8
Wit by William Smither (sic), Stallord and Rudderford (Rutherford),
Wit: Edward Adoock,
Leo: Hill,
in the year of our Lord one thousand six hundred and Eighty nine and bounded, begining at a Hickory in WILLIAM GOULDINGs line,
Rec, 10 Aug 1703
Jane Butler of Sittenbourne parish, widow, "only Daughter and heir apparent of
Clapham and Mary his wife, and by Henderson to James
Leo Hill ,
6 Sept 1703, William Brown of Sittenbourne parish, planter, sells Charles Smith of St Marys parish,
W. DaingerfieldIn presence of RICHARD ARMSTRONG, AMBROSE ARMSTRONG, ELIZABETH F, ARMSTRONG
Private memo)". 2ndly After the payment of my debts, I give to my wife the following slaves, Caroline, Suckey and black Eliza and their future increase forever and two beds & my desk. Christopher Jones
Robt Deputy "of the County of Middlesex Doctor" to
Bond. John Morton 1693-1694 Essex Co VA Deed & Will Book; Antient Press.
Robt Gullock late of the same parish County and Collony Planter deced" sells Tho: Gregson of same parish,
Wm Johnson Edw Gouldman
Jane Butler admrx of John Butler decd.
11
Sterling. Following the entry and thus a part of it "(Memorandum the above deed is a deed from Hodges and ux'r to John
He failing in heirs, this land to my grandson, the son of Henry Newton and if the said Henry Newton shall die without heirs, to the grandson David Falconer. My sons never interupt their mother in using land or plantation whilst she remains a widow. Signed John Haile
1st I desire that all my just debts be paid. Rec. 10 June 1703. the Parish and County aforesaid of the other part; Witnesseth that the said JAMES BOULWARE and MARK BOULWARE for the summ of
Prob. - I further will that if my Daughter Elizabeth Daingerfield should dye before she comes of age or marry they my will is that hir land negroes and stock to be Equally divided between William, Edwin and Martha Daingerfield and if my daughter Martha Daingerfield should dye before she shall come of age or marry then my will is that my land given goe to my Daughter Eliza. Bond "Robert Deputy Chirurgeon of the County of Middlesex",
In the Name of God, Amen. Tho Man assigns 100 acres "which
L 100.
Whereas Jno Griffing late of Essex dec'd.,
Larken Chew,
10 July 1703. Francis x Salbury
Edwin Thacker
10 July 1703
Essex Co., for 300 lb tobo, 1 square acre of land, at the head of Blackbournes Creek in Sittenbourne parish adjoining
of the Parish of ST. ANNs in the County of Essex of one partand JOHN HENSHAW JUNR of
Rec. Jane Butler admrx of John Butler decd.
Dated 10 July 1703, Signed Eliz'a Hawkins and wit by John
Deed. page 7, Deed, 10 June 1703. 1693-1694 Essex Co VA Deed & Will Book; Antient Press. Niche Fowles to acknowledge above,
Exors son Tho and wife Sarah. Presented in Court by Margy. and Anne, "and my wife", daughter Elizabeth having had her part. Thos Dickinson to Capt Wm Tomlin in an action of Trespass and Ejectment,
HENSHAW, JUNR, MARK BOULWARE JUNR., BENJAMIN BOULWARE
Bond on above deed. This land
If my wife marry then my
Signed Christopher x Man (sic); Jeane x Man
11 August 1703. And, it is
Wit:
Leo: Hill,
Signed Tho Edmondson, Rich'd Covington, Rob't Coleman
To wife Sarah personal property. To son Charles Munday balance of land to E of Desert Swamp to Saw pit branch. truely recorded
20000 lb tobacco. page 67. 17 Feb, 1718. Wit:
Will of Henry Newton of St. Anne's Parish, Essex County, Virginia, dated 15 October 1712. page 55, Will of Tho, Munday of Sittenbourne Parish, Dated 1 August 1702, Probated 10 August 1703,
Wit: Tho: Gregson, John x Cooke, Salvator Muscoe
Jackson Beazley, and the following slaves Jessee Peggy and Milly and their future increase forever, two Cows, one yoke of oxen & one Cart and all the hogs on the plantation 10thly, I give to my son Wm. Brooks acknowledged and recorded 1696. Exors, Bond. Signed Jane x Butler
Tho x Griffin
Commission to Thomas Edmondson as Sheriff of Essex Co. 24th April 1703.
Essex County, Virginia, Deed and Will Book 14, page 218
Rec. of the Parish of ST. ANNs in the County of Essex of one partand JOHN HENSHAW JUNR of
to James Boughan and Tho. Thomas Harper of said Co., for 8000 lb tobo, 300 acres in Essex on
possess and enjoy all the said Lands and premisses without the trouble of them the said JAMES BOULWARE and MARK BOULWARE,
Grigory deceased. WILLIAM MONTAGUE, Senior,
" Miell Rise -- 111 "
from Mr. Harry Beverley. dec'd., sells William Ayres of Essex, planter, 200 acres. Signed Henry x Woodnot; Andrew x Duddin; Jonathan Fisher
Item. making over deed for 300 acres to Tho.
Signed John Waters, Henry x Woodnot, John x Webb
At a Court held for Essex County at Tappahannock on the 20th day of July 1745 This Release
Rec. Green, dec'd. within Deed, Witness our hands this 31st day of July 1745
Signed William Upshaw
At a court held for Essex County at Tappa, on ye xix day of June anog Dom MDCCXXXXIII the above written last will and testament of William Mountague Senr deceased was presented in court by William Mountague the executor therein named who made oath thereto and being also in due form proved by the oaths of John Vass, Rice Jones, and Francis Taylor, three of the witnesses thereto, was admitted to record. To dau Ann plantation Robt Bent lives on. Francis x Salbury
Wits: William Vickery, Daniel x Mackgurt, Tho Ramsey
Rec, 10 Aug 1703
- ITEM I give and bequeath to my Daughter ELIZABETH DAINGERFIELD three thousand four hundred and thirty three acres of land in HANOVER COUNTY being part of a tract of land containing five thousand four hundred and thirty three acres which I give to her and her heirs for ever, with twelve negroes (named) to hur and hur heirs for ever, with forty head of cattle she to have her choyce of them from any of my plantations not exceeding twenty of them to be cows and I give hir hir choyce of all my horses and mares with forty sheep, a sett of Silver casters, my new Silver Tankard, a dozen of my best Silver Spoons, my Silver poringer. THIS INDENTURE made the Firtyeth day of July in the year of our Lord God one thousand seven hundred Forty and five Between
thence West two hundred poles to the line of JOHN PITTS, thence with his line North West to a Branch of POPOMAN and down the
3 pages. "Mr Tho: Stretton Pray appear for me at the next Court to be held for Essex County at the suit of
Henry Byram of the aforesaid parish and County, Gun Smith" 100 acres, a plantation in So. Adjoins old Plantation
Clerk A true copy teste, Harrison Southworth, Clerk of Co. Court of Essex Co., Va.
Wit: Thomas Harper; Thomas Burnett
Wit:
Larken Chew,
("all Exparince popell" - all Christian people )
10 July 1703. This
HOME
and all Houses buildings gardins orchards water woods to the same belonging which now are or have been accepted with the
Signed Thomas Dickinson, James Boughan
Dated 30 Oct. 1702. - ITEM I give and bequeath to my Daughter MARTHA DAINGERFIELD five thousand acres of land in Hanover County being part of a tract of land containing five thousand four hundred and thirty three acres and my will is that my sayd land be as equally divided according to the quantitys with as much convenien cy to both of them as can be and that my Eldest Daughter have hir choyce of wch end she will have her part layd of wch sayd land I give to my Daughter Martha Daingerfield and her heirs for ever with nine negroes (named), with forty head of cattle thirty sheep and the second choyce of my horses to hir and hir heirs for ever. All 34 of these yearbooks, can be read, and/or downloaded from the following links for free! Leak escheated as by inquest taken by and before Mr. Isaac Alderson, Escheater, the 18 August 1685.
Assignment. Item. I John Haille of the County of Essex son and hare of Cap't Richard Haille Deoeased send greeting".
Personal estate to be div among 4 children, Richard, Sarah, Katherine
Secretary of State of Virginia. 17 October next. Deed of Gift. 1st I desire that all my just debts be paid. of a Hill, thence East to a small Hickory and lastly South East to the begining. Mills and Mary his wife as apprentice till 21, he being 15 years old the 6th January next. HENSHAW, JUNR. page 14. Record Book No. ITEM I give and bequeath to my Son Edwin Daingerfield all my land and plantations in New Kent County to him and his heirs for ever. Jeane Man wife of Christopher Man relinq dower rights. 10 Sept 1703
Browne and was purchased by said Wm Lake from John Jones. Signed George Loyd (sic), Tho x Gregson, Edward Gouldman
- ITEM I give and bequeath to my Daughter ELIZABETH DAINGERFIELD three thousand four hundred and thirty three acres of land in HANOVER COUNTY being part of a tract of land containing five thousand four hundred and thirty three acres which I give to her and her heirs for ever, with twelve negroes (named) to hur and hur heirs for ever, with forty head of cattle she to have her choyce of them from any of my plantations not exceeding twenty of them to be cows and I give hir hir choyce of all my horses and mares with forty sheep, a sett of Silver casters, my new Silver Tankard, a dozen of my best Silver Spoons, my Silver poringer. of the Parish of ST. ANNs in the County of Essex of one partand JOHN HENSHAW JUNR of
the land of Thomas News and since purchased of William Bendry late of this County deceased. Paid to Mr Tho's Parker -- 350 lb tobo
Totals L 131. My estate shall never be brought to apprizment. 9 July 1703. page 62. Leak. Presented by William Green admr of Tho Green decd and recorded 10th July 1703.
9. page 64. 3 pages. Deed. Robt Deputy "of the County of Middlesex Doctor" to
Sterling. that are gone from me in household stuff which I have provided for them. Deed. Clapham and Mary his wife, and by Henderson to James
00
to Hugh Mead by deed dated 6 April 1667 and 200 acres granted to Mr John Grigory and the said Hugh Mead by patent
Signed George Loyd (sic), Tho x Gregson, Edward Gouldman
Sterling on above. Inventory of est of Richd. Wit: Richd Buckner
Bond. WebOn Monday, September 3, 1866, in the 64th year of his age, at his residence in the county of Essex, Virginia, Jonathan Hart, a well-known, intelligent and deservedly popular, I give and bequeath to my grandson William Mountague one negro girl called Nanny, one negro boy called Jimmy, one negro boy called Sampson, one negro boy called Harry, one negro boy called George, with all the stock belonging to the plantation, and in case my grandson William Mountague should die without heirs lawfully begotten, then the said negroes to return to my son William Mountague to dispose of them as he may see fitt. IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I WILLIAM DAINGERFIELD of the County of Essex and Parish of Southfarnham being in perfect sense and memory do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner following first my will is that all my debts be first payd as soon as conveniently they can after my decease. dated 4 Oct. 1675 and joining the other 100 acres. of Land containing One hundred fifty acres scituate in the Parish and County aforesaid being part of a parcell of Land formerly
except 200 acres sold Wm Ayres, "being 830 acres in Essex near the Miles end of a patent of 1350 acres taken
Wit: Richard Buckner
Will of Henry Johnson of St. Marys Parish, Essex Co., planter. ("all Exparince popell" - all Christian people )
Also Bond L 120. page 55, Bond, 10 Aug 1703, L 500, Sterling, George Lloyd to keep an ordinary. Deed. a mill house and dam of Smith's, Signed William Price
To son Riohd the 3 l/4 acres bought of Capt Battaile. 20 July 1702. IMPORTANT - Until further notice, ESOG Meetings will be held via Zoom video conference. Indenture of Nicholas Faulconer
Wits Salvator Muscoe, R Buckner
To my wife Elizabeth, the plantation, 150 acres whereon I now live, as long as she keeps a widow. 10 July 1703. Signed William x Williams
Mr Robert Deputy and Eliz'a his wife of Middlesex Co., sell Mr Richard Kemp of same
7 Sept 1703. Munday the new plantation adjoining branoh where John Graves' spring is, White Oak Swamp, etc. Record Book No. 20000 lb tobacco. Tho Edmondson,
That seat of land which I bought of Warick Gray to my son John and my son William to be equally devided. formerly granted Lt. Coll. Christian Johnson as extrx of Henry Johnson decd.
3; Pages 77-78. L 50 Sterling. To dau Ann plantation Robt Bent lives on. " Miell Rise -- 111 "
my Last Will and Testament in Testimony whereof I have set my hand of Seal this 20th day of October, 1743
Adjoins old Plantation
in the deed) sells John Harper, planter of Essex (for consideration paid but more especially for said John Harper
for 6000 lb tobo, 113 acres in same parish. relating to Essex
To my son James and to my son Mark that seat of land wher they now live to be equally divided betwixt them,
for care of her estate. to be their act and deed which on the motion of the said JOHN was admitted to Record and is
Includes:
Recorded in Essex Co. 10 June 1703.
Jno Thomas of Bristoll in England, merchant, to Mr. Wm. page 79. Wit:
the plantation of the Widdow Boughan, Mr. Samuel Parry's land, the land of John Jones, et. and dissolving of any Will and Testament heretofore by me made, and this and no other, to be taken
Presented by Thomas Snead and Katherine his wife 10 July 1703 and recorded.
BENJAMIN BOULWARE
Rec. Wit:
Will of James Boulware
page 1. Richd Tilly per bill Dr 15. 7 Sept 1703. Rec 10 Aug 1703 (sic)
Jane Butler admrx of John Butler decd. I give to my grandson William Mountague two feather beds, one Rug, a pair of blankets, a pair of sheets, two pillows, Curtains and vallians, with all my pewther and Iron pots and pot-racks. Adjoins old Plantation
Item.
Leak. The entry opens with "To all Exparince popell to whom these Presents shall com
Item. page 27. Ack and rec 10 June 1703
101-D3334. To son Henry Newton 3 cows.
9 July 1703. Commission to Thomas Edmondson as Sheriff of Essex Co. 24th April 1703. Deed. river", adjoins "portobago path", etc. give "for kind love and tender affection , unto our Dear and loveing Daughter Frances Byrom the now wife of
4000 lb tobo. Deed. 10. land purchased by said Williams from John Barker 17 Dec 1694. in the year of our Lord one thousand six hundred and Eighty nine and bounded, begining at a Hickory in WILLIAM GOULDINGs line,
Wit: James Harrison; Autom Labrie (sic); Peter x Bourne
being sick and weak, but of a disposing memory, do make this, my last Will and Testament, breaking
Therefore, on 2 Jan 1653/54 when Mary, the widow of Mark Hammond BOULWARE, MARK ANDREWS and SAMUEL HENSHAW JUNR. Bond. 6thly I give to my daughter Jane Beazley during her natural life Dick, Dabney, Barnett, Rachel, Maria and her children and their future increase and all the household and Kitchen furniture, one Cart, one yoke of oxen, three Cows, two horses, two ploughs and gear complete, and all the hogs on the plantation where I live, which plantation I also give to my said daughter with all the lands I own lying on the other side of the main road, between the sd road and the Mount Landing Creek after her death all the property I have left her with the exception of the slaves I give to my two grand children Jane & Ephraim chidlren of Ephraim Beazley, should either of them die before they come of age and leave no child to go to the other the slaves to be equally divided amongst all the children of my son Ephraim Jane and Ephraim to come in for their proportion. Imprimis I give and bequeath to my beloved son William Mountague five hundred acres of land in Middlesex County at the place called Mountagues Island, to him and his heirs.
The
[Original will is found in Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. Wit: Richard Buckner
George Brooks and Sarah Brooks assign to Henry Smith 100 acres in Essex Co. The other 230 acres adjoining a small marsh below Tickners
20 Dec. 1743. of 460 acres, etc
line of John Daingerfield, Tignor's Creek, the line of Joseph Reves, etc., and being part of 830 acres in Essex
Richd Tilly per bill Dr 15. the bridge swamp, Allexander Denham's line, etc. WebThis guide "is the first overall view of the vast and varied resources for genealogy research in the holdings of the Minnesota Historical Society".
Wit: Richard Buckner
Wm Mountague,
(Prob a mill)
1693-1694 Essex Co VA Deed & Will Book; Antient Press. page 2.
Wit: William Greenhall; Saml Coates
Rec. Leak. Lake 21 October 1687 and adjoining Jas Boughan's land, Clay Patch Branch,
Taken by Court order of 10 Nov 1702, Long inventory covering
Deed - 10 July 1703. 2ndly After the payment of my debts, I give to my wife the following slaves, Caroline, Suckey and black Eliza and their future increase forever and two beds & my desk. Signed Siman x Copnall
100000 lb tobacco. I give and bequeath to my grandson William Mountague one negro girl called Nanny, one negro boy called Jimmy, one negro boy called Sampson, one negro boy called Harry, one negro boy called George, with all the stock belonging to the plantation, and in case my grandson William Mountague should die without heirs lawfully begotten, then the said negroes to return to my son William Mountague to dispose of them as he may see fitt. Item. To son Charles Munday balance of land to E of Desert Swamp to Saw pit branch. I give to my daughter Nancy Fox Richard & Celia and her future increase forever. Thomas Edmondson as Sheriff. Sam'll Sallis,
Ayres of South Farnham
together with the Receipt thereon endorsed
Wit:
Deed. 10 July 1703.
Signed George Brooke (sic)
In Witness whereof the said JAMES BOULWARE and MARK BOULWARE hath hereunto set their hands and seals
To dau Katherine 100 acres "the backwardest part of the tract". Total value L 85. Deed. Edwin Thacker
All recorded 10 Aug 1703
Sterling, land where Eliz'a Loes now lives,
I give to my grandson William Mountague four hundred acres of land which I have at the Dragon to him and his heirs lawfully begotten and in case he should die without such heir lawfully begotten then my will is that the said land shall return to my son William Mountague to him and to his disposal
Item. Sworn before Rob't Coleman 29 Dec 1702. JAMES BOULWARE and MARK BOULWARE JUNR. the land of Thomas News and since purchased of William Bendry late of this County deceased.
W. DaingerfieldIn presence of RICHARD ARMSTRONG, AMBROSE ARMSTRONG, ELIZABETH F, ARMSTRONG
three eldest sons James, Mark and Benjamine take what there is and divide it equally amongst all my children. Wm Williams, gent., of Sittenbourn Parish, sells Anthony Samuel, 200 acres. WebRecords of Old Rappahannock and Essex counties, on which this work is founded, date from 1655 and are on file at the courthouse in Tappahannock, Essex County. Wit: Edward Adoock,
Wit: Tho: Gregson, John x Cooke, Salvator Muscoe
This land part of
Edward Adcocke and Defend the same and you will oblige"
Signed Jane x Butler
Item. Browne and was purchased by said Wm Lake from John Jones. Jones, and by Jones to said Spencer. Witnesses: Edmund F Noel, Austin Brockenbrough, Edmund his x mark Stokes
The will was witnessed by Salvator Muscoe and
small children, that my loving wife, Elizabeth, have the use of all my Estate, be it of what nature
page 12. WebThe Smiths of Virginia; Genealogy of the Smith Family of Essex County, Virginia; Genealogy of the Smith Family of Essex County, Virginia, Webb; Genealogy of the 10 June 1703. Another part
marry', gives his 4 daughters all under 21 personal property. Edward Price
Wit: Salvator Musooe
of Essex Co. on behalf of Thomas Evans orphan of John Evans late of Essex Co,, deceased, bind him to serve Robert
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my Last Will and Testament in Testimony whereof I have set my hand of Seal this 20th day of October, 1743
Garnett, Gent., who also made oath that he died see Salvator Muscoe, Gent.,
He failing in heirs, this land to my grandson, the son of Henry Newton and if the said Henry Newton shall die without heirs, to the grandson David Falconer. All of which makes up 471 acres, which by will of Wm Leake was given to Mary Leake the extrx and reliot. Smith, William Lenthen
To son Riohd the 3 l/4 acres bought of Capt Battaile. I give and bequeath to my son William Mountague one negro man called Sam, one negro man called Will, one negro man called Degoe, one negro man called Peter, one negro woman called Jenney. gent, for 500 lb tobo, 2 acres on Blackbournes Creek, which with the 1 acre in foregoing entry, includes or incompasses
Edward Price
The other half of that land where I now live to my son John and my son William. Signed Wm x Brown
L 100.
Inv of Est of Randall Bird decd submitted by Arabella Bird Admr. - ITEM I give to my son William Daingerfield Molato jack & Kail with those he has allready had to him and his heirs for ever with turns over my large Silver Tankard and Silver Cane and a Sett of Silver Salt Celers. Deed - 10 July 1703. At a Court held for Essex County at Tappahannock on the 20th day of July 1745 This Release
Select another state or region Narrow by region Select a region to view its unique collections. Appointment of Richard Buckner, gent., Clerk of the Court of the County of Essex, by Edmond Jennings, Esqr.,
Niche Fowles to acknowledge above,
I William Montague Senior being very weak but in perfect memory, thanks be to God for it, have thought fit to make this my last will and testament, revoking and making void all other wills by me heretofore made. thence West two hundred poles to the line of JOHN PITTS, thence with his line North West to a Branch of POPOMAN and down the
Christian Johnson as extrx of Henry Johnson decd. Item. be equally divided between my loving wife and my children above named, and it is further my will and
Co., for L 30. County deced,
Sterling. Munday the new plantation adjoining branoh where John Graves' spring is, White Oak Swamp, etc. Essex County, New Jersey, USA. Mary Lake relict of Wm Lake dec'd of Essex (this name also appears as Leak and Leake
I lend to my beloved son William Mountague my plantation whereon I now live and the land thereto adjoining during his natural life, and after his decease I give it to my grandson William Mountague he being the eldest son of my William Mountague: to him and his heirs forever lawfully begotten, and in case he should die without such heir lawfully begotten, then my will is that the said land shall return to my son William Mountague to him and his disposal. formerly granted Lt. Coll. Sterling. I have of Thomas Meadoes with warrenty" to Tho Griffin. 11 August 1703.
land, 150 acres was formerly sold by James Boughan of Essex Co. deed to Thomas Troath decd and escheated by the
THIS INDENTURE made the Firtyeth day of July in the year of our Lord God one thousand seven hundred Forty and five Between
Item. 11
of Land containing One hundred fifty acres scituate in the Parish and County aforesaid being part of a parcell of Land formerly
dec'd., sells William Ayres of Essex, planter, 200 acres. To dau Ann plantation Robt Bent lives on.
Daingerfield and hir heirs for ever and hir negroes and stock to be equally divided between my son Edwin and Eliza. Proved by oath of Tho Griffin and recorded 10 July 1703.
Will of James Boulware
Adjoins line of Col. Catlett, etc. Wits Charles Smith
To my son James and to my son Mark that seat of land wher they now live to be equally divided betwixt them,
1742-1745 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 23; Page 283-288
Browne and was purchased by said Wm Lake from John Jones. The 300 acres adjoins
Tho x Griffin
page 81.
Presented by William Green admr of Tho Green decd and recorded 10th July 1703.
[Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, pages 113115.] "At a Councell held at the Colledge of William and Mary March the 25th 1702 Present His Excellency in Councell". 11 Aug 1703. Hawkins and Richd Ripley, Bond on above.
Bond "Robert Deputy Chirurgeon of the County of Middlesex",
Sterling and 3000 lb tobo., 300 acres adjoining land of Edward Martin, etc., in Sittenburne Parish. Signed Henry Johnson
Here you'll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your Wise County ancestors. 11 Aug 1703. 10 Dec. 1702. Essex County, Virginia Genealogy Richmond County, Virginia Genealogy See also: Virginia Compiled Genealogies Yurechko, John Otto.
To son Charles Munday balance of land to E of Desert Swamp to Saw pit branch. truely recorded
20000 lb tobacco. page 67. 17 Feb, 1718. Wit:
Will of Henry Newton of St. Anne's Parish, Essex County, Virginia, dated 15 October 1712. page 55, Will of Tho, Munday of Sittenbourne Parish, Dated 1 August 1702, Probated 10 August 1703,
Wit: Tho: Gregson, John x Cooke, Salvator Muscoe
Jackson Beazley, and the following slaves Jessee Peggy and Milly and their future increase forever, two Cows, one yoke of oxen & one Cart and all the hogs on the plantation 10thly, I give to my son Wm. Brooks acknowledged and recorded 1696. Exors, Bond. Signed Jane x Butler
Tho x Griffin
Commission to Thomas Edmondson as Sheriff of Essex Co. 24th April 1703.
Essex County, Virginia, Deed and Will Book 14, page 218
Rec. of the Parish of ST. ANNs in the County of Essex of one partand JOHN HENSHAW JUNR of
to James Boughan and Tho. Thomas Harper of said Co., for 8000 lb tobo, 300 acres in Essex on
possess and enjoy all the said Lands and premisses without the trouble of them the said JAMES BOULWARE and MARK BOULWARE,
Grigory deceased. WILLIAM MONTAGUE, Senior,
" Miell Rise -- 111 "
from Mr. Harry Beverley. dec'd., sells William Ayres of Essex, planter, 200 acres. Signed Henry x Woodnot; Andrew x Duddin; Jonathan Fisher
Item. making over deed for 300 acres to Tho.
Signed John Waters, Henry x Woodnot, John x Webb
At a Court held for Essex County at Tappahannock on the 20th day of July 1745 This Release
Rec. Green, dec'd. within Deed, Witness our hands this 31st day of July 1745
Signed William Upshaw
At a court held for Essex County at Tappa, on ye xix day of June anog Dom MDCCXXXXIII the above written last will and testament of William Mountague Senr deceased was presented in court by William Mountague the executor therein named who made oath thereto and being also in due form proved by the oaths of John Vass, Rice Jones, and Francis Taylor, three of the witnesses thereto, was admitted to record. To dau Ann plantation Robt Bent lives on. Francis x Salbury
Wits: William Vickery, Daniel x Mackgurt, Tho Ramsey
Rec, 10 Aug 1703
- ITEM I give and bequeath to my Daughter ELIZABETH DAINGERFIELD three thousand four hundred and thirty three acres of land in HANOVER COUNTY being part of a tract of land containing five thousand four hundred and thirty three acres which I give to her and her heirs for ever, with twelve negroes (named) to hur and hur heirs for ever, with forty head of cattle she to have her choyce of them from any of my plantations not exceeding twenty of them to be cows and I give hir hir choyce of all my horses and mares with forty sheep, a sett of Silver casters, my new Silver Tankard, a dozen of my best Silver Spoons, my Silver poringer. THIS INDENTURE made the Firtyeth day of July in the year of our Lord God one thousand seven hundred Forty and five Between
thence West two hundred poles to the line of JOHN PITTS, thence with his line North West to a Branch of POPOMAN and down the
3 pages. "Mr Tho: Stretton Pray appear for me at the next Court to be held for Essex County at the suit of
Henry Byram of the aforesaid parish and County, Gun Smith" 100 acres, a plantation in So. Adjoins old Plantation
Clerk A true copy teste, Harrison Southworth, Clerk of Co. Court of Essex Co., Va.
Wit: Thomas Harper; Thomas Burnett
Wit:
Larken Chew,
("all Exparince popell" - all Christian people )
10 July 1703. This
HOME
and all Houses buildings gardins orchards water woods to the same belonging which now are or have been accepted with the
Signed Thomas Dickinson, James Boughan
Dated 30 Oct. 1702. - ITEM I give and bequeath to my Daughter MARTHA DAINGERFIELD five thousand acres of land in Hanover County being part of a tract of land containing five thousand four hundred and thirty three acres and my will is that my sayd land be as equally divided according to the quantitys with as much convenien cy to both of them as can be and that my Eldest Daughter have hir choyce of wch end she will have her part layd of wch sayd land I give to my Daughter Martha Daingerfield and her heirs for ever with nine negroes (named), with forty head of cattle thirty sheep and the second choyce of my horses to hir and hir heirs for ever. All 34 of these yearbooks, can be read, and/or downloaded from the following links for free! Leak escheated as by inquest taken by and before Mr. Isaac Alderson, Escheater, the 18 August 1685.
Assignment. Item. I John Haille of the County of Essex son and hare of Cap't Richard Haille Deoeased send greeting".
Personal estate to be div among 4 children, Richard, Sarah, Katherine
Secretary of State of Virginia. 17 October next. Deed of Gift. 1st I desire that all my just debts be paid. of a Hill, thence East to a small Hickory and lastly South East to the begining. Mills and Mary his wife as apprentice till 21, he being 15 years old the 6th January next. HENSHAW, JUNR. page 14. Record Book No. ITEM I give and bequeath to my Son Edwin Daingerfield all my land and plantations in New Kent County to him and his heirs for ever. Jeane Man wife of Christopher Man relinq dower rights. 10 Sept 1703
Browne and was purchased by said Wm Lake from John Jones. Signed George Loyd (sic), Tho x Gregson, Edward Gouldman
- ITEM I give and bequeath to my Daughter ELIZABETH DAINGERFIELD three thousand four hundred and thirty three acres of land in HANOVER COUNTY being part of a tract of land containing five thousand four hundred and thirty three acres which I give to her and her heirs for ever, with twelve negroes (named) to hur and hur heirs for ever, with forty head of cattle she to have her choyce of them from any of my plantations not exceeding twenty of them to be cows and I give hir hir choyce of all my horses and mares with forty sheep, a sett of Silver casters, my new Silver Tankard, a dozen of my best Silver Spoons, my Silver poringer. of the Parish of ST. ANNs in the County of Essex of one partand JOHN HENSHAW JUNR of
the land of Thomas News and since purchased of William Bendry late of this County deceased. Paid to Mr Tho's Parker -- 350 lb tobo
Totals L 131. My estate shall never be brought to apprizment. 9 July 1703. page 62. Leak. Presented by William Green admr of Tho Green decd and recorded 10th July 1703.
9. page 64. 3 pages. Deed. Robt Deputy "of the County of Middlesex Doctor" to
Sterling. that are gone from me in household stuff which I have provided for them. Deed. Clapham and Mary his wife, and by Henderson to James
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to Hugh Mead by deed dated 6 April 1667 and 200 acres granted to Mr John Grigory and the said Hugh Mead by patent
Signed George Loyd (sic), Tho x Gregson, Edward Gouldman
Sterling on above. Inventory of est of Richd. Wit: Richd Buckner
Bond. WebOn Monday, September 3, 1866, in the 64th year of his age, at his residence in the county of Essex, Virginia, Jonathan Hart, a well-known, intelligent and deservedly popular, I give and bequeath to my grandson William Mountague one negro girl called Nanny, one negro boy called Jimmy, one negro boy called Sampson, one negro boy called Harry, one negro boy called George, with all the stock belonging to the plantation, and in case my grandson William Mountague should die without heirs lawfully begotten, then the said negroes to return to my son William Mountague to dispose of them as he may see fitt. IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I WILLIAM DAINGERFIELD of the County of Essex and Parish of Southfarnham being in perfect sense and memory do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner following first my will is that all my debts be first payd as soon as conveniently they can after my decease. dated 4 Oct. 1675 and joining the other 100 acres. of Land containing One hundred fifty acres scituate in the Parish and County aforesaid being part of a parcell of Land formerly
except 200 acres sold Wm Ayres, "being 830 acres in Essex near the Miles end of a patent of 1350 acres taken
Wit: Richard Buckner
Will of Henry Johnson of St. Marys Parish, Essex Co., planter. ("all Exparince popell" - all Christian people )
Also Bond L 120. page 55, Bond, 10 Aug 1703, L 500, Sterling, George Lloyd to keep an ordinary. Deed. a mill house and dam of Smith's, Signed William Price
To son Riohd the 3 l/4 acres bought of Capt Battaile. 20 July 1702. IMPORTANT - Until further notice, ESOG Meetings will be held via Zoom video conference. Indenture of Nicholas Faulconer
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To my wife Elizabeth, the plantation, 150 acres whereon I now live, as long as she keeps a widow. 10 July 1703. Signed William x Williams
Mr Robert Deputy and Eliz'a his wife of Middlesex Co., sell Mr Richard Kemp of same
7 Sept 1703. Munday the new plantation adjoining branoh where John Graves' spring is, White Oak Swamp, etc. Record Book No. 20000 lb tobacco. Tho Edmondson,
That seat of land which I bought of Warick Gray to my son John and my son William to be equally devided. formerly granted Lt. Coll. Christian Johnson as extrx of Henry Johnson decd.
3; Pages 77-78. L 50 Sterling. To dau Ann plantation Robt Bent lives on. " Miell Rise -- 111 "
my Last Will and Testament in Testimony whereof I have set my hand of Seal this 20th day of October, 1743
Adjoins old Plantation
in the deed) sells John Harper, planter of Essex (for consideration paid but more especially for said John Harper
for 6000 lb tobo, 113 acres in same parish. relating to Essex
To my son James and to my son Mark that seat of land wher they now live to be equally divided betwixt them,
for care of her estate. to be their act and deed which on the motion of the said JOHN was admitted to Record and is
Includes:
Recorded in Essex Co. 10 June 1703.
Jno Thomas of Bristoll in England, merchant, to Mr. Wm. page 79. Wit:
the plantation of the Widdow Boughan, Mr. Samuel Parry's land, the land of John Jones, et. and dissolving of any Will and Testament heretofore by me made, and this and no other, to be taken
Presented by Thomas Snead and Katherine his wife 10 July 1703 and recorded.
BENJAMIN BOULWARE
Rec. Wit:
Will of James Boulware
page 1. Richd Tilly per bill Dr 15. 7 Sept 1703. Rec 10 Aug 1703 (sic)
Jane Butler admrx of John Butler decd. I give to my grandson William Mountague two feather beds, one Rug, a pair of blankets, a pair of sheets, two pillows, Curtains and vallians, with all my pewther and Iron pots and pot-racks. Adjoins old Plantation
Item.
Leak. The entry opens with "To all Exparince popell to whom these Presents shall com
Item. page 27. Ack and rec 10 June 1703
101-D3334. To son Henry Newton 3 cows.
9 July 1703. Commission to Thomas Edmondson as Sheriff of Essex Co. 24th April 1703. Deed. river", adjoins "portobago path", etc. give "for kind love and tender affection , unto our Dear and loveing Daughter Frances Byrom the now wife of
4000 lb tobo. Deed. 10. land purchased by said Williams from John Barker 17 Dec 1694. in the year of our Lord one thousand six hundred and Eighty nine and bounded, begining at a Hickory in WILLIAM GOULDINGs line,
Wit: James Harrison; Autom Labrie (sic); Peter x Bourne
being sick and weak, but of a disposing memory, do make this, my last Will and Testament, breaking
Therefore, on 2 Jan 1653/54 when Mary, the widow of Mark Hammond BOULWARE, MARK ANDREWS and SAMUEL HENSHAW JUNR. Bond. 6thly I give to my daughter Jane Beazley during her natural life Dick, Dabney, Barnett, Rachel, Maria and her children and their future increase and all the household and Kitchen furniture, one Cart, one yoke of oxen, three Cows, two horses, two ploughs and gear complete, and all the hogs on the plantation where I live, which plantation I also give to my said daughter with all the lands I own lying on the other side of the main road, between the sd road and the Mount Landing Creek after her death all the property I have left her with the exception of the slaves I give to my two grand children Jane & Ephraim chidlren of Ephraim Beazley, should either of them die before they come of age and leave no child to go to the other the slaves to be equally divided amongst all the children of my son Ephraim Jane and Ephraim to come in for their proportion. Imprimis I give and bequeath to my beloved son William Mountague five hundred acres of land in Middlesex County at the place called Mountagues Island, to him and his heirs.
The
[Original will is found in Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. Wit: Richard Buckner
George Brooks and Sarah Brooks assign to Henry Smith 100 acres in Essex Co. The other 230 acres adjoining a small marsh below Tickners
20 Dec. 1743. of 460 acres, etc
line of John Daingerfield, Tignor's Creek, the line of Joseph Reves, etc., and being part of 830 acres in Essex
Richd Tilly per bill Dr 15. the bridge swamp, Allexander Denham's line, etc. WebThis guide "is the first overall view of the vast and varied resources for genealogy research in the holdings of the Minnesota Historical Society".
Wit: Richard Buckner
Wm Mountague,
(Prob a mill)
1693-1694 Essex Co VA Deed & Will Book; Antient Press. page 2.
Wit: William Greenhall; Saml Coates
Rec. Leak. Lake 21 October 1687 and adjoining Jas Boughan's land, Clay Patch Branch,
Taken by Court order of 10 Nov 1702, Long inventory covering
Deed - 10 July 1703. 2ndly After the payment of my debts, I give to my wife the following slaves, Caroline, Suckey and black Eliza and their future increase forever and two beds & my desk. Signed Siman x Copnall
100000 lb tobacco. I give and bequeath to my grandson William Mountague one negro girl called Nanny, one negro boy called Jimmy, one negro boy called Sampson, one negro boy called Harry, one negro boy called George, with all the stock belonging to the plantation, and in case my grandson William Mountague should die without heirs lawfully begotten, then the said negroes to return to my son William Mountague to dispose of them as he may see fitt. Item. To son Charles Munday balance of land to E of Desert Swamp to Saw pit branch. I give to my daughter Nancy Fox Richard & Celia and her future increase forever. Thomas Edmondson as Sheriff. Sam'll Sallis,
Ayres of South Farnham
together with the Receipt thereon endorsed
Wit:
Deed. 10 July 1703.
Signed George Brooke (sic)
In Witness whereof the said JAMES BOULWARE and MARK BOULWARE hath hereunto set their hands and seals
To dau Katherine 100 acres "the backwardest part of the tract". Total value L 85. Deed. Edwin Thacker
All recorded 10 Aug 1703
Sterling, land where Eliz'a Loes now lives,
I give to my grandson William Mountague four hundred acres of land which I have at the Dragon to him and his heirs lawfully begotten and in case he should die without such heir lawfully begotten then my will is that the said land shall return to my son William Mountague to him and to his disposal
Item. Sworn before Rob't Coleman 29 Dec 1702. JAMES BOULWARE and MARK BOULWARE JUNR. the land of Thomas News and since purchased of William Bendry late of this County deceased.
W. DaingerfieldIn presence of RICHARD ARMSTRONG, AMBROSE ARMSTRONG, ELIZABETH F, ARMSTRONG
three eldest sons James, Mark and Benjamine take what there is and divide it equally amongst all my children. Wm Williams, gent., of Sittenbourn Parish, sells Anthony Samuel, 200 acres. 
WebRecords of Old Rappahannock and Essex counties, on which this work is founded, date from 1655 and are on file at the courthouse in Tappahannock, Essex County. Wit: Edward Adoock,
Wit: Tho: Gregson, John x Cooke, Salvator Muscoe
This land part of
Edward Adcocke and Defend the same and you will oblige"
Signed Jane x Butler
Item. Browne and was purchased by said Wm Lake from John Jones. Jones, and by Jones to said Spencer. Witnesses: Edmund F Noel, Austin Brockenbrough, Edmund his x mark Stokes
The will was witnessed by Salvator Muscoe and
small children, that my loving wife, Elizabeth, have the use of all my Estate, be it of what nature
page 12. WebThe Smiths of Virginia; Genealogy of the Smith Family of Essex County, Virginia; Genealogy of the Smith Family of Essex County, Virginia, Webb; Genealogy of the 10 June 1703. Another part
marry', gives his 4 daughters all under 21 personal property. Edward Price
Wit: Salvator Musooe
of Essex Co. on behalf of Thomas Evans orphan of John Evans late of Essex Co,, deceased, bind him to serve Robert
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my Last Will and Testament in Testimony whereof I have set my hand of Seal this 20th day of October, 1743
Garnett, Gent., who also made oath that he died see Salvator Muscoe, Gent.,
He failing in heirs, this land to my grandson, the son of Henry Newton and if the said Henry Newton shall die without heirs, to the grandson David Falconer. All of which makes up 471 acres, which by will of Wm Leake was given to Mary Leake the extrx and reliot. Smith, William Lenthen
To son Riohd the 3 l/4 acres bought of Capt Battaile. I give and bequeath to my son William Mountague one negro man called Sam, one negro man called Will, one negro man called Degoe, one negro man called Peter, one negro woman called Jenney. gent, for 500 lb tobo, 2 acres on Blackbournes Creek, which with the 1 acre in foregoing entry, includes or incompasses
Edward Price
The other half of that land where I now live to my son John and my son William. Signed Wm x Brown
L 100.
Inv of Est of Randall Bird decd submitted by Arabella Bird Admr. - ITEM I give to my son William Daingerfield Molato jack & Kail with those he has allready had to him and his heirs for ever with turns over my large Silver Tankard and Silver Cane and a Sett of Silver Salt Celers. Deed - 10 July 1703. 
At a Court held for Essex County at Tappahannock on the 20th day of July 1745 This Release
Select another state or region Narrow by region Select a region to view its unique collections. Appointment of Richard Buckner, gent., Clerk of the Court of the County of Essex, by Edmond Jennings, Esqr.,
Niche Fowles to acknowledge above,
I William Montague Senior being very weak but in perfect memory, thanks be to God for it, have thought fit to make this my last will and testament, revoking and making void all other wills by me heretofore made. thence West two hundred poles to the line of JOHN PITTS, thence with his line North West to a Branch of POPOMAN and down the
Christian Johnson as extrx of Henry Johnson decd. Item. be equally divided between my loving wife and my children above named, and it is further my will and
Co., for L 30. County deced,
Sterling. Munday the new plantation adjoining branoh where John Graves' spring is, White Oak Swamp, etc. Essex County, New Jersey, USA. Mary Lake relict of Wm Lake dec'd of Essex (this name also appears as Leak and Leake
I lend to my beloved son William Mountague my plantation whereon I now live and the land thereto adjoining during his natural life, and after his decease I give it to my grandson William Mountague he being the eldest son of my William Mountague: to him and his heirs forever lawfully begotten, and in case he should die without such heir lawfully begotten, then my will is that the said land shall return to my son William Mountague to him and his disposal. formerly granted Lt. Coll. Sterling. I have of Thomas Meadoes with warrenty" to Tho Griffin. 11 August 1703.
land, 150 acres was formerly sold by James Boughan of Essex Co. deed to Thomas Troath decd and escheated by the
THIS INDENTURE made the Firtyeth day of July in the year of our Lord God one thousand seven hundred Forty and five Between
Item. 11
of Land containing One hundred fifty acres scituate in the Parish and County aforesaid being part of a parcell of Land formerly
dec'd., sells William Ayres of Essex, planter, 200 acres. To dau Ann plantation Robt Bent lives on.
Daingerfield and hir heirs for ever and hir negroes and stock to be equally divided between my son Edwin and Eliza. Proved by oath of Tho Griffin and recorded 10 July 1703.
Will of James Boulware
Adjoins line of Col. Catlett, etc. Wits Charles Smith
To my son James and to my son Mark that seat of land wher they now live to be equally divided betwixt them,
1742-1745 Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 23; Page 283-288
Browne and was purchased by said Wm Lake from John Jones. The 300 acres adjoins
Tho x Griffin
page 81.
Presented by William Green admr of Tho Green decd and recorded 10th July 1703.
[Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, pages 113115.] "At a Councell held at the Colledge of William and Mary March the 25th 1702 Present His Excellency in Councell". 11 Aug 1703. Hawkins and Richd Ripley, Bond on above.
Bond "Robert Deputy Chirurgeon of the County of Middlesex",
Sterling and 3000 lb tobo., 300 acres adjoining land of Edward Martin, etc., in Sittenburne Parish. Signed Henry Johnson
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