David Lockett: JEM Genealogy

Generation: 1

David Lockett was born in 1756 in , Chesterfield, Virginia, USA (son of Richard Lockett and Mary Logwood); died in 1825 in , Wythe, Virginia, USA.

Other Events and Attributes:

Residence: 1810, , Bedford, Virginia, USA

Notes:

In March 1808, Ephraim Bondurant, David Bondurant, Jeremiah Lockett, and David Lockett filed a bond of injunction against Joseph Taylor in Bedford County Chancery Court. This indicates that Ephraim was born prior to March 1787, and probably earlier.
http://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/case_detail.asp?CFN=019-1821-022

This link is for a Virginia Chancery case in 1829 that contains Ephraim Bondurant, Thomas Bondurant, and surnames Lockett and Moore. It has not yet been scanned, so check it occasionally. http://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/case_detail.asp?CFN=680-1829-007

Richard did not leave a will. In October 1805 his children got together to sell his land:

"This indenture made this third day of October, one thousand eight hundred and five - Witnesseth: That whereas Richard Lockett departed this life in March 1795 intestate but possessed of a certain tract of land lying in said county containing by estimation 170 acres, and also leaving children to wit: Mable Elam who is intermarried with Burral Elam but formerly was Mable Lockett, David Lockett, Edmund Lockett, Daniel Lockett, Jeremiah Lockett, Josiah Lockett, Rhoda Lockett, William Lockett, Jesse Lockett and Arch. Lockett who are all heirs and representatives of the said Richard Lockett and who are entitled to equal shares....."

It is signed by all the children.

David married Mary Ashbrook on 17 Nov 1783 in , Chesterfield, Virginia, USA. Mary was born in 1768 in , Chesterfield, Virginia, USA; died in 1788 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

Susanne Lockett was born in 1787 in , , Virginia, USA; died in Sep 1835 in Jackson, Fayette, Indiana, USA.

Generation: 2

Richard Lockett was born in 1727 in , Chesterfield, Virginia, USA (son of Benjamin Lockett and Bridget Walthall); died in Mar 1795 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA.

Richard married Mary Logwood. Mary was born in 1725 in , Chesterfield, Virginia, USA; died in 1805 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary Logwood was born in 1725 in , Chesterfield, Virginia, USA; died in 1805 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA.

Notes:

Mary Logwood Lockett's Will:

"In the name of God Amen, I Mary Lockett being in a low state of health but of sound mind. I do hereby make my last will and testament for first give my soul to God that gave it and my body top return to the dust from whence it was taken till the Resurrection of the same hoping He will receive the same. Item: I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Rhoda Lockett and her heirs one sorrel mare colt called Flie also one bed and furniture to her and her heirs forever. Item: I give and bequeath to my grandson Richard Lockett the first colt that is raised from the colt that I gave his Aunt Rhoda and I hereby do appoint Jeremiah Lockett and Rhoda Lockett my executors to this my last will and testament as witness my hand and seal this 17th day of April one thousand eight hundred and four." Signed sealed and delivered Mary Lockett
TesteBenjamin (his mark) Kanady
Mary (her mark) KanadyNancy (her mark) Lockett
Bedford County: Will Book 3, page 85
"At a Court held for Bedford County Courthouse the 22 day of July 1805.
This last Will and Testament of Mary Lockett Dec'd was probated in Court by Jeremiah Lockett the Executor there named & proved by the oaths of Nancy Lockett a subscribing wittness, and at a Court [....?.....] for said County this 23rd day of September 1805. This Will was further proved by the oath of Benjamin Kennedy an other subscribing witness & ordered to be recorded and on the Motion of Jeremiah Lockett the Ex'or who made oath, together with Thomas Logwood his Security entered into and acknowledged their Bond in the Sum of One Hundred & fifty Dollars [and obtained ?] according to Law, certifies is granted him for obtaining a motion thereof in due form, Liberty being reserved the other Executor to join in the probate when she may think fits."

Teste J. Steptoe Clerk

Children:

Mabel Lockett was born in 1752 in , Chesterfield, Virginia, USA.
Daniel Lockett was born in 1753 in , Chesterfield, Virginia, USA; died in 1825 in , Wythe, Virginia, USA.
Archibald Lockett was born in 1754 in , Chesterfield, Virginia, USA.
1. David Lockett was born in 1756 in , Chesterfield, Virginia, USA; died in 1825 in , Wythe, Virginia, USA.
Edmund Lockett was born on 3 Jun 1761 in , Chesterfield, Virginia, USA; died on 24 Jun 1834 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA.
Josiah Lockett was born on 13 Jul 1765 in , Chesterfield, Virginia, USA; died in Sep 1840 in , Sumner, Tennessee, USA.
Rhoda Lockett was born on 1 Feb 1768 in , Chesterfield, Virginia, USA; died on 20 Sep 1828 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA.
William Lockett was born on 4 Mar 1772 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died on 26 Apr 1853 in Fall Creek, Wayne, Kentucky, USA.
Jesse Lockett was born in 1773 in , Chesterfield, Virginia, USA; died in 1818 in , Breckinridge, Kentucky, USA.
Jeremiah Lockett was born in 1776 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died on 26 Apr 1853 in Fall Creek, Wayne, Kentucky, USA.

Generation: 3

4.	Benjamin Lockett was born in 1700 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA; died on 8 May 1785 in , Amelia, Virginia, USA. Benjamin married Bridget Walthall. Bridget was born in 1710 in Manakin, Goochland, Virginia, USA; died in South Elkhorn, Fayette, Kentucky, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bridget Walthall was born in 1710 in Manakin, Goochland, Virginia, USA; died in South Elkhorn, Fayette, Kentucky, USA.

Children:

2. Richard Lockett was born in 1727 in , Chesterfield, Virginia, USA; died in Mar 1795 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA.