Sally Fuqua

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1810, , Bedford, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1820, , Bedford, Virginia, USA

Notes:

At the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, in the town of Bedford lies the Fuqua family cemetery. The location, restoration and dedication in May, 1975 was undertaken and supported by the Peaks of Otter Chapter, Virginia, DAR.Within the walls, still surrounded by the original mock orange, the graves of Joseph and Ralph Fuqua, Revoluntionary soldiers of the 5th Virginia Regiment are found along with thirthy-five others of family members and Revolutionary soldiers.
In 1782 Joseph Fuqua and William Downey gave one hundred acres of land upon which the town of Liberty, now Bedford, was built. At the dedication ceremonies this landmark was presented to the City of Bedford.
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Birth: May 4, 1756 Lunenburg County Virginia, USA
Death: May 10, 1829 Bedford Bedford City Virginia, USA

The settler who gave the town of Liberty his land, and Texas his sons. Born on May 4, 1756 and dying May 4 seventy-three years later, Joseph Fuqua led a generally quiet life as a farmer and family man. He is remembered in Bedford today for an outstanding act of generosity he shared with another man who went on to obscurity. Joseph Fuqua and William Downing donated the 100 acres that became the site of the town established in 1782 as Liberty. He had fought in the Revolutionary War before settling in this area, enlisting Feb.22, 1776 and fighting in the battles of Cowpens and Brandywine. He was discharged in 1778. His father Ralph Fuqua had also been a Revolutionary War soldier. In 1782, the same year he donated the land for Liberty, he married the former Celia Bondurant, and they had six sons and five daughters, most of whom eventually moved to Texas.

The Fuqua's were Baptist (Joseph Fuqua was the first deacon at Lowry Meeting House, now Timber Ridge Baptist Church). The family was renowned for its hospitality. The cemetery off Orange Street in Bedford, where Joseph Fuqua is buried, was uncovered a few years ago by Mrs. R. N. Krebs, who was curator of the Bedford City/County Museum. When it was found Joseph's will provided the cemetery should never be sold , the company that had purchased it, deeded the site to the city, which maintains it today. Joseph Fuqua is also appreciated in Texas, where so many of his descendants settled. A grandson of his, 16-year old Galba Fuqua, was the youngest soldier to die at the battle of the Alamo.

Coincidentally, another one of Joseph's descendants was instrumental in providing one of Bedford's best - known landmarks. Fred Fuqua of Lynchburg, Virginia, a direct descendant of Joseph's son Abraham Fuqua, who stayed in Bedford County, was the contractor who built the present courthouse in 1930. It was Fred Fuqua who formally presented the Fuqua Cemetery to the city in the dedication ceremony, that took place in 1975.

Land Processioners in
Bedford County, Virginia, in August 1795
Transcribed by James Pylant
From Court Order Book 11 (1795-1799), pp. 30-32
Ordered that this County be laid off in Districts agreeable to the boundaries of the several Militia Companies for the purpose of processioning all the lands within the limits of said County and the persons nominated in each District shall divide the same into two precincts and in it is Ordered that where the Boundary line of a Company Divides any tract of Land that the processioners in the bounds where the mansion House stands shall perform the business, and, also in the largest part of an unimproven tract of land.

Ordered that Samuel Hancock, Edward Hancock, John Nichols & Levi Squires be appointed [-smudged word-] procession all the lands in the bounds of Capt. Saml. Hancock's Company & to make return thereof to Court according to law.

Lawrence M George, Lewis Turner, John Board, and Jeremiah Meador in Capt. Jos. Board's Company.

Joseph Stith, Benjamin Stith, James Board, & John Dent in Capt Joseph Stith's Company.

Matthew Pate, Thomas Pate, Robert Nimms, & George Scott in Capt John Pate's Company.

William Leftwich Junr., Charles Moorman, William Davis (Jr.), & Admin Turner in Capt. Wm. Leftwich's Company.

Isaac Winfrey, Robert Dallier, John Dearen, and Mordecai Morgen in Capt. Isaac Winfrey's Company.

Stephen Preston, Augustine Leftwich, Wm. Trigg (Col.o) & John Wright (other) in Capt Stephen Preston's Company.

Jesse Leftwich, Silas Garrett, John Coffee, and Wm Pidgeon in Capt Jesse Leftwich's Company.

John Clayton, James Ayres Junr., Edward Terrill & John Murphy Senr. in Capt. John Clayton's Company.

Stephen Hook, William Bagby, William Arthur (Ensign) & William Sutphin in Capt. Stephen Hook's Company.

Henry Buford, John H. Otey, William Ewing & Thomas Campbell in Thomas Campbell's Company.

George Dooley Senr., Wm Quarles Senr., John Dooley Senr. and James Pettross in Capt Wm. Quarles's Company.

John Buford, Robert Sinkler, George Dixon, & Joseph Holt in Capt. John Buford's Company.

Julius Hatcher, Henry Jeter, Joseph Fuqua & Thomas Haynes in Capt. Julius Hatcher's Company.

Col.o Charles Gwatkin, Thomas Hubbard, Charles Jones, & Francis Halley in Capt. Thomas Hubbards Company.

David Saunders, Jabez Leftwich, Isaac Wade, & James Austin in Capt. Jabez Leftwich's Company.

Samuel Mitchell, Michael Graham, Samuel Wilks & Griffin Dobbins in Capt. Saml. Mitchell's Company.

David Jones, John Leftwich, Samuel Clayton, & Jacob Anderson in Capt. David Jones's Company.

Simon Miller, William Miller, Benjamin Robinson, and David North in Capt. Simon Miller's Company.

Ordered that William Burton, Charles Bright, Junr., James Gatewood, & Robert Price be app.d Processioners in Capt. William Burton's Company.

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Pension Application of Celia Bondurant Fuqua, widow of Joseph Fuqua: W7345
Transcribed and annotated by C. Leon Harris

State of Virginia, Bedford County S.S.
On this 27th day of January 1840 personally appeared before the County Court of Bedford, of said State at its January term – holden on the said 27th day of January 1840. at the court house of said County Mrs. Celia Fuqua (whose maiden name was Bondurant) a respectable resident of said County, aged 77 years – who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision, made by the act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, entitled “An act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows”– That she is the widow of Joseph Fuqua dec’d of said County – who was a private in the regular service, in the revolutionary war. That he enlisted under Cap. Gross Scruggs on the 22nd day Febuary 1776, and served two years as a regular soldier – as will appear from the letter of the 3rd Auditor – which is no doubt true, as she has frequently heard her dec’d husband Joseph Fuqua speak of, and relate his revolutionary services – that she understood him to say that he was at the battle of B. Wine [Battle of Brandywine PA, 11 Sep 1777] St’d [situated?] to the North. And she the said Celia Fuqua, further declares, that she was married to Joseph Fuqua above named in said county by the Rev’d. Jno W Holt, on the 13th day of November 1782, as will appear by the records in Clerks office of said County. That her husband the aforesaid Joseph Fuqua died on the 4th day of May 1829. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but, the marriage took place previous to the first of January 1794, Viz: at the time above stated. And further that the said Celia Fuqua whose maiden name was Bondurant, has remained unmarried ever since the death of the said Joseph Fuqua her dec’d. husband to the present time – and now claims a pension at the hands of the Gen’l. Government as the widow of said Fuqua in consideration of said services. Celia herXmark Fuqua

State of Virginia Bedford County S. S.
On this 25th day of May 1840, before me R. C. Steptoe a Justice of the peace in and for said county personally appeared Col. Armistead Otey a respectable resident of said county, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath say – That he is 63 years old that he was well acquainted with Joseph Fuqua dec’d (a Revolutionary soldier of the United States whose widow Celia Fuqua is now living) some thirty years previous to his death – which was about the year 1829 – and he this deponant has always regarded Mr. Joseph Fuqua above named as a man in independent circumstances – that from the year 1818 to 1829 the time of his death he was the owner of a valuable tract of Land near Liberty in said County and also many negroes, and other pinshable[?] property – and in fact at no time while deponant knew him could he have applied for a Pension under the law of 1818 – which as deponant understands it – grants pensions only to needy persons – or to persons who owns but little property – and further that he Fuqua left his widow in quite independent circumstances when he died. [signed] A. Otey



Land Processioners in
Bedford County, Virginia, in August 1795
From Court Order Book 11 (1795-1799), pp. 30-32

Ordered that this County be laid off in Districts agreeable to the boundaries of the several Militia Companies for the purpose of processioning all the lands within the limits of said County and the persons nominated in each District shall divide the same into two precincts and in it is Ordered that where the Boundary line of a Company Divides any tract of Land that the processioners in the bounds where the mansion House stands shall perform the business, and, also in the largest part of an unimproven tract of land.

Ordered that Samuel Hancock, Edward Hancock, John Nichols & Levi Squires be appointed [-smudged word-] procession all the lands in the bounds of Capt. Saml. Hancock's Company & to make return thereof to Court according to law.

Lawrence M George, Lewis Turner, John Board, and Jeremiah Meador in Capt. Jos. Board's Company.

Joseph Stith, Benjamin Stith, James Board, & John Dent in Capt Joseph Stith's Company.

Matthew Pate, Thomas Pate, Robert Nimms, & George Scott in Capt John Pate's Company.

William Leftwich Junr., Charles Moorman, William Davis (Jr.), & Admin Turner in Capt. Wm. Leftwich's Company.

Isaac Winfrey, Robert Dallier, John Dearen, and Mordecai Morgen in Capt. Isaac Winfrey's Company.

Stephen Preston, Augustine Leftwich, Wm. Trigg (Col.o) & John Wright (other) in Capt Stephen Preston's Company.

Jesse Leftwich, Silas Garrett, John Coffee, and Wm Pidgeon in Capt Jesse Leftwich's Company.

John Clayton, James Ayres Junr., Edward Terrill & John Murphy Senr. in Capt. John Clayton's Company.

Stephen Hook, William Bagby, William Arthur (Ensign) & William Sutphin in Capt. Stephen Hook's Company.

Henry Buford, John H. Otey, William Ewing & Thomas Campbell in Thomas Campbell's Company.

George Dooley Senr., Wm Quarles Senr., John Dooley Senr. and James Pettross in Capt Wm. Quarles's Company.

John Buford, Robert Sinkler, George Dixon, & Joseph Holt in Capt. John Buford's Company.

Julius Hatcher, Henry Jeter, Joseph Fuqua & Thomas Haynes in Capt. Julius Hatcher's Company.

Col.o Charles Gwatkin, Thomas Hubbard, Charles Jones, & Francis Halley in Capt. Thomas Hubbards Company.

David Saunders, Jabez Leftwich, Isaac Wade, & James Austin in Capt. Jabez Leftwich's Company.

Samuel Mitchell, Michael Graham, Samuel Wilks & Griffin Dobbins in Capt. Saml. Mitchell's Company.

David Jones, John Leftwich, Samuel Clayton, & Jacob Anderson in Capt. David Jones's Company.

Simon Miller, William Miller, Benjamin Robinson, and David North in Capt. Simon Miller's Company.

Ordered that William Burton, Charles Bright, Junr., James Gatewood, & Robert Price be app.d Processioners in Capt. William Burton's Company.
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Joseph married Celia Bondurant on 13 Nov 1782 in Russell, Bedford, Virginia, USA. Celia (daughter of John Peter Bondurant and Pauline Marshall) was born on 23 Dec 1762 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died on 28 Mar 1847 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Pension Application of Celia Bondurant Fuqua, widow of Joseph Fuqua
27 Jan 1840 , Bedford, VA
State of Virginia, Bedford County S.S.
On this 27th day of January 1840 personally appeared before the County Court of Bedford, of said State at its January term – holden on the said 27th day of January 1840. at the court house of said County Mrs. Celia Fuqua (whose maiden name was Bondurant) a respectable resident of said County, aged 77 years – who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision, made by the act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, entitled “An act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows”– That she is the widow of Joseph Fuqua dec’d of said County – who was a private in the regular service, in the revolutionary war. That he enlisted under Cap. Gross Scruggs on the 22nd day Febuary 1776, and served two years as a regular soldier – as will appear from the letter of the 3rd Auditor – which is no doubt true, as she has frequently heard her dec’d husband Joseph Fuqua speak of, and relate his revolutionary services – that she understood him to say that he was at the battle of B. Wine [Battle of Brandywine PA, 11 Sep 1777] St’d [situated?] to the North. And she the said Celia Fuqua, further declares, that she was married to Joseph Fuqua above named in said county by the Rev’d. Jno W Holt, on the 13th day of November 1782, as will appear by the records in Clerks office of said County. That her husband the aforesaid Joseph Fuqua died on the 4th day of May 1829. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but, the marriage took place previous to the first of January 1794, Viz: at the time above stated. And further that the said Celia Fuqua whose maiden name was Bondurant, has remained unmarried ever since the death of the said Joseph Fuqua her dec’d. husband to the present time – and now claims a pension at the hands of the Gen’l. Government as the widow of said Fuqua in consideration of said services. Celia herXmark Fuqua

State of Virginia Bedford County S. S.
On this 25th day of May 1840, before me R. C. Steptoe a Justice of the peace in and for said county personally appeared Col. Armistead Otey a respectable resident of said county, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath say – That he is 63 years old that he was well acquainted with Joseph Fuqua dec’d (a Revolutionary soldier of the United States whose widow Celia Fuqua is now living) some thirty years previous to his death – which was about the year 1829 – and he this deponant has always regarded Mr. Joseph Fuqua above named as a man in independent circumstances – that from the year 1818 to 1829 the time of his death he was the owner of a valuable tract of Land near Liberty in said County and also many negroes, and other pinshable[?] property – and in fact at no time while deponant knew him could he have applied for a Pension under the law of 1818 – which as deponant understands it – grants pensions only to needy persons – or to persons who owns but little property – and further that he Fuqua left his widow in quite independent circumstances when he died. [signed] A. Otey

Ralph married Priscilla Owen in 1734 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA. Priscilla (daughter of Thomas Owen and Elizabeth Brookes) was born in 1702 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA; died in 1779 in Russell, Bedford, Virginia, USA; was buried in , Bedford, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1783, , Bedford, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1790, , Bedford, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1800, , Buckingham, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1810, , Buckingham, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Residence:
1790 Powhatan County Tax List
https://jemgen.com/showmedia.php?mediaID=1664&medialinkID=1873

Residence:
1800 Buckingham County Tax List
https://jemgen.com/showmedia.php?mediaID=1665&medialinkID=1874

John married Pauline Marshall in 1758 in , , Virginia, USA. Pauline (daughter of Capt. William Robert Marshall and Anne McLeod) was born in 1734 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died in 1788 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Arrival: 1695, , , Virginia, USA
• Arrival: 1666-1695, , , Virginia, USA

Notes:

"Guillaume Fouquet" is thought by many to be the single male ancestor of the entire Fuqua family in America. He was mentioned in several records of Charles City County and Henrico County in the colony of Virginia.

The English Connection
Huguenots are known to have fled from France and gone to numerous European countries, from which some unquestionably migrated to America. It is not the purpose of this dissertation to present a case for how "Guillaume Fouquet" may have fit into that situation. However, it is interesting to note that, in England, an interpretation of Huguenot church records encounters the same problems as one has with the Colonial Virginia records of our ancestor.
The Bishop's Transcripts of St. Dunstan's Church in Canterbury are typical. Records are found involving two families. In the case of the first, their surname is entered as Feuquet, Foquet, Fouquet, Fouquett and Fuquett. The second family is referred to as Farquett and Fuqueet. It is possible, if not probable, that the families were related.
There were many Huguenot churches in England, and there are many records which contain references which are similar to those found at St. Dunstan's Church. The prospect of simply looking for, and finding, "Guillaume Fouquet" or any other Fouquet in English church records seems somewhat optimistic, at best. Will the correct surname spelling please stand up?

The "Guillaume" Documents
Presented below are nine known documents which specifically refer to him.


Record 1.
At Court, Varina, Henrico County, August 1st, 1687

Phillip Thomas aged about 35 years: Deposeth: That Jane Eyers now wife of Gill Fuquitt did live at the deponentt’s a twelve month before ye said death of her Grandfather Will Humphreys and all that time had in her possession as her own right four cowes, one featherbed and boulster and two pewter dishes.
Phillip Thomas

Ann, the wife of Phillip Thomas aged about (50 years): Deposeth: The same as ye above witness. And further Sayeth not.
Anne Thomas
[Colonial Index: Henrico Co., Va., Book 1, Wills and Deeds. 1677-1692, p. 451]

Record 2.
At Court Varina, Henrico County, August 1687

Upon ye petition of Gill Fuquett as marrying ye Granddaughter of Willm Humphrys late decd, and ye depositions in Court taken for proof thereof, It is ordered That four cowes, one feather bed, & boulster, & two pewter dishes given by ye Sd decedt unto ye SdFuquett’s wife before his death be, and remain to ye Sd Fuquett’s proper use, & be nott held nor deemed any part of ye sd decedents estate.
[Henrico Co., Va., Book 2, Orders and Wills, 1678-1693, (Trans) Reel 53, p. 242; Va. State Library]

Record 3.
At Court Varina, Henrico County, August 1687

Gill Fuquett having to this court subpd Giles Webb who having attended one day hath ordered granted to him agst ye sd. Fuquettfor forty pds. Tobo. According to law and costs als ex.
[Henrico Co., Va., Court Minutes Book, Aug. 1687, p. 244]

Record 4.
On October 20, 1689, Thomas Cock Sr. was granted 816 acres on the S. side of Chickahaniny main Sw. in Varina Parish, Henrico County, VA. This was for the transportation of 17 headrights to the Colony of Virginia. The 17 persons were: Jno. Witt, Jane Borar (Borer), Robt. Beasley, Gill Ffuckett, Joane (Joan) White, Patrick Foster, Robert Povey, Jno. Edwards, Alex _____, Tho. Mathews, Hen. Baltamore, Fra. Cleavely, Hugh Davis, Jno. Herbert, Eliz. Harrison, Benetta Clame (Benetha Clause), and a negro named Nell. In 1695, these same 17 persons, along with 42 others were used by William Randolph for another land claim.
[PB 8 pgs 1&2 as presented in Cavaliers and Pioneers, Volume II, 1666-1695]

Record 5.
By Henrico County Court Order, October 1, 1691

The Estate of Fra Cleaverly late of Henrico County decd Sold at an Outcry by order of Court dated this First of Octobr 1691, by Willm Randolph Corroner &c:
Securities… Tobo. Purchasers…
Saml Trottman 1 heifer 3 yrs old… .530 Gill Fuquett 1 heifer 2 yrs old… .412 Gill FuquettGill Fuquett yearling heifers .730 Sam Trottman
Gill Fuquett 7-3/4 yds narro blew (Calico) .133 Ralph Hudspeth
3-1/4 yds red half thick .127 Edwd Good
9 lbs Canvas, Fine .300 Povall
3-3/4 yds Scotch Cloath .120 Ralph Hudspeth
Gill Fuquett 3-3/4 yds Strip’d India Linnin .137 Rob. Beezly
1 Canvas Sheet & abt 2lb hops .80 Gill FuquettDue in the hands Widdow Floyd 4-1/2 lbs canvas
Henrico County Octr 1: 1691
Presented in open court by Cap Will Randolph Corronr & also the Severall bills taken of wch List followeth
Teste H. Randolph Clr.
Ralph Hudspeth Gille Foucque Secy .253
Gill Fuquett Saml Trottman Secy 1022
Saml Trotman Gille Fuquett Secy .730
Ro: Beezly Gille Fuquett Secy .182

Henrico County Octr 1, 1691

The Estate of ffrancis Cleaverly late of this County decd is Dr…
Contra Cr…. by Ralph Hudspeth .253
By Gill ffueque 1022
Returned to ye Secretarys office in behalfe of the Coroner, Pursuant to an order of ye Genll Court bareing date of ye 12th day of Fber 1694 this 11th of october 1694.
James Cocke Clr.
[Henrico Co., Va., Book 5, Deeds and Wills, 1688-1697, Reel 5, pp. 264-65, 544; Va. State Library]

Record 6.
At Court Varina, Henrico County, August 1692

Gill Fueque who Maryed Jane Eyres ye Daughter of Joseph Eyres decd did this day appear in Open Court and acknowledged receipt of his Wives full part of her legacy left her by her Grandfather Wm. Humphreys decd from every part and parcel thereof doth hereby acquit and discharge Margt Floyd, Exex of ye Last Will and Testamt of ye sd Humphreys and ca: together with their majties: Justices of ye Peace and their Heirs and successrs. Ralph Hudspeth who Marryed Margaret Eyres ye Daughter of Joseph Eyres decd did this day appear in open Court and acknowledge ye receipt of his Wives full part of her legacy left by her Grandfather Wm Humphreys decd from every part and parcel thereof doth hereby acquit release and discharge Margt Floyd Exectof ye last Will and Testament of ye sd Humphreys and Her heirs and ca: together with their majties Justices of ye Peace of ye sdCounty their Heirs and Succr..
[Colonial Index: Henrico Co., Va., Book 4, Orphans Court Book, 1677-1736, p. 32]

Record 7.
On October 25, 1695, Captain William Randolph was granted 2,926 acres on the S. side of James Riv. on a Sw. named Pigion in Weynoake Parish, Charles City County, VA. This grant was amended in 1696 and again in 1699, and was for the transportation of 59 headrights to the Colony of Virginia. The first 17 persons were the same as the 17 which were used by Thomas Cock in his 1689 claim, including Gill Ffuckett. The names were even listed in the same order. It should be noted that Francis Cleaverley was included, although he had died in 1691.
[PB 9 pgs 2, 71 and 220 as presented in Cavaliers and Pioneers, Volume II, 1666-1695]

Although the evidence is circumstantial, there seems little doubt that the Gill Ffuckett on these lists is the same person as theGillo Fuquett, Gill Fuquitt, Gill Fuquett, and Gill Fueque listed in the documents related to the marriage of Jane Eyre.

This premise is supported by the fact that Robert Beasley and Robert Povey (Povall), along with Gill Fuquett (also listed as Gill ffueque) were involved in the estate sale of Francis Cleaverly. All of these men were listed on Thomas Cock's 1689 headright list. In addition, Ralph Hudspeth, Jane Eyre's brother-in-law participated in the estate sale.

Record 8.
April 1697 Probate of the Will of Thomas Cocke

I give and bequeath to my grandson James Cocke, the son of Thomas Cocke, the land and plantation where Gill Ffuiquittt now lives on adjoining therto on the inward or South Side of the Western branch of Herrin Creek from the lowermost bounds on Herrin Creek to the uppermost on the North side of Monquies Run and soe till it come to the bounds thereof near Gilly’s path And breadth on that side of Monquies Run to extend to the Eastward most branch of the two branches of Herrin Creek above the mouth of Monquies Run…
[Colonial Index: Henrico Co., Va., Book 5, Deeds and Wills, 1688-1697, p. 688]

Record 9.
August 1698 Probate of the Will of William Cocke

Gille ffueque was paid 505 pounds of tobacco in “The Estate of Sarah Cocke, admistratrix of William Cocke, deceased.”
[Henrico Co., Va., Deeds, Wills, Etc., 1697-1704 (Original), Reel 6, p. 112; Va. State Library]



here are the documentary references to "Guillaume Fouquet:"*1
1. 1689 - Grant to Thomas Cock for importation of 17 persons, including Gill Fuckett
2. 1695/96 - Grant to William Randoloh for importation of 59 persons, including Gill Ffucket
3. 1687 - License to Gill Fuquett
4. 1687 - Witness paid by Gill Fuquett
5. 1687 - Philip Thomas deposes about Gill Fuquett
6. 1687 - Ann Thomas deposes about Gill Fuquett
7. 1687 - Philip Thomas paid as witness by Gill Fuquett
8. 1687 - Petition to court by Gill Fuquett
9. 1691 - Estate of Francis Cleverly shows Gill Fuquett as purchaser; Gille Faucque as security for Ralph Hudspeth; Gile Fugett, Gill Fucque in accounts
10. 1692 - Gill Fucque receipts for wife's legacy
11. 1696 - Thomas Cocke will refers to Gill ffugitt *2
12. 1698 - Gill ffucque paid by estate of William Cocke

Notes for Ralph Fuqua.
Ralph settled in Bedford County, Va in the early 1700's. The records show that he purschased property from William Callaway on November 22, 1756. This was the beginning of ownership of the land where much of the city of Bedford, Va is now located. Ralph was related to William and Moses Fuqua who built the famous "Green Hill Village", located near Long Island about 30 miles from Lynchburg, Va. This village was built during the pre-revolutionary-war years. Ralph had seven sons and five daughters.


'Seventeenth Century Colonial Ancestors'
In Supplement #2, Page 23 lists Fouquet, Guillame (ca 1667-ca1698) VA; m. Jane Eyre. Transportee.

Book of members of the 'National Society Colonial Dames XV11 Century' 1915-1975. Compiled by Mary Louise Marshall Hulton.



Fuqua ancestor was originally from France

By Curtis Thomasson (Contact) Andalusia Star-News

Published Saturday, September 5, 2009

It is believed that Guillaume Fouquet was the first Fuqua ancestor to arrive in America. It appears that Guillaume was born circa 1667 in France. He and his relatives were most likely among the French Huguenots who left France during the late 1600s in an effort to escape the religious persecutions they were experiencing. The Huguenots were Protestants in France whose churches had been outlawed, so they had been suffering for about 100 years.

Guillaume and some of his relatives settled in England for a time before making their way to America. He came as a headright to Thomas Cock, Sr., who was granted a land patent in Varina Parish, Henrico County, Virginia, to transport 17 headrights from England to the Colony of Virginia. On October 20, 1689, Thomas Cock, Sr. was granted 816 acres on the south side of Chickahaniny Main Southwest.

Guillaume arrived circa 1685 and was most likely a part of the large exodus of French Huguenots migrating from the British countries. He was soon married in 1685 in Charles City County, Virginia, to Jane Eyre, daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Humphreys) Eyre. William Humphreys was her maternal grandfather. All of Guillaume and Jane’s children were born in Charles City County.

It is a challenge to track Guillaume through local records due to the various spellings of his names. The traditional spelling of Guillaume Fouquet is generally not recorded, but it is listed as Gill, Gillo and Gille and the last name as Fuquett, Fueque Ffuckett. The most common spelling used was Gill Fuquett.

Most of Guillaume’s sons, with the exception of Giles, soon changed the spelling of their name to Fuqua. Giles, who was most likely his father’s namesake, used the “Fewqua” spelling. He was married to Elizabeth, and he moved his family from Henrico County to Charles City County where they settled. He died there in 1771 and left a will in which he named his children: Samuel, William, John, Joseph, Hanna Rock, Elizabeth Johnson, and Dina.

Giles’s son, Samuel, used the Fewqua spelling as his father. He and his wife, Mary, moved across the James River and settled in Prince George County. No record of his children’s names has been located, but the Personal Property Tax Lists of Prince George County offer some clues as to possible sons.

Randolph Fewqua was one of Samuel’s possible sons. He also used the same spelling as Samuel and Giles, Samuel’s father. He followed the usual pattern of naming two of his children Samuel and Mary after their grandparents. Randolph was married to Lydia, and they resided in Prince George County where he died in 1802. From that date, his wife, Lydia’s, name replaced his on the tax lists until her death in 1812. Their children were named in the settlement of Lydia’s estate.

One of their children, Randolph R. Fuqua, used the common form of the name. He was born circa 1770 and was one of the first in this family to begin the southerly migration. By 1800, he had reached North Carolina where at least one of his sons, Absalom Fuqua, was born. The family had moved to Washington County, Georgia, by 1805 and was listed as a participant in the 1805 Georgia Land Lottery. Although he received a prize of land, he did not pay the fee and actually claim the land.

Randolph R. finally settled in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, where his youngest children were born. In 1814, he was listed on the tax lists for that county. He had two sons, Absalom and Randal III, and it is believed that Amos, John M., Sterling and Cornelius were also his sons.

In 1821, Absalom Fuqua was living in Early County, Georgia, when he drew land in Monroe County, Georgia. He was still in Early County six years later when in 1827, his father, Randolph, had joined him. In March 1827, both were drawn to serve jury duty. In October 1827, Absalom sold his land in Early County to Jeremiah Fowler, and moved his family to Walton County, Florida.

It appears that the father, Randolph R. Fuqua, followed his sons into new territory again in Walton County. He, Absalom and Randal Jr. all signed a petition in which the settlers in Walton County requested the U.S. Government to provide funds for clearing the snags and sunken logs in the Yellow River in 1839. Prior to this time, only Absalom’s name showed up on the census and other records.

An aged Randolph R. Fuqua was last found in the 1840 census records for the western area of Walton County, which is now a part of Okaloosa County. He was residing between his son, Absalom Fuqua, and who appears to be Absalom’s father-in-law, John Barrow. It is most likely that he died and was buried in that vicinity.

Absalom Fuqua appears to have arrived in Walton County prior to 1829 when he was still single. Records show he sold two pieces of property in Early County, Georgia, in 1827. His first noted appearance in Walton County was in 1829 when his name was recorded on the voting list for electing a delegate to Congress from the Yellow River precinct. A voter was required to have lived in the voting district for two years. He would have married about this time, since his first child was born there in 1832.

Absalom was married to Tabitha Barrow, who is believed to have been the daughter of John and Elizabeth Barrow of the Yellow River community. This has not been documented, but all available records strongly suggest it. Absalom and Tabitha had moved into Covington County by the 1830 census. However, they were there only a short time, because Absalom voted at Almarante, Florida, in the 1831 election. He continued to be found on Florida election records and petitions in 1832, 1839 and 1842.

Absalom’s father and brother, Randal III, joined him in the 1830s. Some voting records list them during the late 1830s. In 1840, Absalom and Tabitha were living next door to the John Barrow family, and Absalom’s father, Randolph R. Fuqua, was on the other side of the Barrows in Walton County.

Absalom and Tabitha made their final move to an area in Conecuh County that later became a part of Escambia County, Alabama, when it was formed. They were enumerated there in the 1850 census. Some reports suggest he died in 1855 when he was about 55 years of age and was buried in the area near Sepulga, but this has not been confirmed. In 1860, Tabitha was residing with here son, James, and daughter, Elizabeth. Her younger children were living next door with her son, John.

It has been reported that Tabitha gave birth to 13 children in 14 years, which is quite a record. She and Absalom Fuqua reared the following children: William Wesley, b. 1832, d.1897, m. Nancy Caroline Archilus; Henry Morton, b. 1834, d. 1917; John, b. 1835, d. 1921, m. (1) Esther ? (2) Roxie Susan King; twins, Nancy J. and Elizabeth, b. 1836; James F., b. 1835, d. 1917, m. Elizabeth “Babe” Haveard; Sarah A., b. 1840; Minerva, b. 1841, m. George Nieser; Reuben, b. 1842, d. 1932, m. Lottie Cincinatti Adkinson; George, b. 1843, d. before 1870, m. Elizabeth ?; Wealthy, b. 1844; Mary Pollyanna, b. 1845, d. 1904, m. William Henry Barneycastle; and Samuel, b. 1846.

http://www.andalusiastarnews.com/news/2009/sep/05/fuqua-ancestor-was-originally-france/

Guillaume FOUQUET (RIN: 85) was born abt. 1667. He married Jane EYRE abt. 1687 in , Henrico Co, VA. He died aft. 01 August 1698 in , Henrico Co, VA. Jane EYRE (RIN: 86), daughter of Joseph EYRE and Margaret HUMPHREYS , was born abt. 1671 in , Henrico Co, VA. She died bet. 1694 and 1741 in , Henrico Co, VA.

Children of Guillaume FOUQUET and Jane EYRE are:

1. William Humphreys FUQUA (RIN: 87), b. abt. 1688
See William Humphreys FUQUA & Elizabeth Sarah MCCLEUR

2. Joseph FUQUA (RIN: 88), b. abt. 1690
See Joseph FUQUA & Anna SAMPSON

3. Giles FEWQUA (RIN: 89), b. 1692
See Giles FEWQUA & Elizabeth

4. Ralph FUQUA (RIN: 90), b. 1694
See Ralph FUQUA & Priscilla OWEN

5. John (Not Proven) FUQUA (RIN: 795), b. abt. 1693

6. Jane (Not Proven) FUQUA (RIN: 796), b. 1696
See Francis POVALL & Jane (Not Proven) FUQUA

7. Mary F (Not Proven) FUQUA (RIN: 797)

Birth: abt. 1667.
Death: aft. 01 August 1698 in , Henrico Co, VA.
GIVN: Guillaume
SURN: FOUQUET

Vol 2, p 335, Bk 8
Thomas Cook, Senr., 816 acres, Henrico Co, Verina Parish; p. 1, S. side Chickahaminy main SW; beg at land known as Oposum, in possession of Jno Baxter; crossing a br. of Oposom, to Mr Blands' corner, along Mr Richard Cock, & C Importation of 17 persons: Jane Borar, Robt Beasley, Jno Witt, Joane White, Alex ____, Patrick Foster, Robt Povey, Jno Edwards, GILL FUCKETT, Tho Mathews, Hen Baltamore, Fra Cleavely, Hugh Davis, Jno Herbert, Eliza Harrison, Negro Nell, Benetta Clame.

The record above refers to Thomas "Cocke"

This is believed to be our "Guillaume Fouquet". Although he was listed among 17 persons imported by Thomas Cocke, it was quite common for imports to be claimed for persons who were not actually imported, and this may have been such a case.

It should be noted that two years later, "Gill" purchased items from the estate of Frances Cleaverly, one of the persons on that import list. Robert Beasley and Robert Povey (Povall), who were also on the list, also made purchases. In addition, Ralph Hudspeth, "Gill's" brother-in-law, purchased items. Both "Gill" and Ralph collected money from the estate (owed to them by Francis Cleaverly). There were several combinations of persons, both on the list and not, who acted as sureties for each others purchases. It seems obvious that those folks knew and trusted each other, they were not just some guys who took a boat ride together.

William Randolph was the coroner and county clerk who dealt with the estate of Frances Cleaverly.

Vol 3, page 1
Capt William Randolph, 2926 acres, Chas City Co in Wynoke Par; on Pigeon SW, on S side of James River, 25 Oct 1695, p 2 Imp of 59 persons, including GILL FUCKET.
Randolph's import claim in 1695 included on his list of importees the same 17 as had been claimed by Thomas Cocke, including Francis Cleaverly (who had been dead for several years, and whose estate settlement had been recorded by Randolph).

Sources for Guillaume FOUQUET:

History of Grimes Co, TX, Page 305See source for Ephriam Fuqua, rin 3360

Humphreys Co, TN History, Page 180, 181See source for Jesse Jerome Fuqua, Sr, rin 1657

Genealogical Society, VA Gen Soc Quarterly, Series XXXV, Vol 1VGSQ Series XXXV Vol 1...Henrico County, Virginia Record Book No 2,1678-1693 [Orders & Wills] transcribed by Julia M. Case, published in Va.Genealogical Society Quarterly.

Ms. Case notes the following: " Colonial marriage records are difficult to find. Few exist outside the extant parish registers. However, those researchers attempting to document a colonial marriage in which one of the participants was a widow or due an inheritance can often find a reference to the marriage and an approximate date in county order books; In the following transcripts from Henrico County Record Book No2, 1678-1693, ....... At August Court 1687 Gill Fuquett petitioned the court for the estate of the grand-daughter of William Humphrys given by Humphrys to Fuquett and his wife before his death. Since Maurice Floyd petitioned the court for payment of the funeral expenses for William Humphry at the samecourt, we can place the marriage at some time prior to August 1687.p. 79...(p. 243) At August Court 1687...Upon ye petition of Gill Fuquett as marrying ye Grand-daughter of Will'm Humphrys late dec'd, and ye deposicionsin Court taken for proof thereof, It is Ordered, That Four Cows, one featherbed & Coulster, & 2 pewter dishes given by ye Sd deced unto ye sd Fuquett &wife before his death be, & remain to ye sd Fuquett's proper use, & be nottheld nor deemed any part of ye sd decedents estate.

p. 80...(p. 243)..Maurice Floyd to this Court petitioning for Funerall Expences & other trouble & charge in Sicknesse &c about Willm Humphrys late Dec'd & exhibitting an acc of ye same, wch being in Court Examin'd &Regulated he is allowed in full thereof eighteen hund'd pds of tobacco & Casqto be paid him out of ye Sd estate."

History of Carroll Co, TN, Page 173FUQUAThe Fuqua family came to America from France before 1600 and settled on the James River in VA. 1) Guillume Fouquet could trace his family to the Marquis de Fouquett of France. 2) His son Joseph m Ann Sampson and their son was Wm Fuqua who was the father of Stephen Fuqua born 1769 in Buckingham Co, VA and died 1843 in Logan Co, KY. He married first Susan Garrett and 2nd Nancy Aryers. It was his son, J Fuqu that came to Carroll Co and is the forefather of all the Fuquas in Carroll Co today. J Fuqua had a sister Mary who married Phillip Routon and they came to Henry Co TN about 1828.

Probate Records, VA, Will of William HumphreysSee source for William Humphreys 3804

Court Records, Orphans Court Book 1677-1739 of Henrico Co, VASee source for Joseph Eyre 3509

Sources for Jane EYRE:

History of Grimes Co, TX, pg 305 See source for Ephriam Fuqua, rin 3360

Humphreys Co, TN History, Pages 180, 181 See source for Jesse Jerome Fuqua, Sr, rin 1657

Harold Bishop Morgan, Fuqua 1525-1880+Death 2002

Probate Records, VA, Will of William Humphreys See source for William Humphreys 3804

Court Records, Orphans Court Book 1677-1739 of Henrico Co, VA See source for Joseph Eyre 3509


Gill Fueque and Jane Eyres

At Court Varina, Henrico County, August 1687
Upon ye petition of Gill Fuquett as marrying ye Granddaughter of Willm Humphrys late decd, and ye depositions in Court taken for proof thereof, It is ordered That four cowes, one feather bed, & boulster, & two pewter dishes given by ye Sd decedt unto ye Sd Fuquett’s wife before his death be, and remain to ye Sd Fuquett’s proper use, & be nott held nor deemed any part of ye sd decedents estate.

[Henrico Co., Va., Book 2, Orders and Wills, 1678-1693, (Trans) Reel 53, p. 242; Va. State Library]

At Court Varina, Henrico County, August 1692

Gill Fueque who Maryed Jane Eyres ye Daughter of Joseph Eyres decd did this day appear in Open Court and acknowledged receipt of his Wives full part of her legacy left her by her Grandfather Wm. Humphreys decd from every part and parcel thereof doth hereby acquit and discharge Margt Floyd, Exex of ye Last Will and Testamt of ye sd Humphreys and ca: together with their majties: Justices of ye Peace and their Heirs and successrs. Ralph Hudspeth who Marryed Margaret Eyres ye Daughter of Joseph Eyres decd did this day appear in open Court and acknowledge ye receipt of his Wives full part of her legacy left by her Grandfather Wm Humphreys decd from every part and parcel thereof doth hereby acquit release and discharge Margt Floyd Exect of ye last Will and Testament of ye sd Humphreys and Her heirs and ca: together with their majties Justices of ye Peace of ye sd County their Heirs and Succr..

[Colonial Index: Henrico Co., Va., Book 4, Orphans Court Book, 1677-1736, p. 32]

http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~fuqua/guillaume_fouquet.htm

Guillaume married Jane Eyre in 1687 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA. Jane (daughter of Joseph Eyre and Margaret Humphreys) was born in 1671 in , Charles City, Virginia, USA; died in 1765 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

OWEN FAMILY
Richard OWEN - b. about 1550. Married Jan. 14, 1580, Steventon Parish, Berkshire. Joane DANIELL - b. about 1555-1560; d. after 1604. Daughter of Robert DANIELL.

Robert OWEN - bap. Nov. 7, 1583, Steventon Parish, Berkshire. Son of Richard OWEN and Joane DANIELL. Married Nove. 21, 1613, Steventon Parish, Berkshire. Joane WHITE - b. about 1595.

Bartholomew OWEN - bap. Aug. 24, 1619, Steventon Parish, Berkshire, England; d. 1677/8, Surry Co., VA. Probable son of Robert OWEN and Joane WHITE. The earliest record of Bartholomew in America is 1658, but the related Court records in Surry Co., VA from 1658 to late 1660 indicate he was probably well established had some sort of dispute with Thomas GRAY, an early Planter. The Court found that Bartholomew was guilty of scandalous and defamatory language in the case. On Oct. 17, 1659, Bartholomew served on an Inquest Jury in an accidental death. He was a Church Warden of Southwark Parish in 1661. In a land sale of Mar. 1, 1661 and cattle sale of Apr. 1, 1662, Bartholomew was called Gentleman. On Nov. 3, 1663, Bartholomew lost a suit and forfeited 2129 pounds of tobacco, and in 1664 he was co-surety on a King's bond of 10,000 pounds of tobacco. These and other land and Court records between 1658 and 1670 indicate that Bartholomew OWEN held considerable wealth in land and commodities and was called upon to serve the community in positions of trust and responsibility. Bartholomew may have been married first on May 9, 1641 in England to Ann CHARLES, by whom he had no known children. Bartholomew's wife is named as Joanna in a conveyance dated Jan. 3, 1670, and in the Sep. 9, 1674 sale of 150 acres in Surry Co., VA to William FOREMAN. A 648 acre land patent by Bartholomew on May 14, 1673, and a 1689 patent by Edmund JENNINGS including headrights for Robert OWEN, Jone OWEN and William OWEN, together the absence of Bartholomew from Court records from early 1670 to mid 1673, suggests that the family may have made a trip to England during this time. Bartholomew granted a power of attorney to Nicholas Meriweather on Oct. 8, 1677, and on Jan. 31, 1677/8, Joanna OWEN was granted administration of the estate of Bartholomew OWEN, deceased. The estate was inventoried and appraised at 30 pounds by Will FOREMAN and John MORING on Feb. 14, 1677 in Surrey Co., VA. Married Joanna about 1666.

Joanna - b. about 1652; d. after 1704, New Kent Co., VA. It has been suggested that she was the daughter of Edmond JENNINGS. On Apr. 17, 1693, Joanna deposed that she was "about 40 years." She had four minor children when she was name administrator of her husband's estate.

Married second in James City to Thomas BROOKES (1695, Henrico Co., VA; will dated Feb. 23, 1694/5 and proved Oct. 1695).  I was likely born in the Colony of Virginia. Since the early records of Henrico County where I lived are mostly missing, I can tell you nothing about my father, who died when my brother, William, and I were very young. Our mother, Joanna, who was born about 1655, married second Thomas Brookes. His 1694-will in Henrico County left one shilling each to Thomas and William Owen, whom he called his “sons-in-law,” a term that then meant stepson. In 1704 mother was living in Henrico County on a large farm belonging to Capt. William Walker of New Kent County and I had my own 68 acres. Mother was likely dead by 1710 when Captain Walker’s son sold the land, calling it the plantation where Joan Brooks formerly lived. William and I lived on the south side of the Chickahominy River near Seth Rench, whose will I witnessed in 1704. Elizabeth and I were the parents of 3 sons and 2 daughters. Since I deeded property to sons, John and William, in March 1740, my 1741-will left them one shilling each. I divided two slaves between the families of daughters Priscilla Fuqua and Elizabeth Britton and expressed my desire that Thomas receive the remainder of my property after the death of his mother. Since I outlived Elizabeth, I deeded my home plantation to Thomas in 1743. I was dead by May 1744.  Land activity Thomas Owen purchased 100 acres on the south side of Chickahominy Swamp 2 February 1712/3, of which he deeded half to Daniel Fitzpatrick 7 February 1714/5. After Rench’s daughter Sarah Rench married Lancelot Armstrong, they sold her half of Rench’s land to Owen 1 September 1728. Thomas deeded 50 acres to Watson Brumfield 3 March 1734/5 and 350 acres to Isaac Winston 30 May 1735. As Thomas Owen of Henrico County, he purchased a tract of land on the north side of the James River in Goochland County 2 June 1737. His wife, Elizabeth, relinquished her dower right when he deeded 190 acres in Goochland County to John Simkins 17 September 1737, the same day Simkins sold Owen a neighboring 150 acres in Henrico County. Thomas Owen, planter living in Henrico County, appointed “loving friend Ralph Fuqua” his attorney 5 April 1743. Thomas Owen, in his own words If he could speak to us today, Thomas Owen might describe his life as follows.  I was likely born in the Colony of Virginia. Since the early records of Henrico County where I lived are mostly missing, I can tell you nothing about my father, who died when my brother, William, and I were very young. Our mother, Joanna, who was born about 1655, married second Thomas Brookes. His 1694-will in Henrico County left one shilling each to Thomas and William Owen, whom he called his “sons-in-law,” a term that then meant stepson. In 1704 mother was living in Henrico County on a large farm belonging to Capt. William Walker of New Kent County and I had my own 68 acres. Mother was likely dead by 1710 when Captain Walker’s son sold the land, calling it the plantation where Joan Brooks formerly lived. William and I lived on the south side of the Chickahominy River near Seth Rench, whose will I witnessed in 1704. Elizabeth and I were the parents of 3 sons and 2 daughters. Since I deeded property to sons, John and William, in March 1740, my 1741-will left them one shilling each. I divided two slaves between the families of daughters Priscilla Fuqua and Elizabeth Britton and expressed my desire that Thomas receive the remainder of my property after the death of his mother. Since I outlived Elizabeth, I deeded my home plantation to Thomas in 1743. I was dead by May 1744.  Land activity Thomas Owen purchased 100 acres on the south side of Chickahominy Swamp 2 February 1712/3, of which he deeded half to Daniel Fitzpatrick 7 February 1714/5. After Rench’s daughter Sarah Rench married Lancelot Armstrong, they sold her half of Rench’s land to Owen 1 September 1728. Thomas deeded 50 acres to Watson Brumfield 3 March 1734/5 and 350 acres to Isaac Winston 30 May 1735. As Thomas Owen of Henrico County, he purchased a tract of land on the north side of the James River in Goochland County 2 June 1737. His wife, Elizabeth, relinquished her dower right when he deeded 190 acres in Goochland County to John Simkins 17 September 1737, the same day Simkins sold Owen a neighboring 150 acres in Henrico County. Thomas Owen, planter living in Henrico County, appointed “loving friend Ralph Fuqua” his attorney 5 April 1743. 

WILL OF THOMAS OWEN 13 October 1741 To wife Elizabeth, use of Negroes for life and then 2 of them to my son Thomas. Also to wife, items and parts of land, as law directs, for life, and then to son Thomas. To son Thomas, all my lands, except that Martha Robards may have life on the land; also to him, Negroes & items. To son John, 1 shilling. To son William, 1 shilling. To Martha Robards, 1 cow and calf. After wife’s death, my Negro girl to Ralph Fuqua and Priscilla, his wife, for life, and then to their son John, if he live to 21. If he dies, then to Elizabeth Fuqua, daughter of said Ralph & Priscilla. Elizabeth Fuqua also to get the Negro Jack, after the death of her parents provided William Britton Sr. will give his son William Britton one Negro to the value of the Negro girl Lucy, then I give my grandson William Britton, if he reach 18 years of age, the Negro girl Lucy. If he dies, said Lucy goes to his sisters, Elizabeth and Mary Britton. All rest of estate divided between wife and son, Thomas. Thomas did not identify Martha Robards as a daughter, although perhaps she was. 

John Owen (-1767) John Owen, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Owen, married first Sarah Brackett. Sarah joined John on a deed in August 1731 but was dead by 1739 when John’s wife was Phoebe. William Bratchett, perhaps Sarah’s brother, was residing in John’s household in 1749. During his lifetime, John acquired large tracts of land in present-day Prince Edward County, including 4,273 acres by patent. A resident of St. Patrick’s Parish, he helped procession farms in the fork of the Sandy River in 1760. John left a will in Prince Edward naming wife, Phoebe, and twelve children (will dated 24 Feb. 1767, recorded 28 Aug. 1767). Prince Edward County charged the estate of John Owen on five tithables and 773 acres in 1767.

William Owen (-1804), a patroller, was charged on one tithe in Amelia County in 1749. He was deeded 100 acres on the upper side of Mountain Creek by his father 25 December 1750 and got a neighboring 100 acres from Mumford DeJarnette 13 April 1762. After selling DeJarnette 8 acres in 1759, he was left with 192, which he deeded to his brother Brackett Owen 7 October 1762. William secured a patent to 400 acres in present-day Halifax County 29 May 1760. Pittsylvania County charged William Owen Sr. on one tithe and 100 acres in 1770. William deeded 100 acres to son John in 1772, 42 acres to son William in 1774, 41 acres to son Hatcher in 1783, 100 acres to son Hatcher in 1790, and 100 acres to son Thomas in 1797. During the Revolution, William escorted prisoners and contributed oats and corn, for which he was later compensated. William was head of a household of seven whites in Halifax County in 1782 and five whites in 1785. William left a will in Halifax County naming sons John, Hatcher, and Thomas Owen, daughters Lucy Powell, Susanna Brady, Agnes Thomas, Hatcher’s son William, and Thomas’ son William (will dated 10 Aug. 1804). Hatcher Owen married first Elizabeth Roberts in Halifax County 27 July (bond) 1781. She died soon afterwards because Hatcher was living alone and owned one “Negro” slave in 1782 and 1785. He married second Mary Abbott 16 October 1787. Daughters of Hatcher Owen who married in Halifax County Rebecca Owen married Edwin Vaughan in Halifax County 29 November 1819.

Thomas married Elizabeth Brookes in 1693 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas Brooks and Joana Brookes) was born on 18 Feb 1665 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA; died in 1746 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Relationship 5th great-granduncle of Paul Edward Lawrence.
Relationship 29th great-grandson of Charlemagne.

John Peter Bondurant [Sr.] was born circa 1710 in King William Parish, Goochland Co., Virginia., He married Sarah Rachael Moseley about 1729 or 1736. John died circa 1774 in Buckingham Co., Virginia.

John Peter Bondurant was listed as a vestryman in King William Parish in 1748. He is first mentioned in his father's will in 1734. John and his wife Sarah lived in Goochland County, Virginia, and later in Cumberland County. He deeded 200 acres of land to his son, John Peter III of Albemarle County, on 9 March 1758.

Sarah was the widow of Robert L Moseley. The Bondurant Family Association Newsletter reprinting information from The Huguenot Magazine, Vol 25, page 173 gives the marriage date as 1836 but indicates date and place not proved.

Grinnell, in his manuscript, indicates that John died in Manakin in 1744. A pedigree chart in The Huguenot, Publication No. 30, submitted by Mary V Bondurant Epling, indicates that John died about 1744 in Buckingham County, but before 1776, and that his death was recorded in Powhatten County. A GEDCOM received from Ruby Talley Smith indicated he died in 1774.

Citations
1. The Huguenot Society. The Huguenot 1981-1983. Midlothian, Virginia: The Huguenot Society, the Founders of Manakin in the Colony of Virginia, Inc.).
2. The Bondurant Family, compiled by Wiley B. Grinnell, Sr.. 1979. Private Printing, Copy in researcher's file, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee.
3. The Bondurant Family Association Newsletter.
4. Bondurant Family. 27 August 1998. Copy in researcher's file, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee.

John married Sarah Rachel Taylor in 1736 in , , Virginia, USA. Sarah (daughter of Francis Taylor and Judith Ann Leake) was born in 1711 in Manakin, Goochland, Virginia, USA; died in 1762 in , Buckingham, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Married: 1742, , , Virginia, USA

Capt. married Anne McLeod on 5 Jan 1727 in , King and Queen, Virginia, USA. Anne (daughter of Torquil McLeod and Ann Clark) was born in 1713 in Cumberland, Cumberland, Virginia, USA; died on 8 Mar 1764 in Cumberland, Cumberland, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: , , , USA

Jean married Perrine Le Gagneux on 6 Feb 1655 in Saint Malo de Phily, Ille-et-Vilaine, Bretagne, France. Perrine was born in 1630 in , , , France; died in 1695 in , , Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Margaret Humphreys in 1662 in , Charles City, Virginia, USA. Margaret was born in 1642 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA; died in 1692 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Bartholomew Owen was born in Steventon Parish, Berkshire, England, ca. 1619, and was christened on 24 August 1619. His parents were Robert Owen, born in Steventon Parish ca. 1583, christened 7 November 1583, and Joanne White, born in Stevento n Parish ca. 1592, christened 20 July 1592. Robert was the son of Richard Owen, born ca. 1555 in England and Joanne Daniel, born ca. 1560. Bartholomew came to Surrey County, Virginia in the 1650's and married ca. 1663, Johanna Jennings, born ca . 1640 and died after 1693, believed to be the daughter of Edmund Jennings. There are four known children: Katherine (ca.1667-1719), Robert (ca. 1668-1717), William (ca. 1671-1752) and Thomas (ca. 1673-1744). Bartholomew died intestate ca. 167 7 with the inventory and appraisal of his estate made on 14 February 1677, and filed in the Surrey County, VA court on 17 January 1678. Johanna was appointed administrator of the estate (see inventory below). After Bartholomew's death, Johanna mar ried Thomas Brooks, and moved with her two younger sons, William and Thomas, to James City, Virginia and then to Henrico County.

After his arrival in Virginia, Bartholomew immediately made a name for himself. The Surrey County, Virginia 1652 - 1663 court records are full of his dealings and escapades. In 1658 he was involved in a fight with Thomas Gray, a prominent plant er. A suit was filed in Surrey County and several witnesses testified that they had heard Bartholomew Owen making many "disparaging, malicious and threatening remarks" against Gray. On 29 January 1658, the Court granted a continuance in the differ ence between Gray and Owen.

On 5 September 1660, in Court held at Southwarke Parish for Surrey County, further evidence was introduced in the case. In a deposition, dated 16 August 1660, Robert Spenser, aged 30, son of Edmund Spencer, undersheriff of Surrey County, state d that he had heard Bartholomew, on several occasions and in various places speak very "scandulous" words against the Commissioners of Surrey County, saying he would never have justice done him in that Court." Further, both in James City an d in Surrey County, Bartholomew had highly reviled Captain George Jordan, calling him "Raskell and Rogue" and "shouten Raskell" and several other such base terms. Spenser rebuked Owen for his "mullitious" words. Owen replied, swearing, "God Dam m him, of that raskell" George Jordan.

In the second deposition in James City, 19 August 1660, Roger Rawlins, aged 26, said that he heard Owen "disparrage" Captain Jordan and the Court, threatening him "publicky" in company saying "he longed to kick that man's arse." In Septembe r 1660, Mrs. Fortune Mills, a relative of the reviled Captain George Jordan, "deposeth" that Bartholomew Owen of Surrey County, hath several times, in her hearing, spoken "dispairaging and scandalous" words against the Commissioners and wholly aga inst Captain Jordan saying "he never had justice done him in that Court." The court found Bartholomew guilty of scandalous and defamatory language and appointed Captain George Jordan to sue and prosecute the said Owen at the next Quarter Court wi th full power and authority to use all lawful means, for their consideration. Robert Stanton, the court clerk recorded this judgement, on 10 September 1660.

Despite this verdict and the controversy, Bartholomew was apparently considered a man of some substance since he was referred to as a gentleman in the records. He was a Church Warden of Southwarke Parish Church, Surrey County, served on seve ral juries and coroners juries, sold and bought land and appeared to have served as a cattle broker.
Bartholomew owned a 648-acre plantation, but was far from being considered well off. He died intestate and his estate was valued at a modest £30 and probably, for inheritance tax purposes, was inventoried as follows: "one ould diseased horse an d ould saddle and bridle, a bull, heyfer 12 years old, and a heifer calf, 6 shoates and 2 sows with 12 pigs." His household goods "comprised a passell of ould pewter, 2 ould iron pots, 2 pair pot hooks, 2 spits, and a pair of ould tongs." Furnitur e included "2 very ould thin feather beds and boulsters and 1 very ould, woolen cloth blankit, 2 tables and a fourme (bench) very ould, and 1 ould chest without a lock. A parcel of lumber and ould iron and 1 barrill of a gun and an unfixed lock an d an ould rifle" completed the inventory. Will Foreman and John Moring made the appraisal on 14 February 1677, Jone Owen also signed by mark.

Bartholomew married Joanna Jennings in 1666 in , Surry, Virginia, USA. Joanna was born in 1650 in , Surry, Virginia, USA; died in 1700 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas + Joana Brookes. Joana was born in 1640 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA; died in 1665 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jean Pierre Bondurant was born on 18 July 1677 in Génolhac, Gard, France. He married Ann Tanner, daughter of Edward Tanner [Sr.] and Mary Hatcher, circa 1708 in Manakin Town, Virginia. Jean died before 25 January 1734/35 in Manakin Town, Virginia. Jean was also known as John Peter. He was first baptised a Huguenot, then at the age of seven rebaptised Catholic in order to preserve his right to inherit family property. With the Revocation both of his parents, and his grandfather and step-grandmother renounced their Huguenot faith and were "newly converted" Catholics.

Jean Pierre was orphaned in 1695 and left in the guardianship of his cousin, Andre Bondurant, who was an apothecary and also the mayor of Génolhac. In September 1697, with Andre's consent, Jean Pierre's property, the mills at l'Aribal and Calquières inherited from his parents, were sold. Jean Pierre left France and arrived in Aarau, Switzerland in February 1697/98 where he joined his maternal uncle, Guillaume Barjon, Pastor of the Huguenot refugee Church there. On October 3, 1697, Jean Pierre recanted the Catholic faith and became a Huguenot again.

The following is recorded in the congregational record:
The 3rd of October 1697, Seigneur Jean Pierre Bondurant, apothecary, presented himself in front of us, claiming that he was extremely affected by the fault he committed in his youth, which was to attend the worship of the Roman [Catholic] Church; showing his repentance by asking God to forgive this sin and after he claimed that he would live and die in our Holy Religion, he was admitted into the peace of the Church and to participate in the Holy Sacraments.
He signed this present deed along with us: Henry Malbois and Pierre Brochet, both hat makers who took refuge in the town of Aarau, and undersigned by myself:
[signed by]
Barjon
refugee Pastor
JP Bondurant
Henry Malbois
Brochet4

Because Jean Pierre had left France with money from the sale of his mills, he did not appear on the Swiss charity records as did the Barjons and most refugee Huguenots. Being financially independent also shielded him from scrutiny and perhaps enabled him to buy his first land when he later went to Virginia. He was listed as a "fugitive from the Kingdom because of religion" in 1712. This late date is not significant, as such listings were normallly late; and his father's cousin was Consul General in charge of the listings.

In 1699, in the company of Pastor Barjon and other refugees, he went to Karlshafen, Germany. There is no record of his travel from Karlshafen to England, but he was among Huguenot refugees arriving at the mouth of the James River in Virginia on 20 September 1700 aboard the ship Ye Peter and Anthony which had sailed from England. This was the "second transport" of Huguenots from London. The immigrants were taken up the James River in smaller boats as far as the shoals (present day Richmond). They went overland to Manakin Town, where they joined the "first transport" settlers who had occupied a deserted Monacan Indian village near Fine Creek the previous year. Jean stayed with the colony until 1701 and then, as a single man, went elsewhere looking for more opportunity. He practiced medicine in Henrico County (part of which later became Goochland County) for many years.

Jean Pierre's grandfather was a Doctor of Law and was apparently successful. His father, Jean Pierre Bondurant, Sieur de Cougoussat, Advocate, did not seem to be as successful as he was in debt when he died. At one time, Jean Pierre, the immigrant, was forced to accept public assistance from the Church of Rome. He was apprenticed to his father's cousin, Andre, a Master Apothecary, where he learned enough medicine to be accounted a Doctor in the Colonies in Virginia.

In 1704, the Huguenot men petitioned to become citizens of the colony and by an act passed in 1705, they, including Jean Pierre, were granted citizenship by the Governor and House of Burgesses.

Jean Pierre obtained 200 acres of land on Old Town Creek, near present Matoaca, across the Appomattox River from Petersburg. He sold that on 29 Dec 1708 to John Wilson Sr., acknowledged in court 1 June 1709. In 1711 he registered a cattle mark with the Virginia governor. On March 24 he purchased, from the King of England, 400 acres on the south side of the James River located on Jones Creek and Matthews Branch in Henrico County, later part of Goochland County. In 1729, sons Peter and John were listed as tithables on this land, but the father does not appear on the tithables lists until 1730. This seems to indicate that the parents were living elsewhere and the sons had come ahead to prepare the new land. This land was divided among his sons in his will in 1734. Jean Peire was elected to the Vestry of King William Parish Church, but died before he could take office.

It is not known if he was married more than once and, if so, which children belong to each wife. A wife Ann, the mother of his son Peter, is mentioned in his will. Many researchers had thought that his wife was Ann Faure but this appears incorrect. She may have been Ann Tanner. The will of Mrs. Mary Tanner, Albermarle Co., Virginia, in the 1760s, left $1 to her daughter Ann Bondurant. Whether this is the widow of Jean Pierre has not been proven. Also, the marriage date cannot be confirmed. The date shown is given by some researchers but it has never been proven.

In 1990 the Bondurant Family Association erected a fence and placed a commemorative plaque at the posited graves of Jean Pierre and Ann Bondurant. The graveyard is located on Birdsong Lane (Road No. 1217) near Powhatan, in Powhatan County, Virginia. The plaque reads:
To the glory of God and in memory of Jean Pierre
Bondurant and his wife Ann. Born in Génolhac,
France 18 July 1677, Jean Pierre (John Peter)
Bondurant escaped to Switzerland in 1697, and
reached Jamestown with other Huguenots in 1700.
Trained as an apothecary, he practiced medicine
in Virginia where he married Ann. Members of
King William Parish. He died near Manakin
1734/35. Their five children were John, Peter,
Joseph, Ann and Frances.
Erected 1990 by descendants.

Jean made a will on 25 September 1734. The will of John Peter Bondurant, Gouchland County, Virginia:
In the name of God Amen, I John Peter Bondurant, being sick and weak by of good sound disposition mind and memory, all praise be given to God for it, and now minding to settle my worldly estate which it has please God to bestow upon me before I depart this life: I do make and appoint this my last will and testament in manner and form following:
First: I give my soul to God who gave it, and my body to the earth from which it was taken, to be decently buried according to the discretion of my Executors hereafter named.
Item: I give and bequeth unto my son John Bundurant, one hundred and forty acres of land which he now dwelleth on and one horse and one hog and blanket and rug and sheet and hide and bed cord and frou pot, and dish and basin and three plates and one cow and calf that he is now possessed of him and to his heirs forever.
Item:I give and bequeath unto my son Peter Bondurant one hundred and fifty acres of land on Age Creek and up along creek Goos, and a horse named Smoker and one cow and calf and two sows and four shoats and one pewter dish and one basin and one porringer and six pewter spoons and one frou pot and one rug and blanket and sheet and brown lining to make him a bed, to him and his heirs lawfully begotten forever, but if one or all of my sons die without issue, then to the survivor and his heirs lawfully begotten forever.
Item: I give and bequeath to my son Joseph Bondurant one hundred and fifty acres of land with the purtenances belonging thereto, where he now dwelleth, and one cow and calf in the possession of James Ford and two sows and four shoats and one ram sheep, and one mair with the hors colts the she has and the mair fols to return to me and two dishes, one large and one small, one basin and six plates and one Porringer and one paint pot and one sow and four shoats, to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give and bequeath to my daughter Ann Ford one heifer eighteen months old, and one sow and pigs to her and her heirs forever.
Item: I give to my daughter Frances Salle one heifer at the age of eighteen months and one sow and pigs to her and her heirs forever.
And I do give unto my son Peter Bondurant all my wearing clothes and it is my desire that my wife keep them and let him have them as she sees fit and my carpenter tools and shoemakers tools and croscut saw and wagons I lend for the use of my wife and two sons and their heirs be no hinderance or molestation of any persons or persons whatsoever.
Item: I give to my loving wife Ann Bondurant after all my just debts and funeral charges and legacies are paid, all the remainder of my estate real and personal in this place or also wherever to her and her heirs forever, and I do allow my loving wife Ann Bondurant whole and sole Executor of this my last will and testament, revoking all other wills by me made heretofore.
As witness my hand and fixt my seal, this 25th day of September 1734.
J. P. Bondurant (Seal)
Test: John Cook, James Ford, John Bondurant
It is my desire that my son Peter Bondurant heirs his share of land on the S. & E. of Age Branch and my son John Bondurant and my son Joseph Bondurant to have their share on the S. & W. of my branch to be equally divided between them according as the lines go and to have the liberty of cutting any pine or pine trees upon my son Peter Bondurant's land for their house.

His will was proved on 25 January 1734/35. At the court held for Goochland County January 25th, 1734, this will was proved by the oaths of John Cook and James Ford, two of the witnesses hereto and was admitted to probate.
H. Wood, County Court Clerk.

Citations
[S4] The Huguenot Society. The Huguenot 1981-1983. Midlothian, Virginia: The Huguenot Society, the Founders of Manakin in the Colony of Virginia, Inc.).
[S511] The Bondurant Family, compiled by Wiley B. Grinnell, Sr. 1979. Private Printing, Copy in researcher's file, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee.
[S116] The Huguenot Society. The Huguenot 1979-1981. Midlothian, Virginia: The Huguenot Society, Founders of Manakin in the Colony of Virginia, Inc., 1984).
[S476] Warren, Mary Bondurant. The Bondurants of Génolhac, France. Athens, Georgia 30606: Heritage Papers, 2000.

Jean married Rhoda Ann Faure in 1708 in , Goochland, Virginia, USA. Rhoda (daughter of Daniel Isaac Faure and Mary Ann Chastain) was born in 1689 in Berry, Cher, Centre, France; died on 17 Dec 1750 in , Goochland, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Ann L'Orange Faure

Francis married Judith Ann Leake on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1736, , Henrico, Virginia, USA

Alexander married Elizabeth Worsham on 10 Aug 1705 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Capt John William Worsham, Sr and Phoebe Frances Farmer Burton) was born in 1676 in Charles City, Charles, Virginia, USA; died on 3 May 1743 in Richmond Heights, Henrico, Virginia, USA; was buried in , Chesterfield, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1704, , Henrico, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Residence:
Ligon, Eliz Widdo

Torquil + Ann Clark. Ann (daughter of John Clark and Anne Rogers) was born in 1685. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jean married Gabrielle Debarjon on 28 Oct 1676 in Huguenot Temple, Barres Des Cevennes, France. Gabrielle was born on 18 Jan 1643 in Sev, Gard, Languedoc-Roussillon, France; died on 23 Mar 1695 in Génolhac, Gard, Occitanie, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charlemagne 742-814 father of
Louis I of France 778-840 father of
Gisele Of France 820-874 mother of
Berenger I of Italy 840-924 father of
Bertila of Spoleto circa 860-914 mother of
Adelbert I of Ivrea 880-925 father of
Beringer I 900-966 father of
Adelbert of Lombardy 936-971 father of
Otto of Lombardy 958-1004 father of
Gerberga of Burgundy 985-1023 mother of
Geoffrey d'Arles 1018-1063 father of
Gerberga de Provence -1112 mother of
Etinette de Gevaudan 117-1160 mother of
Bertrand des Baux 1138-1180 father of
Bertrand des Beaux 1163-1201 father of
Raymond des Baux 1188-1236 father of
Guillaume des Baux 1215-1266 father of
Barrele de Baux -1308 mother of
Foulques de Ponteves -1294 father of
Isnard de Ponteves -1349 father of
Blancas de Ponteves -1396 father of
Antoine de Ponteves -1443 father of
Tanneguy de Ponteves -1524 father of
Marguerite de Ponteves 1502-1546 mother of
Louise de Porcelet -1564 mother of
Louise de Montcalm mother of
Louise de Vabres -1628 mother of
Jeanne Belcastle -1685 mother of
Gabrielle Barjon wife of Jean Bondurant

Notes:

Daniel Fought for King George of England in Canada. For his valor in the British army, King George awarded him with land in Virginia. Daniel returned to France for wife and children, unfortunatly his journey was shortlived. Daniel did not make it to America, but Mother Mary Ann Chastain (known as the Widow Faure) and children arrived to the new world to spawn a whole generation of Americanized names ranging from Faure, Ford, Fore, Foret, etc...
http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2115342&id=I106320017 7/30/2 011 Wiley Fore Family
Fought for King William of England. It is believed he fought in Canada and that he received a land grant in America. His wife and 3 sons came to Virginia. He died before they came.
http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1083465&id=I51888974 7/ 30/2011
King William Parish Register. "When the name is recorded by the Huguenot Colony, it is always spelled French -- "Faure". When Goochland County was formed from Henrico County in 1727, the Faures found themselves in this new county. By this time the name began to be Anglicized and recorded as "Ford."
http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2882698&id=I44936 7/30/2011

Daniel married Mary Ann Chastain in 1670 in Berry, Cher, Centre, France. Mary was born in 1652 in Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire, France; died on 23 July 1700 in , Powhatan, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Married: 1651

Thomas married Martha Jane Sherwood in 1676 in , Westmoreland, Virginia, USA. Martha was born in 1662 in Sittenburne Parish, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA; died on 4 Jul 1749 in At her son-in-law's, Culpeper, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Capt married Phoebe Frances Farmer Burton in 1675 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA. Phoebe (daughter of Capt John IV Farmer and Lady Elizabeth Ann Forde) was born in 1657 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA; died on 6 Jun 1729 in Bermuda Hundred, Henrico, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John + Anne Rogers. Anne was born in 1655. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]