Henry Jackson Bennett

Notes:

Buried:
He was buried at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Ringgold, Virginia.

William married Martha Elizabeth Dodson about 1895. Martha (daughter of Henry Joel Dodson and Tabitha Elizabeth Jennings) was born on 1 Jan 1877 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 7 Mar 1972 in Ringgold, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Ringgold, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Martha Elizabeth Bennett

Other Events and Attributes:

• Milit-Serv: 1863

Notes:

Milit-Serv:
He was a private in the 38th Virginia Infantry, Armistead Brigade, Picketts Division.

Died:
THE DANVILLE REGISTER, Danville, Va., Tue., Feb. 22, 1910, p. 2, col.2 [edited]. Mr. C. Dots Bennett, a Confederate veteran and for many years a widely known resident of this county, died yesterday at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Charles L. Wilson, on North Main street, after a long illness. Death was due to kidney trouble. Mr. Bennett was sixty-eight years of age and a member of Company A, Thirty-eighth Virginia volunteers, under command of Capt. Daniel Townes, and was severely wounded between the eyes at the battle of Gettysburg. He was the commander of the Confederate Veterans Camp, of Ringgold, Va.. Mr. Bennett enjoyed the esteem and confidence of a large circle of friends. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Sallie Bennett, and the following children: Messrs. William, Penny, Sam and Thomas Bennett, Mrs. Nannie B. Weston, all of this county, and three sisters, Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Slayton and Mrs. Tex, of this county. The funeral services will be conducted at Ringgold this (Tuesday) afternoon. Interment will be made in the family burying grounds. (http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.henry/4113/mb.ashx)

Charles married Sarah Brim Shapard on 22 Dec 1868 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Sarah (daughter of Phillip Pendleton Shapard and Parthenia Dodson) was born on 8 Mar 1846 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 1 Jan 1922; was buried in Bennett Family Cemetery, Ringgold, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
BENNETT, Charles D., age 25, single, occ Farmer, s/o Jessee L. and Nancy Bennett to Sarah B. Shapard, age 19, single, d/o Pendleton P. and Parthenia Shapard. 22 December 1868. Married by W.R. McDonald.

Henry married Tabitha Elizabeth Jennings on 11 Mar 1874 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Tabitha (daughter of Byrd Thomas Jennings and Martha S. Brightwell) was born on 11 Oct 1851 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 01 Dec 1884 in Ringgold, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Clark Family Cemetery, Ringgold, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Tabitha Elizabeth Dodson

Notes:

Family Bible of Jesse Lewis Bennett and Nancy Bennett

The Testament of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
J.B. Lippincott & Company, 1858

On Page labeled Births

Jesse L. Bennett and Nancy Bennett (written in upper right corner)

Oct. 3, 1860
William D. Bennett
was born September
the 10 1828

Mary.. H.. Bennett
was born December
the 13 1829

Lark E. Bennett
was born November
the 21 1831

John N. Bennett
was born April
the 27 1833

Judith A. Bennett
was born March
the 1 1835

Joel L. Bennett
was born March
the 8 1837

Thomas C. Bennett
was born April
the 8 1839

Charles D. Bennett
was born October
the 14 1840

Henrietta ? Bennett
was born June
the 12 1842

Jesse.. L..Bennett
was born October
the 21 1844

Nannie C. Bennett
was born December
the 31 1846

Martha E. Bennett
was born August
the 2 1848

Liticia N. Bennett
was born July the
20 1850

Taxanar N. Bennett
was born August
the 19 1852
the last

On bottom right corner was written

J.L.B.
When this you see
remember me.
On page labeled Marriages

Nancy Bennett was
born December the 12 1810

Mary Jiles was
born June 1815

Transcriber's Notes:

The date Oct. 3, 1860 on the page labeled 'Births' appears to be the date that the information was recorded in the Bible. The bible is dated 1858, which is after the last recorded birth. The handwriting was the same throughout indicating that all information was recorded at one time. It is likely that Jesse and Nancy purchased the Bible about October 3, 1860 and recorded family births at that time.

This bible record was transcribed by David E. Bennett on June 9, 2000. The bible was in the possession of Sam G. Bennett, grandson of Jesse L. Bennett. Sam Bennett related that he found the Bible in a trunk in his home, which was purchased by Jesse Lewis Bennett in 1847.

Family Bible of Jesse Lewis Bennett and Nancy Bennett

The Testament of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
J.B. Lippincott & Company, 1858

On Page labeled Births

Jesse L. Bennett and Nancy Bennett (written in upper right corner)

Oct. 3, 1860
William D. Bennett
was born September
the 10 1828

Mary.. H.. Bennett
was born December
the 13 1829

Lark E. Bennett
was born November
the 21 1831

John N. Bennett
was born April
the 27 1833

Judith A. Bennett
was born March
the 1 1835

Joel L. Bennett
was born March
the 8 1837

Thomas C. Bennett
was born April
the 8 1839

Charles D. Bennett
was born October
the 14 1840

Henrietta ? Bennett
was born June
the 12 1842

Jesse.. L..Bennett
was born October
the 21 1844

Nannie C. Bennett
was born December
the 31 1846

Martha E. Bennett
was born August
the 2 1848

Liticia N. Bennett
was born July the
20 1850

Taxanar N. Bennett
was born August
the 19 1852
the last

On bottom right corner was written

J.L.B.
When this you see
remember me.
On page labeled Marriages

Nancy Bennett was
born December the 12 1810

Mary Jiles was
born June 1815

Transcriber's Notes:

The date Oct. 3, 1860 on the page labeled 'Births' appears to be the date that the information was recorded in the Bible. The bible is dated 1858, which is after the last recorded birth. The handwriting was the same throughout indicating that all information was recorded at one time. It is likely that Jesse and Nancy purchased the Bible about October 3, 1860 and recorded family births at that time.

This bible record was transcribed by David E. Bennett on June 9, 2000. The bible was in the possession of Sam G. Bennett, grandson of Jesse L. Bennett. Sam Bennett related that he found the Bible in a trunk in his home, which was purchased by Jesse Lewis Bennett in 1847.

Jesse married Nancy G Lyon. Nancy (daughter of Judith Hill) was born on 12 Dec 1810; died on 19 Jun 1887 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Bennett-Lewis Cemetery, Keeling, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Nancy G. Bennett

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 29 Mar 1879, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Will:
Pittsylvania County to wit:
I Philip P. Shepard, Sr. of the County of Pittsylvania and State of Virginia being advanced in age but of sound mind and disposing memory do make and Constitute this my last will and testament in manner following to wit: First it is my will and desire that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid first out of any assets of which I may possess. Second I give to my son John W. Shepard and to my three daughters Elizabeth B. Shepard, Clementine P. Shepard and Eliza A. Shepard respepectively one bed and bedding. Thirdly I give and bequeath to my beloved wife during her life or so long as she remains my widow, all of the property both real and personal of which I may die possessed, after the payment of my just debts as abovve mentioned and I hereby authorize her to give to any of the heirs of my body any portion of my estate during her life provided and equal share thereof shall be given to all my children hereafter named. Fourthly, It is my will and desire that my beloved wife Parthenia L. Shepard shall have full control of all my estate during her life and shall have perfect right to consume so much of all the rents and profits accruing there therefrom as may be necessary for her comfort and support, t together with either or all of my daughters who may remain unmarried and remain with her after my diseased [sic]. Fifthly it is my will and desire that after the death of my wife Parthenia L. Shepard all of my estate both real and personal which may then exist and not consumed shall be sold at public auction and proceeds accruing from said sale to be divided equally between all the heirs of my body after taken in consideration the amount of advancements made to them respectively durining my life as well as during the lifetime of my said wife. Sixthly. It is my will and desire that after all the existing debts of the firm of P. P. Shepard, Sr. shall be fully paid and settled up that my son P. P. Shepard, Jr. shall be entitleled to one half of all the goods that may then remain on hand. Seventh. Having the utmost confidence in the integrity of my beloved wife Parthenia L. Shepard, I do hereby constitute and appoint her my Executrix to this my last will and testamennt and do most respectfully request the Judge of the County Court to permit her to qualify without giving any security. In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand to this my will dated 29" day of March 1879 in the presence of the undersigned as witnesses to the same.

Philip P. Shapard, Sr.
Witnesses
Stephen H. Townes, William W. Boothe
At a County Court held for Pittsylvania county on the 19" day of January 1880. The last will and testament of P.P. Shapard, Sr. was proven by the oaths of Stephen H. Townes and William W. Boothe the two subscribing witnesses thereto and is ordedered to be recorded. And on the motion of Parthenia L. Shapard the Executrix therein named, who made oath and entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of eight thousand dollars conditioned according to law, certificate is granted her for obtaining probate of said will in due form, the testator requesting the Court not to require security of the said Executrix.
Teste
W. B. Shepherd, Clerk

Contributed by Maribeth Lesley McNaull

Died:
Philip's tombstone gives his date of death as 6 Dec 1880. This appears to be incorrect. The 1880 census, enumerated on 25 June 1880 shows Parthenia Shepard as a widow. Also, his will was proven on 19 Jan 1880.

Pittsylvania County, Virginia Will Book 3:241-242,Written: 29 Mar 1879, Proved: 19 Jan 1880

Phillip married Parthenia Dodson on 6 Dec 1841 in , Halifax, Virginia, USA. Parthenia (daughter of Elijah Dodson and Sarah Ferrell) was born on 02 May 1823; died on 12 Feb 1896. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Parthenia Shapard

Notes:

1880 Census of Pittsylvania Co., VA
Dan River Township, Page 239C
Porthina L. Shepard, age 57 w/ children John W., 36, Elizabeth R., 29, Clementine, 23, and Eliza A., 20
Census shows both parents of Porthina were born in VA.

Notes:

Died:
The register of death shows that Felix Dodson died in October, 1876. The day is not legible.

Felix married Elizabeth Margaret Ferguson on 22 Oct 1850 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Henry H. Ferguson and Elizabeth Millner) was born on 07 Apr 1828 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 11 Dec 1917 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Clark Family Cemetery, Ringgold, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Elizabeth Margaret Dodson

Notes:

He appears in the 1850 and 1860 Census of Pittsylvania Co. His occupation is farmer and wheelright. Living with them in 1860 are: Siboan Gardner, 57 VA, Baptist Clergyman; Mary F. Gardner, 23, Va, teacher; Jane Earp, 54, VA; Elizabeth Earp, 50, VA.

Byrd married Martha S. Brightwell on 09 Oct 1839 in , Caswell, North Carolina, USA. Martha (daughter of Jason Brightwell and Jane G. Poindexter) was born on 15 Jun 1824 in , , Virginia, USA; died on 17 Jul 1859 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Martha S. Jennings

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1820, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Christened:
On April the 24th 1763 John Bennett, son of John Bennett, was received into the care of the Broad Run Baptist Church.

Census:
His household contained 2 males under 10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male over 45, 3 females under 10, 2 females 10-16, 2 females 16-26, and 1 female 26-45.

John married Mary Lewis on 12 Mar 1795 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Mary (daughter of Mary Ann) was born about 1760; died after 14 Dec 1850; was buried in Bennett-Lewis Cemetery, Keeling, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Mary Bennett

Other Events and Attributes:

• Event-Misc: 12 Dec 1809, , Amherst, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Event-Misc:
Lyon, Judith, nCe Judith Hill.
1809. Dec. 12. A 962. Divorce from her husband, Alexander Lyon. He spent estate left petitioner by her father, William Hill, went to North Carolina in 1795, married one Polly Smith, lived with her five or six years, had three children by her, anand having expended her estate, abandoned her. Petitioner has since heard of him in various parts of the United States and understands that he has been several times married. Petitioner has lately inherited an estate from her mother, which estate is forfeitable if she lives with her husband again. She understands that he will attempt to seize her negroes if possible. Affidavit of Polly Smith accompanying. Rejected.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1820, , Halifax, Virginia, USA
• Census: 1830, , Halifax, Virginia, USA
• Census: 1840, , Halifax, Virginia, USA
• Census: 1850, , Halifax, Virginia, USA

Notes:

The Death Certicate for John S. Shepard shows the relation of the informant as 'Carpenter'. Although I have a copy of a certified death certificate, this is obviously an error. The online 'Death Records Indexing Project' at the Library of Virginia shows the relation of the informant as 'son'. Source of information: Halifax County, 1857, page 27, line 29.

Shapard, William to Thomas Shapard & Francis Royster. "convey and transfer to John Shapard, son of the said William Shapard, one Negro boy named Abram & to Robert Shapard, son also of the said William Shapard one Negro boy named Dick as their own absolute right & property of which Negroes the said William is now possesses..." Children of William were Samuel, Mildred, William, Elizabeth, Royster, James, Lewis, Thomas, Mary, John, Anne, Barnett & Robert. (DIT-1807, pp. 49-51, book T)

Census:
1 male under 10, 1 male 26-45, 3 females under 10, 1 female 26-45

Census:
1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 10-15, 2 females 15-20, and 1 female 50-60

Census:
1 male 20-30, 1 male 30-40, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 15-20 and 1 female 50-60

John married Elizabeth Vass on 15 Oct 1808 in , Person, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Elizabeth Shapard

Elijah married Sarah Ferrell on 27 Oct 1817 in , Halifax, Virginia, USA. Sarah (daughter of William Ferrell) was born in , , Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Sarah Dodson

Notes:

Census:
Two children, Charles D. Dodson and Sarah S. Dodson appear in the household of Elijah Dodson in the 1850 census. These children are too young to be children of Elijah. Their relationship to Elijah is unkown to me.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 27 Nov 1844, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Buried:
Believed to be buried under the 2 unmarked stones at cemetery center.

Joel married Nancy G. Clark on 20 Nov 1822 in , Lunenburg, Virginia, USA. Nancy was born in 1800 in , , Virginia, USA; died on 18 Oct 1858 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Clark Family Cemetery, Ringgold, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Nancy G. Dodson
• Census: 1850, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Married:
Marriage bond was dated 7 Oct 1822.

Henry married Elizabeth Millner on 23 Nov 1821 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Elizabeth Ferguson

Notes:

Mrs. Nora Jenn1ngs Rawls. The acknowledged leader in literary circles of her community, Mrs. Nora Jennings Rawls has also been active in religious, educational and civic work, and has interested herself generally in the life of Dawson Springs, always to the betterment of the subjects or problems which enlist her attention. She is a native of Caldwell County, Kentucky, born on the old Jennings farm, eight miles east of Princeton, August 5, 1868, a daughter of J. A. and Susanna (Mitchell) Jennings.

The Jennings family originated in Ireland, and the original American ancestor emigrated from that country some time previous to the War of the Revolution, settling in the Colony of Virginia. Meredith Jennings, the grandfather of Mrs. Rawls, was born in Virginia, in 1780, and became a pioneer at Belleview, Kentucky, removing a short time thereafter to Caldwell County, where he followed the vocation of a mechanic. In the evening of life he and his wife, Tabitha, moved to Missouri, where they spent their declining years with their children, the grandfather dying near Calhoun, that state, in 1870, at the advanced age of ninety years. J. A. Jennings, the father of Mrs. Rawls, was born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, in 1833, and when twelve years of age was taken by his parents to the locality of Belleview, Kentucky, and a short time later to Caldwell County. There, in the community of Princeton, J. A. Jennings, or Dudley Jennings, as he was always known, grew to mananhood and was married. Following his marriage he removed to a farm eight miles east of Princeton, where he carried on farming operations for many years and added to his income through his skill as a natural mechanic. In 1895 he went to Southeast Missouri, where he purchased land in the vicinity of Harvel, but eventually came back to Kentucky, and spent his last years with his children at Princeton, where his death occurred April .2, 1911. He was a democrat in politics, and for many years served efficiently as a magistrate in Caldwell County. He was a member of the Baptist Church and supported its movements liberally, and until the death of his wife held various lay offices in the church. Mr. Jennings married Susanna Mitchell, who was born October 15, 1828, in Caldwell County, Kentucky, and died on the home farm November 6, 1890.

Thomas Mitchell, the great-grandfather of Mrs. Rawls, was born in England in 1752 and immigrated to America in 1773, settling in North Carolina. During the early days of the War of the Revolution he joined the American Army and served throughout the struggle for the winnnig of American independence, taking part, among others, in the battles of King's Mountain and Cowpens. His wife, Amelia Beryman, was a French Huguenot, and they were married in North Carolina, in which state they lived during the remainder of their lives. Cato Mitchell, son of Thomas Mitchell and grandfather of Mrs. Rawls, was born in North Carolina and died on the old home farm eight miles east of Princeton, Caldwell County, before the birth of his granddaughter. He served in the War of 1812, being

stationed at Fort Okrakoke under the command of Captain Pugh, and later became a pioneer of Caldwell County, where he passed the later years of his life. Cato Mitchell married Martha Nichols, daughter of Nathaniel and Susanna (Ward) Nichols, who died on the farm mentioned at the age of thirty-three years.

The children of J. A. and Susanna (Mitchell) Jennings were: Martha Byrd, born February 8, 1860, who died at Henderson, Kentucky, in 1898, the wife of F. L Grubbs, a hotel clerk now in Texas; Florence, born June 6, 1862, the widow of Robert Parker Nabb, formerly a prosperous agriculturist of Caldwell County and Todd County, Mrs. Nabb now being a resident of Dawson Springs; Nora, who is now Mrs. Rawls; Tula. born June 3, 1870, who died at Liberty, Texas, in 1910, as the wife of Thomas Sells, now an oil operator in Texas; and Delia, who died at the age of four years.

The advantages of careful home training on the farm and good educational opportunities were granted Nora Jennings as she grew to womanhood. After attending the graded and high schools of Paducah she pursued a course at Clinton (Kentucky) Collegege, and then became a teacher in the rural schools of Caldwell County, her educational work extending over a period of six years. She was married June 4, 1889, near Princeton, to Wylie Bell Rawls, who was born near Springfield. Tennessee, July 9, 1861, but reared and educated in Christian County, Kentucky. Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Rawls lived in Christian County, where Mr. Rawls was a farmer and tobacconist until 1898. when they went to Trigg County, Mr. Rawls following the same vocations there, at Wallonia. In 1907 he became a tobacconist at Princeton, which was the family home until 1915, when he and Mrs. Rawls went to Hopkinsville. In 1919 they again changed their place of residence, this time to Dawson Springgs, where Mr. Rawls has since been a successful merchant and dealer in tobacco. He is a republican in politics, and has interested himself in the affairs of the various communities in which he has resided, having been a member of the school board at Princeton for several years. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he served as a steward, and has always been an active supporter of the church.

The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Rawls are as follows: Charlie Hinkle, born April 21, 1890, at Friendship. Kentucky, entered the United States service during the World war and was used as a fireman on the Illinois Central Railroad, and since the close of the war has been a resident of Dawson Springs, although covering the State of Missouri as a traveling salesman for the Mueller & Carter Company of St. Louis, Missouri: Grace Lucille, born June 20, 1892, at Scottsburg, Kentucky, the wife of Bowen Garfield Grenfell, of Dawson Springs, an evangelistical singer who was born and reared in Wales; Dudley Bell, born May 9, 1895, in Christian County, who enlisted in the United State? Navy in June, 1918, was sent to the Great Lakes NaNaval Training Station, and thence to Norfolk, where he was mustered out of the service in January, 1919, since which time he has covered the State of Mississippi as a traveling salesman for the Mueller & Carter Company, men's furnishings, of St. Louis; Byrdie Florence, born May 20, 1898, at Wallonia, Trigg County, who resides at Dawson Springs with her parents; and Robert Mitchell, born at Princeton, Caldwell County, February 14, 1909, who is attending the public schools.

Mrs. Rawls was reared in the faith of the Baptist Church, but now affiliates with the Methodist Episcopal Church and takes an active and leading part in the work of that body, being so active therein as to be known as something of a local preachcher. An interested and helpful member of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, she has lectured in behalf of the cause of prohibition at various places. Mrs. Rawls is also possessed of marked literary talent and has been a frequent contributoor to the local press of both prose and poetry. She is the author of the well-known poem "Coming Home to Mother," which at the time of its publication rreated quite a considerable amount of favorable comment. Likewise it was her pen that produced the poem "Why?" which was originally written as a tribute to the late Mark Hanna at the time of his death, but which has been frequently used in subsequent political campaigns. Mrs. Rawls has numerous warm and sincere friends at Dawson Springs, as she has also in the other communities in which she has made her home.

Meredith Jennings, Ensign, Virginia Militia, War of 1812. Act of 55-160-WT. 67157

June 21, 1856 Meredith Jennings, aged 69 years, resident of Madison County, Tennessee, filed application for Bounty Land under provisions of Act of 3 March 1855. He declared he was Ensign in the Co. commanded by Captain Nat. Terry in the Regt. of Va. Militia commanded by Col. Greenhill, War of 1812; that he was drafted in "Pytsylvania" Co. about the 1st day of September 1814 for 3 months, and that he continued in actual service for 3 months and was honorably discharded at Elliott's Mills, date not remembered. Wit: R. T. McKnight, J. B. Hetton, residents of Madison County, Tennessee, before Stephen Syfert, J. P.

June 21, 1856: John M. Morrill of Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee forwarded to the Pension Office the application of Meredith Jennings and requested that the Warrant be sent to himself if granted.

December 2, 1856 The Third Auditor's Office reported that Meredith Jennings served in Capt. N. Terry's Co. of Va. Militia from the 1 through the 17th of September, 1814.

June 11, 1857 Warrant No. 67157 for 100 acres was issued Meredith Jennings (National Archv.: Bounty Land File).

February 3, 1844 Jane Jennings, daughter of Meredith, 3 Feb., 1844 & T. Phillip Hodnett Marriage Book Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

Meredith married Tabitha Mustain on 14 Dec 1807 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Tabitha (daughter of Jesse Mustain and Jane "Jenny" Goode) was born in Jan 1790 in Gretna, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in Feb 1850 in Calhoun, Henry, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Tabitha Jennings

Jason married Jane G. Poindexter on 21 Apr 1817 in , Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA. Jane was born between 1800 and 1810. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Jane G. Brightwell
• Census: 1840, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Notes:

The 1859 register of death in Pittsylvania County, Virginia identifies Martha Jenning's mother as J. G. Brightwell. In the 1840 census of Pittsylvania County, page 142 we find Jane G. Brightwell listed on the same page as Meredith Jennings. Since Martha Brightwell married a son of Meredith Jennings, I conclude that Jane G. Brightwell is the mother of Martha.

Census:
Her household included 1 female 10-15, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 20-30 and 1 female 40-50

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 4 Dec 1762, , Fauquier, Virginia, USA
• Census: 1782, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
• Will: 11 Nov 1782, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Fauquier County Court, 26th of May 1763

"We present David Thomas, Thomas Dodson, Abraham Dodson, Elisha Dodson, Joseph Dodson, Edmund Hayes, Peter Cornwell, Obed Cornwell, Alexander Higgins, & (William Davis on the Biskett Mountain), John Davis, William Carter, Timothy Stamps, John Stamps, William Stamps, Mary Stamps, John Bennett, Fortunatus Dodson, Joshua Owen, Joshua Dodson, John Creel, Rawleigh Dodson, Samuel Bailey, William Shirley, William Young, Joseph Owens, Joshua Scurlock, Edward Hughes, John Cundiff, Anthony Seale, James Shackleford, Henry Hampton, John Shirley, Joseph Morrison, Benjamin Edwards, Anthony Morgan & George Bell of Hamilton Parish for absenting themselves from their Parish Church within this six months last past."

Census:
Alexander Lee, Thomas Bennett and John Bennett, Sr appear in order on the 1782 census list taken by John Dix in the District of Capt. John Wynn and Capt. John Walters. Alexander Lee is listed with 4 white persons in his household, Thomas Bennett with 4 white persons and John Bennett with 6 white persons. None of the three have any slaves listed.

Will:
This will was proved on 18 July 1791. The record indicates it was further proved on 20 Feb 1797 and ordered to be recorded. This last date may not be accurate. The will was recorded in Deeds & Wills Book 9 covering the years 1791-1794. If it was recorded in 1797, as the document says, it would have been in Book 10 which covers the years 1794-1797. I believe it likely that the date the will was recorded was 1792. An examination of the wills recorded immediately before and after this one would reveal whether or not this suspicion is true. Furthermore, an inventory of the estate was submitted to the courts on 5 Mar 1792 further reinforcing the idea that the proving of the will was in February 1792.

John Bennett, Last Will and Testament
Pittsylvania Co., Va
Deeds and Wills 9, Page 28

In the name of God Amen I John Bennett of the County of Pittsylvania and the State of Virginia planter being very sick and weak in body, but of perfect mind and memory thanks be given unto God. Calling to mind the mortallity of my body, and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make & ordain this my last Will and Testament, that is to say

Died:
In a 1794 deed from Robert Maddin to Samuel Walker, John Bennett, deceased, is identified as an adjoining property owner. (DB 8, p. 489) It is likely that John died in 1785 or 1786. John was present in the 1785 tax list of Pittsylvania County. He was absent from the 1786 land tax list and every year thereafter. In 1787 Elizabeth, John's wife, was listed as head of household on the tax list. Since only single women and widows were included on the list, it appears that John had died before 1787. His absence from the land tax list of 1786 suggests that he died sometime after the 1785 tax list was recorded.

In a 1794 deed from Robert Maddin to Samuel Walker, John Bennett, deceased, is identified as an adjoining property owner. (DB 8, p. 489) It is likely that John died in 1785 or 1786. John was present in the 1785 tax list of Pittsylvania County. He was absent from the 1786 land tax list and every year thereafter. In 1787 Elizabeth, John's wife, was listed as head of household on the tax list. Since only single women and widows were included on the list, it appears that John had died before 1787. His absence from the land tax list of 1786 suggests that he died sometime after the 1785 tax list was recorded.

John married Elizabeth Dodson about 1749. Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas Dodson, Jr. and Elizabeth Rose) was born on 27 May 1732 in North Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Elizabeth Bennett

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Mary Lewis

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: William Shepherd
• Census: 1784, , Cumberland, Virginia, USA
• Court Order: May 1790, , Granville, North Carolina, USA

Notes:

Prior to his death, William Shapard placed all of his property in trust with Thomas Shapard and Francis Royster. The trustees were to provide for the care of William Shapard during his lifetime and then to distribute property and proceeds from the sale of the property among the children of William Shapard who are all named in the deed of trust. The children of William Shapard were Samuel Shapard, Mildred Shapard, William Shapard, Elizabeth Royster, James Shapard, William Lewis Shapard, Thomas Shapard, Mary Shapard, John L Shapard, Anne Shapard, Barnett Shapard, and Robert Shapard were children of said William Shapard, February 2, 1807 [Granville County, NC Deed Book T, p. 49]

Census:
William Shapard appears on the 1784 census of Cumberland County, Virginia with 11 white souls, 1 dwelling house, and 3 other buildings.

Court Order:
May Court 1790 with Barnet Pulliam, Thomas Owen, John Brodie as presiding justices. John Degraffenreid, orphan of Baker Degraffenreid, bound to William Shepherd until 21 years old to learn carpentry and house joiner. William Degraffenreid, orphan of Baker Degraffenreid, bound to William Shapard until 21 years old.

Died:
On 5 Jun 1807, Thomas Shapard and Francis Royster, trustees of the estate of William Shapard, sold land to John Shapard.

William married Mary Booker on Yes, date unknown. Mary (daughter of James Booker and Elizabeth Hubbard) was born about 1756 in , Essex, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Mary Shapard

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Between 1780 and 1781, Harrisburg, Granville, North Carolina, USA; In 1781, [P] served as a commisary in Harrisburg, Granville County, North Carolina.
• Tax List: 1790, , Caswell, North Carolina, USA
• Census: 1820, , Halifax, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Philip Vass, in a deposition given in 1816, stated that he was administrator of the estate of Ewen Clements in 1774. He must have been at least 21 at this time giving 1753 as the latest possible birthdate.

The 1769 tuition of Philip Vass at Robertson

Friday, 20th October, 1780. Ordered that the Following be made out and sent Colonel Burton:

Sir:

The Board, with the utmost Impatience, are desirous of hearing from you how you have managed the County Commissioners, what provisions you have collected and Waggons procured. We have not had any account from you since your appointment as toatters.

The great Exigencies of the Army demand immediate supplies, which must be had at every hazard and Event, otherwise the Consequences will be fatal to this Country. Much is therefore depending on your Exertions, having under your care two largcts abounding with all kinds of Necessaries, which by this time we are of opinion might have been here had the Commissioners done their duty and full attention been paid this Service.

Mr. Vass, the Commissioner of Granville, hath behaved with great Remissness of duty, as almost every one in the Counties below you, except Warren. Nothing they have done as yet; they must be superceded for Negligence, and assistants be app by you to immediately purchase, impress or otherwise procure provisions at this critical Juncture, should they continue remiss. The Army march next Monday, and scarce anything here to support them. Beef must be had and drove here with the utmost dispatch, as also eight Waggons to carry the Baggage. The Board flatter themselves, from your zeal for your Country, that nothing will be wanting in you to carry the above into Effect.

Saturday, 4th November, 1780. Ordered that the following be made out and sent Mr. Phillip Vass, County Commissioner, Granville:

Sir:

The last Supplies of Cattle and Wheat from Granville have given the Board great satisfaction as to the activity of its County Commissioner. We wish the Commissioners of some of the other Counties were equally industrious; however, we know thrces of Granville are great as to provision supplies, and we flatter ourselves what you have done is only an Earnest of your future Exertions. You'll inform us what further prospect you have of Cattle and Wheat. The Time of salting Beef and Pork will soon arrive, to which we must pay the closest attention.

Tuesday, 24th October, 1780. Received a Letter from Philip Vass, Commissioner Granville, relative to his department. Filed No. 53.

Tuesday, 31st October, 1780. Received a Letter from Philip Vass, County Commissioner Granville. Filed No. 64.

Sunday, 12th November, 1780. An Order for Twenty-five Bushels Salt given in favour of Philip Vass, County Commissioner, Granville.

Tuesday, 6th February, 1781.
Resolved that Phillip Vass, commissioner of Granville county, do retain for the use of the State, all the hogs now in his possession by order of the Board of War, and claimed by Mr. Taylor and others, giving the owners certificates for the same agreeable to law.
Ordered, that the above Resolve, with the following message, be sent the Commons:

Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen:
We send for concurrence a Resolve relative to a number of hogs impressed by Phillip Vass, of Granville county,

Wednesday, 12 May, 1784. Resolved, That the Comptroller settle the accounts of issues with Philip Vass, late County Commissioner in Granville to the end that this State may have credit with the United States for such Issues.

Tax List:
Philip Vass appears in the Caswell County, North Carolina Tax list in 1790.

Census:
1 male 18-26, 1 male over 45, 1 female 16-26, 2 female 26-45, 1 female over 45, 8 male slaves under 14, 4 male slaves 14-26, 1 male slave over 45, 9 female slaves under 14, 6 female slaves 14-26, 5 female slaves 26-45.

All the children of Philip Vass can be accounted for in the 1820 census. James P. Vass is enumerated in his own household. Daughters Elizabeth and Mary are married by this date and are listed in their husband's household. That leaves one son, Philip E., and three daughters, Ann, Apphia, and Sarah L. who are all still living in their father's household.

Philip married Elizabeth Webb. Elizabeth (daughter of James Webb and Mary Edmunson) was born on 30 Jun 1754. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Elizabeth Vass

Notes:

PHILIP VASS' wife was Elizabeth Webb. In Tyler's Quarterly for Oct, 1927, p. 136 is a copy of the will of Mrs. Mary Webb which mentions, among her other children, ELIZABETH VASS.

The will of Mary Webb (neeMary Edmunson)was proved in Granville County, NC in the court of Feb. Term 1795. It mentioned the following children: James Webb, John Webb, William Webb, Mary Smith, and ELIZABETH VASS.

James Webb of Essex County, VA (1705-1771) m. Mary Edmonson and had issue: William d. young; James Jr. (1734-1773) m. Mary Smith d/o Francis Smith; Mary d. young; John I. d. young; Mary (1740-1827) m. Samuel Smith of NC; John II. d. young; William m. Frances Young 1771 Essex County, VA; John III. (1747-1826) m. Amy Booker 1772; Thomas who d. abroad 1783 unmarried and the benefactor of the children of James and MarySmith Webb; ELIZABETH who m(1) PHILIP VASS, m(2) Thomas Shepard/Shepherd. This from a published Webb family genealogoy.

James Gray b. 1756 Essex County, VA d. 1833 Todd Co KY m. Lucy Webb b. 1761 Essex County, VA d. 1824

Lucy Webb was d/o James Webb Jr. 1734-1773 and Mary Smith whose children included: Francis Webb (1759-1811)m. Frances Walker, cousin; Lucy Webb (1761-1824) m. James Gray, Jr; James Webb of Essex and King and Queen counties m. Dorothy throckmorton c. 1790; Mary/Polly Webb m. Albion Throckmorton; Dr.William Smith Webb b. 1760s Essex County, VA d. 1845 Clark Co. KY m(1) Sarah Rousie, m(2) Priscilla Brown, m(3) Susan Q.Lough; George Webb m. Patsy Layne 1790s; and Jane Meriwether Webb d. 1828, m. William F. Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co. VA bond 20 Jul 1789.

The chancery records of Caroline County, VA mention a suit of FrancisWebb, James and Lucy Gray, James Webb et al. vs. Rawleigh Colston. The abstract from the order books of Caroline: Francis Webb, James Grayand Lucy Gray his wife, James Webb, Albion Throckmorton and Mary Throckmorton his wife, William Webb and William F. Tunstall and Jane Tunstall his wife which Francis, James, William and George Webb are sons ofJames Webb (who was a brother of Thomas Webb dec'd) and legatees of the said Thomas Webb and which Lucy, Mary and Jane are daughters of thesaid James Webb last mentioned and legatees of the said Thomas Webb, William and John Webb brothers and legatees of the said Thomas Webb, Samuel Smith and Mary Smith his wife and PHILIP VASS and ELIZABETH VASShs wife which Mary and Elizabeth are sisters and legatees of the saidThomas Webb and Overton Cosby also a legatee of the said Thomas Webb against Rawleigh Colston admin. of Thomas Webb and surviving partner of Webb and Colston. 12 Mar 1796.

From records of Granville Countyl,NC:

May 9, 1786. Frances Webb, Samuel and Mary Smith, ELIZABETH VOSS--deposition made as to dispute over certain negroes which were property ofJames Webb dec'd of Essex County, VA, Nov 26, 1779, willed him by certain persons; the above parties deposse that her father, James Webb, said on his death bed that he wished Hannah, a negro slave, to go with Samuel and Mary Smith to NC to their home there because Hannah was thenbig with child and he thought wise his daughter Mary take her then toheher home since she had been willed to her and ELIZABETH VOSS further sayeth that she often heard Mary Webb, widow of James Webb, her brother, who wrote the will, say it was an omission in his will and he oftenworried about it, but said that if he outlived her mother, to whom the negro and her increase had been lent for her lifetime, he would make his sister Mary Smith a right to the negro Hannah and her increase.Sworn to before John Young, J.P.

May 6, 1786. Frances Webb of Essex County, VA deposes that Samuel Webb and wife Mary of Granville Co. NC agree that the deposition of MaryWebb, ELIZABETH VOSS, William Webb and John Webb of NC and Elizabeth Bohannon of VA may be taken at any time although I may be absent, relative to the dispute and claim which I set up as heir at law of my grandfather James Webb, dec'd, to 3 negroes now in possession of Samuel and Mary Smith of Carolina. Wts: James Smith, M. Hunt.

Mary Webb, widow of James Webb, Sr., dec'd, of Essex County, VA, age 75, deposes that her husband on his death bed, being visited by his daughter Mary and her husband Samuel Smith of NC, said he wished Mary totake negro Hannah home with her that she might raise some negroes from her as she said Mary was young and could better care for the children than the said Mary Webb, the mother, who was old and unable to carefor them. Deposed before Thomas Owen July 30, 1787.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 25 May 1832

Notes:

Will:
Caleb Dodson left a will dated 25 May 1832 and proved 23 Jan 1837.

Caleb married Elizabeth Petty in 1772. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Elizabeth Dodson

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 29 Dec 1849

Joshua married Ann Shelton on 21 Sep 1779 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Ann (daughter of Charles Shelton and Ann) died in 1831. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Ann Dodson

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Will Books of Pittsylvania County, Virginia:
"In the name of God. Amen. I William Ferguson of the county of Pittsylvania and state of Virginia being old and infirm, but of sound sense and memory do make and ordain this my last will and testament revoking all others that I may have made.
"Item 1. It is my wish that my Executor hereinafter named shall sell the tract of land on which I live also my negro slaves, also all the the [sic] property which I may possess at my death (saving only such as I shall in this my will specially give away) at twelve months credit, and dispose of the proceeds of such sales as I shall herein and hereafter direct.
"Item 2. It is my wish and desire that my Executor hereafter named pay over to my daughter Elizabeth B. Owen the proceeds of fifty acres of the tract of the land on which I live after the sale as above named, that is the sum paid her shall be in the same proportion to the proceeds of the amount of the sale of the land, as fifty acres bears to the whole number of acres in the tract of land on which I live. I also give to my daughter Elizabeth B. Owen on milch cow of her choice, one pair of sheets, two counterpanes, bolsters, one pair of pillows with cases also one weavers loom, one ## ##, one clock ## and one ##, ## of her own work. I give her six cotton counterpains and three figured blankets and four ##, also a black walnut case and bottles and one large pine chest.
"Item 3. It is my wish and desire that my Executor herafter named shall pay off all debts due by me also all sums that may ## in carrying into office this my last will and testament and delivering the property and money devised to my daughter Elizabeth B. Owen as also the property divised to my granddaughter Nancy S. Gardner. That the said Executor shall divide the remainder of the proceeds of the sales of my estate both real and personal into six equal parts and that he my said Executor pay over to Henry H. Ferguson my son, on sixty part of said net proceeds; to my son Billington Ferguson one other sixth part of said net proceeds; to the children of my deceased daughter Nancy Ferguson (who married Littleberry Gardner; to wit: Caroline Gardner who married Macy [?] Glasgow, Sarah Gardner, who married John Brightwell; Mary Ann Gardner and Nancy S. Gardner, I wish my Executor hereafter named to pay to the above named four grandchildren one other sixth part of the proceeds of the sales of my estate. But should either of the above named grandchildren die without an heir lawfully begotten of her body then and in that case the portion of my estate paid over to such decedant is to be divided equally among those of the said four grandchildren that may at the time be living. To the children of my son James Fercuson deceased, it is my wish that my Executor hereafter named shall pay over to them one other sixth part of my estate. To my son Creed H. Ferguson it is my wish that my Executor hereafter named pay over one other sixth part of the net proceeds of my estate. To my daughter Elizabeth B. Owen it is my wish that my Executor hereafter named pay over one other sixth part of the net proceeds of my estate.
"It is my wish and desire that George P. Keeser do carry into effect this my last will and testament. Given under my hand and seal this seventh day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundreed and fifty. William Ferguson. His mark.

In the presence of Macy [?] Lewis, William A. Ferguson, Henry R. Shelton. At a county court held for the county of Pittsylvania on the 16th day of July 1855. The last will and Testament of William Ferguson decd, was proved by Macy Lewis and Henry R. Shelton, two of the subscribing witnesses thereto, to be the act and deed of the testator and was so to be recorded. And on the motion of George P. Kusee [?] the executor of said will named and made oath and ## Garpley [?] White, [?] Anderson and Richard M. Kirby as his ## entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of fourth thousand ## according to ##, certificate is granted him for obtaining probate of said will.
## ##

Printed source DEATHS OF PITTSYLVANIA CO, VIRGINIA, lists "FERGUSON, William. Wife Sally (decea)/ Pitts. Co. b.Halifax/old age and dropsy by Creed H. Ferguson, son. Age 85"

PITTSYLVANIA ACCOUNTS BOOKS: Book 21, pp. 154-55. WILLIAM FERGUSON ESTATE.
In compiance with an order of the county court of Pittsylvania to the undersigned directed we met at the residence of the late William Ferguson on the 28th September 1855 and appraised the following property belonging to the estate of the said Ferguson.
5 hogs $20. 1 Sow and 8 Pigs $5.50/100 4 Shoats $4. 29.50
1 cow and calf $10. 1 no horn cow and calf $12. 22.00
1 bull yearling $3.00 3.00
The tract of Land the said Fergusonlived on at the time of
his death, 196 1/2 acres 2 $3 50/100 per acre 687.70
[Total] 742.20
And on 20th November following the undersigned met at the same place named above and appraised the balance of the said decedats [sic] estate.
2 Hilling Hoes 30c, 3 axes 50c, 1 Hilling & and Grubbing Hoe 30 1.10 [total]
1 axe $1, 1 cuting machine 2.50, 1 cockle serve $2, augars 25c 3.70
5 Barrels & Runlet [?] 70c, 1 Tub 25c, 1 plow & Swingletree 1.50 2.50
1 Shovel plow & coulter 75c, 1 set plow gear $1.00 1.75
[New page--p. 155]
Butter Pots 75c, 2 2gallon jugs 75c, 2 ditto 70 c 2.20
1 Churn & --- Tub 25c; 1 Iron Pot 75c, 1 Brass skillet 25c 1.20
1 Pot rack, pot hooks, boiler 50c; 1 --- & Skillet 70c 1.20
1 piece --- Leather $1.50. 1 Auger & Saw 20 c 1.70
1 Candle Stick & Candle Moulds 50c, 1 plater [?] and a
tin dish 25c .70
1 ---, 1 Funnel & 1 tin cup 75c 1 stick trap 12 1/2c ?
1 None [?], Razor, Strap and Shaving box 25c .70
Amount carried to second page 759.22 1/2
Amount brought from 1st page $759.22 1/2 759.22 1/2
1 Parcel Knives & forks 50c, 1 tray and Silver 50 1.00
1 prs Steelyards 30c, 1 Lot Earthenware $1 1.30
1 Coffee Mill. Hammer, candle Moulds, Bucket 20 .20
1 parcel Books 12 1/xc, 1 Table 20c, 1 cupboard 70c 1.12 1/2
1 Shot Gun $3, 1 Pot & Pot hooks 12 1/2c, 1 Grind Stone 20c 3.37 1/2
1 cupboard $1, 1 chest 50c, 1 Walnut Table $2 3.00
1 Bed Blanket $3, 1 Bureau $4, 6 chairs $1.50 8.50
1 Looking Glass 20c, 1 lot corn Shucks $3.20 3.40
1 ---crop of Tobacco $40, 1 --- Straw 50c, 2 Iron Wedges 50 40.00
1 Negro Woman Karkas $100, 1 ditto ditto Jane $750 850.00
1 piece Stack Fodder $1, 2 stack blade fodder $8 9.00
1 piece Stack oats $2, 3 whole stacks oats @ $10 32.00
1 Bed $3, Bed Cloathing [sic] $6, 1 Weavers Loom $3 12.00
1 Flax Wheel $1 1 clock reel $1, 1 Flax Hackle $1 3.00
6 Counterpains $10, 3 Figured Blankets $12 22.00
4 Bed quilts $5, 1 walnutcase $4.50 9.50
1 Pine chest $3, 1 Feather Bed $7 10.00
1775.22 1/2
10 Barrels Corn 3 25/100$ 32.50
1807.72 1/2
We the undersigned find the estate of the deecd [sic] to amount to eighteen hundred and seven dollars and seventy two and a half cents.
Macy Lewis, Henry R. Shelton, Commell [?] Hall
At a county court helf for the county of Pittsylvania on the 18th day of February 1856 The foregoing Inventory and appraisement was returned and ordered to be recorded. Teste S. Scruggs Clrk

PITTSYLVANIA CO. ACCOUNTS CURRENT BOOK 22, pp. 234-35. The estate of William Ferguson.

The Estate of William Ferguson Decd In a/c with George P Kelsee his Executor
1855
Nov 20 To cash paid John Allen for making coffin 8.00
" " " Danville Republicn for printing ad 1.00
1856
July 16 To balance due Exor as pr credit 9.00
Sep 28 By amt of sales of property due this day sold in}
accordance with Testators will } cr 900.32 1/2
Oct 15 To cash pd tax a/c 16.47
Nov. 20 By amt of sale of property due this day pr a/c }
of sales recorded in clks office } cr 1213.70

Dec 16 To " Jameson Corbin for surveying land 4.50
" " " " Daniel Coleman Jr for two days }
Services as auctioneer of Sale } 7.50
" " " " Clks tickets 7.18
1857
Jany 17 " " " Joseph E. Anderson Store a/c for 1855 4.14
Feb 10 " " " Dr. William Barkedale Medical a/c for1854 9.43
" " " " " Same Medical a/c for 1853 19.73
" 12 " " " Elizabeth B. Owen the amt: of her a/c 16.92
" " " " " Same the amt: of her a/c 40.88
" 27 " " " Nimrod Ferguson in full of bond }
and interest on same } 69.83
" " " " " James Ferguson the amt of his a/c 3.80
" " " " " Henry Shelton the amt of his a/c 1.75
" " " Interest on balance from July 16th 18
Sep 28 1856 .11
" " " 5 pr ct: comms: on $900.32 1/2 the amt. }
Sale due Sep 28th 1856. } 45.02
Forwarded 256.26
D The Estate of William Ferguson Decd In a/c with Principal & Interest

1857
Feb. 27 To amount brought over 256.26
" " " 5 pr ct comms. on $1213.70 the amt of sales due}
Nov. 20th 1856 60.68
" " Balance due Estate from Exor 1797.08 1/2

Book 22, p. 484: The Estate of William Ferguson deceased.
1857
April 21 To cash paid land tax 3.97
" " " Do paid tax a/c for 1855 7.93
May 15 " paid William G. Banks comm. for settling former a/c 2.25
May 28 Cash paid Levi Hall blacksmiths a/c for 1854 9.35
" " Cash paid Same his a/c for 1855 4.27
June 19 Cash paid Colly & Richardsons account 3.00
" " Cash paid Elizabeth Owen in full of the proceeds } 212.50
of 40 acres of land devised her by the will of Testator}
Aug. 17 Cash paid taxes for 1857 10.04
" " This much retained to pay expenses of this a/c 8.00
" " Balance due Estate 1555.63
1857 [total] 1797.08
Aug. 17 1/6 of $1535.63 to H. H. Ferguson 255.93
" " " " " to Billington Ferguson 255.93
Page 485 (Credits) . . . .
Page 485 ends 1857 Aug 17 By balance due Estate 1535.63

Page 486
1/6 of Do to Nancy Gardners children 255.93
1/6 of Do Jas Fergusons children 255.93
1/6 of Do Creed H. Ferguson 255.93
1/6 of Do Elizabeth B. Owen 255.93
for fraction .05
1555.63

1857 Do Henry H. Ferguson 1 Legatee of William Ferguson
June 18 To cash paid Legatee 263.40
.... [Continues with same sum paid to Billington Ferguson, Creed H. Ferguson, Elizabeth Owen]...
1857
June 19 To the children of Nancy Gardner Legatees of William
To cash paid Mary A. Cole formerly Mary A. Gardner 65.75
" " cash paid Jane C. Glassgow wife of Nacy Glasgow 65.75
" " cash paid Sarah E. Brightwell 65.75
" " Do paid Nancy S. Gardner 65.75
[total] 263.00
....
To the county court of Pittsl county--Your commissioner reports to the court that on the 20th day of July 1857 George P. Keesee Executor of William Ferguson exhibited before him a statement of all the money which he had received disbursed or become chargeable with as Executor aforesaid together with his vouchers for such disbursement from the date of his last settlement up to the said 20th day of July 1857. That the commissioner included the said Executor in the list of fiduciaries whose accounts were before him for settlement which list was posted at the front door of the court house of said county on the first day of July court last and on the date of this report ten days having elapsed since the said account was mentioned in said list made up and completed the foregoing account of the said George P. Keesee as ...

William married Sarah Ferrell on 12 Dec 1796 in , Halifax, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Sarah Ferguson

Williamson married Sarah Noel on 24 Jan 1792 in , Bedford, Virginia, USA. Sarah (daughter of Cornelius Noel and Sarah) was born before 1771. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Sarah Millner

Notes:

Birth:
She signed a certificate for her marriage bond stating that she was of age in 1792.

Other Events and Attributes:

• POA: 1787, , Halifax, Virginia, USA

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

Robert married Susanna. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Jennings