Francis Graves: JEM Genealogy

Generation: 1

1. Francis Graves was born in 1760 in , Essex, Virginia, USA (son of William Graves and Dorothy Smith); died in 1797 in , Sumner, Tennessee, USA.

Generation: 2

William Graves was born in 1724 in , Essex, Virginia, USA (son of Francis Graves and Ann Reynolds); died in 1809 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA.

Notes:

William Graves of Pigg River 1724-1809

William Graves first appears in public records when he leased 500 acres of land on the Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., VA on 4 January 1773. At that time he was referred to as "William Graves of Caroline Co., VA" as he was new to the area. On 9 February 1773, William purchased 100 acres of land (most likely) adjacent to the leased acreage. (Pittsylvania Co. Deed Bk. 3, p. 247). Witnesses to these transactions were Peyton Smith, Susannah Daniel, Thomas Potter, William Daniel, Jr., William Graves and James Daniel.

In 1776 this area became a part of newly formed Henry County.

On 13 September 1777, a list of persons renouncing allegiance to Great Britain and swearing allegiance to the Commonwealth of Virginia included William Graves, Senr.......53, David Graves....20, William Graves....22. (The numbers following the names appear to be their age at the time).

On 22 November 1777, William Graves purchased the 500 acres that he had previously leased. This tranaction was duly recorded in Henry Co., VA.

On 18 April 1778, William Graves, Sr. sold the 100 acres now located in Henry Co. to William Graves., Jr., our Fourth Great-grandfather.

William Graves, Sr. and his son, William Graves are both listed on the Henry Co., VA Tax Lists. William Graves, Sr. was appointed to assess property in the district under the command of Frederick Reeves in 1778 and return an amount according to law. In 1778, the only Graves on the Tax Assessor list in Henry Co. was William Graves and William Graves, Jr.

In 1779, the Tax List of Henry noted the following Graves: William Graves, Sr., William Graves Jr. and David Graves. (It is likely that this David Graves was also a son of William Graves, Sr).

William Graves became a resident of Franklin Co., VA in 1785 when that county was formed from the northern half of Henry Co.. part of Bedford Co and part of Patrick Co. He was still living on his 500 acres on the Pigg River.

William Graves, Sr. died intestate in 1809 in Franklin Co., VA. On 4 Dec 1809, John Graves (most likely his son) and Peyton Graves (another son most likely) gave bond for the Letters of Administration of the personal estate of William Graves, deceased.

SOURCE: The Graves Family Newsletter, April 1984, Vol. 9, No. 50.

William married Dorothy Smith in 1750 in , , Virginia, USA. Dorothy was born in 1725 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in , Franklin, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorothy Smith was born in 1725 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in , Franklin, Virginia, USA.

Children:

Peter Graves was born in 1750 in , Surry, North Carolina, USA; died in 1813 in , Surry, North Carolina, USA.
Nancy Ann Graves was born in 1753 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; died on 25 Jul 1830 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
Peyton Graves was born in 1755 in , Caroline, Virginia, USA; died in 1836 in Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
William Graves was born on 9 Jul 1755 in , Henry, Virginia, USA; died on 24 Feb 1836 in Manack Station, Lowndes, Alabama, USA.
David Graves was born in 1757 in , Caroline, Virginia, USA; died on 20 Aug 1833 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA.
1. Francis Graves was born in 1760 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; died in 1797 in , Sumner, Tennessee, USA.
John Graves was born in 1763 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; died on 2 Feb 1829 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA.
Payton Graves was born in 1767 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; died on 11 Nov 1788.
Mary Graves was born in 1769 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; died in 1805.
Catherine Graves was born in 1771 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; and died.
Jane Graves was born in 1773 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; and died.

Generation: 3

Francis Graves was born in 1679 in , Rappahannock, Virginia, USA (son of Francis Graves and Jane Davenport); died on 18 Oct 1748 in , Essex, Virginia, USA.

Francis married Ann Reynolds in 1699 in , Essex, Virginia, USA. Ann was born in 1680 in Richmond, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; died on 21 Oct 1765 in , Essex, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ann Reynolds was born in 1680 in Richmond, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; died on 21 Oct 1765 in , Essex, Virginia, USA.

Children:

Thomas Graves was born in 1711 in , , Virginia, USA; and died.
Mary Graves was born in 1712; and died.
Ann Graves was born in 1718 in Drysdale, Essex, Virginia, USA; died in 1791 in , Essex, Virginia, USA.
2. William Graves was born in 1724 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; died in 1809 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA.
Clara Graves was born in 1728 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; died in 1786 in , Amherst, Virginia, USA.
Elizabeth Graves was born in 1733 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; died in 1791 in , Elbert, Georgia, USA.
Jane Graves was born in 1735 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; and died.
Mary Graves was born in 1738 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; died on 17 Apr 1826 in , Orange, North Carolina, USA.

Generation: 4

8.	Francis Graves was born in 1630 in , Accomack, Virginia, USA; died on 5 Aug 1691 in , Rappahannock, Virginia, USA. Francis married Jane Davenport. Jane was born in 1650 in , Rappahannock, Virginia, USA; died in 1699 in , Rappahannock, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jane Davenport was born in 1650 in , Rappahannock, Virginia, USA; died in 1699 in , Rappahannock, Virginia, USA.

Children:

4. Francis Graves was born in 1679 in , Rappahannock, Virginia, USA; died on 18 Oct 1748 in , Essex, Virginia, USA.