William* Wood, I

Notes:

not verified father. Early records of a William Wood in Fauquier Co. or Orange Co, VA (Jack Wood)

Possibly two wives - #1, Mary, m 1732; and #2 unk abt 1760.
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A William Wood and Elias Wood were early arrivals to Fauquier County, VA. They were possibly brothers. One view holds that Dickerson Wood was a brother to William and Elias Wood and that all three are the sons of William Wood of Stafford County, Virginia as was a James Wood. The fact that Dickerson Wood's Will identified his sons William, Elijah and James suggests a connection of Dickerson Wood to William Wood and Elijah Wood of Stafford County, Virginia. Also, a 1774 Fauquier Deed transaction refers to land in "Br?? Run" (probably referring to "Buck Run Creek") together with references to "Dickerson Pretentions."


Dickerson Wood may be connected to Edward Dickenson, Sr., a planter of Falmouth, St. George Parish, Spotsylvania County, Virginia. There was a William Wood and Elijah Wood of Stafford County (known in 1776 as Prince William County), Virginia who could have married into the Dickenson family-line and be the father of Dickerson Wood (which has sometimes been spelled as Dickinson) Wood.

Leonard Smoot, one of the witnesses to the Will of Dickerson Wood, was the father of Polly Smoot. Polly married Dickerson Wood's son, James.

1792
On June 25, 1792 Dickerson Wood approved the estate inventory of James Withers, father of Hannah Withers.

James Withers had earlier witnessed the will of John Maddox (Culpeper County, VA in 1782) and Mary Maddox in 1787. John Maddox and Mary Maddox were the parents of Notley Maddox, grandfather of Nancy Corley, the daughter-in-law of Dickerson Wood in 1805.

1793
In 1793 Dickerson Wood married Hannah Withers, the daughter of James Withers.

The younger Dickerson Wood joined his brother-in-law, Darnold Wood, in Culpeper County, Virginia, after the elder Dickerson Wood died in 1803. William Wood seems to have stayed at the home place in Virginia until joining with others leaving for Kentucky in about 1816. It is not known if any other Wood came to Kentucky. The younger Dickerson Wood later settled in what became Marion County, West Virginia and there were descendants by his name in the 1880 census.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Other-Begin: 24 Sep 1759, Fauquier Co, Virginia

Notes:

Elias and Elijah one and the same?

birth based on married w/ son as of 1759, est age at that time maybe 25(?) So, prob b abt 1734.

Other-Begin:
In Deed Book 1, at page 46, of the Fauquier County Virginia Records is found the following entry:
"...24 Sept. 1759 btwn Thomas, Lord Fairfax, Baron of Cameron, Scotland, proprietor of North Neck of Virginia, one part...ELIAS WOOD, County of Fauquier, other part...land in Fauquier County, part of a tract called Manor of Leeds...130 a. To Elias Wood during natural life of him and natural life of Catharine Wood his wife, Nathaniel Wood, his son, and every of them longest living...yearly rent 40 sh: sterling. Wit: George Neaville, Thomas Carter. Recorded: 27 Sept. 1759" (Source: Wood-Woods Exchange, January 1958, Vol. 8.)


On September 24, 1759 Elias Wood, son of William Wood, entered into an indenture lease for the life of himself, his wife Catharine, and son Nathaniel. The lessor was Lord Fairfax, Baron of Cameron, Scotland, proprietor of the Northern Neck of Virginia. The lease was for 150 acres in the Manor of Leeds, Fauquier County. The annual rent was 40 shillings silver payable December 25. Conditions of the lease required Elias to build and maintain a house, plant 150 apple trees, commit no waste, and not sub-lease the property.

The lease was recorded, ten years later, in Will Book 1 at page 46 of Fauquier County on September 7, 1769.

(from Jack Wood's webpage- http://www.nampoppy.com/Wood.htm#ELIAS_WOOD)

Elias married Catherine (..) Wood, Mrs about 1754. Catherine was born about 1734 in of, Fauquier Co, Virginia; died after 1769. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 23 Jul 1803, Fauquier Co, Virginia

Notes:

Donald A. Clark of Lexington, Kentucky, a genealogist, thinks that William Wood and Elias Wood were among the early arrivals to Fauquier County, Virginia. Clark suspects that William, Elias, Dickerson and James Wood were brothers.
Clark also stated "The first tangible record of Dickerson Wood is on November 1, 1771 when he took a standard lease for 100 acres from Lord Fairfax, the Baron of Cameron in Scotland. It called for Dickerson to build 'or cause to bed and sufficient dwelling house' and plant 150 'good apple trees at fifty feet distance in regular order.' He was to pay 20 shillings sterling rent on Christmas Day of each year. The eldest child, Mary was named as successor to the lease."

Copy of Lease in my Families/Wood folder named Lease(1) Lease (2)
also Lease (3), Lease(4), Lease(5), not transcribed here)
The indenture from Thomas Lord Fairfax to Dickerson Wood is found recorded in Deed Book 5, at page 45, of the records of Fauquier County, Virginia. It reads:
This Indenture made this first day of Nov Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and Between the Right Honourable Thomas Lord Fairfax Baron of Cameron in that part of Great Britain called Scotland of the one part and Dickerson Woody of Fauquier and Colony of Virginia of the other part Witnesseth that the said Thomas Lord Fairfax for and in Consideration of the yearly (illegible) Covenants herein after expressed hath Demised and to farm Let and by these presents doth demise set and to farm Let unto the said Dickerson Wood one messuage tenement and parcel of Land situate lying and being in the said County of Fauquier being part of that tract or parcel of Lands Called and known by the name of the Manor of Leeds Bounded as followeth viz
BEGINNING at the corner of Smootes and Hoppin Lott between a Red Oak white Oak and two Chestnuts thence along the line of the said Smootes Lott (illegible) poles to a white oak and red oak then (illegible) poles to three (illegible) oaks then (illegible) to the said Hoppers Line then along the same (illegible) to the Beginning containing one hundred acres together with all orchards meadows pastures ways woods waters and water courses and all and singular the liberties profits easements and emoluments belonging or in anywise appertaining except as hereafter excepted unto the said Lott to have and to hold the said messuage and one hundred acres of land with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging for and during the natural life of him the said Dickerson Wood and for and during the natural lives of Mary his wife and Mary Wood his daughter and every of them longer living yielding and paying therefore yearly and every year during the said term hereby granted unto the said Thomas Lord Fairfax his certain attorney his heirs executor administrator and assigning the yearly rent or sum of twenty shillings (unintellible) at and upon the nativity of our blessed Lord and Saviour (illegible) the twenty fifth day of December and if it shall happen that the said yearly rent or sum of twenty shillings sterling should be behind and unpaid either in the whole or in part by the space of twenty days next after the said twenty fifth day of December which the same ought to be paid as aforesaid being lawfully demanded and no sufficient distress can or maybe found on the premises or hereby the same may be levied that then and from thence forth it shall and may be lawful to and for the said Thomas Lord Fairfax his certain Attorney his heirs executors administrators and assigns into the before demised premises with the appurtenances or into any part there of in the same of the whole to reenter and the same to have again.
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Lord Fairfax was born in a castle in Scotland in 1693 to wealth and responsibility. As a boy of noble birth he learned fencing, dancing and how to speak French. When Thomas, Sixth Lord of Fairfax, was twenty-two years old, he inheritact of land in Virginia. His property stretched between the Potomac and Rappahanock Rivers. It was over 5,000,000 acres. It was called the Northern Neck.
Lord Fairfax heard the Governor of Virginia was giving land grants to settlers. Lord Fairfax believed the Governor was giving away land that Fairfax thought was his. Lord Fairfax complained to the king. The King of England ordered Lord Fairfax to survey and settle his boundaries. Lord Fairfax returned to Northern Neck. He hired several land surveyors, one of whom was the young George Washington.
Lord Fairfax was important to Virginia history because with his land and support he helped the community grow. He helped bring money and people to the area by allowing them to farm his land successfully. Fairfax developed a lasting loyalty to his land in Virginia. He never returned to Scotland. Fairfax County is named in his honor.

On September 24, 1759, Lord Fairfax rented Fauquier County land to Dickerson Wood. Dickerson would have been 19 years old.

On November 1, 1771 Dickerson leased 100 acres in the Manor of Leeds, Fauquier County, Virginia from Lord Fairfax. The lease called for Dickerson to build "or cause to be built a good and sufficient dwelling house" and plant 150 "good apple trees at fifty feet distance in regular order." Dickerson Wood was to pay 20 shillings sterling on Christmas Day of each year. His eldest child, Mary was named as successor to the lease. The following entry can be found at page 382 of Fauquier Families, 1759-1799.

On March 22, 1772 Dickerson, along with Samuel Harris and Henry Jones, was appointed to conduct an inventory of the estate of John Nicols. They appraised the estate as being worth L115.6.6. The inventory was returned to the court on April 27, 1772. ("Abstracts of Fauquier County, Virginia--Wills, Inventories and Accounts--1759-1800" by John Gott, page 46, (1972).)

Dickerson seems to have lived almost exactly where Crest Hill, Virginia is today. He was probably a little southeast of where a little church and graveyard are today. This location is approximately 2 miles West of where Pipers Church and the mill were once located. This is near present day Orlean and Flint Hill, the area where the Notley Maddox family lived.

One of the neighbors of Dickerson was Richard Corley (father of Acquilla Corley) who was drawn to the Manor of Leeds apparently by the same inducement. Corley lived one and one-half miles above Dickerson at the junction of the Hedgeman River and Buck Run Creek.

May 5, 1772 Deed Book 5, page 45, Fauquier County, Virginia has the following entry:
"...1 Nov. 17__ Btwn Lord Fairfax, one part, and DICKERSON WOOD, County of Fauquier, other part. Land in Fauquier Co. lying in Manor of Leeds...beginning at corner of Smoot's and Hoppins...during natural life of Dickerson Wood, Mary, his wife, and Mary Wood, daughter, and every of them living longest...yearly rent 20 sh: sterling. Wit: John Chilron, (Chilton?), John Pepper, Thomas Keith. Recorded: 5th May 1772." (Source: Wood-Woods Exchange, January 1958, Vol. 8.)

Notice the similarity between the recorded rental agreements of 1759 and 1772. Both refer to land located in Manor of Leeds. Each of the rental agreements-- one in 1759 and two in 1771-- were with Lord Fairfax. The rental agreements of 1759 and November 1, 17__ were for a life estate. The rental agreement of November 1, 1771 states no definitive term. The rent, however, decreased from 40 shillings sterling per year in 1759 to 20 shillings sterling in 1771. Also, the rental agreement that was recorded on May 5, 1772 was almost certainly executed on November 1, 1771, the same day as the agreement of November 1, 1771 recorded in Deed Book 3, pages 41-45.) What familial connection, if any, exists between Elias Wood and Dickerson Wood? (Source: Wood-Woods Exchange, January 1958, Vol. 8.)

Dickerson and Mary apparently lived where present day Crest Hill, Virginia is located on state highway route 647. They were probably a little southeast of where a little church and graveyard are today, according to Donald Clark. The location is approximately two miles west of where Piper's Church and a mill were once located. This is near present day Orlean. State Route 647 goes across the Rappahannock River to Flint Hill and the area where the Notley Maddox family lived.

A William Wood was on the King George County, Virginia 1773 rent roll. (Dickerson's father or some other William Wood?)

Dickerson Wood was taxed from 1777, 1778, 1781, 1782, 1783, 1784, 1785, 1786, 1787, 1789, 1790, 1791, 1792, 1793, 1794, 1795, 1796, 1797, 1798, and 1799. The 77M indicates the commissioner for year 1777 was either Thomas Marshall or John Moffet. The 78Tr indicates the commissioner for 1778 was Francis Triplett. The 81HC-99B indicates that from 1781 through1798 the commissioners were Edward Humston and Henry, Clarkson. 99B means that in 1799 the commissioner was Thornton Buckner. Sr means Senior. D 5-45-1771 means the lease is in Deed Book 5, page 45 and was written in 1771. M 8-343, 1787 refers to either Minute Book or Order Book 8, page 343, originally written in 1787. D 14-351, 1799 Deed Book 14, page 351, originally written in 1799. (Source: "Fauquier Families 1759-1799" by John P. Alcock, Iberian Publishing Company, Athens, Georgia, pages vii-xii, 382).

1777: Dickerson Wood I was listed on the rent roll as a Tenant of the Manor of Leeds in Fauquier County, Virginia. A James Wood was listed on the Fauquier County, Virginia rent roll in 1777.

1778
It is possible that Dickerson Wood I was part of the Colonial Militia and in some way contributed to American Independence. But no known records support this possibility. In 1778 Dickerson appeared on Triplett's tithable list with a slave named Luck. His neighbors were Joseph Smith, John Smoot, William and John Day. The Crims (Crimm?) were also neighbors and later showed up in Henry/Carroll County, Kentucky with the Smoots.

1782 witnessed the will of John Maddox (Culpeper County, Virginia in 1782)

A 1786 Court Minute Book shows Dickerson Wood (whether I or II is not indicated) was granted a civil judgment against Elizabeth Snelling (widow of Benjamin Snelling who died 1774). It was possibly a default judgment. At the same time Dickerson was appointed surveyor of a road in place of Joseph Barbee was listed separately.

1787
The 1787 tax list of Edward Humston shows Dickerson Wood I with 2 blacks, 6 horses and 7 cattle. Dickerson II was listed separately.

1787 witnessed the will of Mary Maddox in 1787.

1792
On June 25, 1792 Dickerson approved the probate estate inventory of James Withers, father of Hannah Withers. James Withers had earlier witnessed the will of John Maddox (Culpeper County, Virginia in 1782) and Mary Maddox in 1787. John Maddox and Mary Maddox were the parents of Notley Maddox, grandfather of Nancy Corley, the daughter-in-law of Dickerson Wood in 1805.

On September 5, 1796 Dickerson and his son, William, witnessed the Will of John Smoot in Fauquier County, Virginia. As we will see the favor was returned when Leonard and Enoch Smoot witness Dickerson's Will in 1803.

June 25, 1798 an inventory of the L83.19.6 estate of John Smoot was returned to the court by Matthew Neal, Dickerson Wood and William Wood. ("Abstracts of Fauquier County, Virginia--Wills, Inventories and Accounts--1759-1800" by John Gott, page 284, (1972).)

Will undated, proved 25 Jul 1803 by Leonard Smoot, Lewis Jones, and Enoch Smoot.
Wife: mentioned but not named.
"fore" sons - Dickerson (oldest), William, Elizah, and James Wood. "All my children, both sons and daughters."
Wit: Leonard Smoot, Lewis Jones
Recorded "On motion of Mary Wood, Book 1, p 441.
Securities): William Grimsley, John Edwards & William Wood
Estate of Dickerson Wood appraisd by John Gaunt, Francis Payne and William Grimsley.
Amt. L649: 19: 0, returned 26th Sept 1803 (p 461)

Leonard Smoot, one of the witnesses to the Will of Dickerson Wood, was the father of Polly Smoot. Polly married Dickerson Wood's son, James.
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The elder Dickerson Wood's will was dated January 23, 1803, about six months before he died. Notice that Dickerson had five negro slaves. Also, he names his wife, Mary, and sons; Dickerson, William, Elijah and James. He then provides that upon the death of his wife, Mary, all his lands should be equally divided among all his children, both sons and daughters. Curiously he names no daughter in the will. Notice also that the will is witnessed by Leonard and Enoch Smoot. The Smoot name crops up again later. The will is typed as written below: (Source: Certified copy from the Circuit Court Clerk, Will Book #2, page 441, Fauquier County, Virginia).

Dickerson died January 23, 1803 in Fauquier County, Virginia. His will was dated January 23, 1803. (Apparently it was a deathbed will. Source: Certified copy from the Circuit Court Clerk, Will Book #3, page 441, Fauquier County, Virginia). Here is a copy of Dickerson's handwritten will obtained from the Court Clerk of Fauquier County, Virginia. Just below the handwritten will is the same will typed by Dennis M. Smoot.

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WILL (copy of handwritten will in "Families/Wood" folder "Dickerson Wood's Will")
In the name of God. Amen. I Dickerson Wood of Fauquier County and desires this to be my last will and testament.
First. I give and bequeath to Mary, my dearly beloved wife all and everything I possess during her life excepting one Negroe girl by the name of Poll and she to go to my oldest son Dickerson Wood, and he is to pay the annual rent for the lone yuse of said gairl and allso there is fore negro boys by the name of Jarry, Pomfry, Peter and Jeffery, is to be equally divided with my fore sons Dickerson Wood, William Wood, Elijah Wood, and James Wood as singlar from the rest of my other property and if one or all of these negro boys should die to be made good of my other property and at the death of Mary my wife all my lands movely estate to be equily divided amng all my children both sons and daughters. /s/Dickerson Wood L. S.
Witnesses present:
Leonard Smoot (ma?head)
Lewis Jones
Enoch T. Smoot
January 23, 1803


1803 July 25: The Fauquier County, Virginia Court admitted the Will of Dickerson Wood I [1740-1803] to probate and granted his widow, Mary Wood, Letters of Administration to administer the Will.

The Court record stated:
"This Will was proved by the oaths of Leonard Smoot, Lewis Jones and Enoch T. Smoot.

Leonard Smoot, one of the witnesses to the Will, was the father of Mary Browning "Polly" Smoot. "Polly" married Dickerson's son, James.

The estate of Dickerson was appraised by John Gaunt, Francis Payne and William Grimsley in the amount of L649: 19: 0 (apparently they used monetary amounts in pounds and pence). The appraisal was returned to the court on the 26th of September 1803. (Will Book 3)

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A William Wood and Elias Wood were early arrivals to Fauquier County, VA. They were possibly brothers. One view holds that Dickerson Wood was a brother to William and Elias Wood and that all three are the sons of William Wood of Stafford County, Virginia as was a James Wood. The fact that Dickerson Wood's Will identified his sons William, Elijah and James suggests a connection of Dickerson Wood to William Wood and Elijah Wood of Stafford County, Virginia. Also, a 1774 Fauquier Deed transaction refers to land in "Br?? Run" (probably referring to "Buck Run Creek") together with references to "Dickerson Pretentions."

Dickerson Wood may be connected to Edward Dickenson, Sr., a planter of Falmouth, St. George Parish, Spotsylvania County, Virginia. There was a William Wood and Elijah Wood of Stafford County (known in 1776 as Prince William County), Virginia who could have married into the Dickenson family-line and be the father of Dickerson Wood (which has sometimes been spelled as Dickinson) Wood.

Dickerson* married Mary* (..) Wood about 1760 in Fauquier Co, Virginia. Mary* was born about 1745; died after 1815 in Fauquier Co, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A William and Elias Wood were early arrivals to Fauquier County, Virginia. One view holds that Dickerson was a brother to William and Elias Wood and that all three are the sons of William of Stafford County, Virginia as was a James Wood. The fact that Dickerson?s will identified his sons as Dickerson, William, Elijah and James suggests a connection to William and Elijah Wood of Stafford County, Virginia. Also, a 1774 Fauquier Deed transaction refers to land in "Br?? Run" (probably referring to "Buck Run Creek") together with references to "Dickerson Pretentions."

June 25, 1798 an inventory of the L83.19.6 estate of John Smoot was returned to the court by Matthew Neal, Dickerson Wood and William Wood. ("Abstracts of Fauquier County, Virginia--Wills, Inventories and Accounts--1759-1800" by John Gott, page 284, (1972).) Since William apparently was alive to conduct the inventory of John Smoot's estate I must conclude he died sometime after that date.

I haven't found anything about this William Wood II. It can be confusing to determine whether he is the son or the father.
(from Jack Wood)
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Mary married John Carter on 4 Dec 1780 in Fauquier Co, Virginia. John was born about 1762; died after 1782. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married David Cunnagy on 28 Dec 1795 in Fauquier Co, Virginia. David was born about 1762; died after 1795. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

James was the son of William and Anne Payne. James was a Lieut. in the War of 1812, 2nd VA. Regt.; lived a mile north of Orleans; will written 1852, probated 1857 in Fauquier Co.

Buried:
cemetery is about 1 mile northeast of Orleans, VA

Elizabeth married James Payne on 10 Dec 1795 in Fauquier Co, Virginia. James (son of William Payne and Anne Pannell) was born in 1771 in Fauquier Co, Virginia; died on 3 Sep 1857 in Vauquier Co, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ann married John Withers on 5 Jan 1792 in Fauquier Co, Virginia. John (son of James* Withers and Elizabeth* Rosser) was born in 1769 in Warrenton, Fauquier Co, Virginia; died after 1828 in Woodford, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Aft 1803, Culpeper Co, Virginia

Notes:

1793
On December 24, 1793 a Bond of Marriage of Dickerson Wood II and Hannah Wither was executed and delivered by John Withers, Hannah's father, to Henry Lee, Esquire, Governor of Virginia. The bond read:
Dickerson Wood and Hannah Withers Marriage Bond
Know all men by these Presents, That we Dickerson Wood and John Withers are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency Henry Lee, Esq. Governor of Virginia, in the just and full sum of one hundred fifty dollars, current money, to which payment well and truly to be made, to the said Governor or his successors, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these Presents: Sealed with our seal, and dated this 24 day of December 1793.
The condition of the above obligation is such, that, whereas there is a marriage suddenly intended to be solemnized, between the above bound Dickerson Wood and Hannah Withers now if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said Marriage, then the above obligation to be void and of no effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Sealed and delivered in presence of (illegible)
/s/ Dickerson Wood
/s/John Withers

Dickerson Wood II joined Darnold, in Culpeper County, Virginia, after Dickerson Wood I died in 1803. William Wood seems to have stayed at the home place in Virginia until joining with others leaving for Kentucky in about 1816. It is not known if any other Wood came to Kentucky. The younger Dickerson Wood later settled in what became Marion County, West Virginia. He died between 1799-1864 in Marion County, West Virginia. There are descendents by his name in the 1880 census.


Dickerson Wood, Jr. was the son of Dickerson Wood and Mary. The family lived at Leeds Manor, having property leased to them from Lord Thomas Fairfax. They were to take care of the land and have so many apple trees and so many acres of tenable land, paying a yearly rent of 100 pounds. This is all documented.
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http://www.nampoppy.com/Wood.htm

Notes for DICKERSON WOOD:

Copies from LDS Family History Library: Book US/CAN 975.5275 D2a "Fauquier Families 1759-1799; Comprehensive indexed abstracts of Tax and Tithable Lists, Marriage Bonds and Minute, Deed, and Will Books, and Others" by John P. Alcock: Page 274: Payne, James 92H-95H-son of William-99born MB 12/10/1795 to Elizabeth Wood, dau of Dickerson Wood, wit/bd Dickerson Wood(Jr.). M 12-410, 1796. He and Jesse Payne patrollers under Presley Payne, officer of patrol." Page 85: "Cunnagy, David +. MB 12/28/1795 to Mary Wood, dau of Dickerson Wood Sr., wit/bd Dickerson Wood Jr."

Dickerson's son, also named Dickerson, joined his brother-in-law, Darnall Wood, in Culpeper County, Virginia, after his father's death in 1803. William Wood seems to have stayed at the home place in Virginia until joining with others leaving for Kentucky in about 1816. It is not known if any other Wood came to Kentucky. Young Dickerson later settled in what became Marion County, West Virginia and there were descendents with his name in the 1880 census.

The younger Dickerson Wood joined his brother-in-law, Darnold Wood, in Culpeper County, Virginia, after the elder Dickerson Wood died in 1803. His brother, William Wood, seems to have stayed at the home place in Virginia until joining others leaving for Kentucky in about 1816. It is not known if any other Wood came to Kentucky from Virginia. The younger Dickerson later settled in what became Marion County, West Virginia and there are descendents by his name in the 1880 census.

LDS Microfilm #1036440 Fauquier Co., VA Wills, shows Dickerson listed as son of Dickerson Wood. WOOD, DICKERSON 23 January, 1803 25 July, 1803 Wife, Mary Wood Sons: Dickerson, William, Elijah, James Mentions a daughter, but does not name. Wit: Lewis Jones, Enoch Smoot (Page 441)

In the 1810 census Dickerson Wood was listed in Culpepper County, Virginia. He had four boys and 2 girls under 10 years of age. (Gabriel would have been 7 at the time), a boy and 2 girls ages 10-16; he and his wife were 26-45, and they owned one slave.

The US Census of 1810 for Culpeper County, Virginia lists: Dickinson Wood 4 males under 10 1 male 10-15 1 male 26-45 2 females under 10 2 females 10-15 1 female 26-45 1 slave

All of Dickerson Wood, Jr.'s male children, except for Gabriel, went to Nakomis, Montgomery County, Illinois.

More About DICKERSON WOOD:

Census: 1810, Culpeper County, Virginia

Marriage Notes for DICKERSON WOOD and HANNAH WITHERS:

LDS Microfilm #1036440 Fauquier Co., Marriages P.116. An alphabetical listing of those married in Fauquier Co., Va. Dickerson (Dickinson) Wood and Hannah Withers dated December 24, 1793.

BOND OF MARRIAGE of Dickerson Wood and John Withers to Henry Lee, Esq., Governor of Virginia: (Source: Circuit Court Clerk, Fauquier County, Virginia, Book 1 Page 409).

Know all men by these presents, that we Dickerson Wood and John Withers are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency Henry Lee Esq. Governor of Virginia, in the just and full sum of one hundred and fifty dollars current money, to which payment well and truly to be made, to the said Governor or his successors, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seal and dated this 24 day of December 1793.
The condition of the above obligation is such, that, whereas there is a marriage suddenly intended to be solemnized, between the above bound Dickerson Wood and Hannah Withers now if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said Marriage, then the above obligation to be void and of no effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.

Sealed and delivered in the presence of O. Gwathmey.

Dickerson Wood [Seal] John Withers [Seal]

December 24, 1793 Hannah's mother, Elizabeth, consented to the marriage.

Fauquier County December 24th 1793. This is to certify that I Elizabeth Withers and Hannah Withers do give free liberty to Dickerson Wood to get ought license to join together the holy estate of matrimony as Witness our hands Elizabeth Withers Hannah Withers. (Volume 1-3 Fauquier County, Virginia Marriage Bonds)
Dickinson Wood married Hannah Withers September 3, 1786 in Fauquier County, Virginia; Dickinson Wood married Hannah Withers December 24, 1793 in Fauquier County, Virginia. These two different dates of marriage were reflected on a CD. Obviously one of the entries is in error. There is a 7 year difference between the two marriage dates. Note also that the first name is given as Dickinson rather than Dickerson. However, it is proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Dickinson Wood and Dickerson Wood are one and the same because (1) the marriage to a Hannah Withers is common to them and (2) the marriages occurred in Fauquier County, Virginia.
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From LaRita Couch (laritajim@cyberport.com) She states, "All the sons except Gabriel went to Nakomis, Montgomery Co, Illinois (according to my GGrandmother Fannie Wood Cline.)"
She also states, "Do you know anything about Amelia and Gabriel having Indian descent??? It has been a tale that has been told forever on our side and I read a query on the Coshocton page that said she was part Indian. I think there is a difence in opinion on the amount of Indian blood and which tribe."

Dickerson* married Hannah* Withers on 24 Dec 1793 in Fauquier Co, Virginia. Hannah* (daughter of James* Withers and Elizabeth* Rosser) was born about 1771 in Fauquier Co, Virginia; died after 1850. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elijah married Theodosia "Doshey" Crimm on 22 Oct 1803 in Fauquier Co, Virginia. Theodosia was born about 1776; died after 1804. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Fauquier Co, Virginia
• Census: 1810, Gallatin Co, Kentucky
• Emigration: 1816, Kentucky
• Residence: 1816, Carrollton, Henry (then Gallatin) Co, Kentucky

Notes:

William married November 8, 1805 in Fauquier County, Virginia. He married Nancy Corley who was born September 12, 1786 in Virginia. She died in 1860 in Henry County, Kentucky.

Nancy was the daughter of Aquilla and Mary (Maddox) Corley. William and Nancy lived on the Hedgeman River near Pipes Church, Fauquier County, Virginia.

William and his wife, Nancy, lived on the Hedgeman River near Pipes Church, Fauquier County, Virginia. Fauquier County was formed May 1, 1759 from Prince William County, Virginia. Warrenton (22,186) is the County Seat. It received its name from Francis Fauquier, Governor of Virginia at the time.

On September 5, 1796 William, and his father, Dickerson, witnessed the Will of John Smoot in Fauquier County, Virginia. As we will see the favor was returned when Leonard and Enoch Smoot witness Dickerson's Will in 1803.

Fauquier County, Virginia 1800 Tax List, District of Elias Edmonds Junior, Virginia Genealogist Volume 19 (pages177-182) and Volume 20 (pages 250-257) enumerated as 1-1 (1 free male over age 16 and 1 horse).

William, Nancy and their family, moved to Carrollton, Henry County, Kentucky in the spring of 1816, after buying 50 acres of land from Henry Davidage on August 8, 1815.

They traveled by flatboat down the Ohio River. William brought his oldest brother Dickerson's female slave, “Poll,” whom he registered with the county officials in Henry County, as required by law.

Registration required he certify he was not engaged in the business of slavery.

William died within three years of moving to Kentucky. He may have died of the same illness that killed his slaves several years later. They may have been tubercular--a common problem of the time. Malaria was also a problem--a reason many did not settle in the Carrollton, Kentucky area.

In September 1819 William's estate was being settled. His estate was unusual in that it did not include real estate. Of the total estate appraisement over half the value was in slaves. There was $641 in household goods. The three slaves were valued at $750. The slaves were Lizza, Mariah and Jerry.

The slave named Poll may have been the fourth of four slaves. Poll was originally given to William's brother, Dickerson Wood, in 1803 when their father, the elder Dickerson Wood, died (Source: Fauquier Will Book 3, page 441.) Poll may have died at the same time as William.

William may have earned his living "from outside of" his farm. The two compasses he owned infers he did land survey work while the slaves maintained the farm.

The William Wood Administrators Estate Settlement is recorded in the Henry County, Kentucky Will Book at pages 63-64.

Allowance made to the administrators February 1821 $ ¢
Cash paid Willis Hughs for Smiths work 1 87 ½
Clothing for the children for the year 1821
9 yards of calico at 3/2 per yard 4 50
5 yards of cotton casimore for George Wood at 3/2 per yard 2 50
2 handkerchief at 7/6 each 2 50
1 pair of shoes at 3/9 0 62 ½
To one bonnet for daughter $8 00
4 pair stockings 6/2 each 4 00
To ¾ yards of wool & muslin at 9/2 1 12 ½
14 yards of cotton cloth at 3/2 7 00
10 do " do 3/2 5 00
7 pair shoes at 3/2 3 50
To 3 yards linen 3/2 1 50
To 1 pair cotton stockings 1 00
To 6 pair yarn stockings 3/2 each 3 00
3 yards of linsey at 3/9 1 87 ½
Allowance made for Boarding of five children 125 00
180 75
To $3 paid Speer pr. Order orch Voris for schooling 3 00
Smiths Receipt $17.27 cents 17 27
7/6 paid Suddath crying sale 1 25
Paid Hughs 11/3 for Smiths work 1 87 ½
Shar receipt for taxes 2 65
Fee bills 1 37
Money paid John N. Middleton for schooling $15 00
Two dollars seventy eight cents for taxes 2 78
Fee Bill Rowland Thomas 1 92
$227 81 ½
Amount Brought Over $227 81 ½
Allowance made for Children for the year 1820
Cash paid William Henderson 2 25
To Cash paid Wilson $1. Cash paid Middleton 6/2

The Henry County December Court 1821 ordered that Daniel Sandford, Moses Olds, John Campbell and Robert Thomas be appointed Commissioners or any three being first duly sworn to settle the administration of William Wood dec. and reprt. to the next Court a copy. Att. John T. Payne Henry County Court.

This day Moses Olds John Campbell and Robert Thomas appeared before me David Adams one of the Commonwealth Justices of the peace for said County and were sworn to act agreeable to be within order given under my hand this 6th day of May 1822. The commissioners appointed to settle the accounts of the Administrator of William Wood deceased made report which being examined by the Court is ordered to be recorded which is done accordingly. David Adams JPHC Henry County Court.

Notes of Donald Clark, of Lexington, Kentucky, indicate the date of marriage of William Wood and Nancy Corley might be November 8, 1805 instead of 1806. Also that Nancy's burial place may be at the "old Turner burying ground" at Turner's Station, Kentucky with her mother, Mary Ann Maddox.

When William Wood died, leaving Nancy as his widow, the children were quite young. Nancy did not remarry. It is likely her stepfather, Joshua Turner, was a big help raising the children between 1819 and 1825. William's daughter, Margaret "Peggy" Wood would have been about 7 or 8 years of age when William died and probably had a stronger awareness of her Turner, Maddox and Corley connections than of her own Wood family.

In preparation for the final settlement of William Wood's estate, the Henry County, Kentucky Court appointed Nancy Corley Wood guardian for her five children in 1821. She was also asked to post "Common Security as Guardian to the orphans of Will Wood."

In February, 1822, the three court-appointed administrators of the estate reported an estate worth $144.21. Also they reported the expenses for 1820 and 1821. Expenses involved clothing, schooling, taxes and an "allowance made for the boarding of five children at $125 per year, at $25 each child." (Obviously child care was cheaper in 1820 than 2007). It should be noted that the tutoring of the children was a unique benefit, as Nancy did not read or write and this particular era seems to have frequently overlooked the value of formal education. It is interesting that Kentucky became one of the first states to recognize the need for equal rights for women due to its having so many surviving spouses that needed equal legal rights and privileges.

Between 1820 and 1830 Nancy paid taxes on 50 acres of land that had been surveyed by Peter Shepherd. Shepherd had entered many surveys in the Mill Creek area (near Turner's Station, Kentucky). No actual deed or lease has been located for William or Nancy Wood. It seems plausible that the William Wood who purchased 50 acres from Henry Davidage of Gallatin County, Kentucky that was witnessed on 8 August 1815 and delivered on 8 September 1817 was the husband of Nancy and it was this land that was taxed to her. (Source: Gallatin County Deed Book C, page 211).

The 1823 valuation of her tax was $445. It jumped to $1,580 in 1825 and was back down to $275 in 1830. It is not exactly clear where she lived but it is presumed to have been near the Henry/Carroll County line east of Turner's Station and along the East Fork of Mill Creek.

I had the good fortune of going to Turner's Station and driving along Mill Creek in July, 1999. The area has a lot of lush green foliage. Well kept homes and lawns lined the highway which followed the banks of Mill Creek.

Indications are that Nancy and her family became associated with the Sulphur Fork Baptist Church in 1828. This church was originally started in 1801. By 1809 the records had been destroyed by fire, twice. The surviving records would be interesting. It would seem that when the Turners, Maddox’s and Woods, along with others from Virginia, came in the 1816-1820 period they added considerably to the vitality of this church. Joseph Turner was a stalwart member by 1825 and the Nancy Wood family clearly involved by 1828. Daughter Margaret was "received by experience" (whatever that means) on January 1, 1828 and it was in this same year that Eliza Jane and Nancy also appear on the membership rolls.

The location of the Sulphur Fork Church near present day Campbellsburg, Kentucky on Route 55 would not have been particularly convenient to the Woods living near the west fork of Mill Creek. One suspects there was a certain social significance attached to attending what was probably the most influential group at that time.

However, daughter Eliza Jane was married to Walker Bledsoe in December of 1830 by a rival Christian Society minister, Samuel Turner. In August 1831 Margaret, Eliza's sister, was married to Elias Clark by the same minister. This would suggest that going over hill n' dale to Sulphur Fork was not what it first seemed to be and that changes had been made by this time. The Little Cane Run Baptist Church near Port Royal, Kentucky would have been a lot more convenient.

There are no tax records for 1830-1832 and it is guessed that by 1833 the only child left at home was George Edward Wood (my Great Grandfather) who was now acting as head of the household. Nancy briefly appeared on the tax rolls of Gallatin County, Kentucky in 1835 with property valued at $35 which would probably be a horse or cattle and not land.

In 1836 Nancy appeared with her son-in-law, Elias Clark, when they were given $50 by the Gallatin County Court for "the keeping of the children."

She was apparently living with Elias and Margaret Clark and helping to rear the "orphaned children of Josiah Clark" who were part of the household at the time.

On March 6, 1837 George Edward Wood married Nancy Jane Batts (My Great Grandmother) in Gallatin County, Kentucky. He also appeared in the newly formed Trimble County records as being part of the boundary line that James Brown was to be the surveyor for that part of the Mill Creek Road from Peter Hartman's to the county line. This would suggest that he lived near Tom-Tom, Kentucky.

In 1841 George Edward Wood was listed in the Carroll County Tax List with 67 acres valued at $400 and two horses at $50. In 1842 he appeared with no land and 2 horses valued at $50. It wasn't until 1857 that George purchased his own land in Henry County. It was 117 acres at a cost of $1,082.75 ($413 hand paid).

It is presumed that Nancy Corley Wood lived with George in the 1850's but this can't be established. The last official record of Nancy is the 1850 pension application of her mother, Mary Ann Maddox. Nancy was 64 years old and her mother 91. It is suspected that Nancy lived well into the 1860's, but again it can't be proven. Her daughter, Margaret Wood Clark, met an untimely demise on May 7, 1859.

Margaret Wood Clark was 47 when she died of phlistic (asthmatic consumption). It is believed she is buried with Elias Clark on the original property near Vance and along the Davidson Road.

Since Margaret had received some tutoring as a child it is presumed she may have helped her son, Monterville Clark, learn the rudiments of reading and writing since there is no record of his having attended anything like a public school. Her ties to the Turner family would have also been a positive influence. There are undoubtedly many other contributions that came by way of Margaret Wood and her earlier family that are now lost with time, but hopefully this brief account helps shed some light. (Source: Notes of Donald Clark)

In her 1825 Guardian Report Nancy Wood noted that the four slaves "descended to her children" had died and that "Sally (Sarah) had married Joseph Berry." In the 1826 court report the expenses were again for schooling, store goods, and coarse clothing. (Wood's Heirs Guardian Report, Will Book 3 page 304)

Nancy Wood made the following report to the court:

She states that four of the Negroes descended to her children have died since her last report-
She has hired the Negro man named Jerry for $70.00
She charges $40 for clothing and
A doctor’s bill for attending her Negroes has not been made out.
She has nothing further to report.
October 5th 1825 Nancy Wood Item 5th 4 coffins @ $2 apiece
Wood Heirs Guardian Report (Henry County 1826 Will Book 3, page 450)
Hire of one Negro man $10 the third taken out --$40.00
To Schooling 5.00
To Store goods for four children 30.00
To course (coarse) clothing 20.00 55.00 Nancy Wood Guardian for Margaret, George, Ann died, and Eliza Jane Wood.

Test her Pryor Nancy x Wood Mark Henry County Guardian for Margett George Ann D, Eliza Jane Wood infant heirs of _____ Wood dec. made her report which being examined by the Court is approved and ordered to be recorded. Att. Row. Thomas

In 1827 Nancy bought a side saddle from the estate and her brother, Aquilla Corley Jr., for $5.75. Her daughter Ann Dickerson Wood married Samuel Edrington in 1829.

The 1830 Henry County census showed the family unit as 1 male 20-30 (That would be George Edward) 1 female 10-15 (Eliza) 1 female 20-30 (Margaret) 1 female 40-50 (Nancy)

Nancy Corley Wood stated to the Henry County Court that "as guardian of my children I certify I have hired the old Negro for $47 and with the same money I have schooled clothed and boarded the children" 8 August 1830 (Will Book 4 page 422)

William and Nancy had the following children:

1. SARAH B.1806 VA. D.1870 KY. M.1825 JOSEPH BERRY B.1796 D.11/6/1857 KY. SON OF THOMAS & MARY BERRY

2. GEORGE EDWARD B.4/9/1806 VA. D.3/13/1883 MO. M.3/6/1837 KY. NANCY JANE BATTS DAU. OF THOMAS BURCHETT BATTS JR. THEY HAD 9 CHILDREN

3. MARGARET B.8/10/1812 VA. D.5/7/1859 KY. M.8/10/1831 KY. ELIAS CLARK B.1809 VA. D.8/1865 KY. SON OF JOSIAH & JANE (ADAMS) CLARK

4. ANN DICING B.1807 B.1807 VA. D.1904 M.4/29/1829 KY. SAMUEL EDRINGTON B.1804 KY. D.1860 KY. SON OF JOHN & LOVEDAY (JADSON) EDRINGTON

5. ELIZA JANE B.8/12/1814 VA. D.1836 M.2ND 12/4/1830 KY. WALKER BAYLOR BLEDSOE B.9/12/1802 KY. D.1860 MO.

Residence:
Lived on the Hedgeman River near Pipes Church, Fauquier County, Virginia

Emigration:
William, seems to have stayed in Virginia until joining with others leaving for Kentucky in about 1816. It is not known if any other Wood came to Kentucky.

Residence:
Moved to Carrollton, Henry (then Gallatin) County, Kentucky

William married Nancy Corley on 8 Nov 1805 in Fauquier Co, Virginia. Nancy (daughter of Aquilla Corley, Sr. and Mary Ann Maddox) was born on 12 Sep 1786 in Culpeper Co, Virginia; died in 1869 in Henry Co, Kentucky; was buried in Old Turner Cem, Turner's Station, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

vii. ISABELLA WOOD, born 1777, Fauquier County, Virginia; died Bet. 1805 - 1871; married DARNALL WOOD, February 19, 1799, Fauquier County, Virginia. It was noted that "Darnald Wood,"
a marriage bond was issued February 19, 1799 to Isabella Wood, daughter of Dickerson Wood, Senior, witnessed by William Wood, witness and cosigner Dickerson Wood, Junior. ("Fauquier Families 1759-1799" by John P. Alcock, Iberian Publishing Compny, Athens, Georgia, page 381.) Because Isabella and Darnall had the same last name one suspects they must have been cousins, but I don't know, yet, who Darnall's parents were. Another question is whether his name is spelled Darnall or Darnald?

Isabella married Darnold (Darnall) Wood on 19 Feb 1799 in Fauquier Co, Virginia. Darnold was born about 1778 in Culpeper Co, Virginia; died after 1810. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marriage bond says dau of D Wood (Dickerson?)

Milly married George Hume on 25 Jan 1802 in Fauquier Co, Virginia. George was born about 1781; died after 1803. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

As a young man, James lived in Upper Fauquier in Leeds Manor; taught school, said to have established an academy of his own. He was supposed to have been large, blond, fair skin, blue eyes.
Polly Smoot was the dau of Leonard & Milly (Norman) Smoot. Her will was dated 28 Feb 1867; probated June 1871, Culpeper Co, Will Book "W", p 288. James and Mary B (Smoot) Wood are both buried in the Masonic Cemetery, Culpeper, Virginia, withtone markers, but no inscriptions.
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(from Jack Wood)
Leonard Smoot, one of the witnesses to the Will, was the father of Mary Browning "Polly" Smoot. "Polly" married Dickerson's son, James.

James has been described as having been large, blond, fair skin, blue eyes. He was a schoolteacher. He resided in the Manor of Leeds, upper Fauquier County, Virginia. He is said to have established an academy of his own.

I find James listed in the 1820 US Census for Culpeper County, Virginia. The township is unknown. There were two free white males under 10; two free white males between 10-16; 1 free white male between 16-26; one free white male between 26-45; one free white male over age 45. One free white female under 10; 1 free white female between 26 - 45. Two members of the household were working in agriculture.

I find James listed in the 1830 US Census for Fauquier County, Virginia. The township is unknown. Included in the household was one free white male under five years of age. Two free white males between 5 and 10 years of age. One free white male between 40 and 50 years of age (probably James himself.) One free white female 5 - 10 years of age. One free white female 15-20 years old. One free white female 40 - 50 years of age (must be Mary.)

James is listed in the 1840 US Census for Leeds, Fauquier County, Virginia. In his household were one free white male between 5 and 10 years of age. One free white male 10 to 15 years of age. One free white male 50 to 60 years of age (probably James himself). One free white female 50 to 60 years of age (probably his wife Mary).

James and Mary are listed in the 1850 US Census for Jeffersonton, Culpeper County, Virginia. They were living with their son, Lewis' family. James was 70 years old, born in Virginia, no profession. The census noted he was insane. (Probably retired.) Mary was 65 years old, born in Virginia.

January 10, 1858 James Wood, white, male, at age 77 years and 14 days, died of paralysis. He was the son of Dickinson and Mary, born in Culpeper County, Virginia.

Buried:
cause of death, paralysis

James married Mary Browning "Polly" Smoot on 8 Aug 1806 in Fauquier Co, Virginia. Mary (daughter of Leonard Smoot and Milly Norman) was born on 31 Dec 1786 in Culpeper Co, Virginia; died on 26 Aug 1869. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William Payne, her husband, was also her first cousin.

Frances married William Payne about 1816 in of, Faquier Co, Virginia. William was born about 1796; died after 1820 in of, Faquier Co, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eizabeth married Albert L Hirst about 1816. Albert was born about 1796; died after 1818. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

They had four children.

James married Elizabeth Dulaney on 16 Sep 1830 in Fauquier Co, Virginia. Elizabeth was born about 1800; died after 1828. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

They had five children

William married Mary Louise Farrow about 1822. Mary was born about 1802; died after 1832. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1850 census: Ashbys, Fauquier Co, VA
1870 census: Hurricane, Lincoln Co, MO
1880 census: Lincoln, MO

They had two children.

Joseph married Mary Anne Foley on 28 Dec 1827 in Fauquier Co, Virginia. Mary was born about 1804; died after 1828. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
died between 1887 and 1888

Mary married Francis Withers Payne on 12 Dec 1831 in Fauquier Co, Virginia. Francis (son of Francis Payne and Martha Patsy Withers) was born on 04 Jul 1811 in Fauquier Co, Virginia; died in 1850 in Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Birth: 1810
• Census: 1860, Fauquier Co, Virginia

John married Susan Dabney Rice on 4 Nov 1836 in Clark Co, Virginia. Susan was born on 18 Feb 1812 in Virginia; died on 17 Mar 1892. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Elijah
• Census: 15 Sep 1850, Prairie Twp, Henry Co, Indiana

Elias married Frances Chittum on 21 May 1822 in Rockbridge Co, Virginia. Frances was born in 1795 in Virginia; died after 1850 in Henry Co, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Francis Frank Jett on 20 May 1815 in Culpeper Co, Virginia. Francis was born on 18 Sep 1792 in Rooting Creek, Culpeper Co, Virginia; died on 9 Nov 1859 in Bond Co, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Death: Aft 1860, Bond Co, Illinois

Frederick married Eleanor Rogers on 28 Dec 1825 in Fauquier Co, Virginia. Eleanor was born about 1805 in of, Virginia; died after 1833. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Thomas V Walters on 05 Oct 1805 in Tennessee. Thomas was born on 05 Oct 1805 in Tennessee; died on 06 May 1889 in Fulton Co, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 9 Aug 1850, Jackson Twp, Coshocton Co, Ohio

Notes:

another researcher (not contacted) Jim Brown------ cats@eisunc.com

Married: 04 JAN 1830 in Fauquier County, Virginia. Note: Bondsman, William Duke

from Mary Varner maryvarner@ameritech.net 2/19/99: Did you know Amelia Wood Compton
was 1/2 Delaware Indian of the Algonquin Tribe? As a child I'd heard this but, no one seemed to know anymore or wouldn't tell if they did. I got this off a Query and email back last night.

d/o Dickerson Wood, Jr and Hannah Withers (of Fauquier Co, VA)
Dickerson Wood Jr. s/o D. Wood Sr and Mary (?) Is Mary the Indian? If so, Amelia would be 1/4; and Dickerson Jr 1/2. Maternal line is all accounted for. This would be only suspect.

1/2 Delaware Indian -- proof?????

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from findagrave.com -- Linda Randles (#20685767)

Birth: Jun. 30, 1808
Fauquier County
Virginia, USA
Death: Apr. 4, 1870
Palmer
Christian County
Illinois, USA

Her father was Dickerson Wood and mother was Hannah Withers.Dickerson & Hannah married Dec 24, 1793 in Fauquier Co.Virginia.Amelia had a twin sister Melinda Wood and was 1/2 Delaware Indian.
Amelia married George Washington Compton in 1830 in Fauquier County, Virginia, son of George Compton and Sarah Duke. He was born April 4, 1810 in Culpeper County, Virginia, and died January 19, 1877 in Palmer, Christian County, Illinois age 66 years, 9 months, 15 days.He is buried here with Amelia.Two of their children were ; Melinda Compton, she was born Christmas Day, December 25, 1830, in Coshocton County, Ohio; she died Christmas Day, December 25, 1870,in Nokomis, Montgomery County, Illinois at age 40 years. She married Thomas Randle/Randles, Her sister Martha Ann Compton married Nathan Randle/Randles in 1856 in Christian County, Illinois.

Census:
Jackson Twp, 9 Aug 1850 Coshocton County, Ohio

residence 291
George Compton 39 1801 farmer 1,000 Virginia
Amelia 43 1807 Virginia
Delilah 18 1832 Ohio
Elisha 12 1838 Ohio
Martha Ann 8 1842 Ohio
Catharine 6 1844 Ohio
George 5 1845 Ohio
Alfred 3 1847 Ohio

residence 292
Thomas Randles 21 1829 farmer Ohio
Malinda (Compton) wife 19 1831 Ohio

Amelia* married George* Washington Compton, Jr on 4 Jan 1830 in Fauquier Co, Virginia. George* (son of George* Washington Compton, Sr and Mary Sarah* Duke) was born on 4 Apr 1810 in Culpeper Co, Virginia; died on 19 Jan 1877 in Palmer, Christian Co, Illinois; was buried in Antioch Cem, Wenonah, Christian Co, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, Rappahannock Co, Virginia
• Census: 1870, Wakefield, Rappahannock Co, Virginia
• Census: 1880, Wakefield, Rappahannock Co, Virginia

Notes:

Researcher (not contacted): John King--------- b&jking@vista1.com

Census:
1850 Rappahanock Co, Virginia
pg 136

residence 949
John Compton 42
(bro to Stephen, sons of Stephen Compton Sr & Eleanor Duke
Stephen bro to Geo Wash Compton Sr.)
Margaret 50
George W 17
James 16
William H. 14
John A. 12
Mary E. 10
Robert 8
Burwell 6

residence 951
Stephen Compton 38 (bro to John)
Mary 38
Mary E. 15
Jackson 14
Thos H. 12
Howard T. 10
Russell 8

pg 137
residence 952
Malinda (Wood) Morrison 43
(sister to Amelia Wood Compton, wife of G.W. Compton Jr.)
Edward 19
James 17
Hannah 22
Amelia 20
Benjamin 15
Gabriel 10
Samuel 8
Richard 6


Census:
1870 Wakefield, Rappahanock Co, Virginia
pg 136
res 951
Saml Morrison 28
Julia Morrison 24
Malinda Morrison 60
Laura Morrison 2
James E Morrison 1


Census:
1880 Wakefield, Rappahannock Co, Virginia
residence 63
Burly Compton 36
Martha wife 36
John R. Compton 1868
Ella R. Compton 1869
Annie Compton 1872
James Compton 1873
Herbert Compton 1875
Minnie Compton 1878
Babe Compton Oct 1879

residence 64
Sam Morrison 38 (bro to Richard)
Julia Morrison 37
Laura Morrison 11
James Morrison 10
Mary Morrison 8
Ida Morrison 7
Minnie Morrison 5
Blanche Morrison 4
John Morrison 3
Carol Morrison 2
Babe Morrison 2
Malinda (Wood) Morrison 75

residence 66
Morrison, Richard 35 (bro to Sam)
Alberta 25
Ella 6
Viola 5
John 3

Died:
Name: Malinda Morrison
Birth Date: abt 1807
Death Date: 18 Jun 1887
Death Place: Flint Hill, Rappahannock, Virginia
Death Age: 80
Race: White
Marital Status: Widowed
Gender: Female
FHL Film Number: 2048582

Malinda married John Morrison about 1828. John was born on 18 Jul 1778 in Morrisonville, Loudoun Co, Virginia; died on 4 Apr 1850 in Flint Hill, Rappahannock Co, Virginia; was buried in Family Homestead, Huntly, Rappahannock Co, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 05 Oct 1850, Rockingham, Rockingham Co, Virginia

Notes:

Gabriel and Absolam were twins. Ancestor of LaRita Couch (laritajim@cyberport.com)
Gabriel was wounded by a machine of some sorts (farming implement?), which led to his death.

Buried near his daughter, May Jane Wood-Glass. Indeed, both his name and Mary's name is on the same memorial stone.
(M. S. Sutherland and several others, has Gabriel's date of birth as about 1797. I don't think Sutherland is correct because Gabriel's age is given as 40 in the 1850 census. That would indicate Gabriel was born in 1810. Southerland also has the date of marriage of Gabriel and Delilah as being May 5, 1833 instead of May 28, 1833.)

The 1840 US Census table for Rockingham County, Virginia shows a total of seven persons in the household. Gabriel is listed as head of the house. The official enumeration day of the 1840 census was 1 June 1840. All questions asked were supposed to refer to that date.

1840 Federal Census: Rockingham County, Virginia as of June 1, 1840

Free White Persons

Name
Male 2 <5; 1 10-15; 1 20-30
Female 1 5-10; 1 15-20; 1 20-30

1850 US Census taken October 5, 1850 of District 56, Rockingham County, Virginia. The census noted:
Gabriel Wood, age 40, male, Farmer, born in Virginia
Delilah, age 38, female, born in Virginia
Mary, age 18 female, born in Virginia
Erasmus, age 15, male, born in Virginia
John, age 12, male, born in Virginia
Calvin, age 10, male, born in Virginia
William, age 6, male, born in Virginia
Hannah, age 3 months, female, born in Virginia. (Hannah must have been born in July,1850 since she was 3 months old in October)



Gabriel claimed Indian blood from the tribe of Pocahontas. I have no verification but I'm advised that his children, James Erasmus, Fannie and Emma looked about 1/8th Indian."

NOTE: So if this is true:

Dickerson Wood Sr - Mary (?) Indian ????
Wood 1/2 - Withers (not Indian)
Gabriel 1/4
Gabriel kids - 1/8

or if not this Mary, we don't have Dickerson Wood's Sr. mom; so that more likely her!
that would mean Sr. 1/2; Jr.. 1/4; Gabriel 1/8; his kids 1/16 (they said ABOUT 1/8)

Pocahanas was the Powhatan tribe? I think
It would be very cool to think of having Indian blood, but this is so far back, I don't think it would even count.

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1850 Rockingham County, Virginia Census 1526/1529
Gabriel Wood 40 M Farmer VA
Delilah 35 F "
Mary 18 F "
Erasmus 15 M "
John 12 M "
Calvin 10 M "
William 8 M "
Hannah 3/12 F "

1860 Rockingham County Virginia Harrisonburg PO
page 724
2786/2731
Gabriel Wood 53 m farmer 5000 700 VA
Delila 47 f VA
Mary 23 f VA
John 21 m VA
Calvin 18 m VA
William 15 m VA
Frances 10 f VA
Sarah A 8 f VA
Emma L 3 f VA
Elizabeth Baryk(?) 17 f VA


Census:
Gabriel Wood 40 laborer VA
Delilah 38 VA (Cole)
Mary 18 VA
Erasmus 15 VA
John 12 VA
Calvin 10 VA
William 6 VA
Hannah 3/12 VA

next door, Delilah's father:
Jacob Cole 65 farmer 20,000 PA
Mary Deavers 52 VA
Rachel Deavers 14 VA
William Deavers 12 VA
Abram S. Cole 3 VA
Michael Deavers 21 Laborer VA
Elizabeth Deavers 23 VA

Died:
Virginia Deaths
Gabriel Wood
gender female (sic)
death date 23 Oct 1870
death place Rockingham, Virginia
age 62
birth date 1808
married
spouse Delila Wood

Gabriel married Delilah Cole on 28 May 1833 in Lacey Spring, Rockingham Co, Virginia. Delilah (daughter of Jacob Cole and Mary Wolfe) was born on 3 Dec 1811 in Lacey Spring, Rockingham Co, Virginia; died on 19 Apr 1889 in Hardin, Ray Co, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Census: 1830 Franklin, Coshocton, Ohio
Census: 1840 Williamsburg, Clermont, Ohio
Change Date: 26 Apr 2004 1 2
Note:
REFN: 1267
He is a twin to Gabriel Wood.

Absalom Wood is listed in the 1830 US Census for the Franklin Township,Coshocton County, Ohio. The household contained 1 free white male betweenages 15 and 20 and 1 between age 20 and 30. Also one free white femalesbetween age 20 and 30. I'm working on an assumption here that thehousehold included Absalom, his wife Matilda, and any kids. There are atotal of three people in the household. Since Absalom should have been 20years old in 1830 the one free white male between 20 and 30 should behim. I don't know who the other male between 15 and 20 is. Perhaps theirson. If Matilda, was born in 1798 she would have been age 32 in 1810.

Absalom Wood is listed in the 1840 federal census. The house holdcontained 1 free white male between age 20and 30. Also 2 free whitefemales between age 20 and 30. One person was employed in agriculture.See 1840 US Census, South Carolina, Charleston, Williamsburgh Township,image 5 of 14 at www.ancestry.com.

(Rootsweb) Robert Suddath
Note: 10405 Red Mtn W, Littleton CO 80127, USA, rasuddath@msn.com
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Name:
Absalom and Gabriel were twins.

Absalom married Matilda Stafford on 02 Feb 1830 in Coshocton Co, Ohio. Matilda was born in 1810 in Muskingum Co, Ohio; died after 1836. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Shoemaker
• Census: 1860, Sixth Magistorial District, Farmington Post Office, Marion Co, West Virginia
• Residence: 1860, Sixth Magistorial District, Farmington Post Office, Marion Co, West Virginia
• Occupation: 1870, Farmer
• Census: 9 Aug 1870, Lincoln Twp, Marion Co, West Virginia
• Census: 1880, Lincoln District, Marion Co, West Virginia
• Cause of Death (Facts Pg): 1880, Kidney infection

Notes:

Dickerson Wood was born March 10, 1807 (or 1806) in Fauquier County, Virginia.

On March 2, 1840 Dickerson married Margaret Charlotte Leggett in Monongalia County, West Virginia.

The 1860 census shows Dickerson living in Marion County, West Virginia in the Farmington Post Office district. He was listed to be 54 years of age, indicating he was born in 1806 rather than 1807. He was a farmer with real property valued at $1,900 and personal property at $272. That he was born in Virginia. He was living with his wife, Margaret, and their six children, John L., James W., Mary C., Margaret J., Dickerson F., and William W. Wood. Both John and James were working as farm laborers.

In the 1870 census Dickerson was shown to be 64 years old living with his wife, Margaret, age 53, in Lincoln township, Marion County, West Virginia. Dickerson was farming and Margaret kept the household going. Their farm was valued at $2,000.

Five of their children lived with them. James, age 25, was farming. Mary, age 23, Margaret, 18, Dickerson Fleming, 17, and William W., 14, had no occupations. Dickerson Fleming and William W. were attending school.

The census of June 7th and 8th, 1880 reflects Dickerson was then 75 years old, unemployed, and suffering form "dropsy." He was unable to read or write.

Margaret had reached 65 years of age. She, too, was unemployed. She was unable to read or write either.

Dickerson and Margaret's son, James, was now 37 years old and living with them. James was farming. The census indicates James was married but no wife's name was indicated as living with him in the Wood home.

Their daughter, Mary E., age 20, was still living at home and keeping house.

Two young children are also listed as living in the household in the 1880 census. Annie B. Wood, age 3, and Della M. Wood, age 2, both listed as "daughter." It is speculated that both Annie and Della are the daughters of James Wesley, but that's just a guess. It could also be that 20 year old Mary E. is their mother, but that, too, is a guess.

Twenty-seven year old Fleming D. Wood is listed in the home in the 1880 census. Note that in the 1870 census he was listed as Dickerson Fleming. Fleming, or Dickerson, is shown as married and engaged in farming.

Jenny R. Wood, age 22, and shown as "wife" and married, also kept house with Mary E. It appears that Jenny R. is the wife of Fleming/Dickerson. Fleming/Dickerson and Jenny apparently also had a one-year old son named Marshal D., according to the 1880 census.

Dickerson Wood died June 16, 1880 in Marion County, West Virginia, just 8 days after the census was taken. He was 73 years, 3 months, 6 days old upon his death.

Dickerson married on 2 Mar 1840 in Monongalia Co, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, Henry Co (District 1), Kentucky
• Census: 1860, Family cem, Henry Co, Kentucky

Notes:

Black curly hair, black eyes.

Ann married Samuel Edrington on 26 Apr 1829 in Henry Co, Kentucky. Samuel was born about 1805 in Turner's Station, Henry Co, Kentucky; died after 1860 in Turner's Station, Henry Co, Kentucky; was buried in Family cem, Henry Co, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1840, Port Royal District, Carroll (Henry) Co, Kentucky
• Census: 1850, Port Royal District, Carroll (Henry) Co, Kentucky
• Occupation: 1850, Farmer
• Census: 1860, Marion Twp, Madison, Monroe Co, Missouri
• Occupation: 1860, Farmer
• Census: 1870, Marion Twp, Madison, Monroe Co, Missouri
• Occupation: 1870, Farmer
• Census: 1880, Marion Twp, Madison, Monroe Co, Missouri
• Occupation: 1880, Farmer

Notes:

Conflicts in determining George's place of birth. In the 1850 census he gave it as Kentucky. But in the 1870 census he says its Virginia.

In the 1840 census George, Nancy, and their two-year old son, Thomas William Wood, were living in the Port Royal district of Carroll (formerly Gallatin) County, Kentucky. George was head of the family. George was between age 30 and 40 and was farming. Nancy was between age 15 and 20.

The 1850 census was taken August 21, 1850 in the Port Royal District of Henry County, Kentucky. George was 45 years old, a farmer with real estate valued at $568. The census states he was born in Kentucky. Nancy was 28 years old, born in Kentucky. Their oldest son, Thomas William, was age 10, born in Kentucky. A daughter, Sara Ann, age 8, was born in Kentucky. Daughter Mary Frances, age 7, born in Kentucky. Daughter Nancy Jane, age 5, born in Kentucky. Daughter Malinda Butler, age 3 born in Kentucky. And son John Wood, age 1, born in Kentucky. John is my paternal grandfather. The remaining children, James, Crissy, Lucy, Laura Lee and George Washington have yet to be born.

In 1856, just before the start of the civil war, George and Nancy left Kentucky moving to western Monroe County, Missouri. George corresponded with his cousin, Monterville S. Clark, the son of George's sister, Margaret "Peggy" Wood Clark.

1860 Federal Census: The census was taken on June 14, 1860, Marion Township, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri. George was now age 50. He was a farmer. The value of his real estate was $1,400 and personal estate at $373. The census reports he was born in Virginia. Nancy was recorded as age 38, born in Kentucky. The census listed the names, ages and birthplaces of the children in the home:
Thomas William Wood as age 20 born Kentucky;
Mary Wood as age 16 born in Kentucky;
Nancy Wood as age 14 born in Kentucky;
Malinda Wood as age 12 born in Kentucky;
John Wood as age 10 born in Kentucky;
James Wood as age 7 born in Kentucky;
Crissie Wood as age 3 born in Kentucky; and
Lucy Wood as age 2 born in Missouri.

On January 14, 1863 Elisha Baker, and his wife Nancy, sold George 200 acres of land near Madison, Monroe County, Missouri, for $1,200. The deed was recorded May 25, 1863 by Henry Davis, Recorder.

May 25, 1863 County of Monroe:
Be it remembered that Elisha Baker and Nancy his wife who are personally known to the undersigned Justice of the Peace within said County to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing deed as parties thereto this day appeared before me and acknowledged that they executed and delivered the same as their voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned and that the said Nancy Baker being by me made acquainted and examined apart from her husband and that she executed and relinquished her dower in the real estate therein mentioned freely and without compulsion or undue influence of her said husband.

Given under my hand this fourteenth day of January, One thousand Eight hundred and Sixty three (1863). Henry Harris Justice of the Peace. Filed for Record May 25, 1863 and duly recorded. Henry Davis, Recorder.

The property was located in section nine. The northern part of the city of Madison is located in the south ½ of section 11, a mile and a half due east of George's land.

1870 census: Mary G. is really Mary Frances. Butler M. is actually Malinda Butler. Crisy M. is Crissy Malson. Lousa is really Lucy or perhaps her actual name is Laura and was simply called Lucy. Notice that Nancy cannot write.

In 1883 George was buried in the old Cottingham/Meals graveyard located about 4 miles southeast of Madison, Monroe County, Missouri. It is right off a gravel road and still cared for privately by the families of descendants buried within. His grandson, Kevin Hewgley, reported he has visited the graveyard and that the Wood gravestones are in good shape. George's gravestone inscription reads:

George E. Wood Apr. 9, 1810 - Mar. 13, 1883

The IGI Family Group Record in the LDS' Family History Library records George's date of death as being in 1870 at Madison, Monroe County, Missouri. That 1870 date conflicts with the March 13, 1883 date on his gravestone.

also info on this family in Jack Wood's site:
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/w/o/o/Jack-Wood/GENE6-0004.html

George married Nancy Jane Batts on 6 Mar 1837 in Gallatin Co, Kentucky. Nancy was born on 6 Mar 1823 in Mill Creek (Turner's Station), Henry Co, Kentucky; died on 25 May 1905 in Madison, Monroe Co, Missouri; was buried in 1904 in CottinghamMeals Cem, 4 miles southeast of Madison, Monroe Co, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Elias Clark on 10 Aug 1831 in Henry Co, Kentucky. Elias was born about 1812; died after 1831. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married Walker Baylor Bledsoe on 4 Dec 1830 in Henry Co, Kentucky. Walker was born on 12 Sep 1802 in Gallatin Co, Kentucky; died after 1860 in Knox Co, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

They lived at "Choctaw", old Tapp homestead. They had no issue.

Harriet married James (Lewis) Tapp on 27 Aug 1825 in Fauquier Co, Virginia. James was born about 1807 in of, Culpeper Co, Virginia; died after 1826. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married a Mr. Hawley and moved to Nebraska. They had a child Margaret Hawley.

Martha married Horace H Hawley in 1840 in Virginia. Horace was born in Jul 1811 in Virginia; died in 1873 in Station, Marshall Co, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

They lived in Jeffersonton, and later in Upper Culpeper Co. Their children were:
1. Wallace Braxton Wood
2. Edwin Cropp Wood
3. Wesley Clayton Wood
4. Edwin Cropp Wood
5. Otelia Harris Wood
6. Sarah Ellen Wood
7. Mildred Rosely Wood (she m Ogden Lee Wood, son of her father's brother, Pollard - 1st cousins)
8. Jane Florence Wood

Wesley married Mildred Ann Cropp on 26 Feb 1852. Mildred was born about 1813 in of, Culpeper Co, Virginia; died after 1868. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He moved to Mississippi, married and had children there.

Notes:

Lived at Jeffersonton and later Amissville; he was a Confederate soldier. Their children were:
1. Emma Wood
2. Mary Jane Wood
3. Zachary Taylor Wood
4. Samson Wood
5. Lucy Wood
6. Lelia Wood
7. Jediah Wood
8. Anna Lewis Wood
9. Jane Wood
10. Callie Wood
11. Marshall Wood

Lewis married Lucy Ann Kemper on 18 Nov 1847. Lucy was born about 1827; died after 1869. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

They went to Indiana, later to Briar, Washington Co, Nebraska, visited Virginia relatives in 1875. Their children were:
1. Summer Lippincott
2. Lucretia Lippincott
(an obit indicates that there were others)

Mildred married Joshua C Lippencott on 19 Sep 1839 in Culpeper Co, Virginia. Joshua was born about 1820; died after 1875. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He moved to Mississippi, and died young.

Notes:

First wife, Jemima, was the daughtger of John and Nancy (Harris) Spilman of Culpeper Co. His children by Jemima were:
1. William Woodford Wood, b 1848; d 1921, m Maria C. Bass of Richmond VA on 8 Sep 1870. Their children were Helen who died young, William Russel, and Florence Evelyn.
2. Alice Marion Wood, b 10 Jan 1850 in Jeffersonton, VA; d 3 Aug 1924 near Delaplane, Fauquier Co, while visiting her only daughter. She married 27 Jan 1876 Walter Edgar.
3. Daniel Pollard Wood, b 1852; d 1924; m Sallie Parkinson on 17 May 1877. They lived at Warrenton; he was a hardware merchant. Their children were Charles, Eva, Daniel Pollard, and Sallie.
4. Lucile Wood - died young.
5. Lucile Wood - died young.

Children by his second wife, Columbia Langdon Doores:
6. Dora, died at age 16.
7. Sophia, d 1927, m Mr. Holmes.
8. Ogden Lee, m Sarah Ellen, dau of Wesley & Mildred (Cropp) Wood (Pollard's brother's child). Their children were Lena, Edith, Landon, and a daughter who died young.
9. Stonewall Jackson Wood, b 1862, d 1930; unmarried, a salesman.
10. James Edwin Wood, d 30 may 1935, m Anna Lewis of madison Co; resided in Charlottsville. Their child was James Edwin Wood.
11. Lelia, died 1926, unmarried.
12. Mary Louise, m Stanley Stevens; resided in Charlottesville. Their children were Pollard and a son.
13. Bessie, d 1915; m Louis A. Brown, resided in Charlottesville. Their children were Louis, Kerfoot, Ogden Wood, Hazel, Elizabeth.
14. William Carroll Wood, m Minnie Davis, resided in Baltimore; Had a child Annie.
15. Child - died young.

Pollard married Jemima Spilman on 12 Apr 1847. Jemima was born on 15 Sep 1824 in of, Culpeper Co, Virginia; died on 29 Dec 1853. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pollard married Columbia Langdon Chieves Doores after 1857. Columbia was born on 10 Jun 1832; died on 23 Dec 1903. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]