Agnes Woodson

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Agnes Woodson Parsons

Family/Spouse: Joseph Parsons. Joseph (son of Joseph Parsons and Jane Aldredge) was born in 1656 in , Charles City, Virginia, USA; died in 1702 in , Charles City, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Joseph Parsons 1690-1770 and Sarah Woodson's son Richard Parsons born was abt 1713 Henrico, Va married Lydia Biggs 1725-aft 1758 Richard wrote his will on 22 Dec 1783 in Pittsylvania, Va, his wife Lydia was in the will, and recorded on 21 Feb 1785 in Pittsylvania, Va. After Sarah Woodson Parsons died in 1746 Henrico. Joseph Parsons married Suzannah Woody on 7 Feb 1750 in Henrico, Va, and she was mentioned in Joseph's will written 6 Aug 1762 Henrico.

Was he later married to Susannah? His will mentions wife, Susannah and daughter, Judith. (SV-1025)
1729 Henrico Co., VA Wills: Will of Robert Woodson, Sr.:
To son, Stephen, the land that came in my possession by marriage, with his mother, also 50 ac. that belonged to John Lewis.
To son, Joseph: a parcel in Goochland Co. on west side of Jennytoe Creek, up Rockey branch and next to Joseph Parsons’ line.
1730 Henrico Co., VA Deed: Stephen Woodson sold to Joseph Parsons 232 ac. for 40 pounds. (SV-1024)
1736 He is mentioned in Vestry book of Henrico parish, VA. (SV-1026)
1745 Henrico Co., VA Deed: Joseph Parsons of Prince George Co., VA sold to John Royster of Henrico Co., VA 125 ac. for 60 pounds. (SV-1024)
1747 Henrico Co., VA Wills: Joseph Parsons was an appraiser for an estate sale. (SV-1025)
1749 Henrico Co., VA Deed: Joseph Parsons, the elder, of Henrico, to my son, Joseph Parsons; 464 ac. on south side of Chickahominy Swamp. (SV-1024)
1762 Henrico Co., VA Wills: Stephen Woodson, orphan of Stephen Woodson, chooses Joseph Parsons as his guardian. (SV-1025)
1769 Henrico Co., VA Wills: Will of Joseph Parsons (6 Aug. 1762; no probate date given)
To daughter Agnes Woodson, 2 shillings
To daughter Elizabeth Anderson, 2 shillings
To son Joseph Parsons, 2 shillings
To son Samuel Parsons, all my land, 250 ac., on south side of Turners Run in Henrico, purchased of Martha Hobson and Stephen Pankey, and bounded by John Owen, Thomas Owen, and Martha Hobson, also 230 acres on west side of Beachen Run in Henrico, purchased of John Lane, and bounded by John Owen, John Orange, and John Watkins. If he dies without heirs, then to the next male child of my wife Susannah. If she has none, then to my daughter Judith Parsons. Note: To me (D. Attride) this wording implies that Susannah was his 2nd wife. (SV-1025)
1730 Henrico Co., VA Deed: Stephen Woodson of Goochland Co. sold to Joseph Parsons of same, 232 ac. on south side of Chickahominy Swamp for 40 pounds. (SV-1024 & SV-1180)
1730 Henrico Co., VA Deed: Josiah Woodson of Goochland Co. sold to Joseph Parsons of same, for 40 pounds for 232 ac. on south side of Chickahominy Swamp at a place called Half Sink next to land that said Parsons bought from Stephen Woodson. (SV-1180)
1762 Henrico Co., VA Wills: (SV-1025) Will of Joseph Parsons, Sr.
to dau. Agnes Woodson, 2 shillings
to dau. Elizabeth Anderson, 2 shillings
to son, Joseph Parsons, 2 shillings
to son, Samuel Parsons, all my land, 250 acres on south side of Turners Run in Henrico, purchased of Martha Hobson and Stephen Pankey, ... and if he died without heirs then to the next male child of my wife Susannah. If she has none, then to my daughter Judith Parsons; and if she die, then to next female child my wife has. If all my children by my wife Susannah die without issue, then lands to my son Joseph Parsons.
1769 Henrico Co., VA Wills: Inventory of Joseph Parsons. Value is 423/19/3 1/2 by Thomas Owen. Recorded 3 Dec. 1770. (SV-1025.5)

Joseph married Sarah Woodson in 1712 in St Johns Church, Henrico, Virginia, USA. Sarah (daughter of Robert Woodson and Sarah Virginia Lewis) was born in 1692 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA; died on 7 May 1750 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Mary Woodson in 1745. Mary died in 1750. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Susannah Woodson in 1750. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Susannah Woody on 7 Feb 1750 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA. Susannah was born in 1720 in , New Kent, Virginia, USA; died in 1810 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1782, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
• Will: 22 Dec 1783, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Joseph Parsons 1690-1770 and Sarah Woodson's son Richard Parsons born was abt 1713 Henrico, Va married Lydia Biggs 1725-aft 1758 Richard wrote his will on 22 Dec 1783 in Pittsylvania, Va, his wife Lydia was in the will, and recorded on 21 Feb 1785 in Pittsylvania, Va. After Sarah Woodson Parsons died in 1746 Henrico. Joseph Parsons married Suzannah Woody on 7 Feb 1750 in Henrico, Va, and she was mentioned in Joseph's will written 6 Aug 1762 Henrico.

Will of Richard Parsons
Court Orders Book 5, page 139 Pittsylvania County, VA
December 22, 1783

In the Name of God Amen I Richard Parsons of the County of Pittsylvania being old and weak in body but enjoying my usual reason and memory and calling to mind the mortality of man do make and ordain this my last Will and testament in manner and form following, to wit, First my desire is that my Soul assends and rest with God that gave it and secondly my desire is that my body be decently buried,
Thirdly I give and bequeath to my well beloved daughter Hannah Madkiff and her husband Joseph Madkiff one shilling Sterling to them my said daughter Hannah Madkiff and her husband Joseph Madkiff and their heirs forever.
Forthly I give and bequeath to my well beloved daughter Agness Madkiff and to her Husband John Madkiff one shilling Sterling to them my said daughter Agness Madkiff and her husband John Madkiff and their hiers forever.
Fifthly I give and bequeath to my well beloved son George Parsons one shilling Sterling to him my said Son George Parsons and his heirs for ever,
Sixthly I give and bequeath to my well beloved son Joseph Parsons one shilling sterling to him my said son Joseph Parsons and his heirs forever,
Seventhly I give and bequeath to my well beloved son John Parsons one shilling sterling to him my said son John Parsons and his heirs for ever
Eighthly I give and bequeath to my well beloved son Samuel Parsons the land whereon he now lives to be divided by a line which my said son Samuel and my son William marked themselves to him my said son Samuel Parsons and his heirs and assignes for ever
Ninethly I give and bequeath to my well beloved son William Parsons the land whereon he now lives to be divided as above mentioned to him my said son William Parsons and his heirs and assignes forever
Tenthly on the land above mentioned is mortgage for which my son Samuel Parsons is liable to pay said mortgage if he does not then my will is that his part of the land that is to say the land whereon he now lives is to be sold by my executors to off said morgage
Eleventhly I give and bequeath to my well beloved daughter Lydia Yates and her husband Stephen Yates all my Black Smith tools to her my said daughter Lydia Yates and her husband Stephen Yates to them and their heirs for ever
Twevlthly and lastly as I and my wife is now living with my daughter Lydia Yates and her husband Stephen Yates and they using us with the greatest kindness my will and desire is that they the said Lydia and Stephen Yates to have all the remainder of my estate that is to say my cattle and my black mare and also all my household furniture which is now in their possession but not til after my decease and the decease of my Wife.
Furthermore I revoke all former wills by me made and do confirm this my last will and testament. I do appoint and constitute my loving sons Joseph and William Parsons executors of this my last will and testament Witness my hand and seal.

Richard (his mark) Parsons SS

Test
John Parks, Samuel Parks, Richard Johnson

At a Court held for Pittsylvania County February the 21, 1785 This last Will and Testament of Richard Parsons deceased was presented in Court and proved by the Oathes of two of the witnesses Hands and by the Court ordered to be Recorded

THE HISTORY of PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY VIRGINIA
CHAPTER IV A PART OF LUNENBURG COUNTY, 1745-1752

page 53

There were three very early roads which led across Pittsylvania to the west, known as Hickey's Road, the Irish Road, and the Pigg River Road. Hickey's Road led from a point on Staunton River in northern Halifax to the settlement that had been made at the foot of Wart Mountain in western Patrick, a distance of near 120 miles. The Wart Mountain isnow called Bull's Mountain and lies east of the main range of the [p.53] Blue Ridge, as shown on Jefferson's and Fry's map. Mayo River takes its rise near by and for this reason the settlement was called the Mayo settlement.

Hickey's road was authorized at a court held for Lunenburg in June, 1749:

'It is ordered that a road be laid off and cleared the best and most convenient way from Staunton River to the Mayo Settlement at the Wart Mountain, and it is ordered that Joseph Mayes and all the male Laboring Tithables convenient to the said road forthwith mark off and lay open the best and most convenient way from Staunton River to Allen's Creek and keep the some in repair according to law. [p.54] 'Richard Parsons is appointed surveyor of that part of the New Road leading from Staunton River to the Mayo Settlement at the Wart Mountain, to-wit from Allen's Creek to Banister River.

THE HISTORY of PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY VIRGINIA
CHAPTER V A PART OF HALIFAX COUNTY, 1752-1767

page 62

'The emigrants usually left Pennsylvania in the early fall, after harvest was over, reaching Virginia or North Carolina before hard winter set in. Almost all were farmers, but were artisans as well, making almost everying they needed. The Germans were industrious and economical;the Scotch-Irish, ambitious, alert and grasping.' These upper inhabitants of Halifax had increased in numbers until now they began to petition for more roads. In March,19 I753, Richard Parsons and William Adkins were ordered to mark a road from the mouth of Snow Creek to Hickey's Road. In July the inhabitants on Pigg River and Snow Creek (Franklin County) petitioned for a road from the uppermost of the inhabitantsto the Snow Creek Road, and Thomas Hall and William Hill were orderedto lay off the road. The following year the same inhabitants begged that the road laid off by Hall and Hill be extended to the top of the Blue Ridge, which was accordingly ordered, with Tully Choice as surveyor. This road led across Franklin County to the mountains.

Will of Richard Parsons
Court Orders Book 5, page 139 Pittsylvania County, VA
December 22, 1783

In the Name of God Amen I Richard Parsons of the County of Pittsylvania being old and weak in body but enjoying my usual reason and memory and calling to mind the mortality of man do make and ordain this my last Will and testament in manner and form following, to wit, First my desire is that my Soul assends and rest with God that gave it and secondly my desire is that my body be decently buried Thirdly I give and bequeath to my well beloved daughter Hannah Madkiff and her husband Joseph Madkiff one shilling Sterling to them my said daughter Hannah Madkiff and her husband Joseph Madkiff and their heirs forever. Forthly I give and bequeath to my well beloved daughter Agness Madkiff and to her Husband John Madkiff one shilling Sterling to them my said daughterAgness Madkiff and her husband John Madkiff and their hiers forever.Fifthly I give and bequeath to my well beloved son George Parsons oneshilling Sterling to him my said Son George Parsons and his heirs foreverer, Secondly I give and bequeath to my well beloved son Joseph Parsons one shilling sterling to him my said son Joseph Parsons and his heirs forever, Seventhly I give and bequeath to my well beloved son JohnParsons one shilling sterling to him my said son John Parsons and hisheirs for ever Eighthly I give and bequeath to my well beloved son Samuel Parsons the land whereon he now lives to be divided by a line which my said son Samuel and my son William marked themselves to him my said son Samuel Parsons and his heirs and assignes for ever Ninethly I give and bequeath to my well beloved son William Parsons the land whereon he now lives to be divided as above mentioned to him my said son William Parsons and his heirs and assignes forever Tenthly on the land above mentioned is mortgage for which my son Samuel Parsons is liable to pay said mortgage if he does not then my will is that his part of the land that is to say the land whereon he now lives is to be sold by my exxecutors to off said morgage Eleventhly I give and bequeath to my well beloved daughter Lydia Yates and her husband Stephen Yates all myBlack Smith tools to her my said daughter Lydia Yates and her husbandStephen Yates to them and their heirs for ever Twevlthly and lastly as I and my wife is now living with my daughter Lydia Yates and her husband Stephen Yates and they using us with the greatest kindness my will and desire is that they the said Lydia and Stephen Yates to have all the r remainder of my estate that is to say my cattle and my black mare and also all my household furniture which is now in their possession but not til after my decease and the decease of my Wife. Furthermore I revoke all former wills by me made and do confirm this my last will and testament. I do appoint and constitute my loving sons Joseph and William Parsons executors of this my last will and testament Witness my hand and seal.

Richard (his mark) Parsons SS

Test
John Parks, Samuel Parks, Richard Johnson

At a Court held for Pittsylvania County February the 21, 1785 This last Will and Testament of Richard Parsons deceased was presented in Court and proved by the Oathes of two of the witnesses Hands and by the Court ordered to be Recorded

Teste Will Turnball (?)

FHC Film #31671
Goochland County Court Orders Books 1,2, & 3
Goochland County Virginia Order Book No. 3 1731-1735

August Court 1732
page 110
Parsons VS Davis
On the complaint of Richard Parsons that William Davis hath beat him it is ordered that a capias do yous against this said Davis in the sum of one hundred pounds sterling for his appearance at the nex t court to answer in the promises
Ordered that Edward Scott to summons a witness
Page 118
To Richard Parsons constabe for inspecting stands (?)
Page 123

October Court 1732
The complaint against William Davis for beating Richard Parsons is dismissed

August Court 1734
On the motion of Lydia Briggs she is permitted to choose Richard Parsons her guardian who accepts the charge. Alliford(?)S. Hughtes and Isaac Hughes offer themselves securities.
The last will and testament of George Briggs deceased is presented in Court by Richard Parsons guardian to Lydia Briggs the excecutrix and the same being proved by his oaths of Robert Carter and Jeremiah Dumas (?) Jun to have been signed by Jeremiah Dumas Jun. with the testators name and by his direction it is admitted to record on the motion of the said Richard Parsons Certificate is granted him for obtaining Letters of Administration with the will ann------- is due form during the minority of the executrix. Alliford Hughes and Isaac Hughes, Securities

LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA, DIGITAL COLLECTION
Parsons, Richard 30 Jany 1741 Goochland County, 80 A on the brances of the North Branch of Muddy Creek alias Little Muddy Creek Patents 20, 1741-43, P. 129

GOOCHLAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEEDS, 1741-1745

Deed Book 4 Page 510 February 25, 1744 from Francis Amoss of Goochland and Parish of Southam, to Richard Ligon of same, for 45 lbs, all that tract of land in Goochland on both sides of the upper branc h of Muddy Creek alias Little Muddy Creek, and bounded by Richard Parsons, Major Bowler Cocke, James Terrel, containing 400 acres. Signed Francis Amoss. Wit - John Alexander, Abrm Womack, Abrm Womac k Jr. Recorded March 19, 1744. Judith, the wife of Francis Amoss, relinquished her right of dower to the conveyed lands.

Deed Book 4 Page 346. December 17, 1743 from Richard Parsons, and Lydia, his wife, of the Parish of St. James and Goochland, to John Alexander of same, for 70 lbs, a certain tract of land of 200 acre s in Goochland on the south side James River on the west side Muddy Cr, being half of 400 acres of land granted to George Briggs by patent dated Jun 20, 1733, which the said George Briggs, by his Gooc hland will, gave to his sister, Lydia Briggs alias Parsons. The tract is bounded by Bowler Cocke, new lines run by Robert Walton on the division of the said 400 acres. Signed Richard Parsons, Lidi a (L her mark) Parsons. Wit - Francis Amoss, Isac Hughes, Abram Womack, Miles Gathwrit, Joell Chandler, Recorded May 15, 1744.

Deed Book 4 Page 325. January 16, 1743 from Robert Yancey of the Parish of St. Martin and County of Louisa, to Francis Amoss of the Parish of St. James and Goochland, for 40 L, a cerain tract of land of about 400 acres on the south side of James River in the Parish of St. James and Goochland, and bounded by Richard Parsons, Major Bowler Cocke, James Terril. Signed - Robert Yancey. Wit - Tarlton Fleming, Charles Fleming, Simon (SW his mark) Ward. Recorded March 20, 1743. Recorded June 19, 1744.

Deed Book 4 Page 201 August 13, 1743 from Richard Parsons, and Lydia, his wife, of Goochland, to Nicholas Davies of Goochland for 20 L, a certain tract of land of 200 acres on Muddy Creek in Goochlan d on the south side of James River, and bounded by [trees]. Signed - Richard Parsons, Lydia (X her mark) Parsons. Wit - William Dillon, William Dillon [sic], John (B his mark) Burk, John ( his mark ) Burnet. Recorded September 20, 1743.

Deed Book 4 Page 203. April 22, 1743 from Richard Parsons of Goochland, to Nicholas Spears of Goochland, for 5 L, a certain tract of land of about 80 acres on Muddy Creek in Goochland on the south si de of James River, and bounded by Major Bowler Cocke, James Terril, Robert Yancy. Signed - Richard Parsons. Wit - Nicholas Davies, Elizabeth Dewes, John (his mark) Creasie. Recorded September 20, 1 743.
At a Court of November 20, 1745, this deed was proved by the oath of William Dillon to be the act and deed of Lydia Parsons, wife of Richard Parsons, and ordered to be recorded.

SUNLIGHT ON THE SOUTHSIDE LISTS OF TITHES LUNENBURG COUNTY VIRGINIA 1748-1783, Compiled by Landon C. Bell, Clearfield Company, Philadelphia, 1931, Library of Congress Catalogue Card Number 74-5468

Tax List for 1749 taken by William Caldwell "from Falling River to Little Ronoke River".
Richard Parsons ....1 (pg 91)
Christopher Parsons.....1 (pg 94)

Tax List for 1750 taken by William Caldwell "from Falling River to Little Ronoke River".
Richard Parsons....1 (pg 126)
Christopher Parsons....1 (pg 128)

LUNENBURG COUNTY, VIRGINIA LAND PATENTS 1746-1916, T.L.C. Genealogy, PO Box 403369, Miami Beach, Fl 33140-1369
Patent 28-487, 180 acres, January 10, 1748, Richard Parsons, both sides Banister E, mouth Rocky Branch
Patent 28-488, 204 acres, January 10, 1748, Richard Parsons, both sides Great Cherrystone Cr.
Patent 31-743, 1148 acres, September 10, 1755, Chirstopher Parsons, left side Cub Creek and both sides Maple Swamp

HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEED BOOKS 2,3,4,5,&6, MARIAN DODSON CHIARITO, G929.3755661 C431haLt Denver Public Library, Denver, CO

P. 131 20 June 1764 Christopher Gorman of Halifax Co. to John Gorman of same, for L10, 100 acres on the brances of Mill Cr., being the upper part of the land sd Gorman lives on... All houses, building ...
Signed: Christopher (X) Gorman
Wit: Shadrack Turner, Richard Parsons, Thomas Townsend
Recorded 21 June 1764

P. 214 18 December 1766 Jeremiah Hatcher & Margate, his wife, of Mecklenburg Co. to John Adams of Halifax Co., for L30, 616 ac., part of a tract of 1,616 ac. granted to sd Hatcher 6 June 1765; on th e north sode of Banister Ri., beg. on sd river thence west... All appurtenances...
Signed Jeremiah Hatcher
Wit: Philemon Payne, John Pigg, Benja. Hatcher Recorded 18 December 1766

P. 217 18 Decmber 1766 Jeremiah Hatcher & Margate his wife, of Mecklenburg Co. to Richard Parsons of Halifax Co., for L70, 400 ac. beg. at a white oak th. north... All tress, woods, underwoods...
Singed: Jeremiah Hatcher
Wit: Philimon Payne, John Pigg, Benja. Hatcher Recorded 18 December 1766

P. 219 18 December 1766 Jeremiah Hatcher & Margate, his wife, of Mecklenburg Co. to Richard Parsons of Halifax Co., for L30, 600 ac., part of a tract of 1, 616 ac. granted sd Hatcher by patent 5 Jun e 1765 on Little Cherry Stone Cr., on the north side of Banister Ri., eg. on the south side of sd creek thence south.. All appurtenances..
Signed: Jeremiah Hatcher

THE HISTORY OF PTTSYLVANIA COUNTY VIRGINIA by Maud Carter Clement, pages 53-54
"Hickey's road was authorized at a court held for Lunenburg in June, 1749: It is ordered that a road be laid off and cleared the best and most convenient way from Staunton River to the Mayo Settlemen t at the Wart Mountain, and it is ordered that Joseph Mayes and all the male Laboring Tithables convenient to the said road forthwith mark off and lay open the best and most convenient way from Staunton River to Allen's Creek and keep the same in repair according to law."
"Richard Parsons is appointed surveyor of that part of the New Road leading from Staunton River to the Mayo Settlement at the Wart Mountain, to-wit from Allen's Creek to Banister River."
"This road led from a point on Staunton River in Northern Halifax, by Mount Airy, Chalk Level and Chatham, crossing Banister River near the Poor Farm, and turning west led across Henry and Patrick counties. The eastern part of this road continues a well known highway today. It took its name from John Hickey, who had made a settlement and opened a store near its western limits."

Page 62
"These upper inhabitants of Halifax had increased in numbers until now thay began to petition for more roads. In March, 1753, Richard Parsons and William Adkins were ordered to mark a road from the m outh of Snow Creek to Hickey's Road. In July the inhabitants on Pigg River and Snow Creek (Franklin County) petitioned for a road from the uppermost of the inhabitants to the Snow Creek Road, and Th omas Hall and William Hill were ordered to lay off the road. The following year the same inhabitants begged that the road laid off by Hall and Hill be extended to the top of the Blue Ridge, which wa s accordingly ordered, with Tully Choice as surveyor. This road led across Franklin County to the mountains."

From the PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY VIRGINIA ABSTRACTS OF WILLS 1768-1800 the will of Richard Parsons (not dated) from the Deed and Will Book 11, p 159 lists daughter Hannah Madkiff (Midkiff) and her husband , Joseph Madkiff, daughter Agnes Madkiff and her husband John Madkiff, sons George, Joseph, John, Samuel, William and daughter Lyda (Lydia) and her husband Stephen Yates. Richard's wife's name is not given but the will states that he and his wife are living with Lyda and her husband Stephen. Executors were sons, Joseph and William, witnesses were, John Parks, Samuel Parks and Richard Johnson.

ENTRY RECORD BOOK 1737-1770 (LAND ENTRIES IN THE PRESENT VIRGINIA COUNTIES OF HALIFAX, PITTSYLVANIA, HENRY, FRANKLIN, AND PATRICK) TRANSCRIBED BY MARLAN DODSON CHIARITO US/CAN 975.56R2c v.1
Joseph parsons 400 acx. Land on Little Cherrystone Cr. Adj.g the Lines of Richd. Parsons, Jos. Hixs and Richd. Southerlon's runing up
Trans.d to Saml. Parsons 17 Sapr.1779) Also 400 on the Sth. of the Mill Cr. and Callaways Cabbin Running on Kennons Line and both sides of the new Waggon road for Complement.
Thos. Dillard Jrnr. 400 Ac begin: on the upper Line of Richard Parsons's Land on Cherrystone Creek thence off and up both sides.
(Surv.d W.S.) At a Council June 14, 1749 Richard Parsons had leave to take up 2000 Acres of Land including the Place he lives on and one other Survey on Mill Creek. Mem.d see if neither of these tra cts have not had the fees due for them return'd insolv.t.
Richard Parsons 400 on the S. Side Mill Creek Begin: at Hugh Henry's Cornr. Maple thence up the Br. and Parallel with Parsons's old line.
(Void) Richard Parsons 400 on both sides Sycamore Creek Begin: at a Beach on the Nth. Side the sd Creek mark't I E thence up and down.
(Surv.d S.W.) Henry Pruett 400 on both sides the South Fork of Great Cherrystone Creek Begin: at Richard Parsons's upper line thence up both sides.
(Surv.d J.T.) Elisha Walling 400 Acrs on both sides Br Cherry Stone Cr. begin: just below the Fork thence up including the Fork. for Richard Parsons
Joseph Parsons 400 Acs. Land on Little Cherrystone Cr. Adj.g the Lines of Richd. Parsons, Jos. Hixs and Richd. Southerlon's and runing up.
In Plea Book 1 of Halifax County Virginia, 1752-1755: " The petition of Richard Parsons to build a water grist mill is granted, he being proprietor of land on both sides Little Cherry Stone Creek, a djacent to his dwelling house
Richard sold land, 100 acres each, to Joseph and George for 10 pounds in 1764. These were recorded in deed books of Halifax County.
In Plea Book 1 of Halifax County Virginia, 1752-1755: " The petition of Richard Parsons to build a water grist mill is granted, he being proprietor of land on both sides Little Cherry Stone Creek, a djacent to his dwelling house."
1749 - Richard Parsons, surveyor, (Lunenburg Co)
1765 - George Parsons, Richard Parsons (Halifax Voters List)
1767 - Richard Parsons, to mark road from mouth of Snow Creek to Hickey's
Road (Snow Creek later in Franklin Co)
1767 - John Parsons, Richard Parsons, George Parsons, Joseph Parsons (Camden
Parish Tithes List)
1768 - George Parsons (Antrim Parish, Halifax Co)
1771 - Richard Parsons, Pitts Co Ct Order Records
1782 - Joseph Parsons, Pitts Co (written complaint)
1786 - George Parsons, Pitts Co Ct Order Records
1787 - William Parsons, Pitts Co Ct Order Records
1788 - Samuel Parsons, Pitts Co Ct Order Records
1796 - William Parsons, Pitts Co Ct Order Records
Virginia Census of 1782
Pittsylvania County
George Parsons 0 3 0 0 0 S1782
John Parsons 0 5 0 0 S1782
Joseph Parsons 0 8 0 0 S1782
Richard Parsons 0500
Samuel Parsons 0 3 0 0 S1782
William Parsons 0 3 0 0 S1782

Richard married Lydia Briggs in 1743 in , Goochland, Virginia, USA. Lydia (daughter of Ralph Briggs and Mary Elizabeth Wright) was born in 1720 in , Goochland, Virginia, USA; died in 1787 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Married: 4 Apr 1778, , , Virginia, USA
• Residence: 4 Apr 1778, , Charles City, Virginia, USA

Notes:

SAR Application, WOODSON PARSONS m. Ann "Nancy" Mosby, Source: http://interactive.ancestry.com/2204/32596_242330-00539/801512?backurl=http%3a%2f%2fsearch.ancestry. com%2fcgi-bin%2fsse.dll%3fx%3d83c35f3b-5ed9-4a5b-b8f6-def65f760203%26title%3dPossible%2bmatches%2bfo r%2bElizabeth%2bWOODSON%26m%3d2204%253a%253a801512%26ftm%3d1%26gss%3dangs%26pcat%3dROOT_CATEGORY%26h %3d801512%26db%3dSARMemberApps%26indiv%3d1%26ml_rpos%3d1&ssrc=&backlabel=ReturnRecord#?image Id=32596_242330-00540++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

The text reads: "Woodson Parsons served as a private in said command for the months of May, June, July, August, Sept, Oct and Nov 1778...On this list the name of Woodson Parsons appears as having served as a soldier of Infantry that he rec'd on May 10, 1783 the sum of 19-11-11 the said sum being paid to 'himself'."

His lineage from the same document:Woodson Parsons b. abt 1747 in Henrico, Va d 1797 m. Ann "Nancy" Mosby. She died 1817. The parents of Woodson Parsons were John Mosby, Jr. d. 1801 in Henrico, VA and Lucy Allen. The parents of John Mosby, Jr. were John Mosby, Sr b. bef 1689 and d 1718 in Henrico, VA; names his wife as Martha in his will; the parents of John Mosby, Sr. were Edward Mosby b. abt 1660 and d 1742 and Elizabeth Woodson.

Woodson married Ann (Nancy) Mosby on 27 Sep 1786 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA. Ann was born in 1762 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA; died in 1801 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Hannah Madkiff

Family/Spouse: Joseph Midkiff. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Margaret Peggy Griffith in 1766 in Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA. Margaret was born in 1746; died on 20 Jun 1824. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Will recorded 6-20-1808. D & W 11, p. 312.

John married Sarah Adkins about 1770 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Sarah and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Beckey Farthing on 21 Dec 1779 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Lydia Yates

Lydia married Stephen Yates in 1770 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Stephen (son of John Estes "Of Dan River" Yates, III and Sarah Elizabeth Ann Kilgore) was born in 1756 in Gretna, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 16 Dec 1836 in White Thorn, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Gretna, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1782, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Film 0033270
Vol 15 Pg 236
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
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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]