George Clayton Slaughter

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• Residence: , , , USA

Notes:

Col James Slaughter was born in Culpeper about 1732. He served as Ensign and Lieutenant in the French and Indian Wars, later Colonel of Militia.

Col James Slaughter with Col Marshall and others were in the first battle the Great Bridge fought in Virginia on December 9, 1775.

He was one of the Committe of Safety for Culpeper, Vestryman, Church Warden, Justice of the Peace, etc.

He married Susan Clayton, daughter of Major Clayton of Catalpa and Aunt of Major Philip Clayton of the Revolutionary Army, who
was one of the original members of the Society of Cincinnati.

Information about The Society of the Cincinnati:

The Society of the Cincinnati was founded at the close of the Revolutionary War by the officers of the Continental line and their French counterparts, who had served together in the struggle for American independence. They wished to preserve the rights and liberties for which they had fought and to foster the bonds of friendship that had been formed among them during the long years of war. The Society's founding document, the Institution, was adopted on May 13, 1783. The Society took its name from the Roman hero Cincinnatus, the citizen-soldier who was twice called to lead his country in war and, after each each victory, declined offers of power and position to return to his home and plough. George Washington, known as the "Cincinnatus of the West," was elected the Society's first president general, a position he held until his death in 1799. This information was obtained from http://www.societyofthecincinnati.org/history.htm .

James married Susan Clayton. Susan was born in 1736 in , Culpeper, Virginia, USA; died on 25 Feb 1818. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Mary Smith on 7 Jun 1723 in , Essex, Virginia, USA. Mary was born on 13 Jul 1703 in Saint Marks, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 28 May 1741 in , Essex, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary Smith, father was Agustine Smith.
Mary Smith married Robert Slaughter, son of Robert Slaughter and Frances Ann Jones, on 7 June 1723 at Essex County, Virginia.1,3

Family
Robert Slaughter b. c 1702, d. 1768
Robert Slaughter
William Slaughter
Tho mas Slaughter
Lawrence Slaughter
George Slaughter
Elizabeth Lightfoot Slaughter
Martha Slaughter
Francis Slaughter b. c 1730
Col James Slaughter b. c 1732

Citations
Edited By George Norbury Mackenzie, COLONIAL FAMILIES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA In Which Is Given The History, Geneaology And Armorial Bearings Of Colonial Families Who Settled In The American Colonies From The Time Of The Settlement of JamesTown, 13th May, 1607, To The Battle Of Lexington, 19th April, 1775. (Baltimore Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1966), p. 460.

Editor, "See Surname," Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Virginia Historical Society, Volume XXI (1913): Page 427.
Editor, "See Surname", Virginia Magazine of History and Biography Volume III (1909): page 152.

George Harrison Sanford King, Marriages of Richmond County, Virginia 1668 - 1853 (Fredericksburg, Virginia: George Harrison Sanford King, 1964), p. 189.

Virginia Historical Society, "See Surname", Virginia Magazine of History and Biography Volume XXII: Page 208.

Robert married Frances Ann Jones in 1700 in , Essex, Virginia, USA. Frances was born in 1680 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; died in 1726 in , Caroline, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Francis married Margaret Hudson in 1679 in Richmond, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA. Margaret was born in 1658 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; died in Jul 1711 in , Essex, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Francis married Elizabeth Underwood in 1652 in , Rappahannock, Virginia, USA. Elizabeth was born in 1632 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; died on 7 May 1673 in , Essex, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Elizabeth Underwood married first James Taylor. She felt compelled to appeal to the Governor and Council for a separation in order that she could return to the house of her mother. There apparently was physical abuse as she feared being killed or maimed. Before the matter was finally settled the husband died according to the first record book of Surry County, Recorded 26 March 1654. Her daughter Elizabeth had married John Catlett who was mentioned as son in law.

1 May 1655, the estate account of James Taylor returned among other items is where Mr. Slaughter was paid one third of the estate in right of his wife (This is apparently the Francis Slaughter shown as her first husband as follows:

Elizabeth Underwood married first Francis Slaughter; then John Catlett, Sr. per The Family Register of Nicholas Taliaferro with notes by William Buckner McGroarty, William and Mary College Quarterly Historical Magazine, Volume 1 Second Series, July 1921, Volume 3.

On 6 November 1655, Francis Slaughter for and in consideration of two cowes with calves and 2000 pounds of tobacco to be paid the 10th of October next and 1000 pounds more to be paid the 10th of 8ber 1657 by Thomas Culmer of Surrey Countye Chyrurgion all claim (in right of his wife) unto the house and plantation where he now lives.

It seems that they removed to Rappahannock River soon after settling this property but he died not long after the removal since his will was recorded on page 83 of the volume containing records from 1656 to 1664 but the date is mutilated.

It was before Mrs. Margaret Upton married Capt. Thomas Lucas as he bequeathed to his mother-in-law Mrs Margaret Upon 10 shillings to buy a pair of gloves, to brother-in-law Coll More Fantleroy a book entitled Hookers Eclestical policy, to Andre Dew his overseer as much broadcloth as will make him a suite, to dear wife Elizabeth (Underwood) Slaughter residue of estate lands, houses and to her heirs except my rapier belt and young mare that runs either about Lawnes or Lower Chippox Creek. Friend and loving **** Humphrey Booth assistant to wife. 10 April **** Elizabeth Slaughter of Rappahannock in Virginia for & in Consideration ...affection & motherly love .... beloved son to him the said Francis another mare foal in lieu of ...... the age between .... teen and thirty years which are to be (God willing) had & Soleminized shortly between me the said ........ said Francis Slaughter when he attains the age of twenty one years formerly privileged by his father Captain Francis Slaughter ..... the said Elizabeth Frrely give and bestow unto him the female increase with a feather bed and all appruts. Witnesses Thomas Hawkins, Ant. Stephens.

This deed of gift is recorded in volume 1656-84, page 34, Rappahannock County apparently just before she was going to marry her third husband John Catlett.

She had married him by 17 January 1664 when she made a power of attorney to her weloved kinsman Mr. Thomas Hawkins to acknowledge her consent to sale of land from her husband John Catlett to James Yeats (1656-64, page 408, Rappahannock County).

Colonel John Catlett survived for some years and is said to have been killed while defending a fort at Port Royal against Indians. They had four children, John Catlett; Elizabeth Catlett; William Catlett and Sarah Catlett who are mentioned in the will of their mother.

On 20 April 1672 there was recorded a marriage agreement between Amory Butler of Rappahannock County, Clerk and Mrs. Elizabeth (Underwood) Catlett which was dated May 1671 in which the said Mr. Butler was to relinquish all right which might accrue to him by the said marriage now in her possession as administrator of her late husbland Colonel John Catlett deceased or any right in her dower. Her children now in England. Trustees were Major William Pierce of Westmoreland County and Mr. Edward Rowzee. Witnesses: Anthony Bridges and John Rosier (Vol 1672-76, page 19)

This much married lady did not long survive her fourth matrimonial venture as her will was entered for probate 7 May 1673, just two years from the date of her marriage agreement. She bequeathed to her son Francis Slaughter furniture in her chamber, the furniture and other things given her by her mother when he is nineteen years of age; to her daughter Elizabeth Catlett bed and furniture in the dining room, her largest diamond ring, necklace with the biggest pearl and some other things; To her daughter Sarah Catlett two stone rings, small pearl necklace, weding ring, etc. To sons John and William Catlett, the books mentioned in their father's will. To cozens William Underwood, Humphrey Booth, Catherine Booth. To sister Pierce a mourning ring. Executor husband Amory Butler who is to be guardied to children. Cousin Thomas Hawkins, brother Edward Rowzee and Mr. Daniel Gaines overseers of will (1665-1671, 136)

Underwood Family of Virginia published in Genealogies of Virginia Families from Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume V, page 631