Robert Jennings

Other Events and Attributes:

• POA: 1787, , Halifax, Virginia, USA

Notes:

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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

Family/Spouse: Susanna. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Meredith Jennings was born about 1786 in , , Virginia, USA; died after 1850 in , , Kentucky, USA.
2. Elizabeth Jennings was born about 1790.