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Fannie K Edwards

Female 1890 - 1891  (1 year)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Fannie K Edwards was born in 1890 (daughter of Harden Hairston Edwards and Rowena Graves); died in 1891.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Harden Hairston Edwards was born on 11 Sep 1856 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (son of Harden Perkins Edwards and Dollie Ann Graves); died on 2 Mar 1950 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1870, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Harden married Rowena Graves on 5 Nov 1876 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Rowena (daughter of Francis Graves and Elvira Ann Edwards) was born on 6 Sep 1855 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 7 Jul 1934 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Rowena Graves was born on 6 Sep 1855 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (daughter of Francis Graves and Elvira Ann Edwards); died on 7 Jul 1934 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1860, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1920, Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Children:
    1. Olander Crispen Edwards was born on 5 Aug 1881 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 22 Aug 1968.
    2. Peyton Graves Edwards was born on 21 Jul 1883 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 9 Mar 1974 in Sandy Level, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    3. Elvira A Edwards was born in Feb 1885 in , , Virginia, USA; died in 1962.
    4. Edna E Edwards was born in Sep 1886 in , , Virginia, USA; died in 1905.
    5. Anna D Edwards was born in Mar 1888 in , , Virginia, USA; died in 1913.
    6. Eldridge A Edwards was born in Jun 1889 in , , Virginia, USA; died in 1963.
    7. 1. Fannie K Edwards was born in 1890; died in 1891.
    8. Gillie Edwards was born in Apr 1892 in , , Virginia, USA; died in 1960.
    9. Daniel H Edwards was born in 1893; died in 1896.
    10. Edward Hardin Edwards was born in Apr 1894 in , , Virginia, USA; and died.
    11. Thomas C Edwards was born in Jan 1899 in , , Virginia, USA; died in Apr 1984 in Sandy Level, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    12. Tommie Claude Edwards was born on 4 Jan 1899 in , , Virginia, USA; died in Apr 1984 in Sandy Level, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Harden Perkins Edwards was born on 22 Mar 1819 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (son of George Allen Edwards and Judith C Witcher); died on 2 Jun 1894 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1860, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1870, Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Harden married Dollie Ann Graves. Dollie (daughter of Peyton Graves and Nancy B Hurt) was born on 25 Jun 1825 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 13 Oct 1917 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Dollie Ann Graves was born on 25 Jun 1825 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (daughter of Peyton Graves and Nancy B Hurt); died on 13 Oct 1917 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1880, Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Children:
    1. Judith A Edwards was born in 1844 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; and died.
    2. Mary Fannie Edwards was born in 1846 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; and died.
    3. Thomas Peyton Edwards was born on 16 Oct 1848 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 8 May 1918 in , Oktibbeha, Mississippi, USA.
    4. William Harden Edwards was born in 1851 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 21 Aug 1899 in , Summers, West Virginia, USA.
    5. Elizabeth Edwards was born in 1853 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; and died.
    6. 2. Harden Hairston Edwards was born on 11 Sep 1856 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 2 Mar 1950 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    7. Eldridge Andrews Edwards was born on 11 Jul 1860 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 27 Aug 1945.
    8. Lucy B Edwards was born in Jul 1863 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; and died.
    9. Anna Dollie Edwards was born on 7 Jul 1866 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 28 Apr 1946 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.


Generation: 4

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

    Other Events and Attributes:

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

    Notes:

    CENSUS YR: 1850 STATE or TERRITORY: VA COUNTY: Pittsylvania DIVISION: Southern District REEL NO: M432-968 PAGE NO: 254A/B
    REFERENCE: enumerated by me on the 12th day of November Wm H. Waller
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    LN HN FN LAST NAME FIRST NAME AGE SEX RACE OCCUP. VAL. BIRTHPLACE MRD. SCH. R/W DDB REMARKS
    ====================================================================================================================================
    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]


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

    Other Events and Attributes:

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

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

  3. 10.  Peyton Graves was born in 1804 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (son of Peyton Graves and Charlotte Pinkard); died on 9 Jul 1836 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1830, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Peyton married Nancy B Hurt on 5 Apr 1824 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA. Nancy (daughter of Garland Hurt and Betsy Ann Tucker) was born on 13 Dec 1807 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died in Aug 1858 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Nancy B Hurt was born on 13 Dec 1807 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA (daughter of Garland Hurt and Betsy Ann Tucker); died in Aug 1858 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. 5. Dollie Ann Graves was born on 25 Jun 1825 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 13 Oct 1917 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    2. Lucy C Graves was born in May 1831 in , , Virginia, USA; died in 1900.
    3. William Fountain Graves was born on 26 Sep 1832 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 3 Jul 1923 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    4. John P Graves was born on 3 Dec 1834 in , , Virginia, USA; died on 13 Mar 1907.


Generation: 5

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

    Other Events and Attributes:

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

    Notes:

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



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

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

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


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

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

    Residence:
    16 slaves

    Residence:
    18 slaves

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


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

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

    Other Events and Attributes:

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

    Notes:

    Residence:
    23 slaves

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


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

    Other Events and Attributes:

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

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

  5. 20.  Peyton Graves was born in 1755 in , Caroline, Virginia, USA (son of William Graves and Dorothy Smith); died in 1836 in Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1817, , , Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1820, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1830, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Peyton married Charlotte Pinkard on 11 Nov 1788 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA. Charlotte was born in 1772 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA ; died in 1841 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 21.  Charlotte Pinkard was born in 1772 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA ; died in 1841 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. Jane Graves was born in 1790 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1855 in Cadiz, Trigg, Kentucky, USA.
    2. John Graves was born in Jul 1794 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in Jul 1844.
    3. William Graves was born in Jul 1794 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 28 Jul 1841 in Montgomery City, Montgomery, Missouri, USA.
    4. Ann Graves was born in 1800 in , , Virginia, USA; and died.
    5. James Graves was born in 1801 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 23 Sep 1859 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    6. 10. Peyton Graves was born in 1804 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 9 Jul 1836 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    7. Thomas Graves was born in 1805; and died.
    8. Washington Graves was born in 1805 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1875 in Montgomery City, Montgomery, Missouri, USA.
    9. Francis Graves was born in Oct 1808 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1900 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    10. Thomas Graves was born in 1811 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1871.

  7. 22.  Garland Hurt was born in 1768 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA (son of John Hurt and Ann Garland); died on 5 May 1818 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA.

    Garland married Betsy Ann Tucker on 4 Feb 1788 in , Amherst, Virginia, USA. Betsy was born in 1770 in , Amherst, Virginia, USA; died on 19 Oct 1850 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 23.  Betsy Ann Tucker was born in 1770 in , Amherst, Virginia, USA; died on 19 Oct 1850 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. George W Hurt died in 1845.
    2. Catherine Hurt was born in 1790 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died in 1846.
    3. Sarah S Hurt was born in 1796 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died in 1880 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA.
    4. Robert B Hurt was born in 1798 in , Monroe, West Virginia, USA; died in 1860 in , Monroe, West Virginia, USA.
    5. William O Hurt was born in 1798 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; and died.
    6. Elvira Hurt was born in 1804 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died in 1879.
    7. Ann Matilda Hurt was born in 1807 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died on 27 Jan 1907 in , Fayette, West Virginia, USA.
    8. 11. Nancy B Hurt was born on 13 Dec 1807 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died in Aug 1858 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA.
    9. John Pendleton Hurt was born on 15 Feb 1810 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died on 17 Jan 1892 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA.
    10. Mary Hurt was born on 28 Apr 1816 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died on 5 Feb 1851 in Paris, Henry, Tennessee, USA.


Generation: 6

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

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1782, , Cumberland, Virginia, USA

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


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

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

    Other Events and Attributes:

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

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


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

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

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1782, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Mr. T. A. Witcher,
    Brownwood, Texas

    Dear sir:

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

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

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

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

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


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



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


    The Last Will and Testament of William Witcher:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    William Witcher (seal)

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

    Probate of Will

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

    Fiske WillLemstall--(?)
    (signature illegible)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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


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

  9. 40.  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]


  10. 41.  Dorothy Smith was born in 1725 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in , Franklin, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. Peter Graves was born in 1750 in , Surry, North Carolina, USA; died in 1813 in , Surry, North Carolina, USA.
    2. Nancy Ann Graves was born in 1753 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; died on 25 Jul 1830 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    3. 20. Peyton Graves was born in 1755 in , Caroline, Virginia, USA; died in 1836 in Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    4. William Graves was born on 9 Jul 1755 in , Henry, Virginia, USA; died on 24 Feb 1836 in Manack Station, Lowndes, Alabama, USA.
    5. David Graves was born in 1757 in , Caroline, Virginia, USA; died on 20 Aug 1833 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA.
    6. Francis Graves was born in 1760 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; died in 1797 in , Sumner, Tennessee, USA.
    7. John Graves was born in 1763 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; died on 2 Feb 1829 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA.
    8. Payton Graves was born in 1767 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; died on 11 Nov 1788.
    9. Mary Graves was born in 1769 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; died in 1805.
    10. Catherine Graves was born in 1771 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; and died.
    11. Jane Graves was born in 1773 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; and died.

  11. 44.  John Hurt was born in 1740 in Stocks Creek, Amelia, Virginia, USA (son of John Hurt and Margaret Hurt); died in 1796 in , Surry, North Carolina, USA.

    John married Ann Garland. Ann was born in 1742 in , Amherst, Virginia, USA; died in , Amherst, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 45.  Ann Garland was born in 1742 in , Amherst, Virginia, USA; died in , Amherst, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. John Hurt was born in 1766 in , Caroline, Virginia, USA; died on 2 Apr 1853 in Diamond Hill, Bedford, Virginia, USA.
    2. George W Hurt was born in 1766 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA; died in , Albemarle, Virginia, USA.
    3. Joel Hurt was born in 1768 in , Halifax, Virginia, USA; died on 5 May 1839 in Henderson, Chester, Tennessee, USA.
    4. 22. Garland Hurt was born in 1768 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA; died on 5 May 1818 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA.
    5. William O Hurt was born in 1770 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA; died on 5 May 1818 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA.
    6. Robert Hurt was born in 1775 in , Surry, North Carolina, USA; died in 1831 in , Surry, North Carolina, USA.
    7. Sara Hurt was born in 1782 in , Surry, North Carolina, USA; and died.
    8. William Hurt was born on 2 Jun 1783 in , Halifax, Virginia, USA; died on 3 Jan 1863 in , Surry, North Carolina, USA.
    9. Martha Hurt was born in 1784 in , Surry, North Carolina, USA; and died.
    10. Thomas Hurt was born in 1786 in , Surry, North Carolina, USA; and died.
    11. Elizabeth Hurt was born on 1 May 1786 in , Surry, North Carolina, USA; died in 1860 in , Surry, North Carolina, USA.
    12. William Overton Hurt was born in 1788 in , Caroline, Virginia, USA; died in 1841 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA.


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