Charles Dodson Bennett

Other Events and Attributes:

• Milit-Serv: 1863

Notes:

Milit-Serv:
He was a private in the 38th Virginia Infantry, Armistead Brigade, Picketts Division.

Died:
THE DANVILLE REGISTER, Danville, Va., Tue., Feb. 22, 1910, p. 2, col.2 [edited]. Mr. C. Dots Bennett, a Confederate veteran and for many years a widely known resident of this county, died yesterday at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Charles L. Wilson, on North Main street, after a long illness. Death was due to kidney trouble. Mr. Bennett was sixty-eight years of age and a member of Company A, Thirty-eighth Virginia volunteers, under command of Capt. Daniel Townes, and was severely wounded between the eyes at the battle of Gettysburg. He was the commander of the Confederate Veterans Camp, of Ringgold, Va.. Mr. Bennett enjoyed the esteem and confidence of a large circle of friends. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Sallie Bennett, and the following children: Messrs. William, Penny, Sam and Thomas Bennett, Mrs. Nannie B. Weston, all of this county, and three sisters, Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Slayton and Mrs. Tex, of this county. The funeral services will be conducted at Ringgold this (Tuesday) afternoon. Interment will be made in the family burying grounds. (http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.henry/4113/mb.ashx)

Charles married Sarah Brim Shapard on 22 Dec 1868 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Sarah (daughter of Phillip Pendleton Shapard and Parthenia Dodson) was born on 8 Mar 1846 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 1 Jan 1922; was buried in Bennett Family Cemetery, Ringgold, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
BENNETT, Charles D., age 25, single, occ Farmer, s/o Jessee L. and Nancy Bennett to Sarah B. Shapard, age 19, single, d/o Pendleton P. and Parthenia Shapard. 22 December 1868. Married by W.R. McDonald.

Notes:

Family Bible of Jesse Lewis Bennett and Nancy Bennett

The Testament of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
J.B. Lippincott & Company, 1858

On Page labeled Births

Jesse L. Bennett and Nancy Bennett (written in upper right corner)

Oct. 3, 1860
William D. Bennett
was born September
the 10 1828

Mary.. H.. Bennett
was born December
the 13 1829

Lark E. Bennett
was born November
the 21 1831

John N. Bennett
was born April
the 27 1833

Judith A. Bennett
was born March
the 1 1835

Joel L. Bennett
was born March
the 8 1837

Thomas C. Bennett
was born April
the 8 1839

Charles D. Bennett
was born October
the 14 1840

Henrietta ? Bennett
was born June
the 12 1842

Jesse.. L..Bennett
was born October
the 21 1844

Nannie C. Bennett
was born December
the 31 1846

Martha E. Bennett
was born August
the 2 1848

Liticia N. Bennett
was born July the
20 1850

Taxanar N. Bennett
was born August
the 19 1852
the last

On bottom right corner was written

J.L.B.
When this you see
remember me.
On page labeled Marriages

Nancy Bennett was
born December the 12 1810

Mary Jiles was
born June 1815

Transcriber's Notes:

The date Oct. 3, 1860 on the page labeled 'Births' appears to be the date that the information was recorded in the Bible. The bible is dated 1858, which is after the last recorded birth. The handwriting was the same throughout indicating that all information was recorded at one time. It is likely that Jesse and Nancy purchased the Bible about October 3, 1860 and recorded family births at that time.

This bible record was transcribed by David E. Bennett on June 9, 2000. The bible was in the possession of Sam G. Bennett, grandson of Jesse L. Bennett. Sam Bennett related that he found the Bible in a trunk in his home, which was purchased by Jesse Lewis Bennett in 1847.

Family Bible of Jesse Lewis Bennett and Nancy Bennett

The Testament of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
J.B. Lippincott & Company, 1858

On Page labeled Births

Jesse L. Bennett and Nancy Bennett (written in upper right corner)

Oct. 3, 1860
William D. Bennett
was born September
the 10 1828

Mary.. H.. Bennett
was born December
the 13 1829

Lark E. Bennett
was born November
the 21 1831

John N. Bennett
was born April
the 27 1833

Judith A. Bennett
was born March
the 1 1835

Joel L. Bennett
was born March
the 8 1837

Thomas C. Bennett
was born April
the 8 1839

Charles D. Bennett
was born October
the 14 1840

Henrietta ? Bennett
was born June
the 12 1842

Jesse.. L..Bennett
was born October
the 21 1844

Nannie C. Bennett
was born December
the 31 1846

Martha E. Bennett
was born August
the 2 1848

Liticia N. Bennett
was born July the
20 1850

Taxanar N. Bennett
was born August
the 19 1852
the last

On bottom right corner was written

J.L.B.
When this you see
remember me.
On page labeled Marriages

Nancy Bennett was
born December the 12 1810

Mary Jiles was
born June 1815

Transcriber's Notes:

The date Oct. 3, 1860 on the page labeled 'Births' appears to be the date that the information was recorded in the Bible. The bible is dated 1858, which is after the last recorded birth. The handwriting was the same throughout indicating that all information was recorded at one time. It is likely that Jesse and Nancy purchased the Bible about October 3, 1860 and recorded family births at that time.

This bible record was transcribed by David E. Bennett on June 9, 2000. The bible was in the possession of Sam G. Bennett, grandson of Jesse L. Bennett. Sam Bennett related that he found the Bible in a trunk in his home, which was purchased by Jesse Lewis Bennett in 1847.

Jesse married Nancy G Lyon. Nancy (daughter of Judith Hill) was born on 12 Dec 1810; died on 19 Jun 1887 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Bennett-Lewis Cemetery, Keeling, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Nancy G. Bennett

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 29 Mar 1879, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Will:
Pittsylvania County to wit:
I Philip P. Shepard, Sr. of the County of Pittsylvania and State of Virginia being advanced in age but of sound mind and disposing memory do make and Constitute this my last will and testament in manner following to wit: First it is my will and desire that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid first out of any assets of which I may possess. Second I give to my son John W. Shepard and to my three daughters Elizabeth B. Shepard, Clementine P. Shepard and Eliza A. Shepard respepectively one bed and bedding. Thirdly I give and bequeath to my beloved wife during her life or so long as she remains my widow, all of the property both real and personal of which I may die possessed, after the payment of my just debts as abovve mentioned and I hereby authorize her to give to any of the heirs of my body any portion of my estate during her life provided and equal share thereof shall be given to all my children hereafter named. Fourthly, It is my will and desire that my beloved wife Parthenia L. Shepard shall have full control of all my estate during her life and shall have perfect right to consume so much of all the rents and profits accruing there therefrom as may be necessary for her comfort and support, t together with either or all of my daughters who may remain unmarried and remain with her after my diseased [sic]. Fifthly it is my will and desire that after the death of my wife Parthenia L. Shepard all of my estate both real and personal which may then exist and not consumed shall be sold at public auction and proceeds accruing from said sale to be divided equally between all the heirs of my body after taken in consideration the amount of advancements made to them respectively durining my life as well as during the lifetime of my said wife. Sixthly. It is my will and desire that after all the existing debts of the firm of P. P. Shepard, Sr. shall be fully paid and settled up that my son P. P. Shepard, Jr. shall be entitleled to one half of all the goods that may then remain on hand. Seventh. Having the utmost confidence in the integrity of my beloved wife Parthenia L. Shepard, I do hereby constitute and appoint her my Executrix to this my last will and testamennt and do most respectfully request the Judge of the County Court to permit her to qualify without giving any security. In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand to this my will dated 29" day of March 1879 in the presence of the undersigned as witnesses to the same.

Philip P. Shapard, Sr.
Witnesses
Stephen H. Townes, William W. Boothe
At a County Court held for Pittsylvania county on the 19" day of January 1880. The last will and testament of P.P. Shapard, Sr. was proven by the oaths of Stephen H. Townes and William W. Boothe the two subscribing witnesses thereto and is ordedered to be recorded. And on the motion of Parthenia L. Shapard the Executrix therein named, who made oath and entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of eight thousand dollars conditioned according to law, certificate is granted her for obtaining probate of said will in due form, the testator requesting the Court not to require security of the said Executrix.
Teste
W. B. Shepherd, Clerk

Contributed by Maribeth Lesley McNaull

Died:
Philip's tombstone gives his date of death as 6 Dec 1880. This appears to be incorrect. The 1880 census, enumerated on 25 June 1880 shows Parthenia Shepard as a widow. Also, his will was proven on 19 Jan 1880.

Pittsylvania County, Virginia Will Book 3:241-242,Written: 29 Mar 1879, Proved: 19 Jan 1880

Phillip married Parthenia Dodson on 6 Dec 1841 in , Halifax, Virginia, USA. Parthenia (daughter of Elijah Dodson and Sarah Ferrell) was born on 02 May 1823; died on 12 Feb 1896. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Parthenia Shapard

Notes:

1880 Census of Pittsylvania Co., VA
Dan River Township, Page 239C
Porthina L. Shepard, age 57 w/ children John W., 36, Elizabeth R., 29, Clementine, 23, and Eliza A., 20
Census shows both parents of Porthina were born in VA.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1820, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Christened:
On April the 24th 1763 John Bennett, son of John Bennett, was received into the care of the Broad Run Baptist Church.

Census:
His household contained 2 males under 10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male over 45, 3 females under 10, 2 females 10-16, 2 females 16-26, and 1 female 26-45.

John married Mary Lewis on 12 Mar 1795 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Mary (daughter of Mary Ann) was born about 1760; died after 14 Dec 1850; was buried in Bennett-Lewis Cemetery, Keeling, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Mary Bennett

Other Events and Attributes:

• Event-Misc: 12 Dec 1809, , Amherst, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Event-Misc:
Lyon, Judith, nCe Judith Hill.
1809. Dec. 12. A 962. Divorce from her husband, Alexander Lyon. He spent estate left petitioner by her father, William Hill, went to North Carolina in 1795, married one Polly Smith, lived with her five or six years, had three children by her, anand having expended her estate, abandoned her. Petitioner has since heard of him in various parts of the United States and understands that he has been several times married. Petitioner has lately inherited an estate from her mother, which estate is forfeitable if she lives with her husband again. She understands that he will attempt to seize her negroes if possible. Affidavit of Polly Smith accompanying. Rejected.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1820, , Halifax, Virginia, USA
• Census: 1830, , Halifax, Virginia, USA
• Census: 1840, , Halifax, Virginia, USA
• Census: 1850, , Halifax, Virginia, USA

Notes:

The Death Certicate for John S. Shepard shows the relation of the informant as 'Carpenter'. Although I have a copy of a certified death certificate, this is obviously an error. The online 'Death Records Indexing Project' at the Library of Virginia shows the relation of the informant as 'son'. Source of information: Halifax County, 1857, page 27, line 29.

Shapard, William to Thomas Shapard & Francis Royster. "convey and transfer to John Shapard, son of the said William Shapard, one Negro boy named Abram & to Robert Shapard, son also of the said William Shapard one Negro boy named Dick as their own absolute right & property of which Negroes the said William is now possesses..." Children of William were Samuel, Mildred, William, Elizabeth, Royster, James, Lewis, Thomas, Mary, John, Anne, Barnett & Robert. (DIT-1807, pp. 49-51, book T)

Census:
1 male under 10, 1 male 26-45, 3 females under 10, 1 female 26-45

Census:
1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 10-15, 2 females 15-20, and 1 female 50-60

Census:
1 male 20-30, 1 male 30-40, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 15-20 and 1 female 50-60

John married Elizabeth Vass on 15 Oct 1808 in , Person, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Elizabeth Shapard

Elijah married Sarah Ferrell on 27 Oct 1817 in , Halifax, Virginia, USA. Sarah (daughter of William Ferrell) was born in , , Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Sarah Dodson

Notes:

Census:
Two children, Charles D. Dodson and Sarah S. Dodson appear in the household of Elijah Dodson in the 1850 census. These children are too young to be children of Elijah. Their relationship to Elijah is unkown to me.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 4 Dec 1762, , Fauquier, Virginia, USA
• Census: 1782, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
• Will: 11 Nov 1782, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Fauquier County Court, 26th of May 1763

"We present David Thomas, Thomas Dodson, Abraham Dodson, Elisha Dodson, Joseph Dodson, Edmund Hayes, Peter Cornwell, Obed Cornwell, Alexander Higgins, & (William Davis on the Biskett Mountain), John Davis, William Carter, Timothy Stamps, John Stamps, William Stamps, Mary Stamps, John Bennett, Fortunatus Dodson, Joshua Owen, Joshua Dodson, John Creel, Rawleigh Dodson, Samuel Bailey, William Shirley, William Young, Joseph Owens, Joshua Scurlock, Edward Hughes, John Cundiff, Anthony Seale, James Shackleford, Henry Hampton, John Shirley, Joseph Morrison, Benjamin Edwards, Anthony Morgan & George Bell of Hamilton Parish for absenting themselves from their Parish Church within this six months last past."

Census:
Alexander Lee, Thomas Bennett and John Bennett, Sr appear in order on the 1782 census list taken by John Dix in the District of Capt. John Wynn and Capt. John Walters. Alexander Lee is listed with 4 white persons in his household, Thomas Bennett with 4 white persons and John Bennett with 6 white persons. None of the three have any slaves listed.

Will:
This will was proved on 18 July 1791. The record indicates it was further proved on 20 Feb 1797 and ordered to be recorded. This last date may not be accurate. The will was recorded in Deeds & Wills Book 9 covering the years 1791-1794. If it was recorded in 1797, as the document says, it would have been in Book 10 which covers the years 1794-1797. I believe it likely that the date the will was recorded was 1792. An examination of the wills recorded immediately before and after this one would reveal whether or not this suspicion is true. Furthermore, an inventory of the estate was submitted to the courts on 5 Mar 1792 further reinforcing the idea that the proving of the will was in February 1792.

John Bennett, Last Will and Testament
Pittsylvania Co., Va
Deeds and Wills 9, Page 28

In the name of God Amen I John Bennett of the County of Pittsylvania and the State of Virginia planter being very sick and weak in body, but of perfect mind and memory thanks be given unto God. Calling to mind the mortallity of my body, and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make & ordain this my last Will and Testament, that is to say

Died:
In a 1794 deed from Robert Maddin to Samuel Walker, John Bennett, deceased, is identified as an adjoining property owner. (DB 8, p. 489) It is likely that John died in 1785 or 1786. John was present in the 1785 tax list of Pittsylvania County. He was absent from the 1786 land tax list and every year thereafter. In 1787 Elizabeth, John's wife, was listed as head of household on the tax list. Since only single women and widows were included on the list, it appears that John had died before 1787. His absence from the land tax list of 1786 suggests that he died sometime after the 1785 tax list was recorded.

In a 1794 deed from Robert Maddin to Samuel Walker, John Bennett, deceased, is identified as an adjoining property owner. (DB 8, p. 489) It is likely that John died in 1785 or 1786. John was present in the 1785 tax list of Pittsylvania County. He was absent from the 1786 land tax list and every year thereafter. In 1787 Elizabeth, John's wife, was listed as head of household on the tax list. Since only single women and widows were included on the list, it appears that John had died before 1787. His absence from the land tax list of 1786 suggests that he died sometime after the 1785 tax list was recorded.

John married Elizabeth Dodson about 1749. Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas Dodson, Jr. and Elizabeth Rose) was born on 27 May 1732 in North Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Elizabeth Bennett

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Mary Lewis

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: William Shepherd
• Census: 1784, , Cumberland, Virginia, USA
• Court Order: May 1790, , Granville, North Carolina, USA

Notes:

Prior to his death, William Shapard placed all of his property in trust with Thomas Shapard and Francis Royster. The trustees were to provide for the care of William Shapard during his lifetime and then to distribute property and proceeds from the sale of the property among the children of William Shapard who are all named in the deed of trust. The children of William Shapard were Samuel Shapard, Mildred Shapard, William Shapard, Elizabeth Royster, James Shapard, William Lewis Shapard, Thomas Shapard, Mary Shapard, John L Shapard, Anne Shapard, Barnett Shapard, and Robert Shapard were children of said William Shapard, February 2, 1807 [Granville County, NC Deed Book T, p. 49]

Census:
William Shapard appears on the 1784 census of Cumberland County, Virginia with 11 white souls, 1 dwelling house, and 3 other buildings.

Court Order:
May Court 1790 with Barnet Pulliam, Thomas Owen, John Brodie as presiding justices. John Degraffenreid, orphan of Baker Degraffenreid, bound to William Shepherd until 21 years old to learn carpentry and house joiner. William Degraffenreid, orphan of Baker Degraffenreid, bound to William Shapard until 21 years old.

Died:
On 5 Jun 1807, Thomas Shapard and Francis Royster, trustees of the estate of William Shapard, sold land to John Shapard.

William married Mary Booker on Yes, date unknown. Mary (daughter of James Booker and Elizabeth Hubbard) was born about 1756 in , Essex, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Mary Shapard

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Between 1780 and 1781, Harrisburg, Granville, North Carolina, USA; In 1781, [P] served as a commisary in Harrisburg, Granville County, North Carolina.
• Tax List: 1790, , Caswell, North Carolina, USA
• Census: 1820, , Halifax, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Philip Vass, in a deposition given in 1816, stated that he was administrator of the estate of Ewen Clements in 1774. He must have been at least 21 at this time giving 1753 as the latest possible birthdate.

The 1769 tuition of Philip Vass at Robertson

Friday, 20th October, 1780. Ordered that the Following be made out and sent Colonel Burton:

Sir:

The Board, with the utmost Impatience, are desirous of hearing from you how you have managed the County Commissioners, what provisions you have collected and Waggons procured. We have not had any account from you since your appointment as toatters.

The great Exigencies of the Army demand immediate supplies, which must be had at every hazard and Event, otherwise the Consequences will be fatal to this Country. Much is therefore depending on your Exertions, having under your care two largcts abounding with all kinds of Necessaries, which by this time we are of opinion might have been here had the Commissioners done their duty and full attention been paid this Service.

Mr. Vass, the Commissioner of Granville, hath behaved with great Remissness of duty, as almost every one in the Counties below you, except Warren. Nothing they have done as yet; they must be superceded for Negligence, and assistants be app by you to immediately purchase, impress or otherwise procure provisions at this critical Juncture, should they continue remiss. The Army march next Monday, and scarce anything here to support them. Beef must be had and drove here with the utmost dispatch, as also eight Waggons to carry the Baggage. The Board flatter themselves, from your zeal for your Country, that nothing will be wanting in you to carry the above into Effect.

Saturday, 4th November, 1780. Ordered that the following be made out and sent Mr. Phillip Vass, County Commissioner, Granville:

Sir:

The last Supplies of Cattle and Wheat from Granville have given the Board great satisfaction as to the activity of its County Commissioner. We wish the Commissioners of some of the other Counties were equally industrious; however, we know thrces of Granville are great as to provision supplies, and we flatter ourselves what you have done is only an Earnest of your future Exertions. You'll inform us what further prospect you have of Cattle and Wheat. The Time of salting Beef and Pork will soon arrive, to which we must pay the closest attention.

Tuesday, 24th October, 1780. Received a Letter from Philip Vass, Commissioner Granville, relative to his department. Filed No. 53.

Tuesday, 31st October, 1780. Received a Letter from Philip Vass, County Commissioner Granville. Filed No. 64.

Sunday, 12th November, 1780. An Order for Twenty-five Bushels Salt given in favour of Philip Vass, County Commissioner, Granville.

Tuesday, 6th February, 1781.
Resolved that Phillip Vass, commissioner of Granville county, do retain for the use of the State, all the hogs now in his possession by order of the Board of War, and claimed by Mr. Taylor and others, giving the owners certificates for the same agreeable to law.
Ordered, that the above Resolve, with the following message, be sent the Commons:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen:
We send for concurrence a Resolve relative to a number of hogs impressed by Phillip Vass, of Granville county,

Wednesday, 12 May, 1784. Resolved, That the Comptroller settle the accounts of issues with Philip Vass, late County Commissioner in Granville to the end that this State may have credit with the United States for such Issues.

Tax List:
Philip Vass appears in the Caswell County, North Carolina Tax list in 1790.

Census:
1 male 18-26, 1 male over 45, 1 female 16-26, 2 female 26-45, 1 female over 45, 8 male slaves under 14, 4 male slaves 14-26, 1 male slave over 45, 9 female slaves under 14, 6 female slaves 14-26, 5 female slaves 26-45.

All the children of Philip Vass can be accounted for in the 1820 census. James P. Vass is enumerated in his own household. Daughters Elizabeth and Mary are married by this date and are listed in their husband's household. That leaves one son, Philip E., and three daughters, Ann, Apphia, and Sarah L. who are all still living in their father's household.

Philip married Elizabeth Webb. Elizabeth (daughter of James Webb and Mary Edmunson) was born on 30 Jun 1754. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Elizabeth Vass

Notes:

PHILIP VASS' wife was Elizabeth Webb. In Tyler's Quarterly for Oct, 1927, p. 136 is a copy of the will of Mrs. Mary Webb which mentions, among her other children, ELIZABETH VASS.

The will of Mary Webb (neeMary Edmunson)was proved in Granville County, NC in the court of Feb. Term 1795. It mentioned the following children: James Webb, John Webb, William Webb, Mary Smith, and ELIZABETH VASS.

James Webb of Essex County, VA (1705-1771) m. Mary Edmonson and had issue: William d. young; James Jr. (1734-1773) m. Mary Smith d/o Francis Smith; Mary d. young; John I. d. young; Mary (1740-1827) m. Samuel Smith of NC; John II. d. young; William m. Frances Young 1771 Essex County, VA; John III. (1747-1826) m. Amy Booker 1772; Thomas who d. abroad 1783 unmarried and the benefactor of the children of James and MarySmith Webb; ELIZABETH who m(1) PHILIP VASS, m(2) Thomas Shepard/Shepherd. This from a published Webb family genealogoy.

James Gray b. 1756 Essex County, VA d. 1833 Todd Co KY m. Lucy Webb b. 1761 Essex County, VA d. 1824

Lucy Webb was d/o James Webb Jr. 1734-1773 and Mary Smith whose children included: Francis Webb (1759-1811)m. Frances Walker, cousin; Lucy Webb (1761-1824) m. James Gray, Jr; James Webb of Essex and King and Queen counties m. Dorothy throckmorton c. 1790; Mary/Polly Webb m. Albion Throckmorton; Dr.William Smith Webb b. 1760s Essex County, VA d. 1845 Clark Co. KY m(1) Sarah Rousie, m(2) Priscilla Brown, m(3) Susan Q.Lough; George Webb m. Patsy Layne 1790s; and Jane Meriwether Webb d. 1828, m. William F. Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co. VA bond 20 Jul 1789.

The chancery records of Caroline County, VA mention a suit of FrancisWebb, James and Lucy Gray, James Webb et al. vs. Rawleigh Colston. The abstract from the order books of Caroline: Francis Webb, James Grayand Lucy Gray his wife, James Webb, Albion Throckmorton and Mary Throckmorton his wife, William Webb and William F. Tunstall and Jane Tunstall his wife which Francis, James, William and George Webb are sons ofJames Webb (who was a brother of Thomas Webb dec'd) and legatees of the said Thomas Webb and which Lucy, Mary and Jane are daughters of thesaid James Webb last mentioned and legatees of the said Thomas Webb, William and John Webb brothers and legatees of the said Thomas Webb, Samuel Smith and Mary Smith his wife and PHILIP VASS and ELIZABETH VASShs wife which Mary and Elizabeth are sisters and legatees of the saidThomas Webb and Overton Cosby also a legatee of the said Thomas Webb against Rawleigh Colston admin. of Thomas Webb and surviving partner of Webb and Colston. 12 Mar 1796.

From records of Granville Countyl,NC:

May 9, 1786. Frances Webb, Samuel and Mary Smith, ELIZABETH VOSS--deposition made as to dispute over certain negroes which were property ofJames Webb dec'd of Essex County, VA, Nov 26, 1779, willed him by certain persons; the above parties deposse that her father, James Webb, said on his death bed that he wished Hannah, a negro slave, to go with Samuel and Mary Smith to NC to their home there because Hannah was thenbig with child and he thought wise his daughter Mary take her then toheher home since she had been willed to her and ELIZABETH VOSS further sayeth that she often heard Mary Webb, widow of James Webb, her brother, who wrote the will, say it was an omission in his will and he oftenworried about it, but said that if he outlived her mother, to whom the negro and her increase had been lent for her lifetime, he would make his sister Mary Smith a right to the negro Hannah and her increase.Sworn to before John Young, J.P.

May 6, 1786. Frances Webb of Essex County, VA deposes that Samuel Webb and wife Mary of Granville Co. NC agree that the deposition of MaryWebb, ELIZABETH VOSS, William Webb and John Webb of NC and Elizabeth Bohannon of VA may be taken at any time although I may be absent, relative to the dispute and claim which I set up as heir at law of my grandfather James Webb, dec'd, to 3 negroes now in possession of Samuel and Mary Smith of Carolina. Wts: James Smith, M. Hunt.

Mary Webb, widow of James Webb, Sr., dec'd, of Essex County, VA, age 75, deposes that her husband on his death bed, being visited by his daughter Mary and her husband Samuel Smith of NC, said he wished Mary totake negro Hannah home with her that she might raise some negroes from her as she said Mary was young and could better care for the children than the said Mary Webb, the mother, who was old and unable to carefor them. Deposed before Thomas Owen July 30, 1787.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 25 May 1832

Notes:

Will:
Caleb Dodson left a will dated 25 May 1832 and proved 23 Jan 1837.

Caleb married Elizabeth Petty in 1772. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Elizabeth Dodson

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 12 Aug 1779, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
• Probate: 21 Oct 1783, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Will:
Deeds & Wills Book 11, Page 133-134. 12 August 1779, Pr: 21 October 1783. LWT Thomas Dodson in good health and perfect and sound memory as common. To my grandson Thomas Dodson, son of Joseph Dodson, deceased, the sum of one shilling sterlingg. To my son Thomas Dodson, my whip saw. To my son George Dodson, a Negro girl Levina. To my son William Dodson, after the death of my wife, the plantation and tract of land whereon I now live. To my daughter Sarah Nevil, one shilling. To mmy daughter Elizabeth Bennett, one shilling. To Else Dodson, one shilling. To my daughter Rhody Creal, one shilling. To my loving wife Ellenor Dodson all my movable estate, except my still and whip saw, such as horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, alall my household and kitchen furniture provided she will give up her Join (sic) and what I had with her and if not as much to be sold as will pay her and she have the remainder. Likewise I lend to her the Negro woman Vilet during her natural life and afterwards to my son Jesse Dodson. Also to son Jesse Dodson my still, it to be valued and he is to pay his brothers and sisters their equal share. I give to the use of the separate and regular Baptist to meet in the worship service of the lord the meeting house near John Creel Mill with the 3 acres of land. Appoint loving wife Elenor Dodson and my son George Dodson executors. Signed - Thomas Dodson. Wit: Daniel Gardner, Heath Gardner, Silvany Gardner, Nathaniel Gardner, Richard Brown and William Herring security for the executors.

Probate:
The will of Thomas Dodson was proved in court on 21 Oct 1783.

Thomas married Elizabeth Rose, Richmond, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Elizabeth Dodson

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 09 Apr 1751

Samuel married Mildred Crockford on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Mildred Shepherd

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 03 May 1790, , Essex, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Will:

The will of James Booker was written on 3 May 1790. Daughter Mary Shepard. Daughter Joanna Woodson, deceased. Son Lewis Booker. Granddaughters Betsy and Nancy Wild, daughters of deceased daughter Ann Wild. Daughter Elizabeth Jeffries. Sons-in-law Jno Webb, Richard Jeffries [and?] Captain Thomas Wood. Signed James Booker, dated 3 May 1790. Witnesses: Francis Hutton Lodge, William Wood, John Croxton, Thomas Wright. Proved 18 June 1793. Probate granted to Lewis Booker. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 15, pages 101

Died:
The will of James Booker was proven on 18 Jun 1793.

James married Elizabeth Hubbard, , Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Elizabeth Booker

Other Events and Attributes:

• Deed-Purchase: 18 Mar 1750, South Farnham, Essex, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Listed among slave owners in Spotsylvania county in 1783 are: VincentVass (2), Mary Vass (3) and Rice Vass (3).

The name Vincent Vass appears in Francis Jerdone's account book for his King & Queen County store (he was a leading merchant who established a chain of stores). The date of these accounts is 1750-1751. Also in the Jerdone papers are letters which reference a Mrs. Ann Vass who is in dire need for money. Jerdone and his partners advise their clerks to advance Mrs. Ann Vass whatever she needs until the estate of herson, William Johnson, can be settled. I get the impression that her son was wealthy and that Jerdone was somehow involved in the estate.

Following item can be found in the North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal, Vol. IV, page 220 (1978). It comes from the British Records Collection at the N.C. State Archives, Raleig, Stack/File 77.2518.4(Treasury Series T 79/94, Reports of Wm. Hening, Special Agent UnitedStates relative to British Debts.

27 October 1800

Vincent Vass (of Spotsylvania County, VA)

L23.15.8 owed Robert Jardine

'Vincent Vass has experienced a greater variet of fortune than any other man in Virginia. From some short time before this debt was contracted 'till his death, he had married 9 wives. No sooner was he ever marr'd than he spent his wife's [estate] & become insolvent. He died lately in the Penitentiary House in this State to whick Place he was sentenced to sevl yrs confinmt [several years confinement] for killing his ninth & last wife. He resided in the Coty [County] of Spotsa [Spotsylvania]'till about the year 1789 then for some yrs in the Coty [County] of Caroline & lastly in the Co ty of Halifax in this State. He has been solvent & insolvent so often that I find it impossble [impossible] to fix any particular dates to his various lives.'

CAPT. BENJ. WINSLOW, GOODRICK & GRASSLEY of Orange Co. EDWD. HERNDON of Spotsa County.

Incidentally, the Robert Jardine mentioned in this item was a merchant in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, VA. He is mentioned in two notices in the Virginia Gazette. In the first of January 10, 1775 he notes he is personally overseeing his business in Fredericksburg formerly managed by Mr. George Mitchell. In a note of February 1, 1776 he announces the following: 'I intend to London in a very short Time, and have appointed mr. James Somerville, Merchant of this Place [Fredericksburg], my lawful Attorney, properly authorized to receive and discharge all Debts due me; and I beg that all those who are indebted to my Store will pay the same, and all those who are indebted by Notes, or open Accounts, are requested to come and pay, or reduce them into Bonds till it is more convenient to discharge them. Take Notice, I am the Principal for whom the late George Mitchell was Factor many Years.' Signed Robert Jardine.

Vincent Vass, married Jane Mountague in 1759 [ Essex Co., VA Order book 23 page 135]

Vincent Vass, married Winifred, daugher of John Gatewood in 1761 [Essex Co., VA Order Book 23, page 401]

The settlement of the estate of John Gatewood was made on 16 August 1762 by John Upshaw and Thomas Roane. The division is unclear. Mentionsbrother Richard Gatewood, Vincent Vass, Philip Gatewood, heirs of William Gatewood, Isaac Gatewood, James Rennolds, Thomas Bowcock and William May. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 12, pages 10-12.]

Spotsylvania Co., VA. 16 Nov 1770. Guardian bond to William Garrett with Vincent Vass security for William, Thornton, and Minor Meade, orphans of Thomas Meade. These are siblings of Susannah Meade who married Philip Vincent Vass.

Deed-Purchase:
On 18 Mar 1750 Vincent Vass bought 240 acres in South Farnham Parish from John Vass for 155 lbs. Vincent Vass is identified as being from Stratton Major Parish, King and Queen County.

Vincent married Ann Rust in 1743. Ann was born on 04 Oct 1727 in , Richmond, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Ann Vass

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 26 Nov 1770, , Essex, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Will:
WILL OF JAMES WEBB
In the name of God Amen. I James Webb of the Parish of Southfarnham in the County of Essex being of perfect sence memory thanks be to Almighty God for the same do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner following to wit: Imprimis I give my soul to Almighty God that gave it and my body to the earth to be buried in such decent and Christian like manner as my executor hereafter named shall think proper.

Item I lend unto my beloved wife Mary Webb during her natural life the land and plantation whereon I now live she not debaring my sons William, John and Thomas Webb from settling on and makeing use of the parts which I shall hereafter give them and the following negroes viz: James, Will, Jack, Frank and Hannah and I also give unto my said beloved wife my chair and Harness silver teaspoons and tongs forever. I give and bequeath unto my son James Webb the land on Piscataway Creek and that known by name of Faulkners and my right to the place where he has erected a mill known by the name of Bushs old mill also the Water Mill adjoining the land where he now lives, and a negro man named Gloster, all which are in his possession. And also after the death of my wife the negro man Will to him and his heirs forever, but he must pay unto my said wife during her natural life the sum of fifteen pounds pr. annum as consideration for the said lower mill and in lieu of any claim w which she can sett up to the same. Item: I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Smith the negroes and their increase in possession of her husband Samuel Smith which I have already delivered him, also after my wifes death the negro Hannah to heher her heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath to my son William Webb that part of the land whereon I now live which I bought of John Dunn, beginning at the road on Richard Brons line and running along the said Browns line down to the swamp near the said Brown's house and thence up the said swamp to a fork call'd Dickinson's spring branch and so along the said spring branch til it comes to Dickinson's line and the land I obtained a patent for. (known by the name of Edwqrd Hayes) together with the negroes I have delivered him viz: Ben, Milley Davy to him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath to my son John Webb the land and plantation I purchased of Threesivelus Minor, and the negroes now in his possession to wit HaHarvy, Megg and Billy son of Meg and Dick to him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Webb the land I purchased of Thomas Newble and remaining part of that I bought of John Dunn that is not already bequeathed to my son William Webb four negroes, to wit Cyras, Cruse, Glass and Patt and my bay horse colt to him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Webb the negroes following to wit: Peter, Sarah, Daniel Winney and her side saaddle and bridle to her and her heirs forever but in case my said daughter shall die before she arrives to the age of twenty one years or marrys then it is my desire the before mentioned negroes given her be equally divided among all my childrenen. Item those negroes lent unto my beloved wife during her natural life not already devised my will is after her death, that they and their increase be equally divided among my sons William, John, Thomas and daughter Elizabeth, to them and their heirs forever, my desire is that the corn wheat which I have at present in the house and the hoggs which are up for pork shall not be inventory'd but be for the use of my said beloved wife and family, as for my personal estate not disposed offf, I will that my executor make sale of the same, and after discharging my just debts the balance to be equally divided among my beloved wife and my children to wit: William, John, Thomas and daughter Elizabeth. Lastly I constitute and appoint my son James Webb my whole and sole executor to this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 26' day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy. James Webb (Seal)
Signed sealed published and
declared by the said James
Webb as and for his last will
and testament in the presence
of
John Williamson
his
Thomas x Williamson
mark
Luke Covington
James Booker.

James married Mary Edmunson on 05 Feb 1731. Mary died about 1795 in , Granville, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Mary Webb

Notes:

Died:
Will proved in Feb. 1795