1. | John Thorton Fitzhugh was born on 29 Sep 1749 in Belle Air, Stafford Co, Virginia (son of John Fitzhugh and Alice Eliza Catlett Thornton); died on 9 Feb 1809 in Prince William Co, Virginia. Other Events and Attributes:
- Other-Begin: 24 Jul 1795, Fauquier Co, Virginia
- Will: 2 Oct 1809, Prince William Co, Virginia
Notes:
The Virginia Magazine of History and biography Volume 9 by Virginia Historical Society
Will of John Thornton Fitzhugh was dated Jan 5 and proved in Prince William, Oct 2 1809. Legacies to wife and sons George and Lynaugh Helm Fitzhugh. If Lynaugh should die before marriage his esatate is to be equally divided between John Francis Thornton, Philip and Frances Tabb. He speaks of the dividing line between himself and his brother Thomas Fitzhugh. Refers to land given by "my father" to son Francis Thornton. Bequests to son Philip and daughter Frances Tabb, and son John. He appoints his brothers George and Francis Fitzhugh, kinsman Thomas Fitzhugh, of Staford, Thomas Fitzhugh, of Pageland, Nicholas Fitzhugh and Catlett Conway, executors. His widow Margaret qualifies as executrix.
This John Thornton Fitzhugh was evidently 51, John, born September 29, 1749, died Feb 9, 1807, son of John Fitzhugh of Bellair."
Doubtless of this branch, and a grandson of John T. Fitzhugh, was John Fitzhugh, of Brentsville, Prince William County who married first, a Miss Helm, and had issue; George, John, P.T., Wesley, Francis N., Margaret, Jane, and Elizabeth. John Fitzhugh married a second time, and had issue, Milton, Summerfield, Selina, and Eugenia.
Other-Begin:
Virginia County Records, Volume VI
(google books)
page 298
24 Jul 1795
Thomas Fitzhugh of Fauquier to John T. Fitzhugh and William Helm as trustees of his (Thomas) mother-in-law Lydia Moffet of Fauquier. Deed of cattle, etc, during her lifetime and afterwards to be divided between Susannah Moffett, Caroline Matilda Moffett, Helen Moffett and John Moffett. Book 12, P 322
Thomas Fitzhugh and Charlotte his wife of Prince William county. Deed of gift to Lydia Moffett (William Helm and John Thornton Moffett, trustees.) Land in Fauquier county during her lifetime and afterwards to John Helm Moffett, Susannah Moffett, Caroline Matilda Moffett, Helen Moffett, Louisa Moffett, Mildred Grigsby and Aaron Grisby and their heirs. Book 12, P 367.
Will:
The Virginia Magazine of History and biography Volume 9 by Virginia Historical Society
Will of John Thornton Fitzhugh was dated Jan 5 and proved in Prince William, Oct 2 1809. Legacies to wife and sons George and Lynaugh Helm Fitzhugh. If Lynaugh should die before marriage his esatate is to be equally divided between John Francis Thornton, Philip and Frances Tabb. He speaks of the dividing line between himself and his brother Thomas Fitzhugh. Refers to land given by "my father" to son Francis Thornton. Bequests to son Philip and daughter Frances Tabb, and son John. He appoints his brothers George and Francis Fitzhugh, kinsman Thomas Fitzhugh, of Staford, Thomas Fitzhugh, of Pageland, Nicholas Fitzhugh and Catlett Conway, executors. His widow Margaret qualifies as executrix.
John married Margaret Grayson Helm about 1780 in Prince William Co, Virginia. Margaret (daughter of Capt. J. Lynaugh Helm and Hester Edrington) was born about 1748 in Prince William Co, Virginia; died after 1789 in of, Prince William Co, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Notes:
Married:
Not long after her husband's death Margaret (Helm) Foote married John Thornton Fitzhugh, born 29 Sep 1749, d 9 Feb 1809, a man twenty years younger than her first husband.
John Thornton and Margaret (Helm) Fitzhugh had five chidlren, John, Lynaugh, Frank, George, and Fanny.
He was the son of John and Alice (Thornton) Fitzhugh of "Bellaire." His younger brother Thomas Fitzhugh 1753-1829 married Margaret Helm's sister Lucinda Helm.
"Hazelwood" and "Truro" The Foote and Colvin Families,
T. Triplett Russell, Miami, Florida 1980,
perpared for the presentation to The Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission
http://www.pwcgov.org/library/digitallibrary/hsdw/H_Folder/Hazelwood&TruroPlantation76-294/pdfs/Hazelwood&TruroPlantation76-294PropHistA.pdf
Children:
- Lynaugh Helm Fitzhugh was born about 1788 in Prince William Co, Virginia; died after 1809 in of, Prince William Co, Virginia.
- George Fitzhugh was born about 1789 in Prince William Co, Virginia; died after 1809 in of, Prince William Co, Virginia.
- John Francis Fitzhugh was born about 1791 in Prince William Co, Virginia; died after 1809 in of, Prince William Co, Virginia.
- Phillip Fitzhugh was born about 1793 in Prince William Co, Virginia; died after 1809 in of, Prince William Co, Virginia.
- Frances Tabb Fitzhugh was born about 1795 in of, Prince William Co, Virginia; died after 1809.
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