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Shelton Andrews Sours

Male 1906 - 1952  (45 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Shelton Andrews Sours was born on 16 Jul 1906 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (son of John Michal Sowers and Annie Martha Aaron); died on 4 Jul 1952 in Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1910, Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1920, East Spencer, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1950, Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Michal Sowers was born on 24 Jun 1876 in , Davie, North Carolina, USA; died on 15 May 1929 in Spencer, Rowan, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1910, Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1913, Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1920, East Spencer, Rowan, North Carolina, USA

    John married Annie Martha Aaron. Annie (daughter of Asa Isaac Aaron and Letitia Missouri Motley) was born in Aug 1887 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 20 May 1959 in Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; was buried in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Annie Martha Aaron was born in Aug 1887 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (daughter of Asa Isaac Aaron and Letitia Missouri Motley); died on 20 May 1959 in Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; was buried in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1900, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1913, Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1920, East Spencer, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1950, Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA

    Children:
    1. 1. Shelton Andrews Sours was born on 16 Jul 1906 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 4 Jul 1952 in Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Asa Isaac Aaron was born on 17 Jul 1850 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (son of Zachariah Aaron and Martha Ann Nuckols); died on 11 Nov 1927 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1860, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1920, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Asa married Letitia Missouri Motley on 22 Oct 1874 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Letitia (daughter of Daniel Edward Motley and Mary Elizabeth Parsons) was born on 24 Jun 1852 in Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 22 Jan 1923 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Letitia Missouri Motley was born on 24 Jun 1852 in Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (daughter of Daniel Edward Motley and Mary Elizabeth Parsons); died on 22 Jan 1923 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1860, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1920, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Children:
    1. Walter Averett Aaron was born on 12 Aug 1875 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 14 Jan 1957 in Spencer, Rowan, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA.
    2. 3. Annie Martha Aaron was born in Aug 1887 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 20 May 1959 in Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA; was buried in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Daniel Edward MotleyDaniel Edward Motley was born on 29 May 1818 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (son of Joseph Motley and Mary Polley Jones); died on 17 Feb 1899 in Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Feb 1899 in Chatham Burial Park, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1850, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1860, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    Date of birth from Motley bible record at Virginia Library

    MOTLEY FAMILY BIBLE
    owned by Caleb Moore, Chatham, VA
    First Page:
    The Holy Bible Containing theOld and New Testaments;
    Translated out ofThe Original Tongues,
    And withThe former translations diligently compared and revised.
    New York:
    American Bible Society
    Instituted in the year MDCCCXVI 1857
    FAMILY RECORD
    Page 1:
    Daniel Motley & Mary Parsons was married the 6 day of November 1839
    Elizabeth Mildred the daughter of Daniel Motley & Mary his wife was born November 15(?) 1840
    Emily Frances was borned the 14th of November 1842
    James Pendleton was borned April 18th day 1845
    Joseph Richard was borned the 11th day of September 1847
    Milton Hays was borned Nov the 4th day 1849
    Letitia Missouri was borned June 24th day 1851
    John Rice was borned January the 20 day 1855
    Sallie Ann was borned September 5th day 1858
    Page 2:
    Richard B. Parsons and Letty Yeatts was married November the 19(?)th day 1819
    Mary Parsons daughter of Richard B. Parson & Letty, his wife, was born November 9th, 1821
    Daniel Motley was born May 29th day 1818
    James P. Motley and Mollie B. Scales was married Oct the 1st day 1866
    Samuel B. Blair and Emily Motley was married 18th of December 1866
    Jno E Nuckolds and Elizabeth M. Motley was married February 8th 1870
    Joseph R Motley and Lettie D Scales was married Oct 2nd day 1871
    Milton H Motley and June Watson was married 15th December 187?
    Asa I Aron and J. Letitia (?) Motley was married 23rd October 1874
    Page 3:
    Susan Motley wife of Jas Motley and daughter of Rich B.. Parson & Letitia his wife departed this life November 28th day 1846
    Tempa (?) Yeattes wife of D. T. Yeatts departed this life February ?? day 1857
    Letitia Parsons wife of Richard B Parsons departed this life 22nd day of January 185?
    James R Parsons departed this life August 1858
    Richard B Parsons departed this life the 5 day Sept 1865(?)
    Page 4:
    James E. Shelton son of A. M. Shelton departed this life the 15th day of November 1861 at
    Manassas who volunteered in the defense of country the 15th of June 1861 and his corpse
    was brought home to his relations & friends and was burried the 19th of the same month
    Mary Motley, wife of Joseph Motley,decd, departed this life January 29th day 1862(?)
    Joseph Motley departed this life in October 1839
    Milly Hall daughter of Richard B Parsons & Letty ??? departed this life the 5th day of April 1876

    >From Back of the 1857 Motley bible owned by Caleb Moore
    Calla Motley daughter of Joseph R Motley & Letty his wife was born the ?? of July 1873
    Walter Aron son of A G Aron and Letitia his wife was born the 17th(?) of September 1875
    Nalla H Motley daughter of M H Motley was born June 9th 18??
    Louisa A Motley daughter of Mrs R M Motley was born January 16th 1881
    Joel Scales Motley the son of James P (?) Motley & Mollie his wife was borned August 1?th 1867
    James Suter Blair the son of Samuel B Blair and Emily his wife was borned March ??th 1868
    Daniel Edward Nuckols son of John E. Nuckols and Elizabeth M. his wife was borned the 30th day of March 1871

    1857 Motley Bible Loose papers
    in the possession of Caleb Moore, Pittsylvania County, VA.
    A copy of this record is in the VA State Library.

    Pittsylvania County,Callands District
    MONTHLY REPORT
    of John R. Motley Teacher of Public School
    For 2 month, ending 26th Oct, 1877
    On Page 2 is a list of the students and ages, boys first.
    There are also the number of days each is present and the
    subjects each is taking, which I did not include.
    Akkins, T. D.-11
    Blair, Sam'l R. -5
    Brumfield, C. F. -5
    Brumfield, J. T. -6
    Craddock, Ja's M. -7
    Chism, George M. -9
    Grubb, Jno. B. -10
    Grubb, Jesse T. -8
    Grubb, W. C. -6
    Jones, W. L. -9
    Motley, Joel S. -10
    McGee, John -8Mitchell, Thomas -9Odineal, David -11Parrish, Wm. P. -10Reynolds, David -6Reynolds, Jno. V. -6Toler, Ja's K. -10Toler, Walker -10White, Geo. Wm. -8Yeatts, C. T. -11?Yeatts, Ja's A. -13Aron, Annie --?Aron, Luella -8Blair, M. E. -7Brynfuekdm H, C, --8Brumfield, L. A. -11Brumfield, M. S. -10Craddock, M. F. -5Chism, M. B. -6Chism, L. E. -11Grubb, G. A. -17Grubb, M. L. -12Hubbard, I?. M. -13Hastin, L. C. -10Hastin, M. M. -12Mills, D. F. -9Mitchell, P?. W. -11Mitchell, Bettie -16McGee, B. A. -6McGee, Ida? --7McGee, Alice A. -13Odineal, M. E. -14Odineal, A. A. -9Parrish, ?. C -8Parsons, ?. A. -7Reynolds, Maggie -8Toler, Virginia -10White, A. C. -9Names of Pupils from other districts.:Motley, Joel S. -ChathamWhite, Geo. Wm. -ChathamWhite, A. C. -ChathamVISITS - BY WHOM: D. B. Yeatts D. T. Yeatts Thomas Parrish F. J. Foust Thomas Aaron J. E. Edwards. B. O. Foust


    OBITUARY -LOOSE PAPERS WITH 1857 Motley Bible. No newspaper name or date. A
    copy is in the VA State Library.
    Meads Echols Dies At Home In Sutherlin____
    Meads M. Echols died at his home Sutherlin Rt. 1, yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock after a decline in health for several years. Born in Pittsylvania County on Feb. 11, 1872,
    he was the son of James S. Echols and Elvira Cabell McGregor Echols. Most of his life was spent in Pittsylvania County where he was a well-known farmer. Mr. Echols was a member of
    St. Paul Episcopal Church at Peytonsburg. His wife, Mrs Mattie K. Shaw Echols, died July 11, 1958. Surviving are the following children: Noel S. Echols and James M. Echols, both of Sutherlin; John S. Echols of Ceredo, W.Va.; Mrs A. W. Henry Sr. Of Vernon Hills; and Mrs. Thornton Shaw of Danville. He also leaves two brothers, Pearl Echols of Sutherlin and Joe Echols of Staunton; three sisters, Mr. Mollie Barksdale of Java, Mrs. Vergie Early of Blairs, Mrs. Lizzie Wyatt of Danville; and a number of grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The body is resting at Townes Funeral Home pending completion of funeral.

    Residence:
    4 slaves

    Daniel married Mary Elizabeth Parsons on 6 Nov 1839 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Mary (daughter of Richard B Parsons and Letitia Yates) was born on 9 Nov 1820 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 7 Nov 1891 in Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Nov 1891 in Chatham Burial Park, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 15.  Mary Elizabeth ParsonsMary Elizabeth Parsons was born on 9 Nov 1820 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (daughter of Richard B Parsons and Letitia Yates); died on 7 Nov 1891 in Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Nov 1891 in Chatham Burial Park, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1850, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Mildred Motley was born on 13 Nov 1840 in Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 10 Jul 1904 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    2. Emily Francis Motley was born on 14 Nov 1842 in Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 21 Feb 1921 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    3. James Pendleton Motley was born on 18 Apr 1845 in Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 5 Mar 1920 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    4. Joseph Richard Motley was born on 11 Sep 1847 in Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 31 Mar 1926.
    5. Milton Hayes Motley was born on 4 Nov 1849 in Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 22 Jan 1901 in Norfolk, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA.
    6. 7. Letitia Missouri Motley was born on 24 Jun 1852 in Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 22 Jan 1923 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    7. John Rice Miller Motley was born on 16 Jan 1855 in Bearskin, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 12 Aug 1933 in Drakes Branch, Charlotte, Virginia, USA.
    8. Sallie Ann Motley was born on 5 Sep 1858 in Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 7 Mar 1933 in Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Mar 1933 in Chatham Burial Park, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.


Generation: 5

  1. 28.  Joseph Motley was born in 1786 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (son of David James Motley and Elizabeth Pendleton); died on 8 Oct 1839 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1820, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1830, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1840, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    Residence:
    23 slaves

    Residence:
    37 slaves

    Residence:
    36 slaves

    Joseph married Mary Polley Jones on 17 Jan 1807 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Mary (daughter of Elisha Jones and Jerusha Watson) was born in 1779 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 29 Jan 1862 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 29.  Mary Polley Jones was born in 1779 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (daughter of Elisha Jones and Jerusha Watson); died on 29 Jan 1862 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1840, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1860, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Children:
    1. Marion Milton Motley
    2. John Jack Motley was born in 1810 in , , Virginia, USA; died in Jan 1893.
    3. Joseph H Motley was born in Sep 1812 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died about 1905 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    4. Elizabeth Bettie Motley was born on 15 Jul 1813 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 15 Jul 1848 in Haysville, Dubois, Indiana, USA.
    5. Martha Patsy Motley was born on 29 May 1816 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1913 in , Dinwiddie, Virginia, USA.
    6. 14. Daniel Edward Motley was born on 29 May 1818 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 17 Feb 1899 in Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Feb 1899 in Chatham Burial Park, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    7. Samuel Pendleton Motley was born on 11 Oct 1820 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 23 Oct 1899 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    8. William H Motley was born on 7 Aug 1823 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 14 Nov 1913 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    9. James Motley was born on 24 Dec 1824 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 9 Oct 1909.

  3. 30.  Richard B Parsons was born in 1794 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (son of William Parsons and Mary Blanks); died on 5 Sep 1865 in , Lincoln, Missouri, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1820, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1830, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1840, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1850, , Lincoln, Missouri, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Clark, Lincoln, Missouri, USA

    Notes:

    Residence:
    2 slaves

    Richard married Letitia Yates on 15 Nov 1819 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Letitia (daughter of Samuel Yates and Mary Polly Davis) was born on 27 Feb 1796 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 22 Jan 1853 in , Lincoln, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 31.  Letitia Yates was born on 27 Feb 1796 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (daughter of Samuel Yates and Mary Polly Davis); died on 22 Jan 1853 in , Lincoln, Missouri, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1850, , Lincoln, Missouri, USA

    Notes:

    Source: Liahona Marriage Index on CDROM.
    Date of marriage from Motley bible record at Virginia Library

    Children:
    1. Milly Parsons died on 5 Apr 1876.
    2. Tempy Parsons was born in 1819 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 6 Feb 1851 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    3. 15. Mary Elizabeth Parsons was born on 9 Nov 1820 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 7 Nov 1891 in Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Nov 1891 in Chatham Burial Park, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    4. William Richard Parsons was born in 1821 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1912 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    5. Susan Parsons was born in 1823; died on 28 Nov 1846 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    6. Robert F Parsons was born on 13 Jul 1827 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 6 Jan 1895 in , Lincoln, Missouri, USA.
    7. H Samuel Parsons was born on 13 Oct 1833 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 26 Jan 1879 in , Lincoln, Missouri, USA.
    8. James Parsons was born about 1835 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in Aug 1858.
    9. Thomas Jefferson Parsons was born in 1841 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 26 Jan 1879 in , Lincoln, Missouri, USA.


Generation: 6

  1. 56.  David James Motley was born on 23 Nov 1761 in , Amelia, Virginia, USA (son of Joseph Motley and Martha Ellington); died on 20 Mar 1826 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Notes:

    Military Service: Revolutionary War - Co B, 38th Regiment Military Service, Amelia County, Virginia. (Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Vol. 2, p 368)

    Served in Howard's Continental line behind Picken's Militia and ahead of Washington's Cavalry along the Green River Road at the Battle of Cowpens. His uncle, David Ellington Jr, stated that the two of them were together in campaigns and that David was wounded in the leg at Guilford Courthouse. (The Patriots at Cowpens, by Bobby G. Moss)

    1. Joseph Motley was born 1690 in Wales, Great Britain, and died 1767 in Amelia, Virginia. He married Elizabeth Forrest in Gloucester VA 1720, daughter of Abraham Forrest. She was born 1700 in Gloucester Co Virginia, and died Aft 1792 in Amelia Co Virginia.
    Children of Joseph Motley and Elizabeth Forrest are:
    2 i. Abraham2 Motley, born 1720.
    3 ii. Joseph Motley II, born 1723 in Gloucester Co Virginia;died 1806 in Pittsylvania, Virginia.
    4 iii. Judith Motley, born 1728.
    5 iv. Ann Motley, born 1732.
    6 v. Mary Motley, born 1734.
    7 vi. Joyce Motley, born 1736.
    8 vii. Elise Motley, born 1739.
    9 viii. Joel Motley, born 1742.
    10 ix. Martha Motley, born 1745.

    3. Joseph Motley II was born 1723 in Gloucester Co Virginia, and died 1806 in Pittsylvania, Virginia. He married (1)Elizabeth Irby. He married (2) Martha Ellington 1750, daughter of David Ellington and Martha Ellington. She was born 1730 in Amelia Co Virginia, and died 1777 in Amelia Co Virginia.

    David James Motley died intestate 1826. Two of his sons, Joseph and John, were appointed as adm. of David's estate. John gives a list of heirs in 1833 and then I hear nothing about him. John married Giddy Jones, d/o Elisha Jones in 1805.

    Elizabeth Pendleton
    born: 1765 in Culpeper County, Virginia
    died: 1804 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia

    Father: Phillip Pendleton
    Mother: Martha Aubrey
    Spouse: David James Motley
    Married: 17 August 1785 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia
    Children:
    1. Joseph Motley (m. Mary Jones)
    2. John Motley
    3. Patsey Motley (m. Samuel Watson)
    4. David D. Motley (m. Elizabeth Giddy Nichols)
    5. Daniel Motley (m. Jane Shellhouse)
    6. Samuel Clayton Motley (m. Susan Chattin) believe Susan and Sarah were sisters and the name Moxley was mistakenly entered instead of Motley.
    7. William David Motley (m. Sarah W. Chattin)
    8. James Coleman Motley


    David Motly (Motley) is mentioned in David Ellington's Revolutionary War Pension as his cousin, enlisting at same time and place as Ellington, and wounded in the leg at Battle of Guilford. Content Source:The National Archives Publication Number: M804 Publication Title: Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files Publisher: NARA National Archives Catalog ID: 300022 National Archives Catalog Title: Case Files of Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Applications Based on Revolutionary War Service, compiled ca. 1800 - ca. 1912, documenting the period ca. 1775 - ca. 1900 Record Group: 15 Short Description: NARA M804. Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files. State: Virginia Veteran Surname: Ellington Veteran Given Name: David M Pensioner Surname: [BLANK] Pensioner Given Name: [BLANK] Service: Va. Pension Number: R. 3288 Veteran Surname Starts With: E

    David married Elizabeth Pendleton on 17 Aug 1785 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Phillip Pendleton and Martha Awbrey) was born in 1765 in , Culpeper, Virginia, USA; died in Jun 1804 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 57.  Elizabeth Pendleton was born in 1765 in , Culpeper, Virginia, USA (daughter of Phillip Pendleton and Martha Awbrey); died in Jun 1804 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. 28. Joseph Motley was born in 1786 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 8 Oct 1839 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    2. Patsy Motley was born in 1786 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 8 Nov 1804 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    3. James P Motley was born in 1787 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1887 in Aniston, Calhoun, Alabama, USA.
    4. Martha Motley was born on 7 Feb 1791 in , , Virginia, USA; died on 24 Feb 1881 in , Paulding, Georgia, USA.
    5. John David Motley was born in 1792 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 15 Nov 1878 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    6. David Dewey Pendleton Motley was born on 22 Sep 1796 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 15 Nov 1878 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    7. Daniel Motley was born on 15 Sep 1798 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in Oct 1850 in , Pike, Missouri, USA; was buried in , Pike, Missouri, USA.
    8. Samuel Clayton Motley was born on 19 Dec 1800 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 11 Apr 1884 in , Lincoln, Missouri, USA; was buried in Whiteside, Lincoln, Missouri, USA.
    9. William David Motley was born on 18 Mar 1802 in Motley, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 23 Apr 1860 in , Mercer, West Virginia, USA.

  3. 58.  Elisha Jones was born in 1758 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (son of William Elijah Jones and Mary Whitlock); died on 27 Oct 1848 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1782, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 4 Mar 1831, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1833, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1840, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Probate: 1848, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1833-1848, , , Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    JONES FAMILY HISTORY As shown by ORIGINAL RECORDS.

    Pittsylvania County, Virginia
    Court Orders, Book 31

    Elisha Jones files for Revolutionary War Pension in the above mentioned county on the 22nd day of August. He appeared personally before the County Court in said County; Elisha Jones a resident of said County aged Seventy odd years who being first duly known according to Son doth on his Oath make the following declaration in Order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress paped [passed] June 7th 1832. That he enlisted &c. (as on Declaration).

    Personal Data in Pension Records in National Archives.
    Elisha Jones (S5633; VA. Service and Agcy.,; Cert. 16385 issued 5th of August 1833, Act. 7 June 1832, at $100 per an. from 4 March 1831).

    Soldier applied for pension 22 August 1832, age over 70 years, from Pittsylvania County, Virginia; entered the service 1 January 1777 in Hanover County, Virginia and served under Captain Wm. Meredith, also in the Company of Captain Nathaniel Burwell, 2d Lt. Wm. Stevenson, 1st Lt. John Blair,1st Va. Regiment Artillery. He first marched to Williamsburg, to Portsmouth, Ft. Nelson, and remained there about eight months; thence to Gasport for two months, to Portsmouth, to Hampton, and to Valley Forge,and met the main army; was in the battle of Monmouth, White Plains for two weeks, Ft. Putnam on North River for one month, and then joined the command of General Knox at Pluckemin, N. J. and winter quarters. He served over two years.

    Pittsylvania County Records November 20, 1848
    Court Orders, Book 40, pg. 92:

    The Court doth certify the Elisha Jones who was a Soldier of the Revolutionary War departed this life in this county on the 27th day of October last.

    Virginia State Library
    Military Certificate No. 2: 3229-4769...
    Council Chamber March 18th 1784
    I do Certify that Elisha Jones is entitled to the proportion of Land allowed as Private of the State line who has served three years.
    N3439 Thos. Meriwether
    Benjamin Harrison
    A Warrant for 100 acres ipued (issued) to Samuel Couch as a/c of Elisha Jones September 11th 1784.

    Will of Elisha Jones
    Pittsylvania County, Va.
    Will Bk. 2, pg. 60:
    Will made: 19 January 1844
    Recorded: 20 November 1848
    I Elisha Jones of the County of Pittsylvania and State of Virginia being of sound mind and disposing memory and calling to mind the uncertaintyof human life, do hereby make and ordain this my last will and testament,hereby revoking all wills by me made heretofore.
    First, I give and bequeath to my son John Jones one Negro Girl Marynow about 14 years of age, and her increase to him and his heirs forever-
    Secondly, I devise to my son Alexander Jones and his heirs forever one Negro woman Nancy and her young child, now a few days old & mot yetnamed and their future increase in fee simple in addition to what I have heretofore given him.
    Thirdly, I devise to my Daughter Giddy Mottley the wife of John Mottley during her life one mullatto boy John and at her death to be equally divided among her children; and it is my desire that John Mottley shall have no control whatever over the said boy John.
    Fourthly, I devise to the children of my son George Jones Decd. and their heirs, on Negro boy Morton.
    Fifthly, I devise to my Daughter Polly Mottley during life one Negro boy Vaden, and at her death to be equally divided between her children.
    Sixthly, I devise to the children of Betsey Morrison the wife of William Morrison, on Negro Girl Sally and her future increase and one hundred acres of Land near the Pittsylvania Court House, to be equally divided among said children.
    Seventhly, I devise to my Daughter Anny Oakes the wife of Thomas Oakes during her life one Negro boy Green and at her death to be equally divided among her children.
    Lastly, Any property I may have at my Death not herein before disposed of, I give to my son Alexander Jones, in addition to what I have heretofore given him.
    I appoint my friend Coalman D. Bennett Executor of this my last will; As witness my hand this 19th day of January 1844; signed and delivered in the presence of Richd. Jones, William Haden, David Thomas.

    His
    Elisha X Jones
    Mark

    At a Court held for Pittsylvania County the 20th day of November 1848; This last will and Testament of Elisha Jones Decd. was presented in Court and proven by the oaths of the three subscribing witnesses to be the act and deed of said Testator and ordered to be recorded; And on the motion of Caolman D. Bennett the Executor in said will named who made oath and with Thomas Oakes, John Jones, Senr., Alexander Jones and John W. Jones as he entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of four thousand five hundred dollars conditioned according to Law, certificate is granted him obtaining probat of said will in due form;

    Teste
    Wm. H. Tunstall Clk.

    Court Order 40, page 92:
    The Court doth certify that Elisha Jones who was a Soldier of the Revolutionary War departed this life in the county on the 27th day of October last.
    Recorded: 20 November 1848

    Pittsylvania County Court Records
    Court Order 35, pg. 222:
    Court February 17, 1840
    A deed of trust from Geo. Hoskins to William H. Tunstall Trustee tosecure & Indemnify Wilson & Bennett and Coalman D. Bennett Conveyinghis wife?s interest in
    Elisha Jones Estate was acknowledged by said Geo. Hoskins to be his own act and deed and admitted to record in the officethe 9th day of this month.
    NOTE: Alexander Jones gt-granddaughter, Gayle, md. George Hoskins and thus in this way was an heir of Elisha Jones.

    Pittsylvania Death Register:
    Mary (Polly) E. Jones, wife of Joseph Motley was daughter of Elisha and J. Jones. She died 29 Jan 1862 of at 83 years of age. Her informant was her son, John Motley.

    Pension Record in National Archives
    Birth: In 1832 he was aged 70 years.
    Service: In a declaration for pension made on August 22, 1832, the veteran stated that he enlisted on January 1, 1777, served as a Private in Captain Nathaniel Burwells Company, 1st Regiment of Artillery and was in the Battle of Monmouth; he served at least two years.

    Pension: Elisha Jones was allowed pension on Certificate No. 16385, issued under act of June 7, 1832 and paid at the Virginia Agency.

    Residence: In 1777 he lived in Hanover County, Virginia, In 1832 he resided in Pittsylvania County, Virginia,

    Veterans Name: Elisha Jones
    Pension Case Number: S 5 633

    Woodford County, Kentucky, Old Kentucky Entries & Deeds by Willard Reuse Jillson pg. 341 is found: Elisha Jones, 100 A.
    Warrant #3439 Service 3 yrs. soldier in Virginia line date 9-11-1784.

    Elisha married Jerusha Watson about 1778 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Jerusha (daughter of Thomas John Cherrystone Watson and Alice Justice) was born in 1763 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 11 Nov 1810 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 59.  Jerusha Watson was born in 1763 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (daughter of Thomas John Cherrystone Watson and Alice Justice); died on 11 Nov 1810 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. 29. Mary Polley Jones was born in 1779 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 29 Jan 1862 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    2. Elizabeth Jones was born in 1780 in , , Virginia, USA; died in 1839 in , Cabell, West Virginia, USA.
    3. Jesse George Jones was born about 1782 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died about 1865 in , Independence, Arkansas, USA.
    4. Henry Alexander Jones was born in 1784 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 07 Jul 1876 in Washburn, Barry, Missouri, USA.
    5. John Jones was born in 1786 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in , , Virginia, USA.
    6. Giddy A Jones was born in 1792 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in May 1880 in Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    7. Anne Jones was born in 1795 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 2 Sep 1860 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    8. Alexander M Jones was born in 1801 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1862 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

  5. 60.  William Parsons was born in 1758 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (son of Richard Parsons and Lydia Briggs); died on 16 Mar 1818 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1782, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

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    December 15, 1806 William Parsons gives to his daughter, Elizabeth Farthing, a gift (horse).

    Will of William Parsons
    I William Parsons of Pittsylvania County State of Virginia being advanced in life and calling to mind the mortality of the body though at the time of sound and disposing memory do make this my Last Will and Testament as follows viz First I desire that all my just debts shall be speedly and promptly paid Secondly After my ebts & funeral expenses are paid I give to my beloved wife Mary Parsons the whole of my Estate both real & PErsonal or perishable of every kind during her natural life. Thirdly after the decease of my wife I give the whole of my land Viz fifty acres more or less to my Son Richard Parsons and that my unfortunate son Henry shall be supported out of my perishable Estate Agreeable to the will I wish of my wife to each of my other chidlren or their heirs of their body I give One dollar in additiion to what I have already given them.

    I do hereby constitute & ratify this my last will and testament all
    _________all others. In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 22nd day of February One-Thousand eight hundrede & eighteen.
    Also I desire that Richard Jones shall be the whole & Sole Executor of the my Last Will
    Signed in the presence of
    Will _______
    Richard (x) Parsons
    Molley (x) Farthing
    William (x) Parsons

    At a Court held for Pittsylvania County the 16 Day of March 1818 The Last will & Testament of William Parsons Decd was presented in Court and proved the Oaths of the three Witnesses thereunto subscribed and ordered to be recorded and Richard Jones the Executor named in Said will refusing to take upon himself the burden of the excution thereof on the motion of Mary Parsons widow of said William who made oath according to sa____ _____ James Barnett, Abner Farthing and Richard Parsons her securities entered into and acknowledged there bond in the Penalty of $500. Conditioned as the Law directs certificate is granted her for obtaining Letter of Administration
    _________________________
    in due form

    William married Mary Blanks on 19 Jan 1794 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Mary (daughter of Henry Blanks and Naomi Cox) was born in 1762 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in Mar 1818 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 61.  Mary Blanks was born in 1762 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (daughter of Henry Blanks and Naomi Cox); died in Mar 1818 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. Thomas Parsons
    2. Henry Parsons was born in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    3. Elizabeth Parsons was born on 5 Sep 1783 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 31 Dec 1854 in , Robertson, Tennessee, USA.
    4. Sarah Parsons was born about 1787; and died.
    5. 30. Richard B Parsons was born in 1794 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 5 Sep 1865 in , Lincoln, Missouri, USA.

  7. 62.  Samuel Yates was born on 22 Jan 1776 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA (son of Stephen Yates and Lydia Parsons); died on 22 May 1836 in Yates Tavern, Gretna, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Gretna, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

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

    Samuel married Mary Polly Davis on 17 Mar 1795 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Mary (daughter of Thomas Davis and Isbel) was born on 5 Oct 1774 in , Charlotte, Virginia, USA; died on 18 Apr 1858 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 63.  Mary Polly Davis was born on 5 Oct 1774 in , Charlotte, Virginia, USA (daughter of Thomas Davis and Isbel); died on 18 Apr 1858 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1850, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    Birth:
    The 1858 register of deaths for Pittsylvania County shows that Molly was 90 years old when she died and was born in Pittsylvania County.

    Children:
    1. 31. Letitia Yates was born on 27 Feb 1796 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 22 Jan 1853 in , Lincoln, Missouri, USA.
    2. Stephen Yates was born on 27 Feb 1796 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 27 Jul 1854 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in , , , USA.
    3. Thomas W Yates was born in 1801 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 21 Jul 1884 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    4. Polly Yates was born in 1803 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1828 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    5. Susan E Yates was born in 1805 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1831 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    6. John Yardley Yates was born on 1 Jan 1807 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 16 Feb 1882 in , Floyd, Virginia, USA.
    7. Daniel Yates was born in 1809 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1859 in , Roanoke, Virginia, USA.
    8. George W Yates was born in 1811 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1838 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    9. William D Yates was born on 20 Apr 1813 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in Dec 1860 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    10. Elizabeth Yates was born on 11 Sep 1819 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died in 1820 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    11. Judith J Yates was born on 11 Sep 1819 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 3 Dec 1843 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    12. Byrd R Yates was born in 1823 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 1 Dec 1860 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.