William Edward Moore

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1900, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1920, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1930, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1940, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

William married Annie Snow Hubbard on 12 Jan 1914. Annie (daughter of Montezuma J Hubbard and Martha Ann Parrish) was born on 5 Sep 1882 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Ada May Yeatts on 21 May 1919. Ada (daughter of Hubbard Comer Yeatts and Mary Gillie Reynolds) was born on 25 May 1893 in Pittsville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 5 Jul 1962 in Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1860, Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1870, Whitmell, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1900, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1910, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1920, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Notes:

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY CIVIL WAR PENSION APPLICATION - R. E. MOORE

Source: Library of Virginia Digital Collection

Name:: R. E. Moore, Age 55 As Of 1900, Partially Blind In Both Eyes And Kidney
Trouble, Received $15 Yearly

Pittsylvania County, Va--Wayside

Member Of:Company C, 1st Va Reserves

Ruben married Emma Elizabeth Edwards on 17 Nov 1881 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Emma (daughter of Calahill M Edwards and Elizabeth Ann Reynolds) was born on 8 Sep 1864 in Rondo, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 12 Aug 1900 in Rondo, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1880, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1900, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Married:
Married by Rev. Dameron in presence of large congregation.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1850, , Campbell, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1860, Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
• Military: 23 Apr 1861, Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; Enlisted in 18th Virginia Infantry Regiment, Private, Company A.
• Wounded: 1 Jun 1862, Seven Pines, Henrico, Virginia, USA
• Wounded: 17 Sep 1862, Sharpsburg (Antietam), Washington, Maryland, USA
• Military: 24 Jun 1863, Richmond, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; Discharged from 18th Virginia Infantry Regiment, Sargeant, Company A.
• Residence: 1870, Whitmell, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
• Probate: 18 Sep 1871, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Brothers George and Calvin Moore appear to have run most of the family livery business during the Civil War. In the early part of the war George and Thornton stayed in Danville. Calvin came home from the war in June 1863. Both George and Calvin conducted extensive transactions related to the business. Calvin appears to have worked mainly as a stage driver, while George traded, boarded, and rented horses. He owned a number of wagons, carriages, and buggies as well. Since they were in Danville, a good amount of livery and stage business was conducted with the Confederate Army. Surviving Confederate invoices are either signed by or refer to Major William T Sutherlin, the Army's Quartermaster in Danville during the war. After the fall of Richmond the government relocated to Danville. Sutherlin opened his home to Davis and his cabinet during the week which led to Appomattox. Danville became known as the Last Capital of the Confederacy.

The entire family, including 7 brothers and their families, worked the livery as of the 1860 census. 5 of the 7 brothers enlisted in the 18th Virginia Infantry Regiment on April 23, 1861.



Pittsylvania County Wills vol. 3 p. 74
Will recorded 9-18-1871.
Buried in Danville at Greenhill Cemetery.

Buried:
Probably in sections 22-23, F & G and 23-24, F & G. These plots were purchased by Calvin's brother George prior to his death in 1867.

Calvin married Mary F Bondurant on 15 May 1851 in , Campbell, Virginia, USA. Mary (daughter of Ephraim Bondurant and Elizabeth Wade) was born on 24 May 1833 in Flat Creek, Evington, Campbell, Virginia, USA; died on 21 Jun 1864 in Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, , Campbell, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1850, , Campbell, Virginia, USA
• Census: 1860, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1860, Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1850, Rondo, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1860, Rondo, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
• Military: 7 Jul 1861, Richmond, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; Enlisted in 21st Virginia Infantry Regiment, Company I, the Turkey Cock Grays, by Captain W A Witcher.
• Military: 17 Dec 1862, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA; Discharged from Company I, 21st Virginia Infantry Regiment. Furnished a substitute.
• Residence: 1880, Rondo, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Notes:

21st Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Confederate)

21st Regiment, Virginia Infantry was organized in June and mustered into Confederate service in July, 1861, at Fredericksburg, Virginia. Most of the men were recruited in the city of Richmond and the counties of Charlotte, Mecklenburg, Cumberland, and Buckingham. Only 6 officers and 50 men surrendered. The field officers were Colonels William Gilham, John M Patton Jr, and William A Witcher; Lieutenant Colonels Richard H Cunningham Jr, and William P Moseley; and Majors William R Berkeley, Alfred D Kelly, John B Moseley, and Scott Shipp.

Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin
Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded.
Company A (Red House Volunteers) - many men from Charlotte County
Company B ( Maryland Guard) - many men from Baltimore, Maryland
Company C (Oliver Grays) - many men from Mecklenburg County
Company D ( Cumberland Greys) - many men from Cumberland County
Company E ( Buckingham Leaches) - many men from Buckingham County See FHL book 975.5623 H2m for muster roll.
Company F (F Company) - many men from Richmond County
Company G (Brunswick Grays or Brunswick Guard) - many men from Brunswick County
Company H (Chalk Level Grays) - many men from Pittsylvania County
Company I (Turkey Cock Grays) - many men from Pittsylvania County
Company K ( Meherrin Greys) - many men from Prince Edward and Nottoway County


EDWARDS, Calahill M, age 37, widowed, occ Farmer, s/o George A and Judieth A Edwards to Drusey Jones, age 40, widowed, d/o Rebecca Griffith 9 November 1865. Married by W.S. McDowell.
EDWARDS, George H, age 46, single, occ Farmer, s/o George A and Judy Edwards to Ann Rorer, age 40, single, d/o Jack and Francis Rorer 24 December 1864. Married by Abner Anthony Jr.

Name Spouse Marriage Date County State
CRIDER, WILLIAM Jr. EDWARDS, HARRIETT C. 07 Oct 1863 Pittsylvania VA
EDWARDS, COLLOHILL M. JONES, DRUSEY [Mrs] 09 Nov 1865 Pittsylvania VA

21st Infantry Regiment VA
Calahill participated in the following battles:
*******************************************
Fought on 09 August 1861 at Kernstown, VA.
Fought on 16 September 1861 at Taggert's Valley.
Fought on 09 November 1861.
Fought on 03 January 1862 at Bath, Morgan Co, VA.
Fought on 03 January 1862 at Morgan County, WV.
Fought on 15 March 1862 at Luray, VA.
Fought on 23 March 1862 at Kernstown, VA.
Fought on 23 March 1862 at Winchester, VA.
Fought on 08 May 1862 at McDowell, VA.
Fought on 27 June 1862 at Gaines' Mill, VA.
Fought on 22 July 1862.
Fought on 09 August 1862 at Cedar Mountain, VA.
Fought on 20 August 1862.
Fought on 29 August 1862 at 2nd Manassas, VA.
Fought on 30 August 1862 at 2nd Manassas, VA.
Fought on 30 August 1862 at Groveton, VA.
Fought on 17 September 1862 at Antietam, MD.
Fought on 17 September 1862 at Sharpsburg, MD.
Fought on 18 September 1862 at Antietam, MD.
Fought on 27 September 1862.
Fought on 13 December 1862 at Fredericksburg, VA.
Fought on 14 December 1862 at Fredericksburg, VA.

Buried in family plot on farm at Rondo, Virginia.

Residence:
5 slaves

Calahill married Elizabeth Ann Reynolds on 31 Oct 1851 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of James Mitchell Reynolds and Rebecca Giles) was born in 1828 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 8 Sep 1864 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

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

Notes:

CENSUS YR: 1850 STATE or TERRITORY: VA COUNTY: Pittsylvania DIVISION: Northern District REEL NO: M432-968 PAGE NO: 232A
REFERENCE: enumerated by me on the 21st day of October 1850 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
==================================================================================================================
17 914 914 Reynolds James M. 47 M / Farmer 1,000 Va . . . . .
18 914 914 Reynolds Rebecca 43 F . . . Va . . . . .
19 914 914 Reynolds Elizabeth 22 F . . . Va . . . . .
20 914 914 Reynolds William 20 M . . . Va . X . . .
21 914 914 Reynolds Mary 18 F . . . Va . X . . .
22 914 914 Reynolds John 16 M . Laborer . Va . X . . .
23 914 914 Reynolds Samuel 14 M . . . Va . X . . .
24 914 914 Reynolds Joseph 12 M . . . Va . X . . .
25 914 914 Reynolds Henry 10 M . . . Va . X . . .
26 914 914 Reynolds James 8 M . . . Va . X . . .
27 914 914 Reynolds Wilson 7 M . . . Va . X . . .

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1830, , Prince Edward, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1840, , Prince Edward, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1850, , Campbell, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1860, Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Residence:
1 slave

Residence:
2 slaves

Buried:
Probably in sections 22-23, F & G and 23-24, F & G. These plots were purchased by Samuel's son George prior to his death in 1867.

Samuel married Elizabeth Bondurant on 12 Jan 1825 in , Campbell, Virginia, USA. Elizabeth was born on 7 Feb 1802 in , Campbell, Virginia, USA; died on 10 Sep 1875 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1850, , Campbell, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1860, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Dates found in family bible.

Dates found in family bible.

Notes:

From Family Tree Maker disk #229 - Campbell County Marriage Index 1728-1850

Married:
The Clerk of the County Court of Campbell
Sir you will please to grant Mr Samuel Moore license for his intermarriage with me as I have no father or mother and being of lawful age. Given under my hand + seal this 11th day of January 1825.
Elizabeth Bundurant
Witness
James Sandifer
Thomas Evans

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1820, Flat Creek, Evington, Campbell, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1830, Flat Creek, Evington, Campbell, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1840, Flat Creek, Evington, Campbell, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1850, Flat Creek, Evington, Campbell, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1860, Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA

Notes:

A grandson of Ephraim's sister Celia was Galba Fuqua, who died at the Alamo at age 17.

In March 1808, Ephraim Bondurant, David Bondurant, Jeremiah Lockett, and David Lockett filed a bond of injunction against Joseph Taylor in Bedford County Chancery Court. This indicates that Ephraim was born prior to March 1787, and probably earlier.
http://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/case_detail.asp?CFN=019-1821-022

This link is for a Virginia Chancery case in 1829 that contains Ephraim Bondurant, Thomas Bondurant, and surnames Lockett and Moore. It has not yet been scanned, so check it occasionally. http://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/case_detail.asp?CFN=680-1829-007

Ephraim and Elizabeth witnessed the will of Mary Watts 8 Sep 1836. Campbell County Will Book 8 p 64.

Residence:
1 slave

Ephraim married Elizabeth Wade on 6 Dec 1815 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Jacob Wade and Ann Wade) was born on 23 Aug 1791 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died on 29 Jan 1862 in , Campbell, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1850, , Campbell, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1860, Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Elizabeth Bondurant, formerly Elizabeth Waid, in Campbell Co., VA, 12 Nov. 1828 petitioned the U.S. government and stated that she had never received Revolutionary Bounty Land in right of her father Jacob Waid. Capt. George Lambert, 29 Nov. 1829 in Bedford Co., stated that he had commanded a company of the 14th Regiment, Virginia Continental Line, and Jacob Wade enlisted in it in Dec. 1777 as a Private. Jacob died 1821 in Bedford county. Elizabeth Bondurant of Bedford Co VA on 4 June 1830 again asked for Bounty Land “in the name of her ancestor Jacob Waid.” She was the wife of Ephraim Bondurant.

Sources:
1. Author: William Gilbert Scroggins
Title: James Wade (1665-1740)
Repository:
Note:
Garril L Kueber's files unpublished, last updated August 21, 1987, received 1998

Abbrev: Wm Scroggins Files, Wade James (1665-1740)
Type: Manuscript, Ver 2
Date: 28 OCT 2002
Note: page 33.
Surety Joseph Bondurant

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
====================================================================================================================================
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]

Other Events and Attributes:

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1830, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1840, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1850, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1860, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Pittsylvania County Court Records Book 51
Page 72, 19 August 1873; James Devin, Jr.; James M. Reynolds.

CENSUS YR: 1850 STATE or TERRITORY: VA COUNTY: Pittsylvania DIVISION: Northern District REEL NO: M432-968 PAGE NO: 232A
REFERENCE: enumerated by me on the 21st day of October 1850 Wm.H.Waller
====================================================================================================================================
LN HN FN LAST NAME FIRST NAME AGE SEX RACE OCCUP. VAL. BIRTHPLACE MRD. SCH. R/W DDB REMARKS
====================================================================================================================================
17 914 914 Reynolds James M. 47 M / Farmer 1,000 Va . . . . .
18 914 914 Reynolds Rebecca 43 F . . . Va . . . . .
19 914 914 Reynolds Elizabeth 22 F . . . Va . . . . .
20 914 914 Reynolds William 20 M . . . Va . X . . .
21 914 914 Reynolds Mary 18 F . . . Va . X . . .
22 914 914 Reynolds John 16 M . Laborer . Va . X . . .
23 914 914 Reynolds Samuel 14 M . . . Va . X . . .
24 914 914 Reynolds Joseph 12 M . . . Va . X . . .
25 914 914 Reynolds Henry 10 M . . . Va . X . . .
26 914 914 Reynolds James 8 M . . . Va . X . . .
27 914 914 Reynolds Wilson 7 M . . . Va . X . . .
28 915 915 Mitchell Samuel 65 M / Farmer 1,662 Va . . . . .
29 915 915 Mitchell Susan 50 F


Residence:
4 slaves

Residence:
12 slaves

Residence:
12 slaves

James married Rebecca Giles on 18 May 1826 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Rebecca (daughter of John A Giles, Sr and Ann Bayly) was born in 1807 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 8 Jun 1861 in Banister, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1810, Lynchburg, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1820, Lynchburg, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1830, , Campbell, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1840, Lynchburg, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1850, , Campbell, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Family bible gives as birthplace Amelia County.
Birth certificate gives as birthplace Prince Edward County.
Death certificate gives middle initial as A. Family Bible as N.
Buried in Danville.

Thomas married Elizabeth Sandifer on 9 Aug 1799 in , Campbell, Virginia, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Samuel Sandifer and Ann Council) was born in 1770 in , Southampton, Virginia, USA; died on 22 May 1842 in , Campbell, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Elizabeth Ridley Sandifer
• Married: 9 Aug 1799, , Campbell, Virginia, USA

Notes:

From Family Tree Maker disk #229 - Campbell County Marriage Index 1728-1850
Elizabeth Sandifer + Thomas Moore m. August 9, 1799(Consent by Samuel Standifer, father of the bride. Thomas Moore

Notes:

Elizabeth Sandifer + Thomas Moore m. August 9, 1799. Consent by Samuel Sandifer, father of the bride. Thomas Moore.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1783, , Powhatan, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1790, , Powhatan, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1800, , Buckingham, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1810, , Buckingham, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Residence:
1790 Powhatan County Tax List
https://jemgen.com/showmedia.php?mediaID=1664&medialinkID=1873

Residence:
1800 Buckingham County Tax List
https://jemgen.com/showmedia.php?mediaID=1665&medialinkID=1874

John married Pauline Marshall Allen in 1758 in , , Virginia, USA. Pauline was born in 1741 in , , Virginia, USA; died in 1788 in , , Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: , , Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1810, , Bedford, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 6 Aug 1810, , Bedford, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1818, , Bedford, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 15 Apr 1818, , Bedford, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1819, , Bedford, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1819, , , Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1820, , Bedford, Virginia, USA

Notes:

On 12 February 1777 Isaac and Jacob Wade enrolled for one year in Captain George Lambert's Company of the 14th Virginia Regiment of the Continental Line, under the command of Colonel Charles Lewis. They fought in battles at Brandywine and Germantown in Pennsylvania. Later, Isaac Wade enlisted in the Bedford County, Virginia, militia, which was called-up in August 1781 to go to Little York for the planned battle with Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown. There he witnessed the surrender of the British to generals Washington and Lafayette. He was discharged from the militia on the battlefield, immediately after the victory in October 1781. (THE WADE QUARTERLY, Volume 2, Issue 2.)

While residing in Bedford Co VA, Joshua Wade enlisted about Mar 1777, with his brothers, Isaac and Jacob Wade.

Genealogy Abstracts of Revolutionary War Pension Files Vol 3 by Virgil D. White 1992 Page 3628-9

WADE, Jacob, VA line, S41290, appl 15 apr 1818 Bedford Co VA & sol had lived there at enl

Bedford County, Virginia, Marriage Bonds
October 31, 1800; Jacob Wade and Mary Branch; George Stone, Surety; Married by James Turner, November 16, 1800.



JACOB WADE, “LATE SOLDIER OF THE CONTINENTAL LINE”

Bedford Co., VA, Court Order Book 22, 1828-1829, p. 203, recorded information that Elizabeth Wade who died before 1877, “was the daughter and only heir of Jacob Wade late soldier of the Continental Line” in the American Revolution. Elizabeth was the wife of EPHRAIM BONDURANT (abt. 1790 - 1877) of Bedford Co., VA. Ephraim is believed to be one of the children of John Bondurant and Martha ? who moved from Buckingham Co. to Bedford Co., VA, about the time of the Revolution. This John may have been the baby son of John and Sarah R. Taylor Bondurant, who was baptized in King William Parish in 1737, Goochland Co., VA. The Bedford Co. document would qualify descendants of Elizabeth and Ephraim for membership in SAR or DAR, based on Jacob Wade’s service.

THE BONDURANT FAMILY ASSOCIATION SUMMER 2009 Number 83
Mary Bondurant Warren, Editor



Jacob Wade served as a soldier with his twin brother Isaac in Capt. George Lambert's Co. by enlistment. Capt. Lambert's Co. was in the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment in the 14th Regt. commanded by Col. Charles Lewis. They enlisted in the spring of 1777 for the term of three years, and were honorably discharged.

Above is contained in a letter by Capt. Ceorge Lambert in the Virginia State Libarary at Richmond, Va.

Jacob Wade was at the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown. He was also in the Battles of Brandywine and Germantown.

Jacob and wife Ann lived on a large farm located on the branches of the Great Otter River, Wolf Creek, Fiddler's Creek and Little Otter. Part of this farm was between the Big and Little Otter. Their daughter married William Carter and William and Mary lived on a farm adjacent to Mary's parents. Following the death of Mary's mother, Jacob Wade remarried and a few years after he died, William and Mary Carter migrated to Ohio and settle in Logan County near Rushylvania.



Jacob enlisted and served along with his brother, Isaac in 1777 at Bedford, Virginia. The served under Col Charles Lewis 14th Regiment, Capt. George Lambert's Company. Jacob was pensioned in 15 Apr 1818. Both men were at the surrender of Cornwallis and participated in the Battles of Brandywine and Georgetown.

Jacob married Ann Wade in 1776 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA. Ann was born in 1757 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died in 1795 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; was buried in Wade-Woodford Cemetery, Huddleston, Bedford, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

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

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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]

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

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• Land Grant: 13 Oct 1809, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1820, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1830, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Notes:

On 30 Dec 1807 a survey was recorded for Hugh Reynolds for 425 acre tract on waters of Banister River and Tomahawk Creek adjoining land owned by [Balland] Devin, William and Joseph Reynolds (sons of Hugh Reynolds) near the original survey for Robert Neally's 452 acres on Tomahawk Creek and Bannister River


Grandson of the original settler Hugh Reynolds and Mary Nealey

Alternate marriage date: 21 Sep 1801
Chancery Court record dated Aug 1805
BIRTH: Reynolds Bible, Gilmer Evans Reynolds, page 1
BIRTH:Boisseau, Mary Leigh, Boisseau, Mary Leigh
DEATH:Boisseau, Mary Leigh, Boisseau, Mary Leigh
BURIAL:Boisseau, Mary Leigh, Boisseau, Mary Leigh

Land Grant:
425 acres on the branches of the Tomahawk and Banister River

Residence:
1 slave

Residence:
2 slaves

Hugh married Elizabeth Mitchell on 24 Sep 1801. Elizabeth (daughter of James Allen Mitchell, Sr and Sarah Warren Philpott) was born on 6 Dec 1779 in Tomahawk, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 5 Feb 1859 in Tomahawk, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Elizabeth Reynolds

Notes:

Susan Ann Edwards was the child of Calahill Edwards born on 11 - Jan - 1831 at Pitts Co VA died at Pitts Co VA on 2 - Oct - 1896 and his ( 1st ) wife Elizabeth A Reynolds born on - - 1829 at Pitts Co VA died at Pitts Co VA on (c) - - 1860-1865 married on (a) - 1855

Elizabeth A Reynolds was the child of James M Reynolds born on - - 1803 at Pitts Co VA died at Pitts Co VA on (c) - - 1862-1870 and his ( 1st ) wife Rebecca Giles born on - - 1807 at Pitts Co VA died at Pitts Co VA on (c) - - 1861 married on 18 - May - 1826

James M Reynolds was the child of Hugh Reynolds born on (c) - - 1770-1780 at Pitts Co VA died at Pitts Co VA on (p) - - 1840 and his ( 1st ) wife Elizabeth Mitchell born on (c) - - 1770-1780 at Pitts Co VA died at Pitts Co VA on (p) - - 1830 married on 12 - Sep - 1801

Elizabeth Mitchell was the child of James Mitchell born on - - 1751 at Pitts Co VA died at Pitts Co VA on - - 1795 and his ( 1st ) wife Sarah Warren Hubbard born on - - at Charles Co MD died at Pitts Co VA on (p) - - 1818 married on 28 - Mar - 1779

Notes:

Married:
Reynolds Bible, Reynolds Bible, Gilmer Evans
Reynolds, page 1

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

John married Ann Bayly in 1800 in , , Virginia, USA. Ann (daughter of Pierce Bayly, Sr and Mary Payne) was born on 14 Sep 1777 in , Loudoun, Virginia, USA; died in Oct 1857 in Gilberts Corner, Loudoun, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Annie
• Residence: 1850, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
• Probate: 19 Oct 1857, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

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• Residence: 1770, , Prince Edward, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1785, , Chesterfield, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1788, , Campbell, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1810, Lynchburg, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1820, Lynchburg, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1830, , Campbell, Virginia, USA
• Military: 1831, , Campbell, Virginia, USA; Revolutionary War Pension Documents
• Residence: 4 Mar 1831, , Campbell, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1818-1832, , Campbell, Virginia, USA
• Probate: 12 Jan 1835, , Campbell, Virginia, USA

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Residence:
5 slaves

Probate:
Thomas Moore Will 1835

In the name of God amen. In the name of God I Thomas Moore Senr of the County of Campbell and state of Virginia being in usual health of body and in perfect mind and memory as usual do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament

Item First I humbly bequeath my soul to God my Maker and resign my body to the Earth from whence it was taken in full assurance of its resurrection from thence at the last day as for my burial I desire it may be decent at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named As to my worldly estate it is my will and desire that all my just debts be first paid and the residue of my estate to be disposed of as followeth viz
Item 2 I lend unto my dearly beloved wife Sarah Moore the tract of land whereon we now live during her natural life together with all the stock of every description plantaion utensils and household furniture for her maintenance.
Item 3 It is my will and desire that my three daughters namely Polly, Sarah, and Elizabeth, shall have one feather bed apiece given them at the discretion of my wife Sarah Moore and at the decease of my wife Sarah Moore It is my will and desire that the said daughters above named shall have one cow or heifer given them out of my estate or the value of one apiece
Item 4 It is my will and desire that my son Thomas Moore Jr shall have forty dollars out of my estate for the purpose of purchasing him a horse.
Item 5 It is my will and desire that the crop which may be made on the land in the year of my wifes decease shall be equally divided among my children that may then be living on the land and bearing this part in labour as heretofore.
Item 6 It is my will and desire that after the decease of my wife Sarah Moore that my land and stock of every description of other property and money accruing from the estate be sold, the property and money equally divided among all my children.

I hereby revoke and disallow all my former wills and testaments ordaining this and no other to be my last will and testament. I also nominate constitute and appoint Daniel Moore and Thomas Moore Jr executors of this my last will and testament. In the name of God amen. Witness my hand and seal this 8th day of October in the year of our lord eighteen hundred and thirty four in presence of Wm J Harvey, R A Walthall
signed: Thomas Moore

The within last will and testament of Thomas Moore deceased was presented in court and proved by the oaths of William J Harvey and Robert A Walthall witnesses thereto subscribed and ordered to be recorded and at a court held for said court held for said county the 8th day of June following on the motion of Thomas Moore the executor in said will named leave is given him to administer on said decedant's estate. Whereupon he together with Daniel Moore his security entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of three hundred dollars conditioned as the law directs for said executors due and faithful administration on said decedant's estate and performance of his will. Teste John Alexander

Thomas married Sarah Angell on 22 May 1785 in , Powhatan, Virginia, USA. Sarah (daughter of John Angell and Mildred Permelia "Milly" Harvey) was born in 1755 in , Powhatan, Virginia, USA; died on 13 Aug 1845 in , Campbell, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1785, , Powhatan, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1788, , Campbell, Virginia, USA
• Residence: 1835-1845, , Campbell, Virginia, USA

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• Residence: 1800, Hillsborough, Wake, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1814, , Wake, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1830, Little River, Wake, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1833, , Wake, North Carolina, USA

Notes:

Mecklenburg County:
Henry Sandifer + Martha Taylor m. December 14, 1785
James Sandifer + Martha Coleman m. January 6, 1781 *Pension App
Samuel Sandiford + Ann Council m. April 9, 1777 >>>> This could be Elizabeth's parents. Elizabeth mar Thomas Moore ca. 1799

Residence:
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/17365842:3566?ssrc=pt&tid=195742180&pid=422550421181

Samuel married Ann Council on 9 Apr 1771 in , Southampton, Virginia, USA. Ann (daughter of James Council and Elizabeth Bennett) was born on 30 Nov 1753 in , Southampton, Virginia, USA; died on 10 Apr 1844 in , Wake, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1844, , Wake, North Carolina, USA

Notes:

Relationship 5th great-granduncle of Paul Edward Lawrence.
Relationship 29th great-grandson of Charlemagne.

John Peter Bondurant [Sr.] was born circa 1710 in King William Parish, Goochland Co., Virginia., He married Sarah Rachael Moseley about 1729 or 1736. John died circa 1774 in Buckingham Co., Virginia.

John Peter Bondurant was listed as a vestryman in King William Parish in 1748. He is first mentioned in his father's will in 1734. John and his wife Sarah lived in Goochland County, Virginia, and later in Cumberland County. He deeded 200 acres of land to his son, John Peter III of Albemarle County, on 9 March 1758.

Sarah was the widow of Robert L Moseley. The Bondurant Family Association Newsletter reprinting information from The Huguenot Magazine, Vol 25, page 173 gives the marriage date as 1836 but indicates date and place not proved.

Grinnell, in his manuscript, indicates that John died in Manakin in 1744. A pedigree chart in The Huguenot, Publication No. 30, submitted by Mary V Bondurant Epling, indicates that John died about 1744 in Buckingham County, but before 1776, and that his death was recorded in Powhatten County. A GEDCOM received from Ruby Talley Smith indicated he died in 1774.

Citations
1. The Huguenot Society. The Huguenot 1981-1983. Midlothian, Virginia: The Huguenot Society, the Founders of Manakin in the Colony of Virginia, Inc.).
2. The Bondurant Family, compiled by Wiley B. Grinnell, Sr.. 1979. Private Printing, Copy in researcher's file, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee.
3. The Bondurant Family Association Newsletter.
4. Bondurant Family. 27 August 1998. Copy in researcher's file, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee.

John married Sarah Rachel Taylor in 1736 in , , Virginia, USA. Sarah (daughter of Francis Taylor and Judith Ann Leake) was born in 1711 in Manakin, Goochland, Virginia, USA; died in 1762 in , Buckingham, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Birth: 1710
• Residence: 1772, , Bedford, Virginia, USA
• Probate: 8 Jul 1772, , Bedford, Virginia, USA

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Indenture between Jeremiah & Pearce Wade and Thomas Cawthon & John Britt, Goochland County, VA., 4 April 1750

This indenture made this eleventh day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty BETWEEN Jeremiah Wade of Cumberland County, Pierce Wade and Thomas Cothon of Albemarle County Executors of Joseph Ballenger Decd of the one part and John Britt of Goochland County of the other part.

Witnesseth that the said Jermiah Wade, Pearce Wade and Thomas Cothon for and in consideration of Sixty pound of lawfull money of Virginia by him the said John Britt to them the said Jeremiah Wade, Pearce Wade and Thomas Cothon in hand paid before the sealing and delivery hereof the receipt whereof they the said Jeremiah Wade, Pearce Wade and Thomas Cothon doth hereby acknowledge and thereof doth acquit and discharge the said John Britt his heirs executors and administrators hath granted bargained sold ens?? and confirmed and by these presents doth grant bargain sell enf?? and confirm unto the said John Britt his heirs or assigns all that Massuage Plantation and tract of land whereon the said John Britt now dwelleth situate which said land is lying and being in Goochland County on the Byrd Creek containing by estimation one hundred and twenty eight acres be the same more or less and being bounded as followeth to witt/BEGINNING at the corner at the Byrd thence on John Hadens line to a corner on Bryan Connelys line thence on the said Connelys lines and Arthur Hopkins line to the Bryd and thence down the Bryd according to its meander to the place begun at which said tract of parcel of land was left by the aforesaid Joseph ballenger, Deceased to be sold by his aforesaid executors as may apear by the records of the County Court of Goochland and the reversion and reversions remainder and remainders Rents Issues and profits thereof with the appurtances. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said Messuage Plantation and tract of land with the apurtenances unto the said John Britt, his heirs and Assigns to the only use and behoof of the said John Britt, his heirs and assigns forever, and the said Jeremiah Wade, Pearce Wade and Thomas Cothon, their heirs and the Messuage Plantation and tract of land with the appurtenances unto the said John Britt his heirs and assigns shall and will warrant and forever defend by these present against the claim and demand of them the said Jeremiah Wade, Pearce Wade and Thomas Cothon for themselves their heirs executors and administrators doth covenant promise and agree to and with the said John Britt his heirs and assigns that the premises and every part thereof with the appurtenances are free and discharged from all manner of incumberances and that the said John Britt his heirs and for notwithstanding any act or thing by them the said Jeremiah Wade, Pearce Wade and Thomas Cothon their heirs and assigns or any other person committed done of suffered shall or lawfully may forever hereafter have hold use occupy possession and enjoy the same and every part thereof with the appurtenances without the lawfully set molestation or eviction of them and the said Jeremiah Wade, Pearce Wade and Thomas Cawthon their heirs or assigns or any other person whatsoever. In witness where of the parties aforesaid to these present have set their hands and seals the day and year above written.

Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of us: James George, William Britt, John Haris
SIGNED: Jeremiah Wade, Pearce Wade

Deed May 15, 1750

At a court held for Goochland County May 15, 1750.
James George, William Britt and John Faris proved this deed with the livery of seizin and receipt endorsed to be the acts and deeds of Jeremiah and Pearce Wade which were ordered to be recorded.

KNOW all men by these present that we, Jeremiah Wade of Cumberland County and Pearce Wade of Albemarle County at held and firmly bound unto John Britt of Goochland County in the sum of four hundred pounds of Lawfull money of Virginia to be paid unto the said John Britt his heirs Executors and Admrs to them which payment well and truly to be made, be bind ourselves our heirs Execrs and Admrs firmly by these presents, Sealed with our seals and dated this 24th day of February in the year of our lord 1749.

The condition of this present obligation is such that is the said Jermiah Wade and Pearce Wade, their heirs shall pay of all accounts bills bonds debts dues and demands which shall come against the Estate of Joseph Ballenger, Decd fromt he day of the Marriage of Charrity Ballenger, the widow of Joseph Ballenger decd, unto Jno Britt unto the day of her death and the lear and discarge the said John Britt, his heirs and c from all damages which sall arise from any of the said debts and th leave the said Jno Britt his heirs and c. inquiet and peaceable possession of the remainder of the Estate of Jos. Ballenger decd. without any interuption by the said Jeremiah Wade and the said Pearce Wade, their heirs and which the said John Britt hath not delivered by bond and if the said Jeremiah Wade shall lend unto the said John Britt, his heirs and c. one negro man named Tom until the said Jeremiah Wade and the said Pearce Wade shall purchase a negro man between the age of fourteen years and twenty or pay thirty pounds current money if the said Jeremiah Wade and the said Pearce Wade their heirs and c. shall comply with the articles above mentioned that this obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force power and virtue. signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of us: James George, John Haris
Jeremiah Wade, seal
Pearce Wade, seal

Charity Ballenger & Jeremiah Wade
Jeremiah, born c. 1710, was probably the brother of Pearce Wade, who married Charity's sister Mary Ballenger. Their father may have been Robert Wade of Hanover County, VA, and Robert in turn may have been the brother of Charity Wade Ballenger, mother of both girls.
c. 1723: Charity Ballenger was born in New Jersey.
Jeremiah and Charity were already married before Joseph Ballenger made his will on 5 Jun 1744.
21 May 1745: Jeremiah purchased 150 acres on Great Byrd Creek in Goochland County from John and Sarah Denny for £45. The parcel adjoined John Martin, John Hinson, Ebenezer Adams, deceased, and John Denny. The witnesses were Pearce Wade, James George, and Joseph Pare.[1]
20 Dec 1748: Jeremiah and Charity Wade sold 150 acres on Byrd Creek to John Faris for £45. The adjoining landowners were Richard Adams, John Hinson, and Colonel John Martin. Witnesses: John Mosely Junior, William Robards, and Benjamin Denny.[2]
26 Dec 1748: Jeremiah bought 197 acres on Old Johns Creek in Goochland from Charles and Tabitha Rayley for £70. It was bounded Stephen Hughes, Daniel Stoner, William Runnals, and John Rayley. Witnesses: Robert Hughes, Tucker Woodson, Robert Hughes Junior, and R. Walton.[3]
24 Feb 1749: Along with Pearce Wade, Jeremiah Wade of "Cumberland County" was security on a bond of £400 for John Britt of Goochland County as executor for John Britt, deceased.[4] Cumberland County was formed from Goochland that year.
11 Apr 1750: As co-executors of the estate of Joseph Ballenger, Jeremiah Wade of Cumberland County and Pearce Wade and Thomas Cothon [Cawthon] of Albemarle County sold 128 acres on Byrd Creek in Goochland County to John Britt for £60. The parcel was adjoined by John Haden, Bryan Connely, and Arthur Hopkins. The sale was witnessed by James George, William Britt, and John Faris.[5] John Britt was apparently already living on the acreage.
12 Jul 1751: Jeremiah Wade, planter, purchased 180 acres on Thrasher's Creek in Albemarle County from Howard Cash, planter. Witnesses: David Wade, Michael Smith, and Chisley Daniel.[6]
2 Apr 1752: Jeremiah sold land adjoining Pearce Wade to David Wade. Witnesses: Pearce Wade, James George, and Christly Daniel.[7]
2 Jul 1752: Jeremiah sold the parcel bought from Charles Rayley to David Siser. The land was now in Cumberland County, while Jeremiah was described as being of Albemarle County. Witnesses: Tarleton Woodson Junior, Ben Watkins Junior, Stephen Tampton Junior, Drury Woodson, and Thomas Pleasants.[8]
2 Jul 1763: Along with Pearce Wade and Richard and Joseph Ballenger, Jeremiah sold 800 acres, part of a grant of 2,000 acres, on the south side of the Buffalo River under the Tobacco Mountains in Amherst County, VA to George Seaton.[9] Originally granted to Richard and Joseph, 400 acres each had been granted by them to Jeremiah and Pearce.
20 Aug 1768: Jeremiah sold 114 acres on the top of Smith's Mountain adjoining Joseph Ballenger and William Cabell to Joseph Ballinger for £10. On the same day, he sold 378 acres on the headwaters of Thrasher's and Franklin Creeks to John Parks. This second conveyance was witnessed by Matthew Tucker, Drury Tucker, and Joseph Ballenger.[10] Jeremiah was described as being of St. Ann's Parish.
According to William Scroggins, Jeremiah sold three slaves to Hector McAllister, but the date wasn't available to him. He also reports that, along with Neil Campbell "and others", he sold 400 acres on Rockfish Creek to George Donald and Company.[11] Could the latter have been a trust deed? Neil Campbell's mistress, Tabitha Ballowe later married Joseph Ballenger.
17 Feb 1772: Jeremiah Wade Senior sold 378 acres in the fork of the James River adjoining Matthew Tucker, Drury Tucker and Lacy Sine in Albemarle to Richard Bennett.[12]
8 Jul 1772: Jeremiah made his will in Bedford County, VA, naming executors Richard Ballenger and James and Nathan Hilton. In it, he left his estate was to be equally divided among his children, but he made no mention of a wife, thus Charity must have predeceased him. Witnesses: Abraham Ervine, Jesse Hilton, and Elizabeth Mitchell. It was proved 28 Sep 1772, with Guy Smith serving as security for James Hilton. Executor Hilton made his inventory and appraisal on 10 Oct 1772.[13] Jesse Hilton had been surety for the marriage daughter Mary Ballenger Wade to Whitehead Ryan.
Children of Jeremiah and Charity Ballenger Wade:
Jacob Wade (c. 1743 - ; m. 1st Anne _______, m. 2nd Mary Branch 31 Oct 1800)
Jeremiah Wade (c. 1747 - ; m. Milly _______
Isaac Wade (1756 - 9 Aug 1823, Bedford Co, VA; m. Mary "Polly" Gibbs 11 Feb 1779)
Elizabeth Wade (m. Nathaniel Newman Hylton)
Charity Wade (m. John Dawson)
Mary Ballenger Wade (c. 1761 - ; m. Whitehead Ryan 15 Dec 1778)
Ketturah "Kitty" Wade (c. 1762 - 18 Jul 1839; m. Stephen Mitchell 8 Mar 1783)
Joshua Wade (1762 - 17 Feb 1800, Bedford Co, VA; m. Anna Boatwright 2 Nov 1786)
Lucy Wade (1764 - ; m. James Hylton)

Jeremiah married Charity Ballinger. Charity (daughter of Joseph Ballinger and Charity Wade) was born on 28 Sep 1722 in , Goochland, Virginia, USA; died on 8 Jul 1772 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; was buried in Huddleston, Bedford, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: , , , USA
• Married: 1747, , Amelia, Virginia, USA

Notes:

There is a note that Charity Wade Ballinger was married to Joseph Ballinger whose New Jersey home was not far from Prince Georges County, Maryland, where Robert and Elizabeth Sprigg lived in 1713.

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• 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]

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• 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]

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• 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]

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]

Other Events and Attributes:

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

Notes:

Sept. 15, 1788, Joseph Reynolds, Qualified as executor (Alphabetical Index to the Court Order Books of Pittsylvania County, Virginia 1767- 1800, Plantiffs - J to Z, Vol. II, Genealogical Services, Danville,VA 1982)

Joseph Reynolds and William Reynolds were both named as executors in the will of their grandfather William Nealy, dated 6 December 1787 andprobated 21 July 1788. (Source: Abstracts of Pittsylvania County, Virginia Wills, 1767-1820, Compiled by Lela C. Adams, Bassett, Virginia,pgs. 65-66)

Birth:
Joseph's age is listed as 60-70 in the 1830 census. Because his marriage bond is dated 1780, he must be closer to 70 years old in 1830. These records indicate a birth about 1760.

Since Hugh Reynolds first appears in the Pittsylvania County area records about 1766, Joseph was born elsewhere. His father appeared on the 1757 tax list for Martic Township, Lancaster Co., Pa and did not arrive in Pittsylvania County unitl about 1766. The diary of Rev. John Cuthbertson, a reformed Presbyterian missionary, shows that he baptised Joseph Reynolds, son of Hew, on 15 Aug 1759 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Christened:
Joseph Reynolds, son of Hew, was baptised by Rev. John Cuthbertson in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania on 15 Aug 1759.

Residence:
1 slave

Joseph married Margaret Devin on 21 Aug 1780 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Margaret (daughter of William Alexander Devin, Sr. and Sarah Smith) was born in 1759 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 25 Nov 1800 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Margaret Devin, born Abt. 1761 in Pittsylvania Co.,
Virginia; died 1800; married Joseph Reynolds 21 Aug
1780 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.

Marriage Notes for JOSEPH REYNOLDS and MARGARETDEVIN:
Pittsylvania County, VA Marriage Bond Book 1,page 3 shows a marriage bond for Joseph Reynolds and Margaret Devin on 21 August 1780

Pittsylvania County VA Marriage Bonds Book 1

Page 3
Joseph Reynolds and Margaret Devin
Joseph Reynolds and Edward Hodges make bond of 50 pounds current money of Virginia on 21.August.1780 for the marriage of Joseph Reynolds and Margaret Devin. Bond witnessed by Joseph Akin.

Marriage Bond for Joseph Reynolds and Margaret Devin
[Transcribed by David Devin on 28.May.1999 from a photocopy of Pittsylvania County Marriage Bonds Book 1 page 3. The spelling, capitalization, and puncuation are as they appear in the handwriting. Text in square brackets [ ] are the comments of the transcriber. My appologies in advance for any mistakes interpreting the handwriting.

Note: The Marriage Bonds Book #1 is badly deteriorated and unavailable to the general public. The photocopy is from a loose file photocopy of a reconstructed page in the Pittsylvania County Courthouse. The page reference comes from the Marriage Index book at the Courthouse. I cannot be sure the reconstructed page is a true copy of the original page.]

Know all men by these Presents that we Jos. Reynolds & Edw Hodges - of Pittsylvania County are held and firmly bound unto the Common Wealth in the sum of fifty pounds Current Money of Virginia To which payment well and Truly to be made we bind our Selves our Heirs Exors and admr firmly by thise presents Sealed with our Seals and Dated this 21st Day of Augt 1780. Whereas there is a Marriage Suddenly entended and by Gods permifsion Between the above Bound Jos. Reynolds With Margreat Devin. Now the Condition of the obove obove obligation is such that if there is no Lawfull Cause to
Obstruct this Marriage then the above Obligation to be Void or Else to Remain in full force.

Joseph Reynolds {seal}
Edw Hodges {seal}

Signed sealed & Delivered
In presence of
Jos. Akin

Notes:

Pittsylvania County VA Marriage Bonds Book 1, Page 3
Joseph Reynolds and Edward Hodges make bond of 50 pounds current money of Virginia on 21.August.1780 for the marriage of Joseph Reynolds and Margaret Devin. Bond witnessed by Joseph Akin.

Know all men by these Presents that we Jos. Reynolds & Edw Hodges - of PittsylvaniaCounty are held and firmly bound unto the Common Wealth in the sum of fifty pounds Current Money of Virginia To which payment well and Truly to be made we bind our Selves our Heirs Exors and admr firmly by thise presents Sealed with our Seals andDated this 21st Day of Augt 1780. Whereas there is a Marriage Suddenly entended and by Gods permifsion Between the above Bound Jos. Reynolds With Margreat Devin. Now the Condition of the obove obove obligation is such that if there is no Lawfull Cause to Obstruct this Marriage then the above Obligation to be Void or Else to Remain in full force.

Joseph Reynolds {seal}
Edw Hodges {seal}

Signed sealed & Delivered
In presence of
Jos. Akin

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1782, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Son of James Mitchell (1737 1851) and Jane Wiley Mitchell. James Mitchell was a Revolutionary War soldier.

Married Sarah Warren Philpott on March 28, 1779 in Pittsylvania County, VA.

Children of James and Sarah Philpott:

Elizabeth Mitchell Reynolds 1779 1859
Allen Mitchell 1780 xxxx
Samuel Philpott Mitchell 1781 xxxx
John Samuel Mitchell 1782 1844
Jane Mitchell 1784 xxxx
Cassandra Mitchell 1786 xxxx
Patsy Mitchell 1788 xxxx
James Allen Mitchell 1792 1880

James married Sarah Warren Philpott on 28 Mar 1779 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Sarah (daughter of John Philpott and Mary Glover) was born on 5 Jan 1756 in , Charles, Maryland, USA; died in 1840 in , , Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Sarah Woron Hubard

Notes:

The Said Susan Ann Edwards was the child of Calahill Edwards born on 11 - Jan - 1831 at Pitts Co VA died at Pitts Co VA on 2 - Oct - 1896 and his ( 1st ) wife Elizabeth A Reynolds born on - - 1829 at Pitts Co VA died at Pitts Co VA on (c) - - 1860-1865 married on (a) - 1855

4.
The Said Elizabeth A Reynolds was the child of James M Reynolds born on - - 1803 at Pitts Co VA died at Pitts Co VA on (c) - - 1862-1870 and his ( 1st ) wife Rebecca Giles born on - - 1807 at Pitts Co VA died at Pitts Co VA on (c) - - 1861 married on 18 - May - 1826

5.
The Said James M Reynolds was the child of Hugh Reynolds born on (c) - - 1770-1780 at Pitts Co VA died at Pitts Co VA on (p) - - 1840 and his ( 1st ) wife Elizabeth Mitchell born on (c) - - 1770-1780 at Pitts Co VA died at Pitts Co VA on (p) - - 1830 married on 12 - Sep - 1801

6.
The Said Elizabeth Mitchell was the child of James Mitchell born on - - 1751 at Pitts Co VA died at Pitts Co VA on - - 1795 and his ( 1st ) wife Sarah Warren Hubbard born on - - at Charles Co MD died at Pitts Co VA on (p) - - 1818 married on 28 - Mar - 1779

Notes:

John Giles died 14 Feb 1799

E & W 11, 209 Fr: Apr, 15, 1799
Names wife: Jane Files--all my estate real and personal during her life. After her death all land whereon I live, except 100 acres which I sold to my son, John and received payment for it--to my son, William Giles, Lines to John's land were marked in the presence of John Hutchison and William Giles, and heir to the land where I now live and as fully described to Walter Lamb. Also to son, William, a bay mare, feather bed and furniture, negro girl Amaya with her increases Son: Ephram Giles--one negro girl Nancy and her increase, feather bed, furniture, 60 Lbs. Va, currancy, to be paid out of my crops as soon as made...

Son: George Giles - negro girl Tell with her increase--on his paying to my son John Giles and my son James Giles 20 Lbs. VA, money each...

My four daughters: Elizabeth Riddle, Patsey Short, Susannah Riddle, Rebecca Voadan negro woman Lucy and her increease--on equal benefits to each...

After wife's death what remains to be divided between my four daughters and my great grandson, Garson Philo Giles, son of my daughter Patsy Short. He is to have schooling, decent clothes, board and keep until manhood out of my estate.

Executors: Son, John Giles and son, William Giles
Witnesses: Walter Lalmb, Caty Lamb, Edward Carter
John Giles

Will proved by oaths of two witnesses and O.R. 15 Apr 15 1799.
John Giles and William Giles took oath 17 June 1799.
Sec: Walter Lalmb, Abraham Parrish

John Giles Overseer Information

1770's , Loudoun County, Virginia

TITHABLE 1779 JAMES JENNINGS, THOS MORE, JOHN GILES, LEVI PHILLIPS N.B. JOHN GILES IS OVERSEER FOR JAMES JENNINGS WHO PAYS HIS LEVY.
TITHABLE 1781 DANIEL JENNINGS LIST ROB JENNINGS. JOHN GILES
TITHABLE 1774 JAMES JENNINGS, JOHN GILES OVERSEER, JAMES ROBERTSON
TITHABLE 1773 JAMES JENNINGS, JOHN GILES OVERSEER
TITHABLE 1772 SAME AS LAST YEAR
TITHABLE 1771 JAMES JENNINGS, JOHN GILES, COL, FRANIC LT. LEE, WILLIAM HUMPRHIS OVERSEER
1782 PERS PROPERTY TAXES LIST TWO JOHN GILES.


Will of John Giles
Last Will and Testament of John C. Giles: John Giles being sick in body but sound of mind. To my beloved wife Jane, I will all my real estate and personal during her lifetime. At her decease all my land where on I now live except 100 acres which I sold my son John and was paid to my son William. The lines to John's land was marked off by John Hutchinson and William Giles and Fully described to Walter Lamb. Also to my son William, a mare, bed, and a Negro girl, Amey.

To my son Ephriam Giles, a Negro girl, Nancy, a bed, and sixty pounds.

To my son George Giles a Negro girl, Tell on his paying my sons James and John twenty pounds each.

To my four daughters: Elizabeth Riddle, Patsy Short, Susannah Riddle, and Rebecca Vaden, a Negro woman Lucy to be of equal benefit, but I do not desire her to be sold out of the family.

What is left after the death of my wife, to be equally divided between my four daughters.

I want my son Philo Giles, son of my daughter Patsy Short, to be given a good education, board and kept in decent clothing until manhood.

Appoint my sons John and William as executors.

John (x) Giles Wit: Walter Lamb, Caty Lamb, Edward Carter Walter Lamb and Abraham Parrish security for the executors.

John married Catherine Jane Shisler in 1761 in , , Virginia, USA. Catherine was born in 1745 in , Westmoreland, Virginia, USA; died in 1799 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1774, , Fairfax, Virginia, USA

Pierce married Mary Payne on 23 Feb 1772 in , Fairfax, Virginia, USA. Mary (daughter of William Payne and Susannah Clark) was born on 23 Feb 1753 in Fairfax, Fairfax, Virginia, USA; died in 1826 in , Loudoun, Virginia, USA; was buried in Gilberts Corner, Loudoun, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: , , , USA