Robert Jennings

• Name	Robert Jennings
  Gender	Male
  POA	1787	, Halifax, Virginia, USA   [1]
  Person ID	I22289	Master
  Last Modified	4 Nov 2013

  
  

  Family	Susanna
  Children	+ 1. Meredith Jennings,   b. Abt 1786, , , Virginia, USA d. Aft 1850, , , Kentucky, USA (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

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