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  • Name Robert Jennings 
    Gender Male 
    POA 1787  , Halifax, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I22284  Master
    Last Modified 4 Nov 2013 

    Family Susanna 
    Children 
    +1. Meredith Jennings,   b. Abt 1786, , , Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1850, , , Kentucky, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age > 65 years)
     2. Elizabeth Jennings,   b. Abt 1790
    Family ID F5778  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • Found the following informaiton on the Jennings Genforum: http://genforum.genealogy.com/jennings/messages/6657.html

      1787 - Halifax Co., VA Deed Book 14, pg 196 [2]

      Power of Attorney from Robert JENNINGS of the County of Halifax to Edward AKIN of the same county concerning any estate due his wife "Susannah JENNINGS" from Robert NORRIS.

      ITEM #1: The above Document establishes the residence of Robert JENNINGS m Susannah [Maiden Name Not Proven] in Halifax Co., Virginia.

      ITEM #2: The Document Also Proves: Robert JENNINGS b ca 1766 or before.


      NOTE: Virginia passed a law requiring the payment of Tithes of all Heads of Households and Males 16 years of age and older beginning in 1782.

      1788 - Halifax Co., VA Tithe Lists [3]

      10th March - William JENNENS - 1 White Male Tithe

      12th May - Robert JENNINS - 1 White Male Tithe

      NOTE: The above two gentlemen are shown thru the years to the:

      1796 - Halifax Co., VA Tithe Lists [4]

      William JENNENS & Sons - 4 White Males 21 or Older, 5 White Males 16 or younger - 3 Horses

      30th March - Southern District: Robert JENNINGS - 1 White Male 21 or Older

      1797 February 2nd: John JENNINGS m Peggy COLLEY, Pittsylvania Co., VA Marriage Records [5]

      1800 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Tithe Lists [6]

      William JENNINGS, Sr., - 2 White Males 21 yrs or older

      John JENNINGS - 1 White Male 21 yrs or older.

      Robert JENNINGS - 1 White Male 21 yrs. or older.


      NOTE: The following documentation: "Proves Beyond A Reasonable Doubt":

      "Meredith JENNINGS was the Son of Robert JENNINGS".

      1807 Pittsylvania Co., VA Tithe List: [6]

      Robert JINNINGS & Son - 2 Males 21 years of age or older

      1808 Pittsylvania Co., VA Tithe List: [7]

      March 17th - Robert JINNINGS & Son - 2 Males 21 years of age or older.

      1809 March 8th - Robert Jinnings, Meriditt JENNINGS [8]

      Respectfully Submitted,

      Lois Jennings Johnson - Descendant of Robert JENNINGS m Susannah and their son Meredith JENNINGS m Tabitha MUSTAIN, 14th December 1807, Pittsylvania Co., VA Marriage Records.

      Sources:

      [1] Pittsylvania Co., VA Marriage Records On-Line.
      [2] Halifax Co., VA Deed Book 14, pg 198.
      [3] Halifax Co., VA Personal Property Tax List 1782-1799 FHL US/CAN Film # 2024563, Main Author: Virginia Commissioner of the Revenue [Halifax County]
      [4] ibid
      [5] Pittslvania Co., VA Marriage Records On-Line.
      [6] Pittsylvania Co., VA Personal Property Tax Lists 1797-1812 FHL/CAN Film #1870198, Main Author: Virginia Commissioner of the Revenue [Pittsylvania County]
      [7] ibid
      [8] ibid

  • Sources 
    1. [S612] Robert Jennings Power of Attorney, (County Court, Halifax County, Virginia, 1787).