Melinda* Compton

Other Events and Attributes:

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

Notes:

Daughter of George Washington Compton and Amelia Wood.
1850 Ohio Fed. Census, Coshocton Co. Jackson Twp. Enumerated Aug. 9 , 1850
moved to Illinois 1856.
Died when last child was born.

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

Melinda* married Thomas* Randles on 30 Oct 1849 in Coshocton Co, Ohio. Thomas* (son of Abraham* Randles, Sr and Elizabeth* Chaney (or Cheney)) was born on 13 Aug 1828 in Coshocton Co, Ohio; died after 1900 in Bethlehem Twp, Coshocton Co, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Mary Jane* Randles was born on 8 Jul 1851 in Coshocton Co, Ohio; died before 1897 in Greenwood Twp, Christian Co, Illinois.
2. George Randles was born in 1858 in Coshocton Co, Ohio; died after 1880 in of, Keene, Adams Co, Illinois.
3. Amelia Randles was born on 15 May 1855 in Coshocton Co, Ohio; died on 1 Jul 1953 in Winfield, Cowley Co, Kansas; was buried in Mt.Vernon Cem, Harvey Twp, Atlanta, Kansas.
4. John W Randles was born on 7 Nov 1856 in Christian Co, Illinois; died before 1860.
5. Perlina (Perilia) Randles was born on 4 Aug 1864 in Christian Co, Illinois; died before 1884.
6. Delilah Randles was born on 2 Jun 1867 in Christian Co, Illinois; died on 9 Aug 1912 in Palmer, Christian Co, Illinois.
7. Otho Randles was born in 1868 in Christian Co, Illinois; died on 19 Oct 1943 in Kankakee, Kankakee Co, Illinois.
8. Clara Belle Randles was born on 25 Dec 1870 in Nokomis, Montgomery Co, Illinois; died on 21 Mar 1953 in Moose Lake, Minnesota.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1840, Jackson Twp, Coshocton Co, Ohio
• Census: 09 Aug 1850, Jackson Twp, Coshocton Co, Ohio
• Census: 30 Jun 1870, Greenwood Twp, Christian Co, Illinois

Notes:

His marriage to Amelia Wood was bonded by William Duke, probably his uncle.

George, along with the families of Anthony Ricketts, Sr.; John D; Elisha; and the Finnells went to Coshocton, Ohio in 1830/31 from Virginia. The party numbered about 30 in all. The trip took about 19 days, and settled west of Roscoe (Caldersburg) in Jackson Township, Coshocton County.
1843: All siblings, with the exception of Delilah joined in a deed selling the Duke land, Rappahanoock Co., Deed Book E, p 317.
1850 census of Jackson Twp. Farmer
church affiliation: U.B.

1870, July 30 Greenwood Township, Christian Co, IL

84/87 Compton, George 60 M W Farmer 15,000 8,000 VA cannot write
Alfred 23 M W OH


Census:
1840 Jackson, Coshocton Co, Ohio
George Cumpton (Compton)

Name: George Cumpton (bro of Richard & Henrietta Compton Ricketts)
Home in 1840 Jackson, Coshocton, Ohio
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39:1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 3
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 5
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 5

Name: Anthony Ricketts
Home in 1840 Jackson, Coshocton, Ohio
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1
(Henrietta Compton - sis to Geo & Richard)
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
Persons Employed in Manufacture and Trade: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 8
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
Total Free White Persons: 11
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 11

Name: Richard Cumpton [Richard Compton] (bro of Geo & Henrietta)
Home in 1840 Jackson, Coshocton, Ohio
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 6
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 6

same pg
Name: Sarah Cumpton (Sarah Duke Compton, mother of Henrietta, George, and Richard
Home in 1840 Jackson, Coshocton, Ohio
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write:2
Free White Persons - Under 20: 1
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 4
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 4


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


Census:
residence 81
Randall Thomas 45 1825 farmer 2400 600 Ohio
Malinda 40 1830 Ohio
Amelia 15 1855 Ohio
George 13 1857 IL
John 10 1860 IL
Parilla 6 1864 IL
Delilah 4 1866 IL
Othea 2 1860 IL

residence 82
Skinner, Morrison 29 1841 IL farmer - 300
Mary 18 1852 Ohio
Arenia 5/12 1870 Il


residence 79
Randall Nathan 34 1836 Ohio
Martha 29 1841 Ohio
Albert 12 1858 IL
Mary 9 1861 Ohio
Kelly 6 1864 IL
Nancy 4 1866 IL

residence 87
Compton George 60 1810 VA farmer 15,000 2,000
Compton Alfred 23 1847 Ohio farmer
Vinney Eliza 23 1847 white Ohio domestic
Vinney Remick 19 1851 whiet Ohio farm laborer


Residence 71
Cheeney Wm 31 1839 VA farmer 1200, 700
Eliza 30 1840 Ohio
Maggie 4 1866 IL
Sue 2 1868 IL

George* married Amelia* Wood on 4 Jan 1830 in Fauquier Co, Virginia. Amelia* (daughter of Dickerson* Wood, Jr and Hannah* Withers) was born on 30 Jun 1808 in Fauquier Co, Virginia; died on 4 Apr 1870 in Palmer, Christian Co, Illinois; was buried in Antioch Cem, Wenonah, Christian 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

Notes:

1805: Culpeper Co, VA Deed Book AA p 215: William Duke and Mary, his wife, to George Compton, a certain tract of land whereon said Compton now lives, beginning at corner to Richard Duke... to thornton's back line, cotaining 100 acres more or less.

1820 census of Culpeper Co, VA shows a George Compton, which could be our George. Listed:
3 males born between 1810-20 (John 1814, Elisha 1816, Thomas 1818)
2 males born between 1804-1810 (Richard 1806, George 1810)
1 male born before 1775 (George)
2 females born between 1804-10 (must be Delilah and somebody else. Not Henrietta and Nancy)
1 female born before 1775 (Sarah born 10 Jan 1776 Maryland)
Migrated to Ohio in Sep 1831 by wagon.
1831-34 Tax lists for Jackson wp.
1840 Jackson Twp, Coshocton Co, Ohio census


1810 Culpeper Comptons:
<10 10-16 16-26 26-45 45+ <10 10-16 16-26 26-45 45+ oth slv
COMPTON, EDWD 3 0 0 1 0 3 1 0 1 0 0 0
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COMPTON, GARRIOT 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
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COMPTON, GEO 4 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 2
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COMPTON, HENRIETTA 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 2
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COMPTON, HOWARD 2 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 2
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COMPTON, JAS 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
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COMPTON, JNO 2 1 0 1 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 2
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COMPTON, RICHD 1 0 1 0 0 3 1 1 0 1 0 0 1
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COMPTON, STEAPHEN 3 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 2
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COMPTON, TURNER 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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COMPTON, WALTER 1 0 0 1 0 4 1 0 1 1 0 10
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COMPTON, WM 2 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 0

Died:
death date maybe before 1840 as Sarah is head of household in 1840 Jackson, Coshocton Co, Ohio.

George* married Mary Sarah* Duke about 1794 in Culpeper Co, Virginia. Mary (daughter of William* Duke and Mary* Ricketts, (dau of Susannah?)) was born on 10 Jan 1776 in Baltimore Co, Maryland; died on 31 Mar 1862 in Jackson Twp, Coshocton Co, Ohio; was buried in Roscoe Cem, Coshocton, Coshocton Co, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1840, Jackson Twp, Coshocton Co, Ohio
• Census: 1850, Jackson Twp, Coshocton Co, Ohio

Notes:

(Researcher of this line: UncleDuke7@aol.com)
1850, 1860 Jackson Twp, Coshocton Co, Ohio Census. She died at age 86 yrs 2 mos, 21 days.

RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
DEED BOOK E pages 317 - 320

Deed from Sarah Compton and et al to John Jett and Joseph Reid recorded 20 September 1843

This Indenture made this 19th day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fourty three between Sarah Compton, Anthony Ricketts and Henrietta,his wife, Zachariah Compton and Lenia, his wife, Thomas Finnell and Nancy his wife,Richard Compton and Dorcas,his wife, George Compton and Amelia,his wife, Elisha Compton and Hulda Ann, his wife and Thomas Compton of the county of Coshocton state of Ohio of the one part and John Jett and Joseph Reid of the county of Rappahannock and state of Virginia of the second part. Witnesseth that the parties of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred and thirty three dollars and 3~ cents to them in hand paid by the said John Jett and Joseph Reid at and before the ensealing and delivery of these present the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged they the said Sarah Compton, Anthony Ricketts and Henrietta,his wife, Zachariah Compton and Lenia, his wife, Thomas Finnell and Nancy, his wife, Richard Compton and Dorcas,his wife, George Compton and Amelia,his wife, John D. Compton, Elisha Compton and Hulda Ann his wife, and Thomas Compton have granted bargained and sold and by them present do grant bargain and sell unto the said John Jett and Joseph Reid a certain tract or parcel of land situated lying and being in the county of Rappahannock and state of Virginia and bounds as follows to wit: Beginning at a small red oak Saplin corner to Richard Duke thence South 30 degrees East 48 poles to the River, then down the river South 83 degrees East 22 poles to a chestnut oak in Thornton's back line. Thence with thr said line North 15 ½ degrees East 132 poles to a Red bush in said line thence north 75 degrees west 143 poles to a chestnut thence South 12 degrees west 120 poles to a red oak, thence to the beginning containing one hundred acres together with all and singular the appurtenances to the same belinging or in any wise appertaining to have and to hold the same with the appurtenances thereto belonging unto the said John Jett and Joseph Reid and their heirs and assigns forever and the said named parties do for themselves their heirs exart and admors covenant in a agreement by these present that they will warrant and forever defend the bill to the said land unto the said John Jett and Joseph Reid and their heirs and assigns against the claims or claim of them the first named parties living in Coshocton County of Ohio and their heirs and against the claim or claims of all persons claiming by form or under them. In witness whereof the said first named parties have herewith set their hands and seals this day and year first above written, the foregoing includes the right of the widow and eight of the heirs of George Compton (deceased) late proprietor of said land to contain one hundred acres ,be the same more or less.

Executed in the presence of
Matthew Ferguson
Wesley Graves
James S. Retilley

signed:
Sarah (X) Compton
Anthony Ricketts
Henrietta (X) Ricketts
Zacharish Compton
Lenia (X) Compton
Thomas Finnell
Nancy (X) Finnell
Richard Compton
Dorcas Compton
George (X) Compton
Amelia Compton
John D. Compton
Elisha (X) Compton
Hulda Ami Compton
Thomas (X) Compton


COSHOCTON COUNTY
State of Ohio to wit:

We Matthew Ferguson and Wesley Graves - Justices of the Peace in the county aforsaid in the state of Ohio do hereby certify that Sarah Compton, Anthony Ricketts, Zachariah Compton, Thomas Finnell, Richard Compton, George Compton, John D. Compton, Elisha Compton and Thomas Compton parties to a certain deed bearing date the 19th day of June 1843 in accordanece personally appeared before us in our County aforsiad and acknowledged the same to be their act and deed and deserved us to certify the said acknowledgement to the clerk of the county of Rappahannock in the state of Virginia in order that the said deed may be recorded. Given under our hands and seal this 19th day of June 1843.

COSHOCTON COUNTY
Matthew Ferguson Wesley Graves
State of Ohio to Wit:

We Matthew Ferguson and Wesley Graves acting Justices of the Peace in the county and state aforesaid do here by certify that Henrietta Ricketts, wife of Anthony Ricketts, Lenia Compton, wife of Zachariah Compton, Nancy Finnell, wife of Thomas Finnell, Dorcas Compton, blife of Richard Compton, Amelia Compton, wife of George Gompton, Hulda Ann Compton,wife of Elisha Compton parties to a certain deed bearing date on the 19th day of June 1843 and herunto annaced personally appeared before us in our County aforesaid and being examined by us privetly and apart from their husbans and having the deed aforsiad fully explained to them they the sAid Henrietta Ricketts, Lenia Compton, Nancy Finnell, Dorcas Compton, Amelia Compton and Hulda Ann Compton acknowledgeed the same to be their act and deed and declared that they had willingly signed, sealed and delivered the same and that they wished not to relent it. Given under our had and seals this 19th day of June 1843.

(following is a statement from Alexander McGowen, Clerk of Court of Common Pleas of Coshocton County, Ohio and one by Corrington W. Leach, Judge of Common Pleas for the fourth Judicial Curcuit Ohio stating that the Matthew Ferguson and Wesley Graves are lawful officers)

Clerks office of Rappahannock County Court

This deed from Sarah Compton and others to John Jett and Joseph Reid having been acknowledged before two magestrates in the county of Coshocton in the State of Ohio was received and admitted to record 20th day of September 1843
Teste W.J. Menefee, Clk.

Census:
1840 Jackson, Coshocton Co, Ohio
George Cumpton (Compton)

Name: George Cumpton (bro of Richard & Henrietta Compton Ricketts)
Home in 1840 Jackson, Coshocton, Ohio
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39:1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 3
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 5
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 5

Name: Anthony Ricketts
Home in 1840 Jackson, Coshocton, Ohio
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1
(Henrietta Compton - sis to Geo & Richard)
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
Persons Employed in Manufacture and Trade: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 8
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
Total Free White Persons: 11
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 11

Name: Richard Cumpton [Richard Compton] (bro of Geo & Henrietta)
Home in 1840 Jackson, Coshocton, Ohio
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 6
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 6

same pg
Name: Sarah Cumpton (Sarah Duke Compton, mother of Henrietta, George, and Richard
Home in 1840 Jackson, Coshocton, Ohio
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write:2
Free White Persons - Under 20: 1
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 4
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 4


Census:
1850 Jackson, Coshocton Co, Ohio
residence 342
John D. Compton 35 farmer VA
Mary P. 31 Ohio
James 2 Ohio
Francis A. (m) 4/12 Oho
Samuel Pierrel 15 Ohio

residence 343
Anthony Ricketts 57 VA miller
Henrietta Ricketts 54 VA
Elizabeth Ricketts 23 VA
Alcinda Ricketts 21 VA
Nancy Ricketts 19 VA
Anthony Ricketts 16 OH
William Ricketts 13 OH
Mary Ann Graham 26 VA
Margaret Graham 3 VA

residence 344:
Hezekiah Ricketts 24 VA farming
Celia 22 Ohio
Martha 7/12 Ohio
George Smith 13 Ohio

residence 346
Sarah Compton 75 1775 Maryland
Thomas Compton 37 1813 Virginia
Hiram Compton 14 1836 Ohio
Zachariah Compton 52 1798 Virginia

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]

Notes:

Charles County, Wills B 1.421

I, Stephen Compton of CC, am sick and weak of body, but of sound, disposing mind, memory and understanding.
To my son -in-law John Maddox for the use and benefit I have had of my son-in-law's estate, I give John all that tract of land called Hansons Discovery and also all that part of a tract of land called Bargain I bought that part of John Brown Wilder, Carpenter James, Charity & her four children with their future increase from the date of this, my Will. But if he does not choose to take the above legacy in lieu of any claim he may have against me, then the whole to be sold by my executors, or such part thereof as my be sufficient to satisfy such calim.
To my brother William Compton 10 sheep and no more.
To my niece Anne Compton, daughter of my sister Wilda 1 Negro girl called Pall, with her future increase
To my nephew William S. Compton 1 young horse or mare of the value of 12£, one feather bed & furniture and one cow and calf, and four sheep.
To my nephew Henry T. Compton 100£.
To my three children-in-law, Sarah H. Maddox, Elizabeth J. Maddox and John Maddox I have made deeds of gift to them of sundry Negroes and other chattels recorded in
CC records, the validity of which deeds are doubtful. I hereby confirm the gifts.
Immediately after my death, Negro fellow James and my Negro fellow Sam, formerly the property of John Maddox, Senr are to be free. The right of these two Negroes to be in my friends Jonathan Yates and Thomas Harris who no doubt
will take proper steps to set them free immediately after my death.
To my mother Rachel Compton one Negro man named Pompey and the use of one Negro girl named Lurana, during her life. And after my and my mother's death, Luraner is to be equally divided amongst the children of my sister, Susana Turner, with her future increase.
I also give my mother one cow and calf and six sheep
To Elizabeth Hanson daughter of Walter Hanson one Negro girl called Rachel.
To my brothers and sisters, viz, Zachariah, Matthew, John, Alexander, Edmund Howard, Margaret, Elizabeth and Susannah the rest of my estate after my just debts and funeral charges are paid to be equally divided between them.
Executor: my brother Edmund Howard Compton
Signed 3 Nov 1784 Stephen Compton
Wit: Richard Crain, Amelia Powell, Elizabeth Thompson
Probated on 20 Nov 1784 by the oath of the executor and by the oaths of all three witnesses.
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Charles County Land Record Book G#3, 1756-1761; Page 529. Lease. Jan 27, 1761 from Stephen Compton of CC, planter, and Mary, his wife, formerly Mary Warren, to Zachariah Compton of CC, planter, for 10 shillings, a tract of land in CC commonly called Warrens Discovery, containing about 280 acres, which same tract of land was devised to sd Mary by her father, John Warren. This is a lease for the natural life of sd Stephen Compton, and for no other use, paying yearly 1 shilling sterling if required. Signed - Stephen Compton, Mary Compton. Wit - John Winters, Robt Horner. Recorded Apr 15, 1761.
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Charles County Land Record Book L#3, 1761-1765; Page 90. Mar 12, 1762 from Zachariah Compton of CC, planter, to Stephen Compton of CC, planter, for 10 shillings, all that tract of land in CC called Warrens Discovery, containing about 280 acres, during the natural life of sd Stephen, paying yearly, if required, 1 shilling sterling. Signed - Zach. Compton, wit - Dan of St. Thos. Jenifer*, Dan Jenifer*_ Recorded Mar 12, 1762.
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1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County, Maryland Hundred - Piccawaxen or Wm&Mary: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 299-81: WARRENS DISCOVERY: 280 acres; Possession of - 280 Acres - Warren, John : Surveyed 31 July 1683 for Humphrey Warren: Conveyance notes - John Warren son of Humphrey Warren,

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He was not listed as an heir in his father's will of 1770.
He moved to Culpeper Co, Virginia
1775, Culpeper Co, Virginia: listed as a buyer at the sale of one Henry Threlkeld.

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Hi Sherry;
Just received your message and want to ask if you have any more information on William Stephen Compton, b 1800? We are searching for a William Compton that married Sally Mills.
Thanks
Jeanne
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Subj: Re: Edmund Compton
Date: 11/13/98 7:56:47 PM Central Standard Time
From: BKOOP1
To: Lumoto
I did a little looking in some of the old Comptonology that I have and found the following.
In will book 8 page 421, Charles Co., Md. list these children of Mathew and Rachel Compton; Zachariah, Mathew, John, Alexander, Edmund, Howard, Margaret, Elizabeth, Susann md. Turner, William, Wilder, and Stephen.
Also in another Vol. it list a Dr. Z. J Compton b. 1801, d1866 as the son of E. Howard Compton and Elizabeth Yates.
Hope this will help.
Jeanne

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Zachariah* married Mary* Ann Middleton in 1771 in Maryland. Mary* (daughter of James* Middleton and Sarah* Smith) was born in 1737 in Charles Co, Maryland; died on 31 Jul 1811 in Culpeper Co, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

MIDDLETON, JAMES, Charles Co. 5 Aug, 1769;6 Oct. 1769
To son James Middleton, all the mannor land that joins on the west side of the land that I gave him by a deed, as far as the main road that goes from Zachia Bridges to Edw. Jenkins.
To son Ignatius Middleton, at decease of his mother, slaves.
To wife Sarah, use of household goods.
To dau. Martha Middleton, some slaves.
Children: Smith, James, Ignatious, Mary Hawkins, Sarah Jenkins, Charity Davis and Martha Middleton.
Friend: Walter Maddox.
Ex: Dau, Martha, to have remainder of mannor land.
Wits Thomas Jones, John Green, James McDaniel. 37.390
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Randolph Morris Hawkins 103.273 CH £221.7.8 May 5 1770
Appraisers: Richard Edelin, Ed. Boarman.
Creditors: Barnes & Redgate, Robert Mundell for John Glassford.
Next of kin: Mary Middelton, Elisabeth Doncas(ter)
Executrix: Mary Hawkins.
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Charles County Land Record Book L#3, 1761-1765; Page 604. Bill of Sale. I, George Harley of CC, planter, for 2750 lbs of crop tobacco, sell to Randolph Morriss Hawkins of CC, planter, the effects following, at present in the possession of sd Randolph Morris, to wit, 3 cows and 3 calves, 1 heifer, 7 ewes, 8 lambs, 1 sow and 4 pigs, 12 barrels of Indian corn, 1 large cyder cask. Signed Mar 2, 1765 - George (A his mark) Harly. Wit - Francis (x his mark) Sims, Thomas Hide (X his mark) Kellow. Recorded Mar 11, 1765.
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Charles County Land Record Book S#3, 1770-1775; Page 179. Jul 3, 1771 from Smith Middleton of CC, planter, to John Barnes and Thomas How Ridgate of CC, merchants, as tenants in common, for 242 £ 10 shillings, part of a tract of land called Goats Lodge, lying in CC, containing about 201 acres, and being all that part of sd Goats Lodge which was conveyed by deed on about Dec 9, 1758 by Randolph Morriss Hawkins of CC to sd Smith Middleton. Signed - Smith Middleton. Wit - Dan Jenifer*, Jas Craick*. Mary Middleton, wife of sd Smith Middleton, relinquished her right of dower. Recorded Jul 18, 1771,
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Charles County Land Record Book S#3, 1770-1775; Page 199. Jul 3, 1771 from Mary Hawkins of CC, relict and executrix of Randolph Morris Hawkins of CC, decd, to John Barnes and Thomas How Ridgate of CC, merchants, pursuant to the will of sd Randolph Morris Hawkins and for 500 £ 17 shillings and 1 hogshead of rum, Mary sells to Barnes and Ridgate, as tenants in common, all that part of a tract of land called Goats Lodge, lying in CC, which is bounded by the easternmost boundary of Zachia Manor, land called Baltimores Bounty, a branch of 2achia Swamp, land called Hawkins' Purchase, containing about 421 acres. Also all that part of a tract of land in CC called Hawkins Purchase, containing about 56 acres. Signed - Mary (M her mark) Hawkins. Wit - Dan Jenifer*, Jas Craik*. Recorded Oct 16, 1771.
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Charles County Land Record Book S#3, 1770-1775; Page 443. Mortgage and Assignment. (Memo: this instrument of writing was received into the office on Oct 3, 1770, to be recorded, and might have been entered on page 46 of this Book, but was omitted.
Sep 12, 1765 from Randolph Morris Hawkins of CC, planter, to John Glassford of the City of Glasgow in North Britain, merchant, for 221 £ a tract of land called Goats Lodge, lying in CC, and bounded by the easternmost bounded tree of Zachiah Manor, bounded on the north by sd Manor, thence to a branch of Zachiah Swamp, then with the Run of sd Branch to the land formerly Capt. Josias Fendall's (Fendal's), containing about 150 acres. Also, 50 acres of land joining the afd tract, being part of a tract formerly called Fair fountain and afterwards Hawkins purchase, given by John Hawkins and Elizabeth, his wife, to Thomas Hawkins, father of ad Randolph Morris. Also, 2 Negro slaves, Moses and Aaron. If, however, sd Randolph Morris Hawkins pays sd Glassford the afd sum with legal interest from today, by sep 12, 1770, then this deed shall he void. Otherwise, the land and slaves will be sold. Signed - Rdh Morris Hawkins. Wit - Allen Davies, Chas Som Smith. Mary, wife of sd Randolph Morris Hawkins, relinquished her right of dower.
I, sd John Glassford, by Robert Peter, my attorney in fact, for 288 £ 9 shillings and 1 penny, being the principal sum and-interest, to me in hand paid by John Barnes and Thomas How Ridgate of CC, merchants, I have sold and transferred to Barnes and Ridgate, as tenants in common, the within deed of mortgage and the 2 tracts of land and other premises within mentioned, with one moiety going to Barnes, and the other moiety going to Ridgate, subject to the proviso within contained. Signed Sep 28, 1770 - Robert Peter. Wit - Dan Jenifer*, Dan of St. Thos Oenifer (a justice of Provincial Court).. Recorded Oct 3, 1770.
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1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County MD Hundred - Port Tobacco: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 325-169: GOATS LODGE: 150 acres; Possession of - 150 Acres - Hawkins, John: Surveyed 23 July 1659 for James Smallwood beginning at a bound tree in the woods being a bound tree of ZACHIA MANOR: Other Tracts Mentioned: ZACHIA MANOR; ; ; Conveyance notes - 150 Acres - Thomas Hawkins from John Hawkins; 6 Jan 1721, 150 Acres - Thomas Hawkins from John Hawkins; 6 Jan 1721, 150 Acres; William Jinkinson from Henry Hawkins; 8 Nov 1675; CHARLES COUNTY COURT (Land Records) F, 1674-1676; MSA CE 82-6 ; page 150-151.; witness; James Smallwood and Robert Hart,,

Father: James Middleton b: 1676 in Charles County, Maryland
Mother: Sarah Smith b: ABT 1700 in Jordan, Charles County, Maryland

Marriage 1 Randolph Morris Hawkins b: ABT 1737 in Charles County, Maryland
Married: ABT 1757 in Charles County, Maryland

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Charles County Land Record Book S#3, 1770-1775; Page 179. Jul 3, 1771 from Smith Middleton of CC, planter, to John Barnes and Thomas How Ridgate of CC, merchants, as tenants in common, for 242 £ 10 shillings, part of a tract of land called Goats Lodge, lying in CC, containing about 201 acres, and being all that part of sd Goats Lodge which was conveyed by deed on about Dec 9, 1758 by Randolph Morriss Hawkins of CC to sd Smith Middleton. Signed - Smith Middleton. Wit - Dan Jenifer*, Jas Craick*. Mary Middleton, wife of sd Smith Middleton, relinquished her right of dower. Recorded Jul 18, 1771,

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Charles County Land Record Book S#3, 1770-1775; Page 199. Jul 3, 1771 from Mary Hawkins of CC, relict and executrix of Randolph Morris Hawkins of CC, decd, to John Barnes and Thomas How Ridgate of CC, merchants, pursuant to the will of sd Randolph Morris Hawkins and for 500 £ 17 shillings and 1 hogshead of rum, Mary sells to Barnes and Ridgate, as tenants in common, all that part of a tract of land called Goats Lodge, lying in CC, which is bounded by the easternmost boundary of Zachia Manor, land called Baltimores Bounty, a branch of 2achia Swamp, land called Hawkins' Purchase, containing about 421 acres. Also all that part of a tract of land in CC called Hawkins Purchase, containing about 56 acres. Signed - Mary (M her mark) Hawkins. Wit - Dan Jenifer*, Jas Craik*. Recorded Oct 16, 1771.
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Charles County Land Record Book S#3, 1770-1775; Page 443. Mortgage and Assignment. (Memo: this instrument of writing was received into the office on Oct 3, 1770, to be recorded, and might have been entered on page 46 of this Book, but was omitted.
Sep 12, 1765 from Randolph Morris Hawkins of CC, planter, to John Glassford of the City of Glasgow in North Britain, merchant, for 221 £ a tract of land called Goats Lodge, lying in CC, and bounded by the easternmost bounded tree of Zachiah Manor, bounded on the north by sd Manor, thence to a branch of Zachiah Swamp, then with the Run of sd Branch to the land formerly Capt. Josias Fendall's (Fendal's), containing about 150 acres. Also, 50 acres of land joining the afd tract, being part of a tract formerly called Fair fountain and afterwards Hawkins purchase, given by John Hawkins and Elizabeth, his wife, to Thomas Hawkins, father of ad Randolph Morris. Also, 2 Negro slaves, Moses and Aaron. If, however, sd Randolph Morris Hawkins pays sd Glassford the afd sum with legal interest from today, by sep 12, 1770, then this deed shall he void. Otherwise, the land and slaves will be sold. Signed - Rdh Morris Hawkins. Wit - Allen Davies, Chas Som Smith. Mary, wife of sd Randolph Morris Hawkins, relinquished her right of dower.
I, sd John Glassford, by Robert Peter, my attorney in fact, for 288 £ 9 shillings and 1 penny, being the principal sum and-interest, to me in hand paid by John Barnes and Thomas How Ridgate of CC, merchants, I have sold and transferred to Barnes and Ridgate, as tenants in common, the within deed of mortgage and the 2 tracts of land and other premises within mentioned, with one moiety going to Barnes, and the other moiety going to Ridgate, subject to the proviso within contained. Signed Sep 28, 1770 - Robert Peter. Wit - Dan Jenifer*, Dan of St. Thos Oenifer (a justice of Provincial Court).. Recorded Oct 3, 1770.
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ALFINNELL@compuserve.com
Sherry
THis wek I came across a artice on the Middleton Family published in the Pennsylvania Genealogiocal Magazine Volume 19 In it it states that James Middleton and sarah Smith had a daughter Mary who married a ___
Hawkins. The information you sent on the family said Mary Ann married our Ancestor Zachariah Compton. Could this have been a second marriage for Mary? Every thing else fits very nicely so wondered.
MOre later as I keep digging. Is also some good commenst of the Wheeler and Smith Families in the above articel also
Arthur Louis Finnell

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Other Events and Attributes:

• Military: Between 1775 and 1783, Revolutionary War Rolls, Virginia
• Census: 1778, Montgomery Co, Maryland
• Census: 1790, Montgomery Co, Maryland
• Residence: Aft 1795, Culpeper Co, Virginia
• Census: 1810, Culpeper, Culpeper Co, Virginia

Notes:

1778 ? Fidelity Oath Maryland
All persons holding any office of profit or trust, attorneys and voters were required to take the oath no later than March 1, 1778. Signed by 3136 residents of Montgomery and Washington Counties. Signer of Oath is sufficient to join the DAR. The Oath of Fidelity and Support was an oath swearing allegiance to the state of Maryland and denying allegiance and obedience to Great Britain during the Revolutionary War.


went to Culpeper Co after 1795
1796, June 20: In Culpeper Co. Deeds, Vol. T, p 20, William Duke, of Culpeper Co, VA, purchased 188 acres in Culpeper. (GS #030,951) On same film, in Vol. V, p 480, he purchased another 150 acres. Among the witnesses to this deed are Edward Duke and Richard Duke.

1799 Jun 20: Notty Maddox to William Duke, signed by Notty & Susannah Maddox. Wit by George Compton, Mathew Compton, George Doban, Justinian Maddox

1804: John & Elizabeth Ricketts to William Duke, wit: Thomas Hickman, Edward Duke, Richard Duke, Elizha Ricketts.

1805 Aug 28: William & Mary to Richard Jackson: Wits: Ralls Calvert, Jeremiah Strother, Gabriel Smither, John Miller, John Smither, Joseph Nichchin, George Compton

1805 Dec 3: Culpeper Co, VA Deed Book AA p 215: William Duke and Mary, his wife, to George Compton, a certain tract of land whereon said Compton now lives, beginning at corner to Richard Duke... to Thornton's back line, containing 100 acres more or less.
Wit: Ralls Calvert, Jeremiah Strother, Gabriel Smither, John Miller, John Smither, Joseph Nickelin, George Compton.

1805, Dec 14: William and Mary Duke sold 40 acres to Richard Duke. Vol. A, p 213 wit: Clement Harty, John Warford, Thomas Windsor.

Also another document, wit: Rolls Calvert, Jeremiah Strother, Gabriel Smithen, John Miller, John Smither, Joseph Nicklen, Richard Jackson, Cleme Harty, John Warford, Thomas Windsor. (GS #030,954) (see note of Richard Duke's wife, Elizabeth


1810 Culpeper Co Census;
<10 10-16 16-26 26-45 45+ <10 10-16 16-26 26-45 45+ oth slv
DUKE, EDWD 2 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0
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DUKE, RICHD 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
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DUKES, ANN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3
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DUKE, WM 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 1
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DUKE, WM L 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 2
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RICKETS, ELESSA 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 2 1 0 0 0
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MCDOUGAL, BENJA 2 2 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0
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COMPTON, GEO 4 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 2
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COMPTON, STEAPHEN 3 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 2


Contact: Joan Hackett jhackett@ix.netcom.com
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ID: I3373
Reference Number: 3373
Name: William Duke
Note:
In the list of heirs of William Duke, there were John & William Duke. At one time, I included them as children of William. I now believe they were children of William's son Richard Duke, who had predeceased his father. Richard did have sons John & William, who appeared in assorted records.


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family tree in Ancestry shows parents as Thomas Duke and Mary Hixon. no sources or other info.
There is a Thomas Duke residence 1776 in Lower Hundred, Herford Co, MD.
Also a George Duke 1749 Militia Foot Company, Somerset Co, MD
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Compton/ Duke / Ricketts --
website:
http://gennotes.150m.com/compton.html
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----- Original Message -----
From: Joey Duke
To: lumoto1@gmail.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 4:37 AM
Subject: Comments


Comments: Hello,
I was just wondering if you had any updates on William Duke/my many greats grandfather (born abt 1750 Maryland)(Died abt 1818 Virgina). I have been stuck on who his father/ mother is. I have not found any good research on his parents and going back to his past. I have been on a sticking place for awhile now. Thank you for any assistance.
I enjoy your set up on here and how you have things.
Joey Duke

Joey Duke
miltonduke@aol.com

Birth:
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
Name: William Duke
Birth Date: 1750
Birthplace: Maryland
Volume: 46
Page Number: 329
Reference: Heads of fams. At the first U.S. census. Md. By U.S. Bureau of the Census. Washington, 1907. (189p.):89


Military:
Name William Duke
Military Place Virginia
State or Army Served Continental Troops
Rank Corporal


Census:
Name: William Duke
State: MD
County: Montgomery County
Township: No Township Listedfo
Year: 1778
Record Type: Fidelity Oath
Database: MD Early Census Index


Census:
line 65 (pg 22)
Name: William Duke
Home in 1790 (City, County, State): Montgomery, Maryland
Free White Persons - Males - Under 16: 4
Free White Persons - Males - 16 and over: 3
Free White Persons - Females: 3
Number of Household Members: 10


same page, (pg 20)
line 45 Ricketts, John
line 50 Ricketts, Basil
line 51 Ricketts Sarah
line 57 Ricketts, Anthony

previous page:
line 7 Ricketts Benjamin
line 9 Ricketts, Jacob


Census:
Name: Wm Duke
Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44 : 1
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Numbers of Slaves: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 3
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members:

also in this Census:
George Compton
Howard Compton
Turner Compton

William* married Mary* Ricketts, (dau of Susannah?) before 1765 in Anne Arundel Co, Maryland. Mary* (daughter of Nicholson* Ricketts, (marriage?) and Susannah Mobberly) was born in 1752 in Maryland; died in 1838 in Culpeper, Culpeper Co, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Joan Hackett jhackett@ix.netcom.net
ID: I3374
Reference Number: 3374
Name: Mary Ricketts
Note: Mary Ricketts was named as a granddaughter of Thomas Mobberly in his will. The account of Reizen and John Mobberly of Thomas Mobberly Senr late of Ann Arundel County deced, dated 16 Aug 1770, reports a legacy left by the Deceased to Mary Ricketts the Wife of William Duke.

this is not verifying who her mother was. The site
http://www.ovis.net/~billcham/html/d0001/g0000035.html#I15227
listed all the Mobberly children of Thomas, one of which was a dau Mary. But this is just a guess.
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ancestry tree
http://person.ancestry.com/tree/20469626/person/20401086088/facts
shows daughter Mary Mobberly married to Phillip Hopkins 30 Oct 1777 Anne Arundel Co.; and shows dau Susannah Mobberly m Nicholas Ricketts but shows no verification. States Susannah died in Somme Picardie France. This tree has Mary Ricketts daughter of Susannah.
???

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Subj: Ref: Duke - Compton info
Date: 8/4/99 8:11:47 AM Central Daylight Time
From: ALFINNELL@compuserve.com (Arthur L. Finnell) Sender: ALFINNELL@compuserve.com (Arthur L. Finnell) To: Lumoto@aol.com (Sherry)

Sherry
I have found in my files a note form a Prerogative Court Accounts of Arundel Co, MD dated 16 Aug 1770 for the Thomas Mobberly estate a "legacy left by the deceased to Mary Ricketts, the wife of Willima Duke....
This could be the father of out Sarah Duke Compton.
(note: this would be her grandfather.)

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some researchers online show her with a middle name of Thornton, even some have her maiden name as Thornton, which is not correct, and it is doubtful that she had a first marriage to a Thornton.

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:

James Withers was the eldest child of twelve children of Thomas Withers and Elizabeth Williams, daughter of Jonas Williams. "In the year of his birth rubber was first used in Europe, the first General Conference of Methodists was held in England, Benjamin Franklin invented the stove and J.S. Bach completed Part 2 of is "The Well Tempered Clavier."
"During the Revolutionary War James Withers served during the years 1777 and 1778 as a First Lieutenant in Capt. Windsor Brown's Co., in the First Virginia State Regiment commanded by Col. George Gibson. At the conclusion of the War there isme evidence that he became a physician.

1782
James Withers, father of Hannah Withers (later married Dickerson Wood II) witnessed the will of John Maddox, Culpeper County in 1782. John Maddox and his wife, Mary Maddox, were the parents of Notley Maddox, grandfather of Nancy Corley, who later married William Wood II, and became the daughter-in-law of Dickerson Wood I in 1805.

James Withers died in Fauquier Co, VA. in 1791. His widow died in Woodford Co, KY after 1825. Bessie Corder Barnes, a descendant of James Withers and Elizabeth Rosser (through their daughter Cynthia Ann Withers) was admitted to the DAR (Natioal No. 332811) on the basis of his military service in the Revolutionary War." (Wigfield and Nelson, ChXII, p 228)
The will of James Withers dated 4 May 1791 and admitted to probate 25 July 1781 by the Fauquier Co, VA Court where it is recorded in Will Book 2 at page 224, is quoted in full as follows:
In the name of God Amen, I James Withers of Fauquier County and State of Virginia, being in perfect mind and memory, hath made and doth constitute this my Last Will and Testament, as follows:
First, my will and desire is that all my lawful debts to be paid (if there should be any) and as for the residue and remainder of my Estate and possessions Real and Personal, with all Bonds and Promissory Notes whatever is mine or might be mi, I give and bequeath unto my beloved Wife, Elizabeth Withers, during her natural life or widowhood and then at her death or Marriage State, my Will and desire is that anything that was my own or that was in her possession of mine, should be equally divided among my Children, (Viz.) Thomas, John, Elizabeth, Hannah, Cain, Lucy, Cinthy, Enoch, William, Sithy, Sally, and atty. Furthermore, my will and desire is that my beloved wife Elizabeth should act and possess everything as tho I were present in person, that if she should so need or cause, she might give unto many of my children, such part of my Estate as she thought proper at the same time the child or children being accountable for so much of their part when equally divided at her death or Marriage State.
Also, my desire is if any of my children should die before their mother or before the division of my Estate leaving Lawful Posterity, that his or their Posterity should possess whatever part might be the deceased forever. I also do constitutnd ordain my beloved wife Elizabeth and my son John to be my Executors to this my last will and testament and doth hereby revoke and annull all other Wills and bequeaths tht might be made by me and doth acknowledge this only to be my Last Will and Testament. As Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this fourth day of May in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and ninety one.
James Withers (L S)
Sealed and Signed in
the presence of us:
Aquilla Davis
Samuel Nichols
Elizabeth (x) Nichols

At a Court held for Fauquier County the 25th day of July 1791, this Will was proved by the oaths of Aquilla Davis and Samuel Nichols, Witnesses thereto and Ordered to be recorded, and on the motion of Elizabeth Withers and John Withers, the Eutors therein named, who made Oath and Executed and Acknowledged Bond as the law directs, Certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.
(Teste): H. Brooke, C.C.

The inventory and appraisement of the estate of James Withers was filed in the Fauquier Co, Court on 25 June 1792 where it is recorded in the Will Book 2 at page 225. Values are stated in Pounds, Shillings, and Pence. The Inventory and Appraement follows:
In Obediance to an Order of Court dated July 1791, we who are undersigned, being first sworn, have mett on the premises of Elizabeth Withers to appraise the Estate of James Withers, deceased, present Capt. Benj. Shackelford, Esq., and find is follows (Viz):
1 Negro man named Job L 40 0 0
1 negro woman Easty L 35 0 0 L 75 0 0
1 Negro woman Winna L 30
1 Negro boy Sam L 45 0 0 L 75 0 0
1 Negro boy Joe L 40
1 Negro boy George L 30 70 0 0
1 Negro boy Daniel L 30
1 Negro girl Ama L 15 45 0 0
1 Negro child, Edmon L 10 10 0 0
25 hoggs
5 horses
2 Steers
19 head sheep
8 head cattle
misc household items, furniture: Total inventory L420 18 8

Dickerson Wood, Senr.
Jno. Smoot, Senr.
Aquilla Davis

At a Court held for Fauquier County the 25th day of June 1792 This Inventory and Appraisement of the Estate of James Withers, deceased was returned and ordered to be recorded.
(Teste): H. Brooke, C.C.
By Bill of Sale dated 28 Nov 1805 and recorded in Deed Book 16 at page 389, Fauquier Co, VA, Elizabeth Withers, widow of James Withers, sold to her son-in-law, John Nelson (husband of her daughter Cynthia Ann Withers) "one Negro man by the e of Daniel" for and "in consideration of the natural love and affection I bear to John Nelson -- and as well as for the further consideration of fifty pounds to me in hand paid" by the said John Nelson. It seems likely that this Daniel is one and the same as the "Negro boy Daniel" who was appraised in the estate of Elizabeth's deceased husband as being of the value of 30 pounds.

James* married Elizabeth* Rosser about 1767 in Prince William Co, Virginia (probably). Elizabeth* (daughter of John* Rosser and Mary* Neavill) was born about 1749 in Fauquier Co, Virginia; died after 1825 in Woodford Co, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Date of her birth is given as 1747 in "The Wigfield and Nelson Families," however, that is not likely. 1754 is also not likely as she would have married at 13 and had her 1st child at 14.