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James Booker

Male - Abt 1793


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  James Booker died about 1793.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 03 May 1790, , Essex, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    Will:

    The will of James Booker was written on 3 May 1790. Daughter Mary Shepard. Daughter Joanna Woodson, deceased. Son Lewis Booker. Granddaughters Betsy and Nancy Wild, daughters of deceased daughter Ann Wild. Daughter Elizabeth Jeffries. Sons-in-law Jno Webb, Richard Jeffries [and?] Captain Thomas Wood. Signed James Booker, dated 3 May 1790. Witnesses: Francis Hutton Lodge, William Wood, John Croxton, Thomas Wright. Proved 18 June 1793. Probate granted to Lewis Booker. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 15, pages 101

    Died:
    The will of James Booker was proven on 18 Jun 1793.

    James married Elizabeth Hubbard, , Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Joanna Booker  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1750 in , , Virginia, USA.
    2. 3. Amy Booker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Aug 1752 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; died on 25 Mar 1835 in , Granville, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Oak Hill Church Cemetery, Granville, North Carolina, USA.
    3. 4. Lewis Booker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 May 1754 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; died on 23 Dec 1814 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; was buried on 24 Dec 1814 in Saint Pauls Episcopal Church Cemetery, Essex, Virginia, USA.
    4. 5. Mary Booker  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1756 in , Essex, Virginia, USA.
    5. 6. Ann Booker  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1758 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; died before 1790.
    6. 7. Elizabeth Booker  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1760 in , Essex, Virginia, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Joanna Booker Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born about 1750 in , , Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Joanna Woodson

    Joanna married John Woodson on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Amy Booker Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 27 Aug 1752 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; died on 25 Mar 1835 in , Granville, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Oak Hill Church Cemetery, Granville, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Amy Webb

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Amy's tombstone inscription reads, "In Memory of Amy Webb, Consort of John Webb, born in Essex County, Va. August 27th 1752, who died March 25, 1835, aged 82 years 6 months 28 days."

    Amy married John Webb, II in 1772. John (son of James Webb and Mary Edmunson) was born on 18 Jan 1747 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; died on 29 Aug 1826 in , Granville, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Oak Hill Church Cemetery, Granville, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Lewis Booker Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 21 May 1754 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; died on 23 Dec 1814 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; was buried on 24 Dec 1814 in Saint Pauls Episcopal Church Cemetery, Essex, Virginia, USA.

    Lewis married Judith Dudley on 07 Feb 1788. Judith was born on 01 Jan 1765; died on 16 Oct 1817 in , Essex, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Mary Booker Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born about 1756 in , Essex, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Mary Shapard

    Mary married William Shapard on Yes, date unknown. William (son of Samuel Shepherd and Mildred Crockford) died between 02 Feb 1807 and 05 Jun 1807 in , Granville, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Thomas Shapard  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 9. Samuel B. Shapard  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 10. William Lewis Shapard  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 11. Mildred Shapard  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 12. Elizabeth Shapard  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 13. James Shapard  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 14. Mary Shapard  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 15. Ann Shapard  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 16. Robert Shapard  Descendancy chart to this point
    10. 17. John S. Shapard  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 1777 and 1784 in , , Virginia, USA; died on 14 Oct 1857 in , Halifax, Virginia, USA.

  5. 6.  Ann Booker Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born about 1758 in , Essex, Virginia, USA; died before 1790.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Ann Wild

    Ann married Wild on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Elizabeth Booker Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born about 1760 in , Essex, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Elizabeth Jeffries

    Elizabeth married Richard Jeffries on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Thomas Shapard Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.James1)

  2. 9.  Samuel B. Shapard Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.James1)

  3. 10.  William Lewis Shapard Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.James1)

  4. 11.  Mildred Shapard Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.James1)

  5. 12.  Elizabeth Shapard Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.James1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Elizabeth Royster

    Elizabeth married Francis Royster on 06 May 1789 in , Granville, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  James Shapard Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.James1)

  7. 14.  Mary Shapard Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.James1)

  8. 15.  Ann Shapard Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.James1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Ann Barnett

    Ann married Joseph Barnett on 21 May 1804 in , Granville, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 16.  Robert Shapard Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.James1)

  10. 17.  John S. Shapard Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.James1) was born between 1777 and 1784 in , , Virginia, USA; died on 14 Oct 1857 in , Halifax, Virginia, USA.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 18. Mary Shapard  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 19. Emily B. Shapard  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 20. Samuel V. Shapard  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1812.
    4. 21. Phillip Pendleton Shapard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 02 Jun 1818 in , Halifax, Virginia, USA; died on 16 Dec 1879 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried on 17 Dec 1879 in Shapard Cemetery, Ringgold, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    5. 22. Martha Shapard  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1820 in , , Virginia, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 18.  Mary Shapard Descendancy chart to this point (17.John3, 5.Mary2, 1.James1)

  2. 19.  Emily B. Shapard Descendancy chart to this point (17.John3, 5.Mary2, 1.James1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Emily B. Haden

    Emily married Joseph A. Haden on 09 Jul 1838 in , Halifax, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 20.  Samuel V. Shapard Descendancy chart to this point (17.John3, 5.Mary2, 1.James1) was born about 1812.

    Samuel married Rosey G. Rodden on 14 Dec 1840 in , Halifax, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 21.  Phillip Pendleton Shapard Descendancy chart to this point (17.John3, 5.Mary2, 1.James1) was born on 02 Jun 1818 in , Halifax, Virginia, USA; died on 16 Dec 1879 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried on 17 Dec 1879 in Shapard Cemetery, Ringgold, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 23. William T. Shapard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 09 Sep 1842; died on 10 Aug 1888.
    2. 24. John W. Shapard  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1844; died in 1928; was buried in Ringgold, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    3. 25. Sarah Brim Shapard  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    4. 26. Elizabeth R. Shapard  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1850; died in 1937.
    5. 27. Philip Pendleton Shapard, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1851.
    6. 28. Clementine Shapard  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1857.
    7. 29. Eliza A. Shapard  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1860.

  5. 22.  Martha Shapard Descendancy chart to this point (17.John3, 5.Mary2, 1.James1) was born about 1820 in , , Virginia, USA.


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