Dawes-Gates 2:424--Mary Walton Ferris, ''Dawes-Gates Ancestral Lines'', 2 vols. ([Milwaukee] Priv. print. [Wisconsin Cuneo Press] 1931-43 [v. 1, 1943]), 2:421-441 (Herrick) at 424; digial images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/wu.89066042367?urlappend=%3Bseq=26%3Bownerid=13510798886648332-28 ''HathiTrust'']. :*EIHC 4:174--Ira J. Patch, "Abstracts from the Wills, Inventories, &c. on file in the office of the clerk of courts, Salem, Massachusetts," ''Essex Institute Historical Collections'', 4:174 (Rich'd Leach, 1687); digital images, [https://archive.org/details/essexinstitutehi04esseuoft/page/174/mode/1up ''InternetArchive'']. :*Farr Anc. 187 *Leach-Flint 1667 marriage, ''New England Marriages Prior to 1700'', 3 vols. (Boston, Mass.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2015), 2:932 (Leach); database and digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB1568/rd/21175/932/426894149 ''AmericanAncestors''], Court Rec. May 20); works consulted as " Salem 2:276; Fish Anc.; Flint (1860) 8, 10; Leach 1:9; Tingley-Meyers 112; EIHC 62:28; Farr Anc. 186." See also [[Space:Sources-Torrey|Sources-Torrey]]. :*Salem 2:276; :*Fish Anc.--[NOT FOUND] Frances Webster Fish, ''Ancestry of Frances Webster Fish'', typescript (Oakland, Calif., 1923) :*Flint (1860) 8, 10; :*Leach 1:9--Fayette Phelps Leach, ''Lawrence Leach of Salem Massachusetts and some of His Descendants'', 3 vols. (East Highgate, Vermont: F. P. Leach, 1924-1926); see [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001597727 ''HathiTrust'' catalog entry]. ::: 1:3-4 (Lawrence^1 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=7%3Bownerid=3244421-11 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:4-5 (Robert^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=8%3Bownerid=3244421-12 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:5-6 (John^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=9%3Bownerid=3244421-13 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:6 (Richard^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=10%3Bownerid=3244421-14 ''HathiTrust'']. :*Tingley-Meyers 112; :*EIHC 62:28; :*Farr Anc. 186 *Leach-Putnam [bef] 1677 marriage, ''New England Marriages Prior to 1700'', 3 vols. (Boston, Mass.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2015), 2:1241 (Putnam); database and digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB1568/rd/21175/1241/426900902 ''AmericanAncestors''], He is Samuel Putnam (1653-1676), she is Elizabeth [LEACH], marriage is Salem; she m/2 Benjamin COLLINS 1677; works consulted as, "Salem 2:110; Putnam 55; Fish Anc.; R. Wheeler 74; EIHC 4:174." See also [[Space:Sources-Torrey|Sources-Torrey]]. :*Salem 2:110--Sidney Perley, ''The History of Salem Massachusetts, 1626-1716'', 3 vols (Salem, Mass., S. Perley, 1924-1928), 2 (1638-1670):109-110, 109n-111n at 109n-110n (Samuel^3 Putnam); digital images. [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uva.x000756038?urlappend=%3Bseq=134%3Bownerid=17498809-133 ''HathiTrust''], "Samuel Putnam^3; married Elizabeth _____; died in 1676; she married, second, Benjamin Collins of Lynn, Sept. 5, 1677; children : 1. Elizabeth^4; 2. Samuel^4. :*Putnam 55--Eben Putnam, ''A history of the Putnam family in England and America ...'', 2 vols. in 9 parts (Salem, Mass. : Salem Press Publishing and Printing co., 1891-1908), 1:55-56 (III-18. Samuel); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.32044011817988?urlappend=%3Bseq=147%3Bownerid=27021597765590403-157 ''HathiTrust'']. :*Fish Anc.--[NOT FOUND] Frances Webster Fish, ''Ancestry of Frances Webster Fish'', typescript (Oakland, Calif., 1923) :*R. Wheeler 74; :*EIHC 4:174--Ira J. Patch, "Abstracts from the Wills, Inventories, &c. on file in the office of the clerk of courts, Salem, Massachusetts," ''Essex Institute Historical Collections'', 4:174 (Rich'd Leach, 1687); digital images, [https://archive.org/details/essexinstitutehi04esseuoft/page/174/mode/1up ''InternetArchive'']. *Putnam-Collins 2677 marriage, ''New England Marriages Prior to 1700'', 3 vols. (Boston, Mass.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2015), 1:356 (Collins); database and digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB1568/rd/21174/356/426881535 ''AmericanAncestors''], he is Benjamin Collins, she is Elizabeth [LEACH] Putnam (1652-1730), w. Samuel; marriage is 5 September 1677; locations as Lynn/Colchester, CT; works consulted as "Salem 2:110; Fish Anc. 154; Leach 1:6; Putnam 55; EIHC 4:174; TAG 36:91." See also [[Space:Sources-Torrey|Sources-Torrey]]. :*Salem 2:110--Sidney Perley, ''The History of Salem Massachusetts, 1626-1716'', 3 vols (Salem, Mass., S. Perley, 1924-1928), 2 (1638-1670):109-110, 109n-111n at 109n-110n (Samuel^3 Putnam); digital images. [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uva.x000756038?urlappend=%3Bseq=134%3Bownerid=17498809-133 ''HathiTrust''], "Samuel Putnam^3; married Elizabeth _____; died in 1676; she married, second, Benjamin Collins of Lynn, Sept. 5, 1677; children : 1. Elizabeth^4; 2. Samuel^4. :*Fish Anc. 154--[NOT FOUND] Frances Webster Fish, ''Ancestry of Frances Webster Fish'', typescript (Oakland, Calif., 1923) :*Leach 1:6--Fayette Phelps Leach, ''Lawrence Leach of Salem Massachusetts and some of His Descendants'', 3 vols. (East Highgate, Vermont: F. P. Leach, 1924-1926); see [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001597727 ''HathiTrust'' catalog entry]. ::: 1:3-4 (Lawrence^1 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=7%3Bownerid=3244421-11 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:4-5 (Robert^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=8%3Bownerid=3244421-12 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:5-6 (John^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=9%3Bownerid=3244421-13 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:6 (Richard^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=10%3Bownerid=3244421-14 ''HathiTrust'']. :*Putnam 55--Eben Putnam, ''A history of the Putnam family in England and America ...'', 2 vols. in 9 parts (Salem, Mass. : Salem Press Publishing and Printing co., 1891-1908), 1:55-56 (III-18. Samuel); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.32044011817988?urlappend=%3Bseq=147%3Bownerid=27021597765590403-157 ''HathiTrust'']. :*EIHC 4:174--Ira J. Patch, "Abstracts from the Wills, Inventories, &c. on file in the office of the clerk of courts, Salem, Massachusetts," ''Essex Institute Historical Collections'', 4:174 (Rich'd Leach, 1687); digital images, [https://archive.org/details/essexinstitutehi04esseuoft/page/174/mode/1up ''InternetArchive'']. :*TAG 36:91--Frederick W. Wead, "The Family of Nathaniel^2 Kirtland," ''The American Genealogist'', 36 (1960):88-91 at 90-91 (Priscilla Kirtland); digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB283/i/11877/90/23571357 ''AmericanAncestors'']. Note: see [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB283/i/11878/42/0 TAG 37:42] (by subscription) for author's errata as to parentage of Elizabeth (Leach) (Putnam) Collins. *Leach-Ireston 1680 marriage, ''New England Marriages Prior to 1700'', 3 vols. (Boston, Mass.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2015), 2:838 (Ireson); database and digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB1568/rd/21175/838/426929581 ''AmericanAncestors''], he is Benjamin Ireston, she is Mary LEACH (1654-____); marriage is 1 August 1680, Lynn; works consulted as "Lynn Hist. 187; Leach 1:6; Fish Anc. 154; EIHC 4:174." See also [[Space:Sources-Torrey|Sources-Torrey]]. :*Lynn Hist. 187--Alonzo Lewis and James Newhall, ''History of Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, including Lynnfield, Saugus, Swampscott, and Nahant, 16219–[1893]'' (Lynn, Mass.: George C. Herbert, [1890]), 187 (Edward Ireson); digital images, [https://archive.org/details/historyoflynness01lewi/page/187/mode/1up?view=theater ''InternetArchive'']. :*Leach 1:6--Fayette Phelps Leach, ''Lawrence Leach of Salem Massachusetts and some of His Descendants'', 3 vols. (East Highgate, Vermont: F. P. Leach, 1924-1926); see [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001597727 ''HathiTrust'' catalog entry]. ::: 1:3-4 (Lawrence^1 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=7%3Bownerid=3244421-11 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:4-5 (Robert^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=8%3Bownerid=3244421-12 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:5-6 (John^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=9%3Bownerid=3244421-13 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:6 (Richard^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=10%3Bownerid=3244421-14 ''HathiTrust'']. :*Fish Anc. 154--[NOT FOUND] Frances Webster Fish, ''Ancestry of Frances Webster Fish'', typescript (Oakland, Calif., 1923) :*EIHC 4:174--Ira J. Patch, "Abstracts from the Wills, Inventories, &c. on file in the office of the clerk of courts, Salem, Massachusetts," ''Essex Institute Historical Collections'', 4:174 (Rich'd Leach, 1687); digital images, [https://archive.org/details/essexinstitutehi04esseuoft/page/174/mode/1up ''InternetArchive'']. *Leach-Day 1682 marriage, ''New England Marriages Prior to 1700'', 3 vols. (Boston, Mass.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2015), 1:433 (Day); database and digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB1568/rd/21174/433/426920740 ''AmericanAncestors''], he is John Day, marriage is 12 December 1681, Gloucester; works consulted as, "Gloucester 21, 79, 117; Leach 1:5; Tingley-Meyers 86." See also [[Space:Sources-Torrey|Sources-Torrey]]. :*Gloucester 21, 79, 117; :*Leach 1:5--Fayette Phelps Leach, ''Lawrence Leach of Salem Massachusetts and some of His Descendants'', 3 vols. (East Highgate, Vermont: F. P. Leach, 1924-1926); see [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001597727 ''HathiTrust'' catalog entry]. ::: 1:3-4 (Lawrence^1 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=7%3Bownerid=3244421-11 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:4-5 (Robert^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=8%3Bownerid=3244421-12 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:5-6 (John^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=9%3Bownerid=3244421-13 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:6 (Richard^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=10%3Bownerid=3244421-14 ''HathiTrust'']. :*Tingley-Meyers 86 *Leach-Rae 1686 marriage, ''New England Marriages Prior to 1700'', 3 vols. (Boston, Mass.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2015), 2:1251 (Rae); database and digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB1568/rd/21175/1251/426938632 ''AmericanAncestors''], he is Joshua Rae (1664-1710), she is Elizabeth LEACH (1668-____), marriage is October 168[?], 1685?, Salem; works consulted as "Salem 1:353; Leach 1:21; Farr Anc. 188." See also [[Space:Sources-Torrey|Sources-Torrey]]. :*Salem 1:353; :*Leach 1:21--Fayette Phelps Leach, ''Lawrence Leach of Salem Massachusetts and some of His Descendants'', 3 vols. (East Highgate, Vermont: F. P. Leach, 1924-1926); see [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001597727 ''HathiTrust'' catalog entry]. ::: 1:3-4 (Lawrence^1 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=7%3Bownerid=3244421-11 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:4-5 (Robert^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=8%3Bownerid=3244421-12 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:5-6 (John^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=9%3Bownerid=3244421-13 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:6 (Richard^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=10%3Bownerid=3244421-14 ''HathiTrust'']. :*Farr Anc. 188 *Leach-[?Edwards] 1690 marriage, ''New England Marriages Prior to 1700'', 3 vols. (Boston, Mass.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2015), 2:932 (Leach); database and digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB1568/rd/21175/932/426894150 ''AmericanAncestors''], he is John Leach; she is "Mary [?EDWARDS]," marriage is by 1680?, by 1690?; Salem"; works consulted as "Salem 2:140; Leach 1:9; Balch 24; Reg. 109:227." See also [[Space:Sources-Torrey|Sources-Torrey]]. :*Salem 2:140; :*Leach 1:9--Fayette Phelps Leach, ''Lawrence Leach of Salem Massachusetts and some of His Descendants'', 3 vols. (East Highgate, Vermont: F. P. Leach, 1924-1926); see [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001597727 ''HathiTrust'' catalog entry]. ::: 1:3-4 (Lawrence^1 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=7%3Bownerid=3244421-11 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:4-5 (Robert^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=8%3Bownerid=3244421-12 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:5-6 (John^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=9%3Bownerid=3244421-13 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:6 (Richard^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=10%3Bownerid=3244421-14 ''HathiTrust'']. :*Balch 24; :*Reg. 109:227. *Leach-Herrick 1691 marriage, ''New England Marriages Prior to 1700'', 3 vols. (Boston, Mass.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2015), 2:745 (Herrick); database and digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB1568/rd/21175/745/426927587 ''AmericanAncestors''], he is Samuel Herrick, she is Sarah Leach (1673-____), marriage is 15 March 1690/1, 15 May 1691, ?25 May 1691, location references are Beverly/Salem; works consulted as "Herrick 24; Leach 1:21; Fish Anc.; Dawes-Gates 2:429." See also [[Space:Sources-Torrey|Sources-Torrey]]. :*Herrick 24; :*Leach 1:21--Fayette Phelps Leach, ''Lawrence Leach of Salem Massachusetts and some of His Descendants'', 3 vols. (East Highgate, Vermont: F. P. Leach, 1924-1926); see [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001597727 ''HathiTrust'' catalog entry]. ::: 1:3-4 (Lawrence^1 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=7%3Bownerid=3244421-11 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:4-5 (Robert^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=8%3Bownerid=3244421-12 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:5-6 (John^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=9%3Bownerid=3244421-13 ''HathiTrust'']. :::1:6 (Richard^2 Leach); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015015382289?urlappend=%3Bseq=10%3Bownerid=3244421-14 ''HathiTrust'']. :*Fish Anc.--[NOT FOUND] Frances Webster Fish, ''Ancestry of Frances Webster Fish'', typescript (Oakland, Calif., 1923) :*Dawes-Gates 2:429--Mary Walton Ferris, ''Dawes-Gates Ancestral Lines'', 2 vols. ([Milwaukee] Priv. print. [Wisconsin Cuneo Press] 1931-43 [v. 1, 1943]), 2:421-441 (Herrick) at 429; digial images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/wu.89066042367?urlappend=%3Bseq=32%3Bownerid=13510798886648332-34 ''HathiTrust'']. ==Sources==

[[Waldron-105|Sarah Waldron (1668-)]]
[[Leach-7548|John Leach (abt.1653-abt.1688)]]
[[Goodwin-5803|Timothy Goodwin (abt.1661-1701)]]
[[Waldron-2106|John Waldron (abt.1635-)]]
[[Dolliver-18|Dorothy (Dolliver) Waldron (1636-)]]
[[Waldron-104|Elizabeth (Waldron) Leach]]
[[Leach-311|John Leach (bef.1616-aft.1685)]]
[[Conant-36|Sarah (Conant) Leach (abt.1628-abt.1681)]]
------ ==John Leach of Dedcom, England and Marblehead, Massachusetts== John Leach, of Dedcom, England;[1] died Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, 1688.[2] He married there 15 December 1683, as her first husband, Sarah Waldron.[1] She was born at Marblehead, March 1667/8, daughter of John and Dorothy (Dollever) Waldron.[3] Sarah married second, Marblehead, 7 Feb 1688/9,[4] as his second wife,[5] Timothy Goodwin, bp Charlestown, 8 June 1662;[6] d. Marblehead 25 Sept 1701,[7] son of Christopher Goodwin and Mary ____ [8] On 7 April 1680, a John Leach witnessed the sale of Marblehead property by Henry Trevitt to Richard Knott.[9] On Marblehead land acquired originally (1677) by Thomas Candigh, John Leach set out to construct a house. The lot was located "westerly of the dashes ...." and was unfinished at the time of Leach's death.[10] The Town of Marblehead conveyed the lot and house to Timothy Goodwin in 1691.[11] Inventory of the estate of John Leach, late of Marblehead, was filed 9 September 1695 by “Sarah Leach alias Goodwin,” administrator. The inventory totaled £69 25s 6d and valued his real estate at £25 10s. Disbursements included charges of £39, for “Bringing up the Child William for victuals and clothes 6--1⁄2 years.” Another £10 was claimed for “disburcem^t upon ye house & pd to workmen for finishing tho house.”[2] The estate of John Leach was later deemed insolvent.[12] The will of John Waldron, Sarah’s father, is dated 17 December 1701, proved 8 June 1702. He mentions wife/widow Dorothy and other family members including his daughter Goodwin. John Waldron comments about possible circumstances “to releive my daughter Goodwin in case of need ...” Among the heirs, he names two Leach grandchildren, John Leach and William Leach, and three Goodwin grandchildren, Mary Goodwin, Christopher Goodwin, and Samuel Goodwin.[14] No Leach children appear during this period in the vital records of Marblehead, and only the cost associated with William’s upbringing that is charged to the estate of John Leach (1695).[2][12] Just prior to the 1695 probate filing, on 29 April 1694, Timothy and Sarah Goodwin renewed the covenant at Marblehead. Sarah was baptized that day as were five related children. Of the five “Goodwin” children baptized at Marblehead First Congregational Church in 1694 to parent(s) Sarah Goodwin and/or Timothy and Sarah Goodwin,[13] only two, Mary Goodwin and Christopher Goodwin, are identified as the children of Timothy and Sarah (Waldron) Goodwin; another two of the children can be identified as those born to Sarah and her first husband, John Leach.[14] Still later, after 1694, other children were baptized at Marblehead to Timothy and/or Sarah.[15] In 1723/4, the "lawful children and heirs of Timothy Goodwin" were said to be Samuel Goodwin and Mary (Goodwin) Stacy.[16] Known children of John Leach and Sarah Waldron,
1. John Leach, born before 1688,[17] say 1685 (listed first in grandfather’s will); survived and is mentioned as a grandson “John Leach” in the will of John Waldron dated 17 Dec 1701.[14]
2. William Leach, born before 1688,[18] say 1687, and mentioned in the will of his grandfather, John Waldron;[14] d of Marblehead bef 13 June 1712, the date on which administration was granted to Sarah Goodwin, “Natural mother of William Leach Late of Marblehead Singleman fisherman, decd.”[19]
==Research Notes== '''Vital Records.''' ''Vital Records of Marblehead, Massachusetts, to the end of the year 1849'', 3 vols (1903- 1908), 1:210-213; digital images, [http://hdl.handle.net/2027/uva.x001127028?urlappend=%3Bseq=214 ''Hathi Trust'']; reports five “Goodwin” baptisms 29 April 1694, by which time Timothy and Sarah (Waldron) Goodwin had been married only about five years; parent(s) were listed in the baptismal records as Sarah or Timothy and Sarah, all citing “First Congregational Church records.” The five Goodwin Baptisms in 1694 are: :John, s. Sarah, p. 211 :William, s. Sarah, p. 213 :Mary, d. Timothy and Sarah, p. 211 :Christopher, s. Timothy and Sarah, p. 210 :Timothy, s. Timothy and Sarah, p. 213 Sarah’s children John Leach and William Leach, certainly those above baptized to “Sarah [Goodwin],” are named as grandchildren in the will of John Waldron dated 1701 (note 14); he also names grandchildren Mary Goodwin, Christopher Goodwin and Samuel Goodwin Information about the mother of Timothy Goodwin, bp 1694, is in question. While the baptismal record calls out the mother, Sarah, his name is not listed among the Goodwin grandchildren of John Waldron in his will of 1701 (note 14). Comments in both “Descendants of William Bartlett” (Essex Antiquarian 7:59) and ''The Genealogies and Estates of Charlestown'' 1:708 suggest Timothy Goodwin, Jr. was considered the grandson of both Robert Bartlett and William Nick, but these lineages have yet to be proven. '''Essex County Deeds, 1691 and 1708.''' The Timothy Goodwin baptized in 1694 is otherwise identified as the child of Timothy's first wife, Elizabeth, the the daughter of Robert Bartlett, Marblehead planter, by Essex County deeds in 1691 and 1708. :From a deed of 12 November 1691, “... in consideration of ye full sume of twenty eight pounds in money ... paid by Robert Bartlett of ye same place Planter viz nine pounds of ye sd sume for ye benefit & behoof of his grandchild Timothy Goodwin when he shall come of age by him given freely bestowed on ye sd child & nineteen pounds more by Timothy Goodwin Senr of ye same place (mason) & father of ye child [... thus we do sell ...] unto ye sd Timothy Goodwin Senr son in law to Robt Bartlett their heirs & asigns for ever ___ ye land [...] to have and to hold ye said lands ... belonging to him ye sd Timothy Gooden Senr. The whole till ye sd Timothy Gooden junr come to age & after that he one third to be held by Timothy Gooden junr and ye other two thirds by Timothy Gooden Senr & by their heirs and assigns for ever ...”[20] :In further deed of 23 July 1708, “Timothy Goodwin of Boston, joiner ... now of full age,” identified himself as grandson of Robert Bartlett, and son of Timothy Goodwin of Marblehead, deceased, when he sold ten acres of Marblehead land being “ye part of my fathers real estate & Lotted to me by his administratrix Sarah Goodwin Relict of Timothy Goodwin ...”[21][22] ==Sources== [1] Leach-Waldron 1683 marriage, Jay and Delene Holbrook and Holbrook Research Institute, ''Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988'' (Marblehead: Births, Marriages and Death) ); database and digital images by subscription, ''Ancestry.com'' {{Ancestry Image|2495|40143_268606__0139-00018}}, as entry from Marblehead Town Records (typescript, n.d., of ancient and/or Glover Broughton records). "John Leach of dedcom in England and Sarah Waldon were Maried the 15th day of December 1683." [2] John Leach, case 16485 (1695), 3 pp., "Essex County, MA: Probate File Papers, 1638--1840"; database and digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB515/rd/13778/16485-co1/245618698 ''AmericanAncestors'']; inventory filed 9 Sept 1695 includes accounting for rent and child care computed for a 6-1⁄2 year period (through the date of the inventory filing). [3] Waldron-Dollever 1653 marriage, Jay and Delene Holbrook and Holbrook Research Institute, ''Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988'' (Marblehead: Births, Marriages and Death); database and digital images by subscription, ''Ancestry.com'' {{Ancestry Image|2495|40143_268606__0139-00018}}, as entry from Marblehead Town Records (typescript, n.d., of ancient and/or Glover Broughton records). [4] Goodin-Leach 1683 marriage, ''Vital Records of Marblehead, Massachusetts, to the end of the year 1849'', 3 vols (1903- 1908), 2:172 (Goodin); digital images, [http://hdl.handle.net/2027/uva.x002185541?urlappend=%3Bseq=178 ''Hathi Trust'']; GOODIN, Timothy, and Sarah Leach, Feb. 7, 1688-9. [5] Jeff Cane, “Old Burial Hill, Marblehead”; gravestone photographs and transcriptions; [http://www.oldburialhill.org/between/between_row10b.html#timothy ''OldBurialHill.org'']; entries for (a) Elizabeth Goodwin, “wife to Timothy,” d. 3 July 1688, ae 18 yrs 11 mos; (b) Timothy Goodwin, d. 25 Sept 1701, “aged about 40”; both graves as “Between the Paths--Row 10.” [6] James F. Hunnewell and others, “Record-Book of the First Church in Charlestown,” _New England Historical and Genealogical Register_ 25 (1871):343; digital images, [https://archive.org/stream/newenglandhistor25wate#page/704/mode/2up ''InternetArchive'']; entry for Timothy, “the son of our sister Goodin.” [7] Timothy Goodwin 1701 death, ''Vital Records of Marblehead, Massachusetts, to the end of the year 1849'', 3 vols. (1903- 1908), 2:560 (Goodwin); digital images, [http://hdl.handle.net/2027/uva.x002185541?urlappend=%3Bseq=566 ''Hathi Trust'']; [Goodwin], “Timothy, Sept. 25, 1701, a. abt. 40 y.,” citing “gravestone record, Old Burying Hill cemetery.” See also Timothy Goodwin, case 11278 (1701), 5 pp., "Essex County, MA: Probate File Papers, 1638--1840," database and digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB515/rd/13766/11278-co1/245332762 ''AmericanAncestors'']. [8] Thomas Bellows Wyman, ''The Genealogies and Estates of Charlestown'', 2 vols. (1879), 1:414, 416; digital images, [https://archive.org/stream/genealogiesestat01wyma#page/414/mode/2up ''InternetArchive'']. [9] Henry Trevitt to Richard Knott dated 7 April 1680, "Massachusetts, Land Records, 1620-1986"; images,[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1961-36329-9396-18?cc=2106411&wc=M9QJ- N2G:n1107307132 ''FamilySearch''], Essex > Deeds 1673-1681 vol 4-5 > image 620 of 711, otherwise Essex County (Massachusetts) Deeds 5:360. [10] Sidney Perley, "Marblehead in the year 1700, No. 3," ''Essex Institute Historical Collections'', 46 (1910):238-9 for "Timothy Goodwin house”; digital images, [http://hdl.handle.net/2027/uva.x000375544?urlappend=%3Bseq=278 ''Hathi Trust'']. [11] Town of Marblehead to Timothy Goodwin, 30 March 1691, "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1627-2001"; digital images, [https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1961-31538-11042-1?cc=2061550&wc=M947- CSB:1339943410 ''FamilySearch'']; > Essex > Marblehead > Town records 1652--1710 vol 2 > image 32 of 72. [12] Timothy Goodwin and Sarah Goodwin to Nathaniel Walton, deed, "Massachusetts, Land Records, 1620-1986"; images, [https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-36328-18129-52?cc=2106411&wc=M9QJ- NHQ:1393060299 ''FamilySearch''], Essex > Deeds 1697-1700 vol 12-13 > image 353 of 538; refers to Superior Court at Salem, 12 November 1698; property appraised by Eleazor Ingalls and Richard Trevett. [13] "Goodwin" 1694 baptisms, ''Vital Records of Marblehead, Massachusetts, to the end of the year 1849'', 3 vols (1903- 1908), 1:210-213; digital images, [http://hdl.handle.net/2027/uva.x001127028?urlappend=%3Bseq=214 ''Hathi Trust''], all citing “First Congregational Church records." Note, baptisms 29 April 1694, by this time Timothy and Sarah (Waldron) Goodwin had been married only about five years; parent(s) were listed in the baptismal records as Sarah or Timothy and Sarah.” The five Goodwin Baptisms in 1694 are: John, s. Sarah, p. 211; William, s. Sarah, p. 213; Mary, d. Timothy and Sarah, p. 211; Christopher, s. Timothy and Sarah, p. 210; Timothy, s. Timothy and Sarah, p. 213. [14] John Waldron, case 28751 (1702), 6 pp., "Essex County, MA: Probate File Papers, 1638--1840," database and digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB515/rd/13883/28751-co1/248701386 ''AmericanAncestors'']; will dated 17 Dec 1701, proved 8 June 1702, mentions wife/widow Dorothy and other family members including his daughter Goodwin; recognizes circumstances “to releive my daughter Goodwin in case of need ...” and names grandchildren as heirs including “John Leach, William Leach, Mary Goodwin, Christopher Goodwin, and Samuel Goodwin.” [15] “Goodwin” baptisms (8) between 1694 and 1702, ''Vital Records of Marblehead, Massachusetts, to the end of the year 1849'', 3 vols (1903- 1908), 1:210-213; digital images, [http://hdl.handle.net/2027/uva.x001127028?urlappend=%3Bseq=214 ''Hathi Trust'']; parent(s) as Sarah, Timothy or Timothy and Sarah, all citing “First Congregational Church records.” In addition to the five children baptized 12 April 1694 (note 13), are those children listed, including a daughter, Sarah, baptized after the death of Timothy Goodwin (note 7). 15 Nov 1697, bp Nathaniel [Goodwin], s. Timothy, p. 212 24 Sept 1699, bp. Samuel [Goodwin], s. Timothy, p. 213 12 April 1702, bp. Sarah [Goodwin], d. Sarah, p. 212. [16] Goodwin and Stacey & Ux., deed of partition dated 13 March 1728 [''sic''] and endorsement dated 10 March 1723/4, recorded 14 April 1729, "Massachusetts Land Records, 1620-1986"; images, [https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9ZZ-BLBC?cc=2106411&wc=MCBG-XZ3%3A361613201%2C361914002 ''FamilySearch''], FHL film 866,038 DGS 7,463,281, image 60 of 592, otherwise Essex County (Massachusetts) Deeds 54:53 [17] His father, John Leach, having died in 1688 (note 2), William seems to have been listed as a Goodwin child in the baptismal record of 1694 (note 15). See [http://hdl.handle.net/2027/uva.x001127028?urlappend=%3Bseq=217 ''Hathi Trust''], [Goodwin], William, s. Sarah, bp Apr. 29, 1694. [18] His father, John Leach, having died in 1688 (note 2), John seems to be listed as a Goodwin child in the baptismal record of 1694 (note 15). See [http://hdl.handle.net/2027/uva.x001127028?urlappend=%3Bseq=215 ''Hathi Trust''], [Goodwin], John, s. Sarah, bp Apr. 29, 1694. [19] William Leach, case 16527 (1712), 3 pp., "Essex County, MA: Probate File Papers, 1638--1840"; database and digital images by subscription, [https://www.americanancestors.org/DB515/rd/13778/16527-co1/245619208 ''AmericanAncestors'']. [20] George Jackson [and Mary] to Timothy Goodwin deed, dated 12 November 1691, recorded 10 February 1691/2, "Massachusetts Land Records, 1620-1986"; images, [https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99ZZ-BY59?cc=2106411&wc=MCBG-S38%3A361613201%2C361853901 ''FamilySearch''], FHL film 866,018, DGS 7,462,656, image 457 of 721, otherwise Essex County (Massachusetts) Deeds 9:30. [21] Timothy Goodwin to John Waldron, deed dated 23 July 1708, recorded 2 April 1713, "Massachusetts Land Records, 1620-1986"; images, [https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99ZZ-B29C?cc=2106411&wc=MCBG-S27%3A361613201%2C361869101 ''FamilySearch''], FHL film 866,025, DGS 7,462,663, image 192 of 876, otherwise, Essex (Massachusetts) Deeds 25:184. [22] Various men, Timothy Goodwin, married about the time of the 1708 real estate transaction (note 21). Among the men of that name whose parentage should researched is Timothy Goodwin married December 1708 to Abigail Blunt, see (a) ''Report of the Record Commissioners of the City of Boston, containing the Boston Marriages from 1700 to 1751'' 28:18; and (b) “Goodwin, Blount,” query, ''Boston Evening Transcript'', February 25, 1907, p. [?14], c. 2. Latter reports his children, “born 1710-­1734, were: Timothy, Ann, Timothy, John, Nathaniel, Samuel, Abigail, Samuel, Elizabeth, William, Mary.”

Leadbelly is Meredith and David's cat. This is as close to children as we're ever going to get. Leadbelly doesn't like kids either and will run and hide at the sound of children's voices.

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The goal of this project is to bring together profiles of individuals who were associated with the Leamside Line, the railway that once went from Durham to Gateshead via Leamside, the tiny village in West Rainton that gave the line its name. Right now this project just has one member, me. I am [[Cowan-1848|Malcolm Cowan]]. Here are some of the tasks that I think need to be done. I'll be working on them, and could use your help. * * * Will you join me? Please post a comment here on this page, in [https://www.WikiTree.com/g2g G2G] using the project tag, or [https://www.WikiTree.com/index.php?title=Special:PrivateMessage&who=11644509 send me a private message]. Thanks!

William B. Atkinson, M.D., ''The Physicians and Surgeons of the United States'' (Philadelphia, C. Robson, 1878), 454 (Leander Firestone, Wooster, O.); digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/nyp.33433061845529?urlappend=%3Bseq=460%3Bownerid=1049316-464 ''Hathi Trust''], emphasis added as to genealogically significant items. ----- [[Firestone-324|Leander Firestone (1819-)]] ----- FIRESTONE, LEANDER, Wooster, O., was '''born in Wayne co., O., April 11th. 1819.''' His medical studies were pursued in the med. dep't, Western Reserve coll., and Jefferson med. coll., graduating at the Western Reserve coll. in 1845. He also received the degree of L.L. D. from the univ. of Ohio in 1874. He located himself first in Congress, Wayne co., O., removing to Newburg, in 1853, and to Wooster in 1856. He is a member of the Wayne co. med. soc.; Northwestern med. asso.; and Ohio State med. soc., has been its president; was a member of the Boston gynaecological soc., and is a member of the Am. med. asso. He is the author among other articles of "Fictional Diseases," "Degenerative Metamorphosis of Tissues," "Incompatible Remedies," "Epidemic Constitution of the Atmosphere," "Reciprocal Influences of the Body and Mind;" and "New Method of Treating Rheumatism Based on the Presence of Varied 'Materies Morbi." He held for three years the position of superintendent of the Northern Ohio lunatic asylum, and seventeen years prof. of the medical and surgical diseases of women, and six years prof. of anatomy and physiology, holding both chairs at the present time; and in the univ. of Wooster, O., and in its med. dept., located in Cleveland, O.

''Commemorative biographical record of Wayne County, Ohio, containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens, and of many of the early settled families ...'' (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1889), 358, 361-370 (Leander Firestone, M. D., LL. D., with portrait/image at [https://archive.org/details/commemorativebio00jh/page/n360/mode/1up 358+]; digital images, [https://archive.org/details/commemorativebio00jh/page/358/mode/1up ''InternetArchive''], emphasis added below as to genealogical significant items. ''Commemorative biographical record of Wayne County, Ohio, containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens, and of many of the early settled families ...'' (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1889), 358, 361-370; digitized text from, [https://www.loc.gov/item/rc01002241/ ''Library of Congress'']--modified for readability, below. ----- [[Firestone-324|Leander Firestone (1819-)]] ----- LEANDER FIRESTONE, M. D., LL. D. (deceased). The following sketch is from the pen of Ben. Douglass, of Wooster. Man's sociality of nature evinces itself in spite of all that can be said with abundant evidence, by this one fact, were there no other: The unspeak- able delight he takes in biography. — Carlyle. Lord Bacon expressed his regret that the lives of eminent men were not more frequently written; and added that, "though kings, princes and great personages be few, yet there are many excellent men who deserve better than vague reports and barren elegies." The history of the world is principally the record of conspicuous names and the biogra- phy of illustrious characters. The history of Rome is little more than the biography of twelve men who were contemporaries, and all enclosed within the walls of the Eternal City. No marvel that the proud metropolis that can boast of Julius Caesar, Pompey, Brutus, Cato, Atticus, Livy, Cicero, Horace, Yirgil, Hortensius, Augustus and Marcus Yarro, should aspire to the proud title of mistress of the world, and vaunt herself secure from all mortal wounds, save only those that might be inflicted in an evil hour by parricidal hands. Mankind delights to register the acts and syllables of men who risk investments in the thought exchanges of the world. The standard of civilization and the advancement of human progress has been made and determined by the augmentation in the proportion of those who achieve intellectual triumphs, and by a corresponding decrease in the ratio of those who are consecrated to pleasurable pursuits, and neglect the higher moral and mental development and discipline. The principle of leadership is acknowledged and universal. It commands our respect and veneration. Among the North American Indians each tribe has its oracular leader, who summons to the camp-lire the dusky faces, and regales them with chapters from the unwritten bible of savagery. When King Harold went westward, followed by the chosen men of Norway, to con- quer France and England, though his men were distinguished for wisdom and courage as a body, yet they recognized and rewarded the leadership of those most prominent in energy and valor. The true Briton of to-day venerates the names of Hengst and Horsa, his Saxon prototypes, for the inspiration and memory of their horsemanship is ever present at the boiling heats of Ascot and Newmarket. Through the grim galleries of the centuries, the Deity has spoken through his own chosen interpreters. It is the few indeed, who are genius-anointed. The lines of history from the first records of Grecian story to the moment when Elsinore heard the war moan along the distant sea, and, further on to later combats amidst hieroglyphic obelisks and near the shadow of the Sphynx, vividly expose the records of grand men who clenched opportunity and forced her to decree and command their triumph. In the progress of events marching on with power and grandeur, we discover the hand of Phidias among the features of the gods; the trowel of the Egyp- tians; the philosophy of Socrates and Plato; the swords of Ciesar and Alexander; the ora- tions of Cicero, Burke and Webster; the speculations of Newton, Copernicus and Kant; the metaphysical wisdom of Bacon and Locke; the prowess of Charlemagne, Murat and Sheridan; the achievements of Sir William Hunter and Sir Astley Cooper; the legal pro- fundity of Blackstone, Erskine and Story; the religious zeal of Baxter, Hooker and Bossuet; the military skill of Wellington, Von Moltke and Grant; the statesmanship and martial grandeur of Washington; the astute and overmastering sagacity and judg- ment of Lincoln; the romantic intrepidity of Columbus and Hudson; the grand poetic out- bursts of Sophocles, Homer, Shakespeare, Milton and Longfellow. Their lives, their thoughts and deeds have imparted stability, character, example and inspiration to human- ity and civilization, and, in their individual histories, in their recorded work and the thoughts they have furnished, can almost be found the material for a history of the race. Wherefore, it may properly and naturally be affirmed, that history may be contemplated as but the biography of a few earnest, toiling, self-reliant men. It has been said that the hardy growths of nature are those which battle the storms ; the fiercer the conflict the more robust becomes the trunk, and the deeper down do the roots descend. Man is biit a segment of nature. The successful one is not he who dreams or toys with images, but he who acts, and when we see a man who has hewn his way through difficulties and endured the storms of life from childhood, he is the strong man, the man of will and genius. Such was the subject of this memoir. Dr. Firestone was '''born in Salt Creek Township, Wayne Co., Ohio, April 11, 1819'''. His '''father, Daniel F. Firestone, removed from Beaver County, Penn., to Wayne County, in 1815'''. With him he remained until he was fourteen years old, performing such work as he could on the farm in the Slimmer, and attending the country school in the winter. He then entered the academy at Salem, Columbiana County, and under the tutorship of Mr. Mills and Mr. Kingsbury, received prelibations of that education which he had an ambition to acquire, but which was beyond his power to then attain. He thence went to Portage County, Ohio, where he contracted with a farmer for three months to chop cord wood, at three shillings per cord. His stout arras felled the forest monarchs., notwithstanding the lines of Morris: ::Wooilnian. spare tlitit tree,
::Touch not a single bough. Who knows but his youthful, imaginative and poetic mind, as he looked upon the prostrate oak, did not dwell on masts of navies in its ribs; of storms; of battles on the ocean; of the noble lyrics of the sea; of Robin Hood and his merry men; of old baronial halls with mellow light streaming through diamond-shaped panes upon floors of oak, and wain- scotings of carven oak? I doubt not that his boyish fancy saw all this. At the '''age of sixteen he returned to Wayne County, going to Chester Township, where, with his uncle, John Firestone, a few miles north of New Pittsburgh''', for two years, he made his home. He was penniless, but eager and earnest. The history of these two years could be given in a line — "The short and simple annals of the poor." Thrust upon his own resources, he became the architect of his own fortune. He toiled in the fields during the day, and after the drudgery of it was over, he devoted himself to his books by the light of the tire of kindlings carefully prepared as a substitute for lamp or candle. With him it had to be nothing, or, self-schooling, always the firm, sure sub- stratum upon which the successful student, whether at home or school, or at the univer- sity, must erect his superstructure. In whatever he engaged, whether in contact with the products of the soil, or the resistance of the forest, or in the path of mental improvement, he was distinguished for unquailing diligence and energy. Under such circumstances and surroundings he laid the basis of his education and life, and that a man who can thus educate himself, possesses intellectual morale, no one, however captious, will deny. During the winters of these two years spent with his uncle, he taught school, his first term being in the region now known as Perry Township, then in Wayne, but now in Ashland County. For his services he received S12 per month. He was now equipped for teaching, was a good grammarian and mathematician, exceeding, in fact, the stand- ard of the average English scholar. By the reading of standard authors, such as Tacitus and Plutarch, Hume and Gibbon, Shakespeare and Milton, Dr. Johnson and Field- ing, etc., which he had borrowed, he was introduced to the best style and thought of these brilliant writers, and in early life acquired a degree of familiarity with their language, and found sincere pleasure in the companionship of their reflections. Mean- time, he had not circumscribed the area of his studies to such as merely equipped him for the service of the teacher. His range of penetration and vision was lifted to wider and higher skies. He had been making periodical recitations to Rev. Thomas Beer, a scholarly Presbyterian minister of Ashland, familiarizing himself with botany, geology, philosophy, chemistry, and natural science in other departments. His inquiring mind impelled him to make researches in germs and plant-life, and its organic and inorganic nature, and into flowers, their organs and food, and the physiology of the vegetable world; to explore Olil Red Sandstone and the Cosmos; to sit with Plato in the academy, or Seneca at the Symposium of death; to wander with Silliman and Berzelius amid reactions and relations, the composition of substances and the mysterious laws of com- bination. At the age of nineteen, '''August 26, 1838, he was married to Miss Susan Firestone''', a lady of dignified and affable manner much esteemed by her acquaintances as a wife, mother, friend and Christian. The intimacy which resulted in this union was formed in early life, and his ardent attachment to his wife was evinced on all occasions to the period of his death. '''By this marriage eight children were born, five boys and three girls, all of whom are dead, except W. W. Firestone, M. D.''', who inherits many of the strong traits of his father, and under whose tutorage he studied his profession and its collateral sciences. At the age of twenty, Dr. Leander Firestone began the study of medicine with Dr. S. F. Day, a noted practitioner and eminent surgeon, under whose care and instruction he continued for three years, when be attended a course of lectures at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. When he received his diploma, unlike many students who re- linquish or abridge their reading and hours of study upon graduation, he realized that he was but ::An infant struggling on its mother's lap, and that he was just in the first stages of discipline which would ultimately enable him to grapple with the broad and almost illimitable field of medical and surgical literature. His passion for these investigations was manifested in his writhings in the grip of his first clench with life, and continued until time bad faintly blurred into gray back- ground the splendid picture of his former years. His steadfast assiduity and zeal in his professional work gave him the applause of co-laborers and brothers, and won him lead- ership where to win it was to be crowned ; won him believers and imitators, where to be imi- tated and to be recognized as an example, was to have attained to the eminence of human- ity's benefactor. But the time had come when he must lift his shield and bare his arm to "the sad, stern ministry of pain," and on March 28, 1841, he opened an office in the village of Congress, where he continued for thirteen years, acquiring a wide and remunerative practice, and a degree of popularity and eminence not confined to his visiting circuit. During this time, and expanding the horizon of his aims, he graduated from the Medical Department of the Western Reserve College, then located at Cleveland, Ohio, and in 18-17 was summoned to that institution as demonstrator ot anatomy, which position he held until 1853. Here he achieved new honor and distinction, and bore the reputation of being one of the most popular, fluent and instructive lecturers in the colleges. In the same year he was appointed first superintendent of Northern Ohio Asylum for the Insane, at Newburgh, now a part of the city of Cleveland. In 1859, being vice-president of the Ohio Medical Convention, then in session in Co- lumbus, Ohio, in the absence of the president he presided, appointing all the committees, and otherwise controlling its deliberations. June 7, of the same year, he was elected president of the convention, and "in remarks accepting the office tendered him, thanked the society in a brief but manly speech, and urged the members to consider carefully and earnestly the importance of the work before them."* June 13, 1860, he delivered his valedictory address to the Convention. In ISG-t he was promoted to the professorship of obstetrics and diseases of women in Charity Hospital Medical College, Cleveland, Ohio. In 1808 he was elected to the chair of surgery. In 1870 the college at Cleveland was made the medical department of Wooster University, where he continued as professor of obstetrics and the medical and surgical diseases of women, and class lecturer on anatomy, physiology and hygiene, to the students at Wooster University. June 24, 1874. the title of LL. D. was conferred upon him, at Athens, by the University of Ohio. Gov. William Allen appointed him, February 1, 1875, one of the trustees *From the Medical Report. for three years, of the Northern Ohio Hospital for the Insane. In 187S, Gov. Bishop designated him as superintendent of the Institution for the Insane at Columbus, Ohio, and during his administration of the office, he established a reputation in the public benevolent circles of the States, as being one of the successful and efficient professional and executive superintendents, of which any State might be consistently jealous. In private life he was characterized by great benevolence of character. Other re- markable traits were his disinterestedness, his regard for the rights and enjoyments of others, his generous disposition, his gentle and forbearing temper, his plain, easy and unostentatious manner. He was an unswerving friend and a delightful companion. In social circles he charmed with the grace and full, rich naturalness of his expression. "Con- versation to him was the music of the mind, an intellectual orchestra, where all the in- struments should have a part, but where none should play together." He was possessed of warm and wide and ardent sympathies, and his genial natiire unconsciously called for sympathy; yet, he was heroic and independent, and bore the occasional uneven fric- tions of circumstance with placid etpianimity and stately strength. He had the ability to sustain the mind's tone under adverse environments and preserve it sensitive to work, study, meilitatioa, nature and to God. In the relation of father and son, of husband, brother and friend, lie always displayed the highest excellencies of feeling and character. Expanding our view to the comprehensive circle of his personal friends, rarely did any man win a stronger hold upon the confidence of those with whom he was associated. He has with o(|ual propriety mingled in the free and open exchanges of private life, and sus- tained the dignity and honor of official station. In professional life we may speak of him in the language of eulogy employed l)y him on the death of Prof. Delamater, who occupied a chair in the medical college with Dr. Firestone: He was no ordinary man. Indeed he was a great man, in possession of learning without pedantry, and skill without ostentation. He never was known to harbor hatred or ill-will, had a pleasant smile of approbation and a word of encouragement and hope for everv man in the faithful discharge of his duty. He was eminent aa a physician, and his lectures were clear, forcible and logical. In conversation he was agreeable, instructive and illuminating, imparting pleasure and intelligence to all around him. The mementoes of his example are a rich boon to posterity, and, while benevolence, philanthropy, social order and religion survive, the virtues of this great and good man will shine in all the majesty of light. He was not a specialist in any branch of the profession, but in all of its apartments vindicated his title to pre-eminent distinction. In surgery he particularly excelled, and to bo an expert in that domain is to approximate the mastery of the profession, as in its several branches are compassed all the other departments of the healing art. In the sick room he seemed to engender and radiate health, as if he were the possessor of a superabundance of it. He was pervaded, if we may feebly reach out after a receding idea, with the mysterious odic force of the healer, which is above science and beyond experience and behind theory, and which we call magnetism, or vitality, or tact, or inspiration, according to our assimilating power in its presence, or our reverence for its mission. As a politician he had no full defined or cherished aspirations. He was a member of the Ohio Constitutional Convention of 1850-51 which assembled at the State Capitol, May 6, 1850, and of which Hon. William Medillwas president, W. H. Gill, secretary, and J. Y. Smith, reporter. It was composed of 115 officers and delegates, in which there were eight physicians besides himself. In his representative capacity it will be observed that Dr. Firestone aided by his vote and voice in advancing measures which, by legislation, were crystalized into the salutary laws of the State, and under which its citizens have been happy and prosperous for nearly forty years. It was, indeed, no paltry honor to occupy a seat in such a deliberative assembly, presided over by a subsequent governor of the State, and which was composed of the Ranneys. Groesbecks, Nashes, Kennons, Stan- berrys, Kirkwoods, and Peter Hitchcock, "the father of the Ohio bar," some of whom became supreme judges of the State, governors, authors in the law. United States Sena- tors and cabinet ministers. During his membership of the convention he participated act- ively in the discussion of questions before it for deliberation. He was a champion of the right of petition, the purity of the ballot, economy in the administration of the affairs of the State, advocating biennial sessions of the Legislature, and antagonizing the increase of salaries of public officials. He signalized his opposition to corporations in a speech, of June 11, which brought him to prominence, and fixed his status before the convention as an extemporaneous debater and orator. He exhibited an accurate and comprehensive knowledge of public affairs and great readiness and resources in disputation. A Dem- ocrat, and yet Republican in habits and principles, depending for the maintenance of his dignity upon the esteem of others, and not upon his own assumption, his manners at once conciliated the good will of the convention. When he was elected to this position he was a young man of thirty-two summers, the age of Lord Clive when he established the British power in India, and of Hannibal, when at Cannse, he dealt an almost annihilating blow at the Roman republic. He resigned his seat before the labors of the convention terminated, on account of a pressure of professional work demanding his exclusive time, when Elzy Wilson, of Ashland County, was chosen his successor. He kept thoroughly enlightened upon all the issues and matters of political interest before the public, and was a Democrat in his political affiliations. He was one of the best cami^aign orators in the Democratic organization in Ohio, and in several State and national conflicts he entered the arena with the avowed Titans of his party. In open assault he could lash his political enemies with a whip of scorpions, or punish them over a prostrate hero, as Marc Antony did Brutus over the dead body of Csesar. He was once a candidate for Congress, and came within a few votes of obtaining the nomina- tion, when Hon. H. H. Johnson was chosen and elected from this district. As a patriot his allegiance to his country is immutably written upon the record. When the first gun flung its iron challenge at Fort Sumter, as a true American, Dr. Firestone felt the insult. He realized that war was upon us, and with Dr. Holmes believed that "war is the surgery of crime," and that the disease of the nation was not functional but organic, and demanded the knife and not opiates and lotions. It must not be that the most beneficent of all governments must fall by the basest of all conspiracies. Better, if it must, that all should be pushed into that ocean whose astonished waves first felt the Mayflower's kiss and keel. There was no middle ground then: the conditions were for or against the Union. To bo a neutralist was to have pointed against you " the stony finger of Dante's awful Muse." Dr. Firestone at once declared for the Union, in prompt, eloquent, and unmistaken tones. On July 4, 1861, ten weeks after the red lights of war were kindled, he addressed his fellow citizens of Wooster and Wayne Counties, in a thrilling, patriotic and impas- sioned speech, from which we make a brief extract : Shall the dawn of some future 4th of July find your watch-towers abandoned, your altars overthrown, your banners forsaken, your smiling land devastated by a storm of ruin, your peaceful hamlets resounding with the maiden's shriek, your fertile hills and sunny plains scathed by havoc and death, trodden by foreign hirelings, and desolated by internal strife? Look through the world and show me a clime so proudly matured in the days of her youth. Shall the freedom won by the mightiest of nations in the days of her feebleness be lost in the hour of her might? Shall we permit the bright foliage and buds of promise to be stripped from the Tree of Liberty — its blooming beauty in the rich spring of unclouded glory, and the banner of Washington desolated and trampled in the dust! Perish the thought forever! That glorious banner that has waved in triumph amid the clash of arms and the din of battle, that has inspired the heart of heroes with deeds of noble daring, and been the antidote to danger at the head of charging squadrons, as they rushed with fearless tread to the field of death, must not be desecrated. That honored ensign, now the heirloom of the sons of freedom, consecrated through all coming time as a sacred memento of the dead, that has been baptized in blood, sanctified by the pure light of heaven, and wedded in undying memory with immortal names, illustrious deeds and ennobling recollections of all that true patriots deemed worthy of life or death, can never be desecrated by foreign foe, nor crushed beneath the heartless tread of a traitor's foot. Its sublime mission, its exalted destiny, is far higher and holier than this. The whirlwinds of war, of pestilence and devastation, may sweep the green earth, spreading destruction and death; proud monuments of grandeur may crumble into dust; but the glorious scintillations of living light and luster streaming from the starlit flag, like the countless lights in the constellation of heaven, are destined to shine on and on, illumining our hillsides and valleys, lighting the halls of genius and learning, penetrating the imperious sackcloth of bigotry, the veil of fanaticism, dissipating corruption, and challenging dissolution or decay. Let us, the heirs of hallowed birthrights, again renew our pledges here this day, that we will be faithful in the discharge of the duties entrusted to us. Let us vow that, these stately columns of American liberty, erected by our fathers, shall not be broken by the rash acts of their inconsiderate and ungrateful sons; but that they shall still tower in unparalleled grandeur, raising their heads upward, high above the loftiest summits of the world. Nor shall moss nor ivy outstrip the builder's hand, till a free, prosperous and patriotic people arise in their omnipotent might, and, amid the shoutings and acclamations of millions, lay the corner-stone of glory and renown. In 1861 he was chosen Chairman of the Wayne County Military Committee, which was empowered to appoint auxiliaries in the various townships to solicit donations, in cash and articles of food and wearing apparel, for the soldiers. It was authorized, also, to urge and encourage volunteering and report the names of those who desired to enlist in the military service. In this sphere of duty he was active and energetic, and beyond the fulfillment of these functions, he supplied appointments throughout the county and made the most intense and fervid war speeches. At the banquets and reunions of the old soldiers he was frequently present, and invariably extended encouragement to such occasions. His Decoration addresses were models of earnest, burning patriotic national devotion. Surely, if eloquence is lodged in the human soul, it should be aroused on that day, so prolific of gallant deeds and the memories of immortal heroes. The historian, Alison, relates that the statesmen of Athens, when they wished to arouse that tickle people to any great or heroic action, reminded them of the national glory of their ancestors and pointed to the Acropolis crowned with the monuments of their valor; and that the Swiss peasants, for live hundred years after the establishment of their independence, assembled on the fields of Morgarten and Laupen. and spread garlands over the graves of the fallen warriors, and prayed for the souls of those who had died for their country's freedom. In 1882, as president of the Decoration ceremonies at the cemetery he said : It is sorrow's day, and yet our mourning is mingled with some share of gladness in the reflection that those whom we mourn were the brave, honorable and manly, and fell with their armor on in the faithful discharge of their duty. Their sleep, but their deeds remain bright. They have fallen, but left a well-earned fame that will survive, unimpaired, the revolution of time. They commingle no more with companions they loved, enjoy no longer the pleasures and sweets of home, yet it is pleasing to know they left an undivided country, a Union preserved, a flag honored, and the constitution, as given b}' the fathers, respected. Among the fallen we recognize those who, as patriots, were fearless and devoted ; as gentlemen, polished and graceful ; as citizens, liberal and generous ; as hus- bands, kind and affectionate ; as fathers, tender and instructive; as Christians, consistent and pious, and as men, honest and brave. Flowers will be strewn on the sod beneath which slumbers the soldier in gray as well as the soldier in blue. This is in accordance with the promptings of the human heart, and would seem to be Nature's plan. The light of the sun, treasures of the clouds, pearls of the star-lit night, evening's zephyr and the fragrance of the flowers are distributed to all, and afford us lessons of wisdom, not alone on this occasion, but in every day life. As on Horeb, when the tempest, the flame and the earthquake had passed away, there came a still small voice ::That spake of peace, it spake of love, ::It spake as angels speak above, So here, this still small voice is pleading the cause of man. and that equal rights, under the law of love, sustained by the love of law, shall be the order throughout the federation of the world When these things shall have been accomplished in spirit and in truth, we may walk about our political Zion, and go around about her, tell the towers thereof, mark well her bulwarks, consider her palaces. In the domain of imagination and literary effort, genius had promised him her voice and the key to her sacred haunts, but in the rush and hurry of life he did not often court her smiles or seek her bower or wait the natural flowering of her thought. His muse was ready and sat near the Pierian waters. But, perhaps, the silence of the lover when he clasps his maiden is better than the passionate murmur of the song which celebrates her charms. He had the temper which animates the imaginative student and man. His intellect was dextrous, and, while he occasionally wrote genuine poetry, he indulged in rhyme like an apt craftsman who in different directions seeks to test his skill. His poems sort of grew and builded themselves. One of his best poetic ranges is represented in his Decoration poem of 1 882, which was published and widely circulated by the press. It was contemplated at one time to make it the national song of the Grand Army of the Republic. It is here subjoined: :Air; — " Oh, Wrap the Flag Around Me, Boys! " ::'Tis sorrow's day, the noisy din ::Of labor hushed to rest, ::Each face portrays the heart within ::With grief so deeply pressed. ::We mourn the loss of those we loved. ::The noble and the brave — ::Our hearts in sadness deeply moved ::We weep beside the grave. ::Chorus. ::Then strew sweet flowers upon the spot ::Where lie the true and brave ::Who dared to face the foeman's shot, ::Our country's flag to save. ::In battle's din their shouts were heard ::Upon the bloody field; ::From one to one they passed the word ::"The gray-coat foe must yield! " ::But O, alas! with heaving breast ::They met their dreadful doom, ::And now they sleep in peaceful rest ::Within the quiet tomb. ::Chorus: Then strew, etc. ::Let evergreens be lightly thrown ::Upon their last abode. — ::Fit emblems that the soul lives on, ::To praise its maker, God. ::Let soldiers sleep until the day ::The trump shall bid them rise; ::The victory sure, the battle won, ::Their home is in the skies. ::Chorus: Then strew, etc. He possessed, in a high degree, all the requisites for a successful and popular plat- form lecturer, and in ISOO, the Boston Literary Bureau requested permission to make appointments for him for the ensuing season, which was declined. His intellectual equipments would have served him grandly in such a field. He was familiar with the best thoughts of the best thinkers and writers. and believed that a book was the best anodyne for either suffering or solitude. There is always a pleasure in sympathetic propinquity to the utterances of a great aitthor. Reading his book is but opening his grave, pressing your ear to his coffin and whispering through his dust, to his finer spiritual hearing. We do not see him, yet, through embattlements of earth and sky and space we know and hear him. We must converse with the dead in the unsealed testament of their thoughts and live among the unreal. Gibbon asserted that he would not exchange his enjoyment of books for the riches of the Indies. Montesquieu affirmed there was no annoyance or vexation he could not fly from in his library. Lessing said that, if the alternatives were offered him by the Creator, to acquire knowledge immediately by intuition, or in his usual way, by laborious study, he would choose the latter, for study is itself a felicity. His readings were extensive and varied. He studied Rembrandt to learn how to enjoy the struggles of light and darkness: Wagner to appreciate certain musical effects; Dickens to give a whirl to his sentimentality: Mark Twain to flavor his humor; Emerson to kindle new light within; Edwards to catch glances of the spiritual world, and Chalmers and Hotlge that he might touch the chain that led on to the hiding places of the soul. His public addresses, lectures and magazine publications if collected would make several volumes. At the dedication of Arcadome Hall, December 18, 1857 (destroyed by tire March 23, 1874), he responded to the toast: "Our orator — whether at driving out a fever with jalap, or a fit of the blues with a joke, tuning up a bass fiddle or a broken constitution, he is always equal to the emergency, and like a true flint (as his Dutch name indicates), strikes fire every time the steel touches him." In this hall, January 12, 1858, he delivered one of his most scholarly and scientific lectures on the completion of the laying of the Atlantic cable, entitled " The Marriage of the Old and New World." The parties were living on the two sides of an ocean, and were married by extending their hands across it, and the telegraphic cable was the wedding tie. The lecture was thoroughly scientific, and its treatment of electricity, the method of its generation by friction and chemical action, and the ma- chinery constructed to develop and intensify the subtle agency, the galvanic battery, and the researches of Le Sage in 1774, to the triumphs of Morse in 1844, was lucid, elaborate and instructive. Among all of his public platform performances none were more popular or evinced a profounder thought, or a keener analysis of propositions and subject matter, or gave him a wider reputation, than his disquisition upon the Reciprocal Influence of Mind and Body. He had in contemplation and partially completed for publication, a work on Anatomy, Physiology and Hygiene, to be used as a text book in colleges and schools. He became a Free Mason, at Harrisville Lodge, Medina County, Ohio, in 1848, and was worshipful master of Ebenezer Lodge, Wooster. for eleven years. He was grand scribe of the Grand Chapter in 1860-61, and high priest of Wooster Chapter for fifteen years, and held the office until his death. In 1862 he was grand king of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons. He was a member of Massillou Commandery, No. 4, Knights Templar, for a number of years. At the laying of the corner stone of Wooster City Court House, October 9, 187S, which was conducted with high ceremony by the Ancient order, he delivered the address. It was a masterly effort, opulent in its reproductions of the traditions and antiquities of the Ancient order, and, withal, diffused with the soundest patriotism and the keenest intelligence upon the legal science and the maxims of jurisprudence. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows; the Independent Order of Red Men; of the Knights of Pythias, Rising Star Lodge, and holding its highest office, that of Chancellor of the State; of the Royal Arcanum, and was supervising medical examiner of Ohio for six years, and died maintaining that position. Dr. Joel Seaverns, medical examiner-in-chief, Roxbury Mass. , in a letter referring to his death, wrote : The Doctor was active, earnest and faithful in his duties as supervising examiner, and thoroughly careful and scrupulous in seeing that instructions were complied with. His correspondence with me had always been brief but to the point, and I had learned to regard his opinions as conservative and valuable. It will be hard. I think, for us to select a successor as well qualified and as faithful as he had been. He '''permanently settled in Wooster in 1856, where he lived and which was his home until his death, which occurred from apoplexy November 9, 1888'''. He was above the medium height, weighing over 200 pounds, with full projecting brows and sharp penetrating eyes. The expression of his countenance, in rest, was grave, but its serious cast was often relieved by a peculiarly pleasant smile, indicative of the geniality of his disposition. His face was plainly illustrative of the buoyancy and vivacity of his mind. He did not think the best way to become old was to let the heart grow gray. To the writer he said a few months before he died: "Yes, I am approaching seventy; the light is on. I am over the hill -top and hurrying down the slope to the river. " As he passed en the thought of the poem he so much loved flashed upon me, and I quote its first stanza: Not yet, my soul, these friendly fields desert. Where thou with grass, and rivers and the breeze, And the bright face of day, thy dalliance had; Where to thine ear lirst sang th' enraptured birds; Where love and thou that lasting bargain made. The ship rides trimmed, and fromth' eternal shore, Thou hearest airy voices; but not yet, Depart my soul, not yet awhile depart. The consciousness seemed upon him then that there were but a few remaining bars of rest between the strains of his remaining life. On matters of religion and the ultimate ex- istence, he gave the evidence of his utmost belief and faith in Christianity, a Savior, a Resurrection and a God of Redemption ; and this was emphatically confirmed for many years, by his visible union with the church. Many of his reflections, reverently indulged, on matters pertaining to the soul, its iuiinite possibilities and eternal destiny, are remem- bered, and many were unexpressed, which neither takes from nor adds to the abysmal depth of the mystery which surrounds us all. Who made the heart 'tis He alone Decidedly can try us; He kuows each chord, its various tone. Each string, its various bias; and it is within the sphere of the Christian gentleman to believe that he had suffered the inner martyrdom and preparation for death.

:Year: 1850; Census Place: Congress, Wayne, Ohio; Roll: M432_740; Page: 323; Image: 204. :24 Sept 1850 :Dwelling 434; Family 345 :Firestone, Leander, ae 31, M, occ: physician, PA 1500, b. OH : " Susanne, ae 31, F, b. OH : " William W., ae 8, M, b. OH : " Telitha, ae 6, F, b. OH : " Melvin O., ae 4, b. OH :More, William C., ae 28, M, occ: physician, b. OH :Year: 1860; Census Place: Wooster, Wayne, Ohio; Roll: M653_1050; Page: 10; Image: 22. :6 June 1860 :Dwelling 133; Family 144 :Firestone, Leander, ae 42, M, occ: M.D., RE 2000; PA 375, b. OH : " Susan, ae 41, F, b. OH : " William, ae 18, M, .b OH : " Melville, ae 13, M, b. OH : " Franklin, ae 3, M, b. OH :Mantz, Annora, ae 40, F, b. IRE :Allison, Rachel, ae 22, F, b. OH :Dufy, ae 52, M, b. OH :Year: 1870; Census Place: Wooster Ward 3, Wayne, Ohio; Roll: M593_1281; Page: 457; Image: 428. :Sept 1870 :Dwelling 227; Family 209 :Firestone, W. W., ae 28, M W, occ: M.D., RE 7000; PA 2500, b. OH : " Sarah A. H., ae 28, F W, keeping house b. NY : " William L., ae 7, F W, b. OH, attends school : " Alice M., ae 1, F W, b. OH :McMahon, Mary, ae 28, F W, housekeeper, b. IRE, parents both of foreign birth :Dwelling 228 (Medical Office) :Dwelling 229; Family 210 :Firestone, Leander, ae 51, M W, occ: M. D., RE 25000; PA 6000, b. OH : " Susanna, ae 51, F W, keeping house, b. OH : " Melvina J., ae 24, M W, occ: medical student, b. OH, attends school : " Elmira, ae 35, F W, boarding, b. OH :Year: 1880; Census Place: Wooster, Wayne, Ohio; Roll: T9_1077; Family History Film: 1255077; Page: 370.4000; Enumeration District: 240; Image: 0378. :2 June 1880 :North Market :Dwelling 30; Family 33 :Fireston, Wm W, W M, ae 38, --, married, occ: M.D., b. OH/OH/OH : " Sarah A., W F, ae 38, wife, married, house keeper, b. NY/NH/MA : " Wm L, W M, ae 16, son, single, at school, b. OH/OH/NY : " Alice M., W F, ae 10, dau., single, at school, b. OH/OH/NY : " Sylvia F., W F, ae 08, dau., single, at school :Wooley, Sarah, W F, ae 27, servant, single, b. WLS/WLS/WLS :Crotly, John W M, ae 19, servant, single, b. OH/IRE/IRE :Year: 1900; Census Place: Wooster Ward 3, Wayne, Ohio; Roll: T623 1332; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 166. :1 June 1900 :28 N. Market :Dwelling 2; Family 2 :Firestone, William L., head W M, b. Nov 1863, married 13 years, b. OH/OH/NY, occ: telegraph operator : " Henrietta L., wife, W F, b. Dec 1862, ae 37, married 13 years, has had two children, two survive, b. OH/GER/GER : " Herbert B., son, W M, b. May 1890, ae 10, single, b. OH/OH/OH, attends school : " Sarah W., dau., W F, b. Apr. 1895, ae 5, single, b. OH/OH/OH :Warfel, Florence, servant, W F, b. Aug 1882, ae 17, single, b. OH/OH/OH :32 N. Market :Dwelling 3; Family 3 :Firestone, William W, head, W M, b. Feby 1842, married 37 years, b. OH/OH/PA, occ: physician : " Sarah, wife, W F, b. Nov 1842, ae 57, married 37 years, has had 4 children/three survive, b. NY/MA/MA : " Alice M. W F, b. July 1869, ae 30 single, b. OH/OH/NY :Richardson, Elnora E., servant, W F, b. June 1869, ae 30, single, b. OH/IN/PA :Ellsperman, Mary A., servant, W F, b. Dec 1882, ae 17, single, b. OH/OH/GER :Davis, Clarence L., hostler, W M, b. Mar 1882, ae 18, single, b. OH/OH/OH

A. H. Ritchie, Leander Firestone portrait, no. 095F523; digital images, [https://digital-collections.columbuslibrary.org/digital/collection/ohio/id/7178/ ''Columbus (Ohio) Library''], in "My History" > "Columbus in Historic Photographs," cites "Book, 593 pp.: History of Franklin and Pickaway Counties, Ohio (Williams Bros., 1880), OH 929.309771 F83 H6732, (p. 590 opp)" and "A biographical cyclopedia and portrait gallery of distinguished men, R 920.0771 B838b, page 169." ----- [[Firestone-324|Leander Firestone (1819-)]] -----

Ben Douglass, ''History of Wayne County, Ohio, from the days of the pioneers and first settlers to the present time'' (Indianapolis, Ind.: R. Douglass, 1878), 521-527 (Leander Firestone, M. D. in Wooster--Sketches) ; digital images, [https://hdl.handle.net/2027/miun.afk4254.0001.001?urlappend=%3Bseq=539 ''Hathi Trust''], emphasis added below as to genealogically significant items. ----- [[Firestone-324|Leander Firestone (1819-)]] ----- LEANDER FIRESTONE, M. D. :''The uttered part of a man's life, let us always repeat, bears to the unuttered, unconscious part a small, unknown proportion; he himself never knows it, much less do others.'' There are certain proprieties which, in obedience to a code of necessity, are uniform, will prevail and have prevailed for all time. It is proper that we should have astronomers to keep track of the planets and discover new ones; philosophers to dogmatize upon truth and discuss "the science of realities;" geologists to rake the ashes of the past, creep into the fissures of rocks, exhume mummies, ransack catacombs and announce the infancy of time; masters in the realm of ethics; discoverers in the empire of mechanics and mind, to aid muscular energy, economize time, produce wealth, reconcile fact with principle, earth with sky, creation with Creator, and elevate and ameliorate the moral and physical condition of the world. And since all men can not be discoverers, philosophers, inventors, etc., it is refreshing to know that the world has produced a few. The trees of the forest attain not to the same hight, yet the smaller ones and the undergrowth have each their specific use and sphere. Nature was conscious of her eternal policies when she pronounced or decreed her discriminations with mankind. To each was assigned his weight of talent; to each his sphere of exercise and employment. To this primal arrangement of things she has set her fixed and endless adaptations. Every life, when properly lived out, is supposed to have filled the measure of its possible and prescribed activities, and every trade and profession has its several departments requiring separate and peculiar talents. One man may excel in a given branch of a profession and be wholly inefficient in another. In medicine there are but few men who combine all the traits indispensable to the true physician. This fact seems to be much better understood with Europeans than in America, where the various branches of medicine are divided into separate and distinct professions. A man may practice skillfully in the materia medica and be but an indifferent surgeon, or he may excel in the science of compounding and be ill-suited to preside over the education of others. Moreover every profession has its literature and morale, and he may wield a pen with elegance, power and point who would prove but a blunderer in the dissecting-room. Dr. Firestone has not only vindicated his claim to an exalted rank in surgery, but in every department of the occult mysteries of medicine. He wields a strong and trenchant pen, talks with the freedom of the gushing brook, and presides over the studies of others with eminent success, and to the fame he has achieved with the scalpel he adds the luster of the teacher. He was '''born in Saltcreek township, Wayne county, Ohio, in the year 1819'''. After he attained his fourteenth year his time was spent in performing such service, during the summer, as a boy of that age was competent of doing upon the farm, while during the winter he had the occasional opportunity of attending the country school. He now went to Columbiana county, near Salem, where he had some sprightly jostling with the world, and where he obtained some scant instruction in a district school from a Mr. Kingsbury and a Mr. Mills. From there he went to Portage county, Ohio, where for three months he indulged in the health-inspiring, muscle-expanding, chest-enlarging, lung-invigorating occupation of chopping cord-wood, and that for three shillings per cord, and hard beech at that. Whether the Doctor was so successful as to acquire distinction as a cord-wood carpenter and champion of the wedge and maul, we are not at liberty to tell, but fancy, however, that with all his preconceived conceits of the dignity of labor that he did not desire to extend his knowledge of his occupation beyond an exact rudimentary limit. Adopting the Westonic method of locomotion, he '''then proceeded to Chester township, Wayne county, making his home with his uncle, John Firestone, two miles north of New Pittsburg''', with whom he remained until he was eighteen years of age. On the farm of his uncle he found "ample room and verge enough" for his developing and powerful muscular forces-felling grand old trees, rolling and tumbling logs, plowing among stumps and stubborn roots, an occupation sufficient indeed to test the patience and manly fortitude, not only of the youthful Firestone, but of the sternest Calvinist of the faith of Brown or good old Ebenezer Erskine. In the fields and woods the summer was spent; in the dingy school-room the winter. He taught his first term in what is now Perry township, Ashland county, then in Wayne county, in what was called the Helman district, receiving for his services twelve dollars per month, and boarding himself. By appropriating the intervals between labor and sleep to hard study, he obtained his education, and laid. the marble on which is built the superstructure of his professional name. If he did not, like Pope, teach himself to write by copying printed books, he managed to acquire the art by other equally novel methods. He wrung the secrets from Kirkham and the Calculator by the blaze of burning brush-heaps. During this time he made weekly recitations to Rev. Thomas Beer. In addition to such studies that directly qualified him for teaching, he devoted himself to botany, philosophy, chemistry and other branches of natural science. He had no collegiate education. The farm was his academia and university; the teeming fields and valleys, the trees and brooks his tutors. Life was his school, where "the clink of mind against mind" strikes out those brighter intellectual sparks which shine forever, and reflect light in endless irradiations. He studied hard, and had a clear understanding of what he read. Industry and perseverance are stout levers when fulcrumed upon a resolute will. Possunt quia posse videntur is a maxim full of pith as in any time past. There is a marvel in earnest study. He adopted the idea of Bacon: "Read to weigh and consider"-not too many books but all good ones well. For "some books," adds he, "are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few are to be chewed and digested." Under difficult and adverse conditions he studied and struggled, "unfolding himself out of nothing into something." Or as Carlyle would say, he drew continually toward himself in continual succession and variation the materials of his structure, nay his very plan of it, from the whole realm of accident, you may say, from the whole realm of free-will building his life together, a guess and a problem as yet not to others only but to himself. On the '''26th of August, 1838, he was married to Susan Firestone''', and the next year, then but 20 years old, began the study of medicine with Dr. S. F. Day, an eminent practicing physician of the county at that time, and for whose great and consummate skill as a practitioner, to this day, he entertains a profound regard. With him he remained for nearly three years, during which time he took a course of lectures at the Medical College of Philadelphia. On the 28th of March, 1841, he located at Congress village, Congress township, where he began his first floatings on the abysmal sea of professional life. His residence and office were in the first house north of the hotel, then kept by James Huston and known as the Homer Stanley property. Here he continued for 13 years, where he had an extensive and lucrative practice and acquired a signal local reputation during which more than a decade, he graduated from the medical department of the Western Reserve College, then located at Cleveland, Ohio. We have said he had now attained to a local celebrity. More than that. He had not only impressed the community that embraced his circumference of visitation of his superior ability and where he had been saving :''Some wrecks of life from aches and ails,'' But the noise of his skill and the echo of his professional exploits had reached the ear of the broader and more scientific public. The college, from which he had but recently graduated, was in need of an occupant for one of its professional chairs, and in its survey for a suitable man to fill it, the abilities of Dr. Firestone were recognized, and in 1847 he was made Demonstrator of Anatomy in that institution. This position he held until 1853, where his reputation as an anatomist and dissecting-room instructor was established, and when it became evident that honorable distinction awaited him. He next was appointed Superintendent of the Northern Ohio Lunatic Asylum, located at Newburg, which position he filled with conspicuous fitness until August 6, 1856, when he removed to Wooster, where he has lived ever since, and engaged in a successful and sweeping practice. In 1858 he was elected President of the State Medical Society, then holding its sessions at Columbus. In the winter of 1864 he was made Professor of Obstetrics and the Diseases of Women in Charity Hospital Medical College at Cleveland, which position he has continuously held ever since, excepting two years, during which he occupied the Chair of Surgery in the same college. In the summer of 1870 this institution was constituted the Medical Department of Wooster University, in which he continues Professor of Obstetrics and the Medical and Surgical Diseases of Women, and Class Lecturer on Anatomy, Physiology and Hygiene to the University students at Wooster. The title of LL.D. was conferred upon Dr. Firestone by the University of Ohio, at Athens, June 24, 1874. This honor was bestowed, not simply in appreciation of his brilliant attainments in the medical profession, but for his distinguished and pre-eminent achievements in the departments of science and literature, and the literature of science. He has had '''eight children-three girls and five boys-all of whom are dead, save his two sons, W. W. Firestone, M. D., and M. O. Firestone, M. D.''' Dr. L. Firestone is now at the very zenith of his powersstanding on the mainlands of professional eminence. Being yet in the prime, the noon of his years, and considering his past progressive elevations, we have not the courage to forecast his future. We see what he has, but know not what he might have accomplished. He stands over six feet high, is massively built and solid as a forest oak. He is fleshy, but not corpulent, stout-limbed, broadchested, and altogether well proportioned. His face is classic, his forehead is symmetrical, oval and dome-like. Causality, comparison, ideality, are as perceptible as the snow-summits of the Sierras. His countenance is expressive of thought, benignity, reflection, repose. Time has made reprisals upon his hair and what has not been pludered is slightly brushed with gray. He is accessible, sociable and communicative, yet he has the secret of secretiveness. He does nothing by proxy, not even his own thinking; has faith in himself, in his ability to decide for himself. All men do not know his thoughts; he cages them like canaries, and when he lets them out, like carrier pigeons, they perform an errand. He understands himself, and is a skillful tactician. He has perfect control of himself and never does anything in haste. Hurry, rush and run are not in his dictionary. He is cool, imperturbable, self-poised and stands solid on his feet. With him there is time enough for all things. He will amputate your arm in less time than a barber will shave you, and do it with as little concern. He has an exuberance of animal spirits and may well feel discouraged over the prospect of dying of hypochondria. He is as full of mirth as a spring rivulet is of water, and his sense of the ludicrous is as keen as Halliburton's. He can tell a story with the same ease that Tallyrand could turn a coffee-mill or a kingdom. He believes with Sterrre that "laughter, like true Shandeeism, think what you will against it, opens the heart and lungs." He is fond of music and will never die with all of it in him. " He has a strong hand at one end of his arm and a strong head at the other." He is a mechanic in his profession as he would have been out of it. He would have made a better lawyer than nineteen-twentieths of those already at the bar. In the pulpit he would have been a fire-kindler and segregator of sin, preaching from inspiration, and as all ministers should, without manuscript. His voice is susceptible of immense slides and modulations-is smooth enough for the evening party, strong and bellowing enough for anniversary pageant. He has many friends who are warmly attached to him. His enemies we imagine are few and he will get the best of them in the end. As a public lecturer he is popular. His addresses are eloquent and masterly productions, replete with pathos and sentiment, and chaste and sublime in imagery. His descriptive power is terse and brilliant; his analyzations methodical and thorough; the feeling, of the higher key and reflective. In this field he excels-shines, for the same reason that the sun gives light. As a professional instructor few aspire even to be his equal. He is indeed a born surgeon, enjoying peculiar adaptation to this branch of his profession. He possesses firmness and dexterity of hand, a calm, cool brain, a quick perceiving eye, a stout nerve, physical endurance and tenacity of will. In his operations he is resolute and decided, and in case of unforeseen complications he is ever guarded against surprises. Like Dr. Mott, his motto is, "Recognize the advance of science with the growth of the world," and hence Dr. Firestone welcomes all valuable discoveries in medicine and surgery. We may imagine, with his strong and composite elements of character and hardy vigor of intellect, how he has attained to professional distinction and honor. Every power and faculty of mind and brain were subjected and made tributary to his ambition and will. He willed to succeed, and success crowned him. Laborious toil and indefatigable industry are the Doric and Corinthian pillars of the edifice he has built. Day was a host, a besetting legion, in the splendor of his manhood, but on his pupil of 30 years ago has fallen, not only his mantle, but a wider name and a richer munificence of honors.

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The goal of this project is to ... Right now this project just has one member, me. I am [[Maupin-864|Maria Maupin]]. Here are some of the tasks that I think need to be done. I'll be working on them, and could use your help. * * * Will you join me? Please post a comment here on this page, in [https://www.WikiTree.com/g2g G2G] using the project tag, or [https://www.WikiTree.com/index.php?title=Special:PrivateMessage&who=26196742 send me a private message]. Thanks!

Right, I think I've created this as required but if Lauren and Viv can't see if then maybe not. Hopefully they will have received the emails inviting them to join! Here are the final success criteria agreed on moodle: The activity •Is the activity interesting for the children? (Will they be motivated and engaged? Do the children get to choose the topic for the task?) •Does the activity allow for different outcomes? •Does the activity provide oppotunities for ownership Knowledge and skills •Does the activity clearly state the learning objective? •Can the activity develop new skills? •Does the activity ensure development/reinforcement of existing skills? •Is the activity suitable for the ability of the children? (suitable for year group) •Does the activity allow for differentiation? •Can the children use their knowledge to help others with the activity? Assessment •Can we assess the learning effectively? (does the activity allow for assessment and how does it show development?) •Can we use the knowledge from the assessment to help with future planning? •Can other children be involved in the feedback?

My grandfather, John Kingyon Leary, married Catherine M. Gallagher on 23 Nov 1921 in Jersey City. John was born in Peabody, KS on 20 Aug 1899; Catherine was born 22 Aug 1898, in Jersey City, NJ. Catherine died about Jan 1929, location unknown. The family story is that John took his 2 sons, John (my father, born 1923) and Edward (born 1927), to live with friends somewhere in NJ (presumably Jersey City) and then took his dying wife into the mountains of New Jersey where she died. Her cause of death is unknown and her burial location is unconfirmed. Approximately one year after leaving the boys with friends, John returned to Jersey City with a new wife / step-mother for the boys. This woman's name was Olive C. Hurley. Unfortunately, Olive obliterated all reference to Catherine Gallagher, so she is a complete mystery to me. Because my grandfather and father never spoke of this history, my search for Leary genealogical information has been a struggle. Any and all information is appreciated. Thank you.

The goal of this project is to ... Right now this project just has one member, me. I am [[Farmer-3189|Patrice Farmer]]. Here are some of the tasks that I think need to be done. I'll be working on them, and could use your help. * * * Will you join me? Please post a comment here on this page, in [https://www.WikiTree.com/g2g G2G] using the project tag, or [https://www.WikiTree.com/index.php?title=Special:PrivateMessage&who=14241227 send me a private message]. Thanks!

It is recorded in the oral family history that Fred Denham had a violent argument with his father and possibly one or two brothers, stormed out of the house, slammed the door and went off to Cardiff. It is also reported that he changed his surname to Denham and was instrumental in founding the Clive street Baptist Chapel in Cardiff. This story was passed down from Fred to his son Alfonso, from Alfonso to his son Norris, from Norris to his son John, my father, and then on to me. These were obviously remarkable events at the time as at least two of Fred's Brothers, Walter and Albert, also passed the story down the generations. No reason is provided as to why Fred acted this way although there is a suggestion that religion may have played a part. Further research suggests an explanation combining all the known facts. Thomas Dinham, Fred's father, was a member of the Ford Street Chapel - a distinctly low church sect of the Plymouth Brethren. They were certain in their belief that a personal interpretation of the bible provided a clear code to live by and that there was no need for a priest to confuse, direct or interpret the activity. The arrival of the charismatic Baptist preacher George Brierly converted the teenaged Fred to his particular brand of muscular christianity creating a fundamental doctrinal rift between Fred and his father.

==Where the connection paths leave the ancestral territory== There are profile clusters connected to WikiTree by a single path - through a single strategic profile or a long chain of similar profiles, where exclusion of one profile will disconnect the whole cluster from the Global Tree network. Other densely interconnected kinship networks have more than one path to the Global Tree, while still being surrounded by a more sparsely populated boundary zone. ===Gustav Albin Ekeblad=== My grandfather, [[Ekeblad-9|Gustav Albin Ekeblad (1889-1974)]], has [https://www.wikitree.com/genealogy/Ekeblad-Family-Tree-9 a pedigree] where all ancestors within a paper trail timespace come from a comparatively small area in Västergötland. How is his kinship network in Västergötland connected to the Global Tree? ===Exploring connection paths by exclusion=== Looking at his connection to a randomly chosen (American) profile of the week, his path most commonly goes through his wife, [[Lindström-381|Ingeborg Kristina (Lindström) Ekeblad (1891-1953)]], and the network of her father's kin in Hälsingland, where there are many emigrants. It also happens frequently that the shortest path veers through my mother's side in Västmanland. Since we are interested in bridges from Västergötland to the Global Tree, we will routinely exclude the profiles of my Hälsingland grandmother and my father, [[Ekeblad-8|Bengt Östen Ekeblad (1922-2003)]], with his Västmanland wife. We will also routinely reverse the path to start with Gustaf. *For Canadian propeller inventor [[Patch-624|John Patch (1781-1861)]] we get this: [https://www.wikitree.com/index.php?title=Special:Connection&action=connect&person1Name=Ekeblad-9&person2Name=Patch-624&relation=0&ignoreIds=12319460%2C12306525 Gustav Ekeblad is 29 Degrees from John Patch] by a path which exits Västergötland and Sweden with emigrant [[Carlsdotter-120|Emma Sofia (Carlsdotter) Bergstrom (1861-1941)]] in Circle 10. This is, indeed a bridge we have frequently noticed. **The same bridge turns up in the path to dishwasher inventor [[Garis-1|Josephine M (Garis) Cochran (1841-1913)]] and chocolate wrapper inventor [[Ganong-38|Arthur Deinstadt Ganong (1877-1960)]], ophthalmologist [[Snellen-26|Herman Snellen (1834-1908)]], Australian tank inventor [[De_Mole-4|Lancelot Eldin de Mole (1880-1950)]], phonograph inventor [[Berliner-25|Emil Berliner (1851-1929)]], ice-cream scoop inventor [[Cralle-1|Alfred L. Cralle (1866-1919)]] and sliced bread inventor [[Rohwedder-7|Otto Frederick Rohwedder (1880-1960)]] as well. **Also [[Lothrop-29|Samuel Lothrop Esq (1622-1700)]] and his competitor for "most central" profile [[Young-93|Brigham Young (1801-1877)]], Circle Focus profiles [[Mars-121|Marie Mars (1689-1776)]], [[Carlton-1976|Adaline (Carlton) Van Wye (1826-1897)]] *For [[Harington-46|John Harington (1560-1612)]], inventor of the flushing toilet we get [https://www.wikitree.com/index.php?title=Special:Connection&action=connect&person1Name=Ekeblad-9&person2Name=Harington-46&relation=0&ignoreIds=12319460 Gustav Ekeblad is 24 Degrees from John Harington] by way of [[Eriksson-2286|Johan August Eriksson (1848-1910)]] in Circle 6, who left Västergötland to marry in Dalarna - with a wife whose sister married a man with wayback family connections to Scottish businessmen immigrated in th 17th century: [[Petre-112|Wilhelm Petre (1612-)]] in Circle 17 *For [[Von_Zeppelin-39|Ferdinand Adolf Heinrich August von Zeppelin (1838-1917)]] we get [https://www.wikitree.com/index.php?title=Special:Connection&action=connect&person1Name=Ekeblad-9&person2Name=Von%20Zeppelin-39&relation=0&ignoreIds=12319460 Gustav Ekeblad is 31 Degrees from Ferdinand von Zeppelin] by way of [[Olufsson-42|Jöran (Olufsson) Tengström (1694-1742)]] in Circle 8, who studied to be a priest and moved to Finland. **The same bridge also turns up for canned food inventor [[Appert-4|Nicolas Appert (1749-1841)]], [[Stewart-6849|Marie Stuart Queen of Scots (1542-1587)]], [[Windsor-1|Queen Elizabeth II]] and Circle Focus Profiles [[Vatant-5|Jean-Joseph Marie Vatant (1804-1875)]] and [[Von_Keyserlingk-24|Hermann Alexander von Keyserlingk (1880-1946)]] ===Paths from Gustav's great great grandparents as a sidetrack=== In the next step we explored the paths from Gustav's great great grandparents to three profiles that have yielded different bridges out from Västergötland in the connection paths from Gustav: Ferdinand von Zeppelin, John Harington and John Patch. In addition to the routine exclusions of [[Lindström-381|Ingeborg Kristina (Lindström) Ekeblad (1891-1953)]] and [[Ekeblad-8|Bengt Östen Ekeblad (1922-2003)]] when necessary, we experimented by excluding the three previously discovered bridges (if they turn up), to see if something new turns up. *In the path from [[Persson-2941|Sven Persson (1753-1825)]] to Ferdinand von Zeppelin, [[Maskåll-30|Bryngel Andersson (Maskåll) Andreæ (1592-1674)]] turns up in Circle 10 - he became a vicar in Dalsland and had a grandson who was ennobled. *In the paths to John Harington and John Patch, [[Olofsson-3206|Anders (Olofsson) Berger (abt.1696-1759)]] turns up in Circle 11. He was actually from a somewhat different part of Västergötland, but had a brother who married into Gustav Ekeblad's network, while he himself moved to Dalsland and connected to a couple of other interesting networks. Starting from different branch tips in Gustav Ekeblad's ancestor tree tended to yield the same bridges, although situated a bit differently in the circles. So, might as well continue exluding bridges from Gustav's paths. Somewhere around here we realized that what we were after was better described as '''rural Västergötland''' - we started counting going to the city of Göteborg as leaving the home country, although most of Göteborg is technically within the province of Västergötland. ===Continued exclusion: until the connection breaks=== In addition to the previously found bridges we got [[Rising-12|Agneta Rising (1770-1838)]], born in Södermanland, [[Paulin-10|Ulrik Paulin (1670-1758)]], born in Kungsbacka, Halland, [[Johansson-1950|Anton Rudolf Ludvig (Johansson) Sjöstrand (1873-1961)]] and [[Andreasdotter-212|Karin (Andreasdotter) Andreasson (1877-1938)]], who went to Göteborg. The bridges are: #[[Lindström-381|Ingeborg Kristina (Lindström) Ekeblad (1891-1953)]] in Gustav's Circle 1 #[[Ekeblad-8|Bengt Östen Ekeblad (1922-2003)]] in Circle 1 #[[Eriksson-2286|Johan August Eriksson (1848-1910)]] in Circle 6 #[[Olufsson-42|Jöran (Olufsson) Tengström (1694-1742)]] in Circle 8 #[[Maskåll-30|Bryngel Andersson (Maskåll) Andreæ (1592-1674)]] in Circle 10 #[[Carlsdotter-120|Emma Sofia (Carlsdotter) Bergstrom (1861-1941)]] in Circle 10 #[[Rising-12|Agneta Rising (1770-1838)]] in Circle 10 #[[Johansson-1950|Anton Rudolf Ludvig (Johansson) Sjöstrand (1873-1961)]] in Circle 11 #[[Olofsson-3206|Anders (Olofsson) Berger (abt.1696-1759)]] in Circle 12 #[[Andreasdotter-212|Karin (Andreasdotter) Andreasson (1877-1938)]] in Circle 12 #[[Paulin-10|Ulrik Paulin (1670-1758)]] in Circle 13 These 11 bridges will turn up in different order according to the different anchor profiles opposite Gustav. Excluding them all, one by one, from the path in the Connection finder, will break his connection to the Global Tree. The above was the situation July 7, 2021. Working on the families of descendants of one of Gustav's ancestors, we made a new emigrant connection (kicking in on July 10) with [[Johansson-6508|August (Johansson) Berggren (1861-1933)]] (in Circle 5), an emigrant previously unconnected Over There had a (newly profiled) wife from another part of Sweden, whose brother had a daughter in America, who was already connected in WikiTree. #[[Johansson-6508|August (Johansson) Berggren (1861-1933)]] in Circle 5 So currently there are twelve bridges from Rural Västergötland. The question is: how many profiles are in this cluster? It should also be pointed out that "Rural Västergötland" is just a code name for this cluster with Gustav Ekeblad at it's root. There are other WikiTree clusters of people living in rural Västergötland, like the recently connected tree of [[Johansson-3353|Elvine Johansson (1906-1979)]] who has her roots in a more easterly part of the province. Her long and winding path to the Global Tree winds trough some quite distant parts of Sweden - and can be disconnected by eliminating a single profile in Elvine's Circle six. *[https://www.wikitree.com/index.php?title=Special:Connection&action=connect&person1Name=Johansson-3353&person2Name=Ekeblad-9&relation=0&ignoreIds= Elvine Johansson is 45 Degrees from Gustav Ekeblad] Note: Excuse my veering between talk of "my grandfather" and the "lecturer's We".
A lot of Gustav Ekeblad's Västergötland cluster is managed by me or has been created by me, but I also have common ancestors with two or three other WikiTree members in the area. At least one of them has a substantial chunk of Västergötland profiles, which I'm not fully familiar with. Another note: I have come to realize that the disconnected chunk of "rural Västergötland" must include quite a number of profiles that are not from Västergötland. I'm thinking of profiles of inlaws (of my father) who don't have any other connection to the Global Tree than through Gustav Ekeblad.

“Two Historically Connected Acadian Families” who show up in the early records of Normandy as being parts of the same family & the same historical event. The Norman Conquest of England. It is important to note that "Family Names" were not in common use at that time in history but family names were rather like descriptions of ones personality, physical characteristics, place of birth, etc... When Family Names were required, the family often chose the name that was associated with their most important family member from the recent past. My wife is descended from the LeBlanc Family, which is one of the largest most well-known of all Acadian families. My own lineage is through the Angot family, which is one of the smallest & least known Acadian families. Some years ago, in researching the origins of LeBlanc family, I found that most sources agreed that the LeBlanc Family Name first appeared in Normandy, France around the 10th-11th Century & that the earliest records of the name were strongly associated with the time of Duke William & his invasion & Conquest of England. Coincidentally, the earliest French references to the Angot Family Name also occurs at the same time & in the same general context. Among the prominent soldiers of “William the Conqueror” was the “Brave & Noble Knight Turstain Fitz Rou Le Blanc (1045-1086)”. Some believe that Turstain Le Blanc was the cousin of William the Conqueror & both were descended from Rollo - First Duke of Normandy (the Norse invader who was the founder of Normandy). William’s lineage is clear & he is accepted as being the great grandson of Duke Rollo, but the lineage of Turstain Le Blanc is a little more disputed. It is accepted that his father was Rollo d’Bec & his grandfather was Crispin Angot d’Bec (946-1010). Crispin Angot lived during the time when the Normans were still consolidating their hold on Northern France & they were ruling their new territory with an iron fist. Crispin was the Lord/Baron of the city of Bec which means that he & his family were trusted allies of the Norse/Norman rulers. Some claim that Crispin was the son of Crispina d’Normandy, daughter of Duke Rollo d’Normandy. The names of Crispin's family members, the position of power he held, the positions held by several other family members all point to the possibility that there may be some truth in the claim. If Crispin Angot was the son of Crispina then both he & Turstain were direct descendant of Rollo d’Normandy & both would be cousins of King William The Conqueror of England. As an additional note, Crispin Angot’s father is said to have been Guillaume Turstain le Blanc d’Bec (918-1000). Regardless of the Family's actual relationship with Rollo & his grandson William, it seems clear that the ancient history of the Angot Family & the LeBlanc Family were very closely connected & possibly share the same family root in France. Well at the very least, it is clear that my family & my wife’s family have been tangled together for over a thousand years. The two names & their origins in France seem to be inseparable from the beginning.

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== How to Join == Please contact the project leader [[LeBourveau-7|Alan LeBourveau]] or post a comment to the right. If you have any questions, just ask. Thanks! == Goals == This is a One Name Study to collect together in one place everything about one surname and the variants of that name. The hope is that other researchers like you will join our study to help make it a valuable reference point for people studying lines that cross or intersect. == Task List ==

== How to Join == Please contact the project leader [[LeBourveau-7|Alan LeBourveau]] or post a comment to the right. If you have any questions, just ask. Thanks! == Goals == This is a One Name Study to collect together in one place everything about one surname and the variants of that name. The hope is that other researchers like you will join our study to help make it a valuable reference point for people studying lines that cross or intersect. == Task List ==