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Mary Hairston Rentfro

Female 1794 - 1863  (69 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Mary Hairston Rentfro was born in 1794 (daughter of Joshua Rentfro and Jennet Hairston); died in 1863.

    Mary married Madison Frans about 1814. Madison was born after 1794; died after 1814. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Joshua Rentfro was born in 1757 (son of Joseph Renfro, Sr. and Mary Owens Randolph); died in 1815.

    Joshua married Jennet Hairston about 1785. Jennet was born in 1767; died in 1839. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Jennet Hairston was born in 1767; died in 1839.
    Children:
    1. Ruth Hairston Rentfro was born in 1786; died after 1807.
    2. Anna Hairston Rentfro was born about 1790; died after 1810.
    3. Jane Ann Hairston Rentfro was born about 1793; died after 1814.
    4. 1. Mary Hairston Rentfro was born in 1794; died in 1863.
    5. Sarah Hairston Renfro was born in 1799; died in 1864.
    6. America Hairston Rentfro was born in 1810; died in 1879.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Joseph Renfro, Sr. was born in 1696 in Jamestown, James Co, Virginia (son of William Renfro and Jane (..) Renfro, Mrs); died between 14 Nov 1775 and 25 Mar 1776 in Bedford Co, Virginia.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Other-Begin: Jun 1749, Lunenburg Co, Virginia
    • Will: 25 Mar 1776, Bedford Co, Virginia; probate

    Notes:

    Posted by Robert Lee on internet:
    6-6-1999
    he found in the LDS database that Joseph Renfro listed as Joseph Rentfro (1700-1776) birth 1700 in Jamestown VA and death in 1776 Bedfor Co. (Franklin Co.) Va, the ref # is AFN: 1815-418.
    Spouse Mary Randoloph (AFN 1815-42G)
    Parents: Father/ William Rentfro (AFN: RQV2-J1)
    Mother/Jane Rentfro (AFN:RQV2-K6)
    Will:
    Virginia Wills Before 1799"
    Joseph Rentfro Bedford Co, Virginia Will Filed 25 March, 1776. Wife Mary, Children James, Joseph, John, William, Joshua, Mark, Susannah, Hannah, Mary Jones.
    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=donna70&id=I4085

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    Updated: Wed Oct 29 23:45:48 2003
    Contact: Delores Willey (felinesmama@msn.com)
    http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GED&db=:2619333&id=I539511753

    1751 William Cook designated Reader for the church at house of Joseph Rentfroe on Blackwater
    1752 Halifax Co, Virginia formed
    18 Apr 1863 Joseph Rentfro's Surveys Pat.; 140a on both sides of Blackwater; 245 a. on both sides of Ball's Branch; 90 a. on north side of Blackwater to Thompson's Corner

    Five sons of Joseph Rentfro served in the Revolutionary War: Joseph, Joshua, John, William and Mark.

    "Virginia Militia in the Revolution", T. McAllister: John Rentfro, Captain, p 209, sec 268; William Rentfro, Captain, p ?, May 25, 1778;
    Joshua Rentfro, Second Lieutenant, July 1780, p 209, Sec 268; Mark Rentfro, Ensign, Feb 28, 1780, p 188, sec 25 4.
    "Cumberland Parish, Lunenberg Co, Virginia 1746-1816" p 74: Readaers in Cumbe rland Parish, "Cook, William, 1751, Reader on Blackwater at the house of Joseph Rentfro", p 338, same volume, "Order'd that William Cook read upon Blackwater at the houses of Joseph Rentfroe and Mark Cole and be allowed the usual salary".

    Wow! In one day I found out who my ggggg grandfather was AND I found your website on the following page:
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    I, and about 10 other Rentfros, would very much like to have copies of your information about Joseph Rentfro, Sr. (born 1696 in Jamestown, VA). I am a direct paternal descendant of his and the amount of information you have about him and his ancestors took my breath away when I saw it.
    Anything you can tell or send me would be wonderful. Thanks in advance and thanks for putting that information on the web! Linton Rentfro


    Captain Joseph Rentfro, born Abt. 1700 in Jamestown, Virginia; died March 25, 1776 in Bedford County, Virginia; married Mary Owens Randolph.
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    Jamestown, Virginia
    1746 "From Mouth of Falling R. upward" James Phelps; lists: James Rentfro, 1; Joseph Rentfro, 1 and William Rentfro, 1

    Occupation 1746 Operated a mill on Blackwater with James. Peter Rentfro lived West of the Blue Ridge (Clement, History of Pittsylvania County, 45)

    Census 1746 In Lunenburg Co, Virginia, with James, Peter & William

    1749 From Nicholas Haile's List: Same as 1748

    1750 From Nicholas Haile's List: William Rentfro, 1 & Joseph Rentfro, 1

    1750 From John Phelps: "Falling River to Goose Creek", Joseph Rentfro, 2 and James Rentfro, l

    1752 From John Phelps: Jas. Rentfroe & David Judy, 2; Joseph Rentfroe, John Anderson, Nathan Bartlet & Dan'l Dunnahoe, 6; William Rentfroe & Thos. Rentfroe, 2 (L.C. Bell, "Sunlight on the South Side") Li

    12 AUG 1754 Bedford Co, Virginia Joseph Rentfro, Gent. appointed surveyor for road from his house to Dogget's. Bedford Co. 5:135

    1755 Joseph Rentfro, Sr., Gent. of Bedford Co. received 285 a. on both sides of Blackwater from Col. Rich'd Randolph, conveyed to Joseph & Olive, his wife Olive

    Military
    1758 Joseph Rentfroe paid for horse & provisions for Militia. Also pay as Lt. (Henings Stat. 8:128, 130. 17:67)


    Military
    MAR 1758 Capt. of Foot Co.of the Militia, Took usual oath of his Majesties Person & Gov't & the Abjuration Oath & also subscribed the last mentioned Oath & Teste. Bedford Co. 1A:240

    28 MAY 1759 Bedford Co, Virginia: Jos Rentfro, Wm Calloway, Zachariah Burnley, Robt Ewing, Robt Baker, Samuel Horolove and Ried Calloway are app. to take the list of tithes in this County this year

    26 MAY 1760 Jos. Rentfro ear mark- a crop in the left, a hole in the right & a nick in the forepart of the right ear. Ordered to be recorded

    25 AUG 1760 Took oath from Hon. Francis Fouquier, as Commissioner of the Peace in Ct. of Chancery, Bedford Co 3:99

    23 MAR 1761 Bedford Co, Virginia., Commissioner of the Peace directed to Jos. Rentfro and others for confirming them Jusitces of this county was openly read in pursuance to which Robert Ewing and Jos. Rentfro adm

    Military
    1763 Took oath as Captain, Bedford Co. 3:54

    Military
    1763 Joseph, Lieut. Joseph, Moses & James Rentfro paid for services in French & Indian Wars. Also Stephen Rentfro. Cal Va. St. Kegley 257.

    1763 Served on May Court. Bedford Co. 3:31

    1763 Qualifies as Sheriff

    1763 Joseph Rentfro and Moses Rentfro allot Dower to Martha Ray, widow of Joseph. Bedford Co. 3:371

    1763 Qualifies as Justice of the Peace. Bedford Co. 3:171

    1763 Appointed to view road. Bedford Co. 3:1

    1764 Article of Agreement: James Rentfro, Sr. of Halifax Co., Joseph Rentfro, Sr. of Bedford Co., Henry Van Metre, Sr. and James Davis, Sr. of Frederick for 800 a. in Hampsire Co, Virginia. (now W. VA

    1767 Taken by Hugh Innes for Pittsylvaina County Anno. Dom.

    1767 Joseph to Moses Rentfro
    (Both of Bedford Co.) 236a. in Bedford and Halifax Cos. on both sides of the North fork of Blackwater, part of Rich'd Randolph's patent of 2350 a. granted in 1755. Bedfore Co

    7 SEP 1770 Bedford Co. James Rentfro to James Calloway, 400 a. Bedford Co. 4:63

    1772 Joseph Rentfro, Sheriff. Judgement against him for 16.5 pounds Bedford Co. 4:62

    1772 Joseph Rentfro to James Callaway, both of Bedford Co., 200 a. both sides of Blackwater, 50 lbs. Bedford Co. 5:139

    1772 Joseph and John Rentfro on a Jury. Ann. SW VA. p 163

    1772 George III, Pat. #41, to Joseph, 96 a on north side of Blackwater

    1772 285 a on both sides of Blackwater to Joseph Stout. Wit. James Rentfro, Pittsylvania Deed Book 3:190

    14 NOV 1772 Bedford Co, Virginia. Will Book, pp 243-245

    1776 Moses Rentfro, Stephen Lee, James Talbott & James Calloway allot Mary, widow of Joseph Rentfro her part of estate. Bedford Co. 6:113

    29 FEB 1776 Joseph Rentfro and his wife, Mary, to James Callaway, 200a. on both sides of Blackwater.....part of tract conveyed to him by Col Randolph, for 200 lbs. Wit.: Moses, Isaac & John Rentfro. Bedford Co

    25 MAR 1776 Bedford Co, Virginia 6:110: Wife, Mary; Child: James, Mary Jones, Joseph, John, Susannah, William, Joshua, Mark, Moses Rentfro, hus'd of Hanna, dec'd. Admin: James, Jr., John & William Rentfro Appr

    1777 Mark Rentfro, orphan (son of Joseph) chose John Rentfro as guardian. Bedfrod Co. 6:123
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    (some records show this Joseph to be son of John R. Rentfrow (Rentfro) Jr. and Margaret Robinette)


    Other-Begin:
    Lunenburg Co. Va. 1748-1752
    June 1749 Joseph Rentfro ordered to appraise slaves if any and personal estate of Thomas Day, deceased.

    Will:
    From " Va wills before 1799"
    Joseph Rentfro Bedford Co, Va. will filed 25 March, 1776. Wife Mary, Children James, Joseph, John, William, Joshua, Mark, Susannah, Hannah, Mary Jones.

    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=donna70&id=I4085

    Joseph married Mary Owens Randolph about 1724. Mary was born on 21 Jul 1719 in Turkey Island, Henrico Co, Virginia; died in Jan 1777 in Bedford Co, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Mary Owens Randolph was born on 21 Jul 1719 in Turkey Island, Henrico Co, Virginia; died in Jan 1777 in Bedford Co, Virginia.
    Children:
    1. James William Rentfro, Sr was born in 1725; died after 1785 in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee (killed by Indians).
    2. Hannah Renfro was born in 1731 in Bedford Co, Virginia; died after 1776 in Bedford Co, Virginia.
    3. Susannah "Susey" Renfro was born in 1735; died in Dec 1810 in Lincoln Co, Kentucky.
    4. Joseph L. Rentfro, Jr was born about 1737; died before Jul 1781 in Tennessee.
    5. Mary "Polly" (Keziah?) Rentfro (Jones-Berry?) was born in 1743; died in 1793.
    6. John Rentfro was born in 1753; died in 1815 in Renfro Massacre, Clarksville,Tennessee (possibly).
    7. William Renfro was born about 1755; died about 1789 in Greene Co, Tennessee (Killed by Indians).
    8. 2. Joshua Rentfro was born in 1757; died in 1815.
    9. Mark Rentfro was born in 1758 in Virginia; died in 1813 in Roundstone, Rockcastle Co, Kentucky; was buried in Roundstone, Rockcastle Co, Kentucky.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  William Renfro was born in 1678 in Newcastle, Delaware (son of Robert R.* Rentfro, (son?) and Mary Evans); died in 1749 in Lunenburg Co, Virginia.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Unknown-Begin: 1740, Franklin Co, Virginia. Deed Records Vol 1, P. 328 (Prob Frederick Co, Virginia as Franklin Co formed in 1785) William and wife Jane Rentfro purch 340 acres from Robert McKay
    • Unknown-Begin: 1747, Frederick Co, Virginia Deed Records, Bk 4, p 191; William Rentfro to Ralph Withers
    • Residence: 1747, Left Crooked Run on the Shenandoah and moved to Lunenburg Co, Virginia
    • Unknown-Begin: 1749, Lundenburg Co (Now Franklin Co, Virginia) William Rentfro and wife, Jane, from Thomas Gill on Gill's Creek, a branch of the Blackwater

    Notes:

    Frederick Co, Virginia formed from Orange and Augusta Cos
    The infomation that I have show here for William. his wife, Jane, and the three sons; James, Joseph and William came from the records of Jan Cleave and Jean Morford. Their history indicates that our these are the same three sons that I have for John and Tomasini Renfro. There were probably sons for both William and John who I have as sons of Robert with the same names. Family naming patterns were often identical. From the wills of John and Tomasini, I believe William who married Elizabeth Cheney to be the son of John. However, either could be correct.
    Renfro's of the same time period:
    (1) John Rentfro, Chester Co., PA, Witness t o will of Thomas Rowland, 3 March 1708
    (2) Peter Rentfo, of James River Sett lement, employed by a land company
    (Kegley's VA Frontier) in 1730
    (3) Willia m and Stephen Renfro worked for a land company building roads in 1733

    William married Jane (..) Renfro, Mrs about 1697. Jane was born about 1678; died after 1703. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Jane (..) Renfro, Mrs was born about 1678; died after 1703.
    Children:
    1. James Renfro was born about 1698; died after 1699.
    2. 4. Joseph Renfro, Sr. was born in 1696 in Jamestown, James Co, Virginia; died between 14 Nov 1775 and 25 Mar 1776 in Bedford Co, Virginia.
    3. William Renfro was born about 1702; died after 1703.
    4. Stephen Renfro, Sr. was born about 1707 in Fincastle, Botetourt Co, Virginia; died between 19 Dec 1802 and 2 Jul 1804 in Knox Co, Tennessee.