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Charles W Anderson

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Charles W Anderson was born in 1878 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (son of James Anderson and Lucy Jane Davis).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1880, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; Marital Status: SingleRelation to Head: Son


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James Anderson was born on 18 Oct 1843 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA (son of Watt Otey Anderson and Nancy Jane Smith); died on 4 Apr 1908 in Tomahawk, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1850, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head: Self

    James married Lucy Jane Davis on 15 Feb 1875 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Lucy (daughter of Christopher Davis and Martha Elizabeth Edwards) was born in 1844 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 24 Jun 1892 in Tomahawk, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Lucy Jane Davis was born in 1844 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (daughter of Christopher Davis and Martha Elizabeth Edwards); died on 24 Jun 1892 in Tomahawk, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1880, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head: Wife

    Children:
    1. Anna W Anderson was born in 1875 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    2. Annie Maude Anderson was born on 2 Apr 1876 in Vinton, Roanoke, Virginia, USA; died on 11 Jan 1968 in Vinton, Roanoke, Virginia, USA.
    3. William Christopher Anderson was born on 12 Jul 1877 in Museville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 20 Jun 1938 in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA.
    4. 1. Charles W Anderson was born in 1878 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    5. Nannie May Anderson was born on 12 Dec 1879 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 30 Mar 1938 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    6. Otey Watt Anderson was born on 6 Aug 1881 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 4 Dec 1974 in Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA.
    7. Lucy Isabelle Anderson was born on 13 Jul 1882 in Museville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 20 Jan 1967 in Farmville, Prince Edward, Virginia, USA.
    8. Kate Cleveland Anderson was born on 3 Sep 1884 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 14 Jul 1969 in Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA.
    9. James Cleveland Anderson was born on 15 Apr 1887 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 19 Dec 1948 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Watt Otey Anderson was born on 18 Aug 1816 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA (son of Jesse Anderson and Mary "Polly" Arrington); died on 27 Apr 1883 in Andersons Mill, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Andersons Mill, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1850, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1860, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1870, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Watt married Nancy Jane Smith on 16 Jan 1843 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Nancy (daughter of George Kenan Smith, Jr and Susan Hartman Adkins) was born on 11 Apr 1823 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 6 Oct 1889 in Andersons Mill, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Andersons Mill, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Nancy Jane Smith was born on 11 Apr 1823 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (daughter of George Kenan Smith, Jr and Susan Hartman Adkins); died on 6 Oct 1889 in Andersons Mill, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Andersons Mill, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1880, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head: Self

    Children:
    1. 2. James Anderson was born on 18 Oct 1843 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA; died on 4 Apr 1908 in Tomahawk, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    2. George Smith Anderson was born on 5 Feb 1847 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA; died on 30 Jul 1943 in El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA.
    3. Susan Anderson was born in 1848 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 7 Jan 1876 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    4. John Carlisle Anderson was born on 11 Apr 1852 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 18 Nov 1921 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    5. Francis A "Fannie" Anderson was born in Sep 1857 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 21 Apr 1930 in Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; was buried in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    6. Louisa Craft Anderson was born on 14 Aug 1859 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 12 Apr 1908 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    7. Charles William Anderson was born on 2 May 1862 in Tomahawk, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 26 Jul 1945 in Climax, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    8. Edward Otey "Babe" Anderson was born on 31 May 1864 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 2 Nov 1937 in Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA; was buried in Arlington, Arlington, Virginia, USA.

  3. 6.  Christopher Davis was born on 10 Jul 1807 in Museville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (son of William Sanford Davis and Lucylucille Meade); died in Jul 1895 in Nevada, Vernon, Missouri, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1 Jun 1840, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1850, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1860, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Christopher married Martha Elizabeth Edwards on 18 Feb 1833 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Martha (daughter of George Allen Edwards and Judith C Witcher) was born in 1811 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in Jul 1860 in Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Martha Elizabeth Edwards was born in 1811 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (daughter of George Allen Edwards and Judith C Witcher); died in Jul 1860 in Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. George Davis was born in 1834 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; and died.
    2. Frances Davis was born in 1834 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; and died.
    3. John Davis was born in 1838 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; and died.
    4. Judith Ann Davis was born in 1839 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 5 Feb 1879 in , Pettis, Missouri, USA.
    5. Hedrick Davis was born in 1841; and died.
    6. Frederick Edwards Davis was born in 1841 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1910 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    7. James Davis was born in 1843 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; and died.
    8. 3. Lucy Jane Davis was born in 1844 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 24 Jun 1892 in Tomahawk, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    9. Christopher Tazewell Davis was born in 1845 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in , Pettis, Missouri, USA.
    10. Abner Bennett Davis was born in Aug 1848 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 12 Jul 1933 in Nevada, Vernon, Missouri, USA.
    11. Julius Davis was born in 1849; and died.
    12. Martha Elizabeth Davis was born in 1851 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; and died.
    13. Morrison Meade Davis was born in 1851 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.
    14. Judith Anne Davis was born on 13 Mar 1854; and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Jesse Anderson was born in 1787 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA (son of Thomas James Anderson and Ann Hubbard); died on 16 Aug 1860 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1820, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1830, , Franklin, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1840, , Franklin, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1850, , Franklin, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    Will of Jesse Anderson of Franklin County Virginia. Located at Rocky Point Court; Franklin County Wills Book II Page 354-355 1859 -1861

    Will was written 26 July 1859 Franklin County, Virginia

    Proved inthe 7th day of Dec 1860

    Those named in will: wife -Mary Anderson

    son - James Anderson , son- Dunaccus Anderson, son - Walt Otey Anderson, son- Nathaiel Anderson

    daughter - Cynithia Anderson Hutchenson, daughter - Elizabeth Anderson Henry, daughter - Eveline Anderson Moore

    Jesse married Mary "Polly" Arrington on 5 Sep 1813 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA. Mary was born in 1789 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died on 27 May 1856 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Mary "Polly" Arrington was born in 1789 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died on 27 May 1856 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1850, , Franklin, Virginia, USA

    Children:
    1. Demarcus "Mark" Anderson was born in 1814 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA; died in 1870 in Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    2. 4. Watt Otey Anderson was born on 18 Aug 1816 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA; died on 27 Apr 1883 in Andersons Mill, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Andersons Mill, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    3. Cynthia Caroline Anderson was born in 1818 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA; died in 1866 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA.
    4. Mildred Anderson was born in 1818 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 7 Oct 1888 in Hurricane, Putnam, West Virginia, USA.
    5. James Thomas Anderson was born in 1819 in Lynchburg, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; died in 1870 in , , Virginia, USA.
    6. Nathaniel C Anderson was born in 1821 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA; died on 29 Apr 1896 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA.
    7. Elizabeth Isabella Anderson was born in 1825 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA; died in 1864 in Roanoke, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA.
    8. Evelyn Adeline Anderson was born in 1827 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA; died in 1869 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA.

  3. 10.  George Kenan Smith, Jr was born on 15 Jan 1778 in Museville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (son of George Smith, Sr and Beheathland Smith); died on 30 Jun 1845 in Tomahawk, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Museville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1820, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1830, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1840, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: Abt 1845, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Probate: 24 May 1845, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    George married Susan Hartman Adkins on 18 Aug 1806 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Susan (daughter of William Vortimer Adkins, III and Mary Ann "Polly" Hartman) was born in 1787 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 4 Jun 1851 in Tomahawk, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Museville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Susan Hartman Adkins was born in 1787 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (daughter of William Vortimer Adkins, III and Mary Ann "Polly" Hartman); died on 4 Jun 1851 in Tomahawk, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Museville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Luckey Adkins
    • Residence: 1850, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: Abt 1851, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Probate: 9 Oct 1851, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    Birth: 1787
    Pittsylvania County
    Virginia, USA
    Death: 1851
    Pittsylvania County
    Virginia, USA

    UPDATED 01/21/2012

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    Married 08/18/1806 in Pittsylvania Co., VA to George Kenan Smith.

    Died on her old plantation on Tomahawk Creek, near Museville.

    Their issue:

    1. Jabez Vortimer Smith (1809-1870)
    2. Rhoda Elizabeth "Rhody" Smith (1811-1858)
    3. Booker Hartman Smith (1812-1841)
    4. Ralph Adkins "Smithy" Smith (1813-1902)
    5. William Morgan Smith C.S.A. (1818-1896)
    6. Eliza Beth "Betsy" Smith (1820-1889)
    7. Mary Ann "Polly" Smith (1822-?)
    8. Nancy Jane Smith (1823-1869)
    9. Susan Letitia Smith (1829-?)

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    Also Atkins/Atkinson.

    Will of Susan Smith - Pittsylvania County Records - Will Book 2, pg. 131:

    I Susan Smith of the County of Pittsylvania and State of Virginia do make this 9th day of October one thousand eight hundred and fifty one make this my last will and Testament. In manner and form following, to wit:
    1st I give to my son Jabez Smith three yards of home made cloth together with one equal eighth part of my estate that I may not hereafter will away -
    2nd I give unto my son Ralph Smith one negro boy named Ellick at valuation, if he is valued to more than one eighth part of my estate he shall then pay back so as to make all my children equal with one another together with three yards of home made cloth.
    3rd I give unto my son William Smith one negro boy named Allen at valuation, and if he is valued to more than one eighth part of my estate he shall then pay back so as to make all my children equal with one another together with three yards of home made cloth.
    4th I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary Anderson four pounds of Wool Roles also one large new Kittle together with one equal eighth part of my estate that I have not heretofore or may not hereafter will away to be given to her to use and dispose of as she may think proper to her and her heirs forever.
    5th I give and bequeath unto my daughter Rody Reynolds five dollars in cash also four pounds of wool Roles together with one equal eighth part of my estate that I have not heretofore or may not hereafter will away to be given to her to use and dispose of as she may think proper to her and her heirs forever.
    6th I give unto my daughter Nancy Anderson four pounds of Wool Roles together with one eighth equal part of my estate that I have not heretofore or may not hereafter will away to be give her to her to use of as she may think proper, to her and her heirs forever.
    7th I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Mahan four pounds of Wool Roles. I also leave in the hands of my son Ralph Smith one equal eighth part of my estate that I have not heretofore or may not hereafter will away for the use and benefit of my daughter Elizabeth Mahan to her and her heirs forever.
    8th I give and bequeath unto my daughter Letitia Smith one hundred dollars cash, one feather bed, two pillars, two sheets, and five bed quilts, three bed blankets, two double wook white counterpins, one chect counterpin, one white double wove counterpin, 2 pounds wool roles, one piece of Janes Cloth, one set of tea cups and saucers, one set of plates, one set of teaspoons, one carthen pitcher, one pot and oven, one dish and one brass kettle, also one equal eighth part of my Estate that I have not heretofore willed away to her and her heirs forever.
    9th I give unto my four Daughters, namely to wit: Rody Reynolds, Elizabeth Mahan, Mary Anderson and Nancy Anderson all my bed blankets, quilts, etc. that I have not heretofore willed away, to be equally divided between them and to their heirs forever.
    10th I wish that all my crop be sold as soon as convenient after my death and all the moneys and other wise to be equally divided between my eight children as heretofore directed.
    11th And lastly I hereby constitute and appoint my two sons Ralph Smith and William Smith Executors of this my last will and Testatment In witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed my seal this the 9th day of October one thousand eight hundred and fifty one.
    Witness - Geo. Craft Jr., Lewis A. Wright, Abner Mahan
    her Susan X Smith mark

    At a Court held for the County of Pittsylvania the 20th day of October 1851. This last Wil and Testament of Susan Smith dec'd. was presented in Court and proven by the oaths of two subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded, And on the motion of Ralph Smith and William Smith the Executors in the will mentioned who made oath and with George Craft Jr., John C. Bradner, Rudolph Rorer, their securities entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of five thousand dollards conditioned according to Law certificate was granted themfor obtaining probate of said will in due form.
    Teste - Wm. H. Tunstall Clk.

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    Family links:
    Parents:
    William Vortimer Adkins (1760 - 1848)
    Mary Anne Hartman Adkins (1765 - 1812)

    Spouse:
    George Kenan Smith (1778 - 1845)

    Children:
    Jabez Vortimer Smith (1809 - 1870)*
    Rhoda Elizabeth Smith Reynolds (1811 - 1858)*
    Booker Hartman Smith (1812 - 1841)*
    Ralph Adkins Smith (1813 - 1902)*
    William Morgan Smith (1818 - 1896)*
    Nancy Jane Smith Anderson (1823 - 1869)*


    Burial:
    George K. Smith Cemetery
    Museville
    Pittsylvania County
    Virginia, USA


    Created by: Hank Rogers
    Record added: Sep 01, 2009
    Find A Grave Memorial# 41425460

    Children:
    1. Cynthia Smith was born in 1806; died in 1831.
    2. Jabez Vortimer Smith was born in 1809 in Tomahawk, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1870 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Museville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    3. Rhoda Elizabeth Smith was born on 2 Jun 1811 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 27 Mar 1858 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    4. Booker Hartman Smith was born in 1812 in Tomahawk, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 23 Sep 1841 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Museville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    5. Ralph Adkins Smith was born on 1 Sep 1813 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 7 Jan 1902 in Tomahawk, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Museville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    6. Elizabeth Smith was born on 8 May 1817 in Tomahawk, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 28 Feb 1889 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    7. William Morgan Smith was born on 2 Sep 1818 in Tomahawk, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 2 Aug 1896 in Tomahawk, Campbell, Virginia, USA; was buried in Museville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    8. Mary Ann "Polly" Smith was born in 1822 in Tomahawk, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 12 May 1894 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    9. 5. Nancy Jane Smith was born on 11 Apr 1823 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 6 Oct 1889 in Andersons Mill, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Andersons Mill, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    10. Letitia Smith was born in 1829 in Tomahawk, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 12 Apr 1893 in Hurt, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

  5. 12.  William Sanford Davis was born in 1784 in , Culpeper, Virginia, USA; died in 1835 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    William married Lucylucille Meade. Lucylucille was born in 1790 in Museville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1845 in Museville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Lucylucille Meade was born in 1790 in Museville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1845 in Museville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. 6. Christopher Davis was born on 10 Jul 1807 in Museville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in Jul 1895 in Nevada, Vernon, Missouri, USA.

  7. 14.  George Allen Edwards was born in 1793 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (son of Daniel Coleman Edwards, Sr and Mary Polly Allen); died in 1863 in Rondo, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1820, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1830, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1840, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1850, Rondo, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Rondo, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Probate: 20 Jul 1863, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    CENSUS YR: 1850 STATE or TERRITORY: VA COUNTY: Pittsylvania DIVISION: Southern District REEL NO: M432-968 PAGE NO: 254A/B
    REFERENCE: enumerated by me on the 12th day of November Wm H. Waller
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    LN HN FN LAST NAME FIRST NAME AGE SEX RACE OCCUP. VAL. BIRTHPLACE MRD. SCH. R/W DDB REMARKS
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    39 1236 1236 Edwards George 60 M / Farmer 1,265 VA . . . . .
    40 1236 1236 Edwards Judith 62 F . . . VA . . . . .
    41 1236 1236 Edwards George 25 M / Laborer . VA . . . . .
    42 1236 1236 Edwards Calahill 20 M / Laborer . VA . . . .
    1 1236 1236 Edwards Harriet 27 F . . . VA . . X . Handwritten page #506
    2 1236 1236 Edwards Almira 24 F . . . VA . . . . .

    CENSUS YR: 1860 STATE or TERRITORY: VA COUNTY: Pittsylvania DIVISION: Northern - Museville PAGE 166
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    LN HN FN LAST NAME FIRST NAME AGE SEX RACE OCCUP. RE PERS BIRTHPLACE MRD. SCH. R/W DDB REMARKS
    ====================================================================================================================================
    39 1236 1236 Edwards George A. 78 M W Farmer 5500 12000 VA . . . . .
    40 1236 1236 Edwards Judieth C. 77 F W . . . VA . . . . .
    41 1236 1236 Edwards George H. 37 M W Farm Laborer . VA . . . . .
    42 1236 1236 Edwards Harriet 30 F W . VA . . . .

    1860 Slave Schedule, Pittsylvania County, VA
    North District, page 444
    George A Edwards 18 slaves

    Residence:
    2 slaves

    Residence:
    5 slaves

    Residence:
    10 slaves

    Residence:
    14 slaves

    Residence:
    18 slaves

    George married Judith C Witcher on 26 Dec 1810 in , Cumberland, Virginia, USA. Judith (daughter of William Reuben Witcher, Jr and Mary Polly Dalton) was born in 1792 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in Feb 1870 in Union Hall, Franklin, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Judith C Witcher was born in 1792 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (daughter of William Reuben Witcher, Jr and Mary Polly Dalton); died in Feb 1870 in Union Hall, Franklin, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Judieth
    • Residence: 1850, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1860, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Children:
    1. 7. Martha Elizabeth Edwards was born in 1811 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in Jul 1860 in Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    2. John A Edwards was born in 1812 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 17 May 1867 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA.
    3. William Flem Edwards was born on 15 Feb 1815 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 17 Nov 1875 in , Lowndes, Mississippi, USA.
    4. Harriet C Edwards was born in 1818 in , , Virginia, USA; died in , , Virginia, USA.
    5. Nancy Allen Edwards was born on 21 Mar 1819 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 22 Jul 1885 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA.
    6. Harden Perkins Edwards was born on 22 Mar 1819 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 2 Jun 1894 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    7. Mary Jane Edwards was born in 1820 in , , Virginia, USA; died on 19 Apr 1908.
    8. George H Edwards was born in May 1822 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; and died.
    9. Catherine Edwards was born in 1823 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    10. Nathaniel Reeves Edwards was born on 27 Apr 1824 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 19 Oct 1891 in , Union, South Dakota, USA; was buried in Alcester, Union, South Dakota, USA.
    11. Charles Allen Edwards was born in May 1826 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 26 Apr 1901.
    12. Calahill M Edwards was born on 1 Jan 1831 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 25 Oct 1896 in Rondo, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    13. Almira Elizabeth Edwards was born in May 1840 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 22 Jul 1885 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA.


Generation: 5

  1. 16.  Thomas James Anderson was born in 1740 in , Cumberland, Virginia, USA; died in 1821 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1782, , Frederick, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1810, , Franklin, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1820, , Franklin, Virginia, USA
    • Probate: 30 Apr 1821, , Frederick, Virginia, USA

    Thomas married Ann Hubbard on 23 Jan 1786 in , Cumberland, Virginia, USA. Ann was born in , , Virginia, USA; died on 3 Jan 1853. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 17.  Ann Hubbard was born in , , Virginia, USA; died on 3 Jan 1853.
    Children:
    1. 8. Jesse Anderson was born in 1787 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA; died on 16 Aug 1860 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA.

  3. 20.  George Smith, Sr was born on 14 Jun 1740 in , Stafford, Virginia, USA; died on 15 Jun 1809 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Museville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    George married Beheathland Smith. Beheathland was born in 1734 in , Lancaster, Virginia, USA; died in 1787 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Museville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 21.  Beheathland Smith was born in 1734 in , Lancaster, Virginia, USA; died in 1787 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Museville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. 10. George Kenan Smith, Jr was born on 15 Jan 1778 in Museville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 30 Jun 1845 in Tomahawk, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Museville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

  5. 22.  William Vortimer Adkins, III was born on 21 Sep 1760 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA (son of William Vortimer Adkins, Jr and Lydia Owens); died on 22 Oct 1848 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1782, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1820, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1830, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1840, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    Will of William Adkins

    Wills, Inventories & Accts. vol. 1-A p. 142
    Dated April 8, 1847 probated Oct. 28, 1848

    I, William Adkins of the County of Pittsylvania and State of Virginia being of sound mind and in good halth make my last will and Testament in manner and form as follows
    I give to my son Henry Adkins and his heirs forever the following land to wit, beginning in my line adjoining where he now lives at the fence and around the land he is now in possession of it being a part of my track and thence following the fence around to a pair of draw rails thence up the path to the ridge path leading from my house to Capt. Hopkinses Decd,then down a hollow to a branch in an old field and down the branch to the Creek thence up the same to the Spring that said Henry formerly used continuing up said branch to my back line and along the same to the beginning.
    2ly I give to my son Owen Adkins and his heirs forever the following land, towit; beginning at the same place where Henry's new line is to begin thence along between my son Henry and myself to the road leading from my house to the Lynchburg road, thence down said road to a corner in my old line near a field now used by my daughter Sally Gibson, thence to the fence of the said field and along said fence in to an old field not inclosed until it corner oposite an old fence row leading from some pines near the path and so on down said fence row to the head of a hollow and down the same to the creek and up the creek to the land herein before given to my son Henry and along his line to the beginning.
    3ly, I give to my daughter Sally Gibson and her heirs forever the following land to wit, beginning at the fence around the feald in which she now lived where my son Owen's William and thence along the lain and through the lower side of an old feald crossing the ridge road to trees I have choped as a line to Peek's old field and through the old field by two marked trees on a ridge and so on to two marked trees below the aple orchard on the branch thence up the same and along my backline to the line herein before directed to bound the land given to my son Owen and along that lineto the beginning.
    4ly I give to my son William Adkins and his heirs forever the land where on he now lives it being all the remaining part of my land on that side of the creek not herein given to others.
    5ly It is my will and desire that Coleman Renands shall have and enjoy the land and other property herein after mentioned for and during his life and at his death to his lawfully begotten children if he leave any and in case he does not, then to my children herein before mentioned and there heirs forever to wit, I give under the limitations as aforesaid to said Coleman Renands who I hereby recognise as my son and henceforth desire that he shall be called Coleman Adkins the following land, to wit,beginning on the creek between John T. Muse and myself at the mouth of a branch thence along theNorth side of a crop fence runing near a spring formerly used by Sally Reynolds and so onto the woods and thence along a new chopped line to a branch above WilliamAdkins spring and thence up said branch to a new choped line and along said line to the ridge road and thence along said road and my back line to the land herein before given to my son Henry and thence down his line to the creek and thence down the said creek to the beginning.
    6ly It is my will and desire that my Executor hereinafter appointed sell upon a credit of one and two years all the residue of my land lying on the West side of Turkey Cock creek and allso upon a reasonable credit sell all the perishable part of my estate.
    7ly I give to Suky Smith one hundred dollars and I give to Betsy Carter one hundred dollars and I give to Sally Gipson Thirty dollars.
    8ly I give to my son Coleman Adkins upon the terms limitations and conditions contained and provided for in the fifth clause of the will the following property to wit; one Negro girl named Siza and her future increase and one horse bridle and saddle worth sixty dollars. I also give him fifty dollars worth of cows and hoggs and six head of sheep, I also give him one hilling hoe,one plow, and pare of gear one pole axe and if he continues to live with me till my death I give him fifteen barrels of corn and four Hundred weight of Pork.
    9ly I give to my following children to be equally divided between them and there heirs forever all the residue of my estate of every sort and kind, to wit; I give one sixth part to my daughter Suky Smith, one sixth to Betsy Carter, one sixth part to Sally Gipson, one sixth part to my son Henry Adkins, one sixth part to William Adkins, and the other sixth part to Owen Adkins, and lastly I do hereby constitute and appointmy friend Vincint Witcher Executor to this my last will and Testament hereby revoking all other or former wills by me made writen on two sheets and subscribed on the sixth page ;this eighth day of April in the year of our Lord 1847.

    William Adkins seal
    Witnesses
    A.H. Moorman
    W.A. Dickinson
    H.S. Muse

    At a Circuit superior court of law and chanery continued and held for Pittsylvania county the 28th day of October 1848 this last will and Testament of William Adkins decd was presented in court and proven by the oaths of A.H. Moorman and H.S. Muse two subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Vincent Witcher the Executor in said will named who made oath and with A.H. Moorman & H.S. Muse his secruities entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of ten thousand dollars conditioned according to Law certificate was granted him for obtaining probate of said will in due form.

    Teste
    Wm. H. Tunstall Clk.

    Estate Settlement of William V. Adkins III
    Posted 04 Feb 2023 by John Moore
    Estate Settlement of William Adkins decd (1848)
    Accounts Current vol. 18 pp. 160-162
    Date of confirmation October 20, 1851

    Accounts of Executor and Legatees

    1. To Susan Smith one of the legatees of William Adkins decd
    November 27, 1849 paid in terms of will $100.00
    Sept. 11, 1850 paid for legacy in residuary fund $230.00
    1851 to balance due Susan Smith 2.63 ½
    TOTAL: 332.63 ½

    2. To Nathan Carter in right of his wife Elizabeth Carter
    Nov. 27, 1849 paid in terms of will 100.00
    Sept. 11, 1850 paid for legacy in residuary fund 250.00
    TOTAL paid by confirmation: 350.00

    3. Sarah Gibson
    Nov. 27, 1849 paid in terms of will 30.00
    Sept. 11, 1850 paid for legacy in residuary fund 219.22
    1851 balance due Sarah Gibson 13.41 ½
    TOTAL: 262.63 ½

    4. Henry Adkins
    Sept. 11, 1850 paid for legacy in residuary fund 232.19
    1851 balance due 2.63 ½
    TOTAL: 232.63 ½

    5. William Adkins
    Sept. 11, 1850 paid for legacy in residuary fund 232.19
    1851 balance due .44 ½
    TOTAL: 232.63 ½

    6. Owen Adkins
    Sept. 11, 1850 paid for legacy in residuary fund 230.00
    1851 balance due 2.63 ½
    TOTAL: 232.63 ½

    William married Mary Ann "Polly" Hartman. Mary (daughter of Thomas Hardiman and Elizabeth Ann Standeford) was born in 1765 in , Goochland, Virginia, USA; died in 1812 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 23.  Mary Ann "Polly" Hartman was born in 1765 in , Goochland, Virginia, USA (daughter of Thomas Hardiman and Elizabeth Ann Standeford); died in 1812 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. Sarah Sally Adkins was born in 1781 in Museville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in Feb 1865 in , Frederick, Virginia, USA.
    2. Henry Adkins was born in 1782 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1867 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    3. Owen Sanford Adkins was born in Nov 1785 in , , Virginia, USA; died on 17 May 1885 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    4. 11. Susan Hartman Adkins was born in 1787 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 4 Jun 1851 in Tomahawk, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Museville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    5. Elizabeth "Betsy" Adkins was born in 1788 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 15 Jan 1879 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    6. Anna Adkins was born in 1796 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 9 Feb 1862 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    7. Rhoda Adkins was born on 29 Jan 1798 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1821.
    8. Mary Adkins was born in 1816 in , , Kentucky, USA; died on 30 Nov 1890.
    9. Coleman Renards Adkins was born on 4 Sep 1830 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 31 Jul 1863 in Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA.

  7. 28.  Daniel Coleman Edwards, Sr was born in Feb 1750 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA (son of William Edwards and Grizzell Coleman); died on 23 Nov 1832 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1820, , Cumberland, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1830, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    Daniel's heirs are listed in Pittsylvania Co Deed Bk 42, pp. 348-358, and George A. and Daniel C. are the first two heirs listed.



    Daniel Coleman Edwards (son of William Edwards and Grizzell Coleman) was born Abt 1752 in Cumberland Co VA, and died November 23, 1832 in Pittsylvania Co VA. He married Mary Polly Allen on Abt 1785 in Virginia.

    Census 1: 1820, Cumberland Co, VA.
    Census 2: 1830, Pittsylvania Co, VA.114
    Military service 1: Bet. 1776 - 1782, Soldier, American Revolutionary War.
    Military service 2: June 18, 1777, Fort at York Town.116

    Children of Daniel Coleman Edwards and Mary Polly Allen are:
    +Judah Edwards, b 1785 Henry Co VA, d November 17 1862, Pittsylvania Co VA.
    +Daniel Coleman Edwards Jr, b Abt 1786 Pittsylvania Co VA, d date unknown.
    +Gideon Edwards, b 1788 Pittsylvania Co VA, d 1870.
    +George Allen Edwards, b 1790 Pittsylvania Co VA, d Abt 1863, Pittsylvania Co VA.
    +Mary Dolly Edwards, b Abt 1792 Pittsylvania Co VA, d date unknown.
    +Elizabeth Edwards, b Abt 1794 Pittsylvania Co VA, d 1839.
    +Nancy C Edwards, b Abt 1795 Pittsylvania Co VA, d 1870.
    +William H Edwards, b 1796 Pittsylvania Co VA, d date unknown.
    +Gilly Edwards, b Abt 1800 Pittsylvania Co VA, d April 9, 1825.
    +John Edwards, b 1806, Pittsylvania Co VA, d June 8, 1885.


    Hello & thanks for your reply: Full name is DANIEL COLEMAN EDWARDS, b. abt 1750 in VA. Ancestry.Com always show birth as being in Bedford Co but I find no proof. He was supposely the son of WILLIAM EDWARDS & Grizzel Coleman, dau. of Daniel & PATIENCE ELLIOTT. DC's will was probated in Cumberland Co [Southam Par] 22 Jan 1770 & refers to his dau. Grizzel as Grizzel Edwards. Patience's will was probated 26 Aug 1771, Southam Par, Cumberland Co. per "Abstracts of Cumberland Co, VA Will Books 1 & 2, pp. 43 & 47.I went to Cumberland Ct House & searched for Daniel but found only William.In Pittsylvania Co. I found a copy of an Indenture in Deed Book 11, pp 246-247 dated 15 Feb 1798 whereby Bennett sold to DANIEL C. EDWARDS OF THE COUNTY OF BEDFORD. Proving his residence prior to that date was Bedford Co & then became resident of PittsCo. In another deed dated 15 Sep 1820 Daniel's full name is used [DCE].In "Marriages & Deaths From Lynchburg, VA Newspapers 1794-1836 sponsored by Randall Holt Chapter, NSD of the American Colonists, p. 180 has a brief obit & from there I found a complete copy of same: MR. EDWARDS WAS A SOLDIER IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR...Obit has a title ANOTHER REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIER GONE. That statement is not enough to prove his service as I submitted DCE DAR last year & was told that I needed more proof. He has never been submitted before.If I had to guess, I would guess that he lived in BedCo during the War years... so far, no proof. No Oath taken in PittsCo. but I cannot find any such list for Bedford. I queried PittsCo Historical Society, nothing there in the way of anything!So: if DCE's parents are in fact Wm. & Grizzel, why was he born in Bedford Co. & lived there for a good part of his adult life? He is not to be found in Maude Carter Clement's book, nor in the 1777 Oaths list of PittsCo, nor VAs Colonial Soldiers nor VA Military Records but for one DANIEL EDWARDS who was paid along with others for work on the fort at York Towne, p. 464. DAR replied that he would not have traveled to York Towne just to help build a fort. Someone once suspected he had been in the 14th or 15th VA Reg. No proof yet.Do I know too much! Also know he did not give food, animals tot he War effort in any of the 3 counties.ThanksPJ- Original Message ----- From: "marsha moses" <[log in to unmask]>To: <[log in to unmask]>Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2011 9:11 AMSubject: Re: [VA-ROOTS] Pittsylvania & Bedford Co, VA. Militia Lists & Oaths of AllegianceWhat is his name?On Jul 1, 2011, at 1:10 PM, PJ THOMAS wrote:> Hello: Need some direction. My 4th Great-Grandfather died in Pittsylvania > Co in 1832 & obit in Lynchburg papers noted that he served during the > Revolution but I find no proof. How can I obtain copies of the referenced > data? Research in Cumberland Court House [county where he probably lived > during some part of his adult life] turned up nothing. Thanks in advance!> PJ>> To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions > at> http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.htmlTo subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions athttp://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.htmlTo subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions athttp://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html

    William Edwards 1720-1784 married Grissel Coleman in 1750 Cumberland Co., VA. Grissel Coleman 1725-1788 has long been confused with her aunt Grissel Coleman 1705-1759 who died in Goochland Co., VA. The 1782 Cumberland Co., VA tax list has William Edwards as head of household, however in 1784 Grissel Edwards is listed as Head of Household, and the Estate Inventory of William Edwards deceased was filed in the Jan 1786 Cumberland Co., VA court. See: https://sites.rootsweb.com/~theduffypapers/edwards/1720_william_edwards.htm

    Residence:
    16 slaves

    Residence:
    18 slaves

    Daniel married Mary Polly Allen in 1784 in , , Virginia, USA. Mary (daughter of John C Allen and Lucinde Lucy) was born in 1769 in , , Virginia, USA; died in 1838 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 29.  Mary Polly Allen was born in 1769 in , , Virginia, USA (daughter of John C Allen and Lucinde Lucy); died in 1838 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. Judith Edwards was born in 1784 in , Henry, Virginia, USA; died on 17 Nov 1862 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    2. Mary Ann Polly Edwards was born on 12 Oct 1790 in , , Virginia, USA; died in 1873 in , Prentiss, Mississippi, USA.
    3. 14. George Allen Edwards was born in 1793 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1863 in Rondo, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    4. Daniel Coleman Edwards, Jr was born on 26 Dec 1793 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 13 Feb 1861 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    5. Nancy Ann Coleman Edwards was born on 26 Dec 1793 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 13 Feb 1861 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    6. Elizabeth Betsy Edwards was born in 1794 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1839 in Union Hall, Franklin, Virginia, USA.
    7. William Harden Edwards was born in 1796 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 13 Jul 1867 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA.
    8. Gilly Edwards was born in 1800 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 9 Apr 1825 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    9. Gideon Edwards was born on 14 Feb 1801 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 13 Mar 1870 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    10. John Edwards was born in 1806 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

  9. 30.  William Reuben Witcher, Jr was born on 18 Sep 1758 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (son of William Reuben Witcher, Sr and Anna Rachel Majors); died on 9 Oct 1822 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1782, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1820, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    Residence:
    23 slaves

    William married Mary Polly Dalton on 1 Apr 1782 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Mary (daughter of Robert Dalton and Mary Key) was born in 1764 in , Albemarle, Virginia, USA; died on 29 Sep 1852 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 31.  Mary Polly Dalton was born in 1764 in , Albemarle, Virginia, USA (daughter of Robert Dalton and Mary Key); died on 29 Sep 1852 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1830, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1840, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1850, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Children:
    1. Becky Witcher
    2. John Reuben Witcher was born on 16 Jun 1784 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 2 Jul 1854 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Ajax, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    3. Nancy Witcher was born on 15 Sep 1786 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 15 Jul 1835 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    4. Vincent Oliver Witcher was born in 1789 in Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; died on 22 Oct 1877 in Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA.
    5. William A Witcher was born in 1791 in , , Virginia, USA.
    6. 15. Judith C Witcher was born in 1792 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in Feb 1870 in Union Hall, Franklin, Virginia, USA.
    7. Caleb Witcher was born in 1792 in Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; died on 18 Jul 1835 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    8. James W Witcher was born in 1796 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 7 Aug 1852 in , Macon, Tennessee, USA.
    9. Rachel Witcher was born in 1798 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 4 Jul 1854 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    10. Ephriam Witcher was born in 1798 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1863 in , Pettis, Missouri, USA.
    11. Elizabeth Witcher was born on 14 May 1805 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 1 Sep 1867 in Missouri City, Fort Bend, Texas, USA.
    12. James Vincent Witcher was born on 25 Apr 1810 in Staunton, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; died on 1 Oct 1886 in , Saline, Missouri, USA.


Generation: 6

  1. 44.  William Vortimer Adkins, Jr was born on 21 Jul 1721 in MacHumps Creek, Henrico, Virginia, USA (son of William Vortimer Adkins and Elizabeth Parker); died on 21 Feb 1784 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1782, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    William married Lydia Owens in 1738 in , Goochland, Virginia, USA. Lydia (daughter of William Owen and Lydia Lansford) was born in 1724 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA; died in 1782 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 45.  Lydia Owens was born in 1724 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA (daughter of William Owen and Lydia Lansford); died in 1782 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. Richard Adkins was born in 1739 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA; and died.
    2. Elizabeth Adkins was born in 1740 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA; died in 1795 in , Grayson, Virginia, USA.
    3. Sarah Adkins was born in 1746 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA; died in 1808 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    4. Leddy Adkins was born in 1747 in , , Virginia, USA; and died.
    5. Owen Adkins was born in 1750 in , Lunenburg, Virginia, USA; died in 1790 in Watauga, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA.
    6. Jesse Adkins was born in 1754 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA; died in 1833 in , Pike, Kentucky, USA.
    7. Randolph Randle Adkins was born in 1759 in , Augusta, Virginia, USA; died in 1819 in Racoon Creek, Cabell, West Virginia, USA.
    8. 22. William Vortimer Adkins, III was born on 21 Sep 1760 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA; died on 22 Oct 1848 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    9. Henry Adkins was born in 1762 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; and died.
    10. Moses Adkins was born in 1765 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1826 in , Pike, Kentucky, USA.

  3. 46.  Thomas Hardiman was born on 8 Jan 1750 in , Albemarle, Virginia, USA; died on 3 Jun 1833 in Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee, USA.

    Thomas married Elizabeth Ann Standeford. Elizabeth was born on 6 Jun 1743 in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA; died in 1827. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 47.  Elizabeth Ann Standeford was born on 6 Jun 1743 in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA; died in 1827.
    Children:
    1. 23. Mary Ann "Polly" Hartman was born in 1765 in , Goochland, Virginia, USA; died in 1812 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

  5. 56.  William Edwards was born on 9 Apr 1720 in , Glamorgan, Wales (son of Thomas Edwards and Isabelle Downing); died on 30 Jun 1801 in , Gallatin, Kentucky, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1782, , Cumberland, Virginia, USA

    William married Grizzell Coleman on 27 Mar 1750 in , Cumberland, Virginia, USA. Grizzell (daughter of Daniel Coleman and Patience Elliot) was born in 1705 in , King and Queen, Virginia, USA; died on 20 Feb 1759 in , Goochland, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 57.  Grizzell Coleman was born in 1705 in , King and Queen, Virginia, USA (daughter of Daniel Coleman and Patience Elliot); died on 20 Feb 1759 in , Goochland, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. John William Edwards was born in 1750 in , Cumberland, Virginia, USA; died on 23 Apr 1837 in , Robertson, Tennessee, USA.
    2. 28. Daniel Coleman Edwards, Sr was born in Feb 1750 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died on 23 Nov 1832 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    3. Gideon Edwards was born on 29 Aug 1763 in , Cumberland, Virginia, USA; died in Apr 1810 in , Surry, North Carolina, USA.

  7. 58.  John C Allen was born on 9 Oct 1735 in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland; was christened on 12 Oct 1735 in , Larbert, Stirling, Scotland (son of James Allan and Janet Calder); died in 1812 in , Shenandoah, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1783, , Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1810, , Shenandoah, Virginia, USA

    John married Lucinde Lucy in 1760 in , Shenandoah, Virginia, USA. Lucinde (daughter of Burwell Lucy and Elizabeth Denton) was born in 1740 in , Brunswick, Virginia, USA; died in 1812 in , Shenandoah, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 59.  Lucinde Lucy was born in 1740 in , Brunswick, Virginia, USA (daughter of Burwell Lucy and Elizabeth Denton); died in 1812 in , Shenandoah, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. Joseph Allen was born in 1761 in , , Virginia, USA; died on 24 Sep 1822 in , Fleming, Kentucky, USA.
    2. 29. Mary Polly Allen was born in 1769 in , , Virginia, USA; died in 1838 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

  9. 60.  William Reuben Witcher, Sr was born in Oct 1724 in Wiltshire, England (son of John Witcher and Elizabeth Price); died on 8 Jun 1806 in Sandy Level, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Jun 1806 in Witcher Family Cemetery, Ajax, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1782, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    William Witcher was living in Pittsylvania Co VA by 1762, and in 1763 he was serving as a vestryman of Camden Parish. (He may have been a vestryman as far back as 1747) Pittsylvania Co and Camden Parish were organized in 1767. He was one of two people who let the contract for a church near Snow Creek Chapel, and also one of two who let the contract for the Chapel of Ease. He was one of four ordered to let the building of the "hull of a Courthouse thirty two by twenty four Shingled Ruff" -- the first courthouse in Pittsylvania Co. He was appointed a Justice of Peace for Pittsylvania Co on December 12, 1769.

    1767 First List of Tithables of Pittsylvania Co. VA
    William Witcher and negro Sawney 2 100
    Daniel Witcher 1 191
    John Witcher 1 190

    William Witcher took the oath of Vestryman 1768. Was member of County Committee of Safety. Appointed Captain of Militia in 1775. Commanded a Company of Militia in Indian Expedition of 1776. When the Regiment under Col. Christian pushed on into Tenn., a force of 200 men were left under the command of Capt. Witcher to guard Fort Patrick Henry. (Pittsylvania Pension Papers).

    From Brunswick Co., VA deed files...
    8-D, Peter Copeland, 380 acres, Little Beaver Creek, 23 Apr 1768, land now in Pittsylvania County, VA [#226].
    Peter Copeland, 51 acres, brs. of Daniel's Mill Creek, 9 Feb 1769, land now in Pittsylvania County, VA [#182].

    3 May 1775. Order to Peter Copeland and William Witcher to examine Frances Hicks, the wife of James Hicks, Jr., in their deed to Thomas Claiborne 25 Nov 1772 for 638 acres in Meherrin Parish. She was examined in Pittsylvania County 23 May 1776. Returned to Court 26 Aug 1776.

    Brunswick County, Virginia, Deed Book 12, 1776-1777, page 42 (74).
    William Witcher was a member of the Pittsylvania Co. Committee of Safety, which was organized in 1775 to carry out the instructions of the Continental Congress to boycott trade with England.

    In claims on govt. for property taken for public use in Pittsylvania Co., Va in 18 March 1782 are many claims for William Witcher. Also for James, James, Jr., John, Thomas, and Cain Witchers. 17 May 1784

    On September 27, 1775, William Witcher, Sr. was appointed a Captain of the Pittsylvania militia. He raised a company of soldiers in Pittsylvania Co., VA. Captain Witcher took part in the Indian Expedition of 1776. When the Regiment under Col. Christian pushed into Tennessee, a force of 200 men under the command of Capt. Witcher was left to guard Fort Patrick Henry.

    WITCHER, William. Capt.-Col County Militia. Indian Expeditions
    1776-1777. Member of the Committee of Safety. Vestryman, Justice; led Company to Stono Inlet. S.C. 1779. Led Co to Hillsboro to support Gen. Green Winter 1780. Fought with Col. Campbell's riflemen at Guilford.

    Indian outrages continued, and Capt. William Witcher's company was one of two that rendezvoused at Pittsylvania Old Courthouse in March, 1777. In April they marched to Fort Patrick Henry (today the site of Kingsport, TN) and there searched for Indians, ranging the woods in all directions. In July a treaty was drawn up, and the men were dismissed to make their way home.

    When Gen. Nathaniel Green assumed command of the Southern Continental Army in 1780, Capt. Witcher and his company marched from Pittsylvania Co. to Salisbury, North Carolina, as reinforcements. They also marched to Stone River in South Carolina, where they joined Colonel David Mason's regiment. Captain Witcher participated in the Battle of Stans under General Lincoln, and his company also joined General Greene in Halifax Co., South Carolina. In addition, he fought at Guilford Courthouse under Col. Lynch and at Hutaw Springs under Stephens. Captain Witcher was later promoted to Major and made Colonel by brevet.

    (In the month of February 1779 this deponant was called out for a five months tour as a drafted militia man in a company commanded by Captain William Witcher in a regiment commanded by David Mason and was immediately marched south and joined the continental troops under General Linkhon at a place southwest of Charleston not long before the battle at
    ---?---. He and the militia with him were attached to and served with the regular troops during the whole campaign. He was discharged at Camden SC by a written discharge by his captain which said discharge he still has, of which the following is a true copy---

    "Camden SC
    "This is to certify that Joseph Terry Williams a Sergeant in my company of militia from Pittsylvania has served his tour of duty and is discharged. Given under my hand this 23rd day of July 1779.
    Wm Witcher, Capt.

    After the war, he was one of several trustees appointed by the Virginia General Assembly to improve the navigation on the Staunton River, from Brooker's ferry to the mouth of Pigg River.

    William Witcher died in June 1808. His will was recorded and probated at the Court of Pittsylvania Co., VA. His executors were his sons, John and William, and they were bonded for thirty thousand dollars.

    A Chapter of the DAR in Cedartown, GA is named for William S. Witcher.

    The Last Will And Testament Of William Witcher
    In the name of God amen. I, William Witcher Sr., of the County Pittsylvania being of weak body but of sound memory, and knowing that it is appointed for all men to once to die, do make and declare this my last Will and Testament (revoking all others) in manner and form as follows:
    ITEM: My will and desire is that all my just debts should be paid out of my estate hereafter mentioned by my executors of a perishable kind.
    ITEM: I give and bequeath to my son, John Witcher, my negroes, Sarah, and her children, Sinda, Ceala, and Anna, in addition to what I have already given him, which I give to him and his heirs forever.
    ITEM: I lend to my son, Daniel Witcher, my negroes Stephen and Anderson during his lifetime, and after his decease my will and desire is that his heirs should inherit them forever.
    ITEM: I give and bequeath to my son, William Witcher Jr., my negroes Tamer and her children Phebe, Betsy, and Peyton in addition to what I have heretofore given him, all of which I give to him and his heirs forever.
    ITEM: I give and bequeath to my son, Ephriam Witcher, my negroes Bob, Abraham, Sam, Phillis, Jacob, and Will; also the land I possess in the County of Pittsylvania aforesaid on the North side of the Pigg River whereon I now live, bounded by the lines of John Smith, John Witcher, Daniel C. Edwards and William Swanson Jr. and Pigg River, all of which property both real and personal I give to him and his heirs forever.
    ITEM: I give and bequeath to my son, James Witcher, my negroes Hannah, and Sellar her child to him and his heirs forever.
    ITEM: I give and bequeath to my son, Caleb Witcher, one hundred pounds for the purpose of discharging a Judgment obtained against him by John Smith in the County Court of Pittsylvania, also to discharge his bond to George Herndon, both of which sums my will and desire is for my to pay them out of the sum specified and the surplus if any to go to my son Caleb Witcher and to his heirs forever. Also I lend to my son Caleb Witcher during his natural life, my negro girl,
    Bethsheba and after his decease my will and desire is that his eldest child Thillada should inherit the negro girl Bethsheba with her increase forever, and in the case that Thillada should decease without lawful heirs of her body, then my will and desire is that the rest of my son Caleb's should inherit her (Bethsheba) with her increase forever.
    ITEM: I lend to my daughter Elizabeth Razer during her natural life my negroes Edmond and Rose and after her decease I give them to her heirs forever.
    ITEM: I give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel Morrison and her heirs forever all my tract of land whereon William Morrison (her husband) now lives on the South side of the Pigg River, bounded by Pigg River, Herman Cook's lines and William Parker's lines containing one hundred acres more or less all of which land I give to her and her heirs forever. Also two cows and calves I give to her and her heirs forever.
    ITEM: My will and desire is that what money is in hand at my decease, after discharging my debts, my will and desire is that it be equally divided between my sons, John Witcher, William Witcher Jr., Daniel Witcher, Ephriam Witcher, and James Witcher.
    ITEM: My will and desire is that after my decease all my stock of every kind, plantation utensils, household and kitchen furniture, with the crop on hand, be sold to the highest bidder on a credit of twelve months, and after the later is finished, the money arising therefrom be equally divided between my sons, John Witcher, William Witcher Jr., Daniel Witcher, Ephriam Witcher, and James Witcher
    And lastly I do constitute, appoint and ordain my two sons, John Witcher, and William Witcher Jr., the whole and sole executors of this my last will and testament in witness thereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this eighth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and six.

    William Witcher (seal)
    Sealed and delivered in the presence of
    Joseph Matchett, Donald (illegible), Peyton Graves

    Probate of Will
    At the court of Pittsylvania County the 18th day of July, 1808, the last will and testament of William Witcher (deceased) was presented in Court and proved by the oaths of Joseph Matchett and Peyton Graves two of the subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded, and on the motion of John Witcher and William Witcher Jr., the executors in the said will named, who made Oath according to law, and together with Peyton Graves, William Swanson., Ephriam Witcher,
    William Witcher Jr., and their securities, entered into and acknowledged their
    bond in the penalty of Thirty Thousand Dollars for that purpose conditioned as the law directs, certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate of the said will in due form.

    Fiske Will Lemstall--(?)
    (signature illegible)

    Seal A copy teste: E.E. Friend Clerk
    Pittsylvania Circuit Court
    Chathem, Virginia

    Listed in DAR patriot index:
    WITCHER Sr, William
    Birth: EN 1724
    Rank: Capt PS
    Service: VA
    Death: VA 8 Jun 1808
    Patriot Pensioned: No
    Widow Pensioned: No
    Children Pensioned: No
    Heirs Pensioned: No
    Spouse: (1) Anne X

    WITCHER, William. Capt.-Col County Militia. Indian Expeditions
    1776-1777. Member of the Committee of Safety. Vestryman, Justice; led
    Company to Stono Inlet. S.C. 1779. Led Co to Hillsboro to support Gen.
    Green Winter 1780. Fought with Col. Campbell's Riflemen at Guilford.

    From: An Abbreviated History of Pittsylvania County, Virginia Chapter Six: Pittsylvania's Military History By Maud Carter Clement , Chatham, Virginia, ca. 1952

    In the summer of 1776 the Cherokee Indians attacked the western frontiers, and Virginia sent a force of 1600 men against them. We know of four companies of Pittsylvania Militia which marched with this force, commanded by Captains Jesse Heard, Peter Perkins, William Witcher, and Joseph Martin. When General Nathaniel Greene assumed command in the south, Virginia at once sent reinforcements. From Pittsylvania in the fall and winter of 1780-81 marched companies of militia commanded by Captains John Winn, James Brewer, William Witcher, Isaac Clements and Joshua Stone.

    Mr. T. A. Witcher,
    Brownwood, Texas

    Dear sir:

    In reply to your favor of recent date, and in answer to your enquiries:

    At the creation of this County in 1767, one Wm. Witcher qualified as a vestryman for the Parish of Cambden. He was afterwards Capt., Justice of the Peace, and Maj. in the Continental Army. His will is dated in 1808. His sons were Caleb, Ephraim, John, Daniel, and William, His daughters-Ann, who married a Razor and other daughter married Morrison. I know nothing of them and descendants. William and John died in this County. Ephraim and Caleb move to Surrey and Nash Counties, N.C. Daniel moved to Kanawha County, West Va., on Witcher Creek. He was the Ancestor of Gen. J.L. Witcher of Salt Lake City, who was in the Yankee Army. I am a grandson of Vincent Witcher who was a son of Wm. I did meet Toliver Witcher when a boy, at the Columbia Hotel in Richmond. He was then Georgian. Seemed to be reticent, and as I was a mere boy I talked and saw but little of him. There is a family of Witchers in Clark and Oglethorpe Georgia; and I learn there is another family near Marietta. Vincent Witcher was for 29 years a Representative from this County. Also President of Richmond and Danville R.R. Came in one vote of being elected Governor and 3 votes of U.S. Senate. Had 3 sons N.M. Capt. V.O. and Col. W.A. Witcher of 21st Va. Regiment. V.O. died in 1869. Belonged to 57th If. I am a son of N.M. and commanded the 34th Va. Cav. I was at the battle of Gettysburg, and out of 432 men, lost all but 96. Was sent to East Tenn, and participated in all campaigns there. ________ and after Lee I surrendered. Was introduced to President Davis by Gen'l Jno C. Breckenridge, as the bravest of the brave, the truest of the true.

    I am a farmer. On a good farm, and am 69 years old. Never held a Civil office, and told the President two years ago, wanted Elective or appointed: and have been for many years dissatisfied with both the centralizing tendencies of the Republicans, and the demagogary and insincerity of the Democrats, who seem to have no great underlying principles. Hence I am allied with the Populist and am a member of both the National and State Committees. Feel little interest any way.

    Your mother was educated at a grand, noble Institution. My first wife was also educated at Salem. My present wife has a niece in your City who was formerly a Mrs. Rucker. I think she married a McCormick. I would be pleased to write to you any time, and give you all the information I can. There are James Witcher at Bells that Sen. Bailey has told me of. Mrs. Nancy Langhorne Astor, her grandmother was a Witcher. During the War I met Mrs. Dr. Ewing ______Cumberland Gap, and she said Wm. L. ______ and Ben Hill were Cousins of ours. The Daltons-- she was daughter of James Witcher.

    Very truly and respectfully,
    (signed V.A. Witcher)


    William Witcher came to the American colonies from England. He served in the Virginia Militia during the American Revolution. He led his company into the battle of Stono Ferry, SC, in 1779. He also fought in the battle of Guilford Courthouse, NC, in 1781. During the Indian Expeditionary Wars he became a Brevet Colonel.



    WITCHER, William. Capt.-Col County Militia. Indian Expeditions 1776-1777. Member of the Committee of Safety. Vestryman, Justice; led Company to Stono Inlet. S.C. 1779. Led Co to Hillsboro to support Gen. Green Winter 1780. Fought with Col. Campbell's riflemen at Guilford.


    The Last Will and Testament of William Witcher:

    In the name of God amen. I, William Witcher Sr., of the County Pittsylvania being of weak body but of sound memory, and knowing that it is appointed for all men to once to die, do make and declare this my last Will and Testament (revoking all others) in manner and form as follows:

    ITEM: My will and desire is that all my just debts should bepaid out of my estate hereafter mentioned by my executors of a perishable kind.

    ITEM: I give and bequeath to my son, John Witcher, mynegroes, Sarah, and her children, Sinda, Ceala, and Anna, in additionto what I have already given him, which I give to him and his heirsforever.

    ITEM: I lend to my son, Daniel Witcher, my negroes Stephen and Anderson during his lifetime, and after his decease my will and desire is that his heirs should inherit them forever.

    ITEM: I give and bequeath to my son, William Witcher Jr., my negroes Tamer and her children Phebe, Betsy, and Peyton in addition to what I have heretofore given him, all of which I give to him and his heirs forever.

    ITEM: I give and bequeath to my son, Ephriam Witcher, my negroes Bob, Abraham, Sam, Phillis, Jacob, and Will; also the land I possess in the County of Pittsylvania aforesaid on the North side of the Pigg River whereon I now live, bounded by te ines of John Smith, John Witcher, Daniel C. Edwards and William Swanson Jr. and Pigg River, all of which property both real and personal I give to him and his heirs forever.

    ITEM: I give and bequeath to my son, James Witcher, my negroes Hannah, and Sellar her child to him and his heirs forever.

    ITEM: I give and bequeath to my son,, Caleb Witcher, one hundred pounds for the purpose of discharging a Judgment obtained against him by John Smith in the County Court of Pittsylvania, also to discharge his bond to George Herndon, both of whh sums my will and desire is for my to pay them out of the sum specified and the surplus if any to go to my son Caleb Witcher and to his heirs forever. Also I lend to my son Caleb Witcher during his natural life, my negro girl, Bethsheba and after his decease my will and desire is that his eldest child Thillada should inherit the negro girl Bethsheba with her increase forever, and in the case that Thillada should decease without lawful heirs of her body, then my will and desire is that the rest of my son Caleb?s should inherit her (Bethsheba) with her increase forever.

    ITEM: I lend to my daughter Elizabeth Razer during her natural life my negroes Edmond and Rose and after her decease I give them to her heirs forever.

    ITEM: I give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel Morrison and her heirs forever all my tract of land whereon William Morrison (her
    husband) now lives on the South side of the Pigg River,bounded by Pigg River, Herman Cook?s lines and William Parker?s lines
    containing one hundred acres more or less all of which land I give to her and her heirs forever. Also two cows and calves I give to her and her heirs forever.

    ITEM: My will and desire is that what money is in hand at my decease, after discharging my debts, my will and desire is that it be equally divided between my sons, John Witcher, William Witcher Jr., Daniel Witcher, Ephriam Witcher, and James Wiher.

    ITEM: My will and desire is that after my decease all my stock of every kind, plantation utensils, household and kitchen furniture, with the crop on hand, be sold to the highest bidder on a credit of twelve months, and after the later is finish, the money arising there from be equally divided between my sons, John Witcher, William Witcher Jr., Daniel Witcher, Ephriam Witcher, and James Witcher.

    And lastly I do constitute, appoint and ordain my two sons, John Witcher, and William Witcher Jr., the whole and sole executors of this my last will and testament in witness thereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this eighth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and six.

    William Witcher (seal)

    Sealed and delivered in the presence of
    Joseph Matchett, Donald (illegible), Peyton Graves

    Probate of Will

    At the court of Pittsylvania County the 18th day of July, 1808, thelast will and testament of William Witcher (deceased) was presented in Court and proved by the oaths of Joseph Matchett and Peyton Graves two of the subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded, and on the motion of John Witcher and William Witcher Jr., the executors in the said will named, who made Oath according to law, and together with Peyton Graves, William Swanson., Ephriam Witcher, William Witcher Jr., and their securities, entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of Thirty Thousand Dollars for that purpose conditioned as the law directs, certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate of the said will in due form.

    Fiske WillLemstall--(?)
    (signature illegible)

    The History of Pittsylvania County Virginia By Maud Carter Clement
    Various excerpts related to William Witcher:

    In 1776 Pittsylvania County and Camden Parish were organized and at the first meeting of the vestry, held June 21, 1776, at the courthouse, there were present the following vestrymen, 'who subscribed in the Vestry to be comfortable to the doctrine and Discipline of the Church of England as by law Established: John Donelson, John Pigg, Hugh Innes, George Rowland, Crispen Shelton, John Wilson, Peter Perkins, Abram Shelton, Theophilus Lacy, Robert Chandler, and William Witcher.

    While the Virginia troops were still in their entrenchments at Gwynn's Island an express arrived from the governor ordering them to march at once against the Indians along the western frontier. The inciting of the Indians to their barbarities against defenseless frontiersman is the darkest blot on England's fair name during the Revolutionary War.

    Virginia sent a force of 1,600 men against the Cherokees, while North and South Carolina sent out expeditions at the same time. Virginia's troops rendezvoused at Long Island in the Molstein River, where in the early summer a fort had been erected and named Patrick Henry in honor of the newly elected governor.

    The Cherokees lived on the Tennessee river, and all things being in readiness on October the 1st, the troops set out from Fort Patrick Henry for the march of 115 miles through the wilderness to the Indian towns. Captain William Witcher was left with a guard of 200 men for the Fort.

    Indian outrages continuing along the frontier, the states forces were ordered to take the field in another Indian expedition in 1777. Two companies from Pittsylvania marched in this campaign, one commanded by Captain John Donelson, ... ; the other was commanded by Captain William Witcher. Both rendezvoused at Pittsylvania Old Courthouse (Callands) in the month of March 1777.

    General Nathaniel Greene assumed command of the Southern Continental Army in the autumn of 1780 at Millsboro, North Carolina, and Virginia at once sent re-inforcement's. Several companies of militia marched from Pittsylvania that autumn and winter. Captain John Winn commanded a company ... Captain James Brewer a company ... Captain William Witcher a company ... Captain Isaac Clements a company ... Captain Joshua Stone a company ... "

    William married Anna Rachel Majors in 1745 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Anna was born in 1725 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 28 Apr 1776 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 61.  Anna Rachel Majors was born in 1725 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 28 Apr 1776 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. Polly Thadalia Witcher was born in 1746 in , , Virginia, USA.
    2. Daniel Witcher was born in 1746 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 10 Jan 1815 in , Smith, Tennessee, USA.
    3. John Witcher was born in 1748 in , Lunenburg, Virginia, USA; died on 22 Apr 1825 in , Grainger, Tennessee, USA.
    4. Emphriam Witcher was born in 1749 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in Nov 1819 in Cedar Hill, Surry, North Carolina, USA.
    5. James Witcher was born on 20 Sep 1750 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 30 Aug 1832 in , Smith, Tennessee, USA.
    6. Amy Witcher was born in 1751.
    7. Elizabeth Witcher was born in 1753.
    8. 30. William Reuben Witcher, Jr was born on 18 Sep 1758 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 9 Oct 1822 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    9. Eliabeth Witcher was born in 1759 in , Lunenburg, Virginia, USA.
    10. Lacy Witcher was born in 1760.
    11. Mary Polly Witcher was born in 1761.
    12. Caleb Witcher was born in 1762 in , , Virginia, USA; died on 31 Dec 1857.
    13. Rachel Witcher was born in 1764 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1820 in , Cabell, West Virginia, USA.
    14. Elizabeth Witcher was born in 1765 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1820 in , Cabell, West Virginia, USA.

  11. 62.  Robert Dalton was born in 1722 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA (son of Timothy Dalton and Elizabeth Ann Talbot); died on 28 Jan 1779 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Robert married Mary Key in 1748 in , Goochland, Virginia, USA. Mary was born in 1732 in , Goochland, Virginia, USA; died on 28 Jan 1799 in , Albemarle, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 63.  Mary Key was born in 1732 in , Goochland, Virginia, USA; died on 28 Jan 1799 in , Albemarle, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. Susannah Key Dalton was born in 1748 in , Amherst, Virginia, USA; died on 13 Sep 1818 in , Smith, Tennessee, USA.
    2. Martha Dalton was born in 1749 in , Albemarle, Virginia, USA; died in 1827 in , Greenville, South Carolina, USA.
    3. Robert Dalton was born in 1751 in , , Virginia, USA.
    4. John Flan Dalton was born in 1754 in Winston Dalton, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 3 Apr 1833 in , Sumner, Tennessee, USA.
    5. Nancy Dalton was born in 1755 in , , Virginia, USA.
    6. Agatha Dalton was born in 1759 in , , Virginia, USA.
    7. Soloman Dalton was born on 14 Jun 1760 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 20 Nov 1845 in , Pickens, South Carolina, USA.
    8. 31. Mary Polly Dalton was born in 1764 in , Albemarle, Virginia, USA; died on 29 Sep 1852 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.


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