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Hannah Renfro

Female 1772 - Aft 1793  (> 22 years)


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  1. 1.  Hannah Renfro was born in 1772 in Sterling, Virginia (daughter of Rev. Moses Renfro and Hannah Renfro); died after 1793.

    Hannah married Jacob Troup, II about 1792. Jacob was born about 1770; died after 1793. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Hannah married Johann Henry Gearhart on 5 Dec 1791 in Virginia. Johann was born about 1770; died before 1802. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Rev. Moses Renfro was born on 2 Jan 1728 in Jamestown, James City Co, Virginia (son of William R. Renfro, Sr. and Elizabeth Cheney); died on 14 Jan 1824 in Crab Orchard, Lincoln Co, Kentucky.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Ordained: 4 Aug 1796, Pig River Baptist Church of Christ, Franklin Co, Virginia
    • Will: Jan 1824, Garrard Co, Kentucky

    Notes:

    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

    Bedford County: marriage: Moses Rentfro and Elizabeth Turpin, May 24, 1773, Robert Alexander, Surety
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    Laura Casey Genforum March 2, 2002 Moses Renfrow, son of William Renfrow, Sr. purchased property in Maury Co., Tn. His son Shelton Renfrow, m. Elizabeth Goforth July 8, 1822. Moses died and is buried in Tippah Co., Ms. His father, William paid taxes on 100 acres of land in Maury Co. William Renfro died in 1830 at 96 and buried outside of Culleoka, Tn. Shelton and Elizabeth Renfrow had 8 children. Their 5th child, Mary Elizabeth b.1832 m. Isaac James on July 6, 1853. By 1854 they along with this line of the Renfrow's moved to Ms., which is where most of them live to date. "Renfro Revelations & Relations by Roy E. Renfro, Jr. shows William Renfro, Sr. will. Have copy. Note: After Moses and Shelton, the name Renfrow was always spelled with a "W". I have some documentation that has Shelton down without the " W", but on family documents he used the W.

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    It is recorded that in 1758, Moses furnished provisions to the Virginia State Militia to pay for protection from the Indians. In 1772 he was commissioned a Captain in the Militia.
    Will: Rentfro, Joseph, 25 March 1776 Will of Moses Rentfro names:
    Wife; Elizabeth - Daughters; Polly Mave, Lydia Turner, Hannah Gayhart and Elenor Hailey - Sons; William, James, Jesse and Turpin.

    The early Rentfros were of record as being predominately Baptist. Of this family Moses who first married his cousin, Hanna Rentfro; Jesse who married his cousin, Susanna Rentfro (sister of Hannah); and Isaac were all Baptist ministers of record in Virginia, North Carolina and Kentucky. In Jesse's case, Tennessee.
    As in most early families in Virginia, Renfro cousins seemed to marry as a rule rather than as an exception. Also brothers and sisters from one family would marry brothers and sisters from another unrelated family.

    Ordination of Moses Renfro:
    "State of Virginia, The Church of Christ on the head of Pig River, Franklin County holding believers Baptism laying hands particular election of grace by the predestination of God in Christ Jesus affectual calling by the Hold Ghose free justication through the imputed righteousness of Christ, progressive sanctification through God's grace and truth by the final preseverance, or continuance of the saints in grace having made choice of our beloved brother Moses Renfro to administer the word of ordinances and to take the pastoral care of this church called to our help the following presbytery, viz, the Rev. John Jaurence, pastor of Medow Creek Church, William Howard, pastor of Little River Church, Robert Jones, pastor of Grassy Creek Church and Jesse Jones according to the order of our faith and practice by the laying of the hands of the presbytery and was accordingly ordained to the above administration.
    Certified by us. /s/ John Laurance, M.D., William Howard, Robert Jones, Jesse Jones"

    Minutes of Pig River Baptist Church, Franklin Co, Virginia, 4th Sat. in Sept 1797 (by request of Moses Rentfro and wife are ordered to be dismissed).
    Source: a letter from Woodrow W. Abshire, Church Clerk to Toledo Moss,
    March 23, 1974. This was probably in preparation for Moses's move to TN with the Donelson party.


    Will:
    8 JUN 1821 Garrard Co, Kentucky, Will Book E, p 345
    Garrard Co, Kentucky. All children except John, Thomas, Jerusha and Juda mentioned

    Died:
    Last words of Rev. Moses Renfro who died in 1824: "Yes, he's come. I know his voice...Jesus...Jesus"

    Moses married Hannah Renfro in 1755 in Bedford Co, Virginia. Hannah (daughter of Joseph Renfro, Sr. and Mary Owens Randolph) was born in 1731 in Bedford Co, Virginia; died after 1776 in Bedford Co, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Hannah Renfro was born in 1731 in Bedford Co, Virginia (daughter of Joseph Renfro, Sr. and Mary Owens Randolph); died after 1776 in Bedford Co, Virginia.

    Notes:

    Moses's first wife (Hannah) is his cousin, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Rentfro.

    Children:
    1. John Renfro was born in 1756 in Virginia; died in 1815 in Massacre near Clarksville, Tennessee.
    2. Thomas Renfro was born in 1759; died after 1759.
    3. Jerusha Renfro was born in 1761; died after 1761.
    4. James P. Renfro was born on 19 Nov 1763 in Tennessee; died on 29 Jul 1835 in Pineville, Bell Co, Kentucky; was buried in Pineville Cemetery, Bell Co, Kentucky.
    5. Judah Renfro was born in 1764; died after 1764.
    6. Lydia Renfro was born in 1769; died in 1834.
    7. 1. Hannah Renfro was born in 1772 in Sterling, Virginia; died after 1793.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William R. Renfro, Sr. was born in 1702 in James City Co, Virginia (son of Tailor John R.* Rentfrow (Rentfro), Jr. and Margaret* Robinette); died in 1789 in Botetourt Co, Virginia.

    Notes:

    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

    Montgomery Co:
    deed: grantor Joshua Rentfro 15 Nov 1798, 242 acres Old Field Creek branch of Little River.
    deed: grantee Joseph Rentfro 4 Aug 1795, 52 acres, Meadow Creek
    deed: grantor James Rentfro and Ruth Huff, 16 May 1799 Headwaters Little River
    1 Jul 1794 James Rentfro appoint ensign
    5 Nov 1794 James Rentfro appointed Lieut in Capt Iddings Company of the &5th Regt.
    3 Nov 1795 James Rentfro recommended to b e commissioned in the 75th Regt. of Milita
    2 Feb 1796 James Rentfro took oath of a Justice of the Peace Joseph Rentfro appointed constable
    3 May 1796 James Rentfro, Gent, produced a commission of Capt. in 75th Regt. of the Militia and took the oath of fidelity & of office.
    Isaac Rentfro permitted to celebrate the rite of matrimony Aug 1790
    Isaac Winfrey acquitted of suspicion of inimical to the Governmet of the State, 8 Sep 1779
    deed: grantor: Isaac and Mary Renfro 1793, Mar 5 342 acres, Brush Creek
    grantor: Isaac and Mary Renfro 1798, Nov 6 213 acres Little River
    marriage: John Johnston & Elinor Rentfro 1793
    ? Picklehimer & Sally Rentfro 23 Jan 1793
    1782 Tax list: John Rentfro 1 tithe, 1 horse, 4 cattle, land
    Samuel Rentfro 1 tithe, 2 horses, 1 cattle, land
    1788 Tax list: John Renfro
    1789 Tax List: Peter Rentfro 0 16-21 males, 1 horse (on North fork of Indian Creek of Little River)
    1790 and 1792/93 Tax List: Isaa c Renfro, James Renfro, John Renfro
    http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/RENF RO/1998-11/0911730270

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    William Rentfro, son of John and his second wife, Tomasin Simmons, was born in James City Co, VA. (Some researchers claim he was born in NC. It is very possible, the family lived on the "dividing line") He married Elizabeth Ann Cheney in James City, VA. The Rentfro's were important people in VA. They owned much land and held positions of Mayor, Officers in the Militia, Superintendent of Elections, were land and road surveyors and were sheriff's and magistrates.
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=116563730
    note: dates prohibit William to be son of Tomasin. If he was John R's son, then his mother had to be Robinette.

    William married Elizabeth Cheney in Dec 1726 in James City Co, Virginia. Elizabeth was born in 1704 in Virginia; died before 1757 in Botetourt Co, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Cheney was born in 1704 in Virginia; died before 1757 in Botetourt Co, Virginia.
    Children:
    1. Sarah Renfro was born about 1726; died after 1745.
    2. Rev. James Renfro, Sr was born in 1727 in Jamestown, James City Co, Virginia; died on 11 Jul 1801 in Lincoln Co, Kentucky.
    3. 2. Rev. Moses Renfro was born on 2 Jan 1728 in Jamestown, James City Co, Virginia; died on 14 Jan 1824 in Crab Orchard, Lincoln Co, Kentucky.
    4. China Renfro was born about 1730; died after 1759.
    5. Thomas Rentfro was born in 1730 in Bedford Co, Virginia; died on 2 Dec 1761 in Virginia.
    6. William Renfro, Jr. was born on 14 May 1734 in Henry, Virginia; died on 1 Sep 1830 in Culleoka, Maury Co, Tennessee.
    7. Mary Renfro was born in 1736 in Bedford Co, Virginia; died after 1836.
    8. Rev. Isaac Alexander Rentfro was born in 1739 in Bedford Co, Virginia; died in 1818.
    9. Jesse Lewis Rentfro was born in 1740 in Bedford Co, Virginia; died in 1798 in Lincoln Co, Kentucky.
    10. Joshua Rentfro was born in 1741 in Virginia; died after 1741.
    11. John Renfro was born in 1742 in Bedford Co, Virginia; died after 1742.
    12. Peter Renfro, Jr. was born in 1745 in Orange Co, Virginia; died after 1840 in Madison Co, Kentucky (prob).

  3. 6.  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]


  4. 7.  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. 3. 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. 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.  Tailor John R.* Rentfrow (Rentfro), Jr. was born in 1679 in Chester Co, Pennsylvania (son of John R.* Rentfro (or Rentfrow, Renthrow, Rentfree), Sr. (son of Robert?) and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth* Thompson (?)); died on 30 May 1748 in Edgecomb Co, North Carolina.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1734, Cecil Co, Maryland (later Virginia)
    • Property: 14 Mar 1742, Edgecombe Co, North Carolina
    • Will: 1748, Edgecombe Co, North Carolina

    Notes:

    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

    John was a Quaker in New Garden Township, Chester Co., PA. John was perhaps part of a westward movement from Chester Co., PA to Frederick Co, Virginia., a distance of at least 200 miles south and west of Chester Co. Many emigrants to Virginia moved across the river into Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania then returned to Virginia. Several Renfros are found on the records of these early counties on the edges of the mountains on both the western slopes and the eastern. One of the first emigrants was a John Rontfro of record in Delaware. He appears on pages 18 and 19 of records of the Welsh Tract Baptist Meeting, Pecander Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, 1701 to 1728.
    Citing: (1) Signers of the Confession of Faith, 1725
    (2)John Rontfro Margaret Rontfro and The names of Such as has been removed from us by death
    ..John Rontfro

    Although John was a member of this Welsh community church, it is believed he just roamed into the area and settled with these people, not that he had Welsh ties. All research points to his French/Scot background.
    John Rentfro's house is mentioned in a coroner record at Court, 26 June 1707, Chester Co., PA , History of Chester Co., PA., G. Cope and J.S. Futhey. John Rentfro was a witness to the will of Thomas Rowland on Mar. 3, 1708 in Chester Co., Pa.
    (Gilb ert Cope, Gen. & Pesn. Memoires of Chester & Deleward Cos., PA. II:435. Newberry Library E4854085)

    In 1712 and 1718 John Rentfro witnessed to Quaker marriages in Chester Co., Pa. And appears on tax list in 1718-1719 in New Garden Township, Chester Co., Pa; 1724 Birmingham Township, Chester Co., Pa and 17 26 in Nottingham Township, Chester Co., Pa.
    (NOTE: Although John was a witness to a Quaker marriage, there is no record he was a Quaker. He is on the Welsh Tract Baptist Church records. It was not necessary to be a Quaker to witness for them.)
    At a Monthly meeting in East Nottingham, Cecil Co., Maryland (later Virginia) in 1734, John Renfro was witness to the wedding of Geo. Hollingsworth. Also present was Elizabeth Renfro (Maryland Arch. Annapolis, Film M564)

    The will of Samuel Robinet, April 30, 1745, Chester Co., PA mentions Son-in-law, John Rentfro and grandson, George Rentfro (first mention of the given name, George), at Nottingham. (Book F (A 1) p 555, dated May 23, 1745. This will not only proves the Margaret Robinet, John Rentfro marriage but also proves that he was alive as late as 1745. Margaret was John's first wife.

    Orange Co, Virginia. was formed from Spottsylvania in 1734.

    North Carolina
    Sometime after the death of Margaret, John moved to Edgecombe Co., N.C. and married Tomasin Simmons. Sometime in-between, John was in Frederick Co, Virginia where he witnessed a Quaker marriage. It should be pointed out that others than Quers did witness these marriages on occasion. John was on the Welsh Tract Baptist roll earlier. So many of his descendants were Baptist ministers in later generations. One Franklin County resident points out that some may have been Anglican, as Anglican services were held in some of the Rentfro homes prior to the Revolution.

    John Rentfro's will was filed in Edgecombe Co., NC in 1748. WILL lists, Sons, George, Enoch & Jacob Ranfrow; wife, Tomasin and ?her two sons, William Ranfrow and James Ranfrow. (N.C. Wills, 1663-1 789, Vol XXVI:27, State Archives, Raliegh, NC. Wife, Tomsen Ranfrow and Matthew McKinney Executors.

    Edgecombe Co., NC was formed from Bertie Co. in 1741. Later became Granville Co., laying on the South West side of the Roanoke River adjoining Virginia. Evidence that John was married to Tomasin Simmons is found in the property settled on her by her mother, presumably soon after her marriage.

    Mary Simmons to John Rentfroe of Edgecombe Co., tailor, 14 Mar 1742/43 for the love and affection I bear my son, (son-in-law); 100 acres of land on the north side of Buck Swamp

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    It has been reported that John Rentfrow married probably three times.

    He was first married in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

    He then married in Frederick County, Virginia (Winchester in NW part of state.)

    Thereafter, he moved to Edgecombe County, North Carolina where he married Tomesin (Simmons) Ridgens before 1742/3.

    He left a will in Edgecombe County, North Carolina in 1748.

    http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=clucas&id=I2583


    Residence:
    1734 witness marriage between George Hollingsworth and Hannah McKay. Wife Elizabeth also present. Cecil Co., MD. (later VA)

    Property:
    Edgecombe County, NC
    Deed Book 5, p161
    Mary Simmon of Edgecombe County
    to John Renfroe of Edgecombe County, taylor
    14 Mar 1742/3 for love, good will, and affection I bear my son 100 A on the north side of Bush Swamp joining Joseph Lane, and Bakers Branch all houses, orchards, gardens, etc. part of a grant to Edward Simmons, 17 Oct 1735
    Wit: Walter MacFarlan, William Holley
    Reg. Edgecombe County
    May Ct 1743

    (Abstract of Deeds, Edgecombe Precinct, 1732-1758, Hofmann, p. 182 #161


    Will:
    Will of John Rentfrow

    W: 30 May 1748
    P: Aug Ct 1748
    Edgecombe County, NC

    being very sick and weak of body

    Sons: Enuch (Enoch) Renfrow, George Renfrow five shillings each and they are to have no further demands on my estate.

    Wife: Tomasin Renfrow all my land for her lifetime and reversion to my son Jacob Renfrow. Rest of estate to be divided between my wife and her two sons William and James Renfrow.

    Exec: Matthew MacKinne
    Witnesses: John Haywood, Nathaniel Holly, John Evans

    (Edgecombe County, NC Will Abstracts, 1732-1792, Golden West Marketing, page 68)
    (NC Wills by Grimes, page 310.)

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    John Rentfro's will was filed in Edgecombe Co., NC in 1748. WILL lists, Sons, George, Enoch & Jacob Ranfrow; wife, Tomasin and her two sons, William Ranfrow and James Ranfrow. (N.C. Wills, 1663-1 789, Vol XXVI:27, State Archives, Raliegh, NC. Wife, Tomsen Ranfrow and Matthew McKinney Executors.

    John married Margaret* Robinette about 1695. Margaret* (daughter of Samuel* Robinette, (immigrant) and Mary* Taylor, (immigrant)) was born in 1697 in Chester Co, Pennsylvania; died before 1733 in Chester Co, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Margaret* Robinette was born in 1697 in Chester Co, Pennsylvania (daughter of Samuel* Robinette, (immigrant) and Mary* Taylor, (immigrant)); died before 1733 in Chester Co, Pennsylvania.
    Children:
    1. Joseph Renfroe, Sr was born in 1696 in Jamestown, James City Co, Virginia; died between 14 Nov 1775 and 25 Mar 1776 in Bedford Co, Virginia.
    2. John Rentfroe, III was born in 1697 in Chester Co, Pennsylvania; died on 30 May 1748 in Edgecombe Co, North Carolina.
    3. James* Rentfroe, Sr was born in 1698 in of, Black Water River, Bedford, Orange Co, Virginia; died after 1778.
    4. Susannah* Rentfroe (or Renfro) was born between 1699 and 1705 in Chester Co, Pennsylvania; died after 1752.
    5. 4. William R. Renfro, Sr. was born in 1702 in James City Co, Virginia; died in 1789 in Botetourt Co, Virginia.
    6. Peter "Old Peter" Renfro, Sr was born in 1705 in Orange Co, Virginia; died about 1781 in Freeland's Station, French Lick, Tennessee.
    7. George Rentfroe was born about 1708 in Chester Co, Pennsylvania; died after 1745 in of, Edgecrombe Co, North Carolina.

  3. 12.  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]


  4. 13.  Jane (..) Renfro, Mrs was born about 1678; died after 1703.
    Children:
    1. James Renfro was born about 1698; died after 1699.
    2. 6. 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.