Sir Richard Merriman

Notes:

Richard Merriman, died April 1696 in Lancaster Co. VA (Source: Torrence, Clayton, Virginia Wills and Administrations 1632-1800, 291.).

He married 387. Susanna* Campian November 07, 1658 in St. James Church, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, Eng. (Source: Virginia Colonial Records 1600s-1700s, (Reproduced by), 158, VA Colonial Abstracts, p. 347: Rich. Merryman sells to Abraham Bush 200 acres during his natural life and after the decease of the sd Abraam Bush unto Daniel, son of the sd Abra. Dated 25th July 1663. Signed Rich. Merryman. Wit: Edward Dale, Diana Dale. Dear Harrison These are to desire and authorize you for me in my behalf to acknowledge at the next Court held for the County of Lanc. my free and absolute consent to the sale of 200 acres of land made by my husband Rich. Merryman unto Abraham Bush in the behalf of his son Daniel Bush, 2nd day of May 1666". Signed Susannah Merryman. Wit: Michl. Arme, Jo Boring. Recorded 1st Jun 1666.).

Susanna Campian, died Unknown. She was the daughter of John Campian.

Notes for Richard Merriman:
Per Virginia Vital Records #1, 1600s-1800s Virginai Tax Records, Tithables of Lancaster Co. VA 1654: pg. 260 #50 Richard Merriman, of Lancaster, gent., who in behalf of Mr. Thos. Kelland and Mr. Anthony Haywood, "residing in the town of Boston in New England," made a deed dated may 11, 1681, and recorded in Middlesex, to Mr. Richard Perrott, of the county of Middlesex, VA. His wife Susanna joins in a deed in 1665.

Source: Deeds and Will Abstracts of Lancaster Co. Virginia. Compiled by Ruth and Sam Sparacio. Antient Press 1991, McLean, VA p. 257-258
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I Richard Merriman of the County of Lancaster; Planter, as wel for a valuable consideracon in hand reced of John Payne of the County of Rappah:, Planter, as also for divers other good causes & consideracons me the sd Richard Merriman hereunto moving have granted unto the sd John Paine all that Plantacon whereon Mr. Edward Dale now liveth together with all houses edifices & buildings thereunto belonging and appertaining or together with the same now used occupyed & enjoyed which premisses are scituate lying and being in the aforesd County of Lancaster: and were hereunto demised unto the sd Edward Dale by the sd John Paine To have and to hold the sd plantacon with all houses edifices and buildings thereunto belonging and appertaining together with all other the appurts. whatsoever appertaining unto the sd John Paine his heirs and assignes forever according to the tenor and contents of the Patent thereof And by the Rents and services therein menconed to be due and payable and I the sd Richd. Merriman do for me my heirs grant with the sd John Paine his heirs and assignes to warrant and defend the before menconed with all and every its appurts. against all and every persons claiming from by or under me or my heirs and I do likewise grant make further assurance hereof unto the sd John Paine his heirs when thereunto lawfully required And I do likewise promise to acknowledge this Writing in the County Court of Lancaster provided always upon this condicon nevertheless that if the sd Richd. Merrimans Bil of Exchange for Seventy pounds Sterl. charged up against Mr. John Champion and payable to Mr. John Saffin or his order shal be satifyed and paid according to the tenor of the sd Bills and also if the sd Merrimans Bil of Exchange for 25 pounds sterl: charged upon the aforesaid Mr. John Champion and payable to Capt. John Whittey or his order shal be satisfyed and paid according to the tenor of the sd. Bills and also if he the sd Richd Merriman his Exrs. Admrs. or assignes shal wel and truly pay and deliver unto the sd John Paine or his assignes at or upon the arrival of the first or second ship which shal imediately come from London to Rappah: River the next year, Four able Servts. for their ful hire they come in for with all cloths bedding and other necessarys which they shal bring in with them; three of the sd Servts. to be men Servants and the other a maid Servt., and also if the sd Richd. Merriman shal upon arrival of the first or second ship as aforesd. pay unto the sd John Paine or his assignes five pounds of goods at the first penny; That then and from thenceforth this grant writing and every article herein menconed and contained shal be utterly void frustrated and of none effect anything herein menconed contained to the contrary thereof in any wise notwithstanding. In Witness whereof I the sd Richard Merriman hath hereunto put my hand and seale dated the 6th of January, Ano Dom: 1662
Richard Merriman
Sealed and delivered in the presence of:
William Blase and Edward Dale
Recognit in Cur Com Lancr: 13d Maii Ano 1663 record at 14th p Edwd. Dale, Cl Cur.

This was followed by an indenture executed by John Payne to Richard Merryman dated Feb. 6th 1662 regarding this same property.

More About Richard* Merriman:
Emigration: November 08, 1658, From London on the White Dove (Source: (1) Coldham, Peter Wilson, The Complete Book of Emmigrants, Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, Section III, Chapter 2, 1661 page 145: "11 Nov. 1661-24 Feb. 1662 Depositions regarding the voyage of the White Dove, Mr. Thomas Stanton, from London to Barbados, but intending for Virginia, in 1658-59 with passengers including Stephen Pett, Robert Hendray, David Griffith and Richard Merriman.", (2) Nugent, Nell Marion, Cavaliers and Pioneers, (Reprint Edition, 1992 Virginia State Library and Archives), 514, Patent Book 5 in Vol. 1 1623-1666: "George Vezey, Nathaniell Browne and Stephen Tomling, 480 acs. N. side of Lancaster Co., Nov 1 1664, pg. 371 (406). Bounding upon land of Wm. Thomas, Brian Stott (or Scott) and Tho. Chetwood and land which was formerly Parson Grimes. Transport of 10 persons: Christopher Young, Robert Stagg, John Penn, Ann (or Wm.) Price, Mary West, Jno. Copping, Rich. Merriman, his wife twice, Rebecca Patent." This may indicate that Richard and Susan Merriman returned to VA after a visit to England only.)

Indentured: December 25, 1663, To John Campan of London (Source: Virginia Colonial Records 1600s-1700s, (Reproduced by), 152, Virginia Colonial Abstracts, Vol. 1, Lancaster Co. Record Book No. 2, 1654-1666. Pg. 310 of record book: Richard Merryman of Lancaster Co., Rappahannock River in Virginia, planter, to John Campian of London, pewterer. Refers to "one pair of indentures bearing date the 25th of December 1663". These to remain in full force as of this date. Parts of this record in Latin. Involved and difficult to decipher. Signed Richard Merryman. Wit: Edward Dale, Thomas Kendall. Recorded 29th May 1665.)

Military service: December 14, 1687, Lancaster Co. VA (Source: Virginia Colonial Records 1600s-1700s, (Reproduced by), 230, VA Colonial Soldiers, Militia Misc. County and Misc. loose papers: Lancaster Co. VA 14 Dec 1687 Court Orders for the returning an account of all such persons that are able to bear arms both for horse and foot service in this county we have duely examined ye list o the freeholders and housekeepers inhabiting ye said county . . . Persons appointed for horse service: William Therriat; Thomas Martin; Richard Merryman, Persons appointed for foot service: Hugh Brent.)

Property: January 01, 1664/65, Lancaster Co.-sells 1,000 acs. (Source: Virginia Colonial Records 1600s-1700s, (Reproduced by), 156-57, Vol. 1, Lancaster Co. Record Book No. 2, 1654-1666. Record at pg. 338. Richard Merryman of Lancaster planter, sells to Will Hall of London, marrynor, 1000 acres for 10,000 lb. tobacco. Dated 1st Jan. 1665. Signed Richard Merryman, Wit: Jo Dawe, Dan Harrison. Recorded 1st April 1665. "Daniel Harrison, These are to desire and authorize you x x to ack x x my consent to the sale of 1000 acres of land made by my husband Richard Merryman unto Mr. Will Hall of London marrynor". Dated 13th March 1665. Signed Susan Merryman. Wit: Thomas Chatwyn, Edward Stevens. Recorded 1st April 1665.)

Residence: 1662, Happy Harbor creek, Lancaster Co. (Source: (1) Payne, Col. Brooke, The Paynes of Virginia, (2nd Ed., Third printing C. J. Carrier Co., Harrisonburg VA 1998), 57, Happy Harbor creek was adjacent to Poplar Neck. The land was purchased from John Payne in 1662 who in turn had purchased the land from Thomas Brice in 1653. It is located on the west side of Corrotoman River., (2) Virginia Colonial Records 1600s-1700s, (Reproduced by), 142, VA colonial abstracts: p. 257: Richard Merriman of Lanc., planter sells to John Payne of the County of Rappahanock, planter, "my plantation whereon Mr. Edward Dale now liveth and was heretofore demised unto the sd Edward Dale by the sd John Paine". Dated 6th Jan. 1662/3. Signed Richard Merryman. Wit: Will Blase, Edward Dale, Rec. 14th May 1663.)

Will: April 08, 1696, Lancaster Co. VA (Source: (1) Payne, Col. Brooke, The Paynes of Virginia, (2nd Ed., Third printing C. J. Carrier Co., Harrisonburg VA 1998), 57, Of White Chapel Parish left "to beloved son and daughter William and Susannah Payne my present dwelling and all my land in forest by name of Islington". Col. Payne notes that Susannah was Richard Merriman's only child. He also left land on south side of Merriman's creek to his grandson Richard Payne, where Richard resided., (2) Virginia Vital Records #1 1600s-1800s, Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc., 1982-1983, 260, VA Tax Records, Tithables of Lancaster Co. VA 1654. States will of Richard Merriman was proved in Lancaster June 10 1696. Legatees: son and daughter William and Susanna Payne, grandsons Wm. Payne Jr., and Richard Payne.)

Will Proved: June 10, 1696, Lancaster Co. VA (Source: Virginia Vital Records #1 1600s-1800s, Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc., 1982-1983, 260, VA Tax Records, Tithables of Lancaster Co. VA 1654. States will of Richard Merriman was proved in Lancaster June 10 1696.)

More About Susanna* Campian:
Emigration: November 08, 1658, From London on the White Dove (Source: Coldham, Peter Wilson, The Complete Book of Emmigrants, Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, Section III, Chapter 2, 1661 page 145: "11 Nov. 1661-24 Feb. 1662 Depositions regarding the voyage of the White Dove, Mr. Thomas Stanton, from London to Barbados, but intending for Virginia, in 1658-59 with passengers including Stephen Pett, Robert Hendray, David Griffith and Richard Merriman.")

More About Richard* Merriman and Susanna* Campian:
Marriage: November 07, 1658, St. James Church, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, Eng. (Source: Virginia Colonial Records 1600s-1700s, (Reproduced by), 158, VA Colonial Abstracts, p. 347: Rich. Merryman sells to Abraham Bush 200 acres during his natural life and after the decease of the sd Abraam Bush unto Daniel, son of the sd Abra. Dated 25th July 1663. Signed Rich. Merryman. Wit: Edward Dale, Diana Dale. Dear Harrison These are to desire and authorize you for me in my behalf to acknowledge at the next Court held for the County of Lanc. my free and absolute consent to the sale of 200 acres of land made by my husband Rich. Merryman unto Abraham Bush in the behalf of his son Daniel Bush, 2nd day of May 1666". Signed Susannah Merryman. Wit: Michl. Arme, Jo Boring. Recorded 1st Jun 1666.)

Child of Richard* Merriman and Susanna* Campian is:

193i. Susannah* Merriman, born Abt. 1663 in Sittingbourne, Rappahanock, VA; died Unknown; married (1) William* Payne 1684 in LancasterCo., VA; married (2) Hugh Ladner Bet. November 1706 - 1707 in LancasterCo., VA.

Sir married Susan Campion on 7 Nov 1658 in St James, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. Susan was born in 1638 in St Mary, Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1666 in , Lancaster, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susannah married William Payne in 1684 in , Lancaster, Virginia, USA. William (son of Richard Payne and Sarah Anne Sheppard) was born in 1660 in Red House, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA; died on 9 Sep 1700 in Lively, Lancaster, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susannah married Hugh Ladner on 23 Nov 1706 in , Lancaster, Virginia, USA. Hugh was born in 1650; died on 12 Jan 1708. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Mary Jane Woodson on 30 Oct 1705 in , Goochland, Virginia, USA. Mary (daughter of Col Robert "Potato Hole" Woodson and Elizabeth Ferris) was born in 1678 in Curles Plantation, Henrico, Virginia, USA; died on 15 Jan 1744 in , Goochland, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Josias 'Sr' Payne was born on 30 Oct 1705 in Northam, Goochland Co, VA, USA as the first child of. He had one sibling, namely: John 'Colonel'. He died on 17 Dec 1785 in Pittsylvania Co, VA, USA. When he was 26, He married Anne Fleming Payne in 1732 in Goochland Co VA, and had the following children:

1. Josias Payne was born in 1735 in St. James Northam Parish, Goochland Co., VA. He died in 1804 in Nashville, TN.
2. William Payne was born on 10 Feb 1731/32 in Goochland Co, VA, USA. He died on 02 Mar 1822 in Fulvanna, VA.
3. George Payne was born in 1734 in Fluvanna, VA. He died on 13 Sep 1807 in Fluvanna, VA.
4. Susanna Payne Heale was born in 1737 in Goochland Co, VA, USA. She died on 30 Oct 1812 in Scott Co., KY.
5. Robert Payne was born in 1738 in Goochland Co, VA, USA. He died in 1791 in Pittsylvania Co, VA, USA. He married Anne Burton Payne on 22 Jul 1763.
6. John Payne was born on 09 Feb 1738/39 in Goochland Co, VA, USA. He died on 24 Oct 1792 in Philadelphia, PA.
7. Agnes Michel Payne was born in 1739 in St. James Northam Parish, Goochland Co., VA. She died in 1766.
8. Anna Payne Harrison was born on 27 Mar 1748 in Goochland Co, VA, USA. She died in 1779 in Dan River, Pittsylvania, VA.
9. Tarleton Payne was born in 1749.

Will of Josias Payne 12 January 1785 Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.
To son William in Fluvanna Co. containing Four Hundred Acres, the following slaves: LONG TOM, SQUIRE, PATT
To son, Josias and gives him land in Goochland Co. of seven hundred acres on the waters of Beaver Dam Creek with the following slaves: LONDON, NED, and NICE
To son George: Two hundred acres land on Licking Hole Creek, land on Three Chop ? Road with the following slaves: WILL, ROSIE?, JUDE.
To son John: Two Hundred acres Land on the Little Bird Creek and the following slaves: PETER, NED, BOB and IALIO.
To son in-law William Heale: m. DA. Susanna : Three hundred and sixty-five acres land on the waters of Little Bird Creek and the following slaves: PHILLIS, a girl named TILLER.
To son Robert Payne: all tract land in Gooochland co. on Licking Hole Creek and land where I formerly lived: and following slaves: JOE, NAN, SUSY, JAMES
To DA. Agnes Michel the Negroes she rec. of me after her Marriage with the following Negroes: JANE MOLE and her child HANAH
To DA. Anna Harrison the Negroes she has in her population with the following: TOM, HANAH his Wife and BON their son.
To Granddaughter Ann DA. of Robert: MILLEY
To Granddaughter Keturah DA. of Robert: BETTY

Will of Josias Payne, 1785 In the name of God Amen. I JOSIAS PAYNE of Pittsylvania County being at this time in perfect health, mind and memory do make an d ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following first I recommend my Soul to God hoping for a happy resurrection and my body the Earth to be buried in a Christian like manner at the direction of Executor hereafter mentioned, And after all my just debts and funeral Charges are paid I give and dispose of my Estate in the following manner -------?

I give and bequeath to my Son WILLIAM the Negroes he has now in population. I likewise give to my Son WILLIAM the tract of Land whereon he now lives in Fulvanna County containing Four hundred acres, with the following Negroes, LONG TOM, SQUIRE, AND PATT.

Item I confirm the gift formerly made my son JOSIAS of Seven hundred acres of land in Goochland County on the Waters of Beaver dam Creek with the following Negroes, LONDON, NED, AND NICE,

Item I confirm the gift formerly made to my Son GEORGE of two hundred acres Land on Lickinghole Creek, also tow hundred acres on the Three chopt Road with the following Negroes, WILL, ROSIE, AND JUDE and fifty pounds I gave him in Cash in lieu of a Negroe.

I confirm Gift made to my son JOHN of two hundred acres of land in the fork of James River with the following Negroes PETER, NED AND BOB, IALIO.

Confirm the Gift made to WILLIAM HEALE who married my daughter SUSANNA of three hundred and sixty-five acres of land on the waters of the Little Bird creek with the following Negroes PHYLLIS AND HER CHILDREN AND A NEGRO GIRL NAMED TILLER.

Item I give and bequeath to my son ROBERT PAYNE all that tract of Land in Goochland County on Licking hole creek contango eight hundred acres being the Plantation and Land whereon I formerly lived. I likewise confirm the gift of Negroes I formerly made him, which he has now in population with the following Negroes, JOE, NAN, SUSY AND JAMES, with their future increase, together with my Still my household and Kitchen furniture and all the plantation Utensils to him his heirs forever.

Item I give to my daughter AGNES MICHEL the Negroes she rec of me after her Marriage with the following Negroes JANE MOLE AND HER CHILD HANAH with their future Increase.

Item I give to my daughter ANNA HARRISON the Negroes she has now in population with Negroes following TOM, HANAH HIS WIFE AND BON their Son with their future increase.

Item I give and bequeath to my Granddaughter ANNA the daughter of my son ROBERT one Negro a Girl named MILLEY with her future increase to her and her heirs for ever.

Item I give to my Granddaughter KETURAH daughter of my Son ROBERT Negro Girl named BETTY, with her future increase to her and her heirs forever

And all the rest of my Estate not heretofore given consisting of Stock--? I desire my be sold and after my debts and funeral charges are paid the Money equally divided amonst all my Children.

I do hereby constitute and appoint my two Sons WILLIAM AND ROBERT PAYNE and my Son in Law WM HARRRISON Exuetors of this my last Will and Testament revoking and disannulling all and every Will or Wills by me heretofore made In --------? Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 12 day of January 1785. JOSIAS PAYNE LS Signed, sealed and delivered published-d-? to be last will in presence of JAMES SANDERS, CHAS DIXSON SA HOPSON Will probated in Pittsylvainia County the 19th day December 1785 . Teste: WILL TURNBALL ?

Josias married Mary Anna Fleming in 1732 in , Goochland, Virginia, USA. Mary was born on 30 Oct 1705 in Saint Peters Parish, James City, Virginia, USA; died on 6 May 1794 in , Goochland, Virginia, USA; was buried in , Goochland, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]