Elizabeth Jennings

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• Name: Elizabeth Pell

Notes:

jryden@rogue.cc.or.us (Judy)

My third great grandmother was Elizabeth Jennings b. abt 1790 place unknown.
She married Henry Pell in 1810. She is said to be sister to Meredith (info
from: Suzzette Greth Yandle in 1995).

In a book of transcribed marriage bonds for Pittsylvania Co., the record
states: 30 October 1810. Henry PELL and Betsey Jennings, dau. of Robert
Jennings whose consent says that he and his wife Susanna consent. Sur.
James Collie. Married by the Rev. George Dodson.

Elizabeth married on 30 Oct 1810 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• POA: 1787, , Halifax, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Found the following informaiton on the Jennings Genforum: http://genforum.genealogy.com/jennings/messages/6657.html

1787 - Halifax Co., VA Deed Book 14, pg 196 [2]

Power of Attorney from Robert JENNINGS of the County of Halifax to Edward AKIN of the same county concerning any estate due his wife "Susannah JENNINGS" from Robert NORRIS.

ITEM #1: The above Document establishes the residence of Robert JENNINGS m Susannah [Maiden Name Not Proven] in Halifax Co., Virginia.

ITEM #2: The Document Also Proves: Robert JENNINGS b ca 1766 or before.


NOTE: Virginia passed a law requiring the payment of Tithes of all Heads of Households and Males 16 years of age and older beginning in 1782.

1788 - Halifax Co., VA Tithe Lists [3]

10th March - William JENNENS - 1 White Male Tithe

12th May - Robert JENNINS - 1 White Male Tithe

NOTE: The above two gentlemen are shown thru the years to the:

1796 - Halifax Co., VA Tithe Lists [4]

William JENNENS & Sons - 4 White Males 21 or Older, 5 White Males 16 or younger - 3 Horses

30th March - Southern District: Robert JENNINGS - 1 White Male 21 or Older

1797 February 2nd: John JENNINGS m Peggy COLLEY, Pittsylvania Co., VA Marriage Records [5]

1800 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Tithe Lists [6]

William JENNINGS, Sr., - 2 White Males 21 yrs or older

John JENNINGS - 1 White Male 21 yrs or older.

Robert JENNINGS - 1 White Male 21 yrs. or older.


NOTE: The following documentation: "Proves Beyond A Reasonable Doubt":

"Meredith JENNINGS was the Son of Robert JENNINGS".

1807 Pittsylvania Co., VA Tithe List: [6]

Robert JINNINGS & Son - 2 Males 21 years of age or older

1808 Pittsylvania Co., VA Tithe List: [7]

March 17th - Robert JINNINGS & Son - 2 Males 21 years of age or older.

1809 March 8th - Robert Jinnings, Meriditt JENNINGS [8]

Respectfully Submitted,

Lois Jennings Johnson - Descendant of Robert JENNINGS m Susannah and their son Meredith JENNINGS m Tabitha MUSTAIN, 14th December 1807, Pittsylvania Co., VA Marriage Records.

Sources:

[1] Pittsylvania Co., VA Marriage Records On-Line.
[2] Halifax Co., VA Deed Book 14, pg 198.
[3] Halifax Co., VA Personal Property Tax List 1782-1799 FHL US/CAN Film # 2024563, Main Author: Virginia Commissioner of the Revenue [Halifax County]
[4] ibid
[5] Pittslvania Co., VA Marriage Records On-Line.
[6] Pittsylvania Co., VA Personal Property Tax Lists 1797-1812 FHL/CAN Film #1870198, Main Author: Virginia Commissioner of the Revenue [Pittsylvania County]
[7] ibid
[8] ibid

Robert married Susanna. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Jennings