BOOTH Willis

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt. Death: Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, USA
• Name: Louis
• Reference Number: 790
• Residence: 1800, Edgecombe, North Carolina
• Residence: 1810, Barners District, Edgecombe, North Carolina
• Property: 1 Aug 1831, Lowndes County, Al
• Property: 1 Aug 1831, Wilcox County, Alabama; Property
• Lived(s) In: 1833, Folson, Ms
• Property: 2 Apr 1835, Wilcox County, Alabama
• Residence: 1840, Oktibbeha, Mississippi, USA
• Alt. Death: 1855, Southampton County, VA

Notes:

Louis Booth, born about 1770 Southampton, VA. married Charlotte Windham in 1792 in Southhampton. They had 11 children, all born in Edgecomb. Benjamin was #8. We believe Charlotte died in 1831 in Wilcox Co., Ala, and Louis married again.(between 1831-44) One of the older sons, Henry, married Susannah Lyster in 1823 in Wilcox Co., Ala. They moved to MS in 1833, near the town of Folson. In 1844 they came under the influence of Mormon elders, and in 1845 moved with Louis and wife up the MS River by boat to Temple? The next Spring they moved to Utah, and Louis and wife returned home to MS.

From: "Roy Grisham" <PHANTOM@centuryinter.net >
Subject: [BOOTH-L] Fw: Booth Lineage
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 13:25:36 -0600

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From: Roy Grisham <PHANTOM@centuryinter.net >
To: Jana Smith <patsmithfamily@mindspring.com >
Date: Thursday, January 20, 2000 1:20 PM
Subject: Booth Lineage


This message is written by Jeanette Miller Grisham, granddaughter of J.W. Ross. This information was given to me by my Mother's cousin, Beverly Ann Ross Eidson, who is helping me do genealogy research. She lives in MS., and I live in Denton Co., TX, near Wise Co. where the Benjamin Booth line settled back in 1859. We are trying to confirm this information. Do you document genealogy for the Daughters of the American Revolution? My sister and I think this would be special, if we could prove we are DARs. Are you part of this same Booth Line? Thank you for your help.


Our Grandfather:
J.W.Ross born 12-12-06,Anson,TX
Married 12-22-29, Hesta Mae Mowery, Wise Co., TX
He is now 93 years old. Only he and his sister Catherine Ross Meeks survive at this time.

His Mother:
Alta Evangeline Booth, born 24Feb1879, Chico, TX
married Edgar Herbert Ross on 20Aug1899.
died Nov. 1968 in Wichita Falls, TX. Buried in Booth Cemetery, Wise CO. TX

Her Father:
Rufus Booth, born 4Dec1849, Ohtibbeha Co., MS
married 20Jan1876 to Estella Phillips in Wise Co., TX
died 15May1931, buried in Booth Cemetery, Wise Co., TX
Rufus was a prominent citizen, a good man, a pioneer of this area of Texas.

His Father:
Benjamin Booth,born 1811, we think in Edgecombe, NC (was # 8 of 11 children)
Married Elizabeth McCowen in Oct. 1835 in Limestone Co., Ala.
They lived in Ohktibbeha, MS for some years...children were born there. Moved to TX in 1859.
His three oldest sons were killed in the Civil War, or soon after. Only Rufus and the sisters survived.
Died in 1880 in Chico, Wise Co., TX, Buried in the Booth Cemetery there.

His Father:
Louis Booth, born about 1770 Southampton, VA.
married Charlotte Windham in 1792 in Southhampton. They had 11 children, all born in Edgecomb. Benjamin was #8.
We believe Charlotte died in 1831 in Wilcox Co., Ala, and Louis married again.(between 1831-44)
One of the older sons, Henry, married Susannah Lyster in 1823 in Wilcox Co., Ala. They moved to MS in 1833, near the town of Folson. In 1844 they came under the influence of Mormon elders, and in 1845 moved with Louis and wife up the MS River by boat to Temple? The next Spring they moved to Utah, and Louis and wife returned home to MS.

His Father:
Aaron Booth, B. 1745 Southampton, VA
Married Ann Rebecca ? in 1771
D. 1791 in Sussex Co., VA (was murdered) He had many judgments against him for bad debts. Lost all of his land and possessions. Oldest son was Louis. Family moved from Southampton to Sussex Co.

His Father:
Moses Booth, Sr., B. 1715
Married 1740
Died 1794

His Father:
Robert Booth III
B. 1685, Wright, VA
M. Sarah Shelly about 1707, Southampton
Had 6 children. Moses is the oldest.
Died 1760 Southampton

His Father:
Robert Booth II ( He is the first born son of Robert & Francis)
B. 1633 in York Co., VA
M. Ann Bray about 1670. Had 3 children. Robert III was the youngest.
D. 1691 in York Co., VA

His Father:
Robert Booth
B. 1605, England. Emigrated with his father, Thomas Booth from Lancashire, England to Gloucester Co., VA around 1630. Left 450 acres to Robert Booth in York Co.
Married Francis in 1632 in York Co. We are told he was Court Clerk for the House of Burgesses.
Died 1657.

Buried:
Birth:      1772
Southampton County
Virginia, USA

Death:      1855
Oktibbeha County
Mississippi, USA

Husband of Charlotte (Windham) Boothe. Son of Aaron & Rebecca Boothe. Lewis married Charlotte May 12, 1792 in Southampton Co., Virginia, they had 12 children;
Samuel Boothe
Fannie Boothe
Delcie Dilsa Stallings 1795-1860
Malinda Boothe
Henry Wilkes Boothe 1802-1889
Patience Gardner 1804-1889
Willis Boothe 1806-1889
Mathilda Boothe 1808-1874
Benjamin A. D. Boothe 1811-1880
Jaybird Boothe
Charlotte Boothe 1815 - 1831
Delcy Boothe

Family links:
Spouse:
Charlotte Windham Boothe (1776 - 1831)

Children:
Delcie Dilsa Boothe Stallings (1795 - 1863)*
Henry Boothe (1802 - 1889)*
Benjamin Boothe (1811 - 1880)*

Lewis married WINDHAM Charlotte on 12 Mar 1792 in Southampton County, VA. Charlotte was born in 1776 in Southampton County, VA; died on 5 May 1831 in Wilcox County, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt. Name: Charlotto Windham
• Reference Number: 791

Notes:

Buried:
Birth:      1776
Southampton County
Virginia, USA
Death:      1831
Wilcox County
Alabama, USA

Wife of Lewis Boothe, daughter of Eustace & Martha (Hutchings) Windham.

Family links:
Spouse:
Lewis Boothe (1772 - 1855)*

Children:
Delcie Dilsa Boothe Stallings (1795 - 1863)*
Henry Boothe (1802 - 1889)*
Benjamin Boothe (1811 - 1880)*


Burial:
Non-Cemetery Burial
Specifically: Wilcox County, Alabama

Created by: William G. Latham Jr.
Record added: Sep 25, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 97757412

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 788
• Court: 1773, Southampton Co., VA.
• Death: 1791, Southampton Co., VA.

Notes:

On the court case with Aaron's murder in Sussex County, VA is this.... AARON BOOTH'S MURDER This is from the 1754-1801 Sussex County Virginia Court Records at page 48:
"At a Court held at Sussex Courthouse on the 31 day of August 1791 for the examination of William HARGRAVE on Suspicion of his being guilty of murdering Aaron BOOTH Present David MASON, Robert JONES, David MASON Jun. and John MASSENBURG Gent. The above named William HARGRAVE being Committed to the Jail of this County charged with the murder aforesaid was led to the bar in Custody of the Sheriff and thereupon divers Witnesses were sworn and examined to Wit: Mich. HARRED, Lewis BOOTH, Richard BOOTH, Joshua BAILEY, Lucy HUTCHINGS, Brittain BRITTLE, Jordan and Mark JUDKINS, Harris HUTCHINGS, Elizabeth HARWOOD, William FREEMAN and Nathl. FELTS council being heard on behalf of the Prisoner and on the question for his being sent on for further trial, The Court were divided in Opinion therefore the Prisoner is Acquitted. Colo.David MASON Senr. and Robert JONES Gent. being of Opinion that the Prisoner ought to be sent for further trial, which they direct may (sic) entered of Record. The minutes of these Proceedings were Signed by David MASON, Robt. JONES, David MASON Jur. Jno. MASSENBURG.' This court record shows a possible 'brother' of Lewis being Richard. The Brittle, Hutchings, Baileys, etc., were all intermarried families with the Windhams and Booths. I have most of the documentation on just who married 'who' but it is very 'round-about'. The Webpage has all the court records and documentations I could find for Aaron. Check it out and see if any of these things give you a further connection. I know we have George Booth further back and that this line is John Ottinger's line. He also has much good documentation on the webpage.

exam of Wm Hargrave on suspicion of murdering Aaron Booth. Winesses: Michael Harred, Lewis Booth, Richard Booth, Joshua Benny, Lucy Hutchings, Brittain Buttle, Jordan and Mark Judkins, Elizabeth Harwood, William Freeman, Nathaniel Felts. Court was divided in its opinion and the prisoner was acquitted. 1754-1801 Sussex VA Court record pp 48.


Poss born in 1746 per Richard Boothe. Richard Boothe 7607 Flurrywood San Antonia, Tx 78250 Daughters based on marriages and chronology

He had many judgments against him for bad debts. Lost all of his land and possessions. Oldest son was Louis. Family moved from Southampton to Sussex Co.


COURT AND LAND RECORDS FOR SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA 1

COURT RECORD 1768 PAGE 447 Elizabeth Wyche administrix of Benj. Wyche decd vs.. in debt AARON BOOTH and Joseph El beds and furniture, 2 sows and their pigs and 10 sheets (?), 2 dishes, six pewter plates one basin, 2 iron potts, 23 barrels of corn now on the plantation now live, one chest, one table, one frying pan the above all being on the land and plantation whereon I now live lying and being in the aforesaid County of Southampton with all the appert. belonging or in anywise appertaining to the premises hereby granted or intended to be granted and the reversion and reversions remainders and remainders and all forever benefit the peoples of the said flocke, horse, hogs, and furniture aforesaid and the remaining and all my rights claims, interest and securities relating to the farm to have and to hold these articles above mentions and other premises unto the said Briggs and Blow their heirs and assigns forever and the said AARON BOOTH do hereby grant for himself and for his heirs that he the said AARON BOOTH and his heirs and every of them shall and will warrant and forever defend the said sundry things above and other premises and every part and article thereof with all and singular their rights and appe (??)unto the said Briggs and Blow their heirs and assigns forever against him the said AARON BOOTH and against heirs and every of them against every other person whosoever upon trust never the less that the said Briggs and Blow their heirs Executors administrators or assigns shall thinks proper of the said AARON BOOTH shall request them whichever of these two circumstances shall first happen sell for the best price that can be gotten after giving ten day public notice that the said stock, household and furniture and premises and out of the money arising from such sale discharge pay and satisfactory them the said Briggs and Blow the above mentioned sum of twelve pounds with lawful interest from the 8 day of December 1773 until the same shall be fully discharged and the expenses attending the drawing and recording this indenture and the contingent charges of the sale as aforesaid and other necessary expenses that attend the securing and attaining the above mentioned money as performing any thing that is or shall be necessary in relation to the intent of this indenture and that the said Briggs & Blow their heirs executors administrators or assigns shall pay of cause to be paid the overflow is any remain from such sale to the said AARON BOOTH his heirs executors administrators or to his order. In Witness whereof the said AARON BOOTH hath hereunto set his hand and seal on the day and year first above written. Signed sealed and

COURT AND LAND RECORDS FOR SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA

COURT RECORD 1768 PAGE 447 Elizabeth Wyche administrix of Benj. Wyche decd vs.. in debt AARON BOOTH and Joseph Ellis Dismissed at the cost of the defendant Booth


COURT RECORD 1771 PAGE 535

AARON BOOTH plaintiff vs. in trespass JOHN BOOTH defendant Dismissed parties agreed

COURT RECORD 1772 PAGE 69 EDWARD WINDHAM plaintiff vs. in case Thomas Reeves defendant The defendant prays and has leave to imparte till the next court

Court:
Aaron was quite a troubled individual and had many 'trials' with the Southampton
Court, like an arrest for playing cards on Sunday and then snubbing his nose
at the authorities for the fines and the arrest!!

Court:
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY COURT RECORDS PAGE 270
Michael Hargrove plaintiff
vs. in debt
AARON BOOTHE defendant
The attachment awarded against the defendant's estate being returned
executed on ten cars (??) of corn, Whereupon this day came as well the
plaintiff by his attorney as the defendant in his proper person who
confessed the plaintiff's action for ten pounds the debt in the declaration
mention therefore it is considered by the court that the plaintiff recover
against the said defendant the said ten pounds and his cost by him about his
suit in this behalf expended and the said defendant in (??). But this
judgment (except as to the cost) is to be discharged by the payment of three
pounds two shillings and two pence three farthings together in interest from
the January 1773 till paid.

Death:
This is very interesting to me, yet a very sad way to have his life end
This is from the 1754-1801 Sussex County Virginia Court Records
at page 48:
"At a Court held at Sussex Courthouse on the 31 day of August 1791 for
the examination of William HARGRAVE on Suspicion of his being guilty of
murdering Aaron BOOTH Present David MASON, Robert JONES, David MASON
Jun. and John MASSENBURG Gent.
The above named William HARGRAVE being Committed to the Jail of this
County charged with the murder aforesaid was led to the bar in Custody
of the Sheriff and thereupon divers Witnesses were sworn and examined to
Wit: Mich. HARRED, Lewis BOOTH, Richard BOOTH, Joshua BAILEY, Lucy
HUTCHINGS, Brittain BRITTLE, Jordan and Mark JUDKINS, Harris HUTCHINGS,
Elizabeth HARWOOD, William FREEMAN and Nathl. FELTS council being heard
on behalf of the Prisoner and on the question for his being sent on for
further trial, The Court were divided in Opinion therefore the Prisoner
is Acquitted. Colo. David MASON Senr. and Robert JONES Gent, being of
Opinion that the Prisoner ought to be sent for further trial, which they
direct may (sic) entered of Record. The minutes of these Proceedings
were Signed by David MASON, Robt. JONES, David MASON Jur. Jno.
MASSENBURG."

Aaron married BOOTH Ann Rebecca in 1771 in Southampton County, VA. Ann was born about 1755 in Southampton County, VA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 789
• Alt. Birth: Abt 1750, Southampton County, VA

Notes:

Poss married a cousin Family Group Sheet of Merrill Booth, dtd 18 Jan 1990 Also verified by Richard Booth in San Antonio, Tx.

Aaron Booth (1750 VA - 1792/93) married to Ann as shown when she had to be indentured out to pay his gambling debts... Terri Jensen

Notes:

Married:
U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
about Aaron Boothe
Name:Aaron Boothe          
Gender:Male          
Birth Place:VA          
Birth Year:1750          
Spouse Name:Rebecca ???          
Spouse Birth Place:VA          
Spouse Birth Year:1752          
Marriage Year:1772          
Marriage State:VA          
Number Pages:1          

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: farmer
• Reference Number: 444
• Alt. Marriage: 1740
• Land: 22 Jan 1794, Nottoway Parrish, Southampton County, VA
• Alt. Death: 5 Aug 1794, Southampton County, VA

Notes:

From his brother Robert Booth's will: I do hereby constitute & appoint my brother Moses Booth and son Beverly Booth my whole & sole Exors. of this my last will and testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this twenty seventh day of August 1777.

Deeds Southampton County, Va. Book 3, Pg. 362 8 Aug 1765...Moses Booth purchased 200 acres of land from Benjamin Phillips of Surry County, on the Northside of Lightwood Swamp in John Bailey's line. Book 5, Pg. 205 11 Spr 1776...Moses Booth purchased (bill of sale dtd: 27 Feb 1776) land lying and being part of this County of Sussex-land lying near and in, Lightood Swamp. 6 Oct 1757...Will of Robert Booth Sr to Moses Booth: Bequest to Moses Booth the plantation where he lived, there being approximately 370 acres. He also gave him six slaves: Harry, Peter, Betty, Tony, Ephraim and Ben. He gave Moses the remainder of the Estate after all debts and legacies were paid. 5 Aug 1794.....Will: Legacies: wife Diana; son Peter- land purchased of Benjamin Phillips, Phillips Booth and Henry Blow; son John- land bought of Moses Booth; daughter Martha Warren. Executors: sons Peter and John Booth. Pg.645, Southampton. Witnesses: Peter Bailey, H. John Burgess, Charles Bailey 9 Oct 1794.....

Will recorded.....Pg. 645-646, Southampton Cty Wills, Will Book #4 (reel 17) 12 Feb 1795....Inventory signed for by Peter Booth....Pg 669-670 *** this shows as Moses Booth, Sr. 1790...........Census: Heads of Families-Virginia, 1783: Pg. 53, Col 3: Mosses Booth, Nansemond County, 6 whites, 1 black in the household. Listed in Nansemond County under Capt. Robt. M. Riddick's district. The county had a population of 9,010 people, of which, 3,817 were slaves. Virginia's population was747,610. At this point in time the United States consisted of 827,844 sq. miles but only had an area of 239.935 miles that was settled.

1782 Taxes: Southampton County Personal Property Tax Records: Nottoway Parish, Pg 4: Moses Booth: 16 Slaves,2 Horses, 27 Cattle;tax:9 pounds 15 shilling 9 pence ****tax records also show Moses Booth, Jr.: 5 slaves, 2 horses, 7 cattle and tax of 2 pounds 15 shillings 9 pence. 1784 Taxes, Page 3: 1 Adult, 9 slaves over 16, 17 slaves total, 3 horses, 32 cattle Moses, Jr: Page 3: 1 adult, 1 slave over 16, 1 total slaves, 1 horse, 3 cows. 1785 Taxes, Pg.6: Moses, Jr.: 1 adult male, 1 slave over 16, 4 tot slaves, 1 horse, 4 cattle. Moses, Sr.: 1 adult male, 11 slaves over 16, 19 tot slaves, 3 horses, 32 cattle. 1786 Taxes Pg.4: Moses, Jr.: 1 adult male, 1 Slave over 16, 4 Tot slaves, 2 horses, 3 cattle Moses, Sr.: 1 adult male, 12 Slaves over 16, 20 Tot Slaves, 3 horses, 30 Cattle. 1787 Taxes: Moses, Sr.: 1 adult, 11 slaves over 16, 8 under 16, 3 horses, 35 cattle p7 Moses, Jr.: 1 ' 1 ' ' ' 1 ' '1 ' 4 '

p7 - Public Service Claims - Southampton County For produce, meat and rum to the American Continental Army. Sept 1781....Mosses Booth 550 lbs beef......Paid 3-6-17pence (Reel 4, page 3) Public Service Claims - Nansemond County - Book I 21 Feb 1782....Mosses Booth....use of yoke and oxes for 17 days....4-5-0 ox & cart for 11 days for convoy....1-0-0 Notes 'Wills and Administrations of Southampton County, Virginia 1749-1800, Blanche A. Chapman, Genealogical Pub. Co., Baltimore, MD, 1980 page 32. Moses is listed as first born son because in his father's will dated 1757 he received the remainder of his father's estate after his brothers received a specific share and the plantation of his fathers and is listed as the sole executor of his father Robert Booth III's will. Moses' father Robert gave him the plantation where he lived, there being approximately 370 acres. He also gave Moses six slaves; Harry, Peter, Betty, Tony, Ephraim, and Ben. He gave Moses the remainder of the estate after all debts and legacies were paid. Extracted from 'Wills and Administrations of Southampton County, Virginia 1749-1800, Blanche A. Chapman, Genealogical Pub Co, Balto, Md 1980. p.32 'HOWELL, William. Estate appraised by Robert Booth, Arthur Booth and Moses Booth. R. Feb. 9, 1764. Page 75. ____________ Extracted from 'Marriage Bonds and Ministers Returns of Southampton County, Virginia 1750-1810', Catherine L. Knoor, 1955, p. 15 '1 January 1772. Moses BOOTH and Diana Morris. Sur. Nicholas Morris. Wit. Richard Kello. p.17'
____________ LAND RECORDS 1793 PAGES 819-820 This indenture made this 21st day of March in the year of our Lord 1793 between MOSES BOOTH JR. and SARAH His wife of the one part & MOSES BOOTH SR. of the Other witnesseth thatthe said MOSES BOOTH JR. and SARAH his wife do and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and eighty pounds current money of Virginia do current to him in hand paid by the said MOSES BOOTH SR. at or before the sealing and delivery of these presence the receipt whereof the said MOSES BOOTH JR. do hereby acknowledge and thereof acquit and discharge the said MOSES BOOTH SR. his heirs executors and administrators have granted bargained and sold alined (?) released and confirmed and by these presents do grant bargain and sell alien release and confirm unto the said MOSES BOOTH SR. and to his heirs and assigns all that plantation tract or parcel of land whereon the said MOSES BOOTH JR. now lives (except) three acres sold to Salpson Stanton and adjoining his mill containing by estimation three hundred and twenty two acres (exclusive of the three acres above mentioned) be the same more of less part of which land said to contain two hundred and twenty acres was devised by ROBERT BOOTH THE ELDER to his son ROBERT BOOTH and by him to his son MOSES BOOTH JR. partly hereto the ____?? thereof (out of which the three acres above mentioned are excepted) was granted to BEVERLY BOOTH by patent bearing date the 11th day of October 1787 and contained 105 acres by him sold and conveyed to the said MOSES BOOTH JR. party hereto which deed with the wills heretofore mentioned have been duly proved and recorded in the county court of Southhampton, the lands herein mentioned and intended to be conveyed being bounded as is mentioned in the said wills and patent reference being thereto had will more fully appear and are situated on both sides of the Lightwood swamp in the Parish of Nottoway and county of Southampton and also the reversion and reversions remainder and remainders & services thereof and all the estate right little interest claim and demand whatsoever of them the said MOSES BOOTH JR. & SARAH his wife of in or to the same of any part thereof (except three acres above mentioned) To have and to hold the said plantation tract or parcel of land and premises together with the appurtenances unto the said MOSES BOOTH Sr. his heirs and assigns forever and the said MOSES BOOTH JR. & SARAH his wife for themselves their heirs exrs. & adms. hereby covenant and agree with the said MOSES BOOTH SR. that they the said MOSES BOOTH JR. & SARAH his wife shall and will warrant and defend the above mentioned land and premises with all its appurtenances (except the three acres heretofore excepted ) unto the saide MOSES BOOTH SR. his heirs and assigns forever against the claim or title of all and every person whatsoever. In witness whereof the said MOSES BOOTH JR. & SARAH his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals this day and year above written. Signed, sealed and Delivered in presences of Moses Booth Jun. Salley Booth Robert Goodwyn Edm. Tyler Beverly Booth James Johnson ___________________________________________________________________ Extracted from 'Wills and Administrations of Southampton County, Virginia 1749-1800, Blanche A. Chapman, Genealogical Pub Co, Balto, Md 1980. p.141 'BOOTH, Moses, Sr. Inventory. Signed, Peter Booth. R. Feb. 12, 1795. Page 669' ___________________________________________________________________ WILL--Southampton County Wills and Probates, Courtland Circuit Court, VI BOOTH, Moses- In the name of God, Amen, I MOSES BOOTH of the parish of Nottoway County of Southampton do make and ordain this to be my last will and testament First--it is my desire than my just debts and funeral expenses should be paid by the sale of the brandy which may be madeon my plantations this present year. Second--I lend to my loving wife Diana Booth the use of the plantation on which I now live and also 1/3 part of all the personal property of which I die possessed. To her also the use of the following negros viz Peter, Isaac, Hannah, Molly, Ephraim,and Gilbert during her widowhood. Thirdly--I bequeath to my son Peter Booth the land I purchased of Benjamin Philips the North side of the Lightwood Swamp containing by estimation two hundred acres also a tract of land on the aforesaid swamp which I purchased of Phillips Booth. Also one small tract of land adjoining which I purchased of Henry Blow containing forty five and a half acres to him and his heirs. Fourthly---I bequest to my aforementioned son Peter the following negros old Harry, 1 negro Genny, Marry, Daniel, Beck, Avey, Lucy, Betty and Dilly and also one third part of my personal estate to him and his heirs. Fifthly--I bequeath to my son John Booth three hundred and twenty two acres of land which I purchased of Moses Booth (Jr) also the plantation on which I now live after the marriage or decease of my wife. I also bequeath to my said son John Booth the following negros Roger, Ben, Leah, Alice, Lydia, Jesse and Carolina and young Jenny. Also one third part of my personal estate to him and his heirs. Lastly--I bequeath to my daughter Martha Warren the following negros, Pleasant and her children (children listed illegible) to Martha and to her heirs. Seventhly--It is my desire that my loving wife Diana Booth should dispose ot the one third part of my personal estate bequeathed to her as she pleases after her death or second marriage. It is my will that my negros Ephraim, Isaac and Molly should be the property of my son Peter and his heirs and that my negros Peter, Hannay and Gilbert should be the property of my son John and his heirs. Lastly I bequeath the residue to my son Peter to him and his heirs and thereby appoint my two sons Peter and John executors of this my last will and testament revoking all wills by me heretofore made. In witness whereof I have herewith set my hand and seal this 5th day of August in the year of our Lord 1794. Signed Sealed and acknowledged Moses Booth In presence of Peter Bailey H. John Burgess Charles Bailey Probated 9 Sept. 1794. Moses Booth Sr.'s will further proves that Diana Morris is his second marriage by stating that upon her death or second marriage the land goes to son John. The land that he bequeathed to son John was purchased from Moses Booth Jr.and his wife SARAH (not the previously stated DIANA as some records mistakenly show as Moses Jr.'s wife) and given to LEWIS N. BRANCH from John Booth 'in his own right and as guardian to Ann and Patsey Booth April 1832' not LEWIS BOOTH as a Boothe microfilm and researcher states. The land record on the margin is hard to read but the name is clearly not LEWIS BOOTH. A copy of the land record is in the possession of Terri Jensen.

Deeds Southampton County, Va. Book 3, Pg. 362 8 Aug 1765...Moses Booth purchased 200 acres of land from Benjamin Phillips of Surry County, on the Northside of Lightwood Swamp in John Bailey's line.

Book 5, Pg. 205 11 Spr 1776...Moses Booth purchased (bill of sale dtd: 27 Feb 1776) land lying and being part of this County of Sussex-land lying near and in, Lightood Swamp.

6 Oct 1757...Will of Robert Booth Sr to Moses Booth: Bequest to Moses Booth the plantation where he lived, there being approximately 370 acres. He also gave him six slaves: Harry, Peter, Betty, Tony, Ephraim and Ben. He gave Moses the remainder of the Estate after all debts and legacies were paid.

5 Aug 1794.....Will: Legacies: wife Diana; son Peter- land purchased of Benjamin Phillips, Phillips Booth and Henry Blow; son John- land bought of Moses Booth; daughter Martha Warren. Executors: sons Peter and John Booth. Pg.645, Southampton Witnesses: Peter Bailey, H. John Burgess, Charles Bailey

9 Oct 1794.....Will recorded.....Pg. 645-646, Southampton Cty Wills, Will Book #4 (reel 17) 12 Feb 1795....Inventory signed for by Peter Booth....Pg 669-670 *** this shows as Moses Booth, Sr.


1790...........Census: Heads of Families-Virginia, 1783: Pg. 53, Col 3: Mosses Booth, Nansemond County, 6 whites, 1 black in the household. Listed in Nansemond County under Capt. Robt. M. Riddick's district. The county had a population of 9,010 people, of which, 3,817 were slaves. Virginia's population was747, 610. At this point in time the United States consisted of 827,844 sq. miles but only had an area of 239.935 miles that was settled. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1782 Taxes: Southampton County Personal Property Tax Records: Nottoway Parish, Pg 4: Moses Booth: 16 Slaves,2 Horses, 27 Cattle;tax:9 pounds 15 shilling 9 pence


****tax records also show Moses Booth, Jr.: 5 slaves, 2 horses, 7 cattle and tax of 2 pounds 15 shillings 9 pence.

1784 Taxes, Page 3: 1 Adult, 9 slaves over 16, 17 slaves total, 3 horses, 32 cattle

Moses, Jr: Page 3: 1 adult, 1 slave over 16, 1 total slaves, 1 horse, 3 cows.

1785 Taxes, Pg.6: Moses, Jr.: 1 adult male, 1 slave over 16, 4 tot slaves, 1 horse, 4 cattle. Moses, Sr.: 1 adult male, 11 slaves over 16, 19 tot slaves, 3 horses, 32 cattle. 1786 Taxes Pg.4: Moses, Jr.: 1 adult male, 1 Slave over 16, 4 Tot slaves, 2 horses, 3 cattle Moses, Sr.: 1 adult male, 12 Slaves over 16, 20 Tot Slaves, 3 horses, 30 Cattle. 1787 Taxes: Moses, Sr.: 1 adult, 11 slaves over 16, 8 under 16, 3 horses, 35 cattle p7 Moses, Jr.: 1 " 1 " " " 1 " " 1 " 4 " p7

-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Public Service Claims - Southampton County For produce, meat and rum to the American Continental Army. Sept 1781....Mosses Booth 550 lbs beef......Paid 3-6-17pence (Reel 4, page 3)

Public Service Claims - Nansemond County - Book I 21 Feb 1782....Mosses Booth....use of yoke and oxes for 17 days....4-5-0 ox & cart for 11 days for convoy....1-0-0


Deeds Southampton County, Va. Book 3, Pg. 362 8 Aug 1765...Moses Booth purchased 200 acres of land from Benjamin Phillips
of Surry County, on the Northside of Lightwood Swamp in John
Bailey's line.

Book 5, Pg. 205 11 Spr 1776...Moses Booth purchased (bill of sale dtd: 27 Feb 1776) land
lying and being part of this County of Sussex-land lying near
and in, Lightood Swamp.

6 Oct 1757...Will of Robert Booth Sr to Moses Booth: Bequest to Moses Booth
the plantation where he lived, there being approximately 370
acres. He also gave him six slaves: Harry, Peter, Betty, Tony,
Ephraim and Ben. He gave Moses the remainder of the Estate
after all debts and legacies were paid.

5 Aug 1794.....Will: Legacies: wife Diana; son Peter- land purchased of
Benjamin Phillips, Phillips Booth and Henry Blow;
son John- land bought of Moses Booth; daughter Martha Warren.
Executors: sons Peter and John Booth. Pg.645, Southampton
Witnesses: Peter Bailey, H. John Burgess, Charles Bailey

9 Oct 1794.....Will recorded.....Pg. 645-646, Southampton Cty Wills, Will Book
#4 (reel 17) 12 Feb 1795....Inventory signed for by Peter Booth....Pg 669-670
*** this shows as Moses Booth, Sr.


1790...........Census: Heads of Families-Virginia, 1783: Pg. 53, Col 3:
Mosses Booth, Nansemond County, 6 whites, 1 black in the
household. Listed in Nansemond County under Capt. Robt. M.
Riddick's district. The county had a population of 9,010
people, of which, 3,817 were slaves. Virginia's population
was747, 610. At this point in time the United States consisted of 827,844 sq. miles but only had an area of 239.935 miles that was settled. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1782 Taxes: Southampton County Personal Property Tax Records: Nottoway Parish, Pg 4: Moses Booth: 16 Slaves,2 Horses, 27 Cattle;tax:9 pounds 15 shilling 9 pence


****tax records also show Moses Booth, Jr.: 5 slaves, 2 horses, 7 cattle and
tax of 2 pounds 15 shillings 9 pence.

1784 Taxes, Page 3: 1 Adult, 9 slaves over 16, 17 slaves total, 3 horses,
32 cattle

Moses, Jr: Page 3: 1 adult, 1 slave over 16, 1 total slaves, 1 horse, 3 cows.

1785 Taxes, Pg.6: Moses, Jr.: 1 adult male, 1 slave over 16, 4 tot slaves, 1 horse, 4 cattle. Moses, Sr.: 1 adult male, 11 slaves over 16, 19 tot slaves, 3 horses, 32 cattle. 1786 Taxes Pg.4: Moses, Jr.: 1 adult male, 1 Slave over 16, 4 Tot slaves, 2 horses, 3 cattle Moses, Sr.: 1 adult male, 12 Slaves over 16, 20 Tot Slaves, 3 horses, 30 Cattle. 1787 Taxes: Moses, Sr.: 1 adult, 11 slaves over 16, 8 under 16, 3 horses, 35 cattle p7 Moses, Jr.: 1 " 1 " " " 1 " " 1 " 4 " p7

-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Public Service Claims - Southampton County For produce, meat and rum to the American Continental Army. Sept 1781....Mosses Booth 550 lbs beef......Paid 3-6-17pence
(Reel 4, page 3)

Public Service Claims - Nansemond County - Book I 21 Feb 1782....Mosses Booth....use of yoke and oxes for 17 days....4-5-0
ox & cart for 11 days for convoy....1-0-0

Land:
THE SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIAN
Volume 3 October 1984 Number 1

D. 22 Jan. 1794. Willis Windham of S.C. to Jordan Judkins of
Nottoway Parish, So'n. £37 lOsh Ip. 70 acres adj. Moses
Booth Sr.
Witn: Beverley Booth, James Johnson, Robert Booth, William Spivey.
Receipt 22 Jan. 1794.

Moses married BOOTH Sarah Unk about 1745 in Isle of Wight County, VA. Sarah and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: 786