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Re: Major Oakes Oaks from King William County, VA. Where does he fit??

rhoadsn — 2013-05-18 17:37:12Z

I would love to know what you have on Major Oakes. There was a Major Oaks in Buckingham County, Virginia. Trying to figure out if my great great grandmother was an Oaks or Stark.

Re: HILL Surname

gsmith2915 — 2013-04-10 15:02:32Z

Priscilla Hill is my great grand aunt and sister of my great grandfather Joseph (Josiah) Hill. Ethel Hill is also a sister. Their parents were Thomas B. Hill (b. 1848) and Laura F. Hill (b. 1851). I do not have any information on George Hill.

Henry Jacob George

RayBullard30 — 2013-03-21 04:53:05Z

I was wanting to know if anybody has a information on Henry Jacob George who lived in nearby King and Queens Co. Virginia. Henry was b 1739 in King and Queen Co. d 1855 in Gwinette Co. Ga. he had a son Lewis Ludwig Geoerge b 1758 d 1844 in Chapin S.C. The question I need to find out is Henry Jacob and Lewis related because I have Lewis Ludwig George born in Hessen, Germany Lewis was married to a Becky Stuck Henry was married to a Margaret Glazer. Any information would be helpfull?

Thanks

Re: Cornelius Dabney The Indian Interpreter

dccrens — 2013-03-17 17:06:32Z

Judith,
Did you ever receive any further info on this. I am searching for the same. Was Susannah Swann the daughter of Thomas Swann or someone else? If so who was she? Indian?

One source I found that shows the wife of Cornelius Dabney was NOT Thomas Swann's duaghter Susannah is "Extract from "The Virginia Magazine, Vol. XXVIII" (1920)". This seems to show (as written by Samuael Swann d. 1707) that Susannah had no issue and was married to William Marriot.

We are indebted to Captain T. A. Ashe, of Raleigh, N. C. for the following copy of a family record prepared by Samuel Swann (son of Col. Thomas Swann of Virginia) who removed to North Carolina.
The following is a copy of a paper compiled by Samuel Swann who died in 1707, (in Perquimans Co. \emdash Albemarle, N. C.)
"My Grandmother, Judith Swann, was born on the 5th day of February 1589, being Wednesday and died on the 16th, day of March 1636 in the 47th year of her age and was buried at Swann 's Point.
My Grandfather William Swann married again the 1st day of May 1637, and died the last of February following in the 52nd year of his age and was buried at Swann 's Point.
My father, Col. Thomas Swann was born in May 1616, \emdash was married to his first wife Margaret Debton the 13th of January 1630, by whom he had two sons and one daughter, to wit: Susannah Swann who was born the 26 October, 1640 \emdash and died the 25th of November 1660, without issue\emdash having been married to Maj. William Marriot eight months and 22 days \emdash and was buried at Swann 's Point. William Swann \emdash who was born 30th October 1644 and died young in London, England and was buried there. And Thomas Swann who was born the 23rd of March 1645 and died without issue at St. Edmunds Bury in Suffolk England the 19th of February 1666, and was there interred.
My said father's first wife died the 5th of April 1646 and was was buried at Swann 's Point.
My father was married to his second wife, my dear mother, Sarah Cod, the 13th of January 1649, by whom he had issue, likewise, two sons and one daughter \emdash Sarah; who was born the 15th of October 1651 and died the 9th of August 1652, and was buried at Swann 's Point. Samuel who was born the 11th May 1653, and Sampson who was born the 28th May 1654, and died the 1st of November 1668, and was interred at Swann 's Point.
My said mother departed this life to a better, the 13th of January 1654, having been married that day, just five years and was buried at Swann 's Point.
My father was married to his third wife, Sarah Chandler, the 30th of July 1655, by whom he had two sons and two daughters, viz, Judith, who was born the 22nd April 1656 and died the 30th March 1668 and was buried at Swann 's Point. Anne, who was born the 9th, of July 1657 and died the 21st of. August 1659 and was buried at Swann 's Point. A son \emdash not baptized, who was born the 11th of December 1658 and died the 20th of the same month \emdash and another son born 1st November 1662 and died at the birth.
My said father's third wife died 10th November 1662 \emdash and was buried at Swann's Point.
My father was married to his fourth wife, Ann Brown, widow and relict of Henry Brown, one of the Council of State, the 23rd day of * * * * * \emdash who died the 12th of August 1668, without issue and was buried at the Four Mile Tree.
My father married his fifth wife. Mary Mansfield the 20th of December 1668, by whom he had issue one son and three daughters -- Mary who was born the 5th of October 1669, who married Mr. Richard Bland, Thomas and Frances, at one birth, who were born the 14th December 1670.
Frances died 14th April 1676 and was buried at Swann's Point.
Thomas married Eliza Thompson, daughter of William Thompson.
Sarah who was born the 8th of and was first married to Mr. Henry Randolph and after his death to Mr. Giles "Webb.
My honored and dear father, Col. Thomas Swann departed this life for a better the 16th of September 1680, being 64 years and was buried at Swann's Point at my Grandfather's feet."

Extracts from a paper drawn up by Hon. Samuel Swann, Collector of His Majesty's Customs at Roanoke.
"My dearly and most entirely beloved wife Sarah, daughter of William Drummond Esq., was born the 2nd day of March 1654, being Friday, about 2 of the clock in the morning, and was married to me the 24th March 1673 being Tuesday, \emdash by whom I had seven sons and two daughters.
My dear and most entirely beloved wife Sarah Swann departed this life to a better on Saturday the 18th of April 1696 about 8 o'clock in the morning in North Carolina, and was buried at Swann's Point in Surry County at her own mother's feet on Friday the 28th of the same month, being 41 years one month and 16 days old, having been married to me 22 years and as much more as from the 24th of March to the 18 of April aforesaid.
My dear and entirely beloved wife Elizabeth daughter of Alexander Lillington of North Carolina, was born the 17th of June 1679, married to me the 19th of May 1698, being Thursday, the widow of John Tandall, by whom I had issue as follows \emdash viz:
1. Elizabeth who was born the 26th of June 1699, being Monday, about 12 o'clock at noon; baptized the 9th October following, being Monday.
2. Sarah who was born the 29th of December 1701, being Monday about a quarter of an hour before sunset \emdash was baptized the 2nd of February, following, being Monday.
3. Samuel who was born the 31st of October 1704 being Tuesday at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. The Moon being full at 12 o'clock, was baptized on Thursday the 23rd of August 1705.
4. John Swann, who was born the 25th of April 1707 being Friday about half an hour before Sundown and was baptized by William Gordon."

Addendum of Col. Edward Moseley:
Some of his children by his first wife were "buried at my plantation at Lawns Creek" \emdash so there he probably resided before coming to Albemarle, only William, Thomas and Henry, issue of his first marriage, seem to have survived \emdash to attain manhood. One of that branch was John Swann, Member of Congress. The District Attorney in New York (1919) descends from Sarah, No. 2 who married a Jones \emdash one of her sons returning to the name of Swann, about 1790.
The Honorable Samuel Swann Esq., Collector of His Majesty's Customs in Eoanoke departed this life the 14th of September 1707 just at daybreak at his dwelling plantation in Perquimans and lies interred there, at whose death and funeral, I the subscriber was present.
EDWARD MOSELEY.

Re: FRAZIERS FERRY

lizpowell175 — 2013-03-09 21:51:10Z

Hi there-
I have been researching King William county regarding the Newman family. I remember recently reading info about all the ferries - maybe in a gazette- it recounted the fees and routes of the ferries. There were many listed. And that might give you some names associated with the ferry. I was just exploring the Virginia Historical Society site, especially the digitized documents. There are 2 maps around the Civil War era - one of which puts names on the properties - which might be a giant help. These maps were on the VHS digitized site. Good luck!
Liz

Re: FRAZIERS FERRY

lizpowell175 — 2013-03-09 21:51:08Z

Re: John and William Frazer

tracineb — 2013-03-07 21:31:58Z

Frasure, Frazier, etc.

Thanks for your reply. His family and offspring all spelled it Frazier, but his marriage license from Missouri in 12 Nov 1857 spells it William T Frasure. All census records after 1850 show it spelled as Frazier. I have no idea what county but I am sure he was from Virginia.

Thanks for asking.
Traci

Re: John and William Frazer

MARIEJENNINGS — 2013-03-07 20:45:03Z

ARE YOU SURE OF THE FRAYSER SPELLING? DO YOU KNOW WHAT COUNTY? FRAZIER FERRY IN KING WILLIAM AND FRAYSER FARM IN HENRICO .

Re: John and William Frazer

tracineb — 2013-03-07 13:47:52Z

We are also looking for information on a William Thomas Frazier 1821-1873 who was born in Virginia possibly Hardy or other. WT Frazier was a farmer who began to travel west to Kentucky, then Missouri where he met Nancy Jane Brock widow of Edmundson. He married Nancy Jane Brock 1825-1917 part Cherokee (3rd gr grandfather was Reuben Great Eagle Brock) and together they lived in Missouri, then on to TX and back to Siloam Springs ARK where they stayed until they passed.
Children of the marriage are: Samuel Frazier 1861 – 1925
Montague Commodore Frazier (Mont) 1865 –
Martha Alice (Mattie) Frazier 1867 – 1939

We have good info on Nancy's family but are stumped on which of the Frazier's William T Frazier hails from. All help and info much appreciated.

Re: John L. Ware

PamelaYarbrough — 2013-02-14 18:38:15Z

My name is James Yarbrough in Columbus,Ohio, just checking to see if you are still on Ancestry.com. My great great grandfather was John Leigh WARE, and my guess is, you are my third cousin. If you get this, please reply. I am looking for information about Rosa McAllister, John's first wife. Thanks. James.

Old pictures of Aylett

CharlesRichards58 — 2013-02-13 18:47:47Z

I am looking for any old pictures of buildings, etc. taken in Aylett.....St. David's Church, Duncan House, Berkeley House, The boat landing, the ferry, Montville..anything....

Re: Dandridge

bonds_linda55 — 2013-02-03 22:20:35Z

My mother, Susie Maurine Dandridge was your mom's older sister. I do have some information on the family. please e-mail me, as I wondered what happened to your mom's branch of the family.
respectfully,
Linda Bonds

Re: Davis family/Middlesex VA

mitchflynhawaiian — 2013-01-19 11:29:45Z

I have found either Jefferson Davis (but. like you say, there is no definitive connection) or a Theodorus (Jr., III?) Davis. This seems to be the stopping point on the Davis line.

Taliaferro

swimmingbeachjack — 2012-12-13 01:30:48Z

I am looking for Christopher Taliaferro and his son William Christopher Taliaferro. Please contact if any information.
Elizabeth Taliaferro Slawson

Re: Elijah L. Powell- Location of Old Family Burying-ground

Cemetery_Hopping — 2012-12-07 20:45:08Z

Loisrick90, Thanks for the information on Elijah L. Powell and his family. If I may be of any help to you on this family please let me know. My E-mail is latki86459@aol.com.

Re: Elijah L. Powell- Location of Old Family Burying-ground

loisrick90 — 2012-12-07 12:46:32Z

See attached for Elijah L Powell descendents

Re: Eubank, Simpkins

selder81 — 2012-10-27 16:59:06Z

Kim,
William Sizer had a son Mordecai Sizer named after Mary (Polly/Molly) Sizers father Mordecai Abraham. Mordecai Sizer married Ann Eliza Dabney (b.abt 1825). Mordecai and Ann Dabney Sizer had one son, Milton Dabney Sizer born Nov. 13, 1841 d. 1914. Ann Dabney Sizer died between 1842 and 1850 and Milton is in the Robinson household with his two maternal aunts Susan Dabney Robinson (wife of Samuel) and Fannie Dabney. Mordecai had a Railroad contruction company and was working on the Blue Ridge Railroad at the time of the 1850 census.

Any additional information on William Sizer of Hanover and King William Co. VA would be appreciated.

Re: Eubank, Simpkins

bda3398 — 2012-10-01 12:34:18Z

any specific info on Mordecai Abraham or his daughter (mary) Polly Abraham? thank you, Burl

Re: Eubank, Simpkins

selder81 — 2012-09-30 18:15:50Z

I know this was an old post but I wanted to provide the Dabney-Robinson-Sizer-Abraham connection. Mordecai Abraham had a daughter Mary/Polly. Polly is the Husband of William Sizer. Polly and William had a son named Mordecai Sizer. Mordecai Sizer married Ann Dabney, daugher of Maj. Thomas Dabney. Mordecai and Ann D. Sizer had one son Milton, who shows up with the Samuel Robinson Family in the 1850 census. Samuel Robinson's wife Susan Dabney Robinson and Fannie Dabney who is also in the Robinson Household are Ann Dabney Sizer's sisters. Ann died prior to 1850 and Milton Sizer was living with his Aunts. Mordecai Sizer was a RR construction contractor working in Albemarle Co. at this time of the 1850 census.

Re: Walker/Cocke/Cox

MARIEJENNINGS — 2012-09-20 23:23:30Z

The Kelly Farm is on Rt 600, they have a dairy farm right on the corner of 30 & 600. You can probably google it - can't think of the first name of the parents but my daughter years ago spent the night there alot. I will check with her to see if she knows of one. You can probably email the King William Historical Society with you request I am on the board and will be putting inquiry into the new newsletter that will go out really soon. Everyone that is a member will see it. If you are not a member maybe you would like to be. I am trying to have them do more or family research for people like me! Marie Jennings

Re: Walker/Cocke/Cox

rodneycarnold65 — 2012-09-20 01:36:28Z

Trying to find my great great grandfathers grave site ..Henry Clay Kelley..all i know it on the walker farm in king william county..rt 600...can u pass on any info on the were abouts this farm is located? thank you

Adams

tigersue01 — 2012-08-03 03:33:30Z

Looking for info on Warren Adams b. 1790 in either Prince William County VA or King William County VA. Died 18 Mar 1835 in either of the 2 counties. Any help appreciated.
Thanks@
Susan

Lipscomb/Ware

waregene1 — 2012-07-04 16:58:54Z

In January 1776, Samuel Ware enlisted in the 7th Virginia Regiment, under Captain Holt Richeson, and by July, Captain Reuben Lipscomb was in command of this Company.(of King William Co.)

After the campaigns of Chesapeake Bay, New Jersey, and Philadelphia we find that the 7th wintered at Valley Forge.

On December 11 the army left Whitemarsh for its new winter campsite. Upon arriving at Valley Forge (the forge itself had been burned by the British in September) on December 19, the troops immediately began construction of their huts, and quarters were found for the general and some of the senior officers in nearby farm houses.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1778.
A warrant for 316 dollars, issue in faver of Captain Reuben Lipscomb, for the extra month's pay granted to the army under General Washington, by the resolution of the 29th of December last, and which is due to 40 men of the 7th Virginia regiment now on their way to Virginia, who were regularly discharged on the 2 February, and mentioned in a list signed by Brigadier General Woodford, and also to Captain Lipscomb, who conducts them; he to give a receipt for the money, and to account for the same.

By the end of February, Samuel had enlisted for another year, and promoted to Sergeant, and while in route to New York we find the following.

12th July 1778 Sunday, Head Quarters, Paramus, N.J.
At a Genl Court Martial in the right wing of the Army, at Watersession,9th July 1778 Lt. Col. Mead President, Capt. Lipscomb acting Q.M. Genl to the Division commanded by Major Genl Baron Stuben tried for treating the Genl in a disrespectful manner, after considering the charge and evidence, the court is of the unanimous opinion that Capt. Lipscomb is not guilty of the charge against him, and do acquit him with honor- the Genl approves the sentence, he is willing to believe that Capt. Lipscomb did not intend that disrespect to the Baron de Stuben which the Baron apprehended. At the same time he must observe that there was an impropriety in Capt. Lipscomb taking quarters in a house destined for the Genl. commanding the Division.

After the army’s defeat at White Plains, N.Y., Washington retreated to northern New Jersey, where Captain Reuben Lipscomb died October 3, 1778, at Pompton, New Jersey.
Sgt. Samuel Ware served out the year and returned to Virginia, he died 1830, in Middlesex Co.
Wendell Ware

Caleb Berkeley, Aylett, late 1800's

CharlesRichards58 — 2012-06-21 14:03:30Z

My wife (Susan Warren Newman)and I live in the "Berkeley House" in Aylett..Her grandfather bought the house in 1922..we have traced the history of the house back to 1886..and we spoke with the great niece of Caleb Berkeley(lived here in 1886)..but we have no history before that....There is a brick at the top of the chimney with the date 1837 carved into it with the initials I.Q. If anyone has any additional info on our house or pictures, etc. we would certainly appreciate it....Or more info on Caleb Berkeley..

Re: Cawthorn's in King William

nancycostello35 — 2012-05-31 09:17:01Z

I have a copy of the original deed for Thomas Nichols, 183 acres in Pamunkey Neck, Virginia. Thomas Nichols of St. John's Parish in King William County for 6,000 pounds of sweet tobacco paid by JOHN CAWTHORN of same parish 12 August
1702. Signed Thomas Nichols, Labella Nichols his wife.
Signed and Delivered in Presents of Thomas Carr, Robert Napier, John Carr.
If anyone has information on this Thomas Nichols I would love to here from them. I understand that Thomas Nichols daughter Ann married into the Adams family.
Be glad to share.

Re: WARE, John L.

MarjorieKidd — 2012-05-16 19:55:34Z

I have info on John L Ware's two wives and parents. Please
email me. Am intersted in finding any living descendents of
this John L Ware who I believe is my gguncle
Marge Kidd

Re: Thomas Wingo

augusta_davis — 2012-05-05 01:39:21Z

My great-grandmother was Martha Jane Wingo (1845-1896)who married Robert Leroy Cousins in 1869. The 1850 Amelia Census shows Martha living with 5 siblings in the household of Thomas F and Mary Jane Wingo. The 1850 Amelia Census shows Martha living with John Wingo, and Thomas Wingo married to Susan O. with a new group of children. Are you descended from this Thomas Wingo?

Re: Thomas Moore -Ann Moore

90248 — 2012-03-16 06:04:52Z

I have found several Family Trees showing Thomas Moore married to Anne or Anna Henry Aylett with a child named Anna Henry Moore born abt 1827 who was married to William Guston Gwathmey Oct. 1846 in Caroline Co., VA. She had a sister Elizabeth Taylor Moore married to John Milton Dabney.

Anna and William Gwathmey had children: Elizabeth Taylor Gwathmey, Fannie Fielding Lewis or Fielding Fannie Lewis Gwathmey and Brooke or H. Brooke Gwathmey.

I also found genealogy work on archive.org.... http://www.archive.org/stream/pedigreehistoryo00well/pedigre...

this does show William G Gwathmey, but only has Anna Henry Moore as a friend.

Re: Dabney of VA

ROBER028 — 2012-03-04 19:28:37Z

Francis Eppes Dabney of Dinwiddie County's father was Francis Dabney listed in the Dinwiddie personal property tax lists from 1783-at least 1814. When he dropped out is unclear because Francis E. was sometimes listed as Francis. The first Francis's birth year was probably before 1746 because he was mentioned twice in the Dinwiddie County Clerk's fee book in 1763. If he was at least 18, he was born in 1845 or earlier. He appears not to have been very prosperous because he was never listed in the land tax lists.
The first Francis's father was John Dabney, first of Hanover County, then Amelia County, and finally Dinwiddie County where he was a tobacco inspector at Bolling's Warehouse near Petersburg from before 1754 to 1869.

Re: William Hamilton Wright family, Mangohick Twp

futuremrsdoom — 2012-03-03 23:26:07Z

Thank you all so much for the info you have posted it has helped me so much. My great great grandmother was Ada Thomas Wright 1856 who married Augustus T Long thwith youngest daughter Mattie Floyd Long my great grandmother married William Samuel Freeman together they had 7 children
-Percy W Freeman 1911
-James E Freeman 1918
-Augusta M Freeman 1920
-Lois O Freeman 1925
-Ellis T Freeman 1927
-Hellen M Freeman 1930
-Douglas Alexander Freeman 9/14/1932-2/7/1971
(buried at Concord Baptist Church Either Glen Va 22546

Douglas Freeman was my grandfather he married Margaret Betty Carter

I have all the info for the family from there on for the Freeman and the Carter's if you have anything else that may be useful please email me futuremrsdoom@aol.com Thanks ;-)

Thomas Moore -Ann Moore

n2research — 2012-02-25 20:48:32Z

Hello:

I'm looking for information on Thomas Moore's (born abt 1790 and died in 1830) daugther Ann Moore. He willed his possessions including slaves to his daughter Ann Moore.

I'm interested in learning more about Ann Moore because I located my ancestors on the list of slaves. Did she stay in VA or did she relocate to another state?

Any information that someone can provide me will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

Re: John Weston and Emma Adams Garnett

Lyndajoy57 — 2012-02-20 15:14:02Z

On the reference to Warren Adams and Mary Huxter, I have attached a file on his 1812 Bounty Land award that does mention their information. Not related (yet) just found it.

Re: Tuck Family of KW

Cemetery_Hopping — 2012-02-14 04:33:56Z

Dear VHS, Are you the person that was looking for information on the Leftwich, McGeorge and Tuck family? If so, would you please write to me at latki86459@aol.com. I have some information on a Lizzie Belle Tuck and possibly a Lizzie Belle McGeorge and I need some help. Lizzie married an Atkinson and both are buried at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery, King William County, Virginia.

Re: acquinton church

Cemetery_Hopping — 2012-02-14 02:46:05Z

Gail, I have seen your post on the Spiller and Cockerham family. I am working on the Spiller family. and I would love to exchange some data with you. You may reach me at latki86459@aol.com. I recently found a cemetery in King William County, Virginia which contained the graves of two Shadwick sisters who married a William Spiller. I have in my database a Frances Cockerham who married a John Satterwhite. I have a John Walker Satterwhite who married a
Fannie Spiller. Some of these may be the link you need to connect to your family with the funny last name.

Re: Bradby marriage

Cemetery_Hopping — 2012-02-04 15:11:39Z

Dear JPP, There was nothing on the tombstone of either Walter or Sallie to indicate the date of marriage.
I have visited the Paumkey Indian Baptist Church Cemetery about four or five times during the year 2007 or 2008.
Do you know the maiden name of Sallie? Do you know the names of the parents of Walter S. Bradley? Are they also buried at the Reservation?
Eugene

Re: Bradby marriage

JPP1999 — 2012-02-03 23:09:42Z

How often do you visit the reservation? That is my Great Aunt and Uncle.

Bill

Re: Bradby marriage

JPP1999 — 2012-02-03 23:07:16Z

Yes this is the marriage I am looking for.

Bill

Re: ROBINSON/ LISTER (Children)

BCollins60 — 2012-01-16 04:33:59Z

My Peter Robinson notes:

of St John's Parish, King William, VA, and later of Canada, it appears (i am putting Canada as place of death for Peter and for his wife . . . until someone finds me something better - it is conceivable that they died in England)

see - on Google Books (acc 1/3/12)

p. 186

The William and Mary quarterly, Volume 18
By Lyon Gardiner Tyler, Earl Gregg Swem, Richard Lee Morton, Institute of Early American History and Culture (Williamsburg, Va.), College of William and Mary, JSTOR (Organization)

will date: 8 Jan 1765

see

http://vagenweb.org/tylers_bios/vol1-30.htm

acc 1/14/12

[Page 315]
Robinson, Peter, son of Christopher Robinson, brother of Commissary William Robinson lived in King William, was born March 1, 1718, studied at Oriel College, Oxford, was a member of the house of burgesses for King William from 1758 to 1761. His wife was Sarah Lister, whom he married in 1750. He died in 1765, leaving issue Christopher, Peter, Judith, Lucy, Sarah which last married Benjamin Grymes, of Orange [Orange Cty, VA].

PETER3 ROBINSON, youngest son of Col. Christopher Robinson, was born March 1, 1718-19 (Parish Register), and died in 1765. He lived in the parish of St. Johns, King William County; and his will was dated January 8, 1765. He married Sarah, daughter of Alexander Lister and Lucy his wife, on August 9, 1750 (Register) and had issue:

(1) Christopher4, (2) Peter4, (3) Judith4, born Sept. 5, 1751 - (Parish Register) (4) Sarah4, married Oct. 4, 1773, Benjamin Grymes, of Orange (Parish Register) (5) Lucy4 named in his will and in the chart; married Thomas Robinson, son of her uncle Benjamin Robinson.

Of these children Christopher was undoubtedly the Christopher who was at William and Mary College in 1780 and ran away to the British in New York, where he joined the Loyal American Regiment (see Sabin's Loyalists of the American Revolution II., page 229). It is possible that his brother Peter emigrated with him. They are mentioned in the will of their aunt Judith Robinson in 1774. Christopher Robinson married Esther Sayre, and his son Beverley, born in 1791, was Chief Justice of Upper Canada. He (Beverley) was father of General C.W. Robinson, of London.

In a suit in the Chancery Court of the Williamsburg District, entitled "Grymes vs. Robinson", it is stated that Major John Robinson was the surviving executor of the will of Peter Robinson, that he was guardian of Peter Robinson's three daughters, who lived with him until 1776, that as surviving executor he had charge of all the personal and real estate of his brother Peter; and no mention is made in these papers of either Christopher or Peter the sons. This omission can only be accounted for by the death or flight of both. Under the Virginia law during the revolution the property of all

Page 187.

British aliens was confiscated. There is no mention of the death of either in any of the Virginia records which have come down to us, nor do their names appear in the list reported in 1782 of land holders in King William County, where their father had resided.

see

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~anneology/...

acc 1/15/12

Peter Robinson m.(9 Aug. 1750) Sarah Lister 1 March 1718/19 - 1765, St. Johns, King William Co., Virg.

dau Lucy md Thomas, son of her uncle, Benjamin Robinson (so . . . her cousin - bcs)

see

http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/ROBINSON/1997-...
Dear Robinsons,

Peter Robinson married Sarah Lister at Christ Church [Episcopal], Urbanna, Middlesex County, Virginia, on 9 August 1750, according to an IGI entry from a temple sealing record. I presume there is a real source for this item somewhere. Do the records of that church survive, and have they been published (vital statistics as well as vestry minutes?)?

see

http://vagenweb.org/tylers_bios/vol1-30.htm

acc 1/14/12

[i can't find dates of birth and death for Sarah Lister, but they can be approximated . . . . ]

Re: Is there anyone who might know the history of the "Wakema" farm/plantation from 1870 back to the Jamestown era?

wrennk1 — 2012-01-07 05:39:04Z

Hi,

I found this link that has a picture of the Wakema house and some history. I hope it helps. I'm pasting in the history, just in case something happens to the web site one day.

http://www.ssentinel.com/index.php/supplements/article/garde...

Wakema

Wakema was owned as early as 1662 by Captain Roger Mallory. He sold 900 acres to William Frazer who by 1764 was running a ferry to King and Queen County and operating an ordinary. Later, he built a warehouse to inspect tobacco and a shipbuilding facility which furnished small ships for the Navy during the Revolutionary War.

After a succession of owners, Roger Gregory of Elsing Green purchased Frazer’s Ferry and his brother acquired Wakema in 1867. The original house had possibly been damaged in the defense of the Mattaponi River and the present home was built in the 1860s. In 1886, William Bray established a post office called “Wakema” on the property. Wakema became a stop for steamboat traffic along the Mattaponi River where warehouses and a pickle factory were built.

Today, Wakema is a private residence overlooking a wide expanse of the Mattaponi River. The gently rolling hills, barns and fenced grazing pastures are home to the many rescued dogs, sheep, goats and chickens the owners lovingly tend. A small pond and gazebo near the house make a lovely place to picnic. the house is open for the first time by owners Mr. and Mrs. Miles Baker.

I'll let you know if I run across anything about your great grandmother. I have Reeds in my family line too.

Kim Wrenn
Durham NC.

Re: Austin T. Lipscomb - (c.1792-c.1835) ... seeking

Cemetery_Hopping — 2012-01-06 20:09:51Z

Eric, Do you know if your Austin Lipscomb had any siblings? I have one Austin Lipscomb born 10 Apr 1790 to Daniel and Jane Lipscomb who had eight children including Austin. The Austin that I have is reported to have lived at "Rose Garden", which I asume was in King William County, Virginia.
You may contact me at latki86459@aol.com

Re: Willeroy ancestry

bmartju — 2011-12-29 01:48:44Z

I decend from Mary Susan Willeroy Lacy and Susan Willeroy Dugar of King William.

Re: Vermont Plantation King William Co.

hank_a1 — 2011-12-16 00:36:48Z

Thank you so much. This is awesome. I found it in Google Earth.

Happy Holidays!

Re: Vermont Plantation King William Co.

DeLC103 — 2011-12-15 02:47:58Z

Vermont farm is located on Route 600 (West River Road) about 1/2 mile east of its intersection with Route 628 (Dorrel Road).

The Original Vermont farm consisted of about 1465 acres.

The main part of Vermont Farm, about 955 acres, is currently a gravel quarry.

There are several other parcels of varying acreage. There is a cemetery on a private farm, now known as River Hill, that was originally part of Vermont that has members of the Hawes family buried on it. (FYI: I am a descendant of Walker Hawes, who purchased Vermont from Nathaniel Burwell's estate in 1802).

The only marked graves on the site are those of Walker Hawes and his wife, Mary Martin. However, according to what I have heard, there were other unmarked grave-depressions at the site evident as late as the 1950s.

Perhaps, your Burwell anscestors are buried in this cemetery, but there are no stones or other records, that I am aware of, that would confirm this.

Vermont Plantation King William Co.

hank_a1 — 2011-12-13 10:09:04Z

Does anyone know the location of this old plantation? It was built by Nathaniel Burewll & sold in 1802 when he died.

This is all I have:

Old Kent County, Virginia: Some Accounts of the Planters...V. 1 (1977, 2006) by Malcolm Hart Harris, M.D.

P. 963

(66e) VERMONT

This was the last of the Burwell lands to be sold, for it was the home where Nathaniel Burwell and his wife lived during their residency in King William County. He died here in 1801.

The late Miss Elizabeth Hawes Ryland says in her files from newspapers: "Vermont was sold to my great-grandfather, Walker Hawes, in 1802, and it was the last portion to pass out of the Burwell family." (16)

The estate of Nathaniel Burwell was settled up by Lewis burwell of Richmond, who gave notice in the Virginia Gazette that all persons having demands against the estate of nathaniel Burwell, desceased, are desired to send them to the subscriber, who has for sale several families of valuable negroes belonging to the Estate. This notice in the press was dated May 10, 1802. (17)

The deed of conveyance dated February 23, 1802 from the

(16) King William County, Virginia from Old Newspapers and Files, page 30

(17) Ibid., page 70

P. 964

Burwell estate to Walker Hawes, conveyed 1,000 acres of land. (18)

Walker Hawes (1776-1828) was son of Samuel Hawes and Ann Walker, his second wife, who was a daughter of Benjamin Walker and Ann Aylett, daughter of Col. William Aylett of "Fairfield."

At the time of the purchase of Vermont, Walker Hawes was living in King and Queen County where he married mary, daughter of Thomas Coleman martin and Mildred, daughter of William Pollard of Hanover County. It was from this connection that a large family relationship has sprung. The elder Walker Hawes died May 15, 1828, and his wife survived him until 1850.

Mrs. Mildred Hawes was devised the plantation, Vermont, for her lifetime and after her death, it passed to her two daughters; Miss Charlotte Hawes and Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson. When the two sisters died, the Vermont Estate passed to Mary Hawes, daughter of Major James Johnson and Elizabeth Hawes.

Mary Hawes Johnson married Robert Semple Ryland who was a son of William Semple Ryland of Roseville.

The Rylands reared their family at Vermont and Miss Elizabeth Hawes Ryland, a daughter, wrote that it was never a Ryland place, but it was for many years the home of the family of Robert Temple Ryland, whose heirs sold the land to The Chesapeake Corporation of Virginia in 1950.

(66e,a) THE VERMONT DWELLING

The house which stood at Vermont when Walker Hawes bought the plantation in 1802, was the one in which the Burwells had resided for many years. This house was located on that part of the farm which was known as "River Hill," which was conveyed by deed of gift to James Christopher Johnson by his aunt, Miss Charlotte Hawes. The house, which stands at River Hill (1975), was built by James Christopher Johnson after the Civil War.

For many years the River Hill plantation was owned by J. W. Reid and is now owned by Samuel Ball.

The brick house which was at Vermont was built in 1850 when the Hawes family moved from the old Burwell residence at River Hill. This brick house was the home of the Rylands and the younger members of the family were born here and grew up at this place. It was burned in 1895. (19)

(18) King William Records, Book No. 9, page 107

(19) Personal Communication from Miss E. S. Ryland in 1950

END

Can someone please help me find this old place? I am a descendant of Nathaniel Burwell. He should be buried somewhere on the property.

Thank SO much! HR

Enfield Road/Epworth area

MARIEJENNINGS — 2011-10-30 02:30:38Z

Still looking for the home of Sarah A. Walker. I think I have just about pnpointed where she lived and may be buried. The road right before Epworth that leads to Enfield. She lived on the left hand side heading to enfield. I have a document that says she rec'd i/3 of the Cocke Property the other two were Shelly & gardner. The Dudley Atkins Farm bordered it and the Mitchell, Wyatt and Marshall family. Sarah A. Walker is on the Gilmer Map near old chapel that Epworth Church. Some of the family may have been buried at epworth Church and haveno stones. I cannot find anything on who is buried there with no stones. i think the P.O. was also there at Epworth but not sure of the location. Anybody else out there researching any of these guys? Marie

Allen Family

julystar — 2011-10-05 13:29:33Z

Seeking any information on the family Thomas T. Allen of King William County. His wife Catharine Powers was born abt 1798. They had two children: Thomas Buckley Allen (born abt. 1828 who married Columbia Brooke and Martha Allen (1833-1876) who married Joshua Styles. There may be more children, but these are the only ones I have found. According to records, Thomas Buckley Allen was a school teacher. Thanks for any help.

Re: George L. Ellett and Fannie Rebecca Blake

GaryLYoung — 2011-10-03 03:13:23Z

I have "Rebecca Fannie Blake" (b. 16 Feb 1856) as daughter of John W. Blake (27 May 1827-6 Feb 1903) and Harriet Rice Blake (30 Dec 1828-22 Nov 1883). John Blake was one of eight children of William Blake and Ann B. Ryland. William was one of four children of Thomas Blake of Middlesex County, VA, the Blake immigrant from England in the late 1700s. I have nothing on Harriet Rice . . . except that the Blakes and Rices intermarried frequently (along with the Sweets and Davises.) John and Harriet had 8 children, Rebecca being number 4. Rebecca married George L. Ellett and they had 6 children: James Andrew; George Lee; James V; Lucian Blake; Harriet Elizabeth; and Charles Obba Ellett.

I'm descended from the Blake/Rice/Davis/Sweet intermarriages, not through John but through several of his siblings. I don't know a lot more than this but I might be able to connect you with some of John's descendants.

Hope this helps.

George L. Ellett and Fannie Rebecca Blake

gbrewster261 — 2011-10-01 15:18:32Z

My ggrandfather was Lucian Blake Ellett. I show that he was born in King William County to "Fannie R. Blake", possibly Fannie Rebecca or just Rebecca Blake, married to George L. Ellett.

If anyone can confirm the Blake/Ellett union and the names, I would greatly appreciate it along with any additional information in regards to their existence, or point me in the direction of where to find this info.

Thank You
Ginger Brewster
sweetmess76@aol.com

Austin T. Lipscomb - (c.1792-c.1835) ... seeking

EricHuffstutler — 2011-09-01 22:16:04Z

Trying once more to see if anyone can connect and help with Austin T. Lipscomb who married Mary D. (Wills) Budlong. She died 1830 and he is suspected to have died between 1840-1850 but could have been between 1830-1840. There is a 1840 listing for Austain Lipscomb. Last known in the St. Johns Parish area of King William County.

Any help appreciated!

Eric

Re: St. John's Parish in King William County

GaryLYoung — 2011-08-06 14:03:06Z

As I recall, there are a few ancient flat tombstones at Old St John's Church but I'm not sure any of them are legible. Given the complicated history of St John's, I doubt any of the original parish records exist but you might inquire at its successor church in nearby West Point: St John's Episcopal Church, 916 Main St, West Point, VA 23181. http://stjohnswp.org/History/ Nearly all official records for King William County were lost in fires in the late 1700s and the late 1800s so there's not much help there. There are some nice photos and history at Old St John's official website: http://oldstjohns.org/ St John's has been magnificently restored and is well worth a stop if you're passing through the area although you'll probably need to call ahead to arrange a visit to the interior.