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Elmer Roberts Shepherd

Male 1895 - 1971  (75 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Elmer Roberts Shepherd was born on 26 Jun 1895 in Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA (son of Charles Coleman Shepherd and Francis A "Fannie" Anderson); died on 16 Feb 1971 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Elmer R Shepherd
    • Residence: 1900, Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; Marital Status: SingleRelation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1910, Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; Marital Status: SingleRelation to Head of House: Son
    • Residence: 1917, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; Military Marital Status: Single
    • Residence: 1920, Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Relation to Head: RoomerResidence Marital Status: Single
    • Residence: 1930, Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Marital Status: SingleRelation to Head: Brother-in-law
    • Residence: 1935, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    • Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head of House: Head
    • Residence: 1942, Washington, District of Columbia, USA

    Elmer married Anna M Worrall on 17 Jul 1930 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Anna (daughter of Sharpless Worrall and Isabella Farron) was born in Apr 1900 in , , Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Charles Coleman Shepherd was born on 28 Dec 1852 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (son of Tandy Rice Shepherd and Elizabeth A "Eliza" Dyer); died on 25 Nov 1924 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1860, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head: Self
    • Residence: 1900, Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head: Head
    • Residence: 1910, Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head of House: Roomer
    • Residence: 1920, Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; Relation to Head: HeadResidence Marital Status: Married

    Charles married Francis A "Fannie" Anderson on 18 Sep 1876 in , Rockingham, North Carolina, USA. Francis (daughter of Watt Otey Anderson and Nancy Jane Smith) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Francis A "Fannie" Anderson was born in Sep 1857 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (daughter of Watt Otey Anderson and Nancy Jane Smith); died on 21 Apr 1930 in Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; was buried in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1860, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1870, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head: Wife
    • Residence: 1900, Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head: Wife
    • Residence: 1910, Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head of House: Head
    • Residence: 1920, Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; Relation to Head: WifeResidence Marital Status: Married

    Children:
    1. Nancy J "Janie" Shepherd was born on 26 Jun 1878 in Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; died on 2 Dec 1966 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    2. Dempse Rice Shepherd was born on 22 Feb 1882 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 25 Nov 1883 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Andersons Mill, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    3. 1. Elmer Roberts Shepherd was born on 26 Jun 1895 in Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; died on 16 Feb 1971 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Tandy Rice Shepherd was born on 20 Mar 1820 in , Albemarle, Virginia, USA (son of James Shepherd and Elizabeth White); died on 19 Mar 1915 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1850, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1860, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1870, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; Residence Post Office: Chatham
    • Residence: 1871, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; Marital Status: WidowedRelation to Head: Father
    • Residence: 1910, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; Marital Status: WidowedRelation to Head of House: Head

    Tandy married Elizabeth A "Eliza" Dyer on 16 Apr 1844 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Coleman Dyer and Louisa Ann Shelton) was born in 1824 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 17 Nov 1896 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth A "Eliza" Dyer was born in 1824 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (daughter of Coleman Dyer and Louisa Ann Shelton); died on 17 Nov 1896 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. 2. Charles Coleman Shepherd was born on 28 Dec 1852 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 25 Nov 1924 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    2. William Banks Shepherd, Sr was born on 22 Aug 1857 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 30 Apr 1943 in Laurinburg, Scotland, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    3. Hugh Dyer Shepherd was born on 7 Sep 1859 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 30 Jun 1931 in Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    4. James Hartwell Shepherd was born on 24 Jan 1865 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 2 Oct 1943 in Staunton, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; was buried in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    5. Alice S Shepherd was born on 6 Jan 1868 in Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; died on 28 Oct 1888 in Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; was buried in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

  3. 6.  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]


  4. 7.  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. 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. 3. 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.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  James Shepherd

    James married Elizabeth White. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth White
    Children:
    1. 4. Tandy Rice Shepherd was born on 20 Mar 1820 in , Albemarle, Virginia, USA; died on 19 Mar 1915 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

  3. 10.  Coleman Dyer was born on 4 Apr 1799 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (son of James Dyer and Sarah Ann Fortune); died on 7 Oct 1846 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

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

    Coleman married Louisa Ann Shelton on 25 Nov 1822 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Louisa (daughter of Leroy Shelton and Nancy Lanier) was born on 9 May 1802 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 4 Sep 1891 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Louisa Ann Shelton was born on 9 May 1802 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (daughter of Leroy Shelton and Nancy Lanier); died on 4 Sep 1891 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1850, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1860, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; Marital Status: WidowedRelation to Head: Mother

    Children:
    1. David Dyer was born on 28 Dec 1822 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 5 May 1899 in Mayesville, Sumter, South Carolina, USA.
    2. 5. Elizabeth A "Eliza" Dyer was born in 1824 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 17 Nov 1896 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    3. Sally Dyer was born in 1831 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    4. Leroy Shelton Dyer was born on 27 Feb 1835 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 14 Apr 1921 in , Roanoke, Virginia, USA.
    5. James Dyer was born in 1838 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 16 Jan 1865 in Elmyra, Chemung, New York, USA.
    6. Walter C Dyer was born in 1840 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    7. Coleman Bennett Dyer was born on 1 Feb 1842 in , , West Virginia, USA; died on 15 Aug 1915 in , Jackson, Missouri, USA.
    8. Augusta C Dyer was born on 8 Jan 1845 in , , Virginia, USA; died on 25 Jul 1910.

  5. 12.  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]


  6. 13.  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. 6. 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.

  7. 14.  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]


  8. 15.  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. 7. 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.


Generation: 5

  1. 20.  James Dyer was born on 16 Jul 1776 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (son of George Dyer and Rachel Dalton); died in 1846 in , Warren, Missouri, USA; was buried in Foristell, St Charles, Missouri, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

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

    James married Sarah Ann Fortune on 16 Jul 1798 in , Henry, Virginia, USA. Sarah was born on 16 Jul 1776 in , Henry, Virginia, USA; died in 1850 in , Warren, Missouri, USA; was buried in Foristell, St Charles, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 21.  Sarah Ann Fortune was born on 16 Jul 1776 in , Henry, Virginia, USA; died in 1850 in , Warren, Missouri, USA; was buried in Foristell, St Charles, Missouri, USA.
    Children:
    1. 10. Coleman Dyer was born on 4 Apr 1799 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 7 Oct 1846 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    2. George Washington Dyer was born on 1 Oct 1800 in , Henry, Virginia, USA; died on 21 Jul 1871 in Foristell, St Charles, Missouri, USA.
    3. Joseph Dyer was born on 16 Nov 1802 in , Henry, Virginia, USA; died on 9 Nov 1841 in , Christian, Kentucky, USA.
    4. Fontaine Dyer was born on 24 Oct 1804 in , Henry, Virginia, USA; died on 23 Dec 1852 in Cuivre, St Charles, Missouri, USA.
    5. James Benjamin Dyer was born in 1807 in , Henry, Virginia, USA; died on 10 Apr 1883 in Clark City, Lincoln, Missouri, USA.
    6. Benjamin K Dyer was born in 1810 in , Henry, Virginia, USA; died in Jan 1851 in , Andrew, Missouri, USA.
    7. Hugh Nelson Dyer was born on 18 Jan 1813 in , Henry, Virginia, USA; died on 17 Dec 1873 in , Henry, Virginia, USA.
    8. Greif B Dyer was born in 1815 in , Henry, Virginia, USA; died in 1847.
    9. Elizabeth Dyer was born in 1816 in , Henry, Virginia, USA; died in 1860 in Clark City, Lincoln, Missouri, USA.
    10. Mary R Dyer was born in 1818 in , Henry, Virginia, USA; died in 1880 in Trigg, Trigg, Kentucky, USA.

  3. 22.  Leroy Shelton was born in 1763 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (son of Major Daniel Shelton, Sr and Lettice 'Lettie" Young); died on 2 Jan 1847 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Leroy married Nancy Lanier on 29 Jul 1799 in , Henry, Virginia, USA. Nancy was born in 1776 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1843 in , Halifax, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 23.  Nancy Lanier was born in 1776 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1843 in , Halifax, North Carolina, USA.
    Children:
    1. 11. Louisa Ann Shelton was born on 9 May 1802 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 4 Sep 1891 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

  5. 24.  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]


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

  7. 28.  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]


  8. 29.  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. 14. 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.

  9. 30.  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]


  10. 31.  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. 15. 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.


Generation: 6

  1. 40.  George Dyer was born in 1753 in , Prince Georges, Maryland, USA (son of James Dyer and Eleanor "hellena" Henrietta Elizabeth Brown); died on 12 Feb 1827 in Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia, USA.

    George married Rachel Dalton in 1775 in , Henry, Virginia, USA. Rachel was born in 1760 in Camden Parish, Halifax, Virginia, USA; died in 1862 in Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 41.  Rachel Dalton was born in 1760 in Camden Parish, Halifax, Virginia, USA; died in 1862 in Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. 20. James Dyer was born on 16 Jul 1776 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1846 in , Warren, Missouri, USA; was buried in Foristell, St Charles, Missouri, USA.
    2. Benjamin F Dyes was born in 1778 in , Henry, Virginia, USA; died in 1823 in , Henry, Virginia, USA.
    3. Benjamin Franklin Dyer, Captain was born in 1778 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 12 Jul 1823 in Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia, USA.
    4. Phoebe Dyer was born on 25 Oct 1782 in , Henry, Virginia, USA; died on 26 Sep 1871 in Centerville, Appanoose, Iowa, USA.
    5. Joel Dyer was born in 1786 in , Henry, Virginia, USA; died in Jul 1857 in Roaring Springs, Trigg, Kentucky, USA.
    6. Frances Sarah Dyer was born in 1787 in , Henry, Virginia, USA; died in Sep 1865 in Calhoun, Saint Clair, Missouri, USA.
    7. David Dalton Dyer, Captain was born on 22 May 1791 in Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia, USA; died on 8 Oct 1844 in Big Creek, Lincoln, Missouri, USA.
    8. Rachel Martha Dyer was born in 1797 in , Henry, Virginia, USA; died on 24 Oct 1876 in Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia, USA.
    9. Joab Dyer was born in 1801 in Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia, USA; died in 1875 in , Appanoose, Iowa, USA.
    10. Jacob Dyer was born in 1801 in , Henry, Virginia, USA; died in 1875 in Loda, Iroquois, Illinois, USA.
    11. Jefferson Dyer was born in 1803 in , Henry, Virginia, USA; died on 6 Jul 1848 in Saint Charles, Saint Charles, Missouri, USA.

  3. 44.  Major Daniel Shelton, Sr was born on 17 May 1729 in Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia, USA (son of Ralph Shelton, Sr and Mary Jane Crispen); died on 18 Sep 1809 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Baptism: 22 Jun 1729, Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    married lettice,children,1.clara,2sussannah,3.young,4.leroy,5.milly taylor,6.tunstall,7.daniel jr.,8.anne baily,9.polly,10.sally,11.payne,12.willis,. clara mar. spencer son of crispen,1st cousin,sussannah mar. armistead, son of crispen 1st cousin.willis had daughter named wilmouth which was nathan f.' 2nd wife...

    Daniel married Lettice 'Lettie" Young in 1750 in , Amelia, Virginia, USA. Lettice was born in 1730 in Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia, USA; died in 1809 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 45.  Lettice 'Lettie" Young was born in 1730 in Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia, USA; died in 1809 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. Anna Shelton
    2. Millicent Shelton
    3. Sally Shelton
    4. Polly Shelton
    5. Young Shelton was born in 1752 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 1 May 1847 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    6. Clara Shelton was born in 1754 in , Amelia, Virginia, USA.
    7. Susannah Shelton was born in Jul 1755 in , Amelia, Virginia, USA; died on 20 Aug 1816 in Chalk Level, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    8. Tunstall W Shelton, Sr was born in 1761 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1830 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    9. 22. Leroy Shelton was born in 1763 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 2 Jan 1847 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    10. Daniel Shelton, Jr was born about 1765 in , , Virginia, USA; died in Oct 1825 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    11. John Willis Shelton was born in 1766 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1819 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

  5. 60.  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]


  6. 61.  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. 30. 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.

  7. 62.  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]


  8. 63.  Elizabeth Ann Standeford was born on 6 Jun 1743 in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA; died in 1827.
    Children:
    1. 31. 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.


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