William Carter^[1]

1598 - 1655  (56 years)

• Name	William Carter
  Birth	2 Sep 1598	Newgate Christ Church, Middlesex, London, England   [2, 3, 4]
  Gender	Male
  Arrival	1624	, , Virginia, USA   [5]
  Death	Aug 1655	, Surry, Virginia, USA   [2, 4]
  Burial	, Surry, Virginia, USA   [4]
  Person ID	I47167	Master
  Last Modified	7 Jul 2023

  
  

  Father	John William "The Vintner" Carter,   b. 5 Jun 1575, Watford, Hertfordshire, England d. 6 May 1630, Newgate Christ Church, Middlesex, London, England (Age 54 years)
  Mother	Elizabeth Bridget Benion,   b. Oct 1583, All Halls Lombart Sreet, London, London, England d. 1630, London Christ Church Greyfriars Newgate, London, England (Age 46 years)
  Marriage	25 Apr 1609	London, London, England   [2]
  Family ID	F10763	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Avis Alice Turtley,   b. 1604, London, London, England d. 1629, , Surry, Virginia, USA (Age 25 years)
  Marriage	15 Nov 1617	Leigh, Surrey, England   [2]
  Children	1. Thomas Carter,   b. 1610, London, London, England d. 1669, , Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA (Age 59 years)   2. Mary Alice Carter,   b. 1626, Smith's Fort, Surry, Virginia, USA d. 18 Mar 1718, , Surry, Virginia, USA (Age 92 years)
  Family ID	F10716	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	23 Jan 2023

  
  

  Family 2	Ann Mathis,   b. 1600, London, London, England d. 1636, , Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA (Age 36 years)
  Marriage	1629	Jamestown, James City, Virginia, USA
  Family ID	F10715	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	23 Jan 2023

  
  

  Family 3	Alice Croxon,   b. 1599, London, London, England d. 1670, , Surry, Virginia, USA (Age 71 years)
  Marriage	1635	James City, Surry, Virginia, USA
  Children	1. George Carter,   b. 1638, , Surry, Virginia, USA d. 1665, , Surry, Virginia, USA (Age 27 years)
  Family ID	F10717	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	23 Jan 2023

  
  

• Event Map

  Birth - 2 Sep 1598 - Newgate Christ Church, Middlesex, London, England Marriage - 15 Nov 1617 - Leigh, Surrey, England Arrival - 1624 - , , Virginia, USA Marriage - 1629 - Jamestown, James City, Virginia, USA Death - Aug 1655 - , Surry, Virginia, USA Burial - - , Surry, Virginia, USA  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Notes

  On May 20, 1636, he patented 700 acres in James City (see later Surry), 50 acres being due for personal adventure of his first wife. Avis Turtley; 50 for his second wife, Anne Mathis; and 50 for his third wife, Alice Croxon. This and later patents totaled 1000 acres. VA Land Patent Book 1, part 1, page 359, dated May 20, 1636; William Carter, 100 acs James Citty Co., Being a neck of land neare onto the head of Lower Chippokes Cr., E. upon same, S. upon land of Robert Sheppard, & N. towards James Riv. Trans. of 2 servts: Michaell Siler, Rich. Crich. VA Land Paatent Book , part 2, dated May 21, 1638, page 572; William Carter, 1000 acs. James Citty Co, About 3 miles from James River, beginning at a Reedy Sw., W. into the woods, N. into the bay tree neck. Trans. of 20 persons; Avis Turtley, Ann Mathis, Alice Croxon, Wm. Atherson (or Acherson), Andrew Robinson, Richard Cooke, Fr. Bick, Rickard Bick, Alice Watkins, Alice Johnsons, Eliz. Johnson, Henry Snow, Nich. arnett, Edward Bland, Math Briste, John Bell, Hercules Messenger, Tho. Streete, Wm. Higgenson, Rose Hill. William Carter's third wife, Alice Croxon, married (2) Capt. Giles Parke. William was born in England 1600.    Immigrated to America on ship "George" 1921" (Age 21)...   Per (Source:  Paul Carter's book entitled "New Origins"). William patented more than two thousand acres in the county of James City between 1635 and 1640 and was the ancestor of the Carter families found in James City and Surry and adjacent Southside counties in the next century.  Various authors indicate there is not as much recorded on William as some of his famous Virginia relatives because the loss of the James City Records precludes the writing of a history of his family. About William Carter, Sr. March 1622/23 William Carter first appears in the records of James City County. He with some other young men were brought to account for killing and eating a calf (Journal of the Council and Gen. Ct of VA, pp3-4). In 1624 he was single and living on James City Island. ca 1625/29 he married possibly two of his three wives. Either #1 Avis Turtley or #2 Ann Mathis was the one whom the court reprimanded in 1629 for calling "Cozen Gray's wife" a whoore" (Journals, pp 197-98). By 20 May 1636 he was married in Surry Co VA to his third wife Alice Croxon of London. He had died by 1655. http://www.sallysfamilyplace.com/MapleLawn/carterwm.htm http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=clucas&id=I11542 William Carter , Sr. 1 Sex: M Birth: 1600 in London, England Death: BEF AUG 1655 in Surry County, Virginia Note: From Boddie, Isle of Wight County, Virginia Page 305. "William Carter of London, born 1600, married Alice Croxon of London. William died in Surry in 1654." From Boddie, Virginia Historical Genealogies Page 295 William Carter grandfather of Elizabeth Carter the wife of Robert Crafford appeared before the Council and General Court on March 01, 1622/23 and several times thereafter. On May 20, 1636 he patented 700 acres in James City, 50 acres being due for his personal adventure of his first wife, Avis Turtley, 50 for his second wife Anne Mathis, and 50 for his third wife Alice Croxton. This and later patents totaled 1000 acres. William Carter had land that was next to that of Major Robert Sheppard. Virginia Land Patent Book Book 1, part 1, page 359 Dated 20 May 1636 William Carter 700 acres James City County about 3 miles from the James River beginning at a reedy swamp, butting Easterly upon the same, Southerly into the main woods, and Westerly upon the Rich Neck and Sunken Marsh and Northerly upon the James River. 50 acres for the personal adventure of his first wife Avis Turtley, 50 acres for the personal adventure of his second wife Ann Mathis, and 50 acres for the personal adventure of his now wife Alice Croxon and 550 acres for the transportation of 11 servants: William Anderson, Andrew Robinson, Richard Cooke, Frank Bick, Richard Bick, Alice Watkins, Alice Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Henry Snow, Nicholas Burnett, Edward Bland. Note: Surrendered and renewed by Sir John Harvey In a deposition made in Surry County, Virginia 02 May 1654, William Carter stated he was 54 years of age and that his wife Alice Croxon was aged 55. From the Carters of Virginia by Noel Currer-Briggs, 1979, Phillimore Publishing Company, page 12-13. WILLIAM CARTER was granted two tracts, both dated 20 May 1636 in Surry County. The first was for 700 acres three miles south of the James River between the head of Lower Chippokes Creek and the Sunken Marsh, now known as College Run. The second grant, of 100 acres, adjoined the first and the land of Robert Sheppard. The probable location of this land was to the west of Bacons Castle and the ruins of Lawnes Creek (or Southwark) Church, to the south of the modern Route 10 in the neighbourhood of California Cross roads. It was bounded in the east by the head waters of Lower Chippokes Creek. On thee west of this tract his neighbour was Stephen Webb, who in the 23 years between 1635 and 1658 amassed a tract of 3,500 acres. As "Stephen Webb of James City in Virginia, planter aged 39" he appeared as a witness in June 1638 along with John Carter of Corotoman in the case of the Elizabeth, about which more will be said below. He lost three servants in the incident and sustained damage of L450. He was a man of a substance and paid for his own passage to the Colony some time before June 1635, the year of his first grant. William Carter was probably born in 1600; thus he was of approximately the same age as his neighbour Stephen Webb; he died during the summer of 1655. He had three wives - Avis Turtley, Ann Mathis, and Alice Croxon who survived him. He is recorded as a servant living in Jamestown Island in the 1624/5 Muster, but does not appear in the one of 1623/4 or in Sir Francis Wyatt's return of landowners in 1625. He had at least two children, William Jr., the exact date of whose death is unknown but it was between August and November 1655; and George, who was probably born early in 1639 and who died in 1671. William Jr., was born about 1634 or 1635 and was the son of one of the first two wives. After his death, his estate was split up, part of it being granted to Samuel Huby and John Carter of Corotoman jointly. The precise identity of William has not yet been established, but the Virginia evidence strongly suggests kinship with John Carter of Corotoman and Thomas Carter of Isle of Wight County. The above evidence clearly shows that William Carter was related to John Carter of Carotoman who was the father of Robert 'King' Carter. Marriage 1 Avis Turtley b: in London, England Married: ABT 1624 Children Has No Children William Carter , Jr. b: ABT 1624 in Surry County, Virginia Marriage 2 Anne Mathis b: in London, England Married: 1626 Marriage 3 Alice Croxon b: 1599 in London, England Married: BEF 1634 in Surry County, Virginia Children Has Children *George Carter b: 1638 in Surry County, Virginia William Carter, Sr.'s Timeline 1600 Birth of William London, England 1628 Age 28 Birth of William Carter, Jr. Virginia, USA 1630 Age 30 Birth of Mary Alice Honeycutt Surrey County, VA 1635 Age 35 Birth of Capt. Thomas Carter London, England 1638 Age 38 Birth of George Carter Surry, Virginia, USA Marriage of William to Alice Carter Surry, Virginia, USA 1655 Age 55 Death of William Surry County, Colony of Virginia, (present USA) My Descent Line from the Hertfordshire Carters which I share part of with President Carter. Generation 1 WILLIAM CARTER died before 30 August 1521 buried in Watford Churchyard married ALICE (8) WILLIAM CARTER and ALICE son (8) RICHARD CARTER born circa 1500 (8) died 1558 (9) (9a) Generation 2 RICHARD CARTER born circa 1500 died 1558 of Watford (9)(9c),manor of Garston (10) & King’s Langley (9) ???, Hertfordshire,England married JOAN?(9a) He was buried in Watford Church.(9a)(9b) In 1546 he was granted a coat of arms see (11) for description. RICHARD CARTER and JOAN son (9)(9a) THOMAS CARTER born circa 1528 (9)(9a) Generation 3 THOMAS CARTER Born circa 1528 of Watford and Aldenham ,Hertfordshire, England married (9) in 1568 second wife JONE HYLL who died 1570/1 (9) THOMAS CARTER and JONE HYLL son; (9) JOHN CARTER born circa 1574 died 1630 of Christchurch Newgate St. London England. (12)(13) Generation 4 JOHN CARTER born circa 1574 died 1630 of Christchurch Newgate St. London England married second wife BRIDGET BENION (13) daughter of THOMAS BENION and ISABEL HIGGINSON of Berkswell Warwickshire, England. (12)(13) JOHN CARTER and BRIDGET BENION sons are; WILLIAM CARTER b 1600 in London died 1655 in Surry Virginia (12 ) (13) (14) THOMAS CARTER b. 1610 in London emigrated to Virginia in 1635 died 1658/59 (13)(15) in Lancaster Co. Virginia. JOHN CARTER b. 1613 in London died 1669 (13)(16) A footnote on the three Carter brothers who came to America: (1) My ancestor William Carter. Born 1600 in London died 1655 Surry VA married before 1638 in Surry VA Alice Croxon born about 1599 in London died about 1670 in Surry Co. VA, whose line goes directly down to President Jimmy Carter 39th president of the USA.. (2)Thomas Carter of Nansemond and Lancaster (1610-1658/59) (3)Col.John Carter of Corotoman (1613-1669), by his fifth wife Elizabeth Sherley who he married 1668 was the father of the famous Robert "King" Carter who was a very wealthy and direct forefather of three signers of the Declaration of Independence, three Governors, William Henry Harrison 9th and Benjamin Harrison 23rd presidents of the USA and Robert E. Lee etc. Generation 5 WILLIAM CARTER Born 1600 in London died 1655 Surry VA married before 1638 in Surry VA ALICE CROXON born about 1599 in London died about 1670 Surry Co. VA WILLIAM CARTER and ALICE CROXON son; GEORGE CARTER born 1636/1639 in Surry Co. Va died 1664/1665 in Surry Co. VA Generation 6 GEORGE CARTER born 1636/1638 in Surry Co. Va died 1664/1665 in Surry Co. VA, married about 1662 in Surry Co. MARY born 1638 GEORGE CARTER and MARY daughter ELIZABETH CARTER born ca 1662/63 in Surry Co. VA died about 1755 in Southampton Co. VA Generation 7 ELIZABETH CARTER born before 1679 in Surry Co. VA died 1755 in Southampton Co. VA, married 1681/1682 ROBERT CRAWFORD born 1660 died 1714/1715 Surry Co. ELIZABETH CARTER and ROBERT CRAWFORD daughter; SARAH PATIENCE CRAWFORD born 1687 in Surry County, Virginia Generation 8 John Newsom was born Abt. 1674 in Surry County, Virginia, and died July 15, 1724 in Southwark, Surry County, Virginia. He married SARAH PATIENCE CRAWFORD born 1706 in Surry County, Virginia, daughter of ROBERT CRAWFORD and ELIZABETH CARTER. She was born 1687 in Surry County, Virginia. JOHN NEWSOM and SARAH CRAWFORD parents of son: JOEL NEWSOM, born Abt. 1709 in Surry County, Virginia; died May 10, 1752  in Northampton County, North Carolina. Generation 9 JOEL NEWSOM was born Abt. 1709 in Surry County, Virginia, and died May 10, 1752 in Northampton County, North Carolina. He married REBECCA DICKINSON, daughter of JOHN DICKINSON and REBECKAH. She was born 1714 in Northampton, North Carolina, and died 1750 in Northampton County, North Carolina. JOEL NEWSOM and REBECCA DICKINSON son: JOHN DUKE NEWSOM, born Abt. 1738 in Northampton County, North Carolina; died 1790 in Johnston County, North Carolina. Generation 10 JOHN DUKE NEWSOM was born Abt. 1738 in Northampton County, North Carolina, and d. 1790 in Johnston County NC Will; proved June court 1790. He married before 1767 PATIENCE HINNANT NEWSOM AYCOCK (b.abt. 1740-1745 probably Bertie County, NC; d. 1828 will probated Feb. term 1828 Wayne Co NC) daughter of JOHN HINNANT Children of JOHN NEWSOM and PATIENCE HINNANT daughter: BETHANA NEWSOM, born Abt. 1786 in Johnston County, North Carolina; died Bet. 1860 - 1870 in Harnett County, North Carolina. Generation 11 BETHANA NEWSOM, born Abt. 1786 in Johnston County, North Carolina; died bet. 1860 - 1870 in Harnett County, North Carolina. She married DAVID BARNES Bef. 1819. Daughter of BETHANA and DAVID BARNES; ANGELINA BARNES born 5 Feb. 1819 Wayne County North Carolina died after 2 Nov. 1893 Grove Township Harnett County NC. Generation 12 HUGH A. JOHNSON was born April 30, 1816 in Cumberland County, NC, and died Before August 08, 1872 in Grove Twp, Harnett County, NC. He married ANGELINA BARNES September 09, 1842 in Cumberland County, NC, daughter of DAVID BARNES and BETHANIA NEWSOM. HUGH JOHNSON and ANGELINA BARNES daughter: HUANNIE JOHNSON, b. March 04, 1862, Harnett County, NC; d. July 26, 1915, Greenville, Pitt County, NC. Sources: 1: Noel Currer-Briggs "The Carter of Virginia ,their English Ancestry" 1979 published by Phillimore & Co. Ltd. 2:Dr. B. Barry Hayes 3:B. C. Holtzclaw, Ph.D, University of Richmond, VA. 4;James Mark Valsame 5;Vikki Highfield 6;John Robert Size, email address;john-robert-size@seeds-by-size.co.uk 7:Timothy Karl Size 8; Will reference 2AR180 APPENDEX II no. 6 Noel Currer-Briggs "The Carter of Virginia ,their English Ancestry" 1979 published by Phillimore & Co. Ltd. 9; Page 102 ibid. 9a; Will reference 6AR148 APPENDEX II no. 19 9b: I.P.M. C142/116/86 10;Page 4 & 5 ibid. 11; Page 5 ibid ,Richard Carters Coat of arms are: ‘Argent,a chevron sable between two roundels in chief and in base a Catherine-wheel vert’;the Crest: ‘On a mound vert a greyhound sejant argent, sustaining with the dexter paw a shield of the last charged with a Catherine-wheel of the first’. 12; Page 103 ibid. 13; Will reference PCC.42 Scroope APPENDEX II no. 52 ibid. 14; Page 104 ibid. 15; Page 20 "The Descendants of John Carter (CA 1574-1630) Vintner of London", In Southside Virginia,North Carolina,and Georgia,The First Seven Generations Of The Surry and Isle Of Wight Lines" unpublished by Dr. B. Barry Hayes. 16; Page 32-33 Noel Currer-Briggs "The Carter of Virginia ,their English Ancestry" 1979 published by Phillimore & Co. Ltd. Gray Land was a company owned by William Carter. Source states William operated a ferry between Carter's Wharf (now Scotland) and Jamestown Island. (67 I-4 Nov 1684 SY D&WBk 3p) shows land patents held by Thomas Gray with notation (part of a patent of William Carter 18 May 1638). Note: Thomas Gray came to James City in 1608 and was a cousin of William Carter. No record but appears that the Gray Land Company was named for Thomas Gray and operated by William Carter - possibly a joint venture. William and Thomas both had land grants in James City and possibly close together. https://www.geni.com/people/Captain-John-Carter-of-Surry/600000000644064789 1 March 1622/23 William Carter first appears in the records of James City County. He with some other young men were brought to account for killing and eating a calf. (Journal of the Council and Gen. Ct of VA, pp3-4). In 1624 he was single and living on James City Island. ca 1625/29 he married possibly two of his three wives. Either #1 Avis Turtley or #2 Ann Mathis was the one whom the court reprimanded in 1629 for calling "Cozen Gray's wife" a whoore" (Journals, pp 197-98). By 20 May 1636 he was married in Surry Co VA to his third wife Alice Croxon of London. He had died by 1655. http://www.sallysfamilyplace.com/MapleLawn/carterwm.htm http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=clucas&id=I11542 William Carter , Sr. 1 Sex: M Birth: 1600 in London, England Death: BEF AUG 1655 in Surry County, Virginia Note: From Boddie, Isle of Wight County, Virginia Page 305. "William Carter of London, born 1600, married Alice Croxon of London. William died in Surry in 1654." From Boddie, Virginia Historical Genealogies Page 295 William Carter grandfather of Elizabeth Carter the wife of Robert Crafford appeared before the Council and General Court on March 01, 1622/23 and several times thereafter. On May 20, 1636 he patented 700 acres in James City, 50 acres being due for his personal adventure of his first wife, Avis Turtley, 50 for his second wife Anne Mathis, and 50 for his third wife Alice Croxton. This and later patents totaled 1000 acres. William Carter had land that was next to that of Major Robert Sheppard. Virginia Land Patent Book Book 1, part 1, page 359 Dated 20 May 1636 William Carter 700 acres James City County about 3 miles from the James River beginning at a reedy swamp, butting Easterly upon the same, Southerly into the main woods, and Westerly upon the Rich Neck and Sunken Marsh and Northerly upon the James River. 50 acres for the personal adventure of his first wife Avis Turtley, 50 acres for the personal adventure of his second wife Ann Mathis, and 50 acres for the personal adventure of his now wife Alice Croxon and 550 acres for the transportation of 11 servants: William Anderson, Andrew Robinson, Richard Cooke, Frank Bick, Richard Bick, Alice Watkins, Alice Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Henry Snow, Nicholas Burnett, Edward Bland. Note: Surrendered and renewed by Sir John Harvey In a deposition made in Surry County, Virginia 02 May 1654, William Carter stated he was 54 years of age and that his wife Alice Croxon was aged 55. From the Carters of Virginia by Noel Currer-Briggs, 1979, Phillimore Publishing Company, page 12-13. William Carter of Surry County   WILLIAM CARTER was granted two tracts, both dated 20 May 1636 in Surry County. The first was for 700 acres three miles south of the James River between the head of Lower Chippokes Creek and the Sunken Marsh, now known as College Run. The second grant, of 100 acres, adjoined the first and the land of Robert Sheppard. The probable location of this land was to the west of Bacons Castle and the ruins of Lawnes Creek (or Southwark) Church, to the south of the modern Route 10 in the neighbourhood of California Cross roads. It was bounded in the east by the head waters of Lower Chippokes Creek. On thee west of this tract his neighbour was Stephen Webb, who in the 23 years between 1635 and 1658 amassed a tract of 3,500 acres. As "Stephen Webb of James City in Virginia, planter aged 39" he appeared as a witness in June 1638 along with John Carter of Corotoman in the case of the Elizabeth, about which more will be said below. He lost three servants in the incident and sustained damage of L450. He was a man of a substance and paid for his own passage to the Colony some time before June 1635, the year of his first grant.   William Carter was probably born in 1600; thus he was of approximately the same age as his neighbour Stephen Webb; he died during the summer of 1655. He had three wives - Avis Turtley, Ann Mathis, and Alice Croxon who survived him. He is recorded as a servant living in Jamestown Island in the 1624/5 Muster, but does not appear in the one of 1623/4 or in Sir Francis Wyatt's return of landowners in 1625. He had at least two children, William Jr., the exact date of whose death is unknown but it was between August and November 1655; and George, who was probably born early in 1639 and who died in 1671. William Jr., was born about 1634 or 1635 and was the son of one of the first two wives. After his death, his estate was split up, part of it being granted to Samuel Huby and John Carter of Corotoman jointly. The precise identity of William has not yet been established, but the Virginia evidence strongly suggests kinship with John Carter of Corotoman and Thomas Carter of Isle of Wight County.   ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// /// The above evidence clearly shows that William Carter was related to John Carter of Carotoman who was the father of Robert 'King' Carter. Marriage 1 Avis Turtley b: in London, England   Married: ABT 1624 Children   Has No Children William Carter , Jr. b: ABT 1624 in Surry County, Virginia Marriage 2 Anne Mathis b: in London, England   Married: 1626 Marriage 3 Alice Croxon b: 1599 in London, England   Married: BEF 1634 in Surry County, Virginia Children   Has Children *George Carter b: 1638 in Surry County, Virginia 1 March 1622/23 William Carter first appears in the records of James City County.   He with some other young men were brought to account for killing and eating a calf (Journal of the Council and Gen. Ct of VA, pp3-4). In 1624 he was single and living on James City Island.   ca 1625/29 he married possibly two of his three wives. Either #1 Avis Turtley or #2 Ann Mathis was the one whom the court reprimanded in 1629 for calling "Cozen Gray's wife" a whoore" (Journals, pp 197-98).   By 20 May 1636 he was married in Surry Co VA to his third wife Alice Croxon of London. He had died by 1655. http://www.sallysfamilyplace.com/MapleLawn/carterwm.htm   http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=clucas&id =I11542 William Carter , Sr. 1 Sex: M Birth: 1600 in London, England Death: BEF AUG 1655 in Surry County, Virginia Note:   From Boddie, Isle of Wight County, Virginia Page 305. "William Carter of London, born 1600, married Alice Croxon of London. William died in Surry in 1654." /////////////////////// From Boddie, Virginia Historical Genealogies Page 295 William Carter grandfather of Elizabeth Carter the wife of Robert Crafford appeared before the Council and General Court on March 01, 1622/23 and several times thereafter. On May 20, 1636 he patented 700 acres in James City, 50 acres being due for his personal adventure of his first wife, Avis Turtley, 50 for his second wife Anne Mathis, and 50 for his third wife Alice Croxton. This and later patents totaled 1000 acres. William Carter had land that was next to that of Major Robert Sheppard. ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ///////// Virginia Land Patent Book Book 1, part 1, page 359 Dated 20 May 1636 William Carter 700 acres James City County about 3 miles from the James River beginning at a reedy swamp, butting Easterly upon the same, Southerly into the main woods, and Westerly upon the Rich Neck and Sunken Marsh and Northerly upon the James River. 50 acres for the personal adventure of his first wife Avis Turtley, 50 acres for the personal adventure of his second wife Ann Mathis, and 50 acres for the personal adventure of his now wife Alice Croxon and 550 acres for the transportation of 11 servants: William Anderson, Andrew Robinson, Richard Cooke, Frank Bick, Richard Bick, Alice Watkins, Alice Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Henry Snow, Nicholas Burnett, Edward Bland. Note: Surrendered and renewed by Sir John Harvey ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ////// In a deposition made in Surry County, Virginia 02 May 1654, William Carter stated he was 54 years of age and that his wife Alice Croxon was aged 55. ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //// From the Carters of Virginia by Noel Currer-Briggs, 1979, Phillimore Publishing Company, page 12-13. William Carter of Surry County WILLIAM CARTER was granted two tracts, both dated 20 May 1636 in Surry County. The first was for 700 acres three miles south of the James River between the head of Lower Chippokes Creek and the Sunken Marsh, now known as College Run. The second grant, of 100 acres, adjoined the first and the land of Robert Sheppard. The probable location of this land was to the west of Bacons Castle and the ruins of Lawnes Creek (or Southwark) Church, to the south of the modern Route 10 in the neighbourhood of California Cross roads. It was bounded in the east by the head waters of Lower Chippokes Creek. On thee west of this tract his neighbour was Stephen Webb, who in the 23 years between 1635 and 1658 amassed a tract of 3,500 acres. As "Stephen Webb of James City in Virginia, planter aged 39" he appeared as a witness in June 1638 along with John Carter of Corotoman in the case of the Elizabeth, about which more will be said below. He lost three servants in the incident and sustained damage of L450. He was a man of a substance and paid for his own passage to the Colony some time before June 1635, the year of his first grant. William Carter was probably born in 1600; thus he was of approximately the same age as his neighbour Stephen Webb; he died during the summer of 1655. He had three wives - Avis Turtley, Ann Mathis, and Alice Croxon who survived him. He is recorded as a servant living in Jamestown Island in the 1624/5 Muster, but does not appear in the one of 1623/4 or in Sir Francis Wyatt's return of landowners in 1625. He had at least two children, William Jr., the exact date of whose death is unknown but it was between August and November 1655; and George, who was probably born early in 1639 and who died in 1671. William Jr., was born about 1634 or 1635 and was the son of one of the first two wives. After his death, his estate was split up, part of it being granted to Samuel Huby and John Carter of Corotoman jointly. The precise identity of William has not yet been established, but the Virginia evidence strongly suggests kinship with John Carter of Corotoman and Thomas Carter of Isle of Wight County. ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// /// The above evidence clearly shows that William Carter was related to John Carter of Carotoman who was the father of Robert 'King' Carter. Marriage 1 Avis Turtley b: in London, England   Married: ABT 1624 Children   Has No Children William Carter , Jr. b: ABT 1624 in Surry County, Virginia Marriage 2 Anne Mathis b: in London, England   Married: 1626 Marriage 3 Alice Croxon b: 1599 in London, England   Married: BEF 1634 in Surry County, Virginia Children   Has Children *George Carter b: 1638 in Surry County, Virginia show less   http://www.sallysfamilyplace.com/MapleLawn/cartert2.htm Thomas Carter was a Justice from 1663 - 1665.   Thomas Carter died intestate before 3 May 1669 when his widow Elinor requested appointment as administratrix. (Chapman, Isle of Wight Wills, p 64).   By 9 Sept 1673 Elinor had married William Groves when she presented the inventory of Thomas Carter's estate.   Children of Thomas Carter and Elinor Cooke: 1. Thomas Carter ca 1651 - 1710   married Magdalen Moore ca 1655 - aft 1737 ?2. Edward Carter ca 1651/53   married 1673 ?3. James Carter ca 1652/54 - aft 1717 ?4. William Carter ca 1655 -   1 Mar. 1623 William First appears in Records of James City Co. William with some other young men were brought to account. For killing an eatting an calf,belonging to Sir George Yeardley. On Aug. 14 1626.William was Identifed as a Appentice at Menefie's Forge at Jamestown.. His wife Ann was whom the COURT Reprimaned in 1629 ,For calling " Cozen Gray's wife " a " Whoore"   //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////& nbsp   Immediate Family Text ViewAdd Family Showing 12 of 27 people Alice Warren wife   Mary Alice Hunnicutt daughter   George Carter son   Ann Newson daughter   Ann Carter wife   Avis Carter wife   William Carter, II son   NN Carter mother   John Carter father   Anne Lyon sister   George Carter brother   Colonel Edward Carter, Esq. of E... brother William Carter, grandfather of Elizabeth Carter, the wife of Robert Crafford, appeared before the Council and General Court on March 1, 1622/3, and several times thereafter. On May 20, 1636, he patented 700 acres in James City (see later Surry), 50 acres being due for personal adventure of his first wife. Avis Turtley; 50 for his second wife, Anne Mathis; and 50 for his third wife, Alice Croxon. This and later patents totaled 1000 acres. In a deposition made in Surry, May 2, 1654, he stated he was 54 years of age and his wife, Alice Croxon, was then aged 55. He was dead before October 18; 1655, for on that date his widow, Alice Carter, made an agreement with Edward Pettaway who had married the relict of William Carter, Jr. "son-in-law to me Alice Carter", that he was to enjoy the use of 500 acres of land bequeathed to William Carter, Jr. only during the life time of his wife, Elizabeth. Mrs. Alice Carter, married (2) Captain Giles Parke, Justice of Surry and (3) Edward Warren. George Carter, son of William, Sr., born about 1638, died about 1665. His widow. Mary, married (2) William Hare, who on June 26, 1665, gave bond for the estate of Elizabeth Carter, orphan. (See article by Dr. B. C. Holtzclaw, pp. 74-75. V. M. 48.) William Carter of Early Virginia and Edward and othersPosted by: Joseph Carter (ID *****8682)Date: March 05, 2003 at 05:09:26  of 22646 Below is some information on a few different Carter's , all not Related some of the info came from my earlier Postings and information I got from Books and some info is from the Web ,the work of other Researchers .I am looking for information on William Carter of James Citty and Surry his last wife was Alice (Alyce) Croxon. I need info on his children by all three of his Known wives mentioned below some researchers list several children but they have question marks by the childrens names.Who were his brothers ? other info below may be helpful to someone and does not relate to the William Carter mentioned above. 1. 1820 Carter v. Carr John Carter , dec'd of Sudley . "this was awrit of right brought by a great number of demandmants , consisting of all the children of John Carter of Sudley , among whom were Elizabeth Tidball ; all the children of Robert Carter , who was a son of John ; and the children of Edward , and the grantees and devisees of Landon Carter , against Joseph Carr , the tennant. 2. 1793 Roane & c. v. Innis &c. Christopher Roane , Frederick Woodson , William Armistead ,Thomas Quarles , John Fleet , Dudley Digges , Nathaniel Littleton Savage , William Graves , Samuel Tinsley , and THOMAS CARTER , officers of the state line from 1781 to February 1783 , raised for the defence of the commonwealth by an act of Spring session , 1781 , sues for one-half pay during life. 3. John Simon Farley and Elizabeth Morson , v. Thomas Lee Shippen and elizabeth Carter Banister , his wife , Champe Carter and Maria , late Maria Farley , his wife , Mary Bird Farley , and Rebecca Parke Farley ; which two last named parties , being infants , appear by John Dunbar , their guardian. Francis Farley , and Simon Farley , brothers , of Antiqua , British subjects , bought in 1755 of William Byrd , twenty-six thousand acres (the Dismal Swamp) called Saura town , or the land of Eden , in North Carolina. They also bought in partnership with Francis Miller , acreage in Norfolk County , Virginia. Francis Farley was several times in Virginia , had a son , James Park Farley whose issue are American Citizens. Simon Farley died circa 1756 , leaving children , among whom , John Simon Farley was one of the Kings officers in 1777. The following names were associated with the Farleys in land purchases : Robert Ives and wife , Keziah , Jogn Biggs and wife , Bathia , William Dale , and wife Mary , John Ivy and wife , Elizabeth. 4. Martha White , widow of William White , minister of York Parish ; 4 September , 1658 ; 24 January , 1660. Mrs. Clarke and Mrs. Mann ; my husband's two children Jeremiah and Margaret White , now living in London ; Frances Brise , orphan ; Mr. Jeremiah White , minister of God ; Mr. Hulett ; Mr. Chant (merchant ?) , my husband's brother ; Mr. Jeremiah White and Mr. Hulett , uncles to the two orphans and to be guardians ; Col. CARTER of Rappahannock to be exr. ; Mr. Nicholas Clarke of York and Mr. Parrott of Rappahannock , overseers. Wit : Edward Alchurch , Jeffrey Wilson. 4A. Edward Carter Col. Edward Carter , Esqr. 1650 acs. Lancaster Co., on N. Side of Rappa. Riv. , 29 Apr. 1665 , p. 155 , (29). Part of an Indian Habitation Called Old Morticond , beg. at a point on the NWd. side of the mouth of Harrises Cr. , adj. land of Edward Harriss &c. to Swd. side of Swd. branch of the dividing Cr. belonging to Cottowoman River &c. to the Middle Branch of Fairewaters Cr. &c. crossing Brices Cr. granted to Mr. Thomas Brice 27 Oct. 1652 , given by will to his wife Martha & by Sd. Martha & her Second Husband , William White , Clerke , mortgaged for a certain sum of Tobacco unto Mr. John Jefferyes & Mr. Thomas Coldclough of London , Merchants ; Sd. land given by her will unto the orphans of sd. William White & by order of the Govr. & Council put in possession of Col. John Carter , Atty of sd. Jeffereys & Coldclough for payment of the sd. debt , the over_plus to remain to Mr. Jeremiah White & Mr. George Hewett , guardians of sd. orphans for their use ; sd. land afterwards sold unto sd. Col. Edward Carter & His heirs forever by the sd. John Carter , he being authorized by a Joint letter of Atty. under the hands & seals of sd. Jefferies & Coldclough & the sd. guardians. 4B. COL Edward Carter, another early settler, was a close friend, neighbor, and associate of COL John Carter of Corotoman and CPT Thomas Carter of Barford. Evidence shows he was likely a member of the Kings Langley Carters, but his origins are uncertain. He possibly was kin to Thomas and John Carter. He also lived at Nansemond and later at Lancaster County. He had a distinguished career in Virginia and was a member of Council in 1659. He died in England in 1682, and his will in 1659 asked he be buried in London. He left three children all under age 21 (Elizabeth, Edward, Anne) who received two plantations called Monasco and Brice. Upon his death he was buried in London. 4C. William Newsome transported as his fifth wife Margery in 1665. He died in 1668 leaving a will giving his estate to her and a son, Robert. This son married Frances ___ and they had a daughter Elizabeth so she could be John Pace's wife. Margery married Edward Carter. A 1636 deed shows that William Newsome had property next to a William Carter. 4D. William White who married Widow Martha Brice abt 1660 Lancaster Co VA. Martha was widow of Thomas Brice who had land grant dated 27 Oct. 1652. He left his estate to his wife, Martha. She married second her neighbor, William White. William White had left two children in England, thought to be named John and Mary White. Their guardians were; Mr. Jeremiah White and Mr. George Coldclough of London. Col. Edward Carter handled the estate from Lancaster when Martha White died. She outlived William White, her second husband. Martha White left her estate to William's children in England. Edward Carter Col. Edward Carter , Esqr. 1650 acs. Lancaster Co., on N. Side of Rappa. Riv. , 29 Apr. 1665 , p. 155 , (29). Part of an Indian Habitation Called Old Morticond , beg. at a point on the NWd. side of the mouth of Harrises Cr. , adj. land of Edward Harriss &c. to Swd. side of Swd. branch of the dividing Cr. belonging to Cottowoman River &c. to the Middle Branch of Fairewaters Cr. &c. crossing Brices Cr. granted to Mr. Thomas Brice 27 Oct. 1652 , given by will to his wife Martha & by Sd. Martha & her Second Husband , William White , Clerke , mortgaged for a certain sum of Tobacco unto Mr. John Jefferyes & Mr. Thomas Coldclough of London , Merchants ; Sd. land given by her will unto the orphans of sd. William White & by order of the Govr. & Council put in possession of Col. John Carter , Atty of sd. Jeffereys & Coldclough for payment of the sd. debt , the over_plus to remain to Mr. Jeremiah White & Mr. George Hewett , guardians of sd. orphans for their use ; sd. land afterwards sold unto sd. Col. Edward Carter & His heirs forever by the sd. John Carter , he being authorized by a Joint letter of Atty. under the hands & seals of sd. Jefferies & Coldclough & the sd. guardians. Edward Carter Edward Carter of Edmunton , Co. Mddx. , D. by Nov. 1682 He married 1st , Anne , 2nd Elizabeth .On 14 June 1660 Edward Carter of Nansemond , Va. , and wife Anne , conv. to Francis Holland of York County Virginia , 300 acres which had been granted to Carter on 20 Sept. 1659. On 20 Feb 1667/8 Edward Carter of Upper Norflk Co. Va. , assigned 200 ac. in Baltimore County to his brother in-law Joseph Hopkins. Edward Carter died leaving a Will dated 18 Oct. 1682 and proved 29 Nov. 1682 . He asked to be buried in the Middle aisle of St. Dunstan's in the East , under the stone laid for his Dau. Amie Place , and as close to his first wife , Mrs. Anne Carter , as possible . He mentioned lands and tenements in Edmonton , and Chalfont , St. Peter's , Bucks , Upper Norfolk Co. Va. and also lands in Maryland. Wife Elizabeth was to be extx. and guardian to his children : Edward , Elizabeth , And Ann. The Will was wwittnessed by Edward Maddox , Christopher Johnson , Mary Jones , Frances Hobgood , and Thomas Johnson. 4E. Will Abstracts of Lancaster Co by Ida Lee has the following: Thomas Bries WW 24 April 1657 WR 22 May 1657 Wife Martha all estate real and personal in England and VA. Extrx: Wife Wits: David Fox, Thomas Haslan, Edward Dale WB 2, p. 53. 1652: Mr. John Payne brought suit in Lancaster County against Christopher Ripham, whose wife used abusive language with respect to Mrs. Payne. Witnesses were Mrs. Martha Brice, wife of Mr. Thomas Brice, and Mary Arundell. Christopher Ripham was fined and his wife was ordered to make public apology to the Court. 5. From Book VIII , JOHN REED , 3 Jan. 1723 ;10 Mch. 1723. my four sons John , William , Clayter and Thomas ; dau. Mary Reed ; wife Jane and Giles Carter exors. 6.Katherine Clayter , 22 June 1720 ; 6 Oct. 1720 Son Thomas , dau. Jane Carter ; dau. Ann Goff and grandson Thomas Clayter exors. 7. John Collett , "of the City of Williamsburg" Will proved March 19 , 1749. Names wife Susanna Collett , Soloman Davis , son of John Davis , of James City Co. , Henry Bryan , son of Bridget Bryan ; John Carter and Thomas Carter , sons of John Carter , dec'd ; Benjamin Waller to have the residue of his estate. 7A. 1672 Land records Surry c, VA bk1 pg 393 - Charles Barham, Stephen Allen wit in denture of lease from William Hare and wife Mary, late wife of George Carter, dec to William Alderson on 3 Jan 1672. 1672 Surry Co., VA Bk2 pg10 - William Hare deeds 8 cattle in open court to Capt Charles Barham and Arthur Long as security for the orpans estate of George Carter, dec - 7 May 1672. 1673 Surry Co VA Bk2 pg25 - Inquisition before Capt Charles Barham High sheriff to determine mine value of land formerly in possession of Richar Blunt - 27 Apr 1673. 1673 Surry Co VA Bk2 pg27 - Inquisition on plantation now in possession of Marhew Swann sworn before Capt Charles Barham High sheriff to determin value - 26 May 1673. 1673 Surry Co VA Bk1671/90 pg36 - Charles Barham on Capt Baker's tithe list - 10 Jun 1673 (no list given in 1671/1672) 1673 Surry Co VA Bk2 pg 31 - Charles Barham, William Thompson, William Harwood wit indenture of William and Mary Hare to William Oldis - 2 Sep 1673 1673 Will records Surry Co VA Bk1671/84 pg36 - Will of George Watkins date 17 Sep 1673 probated 20 Sep 1673 desires to be buried in the Chancill of the Church of Lownes Creek as his predecessors have been and where they dwelt - name wife Elizabeth, Elizabeth Spencer gaddaughter and dua of my friend Capt Robert Spencer, cousin Charles Barham, son of my loving uncle capt Charles Barham, cusin Christopher Watkins of Whire Hart Court in Lone Lane London, to Church of Lownes Creek 1000lbs tobacco, for a silver lplate, loving uncle Capt Charles Barham l000lbs tobacco, John Price 300 acres next to Sunken Marsh Mill, William Newsom, friend William Wherwood, wife Elizabeth and uncle Capt Charles Barham are executirs, wit William Sherwood and Jennett J Davis (mark) see 27 Sep 1671 above. 1674 Will records Surry Co VA Bk2 pg51 - Probate granted Mrs Elizabeth Watkins, relict, and Capt Charles Barham on will of Capt George Watkins - 7 Apr 1674. 1674 Will records Surry Co VA Bk2 pg 63 - Charles Barham on Charles Barham's tithe list - 10 Jun 1674. 1674 Guardian accts Curry Co VA Bk2 pg63 - David Williams presents Capt Charles Barham and Robert Caufield as securities for estate of William Harris, orphan - 10 Jun 1674. 1674 Guardian accts Surry Co VA Bk1 pg6 - Upon perition of Elizabeth Watkins, widow, it is ordered that James Hugate orphan, remain with her until he becomes 21 - she presented Capt Barham security for performances of same condition - 10 Jun 1674. 1678 Order records Surry Co VA Bk1 pg 241 - the difference between William Edwards guardian to Elizabeth Carter and Charles Barham referred to next court - 4 Mar 1678. 7B. Carter, William in James City Co part later in Surry Co aged about 54 in 1653, according to his deposition; m (1) Avis Purtley; m (2) Ann Mathis; m (3) Alice Croxon, aged 55 in 1653, according to a deposition. William married all three before 1636, when he was granted headrights on them William Carter first appears in the records of James City County 1 March 1622/23. He with some other young men were brought to account for killing and eating a calf (Journal of the Council and Gen. Ct of VA, pp3-4). In 1624 he was single and living on James City Island. ca 1625/29 he married possibly two of his three wives. Either #1 Avis Turtley or #2 Ann Mathis was the one whom the court reprimanded in 1629 for calling "Cozen Gray's wife" a whoore" (Journals, pp 197-98). By 20 May 1636 he was married to his third wife Alice Croxon of London. He had died by 1655. George Carter + Mary Hare = Robert Crawford + Elizabeth Carter = Elizabeth Crawford + Thomas Newsom = Ann Newsom + Thomas Holt = Thomas Holt + Anne Arrington = Rebecca Holt + Thomas Read = John Read + Dicey T. Duke Alice Croxon married William Carter in England circa 1638. They went to the "Colonies" and settled in Surrey, Co., Virginia. William Carter William Carter , 700 acs. James Citty Co. , about 3 mi. from James River . , 20 May 1636 , p. 359 ; beg at a reedy swamp , butting Ely. upon same , Sly. into the Maine woods , & Wly. upon the rich neck otherwise upon Sunken Marsh , & ?ly. upon James Riv. 50 acs. for the per. adv. of his first Wife Avis Turtley , 50 acs. for the per. adv. of his second wife Ann Mathis & 50 acs. for the per. adv. of his now Wife Alice Croxon & 550 acs. for trans. of 11 servts :Wm. Antherson , Andrew Robinson , Rich. Cooke , Fr. Bick , Rich. Bick , Alice Watkins , Alice Johnson , Eliza. Johnson , Henry Snow , Nich. Burnett , Edward Bland , Note : Surrendered & renewed by Sir John Harvey , test : Thomas Cooke , Clr. * A note relative to the Crawford (Crayford) family was funished in 1895 by Solomon Buxton Williams, and is as follows: "William Carter of London, b. 1600, md. Alice Croxon of London. William died in Surry, VA in 1654. George Carter, son of William, had a daughter, Elizabeth, who md. Robert Crawford (Crayford). Carter Crawford, son of Robert, md. Sarah Swann, dau. of Matthew Swann, and had Carter Crawford, Jr., who md. Elizabeth Kearney, sister of Mary Kearney, who md. William Bennett, Jr. (son of the above). William Jr. died in Northampton in 1757, and Mary Kearney-Bennett then md. James Cary." She made her will in Surry in 1804. Mr. Williams also said that William Bennett was married twice, and that his first wife was Mary Hardy, This seems true as it is found that the Hardys were his neighbors in Isle of Wight, and that Matthew Fones, who remembered his daughter, Ann, also witnessed the will of Mary Hardy's father in 1694. Mr. Williams information was passed to him from his mother. Notes: James M. Creech (JMC), 1980 Revised MSS, "Creech Family", writes that Richard Creech was brought to America by William Carter and arrived in North America, by or before 1622, in James City County, Virginia. The Creech family was in England as early as 1197 and in Scotland as early as 1204. In Scotland they were of Fifeshire and owed allegiance to the MacDuffs. According to James M. Creech (JMC), Richard Creech was the first Creech to come to America from the Highlands of Scotland and sailed aboard the ship "Journeyman" with Captain William Carter in about 1622, before 1623. JMC must have had evidence, but we have not found it. In "Cavaliers and Pioneers", Nell M. Nugent, Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore, 1979, p. 42, states that William Carter was given 100 acres by the James City Company, 20 May 1636, from Patent Book I, Part 1, p. 359, being a neck of land near unto the head of Lower Chippokes Creeck (sic), East upon same, South upon the land of Robert Sheppard, North towards James River, for transfer of Michael Siler and Richard Crich (Creech). William Carter Edward Pettaway , 500 acs. Surry Co. , on S. side of James Riv. , on the head of Lower Chipoaks Cr. ,last of Aug. 1655 , p. 361 Being part of 1,000 acs. of William Carter's , Dec'd. , beg. at the main branch of the Reedy Swamp , to Mr. Pettaway's Spring , along William Carter's Line & c. Trans. of 10 pers: John Farly , Joyce Farly , Fra. Farly , Joseph Farly , William Workman , Saml. Hardy , James Mill , John Challace , Mary Morian , Tho. Lewis ; assigned by Peter Green . An immigrant from England, Robert Pittway was granted 200 acres on the Charles River in 1638 for the personal adventure of himself, his wife Mary, Edward, his son and Mary, his daughter. His son Edward Pettway married Elizabeth __________, the widow of William Carter, Jr. In 1655, Alice Carter, William's mother, granted Edward 500 acres that has belonged to her son. Between that date and 1690 many documents attest to the active part Edward took in the life of Southwarke Parish, Surry County. In 1668, a lease of land for 15 years is granted to George Corpe by Alyce Warrand to which she binds herself, her heirs and executors. But if Elizabeth Petway should die before the 15 years have passed, Alyce and her husband and heirs or assigns shall pay back the tobacco paid for the lease. This would seem to indicate that Alyce and Edward Warrand have use of the land, but it is owned by Elizabeth Petway and her heirs. This may be a hint to identifying the family of Elizabeth, Edward's wife. John Carter Samuel Huby & John Carter , 500 acs. surry co. , 25 Jan. 1655 , p. 15 ,(22) . On S. side of James Riv. , on the Ely. & Wly. sides of the Black water main branch towards Capt. Sheapards devdt. , beg. below sd. Sheapards Plantation , running to the cart path , over the bridge & c. over the Indian Path & c. Trans. of 10 pers : Eliz. Duber , Jno. Henry , Fra. Hossier (?) , Mary Holland , Dorothy Kew 7C. EDWARD WARREN. Wife GRACE CREED. Exor: Friend Nich Meriwether. 4 daughters-in-law wearing apparel. Jolindy to have first choice in estate after debts paid. Son-in-law Wm Creed. 15 Apr 1676/18 Apr 1676. Signed at James City. 2:114. William and Edward Warren. The latter in 1668 was of Laune Creek Parish, and had "tithables" in his family".in estate after debts paid. Son-in-law Wm Creed. 15 Apr 1676/18 Apr 1676. Signed at James City. 2:114. 18 Jan 1763.JAMES WARREN, SR, Amherst planter, to thos. Ray for 25 pds, 200 ac Mitcham River in Rich Cove.Wit: Bartholoma Ramsey, Edw Carter. WBBp74. Inv of sale of est of ELIZABEH WARREN mentions: Robert Goodloe, John Farish, JAMES WARRIN, Henry Goodloe, John Smith, Catherine Carter, John Page, Ellinor Graves, SAMUEL WARREN, HACKLEY WARREN, John Carter, & others. P24.Will of Hester Brantley. Legacy: Eldest dau Priscilla, clothes and side saddle. To dau Elizabeth, clothes, bible. If they die, sister, Elizabeth Joyner, to have Priscilla's part and sister, GRACE WARREN to have Elizabeth's part. My two sisters' children, Elizabeth Joyner and GRACE WARREN. Makes James Willson and James Pyland exors of estate. 28 Apr 1727/17 May 1727. Wit: Elizabeth Gray, Elizabeth Barlow.7:724. P1_6. GRACE WARREN, wife of EDWARD WARREN a gift to her grandchild & god-dau Grace Beckwith, orphan, also to Edward Oliver. If GRACE die to her sister Elizabeth. 7 7br? 1675 P302.20 May 1668. Edward Petway assigns to Mrs. Alyse Carter and George Carter his right in the land where Mrs. Carter lives, during the life of Elizabeth, wife of Edward Petway, except the fruit. Recorded 20 May 1668 at the request of EDWARD WARREN. Wit: Samuel Harris, Thos Flowers. Signed Edward Petway, Aylse Carter, Geo Carter. P302. 12 Mar 1667. Ind bet Mrs Aylse Carter & EDWARD WARREN for 2500 lbs of tob, land from the cart path from the Great Swamp to Chippoakes, formerly lot to Peter Adams, ad. Wm. Nusom's to Wm Harris, belonging to WM CARTER, late husband to Mrs. Carter, 200 ac. houses etc for 21 years.Wit: Geo Watkin, Gertrude Watkin. 1661. Jan. 25, (year 1660-1661, Old Syle), Alice Parke & Geo. Carter her sonn to Augustine Hunnicutt to farme lette for 99 years 400 acres of land on Lower Chippoles, 300 acres bounding East on land of Mr. Dunston SW & SE into main woods & NW upon land of Alice Parke & Geo. Carter, called by ye name of ye Ovens Mouth, 100 acres on the NW side of sd land and a small run of water that goes by Mr. Pettaways door and so directly upon a straight [line?] from the head thereof so far as said Parkes and Carters land goes, upon payment of one capon at Christmas each year for acknowledgement of the same. Signed Augustin Hunnicutt (signed with his signature). Wit. G. Watkins, Matthew Fownes. Recorded Feb. 26, 1683/4. [Note regarding this document: This will show that this property was given to Augustine Hunnicutt for love and affection and marrying Mary Carter, dau. of the earlier mentioned Wm. Carter as shown under Entry No 4, of this series of issues dated Oct. 14th and Oct. 21st, 1962. This is how Augustine Hunnicutt came into possession of land in Surry Co. VA. Alice Carter Parke (Parkes) was married first to Wm. Carter, then to Capt. Giles Parkes second, and Mary Carter and Geo. Carter (Lawyer) were children of Alice and Wm. Carter, along with Wm Carter Jr. who married Elizabeth, who married Edward Pettaway upon Wm Carter Jr.'s death. Mary Alice Carter Parke (Parkes) is the mother and Mary Carter is the daughter. Augustine Hunnicutt married Mary Carter, daughter of Wm. Carter and Mary Alice Carter (later Parke/Parkes). 7D. ROBERT CRAFFORD SR was born in 1660. He married ELIZABETH CARTER, daughter of GEORGE CARTER and MARY (--?--), in 1681 at Virginia. He married MARGARET (--?--) in 1690 at Surry, Virginia. He died after 16 Oct 1714 at Surry, Virginia. I. FRANCIS HOGWOOD SR married ELIZABETH CREED, daughter of RALPH CREED and GRACE (--?--), at Charles City, Virginia. He died before 18 May 1677 at Surry, Virginia. P89. Elizabeth, wife of Francis Hogwood, and her second husband a gift to Elizabeth Beckwith, orphan, she being godmother to said orphan, also to Edward Oliver. If orphan die or marry to go to GRACE BECKWITH, her sister.\ 7 7br, 1675. 7E. Richard Bennett ; of ye Upper Parish . Leg. son Richard ; son ____ land to be taken out of Mr. John Cofer's Patent of 1450 acres ; to Jane Cofer and her sons , Robert and John Cofer , the land where I now live which I bought of Mr. William Miller ; to Richard Cofer ; To Magdalen Cofer ; to my granddaughter Frances Mangum ; daughter Silvestra . Exx. , Jane Cofer and William Allen . Friends , John Carter and James Carter to see that my will is performed . D. March 30 , 1720 . R. May 23 , 1720 . Wit : John Carter , James Carter , William Allen , Sr Thomas Carter Thomas Carter : of the Lower Parish . Leg. sons James and Benjamin , a tract on the south side of the Nottaway River , adjoining George gurley and George Carter and William Edwards; son Samuel ; son William ; wife Elizabeth ; daughter Elizabeth ; daughter Ann . Wife , Extrx. D. November 10 1732 . R. July 26 , 1736 . Wit ; George Gurley , Augustine Hixson 7F. Will of Richard Bennett, Jr of Isle of Wight Co., Va. 1720 Named: Sons: Richard Bennett & James Bennett Also named: Jane Cofer & her children, Robert, John, Magdalen & Richard Cofer (relationship not stated) Grand daughter, Frances Mangum EXRS: Jane Cofer, William Allen Overseers: "Friends" John Carter & James Carter Wts: John Carter, James Carter, William Allen, Sr Estate appr'd. by Arthur Jones, Thomas Ward, William Bell Isle of Wight Co, Va deeds-1736-1741 TLC Gen., Miami, Fla DB5, P 85 Feb 5, 1736-7 from Magdalen Carter, Wid., and Martha, her dtr, of Bertie Pct, NC, to Alexr. Carter of Chowan Pct, NC for 3f, a plantation where Thomas Carter, dec'd, lived, b/b "the head of a Branch or Persons line, running along his line to a white oak, the grt. pocoson at the head of the Hole Br., Baker's line, a gum ,Cefils line, so along his line, the little poquoson, Hulls Br, John Mangum. The land contains abt 350 A, and is prt of a grtd tract formerly taken up by William Miles by the sd patent, which land Thomas Carter bought of Wm. Cook in 1669 by deed and in 1709 Thomas Carter, dec'd. left land in will to Magdalane, his wife, and Martha, his dtr, during their lives, and after their death to Alexander, his aforenamed son. " Signed: Magdalane Carter, her mark, Martha carter, her mark, Wit: Jno. Langston, Jr., James Carter, his mark, Sarah Floyd, her mark Rec'd. Feb 28, 1736 P 88, Mar 26, 1737 Alexander Carter of Chowan Pct, NC to Joseph Mangrum of Lower Parish of IOW- for 12 f, one certain plantation tract in the lower parish of IOW, b/b head of a small branch, Person's line tree, the grt pocoson, the head of the Hole Branch, Baker, Cafil, the Little Pocoson, Hulls Branch, John Mangrum, cont abt 350 ACand is part of a greater tract formerly taken up and patented by William Miles. No wts. Dec 19, 1744 Acctg. of Est of Thos. Carter, dec'd incls William Bennitt. Thomas Carter married ca 11 Aug 1673 Magdalen Moore, who was the daughter of George Moore. 9 Aug 1669 Thomas Carter first appears in Isle of Wight records when William Cooke and his wife Mary convey "to Thomas Carter Junr, son of Thomas Carter late of county" 400 a. Thomas Carter left his will in Isle of Wight County, Virginia 6 Feb 1710. Will proved 10 April 1710. Magdalen Carter along with her daughter Martha surrendered their rights in the property her husband left to her and her daughter to her son Alexander Carter 5 Feb 1737. 7G. GRAY FAMILY Capt William Gray was born about 1648 in Surry Co.VA. He died in 1719 in Surry Co, VA. He signed a will on 3 Jun 1719 in Surry Co. VA (proved 11-18- 1718) and left legacies to his sons: William, Robert, Joseph and Thomas GRAY To Gilbert, his son, and to daughter Mary Gray, Priscilla Gray and Faith RUFFIN. To Grandchildren: William Andrews, Elizabeth Edwards, William GRAY, and William RUFFIN. Son, Gilbert, was appointed Executor with Nichl. Maget, Robert Judkins, and Samuel Maget. Capt. Wm Gray married Elizabeth Jarrett (d/o Richard JARRETT) about 1681 in Surry Co, VA. Elizabeth died about 1714. Capt Wm Gray is believed to have been the son of Thomas GRAY and his 4th wife, Mary FOSTER (born around 1600 in England). Thomas GRAY was born in 1593 in England, emigrated to VA at the age of 15 (1608) and died in James City, VA in 1658. NEWSOM FAMILY Descendants of William Newsom http://home.midsouth.rr.com/genealogy/wmnewsom.htm Surry County Will BK 7 p. 545 15 Dec 1723 probated 15 July 1724 NEWSUM, JOHN Leg: 1) son WILLIAM NEWSUM, my land and plantation, I now live on 2) son JOEL NEWSUM 2 negros when he comes to 18 3) wife, Sarah: 2 negroes and remainder of my estate to my wife and all my children. Sons, Wm and Joel to be of age at 18 yrs to receive their estate. 4) brother, William NEWSUM to sell one Negro and divide the amount between my wife and children. WILLIAM NEWSUM and CARTER CRAFFORD overseers of will. Witnesses: Wm NEWSUM Wm HOLT NEWSUM, JOHN - Est by Sarah Ruffin Ex 16 Feb 1725 signed by Joseph ALLEN John NEWSUM ***Notes*** Elizabeth was a daughter of Robert Crawford(1660 England-1714 SurryCo) and his wife Elizabeth CARTER (1655-1704) Marriage: 1 Nov 1684 Surry Co. Elizabeth was sole heir of her grandparents, Alice and William CARTER, and her (Elizabeth Carter's) parents were, Mary and George CARTER. Wm Carter had a land grant 21 May 1638. This land passed to Carter Crawford, grandson of Mary and George Carter and brother of Elizabeth. Joel Newsum was a witness for deeds of sale where William Ruffin and wife, Sarah, sell land he inherited to his brothers, Ethelred and Robert in 1738. vii. William BENNETT was born in 1690. He died in 1765. The first mention of Willam Bennett is found in the will of Matthew Fones, probated in Isle of Wight in 1704. Fones leaves a legacy to "Ann, daughter of William Bennett," and there does not appear to be any other contemporary William Bennett of that time and locality. Two of the witnesses to this will were Thomas and George Woods. Thomas is the same man who in 1669, deeded land to Richard Bennett "of Blackwater." Woods made his will in Isle of Wight in 1716. On the 9th of January, 1706-1707, Robert Lawrence, "son and heir of Robert Lawrence, deceased, sells to Robert Crawford of Lawne's Creek Parish, Surry, 150 acres of land granted to my father 28 September, 1643." This land lay next to the land of the widow, Alice Bennett, and the deed of his son Robert, Jr., was endorsed thus, "This day being the 8th of April, 1706, William Bennett has given peaceable possession of these premises to Robert Lawrence of Isle of Wight in the presence of these witnesses, Carter Crawford, William Brantley." This Robert Crawford (Crayford) married Elizabeth, daughter of George Carter, John and James Carter witnessed the will of Richard Bennett, Jr., in 1720.* GRAY LAND, WAS OWNED BY WILLIAM CARTER, WHO OPERATED A FERRY BETWEEN CARTER'S WHARF ( NOW SCOTLAND ) AND JAMESTOWN ISLAND. 67 1-4 Nov 1684 SY D&WBk 3 p1 Robert Ruffin of the same 50a (part of a patent of William Carter 18 May 1638) 242 14 Jun 1678 VPB 6 p650 Robt Ruffin & Wm Newsam 850a Surry County Descendants of Thomas Gray He was a cousin of William Cater b 1600, another early settler of Surry for in 1629 Carter's wife was reprimanded by the court for slandering her cousin Gray's wife p 197 He was a cousin of William Carter as Carter's wife was reprimanded by the court in 1629 for slandering his cousin Gray wife Rebecca p 197 Thomas Gray (p 19) Land patents indicate the following: 550 A south of the James River patented, of which 100 A was due him " as an ancient planter at or before the time of Sir Thomas Dale; 50 A for his first wife Anis Gray, 50 A for is now wife Rebecca Gray and 350 A for the transportation of his two sons, Thomas and William and 5 other persons whose names are given (Nugent p 31). Thomas Gates gave 57 A of land to Thomas Gray's children, William and Joan Gray (Colonial Records of VA p 43). Thomas Graye and wife, Margaret, plus Jone age 6 and William 3 are listed in The Original List of Persons of Quality in 1623 (Hotten p 176) and again in 1624 Thomas Graye wife, Margaret and Jone Graye, and William Graye (228 Hotten's). Page 233 Virginia Colonial Abstracts, vols. 8-9, Essex Wills and Deeds, includes the will of Tobias Ingram of St. Ann's Parish, Essex County, VA, written 1713/14 and proved 1714, naming sons Tobias and Thomas, and wife Martha. The Diary of Robert Rose by Fell, 1977, mentions Thomas Ingram of Essex County, who married Martha Gray. Ingram was an indentured servant of Humphrey Booth of Old Rappahannock County, VA, who was freed two months early. Martha was the daughter of William Gray. Thomas and Martha's sons, Tobias and Thomas Ingram, inherited Gray land. 1787 Surry County, Virginia Tax List B CARTER, William: self CARTER, Mourning: self, not tithable CARTER, Richard: Mourning Carter, 16-21 yrs old 541. Edward Morth, Decr. 16, 1637. 100 acres. In Smith's fort Creek, thence &c, another marsh to the Northward commonly called or known by the name of Erasmus Carter's neck. 572. William Carter, May 21, 1638. 1000 acres. About 3 miles from James River, thence &c into the Bay tree neck. The records indicate that Thomas Stamps rather quickly became a holder of large amounts of land. He operated a mill on Lawnes Creek. His chief crop appears to have been tobacco, as on at least two occasions, he was appointed a viewer of tobacco. "An act of Assembly 1639, men of experience and in dignity for the careful viewing of each man's crop of tobacco from Grindham's Hill and both sides of the lower Chippohec Creek: Mr. Thomas Stampe, Stephen Webb and Erasmus Carter." A Thomas Carter is mentioned on the 1625 list, and is recorded as an ancient planter (a distinction described later) who was in Virginia before 1624. He owned 150 acres of land in Archers Hope Creek, a few miles upstream from the previous mentioned John Carter. Evidence now shows that this Thomas Carter was likely the father of CPT Thomas Carter and the brother (or possibly father) of John Carter of Corotoman. There is no evidence to suggest that he was ever a headright. This Thomas Carter, "Ye Ancient Planter," is my 9th great grandfather (provided he is the father of CPT Thomas Carter Sr). Two other Carters are recorded in the 1624/25 Muster of Virginia. A William who was living at James Island, and Erasmus, who came in the ship 'George' in 1621. Erasmus had a small grant of land on the south bank of the James River, now the site of the Pipsico Boy Scout reservation in Surry County. He possibly belonged to the same Carters as Francis (and therefore James and John) and it is unknown if he left any descendants. To put these years in perspective, the ship 'Mayflower' did not sail until the year 1633. William Carter, born probably around 1600 in England, was granted two tracts of land in May 1636 in Surry County. One was 700 acres three miles south of the James River between the head of Lower Chippokes Creek and the Sunken Marsh, now known as College Run. The second grant was for 100 acres in the area of modern-day California Crossroads. On the west of his tract was his neighbor Stephen Webb, who appeared as a witness in June 1638 along with John Carter (of Corotoman?) in the case of the 'Elizabeth' (an English ship attacked and taken by eleven Spanish ships - John was taken to Spain and held until released to London along with the other passengers). William had at least two sons, William Jr. and George. Upon his death, his estate was split up, part of it being granted to Samuel Huby and John Carter of Corotoman. Some of his descendants include Dr. James Carter of Williamsburg during the 1700's and Dr. Thomas Carter of the Revolution. There are many Carters in the U.S. today who trace their ancestry back to William of Surry. STEPHEN WEBB, 150 acs. James Citty Co., 18 Sept. 1636, p. 386. At the Lower Chippoecks Cr. neare upon a mile from the fore river, N. upon a Sw, towards sd. river, E. upon sd. Cr., S. upon land of William Carter & W. upon Sunken Marsh. Trans. of 3 pers: Richard Tarling, Georg Toulson, Walter Lest. Note: This pattent renewed by sd. Webb wherein hee hath put a pattent bearing date the second of March 1638 for 250 acres & added to them 100 acs. more. Test: Samll. Abbott, Clr Early Surry Roads and Precincts for their maintenance. By Dennis Hudgins 17th century travel in Surry County was primarily by way of old Indian paths, Horse paths, Blands path, various cart paths, the College path [to the mill on the Lower Sunken Marsh, later known as the College Run], various foot paths, various mill paths [i.e. Weir Neck Mill Path] and, of course, paths to the many early houses such as the path to the house of Mr. John Byrd [Oct 1690]. The first roads in Surry County included one near upper Chippokes Creek [Jun 1669], the road to Mr. Win Edwards [Sep 16781, the road from Augustine Hunicutts to Sunken Marsh mill [Apr 16851, a road on Arthur Jordan's land over Stoney Runn Branch [Apr 1681], Blackwater Road [May 16921 & the Main Road [near Southwark Church, Apr 1692]. The Virginia Colonial Records Project includes references to a William Duke, merchant, in a list of exports from the Port of London. Duke shipped goods in the Recovery, John Wood master, in 1674.1 Wm. Duke ind.; 400 ells nar. Ger. llinen, per Peter Causton, 2 June last; 18 ells linen per William Jarrett; 3 June last; 2 pos. lockrams per William Berry, 16 April last; 75 ells Vittry canvas per David Conyard, 15 April last; late etc. dat. 8 Sept. The individuals for whom Duke was shipping have not been specifically identified. However, the Jarrett family owned land near the Sunken Marsh Path in Lawnes Creek Parish, Surry Co, VA, near William Newsum, Robert Ruffin, William Harris, William Gray, William Carter, and Matthew Swan.2 WILLIAM RUFFIN SR was born in 1688 at Surry, Virginia. He married FAITH GRAY, daughter of WILLIAM GRAY SR and ELIZABETH JARRETT, in 1707 at Surry, Virginia. He married SARAH CRAFFORD, daughter of ROBERT CRAFFORD SR and ELIZABETH CARTER, after 15 Dec 1723 at Surry, Virginia. He died circa 1738 at Bertie, North Carolina. LOCKEY - COLLIER - CARY. Edward Lockey, of York county, Va., was a brother of John Lockey, grocer of London, and of "Elizabeth Friend als. Lockey", whose daughter, True, was wife in 1667 to Richard Walton, citizen and merchant of London. Edward Lockey married Elizabeth, widow of John Hansford, and died s.p. about 1667. He left his property to his cousin Isaac Collier, Jun., and to Mary and Anne Lockey, daughters of his nephew Edward Lockey, deced. If Isaac Collier, Jun., should die without issue, his share was to go to Francis Carter, the son of William Carter, and if Francis be dead or unheard of, then to Judith Lockey, sister of Mary and Anne. In 1671 Isaac Collier, Jun., being dead, and said Carter not turning up, the general court adjudged Isaac's share to Henry Cary, who had married Judith Lockey, excepting the land which which was adjudged "to the brother of said Isaac Collier". Mr. John Myhill married Mary Lockey, and was ordered December 7, 1668, to pay 310 pds. of tobacco to Dr. Francis Haddon for physick and attendance ad- ministered to Mary's uncle, Mr. Edward Lockey. - York County Records. 8. Robert Pannil (Pannill or Pannel), 16 March , 1716 - 3 April , 1717. Money in hands of Mr. William Dawkins , merchant in London , to the poor people of Sepulchre parish ; my wife's brother in London , Mr. Henry Williamson , his sister Elizabeth and his sister Jane ; god-daughter Barbara , daughter of WILLIAM CARTER. Legacy to Elinor Carter , to Will Carter , god-daughter Barbara ye daughter of Samuel Kerchevall , god-son Robert Strother , David Jones , son of Lewis Jones ,Robert Taylor , god-daughter Mary Tutt , Gifts to the church of Hanover parish. Residue to friends Francis Slaughter , Sen. , and Samuel Wharton executors. Witness Simon Miller &c. (my notes have Mary Tutt as daughter to William Underwood and wife to Richard Tutt. 9. The Wil of Edward Wilmoth I, Edward Wilmoth , being at this time very weak in body but perfect of menory. Imprimis. I do by these presents make my beloved wife Annis Wilmoth , my full & whole Executrix of all my goods and chattels in Virginia or elsewhere , particularly I give unto my wife af'd four Milk Cows , a steer, and a Heifer that is on Lawns Creek side , and a young yearling Bull. Also I give unto my son John Wilmoth a cow calf. Also if any of these children die before they come to age it is my will the said cattle shall come to the survivor. Also the plantation that we are upon I give unto my wife and all my Household Stuff & movables. Also I intreat John jackson & George Coboraft to be my Overseers for the performance of my last Will and Testament , being a true Act and Deed of Mine own. Witness my hand this 15th day of February , 1647. Signed Edward Wilmoth. , Test: John Jackson , John Carter. 10. 15 Apr. 1656 Lancaster Co., Virginia (Record Book No. 2, 1637-1640): p. 25. John Carter of Rappahannock gives "my two children John and Elizabeth my ten negroes named x x x" Wit: Wm. Underwood, THO. BRISTOE. Ack. 15 Apl. 1656. Rec. 12 June 1656. (Fleet I, p. 105) p. 165) Petition of George Carter, Jr. to have JOHN BRISCOE and MARY BRISCOE his wife executors of William Carter, decd., to make an account of the estate. (Hopkins, p. 229). (p. 137) Deed of William Carter and his wife Dorcas Carter to JOHN BRISTOW. (p. 137) George Carter against JOHN BRISTOE and his wife MARY BRISTOE. (Hopkins, p. 227). James Meacham against MARY BRISTOW, executrix of William Carter, decd. (Hopkins, p. 237). JOHN BRISTOW was born ca. 1649, in England; died in 1716, in Middlesex Co., Virginia; married (1st) MICHAL NICHOLS, daughter of JOHN NICHOLS, and, after her death, (2nd) MARY (GOODLOE) CARTER, widow of William Carter and daughter of George and Mary Goodloe, 8 January 1711, in Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co., Virginia. 11. [p.466] Precinct No. 14 shall be known by the name of Onicks's precinct, commencing at Moores Bridge, thence the right hand fork to the top of the hill in the Holly swamp, also from the said Moores Bridge the left hand fork to Obadiah Pylands Plantation: that William Carter be appointed Surveyor of the same, that the male labouring Tithables belonging to the said William Carter, Henry Moring, William Cocks junior John Slade, William Hart, (son of Hartwell) Thomas Turner, Mourning Carter, Hannah Warren, Jesse Holloway, Job Holloway, Lazarus Holloway, James Barlow, Samuel Millington, Patience Ingram, and Joel Thompson do severally attend the said Surveyor and that he keep the said road in lawful repair. 12. PATENTS GRANTED, ETC., 1626. (1) Warosquoiacke Plantation contayneing downe ward's from Hog Island xiiijteen miles by the River side, in which are these patents following, vizt.: John Carter, 100 acres, Christopher Daniel, 100, Adam Dixson, 100, John Berry, 100, Thomas Winter, 100 By Pattent. John Pollington, 600 Thomas Poole, 100, Anthony Barham, (2) Anthony Barham was member of House of Burgesses for Mulberry Island, March, 1629-'30. An abstract of his will has been published in the New England Historical and Genealogical Register. Among other legatees are his mother Bennett, and brother-in-law, Richard Bennett. Charles Barham was justice of Surry county about 1674. See Virginia Magazine, Vol. III, p. 278. * Name: William Carter , Sr. 1 * Sex: M * Birth: 1600 in London, England * Death: BEF AUG 1655 in Surry County, Virginia * Note:From Boddie, Isle of Wight County, Virginia Page 305. "William Carter of London, born 1600, married Alice Croxon of London. William died in Surry in 1654." From Boddie, Virginia Historical Genealogies Page 295 William Carter grandfather of Elizabeth Carter the wife of Robert Crafford appeared before the Council and General Court on March 01, 1622/23 and several times thereafter. On May 20, 1636 he patented 700 acres in James City, 50 acres being due for his personal adventure of his first wife, Avis Turtley, 50 for his second wife Anne Mathis, and 50 for his third wife Alice Croxton. This and later patents totaled 1000 acres. William Carter had land that was next to that of Major Robert Sheppard. Virginia Land Patent Book Book 1, part 1, page 359 Dated 20 May 1636 William Carter 700 acres James City County about 3 miles from the James River beginning at a reedy swamp, butting Easterly upon the same, Southerly into the main woods, and Westerly upon the Rich Neck and Sunken Marsh and Northerly upon the James River. 50 acres for the personal adventure of his first wife Avis Turtley, 50 acres for the personal adventure of his second wife Ann Mathis, and 50 acres for the personal adventure of his now wife Alice Croxon and 550 acres for the transportation of 11 servants: William Anderson, Andrew Robinson, Richard Cooke, Frank Bick, Richard Bick, Alice Watkins, Alice Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Henry Snow, Nicholas Burnett, Edward Bland. Note: Surrendered and renewed by Sir John Harvey In a deposition made in Surry County, Virginia 02 May 1654, William Carter stated he was 54 years of age and that his wife Alice Croxon was aged 55. From the Carters of Virginia by Noel Currer-Briggs, 1979, Phillimore Publishing Company, page 12-13. William Carter of Surry County WILLIAM CARTER was granted two tracts, both dated 20 May 1636 in Surry County. The first was for 700 acres three miles south of the James River between the head of Lower Chippokes Creek and the Sunken Marsh, now known as College Run. The second grant, of 100 acres, adjoined the first and the land of Robert Sheppard. The probable location of this land was to the west of Bacons Castle and the ruins of Lawnes Creek (or Southwark) Church, to the south of the modern Route 10 in the neighbourhood of California Cross roads. It was bounded in the east by the head waters of Lower Chippokes Creek. On thee west of this tract his neighbour was Stephen Webb, who in the 23 years between 1635 and 1658 amassed a tract of 3,500 acres. As "Stephen Webb of James City in Virginia, planter aged 39" he appeared as a witness in June 1638 along with John Carter of Corotoman in the case of the Elizabeth, about which more will be said below. He lost three servants in the incident and sustained damage of L450. He was a man of a substance and paid for his own passage to the Colony some time before June 1635, the year of his first grant. William Carter was probably born in 1600; thus he was of proximately the same age as his neighbour Stephen Webb; he died during the summer of 1655. He had three wives - Avis Turtley, Ann Mathis, and Alice Croxon who survived him. He is recorded as a servant living in Jamestown Island in the 1624/5 Muster, but does not appear in the one of 1623/4 or in Sir Francis Wyatt's return of landowners in 1625. He had at least two children, William Jr., the exact date of whose death is unknown but it was between August and November 1655; and George, who was probably born early in 1639 and who died in 1671. William Jr., was born about 1634 or 1635 and was the son of one of the first two wives. After his death, his estate was split up, part of it being granted to Samuel Huby and John Carter of Corotoman jointly. The precise identity of William has not yet been established, but the Virginia evidence strongly suggests kinship with John Carter of Corotoman and Thomas Carter of Isle of Wight County. The above evidence clearly shows that William Carter was related to John Carter of Carotoman who was the father of Robert 'King' Carter. Marriage 1 Avis Turtleyb: in London, England o Married: ABT 1624 Children 1. William Carter , Jr. b: ABT 1624 in Surry County, Virginia Marriage 2 Anne Mathisb: in London, England o Married: 1626 Marriage 3 Alice Croxonb: 1599 in London, England o Married: BEF 1634 in Surry County, Virginia Children 1. *George Carter b: 1638 in Surry County, Virginia Sources: 1. Title: Southern Col. Families, Vol. 2, page 122, Hamlin.

  
  

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