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Mildred C Bennett

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Mildred C Bennett was born in Aug 1873 in , , Virginia, USA (daughter of Reuben Bennett and Gillie Ann Crider).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Casandra M Bennett
    • Residence: 1880, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Reuben Bennett was born on 3 Dec 1848 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (son of Jonathan Bennett and Mildred Bailey); died on 22 Mar 1923 in Toshes, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1850, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1860, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1870, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Reuben married Gillie Ann Crider on 26 Mar 1871 in , , Virginia, USA. Gillie (daughter of David Crider and Mary Jane Edwards) was born on 12 Mar 1847 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 23 Oct 1922 in , , Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Gillie Ann Crider was born on 12 Mar 1847 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (daughter of David Crider and Mary Jane Edwards); died on 23 Oct 1922 in , , Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1900, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Children:
    1. Mary E Bennett was born on 1 Jul 1872 in Toshes, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 13 Jul 1892 in Toshes, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    2. 1. Mildred C Bennett was born in Aug 1873 in , , Virginia, USA.
    3. Gillie C Bennett was born on 25 Oct 1874 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 29 May 1925 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    4. Reuben Arthur Bennett was born on 5 Sep 1877 in , , Virginia, USA.
    5. Lucy W Bennett was born about 1878 in , , Virginia, USA.
    6. Ida F Bennett was born about 1879 in , , Virginia, USA.
    7. Laura B Bennett was born on 21 Oct 1881 in Toshes, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 14 Dec 1900 in , , Virginia, USA.
    8. William David Thomas Bennett was born on 27 Jun 1883 in , , Virginia, USA; died on 27 Dec 1962.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jonathan Bennett was born on 23 Apr 1825 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (son of Reuben Bennett and Mary Polly Tosh); died on 21 Apr 1911 in Toshes, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1850, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1860, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1870, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Jonathan married Mildred Bailey on 24 Jan 1848 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Mildred was born on 18 Aug 1832 in , , Virginia, USA; died on 31 Oct 1883 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Mildred Bailey was born on 18 Aug 1832 in , , Virginia, USA; died on 31 Oct 1883 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1880, Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Children:
    1. 2. Reuben Bennett was born on 3 Dec 1848 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 22 Mar 1923 in Toshes, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    2. Charles Bennett was born on 30 Aug 1850 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 10 Jul 1929 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    3. Polly Ann Bennett was born on 9 Nov 1851 in , , Virginia, USA; died on 9 Dec 1911.
    4. Julina Ellen Bennett was born in 1853 in , , Virginia, USA.
    5. Jonathan Bennett Jr was born in 1855.
    6. Mildred Bennett was born in 1857.
    7. Sarah E Bennett was born in 1859 in , , Virginia, USA.
    8. William H Bennett was born on 23 Mar 1861 in , , Virginia, USA; died on 9 Oct 1932 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    9. John T Bennett was born in 1863 in , , Virginia, USA.
    10. Nancy C Bennett was born on 30 Dec 1864 in Toshes, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 7 Jun 1887 in Toshes, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    11. Sallie A Bennett was born in 1867 in , , Virginia, USA.
    12. Coleman Douglas Bennett was born on 7 Aug 1873 in , , Virginia, USA.

  3. 6.  David Crider was born in 1819 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (son of John Crider and Catharine Croft); died on 1 Mar 1887 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1850, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1860, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    David married Mary Jane Edwards on 27 Jan 1840. Mary (daughter of George Allen Edwards and Judith C Witcher) was born in 1820 in , , Virginia, USA; died on 19 Apr 1908. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Mary Jane Edwards was born in 1820 in , , Virginia, USA (daughter of George Allen Edwards and Judith C Witcher); died on 19 Apr 1908.
    Children:
    1. Lucy Jane Crider was born on 19 Dec 1840 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1903 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    2. Catherine Elizabeth Crider was born about 1843 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died about 1887 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    3. William D Crider was born in 1845; died in 1862.
    4. John H Crider was born about 1845; died in 1866.
    5. 3. Gillie Ann Crider was born on 12 Mar 1847 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 23 Oct 1922 in , , Virginia, USA.
    6. Cordelia Frances Crider was born on 14 Aug 1853 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 1 Mar 1929 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    7. Virginia P Crider was born in Nov 1857 in , , Virginia, USA.
    8. George David Crider was born in 3 Nov 1861 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 29 Jan 1929 in , , Virginia, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Reuben Bennett was born on 3 Dec 1797 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA (son of Richard Bennett and Asenath Nancy Dalton); died on 30 May 1855 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Siloam Methodist Church, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1830, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1840, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Deed-Purchase: 08 Jan 1841, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1850, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    Deed-Purchase:
    Virginia, Pittsylvania County
    Abraham Rorer to Reuben Bennett, 8 Jan 1841
    Deed Book 44 , page 315

    This Indenture made and entered into this 8th day of January 18 hundred and forty one between Abraham Rorer of the County of Caldwell & State of Kentucky, attorney in fact for Sarah Rorer of the first and Reuben Bennett of the County of Pittsylvlvania and State of Virginia of the second part. Witnesseth, That the said Abraham Rorer, attorney as aforsaid in consideration of the sum of six hundred and twelve dollars and fifty cents Lawful money of this Commonwealth, to him in hand paid bby the said Reuben Bennett at or before the unsealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath bargained & sold & by these presents doth bargain and sell unto the said Reuben Bennett his heirs &c forever onone certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Pittsylvania State of Virginia on the waters of Pig river and adjoining the lands of the said Reuben Bennett, Willis Yeatts & others and being the same land drawn by Sarah Rorer in the division of the land whereof Richard Bennett died seized and known and designated as Lot No. 9 in the division of the same, and bounded as follows to Wit; Beginning at corner pointer in the back line N55E 188 poles, thence crossing a branch to corner pine N 67 W 152 poles thence to a corner Maple on the river side thence S 15 W 8 poles thence with the meander of said river S 58 W 44 poles S 15 W 52 poles S 42 W 22 poles thence with the meander of the said river to the beginning. Containing Eighty seven and a half acres be the same more or less. To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land unto him the said Reuben Bennett his heirs & assigns forever and the said Abraham Rorer Attorney as aforesaid for himself & his heirs, the said piece or parcel of land with all and singular the premises and appurtenances unto the said Reuben Bennett his heirs & assigns, free from the claim of him the said Abraham Rorer, Attorney as aforesaid, and of all and every person or persons whatsoever, shall will & doth warrant and forever defend by these presents. In witness whereof, the said Abraham Rorer Attorney as aforesaid hath hereunto set his hand and affixes his seal the day and year first above written.

    Signed: Abraham Rorer, Attorney

    In the Clerks office of the County Court of Pittsylvania the 8th day of January 1841. This deed was acknowledged by Abraham Rorer to be his act and deed and admitted to record.
    Teste Wm H. Tunstall CC

    Transcribed by Don Bennett, 3 Sep 2005

    Reuben married Mary Polly Tosh on 23 Feb 1822 in Toshes, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Mary (daughter of George Jacob Tosh and Catherine Stevens) was born on 14 Mar 1799 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 4 Oct 1875 in Toshes, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Siloam Methodist Church, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Mary Polly Tosh was born on 14 Mar 1799 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (daughter of George Jacob Tosh and Catherine Stevens); died on 4 Oct 1875 in Toshes, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Siloam Methodist Church, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Polly Bennett
    • Residence: 1850, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1860, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Census: 28 Aug 1860, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1870, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Children:
    1. Booker C Bennett was born on 23 Nov 1822 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 4 Oct 1875 in , , Virginia, USA.
    2. 4. Jonathan Bennett was born on 23 Apr 1825 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 21 Apr 1911 in Toshes, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    3. George Richard Bennett was born on 13 Mar 1826 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 29 Sep 1918 in Toshes, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    4. Elizabeth Ann Bennett was born on 28 Jan 1828 in Toshes, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 24 May 1912 in Toshes, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Pittsville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    5. John Kelly Bennett was born on 18 Feb 1830 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 7 Nov 1871 in Toshes, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    6. William Anderson Bennett was born on 14 May 1832 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 29 Aug 1911 in , Madison, Indiana, USA.
    7. Sarah Catherine Bennett was born on 23 Dec 1834 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 29 Apr 1918 in Toshes, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    8. Reuben Alfred Bennett was born on 28 May 1840 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 2 Feb 1915 in Toshes, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

  3. 12.  John Crider was born in 1766 in , , Pennsylvania, USA (son of Daniel Crider and Catherine Berger); died in 1835 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1820, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1830, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    John + Catharine Croft. Catharine (daughter of Jacob Croft) was born in 1784 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died after 1871 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 13.  Catharine Croft was born in 1784 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (daughter of Jacob Croft); died after 1871 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1860, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1870, Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA

    Children:
    1. Henry Crider was born in 1803 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 19 Aug 1834 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    2. Daniel Crider was born on 18 Jul 1807 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 2 Nov 1859 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    3. Jacob R Crider was born in 1810 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1874 in , Caldwell, Kentucky, USA.
    4. William Crider was born in 1811 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    5. 6. David Crider was born in 1819 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 1 Mar 1887 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

  5. 14.  George Allen Edwards was born in 1793 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (son of Daniel Coleman Edwards, Sr and Mary Polly Allen); died in 1863 in Rondo, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1820, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1830, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1840, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1850, Rondo, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Rondo, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Probate: 20 Jul 1863, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    CENSUS YR: 1850 STATE or TERRITORY: VA COUNTY: Pittsylvania DIVISION: Southern District REEL NO: M432-968 PAGE NO: 254A/B
    REFERENCE: enumerated by me on the 12th day of November Wm H. Waller
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    LN HN FN LAST NAME FIRST NAME AGE SEX RACE OCCUP. VAL. BIRTHPLACE MRD. SCH. R/W DDB REMARKS
    ====================================================================================================================================
    39 1236 1236 Edwards George 60 M / Farmer 1,265 VA . . . . .
    40 1236 1236 Edwards Judith 62 F . . . VA . . . . .
    41 1236 1236 Edwards George 25 M / Laborer . VA . . . . .
    42 1236 1236 Edwards Calahill 20 M / Laborer . VA . . . .
    1 1236 1236 Edwards Harriet 27 F . . . VA . . X . Handwritten page #506
    2 1236 1236 Edwards Almira 24 F . . . VA . . . . .

    CENSUS YR: 1860 STATE or TERRITORY: VA COUNTY: Pittsylvania DIVISION: Northern - Museville PAGE 166
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    LN HN FN LAST NAME FIRST NAME AGE SEX RACE OCCUP. RE PERS BIRTHPLACE MRD. SCH. R/W DDB REMARKS
    ====================================================================================================================================
    39 1236 1236 Edwards George A. 78 M W Farmer 5500 12000 VA . . . . .
    40 1236 1236 Edwards Judieth C. 77 F W . . . VA . . . . .
    41 1236 1236 Edwards George H. 37 M W Farm Laborer . VA . . . . .
    42 1236 1236 Edwards Harriet 30 F W . VA . . . .

    1860 Slave Schedule, Pittsylvania County, VA
    North District, page 444
    George A Edwards 18 slaves

    Residence:
    2 slaves

    Residence:
    5 slaves

    Residence:
    10 slaves

    Residence:
    14 slaves

    Residence:
    18 slaves

    George married Judith C Witcher on 26 Dec 1810 in , Cumberland, Virginia, USA. Judith (daughter of William Reuben Witcher, Jr and Mary Polly Dalton) was born in 1792 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in Feb 1870 in Union Hall, Franklin, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 15.  Judith C Witcher was born in 1792 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (daughter of William Reuben Witcher, Jr and Mary Polly Dalton); died in Feb 1870 in Union Hall, Franklin, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Judieth
    • Residence: 1850, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1860, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Children:
    1. Martha Elizabeth Edwards was born in 1811 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in Jul 1860 in Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    2. John A Edwards was born in 1812 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 17 May 1867 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA.
    3. William Flem Edwards was born on 15 Feb 1815 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 17 Nov 1875 in , Lowndes, Mississippi, USA.
    4. Harriet C Edwards was born in 1818 in , , Virginia, USA; died in , , Virginia, USA.
    5. Nancy Allen Edwards was born on 21 Mar 1819 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 22 Jul 1885 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA.
    6. Harden Perkins Edwards was born on 22 Mar 1819 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 2 Jun 1894 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    7. 7. Mary Jane Edwards was born in 1820 in , , Virginia, USA; died on 19 Apr 1908.
    8. George H Edwards was born in May 1822 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; and died.
    9. Catherine Edwards was born in 1823 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    10. Nathaniel Reeves Edwards was born on 27 Apr 1824 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 19 Oct 1891 in , Union, South Dakota, USA; was buried in Alcester, Union, South Dakota, USA.
    11. Charles Allen Edwards was born in May 1826 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 26 Apr 1901.
    12. Calahill M Edwards was born on 1 Jan 1831 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 25 Oct 1896 in Rondo, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    13. Almira Elizabeth Edwards was born in May 1840 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 22 Jul 1885 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA.


Generation: 5

  1. 16.  Richard Bennett was born on 24 Apr 1769 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA (son of Peter Bennett and Frances Vardeman); died on 16 Oct 1840 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Gretna, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 6 Aug 1810, , Bedford, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1820, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1820, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1830, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1830, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1840, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1840, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    The division of the real estate of Richard Bennett can be seen in the Pittsylvania County Land Tax List. Richard Bennett appears in the list through 1840. In 1841, Richard is absent. The land tax list shows nine properties in 1841 which the new owners received from Richard Bennett deceased. It appears that Richard Bennett died in 1840. Examination of each of these properties helps us determine the heirs of Richard Bennett.
    1. Reuben Bennett, 87

    Richard married Asenath Nancy Dalton on 23 Nov 1795 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Asenath (daughter of John Flan Dalton and Mary Ann Flanagan) was born in 1779 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 24 Jan 1821 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 17.  Asenath Nancy Dalton was born in 1779 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (daughter of John Flan Dalton and Mary Ann Flanagan); died on 24 Jan 1821 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. Abner Bennett was born on 6 May 1796 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died on 1 Jun 1853 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA.
    2. 8. Reuben Bennett was born on 3 Dec 1797 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died on 30 May 1855 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Siloam Methodist Church, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    3. John H Bennett was born in 1798 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died in 1870.
    4. Winston Bennett was born on 12 Dec 1801 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died on 5 Nov 1836 in , Henry, Indiana, USA.
    5. Elizabeth Permillia "Ella" Bennett was born on 6 Feb 1803 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 26 Nov 1864 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Toshes, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    6. Asenath Bennett was born on 8 Jan 1805 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA.
    7. Coleman D Bennett was born in 1806 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died in 1870 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    8. Matilda Bennett was born on 18 Dec 1812 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died on 21 Dec 1867 in Toshes, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Siloam Methodist Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    9. Mary Ann Bennett was born in 1818 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 17 Jun 1878 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

  3. 18.  George Jacob Tosh was born in 1770 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (son of Andrew Tosh and Anna Margareth Feazel); died on 17 Nov 1837 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1820, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1830, , Bedford, Virginia, USA

    George married Catherine Stevens on 21 Oct 1793. Catherine was born in 1772 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1860 in Toshes, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 19.  Catherine Stevens was born in 1772 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1860 in Toshes, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. George Roger Tosh was born on 8 Dec 1794 in Toshes, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 21 May 1880 in Toshes, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    2. Catherine Tosh was born in 1797 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 1 Aug 1857 in , Caldwell, Kentucky, USA.
    3. 9. Mary Polly Tosh was born on 14 Mar 1799 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 4 Oct 1875 in Toshes, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Siloam Methodist Church, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    4. John Tosh was born in 1801 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1880 in Woodsonville, Hart, Kentucky, USA.
    5. William Tosh was born in 1803 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in Aug 1865 in , Caldwell, Kentucky, USA.
    6. Elizabeth L Tosh was born on 24 Apr 1809 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1880.

  5. 24.  Daniel Crider was born in 1744 in Hatfield, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA (son of John Michael Kreider and Catherine Trusyen); died in 1836 in Toshes, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1820, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1830, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    DANIEL CRIDER was born 1744 in Hatfield Twnshp Philadelphia Co Pennsylvania, and died 1836 in Toshes Pittsylvania County Virginia. He married CATHERINE BERGER Bef. 1766 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, daughter of JONATHAN BERGER and KATHERINE. She was born Abt. 1746 in Baden Frankfort Germany, and died February 01, 1839 in Pittsylvania County Virginia.Children of DANIEL CRIDER and CATHERINE BERGER are:
    i. JACOB B3 CRIDER, b. 1767, Philadelphia Co Pennsylvania; d. 1843, Crittendon Co Kentucky.
    ii. DANIEL CRIDER, JR, b. February 14, 1770, Philadelphia Co Pennsylvania; d. May 16, 1857, Crittenden Co Kentucky.
    iii. JOHANNES CRIDER, b. November 25, 1771, Philadelphia Co Pennsylvania; d. Bef. March 26, 1775, Upper Salford, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania..
    iv. ANDREW CRIDER, b. November 25, 1775, Philadelphia Co Pennsylvania; d. 1856, Tennessee.9.
    v. JOHN CRIDER, b. 1777, Philadelphia Pennsylvania; d. 1834, Pittsylvania Co Virginia.10.
    vi. GEORGE CRIDER, b. Abt. 1779, Philadelphia Philadelphia Co Pennsylvania; d. December 1837, Bradford Gibson Co Tennessee.11.
    vii. HENRY S CRIDER, b. March 20, 1781, Philadelphia Co Pennsylvania; d. 1853, Carroll Co Tennessee.12.
    viii. SAMUEL CRIDER, b. April 21, 1783, Philadelphia Pennsylvania; d. April 24, 1853, Crittenden Co Kentucky.13. ix. CATHERINE CRIDER, b. September 22, 1784, Montgomery Co Pennsylvania; d. 1855, Carroll Co Tennessee.14.
    x. DAVID CRIDER, b. 1789, Pittsylvania Co Virginia; d. Aft. 1860, Illinois.15.
    xi. WILLIAM B CRIDER, b. 1791, Pittsylvania Co Virginia; d. Aft. June 19, 1871, Pittsylvania County Virginia.

    JACOB CRIDER was born 1767 in Philadelphia Co Pennsylvania, and died 1843 in Crittendon Co Kentucky. He married MARY REITHER January 14, 1790 in Pittsylvania County Virginia, daughter of JOHANNE REITHER and . She was born Abt. 1766 in Pennsylvania, and died July 1847 in Livingston Co Kentucky.

    From the Crittendon County Press, Sept 28, 1893:
    Jacob, Daniel and Samuel Crider came from Virginia in 1805. I have some family history which tells that Daniel Crider along with the Deboes and the Rohrers traveled with Herman Cook's (Koch's) party from Lancaster Vo PA to Pittsylvania Co VA in 1788 where Daniel bought land on Frying Pan Creek and built a mill.

    Children of JACOB CRIDER and MARY REITHER are:
    i. JOHN4 CRIDER, b. Abt. 1791, Pittsylvania County Virginia; d. Kentucky.17.
    ii. MARY POLLY CRIDER, b. April 14, 1792, Pittsylvania County Virginia; d. July 06, 1854, Crittendon Co Kentucky.18.
    iii. CATHERINE CRIDER, b. March 19, 1794, Pittsylvania County Virginia; d. August 15, 1859, Crittendon Co Kentucky.19.
    iv. ELIZABETH CRIDER, b. October 12, 1796, Pittsylvania County Virginia; d. October 10, 1834, Livingston Co Kentucky.20.
    v. JACOB B CRIDER, JR, b. September 30, 1798, Pittsylvania Co Virginia; d. August 04, 1875, Caldwell Co Kentucky.21.
    vi. SAMUEL J CRIDER, b. December 27, 1804, Pittsylvania Co Virginia; d. March 06, 1879, Crittenden Co Kentucky.
    vii. SARAH CRIDER, b. 1810, Pittsylvania Co Virginia; d. February 1823, Caldwell Co Kentucky; m. JOHN MILLER, Kentucky.22.
    viii. WILLIAM M CRIDER, b. October 29, 1811, Livingston Co Kentucky; d. July 30, 1886, Crittenden Co Kentucky.Generation 4 12.

    SAMUEL CRIDER was born April 21, 1783 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, and died April 24, 1853 in Crittenden Co Kentucky. He married MARY POLLY DEBOE June 15, 1807 in Pittsylvania Co Virginia, daughter of PHILLIP DEBOE and ELIZABETH. She was born 1786 in Lancaster Lebanon Co Pennsylvania, and died November 1869 in William's Mill Caldwell Co Kentucky.

    From the Crittendon County Press, Sept28, 1893:
    Jacob, Daniel and Samuel Crider came from Virginia in 1796.

    Children of SAMUEL CRIDER and MARY DEBOE are:
    i. ELIZABETH DEBOE4 CRIDER97, b. Abt. 1808, Pittsylvania Co Virginia98,99; m. JOHN DUNBAR BOYD99, March 16, 1829, Livingston Co Kentucky100,101; b. Abt. 1818102,103; d. Bef. 1860103.32.
    ii. DANIEL W CRIDER, b. February 27, 1809, Kentucky; d. April 25, 1839, Livingston Co Kentucky.33.
    iii. FINIS EWING CRIDER, b. December 01, 1818, Livingston Co Kentucky; d. January 21, 1881, Moore's Prairie Jefferson Co Illinois.
    iv. WILLIAM H CRIDER103, b. Aft. 1819, Livingston Co Kentucky104,105; m. MATILDA MCELROY105; b. Abt. 1818106,107.34.
    v. MARY CRIDER, b. 1822, Livingston Co Kentucky; d. Bef. 1860.35.
    vi. PERMELIA DEBOE CRIDER, b. May 31, 1823, Livingstonl Co Kentucky; d. November 07, 1909, Shady Grove Crittenden Co Kentucky.
    vii. SAMUEL F CRIDER107, b. Abt. 1828, Livingston Co Kentucky108,109; d. September 10, 1856, Crittenden Co Kentucky109; m. MARY SALINA CRIDER109.Generation No. 533.

    FINIS EWING CRIDER was born December 01, 1818 in Livingston Co Kentucky, and died January 21, 1881 in Moore's Prairie Jefferson Co Illinois. He married SARAH TOWERY February 15, 1840 in Caldwell Co Kentucky by John Travis, daughter of EDWARD TOWERY and MARGARET MCDOWELL. She was born 1821 in Caldwell Co Kentucky, and died 1886 in Moore's Prairie Jefferson Co Illinois.

    Children of FINIS CRIDER and SARAH TOWERY are:
    i. MARGARET ANN5 CRIDER296,297, b. February 05, 1841, Livingston Co Kentucky298,298,299,300; d. March 22, 1863, Princeton Kentucky301,302; m. JAMES BAYLISS MORSE303,304, November 17, 1861, Caldwell Co Kentucky304; b. September 03, 1843, Caldwell County Kentucky305,305,306,307; d. December 30, 1916, Mikesell Twnshp Kansas308,309.
    ii. GEORGE W CRIDER310, b. March 30, 1847, Caldwell Co Kentucky; d. January 26, 1924; m. PATRICIA NEAL; b. 1852; d. 1928.
    iii. WILLIAM F CRIDER, b. September 01, 1852, Tradewater Caldwell Co Kentucky; d. January 06, 1916; m. (1) CORA FERGUS; m. (2) RADO KING.
    iv. LEWIS CASS CRIDER, b. July 23, 1856; d. July 23, 1944; m. ZETTA BORDER.
    v. SARAH CRIDER, b. March 1860, Caldwell Co Kentucky; d. Bef. 1865.
    vi. MARY MARTHA CRIDER, b. November 20, 1861, Caldwell Co Kentucky; d. May 13, 1955, Atlanta Logan Co llinois; m. EDWARD BARBY TUCKER, January 20, 1886, Moores's Prairie, Jefferson Co Illinois; b. August 31, 1861, Jefferson Co Illinois; d. July 04, 1941, Frisco Northern Township Illinois.

    Daniel married Catherine Berger in 1765 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Catherine (daughter of Jonathan Berger and Katherine) was born in 1746 in Frankfurt, Hessen-Nassau, Germany; died on 1 Feb 1839 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 25.  Catherine Berger was born in 1746 in Frankfurt, Hessen-Nassau, Germany (daughter of Jonathan Berger and Katherine); died on 1 Feb 1839 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. 12. John Crider was born in 1766 in , , Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1835 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    2. Jacob Crider was born in 1767 in , Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1843 in , Crittenden, Kentucky, USA.
    3. George Crider was born in 1770 in , Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1838 in , Gibson, Tennessee, USA.
    4. Daniel Crider was born on 13 Feb 1770 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 16 May 1857 in , Crittenden, Kentucky, USA.
    5. Johannes Crider was born in Nov 1771 in , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 26 Mar 1775 in Upper Salford, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. Andrew Crider was born on 25 Nov 1773 in Lancaster, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1856 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    7. John Crider was born in 1777 in , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1834 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    8. George Crider was born in 1779 in , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Dec 1837 in Bradford, Gibson, Tennessee, USA.
    9. Henry Crider was born on 20 Mar 1781 in , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Nov 1849 in , Carroll, Tennessee, USA.
    10. Samuel Crider was born on 21 Apr 1783 in , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 24 Apr 1843 in , Crittenden, Kentucky, USA.
    11. Catherine Crider was born on 22 Sep 1784 in , Montgomery, Tennessee, USA; died in 1852 in , Carroll, Tennessee, USA.
    12. David Crider was born in 1789 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1860 in , , Illinois, USA.
    13. William B Crider was born in 1791 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 19 Jun 1871 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

  7. 26.  Jacob Croft was born in 1752.
    Children:
    1. 13. Catharine Croft was born in 1784 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died after 1871 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

  8. 28.  Daniel Coleman Edwards, Sr was born in Feb 1750 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA (son of William Edwards and Grizzell Coleman); died on 23 Nov 1832 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1820, , Cumberland, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1830, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    Daniel's heirs are listed in Pittsylvania Co Deed Bk 42, pp. 348-358, and George A. and Daniel C. are the first two heirs listed.



    Daniel Coleman Edwards (son of William Edwards and Grizzell Coleman) was born Abt 1752 in Cumberland Co VA, and died November 23, 1832 in Pittsylvania Co VA. He married Mary Polly Allen on Abt 1785 in Virginia.

    Census 1: 1820, Cumberland Co, VA.
    Census 2: 1830, Pittsylvania Co, VA.114
    Military service 1: Bet. 1776 - 1782, Soldier, American Revolutionary War.
    Military service 2: June 18, 1777, Fort at York Town.116

    Children of Daniel Coleman Edwards and Mary Polly Allen are:
    +Judah Edwards, b 1785 Henry Co VA, d November 17 1862, Pittsylvania Co VA.
    +Daniel Coleman Edwards Jr, b Abt 1786 Pittsylvania Co VA, d date unknown.
    +Gideon Edwards, b 1788 Pittsylvania Co VA, d 1870.
    +George Allen Edwards, b 1790 Pittsylvania Co VA, d Abt 1863, Pittsylvania Co VA.
    +Mary Dolly Edwards, b Abt 1792 Pittsylvania Co VA, d date unknown.
    +Elizabeth Edwards, b Abt 1794 Pittsylvania Co VA, d 1839.
    +Nancy C Edwards, b Abt 1795 Pittsylvania Co VA, d 1870.
    +William H Edwards, b 1796 Pittsylvania Co VA, d date unknown.
    +Gilly Edwards, b Abt 1800 Pittsylvania Co VA, d April 9, 1825.
    +John Edwards, b 1806, Pittsylvania Co VA, d June 8, 1885.


    Hello & thanks for your reply: Full name is DANIEL COLEMAN EDWARDS, b. abt 1750 in VA. Ancestry.Com always show birth as being in Bedford Co but I find no proof. He was supposely the son of WILLIAM EDWARDS & Grizzel Coleman, dau. of Daniel & PATIENCE ELLIOTT. DC's will was probated in Cumberland Co [Southam Par] 22 Jan 1770 & refers to his dau. Grizzel as Grizzel Edwards. Patience's will was probated 26 Aug 1771, Southam Par, Cumberland Co. per "Abstracts of Cumberland Co, VA Will Books 1 & 2, pp. 43 & 47.I went to Cumberland Ct House & searched for Daniel but found only William.In Pittsylvania Co. I found a copy of an Indenture in Deed Book 11, pp 246-247 dated 15 Feb 1798 whereby Bennett sold to DANIEL C. EDWARDS OF THE COUNTY OF BEDFORD. Proving his residence prior to that date was Bedford Co & then became resident of PittsCo. In another deed dated 15 Sep 1820 Daniel's full name is used [DCE].In "Marriages & Deaths From Lynchburg, VA Newspapers 1794-1836 sponsored by Randall Holt Chapter, NSD of the American Colonists, p. 180 has a brief obit & from there I found a complete copy of same: MR. EDWARDS WAS A SOLDIER IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR...Obit has a title ANOTHER REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIER GONE. That statement is not enough to prove his service as I submitted DCE DAR last year & was told that I needed more proof. He has never been submitted before.If I had to guess, I would guess that he lived in BedCo during the War years... so far, no proof. No Oath taken in PittsCo. but I cannot find any such list for Bedford. I queried PittsCo Historical Society, nothing there in the way of anything!So: if DCE's parents are in fact Wm. & Grizzel, why was he born in Bedford Co. & lived there for a good part of his adult life? He is not to be found in Maude Carter Clement's book, nor in the 1777 Oaths list of PittsCo, nor VAs Colonial Soldiers nor VA Military Records but for one DANIEL EDWARDS who was paid along with others for work on the fort at York Towne, p. 464. DAR replied that he would not have traveled to York Towne just to help build a fort. Someone once suspected he had been in the 14th or 15th VA Reg. No proof yet.Do I know too much! Also know he did not give food, animals tot he War effort in any of the 3 counties.ThanksPJ- Original Message ----- From: "marsha moses" <[log in to unmask]>To: <[log in to unmask]>Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2011 9:11 AMSubject: Re: [VA-ROOTS] Pittsylvania & Bedford Co, VA. Militia Lists & Oaths of AllegianceWhat is his name?On Jul 1, 2011, at 1:10 PM, PJ THOMAS wrote:> Hello: Need some direction. My 4th Great-Grandfather died in Pittsylvania > Co in 1832 & obit in Lynchburg papers noted that he served during the > Revolution but I find no proof. How can I obtain copies of the referenced > data? Research in Cumberland Court House [county where he probably lived > during some part of his adult life] turned up nothing. Thanks in advance!> PJ>> To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions > at> http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.htmlTo subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions athttp://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.htmlTo subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions athttp://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html

    William Edwards 1720-1784 married Grissel Coleman in 1750 Cumberland Co., VA. Grissel Coleman 1725-1788 has long been confused with her aunt Grissel Coleman 1705-1759 who died in Goochland Co., VA. The 1782 Cumberland Co., VA tax list has William Edwards as head of household, however in 1784 Grissel Edwards is listed as Head of Household, and the Estate Inventory of William Edwards deceased was filed in the Jan 1786 Cumberland Co., VA court. See: https://sites.rootsweb.com/~theduffypapers/edwards/1720_william_edwards.htm

    Residence:
    16 slaves

    Residence:
    18 slaves

    Daniel married Mary Polly Allen in 1784 in , , Virginia, USA. Mary (daughter of John C Allen and Lucinde Lucy) was born in 1769 in , , Virginia, USA; died in 1838 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 29.  Mary Polly Allen was born in 1769 in , , Virginia, USA (daughter of John C Allen and Lucinde Lucy); died in 1838 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. Judith Edwards was born in 1784 in , Henry, Virginia, USA; died on 17 Nov 1862 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    2. Mary Ann Polly Edwards was born on 12 Oct 1790 in , , Virginia, USA; died in 1873 in , Prentiss, Mississippi, USA.
    3. 14. George Allen Edwards was born in 1793 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1863 in Rondo, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    4. Daniel Coleman Edwards, Jr was born on 26 Dec 1793 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 13 Feb 1861 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    5. Nancy Ann Coleman Edwards was born on 26 Dec 1793 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 13 Feb 1861 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    6. Elizabeth Betsy Edwards was born in 1794 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1839 in Union Hall, Franklin, Virginia, USA.
    7. William Harden Edwards was born in 1796 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 13 Jul 1867 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA.
    8. Gilly Edwards was born in 1800 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 9 Apr 1825 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    9. Gideon Edwards was born on 14 Feb 1801 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 13 Mar 1870 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    10. John Edwards was born in 1806 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

  10. 30.  William Reuben Witcher, Jr was born on 18 Sep 1758 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (son of William Reuben Witcher, Sr and Anna Rachel Majors); died on 9 Oct 1822 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1782, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1820, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    Residence:
    23 slaves

    William married Mary Polly Dalton on 1 Apr 1782 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Mary (daughter of Robert Dalton and Mary Key) was born in 1764 in , Albemarle, Virginia, USA; died on 29 Sep 1852 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 31.  Mary Polly Dalton was born in 1764 in , Albemarle, Virginia, USA (daughter of Robert Dalton and Mary Key); died on 29 Sep 1852 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1830, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1840, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1850, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Children:
    1. Becky Witcher
    2. John Reuben Witcher was born on 16 Jun 1784 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 2 Jul 1854 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Ajax, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    3. Nancy Witcher was born on 15 Sep 1786 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 15 Jul 1835 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    4. Vincent Oliver Witcher was born in 1789 in Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; died on 22 Oct 1877 in Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA.
    5. William A Witcher was born in 1791 in , , Virginia, USA.
    6. 15. Judith C Witcher was born in 1792 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in Feb 1870 in Union Hall, Franklin, Virginia, USA.
    7. Caleb Witcher was born in 1792 in Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; died on 18 Jul 1835 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    8. James W Witcher was born in 1796 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 7 Aug 1852 in , Macon, Tennessee, USA.
    9. Rachel Witcher was born in 1798 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 4 Jul 1854 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    10. Ephriam Witcher was born in 1798 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1863 in , Pettis, Missouri, USA.
    11. Elizabeth Witcher was born on 14 May 1805 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 1 Sep 1867 in Missouri City, Fort Bend, Texas, USA.
    12. James Vincent Witcher was born on 25 Apr 1810 in Staunton, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; died on 1 Oct 1886 in , Saline, Missouri, USA.


Generation: 6

  1. 32.  Peter Bennett was born on 21 Jun 1724 in Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia, USA (son of William Bennett and Mary Humphrey); died on 26 May 1778 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Baptism: 19 Jul 1724, Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    Will of Peter Bennett
    Dated: 7 January I778
    My loving wife Frances Bennett during her life in widowhood all my estate. At her decease all may be sold and the money divided between my children William Bennett, Mary Lawson, Reubin Bennett, Elizabeth Perry, Micajah Bennett, Rachel Bennett, Abner Bennett and Richard Bennett as if her directed Viz. my sons Wm. and Reuben Bennett do discount 30 pounds 10 shillings each from an equal proportion of the money becausethey have already received that sum each in the the land they now live on and all the other named children to receive a just and equall proportion.
    If at any time after my decease my now loving wife should marry my estate may be sold by the discretion of my Executors and the money divided as aforesaid allowing my wife a child's part only. If any time before there be a division of my estate there should be a decease of any of the above named children without being of age or proper heir, my estate may be divided betwixt those that be then living.
    Executors: my two sons Wm. and Reubin Bennett
    Signed: Peter Bennet
    Witnesses: David Watt, Wm. Ward, David Perry, William Goad
    Executors: William Bennett and Reubin Bennett
    Security: John Callaway, William Vardeman, and William Leftwich

    I found in Louisa County Court Orders:

    Nov 1746: Laying of Levy to Peter Bennet for one Wolf's head 140 lbs of
    tobacco

    22 Oct 1745: Thomas Underwood agst William Bennet (William seems to be sued
    a lot for debt)

    Jun 1743: Richard Juror

    Peter married Frances Vardeman in 1752 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA. Frances (daughter of William Vardeman and Magdelena Peterson) was born in 1730 in , , Virginia, USA; died in 1787 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 33.  Frances Vardeman was born in 1730 in , , Virginia, USA (daughter of William Vardeman and Magdelena Peterson); died in 1787 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Frances Bennett

    Children:
    1. Pevey Bennett was born in , Bedford, Virginia, USA.
    2. William Bennett was born in 1754 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died on 17 Sep 1827 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    3. Mary Bennett was born in 1756 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died in 1820.
    4. Reuben Bennett was born in 1757 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died on 21 Mar 1808 in , Morgan, Georgia, USA.
    5. Elizabeth Bennett was born in 1759 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died on 22 Jan 1810.
    6. James B Bennett was born in 1760 in , Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died in 1841 in Bulloch, Georgia, USA.
    7. Rachel Bennett was born in 1762 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died on 3 Sep 1838 in , Halifax, Virginia, USA.
    8. Micajah Bennett was born in 1763 in , Granville, North Carolina, USA; died on 24 May 1825 in , Jackson, Georgia, USA.
    9. Abner Bennett was born in 1766 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died in 1830.
    10. 16. Richard Bennett was born on 24 Apr 1769 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died on 16 Oct 1840 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Gretna, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

  3. 34.  John Flan Dalton was born in 1754 in Winston Dalton, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (son of Robert Dalton and Mary Key); died on 3 Apr 1833 in , Sumner, Tennessee, USA.

    John married Mary Ann Flanagan on 13 Aug 1773 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Mary (daughter of James Whittal Flannigan and Annis) was born on 11 Nov 1753 in , Albemarle, Virginia, USA; died in 1825. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 35.  Mary Ann Flanagan was born on 11 Nov 1753 in , Albemarle, Virginia, USA (daughter of James Whittal Flannigan and Annis); died in 1825.
    Children:
    1. James Dalton was born in May 1774 in , , Virginia, USA; died in 1847 in , Carroll, Virginia, USA.
    2. Robert Dalton was born in 1775 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    3. 17. Asenath Nancy Dalton was born in 1779 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 24 Jan 1821 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    4. Booker Dalton was born in 1780 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 5 May 1846 in , Sumner, Tennessee, USA.
    5. Winston Dalton was born in 1780 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1831 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    6. William Sims Dalton was born in 1782 in , Albemarle, Virginia, USA; died in 1842 in , Lawrence, Alabama, USA.
    7. Shelton Dalton was born in 1785 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in Jul 1836.
    8. Lucinda Dalton was born on 26 May 1791 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 4 May 1852 in Wilson, Sumner, Tennessee, USA.
    9. Matilda Dalton was born on 5 Mar 1794 in , Sumner, Tennessee, USA; died on 16 Jun 1872 in , Marshall, Mississippi, USA.

  5. 36.  Andrew Tosh was born in 1750 in , , Virginia, USA; died on 1 Nov 1790 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: , , Virginia, USA

    Andrew + Anna Margareth Feazel. Anna was born in 1758 in , Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 37.  Anna Margareth Feazel was born in 1758 in , Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA.
    Children:
    1. 18. George Jacob Tosh was born in 1770 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 17 Nov 1837 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

  7. 48.  John Michael Kreider was born in 1712 in Ruheneburg, Ostpreussen, Germany (son of Hans Jacob Kreider and Mary Barbara Christen); died in Jul 1761 in Hatfield, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Arrival: 1732, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    JOHN MICHAEL KREIDER was born Abt. 1712 in Palatinate Germany and died Abt. July 1761 in Hatfield Tnshp, Philadelphia Pennsylvania. He married CATHERINE Bef. 1735.

    From "Descendants of John Michael Kreider of Montgomery County Pennsylvania" by Rebecca L. Blackwell, Heritage Books, Inc: A possibility as to the parents of Michael: a Michael Kreider married Anna Maria Schwartzin July 30, 1711, at Evangelisch-Lutherische Bad Duerkheim, Pfalz, Bavaira. This date would coincide with Michaels' birth in 1712. Sons often were given their father's names and many of Michael's descendants were named Maria. Also, the religious affiliation is the same as Michael's. ( Extracted Marriage Records, Microfilm Batch M997432, 1640-1716, call number 488270.)

    Michael Kreider, age 20, arr. Phila on Aug 11, 1732 aboard the ship "Samuel" from Rotterdam. He signed his name in longhand, indicating he was an educated man. As none of the other 268 passengers bore the name of Kreider, it is assumed Michael made the journey alone. Emigration records indicate that Michael was from the Palatine Region of Germany. Michael became a blacksmith and the owner of a grist mill in Hatfield Township, Philadelphia County (later Montgomery Co) near the Bucks Co line. No marriage record has been found, but it is known Michael's wife was Catherine for she is mentioned in the baptismal records for several of their children.

    Children of JOHN KREIDER and CATHERINE are:
    i. JOHN KREIDER, b. Abt. 1735, Hatfield Twnshp Philadelphia Co Pennsylvania; d. Aft. 1784.
    ii. JOHN JACOB KREIDER, b. 1740, Hatfield Twp, Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
    iii. ABRAHAM KREIDER, b. 1742, Hatfield Twp, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania; d. Aft. 1790, Pennsylvania.
    iv. DANIEL CRIDER, b. 1744, Hatfield Twnshp Philadelphia Co Pennsylvania; d. 1836, Toshes Pittsylvania County Virginia.
    v. CATHERINA KREIDER7, b. April 27, 1749, Hatfield Twnshp Philadelphia Co Pennsylvania.
    vi. MAGDALENA KREIDER9, b. August 08, 1754, Hatfield Twnshp Philadelphia Co Pennsylvania.
    xiv. DAVID KREIDER11, b. January 14, 1758, Hatfield Twnshp Philadelphia Co Pennsylvania.

    John married Catherine Trusyen in 1735 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Catherine was born in 1722 in , Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Jul 1761 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 49.  Catherine Trusyen was born in 1722 in , Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Jul 1761 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
    Children:
    1. John Krider was born in 1735; died in 1736.
    2. Johannes John Krider was born in 1736 in Hatfield, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1784 in Upper Salford, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. Abraham Krider was born in 1737; died in 1738.
    4. Abraham Krider was born in 1742 in Hatfield, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1790 in , , Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 24. Daniel Crider was born in 1744 in Hatfield, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1836 in Toshes, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    6. Magdelena Krider was born in 1745; died in 1746.
    7. Jacob Kreider was born on 7 Dec 1748 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 5 Jul 1822 in , , Pennsylvania, USA.
    8. Catherine Kreider was born on 16 Jun 1750 in Upper Providence, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; died in , , Pennsylvania, USA.
    9. Magdalena Kreider was born on 8 Aug 1754 in Hatfield, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; died in , , Pennsylvania, USA.
    10. David Krider was born on 14 Jan 1758 in Hatfield, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1759 in , , Pennsylvania, USA.

  9. 50.  Jonathan Berger was born in 1720 in , , Switzerland; died in 1795 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Jonathan + Katherine. Katherine was born in 1700 in , , Switzerland; died in Northampton, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 51.  Katherine was born in 1700 in , , Switzerland; died in Northampton, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA.
    Children:
    1. Jacob Berger was born on 21 Dec 1745 in Frankfurt, Hessen-Nassau, Germany; died on 25 Jan 1837 in Clifton Plantation, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    2. 25. Catherine Berger was born in 1746 in Frankfurt, Hessen-Nassau, Germany; died on 1 Feb 1839 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

  11. 56.  William Edwards was born on 9 Apr 1720 in , Glamorgan, Wales (son of Thomas Edwards and Isabelle Downing); died on 30 Jun 1801 in , Gallatin, Kentucky, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1782, , Cumberland, Virginia, USA

    William married Grizzell Coleman on 27 Mar 1750 in , Cumberland, Virginia, USA. Grizzell (daughter of Daniel Coleman and Patience Elliot) was born in 1705 in , King and Queen, Virginia, USA; died on 20 Feb 1759 in , Goochland, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 57.  Grizzell Coleman was born in 1705 in , King and Queen, Virginia, USA (daughter of Daniel Coleman and Patience Elliot); died on 20 Feb 1759 in , Goochland, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. John William Edwards was born in 1750 in , Cumberland, Virginia, USA; died on 23 Apr 1837 in , Robertson, Tennessee, USA.
    2. 28. Daniel Coleman Edwards, Sr was born in Feb 1750 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died on 23 Nov 1832 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    3. Gideon Edwards was born on 29 Aug 1763 in , Cumberland, Virginia, USA; died in Apr 1810 in , Surry, North Carolina, USA.

  13. 58.  John C Allen was born on 9 Oct 1735 in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland; was christened on 12 Oct 1735 in , Larbert, Stirling, Scotland (son of James Allan and Janet Calder); died in 1812 in , Shenandoah, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1783, , Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1810, , Shenandoah, Virginia, USA

    John married Lucinde Lucy in 1760 in , Shenandoah, Virginia, USA. Lucinde (daughter of Burwell Lucy and Elizabeth Denton) was born in 1740 in , Brunswick, Virginia, USA; died in 1812 in , Shenandoah, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  14. 59.  Lucinde Lucy was born in 1740 in , Brunswick, Virginia, USA (daughter of Burwell Lucy and Elizabeth Denton); died in 1812 in , Shenandoah, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. Joseph Allen was born in 1761 in , , Virginia, USA; died on 24 Sep 1822 in , Fleming, Kentucky, USA.
    2. 29. Mary Polly Allen was born in 1769 in , , Virginia, USA; died in 1838 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

  15. 60.  William Reuben Witcher, Sr was born in Oct 1724 in Wiltshire, England (son of John Witcher and Elizabeth Price); died on 8 Jun 1806 in Sandy Level, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Jun 1806 in Witcher Family Cemetery, Ajax, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1782, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    William Witcher was living in Pittsylvania Co VA by 1762, and in 1763 he was serving as a vestryman of Camden Parish. (He may have been a vestryman as far back as 1747) Pittsylvania Co and Camden Parish were organized in 1767. He was one of two people who let the contract for a church near Snow Creek Chapel, and also one of two who let the contract for the Chapel of Ease. He was one of four ordered to let the building of the "hull of a Courthouse thirty two by twenty four Shingled Ruff" -- the first courthouse in Pittsylvania Co. He was appointed a Justice of Peace for Pittsylvania Co on December 12, 1769.

    1767 First List of Tithables of Pittsylvania Co. VA
    William Witcher and negro Sawney 2 100
    Daniel Witcher 1 191
    John Witcher 1 190

    William Witcher took the oath of Vestryman 1768. Was member of County Committee of Safety. Appointed Captain of Militia in 1775. Commanded a Company of Militia in Indian Expedition of 1776. When the Regiment under Col. Christian pushed on into Tenn., a force of 200 men were left under the command of Capt. Witcher to guard Fort Patrick Henry. (Pittsylvania Pension Papers).

    From Brunswick Co., VA deed files...
    8-D, Peter Copeland, 380 acres, Little Beaver Creek, 23 Apr 1768, land now in Pittsylvania County, VA [#226].
    Peter Copeland, 51 acres, brs. of Daniel's Mill Creek, 9 Feb 1769, land now in Pittsylvania County, VA [#182].

    3 May 1775. Order to Peter Copeland and William Witcher to examine Frances Hicks, the wife of James Hicks, Jr., in their deed to Thomas Claiborne 25 Nov 1772 for 638 acres in Meherrin Parish. She was examined in Pittsylvania County 23 May 1776. Returned to Court 26 Aug 1776.

    Brunswick County, Virginia, Deed Book 12, 1776-1777, page 42 (74).
    William Witcher was a member of the Pittsylvania Co. Committee of Safety, which was organized in 1775 to carry out the instructions of the Continental Congress to boycott trade with England.

    In claims on govt. for property taken for public use in Pittsylvania Co., Va in 18 March 1782 are many claims for William Witcher. Also for James, James, Jr., John, Thomas, and Cain Witchers. 17 May 1784

    On September 27, 1775, William Witcher, Sr. was appointed a Captain of the Pittsylvania militia. He raised a company of soldiers in Pittsylvania Co., VA. Captain Witcher took part in the Indian Expedition of 1776. When the Regiment under Col. Christian pushed into Tennessee, a force of 200 men under the command of Capt. Witcher was left to guard Fort Patrick Henry.

    WITCHER, William. Capt.-Col County Militia. Indian Expeditions
    1776-1777. Member of the Committee of Safety. Vestryman, Justice; led Company to Stono Inlet. S.C. 1779. Led Co to Hillsboro to support Gen. Green Winter 1780. Fought with Col. Campbell's riflemen at Guilford.

    Indian outrages continued, and Capt. William Witcher's company was one of two that rendezvoused at Pittsylvania Old Courthouse in March, 1777. In April they marched to Fort Patrick Henry (today the site of Kingsport, TN) and there searched for Indians, ranging the woods in all directions. In July a treaty was drawn up, and the men were dismissed to make their way home.

    When Gen. Nathaniel Green assumed command of the Southern Continental Army in 1780, Capt. Witcher and his company marched from Pittsylvania Co. to Salisbury, North Carolina, as reinforcements. They also marched to Stone River in South Carolina, where they joined Colonel David Mason's regiment. Captain Witcher participated in the Battle of Stans under General Lincoln, and his company also joined General Greene in Halifax Co., South Carolina. In addition, he fought at Guilford Courthouse under Col. Lynch and at Hutaw Springs under Stephens. Captain Witcher was later promoted to Major and made Colonel by brevet.

    (In the month of February 1779 this deponant was called out for a five months tour as a drafted militia man in a company commanded by Captain William Witcher in a regiment commanded by David Mason and was immediately marched south and joined the continental troops under General Linkhon at a place southwest of Charleston not long before the battle at
    ---?---. He and the militia with him were attached to and served with the regular troops during the whole campaign. He was discharged at Camden SC by a written discharge by his captain which said discharge he still has, of which the following is a true copy---

    "Camden SC
    "This is to certify that Joseph Terry Williams a Sergeant in my company of militia from Pittsylvania has served his tour of duty and is discharged. Given under my hand this 23rd day of July 1779.
    Wm Witcher, Capt.

    After the war, he was one of several trustees appointed by the Virginia General Assembly to improve the navigation on the Staunton River, from Brooker's ferry to the mouth of Pigg River.

    William Witcher died in June 1808. His will was recorded and probated at the Court of Pittsylvania Co., VA. His executors were his sons, John and William, and they were bonded for thirty thousand dollars.

    A Chapter of the DAR in Cedartown, GA is named for William S. Witcher.

    The Last Will And Testament Of William Witcher
    In the name of God amen. I, William Witcher Sr., of the County Pittsylvania being of weak body but of sound memory, and knowing that it is appointed for all men to once to die, do make and declare this my last Will and Testament (revoking all others) in manner and form as follows:
    ITEM: My will and desire is that all my just debts should be paid out of my estate hereafter mentioned by my executors of a perishable kind.
    ITEM: I give and bequeath to my son, John Witcher, my negroes, Sarah, and her children, Sinda, Ceala, and Anna, in addition to what I have already given him, which I give to him and his heirs forever.
    ITEM: I lend to my son, Daniel Witcher, my negroes Stephen and Anderson during his lifetime, and after his decease my will and desire is that his heirs should inherit them forever.
    ITEM: I give and bequeath to my son, William Witcher Jr., my negroes Tamer and her children Phebe, Betsy, and Peyton in addition to what I have heretofore given him, all of which I give to him and his heirs forever.
    ITEM: I give and bequeath to my son, Ephriam Witcher, my negroes Bob, Abraham, Sam, Phillis, Jacob, and Will; also the land I possess in the County of Pittsylvania aforesaid on the North side of the Pigg River whereon I now live, bounded by the lines of John Smith, John Witcher, Daniel C. Edwards and William Swanson Jr. and Pigg River, all of which property both real and personal I give to him and his heirs forever.
    ITEM: I give and bequeath to my son, James Witcher, my negroes Hannah, and Sellar her child to him and his heirs forever.
    ITEM: I give and bequeath to my son, Caleb Witcher, one hundred pounds for the purpose of discharging a Judgment obtained against him by John Smith in the County Court of Pittsylvania, also to discharge his bond to George Herndon, both of which sums my will and desire is for my to pay them out of the sum specified and the surplus if any to go to my son Caleb Witcher and to his heirs forever. Also I lend to my son Caleb Witcher during his natural life, my negro girl,
    Bethsheba and after his decease my will and desire is that his eldest child Thillada should inherit the negro girl Bethsheba with her increase forever, and in the case that Thillada should decease without lawful heirs of her body, then my will and desire is that the rest of my son Caleb's should inherit her (Bethsheba) with her increase forever.
    ITEM: I lend to my daughter Elizabeth Razer during her natural life my negroes Edmond and Rose and after her decease I give them to her heirs forever.
    ITEM: I give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel Morrison and her heirs forever all my tract of land whereon William Morrison (her husband) now lives on the South side of the Pigg River, bounded by Pigg River, Herman Cook's lines and William Parker's lines containing one hundred acres more or less all of which land I give to her and her heirs forever. Also two cows and calves I give to her and her heirs forever.
    ITEM: My will and desire is that what money is in hand at my decease, after discharging my debts, my will and desire is that it be equally divided between my sons, John Witcher, William Witcher Jr., Daniel Witcher, Ephriam Witcher, and James Witcher.
    ITEM: My will and desire is that after my decease all my stock of every kind, plantation utensils, household and kitchen furniture, with the crop on hand, be sold to the highest bidder on a credit of twelve months, and after the later is finished, the money arising therefrom be equally divided between my sons, John Witcher, William Witcher Jr., Daniel Witcher, Ephriam Witcher, and James Witcher
    And lastly I do constitute, appoint and ordain my two sons, John Witcher, and William Witcher Jr., the whole and sole executors of this my last will and testament in witness thereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this eighth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and six.

    William Witcher (seal)
    Sealed and delivered in the presence of
    Joseph Matchett, Donald (illegible), Peyton Graves

    Probate of Will
    At the court of Pittsylvania County the 18th day of July, 1808, the last will and testament of William Witcher (deceased) was presented in Court and proved by the oaths of Joseph Matchett and Peyton Graves two of the subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded, and on the motion of John Witcher and William Witcher Jr., the executors in the said will named, who made Oath according to law, and together with Peyton Graves, William Swanson., Ephriam Witcher,
    William Witcher Jr., and their securities, entered into and acknowledged their
    bond in the penalty of Thirty Thousand Dollars for that purpose conditioned as the law directs, certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate of the said will in due form.

    Fiske Will Lemstall--(?)
    (signature illegible)

    Seal A copy teste: E.E. Friend Clerk
    Pittsylvania Circuit Court
    Chathem, Virginia

    Listed in DAR patriot index:
    WITCHER Sr, William
    Birth: EN 1724
    Rank: Capt PS
    Service: VA
    Death: VA 8 Jun 1808
    Patriot Pensioned: No
    Widow Pensioned: No
    Children Pensioned: No
    Heirs Pensioned: No
    Spouse: (1) Anne X

    WITCHER, William. Capt.-Col County Militia. Indian Expeditions
    1776-1777. Member of the Committee of Safety. Vestryman, Justice; led
    Company to Stono Inlet. S.C. 1779. Led Co to Hillsboro to support Gen.
    Green Winter 1780. Fought with Col. Campbell's Riflemen at Guilford.

    From: An Abbreviated History of Pittsylvania County, Virginia Chapter Six: Pittsylvania's Military History By Maud Carter Clement , Chatham, Virginia, ca. 1952

    In the summer of 1776 the Cherokee Indians attacked the western frontiers, and Virginia sent a force of 1600 men against them. We know of four companies of Pittsylvania Militia which marched with this force, commanded by Captains Jesse Heard, Peter Perkins, William Witcher, and Joseph Martin. When General Nathaniel Greene assumed command in the south, Virginia at once sent reinforcements. From Pittsylvania in the fall and winter of 1780-81 marched companies of militia commanded by Captains John Winn, James Brewer, William Witcher, Isaac Clements and Joshua Stone.

    Mr. T. A. Witcher,
    Brownwood, Texas

    Dear sir:

    In reply to your favor of recent date, and in answer to your enquiries:

    At the creation of this County in 1767, one Wm. Witcher qualified as a vestryman for the Parish of Cambden. He was afterwards Capt., Justice of the Peace, and Maj. in the Continental Army. His will is dated in 1808. His sons were Caleb, Ephraim, John, Daniel, and William, His daughters-Ann, who married a Razor and other daughter married Morrison. I know nothing of them and descendants. William and John died in this County. Ephraim and Caleb move to Surrey and Nash Counties, N.C. Daniel moved to Kanawha County, West Va., on Witcher Creek. He was the Ancestor of Gen. J.L. Witcher of Salt Lake City, who was in the Yankee Army. I am a grandson of Vincent Witcher who was a son of Wm. I did meet Toliver Witcher when a boy, at the Columbia Hotel in Richmond. He was then Georgian. Seemed to be reticent, and as I was a mere boy I talked and saw but little of him. There is a family of Witchers in Clark and Oglethorpe Georgia; and I learn there is another family near Marietta. Vincent Witcher was for 29 years a Representative from this County. Also President of Richmond and Danville R.R. Came in one vote of being elected Governor and 3 votes of U.S. Senate. Had 3 sons N.M. Capt. V.O. and Col. W.A. Witcher of 21st Va. Regiment. V.O. died in 1869. Belonged to 57th If. I am a son of N.M. and commanded the 34th Va. Cav. I was at the battle of Gettysburg, and out of 432 men, lost all but 96. Was sent to East Tenn, and participated in all campaigns there. ________ and after Lee I surrendered. Was introduced to President Davis by Gen'l Jno C. Breckenridge, as the bravest of the brave, the truest of the true.

    I am a farmer. On a good farm, and am 69 years old. Never held a Civil office, and told the President two years ago, wanted Elective or appointed: and have been for many years dissatisfied with both the centralizing tendencies of the Republicans, and the demagogary and insincerity of the Democrats, who seem to have no great underlying principles. Hence I am allied with the Populist and am a member of both the National and State Committees. Feel little interest any way.

    Your mother was educated at a grand, noble Institution. My first wife was also educated at Salem. My present wife has a niece in your City who was formerly a Mrs. Rucker. I think she married a McCormick. I would be pleased to write to you any time, and give you all the information I can. There are James Witcher at Bells that Sen. Bailey has told me of. Mrs. Nancy Langhorne Astor, her grandmother was a Witcher. During the War I met Mrs. Dr. Ewing ______Cumberland Gap, and she said Wm. L. ______ and Ben Hill were Cousins of ours. The Daltons-- she was daughter of James Witcher.

    Very truly and respectfully,
    (signed V.A. Witcher)


    William Witcher came to the American colonies from England. He served in the Virginia Militia during the American Revolution. He led his company into the battle of Stono Ferry, SC, in 1779. He also fought in the battle of Guilford Courthouse, NC, in 1781. During the Indian Expeditionary Wars he became a Brevet Colonel.



    WITCHER, William. Capt.-Col County Militia. Indian Expeditions 1776-1777. Member of the Committee of Safety. Vestryman, Justice; led Company to Stono Inlet. S.C. 1779. Led Co to Hillsboro to support Gen. Green Winter 1780. Fought with Col. Campbell's riflemen at Guilford.


    The Last Will and Testament of William Witcher:

    In the name of God amen. I, William Witcher Sr., of the County Pittsylvania being of weak body but of sound memory, and knowing that it is appointed for all men to once to die, do make and declare this my last Will and Testament (revoking all others) in manner and form as follows:

    ITEM: My will and desire is that all my just debts should bepaid out of my estate hereafter mentioned by my executors of a perishable kind.

    ITEM: I give and bequeath to my son, John Witcher, mynegroes, Sarah, and her children, Sinda, Ceala, and Anna, in additionto what I have already given him, which I give to him and his heirsforever.

    ITEM: I lend to my son, Daniel Witcher, my negroes Stephen and Anderson during his lifetime, and after his decease my will and desire is that his heirs should inherit them forever.

    ITEM: I give and bequeath to my son, William Witcher Jr., my negroes Tamer and her children Phebe, Betsy, and Peyton in addition to what I have heretofore given him, all of which I give to him and his heirs forever.

    ITEM: I give and bequeath to my son, Ephriam Witcher, my negroes Bob, Abraham, Sam, Phillis, Jacob, and Will; also the land I possess in the County of Pittsylvania aforesaid on the North side of the Pigg River whereon I now live, bounded by te ines of John Smith, John Witcher, Daniel C. Edwards and William Swanson Jr. and Pigg River, all of which property both real and personal I give to him and his heirs forever.

    ITEM: I give and bequeath to my son, James Witcher, my negroes Hannah, and Sellar her child to him and his heirs forever.

    ITEM: I give and bequeath to my son,, Caleb Witcher, one hundred pounds for the purpose of discharging a Judgment obtained against him by John Smith in the County Court of Pittsylvania, also to discharge his bond to George Herndon, both of whh sums my will and desire is for my to pay them out of the sum specified and the surplus if any to go to my son Caleb Witcher and to his heirs forever. Also I lend to my son Caleb Witcher during his natural life, my negro girl, Bethsheba and after his decease my will and desire is that his eldest child Thillada should inherit the negro girl Bethsheba with her increase forever, and in the case that Thillada should decease without lawful heirs of her body, then my will and desire is that the rest of my son Caleb?s should inherit her (Bethsheba) with her increase forever.

    ITEM: I lend to my daughter Elizabeth Razer during her natural life my negroes Edmond and Rose and after her decease I give them to her heirs forever.

    ITEM: I give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel Morrison and her heirs forever all my tract of land whereon William Morrison (her
    husband) now lives on the South side of the Pigg River,bounded by Pigg River, Herman Cook?s lines and William Parker?s lines
    containing one hundred acres more or less all of which land I give to her and her heirs forever. Also two cows and calves I give to her and her heirs forever.

    ITEM: My will and desire is that what money is in hand at my decease, after discharging my debts, my will and desire is that it be equally divided between my sons, John Witcher, William Witcher Jr., Daniel Witcher, Ephriam Witcher, and James Wiher.

    ITEM: My will and desire is that after my decease all my stock of every kind, plantation utensils, household and kitchen furniture, with the crop on hand, be sold to the highest bidder on a credit of twelve months, and after the later is finish, the money arising there from be equally divided between my sons, John Witcher, William Witcher Jr., Daniel Witcher, Ephriam Witcher, and James Witcher.

    And lastly I do constitute, appoint and ordain my two sons, John Witcher, and William Witcher Jr., the whole and sole executors of this my last will and testament in witness thereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this eighth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and six.

    William Witcher (seal)

    Sealed and delivered in the presence of
    Joseph Matchett, Donald (illegible), Peyton Graves

    Probate of Will

    At the court of Pittsylvania County the 18th day of July, 1808, thelast will and testament of William Witcher (deceased) was presented in Court and proved by the oaths of Joseph Matchett and Peyton Graves two of the subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded, and on the motion of John Witcher and William Witcher Jr., the executors in the said will named, who made Oath according to law, and together with Peyton Graves, William Swanson., Ephriam Witcher, William Witcher Jr., and their securities, entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of Thirty Thousand Dollars for that purpose conditioned as the law directs, certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate of the said will in due form.

    Fiske WillLemstall--(?)
    (signature illegible)

    The History of Pittsylvania County Virginia By Maud Carter Clement
    Various excerpts related to William Witcher:

    In 1776 Pittsylvania County and Camden Parish were organized and at the first meeting of the vestry, held June 21, 1776, at the courthouse, there were present the following vestrymen, 'who subscribed in the Vestry to be comfortable to the doctrine and Discipline of the Church of England as by law Established: John Donelson, John Pigg, Hugh Innes, George Rowland, Crispen Shelton, John Wilson, Peter Perkins, Abram Shelton, Theophilus Lacy, Robert Chandler, and William Witcher.

    While the Virginia troops were still in their entrenchments at Gwynn's Island an express arrived from the governor ordering them to march at once against the Indians along the western frontier. The inciting of the Indians to their barbarities against defenseless frontiersman is the darkest blot on England's fair name during the Revolutionary War.

    Virginia sent a force of 1,600 men against the Cherokees, while North and South Carolina sent out expeditions at the same time. Virginia's troops rendezvoused at Long Island in the Molstein River, where in the early summer a fort had been erected and named Patrick Henry in honor of the newly elected governor.

    The Cherokees lived on the Tennessee river, and all things being in readiness on October the 1st, the troops set out from Fort Patrick Henry for the march of 115 miles through the wilderness to the Indian towns. Captain William Witcher was left with a guard of 200 men for the Fort.

    Indian outrages continuing along the frontier, the states forces were ordered to take the field in another Indian expedition in 1777. Two companies from Pittsylvania marched in this campaign, one commanded by Captain John Donelson, ... ; the other was commanded by Captain William Witcher. Both rendezvoused at Pittsylvania Old Courthouse (Callands) in the month of March 1777.

    General Nathaniel Greene assumed command of the Southern Continental Army in the autumn of 1780 at Millsboro, North Carolina, and Virginia at once sent re-inforcement's. Several companies of militia marched from Pittsylvania that autumn and winter. Captain John Winn commanded a company ... Captain James Brewer a company ... Captain William Witcher a company ... Captain Isaac Clements a company ... Captain Joshua Stone a company ... "

    William married Anna Rachel Majors in 1745 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Anna was born in 1725 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 28 Apr 1776 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  16. 61.  Anna Rachel Majors was born in 1725 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 28 Apr 1776 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. Polly Thadalia Witcher was born in 1746 in , , Virginia, USA.
    2. Daniel Witcher was born in 1746 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 10 Jan 1815 in , Smith, Tennessee, USA.
    3. John Witcher was born in 1748 in , Lunenburg, Virginia, USA; died on 22 Apr 1825 in , Grainger, Tennessee, USA.
    4. Emphriam Witcher was born in 1749 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in Nov 1819 in Cedar Hill, Surry, North Carolina, USA.
    5. James Witcher was born on 20 Sep 1750 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 30 Aug 1832 in , Smith, Tennessee, USA.
    6. Amy Witcher was born in 1751.
    7. Elizabeth Witcher was born in 1753.
    8. 30. William Reuben Witcher, Jr was born on 18 Sep 1758 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 9 Oct 1822 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    9. Eliabeth Witcher was born in 1759 in , Lunenburg, Virginia, USA.
    10. Lacy Witcher was born in 1760.
    11. Mary Polly Witcher was born in 1761.
    12. Caleb Witcher was born in 1762 in , , Virginia, USA; died on 31 Dec 1857.
    13. Rachel Witcher was born in 1764 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1820 in , Cabell, West Virginia, USA.
    14. Elizabeth Witcher was born in 1765 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1820 in , Cabell, West Virginia, USA.

  17. 62.  Robert Dalton was born in 1722 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA (son of Timothy Dalton and Elizabeth Ann Talbot); died on 28 Jan 1779 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Robert married Mary Key in 1748 in , Goochland, Virginia, USA. Mary was born in 1732 in , Goochland, Virginia, USA; died on 28 Jan 1799 in , Albemarle, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  18. 63.  Mary Key was born in 1732 in , Goochland, Virginia, USA; died on 28 Jan 1799 in , Albemarle, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. Susannah Key Dalton was born in 1748 in , Amherst, Virginia, USA; died on 13 Sep 1818 in , Smith, Tennessee, USA.
    2. Martha Dalton was born in 1749 in , Albemarle, Virginia, USA; died in 1827 in , Greenville, South Carolina, USA.
    3. Robert Dalton was born in 1751 in , , Virginia, USA.
    4. John Flan Dalton was born in 1754 in Winston Dalton, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 3 Apr 1833 in , Sumner, Tennessee, USA.
    5. Nancy Dalton was born in 1755 in , , Virginia, USA.
    6. Agatha Dalton was born in 1759 in , , Virginia, USA.
    7. Soloman Dalton was born on 14 Jun 1760 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 20 Nov 1845 in , Pickens, South Carolina, USA.
    8. 31. Mary Polly Dalton was born in 1764 in , Albemarle, Virginia, USA; died on 29 Sep 1852 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.