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SOURCE: He was researched by: Martha Mullens Tutt; PO Box 105; Mercedes, TX 78570. James Givens married Martha Allen in 1748 in Augusta County, VA and moved to KY ca. 1780. James and Martha named their oldest daughter, Deborah, for Martha's mother, Deborah Montgomery, first wife of Robert Allen. They named their second daughter, Sarah, for James' mother, Sarah (Cathey) Givens. They named their first son, Samuel, for James' father, Samuel Givens (1693-1740) and named their second son, Robert,...
6. Samuel Tubbs was born in 1638 in Duxbury, Plymouth Co., MA. (29) He died in 1696 in New London, New London Co., CT. (30) He served in the military in King Philip's War. He was a Farmer. From Margery Freas, correspondent. Samuel Tubbs, Sr., was a soldier in King Philips war and received land at Voluntown. He was in the New London-Lyme riot on the New London side in August 1671; settled in New London, 1673 and died there. "Genealogy of Tubbs Family of Luzerne Co., PA", by Arthur R....
From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 2 January 1996. This individual was found on GenCircles at: http://www.gencircles.com/u sers/donclaireb/2/data/8895 Joanne the daughter of Richard Ormsby of York, Maine married John Smyth /Smith, the land deeds do show that Joanne & John Smith had dower land f rom Richard Ormsby but there is no evidence that Joanne & John ever lef t Maine. From: louella Sexsmith louellas80@gmail.com, November 20, 2013 Some people have this Elizabeth Smith married...
George Way was born in Ottery St. Mary, Devon, England, the son of Thomas Way. Siblings were Johan born 5 May 1609, John and Thomas, born or christened 25 Dec 1611, all born in Ottery St. Mary, Devon; then Thomas of Powerstock, Dorset had children Joane born 16 Jan 1616, and Ann and Christopher born or christened 27 Nov 1618.Thomas Way was born 10 March 1583 at Powerstock, Dorset, son of George and Agnes Symes Way.George Way, according to Winthrop's journal..."a Mr. Way with five sons were...
James and Sarah Scott SUMMERVILLE James Summerville was born in County Tyrone, near Belfast, N. Ireland. He is interred with his wife in the Presbyterian Church cemetery, Cowansville, Pennsylvania. The cemetery where James and Sarah Scott Simmeral are buried is also called the Montgomery Cemetery or the Rich Hill Church Cemetery. The name is spelled "Summervill" on James' tombstone. His age appears as 87. "James (Simeral - Irish Name) was born near Belfast, Ireland, in County Down, in...
12 Mar: Will of Edward WATTS of Russell Parish, Bedford Co., VA. To my son John WATTS 150 acres of land on Beaverdam Creek where John HOLLIDAY now lives, one negro called Rose, one feather bed and mare already delivered and five shillings sterling. To my son Benjamin WATTS 225 acres of land on the lower part of where I now live and half the mill. To my son William WATTS the manor plantation whereon I now live containing 225 acres of land and half the mill after my wife Elizabeth WATTS decease...
Sarah (Willis - Wood - Hudson - Tuberville) wrote her will in Orange County, Virginia on 18 June 1760 and it was entered for probate on 28 May 1761. It was produced for probate on 25 March 1762."In the name of God Amen, I Sarah Tuberville (sic) of Orange County in the colony of Virginia being sick of Body but of perfect mind and memory Thanks be to God for all, do make and ordain this mylast Will and Testament in Manner and form following viz:Item, I give to my son John Willis One shilling...
This is a Chronology of Francis Gray's life as found in 77court records. They begin with records from the Maryland Archives in 1738 and follow him to Northumberland County of Virginia in 1648 and then to Westmoreland County after 1653 when it was partitioned from Northumberland County. It may be helpful for the reader to view this County Photo Album (link) to learn how and when Virginia counties were added before proceeding. You may read a narative of Gray's life including his...
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